Possibility of a Civil War in Germany

From the foreign papers it appears that the condition of affairs throughout the great Germanic Confederation, is, in many respects similar to that which existed here previous to the first act of Secession by a southern State.  The Confederation, which has a common Diet or Assembly, has heretofore consisted of the greater Teutonic Powers – Austria, Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, Baden Baden, and some thirty-two inferior Dukedoms and Electorates – all, of course, monarchical in their form of government, and therefore, differing materially from the American States, but all represented in the Central Legislature, and all in some degree constitutional since 1849, and far more independent than the members of this Confederacy – each and all being free to make peace or war, within certain limits, uncontrolled by the Sister States.

This Band or League did not include other than the German possessions of Austria, and hence it was that in her struggles with the Hungarian and Italian rebellions, the latter Power has stood alone.  The frantic efforts made by the Viennese Cabinet to involve Prussia and all Germany in an alliance with her against Napoleon and Victor Emanuel during the recent memorable conflict in Northern Italy, must still dwell in the recollection of every reader.  Now Prussia and the group of states near to her have lately been distinguished from Austria and her Allies in Southern Germany, by progressive views and rapid improvements in consonance with the spirit of the age.  This advance has awakened the jealous apprehensions of all reactionary cabinets adhering to the old so-called “Wurzburg” Alliance and adroitly and secretly winning Saxony over to her views, Austria has put forward that power in the person of her minister of Foreign Affairs, Baron Von Buest, as a catspaw to propose the reconstruction of the Confederation in such a shape as to admit all of the Austrian Empire into it.  This proposition had already been ripened and approved by the Wurzburg Confederates, before Prussia was informed of it.  Then, suddenly, notes identical in meaning were sent in to her by Austria and all her accomplices proposing the new form, and inviting Prussia to join them, i. e., treating her as though she and her adherents, Baden, Saxe, Coburg, and a few other smaller States were out of the Confederation, or had seceded from it.  To yield would have been to recognize the supremacy of Austria, which will have a majority in the New Diet – to remain out is to invite the hostility of the coalition.  Hence the crisis!  Prussia, with dignity, declines the recognition of this new Wurzburg scheme, and is now menaced on all sides by the adherents of Austria.  The National Verein, an organization of the people extending throughout Germany, calls upon the Prussian King to throw himself into the arms of the progressive party, who have gained substantial victories in the elections and in the Prussian Chamber of Deputies.  As it was, civil war impends; but if Prussia goes with the Verein, the next steamer may bring us news of a Revolution. –{New York Sun.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 22, 1862, p. 3

A Democratic Prince – Exciting Scene In The French Senate

The liberal and even democratic tendencies of the Prince Napoleon are well known, but never has he given his views so unmistakably as in a debate in the French Senate on the 25th ult.  The debate was on the address to the emperor, and the remarks of the prince cause intense excitement among the nobles.  He said:

“I hope France will never be sorry for having surrounded my family with honors.  In any case, my spirit will be with my descendants no longer than they continue to deserve the love and confidence of this great nation.  This is how the emperor understood the hereditary succession.  And what happened subsequently?  When, after immense disasters, a ray of light seemed to break on France, and the emperor returned from the Isle of Elba, to overthrow the government of the Restoration, we know in what eloquent words he threw himself upon the nation, and identified himself with its interest, its honor, its glory.  And what cries did he hear as he advanced from the Mediterranean to Paris, carried on the arms of the people and the army?  “Down with the nobles!”  “Down with the emigrants!”  “Down with the traitors!”

The latter word “traitres” was generally mistaken for “Pretres,” and immense confusion immediately followed.  Some of the senators made taunting remarks, and some called the prince to order.  The prince refused to hear the call to order, however, and proceeded:

“Do you pretend to deprive me of the right to continue my speech?  I neither approve or disapprove; I cite the testimony of many historians.  In my opinion, the empire signifies the destruction of the treaties of 1815, within the limits of the force and the interest of France; it is the maintenance of the grand unity of Italy, in future our indispensable ally.  At home it is that order which has no more ardent defender than myself, combined with wise and serious liberties, foremost among them the liberty of the press; it is popular instruction diffused without limits, but not given by religious congregations; it is the well-being of the masses; it is the destruction of the bigotry of the middle ages which some would impose on us.”  And in reply to some remarks of the Marquis de la Rochsjacquelin, he continued: “For my part I say boldly that I have no fear for a government which is rooted in the hearts of the people; and while it remains true to the principles of nationalities abroad, and to the liberal and popular sentiment at home.  It may defy all, even the agitation of the clergy.  I tell the Marquis that our principles are different.  Neither of us is ashamed of his origin.  Our antecedents, our families are different. – Whereas his honorable ancestors fell on the battle fields of civil war under French arms, our fathers fell at Waterloo under English bullets.”

