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The Daily Dispatch: January 31, 1861., [Electronic resource], The National crisis. (search)
e issued, declaring that if Piedmont makes war on Austria, she need not expect French assistance. Great military preparations were progressing in France. The Spanish Government had ordered strict neutrality on the part of its vessels at Gaeta. Naples.--The bombardment of Gaeta is to be resumed on Monday. The Times deprecates the secession movement in America. It says, should a Southern Confederation become the real United States, as far as present and prospective territory Gaeta is to be resumed on Monday. The Times deprecates the secession movement in America. It says, should a Southern Confederation become the real United States, as far as present and prospective territory is concerned, it is difficult to say whether the connection between New York and New England on the one hand, and Illinois and New England on the other, could long survive a total separation from the South. Commercial. Liverpool, Jan. 17.--Cotton-- Sales for the week of 132,000 bales; speculators taking 21,000 and exporters 15,000 bales-- fair and middling qualities advanced ½@¼ inferior advanced ½ and scarce: Orleans Fair 8d.; Middling 7½ Uplands Fair 7½ Middling 7½. Stock in port 520<
The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Garibaldi at home. (search)
Later from Europe.Hostilities recommenced at Gaeta — Cotton unchanged — Breadstuffs Depressed. Portland, Feb. 6. --The steamship Anglo-Saxon, from Liverpool on the 24th ult., has arrived. The steamers North American and Kangaroo arrived out on the 26th. The steamship Vigo had sailed for New York with £59,000 sterling in specie. The steamer New York would leave Southampton on the 24th. Hostilities recommenced at Gaeta on the 22d by a heavy fire from the besieged, to whiGaeta on the 22d by a heavy fire from the besieged, to which the Sardinians promptly replied. Later advices from China represent all quiet there. The first instalment of the indemnity had been paid. It was expected that the British 5 per cent. Indian loan of £3,000,000 would not be delayed beyond the 28th of January. [second Dispatch.] An influential meeting had been held in Manchester to devise measures relative to the cotton trade, resulting from anxiety consequent on the difficulties of the American Cotton States. Resolutions wer<
The Daily Dispatch: February 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
e papers and its merits freely canvassed. The London Times applauds his argument that South Carolina is guilty of rebellion, and says they are the principles which should have emanated from President Buchanan. A young man named Thomas Donigan, hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, has committed a murder in Liverpool by stabbing, and also nearly killed his father. Trade in France was very dull. The duty on oil and rags has been reduced at Naples. The latest advices from Gaeta say that a flag of truce had been sent to the Sardinia fleet from the fortress, and that the firing was afterwards suspended on both sides. Deserters from the Bourbon army speak of a projected surrender, but Francis II. has sent a fresh circular to his Ministers abroad, stating that he has resolved to resist to the end all the perils of his position. The Italian. Parliamentary election returns show a large majority for the Government. --Returns from Southern Italy, although imper
The Daily Dispatch: February 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], $20 reward. (search)
appeal to the Two Sicilia, offering them the Constitution of 1812, a Sicilian army and an entirely separate administration. He asks them to give an asylum to "a Royal family too well instructed by misfortunes." Rome, Feb. 3.--The Pope has ordered his troops to return. Fifteen thousand Sardinian troops had passed through the Umbrian marshes for Naples. The Sardinians have evacuated the Papal dominions at the request of Napoleon. The Spanish war vessels which were sent to Gaeta were repulsed by Admiral Persigno. Commercial. Liverpool, Feb. 4. --Cotton — sales Monday and Tuesday of 15,000 bales. The market opened active at an advance of 1-16@½. but closed with a downward tendency in consequence of the American news. The advance was chiefly on finer qualities. Richardson, Spence &Co. report flour steady at a partial advance of 3d. Wheat firm, and partially 1d. higher, Corn firm, and 3@5d. higher. Beef dull, Pork heavy, Bacon quiet. Lard quiet. Su
The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
aintained where they are incontestable; to defend its honor wherever it may be attacked, and to afford its support where it is supplicated in favor of a just cause. It is thus that we have maintained our rights in causing the recognition of the cession of Savoy and Nice. These provinces are now irrevocably united (re-united) to France. At Rome I considered it necessary to increase the garrison, when the security of the Holy Father appeared to be threatened. I sent my fleet to Gaeta at the moment when it seemed that it must be the last refuge of the King of Naples. After having allowed it to remain there four months, I withdrew it; however worthy of sympathy might be a royal misfortune so nobly supported. The presence of our war vessels obliged us to depart every day from the system of neutrality which I had proclaimed, and gave rise to erroneous interpretations. But you know that in policy the possibility of a purely disinterested step is scarcely believed in.
