The Express.
London, England, 1847-05-27 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY, Four o'Clock.
The Schleswig-Holstein question, by which all
German and Denmark were so long and completely
=air
, but which latterly has been lost eight of, is
to assume a new phasis, according to the Ger-
man paw& The Danish government has the inten-
Aka, it is asserted, of proclaiming the union, one
and indivisible, of the Danish monarchy, under
the guarantee of Russia and France, and to enact a
uniform legislation for the various heterogeneous ter-
ritories of which the kingdom and the German duchies
of Schleswig-Holstein and Lauenburg are composed.
Prince Ferdinand, brother of the king, is to be
charged with following up the negotiations at Avis ;
and, so secure of success is the project deemed, that
the means of its execution are already organised.
- '2l Is Stated, in accounts from Berlin, that the-Ge-
neral Diet had, with three dissentient exceptions,
voted a resolution expressive of an opinion in favour
of the establishment of a system of differential duties,
u a means of encouraging the mercantile marine.
The Diet had also declared, it is said, in favour of an
increase of duties on linen and cotton yarns, but with
the stipulation of a remission of duties in case of re-
exportation.

The correspondent of the 7Ymes contradicts the
rumoured landing of Don Miguel in Portugal, in a
letter from Oporto. Ile says " Intelligence has been
received from every part of the neighbouring pro-
vince., and if the prince had appeared in any district,
however distant, we should have known the fact ere
this. lam told, like vise, that Captain Bennet,
owner of the yacht Julia, has declared on his honour,
to inquiries from a British authority, that he had not
conveyed Don Miguel to these shores."

Advices from Bahia, to the 6th April, state the fact
that there was not a single British vessel in port
disengaged. Freights had risen to 61. per ton for
sugar-; for cotton 11 per lb. was demanded. Exchange
on London ruled at 291.

