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The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1861., [Electronic resource], Later from Europe. (search)
that the problem of the Democratic Republic may be solved by an overthrow in a few days in a spirit of folly, selfishness and shortsightedness. Italian affairs continued unchanged. It was reported that the French fleet was about to quit Gaeta, but a counter rumor prevailed in Paris that Russia and France had agreed to support Francis II, in his resistance until spring. Great demoralization was reported to exist in the besieged army at Gaeta. It was stated that a decree was pGaeta. It was stated that a decree was preparing at Naples ordering an extraordinary levy of men between the ages of 18 and 55 years of age. Placards had been posted at Rome, bearing the arms of Victor Emmanuel and the words: "We desire annexation to Sardinia." These placards were surrounded by crowds, but no arrests were made. A circular had been issued by M. Schnierbing, of the Austrian ministry, detailing certain reforms granted. Its provisions are very liberal. China advices state that the ratification of the trea
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], Foreign news. (search)
telegraphed: The Italian correspondent of the London Times says that the year 1861 will not, perhaps, grow very old before French troops are in possession of Gaeta, and possibly Naples itself. Considerable quantities of provisions were being dispatched from Rome to Gaeta. King Victor Emanuel had held a reception of Gaeta. King Victor Emanuel had held a reception of the nobility, &c., at Naples, on the 24th, which was numerously attended. An enthusiastic demonstration in favor of his Majesty took place in the evening. The King would quit Naples on the 27th, after attending the bail of the National Guard. The garrison at Gaeta has been diminished in number by the dismissal of a portiGaeta has been diminished in number by the dismissal of a portion of the Royal Guard, whose fidelity was doubtful.--The remaining defenders were in a deplorable state, but their resistance could be carried on still further for a considerable period. Austria. The London Times' correspondent at Vienna is confident that nothing but brute force can induce the Austrian Government to quit th
The Daily Dispatch: January 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
n a far larger scale than at the same period in 1858. The Paris Patric says the Government is purchasing steamers in France to convert them into men-of-war and transports. A Berlin letter states that for some weeks past the purchase of horses had been made in Eastern Prussia for the French and Piedmontese Governments. France. The Bourse was depressed. Rents 67f. 75 The Empress Engenia is not allowed to attend Cabinet meetings, as formerly. Italy. The siege of Gaeta continues day and night. The garrison replied. It was reported that the young Queen had left. Turkey. The Jedda claims have been definitely settled. They are to be paid in full in Turkish consols at 53. China. The text of the Chinese treaty is published. It contains a reference to Mr. Ward's agreement to pay sovereign homage to the Emperor, but the telegraphic summary at Liverpool makes the sense obscure. The English indemnity is nominally three millions sterling,
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Later from Europe.arrival of the Bremen. New York, Jan. 15. --The steamer Bremen, from Southampton on the 1st instant, has arrived. The bombardment of Gaeta continued. Victor Emmanuel was at Turin. The French fleet had left Gaeta. The ship Golden Star, from Mobile, for Liverpool, had been wrecked near Oxford. The captain, his wife, a servant girl, and sixteen of the crew, perished. The mate and six of the crew were saved. Commercial. Liverpool, Jan. 1. on the 1st instant, has arrived. The bombardment of Gaeta continued. Victor Emmanuel was at Turin. The French fleet had left Gaeta. The ship Golden Star, from Mobile, for Liverpool, had been wrecked near Oxford. The captain, his wife, a servant girl, and sixteen of the crew, perished. The mate and six of the crew were saved. Commercial. Liverpool, Jan. 1. --Cotton quiet and generally unchanged. Speculation had been checked by the advance in the bank rates.
The Daily Dispatch: January 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Abolitionists at Rochester. (search)
o a respectively. On account of the death of the King of Prussia the ball at the Tuilleries had been postponed. Gaeta, Monday.--Mortar batteries had been established in the Valley. Paris, Sunday.--Negotiations concerning Gaeta had beeGaeta had been opened between France and Sardinia. Naples, Friday.--A Bourbon conspiracy has been discovered, and four Royalist Generals had been arrested--one of whom proved to be an agent of Francis II., from Gaeta. Several Neapolitan officers had also bGaeta. Several Neapolitan officers had also been arrested. The bombardment of Gaeta continues. Turia, Saturday.--General Carignan would probably leave for Naples on Tuesday. Commercial. Liverpool, Jan. 5. --The Tetonia brings only the Liverpool commercial report of Jan. 5Gaeta continues. Turia, Saturday.--General Carignan would probably leave for Naples on Tuesday. Commercial. Liverpool, Jan. 5. --The Tetonia brings only the Liverpool commercial report of Jan. 5. Estimated sales of cotton, this day, 8,000 bales, including 1,000 to exporters and speculators. The market opened quiet and closed steady. Corn steady and active. London. Jan. 5.--The money market opened dull. Comb's 92¾@92¾ for account.
The Daily Dispatch: July 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], The great Eastern at Quebec (search)
rvations on the maritime resources of the States; also an account of the condition of their dockyards and navy. Legal Contest of the New Title of Victor Emanuel in France. [From Galiguani's Messenger, June 12.] A curious case was, on Saturday, submitted to the Imperial Court of Aix. In January last a frigate called La Samtia, belonging to the navy of King Francis, of the Two Sicilians, was in the port of Tenion undergoing repair, but his Majesty, who was at that time defending Gaeta, transferred her by deed executed by his aid de-camp, General Count Latour, to M. Serre, a French banker, in payment of supplies and advances; M. Serre sold the vessel to M. Oxprano, and the latter disposed of her to M. Petre. Some time after M. Petre wished to remove her from the port, and the French Government made no objection. But the Consul of King Victor Emanuel at Toulon brought an action, by order of Count Cavour, before the Tribunal of Commerce of that town, to obtain, possession
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