The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-10-03
THE INsURREoTIoN I'M GAMBIA.

.'u; 5=j i.aa s.9.a. NEW YohK,. Oct 2.
By the steamship City of Paris we have the
text Of the French circular notes issued by
Lavalette to the French diplomatic agents.
After showing that the recent changes in Eu-
rope are favorable to France, the circular pro-
ceeds: "The three Northern Courts are broken
up The new principle ruling in Europe is the
liberty Of alliances. Aggrandized Prussia Sc
cures the independence OF Germany. France
will not feel disposed to oppose or to regret the
work of assimilation which has just been ac-
cOmplished, and to subordinate to feelinqs of
jealousy of the principles of nationality, which
present and profess regard for the peoples. By
initiating France, Germany has taken a step
which draws her nearer to us, notwithstanding
unrehecting susceptibilities Italy has equally
drawn nearer to us in ideas, principles and in
terests. The September convention which Sc
cures the pontiffcal interests will be Loyalty
carried out Second class naval forces are
arising in the Baltic and Mediterranean, which
assure the liberty of those seas. - l
Austria, relieved of her italian and German
leanings, and no longer employing her forces
in barren rivalries, but concentrating them up
on the east of Europe, still represents $4,000
900 souls, whom no hostile interests separate
from France. i.. t,.-,..,
By what singular reaction of the past upon
the future shall public opinion see, not the al
lies, but the enemies of France in nations lib
: Grated from past that was hostile to u.s. and
now called to enter upon new existence, and
guided by principles which are our own, and
animated by the sentiments of progress, which
form the pacific link of society.
All Europe, more strongly constituted and
more homogeneous by better defined territorial
divisions is a guarantee for the peace of the
continent, and is neither peril nor an injury
to our nation" '''f1i .
the Emperor was right in accepting the part
of mediator. On the contrary, he would have
disregarded his high responsibility if violating
the neutrality promised and proclaimed, he
l,oI Il IL 49, 4.
war, one of those great wars, which arouse a
hatred of race, and in which whole nations
meet in conflict.
- The government comprehends the annexa-
tions dictated by the absolute necessity of unit
ing to a country populations having the same
manners and the same national spirit. 1t can
only desire those territorial aggrandizements
which " Ould not affect its powerful cohesion,
but must always labor for its moral and politi-
cal aggrandizement, using its influence in be-
half of the great interests of civilization.
Nevertheless, the results of the late war
! teach an important lesson, and show the me-
cessity which exists for defense of our terrific
ry, and for perfecting without delay our militia
ry organization. The nation will not fail in
this duty, which cannot be regarded as threat
by any. gea
In conclusion the circular considers the DO
litical horizon to be free from any threatening
contingencies, and expresses the belief in a
lasting peace.
ne uocumehG conimanued great attenJlOn
and very general approval Its authorship is
attributed to the Emperor.
The battle in Gambia was fought between 30
600 Turkish troops and 10000 Cretan insur-
gents 1t lasted eight hours, and the former
were masters of the field. The Cretans were
badly armed. They lost 600 killed. The King
of Greece, in speech to the Ministers of for
elgn powers, expresses sympathy with the
Christian population of Turkey, and says he
cannot prevent his subjects from giving them
aid The speech caused great agitation among
the Greeks.