The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-05-11
FOREIGN News.


We subjoin some details of the news
brought by tho Peruvian, bringing datest to
April ~, being five days later than preyi-
GUS advices:
The New York correspondent OF the Lon
don Times asserts on the highest authority
that thesAmcrican Government will do what
ls right as soon as the FeniaTs give it suf-
ficient cause to interfere.
The local authorities at the various Emo.
lish ports have received Government in
structions to take precautions against
cholera.
In the House of Commons, on the 25th.
the bill abolshing this declaration OF con-
formlty to the Liturgy of tho Chuch of
England by Fellows Of Colleges, was passed
through the committee by 20S against 1856.
The political interests centres in the fate
ofthe reform bill. A division is expected on
the morning of the 28tli. Owing to a defec
tlon from the Liberal ranks by the unseat-
ing of several Liberals owing their election
to bribery, the estimates of the ministerial
majority have dwindled into units, while
the opposition journals assert that there
Will be an actua! majority against the bill.
The O,rl says, in the caseOf the absolute
defeat, the Ministry will immediately re-
sign. If they have only q small majority.
some OF the Ministers will retire, while
others will assist in forming q condition
Ministry, in con- njunction with Lord Stan
ley. Mr.. Walpolc, Mr.. Henley and others.
The London Star calls forthe dissolution
OF Parliament, and an appeal to the coun-
try in case the Ministry are defeated,
Satterthwaitc's Circular, dated the even
ing OF the 18th April, says: American Sc
curltles during the week have been mainly
influenced by conflicting rumors touching
the political affairs OF the continent. The.
course of business has been considerable
There have been sales on German account.
which have been met by orders for pur-
chascs for shipment to New York At the
close there seems Il renewed demand for all
descriptions: Flvc-twcntics closing at 7Oi
M'o3: Illinois Ccntrals, S0Gs0!; Fries, on
large forced sales, were sold down to 5I}
but reacted, closing firm at 524
Private tclcgranls to the Paris Moniteu1
assert that pacific arrangements have been
effected between Austria and Prussia, the
latter power asserting to the Austrian pro-
position for mutual disarmament.
The Gazette, of Bavaria, confirms this
intelligence, asserting that all danger Of
war III Germany is removed and the Paris
Constitutional accepts the news AS substan-
TALLY correct
Berlin telegram says the reports of
treaty OF alliance between Prussia and
Italy arc absolutely ,nfounded.
The rumor OF the violation of Austrian
territory by Italian volunteers and conse-
proved false. The attitude OF Austria and
Italy continues menacinS.
The Florence Journals represent that the
Austrian Government had ordered all the
land and naval forces in Venetia to be
placed on 4 war footing by the 1st of NAV.
and that all extraordinary concentration OF
troops was to take place III the Province OF
RoviSo.
1t was asserted that the Emperor Napo-
leon had declared to the Italian Cabinet
that he will i'll no way assist Italy in case
Of attack from Austria.
The Minister of Police of Vienna had
been notified that the Austrian visa will
again be necessary for persons crossing
the Austroltaian frontier.
The Vienna Cabinet is said to have adj
dressed a circular to the prnssian and
other European Courts, Informing them
that the Austrian armaments are rendered
necessary by the proceedings of the Italian
Government.
Dispatches add that Austria, relying
upon the word Of the Prusslan King, con-
slicrs any measure of defence against
russia unnecessary.
The minor German States are said to |
have come to a complete understanding
not to decline the proposal Of Prussia, but |
make 1t starting point for the reform Of
the Federal Diet.
An Austrian reply despatch OF the 18th,
proposing disarmament, and the Prussian |
reply of the 2lst agreeing thereto, are pub
llSheu