Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-15
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, May 1.-THE Niagara from
Liverpool Sd and Queenstown 4th inst, has
arrived. Vague rumors of threatening inter-
vention in America continue in circulation,
and dizziness and decline in cotton is attributed
to them.
The Paris correspondent Of the Daily News,
writing on the LIST, says it is positively stated
to-day in official circles that the French and
English ministers at Washington have received
Identical instructions to attempt moral inter
yention, exclusive of any idea of forcible in
Prevention in the hope Of putting an end to the
civil war.
The Paris correspondent of the Independ-
ence Beige reiterates his statement relative to
contemplated Intervention. He says the news
which he sent respecting the project of inter
venton by France and England for the re-es-
Enlistment Of peace is confirmed in the most
absolute manner, and he has reason to believe
the project will very soon be made known Off
cially to the public 1t is said certain condi-
tons will be imposed on the south having
for their object the gradual emancipation of
slaves. II am assured that in order to gener-
alize the measure for the abolition of slavery,
France and Spain have made secret treaty
by which this unnatural institution would dis
appear from Cuba in a short time"
A meeting attended by about six thousand
people was held at Ashton under Lyme to con-
slider the crisis in the cotton districts. A mo-
ton calling on the government to recognize
the confederate states and adopt CObden's
proposed alterations in maritime law was pro-
posed. An amendment was offered calling
on the governments of America, England and
France to crush the rebellion; but on diyis-
ion, the original motion was carried by con
siderable majority.
The Times publishes Il letter from Russell
explaining difficulties thrown in his way by
secretary Stanton when he sought to visit the
British man-of-war Rnaldo and said the diff
fculties amounted virtually to prohibition.
He thinks secretary Stanton would order away
the Rinaldo if he dared. Russell further
says, |'In conclusion / may be permitted to
add, have received assurances that McClel-
Ian has expressed himself strongly in refer
ence to Stanton's conduct in the matter, and
he and all his staff have been kind enough to
declare to my friends how deeply they regret
my absence from their camp"
In the house ofcommonS some explanations
were made as to delay in American mails
landed at Queenstown. The principal diff
Guilty was in catching steamers from Dublin
for Holy Head, and the government stated
that arrangements were being made to remove
the difficulty.
Mr.. Layard stated that the Italian govern
ment had sent over a commissioner to nego-
tiate treaty of commerce.
Col Patten who had intended to call atten-
ton to the distress in the cotton manufacture
ing districts postponed the matter for few
days.
Mr.. Mcguire called attention to distress,
and reported deaths from starvation in Ire
land, and asked what the government pro-
posed doing.
Sir Robert Peel admitted that distress did
exist to some extent but the accounts were
GREETED the distress, but could not attempt to
alleviate it by indiscriminate relief.
An influential deputation waited on the
president of the poor law board relative to
distress in the cotton manufac turing districts,
and pointed to the inadequacy of the poor laws
to meet it. The president explained to what
extent the poor law guardians could depart
from the provisions of the law and thought
the matter should be left in the hands of the
guardians, who were doing the duties very eff
ticiently.
Graphic details published of the open
ing ceremonies at the great exhibition, which
passed off with perfect success. The number
present was $4,000; all being season ticket
holders.
Earl Granville, in the name of the COM
missioners, presented an address to the duke
of Cambridge, as representative Of the queen,
and the duke made suitable reply. The
death of prince Albert was feelingly dwelt
upon by both. The duke of Cambridge sub
sequently proclaimed by command of the
queen, the exhibition formally opened, amidst
enthusiastic cheering. The musical arrange
ments were carried out according to pro-
gramme and were very grand.
The Morning Post in an editorial on the
opening, moraizes on and deplores the sad
spectacle presented by America The attend
ance at the exhibition the second day, with an
admission fee Of one guinea, was 81, 596.
The Times says :-"Our government has
gradually withdrawn even its originally small
stake in the military part of the enterprise in
Mexico, and we have now little beyond moral
participation in the matter. We shall get
such redress for the past and guarantees for
the future, as are found to be 0btalnable, and
we want nothing more"
FRANcE.-It is stated that further reinforce
ments of French troops and war materials are
to be sent to Mexico. A letter from Mexico
in the "Moniteur," comments on the intolera-
bic conduct of the Mexican government, and
the probability that the French troops will not
delay mlrching on the city of Mexico.
ITALY.-Hhe king remained at Naples, and
continued to be enthusiastically received. He
would proceed in few days to Palermo. 1t
is reported that prince Napoleon would visit
the king at Naples.
The king of Italy, in reply to the address
presented at Naples on the I'd, expressed his
gratitude for the reception, and said: ''The
public works will increase in activity. The
public safety is not yet re-established, because
Rome is the centre of conspracies; but be-
heve me, when | say that as much as Italians
wish to recover Rome, the French wish quite
as much to terminate the occupation Of it."
AT Genoa a most startling robbery had been
committed; six thieves armed with pistols and
daggers entered one of the principal banks,
garrotted the officials, and made Oft with eight
hundred thousand francs.
PRuss1A-A commission has been appoint
ed TO proceed to England to collect informa-
ton relative to iron plated ships If sufficient
know ledge is not obtained the commission Will
go to France and America.
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