Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-10
ALEXAN DRIA:
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1884.
LATE & IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.


London dates of the 9TH of April, and Liverpool
of the 9Th.
The intelligence received by this arrival pre-
sents several important facts. OF these, the
most interesting relate to the change Of the
French Ministry, and the resolution taken by
the Spanish government with the appreciation
of England and France) to invade the Portu-
guese territory.
A hostile spirit is gathering increased fervor
between the governments of Holland and Bel
GUM, and the actual early re-commencement OF
war is confidently predicted.
determination on the part OF the English
and French governments, to curb the encroach-
ing power of the Car, seems to acquire fresh
force. -
The Courier Of 5th April contains the follow
ing, in relation to the revenue:
1.-THE public will learn with satisfaction that
the accounts Of the revenue for the year ending
this day, notwithstanding the reduction OF du-
ties on. Hemp, Soap, Tiles, &c. exhibit an in
crease in the branch Of Customs Of 100000,
and in the branch of Excise of above that sum.
The detailed statement will of course appear on
Monday"
LONDON, Saturday Evening April 5.-The ru-
mors Of an interference by the Spanish troops
in favor Of Donna Maria in Portugal, are daily
gaining ground and have this morning produc-
tuguese securities, which are now at 81 Ia l 3.
The price Of Spanish Stock coming lower from
Paris on Thursday, has prevented any advance
in Spanish bonds, but they maintain the price
ofyeserday, 80 Sd 81, with much firmness. =
Other Foreign Securities remain without any
material variation
The Consol Market was, in the early part of
the morning, quoted at 81 buyers for the ac-
count but it has since receded to 81 sellers; the
business transacted during the day has been on
very limited scale.
Half past ORe--COnSos remain without any
f1uctuation at 80 rs 81, both for money and for
the account
IRELAND.
A serious riot and affray took place about the
beginning of April, at Portadown. There was
much destruction of property, and, as usual,
much breaking Of heads.
FRANCE.
The REORGANIZATION of the French Ministry,
has, of course, become subject OF no little in
terest to the people of the United States. The
resignation of the Duke de Broglie and General
Sebastian, in consequence ofthe refusal to full
fiji the American treaty. has ocCasioned an en-
tire re arrangement. The following is an abb
stract published in the MOniteur which also
promulgates Royal Ordonnances by which M.
Persi Deputy Procureur General of the Royal
Court, is appointed Keeper Of the Seals and Mi
mister of Justice and of Worship, in the room of
NJ Barthe, who is created Peer ofFrance, and
made first President Of the Court of Accounts,
in the room of NJ Barbe Marbois, who resigns,
but who is invested with the dignity ofHonora-
ry First President of the Court of Accounts.
NJ Theirs, Deputy, Minister Of Commerce
Interior, in the room Of Count d'Argout, who is
made Governor of the Bank of France, in the
place Of the Duke de Gaete.
NJ Ducachel, Deputy, is nominated Minister
Of Commerce, in the room of NJ. Theirs.
The separation of the attributions of the Mi
mister of the Interior and of Commerce, viii be
hereafter determined by special ordinance
Vice-Admiral Count de Rigny, Deputy, and
Minister of the Marine and Colonies, is appoint
ed Minister of Foreign Affairs in the room of
the Duke de BrOglie.
Vice Admiral Baron Roussin, Ambassador at
Constantinople, is named Minister Of the Ma
rine in the room of Admiral de Rigny, who,
however, will continue to exercise the functions
of his late office till the arrival Of Admiral Rous
sin.
M Martin du Nord, Deputy, and Advocate
General of the Court of Cessation, is appointed
Procureur General Of the Royal Court in the
room Of M. Pers
1t will be seen therefore, that the Ministers
who retain their previous offices are Marshal
Soult President of the Council and Minister
of War; M. Human, Minister of Finance; and
NJ Guzot, Minister of Public Instruction.
SPAIN.
A letter from Bayone states that the wives
of the Carlist Chiefs Zumaacarreguy and Sa-
gastiversa had taken refuge in France on the
approach of General Quesada, who, it appears,
had commenced vigorous movement against
the rebels. The recognition by Sweden Of Isa-
bella H., as Queen of Spain, had been received
in Paris.
MADRID March 26.-Our Government has at
length decided to interfere in Portugal. Sar
mento, Envoy from Donna Maria, has present
ed his credentials 10000 men will enter Por-
tuga on the lst of April, forming two divisions;
one under the command Of Morillo, which will
proceed by way Of Verin, in Galacia; the other
commanded by Rodi by Cindad Rodrigo.
They will march upon Oporto and Villa Real,
and proceed on to Santarem to join the army
of Don Pedro. The command Of Donna Ma
ria's troops will be given to the Condo de Villa
Flor, and both armies will combine in an at
tack on Santarem. You are too well acquaint-
ed with our situation to need that should sug
gest the Importance of this arrangement, and
its consequences.
My friend ]. started last night for Cindad Ro-
drigo to be at the side Of our friend Gen. Rodil,