This again caused an immense sensation, and the Senate was adjourned in an uproar.  These remarks of the Prince Napoleon are significant and are regarded with joy by the French liberals.  Occupying the position he does, the prince must be considered as expressing to some degree at least the views of the emperor, and it is clear the latter is not unmindful or forgetful of the source from whence he received his power – the people.  And it is equally certain that the pampered aristocracy and the lazy church dignitaries are not henceforth to be the controlling element in French politics.  The general opinion at Paris is that the tendency of the debate what to consolidate the alliance between the government and the liberal or republican party.  The London Times the stickler for the divine rights of kings, and the intense admirer of hunkerism, especially English hunkerism, ridicules the whole debate, and Prince Napoleon in particular, as was to be expected.  It also takes the occasion to give a thrust at the United States, and thus compares the scene in the French Senate to a debate in Congress:

“The debate in the French Senate, of which we have given a summary, resembles the worst displays at Washington during the last days of the Union.  If we put ultramontanes and liberals for slaverymen and freesoilers, and the French language for that spoken in America, there is no need of further substitutions.  The spirit is the same, the antipathies and the personal vanity are the same, and, in spite of the precise and somewhat stilted style of French disputation, the coarseness and vindictiveness are exactly the same.  Indeed the formality of the expression in the case of French orators makes the hearty vulgarity of their treatment of each other the more incongruous.  It is like a street fight between to cabmen in kid gloves?” – {Springfield Republican.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 22, 1862, p. 1

Foreign News

(CONCLUDED.)

The smith laborers in Liverpool were making demonstrations but had been promptly dispersed by the police.

The Opinion Nationale says that a reactive movement is being reorganized at Trieste.  They will embark simultaneously at several points on the Neapolitan territory.

Treiste, Feb. 27. – The garrison of Tripoly is following the example of the garrison at Nappa and revolted.

Aloina and Aurom are preparing to return to Greece.

The number of insurgents will soon be considerably increased.

The insurrection is considered important as it might influence an alarming state of things in Turkey.

The iron-plated frigate, Warrior has arrived at Plymouth and it is reported that there is no leakage as first reported.

London, Feb. 28. – The Paris correspondent of the times says that the excitement consequent upon Prince Napoleon’s speech is increasing.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 15, 1862, p. 3

A Letter From The Secretary Of War

To the Editor of the N. Y. Tribune.

SIR:  I cannot suffer undue merit to be ascribed to my official action. The glory of our recent victories belongs to the gallant officers and soldiers that fought the battles. No share of it belongs to me.

Much has recently been said of military combinations and organizing victory. I hear such phrases with apprehension. They commenced in infidel France with the Italian campaign, and resulted in Waterloo. Who can organize victory? Who can combine the elements of success on the battlefield? We owe our recent victories to the Spirit of the Lord that moved our soldiers to rush into battle, and filled the hearts of our enemies with terror and dismay. The inspiration that conquered in battle was in the hearts of the soldiers and from on high; and wherever there is the same inspiration there will be the same results. Patriotic spirit, with resolute courage in officers and men, is a military combination that never failed.

We may well rejoice at the recent victories, for they teach us that battles are to be won now and by us in the same and only manner that they were won by any people, or in any age, since the days of Joshua, by boldly pursuing and striking the foe. What, under the blessings of Providence, I conceive to be the true organization of victory and military combination to end this war, was declared in a few words by General Grant's message to General Buckner – “I propose to move immediately on your works!"

Yours, truly,

EDWIN M. STANTON.

– Published in the New York Daily Tribune, New York, New York, Thursday, February 20, 1862, p. 4

Trouble Brewing in Europe

If all the ages of the times do not fail, there is a crisis approaching in European affairs, that will require the whole attention of the transatlantic powers, and which will probably leave us at leisure to settle our own difficulties in our own way.  The financial embarrassments of all the European nations, with, perhaps, the exception of England, are among the least threatening of the dangers which are imminent.  In Russia, the Serfs are dissatisfied with the law which makes them free, because it makes them pay for their freedom, and the nobility are sour because the Serfs have been freed at all.  And the much abused inhabitants of Poland and Finland are ever on the alert to take advantage of every pre-occupation of the Government to strike another blow to their independence.  In Germany also there are evidences of coming trouble.  Hungary is awaiting the march of events in Italy, and the moment Garibaldi attempts his long cherished enterprise of wresting Venitia from the dominion of Austria, Hungary will rise en masse to throw off the same yoke.  Secret societies exist in every town, and secret agents are traveling over the country, warning the inhabitants to be ready for the emergency.  A similar state of things is noticeable in the Turkish Provinces of Montenegro and Herzegovina, which are giving the Sultan much trouble.  The recent assertion of Prussia, too, that she considers “the German Confederation as an international and not a federal part of Prussia,” has irritated Austria and thrown the little German principalities into an interesting flutter of excitement, presaging trouble in that quarter.

But the Italian question is the most dangerous and complicated of the whole, and is daily growing more difficult of solution.  Garibaldi has just written a letter intimating that he intends to commence operations for the recovery of Venitia early in the spring, and Austria is taking active measures to resist the attack.  The Bourbons are adding new fuel to the flame of the Neapolitan rebellion, and fresh hostilities are momentarily expected in Naples and Sicily.  The Pope continues to hold on doggedly to his temporal power in spite of the warning of France, and the recent and numerous exhibitions of popular feelings on the subject in the Italian cities, shows that he is daily becoming more unpopular.  If Napoleon should withdraw his forces from Rome, as he threatens to do, the Pope is in a fair way to lose not only his temporal but his spiritual authority as well.  Verily, coming events in Europe cast their shadows before.  At this late day we hardly need the repeated assertions of neutrality in our affairs on the part of England and France.  Matters at home promise to furnish abundant scope for the exercise of all the diplomatic skill of the European nations, if indeed a general appeal to arms is not necessary.  The scales which hold the “balance of power,” never at an exact equipoise, now seem more likely to be put of equilibrium than ever before.  It will require time to get things right again, and meanwhile our little difficulties will be settled up.  In view of the troubles abroad, and the signs of returning peace at home, there is no good reason why we should be further haunted by the ghost of “European intervention.”

