The Portland daily press., 1863-03-21
FIVE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of the Norwegian.

Steamship Norwegian, Capt. McMaster,
from Liverpool Thursday, 9th, and London
derry Friday, 9Th, arrived at this port at 2.30
P. NJ, yesterday. She brings As cabin and 227
steerage passengers, and a full cargo.
We are indebted to VIM. jenkins, ESQ.,,
Purser, for papers.
Atlantic g. st. Lawrence Railroad stock
maintains the same quotations, $63 to s65.
The steamship City of Manchester was to
leave Liverpool, as an extra vessel, Saturday,
March 9TH.
Great preparations were going on for the
cess Alexandra. The Queens confectioner at
Windsor has just finished the bride cake. 1t
stands five feet and half high, and at the
base two and half broad.
GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House of Lords, Lord Strathedon's
notice in favor of the recognition of the South
whenever France is ready TO concur had not
been brought forward. The Times strongly
condemned the motion, deprecated discussion
on the subject, and urged continued strict
neutrality.
In the House of Commons-Mr. Card
dshtu, oOttIuuitut Ntft luiOEtUtu Oh SHIPS
preparing for the Confederates in England,
similar to the Alabama. Mr.. Layard said the
attention of Government had been called to
more than one vessel of the kind, but no evil
dence had yet been furnished to enable Gov
eminent to interfere. Strict orders had been
given for all suspected vessels to be closely
watched.
A motion by Mr.. Fitzgerald, for the produc-
ton of all correspondence relating TO the war
aud ito off Acf iprlpdnu that will tod
crate Commissioners, was adopted.
In the House of Commons on the 4th, the
first important division of the session took
place, upon the bill TO abolish certain declara-
tons as qualifications for office. Government
supported and the conservatives opposed the
measure, which was carried by three majority.
1t is reported that strong efforts are making
to divert the Galway line TO Canadian ports.
Mr.. Inman entered strong protest against
restoration OF the subsidy as unjust to his line.
The Times city article says the proposal Of
the Washington Government for issuing letters
OF marque, with other indications, have re-
vved the impression that certain portion of
the Washington Cabinet was endeavoring to
obtain solution of the existing difficulty by
forcing on foreign war, SO as TO enable the
breaking up of the Union, TO be attributed TO
the overwhelming power OF jealous Euro
pean aristocracies. This theory alone, SAYS
the Times, explains Mr.. Sewasd's determine
ton to insist that the Federals have met with
nothing but success, and that there Is actually
no Southern insurrection.
A grand dejeuner was given at Manchester
on the 4th, ia honor of Capt. Lunt, Of ship
George Griswold, and a formal address Of
thanks was presented. Among the toasts
drank was one in honor of the New York con-
tributors, proposed by Sir J. X. Shuttleworth,
and responder to by Mr.. Lord, the American
Consul.
A deputation had waited upon Mr.. Adams
In London, and presented him with an address,
signed by more than 1880 citizens Of Birm-
ingham, sympathizing with the anti-slavery
policy of President Lincoln.
FRANCE.
The La France asserts that the Cabins
Council at ST. Cloud resolved to act diploma
tically at St. Petersburg in favor of Poland.
1t is stated that Gen. Forey had made de-
mand for more men and material for Mexico.
and that the demand could not be complied
with.
Lyons letters state that the American war
had not only affected cotton and silk manu-
facturies In France, but other branches OF in
dustry were suffering from the same cause.
The lie Nord states that Mr.. Slidell had just
had an interview with NJ. Drouyn de L'Huys,
In the course of which mention was made of
Mr.. Stewards recent despatch. Mr. Slidell Is
said not 10 have concealed from the French
Minister his surprise that Mr.. Seward could
think the seeding States willing to send men,
beers to the Washington Congress.
1t is also reported, says lie Nord, that the
Government of Richmond had just contracted
at Paris loan for sixty million francs.
SPAIN.
The ministerial crisis has terminated. Mar
quis Mirafores is President of the Council
and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Cham
bers will shortly be reopened.
The passport system has been abolished.
POLAND.
Nothing new as to the movements of the
insurgents.
Letters from Cracow are favorable to the
Poles.
Prince Domireiki was killed whilst cutting
his way through some Russians, who sur
rounded him and several refugees.
The Governor General of wilma issued an
address TO the peasants, appealing to them to
oppose the agitators, and to arrest guilty par
ties and deliver them up TO the authorities.
The appointment of Gen. De Berry as Com
mander Of the Russian troops In Poland is
considered indicative of stern and unrelent-
ing determination to crush the revolt.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times says
| the English and French Governments are
| quite agreed as to the tenor of the note to the
Prussian Government on Poland Alusion is
made in 1t to the various partitions of which
that country hss been the victim, and regret
Is expressed for them. 1t is, however, thing
OF the past, and there is no help for it, but
both Governments speak as earnestly as diplo-
macy allows OF their hopes for the fulflment
| of the solemn promise made to the Poles by
| granting them liberal institutions. Austria IS
also as emphatic in the same sense, but dis
creetly says nothing about the matter
RUSSIA.
Serfdom in Russia expired on the Sd instant.
TIE Deum was sung IN all the Russian churches
in celebration of the event. Complete tran
| guilty prevails, Notwithstanding alarming
rumors were current.
PRUSSIA.
The Polish question was unchanged. II
was believed that the Prussian Government
had yielded to European pressure in favor OF
non-interference.
1t is rumored that Russia is prepared to
| grant an amnesty and reforms. Accounts OF
the insurrection are most contradictory
ITALY.
Cardinal Antonelli rendered his resignation
owing to the arrest of his attache for political
completely.
Monetary and Commercial.-The Times
city article says the demand for discount at
the Bank was again active, and in the open
market the general rate is but fractionally be.
low the Bank minimum. Consols were heavy
yesterday in connection with the settlement
1t is stated that Messrs. Rothschild have con.
GUIDED with the Italian Government for the