The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-23
TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Europa at Halifax.

The Royal Mail Steamship Europa Capt
Muir, from Liverpool morning of the 9th and
Queenstown evening of theii0th, arrived at this
port at l.30 this forenoon.
The Europa has IS passengers for Boston,
and $4,000 in specie for Halifax. She will
sail for Boston at 4 p. NJ.
Steamship Etna, from New York, arrived at
Liverpool on the evening of the 5th
Steamship North American, from Portland,
arrived at Liverpool early on the It'll.
Steamship City of Manchester left Liverpool
shortly after the Europa, for New York.
The Europa passed steamship Asia bound
in
GREAT BRITAIN.
English news is unimportant. The all abb
sorbing topic was the entry of Princess Alex
andra into London on the day the Europa
sailed. Preparations were on an unexampled
scale and a brilliant demonstration would take
place.
The Times asserts that during the whole
history of London she has never seen such a
day, and the cause of the demonstration is the
pride entertained by the nation for the moral
eminence of the royal family, raised by the
virtues of its head
II was reported that the Confederate loan
was to be issued at once as an per cent
stock at TIC.
The comments of newspapers on American
affairs are unimportant.
IA washington lttltT III I1tTdlu asserts
that a secret society has been discovered,
members of which were sworn to kill Mr..
Lincoln.
In the House of Commons on the 9Th inst.
another debate took place.
Mr.. Golden made vigorous attack on the
general policy Of Admiralty in maintaining
obsolete vessels, after the valuable experience
furnished by America in favor of iron plated
ships. He denounced the policy of maintain
M nm IN ma lie ii,
warlke purposes.
Lord c. Paget and Sir Pakington defended
their respective administration of Admiralty
affairs. Finally all the remainder of the navy
votes were agreed to.
In the House of Lords on the 9th the Earl of
Hardwicke asked il, in returning the Galway
contract it was intended to make any altera-
ton in the port Of departure or destination of
vessels.
Lord Stany said there had been no propo-
sails of the kind whatever.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Bramley
Moore moved resolution regretting the dis
turbance of friendly relations with Brazil, and
hoping the government would take honorable
means to restore the amity. He denounced
the proceedings of the British Minister to
Brazil. A general debate followed.
Mr.. Layard indicated the diplomatic action
OF the government and the resolution was
finally Withdrawn.
The King of Belgium has accepted the arbi-
tration between Brazil and England.
Malta adyices say the fever has entirely left
Prince Alfred and he is steadily improving.
He would not be able to attend his brothers
wedding.
Bishop Colehso declines the suggestion of
his BROTHER Bishops that he should resign.
FRANCE.
Political news unimportant.
Paris Bourse fiat and lower. Rentes 69f
s5c.
The ministry intend to submit a budget to
the Cortez in a modified form. The Chambers
will not be opened before the first If April.
ITALY.
resignation.
THE POLISH QUESTION.
Late advices from Cracow say that Lam
gieviez, at the head Of 5000 men, had pushed
forward, but in what direction was unknown.
INDIA AND CHINA.
The India Ind China mails reached Suez on
the 4ih.
The steamer Nemesis struck on rock as
she was entering Point De Gale, but got into
the harbor safely though leaking.
BRAZIL.
There Is nothing new as to the anglo-Bra-
lillian difficulty, which continued to be warm
ly canvassed, and had caused depression in
the trade OF Rio Janeiro.
There had been an Indian invasion Of the
frontiers of Buenos Ayres, resulting in con-
siderable loss Of property.
--latest via. Queenstown
liverpool, March 7th, ereaing.-The event
of the day has been the passage of the Prin-
cess Alexandra and Prince of Wales through
London. The royal squadron left the More
early In the morning. and arrived at Graves
end befote noon. The welcome on landing