Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-09
FOREIGN ARRIVAL.
PORTLAND, Feb. 8.

uOhAlON AlbLSl AL
PORTLAND, Feb. 8.
The Canadian mail steamship North Britton,
which left Liverpool at noon on the 25th ult,
arrived here this evening.
Another furious gale has visited the English
coast, inhcting considerable damage to the
shipping, &c.
The American ship F. H. Tanning, froln
Liverpool for Cuba, went ashore near Wexford,
aud probably became a total wreck
The ship Golden Light from Liverpool for
New York has put into Milford with mutiny
aboard.
The ship Milton from Liverpool for Pensa-
cola has returned with loss of sails
The ship Tatula which was ashore near
Fleetwood has been got off.
Adgices from Manchester were favorable,
the market for goods and yarns being great at
firm prices
Richardson, Spence & Co. report flour steady
at 23ss26s Sd.
Wheat steady; Red IS 6Ia9s lOd White IS
I0dalls Cd.
Corn quiet at 36s Cd.
Beef quiet aud steady.
Pork steady.
GREAT BRITArN.-Parliament was opened by
the Queen on the oath ultimO The following
is the Queens speech
Ny Lords and Gentlemen-With great salts.
faction 1 again meet you in Parliament, and
have recourse to your assistance. My relations
with foreignI powers continue on satisfactory
and friendly footing. At the close of the last
session informed you that OvertuFes had been
made me TO ascertain whether a conference
should be held by the great powers of Europe,
for the purpose Of settling arrangements con-
nected with the present state of future cOndi
ton of Italy, and that q plenipOtontiary would
be sent by me to assist at such conference.
have since received formal invitation from the
Emperor of Austria, and the Emperor of the
French, to send a plenipotentiary to a Con
gTess to consist Of representatives of the eight
powers who were parties to the treaty of vi
emma. Tbs objects of such Congress being
stated to be to receive communications of the
treaties concluded at Zurich and deliberate in
association with the above powers.
The courts of Rome, Sardinia and Sicily, on
the means best adapted for the pacifcation of
Italy, and for placing its prosperity on a solid
and durable basis. DESTROYS at all times to
concur in proceedings having for their object
the maintenance of peace, l accepted the in
vitation, but at the same time made known
that in such Congress l should steadfastly
maintain the principle that no external force
should be employed to impose upon the people
of Italy, or any particular government or con-
stitutiou.
Circumstances have arisen which have LEI
TO the postpOnement of the Congress without
any day having been fixed for meeting, but
whether in Congress or in separate negotiation,
l shall endeavor to obtain for the people of
Italy freedom from foreign interference, by
force of arms in their internal concerns, and
trust that the affairs of the Italian Peninsula
may be satisfactorily and peacefully settled.
dispute having arisen between Spain and Mo-
rocco, endeavored by friendly means to prevent
rupture, but regret to say, without success.
Papers on this subject will be laid before you
My PlenipOteDtary and the penipOtentiary of the
French having in obedience with their instructions
proceeded to the mouth Of the Peho river
in order to repair to Pekin to exchange in that city
ratiicatOBs Of treaty of Tenson in pursuance Of
the 56th clause of that treaty, their further pro-
gress was OppO, ed by force, and a conflict took
place between the Chinese forts al the mouth of
the river, and the naval forces.
The allied fsrces displayed on this occasion their
usual bravery.
An unauthorized proceeding by an officer
of the United States in regard to the Island
of San Juan between Vancouvers Island and
the main land might have led to q serious
collision between my forces and the U. S. but
the collision has been prevented by the iu-
spot and by the equitable and coneiliatory
provisions and arrangements proposed in this
matter by the Government of the United
States. 1 trust that the question of boundary
out of which this affair has arisen may be !
amicably settled.
Settled in manner cOnformible with the |
justice of the two countries and defined by !
the first article of the treaty of 1916.
The last embers of The disturbance of nv |
East Indian dominions have been extinguish- |
ed My Vieeroy has made peaceful progress
through the district which have been the |
principle scenes of disaster and by judiciOus
has been everywhere solidly and
by treaty permanently established.
have received from the VicerOy a most
gratifying account of the loyalty of my East
India subjects and of the good feeling evinced
by the native Chiefs and the great landhOIders
of the country. The attention of the govern.
ment in India has been directed to the devel>
opments of the inlaud resources of the country,
and l am glad to inform you that an improve
ment has taken place in its financial prospects.
haYe concluded treaty with Japan and a
treaty regarding boundaries with the Republic
of Guatemala. I have directed that the treaties
shall be laid before you.
The remainder of the speech is devoted to
local matters of interest.
The public revenue is pronounced tC be in
satisfactory condition. The estimates have reen
prepared with view of placing the army and
navy and the defence of the country upon an
efficient footing.
The volunteer government is referred to with
pride and qualification.
A reform bill and other legislative measures
are promised, and the speech winds up with an
expression of qualification for the general pros
perity which prevails.
In the House of Lords, Earl Filzwilliams
moved, and Lord Fruro seconded, the address
of Her Majesty in reference to the speech.
Earl Gray, after giving his approval in
general foreign policy of the Government and |
questioning the advantage to be derived from
the new commercial treaty with France, COM
plains that the Ministers have not called Par
lament together before undertaking the expe-
dition to China, moved an amendmet expressing
regret that they did not adopt such course.
Lord Derby spoke on the same side, regret
ting the conduct of the Government in the
Chinese affairs.
He also entered into the Italian question and
urged strict non-intervention policy.
The Duke of New Castle and Earl Granville
defended the government, and the latter stated
that Mr.. Golden was entitled to the merit Of
the new commercial treaty with France which
he was convinced would prove of great benefit
to England.
The amendment was negatived with divis-
ion, and the address was vetoed.
Mr.. Brand gave notice that on the goth Of
February Lord John Russell would introduce
reform measure.
An address to the throne was moved and
seconded.
Mr.. DTsraeH stated that he was not anxious
to move an amendment to the Address, but at
the same time he complained of the unsatisfac-
tory nature of the speech from the throne, and
proceeded to crticise some of its more inn
portant features.
The Address was agreed to.
Mr.. Charles Lsnnox Wyke was appointed