Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-11
Three Days Later from Europe.

Arrival o fths Nova ScOtian-P Progress Of the
Siege Of Gdeta-Reported Understdnding of
France and England Respecting Venstia-
The Fate Of the English Prisoners Ascer-
tained.
PORTLAND, Me-, January lO.-The steamer
Nora Scotidn, Captain McMaster, from Liver
pool, December q, via Londonderry, on the
2sth, arrived here at fifteen minutes after
eleven o'clock, last night. Her mails will
be due in New York at midnight
Great Britdin-Nothing of moment had
transpired since the departure of the Pqles-
tine.
FrGnce-The connection of Count De
Morny with financial speculatious in mines,
and the occurrences which had taken place
in connection Herewith, were attracting
considerable attention in Paris. Cabinet
councils had been held upon the subject, and
1T was thought that legislative inquiry
would result.
The Journal deS De5ats auimadverts upon
the inexplicable policy of France, and earn
estly advocates the withdrawal of the French
fleet at Gaeta.
Itdly-Reports relative to the state of
things at Gaeta continue contradictory. 4
dispatch from Gaeta, 22d, says the lombard
ment of the city was continued with vigor.
The Spanish ambassador left his palace
on account of its being riddled with bullets.
Two officers had been struck while standing
near the King.
New Sandman batteries can be seen, aud
are evidently ready to take part in the bonn
bardment.
A deputation has arrived here from Gala
bIia, and promised to raise an insurrectiop
in favor of the King.
The Turin correspondent Of the London
Re1cs asserts that the commencement of hos
tile demonstrations against Gaeta, from the
seaside, are thought to be at hand, as orders
have been sent to the gun-boats at Ancona
to leave Immediately for Naples, and the
ships. of-war stationed at Genoa and Spezza
have been sent to the same destination.
The garrison at Gaeta has been diminished
in number by the dismission of portion of
the Royal Guard, whose fidelity was doubt
full. The remaining defenders were in a de-
plorable state, but their resistance could be
carried on still further for considerable
period.
AustriG-The London 7ymes'S correspond
ent at Vienna is confident that nothing but
brute force can induce the Austrian Govern
ment TO quit Quadriateral.
There was a report that England and
France had come to an understanding in re-
gard to Venetia urging the cession Of Vene-
tia without any territorial recompense.
1t is stated that Austria had opened nego-
tiations with Rome for the complete aboli-
tion of the Concordat.
Accounts from Hungary are very unsatis-
factory. No taxes were being paid.
TLatestrio LONDONDERRY
London, December 2S.-The Ti1,ess CITY
article says the demand for Discount at the
bank to- day was so very heavy that, but for
the facts being attributable to the excep-
tional wants at the close of the year, an adj
vance in rate would probably have been de-
cided upon. The effect upon the Stock
Market was considerable.
Chind-The Overland Mail has arrived
Lord Elein expects to leave China early in
the year. The Second Regiment is about to
leave, and twelve men-Of-war were also
coming home.
The fate Of the entire party of prisoners
taken September l3 has been ascertained.
The death of Captain Brabazon occurred on
the LIST, and he was saved much suffering
that the Others underwent. He was beheaded
by order of the Tartar General.
The Able De Luc was beheaded at the
same time.
The more Indifference Lord Elgin dis
played about signing the Convention, the
more alarmed the Chinese Government be-
came that great retribution awaited the
Emperor and his Government. 1t was re-
solved that the summer palace should be
burned to the ground, as it was the spot
where some of the cruelties toward the
prisoners had been perpetrated. Proclama-
tions were posted in Pekin, informing the
people Of the measures that were to be taken,
and the reason for their adoption.
| The gardens, palaces, temples and pagodas
occupied space of six or seven miles in
extent. Two days were required to effect
ually set FIRE TO and destroy all the build
! ings. The loss on the property destroyed
exceeded f2,000,000, exclusive Of the build
ings.
The Chinese were brought to terms by
| proclamations from Sir Hope Grant, threat.
ening to sack Pekin.
On the day peace was signed, Lord Elgin
and Sir Hope Grant entered Pekin, accompa-
MED by an escort of 600 men and l09 officers
| of regiments. Lord Elgin was carried in his
| state chair by the Chinese, dressed in scarlet.
! Sir Robert Napier's division lined the streets
| as Lord Elgin passed, and halloed at inter-
| walls, taking up a strategical position in
case of tIeachery. His Lordship was re-
| ceiYed by Prince Kung. Lord Elgin's man
nerwas stern and calm. He motioned Prince
| Kung to a seat on the right, which is con-
| sidered the lowest seat.
On the return Of the ambassador and Com
mander-in- Chief the streets were occupied
| by the troops so that the capital of the
Chinese Empire was in actual possession of
| the British.
Prince Kung said to Lord Elgin, that mis-
| takes had been made in their intercourse
with foreigners, but he hoped for a new state
| of things.
Accounts from Calcutta to November 23
state that Nena Sahib was reported at Thebit
with several thousand followers.
| Paris, December 27.-The Pays says the
tendency of public opinion presages tha
the Garibaldian party will obtain majority
at the elections to the Italian Parliament
Count Cayour has the intention of retiring
at least Professionally, from the SardiniaI
Ministry.
liverpool Mdrket.-LiVerpOoI December 2s
Cotton-The Brokers' Circular reports thu
sales of four days $4,000 bales, including
10000 to spectators, and 5000 to exporters
All qualities have advanced H@%d., anl
! the market closes with an active demand
both for trade and speculation The sale
to- d0y were $4,000 bales, including 400
10 speculators and exporters, closing firm
The stock is estimated at $4,000 bales, in
cluding 403, 500 American.
For Breadstuifs the market is firm, will
advancing tendency but business is re
strieted by the holidays. -.
Provisions dull. LN
London Money Mdrket-Londe1, Decem6e
2s.-Censuls closed at 92ss@921si \ Illinoi
Central Shares, 2sA@2sk per- cent. dis
count; Erie Shares 34@35, and New ferl
Central 11Cgl9. LE. .LLL