Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-25
LATER FROM EUROPE.
BY TIE ATLANTIC CABLE.

BERLIN, August % The Prussian Commls-
sioners have, concluded a peace with Bavaria
and -Darmstade- The terms are very
advantageous to Prussia and in accord with
her original demand Bavaria cedes to fruS-
sia the Northern district. composed OF Lien
tenfels and the walled town of Culunbach
The Bavarian Government also undertakes to
pay to Prussia thirty millions Of HORNS as an
indemnify for her expenses inthe war Hesse-
Darmstadt cedes 70 Prussia the territory Of the
Landgraviate of Hesse- Homburg. Prussia also
obtains the exclusive right to garrison the
fortress Of Mayence, for which duty Hesse-
Darmstadt hitherto contributed two hundred
Infantry, besides giving three hundred and
tlirty-threc men to the federal German army.
Under the treaty Bavaria retains the territory
If Upper Hcsse, which will be joined 10 and
Incorporated with the new Confederation OF
Northern Germany, the organization and limits
of which will be arranged after the peace treaty
is perfected between Prussia and Austria.
The Prussian troops which had penetrated
into Bohemia during the operations against
Austria have commenced to evacuate the
territory.
PARIS, August 23.--The Paris Patrie of
this evenings date says that the Emperor
Napoleon will ccde Venctla, as handed over to
France by Austria, direct to Italy, to be held
as part of the kingdom of Victor Emmanuel.
FLORENCE, August 23.-Victor Emmanuel
has issued decree prOclalmlng an amnesty to
political exiles and prisoners throughout Italy
and his dominons. This decree includes MAJ
zni, as well as others of less prominence.
The report that Garibaldi was about TO resign
or that his resignation has been rendered to
the King is denied.
PEsTH, August 22.-After the conclusion Of
peace with Prussia tie Emperor Francis
Joseph Of Austria with the consent of his
Cabinet intends to appoint responsible Hun
garian ministry; and after this act is compct-
ed, the Hungarian Diet will be formally re-
opened in this city some time during the month
Of September.
LONDON, August 22.--Ex-Goycrnor Eyre,
Of Jamaica, whose official conduct during the
late negro revolt in that island has been made
the subject Of such an excited and angrycanvass
at home, enjoyed Il public reception at South
ampton yesterday. \ large opposition meet
ing was held in the town the same day, at
which series Of resolutions condemning the
conduct and rule OF the Ex-Governor when in
jamaica were adopted with great unanimity
ATHENS, August lS.-Ihc Turks have COM
menced active hostilitics against Christians in
Gambia, whom they treat as rebels against the
authority Of the Sultan. 4 number OF the
foreign consular offices, particularly those Of
the y. S. Holland, and Sweden have suffered
very much damage The consuls have pro-
tested in The name Of their respective Govern
ments. The Christians are twenty-five thousand
strong, and hold important points against the
Turkish soldiers
NEW "NILlTAnY LAW" IN RELATION TO
PAY FOR NEWSPAPERS. Tho following is the
latest"
HEADQ'Rs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, Va, August l3, 1866.
Proprietor fredericksburg Nce0 Eiu:"
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with slip from the paper appended
| am directed Ly Major General Terry to
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to the headquarters III pursuance OF General
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payment having been referred 10 him: he has
decided that they be not paid for.
Probably the military young gentleman"
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the best person to call upon.
Very respectfully yours,
CHAs. II. GRAVES,
Brevet Col. and \. D. G.