Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-17
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER CIRCAssIAN
Later from Europo-Speech Of tho EN-
peror Napoleon.

ST. JOINS, March 10 The steamer Circassian,
from Galway i"r Now York arrived here hi, al
ternoon having sailel On the 81 instant
The steamer City Of Washington arrived nj Liv-
crpool on the LIST.
ENGLAND
Lord John Russell introduced his reform bin in
the House of Commons on the lst inst. II cx-
tends the elective franchise to ten pound occupan-
cies i'll the counties. six pounds in tho hproughs
twenty-five in tho smallest brou sh., which nre to-
have ono instead of two members. aud tho seats
thus gained are to be distributed between the
most populous counties and hnruughs. Ireland
and Scotland get two additional members each.
corresponding with thelreducton in the franchise
but their present representation is not to be dis
turbei.
The Liberal journals are not satisfied with these
measures.
Tho budget had made further progress, and all
OF Mr. Gladstone's Recommendations thus lar have
been carried.
The Atlantic Telegraph Company adopted the
report OF the directors, and have agreed to raise
f20,O00 to attempt to resuscita,e the old cable or
recover us much ms possible of it.
Tho steamer Nimrod had been wrecked on tho
passage from Liverpool to Cork, and all on board.
numbering SO persons drowned.
FRANCE.
The French Legislature was opcned on the LIST
by the Emperor Napoleon. In his speech the En-
nance Of peace shall be made. lie reioiccs At the
nnieable relations existing between France and
nll the European powers, and hnpcs for n speedy
peace in China. Referring tn the Italian ques-
tion, he expresses the hope that affairs in that
quarter are approaching n settlement. lilo SAYS
he has advised the King of Sardinia that Tuscany
must not be annexed, but that tho wishes Of the
other Italian provinces may be entertained provi-
ded the rights Of tho Holy See DO respected in
principle.
The safety Of tho French frontiers requires the
annexation Of Savoy. and the Emperor says he
hopes that frank explanations of the question will
cause the great powers to recognize the justice of
the claim lie processes astonishnent at the agi-
tation in the Catholic world and points to his cf-
forts in behalf Of the Pope.
The French army is to be reduced by the dis
charge of 49, 900 men, and would DO further re.
duoed but for the Chinese war aud the Italian
occupation. He concludes by referring to his
new free-trade policy, and predicting the most
favorable results.
The speech prOdsced slight depression on The
The English journals protest against the annex
alton of Savoy.
Prince Lucien Bonaparte will probably be pro-
posed as King Of Tuscany.
AUSTRIA
The London Chronicle reiterates ite statement
relative to an Austro Russian alliance, but says
the treaty has siuce been ratified
ITALY.
| The votes Of the people Of Central Italy are tc
90 taken on the question Of the proposed annexa
ion 20 Sardinia, or the establishment Of sepa
| rate kingdom. .
\ Inc Mcmillan Marshes demand annexation t.
ins Rope threatens Victor Emanuel with ex
communication. wa %
iae anne xation Of Savoy by France has b
condemned by the English minister.