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 8, 1862, p. 2

Later From Europe

PORTLAND, Feb. 27. – The steamship Hibernia from Liverpool 13^th, via Londonderry 14^th, arrived this P. M.

American affairs had been debated in the House of Lords, and papers relative to the blockade of the Southern ports were promised shortly by Earl Russell.

Breadstuffs are still declining, except wheat, which was quiet, but steady.  Provisions dull.

Consols 92 7/8@93 for money.

European political news generally unimportant.

(Latest via Londonderry.)

Liverpool, Feb. 14. – Breadstuffs, steady, Provisions declining.

Consols 93½ for money.

The Etna for New York was detained till the 13^th.

Sales of cotton in Liverpool market for the three days including Wednesday were 20,000 bales.  Market firmer with upward tendency, but prices were without change.

Breadstuffs still declining, except wheat which was quiet but steady.  Provisions dull.

Consuls 92 7/8 @ 93 for money.

(Latest via Londonderry)

Liverpool, Feb. 14. – Cotton Sales for the week, 54,000 bales; market closing unchanged, but firmer.  Sales to-day 12,000 bales.

Breadstuffs steady.  Provisions declining.

Consuls 93 1/8 for money.

The Hibernia’s dates are five days later than those already at hand.

GREAT BRITAIN. – Parliament was discussing American affairs.  In the House of Lords on the 10^th inst. Earl Carnarvon said he had received information that no less than three British subjects were confined in the prisons of the Federal Government and had lain there for months denied a trial or their release unless they took an oath of allegiance to the United States.  He hoped that the Government would take earnest steps in the case and at once declare what was to be the position of British subjects in the Federal States.

Earl Russell said that Lord Carnarvon could hardly have read the papers which had been laid on the table, or if he had he would have seen that these cases had been brought under the notice of the Government; neither had he made allowance for the peculiar state of affairs in the United States, which justified urgent measures.  In England Parliament had given Government in times of difficulty, authority to arrest persons on suspicion, and it had to be frequently done without their being brought to trial.

The Government had complained of the arbitrary manner in which these arrests have been made by the sole authority of the President without Legislative sanction.  He was not disposed to defend the acts of the U. S. Government.  Congress had decided that the prerogative belonged to the President, and if he believed that the parties were engaged in treasonable conspiracies as alleged, he (Russell,) did not see how Her Majesty’s Government could interfere with a practice which was absolutely necessary although it was exercised with unnecessary harshness.

The American Government alleged they had undoubted proof of the complicity of these persons in conspiracies.  This Her Majesty’s Government was not in a position to contradict but they had entered a strong remonstrance against the manner in which the arrests were made and prisoners treated, and in their case would be earnestly watched by them.

Earl Malmsbury in asking for the papers connected with the blockade, complained that the Times had deliberately represented that Earl Derby advocated its being forcibly raised, he approved the conduct of the Government, and the question was one for them alone to decide but it was desirable to know what was the real state of the blockade.  He expressed doubts of the policy of the declaration of Paris in 1856, and did not believe they would or could be carried out in great wars when circumstances would be too strong for abstract principles.

Earl Russell said that on the first night, he was glad to find the noble Earl opposite, had approved of the conduct of the Government, and the country must feel confidence when all its leading men agreed.  The papers were now being printed.  They would be in their Lordship’s hands before long.  He hoped they would reserve their opinions till then, considering the importance of the question.

In the House of Commons, on the 10^th inst., Mr. Cobden gave notice that at an early day he intended to bring under the consideration of the House the state of international and maritime law, as it effects the rights of belligerents.

An order had been received at Portsmouth to reduce the number of men and guns of the ships of war in commission.

The London Daily News reviews the engagement at Mill Springs, Ky., as a genuine and important Federal success, and thinks if it may reasonably hope that the Federal troops engaged in it may be taken as a representative specimen if the Union army as it has become under McClellan, and the result of rapid and decisive action cannot be doubted.

The diplomatic correspondence concerning the intervention in Mexico had been laid before Parliament.  Earl Russell in a late letter to Sir Charles Wyke touching the rumor that the Arch Duke Maximilian will be called to the throne of Mexico says if the Mexican people by a spontaneous movement place the Austrian Arch Duke on the throne there is nothing in the convention to prevent it.  On the other hand we could be no party to forcible intervention for this purpose.

FRANCE. – Paris letters say that Mr. Slidell had been received by M. Thovenal in a private capacity; his diplomatic assumption of character being distinctly ignored.

Paris Bourse dull.  Rentes were quoted at 71f 25c.

