The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-06
EurOnea.n News.

New foEE, May % The steamer City Of New yor.
from Liverpool the 9Th and Queenstown the 10tb
pas arrived Commercial news anticipated o'''
Intelligence in European papers per Gitg Of New VI
represent inevitable. There is no eontirnotiOIk
European congress, or signs Of mediation Earl az
1enden, in the house of lords said the English razo
mems would not engage in war directly or indifesI
] Napoleon, IN speech delivered at AuScrre, said
\ deteSt those treaties of 1915 which are now SET
t0 be made the sole basis of foreign policy NV
declaration is considered sigual Of war ana ms
HoUrse panic-stricken thereon, S
4 The London Times in commenting saws. uoI
Napoleon can prevent war, but unfortunately the sri
tFator Of the continents peace is only to spread d.
l&y and IN the way to change count Bismarks doubt
( fill utterances"
An attempt was made to assassiuate count Bisno,l
II Berlin by the son of the republican refugee Car
Hind. He fired five shots Intellectually BisrnnG+LI
SEIZED HIM and gave him into custody
i NV YORK. May 27.-The steamer City oil Bosto,
from Liverpool the 10th and Queenstown the l7th aF
I LIvERPoo1, May l7,-Cotton is weak The sale, e-
two days, "Wednesday and Thursday, amounted to ~
090 bales. Mddliug uplands 10 5l815d ~
/ LONDON, May 1.-THE financial panic was snr.il,
slbsidng, although many further difficulties were az,
ticipaed but it was believed the effects would ba la
disastrous than those Of former pauics The Iaod;
SECURITIES had decidedly improved. The disconnt ~
hand at the banks continued extremely large Ts
nominal rate remained at 10 per cent There was ala
ah active specie demand for the continent
4 The continental situation is unchanged The mil.
t3ry attitude OF the various powers IS very threat
ehlng
It is reported count Bismark receives daily warpipcs
OF imminent assassination %
1t is stated that Austria, in a few weeks will Inv,
9h00J0 men in the field.
The large bodies of troops sent from Aratrio I'M.
already effected strategic concentrations the Prus
Sian frontiers.
The question is unchanged, though the chances
Of European congress are improving. More failures
aIe reported
\ In both hoases of the British parliament the BON
budment of Valparaiso has been noticed IN terms Il
Indignation, but the neutral attitude of the British ao
unal was defended and fully ndorsed by the govern
uIent. The English press and people loudly denounce
10 1fpfS 1pIu An fltrrra tif,
Liverpool which adopted strong resolutions of protest.
also resolutions expressing gratitude for the exertious
of commodore Rogers, Of the U. S. navy
THE war question is unchanged. There are more ma
clic rumors from Paris. The chances Of congress
aIe improving.
lit is stated that Prussia and italy have asserted t
THE Austrian reply not received.
IA Trieste dispatch of the 10th says that the Austrian
volunteers about to proceed to Mexico will under
Ferma brothers, of Liverpool, have suspended. with
heary liabilities but their assets are considerably ia
FARTHER PoINr May 29.-The steamship St. Dayid
frdm Liverpool on the 18th, via Londonderry GU bs
18Th inst passed this point to day.
FltvERPooL, May lS.-Cotton, after some fuctuaton
closed at last weeks quotations the sales for the week
am ounted to $4,000 bales aud Friday to 6QQ) baes
th& market closing unchanged
KEw York, May 29.-The Cunard steamer Persia,
ON Liverpool the 18TH via Queenstown the goth has
arrived.
More failures reported The European bank Of
London has failed, with liabilities of eIOQQQQ0 ster
ling There are rumors of other suspensions Hostl
itiGs have almost commenced.
Cottou-Sales of 5000 bales to-day. The market IA
dull with little inquiry; midding upands rule about
lIyrnpoo1, May IS, via Queenstown Cotton du,
and weak Sales to-day Saturday 5000 bales Mid
ding uplands l2l3d.
