The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-10
LATER FOREIGN NEWS.

AAIEA N NEWS.
Arrival of the steamer Jaya-The
! Peace Negotiations Basis OF the
Armistice, &c. s.a
New York, August 8.-The steamer Java
has arrived from Liverpool on the 28th, via
Queenstown on the 29th .u s ..
THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
The Liverpool agent Of the Associated
Press says; The Atlantic cable was COM
pleted from shore to shore on the 9th The
creased speed between Ireland and Newfound-
land" aEN4fa tl aEs
GREAT BRITAIN.
No further disturbances of the peace have
occurred in London, and the excitement had
materially subsidized The Reform League has
called a meeting at Hyde Park for the 3Oth
instant, with the alleged consent of the Gov
eminent. The ministers declared that no
consent had been given, and warned the
League against holding the meeting at the
Park. The League officers then admitted
that there had been misunderstanding, and
resolved to hold the meeting instead at Agri-
cultural Hall, Islington. The Government
assents to holding meeting at Primrose Hall,
or any other appropriate spot, but will not
allow the royal parks to be used until the
question of right is determined
The Government gave notice in the House
of Commons of the necessity for a renewal of
the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in
Ireland Mr.. Mcguire said he should move
an amendment against any prolongation as
unnecessary.
Michael Gleason, late of the United States
army, has been released from prison at Dub
lin, on condition of leaving Ireland
THE PEACE NEGOTIATION.
The truce expired on the 9th, but was pro-
longed to August I'd, and four weeks ar
mistice, commencing from the latter date, was
concluded.
1t was also announced that peace prelmin-
aries had been signed and had reached Vienna
for ratification by the Emperor of Austria
The minor German States are not included in
the armistice, and hostlities between them
and Prussia continue. f adi9 .a4
The Bavarians had been defeated by the
Prussians near Wurzburg. '97
The suspension OF hostilities between Aus
tria and Italy commenced on the 25th. Peace
was thought to be almost sure. a9 TX.
Liverpool, July 28.-The following bulle-
tin was posted at the Paris Bourse to-day:
"The plsnipotentiaries of Prussia and Austria
have signed an armistice of four weeks Herr
Pfordten signed in behalf OF Bavaria and other
South German States"
The Florence Journal states that the nego-
tiations for the conclusion of an armistics
have led to result satisfying the dignity and
interests of Italy. The same paper says that
France has recognized the right of the inhab-
itants of Venetia to dispose Of their own des-
tiny. l5 ...-ta 'a-
Austria, it is said, withdraws her demands
ia reference to an intervention on the part
Of the Catholic Powers on the Roman qles-
ton.
The question as to Tyrol is also reported to
be satisfactorily settled. 'i a' -'i,'-
Paris negotiations will take place directly
between Italy, Austria, and Prussia.
The Danish Legislature have finally passed
a modification of the constitution.
" THE BASIS OF THE ARMIsTIcR
London, July 20, via Queenstown. The
following is given as the basis of the arrange
ment by which the armistice has been pro-
longed: 8a gf8
''The territorial integrity of Austria will be
maintained, except Venetia. aal
austria accepts the formation of north
ern confederation under Prussia.
q ''Saxony and the Southern States will pre-
serve their territories, and be free to group
themselves according to their pleasure.
austria pays Prussia an indemnity of sew
enty-fve million francs. ..rI
''Scheswig is to be added to Prussia"
| 1t is stated that the Prussians bombarded
| Wurzburg on the 27th but were repulsed
| with loss of 16 guns The town was but
little damaged.
| The Patrie states that the French iron-claf
DoulOn was ordered to get ready for sea i'm
mediately -destination unknown
| Rumors are current that if Frankfort does
not pay the forced contribution demanded by
Prussia, the town will be entirely closed, and
no one allowed to enter Or depart
| Admiral Pisano has demanded court mar
tial, and the italian government had deter
mined upon full inquiry into the cause of
their late naval defeat si .s.,,
a. COMMERCIAL. -l1 f-
Liverpool, July 2s- Breadstuffs The
flour market closed quiet with a downward
tendency. Wheat-Northwesta lis; win
ter red is still declining, and prices are 3dals
lower on the week. Corn, Is for mixed.
Provisions-The market is inactive. Beef
easier Pork closed fiat. Bacon nominal,
with downward tendency-prioes los. low
err for European. Lard closed firmer at 45s.
Tallow has an upward tendency--small
sales. ~.
Produce-Ashes and Pots tending upward,
and prices tirmer at an advance of Cd. Sugar
steady. Coffee steady and unchanged. Rice
quiet but steady Linseed Oil steady, with
downward tendency. Linseed Cakes quiet
Sperm Oil tending downward. ROsin-Com-