The national Republican., 1861-05-21
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Later from Europe.


Later from Europe.
Farther Point, May 20.-1he steamship Ca
madam, from Liverpool on the 9th Of May,
passed here last night.
The following are the main points Of her
advices:
The Parliamentary proceedings on the sth
were unimportant. The American crisis con.
tinued to be the leading topic of discussion by
the press The markets for American produce
generally continued excited.
1t was reported in London that an American
ship from Liverpool for New Orleans, had been
insured at 10 guineas, aud ship from Shang.
hae for New Y ork, at 40 shillings.
The French Chamber Of Commerce had called
the attention Of the French Government to the
necessity Of forces for the protection of French
vessels in American waters. The Minister Of
Commerce, in reply, promised, in concert with
the Minister Of Marine, to have conference
with the Emperor on the subject.
1t was asserted that the French forces are to
be increased 10000 more.
1t was mentioned in the French budget that
the harvest prospects in France we're very bad,
| owing to the inclement weather. The fruit
crop was totally lost, and the wheat crop seri.
ously injured by frost. 1rreparable mischief
had also been done to the brandy crop in Cognac.
1t was stated that merican agents had reach.
ed France, to purchase arms and military
equipments.
Affairs in Italy were unchanged.
Engiand.-In the House of Commons, Mr..
Gregory postponed his motion in favor of q
prompt recognition Of the Southern Confedera.
cy till the l7th.
MIR. Foster gave notice that he should call
attention to the desrability Of not recognising
the insurrectionists.
Mr. Horsiall postponed his motion relative
to belligerents rights, Lord Palmerston hav.
ing stated that pending these grave and com.
pcated questions now being considered, a dis.
cussion OF the subject was at present impossible.
There were active preparations progressing
to send powerful squadron into American
waters.
Hungary.-There was a great sensation in
Hungary. owing to the assassination of Count
Felke. The President of the lower House an.
nounced that he was murdered in his residence.
The House raised cry Of despair, and several
ladies tainted. The whole city of Pesth was
highly excited. 1t was alleged that the de-
ceased had committed suicide, but the report
was discredted.
Troops from Minnesota, &c.
| Cincinnati, Nay 20.-Three regiments (?)
Of artillery from Minnesota, Major Getty, have
arrived here, and have been sent to Camp Dem
nison, where there are now l6, 900 volunteers.
Hon. A. Harean has been nominated for Con-
gress, from the seventh district, in place of ex.
Governor Corwin.
The bridge over the Miami canal fell yester.
day, in consequence Of the immense crowd who
, were viewing the arrival of the military. Fifty
persons fell into the canal, but none were
drowned.
Missouri.
ST. Louis, May l9.-General Lyon has re.
fused to release the prisoners arrested here on
the ground that he would be liable to the pen
alties for treason.
The Governor has removed the captain of
the State troops at the Usage bridge, for allow
ing the post.otfce agent to be malreated there.
He guarantees protection to all route agents.
There is State encampment on the line of
the st. Joseph and Hannibal railroad, where
batteries are erected, and trains are stopped,
aud Government stores detained.
Mrs. Lincoln in Boston-The Missis-
sippi in Commission.
Boston, May l8.-Mrs Lincoln arrived here
this morning. She is on visit to her son, q
; student at Cambridge College.
, The Mississippi was commissioned TO- day.
The workmen at the navy yard are getting
out the keel of the new sloop of war.
f Several companies Of troops leave this after
noon in the steamer Cambridge, for Fortress
Monroe.
Arrest of Hon. John T. Mason, &c.
Chambe,s6ury, Pa, May l9.-John Thomp.
E son Mason, Esq, late collector OF Baltimore,
was arrested here yesterday, and dismissed on
his parole Of honor, to await instructions from
: Washington. He gave as II reason for his pres.
ence, that he had desired to see whether there
was any philanthropists disposed to purchase
three OF the children of a negro residing here,
who he had manumitted in 1857.
. There is to be a large concentration of troops
here Immediately, and it is thought their des.
'inatiou will be Harper's Ferry.
Union Meeting in Missouri.
t Springfield, No., May ls.-A large Union
e meeting was held to- day. Numerous speeches
I were made, all denouncing secession and the
+ military bill passed by the Legislature.
Q Judge Douglas Ill.
Q Chicago May Ex-senator Douglasis better
this afternoon, but his condition is still critical
Arrival of the California Pony Express.
pony express, with dates to the 9Th instant, has
= arrived.
Q The sentiment in California is almost uni.
e versally for the Union throughout the State.
y A meeting had been called by committee of
= all parties on the llth, at San Francisco. The
u 6remeu and civil and military organizations
:, were invited to participate.
The Santa Clara difficulties have been re.
s ferred to the Legislature by the Governor The
Il Senate had taken no action in reference to the
A election of Congressman for the special session.
:. The English steamer Alert has taken formal
possession Of Fannng's Island.