The following letters, addremed by the Rev. Dr.
Miley to the sorrowing members of the late Mr.
O'Connell's family, give some interesting particulars
of the closing houra of that gentleman's earthly career:
SUNPLY, Mar 16.—" My dear, dear Sir,—Msy
the God of Mercer sustain and comfort you! The worst has
befallen us the Liberator, your illustrious father
the father of his country—the glory and the wonder
of Christendom, is dead! Dead! No, I should say
rather, O'Connell is in heaven. His death was happy :
he received in the most fervent sentiments the last rises,
sad, up to the last sigh, was surrounded by every con-
, sedation provided by our holy religion. Oh! would to
heaven that I could pour the balm of consolation into
the wound which I open by this heartbreaking intelli-
gence; but alas! how could I ?—my own heart is bursting,
and poor Daniel is crushed with grief. Nothing that
strangent could do to comfort us has been wanting, but the
stroke is so tremendous ! Oa the the aide of religion every-
thing cheers us, and it is there we have sought for refuge.
You are already aware from my lest letter, and that which
wea written by Daniel at a later hour, how matters stood up
to 6 o'clock on last Saturday evening. From that hour up
to 8 o'clock he continued to sink gradually, but without
suffering. I knew long before this hour that he was dying,
and we had recited the prayers from 7 to 8 o'clock, in which
he joined most fervently, and with all the distinctness his
fast failing powers permitted. I think his agony began at
8 o'clock, or a little after, but in using this word you are not
to understand me to lay that there was any painful struggle.
At no stags, especially for the hut two dap!, was there any-
thing like pain. At this time the vicar-general, who is a
prelate, with the clergy, was round his bed ; hi breathing
iitingteelailli,morsiyerea •mated,
his westtilat
countenance perfectly serene.
all that my sacred office required and my grief permitted,
he responded by word and sign so as to aspens perfectly and
fervently the glowing sentiments of his heart. Daniel, and
me, and his faithful Duggan, he recognised to the last. Our
supplications, in the sublime and consoling language of the
church were mingled with our tears as we knelt around hie
bed. When at last his mighty voice was hashed, his coun-
tenanoe—his hands—responded to the prayers.
At 37 =Mates pest 9, the hand of the infant of God, pri-
vileged "to bind and loose on earth even as It is done in
heaven," was extended over him. There was no struggle—no
change visible upon the features, except that se we gazed
it was plain that a dread mystery had coot its shadow over
him. The spirit which had moved the world took its flight
so peacefully, that all who were there, except the angels who
were in waiting for it, were in doubt if it had departed. Ile
died as an Infant sinks upon its mother's breast to sleep. It
was by the soft and beautiful transition of the prayem that
we were reminded that we had before us only the noble body
of O'Connell, as if listening, hushed in attention, for the
summons to a glorious immortality.
We era thrown upon our own counsels, with nothing to
guide us but what we inherit from his conversations and
casually expressed wishes. Acting on this, we have deter-
mined to have the heart embalmed, placed in a silver urn,
and transported to Rome, as of old the heart of Robert
Bruce was carried to Jerusalem, when it was not permitted
him by Providence to perform, in his own person, that pil-
ffriouie to the holy sepulchre which he had vowed—as
O'Connell had vowed—his pilgrimage to the tombs of the
apostles. His body, also, is to be embalmed/ and deposited
in a chapel of the church of our Blessed Lady dells Vigra,
where it is to repose until, on our return from leaving the
heart in Rome, we convey it to Ireland.
We have thought it right that his obsequies, though to
be renewed no doubt by the Irish Radon, should be priucely
here. It is likely we shall proceed with our sacred charge
to Rome ou Thursday or Friday next, by way of Civita
Vecchia, where the carriage and nearly all our luggage have
been for some days.
We shall hold it a sacred duty to guard every object, no
matter how otherwise insignificant, that belonged to his
pilgrimage, as well as all the documents and memorials ap-
pertaining to it which we have collected.
I should add that we are satisfied with the physicians.
We are certain there was no mistake about the disease, and,
but for the science and skill of the continental physicians, it
must have had much sooner a fatal termination, or one still
more afflicting. I will write to Mr. Fitzpatrick a few lines,
but you will Oblige me by letting him see this letter, as I am
not able to write to him at length. We have had a cut taken
of his head, which has filled with wonder the physicians who
have seen it, Farewell ! May Heaven comfort you all.
My beloved and revered friend, John—l could not write to
him. In writing to you, I write to him and all the family
Oh ! ever Blereed-Mother ! oomfortress of the afflicted, pray
for us.—Ever yours, J. MILtY.
To Morgan O'Connell, Esq.
The fallowing is addressed to Mr. Fitzpatrick :
Ginroo, Mar 17.-oh, friend of my heart—of my heart
crushed and steeped in sorrow—how shall I address you ?
He is dead. The stroke has fallen upon us cline upon hopes
with which we had cheated ourselves, that we should see him
ones again skeet himself, returnieg to cheer end console his
country. I must not sgein attevipt to rehearse the details
of his last hours ; I thought my heart would not have held
out to the end while I wrote them yesterday to Morgan. Go
to hint ; he will be hardly able to read what my tears and
the agitation of grief permitted me to write. The dignitaries
of the church of Genoa attended round his death-bed ; the
dirge or office of the dead was kept up perpetually day and
night by the Franciscans of the great church of the An.
animists. The Jesuit fathers eatne and prayed beside his sick
bed—the church bells tolled solemnly from his hour of agony
till the removal for embalment took place. This morning
the solemn votive mass was celebrated by the whole chapter,
to-morrow the same, onWedneaday the grand mass is musics,
with ceraf!algus at the grand altar, and the chapels lighted
with warbghts, the whole church hang in black, and masses
at the four-and-twenty altars—then the body, embalmed, is
to be disponted temporarily in a separate chapel, till we re-
turn from leaving the heart at the tombs of the apostlee.—
Ever yours, J. Meer."
We have received the following report of the post-
mortem examination :
" The body vu opened in the pressen el Drs. Duff,
Beretta, facour, by Dr. Belled, reopen-in-thiet of
the ha 4 tor Leurshiss itt Chwes, who had been
elaqwkw*Sh• pileup efeeleWsthisieg the body of great
=ow lelm IMP alerrelte rime/ wpm The right
biz= rows et dm& gittarrh. The intestinal
metiVeverksmer ination. Mere serious
in the brain. It vas
fearedrearaltaistkal eZth blood .tht=rt its entire extent, and
settaned, Its assohnese were inflamed and
thickened."

