The daily Mississippi clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1866, 1866-04-13
Foreign.


HALIFAX, April 1.-THE steamer Asia,
from Liverpool the 31st ult, and Queens
town the LIST inst, has arrived.
The German difficulties were still increa-
sing, but there were no actual hostilities
Military preparations were actively pro-
crossing. General Benedick has been ap-
pointed Austrian cOmmander-in-chief
Russia has forwarded circular dispatch
to the minor German States asking what aid
she can expect from them, if forced by Aus
tria into war.
The French Corps Legislatifhas adjourned
until the 9th.
A reduction of the Spanish army was op-
posed in consequence of the state of Euro
pean politics.
The Clam, Gallas and Transylvanian regi-
ments are expected in Silesia and Bohemia
Many frontier towns have received garrisons
Men are working night and day on the for
tificatiens of CracOw.
1t is rumored that Russia has offered Aus
tria fifty millions of thalers for the cession
Of the right over the Duchies
The Napeng rebellion in China is becom-
ing alarming Nuchang and Keankee are in
danger. The rebels are burning and sur
rounding the villages, and intend attacking
Pekin.
European paper contains a Vienna dis
patch protesting against the statement of
Prussian journals, saying there has been no
rendezvous of a corps darmee, no purcha
sing of horses and no levy of troops on the
part of Austria.
TORONTO, March 1.-THE French Cana
dams helda meeting last night in favor of
the annexation of Canada, and opposing
the Confederation scheme.
The Government members of the New
Brunswick Parliament have rendered their
designations
The Governor has selected an opposition
member to the new parliament.
The British Government has expressed
its willingness to allew vessels to fish on
the basis existing before the existence of
the reciprocity treaty.
Fenian.
New YORK, April 1.-THE streets are
swarming with Fenians in regalia
The French steamer Perriere has arrived
Head Centre Stephens is supposed to be
aboard.
1t is understood the United States Mar
shals in the towns bordering on the British
Provinces have received orders to prevent
any invasion.
TORONTO, April 1.-THE Globe saws it is
no longer doubted that O'Mahoney is CON
centrating force near the New Brunswick
frontier. This is clearly in violation of the
neutrality laws of the United States, and
Juo w dSLlHyIOH authorities must speedily
take action thereon
The excitement is very great in conse-
quence of the general search of premises foI
contraband articles. The authorities be
lieve no raid on New Brunswick has been
intended
The report thereof is a scheme of Sweeny
or O'Mahoney to divert attention while they
make desperate attempt on Canada, prob
ably with the Chicago gun boats, to land
their forces. An attack is daily looked for
Inc Cornwall prisoners have retained ex
attorney General Mcdonald
The communication between st. Johns
and the western towns on the British side
was destroyed last night by the Fenians
Two more English war ships are reported
standing to the Northeast. A French armed
vessel was prevented from going out by the
| authorities.
The Fenians are confident and COOL
Troops and gunboat have been ordered
from St Johns to Campobello.
PHILADELPHIA. April 11.-John Hanson
has resigned the position of Centre of the
Philadelphia Circle of Fenians