The Portland daily press., 1866-02-20
by TELEGRAPH,
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, February 20, 1856.
-t.snN FIVE DAYS steo SV
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamship Moravian,

Arrival of the Steamship Moravion.
The steamship Moravian, Capt. Alton, from
Liverpool sth and Londonderry 9th, arrived at
this port about eleven O'Clock last evening.
The Moravian brings forty-seven cabin and
two hundred and twenty-six steerage pa,sen-
gers. ~ '-
GREAT BRITAIN.
Parliamentary proceedings were unimpor-
tant. 20.
Mr.. Potter, in the House of Commons,
moved for copy of the correspondence rela-
tive to the removal of Mr.. Gordon from the
Magstracy of Jamaica, and the circumstances
connected with the Morant Bay lookup case.
The motion was agreed to.
Lord Duferin remains in the ministry, and
succeeds Marquis Harrington as Under Secre-
tary of War. Lt-U
Lord Stanfield accepts the Under Secretary
ship of India. err '.a~fi-
The Dublin police discovered Fenian ar
mory in that city. sS 1+-
The circular of Guion G. Co., LIVERPOOL.
shows the exports of British textile fabrics
from that port for New York during the past
year to be greatly in excess of any pre-
viOus year. Referring TO this statement the
Times says it is stated thus far, during
February there is considerable decrease in
shipments, aud that decrease is expected to
continue, owing to the fulfilment of contracts
and the absence of fresh orders coming for
ward.
Satterthwaite's Circular states that 5-20's
have beed in fair demand. s'A @fiAA li0
Queen Victoria opened Parliament in per-
son. The speech was read by the Lord Chan
cellor. 1t opens by announcing the approach
ing marriage of Princess Heleua, and regret,
ting the death of the King of the Belgians.s ! 0
/ 1t says foreign relations are satisfactory, and
the recent meeting of the French and English
fleets tended to confirm existing fiicndship.-
Rejoices that the American civil war has been
successfully terminated, and that the peopIe
are wisely repairing the rayages Of war. The
abolition of slavery calls for their cordial sym,
pathies and congratulations. 1t is also salts
factory to state that the slave trade on the Az.
rican coast is reduced to very narrow limits. !
/ The correspondence relative to injuries IN
! American commerce by cruisers under the
| Confederate flag, will be laid before Parlia-
\ ment.
Satisfaction is expressed at the renewal of
diplomatic relations with Brazil, and regret at
I the Spanish Chilian difficulty, but the GOOD Of
| fees of England and France have been accent
ed.a..gs8 if-, .,l~a s,fs.t .fr
/ Treaties with Japan and Austria are refer-
red to with satisfaction. The depIorable events
I in Jamaica are referred to with regret. and the
measures taken in the matter are detailed
The proceedings still in progress in British
North America tor confederation are watched
with interest, and great Importance is attach
ed to the object. ,ss,er IS -
The Fenian conspiracy is referred to as ad-
verse alike to authority, property and RELIGION.
The authority of law has been firmly and i'm
! partially vindcated. tea soasaa 80 -,
A warm debate ensued in both Houses in
relation to the course of government on the
cattle plague. An amendment censuring gov
eminent was moved in the House of Lords.
but was Withdrawn and the address in reply
to the speech was passed.
lb FRANCE. Egsf sF
The address in the French Senate in replv
to the Emperor's speech, expresses satisfaction
| that the mission of the French troops to Mex
leo approaches its completion 1t saws the
hrm communication made by the Emperor to
the United States, has demonstrated that
naughty and menacing language win not de-
eide France to withdraw. France is accus-
toned to move only at her own time, but she
nevertheless wishes to remember ancient
frienship with America. What is asked of the
United States is neutrality and the observance
| OF international law. af1 ,y.I r.,
! SPAIN AND CHILL. ~, w. =. IT. ~
The Times publishes the translation of a
| 1NeoSA AAOhAi eAiO ldIC L dTCd WTlCCon
just before his suicide to friend in Europe
1t shows that he was overwhelmed with the
idea OF having inflicted the calamity of war
upon two friendly nations. He says: "This
letter will convey to you news of my DEATH
The errors OF judgment, and not of will with
which have, unfortunately, misguided the
Government of my Queen, cannot have any
other expiration. 1 have been prejudiced, and
unjust towards Tavira. Request him to par
| EpA nc
than anybody else, and his advice and pro-
ceedings were ever safe and sound. 1t is the
interest of our country to embrace the first
moment to make peace with Chilli"
telegram from Rotterdam SAYS the Chilli
an priyateer Independence" remained at Fer
nensef closely watched by Dutch frigate
In the Spanish Senate, during the debate on
the address in response to the Queens speech,
the Minister OF State said the recognition of
Italy by Spain, had no signiiication beyond the
renewal of diplomatic intercourse between the
two countries. ~es.tsesr ..,et,.s.,,s
An amendment which had been proposed,
regretting the recognition of the Italian King
don, was rejected, 100 to IS votes. "
~ +e SPAIN. asd szasssi
| The Governor of Cadiz has been notified of
two vessels having left the Mersey under the
Fenian flag, but destined for privateerinQ
against Spain. Other vessels were being fitted
out on the Clyde for the same object. y Nv
RUSSIA AND AMERICA
A grand entertainment was given Gen. CLAW,
the American Minister, by the corporation OF
merchants at Moscow. Gen. Clay, and his
Secretary Of Legation, Mr.. Ourten, were re-
ceived with the greatest enthusiasm. Toasts
| were given at the banquet to the Emperor of
Russia, the President of the United States.
and to the guests of the evening, which evoked
protracted cheering. The speeches on both
sides were most fraternal.
The London Times devotes an editorial
to the above demonstration, and says
Strange as the sympathy of feeling of the
two Governments SO opposite may appear,
there is nothing paradoxical in it
Each, nation in its own way entertainins
certain aspirations SO like those of the other,
that they are content to sink all minor differ
enees inidentity of overruling views" These
aspirations, the Times says, are "destiny, ag-
| grandizement and protection"
Latest via Londonderry. a--- '4f
The Austrian Government is about to send
an answer to the Prussian Government, firm
ly refusing the demands of the latter with re-
spect to the question of the Duchies,
London discount market is without altera-
ton, the demand being steady both at the
Bank and elsewhere. In the Stock Exchange
money was in rather better supply at IL to
per cent.