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

BERionnat.—There is a decided improvement in
the growing, crops. The young wheats are assuming a
healthy here, and giving every promise, as far as can be fore-
seen, of a bountiful crop. The summer corn and the gram
have also partaken of the general Improvement.
HEM POZIATURI —Wo have had a week's weather as
ilmarable fbr the growing crops as could possibly be dmireti,
and improvement is, consequently, everywhere manifest.
Copious showers have been followed by warm sunshine and
that dryness in the atmosphere Which wss so mach required.
By reports kern the most competent judges, the wheat-plant
in this county is thin, but not generally unhealthy; where

VENING, MAY 27; 1817.

it was so, the nature of the season has effected • bstlici;
change, and we hope for an average crop. It it dig
to witness the growing early potatoes.
tuun,—We rejoice to my that the crops continue their
onward propels W almost unprecedeated rapidity. On
the authority of several experienced agriculturists, we are
enabled to say that they scarcely ever looked better. The
grass crops are growing luxuriantly, and bid fair to produce
largely.
LLNCADNIRE.— The young wl-seat looks quite vigoronii,
and, as far as present eppeariutoes can be trusted, will turn
out a good crop. Of Oats we cannot report so favourably,
as they have a rather sickly tinge. No great breadth of
them, however, is sown in this quarter. We are glad to
learn that the haulm of the early potatoes is free front the
lean symptom of disease, and that the yield promises to be
heavy, if no change for the worse takes place. The meadows
are remarkably luxuriant, considering the lateness of the
spring, and give promise of abundance of hay.
Somxterrsitfux.—The recent heavy falls of rain having
been succeeded by genial weather, the countFaltat assumed
a most healthful appearance. The wheat t has com-
pletely recovered from the effects of the eo d winds which
prevailed in the early part of the spring; the grass is growing
most luxuriantly ; the potatoes, as far as we have seen, show
well.

STAPPORIMIMUL—VezetatTon has late mado each rapid
stride', that the crops are looking almost as forward now at
they gesserdly do at thl!resiod of the year. Or has

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give any decided opinion of the point° crop, though it a U.
directory to find that those which have made their appear-
al ye ground hage a healthy
_look.
lsertelam.—Every description-Wehdbg °ern in the fields
badly remarkably well, and it is asserted by several farmers
that their Wheat will be in ear by the 11th of June, and
reset appearances certainly seem to justi the litentiOD,
sad If this should be the case, with fair weather to continue,
harvest cannot be procrastinated above a week beyond what
it was last year, Clot is, we anticipate cammenems harvest
shout the tnd of the first week in August. As yet we have
heard of no cortm'aints of the petite*s is this neighbourhood:
Indeed, Providence at present promises to bless as with
an abundance of every producion in due mason.
floasex.—The insoles of the condition of the crops are,
ahneet invariably, of the most gratifying nature. The pros-
pet is must cheering. A letter from Chichester lays
" henry farmer with whom i conversed gladly and joyfully
edmilthel the wonderful improvement ali the growing crops
had made during the hut ten days ; and with the continuance
girths present fine weather, an early and abundant harvest
may be expected.
lam.aern.—The accounts of the crops continue favourable.
In all quarters they appear luxuriant, and potatoes, so far,
quite healthy.
CAIILOW.—AII complaint about the backwardness of the
general crop has, in a great measure, bees removed. The
accounts from every district are of a meat cheer:ng descrip-
tion. Even the potato crop appears healthy and luxuriant.
Coax.—The growing crops look moat promising. In con.
sequexee of the failure last year of the potato crop, large
quantities of rye and bere were planted, as being an early
produce, and those crops are now in many plates tic Atli ear,
and likely to produce an extensive yield.
GALWAY. —The accounts of the state of the crops are of
the mat cheering nature. The greatest hopes are entertained
of; the potato. Mr. Edward Archbold,ateward to Thome
N. Itedington, Esq., Kilcornan, has exhibited excellent
samples of rye, here, and wheet, even already in full ear.
Kzaar.—lt is not true, as stated, that the " potato mur-
rain " of last year has re-appeared, but, en the contrary
the crop was never so luxuriant. Corn crops are looking re-
markably well and healthy.
TIPPBRARY.--Though the weather has been " wet and
windy," it has imparted a freshness and beauty to the country,
and a fullness and vigour to the growing crops, which we have
rarely seen surp. esed at this season. The potatoes, too, are
shooting up in extraordinary strength, and afford a promise,
which it is hoped may not be deceptive.
TYKONE.—The crops present a promising appearance. A
considerable breadth of potatoes has been planted, though
by no mesas to the same extent as formerly, and the general
opinion is that the young shoots are simroue and
healthy. Green crops have been extensively wawa, and
promise well, as does also the oat crop.
SCOTIAN D.—The weather has been generally wot and cald
for the last fortnight or three weeks, if a few days be ex-
cepted, such as yeeterday week. From early on Sunday
morning till late on Monday it rained incessmatlyrend in the
higher ground snow appeemdle Even yesterday snow was
to be seen on the Ochills. Still, on the whole, the grain
crops are prosniaing ; and clover gram has the appearance of
being abundant. A larger breadth 'of potatoes have been
planted than was anticipated. Five and ten acres are about
the r ' by individuals, but we have heard

