The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-07-31
HALIFAX, July 80.

The steamship China, from Liverpool July
2Ist, Queenstown 22d, has arrived.
Austria and Prussia had accepted the pro-
ponl for the suspension of hostlities for Eve
days. and il was expected TO resull in IN ar
mistice for SIX weeks urcat preparations
were making 1t ST. Petersburg to give As
sistani Secretary Fox grand reception.
LirsRrooL, July 2l.-The anpouncement
that Austria had accepted the proposals for
the suspension of hostilities had caused great
buoyancy in all the markets. The prevahng
opinion, especially among the Germans, be.
ing that peace almost certain to be con-
cluded, and consequently will be no resump
ton Of hostilities.
The Italian answer had not been received
There were no reports Of further fighting.
LIVERPOOL, July 22.-In the great naval
FIGHT of Lissa the Italian frigate, Red Italy,
was sunk ly conclusion. AT the commence
men, of the battle an iron clad blew up with
all on board. with cries of ''long live the
King Of Italy, from the crew. Italian
accounts state that the Au trian squadron
retired after one man of. war, seamer, had
been sufsk
A Vienna telegram SAYS the Italian feet
was driven hack hnd pursued by the Aus.risns
in the direction Of Ancoha.s 1t is asserted
iron, par,s ,hst Austria has consented to re
,ir., rom the German confederation. 1t ie
stated Frankfurt will hsve to pay further
wa contribution OF 5000. 0t,0 Fiorins.
The Paris Bourse WAS excited; rents
69f 25c.
The Loaaon Observer states that Parlia-
mens vii be required. Al almost the last mo-
ment nt ihe session to, give IN caapent 70 the
confederation of the North American pro-
vitees, including the plan for the continuance
of the Grand Trunk railroad.
EsciAEp.-ln the House of Lords . bill
was introduced by the Lord Chancellor TO
amend the Extrsdit,on Treaty with France.
The bill xboIishes some difficulties in the way
of sufreDdering French criminais-
The projected reform demonstrations II
London on the 2ad vas attended with some
interest Notwithstanding the Goverunent's
prohibition. The projectors of the mseting
undetermined to hold il Sir Richard Many,
Police Commisioner had personslH rsqnee1sd
Mr.. Beaies. prime mover OF the demunstn-
ton, to prevent IL. Mr.. Beates deciinod, and
refused to recognize the right Of the pa'iss y
Interfere IN the meeting. HevprAl Of The -
pers consider the course pnasued b. the
League ~ injurious TO reform. N
The cbolerA was making its Appearance in
many parts OF England, and the morality IA
some places vas rather large, :
The Paris komitessr. Of the 2Osh esys Italy
has agreed to abstain from host;lities fue 6ya
daye on conditions that Austria does the sane.
and within that time the Austrian Govern
ment must make known the acceptance or ~
fusAl Of the basis proposed. 1.-THE reply from
Vienna be IN the affirmative and Italy rivss
consent IN symstice may Be sxnected. Tha
Honisssr Of tie I'd, says Aus.ria hss scceps- ! =
Cd the proposal Of Prussia TO abstain from
bostllii,esrdurin which the court Of Vienna
will have TO sefuse or accept the basis peelin
mary to peace.
The 7fmss says fhst Prussia limits her
demands very nearly TO the exclndias Il
Austria from the new Federal Or Imperial
combustion. portion Of the Prussian as-
my have crossed the Fiyss 4arscA neaR
Hogio IN Haagag.