Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-21

The Royal mail steamship ASIA Captain Lott from
Liverpool at Of the 9Th, and Queenstown IN the
evening of the 9Th arrived at New York early Siur
day moraing after detention of feS hours off Quiran
tine.
The Cork Efdminer gives currency to rumor that the
P,nce of Wales is to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
The statement obtained but little credence.
The London Times in another leader on the political
crisis in America in which il reerates lis hopes that he
Union may be maintained points the original cause OF
contention started by the ireesOilers viz that sla
very is dgree to the country and argues that this
doctrine is true and that consequently the -: ot the
qles n with all its advantages belongs to the States OF
the North.
Iu the various dockyards no fewer than forty three
vessels of war, carrying from to nnety-one guns
each, were in course OF construction.
The Emperor's remarks to the diplomatic corps on
New Years Day. had produced no IMPRESSION favo able
or uniavorable in Paris no great Importance being at
tached to them.
The position of affairs at Gaeta was unchanged.
A despatch from Turin fully confirms the reported
nomination of Prince Carignan lieutenant OF the King
for the Neapoan Provinces also. the statement that N.
Ngra will accompany the Prince in the quality Of coun.
cilor and responsible minister.
1t was reported that negotiations had been opened be-
tween the Sandman government and Francis the Second
for the conclusion OF armsce at Gaeta, OF longer du
ration.
It is stated that General Lamoriciere will be relieved
from his paro in six or eight MONTHS when it is deci.
ded that he will resume his command Of the Papal army
On the 4h inst deputation from the municipality of
Berlin presented in the of the city, address of
coincidence to the King of Prussia. His Majesty p
ply expressed his deep grief at the heavy loss which had
been sustained by the Roya family and recalled how the
late King in addition to his high intellectual attanments
always took the heartfelt interest in the welfare of
his p,ople-how the Princes Of Hohenzoern had always
ente tanned feelings of affection for their subecs whose
Interests they considered identical with their own.
The King continued follows: perhaps you have
already discovered that in this respect hold the
opinions. Formerly, perhaps was misunderstood, but
can assure you that always have had the love
for nv people should not be misunderstood. stat
& principles of my government when assumed the re.
ge CIV on the Sth November, 1858. l shall invariably
and invioably maintain those PRINCIPLES during my f
tuTe government gladly ept the expression of your
LOYALTY A time may when shall remind you OF
those expressions for reckon the fidelity of my c
zens the loyalty of my people has extricated in su
atoms of difficulty. Many changes have taken place du
ring the course of last year. and all that has been done
has not been done rightly No one shall induce me to
abandon the principles which have pronounced, and
give you the assurance that SHALL with true affection
for my people, abide by these principles. authorize
you to communicate TO the citizens OF Berlin the sent
ments which have expressed to you, and thank you
for what you have expressed in the Of the munich
paliiy"
The Russian Imperial manifesto, announcing the abo
tiou of serdom expected TO be published on the Sd
Of March.
The Paris Patrs reports that the Emperor of Russia
has resolved to grant constitution Poland aud tc
place il on similar footing to that in which Hungary
stands with regard to tbs Austrian empire.
GENERAL HARVEY CHALLENGED.