The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-02-19
European Intelligence.
Dates to January 18th.

HALIFAX, Jan 20.-The -4ra5ia, from Liverpool
the 10Th, and Queenstown the Ilih, has arrived.
4 report is again current that Napoleon intends to
recommend an armistice between the North and
South.
Minister Dayton had another interview with the
Emperor and the French Ministry.
\ sympathiZing address TO President Lincoln has
been adopted in London and Birmingham.
Parliament convened Oh January 9th.
Napoleon's diplomatic reception, on New Years
day, was uuimpOrtaut.
The King Of Italy had a similar reception, at
which he regretted that the nations wishes had not
yet been accomplished.
The Pope received the officers of the French army,
and expressed his thanks for their protection, stating
that he believed Piedmont would yet repent.
The Paris correspondent OF the London Times
says that Napoleon, AT his New Years reception, said
10 Mr.. Dayton. that he regretted greatly the continu-
auce Of the civil war, but hoped 10y next New Years
Day that matters would Ice settled. This was said,
says the correspondent, with a forced smile, and may
be interpreted rs a pIOus wish or prediction, or even
as An indication Of something still more significant
the earnest hope that the batIr OF FreIericksburt would be the
last. the Emperor said lie desired = too. and hoped the war
would be ended by next spring. This incident created many
The l : Minister at Madrid had protested against the sale
cruisers, a. she is 4 Federal vessel, seized by the rebels at New
The Pari. correspondent Of the London Times says The
relations between Paris and Madrid are far from being cordial.
The French Government are most anxious to have the coopera-
Capital Of Mexico.
Dates TO anuary 18TH
NEW YORK, Jan. 29th.-Ihe steamer EdIH6uTg
from Liverpool, the 18th, has arrived.
French Cfhcihl documents, explaining the foreign
policy Of the Government, have been distributed
among the legislative corps. These documents show
that tine mediation in American affairs has been
postponed in consequence OF the refusal of England
and Russia 90 join France, but the Emperor has not
Tetrained from tcquiiuting the Washington Govern
meut that lac Is still ready 10 meIIate provided the
American Government desires il.
Gen. Buffers recall i regarded with satisfaction
By the majority Of the English journals, and is
considered hopeful though not an act Of grace.
The ScOtiGs news. particularly the movements OF
the Democrats. was considered ~ favorable TO peace
but the .FtaG'S news ~diSpeIed all such ideas.
The Emancipation Proclamation clnimei serious
attention but It was received too late for much
newspaper comment.
The -NOraiGg Post terms il the death warrant of
the UniteI States, and says it would be n terrible
act, II IL could be enforced. but regards il IS wholly
imperative. The Star thinks that whatever may be
the immediate effect, II rings the death knell Of
slavery. The Telegraph says the rancor of the
South must be Increased. and if the measure is
successfui. never will a military triumph have been
purchased 1T so awful a price.
Symplthetic anti slavery addresses continue TO be
adopted in various parts of England.
\ dispatch from Liverpool, the 18th, says the Bank
Of England has raised its rate of discount TO four
per cent. The Daily -hecS approves LIncoln's pro-
clrmatiCn. The Times reiteTates 1t former dIatrIbes
against il.