The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12
Later From Europe.


The Great Eastern arrived at Farther
Point on the 9th.
ENGLAND.-Lord Chancellor Campbell
died suddenly from rupture of blood
vessel.
The Sultan of Turkey died on the 25tIi
He is succeeded by Bis br(ther. 8
Sir James Ferguson, in the House d;
Commons, condemned the reinforcements
in Canada; DIsraelli also said that the
government was mourning serious conse
quences.
Lord Palmerston defended the act of the
government as the usual precautionary mea-
sure OF all governments in the immediate
vicinities of hostilities. The step indicated
no distrust of the faith of the Northern
States and no want of confidence in Canada.
The time was fit and proper because rein
forcements could only be sent to Canada in
the steamer.
The loss by the confagration in London
was over G2,0OO,O00. Some estimate it at
93,000,00O or 94,OO0.O0O; mainly insured.
The recognition of the Kingdom of Italy
by France is formally announced.
The Times says the Americans have no
grounds for their abuse of Englaad beyond
modification of Englands lack ofapprecia-
ton.
The confagration of London is briefly
telegraphed by the Persia. 1t was the
most destructive for generations. Immense
piles of warehouses on the Surry Side of
London bridge, filled with all kinds of pros
duee, were destroyed. Loss 93,OOO,OO0 to
"a O00. 600.
SPA1N.-A special decree admits cotton
at much lower rates than usual.
The Queens proclamation in reference to
the American war says she is determined to
observe the strictest neutrality between the
Federal States of the Union and the Con-
federate States of the South. With this
view it is prohibited to arm, build or fit out
privateers, no matter under what flag, in
any Spanish port. Ship owners and car
penters are prohibited from accepting let
tiers of marque and from participating in
any way in arming and fitting out priva-
teers, and prizes are prohibited from re.
naming over twenty four hours in any
Spanish port, save in case of urgent neces.
sity, in which case the harbor authorities
are to compel them to 60 to sea as early as
possible, and not allow them to ship but
what is necessary, and never under any pre-.
text, arms or ammunition. No articles be-
longing to prizes may be sold. Offenders
FARTHER PolNr, July Q.
The North Briton, Liverpool, 9th via
Londonderry, 18th, passed to day bringing
two days later intelligence than that by the
Great Eastern.
The French Senate had passed bill es.
tablishiDg postal service with America.
Napoleon's recognition OF Italy had been
withheld Tor approval of his policy at Tu-
rim
PARIS, THURsDAY.--It is stated that the
new Sultan will make daring attempt to
rouse the long dormant energies of the mus.
selman population by working on their IA
naticism, and that the christians will be
the first to feel the effects of the change of
rulers.
1t is reported that the Popes health is
in worse condition than generally sup
posed.
AusTRrA.-It is doubted whether Austria
will receive the Hungarian Deputation. It
is quite clear that the requistion contained
in the address will not be granted.
GREAT BRITAINs--All the morning pa.
pers have leader on Mr.. Cobden's speech.
The North Briton brings $4,000 dollars in
specie. She encountered great quantities
of ice ia the Straits OF Belle Isle.
fBreadstuffs- Weather favorable for the
crops; steady though quiet Provisions
dull.