Litchfield enquirer., 1866-12-27

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 FOREIGN. An extension of time has been granted to the United States to prepare for carfying on their suit against Priolean in the British Admiralty Court. Arms and ammunition continue to be seized in Ire- land The whereabouts of Stephens, are said to be known to the, British Govern ment. :. 2" tfs
 It is rumored, that owing to the unpopu- larity of. the recently proposed scheme for the reorganization of the French army, it will either be withdrawn or greatly modi- fled. The Aoneteur du ISoir says all the steps have been taken for the evacuation ofMexieo by the French troops en masse The farewell dinner to Minister Bigelow, at Paris, on the 2Oth, was considered 8 manifestation of friendly relations between the United States and France. Sonic of the Paris newspapers are very severe in their comments on President Johnson s Message. ........s q The Prussian House of Deputies has passed a bill to incorporate Schleswig- Hol- stein with the Kingdom of Prussia. A number of Prussian naval officers are to be sent to this country to study naval affairs The German Parliament will be chosen by universal alsufrage. The Federal army is to be under the command of Prussia.
 The Upper House of the Hungarian Diet has agreed to the address to the Empero, of Austria recently adopted by the Lower Chamber.@ In the Hungarian Diet M. Fla. Evernicns announced that the Emperor had resolved to restore the Constitution to Hungary and Baron Won Beust declares that the appoifb bment of Hunga- rian Ministry is mere question of time The Diet of Croatia has also voted in favor of a separate Administration. The reported disagreement, between Austria and Russia is denied. A strong feeling in the Aus trian army in favor of Maximilian as Elm peror of Austria is reported.
 Spain is said to have borrowed ninety millions of francs from France. Gen. Prim has again entered the kingdom.
 The National Committee of Rome have issueda proclamation advising the people to await calmly the hour of certain triumph The first Conference for the arrangement of the relations between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy has been held Ad- tyices from Rome report that the Pope ap- pears to be in feverish frame of mind. and little. disposed to regard with favor an arrangement with the Italian Government although he received counsels from all quarters to incline to moderation and ap- pease Italy. France supports the efforts of Italy, which have as yet been of no avail -44v,a an.sn:z.la ., ,nq , The Swiss Assembly have made q large appropriation for the purchase of breech- loading rifles.
 Surratt has been placed on board an American man -of-war at Alexandria, to be brought to this country. Fighting is still going on in Candid, and the Turkish block ading feet.has been strengthened.
 Gen. Dix was admitted to an audience with the Emperor on the 23d inst The most friendly sentiments were mutually expressed. The Trades Union of London have re- solved to assist the cause of Reform during the coming political contest I.
 DOMESTIC. The New Orleans Inyestiga- ting committee have commenced their la- bor in that city. -.
 A great fire occurred in Vicksburg, Mon- day night, destroying about one hundred buildings. Six lives were lost.
 ~ Four negroes were sold in Maryland for larceny on Saturday. Judge Magruder un- der whose order they were sold will be prosecuted before the U. s. Courts under the Civil Rights Bill. } + .e@ <. Gold continues to decline and was sold on Monday at 13314. le
 The new French Minister, M. Berthemy, was presented to President Johnson on Tuesday, The rsparks by both parties were of the most amicable character. 2. ThesC Congressional excursion party reach ed Nashville on Monday. as">. 'i .a, {:
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