The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-12-17

Dates to November IL.

ST JoHN's. n. F., Nov. 1.-THE steamer Lucia,
from Southampton the 9th, passed Cape Race last
Monday evening The L.. S. steamer Kearsage was
watching the blockade runners at Cork. The .4la-
6amd was cruising in the bay of Bengal.
The French Chamber was opened with the En-
peror's speech, which was pacific. He proposes a
European conference for the settlement of the Polish
question. tie topes the arrival OF Maximillisn in
Mexico would De advantageous. There are only pass
ing illusions to American affairs.
Advices from Minister Adams, from England, con-
firms the uews that a new trial was granted by the
Court OF Exchequer in the case of the alexander.
IHEoRM. November 5th-It is stated on reliable
authority that the Grand Duke Constantine has been
relieved from his functions as Governor of Poland,
and General Berg will be his successor.
1t is reported that the British Admiral ordered the
ReGrSGge from Queenstown because it was believed
she was shipping men o~stensibly as stOkers, but 1t
was supposed To- more active services.
Lord Palmeson, in a speech at the Lord Mayors
banquet, deplord the American war, and said Eng
land would haveinterfered but for the belief that it
would have benin vain; therefore, they would accede
neither 30 blandshment nor menace; they would re-
main strictly uletral regarding Poland. He said
that England had done her duty by demonstrating;
but, although these remonstrances failed, he hoped
Russia would cease to pursue an offensive course.
Lord Palmerson's reception was significantly en-
tbusiastic. Mr.. Villiers, a prominent supporter of
the government. has been speaking in defence of
the Federal Govsrnment.
Paris kilograms say that Matamoras is not block
AIDED, but that cntraband of war will not be allowed
to be landed. The EmperOr's proposal for a European
Congress attracts universal attention. Fifteen Powers
have been invited, but it is supposed a greater
number will asquiesce. The drain Of gold from
England still continued, and a further advance in
the rate of discount is anticipated.
There has been some commotion in naval circles in
England, owing to the rumOr that an attempt would
be made to take to sea by force, the steam rams in
the NPrsey. Orders were received nj PlvmOuth TO
send the vesselsto Liverpool, and after some inieci-
sion and cOunermanding orders, the iron-plated
frigate Prince; CORS0rt started for Liverpool. In
on the 18th. and was anchored opposite Laird's yard
ready TO start AT u moments notice.
Rumors were current that the French army would
soon evacuate Rome, leaving only a garrison at
Civita Vecchia. Spain would send 10000 troops
TO Rome.
Preparatory TO the alliance all but concluded be-
tween Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the Govern
ments Of these three kingdoms have ordered a royal
commission to meet in Stockholm, composed of emin-
ent military and naval officers from the three coun-
tries. with a view to bring about greater efficiency
and unity in their navies, which may, perhaps, soon
be called upon for united action. The following are
the members of the Naval Commission whose con-
ference has just been opened President. Commodore
Hitchcock. Members for den-Commodore kle-
man, First Lieutenant Gierling, First Lieutenant
daily. Members for Denmark-Commodore Schon-
heyder, Commodore Suenson, Major de Johnquieres.
First Lieutenant Muhlerts, FIRST Lieutenant Billie.
Members for Nor~way-Captain Johannssen. First
Lieutenant lhlen.