The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-08-30
THE G.ERMAN WAR.

e-,a3 HALIFAX n S., Aug. 20.
The steamship Asia from Liverpool 18th, via
Queenstown 10Th, arrived here at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, to-day. She has 125 Boston passengers
and twenty-five Halifax. f g5yf-t7t..f7
Another Fenian arsenal had been discover
ed at Kilmalloch, in the county of Limerick.
Considerable ammunition was seized Three
respectable farmers in the neighborhood, after
The weather continued stormy in England.
Harvests prospects were rather unsatisfactory.
The harvest accounts from France are also un-
satisfactory. ~ s---. ,--r.-
1t is stated that an important document on
the cotton question has been submitted by DIR.
Forbes the cotton commissioner of the Indian
Government, who was recently deputed to
visit the cotton States of America, and who,
after tour through all of them except Texas,
now presents his report. #
He estimates the probable Weld of North snd
South Carolina at not over 100000 bales; Geor-
gia at 10000 bales; Alabama 10000 bales; and
of the other States he speaks of labor as likely
to reduce the production to 555,000 bales. His
toaal estimate, including Texas, is not more
than 100000 bales, of which he thinks more
than 100000 can be stored for exportati0n-
Forbes does not lose sight of the higher esti-
mates by respectable parties, and believes the
crop prospects have deteriorated since those
estimates were formed. His mission was for
tina purpose of enabling the Indian Govern
ment and people to arrive at a judgment on the
question, SO far as it bears on the interests of
that country. .,...,..e
The London Times reiterates its praises of
the Emperor Napoleon for withdrawing his
claims on German territory, and accepts it as a
proof that his policy is not aggressive, and as
an important guarantee that the Emperor is
for peace. ,--f-,
The King Of Belgium had received an auto
graph letter from Napoleon of very reassuring
character 1t declares he has no intention to
annex any part of Belgium. On the contrary,
ne would prefer to promote, on every occasion,
the interests of the Belgian dynasty.
The Gar has addressed an autograph letter
to the King OF Prussia, testifying to the friend
ly relations between the two States, and show
ing that Russia favOrably entertains the over
lures made by Prussia, relative to the future
reorganization of Germany.
The Royal message upon the incorporation of
Hanover, electoral HesSe, NashOu and Frank
fort into the Prussian territory was laid before
the Prussian Chamber of Deputies on the 18th.
The preamble to the bill says Prussia did not
embark in the war with the intention of ac-
quiring territory. The hostile attitude OF. the
above States has required that their indepen-
dence should cease. 1t is hoped in the course
of time that the inhabitants of the annexed
countries will be thoroughly satisfied with their
incorporation. In bringing in the bill Bismark
expressed the hope that the Diet would leave
the accomplishment of the details in the hands
of the King, who would act with necessary con-
sideration. ~ . ttia.} .pte
The King of Prussia on the 18th, received
Hanoverian deputation which solicited the an
nexation of Hanover to Prussia as soon as pos
sible.
The Schleswig Holstein Government has re-
ceived orders to prepare for the election of rep
resentatives to the German Parliament
A grand fete had taken place in Berlin in
honor of Bismark and Gems. Won Room and
Moltke.
The Emperor Napoleon fete to-day, August
18th, was narred by sad accident. After the
fire works crash occurred at Ponte de Ia Con-
cord, in which nine persons were killed and
fifty injured.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The reduction in the Bank rate from 10 to
per cent. was received with great satisfaction,
amp Immediately had favorable influence on
all the markets. The demand for discounts was
heavy at the reduction