rreeilic has been forwarded to u; by • ecesegveadent,w—lio7
, has tried it and found it very sucesedul :—Tab lib. of rice,
and bo I it gently ever a slow fire, in three quarts of water,
about fire hours, stirring it and afterwsr3s beating it up
into a smooth paste. Mix this while warm into two gallons
(or 14th.) of flour, adding at the suns time the anal quantity
of yeast. Allow the dough to work • certain time sear the
fire, after which divide it into loaves, and it will be found
when baked to produce 281 b. or 301 b. of excellent white
bread, thereby saving more than half the flour that would
otherwise be required. Patna rice at 3d. per lb. will do.

Waikiki' is Sealed Amen WWI same post In large barques, -
at a very small freight. Further, the access to the port of
Ibrail being more difficult then to that of Ge?au, the
dealers of Wallachia are timed to be content with more
mod terms. lint these differences will probably Do
cor.sidembly modified by the customs union just concluded
between Willachia and 51ohlavia, and which will come into
operation in 1848.
MALTA, MAT, 17.—Immediate) after the arrival of
11.11.8. Flamer, on the 16th, with e overland mail of the
Bth, a considerable stir took place in our Corn-market.
Wheat rose 12 per cent.; the first quality bard \Vheat is now
60s. per qr. Letters from Constantinople menhirs that up-
wards of 50 vessels have left Constantinople for Marseilles,
laden with Wheat. Asotf hard Wheat, 24 to 25 Mast. the
kilo. ; Roumelia, 21 to 22 ; Ronmelia, soft, 18 to 21 ; Ibrail,
soft, 15 to 19. About 60,000 kiloe. had been mid from the let
to the Bat for the Mediterranean. Freights to Evelio:y4i COs,
ea 21a, Per qr, IC; pci: vaiglaee,
London, three Menthe' date, 109 piastres.—A later from
Odessa of May 2, mentions: Wheat is felling in price. Polish
soft Wheat, which was 301 roubles the chetwind a few days
ago, is now 27 and 28. Olain is coming in, but not in great
quantity. In a month's time we shall have received from
many places great quantities at grain: we shall then see
what prices the fielders will ask, and how they will be
paid, agreeably to the news from abroad. Contracts hove
been made for consignments through all June for Polish
tender Wheat, weighing ten mull, at 26 roubles, and
for consignments through all July at 20 roubles. There
are no disposable vessels for freight. An Englishman
has obtained 108 s. the ton for London.—From Galatz, a letter
mentions : There is nothing doing here for want of vessels.
Some small quantities hare been bold at 240 piastres the qr.
—lbrai', April 30: A private letter of the 30:h from I peel!
says: Wo are in want of vessels. We have as yet loaded 184
vowels, and 171 are loading some 40 others are lying out-
side, waiting for a place to load at.

PRODUCE.—MINCING-LAXE, Hair-poet Two.—
The public sales of Sugar consisted of 2,000 baskets Jaws,
3,500 boxes Haraimati, and went off heavily, at about pre-
, 17611418 ratan; bat a large portion was bought to by the ho-
p-intent Refined, standard quality, 635. 61.—The Coffee
males Aces cone off steadily, without alteration in prices.—
Rice has .gain declined in a small public sale of 400 bags
good middling white Bengal sold at 21s. 641., a few lot, 215.,;
which is a decline of 4s. from the highest point of the market.
—Saltpetre: 600 bags sold at tell prices; refraction, 6i to 74,
Ns. to 28s. 6d.—Wtite Pepper sold in public sale at 31d. to
311. per lb.—Rom : A Ear demand for strong Jamaica.—
Cotten has improved in demand today.—Tea continues dull
and neglected ; medium qualities are a shade lower.
orrlcf AOZOAST• or ILA, Cr TO MAT 3.
nut 7 pod. 1817. 1916.
Lemke Be. 9,244,331 8,931,631
Ti: ....... 2,024,747 1,478,186
BelellL „. 223,437 281,739
88,913 99,021
614,272 791,304
491,239 643,837
672,348 630,124
276,479 243,646
1,166,632 1,126,971
307,621 336,176
217,674 192,841
463,111 597,636

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