The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-09-17
TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Arabia at Halifax.

HALIFAx, September rs.
The steamship Arabia, Capt. Stone, from
Liverpool Sept. 9th and Queenstown It'll, ar
rived here at o'clock this morning.
The Arabia has 100 passengers for Boston.
The steamship Scotia, from New York, and
the Bavaria, ftom New York, on the 9Th.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Times has an editorial on jeff Davis
message, in which ii says it cannot deny him
the credit of being as moderate i'm prosperity
as he has shown himself bold in adversely 1t
reads with much pleasure the measured and
statesmanlike language in which the Southern
President has a well earned tribute to the gal
lantry and conduct of his troops. 1t deplores
the war, and expresses confidence of the final
triumph of the South in the struggle against
despotic usurpation. After pointing to the
horrors which may be expected from threat
ened retaliatory measures, to the exigencies of
war, which may require an extension Of the
CONSUMPTION, and to the dangers which the
South run ii they fail from their limited re-
sources to conciate the Indians on the from
tier, &C., the article concludes Yet in
such situation they are able to speak and act
with moderation and dignity, and in the
midst of reyerses they can look forward with
confidence to success; in the midst OF success
they can contemplate and look forward to the
possibility of success and failure. Such men
would seem worthy of something more than
W Dt uTdSItQ az tiic Iilsiiipb NHtti> VI u tpli-
quering democracy, and live under perpetual
reign OF terror.
The Daily News, in reviewing the message,
says Davis has attempted TO preserve a tone of
moderation and dignity, but the fierce and
vindctive spirit that breaks through his habit
ual calmness and reserve, is significant proof
of the exasperated temper, if not also OF the
desperate prospects of the Southern govern
ment. 1t denounces the savage policy which
Davis inaugurates, and the measures he rec
ommends to Congress, and says the treatment
threatened to the officers of troops incongru-
ously composed, not only revolts every instinct
of humanity and mocks every sentiment of
justice, but is an outrage against civilization
itself.
A later telegram from Gibraltar throws
doubt on the reported chase OF the steamer
Massilla in the Bay of Biscay.
FRANCE.
1t is reported that at the last council of min
listers on Italian affairs, it was decided that the
stdtu quo should be maintained for some time
1t is reported that the Orleanists and repub-
lcans have formed a coalition for the next
elections, and that they expect to return about
forty deputies.
The third division of the expedition to Mex
leo, consisting of three steamers, left Toulon
on the Sd.
The Madrid official Gazette announces that
in consequence of explanations given by
Concha to Napoleon, all differences OF opinion
between France and Spain has ceased.
ITALY.
The Physicians attending Garibaldi have is
sued bulletin stating that his suferings are
not very acute, and that the symptoms are
generally favorable.
The official Gazette says the ball penetrated
his ankle joint, and inflammation has set in, but
there were no alarming symptoms.
a column of Garibaldlans were surprised by
the royal troops who took numerous prisoners.
The commanders of the Garibaldians finally
agreed that the column should lay down their
arms and dispense within As hours.
1t is stated that at ministerial conference,
| after a long discussion. it was determined that
| the rebels ought to be tried by special mill
| tary commission, but foreseeing the possibility
of such a tribunal declaring itself incompetent,
| it submitted the question to the General.
The London Morning Post asserts that Ma
| poleon has determined to bring aboul a solu-
ton Of the Roman question, and says the
French in Rome will certainly be Withdrawn
before another year is over.
La Franco, in an article signed by Lacquer
| romiere, argues against the total abandonment
| of Rome by France, and endeavors to demon
strate the possibility OF Italy deiiantly con-
! structing herself without Rome for her capitol.
There is a rumor that Victor Emmanuel
contemplated a personal visit to Garibaldi
| incognito
! 1t is anticipated that as the Kings daughter
is to marry the King of Portugal on the 10th,
the King will take that opportunity to exercise
his prerogative of mercy
| SPAIN.
The Queen has signed a decree granting
amnesty to persons imprisoned on account Of
the instruction in Laga.
| CHINA AND AUSTRALIA.
BY telegraph from Suez Sept. 9th and
| Shangnae July IS:
The city is quiet. The news has been re-
ceivcd here from Jeddo, of another attempt
| having been made to assassinate the British
Minister at that place. Two marines We're
killed. The assassin committed suicide. The
attempt is supposed to have been instigated by
the leading Damios.
Japan was unsettled.
MELBOURNE, July 26th.-Three thousand
pounds the proceeds of a subscription on be-
half of the Lancashire operatives, have been
RENTED TO England 10y mail.
New Zealand is still unsettled. The maories
will not accept the terms of peace.
| Latest via Queenstown
The Heralds Paris correspondent says no
doubt is entertained there that unless Rome
is evacuated there will be a terrible outbreak
in Italy. Ratazzi will resort TO general state
of siege.
CANTON, July 16.-The Captain of the
American ship Phantom was drowned at the
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