The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-17
FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF PARIS AND aERMANA-AUs-
TRIA AND PRUSSIA PRussIAN TROOPS AD-
YAECIEa--ITALY ANXIOUS For WAR
AN ITALIAN FLEET ON
THE SEAS.


THE SEAS.
New York NAV 13.-The steamships Germans
and City of Paris havo arrived from southampton
and Liverpool respectively The Pereire arrived
at Brest and the st. George at Queenstown on the
lat instant The Heca arrived at Liverpool on
the 2l instant. .,,
The news continues very warlikc as regards
Austria and Italy. Active preparations arc being
made oh both sides, and there is great uneasiness
and distrust on the various exchanges.
The British government will & 20 on with the Re-
form BILL but will Introduce bill for redlstribut-
ing seats for consideration at the same time.
The steamer Bosphorus left Liverpool on the
2sth uit., to search for aud assist the City OF
Contrary TO rather general expectation the
British Ministry have refused to regard the close
feat. Mr.. Gladstone announced in the House Of
Commons that the Franchise bill would be pressed
on hut the bill for the redistribution Of soats
would bo introduced OIL the 7th, 80 that both
might be considered together. In reply to an in-
quiry if the government would stand by the bill,
lie said as long tho bill stands we stand, If
it falls we fall" :
The Liberal papers rejoice that the Issue is now
plain, aud that tue Liberal members must now
face the pure and simple question without protes-
tation of an evasive amendmont. Tho Jamaica
Commissioners lad arrived in England. Nothing
official was known as to their report, but the
Times anticipates that it will justify the MARTA!
law, but censures the subsequent proceedings. A
police constable had been shot dead in Dublin by
Fenians.
Tie German question continues warike, put
the relations between Austria and Italy are de-
cidedl- menacing. Both governments deny ag-
gressve designs, but both are represented as
yigi!antiy preparing for WAT. The Italian Par
Lament promptly voted authority to the govern
ment to raise means for the defence OF the coun-
try. A popular meeting had been held at Naples
in favor Of the government armament, and the
enthusiasm is represented as general throughout
Italy. In view Of the probable war it is asserted
that the Italian government has called out 15OO0
mon. The Austrian force in Veneta is computed
at 160 ,000
The Florence correspondent Of London Times
says there can be no doubt that the Italian gov
ernment desires war, as the only means OF extri.
cation from an exceedingly false and difficult
situation.
The Austro- -Prussian relations show no i'm
provement. A Berlin dispatch talks OF tho proba-
bility of increased armaments by Prussia.
There is q severe panic Oh Change in London
and Paris, aud the funds and securities are all
materially depressed.
Napoleon presided at special council of minis
ters on the 30th report says to consider the Aus
trian proposition that Austria and Italy should
simultaneously disarm. One rumor says it was
determined at the meeting to prevent Italy from
taking tho aggressive, aud to insist her accept
ance of the Austrian proposition.
Latest vin Queenstown.
An Italian fleet has sailed from Genoa, desti-
nation unknown. The depression in the Lon
don and Paris exchanges continues undated
Rentes fell all additional on the I'd, closing
frmer under rumor OF mediation by France and
England.
BOMBAY, April 26 There is panic in the
money market, and bills are generally unsafe
able
Arrived from Philadelphia, Clio at Helvert.
surs. . The ship With, from Philadelphia fol
Marseilles, was at Gibraltar with her cargo
shipped, and will DISCHARGE. The chip Young
Mechanic had been burned at sea. The crew
eresaved.
1t is stated that the Austrian iron-clads have
orders &c IS TO pTs to- sea- aner "a th
tic. A Berlin telegram says the reply of Austria
to the last Prussian dispatch received, dated the
26th states that Austria will withdraw into the
interior the troops now on the Prussian frontier
but WILL at the same time, continue her armament
against Italy. The Prussian troops upon the
frontier are said to have advanced nearer to the
Austrian territory. 1t was rumored in Vienns
that Austria intends to propose European Con
gress Rumors of q ministerial crisis are still
current in Vienna. The Saxon Minister Of Foreign
Affairs is said to have returned a verbal and eva
sive answer to tho Prussian rumors to disarm. a
Berlin telegram OF the 1st instant, says it is be-
leved that the Prussian armament will be shortly
increased. A reply, dated the Goth, to the Aus
trian note has been sent to the Prussan Embas
sador in Vienna, stating that Prussia does moi
ence to the Duchies. 1t lays special stre ss upor
the community of interests Of Prussia and Italy
and gives an evaaive answer to Austria's propose
for disarmament. No immediate rupture between
Austria and Prussia is, however, expected, n
Austria will submit her proposals to the Fedora
Diet
gotiations between the Prussian Cabinet and Spe
cial Envoy Of Italy continue. The Official Vienn,
Gazette publishes notice that an increased mum
ber OF army surgeons is required. In a circular
dispatch to the italian Representatives, Genera
La Marmora states that at the moment when tn,
disarm iment Of Austria and Prussia was expect
ed, Italy herself directly menaced by Austria
who increased her armament and gave them il
Venetia an overtly hostile character toward us
1t then became Indispensable for the secu ity o
the Kingdom, that both the land and sea force
shouId be increased without delay. In takiug 2
the military measures required for the defence 9
the country, the government has only acted il
accordance with the state Of things created
Austria. Florence telegram says proclams
ton has been issued by the Min lister Of War, cal
ing under arms the soldiers on unlimited ful
loughs. Mexican officer had arrived at Vienn
on q special mission, bearing letter from Max
milan, the purport of which Is unknown.
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