The Cotton manufacturers at Genoa, who employ upwards of 25,000 hands, held a meeting to consider means of alleviating the effects of the present crisis in the cotton trade..  A committee was appointed to report on the matter.

The January mails from the coast of Africa had reach England.  Increased activity in the slave trade was reported.  The withdrawal of the American squadron led immediately to a large increase of the number of vessels carrying the American flag.

A bark from New York, but sailing under British colors, had been seized in the Roads off Cape Coast, on the suspicion that she was a slaver.

(Latest via Londonderry.)

Liverpool, Feb. 13, p.m. – It was intended to dispatch the steamer Great Eastern for New York in April.

The London Times of the 13^th published further correspondence from Russell from New York.  In it the writer says the army of the Potomac is not likely to move till the winter is over, and that  a mutinous spirit prevailed among the men, many of whom are better off than ever they were, and that the various expeditions by sea had so far accomplished nothing of moment.

The affair in Kentucky he regards as the greatest success yet achieved by the Federals.

A great popular demonstration took place and Genoa on Sunday, the 9^th inst., in favor of Victor Emanuel and Rome as the capital of Italy.

At Milan, on the same day, preparations had been made for a demonstration, but the municipality issued a notice that such demonstrations were useless, and advising the Milanese to exercise their constitutional rights by signing the following protest:

Although respecting the Sovereign Pontiff of Rome as the head of the Church, we look upon Rome as the Capital of Italy, with one King, Victor Emanuel.

The protest soon received an immense number of signatures.

Letters from Vienna are filled with most lamentable accounts of the inundation.  The district submerged in Vienna alone comprises a population of 80,000 persons to be provided for.  The rain fell for four days, almost without intermission.  Bridges and viaducts were destroyed and the railroad service was nearly all suspended.  Several towns were also inundated by the Danube, including Presburg and Pesth.

The Times in an editorial on Burnside’s expedition says the force is plainly inadequate to the service expected, and if Burnside wishes success he will entrench himself, establish a good base of operations and await reinforcements before running the risk of penetrating the enemy’s country.

The great exhibition building in London as delivered up to the Commissioners by the contractors.  It was virtually completed at noon on the 12^th inst, as stipulated in the contract.

(Very Latest.)

Liverpool, Feb. 13. – London Money Market – The funds on Thursday closed firmer.  Consols 93@93½.  American securities unaltered.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, March 1, 1862, p. 3

Later From Europe

ARRIVAL OF THE KANGAROO

NEW YORK, Feb. 19. – The Kangaroo has arrived with dates to the 6^th.

The Nashville was last seen on the 3d, astern of the Needles, steaming down the channel.

No confirmation of the report that another Federal vessel, supposed to be the Brooklyn, was cruising off the Isle of Wright.

There were rumors of a three-masted paddle steamer, supposed to be a privateer, off cape Clear.

At the annual meeting of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce the blocking up of the Charleston harbor was strongly denounced and the efficiency of the blockade questioned but continued.  Non-intervention was generally approved.  A letter from Mr. Cobden was read showing the paramount importance of settling belligerent rights and the necessity of England agreeing to the American doctrine, relative to private property at sea.

Mr. Bright, in a speech at Birmingham, denied that the American blockade was ineffectual and ridiculed that America was in a position to be trampled on – pointed out the dangers of interference, and strongly urged neutrality.  It is stated that the Minister does not conceal his indignation at Earl Russell’s late letter to the Admiralty relative to the use of British ports.  There are also considerable differences in political circles as to the policy and propriety of the set.

It is asserted that the Allies are determined that their armies shall march on the Capital of Mexico next month, and the report is revived and gains strength that the Archduke Maximilian will be tendered the throne of Mexico.

It is asserted that the French Government is determined to reverse and modify the Navigation Laws.

There are popular demonstrations in Porina and Florence against the Pope’s temporal power and in favor of Victor Emanuel.

London, 6. – The Spanish Ministry deny that any arrangements have been made for Mexico, and declare the Mexicans will be free to choose their own government.

The Paris Moniteur says the allies must complete their work by giving Mexico, in accordance with the wishes of the Mexican nation, a strong and durable government.

PARIS, Feb. 5. – A committee has been appointed by the Minister of Foreign affairs for the regulation of the indemnity due from Mexico to France.

MADRID, Feb. 5. – Correspondence is received saying that the Sumpter [sic] was still lying at St. Roche with not funds enough to pay expenses that she has incurred.

The U. S. Consul has given a banquet at Cadis, to the former prisoners of the Sumter.

(Latest by telegraph to Queenstown.)

LONDON. – Feb. 6. Consuls closed 92¾@92½. – American securities quite and steady.  

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 22, 1862, p. 3

The Ex-King of Naples . . .

. . . has sent the sum of eight thousand ducats as contribution towards the relief of those injured by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius at Torre del Greco, accompanying his gift by a letter in which he speaks of “his ancestors” and of his poverty. – Not withstanding his alleged poverty, Francis II still maintains quite an extensive court.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 22, 1862, p. 2

Napoleon, probably suffering an infliction of . . .

