The Express.
London, England, 1848-11-20 00:00:00

LATEST FROM PARIS,

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PARIC BONDAT, 550 P.Y.
To-day being the Pe of the promulgation of the
constitution in the department of the Seine, the re-
joicings, public concerts, illuminations, and fire-
works have been produced. The day has paned
I without any disorder.
The circular of the Archbishop of Paris has sp.
Mecito-day. It is a temperate and pious ad.
to the clergy of his archdiocese, reminding
them of the vast importance of the choice
of the first president of the republic. The
archbishop tells them that while it is their
right and their duty as French citizens to judge
of the merit of the candidates for the presidency, and
to select among them according to their conscience,
they mast beware to keep aloof from all political
parties, and to remember that their sacred functions
ought to make them soar above the regions of human
passions. The Archbishop of Lyons and the Cardinal
Archbishop of Bourg have issued circulars in nearly
the same spirit.
M. Dubois has given notice of an amendment on
the organic laws to be adopted by the Assembly,
having ter its object so to limit their number that the
Assembly may terminate its labours within a reason-
able time, and having dissolved itself may give way
to the legislative body contemplated in the constitu-
tion. The organic laws to which M. Dubois proposes
the Assembly shall confine itself are the electoral law,
the law on the council of state, that on the responsi-
bility of public functionaries, and the law of the state
of siege.
The Petrie of last evening says that much conver-
sation w=s given rise to at the Assembly by a visit of
Lord Normanby to Prince Louis Napoleon, and to
Jerome, the ex-King of Westphalia.
The democratic association, the formation of which,
under the presidency of M. Buchez, I have already
announced, met last evening. About 200 members
were present, who unanimously decided to support
the candidateship of Gen. Caysignac.
An article appears in the Magiteur of this morning
on the state of the treasury, in answer to some ob-
servations on the national finances which I quoted
yesterday. The substance of it is as follows: Of the
sum of sixty millions, said to be payable at the end
of the year, the Moniteur affirms that fifteen millions,
consisting of pensions, are payable not in December,
but on January I—that it is true that the 3 per cent.
dividends amount to forty-two millions, but half of
that sum due to the sinking fund, is payable, not in
specie, but in treasury bonds, to be consolidated, and
of the remaining 21 millions,4 are paid in the depart-
ments of the receivers-general, leaving only 17 to be
provided for in Paris.
The Montleur admits that M. Goadchaux estimated
the daily deficit of the receipts, as compared with the
expenses, at a million of francs, but affirms, that, by
measures since adopted, that deficit is reduced to
600,000 francs. It estimates the total amount of re-
sources, available up to the 31st December, including
the iostalmentson the loan,at 68millions, oat of which
I!B,inclasiveof the half-yearly dividends, will have to be

GREECE.—We have received advice' from Athens
by the Levant mail to the Bth. The new ministry wu
formed under Admiral Canaria as president. It was
altogether of the old Coletti party. The chambers
were convoked for the 9th.
TURKEY.—We have received advices from Con-
stantinople to the 6th inst. The cholera had die-
apposed—at least no cases had recently been men-
tioned. Another fire hu occurred iv the Jewish quar-
ter, by which 60 houses were destroyed. The cholera
still' exists at Repent, and has appeared on board
the vends in the harbour. It was also prevalent in
Palestine. Advioes from Smyrna of the 6th say that
business was stagnant. Exchange on London, 116.
The cholera wu raging in various parts of Syria.

GERMANY.

THE FRANKFORT PARLIAMENT AND THE
EXECUTION OF BLUM.
The Aiwaly at Frankfort, on the 16th inst, took
the following important decision on the affair of Blum.
A commission having been named to discuss Austrian
affairs, came unanimously to the following conclusion,
which, on being pat in the Assembly, was carried
without a debate :
" The National Assembly, protesting before all
Germany against the arrest and execution of the
deputy Robert Blum, which took place in contempt
of the law of the empire of the 30th of September,
summons the ministry of the empire to take the most
energetic measures to cause those persona to be tried
mai punished who took pert, directly or indirectly, in
this arrest and execution."
PRUSSIA.—Our correspondent writes from Berlin,
17th lest : " Intense excitement prevailed last night in
Breslau, but there was no disturbance. Late last
night, the municipal authorities of that town came to
a resolution to abide by the decision of the National
Assembly with reference to the non-payment of
taxes. This decision, when announced to the eager
multitude assembled in front of the Town-hall, was
received with enthusiastic applause. The board
of aldermen of Breslau have already declared
that they will not forward to the royal treasury any
taxes or imposts, but keep the funds in safe custody
until the differences between the throne and the
National Assembly are removed. In nearly all the
towns on the line of railway in Silesia similar de-
monstrations have been made. At the instigation of
the civic authorities the public treasuries were placed
under the protection of two battalions of the civic
guard.
" The Preussische Stoats Asazeiger of this night
contsadicts the report that the English and French
ambassadors had dissuaded the king from convoking
the National Assembly in Brandenburg.
"Herr Von Hinckelberg is the new preside:
police, vice Herr Von Bardeleben, resigned.
" A telegraphic despatch :has been received from
the central executive, to the effect that the king ought
to come to an understanding with the National
Assembly."
The declaration of the Assembly at Berlin to stop
supplies, has produced a counter-decree from the mi-
nister Eichman, in which he declares that it is his
duty to oppose everything that is contrary to law. As
such he chara-teriees the step taken by the Assembly,
and he hopes that the taxes will be paid punctually
as heretofore. Should this hope, however, be dis-
appointed, he expects all provincial and city authorities
to exert the necessary means to enforce the payment
of taxes.

