The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-05-02
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Europa at Halifax.
HALIFAX. Anril 20

fAN sl'fii0hip hihlts tdpi htNktGt. from
Liverpool at O'Clock r. n. April 10Th, and
Queenstown 18th, arrived here this morning
II 3 O'Clock.
An Antwerp dispatch Of the 10Th inst, SAYS
the rebel steamer Florida, recently from Brest.
put into Bermuda, where she was well receiv.
ed by the English authorities. From Dermu-
da she arrived at port in Portugal, where
she was refused COAL and Obliged to leave i'm
medately ". According to last accounts she
was in 4 Spanish port.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Alexandria correspondent of the Lon
don Times affrms that it is quite certain that
the late Niceroy of Egypt did give Laird an
order Tor the construction of the notorious
Mersey steam rams.
The Shipping Gazette says the officers of
the customs at Liverpool still retain posses
sion Of the gnnboat Alexandria, but 1t is stat
ed that the owners have been notified that the
crown is ready to deliver her up on the usual
application being made.
Parliamentary proceedings on the 18th were
unimporapt.
Mr.. Childers is the new Lord Of Admiralty.
vice Stansfield resigned.
Queen Victoria was unable TO hold her pro-
lected state reception on the 18th, owing to
an acute attack of neuralgia
Garibsldi continued to receive the greatest
attention in London, and the popular enthusi-
Italian opera was perfect ovation. both in
side and outside the theatre.
IL Is remarked that at the Duchess of Sun
derands brilliant assembly in honor of Carl
baldi, the diplomatic body were conspicuous
by their absence, the only representatives,
present being the United States and Turkish
ministers.
Garibaldi was to dine at Lord Pamerston's
on the 10Th. He is also to dine with the re-
form Climb.
The Emperor received the Earl of Claren-
don on the 10th. and the latter afterwards had
an interview with Drouyn de PiIuys. Paris
Rumors assert that Clarendon will certainly
succeed in establishing much more cordial re-
lations between England and France. He
would remain in Paris until the 18th.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The Emperor and Empress of Mexico quit
ted Mirsmar on the ls,h, amidst enthusiastic
cheers and salutes from the batteries. They
We're expected at Rome on the 10Th, and
would set out for Mexico on the day following
The Family agreement between The Empe-
ror of Austria and Macmillan is to be com
municated TO the Austrian Reicksruth. Max
imillian's remuneration for himself and heirs
OF the right Of succession to the Austrian
crown is said to be unconditional, and not de-
pendent on the stability Of the Mexican gov
eminent.
THE WAR IN sCHLEswIG.
The siege of Duppel steadily progresses
The Prussians had connected their intrench-
menis with new parallel, and without loss.
The Duppel position holds out bravely.-
The Danes are determined to hold out to the
last extremity.
The Danes announce the blockade of Dant-
zic and Plan from the 10Th.
Danish ships are reported TO be making
captures at the mouth OF the Elbe.
THE CONFERENCE.
The Federal Diet by a large majority. have
resolved TO send a representative TO the Con-
ference, and Baron Won Eeust was almost
unanimously chosen.
Count Appouyi, the Austrian Ambassador
at London, is Austria's first representative.
and Raron Bugleben the second. Count
Watch0ruceister, the Swedish ambas sador at
London, will represent Sweden, an d Earl Rus
sell and Clarendon will represent England
Latest via Queenstown.
Lirerpool AprH 16th, P.M-rhe Bank of
England to-day raised its rate OF discount to
per cent, which had depressing influence
on the market.
London, Sunday Morning, april 17M.-
Consols after official hours yesterday were
81 5-S 81 "a. The market vast rmer all
around.
Gen. Garibaldi had magnificent reception
in the Crystal Palace yesterday. From 25,-
600 TO 10000 persons wese present, including
large number OF the aristocracy and men,
beers OF both Houses of Parliament, and OF the
legal, scientific aud literary professions The
Italian committee took the most prominent
part in the proceedings OF the day.
A flag of Italy was presented to Garibaldi,
bearing the words Rome and Venice The
General addressed the representatives of the
Italian working-men with an animation and
eloquence which contrasted strongly with the
few and simple phrases ofhis previous address.
The Italian Concert then followed. The cho-
rus of the Garibaldi hymn was sung with great
feryor. After the concert the sword offered
by the Italians Of London was presented to
Garibaldi. Gin accepting the sword he said -
81 thank you Italians for this beautiful pres
ent. promise you | never will unsheath it in
the cause of tyranny, and will draw it only in
support OF oppressed nationalties. l hope yet
to carry it with me to Rome and Venice