. . . diabetes or perhaps indigestion, has snubbed Queen Victoria, and to balance the account, Lord Palmerston has given Napoleon a pretty smart knock on the knuckles.  It happened this wise –

Acting under instructions of course, Lord Cowley, British Minister at Paris, had an audience with Napoleon, in which he intimated that, if his Imperial Majesty had any purpose of visiting London during the Great Exhibition, Queen Victoria desired to place Buckingham Palace at his disposal, though she could not even for him, deviate from her resolve not to receive strangers during her first year of widowhood.  In the matter of this communication surely all was friendly and well meaning.  Perhaps Lord Cowley’s manner made it less pleasant.  At any rate the on dit is that Napoleon, having heard Lord Cowley out, curtly answered that he did not intend visiting London, and, with a short bow, turned on his heel and stalked out of the room, leaving the poor wretch of an Ambassador very much astonished and considerably incensed.  Next day the Moniteur had a paragraph stating, rather contemptuously, that there was no foundation for the report that the Emperor intended to honor London with his presence.  This was the cause, the story runs, of Palmerston’s making such a decided speech, just before Parliament adjourned, in favor of the whole of Italy, the popedom included, being under the scepter of Victor Emmanuel.  Napoleon alone has stood in the way, since the war of 1859, of this unity of Italy being affected – Palmerston, if this be true, has cleverly paid off Napoleon’s want of manners.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 31, 1862, p. 1

Later from Europe

SANDY HOOK, March 24.

The steamship Hansa has arrived.

In the House of Lords on the 10^th Lord Campbell called attention to the inefficiency of the blockade of the Confederate ports, and moved for correspondence on the subject.

Earl Russell replied to the proofs adduced by Lord Campbell of the inefficiency of the blockade, and recounted the efforts made by the North to render it effective.  He (Russell) considered that the want of cotton in the English market was the best evidence that the blockade was not an empty one.  He said that a renewal of the old feeling between the Northern and Southern States was impossible.  He hoped the North would consent to a peaceful separation of the States.  Both the North and the South were rich and extensive enough to be mighty powers.  He trusted that within three months, or sooner, the war would cease, leaving the emancipation of the slaves if possible to be effected by gradual and peaceful means.  He said no formal communication had been made by the French to the English Government on the inefficiency of the blockade.

The motion was then withdrawn.

Consols have advanced to 93 1-8 for money; 93 5-8 for account.  American securities were firm.

Garibladi had presided over a large meeting of popular delegates at Genoa.  He deplored the absence of the representatives of the excluded provinces, and took an oath to deliver these provinces.

Miramon had arrived at Cadiz, and was about to proceed to Madird.

Breadstuffs dull and declining.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, March 25, 1862, p. 1

The Italian free masons have . . .

. . . just introduced an important innovation into the statutes of the society.  There are now sister masons, venerable and great mistresses.  The correspondence of Rome describes the ceremony of installation with much minuteness.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Saturday Morning, March 15, 1862, p. 2

Additional Foreign News

The unemployed laborers in Liverpool were making demonstrations, but had been peaceably dispersed by the police.

The Opinione Nationale says that a re-actionary movement is being prepared in Southern Italy for next spring.  Re-actionary bands are now being organized at Trieste, Malta and Rome.  They will disembark simultaneously at several points on the Neapolitan territory.

TRIESTE, Feb. 27. – The Garrison at Tripolitz, following the example of the garrison at Nauppa, has revolted.  It is believed that the insurrectionists at Nauppa will hold out.

Many Greeks now staying at Geneva, Leghorn and Ancona, are preparing to turn to Greece.  The number of insurgents will soon be considerably increased.  The insurrection is considered important, as it might influence a new state of things in Turkey.

The iron frigate Warrior has arrived at Plymouth.  It is reported that she steers well, and has no leakage.

The Herald asserts that Sir Robert Peel and Hon. Wm. Cowper were about exchanging offices.

LONDON, Feb. 28. – The Paris correspondent of the Times says that the excitement consequent upon [Prince] Napoleon’s speech is increasing.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, March 13, 1862, p. 2

Additional Foreign News

NEW YORK, March 5.

In reply to a question on Italian affairs Lord Palmerston said he believed that there was a strong desire that Rome be the capital of Italy, and that the Pope’s temporal power should cease.

In Canada the regiments are to be raised to the full strength of 1027 men.

Glass, Elliott & Co. in a letter to Cyrus W. Field, say that they would not be willing to manufacture and lay the Atlantic Telegraph Cable and assume the entire risk, as they believe it too great for one firm, but are so confident of satisfactory results that they are willing to contract for work and stake a large sum on its successful laying and working.  They state that they will make a definite offer in a few days.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, March 7, 1862, p. 1

Foreign News

PORTLAND, March 4.

The steamer Norwegian, from Liverpool on the 20^th, Londonderry 21^st ult. arrived this morning.

The political news possess no particular interest.

Sales of cotton for the four days were 11,000 bales.

Markets closing firmer.

Breadstuffs dull.  Provisions steady.

The Anglo Saxon from Portland arrived at Liverpool on the 20^th.

GREAT BRITAIN. – Parliamentary proceedings, on the 11^th were unimportant.  The bill authorizing marriage with a deceased wife’s sister was passed to a second reading in the Commons, 149 to 133.

