Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-12-01
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Arabia had arrived With Liverpool adj
wees to the l4:h.
The Brtieh steam friglts Phan ON, on the British
American station, had been ordered to Charleston.
Tie London TImes publishes . project for p.ace in
America by Northern gentleman writer be Gays if
the war 10 to 20 on for time from mere momentum,
perhaps 1t must BIO let alone, but should be turned
possible from attempted eonquests 10 var for
limits AID terms Of sottlement suggests that nsgotA
tons be opsued at with the Richmond Government
for such settlements and making . moro formal ccog-
milton one Of the miten for dscussion-.he CoIJode
rates. Of COURSE to be recoguixs dc and nirga
ton OF the Ohio and Mississippi, and in event Of Mary
Gnd joining the S,uEh the Susque6auna and Chssapea
to be Free with common tirf for the two confedea
C.s.
Tho French Government has informed Mr.. Dayton
that their views the American question are
changed. Ttry have not recognized the South, add
Consequently rave not signed the treaty for the acqu 81
ton Of Louisiana, as reported.
Affairs remain unchan Ssd in Poland.
The Jusrez Government had addressed n note to the
Federal oourcA, protesting against the modification cf
the Republican Constitution by French INVASION hoping
for the sympathy Of Titzerl.nd.
Ths Liverpool Cotton hsrkst closed hss on the l4th
s ock of in port ls2 600 bales of which 900
Nsr3 American.
THE PROPOSED PEACE CoNGRNa
It is said that N. Drobyd d, LLuys is engaged in
drawing up State paper explanatory Of the points
WHICH N1pOltOulb 10 10 EUROPEAN OOnBTtfts
Three gsh Cabinet councils had separated without
agreeing definite reply to Napoleons proposition
for Congress. ...r
Austria, it is said viii not move until the course which
England viii take is known.
SPAIN it is alleged, will send delegates TO the Congress
but some of the Spanish journals treat the matter with
some Indifference
The letter Of the Emperor Of the French to the Sow
ereigus inviting them to Congress at Paris has been
published. 1t points out that from the political con-
dton of Eurcp., 1t is impossible not to acknowledge
that really everywhere tie treaties of Vienta have
been destroyed, modified or misunderstood. The EN-
per c)nu lues a. follows:
"We are threatened with danger 90 much the more
formidable because the Improvement effected by cvh-
z,oD which has bound the people together an iter.
tiiy OF naerial interests, would render still
destruc i've Let not at tefore taxing part for
sudden and irresble even's to disturb our judgment
and dIAw despite ourselves into contrary die ctop.
Called to the throne by Providence AID The will Of the
French people, but aimed in the school of diversity,
1t is less aIoIa lie for than any other 10
ignore the rights Of soveregns AID the legitin ate
piIatons Of people: Thus am psiy, without pre-
conceived system, to enter inter- aol 81 Congress
with the pt Of modsi alton and justice, ordr lily the
portion OIL those who ave endured 20 many ,Aiots
tra If take the mi, alive in this overture Go act
yie 70 Al impulse of vanity, but becarss
sregn the ;diled with antitious projects and
have got a. htart TO prove by hank sad loys step
shat my sole object 10 70 arrive without shock the
pAc6caton Of Europa II this proposition be agreed
to- pray you to accsp Paris - the pace OF meeting
Europe would psrhap som. adj ufage 10 tie cap.
tai whence the IIai for overthrow ha, so ns1y times
ksued becoming the SEA. Of conferences destined 70 lay
tbs taiiI Of general pa, fcaion.'
Tho London Times say V 10 probable that the able
aud energetic, bus restless iules OF tie French has
r. her in vsx hi, own ex.lao1 tran any real change
for The better in the public law Of Europe He shOuid
give proof Of bis sincerity by sssocatirg With the
rsarrapgemsnt Of Europa soms plan Of dsarmsnent.-
Ali, hoaevsr that this country has to d., 10 10 seer
taio VIA; are ihe objse.s OF the proposed Cong ee
when the Emperor partsusrEes the qiest which 10
is his intention to submit 10 Europe. /. will be- the
duty Of the British GOernment judge whether these
can BE- sdvanta yeously ldccuned aAd sheher tbs de-
cision oil the Congress DO in any van enforced
against NeusAnt power. II ths Governments thinks
that the present difficulty and fut1re danger may b
cably settled and greater security given TO Europe
by Congress, they viii Lot ALLOW any prejudice to
stand in the way OF co operation.
The Post says the Enperor letters offer propositions
that in their large benevoeDcs patake OF enthusssn
hut the frat Office, To- England to ioqurs precisely
i5 shs objects q me ooSsss ana 'h'
The Daily Nsws decidedly opposes CVgress which,
under certain cifcums anees 10 sure means OF accele.
rat ng war; to call Congress- declare the public law
of Europe repealed snd throw On The table number
Of unsettled questoIs 10 in effect gambling With the
peace Of the world.
The Paris ConsiiusionnsI Of the 10Th, publishes an
srtc. ieDed b. NJ Hmayrae setting forth the questions
which the O,ngress will have TO examine, via POLAND,
Schleswig the Eg 10, which may all lead to serious
comp ications All these are questions says the Oo,-
sttioansl in which France s not directly interested.
Any refusal 10 settle them would not inure her honor
or interest," but the general interest. II Europe con-
tnaed to maintain tue agitation caused By the presert
and painful state Of things the confidence Of
Ina people will show how to acquit France OF response
billy. -.
The London Globe of the 18th, says there Is little