, 1864-08-06
LATER FROM EUROPE,


HALIFAX, Thursday, August THE Atri-
CO, from Liverpool on the morning of July
2*5d, ria Queenstown the 9Th, arrived here
last evening, with two da3s later news.
The United States steamers Niagara and
Sacramento were at anchor OF Antwerp on
the 10Th Of July.
The reported naval engagements are all
supposed to be cana7ds.-
The report of the departure of Captain
Semmes for Nassau Is untrue.
The London Times publishes correspond
ence from Richmond to June 50. The writer
represents that there are no apprehensions
for the safety of Richmond, and asserts that
any single corps cf sConfederates could
hold the works around abont the city against
any considerable force Of Federals. He adds
!. rates. Tae IN the neigbborhood of Atlanta,
but Confederate" troops would be sent
there in great numbers.
In the House OF Lords, on the ed, Lord
st1atford de Radcliffe called attention to the
it, and urged the Government to take steps
to. counteract its influences.
Earl Russell said he did not believe In the
revival Of the Holy Alliance: Hc thought it
Impossible, and conteDded that there was no
cause Tor alarm, and thought that good IN,
derstard ding between France and England
Would insure the peace Of Europe.
II is announced that DR.. Livingstone. after
spending four months In England, Will re-
turn to Africa
An expedition is to be put In the train Of
operation. by means of which the slaYe trade
Will be e1iecIually put m end to.
A Prussian force Of 6.0o0 strong entered
Rendeburg, on the 21st, and took possession
and the to~n out of the hands Of the German
Federal troops. The Federal Diet ordered
General Hake to protest against this pro-
Gee ding, hy large majority.
Paris papers warn the German foWefs
hat their
policy, as SchlesTfg is largely Inhabited by
Danes, and point out that Inv Of retalia-
tioL exists, and II the Germans set an example
Of conquest. others may not allow it.
1t is reported that Napoleon, after receiV-
ing coarse treatment at Vichy, would 60 to
with the King Of Prussia.
Tie Bourse was quiet at Get. 25c-
In London the money market was firm, but
dull and drooping-merelyo owing to Infavor-
able bank returns, which likewise caused q
more active demand for money, under the
impression thns the loss Of bullion must make
an advance In the bank minimum.
Lord Palmerston, In the House Of Com
mons. in response to au inquiry whether
England intended acting in concert with
oiber European Powers in an cndearor to
bring about a suspension Of hostilities In
America, stated that he thought no adEan-
tages would be gained by meddlng.
The Bank Of England has raised its rate Of
discount to per cent.
1t is reported that Slidell is on visit to
Napoleon. . --,,
The Peace Conference convened on the
2Gth Of July. 49,.
CARE RACE, Aug. 5.-The saIonia, from
Southampton July &c, passed this point last
evening.
Cotton quiet. Breadstuffs had down.
ward tendency. Provisions steady. Cousols
losed at 50 7-sa0o for money.
COMMERCIAL. ..
BHEAp<rgErs-Genezal,y dnll. With declining
nour quiet AID steady. wheat u quet at decline
Ofsd ce11A nEeer heRvy Ar1valS; El9tst red 81 ID
RSi lid. Corn inactive and detlned 6$9d quarttts
nil ed Soe. -
cor. Bruce Co., Alsiand, Hthsy 4 Co. and Alters
report beet Quie steady Pork dtra. Bscor steA-
a. Dp1te1 l1Aeuve, Lara Qu1ar.