The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-07
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TO THE DAILY PRESS.
.sU Monday Morning, May z. 1856. /
1 ~@ FIVE DAYS s'af "at
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of she Steamships Peruvian at
Farther Point.
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FARTHER POINT. Nav

/ DOH IfOiu Oteffo Leone. nineteen OF her crew
| had been attacked with fever, and fourteen
had died. The Kearsarge is kept in strict quar-
antine.
No news had been received of the City of
Washington or Propontis, which left Philadel-
phia ON thesame day. Forty guineas had been
paid on the Propontis, and go ON the City of
Washington
The New York correspondent of the Lon
don Times asserts ON the highest authority,
is right as soon as the Fenians give it cause to
| interfere. - -
| The local authorities at various English ports
have received Government instructions to
take precautions against the cholera.
In the House of Commons on the 25th, the
bill abolishlng the declaration OF conformity to
the liturgy Of the Church of England by the
| fellows OF the colleges was passed through the
Committee, by 20S against 1856. 80.
| Political interest centres in the fate of the
| Reform bill. division is expected on the
morning Of the 2Sth, owing to the detection
from the Liberal ranks and the unseating of
| several Liberals IN consequence of elections
| by bribery. The estimated ministerial major
| ity has seriously dwindled. The opposition
journals assert that there will be an actual ma
| jority against the bill.
The Owl says: "In case OF absolute defeat
| the ministry will Immediately resign; if they
bers will retire while others will assist in form
ing collation. with the Ministers in, in con-
junction with Lord Stanley, Mr.. Walpole, ar.
Henly and Others"
The London Star calls for dissolution of
Parliament, and an appeal to- the country in
case the Ministry is defeated.
Satterthwaite's Circular of the evening of
the 25th, says American securities during the
week have been mainly influenced by conflict
ING r1OOIsS tfdIohiuD rnolifioal nv, +I,o
Continent. In the course Of business there
had been considerable sales ON German ac-
count, which have been met by orders for pur-
chases Tor shipment to New York. At the
close there seems to be revival demand for
all descriptions of securities, 5-20's closing at
70 IA 70 1-2; Illinois fluctuated between 80
a so 1-2, closing at the latter price; Fries on
large forced sales sold down to 81 3-4, but re-
acted, closing firm at so 1-2.
AUsrRo-pRUssIAN QUESTION.
A private telegram to the Paris Moniteur
asserts that a pacific arrangement has been
effected between Austria and and Prussia. the
latter power assenting to the Austrian propo-
sal for mutual disarmament. The Gazette. of
bavaria, confirms this intelligence, asserting
that all danger of war in Germany is re-
moved, and the Paris Constitutional accepts
the news as substantially correct
A Berlin telegram says the reports of
treaty OF alliance between Prussia and Italy
are absolutely unfounded.
The rumors OF a violation of the Austrian
territory by Italian volunteers, and consequent
engagement near Rovigo, prove to be false.
The attitude of Austria and Italy continues
menacing.
The Florence Journals represent that the
Austrian Government had ordered all the
land and naval forces in Yenetia to be plaeAa
on a war footing by el,o first of May, and that
n nap pfvafi fio,,
to take place in the Province of Rovigo. /
| 1t is asserted that the Emperor Napoleon
| declared to the Italian Cabinet that he will in
no way assist Italy in case she attacks Aus
| tria. ~ e-s5 c 59
The Minister of Police of Vienna had given
notice that the Austrian Visa will again be
| necessary for persons crossing the Austrian
4 and italian frontier.
The Vienna Cabinet is said to have address,
| ed circular to Prussia and other European
| Courts, informing them that the Austrian
| armaments are rendered necessary by the
| proceedings of the Italian Government.
| Dispatches add, that Austria relying upon
| the word OF the Prussian King, considers war
measures Of defence against Prussia unneces-
| sary.
| The minor German States are said to have
come to a complete understanding not to
| decline the proposal of Prussia, but make it
starting point tor reform of the Federal Diet.
Austrian dispatches of April 18TH propos-
| ing disarmament, and the Prussian reply of
the 21st, agreeing thereto, are published i'll
| France. a. e s4 rE
The Paris Bourse on the 25th, closed heavy
Rentes CIT. so. 80.
I#k M RUSSIA.
| The man who attempted to take the life of
the Gar is named Varoksll, a native of the
| Province OF Saratof, and is hypochondriac
THE PERSONALITIES.
The Turkish Government has sent protest
| to the Conference in Paris against the election
of Prince Charles of Hoenzoilen, as the Hos
podar Of Roumania A deputation had left
Bucharest for Berlin, to tender the Hospodar-
ship to the Prince Charles.
Canton Mdrch 13. - The Imperial army
commanded by General Pascha, obtained a
complete victory over $4,000 rebels, supposed
to be the residue Of Tapaing's army in the
north. The conflict lasted two days and re-
suited in the rebels being either slaughtered
Or taken prisoners. The Imperial army was
being disbanded.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Funds continue sensitive but without ma
| terial fluctuation in commercial and financial
circles. The discount demand was moderate.
The bank rate remains at six per cent.
The following is a summary of news for
warded by the Palmyra:
| Lioerpool, April 24.-The Reform bill was
further debated on the 23d, by Messrs. Bright
and Goschen in favor, and Messrs Whitesde
and Walpole against it. - b, -,,--,-----
The warlike article in the Times of the 21st
about the withdrawal of the Ministers from
Berlin and Vienna, was false.
The relations of Austria and Italy have as
sumed a warlike attitude. The concentra-
tion of Italian troops at Rovigo, caused Aus
tria to take precautionary measures, and the
army of Venetia was placed on war footing
Liverpool 25th.-In the House of Commons
on the oath, Mr.. Cardwell said the Govern.
ment was without official information as tc
the alleged Fenian demonstration against
CANADA, but knew that every preparation hat
been made, to guard against an attack by sef
or land.
The Court of Admiralty on the oath de-
creed that the steamer Cameion, late tht
rebel cruiser Tallahassee, now lying at Liver
pool, be delivered up to the United State
Government. 1t i, alleged that the oWne
did not oppose, and was condemned in costs
At meeting inLondon of bondholders O
the State OF Georgia, it was unanimously re
: solved that the offer OF the State to fund tn,
arrears of coupons and overdue bonds into
new debt, carrying per cent interest, be ac
cepted. 4 su3@
The Austrian army on the Italian frontie
has been placed on a war footing, but the de
, parture OF the Archduke Albrecht for Vene
2 tia, has been postponed.
Count Arez, the Italian Minister at Vienna
is said to have asked explanations as to tn
Austrian ornaments in Venetia.
Count Won Bismarck continued in i'll health
. In his reply to the address in favor OF peace
h presented by the Berlin Chamber of Com
> merce, he said the King would, if possible
4 avert war, but that the Government could no
be guided by considerations of natural econo
my alone, and if war becomes necessary, th
!. King says the Chambers of Commerce must b
{. in readiness to make the sacrifice.
Latest via Londonderry e. N-
Liverpool, 27h.- The steamship City q
Paris arrived out on the oath, and The Tripod
> and City of Limerick on the 23d, and the b.
varia on the 9th.
Prussia objects to disarm while Austri
maintains armamentS ON the Italian liz,