The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1860-02-02
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

| Portland, Jan. 2S.- The steamship Nova
Scotian, from Liverpool on the 18th instant
and from Queenstown on the 18th, arrived at
this port this. morning.
| A Paris dispatch says that it was becoming
every day more doubtful whether the Congress
would assemble, and the Paris correspondent
of the London Times says that there were many
| indications that the chances of the Congress
meeting were of the most shadowy kind.
The French journal, the Opinione Rationale,
which was supposed to speak with some author
ity says 1t believes that if Italy decided for the
annexation of the north and centre of the Ital-
ian peninsula, England would gladly accept of
| the combination; whilst France would accept
it with still greater eagerness on condition that
Savoy and Nice should be restored to her. The
OpintOne does not anticipate that the Cabinet
OF Turin would object, and, after arguing that
neither Austria, Russia, nor Prussia, have the
power, right, or will, to interfere, says that it is
assured that this combination is seriously en-
tertained by the Governments of London and
Paris.
Great Britain-The funeral of Lord Macau-
lay took place at Westminster Abbey, on the
9th instant.
Earl Clarendon had made Speech highly
eulogistic of the volunteer rifle movement. He
declared that that movement, although in its
infancy, had produced a most salutary effect
throughout Europe, and he believed it would
ultimately render invasion impossible.
An election at Reading had resulted in the
choice of another Jew, Mr.. Goldsmith, as mem
Der of Parliament.
The English papers had not said much in
regard to the Presidents message, as the docu-
ment only reached London the day before the
steamer sailed, although a brief Geographic
summary had been previously published. The
London Daily Neios, commenting on this sum-
mary, says that there appears no reason to com
plain of the manner in which the President
deals with the general relations between Eng
land and the United States. In the Times city
article, it is remarked that the Presidents rec
ommendatiop, that military force be employed
against Mexico, exercised no sustained influence
on!Mexican stock, owing to the knowledge that
the matter does not rest, in any degree, on the
will OF the President. The Manchester Guar
dian does not approve of the manner in which
the President has treated the San Juan dispute.
1t thinks he ought to have explicitly disap-
proved of Harney's proceeding, although it re-
CARDS the praise accorded to the British Admi-
raj as, by implication, a most severe censure of
Harvey. Other prominent provincial journals
somewhat qualify the praise they accord the
document. The London Heralds city article
remarks that the message, in its financial
aspect, was not regarded as of hopeful char
acter, especially in reference TO any deficiency
which might lead to an increase in import
duties.
Frdnce.-Lord Cowley had returned to Paris
The Pdtrie says his mission to London was
truly one of importance. He is represented by
one authority to have announced that Count
WaewskIs retirement very materially tacii-
tated relations between the Cabinets of France
and England.
In Paris, the appointment of Mcmahon to
the command Of the army in Italy, numbering
$4,000 men, was regarded as a sign Of warlike
complications.
A chapel in connection with the English
church in Paris, after being opened for two
years, had been suddenly closed by the French
authorities-it was believed on account of a
short service having been given in French, for
the benefit of the children of British subjects
who do not understand English.
The latest rumors from Paris say that Gen.
Canrobert was not going to Rome as the sue
cessor of the Due de Grammont but that he
would carry to the Papal Government PROPOSE
tons which, if rejected, would be followed by
an order for the evacuation of Rome by the
French troops.
Spain end Morocco. - The following tele-
grams indicate the course of events in Moroc-
co, according to Spanish accounts:
Madrid, Jan. 3.-The Spanish have ad-
vanced on the road to Tetuan, without being
attacked. Gen. Zabala had recovered from his
illness. The Spanish loss in the action at Cas-
tellogos was 73killed and 4S wounded"
" Madrid, Jan. 5.-Yesterday, the Spanish
were attacked in the valley Negro by 1000
Moorish cavalry and 1000 infantry. They were
dispersed by the Spaniards, who had five killed
and nineteen wounded. The health of the
troops at the encampment of Seralo is inn
proving"
Madrid, Jan. THE whole army encamp.
ed this morning to the north of Negro valley,
after having de6led through the passes without
opposition. In the course Of the day, coun-
Gil was held, to determine upon plan of oper-
atoms. 1t is stated that the army in Africa
will be considerably increased"
"Latest.-Dispatches dated Madrid, January
9Th, report that stormy weather had prevented
communication with the squadron; but the
storm had abated and communication was re.
established. The Spanish forces had again
moved forward
Haiy.-The news of Count Walewski's resig-
nation had produced a very painful impression
on the Pope. BE called together the principal
members of the Sac.ed College, and declared |
to them that he would never fail in the mission |
which God had intrusted him with, but that. |
exile, and even nartyrdom, rather than do so. |
1t is said that France supports the protest of |
Piedmont against the enlistment of foreigners |
tor the Papal army, and particularly against |
the wholesale introduction of Austrian recruits
into Ancona.
The theatres of Venice have been closed. |
owing to political demonstrations.
Letters from Genoa speak of the probability |
OF hostllities being resumed in Italy.
1t was believed that the Papal troops, rein.
forced by the Austrians, would enter the Lega-
tons, and, in that case, Sardinia would send a
force to the aid of the Roman insurgents.
The King of Naples was reported to be |
largely increasing his army.
The Pope is said to have addressed another
note to all the Catholic Powers, except Sar-
DINA.
The aspect the Italian question has assumed
caused much rejoicing at Milan.
The first Electoral College of the latter place
chose Count Cavour as its candidate. after
previously obtaining his consent.
Austrid.-.Charges were rife against Austria.
of disguised Intervention in Italy LIE Nord
directs attention to the recruiting going on in
Vienna for the Pontifcal army, under the eyes
OF the Austrian Government. An Austrian
General directs the operations. They choose
the best soldiers, disbanded on account of the
reduction of their own army, and the most able
officers, whose services are now available in |
consequence of peace. 1t is Just as if they had
formed an auxiliary corps of elite of their vet
eran troops, and transformed them, by mere
change of uniform, into the army Of the Pope.
LIE Nord adds, "The conduct of the Cabinet
of Vienna, on this occasion, is not merely dis
honorablej it entails serious dangers to peace,
and on Austria herself. By breaking her word,
Austria tears up the preliminaries of Villa,