Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-27
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS

FARTHER POINT, July 26.-The Belgian re-
ports that the steamer Hansa arrived out on
Ihe 18th inst.
A letter from Calais says that the Contede-
rate steamer Rappahannock, at that port,
had judgment pronounced against her by the
Boulogne Chamber of Commerce for COM
mercial debts contracted by her captain and
officers; that the Board attempted to fix the
notice Of sale, bat that they were prevented
by the captain, and had to draw up a process
"verbal''
Captain SemmeS was travelling incognito in
Ireland.
DANo GERMAN AFFAIRS
1t is confirmed that Denmark has proposed
an armlstice with a view to peace negotiations
The belief is generally entertained that peace
will soon be concluded.
1t is reported that King Christian proposes in
the peace propositions to include the transfer
of the Danish navy, condition OF his re-
naming King of Denmark, under the protec-
tion Of the German Confederation.
The new Danish Ministry have sent mes
sage to the Rigsraad, of which the following
is summary:
1.-THE King, deeming that men unconcerned
in late events would be better able to save our
Fatherland, has decided upon change Of
ministers.
"We hope to obtain the confidence of the
Rigsraad and of the people, Otherwise we
shall be powerless to lay down a programme
at present. 1t would be impossible to do So
The new ministers can only give assurance
that, in taking their stand firmly upon legal
ground, they will never advise the King to
adopt an Illegal measure" The message con-
cludes by saying that Ministers will consider
it their mission to uphold the independence Of
Denmark.
The independence Beige asserts that the
King of Denmark has invoked and obtained
the Intervention OF the Emperor Napoleon.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, July 15.-Cotton-Sales of the
week $4,000 bales, including $4,000 bales to
spectators and d, 600 bales to exporters. The
market is buoyant, with an advance of Y aid
per lb on the week. The sales to- day friday
were 900 bales, including 5000 to specula-
tors and exporters, the market closing buoyant
and unchanged at the following authorized
31xd; Mobile fair nominal, middling 81 I'd;
Upland far nominal, middling 314d. Stock
in port 2l2, ,0G0 bales, Of which l,750 are Ameri-
can.
Breadstuffs-The market is quiet and steady.
Wheat firmer and upward.
Provisions-The market is firm, with an up-
ward tendency.
Later from Europe.
NEW YORK, July 26.-The steamer Scotia
has arrived from Liverpool with dates to the
10th. The Africa arrived out on the 18th and
the City of Manchester on the 10th.
The reported naval engagement between the
Kearsarge and another rebel steamer was un-
trne. The Kearsarge and Sacramentoa are both
off Dover.
A delegation of southern sympathizers had
waited on Lord Palmerston and urged him to
mediate in American affairs. Palmerston re-
piled that he did not think the moment op-
portune.
truce has been agreed to between Denmark
and the Germans until July 2lst.
The u. s. frigate Niagara was cruising off
Start Point on the 18th.
There is nothing from jersey to confirm the
fight between the pirate Florida and any
other vessel The report was received on
steamer just as she was sailing for South
ampton. ag5g one.
Another rebel steamer, "General Lee" is
reported to have joined the pirate Florida In
the English channel A rumOr was current at
iCherbourg that the Federal and Confederate
officers had agreed on a sea fight on Cneroourg
within ten days.
The London Herald says tina. Mason had an
unofficial interview with Palmerston. He
was introduced by MIR. Lindsay. Ine meeting
YVES satisfactory to all parties, ana tne with
drawal by Lindsay Of his mtendeo recognition
motion in Parliament Is SAID 70 nave been
the result Of the interview, Lord Palmerston
having gwen q sort OF implied promise to
support the melton at a more opportune
AT the Times notices in its city article a con.
timed great demand for Federal securities
II is Confirmed that Denmark proposed the
truce, but nothing is known as to the terms or |
Concessions offered. .f7 Es,r,ss ~. aEcF7
e reported that the Danes were repulsed /
while attempting landing at Dalbreck and |
Frederickshaven. 81 al :. q - -t-.s,s - Z /
The rebel loan to-day touched 90, and closed
% about 49, H af5 s % Fit4a e5;i ;i3sL i
The advices from Rio Janeiro are to June Is.
Coffee Is quoted JRcoOa7Eloo for good nrsts-
etoel 50, 600 bags.