UNITED STATES.

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

The Europa arrived this morning at Liverpool, from
New York, the Bth inst. The Hibernia arrived at Balton I
on the 3rd, and the Washington at New York on the
sth inst. The election throughout the United
States for president took place on the 7th. The re-
sult so farm ascertained by telegraph, at the departure
of the Europa, was the election of General
Taylor. Van Buren did not obtain the vote
of a single state. The absolute majority neces-
sary for the choice of president is 146. Gee. Taylor
is known to have received in Massachueets, 12 ; Cm-
necticut, 6; Vermont, 6; Rhode Island, 4; New
York, 36; Pennsylvania, 261 Delaware, 3; New
Jersey, 7 ; 111 iryland, 8 ; Kentucky, 12; North
Carolina, 11; Total, 131. General ems was only
known to have received 20 electoral votes. 'the New
York money market was quiet. Sterling Exchange,
IN; to 109, firm. The cotton market was rather
dull. Flour market inactive. Provisiona firm, with
moderate demand.

The :Europa bu brought 62 passengers, but no
specie. United States Treasury notes are quoted at
103, and United State' Sixes, 1031

IRELAND.

STATE PRISONERS.
JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF MARTLN IN
ERROR v. •THE QUEEN.
DUBLIN, SATURDAY EVENING.
In the ease of Mr. Smith O'Brien the Attorney-
General this day joined in error, and the argument is
fixed for Tuesday next.

The Court of Queen's Bench this day gave judg-
ment on the writ of error in the case of Mr. John
Martin, now ender sentence of transportation. Their
lordships were unanimous in confirming the judg-
ment of the court below, so that the prisoner has now
ne alternative but an appeal to the Rouse of Lords.
The friends of Mr. Martin were quite confident that
the
,judges would be, at least, equally divided in
opinion upon his writ of error.
It is stated that the Rev. Dr. godlier, provost of
Trinity College, has declined the vacant see of Down
and Connor, because of the heavy charge an its reve-
nues left by the late bishop. It appears that Dr.
Mant erected a new see-house, at an expense of
9,0001., which nest be defrayed within two years by
the new bishop, whose representatives will have
the right of charging a proportion of this amount
against a future incumbent.
Some time since, in a house in Crampton-court, in
this city, a large quantity of arms and ammunition
was found. The house was apparently unoccupied.
Yesterday a young man, named Evans, was brought
before the magistrates, and, evidence having been
given that he was tenant in occupation, he has been
sent for trial for being illegally possessed of the arms.
He rented the premises under an engagement to carry
on the shoemaking business there, which, however,
he never did. _ I

A strong and increasing agitation has arisen against
the determination at which the Poor Law Commis-
sioners have arrived respecting the establishment of
sixty-three extra unions throughout Ireland. The
objections raised are against the additional expense
which will necossarily be incurred by the building of
the houses and the maintenance of the additional
staffs. All those who thus oppose the establishment
of the new unions were, and are, opposed to the ex-
traordinary large areas of taxation. They were and
and are anx'ous to reduce the extent of electoral di.
visions, but protest against the augmentation of the
number of unions.

The lode justices have approved of the Marquis
of Ormonde being appointed colonel of the'llilkenny
regiment of militia, vice Brvan, deceased.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH—Nov. 18.

About halt put ten o'clock this morning Mr. Smith
O'Brien, Thomas F. Meagher, Terence B, M'Manus, and
Patrick O'Donohus,,were brought into court and placed in
teats at the ride bars. John Martin was also brought into
court. The pnooners were conveyed from Richmond
bridewell to the Four Courts in the ordinary police van, and
were attended in their progress by a strong_guard of drs-
goons and rlicc. The court was crowded. The crown and
prisoners' council were in attendance.
THE QUISEY IN_ERILOI.II7.

Attorney=ii;iiiint.-=iiii;3i6;Tiiiini;nntn;Wiiind in
the joinder in error. I also band in the joinders in error in
the other eases. We have the books ready in the cue of
William Smith O'Brien, and if your lordships think that
Tuesday will be a convenient day for the argument, we will
be ready to go on with it on that day. We are now ready to
furnish the books.
Lord Chief Justice.—ls there any objection at the other
side? Whiteside: No, my lord.
Clerk of the Cora.—Will you furnish your points imme-
diately. Mr. Whiteside: By Monday morning.
Lord Chief Justice.—Let the prisoners be removed, and
let the points he furnished before the court rises.
Mr. Butt —Say "late this evening ; " for, "before the
court rims," is riving us ne time.
Lord Chief Justice.—This is • case in which there out be