The Morning Post has an editorial urging the removal of the prohibition in the West Indies against the efforts for obtaining colored laborers from any part of North America, and advocates the emigration of free negroes from Canada to the west Indies, to develop the cotton culture of those Islands.

It is asserted that the government has said there was confirmation of the news via America, that the Spaniards had sustained a declined defeat at the hands of the Mexicans, and that the dispatch of reinforcements is rendered necessary.

FRANCE. – It is rumored that the Prince Napoleon is dissatisfied with the terms of the address on the Roman question, and will move an amendment for more energetic language.

The bourse continued to be heavy, and on the 19^th the three per cent. rents further declined nearly half per cent., closing at 69.95.  The four and a half per cent. declined one per cent., closing at 99f.

A decree is published, admitting into France, free of duty, rough and purified cast iron, old iron bars, hoops and sheet iron, steel in bars and sheets, and rolled copper, when coming from abroad and destined for re-exportation, after having been converted in French workshops into ships, machines or any other work in metal.

One other decree reduces the interest on treasury bonds to two and a half a three and a half per cent., according to the time of the falling due.

The Moniteur says the government of the Emperor has requested information at Rome respecting the pastoral letter convoking all bishops to Rome for the canonization of the martyrs, the letter having been published in France without having been previously communicated to the government.  Cardinal Antonelli replied that the invitation was simply a friendly one and not obligatory in character – only tended to give weight to the religious ceremony on this reply the French government expressed the wish that the Bishops should not leave their diocese, and must not ask permission to quit the empire except where serious diocesan interests should call them to Rome.

The application for conversation of the 4 1-2 per cent. rentes had reached £70,000,000.

LONDON MONEY MARKET. – English funds dull but steady on the 20^th.

LIVERPOOL, 21. – It is reported that insurances are daily effected on ships and their cargoes to run the blockade of the Southern ports.  The highest premium paid is fifteen guineas, and the ships are entitled to select any port.  In some instances the risks to ports of easy access are as low as ten guineas.  The vessels insured are steamers of 1,500 tons.

The French Bourse is believed to be undergoing an improvement, owing to the receipt of gold from London.

The telegraph from the Red Sea to London is now open.

The iron plated frigate Warrior is ordered from Gibraltar to Portsmouth.

Advices from Manchester report goods and yarns upward, but quiet.

The Journal Espania demands a monarchy for Peru by universal suffrage.

ROME. 20^th. – The Police have made many arrests.

The proclamation of the national committee has been secretly posted here.  The committee hope for early success, but counsel patience.

It is believed that Napoleon has given assurance to the Pope that the French troops will not leave Rome.

Preparations were making to celebrate the anniversary of the Capture of Gaeta.  Numerous patrols traversed the streets to prevent its taking place.

BERLIN, 20^th. – The question between Prussia and Austria is continually widening.  The language of the Prussian and Austrian papers is daily more hostile.

The agitation in Germany is increasing.

Austria, by her recent conduct, had lost much of her influence in northern Germany.

PARIS, 21^st. – The Temps and other French journals demonstrate that a monarchical restoration in North America will only benefit Spain, and the Spanish monarchical interest alone existing.

It is believed that the speech of Prince Napoleon on the address of the Senate will express the real policy of the Emperor on the Italian question.

The following is a summary of the news taken out by the City of New York: The Tuscarora left Gibraltar on the 15^th inst. for the Spanish waters.  She had been watching the Sumter, which still remained at Gibraltar unable to procure coal.

In the House of Commons on the 17^th inst., the supplementary estimates for the naval and military expeditions in the Trent affair, amounting to over £973,000, were moved and unanimously agreed to.  In the debate on the subject, Mr. Bright severely denounced the policy of the government.  He said the money had been worse than thrown away.  The threatening menaces were quite uncalled for, and gave Earl Russell’s first dispatch, which he said had more the appearance of a declaration of war than a courteous demand for a just object which America could not fail to accede to.  He refuted the idea that the American Government was influenced by a mob, and argued that the interests of England were so bound up with America that it was in every respect inadvisable to inflict a sting that it might take centuries to remove.

Mr. Baxter endorsed the tone of the government, but condemned the tone of the press.

Orders had been received at Sheerness to dismantle all gunboats prepared for commissions under the American difficulty.

The Daily News and Star publish the correspondence with Mr. Seward relative to the passage of British troops through the State of Maine.  The latter accords great praise to Mr. Seward for his course in this respect.

The reading of the address to the Emperor of France had taken place in the Senate, and debate commenced upon it on the 20^th.  The address regrets the sufferings inflicted by the American civil war on trade and manufactures, but agrees with the Emperor that the friendly relations of the countries render neutrality incumbent, and believes that the quarrel will be all the shorter if not complicated by foreign influence.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, March 5, 1862, p. 1

Arrival of the Kangaroo

NEW YORK, February 19.

The Kangaroo has arrived, with dates of the 6th.

The Nashville was last seen on the 3d, outside of the Needles, steaming down the channel.

There is no confirmation of the report that another Federal vessel, supposed to by the Brooklyn, was cruising off the Isla of Wright.

There were rumors of a three-masted paddle steamer, supposed to be a privateer, off Cape Ann.

