The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-01-23
Nirbmuah Qispatrh,
MONDAY MORNING
THE FOREIGN MAILS.
ADDITIONAL BY THE ANGLo-sAXoN.

ADDITIONAL BY THE ANGLo-sAXoN.
The full details by the Anglo Saxon at Port
land. reached this city on Saturday. We Sc
lee, the most interesting portions
GREAT BRITAIN.
The remains of Lord Macaulay were TO be
inferred in Wesiminst ter Abbey. The funeral
was .lxed fer the oth INST
The Constitu,ionner Magazine publishes a
Reform Bill. which WAS supposed to have been
conceived under the auspices OF the ConserNa-
tive marty but according 10 the London Her.
aid the bill in q question has been published en- :
iire;Y without the knowledge or sanction OF
the leaders of the Conservative party.
The London Times has an editorial on the
late Union meeting in New York IL regards
the pro-siavery sentiments there announced
as a fair sample OF the average of American
opinion and taunts the Abolitionists OF New
Eus land with having plunged the race they
favor into deeper darkness, and made the sub
,sc,ion OF man 10 man the belief OF a Christian
people.
A scheme for tie conversion of the pubic
debt of Canada in 10 one consolidated five per
cent stock irredeemable for p years, has been
officially promulgated in London and attract
ef considerable attention. The totai fiaoiiities
of the Colony are stated at Ell ,30o,r ster-
ling. The London Times says that the enure
measure seems To be wise one and calculated
Ia add greatly to the stability OF Canadian
finance.
Application had been made for assistance at
the London Police Court, in regard 10 the al
legged murder on board the ship Devonshire,
while on her passage from New York, OF II sea-
man. named James Matthew Humphreys
The crime was charged upon the second mate,
aud the magistrate referred the applicant 10
The American Consul.
MI Campbell, chairman of the Great East
ern Snip Company, has issued document ex-
niauaiory Of the present position OF the Great
Eastern. lie represents the state OF AFFAIRS as
.f,-- fhnn hon q rad
and SAYS that much OF the preseut trouble
arises from dissention in the Board OF Direct
ors The document Is accompanied by prin t.
ed CORES uonGence with the Government. In
which the same aid is demanded for the q rea
Eastern Us had been accorded to other vessels
under the subsidy system N1r. Gladstone re-
pted 10 this intiUiation, by stating that no.
Thing can be done until the Committee on Con-
tracts make their report.
Samuel ". Talbot is gaZetted as Consul al
DnbIip from the United States.
The T lines believes that although the meet
ing Of Parliament was close At hand, and Min
listers had promised an early introduction oi
their Reform Bill the details of 1t had not been
agreed on.
The Roman Catholics held q meeting on the
81 inst, for the purpose of adopting an address
10 the Pope, expressive OF their sympathy
From 1850 TO 1850 persons were present, in
Guiding large number of women. Great
unanimity and enthusiasm were evinced. One
Of the resolutions adopted was to the follow
ing effect: That although as Catholics We
firmly believe the spiritual authority o!
The Pope not 10 be OF necessity dependent on
his temporal, We yet consider that II dlminu-
tion of such temporal power would be detr-
mental to the es stabished government and in
furious to the best interests of religion.
The London Times, in an editorial, says that
the present appearances indicate that the
cuntem plated European Congress will not
take place, ana argues that the position OF
England in such a case Will be SO much better
ayS haf in ha of M snny yy.lSs no q
held, all that will then remain will be TO re-
cogniZe the Central Italian State which has
been formed out OF the Romagua and the
Duchies, either as an independent kingdom or
as part of the Sardinian Monarchy; to take
our stand on accomplished fac is and leave the
Pope and his supporters to their remedy.
The Daily News remarks that the proposed
Congress is indefinitely postponed, and that
no friend OF the cause OF freedom IN Italy
need regret the temporary difficulty in which
diplomacy finds itself, US every month gained
con firms the liberties of the Italian States and
lusiiies their revolution before the world.
The Paris correspondent writing on the tSt
of January says, it was then reported in Paris
that the Congress would be summoned for the
end of January, but the exact day was not
known.
In consequence of the assurance Of the Due
de Gramont that the recent pamphlet does not
contain the programme OF the French Gov
ernment, it was hoped that the Pope would not
object to be represented in the Congress.
FRANCE.
According to custom, The Emperor. on New
Years Day received the members of the diplo-
matte corps in la Sotte du troas. The reception
took place at O'Clock +. M, and is thus re-
corded in the Moniteur.
The Papal Nuncio addressed the Emperor
as follows "Sire, on the first day Of the year
there assemblies the Diplomatic body around
your Majesty. l have the honor, Sire. to offer
to you its respectful homage" The Emperor
replied follows: +" 1 thank the Diplomatic
body for the good wishes ii has expressed on
the event of the new year and am especially
happy at this time to have an opportunity OF
reminding its represen tatives that since my
accession to power, have always professed
the most profound respect for recognized
rights BE then assured, that the constant
aim of my efforts will be to re-es tablish every
where, insomnch as depends upon me, conf
dence and peace
His Majesty passed before the diplomatic
circle and spoke Il few words to each Ambas.
sador making inquiries especially respecting
the health OF their sovereigns. The reception
ted - minutes. The Emperor's speech was
generally regarded as satisfactory, and at
tracted attention.
The Papal Nuncio is stated to have subjected
two drafts for his purposed remarks 10 the
French Foreign Office, before bis singularly
laconic address was resolved upon. 1t is SAID
that he wished TO give few hints about the
condition of the Roman States.
The Moniteur contains numerous noniDa-
tions to the Legion of Honor, including the
;ippoin tment of Admiral Roman DesfoSses To
the Grand Gross of that Order.
1t was stated in official quarters that the
budget OF the Minister of War for 1860 would
be prepared for strictly peace establishment,
the army being reduced 10 less than 4oD,O00
1t was also stated that in the event OF Car
dinal Antonelli coming to France, in cOnnec-
tion with the Congress, the clerical party at
Aarseilles and Lyons were determined 10 get
up demonstrations in his favor.
Commercial and financial affairs in France
were in Il less favorable condition, owing to
the uncertainty which had arisen relative to
the Congress.
SPAIN AND MOROCCO
MADRID, Friday, Dec. 30-Yesterday the
Spanish Squadron burnt and blew up the Tort
At the mouth of the river of Tetuan.
Two tribes, not wishing to continue the
war, have Withdrawn TO the mountains.
MADRID, Sunday, Jan. 1.-On Friday even
ing the Moors vigorously attacked our en-
caiupment, but were repulsed with great loss.
The Spaniards displayed great bravery
Their loss, however, was not considerable
The ruulor OF peace having been conciuded
is altogether false.
MADRID, Monday, Jan. 2.-After a glorious
fight, the Spanish army, commanded by Gen.
Prim, defeated the aIoors on the whole line,
ard advanced as far as Gastillieas. The hus-
sars executed several heroic charges. and cap
tured 4 flag. The Moors were 10000 strong,
and lost at least $50 The Spanish loss was
from 400 to 6J0, The greatest enth asm pre-
walls in the army.
Three vessels sailing under the English flag,
and carrying contraband of war, had been
brought from Ceuta to Algesiras.
ITALY.
Gen Goyon, commander OF the French
forces at Rome. had been ordered by phi
to proceed to Paris. This, in some quarters,
WAS interpreted into u menace to the Papal