Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-08-17
TELEGRAPHIo NEWS FROM hU-.
ROPE, ny THE ATLANTIC GABLE.

The following summary of news by the
Atlantic Gable is CLEANED from the New York
and Philadelphia papers
Austria.--LoNDoN, Aug. 13.-The arm
istice between Italy and Austria, which ex-
pred on Saturday, has been renewed for
four weeks.
PADUA, Aug 13.-It is said that the COM
manders of the Austrian fortresses in We
netia have been directed to forward to Wen
ma all the movable war material remaining
in the Quadrilateral and other places before
the 25th day of August
All the Italians in the han6s of the police
departments ofAustria have been discharged.
Prussia.--LoNDoN,T Tuesday, Aug IA
Advices received direct from the Continent
THIS evening, are quite alarming. There
are well-defined reports of an early renewal
OF war between the Prussians and Bavarians,
upon the territory of the latter 1t is said
that the King of Bavaria seriously objects to
the demands of Prussia, and great fears are
entertained relative to the matter.
The Prussan government has informed
the Emperor Of France that his demands
for the extension of the frontiers of his
empire to the banks of the river Rhine can.
not be complied aoith.
The same power asserts that Prussian ter
ritory situated on the Rhine will never be
ceded to France under any circumstances
whatever.
BERLIN, Aug. 10, p. MA Council of
state is holding sittings in the capital, and
ls engaged in the consideration oil the ques
ton of the remuneration of the States of
Southern Germany to the German Conieder-
alton.
A committee has been appointed in Berlin
to report on the subject of the Frankfort levy
and contribution.
FraDce.--PARIs, Aug. 14-Noon.-
The Monitear, OF this morning, argues that
the course of Napoleon in the recent ne
gotintions has been guided entirely by his
endeavors to preserve the peace of his own
empire and of all Europe.
PARIS, Aug. 15-Noon.-It is reported to-
day, on good authority, that the French
Government has abandoned the idea of ex-
tending the frontiers Of France by the an
nexation of certain German provinces on the
Rhine.
The Moniteur du Sosr alluding to a state
ment of the London Times, to the effect that
ii discovers warlike intentions on the part OF
France in the purchase ofcavalry horses and
| saltpeire, says the French Government has
hastened the cavalry remount because one
foreign Government has bought over twenty
thousand horses in France. France has a
full supply of gunpowder on hand, and also,
In case OF necessity, of saltpetre,
Russia. a.--CRoNsTADT Aug. 10. A
cordial and magnificent reception has been
given to the United States squadron by the
Russian fleet.
The Emperor Alexander visited the flag
ship Augusta, and was on the Miantonomal
yesterday. All due honors were paid to
him, and he was saluted by the 15-inch guns
of the monitor. All the vessels were fully
decorated for the occasion.
Mr.. Fox, with the American officers
Murray, Beaumont and Van Buren,, accom-.
panied the Emperor in the Imperial yacht on
his return, and dned with him.
The Cars toast to Mr.. Fox, after dinner,
was ~ drink to the prosperity of your
country, and hope that present fraternal
feelings may continue forever between Russia
and the United States"
The banquet by the Russians to the officers
was a most enthusiastic affair.
The American visitors were entertained at
a grand dinner by the city officials to-day,
and leave for ST. Petersburg tomorrow.
An Imperial decree has Just been publish
ed directing the immediate issue OF SIS, ,000,-
900, forming the second portion of the re-
serve bonds of the general debt, to pay the
interest on the foreign loans and avoid new
loan.
Another decree has been published direct
ing that the Russian language, not the
Polish, shall be used hereafter in addressing
the central authority.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. 12.-The United
States naval officers made their official entry
into the city yesterday Saturday, August
llth), and had a grand reception. Fifty
thousand people turned out to witness then
entrance. They were welcomed by a mag
nihcent ovation, with music, cheers, tn
al nF Har 81, A., g IL
chiefs waving in all directions. The creates
enthusiasm prevailed.
Hon. Cassius NJ. Clay, Minister to til,
Court of St. Petersburg, gave a brillian
entertainment at his hotel to the diplomatic
corps the heads of departments, and distin
guished citizens, in honor of the naval off
GERS. ball and supper was given by tn
Yacht Club, which was attended by tn
beauty and grace of the city All the pub
lie buildings were dressed in Union color
and brilliantly illuminated, which, with tn
fireworks, tended to produce a very livel
sensation. Altogether, the affair was
splendid tribute to America
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 19,-Martial law
which has been prevailing for some time pas
in thirteen districts of the empire, has bee
abolished.
! Belgium, --BRussELs, Aug. 12.-New
/ fNN~+feN "a eAi9 wy AlOAA sh1h thu
great excitement exists there. Four hur
dred and eightytwo men are to be tried o
charge of high treason. Crowds of peopl
! in the streets have hailed the EmperC
Francis Joseph with shouts of "Abdicat,
Abdicater
r England, --LoEDoE, Aug. 15-12 NJ
q 1t is announced to-day that plans for Ii
= confederation of the British Provinces
u North America have been definitely arranl
. ed by the Government
Etaiy.--FLoRENcE Aug 19.-Gener
C Menebra has left the city for Germany. +
:. is to travel by way of Paris, and is intrustC
Il by the Italian Government with II missic
= having for its object the conclusion of peat
IS on the basis of the armstce.
The armistice is to commence to-day an
terminate September the 18th, with day
- notice of its intended termination to be give
II. on either side.
- Venice is to be declared free
! The prisoners of war are to be exchange
d between Italy and Austria.
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN SOMERSET CoU
J. TY, MARYLAND-A terrible tragedy occu