Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-09
Rv the steamer Java.

NEW DIRK, August Sine steamer Java,
with Liverpool dates ofthe 28th, and Queens
town of the 29th, has arrived.
The working of the Atlantic Cable with
increased speed was noticed on the 2Sth.
There was no further disturbance of the
peace in London, and a meeting in Hyde
Park for the Both was called. It was said
to be allowed by consent of the Govern
ment, but the Minister declared that 10
such consent was given, and warned the
people against holding the meeting. The
league was determined to hold the meeting
elsewhere, and the Government assented to
its being held at Primrose Hall, declaring
that the royal parks should not be used
until the question of rightwas settled.
The Government has given notice in the
House of Commons of the necessity for the
renewal Of the suspension of the habeas cor
pus act in ireland.
Gen. MICHAEL GLEASON, U. S. A, had
been released from the Dublin Jail on con-
ditiOn of his leaving the country.
The truce expired on the 9th of July,
but was prolonged to August I'd, and four
weeks armistce, commencing from the lat
ter date, was concluded.
1t was also announced that peace prelimi-
naries had been signed, and reached Vienna
The minor German States were not inclu-
ded in the armistice, and hostilities between
them and Prussia continue.
The Bavarians were defeated by the Prus-
slams near Muresburg.
The suspension of hostilities between
Austria and Italy commenced on the 25th.
Peace is thought almost sure.
LIVERPOOL, July 23.-The following bull
Latin - pOsfad IN tho poris po,rsa fo-1o,v.
The plenipotentiaries of Prussia and Aus
tria have signed an armistice for four weeks.
HERR PFOODTER signed in behalf of Bavaria
and other southwestern States.
The Italia of Florence states that nego-
tiations for the conclusion of an armistice
have led to results satisfactory to the dig
nifty and interests of Italy. The same paper
says France has recognized the right Of the
inhabitants of Venetia to dispose of their
own destinies.
Austria is said to have Withdrawn her
demands in reference to intervention on the
part of the Catholic powers on the Roman
question. The question of Tyrol is also re-
ported satisfactorily settled.
Peace negotiations take place directly be-
tween Italy, Austria and Prussia.
LIVERPOOL, July 28.-COtton firm and
unchanged. Stock on hand 10000 bales.
Spectators and exporters took 4, 900 bales Of
middling uplands at 14al4ld.
Breadstutfs are quiet and steady.
Provisions are inactive.
Consols 8S9a8SS. Illinois Central shares
Hail Anglo-American Telegraph shares
have advanced about 81 per cent. since the
laying Of the cable, and closed at 12H. At
lantic Telegraph per cent.
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as the basis of the arrangements by which
the armistice has been prolonged:
The territorial integrity of Austria shall
be maintained, except Venetia. Austria ac-
cepts the formation of a Northern confede-
ration under Prussia. Saxony and the South
ern States, preserve their territories, end
will be a free group by themselves accord
ing to their pleasure. Austria will pay
Prussia an indemnity of 100000 francs.
Schleswig will be the citadel to Prussia. HOl-
stein pays part of the expenses.
1t is stated that the Prussians bombarded
Merzburg on the 9th, and were repulsed
with the loss of 1G guns. The town suffered
but little damage.
The Prussian Government has made de-
mand upon the English Government for the
treasure packed up and carried of by the
flight, and deposited by them in The Bank of
England, asserting that she will seize and
retain the Hanovorain domain, if not given
up. The amount of coin was one million
two hundred and fifty thousand thalers.
The Patrie announces that a Mexican
army, $4,000 strong, recruited among the
Mexicans, and differed by Europeans, will
take the place of the French army, and will
maintain "MAx" on the throne.
The Municipal Council of Vienna has
presented a petition to the Emperor, reaf-
frming their loyalty, but seriously urging
upon him certain reforms in his military
and civil affairs. They say, that at mo-
mentous period the representatives of Wen
ma will not dwell upon all the causes which
have brought about the present difficulty
and the serious position Of the empire.
To one cause, however, they must allude,
that this possession has been not 20 much ocs
casioned by the recent reverses in the field
as by the unfortunate policy which the ad-
visers Of the crown had pursued both at
home and abroad, for a long series Of years.