The Daily Dispatch: February 22, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Later from Europe.arrival of the Nova Scotian. Terrible Explosions at Greth — England Re-fuses to Interfere with Garibaldi — Horri-ble Butcheries in Messina, &c. New York,Feb. 21.--The steamship Nova Scotia, with Liverpool dates to the 7th, via Londonderry on the 8th, arrived here this morning. Gaeta,Feb. 7.--A terrible explosion of three magazines occurred here to-day, throwing down the side curtain of the citadel and garrison. An armistice of two days was asked to bury the dead, which was granted by Gen. Cialdina, who also sent the necessary sup-plies for the injured. The Sultan of Turkey continues the refusal to prolong the French occupation of Syria. Montegrin's army were ravaging the village of Nicisset, killing the men, women and children, and burning their houses. England had been invited by France to stop Garibaldi's career; but the latter declined on the ground that the Neapolitans ought to be left alone, to settle the matter themselves. A
The Daily Dispatch: February 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Surge of Gaeta. (search)
The Surge of Gaeta. --We take the following from a letter in the Constitutional, dated on board the frigate Garibaldi, Mola di Gaeta, 28th January: I take advantage of a few moments on shore at Mola to send you some details respecting thabout 10 o'clock, and experiment was made with the electric light from General Cialdini's residence to throw a light upon Gaeta, so as to enable the artillerymen to point the guns with precision. On the 22d, at 8 A. M., white 4,000 men were workinghe Admiral ordered the firing to cease, to give rest to the crews.--During the night all the vessels remained in front of Gaeta; the gunboats alone continued the attack. On the 23d the Admiral, after expressing his thanks to the commander of the Garibaldi, left for Mola, only leaving the Garibaldi, a steam frigate and two gunboats to cruise before Gaeta. In the space of six hours our frigate sent in 971 projectiles. Five shells from the fortress struck us, but did little damage. The steam
The Daily Dispatch: March 1, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Later from Europe.arrival of the Canadian. Portland, Me., Feb. 28. --The Canadian, from Liverpool on the 14th, via Londonderry on the evening of the 15th, arrived last night. Gaeta had capitulated, and the Royal family retired on board a French war steamer. The garrison remain prisoners of war until Messina and some other cities shall surrender. The North Briton arrived out on the 14th, and the Teutonia on the 15th. Commercial. Liverpool, Friday, Feb. 15, A. M. --The cotton market for the week closed dull — holders pressing on the market at a considerable decline on Middling and lower qualities. Hewitt's circular of Wednesday, Middling ½, and inferior grade ½@¼ lower. The latest report quotes an average decline on these qualities ½. Sales for the week only 32,000 bales, in consequence of the accumulation of stock in port and decline in consumption. Breadstuffs quiet and steady. Provisions dull. The Bank of England had advanced discoun<
The Daily Dispatch: March 11, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
Eugene Scribe, the celebrated dramatist, is dead. Several persons in Paris connected with the transactions in the mines had been arrested. The payment of the Caisse des Chemins de Fer of Murres were suspended until an inventory of the state of the Bank was completed Constantinople bills on the Murres falling due on the 20th and 21st, reached £280,000 sterling, and were not met. The Bourse was dull. Rentes 68f. 10 Italy. General Caldwin and Admiral Persano had left Gaeta with troops for Messina. The fortress had been summoned to surrender, under pain of an immediate attack, but General Fergolia is reported to have declared his intention to resist till the last extremity. The Sardinian General, Mezzacopa, had likewise proceeded with troops towards the Neapolitan fortress of Civitella, on the Trouto, and would commence an immediate attack unless surrendering. The Official Opinione denies the rumored existence of negotiations between Sardinia and Rom
The Daily Dispatch: March 18, 1861., [Electronic resource], Secession at Ashland. (search)
Spoils of Gaeta. --The spoils made at Gaeta by the Sardinians were valuable, being cannon and muskets — nearly 800 of the former and 60,000 of the latter. Gen. Cialdini is to be made Duke of Gaeta, which will preserve the memory of his splendid success in his family. Spoils of Gaeta. --The spoils made at Gaeta by the Sardinians were valuable, being cannon and muskets — nearly 800 of the former and 60,000 of the latter. Gen. Cialdini is to be made Duke of Gaeta, which will preserve the memory of his splendid success in his family. Spoils of Gaeta. --The spoils made at Gaeta by the Sardinians were valuable, being cannon and muskets — nearly 800 of the former and 60,000 of the latter. Gen. Cialdini is to be made Duke of Gaeta, which will preserve the memory of his splendid success in his fam
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