The Express.
London, England, 1846-09-17 00:00:00

Yentpesier, ow et the King of the Frobeh. Par be it
from me to dispute whatever may be her Majesty the Queen
of Spain's intention towards her royal sister, but I much re-
gret that it is my duty to observe to you that this marriage
taking place at the same time es her Majesty Queen Isabella's,
as I am informed it is to do, appears to me under all the cir-
cumstances of the case, one of the most grave events that can
happen in Europe, and that I fear exceedingly may tend
very materially to alter the relations of Spain with those
powers that have hitherto made it one of the chief objects of
their policy to maintain the national independence of this
country. Ido not make any apology for this note, since you
are fully aware that the marriage of the Infanta can in no
way be considered a private marriage, and that it is espe-
cially regarded an affair of sate by the law, of Spain.
(Signed) " H. L. Butwan.
" His Excellency, F. D. Xavier Isturitx."

FRANCE.—DISTIIRSANCE AT MONTREVIL.—Wc
learn from Montreuil that on the 10th of September a riot
took place at Etuples on account of the works of the railway
being about to pass through the cemetery of that parish. On
the 31st of August a considerable crowd assembled in the
cemetery to prevent the labourers from proceeding with their
work. On the following day the sub-prefect of the depart-
ment arrived and intimated to the rioters that those bodies
which would be taken up would be re-interred with the
greatest possible decency. These words were scarcely ut-
tered when murmurs were heard, and the magistrate was
ultimately obliged to retire with the assurance from the mob
that the dead would be only disinterred by force. It is pro-
bable that the authorities will, if possible, avoid having re-
course to such means. In the meanwhile things remain in
'tutu quo.
ESCAMOTAGE.—On the 12th instant the woman
Gautier, well known in Paris as a practised thief, alighted
from a diligence at 'ho Hotel de Commerce, as if she had
just arrived from the country. In bustling about the yard of
the inn she overheard a traveller giving directions to one of
the waiters to the effect that he intended lying down to take
a little rest, but that he would leave the key an the door, so
that any one wanting him might obtain admission. No
sooner dad Gautier imagi Ember victim to have fallen asleep than
she cautiously entered the room, and walked out after having
bagged a gold watch and other valuables. She went with her
booty to a jeweller, who would not purchase any part of it with-
out the attestation of a respectable witness. Gautier seemed
to have made provision for this contingency, for in a few
minutes she returned with an individual who represented
himself as a trad.sman residing in the town from whence
Gautier had just arrived. The jeweller not being yet quite
satisfied, further asked her address, and added that he would
go himself, and pay her the amount there. Thus pressed,
she gave the address of the Hdtel do Commerce, hoping yet
to escape the consequences of her crime. The jeweller
shortly after arrived, but lx ing informed by the landlord of
the robbery which had taken place, at once left the pre-
mises, and Madame Gautier, much to her astonishment, was
waited upon by a posse of officers.
ALGIERS.—Thc following is from the .11/oniteur
Aty,rieu of the 10th instant :—" We stated in our last that
Lieutenara-General lledeau had left Constantino on the 21st
ult., for the purpose of chastising the tribe amongst whom
was committed the murder of the Kaid Lackhal, one of our
best servants. The last mail from the East has brought us
au account of the results of this short expedition. The
principal persons of the tribe of the Beni-Ketits have been
arrested, and a fine of 5-5,000 f. has been inflicted on the
tribe. A fraction of the Benhi-Soughals, who, contrary to
orders, had given an asylum t 3 the Beni-Ketits, and had
received their flocks and herds, in order to conceal them
from us, have been severely punished. An investigation
has been commenced, with a view to discover the authors of
the murder, and give them up to justice."

BELGIUM.—THE POTATO CROP.—The potato
winter cropping is reported to be nearly finished in the pro-
vince of Brabant, and particularly in the environs of
Bruaseß. It is not known in the memory of man to have
been heretofore effected so early as the beginning of Septem-
b,r; it is almost six weeks earlier than in ordinary years.
With some exceptions the crops are very satisfactory. The
estimated prod•ice of the potato crop this year in the arron-
dissement of Brussels, and in the rest of the province, will
be at the rate of about 150 hectolitres per hectare. Last year,
when four-fifths of the crop failed, the produce was only 42
hectolitres per hectare. In 1841, the crop averaged 17,5
hectolitres per hectare.

GERMANY.—The atLicax INSURRECTION.—
VIENNA, nEPTEMBEk 6.—By a resolution of his Majesty the
Emperor, dated 30th August, different communes in the
district of Tarnow have received recompmses for the devo-
tion they. showed in the late events in Ualicia. The mayor
of Osporizow received 100 florins, and special rewards were
distributed to certain individuals.