At the annual meeting of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, the blocking up of Charleston Harbor was strongly denounced, and the efficiency of the blockade questioned; but continued non-intervention was generally approved.  A letter was read from Mr. Cobden, showing the paramount importance of settling belligerent rights, and the necessity of England agreeing to the American doctrine relative to private property at sea.

Bright, in a speech at Birmingham denied the American blockade was inefficient and ridiculed the idea that America was in a position to be trampled on.  He points out the dangers of interference, and strongly urged neutrality.

It is stated that the Minister does not conceal his indignation at Earl Russell’s late letter to the Admiralty, relative to the use of British ports.  There are also considerable differences in political circles as to the policy and propriety of the act.

It is asserted that the allied powers are determined that their armies shall march on the capital of Mexico next month, and the report is revived and gains strength the Arch-Duke Maximilian will be tendered the throne of Mexico.

It is asserted that the French government is determined to revise the navigation laws.

There are popular demonstrations in Parma and Florence against the Pope’s temporal power and in favor of Victor Emanuel’s.

QUEENSTOWN, 6th. – The Federal gunboat Tuscarora left Cowes Thursday morning for the westward.

LONDON, 5th. – The Spanish Ministry deny that any arrangements have been made for Mexico, and declare that the Mexicans will be free to choose their own government.

The Paris Moniteur says the allies must complete their work by giving Mexico, in accordance with the wishes of the nation, a strong and durable government.

PARIS, Feb. 6. – A committee has been appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the regulation of the indemnity due from Mexico to France.

MADRID. Feb. 6. – Correspondence is received, saying that Sumter was still lying at St. Roche, not having funds enough to pay expenses she has incurred.

The U. S. Consul has given a banquet at Cadiz to the former prisoners of the Sumter.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, February 20, 1862, p. 1

Arrival of the Edinburg

NEW YORK, February 18.

The Edinburg from Liverpool, midnight, 3d, and Queenstown night of the 4th of February, arrived at noon to-day.  Her advices are via Liverpool, little more than one day later; but by way of Queenstown they are two days later.

The rebel steamer Nashville left Southampton on the 3d inst.  She passed the federal gun-boat Tuscarora off Cowes, where the latter was anchored.

The Tuscarora steamed up to start in chase of the Nashville, but the frigate Shannon was alongside to prevent its departure for twenty four hours.  The last seen of the Nashville she was steaming down the channel with all her speed.

The brigantine Fanny Lewis, from Charleston, Jan. 1st, has arrived at Liverpool, with cotton and rosin.

The London Morning Post renews the report that the Arch Duke Maximilian will accept the throne of Mexico.

VIENNA, Feb. 4. – Austria will accept the thrown of Mexico for the Arch Duke Maximilian, but will not cede Venitia in exchange.

There is a monetary crisis at Venitia, and the Government has decreed a forced circulation of the new money.

Disturbances have taken place at Verona and Mantua.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4. – Breadstuffs stead.  Provisions dull.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday Morning, February 19, 1862, p. 1

Later From Europe

HALIFAX, May 14. – The Niagara, Capt. Stone, from Liverpool and Queenstown of the 4^th arrived this evening.

GREAT BRITAIN. – Vague rumors of the threatened intervention in America continue in circulation, and the dullness and decline in cotton is attributed to them.

The Paris correspondent of the Daily News writing on the 1^st says it is positively stated to-day in official circles that the French and English Ministers at Washington have received instructions to attempt to make intervention exclusive of any idea of forcible intention, in the hope of putting an end to the war.

The Paris correspondent of the Independent Belge reiterates its statement relative to the contemplated intervention of France and England for the re-establishment of the Union in the most absolute manner, and have reason to believe the project will soon be made known officially to the public.  It is said, certain conditions will be imposed on the South, having for its object the gradual emancipation of the slaves.

The Times publishes a letter from Mr. Russel explaining the difficulties thrown in his way by Secretary Stanton when he sought to visit the British man of war.  He said the difficulties amounted to prohibition and thinks Secretary Stanton would order away the Rinaldo if he dared.  Russel further says, In conclusion I may be permitted to add, I have record assurances that General McClellan has expressed himself strongly in reference to Secretary Stanton’s conduct to himself and me in the matter, and that he and all his staff have been kind enough to declare to my friends how deeply they regretted my absence from their camp.

On the 2d Inst. Sir G. C. Lewis said the House would soon have ample opportunity to discuss the question of defenses, as it would be his duty shortly to leave to bring in a bill for another loan for national defenses.

Commercial – Breadstuffs Market. – Messrs. R. S. & Co., R. N. & Co., and others, report flour dull and declined 6d per barrel since Tuesday.  State 24s 6d@20s 6d.  Wheat quiet and declined 2d per cental.  Red western and white 11s 9d@12s, common firmer, mixed 27s 9d@ 28s; white 30s@33s.

Liverpool – Provisions – Beef very dull with a decline of 2@6d.  Pork has a downward tendency.  Lard active at 41s@43s 6d.

House of Commons – Mr. McGuire called attention to the distress in the cotton manufacturing districts and reported deaths from starvation in Ireland.  He asked what the Government intended to do.

Sir Robert Peel admitted that distress did exist to some extent, but the accounts were greatly exaggerated.

