The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-14

the Emperor in the imperial yacht on his re-
turn and dined with him.
The Cars toast to Mr.. Fox after dinner
was, 81 drink to the prosperity Of your coun-
try, and hope that the present fraternal feel
ing may continue for ever between Russia
and the United States"
The banquet by the Russians to the Of
fcers was most enthusiastic affair.
The American visitors were entertained at
grand dinner by the city officials to-day,
and leave for st. Petersburg tomorrow.
Napoleon Demands from Prussia the
RectificatiOn OF the French FIR on
tier to the Rhine.
The war in Europe is probably not end
cd, as the military and naval preparations
of France point to hostile intentions on the
part Of Napoleon should his demand for the
extension of the frontier of France to the
Rhine be not peacefully complied with.
Authentic information from private sour
ceS here confirms the following just re-
ceived from Paris under date of the 9th in
stant:-
"The French Cabinet has addressed q note
to the Prussian Government pointing out that
the great changes which have taken place in
the political organization of Germany render
it necessary that the French frontier should
be rectifed by an accession of territory to
France"
The French Cabinet made yesterday an
other communication to the Cabinet in Berlin
demanding the restoration of the French from
tier as it existed in the year eighteen hundred
and fourteen.
There is great excitement at Berlin in con-
sequence of the demand expressed by France
to the Prussian Cabinet.
M. Benedict left Berlin for Paris last even
ing.
An address frsm the Upper House of the
Legislative Chamber to the King says that
Prussia was forced into the German war in
self-defense, and that even after the with
drawal Of Austria from the German Confed-
GRAFTON it was promised that friendly rela-
lions would subsist between that Power and
Prussia. In the new organization of Ger
many by Prussia, and, as means Of prevent
ing further war in the German States, re-
form will take place in the military organiza-
ton to the standard which has been SO fully
tested and justified by such brilliant results
as have been obtained
Prussia recognizes the mediation of France,
but will treat separately as to the portions of
the monarches which are soon to be united
| to the Prussian Kingdom The future from
tier line of Prussia will be such as to consti-
tuta guarantee of her security, as well as in
sure her position as a great Power and alss
as she as great Power should conclude un-
der the glorious sceptrs of her royal house.
Prussia will advance to the fulfllment of her
mission
Florence, August "a perfect under
standing exists between Italy and France, re-
lative to the cession of Venetia
Peace with Austria Looked For.
The suspension of hostilities between Italy
and Austria is expected to be completed on
the 18th of August, at four o'clock in the
evening.
The Latest Markets.
London, August l1.-United States five
twenties sixty eight and one-fourth.
London, August LIP. M.-Consols were
quoted at the close of business to-day, 87a
for money.
United States fvs-twenty bonds were quo
ted at the close at $50.
Liverpool, August LIP. M.-The cotton
market was steady to-day, with sales of
10000 bales middling uplands at thirteen and
half pence.