TUE GKRMA.N DIET AND THE HOLSTEIN SVC-
CESSION.—BERLIN, Serramban 9.—ln well-informed cir-
cles it is rumoured that the German Diet will confine its
proceeding; to a protest against the letter patent of the King
of Denmark, in the case only that Denmark drew conse-
quences from it contrary to the rights of the
confederation. In this case the question of principles
would no; be decided, but the Danish government
would have an occasion for getting out of the embarrassment
it is in ; and as th, present state of things will not undergo
any change until the extinction of the male line of Denmark,
and twenty or thirty years may pees by b fore that takes
place, the measure would not be strong enough in the eyes
of Germany ; but the Danish government would he checked
in its pretensions. Denmark feels the necessity of a recon-
ciliation with the duchies to provide against a movement
which might cause a dissolution. Many men, devoted tothe
King, are much embarrassed between their devotion and
their duty.—Augsburq Gazette., 11 Sept.
FREE-TRADE PRUSSIA —DL"ssELDORF SEPT. 8.

—The toast proposed by the President of the BozO.d of Trade
at a dinner given in honour of the President of the Chamber
of Commerce of Berlin, has eauend great remotion. The
toast was to "Commercial freedom and independence."
The baneful influence of protective duties was the subject of
conversation.

STATE OF FEELING IN POLAND TOWARDS Rua.q.s,__
PostB, Seer. B.—The trial of the Poles is to commence on
the Ist October next. The debates are to be public. The
number of the accused is not given. The enthusiasm of
Young Poland for Russia seems to have subsided, and
antipathy to have taken its place. Martial law, whichhas been
pme.aimed in the districts of Mande, Keida, and Cimino, as
well as the banishment of numerous Poles to Siberia, has
operated the change. A letter from Warsaw states that tho
Emperor of Russia was expected there, and that his Majesty
would probably attend the camp in Silesia. Apartments
have been prepared for bins, although his visit has not been
officially announced. The first act for the colonisation of the
Jews in the grand duchy of Posen has been drawn up. The
corporation rights were first taken into consideration, with-
out which they cannot possess landed property. The first
Rabbi and the president of the police are at the head of the
establishment.

CHURCH SEPARATION IN BADEN.—CARLSRUITE,
Serr.lo.—ln the sitting of the second Chamber of the States
of the 10th instant, the Deputy Buss proposed the separation
of the Catholic Church from the state. M. Welker opposed
the motion, alleging that it was giving a supremacy to the
Jesuits. The proposition was rejected by a large majority.
DISTRESS AT ILAMECRG.—Sctious fears are enter-
tained at Hamburg for the situation of the poorer classes.
Provisions arc excessively dear, and work is scarce. Com-
merce and navigation are stnenant. The money market is
in a critical state.—Cologne Gazette.
ALLEGED PROHIRITION OF THE EXPORTATION
or CORN.—The Gazette de Cologne says it has been an-
nounced for some time that a measure will shortly appear,
prohibiting the exportation of corn from the territory of the
Zollverein. We can hardly credit this statement. Before
adopting such a measure, the cabinets will reflect twice ; for
acts of rigout will lead to reprisals; and besides there is
nothing at present to justify the panic which some persons
seek to excite, with regard to the failure of the potato crop.
THE NETHERLANDS.—THE POTATO DISEASE.

—ZIEEIKZEE, SEPT. 11.—Wo have at present no very unfa-
vourable report respecting the disease in the potatoes in
these islands. It is true indeed that it exists here, in a
greater or less degree; but, on examination, it is found that
the fears expressed at the first moment were greatly ex-
aggerated.
NEW PENAL CODE.—.I MSTERDAM, SEPT. 14.
It is affirmed that the government has a new penal code
quite ready to be presented entire to the S'atcs Gen-sral at
the commencement of the next session. Next to the penalty
of death, as we hear, is that of imprisonment for lic.. In the
House of Correction solitary confinement is introduced, the
maximum of which is fift,2,n years. No corporal punish-
ment, no exposure in the pillory, no transportation, is ad-
mitted into this code.

LCCREAS ED Ex PORTAT lON.-LEECIVA EDEN, SEPT.
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12.—The number of steam-boats from London to Harlingen
and back, which were hitherto two, namely, the Magnet and
Rapid, has been increased to three—the Mountaineer, Capt.
C. A. Spence. The exportation of butter and cattle is quite
astonishing. Ia consequence of the extraordinary heat,
which has been this week at 80 deg. Fahrenheit, many
shrubs are again in flower, and in several parts of the pro-
vince the fruit trees are in bloom for the second time.
EPIDEMIC DISEASE.—THE HAGUE, SEPT. 13.
The prevailing sickness which we meationed last week in
our number of the 7th, is, we are sorry to report, rather
increasing than diminishing, probably in consequence of the
return of the hot weather. The number of deaths this week
is greater than in the preceding. 'With respect to the sick,
~we must confine ,ourselves to those in public institutions,
since the number of sufferers in private houses is quite un-
known to us. In the two hospitals, 240 additional patients
were brought in, andl99 discharged as sufficiently recovered,
and 23 had died, so that the number has increased this week
, by 18.