The Times says England has withdrawn her stake in the military part of the Mexican enterprise, and will get redress for part and guarantees for the future.  France will send reinforcements to Mexico.

Italians in Paris believe Rome is to be occupied soon by Predemontese troops.

The Paris Constitutionel asserts the recall of Gen. Grogon without any change of the French policy in Rome.

Graphic details are published of the ceremonies at the Great Exhibition.  The number present was 33,000, all season ticket holders – The times pronounces the ceremonies emphatically the grandest and best managed seen in England for years.  The musical arrangements were carried out according to programme and were very grand.

The Morning Post, in an editorial, deplores the sad aspect presented by the American attendance.

The second day admission was one guinea, and the number of tickets sold over 32,000.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 17, 1862, p. 3

Later From Europe

NEW YORK, May 7. – The steamer Australian from Liverpool on the morning of the 26th and Queenstown 27th ult., arrived here this afternoon.

The news is quite meagre.

The steamer [Tubahlan] had left Liverpool for Nassau with a very heavy cargo of arms and ammunition, doubtless destined for the South.

The London Times gives a report that the Austrian government had demanded explanation relative to Palmerston’s late speech on Italy, so far as regards to the retention of the Vienetia.

The times has a sarcastic editorial on Lincoln’s proclamation for a day of thanksgiving, and think it quite premature, as the affairs at the time were most critical and battles were impending; it was the meaning of that part of the proclamation which refers to the deliverance from foreign invasion and intervention; it thinks it cannot be for justice in the Mason and Slidell affair.

It is proposed to consolidate the public debt of France in one uniform security of three per cents.

Bourse heavy and declining 70f 35c.

Garribaldi has renounced is intention of going to southern Italy.

It is reported that Victor Emanuel will remain some time in Naples and thence go to Rome.

The French and Italian troops had come to an arrangement for the suppression of reactionary movements on the Papal frontiers, and were acting in concert.

A Shanghai dispatch of March 15th, says it is rumored that the rebels intended to attack Foo Choo.

Liverpool, April 26. – W., N. & Co., report flour at a reduction of 6d per bbl; sales at 26 @31. Wheat, very dull, and to effect sales 1@ 2d additional to prices would have to be made; red western 10 s 6d@11s 6d; white 11s 9d@12s 6d; common inactive and 6d@9d lower; mixed 27s 9d. Beef quiet, and buyers decline to buy. Port easier – quotations nominal. Bacon, moderate to steady rates. Lard ranging 41s up to 48s for fine. Butter rather lower for secondary qualities. Brokers circulars report coffee dull.

London market. – Bange Bros. report Breadstuffs quiet to steady. Sugar inactive and barely supported. Tea, fair. Coffee, buoyant. Tallow, firmer.


{Latest – Liverpool, Saturday evening}

The Times has an editorial on the American struggle. It sees nothing for the negroes but slavery extension or expulsion.

A weekly journal is to appear in London next week, advocating the cause of the rebels.

The Literary Gazette is defunct after an existence of forty five years.

There has been a battle between the Turks and insurgents in Allzan; the Turks lost 400 men and four cannon.

Breadstuffs quiet and heavy, but without alternation in rates. Provisions dull and drooping.

London, Saturday. – Consols for money 93 [illegible fraction] @93 7/8 . [illegible] C. shares 48½ @ 48.

The Paris Patrie learns that two English frigates leave on the 26th for Bermuda with ordnance and ammunition.

The Patrie asserts that England is about to concentrate troops and war material at Bermuda.

The first Austrian iron plated frigate launched will be in commission in June. Three others are building.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 10, 1862, p. 3

The European Grain Crop

It is of importance to our farmers to know that there is likely to be an immense call for their aid abroad. The German papers indicate that the production of cereals on the continent is likely to fall far below the actual necessities of its vast population. The tremendous floods which lately devastated some of the finest grain growing regions of Germany and the Netherlands have diminished the possibilities of successful culture there, while in other directions the unusually inclement weather has done equal damage. In England, heavy rains continued throughout March far into April and the fields are still so saturated that, altho’ the vegetation is of fine appearance, it promises more hay and straw than grain. As late as April 14th white frost in the morning was followed by intense heat at noon. In France the prospect is better, but by no means satisfactory. In the North rain is too abundant; in the South the rapid succession of heat and cold has killed much of the whole sowing. Accounts from Italy, through Austrian channels, are nearly as bad, and even in Algeria, whence Europe has within a few years drawn copious supplies, the sirocco has laid waste to the grain fields. America then, will be more entitled during the coming year than ever, to be called the Granary of the World.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 10, 1862, p. 2

Rebel Privateering

A new steamer, called the Oveito, sailed from Liverpool on the 22d March, and , according to rumor, she is intended for the service of the Rebels in destroying Northern commerce on the Atlantic. The Oveito was built at Liverpool, ostensibly for the Italian Government, and is, consequently, adapted for warlike purposes. She measures seven hundred and fifty tons, is capable of carrying several guns of the largest caliber on a draft of twelve feet, and is represented as one of the finest and fastest vessels of her class afloat. The vessel was regularly cleared at Liverpool for Palermo, in ballast, and a crew of about fifty men on board. Very contradictory statements were current as to the real destination of the vessel, her armament, &c., &c.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4