The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1862-03-27
European Intelligence.
Date. TO Feb. II and I6rh.


Dates to Feb. Ia and 16Ih.
The steamship -4ra5ia. from Liverpool February
Is. arrived at Halifax March l..
The French papers think that the Mexican ques-
ton will lead TO the fall Of the Palmerston Cabinet
The Archduke Maximilian il said 70 have positively
accepted the offer of the Mexican throne.
The TIscarorG is reported TO have gone TO Gibral-
tar, where the Su,sptsr remains.
In the House OF Lords, Earl Etussell's speech stated
that Government had protested against the destruc-
ton Of the Southern harbors by the stone blockade.
The American Government had denied any such in
tentIOn.
Il Is understood that tae dress from the French
Chamber will contain a mild rebuke to the Pope, for
not listening to the conciliatOry propositions of France
in the settlement Of the Roman question.
The views Of France are with those Of England on
the subject of the stone blockade. The British Gov
eminent - busy preparing all information on the
subject. 10 lay before Parliament.
The Paris P0fTie points TO the efforts TO get cotton
ria Mexico, as the probable solution of the blockade
question.
News from India says that the supposed Neua
Sahib has been brought in irons TO Bombay.
A commercial treaty had been signed between
Russia and Turkey.
Ii was believed that England would withdraw from
the Mexican allied expedition, should France and
Spain attempt to interfere in the internal affairs Of
Mexico.
The belief continued in Italy that Austria was
meditating war against Piedmont.
An order had been received AZ Portsmouth, to
release a number of men AMI guns Of ships Of war on
commission.
The London Daily .Ners reviews the enga cement
at Mill Springs, Ky, Us foreshadowing an important
Federal success.
Diplomatic correspondence concerning the inter-
venti~n in Mexico, had been laid before Parliament.
Earl Russell in a letter 10 Sir Charles Wyke, touch
ing rumors that the Duke Macmillan was 10 be called
10 the throne Of Mexico. says that if the Mexican
people by a spontaneous movement should place an
Austrian Duke on the throne. there is nothing in the
convention TO prevent IT. On the other hand, we
could be no party TO q !orcible Intervention for this
purpose.
Paris letters say that SIidell has been received by
VI. Thouyenel in "a private capacity, his diplomatic
assumption Of character Ia Commissioner being
distinctly ignored.
The Paris Bourse is dull rentes, 7lf 25c.
The January mails from the Coast of Africa had
reached England. Increased activity in the slave
trade was reported. The withdrawal of the Amer
lean squadron had led to a large increase in the num-
Der of vessels carrying American flags
A great popular demonstration had taken place ut
Genoa in favor Of Victor Emanuel, and Rome as the
capital OF Italy. AT Milan. on the same day, prepara-
tons had been made for a demonstration, but the
municipality issued a notice that such demonstrations
were useless. and advising the Milanese to exercise
their constitutional rights b. signing the following
protest, although respecting the Sovereign Pontif of
Rome as the head of the church 4" We look upon
Rome As the capital of Italy, with one king, Victor
Emanuel"
This protest soon received an immense number of
signatures.
Letters from Vienna are filled with lamentable
accounts Of an inundation. In the district submerged
Is ' ienna I; II also comprises n population OF SU.UDU
persons to be provided for. The rain fell four days
without intermission. Bridges and viaducts were
destroyed, and railroad service was n carly all suspend
ed. Several towns were also inundated by the Dam
ube. including Presburg and Pesth.
The Sumpter was still at Gibraltar. Several of her
crew who had landed refused to re-embark.
Date. to February 2Ist.
PORTLAND, Nc, March 4.
The following is the .Norlregian's news:
In France it was rumorei that Prince Napoleon is
dissatisfied with the terms of the address on the
Roman question, and will move an amendment for
more energetic measures.
Advices from Liverpool to the 2lst ult, says it is
reported that insurance is daily effected on ships
cargoes to run the blockade of the Southern ports.
The highest premium paid is fifteen guineas. The
ships are entitled TO select any port. In many in
stances, risks to ports Of easy access are as low as
ten guineas. Nearly all the vessels insured are
steamers Of | 800 tons.
The telegraph from the Red Sea to London is open.
The London Posts editorial urges the removal Of
the prohibition in the West Indies against obtaining
colored labOrers in North America, and advocates the
emigration of free negroes from Canada TO the West
Indies, TO deyelope the cotton crops in those islands.
ROME, February 20th.-It il b believed that Napoie-
on has given assurance to the Pope that the French
troops will not leave Rome Popular manifestations
were being prepared to celebrate the anniversary of
the capture OF Gieta, and numerous patrols marched
the streets TO prevent its taking place.
PARIS. February 20th.-The Temps and other
jDurDals demonstrate that moEarchical restoration in
North America will only benefit Spain.
1t Is believed that the speech of Prince Napoleon,
on the address of the Senate, will express the real
pelicy of the Emperor on the Italian question.
BOULoGSE, February 20th.-The question between
Prussia aud Austria is continually widening in lati-
tude. The pap1rs OF both countries are growing
daily more hostile.
The agitstion in Germany is increasing, and nu-
merOus meetings Of national associations were to be
held, in which Prussia was expected TO take the
leadership. Austria, by her recent conduct, has lost
much of her influence in Germ, ny.
In England, orders have been received at Sheer
ness to dismanrle all the g~unboats prepared and in
commission, under the apprehension of an American
difficulty.
correspondence with Secretary Seward relative 10
the passage of British troops through Maine. The
latter journal accords great praise to Seward for his
courtesy.