Notwithstanding the negotiations of a conference
ornaments still progressing
LIVERPOOL, May 1s.-The authorised cotton quota
tons follows fair Orleans l6d. middng Orle-
aus I'D, fair Mobile 15d mddling Mobile I'D; fair
uplands 1415d; middling uplands l2$4d, the market
closing dull and unchanged.
The stock of cotton estimated at $4,000 bales Of
which 405, zoe OF American qualities.
LIVERPOOL, May ia Trieste dispatch SAYS the
naval authorities refused grant clear bills Of health
for vessels intended 70 convey troops to Mexico No
ship could leave her harbor.
Tie situation of continental affairs remains IN
: changed. War seems imminent a ever.
Marshal Benedick has issued order to the army
. expressing confidence in the army and the Justice Of
the Austrian cause. War like news is pouring from
various quarters, from Italy particularly
England, France and Russia are concerning measures
for European congress- with little hopes of paciae
result.
confidential communi cations were passing but eE,
pressed his conviction that there hope of pa
ciiic adjustment.
The panic in the English money market had geD5tIy
subsidized. Securities had gradually improved but still
heavF suspensions continue and fears entertained
: that many more will follow. The weekly returns Of
Che bank of England the extraordinary one in
its history. The bank had increased its private al
yancesn week over so 600 coo sterling but hadnot
! In the house of commons Mr. Watkins called atten-
ton the reciprocity treaty, and pointed the dan
ger iii assembling United States war vessels tie
fishing grounds. lie anlmadTerted on the conduct Of
the British government Mr.. Layard defended its poll.
cy. and said the British government not respo1si-
bic for the termination thereof but the United States
would listen to negotiations for its renewal He
deprecated the speech of MIR. Watkins calculated to
arouse hosires throughout America. The govern
ment was aetuaed by friendly motives in endeavorins
to prevent difficulties Mr. Caldwell said the govern
ment had received satisfactory reciprocity from tho
American government.
IoNDoS, May 20,-Rumors concerning an European
congress conflicting 1t is said Austria has refused
to oia No direct negotiations had been addressed
to The courts of Vienna and Florence The latest vague
runois arc that hosihtes have already commenced
THr ATTEMPT on THE LIFE OF THE Gar Tie rqu}S
Je H&5GgsjH-The Americans in st. Petersburg for
wardes address of congratulaton the Gar bis
rec@nt escape from assassination, and received ga
cioJRs teply.
The man who attempted the assassination is about
twehtH-one Years old and apparently well educated
He speaks Prussiat 1t has been said that he is far
mer bat the more general opinion is that he Is stu
dent Immediately after his arrest, and upon being
SEIZED, he cried out to the people, "A have done
for YOU he tthe yzar) has cheated you. He has net
given you enough land" They found some papers
his person. One of the documents was in the form Of
proclamation to the people Of Russia, in wbichits
announced the world will or can never enjoy peace
until aI the princes have been destroyed.
UpS4 W L. SH ARKEY.-Judge Sharbey arriredin
our 2ity yesterday direct from Washington, We
gratife.i to hear from him that president Johnson
. en:eFtains doubt of the complete success of bis
restoration policy and is confident that the radicals will
4 be defeated in majority of the northern States at be
approaching fall elections. President johnson believes
the south has nothing to do but remain quiet and
await the popular movements that will result in the
overthrow Of the facdonists that control congress.
The president assured Judge Sharkey that he has at
no time felt confident Of being sustained he sat
prcsdnt4 This assurance, coming from the president,
VIII We highly satisfactory to our readers
4 We we're gratilcd to fad judge Sharkey in excel
lent health He viii remain for some time in hscitJ
jackson Clarion 18th.
RFLmr FOR THE DESTITUTE AND SUFFERrNo.-Gen'
Baird chief Of the reedmen's bureau at New Orleans,
has generously responded to the call made upon him
by governor Wells to aid in supplying the immediate
wants Of the suffering families Of West Baton Rouge