Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-08-30

HALIFAX, August 29.-The steamship Asia
left Liverpool at noon on the 18th, and
Queenstown on the 18th, arriving at Hall
fax at 10 o'clock this morning.
Another Fenian arsenal had been discov-
cred at KnlmallOch, in the County of Linn
erick. Considerable ammunition was seized,
and three respectable farmers in the neigh
borhood afterwards absconded.
Weather continued stormy in England.
Harvest prospects rather unsatisfactory.
isfsctory.
It is stated that an important document
on the cotton question has been submitted
by DR.. Forbes, Commissioner of the Indian
Government, who was recently sent to visit
the Cotton States of America. After 8 tour
through all of them, except Texas, he now
presents his returns. He estimates the
probable yield of North and South Carolina
over 100000 bales; Georgia, 10000; Ala
bams, OO,O0O. As to the other four States,
he Speaks of desolation, Of war, and scarcity
of labor, as likely to reduce their produc-
ton to $1,000. Total estimates, including
Texas, not more than 100000 bales, of
which he thinks not more than 100000 can
be spared for export Mr. Forbes does not
lose sight of higher estimates made by re-
spectacle parties; bat believes that the crop
prospects have deteriorated since those esti-
mates were formed.
The Gar had addressed an autograph let
ter to the King of Prussia, testifying to the
friendly relations between the two States,
and showing that Russia favorably enter
tains overtures made by Prussia relative to
the future reorganization of Germany.
A royal message upon the Incorporation
Of Hanover, Electorate Hesse, Nassau and
Frankfort into Prussian territory, was laid
before the Prussian Chamber Of Deputies
on the 18th. The preamble to the bill says:
Prussia did not embark into war with the
intention Of acquiring territory. The hos
tile attitude of these States had required
that their independence should cease. 1t is
hoped that in course of time the inhabitants
of the annexed countries will be thoroughly
satisfied with their incorporation. In bring
ing in the bill, Bismarck expressed the
hope that the Diet would leave.
Details of its accomplishment is in the
hands of the King, who would act with
necessary consideration. Further comUu-
nications with regard to Sehleswig Holstein
would be made after the conclusion of peace
The King of Prussia on the 18th received
the Hanoverian deputation, which solicited |
the annexation of Hanover to Prussia as |
soon as possible.
The Schleswig Holstein Government had |
received orders to prepare for the election of |
to German parlisments.
A grand fete had taken place in Berlin in
honor of Bismarck and gents Won Room and
Maltke. A split, it was reported, was about
to take place in the Progress party at Ber
lin.
Austrian papers emphatically deny that
after the withdrawal of Italian troops from
the Trent district the Austrians wrecked
their vengeance on the inhabitants. A few
isolated arrests took place for treason, in a
due legal course. On the contrary it is as
serted the parties compromised in the dis
trict were being sent to the Italian terri 4
tory.
The Emperor Napoleon's fete day, on Au-
gust 18th, was very brilliant, but was mar
red by sad accident. After the fireworks
a crush occurred at the Place de la Con-
ccrde, in which nine persons were killed
and fifty wounded Tha day was as usual |
l. L. - l.
Of sentences IIIIIItzry and /
other offenders, and also by honors conferred,
including that of the Grand Cross of the
Legion of Honor upon the Duke de Gram
mont, the French embassor at Vienna, and
that of Chevalier upon NJ. Galignt Il, the
Director of Galignani's Messenger.
The Challons camp was broken up on the
10th.
Prince Napoleon and Gen. MOnatera had
arrived at Paris from Italy.
Weekly returns of the Bank of France
show further increase of cash of over
!, zoo, 900 francs.
London Money Market.
The reduction of the bank rate from 10 to
8 per cent. was received with satisfaction,
and Immediately had a favorable influence
On all markets. The demand for discount /
is heavy at reduction.
Paid Her War Debt.
Wednesday Evening, August 29.-The
Austrian government has paid the indem-
nifty for Prussia's war expenses, as secured
to the latter power by the treaty of peace.
Expected fgnafure.
PRAGUE, Wednesday Evening 29.-The
signature of the King of Italy to the treaty
of peace lie expected in few days.
Mexican RumOrs.
PARIS, Wednesday Evening, August 2s.
The current rumors in relation to Mexican
matters are all very conflicting. The most
probable reports appear to be that the EN-
press Carlatta will return to Mexico in
October, aud that French General is to
command the Mexican troops organized by
The name of the General is
not stated.
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