The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-02

New YORK, October 2.-The steamer Gin, of
Paris has arrived from Liverpool, bringing
papers to the 18th ult They contain the text
OF the circular note issued by the MARQUIS de
Lavalette to the French diplomatic agents at
foreign posts. After showing that the recent
changes in Europe are favorable to France. the
circular proceeds as follows =
1.-The coalition of the three Northern courts is
broken up, the new principle ruling in Europe
is the liberty OF alliances. AggrandlZed Prussia
secures the independence Of Germany. France
Will not feel disposed to oppose or to regret
the work OF assimilation which has lust been
accomplished, and TO subordinate to feelings of
jealousy the principles of nationalities which
represent and profess regard for the people.
by initiating France, Germany has taken step
winch draws her nearer to US. Notwithstanding
her unrefocting suscepibilities Italy has equally
draw nearer to us in ideas, principles, and in
te1ests The September Convention, which
secures the Pontlical interests will be loyally
carried out. Second-class naval forces are
arriving in the Baltic and Mediterranean, which
assure the liberty Of those seas. Austria, re-
heved of her Italian ana German leanlngs and
no longer employing her forces in barren rival
rles but concentrating them upon the east of
Europe, still represents thirty-ive millions of
souls, whom no hostile interests separate
from France. BY what singular reaction of the
past upon the future shall public opinion see
not the allies, hut the enemies OF France in
nations liberated rom past that was hostile to
us, and now called to enter upon new exist
ence, guided by principles which are our own
and animated by the sentiments of progress
which form the pacific link in society in Europe
more strongly constituted and more homoge-
neous, by better defined territorial divisions is
a guarantee for the peace of the continent, and
Is neither peril nor an injury to our nation"
The circular proceeds to demonstrate that the
Emperor was right in accepting the part of
mediator; on the contrary, he would have dis
regarded his high responsibility of violating the
neutrality promised and proclaimed, had he
suddenly plunged into the risk OF great war.
one of those wars which arouse the hatred of a
race, and in which whole nations meet Ia con
tlict. 'The Government" continues the circu-
lar, "comprehends the anneXations dictated by
the absolute necessity of uniting to a coun-
try populations having the same man
ners and the same national spirit 1t can only
desire those territorial acknowledgements which
would not affect its principal cohesion, but must
always labor for its moral and political aggran-
dlZement, using ITS influences on behalf OF the
great interests of civilization. Nevertheless the
results of the late war teach an important les
son, and show the necessity which exists for the
defense of our territory, and for perfecting
without delay, our military organization. The
nation will not fail in this duty, which cannot be
regarded as a threat by any,
In conclusion, the circular considers the politi-
cal horizon to be free from any threatening
contingencies, and expresses belief in a lasting
peace.
The document commanded great attention
and very general approval. It's authorship is
attributed to the Emperor. Both the Times and
Ne,os agree in the opinion that Napoleon har-
bors no evil thoughts against the independence
of Belgium or Switzerland.
The semi-oficial North German Gazette, of
Berlin, says:-'The words in reference TO mill
tary reorganization for the defense of the French
territory must not be considered as a menace.
The Prussian people are every day becoming
more persuaded that a good understanding
between Prussia and France is the sure way of
solving European questions in the sense of
national progress and civilization"
There was a slight shock Of earthquake in
Paris and in Devonshire, England, On the l4th
of September.
The battle in Gambia was fought between
$4,000 Turks and 10000 Cretan insurgents, and
lasted eight hours when the Turks remained
masters of the field. The Cretans were badly
armed, and had six hundred killed.
The King of Greece, in a speech to the Minis
ters OF the foreign powers, expressed his SYM
pathy with the Christian population of Turkey
and says he cannot prevent his subjects from
giving them aid. The speech caused great agi-
tation amongst the Greeks.