The Portland daily press., 1866-07-23
ENGLAND,

ministry, he said in foreign affairs he held it to
be the duty of the country to maintain annie
able relations with all foreign countries, to
avoid ENHANCEMENT with foreign disputes and
to abstain from all vexatious and irritating
interference or advice. With respect to the
war in Central Europe the Government would
maintain perfect neutrality but would be pre-
pared in conjunction with other powers
whenever favorable opportunity presented
ton of peace. Commenting the action of
the U. S. Government in relation to the Fee
mans, he paid tribute to the loyalty of the
Canadian volunteers, and expressed his de-
sire that a confederation of all the British
American colonies might soon be accomplish
ed.
The Jamaica committee have determined
to prosecute Gov Eyre for the execution of
Gordon Prince.
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
Liverpool, 11th-No armistice has vet been
declared. Negotiations continued.
Semi-oficial Venetia papers state that Ma
poleon has taken fresh steps of an energetic
character to effect an armistice, and armed
mediation is announced at Prussian head
quarters. W. e4G 4Qg
Latest via Queenstown.
Liverpool, 12th-No practical result to ne
gotiations is yet apparent. The Globe believes
that the Continent is on the brink of gene
raj European war; Prussia continues firm in
her demands. The Italians are advancing in
spite of French orders. The French iron clad
squadron was ordered to Venice on the night
Of the 18th. The Cherbourg squadron had
also been ordered to sail; destination un-
known. .H -
1t is said that the Prussians are marching on
Frankfort. The Moniteur says that attempts
are still being made for the peaceful settle
ment of the question. The Austrians are
evacuating Venetia, but are leaving the for
tresses there well garrisoned. The Italians
are advancing in force in spite of the cession
of Venetia to France.
Florence papers state that Prussia has de-
clined an armistice. ~ tHfb
An official Vienna paper states that Napo-
leon has taken fresh steps of an energetic
character to effect the conclusion of an armis-
tice, and states that Gen. Frossiar has been
sent to the Prussian headquarters to announce
the armed mediation of France. Napoleon
has expressed his will that Austria shall not
be weakened in position as a great power.
Won Reuss arrived at Paris on the 10th
from the Prussian headquarters, and had an
interview with Napoleon. The French and
italian Ambassadors left Berlin for the PIus-
sian headquarters, after long interview with
the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Prus
sian headquarters were at Leviattan, on the
18th.
The Paris Presse saysfhe following is the
basis OF the negotiations suggested by France
and communicated to the representatives of
the belligerents: The German Confedera-
ton to be dissolved, and another Confedera-
tion to be established. Of which neither Prus-
STA nor Austria should form part No ter
ritorial cession to be demanded of Austria
The abandonment by the latter OF her rights
in the Duchies, and to replace the war in
de1nnity at first demanded by Prussia. ,Prus-
STA to incorporate Schleswig, Holstein, Hesse
Cassel, Hesse Darmstadt and Brunswick The
population of the Prussian kingdom would
thereby be raised to 25,OO0,000. The Rhine
to constitute the western frontier of Prussia,
and the province between the Rhine and
Mesue to serve as indemnity to the Sover-
eigns dispossesed by the war; Anexchange of
territory to take place between Baden and
Bavaria.
The inhabitants of Loudon to choose
whether they hall'belong to France or Baden
and the population of the Valley of Saone to
choose between France and the Rhenish Sow
ereigns. sa slsg,tss.R s9e o&
The La France says the Prussian condi-
tions are the exclusion of Austria from the
German Confederation, the exclusive COM
mand OF the military and naval forces of the
Confederation by Prussia; the diplomatic rep
ton to Prussia of the Duchies and part of the
territory occupied.
The La France also says the Emperor Ma
poleon Immediately sent these conditions to
St. Petersburg and London, as raising
questions of European interest, which can on
ly be settled by the concert of the great Pow
ers. etfe nlee{
The Emperor of Austria issued manifesto
on the 10th, in which he says the heavy mis-
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North, moved his heart to the Utmost core,
but the reliance he had placed upon the devo-
ton of his people, the courage of his army,
and his good and sacred right had not waver-
ed single instant. He had addressed him.
self to the Emperor of the French requesting
his good offices for bringing about an armis-
tice with Italy. 5
Ferara, July 11.-Gen. Cialdini is marching
upon Rovigo with an army of more than 10O,-
600 Italians and 200 guns. The Austrians
have evacuated the whole territory between
the Mincio and Adige. The greater part of
the Austrian forces are stationed at Padua.
Pesth, July 9th.-An Imperial proclama-
ton calls upon the volunteers to hasten to en-
roll themselves under the banners of the ar
my, in order to protect their fatherland, which
is threatened by the events OF war.
Florence, July 9.--The losses of the Italians
in the battle Of Custozza are officially stated at
65l killed, 2,9O9 wounded, and 1852 prisoners
and missing. GG 6 IsIse-
MThe Austrians are stated to have evacuated
Prague. Benedek has been dismissed
+ All the fords Of the Elbe are in possession of
the Prussians. The magistrates of Schleswig
have congratulated the King on the success Of
the Prussian arms. 87t7 ufF
1t is reported that French commissioner
has been ordered to occupy Venetia.
AN the great powers were taking prompt
measures to procure the needle guns.
SPAIN 44ta E e et n
The O'Donnel Ministry resigned on the
9th, and new Cabinet was appointed. The
Madrid Epoca says Spain has no intention to
rellnquish the war against Chill and PERT
When the fleet is reinforced and refitted, it
will return and complete the work begun.
THE PRINCIPALTIEs.
Turkey has acknowledged Prince Charles
as Hospador of the Danuban Principalities.
on paying double tribute.