The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-07-23
European.
Date. In ,Inne I2.

New YORK, June 2l.-The steamer New York
from Liverpool the 10th aud Queenstown the Ilth,
has arrived. \ heavy arrival Of cotton at Liverpool
had taken place including 500 bales from Nassau by
the steamer Miriam, which was chased and board
ed by the gunboat Tiogu, but allowed to proceed
after an examination. Ii IS stated that the Miriam
has on board a bearer of dispatches from Richmond
TO the Confederate Agents in Europe.
The French Government intend to send strong
re~inforcements to Mexico. One hundred thousand
men and large quantities of war material go forward
forthwith.
Engagements in Poland continue active, with no
perceptlble results.
In the House Of Commons. Mr.. Cunningham re-
quested opening negotiations with Washington for
the suppression of the slave trade in the Southern
States.
1t was reported that the French Emperor seriously
contemplated before long certain reforms. particular
ly in respect TO the liberty of the press, liberty Of
speech, and ministerial principalities.
The amount subscribed in England for the me-
mortal TO Prince Albert e54.44l, lover S272. 000.)
Seven designs for the memorial have been submitted,
AMI MIR. G. G. Scotts is chosen.
The two sons of Garibaldi and a large circle OF
friends are now with him at Caprera. The heart Of
Garibaldi is set on going 10 England, and be also
takes much interest in the struggle now going on in
Poland.
European advices bring a report that Earl Russell
has taken a very bold diplomatic step in advance of
the Western allies of England, on the Polish question.
He is saiG to have proposed to Russia a plan of
peace, combining independence for Poland. The
plan of proposal is thus stared
irst-The conclusion OF an armistice for one year.
Second-The Polish Fortresses TO continue to be gar
risoned by Russian troops. Third-The immediate
institution of a Polish administration. Fourth-No
individual implicated in the Rebellion to be arrested
or brought to trial.
The Cabinet of the Tuileries, it is said, has eagerly
associated itself with that of St. james in the preSen-
tation of these demands, but it was thought the Car
would refuse to enter tain them.
French ARMY AND NAvY.-The Paris correspond
ont n Z hi / London Iinpns 80 us II IO StInnnSal that nav
year the French army will be reduced to the nominal
state Of 100000 men and Is. 705 horses for France
and Algeria, and lSS ships ahoat with a crew OF s.
$50. 1t appears that there are at present 4l9, S94
troops under arms, of whom l6. 200 are in Rome,
$500 in Cochin, China. "a 800 in Mexico ; and
further. that he: distant expeditions compel France
to maintain 800 ships and II crew of AZ 900 men.
VICToR EMMANUEL's MARRIAGE-The King of
Italy has just concluded n Morganatic marriage with
the beautiful Rosina, whom he first saw on the bat
tleiel1 of Magenta. She is the daughter of a simple
drummer in the army, but the kings Partially has
since made her a countess of Mirahores. So ardent
is his love for her. that he told his Minister, who
tried to dissuade him from taking that step, that he
would sooner renounce his crown than the marriage
with bella Rosina. He is indeed IL re gallant huomO.
DR.. Russell wrote the description of the Princes
wedding for the London Tfmes, and was paid $500
for his work, and will have the benefit of its publica-
ton in book form besides. The sale of all the English
papers containing an account of this event was very
extensive.
London Is very much aSltated just now over n OIL
before parliament to prevent the selling of beer be-
tween ii o'clock at night on Saturday, and 8 O'Clock
on Monday. The poorer classes who cannot afford
wine, will thus have to drink water or gin, ~supposing
the bill passes.
\ New THEArER IN LoNDoN.-A new theater
company has been organized in London with a CAPT
tai of S625, 900. in shares of $125 each. 1t is to be
under the management of Don Bourcicault. The
principal theater will be erected on the site of the
Haymarket. The company has also acquired the
leasehold of nearly an acre of land on the corner of
Westminster bridge. with frontage on the bridge, in
the Westminster bridge road, and also on the river
facing the houses of Parliament: including the
Westminster theater, its whole stock of scenery
wardrobe. properties, and machinery. On a portion
of this ground will be erected. among other buildings,
a large painting room, machinery works, and proper
ty mandatory, to serve both theaterS.
The MOUNT GEMS TUNNEL-Some very interesting
particulars of this vast undertaking have just been
finished to the Lower House of the Italian Parliament
by the Minister for Public works. The length of the
tunnel is over eight miles. Its northern opening is
some 500 feet above the sea level. From this point
it rises gradually up TO a distance of 20 1000 feet to
middle of the gallery, whence it slopes gradually to
its northern opening al a height of about 1000 feet
above the sea. This tunnel was begun in 1887. and
5000 feet. The engineer thinks the whole undertake
ing will be achieved in about twelve and n hall years.
The total expense will be 60, DOC, 900 francs. One
thousand six hundred and twenty workmen are now
employed on the work.