The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-22

Importance. In the Commons, Mr.. White
gave notice of resolution TO the effect that
the government should instruct the command
ers of the British naval and military forces in
China to avoid any intervention in reference
to the rebellion, except for the protection of
British subjects.
Mr.. J. q. Ewart stated that the French
blockade of the ports Of Mexico was not in.
tended TO interfere with the operations of
legitimate commerce and would not be rigidly
enforced in the case of neutral vessels.
France.
The Emperor went to Paris on the Sd inst
for the purpose of presiding at another Cabinet
council.
The clerical paper, the Anli de la Religion
had ceased to appear.
The accounts from the French manufactur-
ing districts continue very unfavorable, and
the Bank of France is asked to come forward
and aid the manufacturers by discounting their
paper.
The Paris Bourse was firm and advancing.
Rentes closed on the 4th of July at 6s.45.
The walls of Paris were covered with pla-
cards announcing that there will be shortly
given on the lake at Versailles grand nauti-
cal fete representing the combat between the
Merrimac and the Monitor.
Italy.
The recognition of Italy by Russia has been
communicated to Turin by telegraph.
The official envoy was on his way from st.
Petersburg to Turin.
The Portuguese envoy had RENTED letter
TO King Victor Emanuel from the King of
Portugal requesting the hand of the Princess
Pia in marriage.
1t is reported that the Austrian Chamber of
Deputies had expressed wish that the gov
eminent should, by diplomatic means, termi-
nate the affairs in Italy and obviate greater
concentration of troops in Venitia and its
neighborhood.
Russia.
The Grand Duke and Duchess Constantine
arrived at warsaw on the I'd of July and
were warmly cheered their arrival. On the
night of the Sd, however as the Grand Duke
was stepping into his carriage, on leaving the
theatre, a revolver was fred at him, and he
was reported to be slightly wounded The
perpetTstor had been arrested.
According to present reports is does not sp-
pear that the Russian grain harvest will be
large this year. In the south the crops have
been burnt up, and in the north they have had
cold and wet. The cold, at the date of the
last letter. was described as unprecedented at
this season.
The fear of further fires seems to have sub
sided. The insurance companies have lost be-
tween 100000 and f29O 900 sterling but the
total destruction was much more, the amount
insured having been comparatively small. 1t
is thought however, that million or million
and quarter sterling will cover all.
The Virginia State Debt I'm England.
From the London Times (oity articls), July -
The dividend on the Virginia State debt,
due here in sterling on the lst inst, has not
been paid, the answer being, "No funds"
This result is only such as must have been APP
pretended, since the State is overrun, and its
capital besieged by the federal forces. 1t is to
be hoped, however, that when these forces
shall have occupied Richmond, and assumed
control of the property of the State, the autho-
rites at Washington will recognize that in
seisin0 the property they must also assume its
liabilities, and tiat their first duty is to see to
the payment Of those foreign claims which thea
fdre prerented the secessonist officials from
discharging.
The French Blockade of TampicO
In the House of Commons, on the 4th Of
July, Mr.. j. Ewart asked the Under Secretary
Of State for Foreign Affairs whether it was
probable that AZ English vessel loaded in Eng
land before the notification of the blockade
but cleared out two or three days after for the
port of Tampico, would be admitted into that
port in the event of its being blockaded by the
French.
Mr.. Layard said that he could not of course
answer the question of his honorable friend SC
far as it related to any specific case, but he wa:
able to say that the French government had
ment that all vessels which left port previous
to the notification of the blockade, would not
be interfered with by the French cruisers
They had also given further assurance that
they would, as far as possible, abstain from
interfering with the legitimate commerceeithel
on the part of the French or neutral vessels
the object being to prevent the introdaGcton OF
munitions Of soar into the port.
Mexican Matters.
Contradictory rumors were afoat as TO the
designs of the French government in regard
to Mexico. The Paris papers had been re.
quested to be particularly reserved in treating
of Mexican affairs.
The London Globes Paris correspondent
says; An impression is gaining ground that
warlike measures against Mexico may be SUI
perseded by diplomacy. The expenses of the
war, a probable GOODNESS with Spain and q
disagreement with England, are not without
their influence.
The correspondent of the London Times
writes in a different strain. He says: Foul
thousand men viii be sent out at once to max.
their way to Gen. Lorencez should he b.
seriously menaced or cannot keep open hi
communication with the coast. Should there
be no pressing demand they will stay at Mar
Unique or Gsudaloupe, and be forwarded il
successive detachments to Vera Cruz when tn,
sickly season is over. Not only 10000 bu
$4,000 troops will go on to Mexico. In fact
there is hardly limit to the number, for tn
city must be taken at all cost, and will be &C
cupied for an indefinite time
1t is stated that Admiral De la Grayier
will hoist his flag on board the iron-platel
frigate Normanda, and sail for Mexico at tn
end of July.
Gen. Forey viii not leave France for Mexic
until September.
The 1900 men who were embarking il
Algeria were to start on the 18th ult. for Gau
daloupe.
The English Turf.
AN AMERICAN HORSE on THE BIBURT COURSE
From the London Times, june g. ri
A plate Of fifty sovereigns for all ages; OF