The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-06-18


NEW YORK, June l6-Tbe City Of Paris, from
Liverpool on the 9Th inst, via Qaeenstown on tho
9th, has arrived. Ia r.gIrst
II is fully confirmed that the proposed conference
has been abandoned owing to the demands Of
Austria, which were regarded BY England, France,
and Russia as tantamount 10 q refusal va % JIG
All negotiations have boon broken of BY tho
neutrals, and II remains for tho armed Powers to
negotiate among themselves, or commence war.
The London Timer says, daily, almost hourly,
the chances Of peace fade away. =
1t believes the first events will occur in the Elbo
Duchies, but that the grand move Of Austria will
be an attempt to possess herself Of sllesia.
The Daily Netos says APPEARANCES Indicate that
declaration Of war or manifesto equivalent to 1t
will proceed from Prussia. 81 ~ ..r.
The Prussian Government had issued a circular
note to the neutral Powers charging Austria with
a aagaut breach Of the treaties, by referring the
Holstein question to the riet. Prussia also sent
protest 10 Austria declaring that the measures
announced by Austria In the Dict violate the
treaty of Gastien, cause a suspension Of the
Duehies, and restores the Powers to positions 40.
corded by the treaty of Vienna.
An Austrian circular declares that Austria will
observe the Gastien convention until q definite
settlement Of the question Of the Duchies Is Effected
Her only object In referring the matter to the Diet
was to effect such settlements. ~
Military preparations are reported from all
quarterss b. -..t.rF."r.n .rrr.' .aIL II. .
After another long debate on the reform bill,
Hayter's amendment in favor Of postponement was
Withdrawn and the bill was ultimately referred to
the committee vithouta division. 81. .r.
The impression was abrosd that the measure
would be Withdrawn, but the Government gave no
Indication Of such n step.
Spain will increase her army TO eighty.hve
thousand men. Boom. s. .a.. n T1r.
LATEST VIA QUEENSTOWN
The crisis on the continent continues and war IL
apparently inevitable. .-
LIVERPOOL, June 5--Sales Of cotton for three
days 1000 bales. Tho market opened buoyant with
ID. advance, but closed heavy with improvement
more than lost .!.... ..s .......
Breadstuhs hrmer, except corn, which Is quiet,
Mixed 2ys. 3D.. Beef dull. Pork inactive, but
steady. Bacon 6rmer. Sugar quiet and steady.
Coffee inactive. Rice without sales Rosin dull.
Spirits turpentine fat Petroleum quiet ald nom.
inai ..r'. -
Aha Mastsrmanls have suspended payment.
Their liabilities are heavy and widespread. The
directors do not doubt that all will be paid In FULL
ana only IN uncomfortable portion OF the paid-up
capitai lost Inc event caused considerable CON-
me1clai oppression although not unexpected.
6 stsLS June o'-Pri::s Frederick Charles lsayp1
'"' w. headquarters Of the Prussian army In sssia
tomorrow evening. HiS star leaves for the same
point to-day. iI'. a. ... ....,.
FLORENCE, June 6'-dreat agitation prevails In
Venice, owing 10 forced loan and the refusal oI
the municipality 70 cooperate IN ool!eeting IT,
Large numbers have deserted the CITY ID conse'
quenoe OF the new consortptions. The authorities
have made arrangements to carry away the funds
and saluables Of Basilico oil 81 MARKS
PARIS, June o,:-Ld Mo'ifsn az eer says that
the reservation Of Austria to her acceptance OF the