Latest European News.
the American question, &c., &c.
The
Cunard steamship
China, from
Liverpool on Saturday, the 2nd inst., via
Queenstown 8th inst. arrived at
Cape Race on the 14th, having made the passage across the ocean in five days and seventeen hours--the shortest this on record.
The news, a summary of which we append, is one week later than the advices by the
Africa:
The American question.
Mr. Pearson, owner of the steamer
Circassian, publishes a letter asserting that the vessel had nothing really contraband on board; that she was legitimately chartered for the voyage from Hurdenux to
Havana, and was within twenty miles of her destination when seized by the
Federal cruisers.
he says her draught of water precluded her entrance into any of the
Confederate ports; hence it was impossible that she would run the blockade.
The rates at
Lloyd for steamers running the blockade was as low as thirty to forty gummas.-- Some policies recognize six months detention from seizure, which is equivalent to a total loss.
A general agitation has commenced at East Lancashire to induce the
Government to remove all duties from cotton goods imported to
India, and thereby relieve the distress of the manufacturing districts.
A large district out-door meeting has been called to discuss the question.
The ship
Antonella has sailed from
Liverpool for New Orleans with salt, and others will soon follow.
Lord Brougham, in an inaugural address before the
Social Science Association, expatiated on the
American question, pointing out the proneness of democracy to war. He warmly compliments the
Federal Government for the new slave-trade treaty, which he regards as the last blow to the traffic.
The London
Times editorial reproaches the Canadian Parliament for neglecting to provide for the defence of the country in defeating the militia bill It points out the question as a vital one for the in dependence of the Canadians, but quite secondary for
England.
The London
News controverts the attack of the London
Times as unjustified, and says that no one has a right to charge the Canadians with neglecting the duty of providing for the defence of the country simply because they had differed upon and rejected the militia bill.
The
Paris Constitutionnel, of June 7, publishes an article on American affairs, signed ‘"Lanayene,"’ showing
the impossibility of the
South being conquered, and
maintaining that mediation alone will succeed in ending a war disastrous alike to the interest of humanity and Europe.
Dispatches from
London, of the 4th of June, say: The next advices from
America are awaited with the greatest anxiety, owing to the probable news of an important battle being fought at
Richmond or
Corinth, or at both places.
The London
Times' City Article says the belief in the possibility of an early settlement of the
American difficulties has been greatly diminished by the last intelligence received.
The seizure of the steamer
Labuan having been declared illegal by the Prize Court, gives great satisfaction.
New York Central sixes have advanced one percent. All other descriptions of American securities have (June 3) receded one per cent.
There was a rumor in
Paris that
Napoleon contemplates the permanent establishment of French influence in
Mexico by means of a protectorate.
The
Paris Moniteur, of June 7th, contains a notification
of the blockade of the
Mexican ports,
Tampico and
Alvarado.
A dispatch from
Paris, of the 6th of June, says: The publication of the official documents relative to affairs in
Mexico, produced an impression little favorable to
Gen. Prim.
The documents relative to
Mexican affairs were laid on the table of the
Chamber of Deputies on the 3d of June.
At the request of the Atlantic Telegraph Company the
Admiralty had ordered the steamer
Porcupine to prepare to take soundings.
She would be ready in about ten days.
Mr. Scully had given notice in the Commons of a motion in favor of establishing communication between
Europe and
America by steamers every alternate day at
Cork, with telegraphic communication off
Crook haven or
Cape Clear; but postponed the motion, in the hope of laying additional facts before the
Houses, and that in the meantime members would give the matter their attention.
Both Houses had adjourned for a week, in consequence of the Whitsun holidays.
The freedom of the city of
London had been voted to Lord Canning for his services in
India.
The race for the ‘"Oaks"’ was won by
Feu de Joie.
The Empress
Eugenie was expected to pay a private visit to
England during the
Emperor's stay at Vicby.
France and
Russia both reject the proposition of the Porte relative to the
Church of the
Holy Sepulchre at
Jerusalem.
The Italian Government had resolved to form two new brigades of infantry.
Austria continued to concentrate troops in
Venetian.
The
Italian Chambers were debating a question of confidence in the Ministry.
On the sitting of the
Chamber of Deputies, on the 6th instant, Singor Rattazzi said the
Government had never encouraged any premature hopes of the solution of the
Roman question.
He thought we should use moral means to demonstrate our unshaken will, occupy our capital, and secure the confidence of
Europe on our side.
The Government alone ought to regulate our armament.
It had never sent money to
Garibaldi, and has always refused to join expeditions which were proposed by him.
The
Chambers rejected the motion of inquiry into the late events.
and adopted, by 189 to 33, the following order: ‘"having heard the explanation, of the Ministry in reference to the recent events, the
Chamber approves its conduct and is confident that it will always maintain the authority of law and the Parliament."’ Twenty eight members abstained from voting.
Miscellaneous.
The
Paris Moniteur publishes an Imperial decision reducing the
French army in
Rome to a single division, consisting of three divisional brigades, under the command of
Gen. Montebello.
The Prussian Ambassador has presented his credentials to the
Emperor of the
French.
Accounts from the manufacturing districts of
France are favorable, and the silk and . other crops most satisfactory.
The
Hesse- Cassel Electors had accepted the resignation of the Ministry and the principal ministerial functionaries.
Garibaldi had an explanation at
Turin with the king's Aide-de-camp.
It is asserted that all differences between the government and
Garibaldi had been arranged, and he proceeded to
Belgrade.
He will not be present at he Parliamentary sitting.
Prince Napoleon had arrived at
Naples, where the populace cheered him.
The House of Commons on the 3d of June divided on the motion against the
Government for the reduction of the expenditures.
The motion was negatived by 365 majority.
The
Turks have beaten the Montenegrin over the frontier.
Four villages were burned, and seven hundred Montenegrin killed.
the Montenegrin had been repulsed several times and were flying to the mountains.
The
Turks marched on the 29the against
Schmitz, a large village occupied by two thousand Montenegrin.
The latter were beaten, but fired their houser and fled.
In china the rebels had been twice defeated, with great loss, but were receiving large reinforcements from Nankin.
The foreigners at Maypo remained unmolested.
Commercial intelligence.
London Money Market.-- Consols closed on Friday, June 6, afternoon, at 934 for money, ex-divided.--The tuition in the Bank of England has increased &692,000.
Liverpool Cotton Market, June 3.-- Cotton-- Sales of two days 20,000 bales, including 10,000 to speculators and exporters.
The market is him, and has advanced one eighth a one-fourth of a penny sines Friday.
Liverpool, June 3.--The Brokers Circular report: The sales of cotton for the week have been 72,000 bales, including14,500 bales to speculators and 12,000 to exporters.
The market has an upward tendency, and quotations have advanced on the week one-fourth of a penny per pound.
The sales on Friday were 8,000 bales, including 3,000 bales to speculators and exporters, the market closing firm at the following authorized quotations:
| Fair. | Middling. |
| New Orleans | 14½ | 12Ê |
| Mobile | 13½ | 12¾ |
| Uplands | 13½ | 12¾ |
The total stock cotton in port is estimated at 324,500 bales, including 98,000 bales of American descriptions.
The sales of cotton at
Havre for the week have been 7,000 bales. Origins tares onlington, 107f.: Has, 165f. The market is quiet and nisin, with an allowance of 40a50r. on the week.
The stock in port amounts to 39,000 bales.
