Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-06
Foreign News.

NEW YORK, Oct. "a Paris letter of the
18th ult. says, in consequence of some i'm
portant news, received from Mexico on the
18th Of the present month, the Emperor of
France, who had already dispatched Gen.
DECAsTILAfAN, his Aid-de-Camp, to MAXI
MILAN, sent him an order by telegraph to
come back to St. Cloud, where his instrue-
tons were to be reversed and modified.
Marshal RANDOM, the Minister of War, was
present at this interview, which | am as
sured was of the most important character.
According to version, generally accepted,
and based understand not merely upon the
critical condition of affairs in Mexico. but
also upon the frmness of attitude recently
assumed by the Cabinet of Washington.
The intention of the French Government
is TO bring about speedy settlement of the
Mexican question, so as to get rid, as soon
as possible, of perpetual subject of solicit
tation and annoyance. To this effect the
fleet of transports was collected at Brest and
Cherbourg fer the purpose of embarking to
bring them back to France. The feet is
to be large enough to bring them all at once.
All that will remain of the French army
will be small garrison in each of the har-
bors where the Customhouse duties, conce-
ded by MACMILLAN to France, are to be
collected. Such are, l am assured, the
measures just adopted in Cabinet Council in
reference to Mexico. l must say, however.
that the Paris Patrie is not quite of that
opinion and asserts on the contrary. that
Gen. DECAsTILMAN's mission has not for its
object to put an immediate end to the inter
vention Of France in Mexico.
On the Goth a deputation from the Liver
pool Chamber of Commerce went on board
the Great Eastern, and presented an address
to Captain ANDERSON and his coadiutors in
the work of laying the Atlantic Cable. An
invitation was given to the officers engaged
in the great work to banquet given in their
honor on the LIST of October, which was ae-
copied.
The Prince of Wales on the Doth of Sep
TENDER, formally unveiled a statue of the
Queen, erected at Aberdeen, amidst much
enthusiasm.
The report of the National Reform Union
states, that since its formation in April, 1864.
nearly 80 public meetings have been held
under its auspices, and $50 branch associa-
tions have been established upon a reform.
A demonstration took place in Liverpool on
the day the Persia sailed
The British harvest was expected to be
less discouraging than supposed.
Further arrests Of prominent Fenians
were made in Liverpool on the Dist,
and large quantities of arms and ammuni-
ton were seized. Other arrests are expect
% be made, as principal detectives Of the
borough were actively searching for sus-
pected persons.
Weekly returns of the Bank Of France
show decrease in cash of $4,000 francs.
The Paris Moniteur, of the goth ult. says:
The President of the Mexican finance com
mittee of Paris, informs the holders of Mex
lean rents and obligations, that no remit
lance have been made to him by the
Mexican Government for the payment Of
the coupons due on the first of October next.
This payment will be deferred.
The Patrie denies the rumor that the
President of the Mexican Finance Com
mittee had rendered his resignation.
A Berlin dispatch of the 10Th says the
triumphal entry of Prussiau troops into
that city took place this morning. The
greatest popular enthusiasm prevailed.
His Majesty thanks the inhabitants for
their splendid reception, which he stated was
every way worthy Of the occasion, declaring
at the same time that the troops should not
be the object Of their ovation. Numbers Of
orders were distributed and many promo
tons were made. BIsMARK was raised TO
a General, and was appointed to the CON-
mand Of his Landwher regiment. The
Crown Prince and Prince Frederick Charles
were invested with the Order Of Merit to-
gether with portraits of Frederick the
Great. An amnesty was proclaimed for all !
persons who up to the 10Th inst, have been
convicted Of high treason or other offences
against the Crown, resistance to the State
authorities, violation of public orders, often
ces committed by the press, etc.
A royal decree has been issued, instituting
a cross Of honor in commemoratiOn If the |
campaign of 1866.
The London Times says the outbreak at |
Palermo is very troublesome TO the Italian |
authorities, but is not calculated 70 create |
any serious alarm.
The Paris Moniteur saws that the revolu- |
tionary attempt has been made by men be- |
longing to the Republican party, seconded |
by bands OF rioters.
A Florence dispatch Of Sept 30, says the |
following official statement has been pub |
lished. Advices from Sicily announce that /
communication with Palermo has not been /
restored.
1t is asserted that no act Of violence or /
incendiarism have been perpetrated in that |
city. A few instances, however, Of firearms /
having been discharged had occurred. In
the other parts Of the Island the best feeling
prevailed. From adVices received at Milan |
from Palermo, il would appear that on the I
18th Of August numerous bands which infest /
the mountains Of Sicily, visited and made 1
during the night 50 bold an attack upon that
city, that they were enabled to take up strong /
positions IN various parts Of the town AZ first.
A panic prevented the Natioaal Guard from
cooperating with the garrison, and on the I
10th the firing was still kept up with great
energy on both sides, without decisive re-
suits.
The Italian Government has given orders
for the immediate dispatch TO Sicily Of the