Further from Europe.
the London Press on American affairs.
The advices by the Canadian are to the 17th. The weather in England has again been unsettled, and there was considerable rain in some parts of the country.
The marriage contract between the Princess Alice and the Prince Leopold, of Hesse, was signed at Osborne on the 14th.
The London Times' city article again expatiates on the financial difficulties accumulating against the American Government, and says the most earnest wish of the friends of America must be, that the difficulties now existing may accumulate with sufficient rapidity to bring both North and South to reason.
France.
From France there are vague reports of a growing coolness between France and Austria, bearing an ominous resemblance to that which preceded the war.Prince Metternich had taken leave of the Emperor Napoleon, and the latter had gone to Chalons camp. General Fanti had also left Paris, and was en route to Chalons camp.
The Moniteur officially confirms the appointment of M. Benedetti as Minister to Italy.
Russia.
The Independence Belle says the first act of the new Russian Ministry will be the recognition of the Kingdom of Italy.
Austria.
The Emperor received the address of the Hungarian Diet on the 14th, and replied to it by a speech in general terms. The dissolution of the Diet was regarded as almost certain.
Poland.
Important popular demonstrations occurred at Lublin on the 12th. The military commander, however, by his energetic action, suppressed a conflict without any more serious consequences than that a certain number of persons were wounded.
England.
The following is a copy of the news sent out by the steamer City of Washington, which sailed on the 14th, whose arrival is anticipated by the Canadian:‘ "The English papers are daily engrossed with the American question.
"The London Glone denies, by authority, the statement that Admiral Milne has reported that the blockade of the Southern ports is ineffective, and says, no general report on the subject has been officially received."
’ The London Times, in an editorial, shows the financial difficulties which the Washington Government will have to encounter. The Times also publishes another letter from Mr. Russell, which gives a discouraging view of affairs for the North.
The King of Sweden has arrived in England on a visit to the Queen.
Catherine Hayes is dead.
The special agents of the Cotton Supply Association had reached Egypt, and were to have an interview with the Viceroy on the subject of cotton cultivation.
Switzerland.
Another controversy has sprung up between France and Switzerland relative to the arrest of a French subject on disputed territory.
Italy.
Prince Chege has been appointed Papal Nuncio to Paris.The Neapolitan reactionary movements are diminishing.
The position of Austria towards Hungary is becoming daily more alarming.
The Upper House of the Hungarian Diet have adopted by acclamation Deak's address.
Commercial intelligence.
Liverpool, August 16--The sales of cotton for the week amount to 46,000 bales, at a decline of ½ to ¼d. Flour has declined 6d; wheat 1 a 2d; coin is flat. Provisions generally closed dull. Beef quiet. Pork steady. Consols closed at 90 a 90 .
