The herald., 1837-03-03
Eleven Days Later From England.


the Erie except the statement of the shpwreck con-
tanned in paper of the l3tk, in the shipping report OF
the 9th, precisely as before stated.
The NJ Manchester Guardian of thelBth says, that the
market for goods and yarns was somewhat less ac-
tive then for few w,eks past but there was no re-
ceding of prices.
The King was expected to open Parliament in per-
Advices from Spain are to the 6th and the army OF
the South was said TO be in OF every necessary
including food and clothing. The army under kibero
and NaTacr were not much better gu.
German papers state that the Emperor OF tussla
had published an ukasc, greatly relaxing the severe
prohlbtory regulations against the mtroducuon OF fo-
reign manufactures into Russia 90, ,,m.
The Liverpool Mercury OF the gym saysD.ihe
relief of Bilboa by Espartero, aided by the British
marines. has given blow TO the Carst cause, from
which it can recover If the victory be only fol-
lowed up by the Queens Generals, ought to be.
We glad aosee there some prospect OF tins beng
DONE"
There was a heavy gale at Malaga on the 2nd of
January, and several vessels sustained injury.
Advices from Stockholm TO the 30tk December re-
present the King of Sweden as aborng under severe
indisposton; and those from Copenhagen Of the 3rd
January give similar report in relation TO the kng OF
Denmark.
The influenza was prevailing to very dangerous
extent in London Almost every family was aiiilci-
ed especially aged persons. The symptoms are tight
ness in the chest difficulty of breathing fever, and
violent cough with affection Of the sight BUSINESS
was almost entirely suspended IN London-l3O clerks
day, and il is stated that $50 deaths had occurred
among the old tars in the naval hospital at Green
wich. We subjon two or three paragraphs on tins
subject
The Doctor SAYS it resembles the influenza which
prevailed in Great Britain and other parts OF the world
niS33-4. The courts of law deserted as well as
the theatres and all other public places Il IS obser-
we'd that in places situated low, Its attacks are tar
more severe than on high elevations.
The Sun states that the disease has been much
more fatal in its effect than at first supposed. In
the naval hospitals the deaths have been numerous
especially at Greenwich and Chelsea; and in the
military hospital at Woolwich the deaths average
from ye to ten per day. The burias in the different
cemeteries in the environs OF the metropolis on Mon
day are said to be as numerous as during the raging
of the cholera in 1928 The public force has suffer
ed much, as out OF that corps there are upwards OF
800 men unable to do duty. In the warehouses; the
number poor who have died far exceeds any retarn
that has been made for the last twenty years.
The Globe speaks Of the suspension Of business in
in London owing 10 the influenza. So general is it
in some quarters, that whole families have been laid
up their business suspended and their shops closed
Every public establishments is suffering more or less.
Mr. Greene and his balloon arrived III Lonaon, from
France, on the l7th.
The widow Of Nina has been created Countess,
The Queen O! Portugal has abolished the slave trade
throughout her domlnlons
In consequence of the troubles respecting French
commerce in India, the French government are gong
10 send out some ships OF war for its protection.
report was current in London, on the 20sh, that
Louis Phillips hac again been shot at, and without
injury.
The banking house of Sir Jax1es Esdaile g. Go.
have been obliged TO wind up their concerns. The
house is no doubt solvent and the Bank OF England,
and private bankers bad helped them to funds, IN or
der that the public might not experience mconvenl-
ence
II is said that Sir Charles vaughanis be sent as
minister to Constantnople.
II IT.. ID
ring the existence Of the Spanish government IN Mis-
souri, a number OF the French inhabitants formed
village on the Peruque creek near the MISSISSIPPI IN
what Is nolv ST. Charles county. They erected com
forta bic houses built barns, borsemllls, and other
cessary buildings enclosed small farms for the euva
ton of wheat and corn picSeted IN yards, gardens,
and orchards and lived IN peace and happiness The
Indians were sher neighbors, but they conrivod TO
live and trade with the natives OF the forest The
French village place of frequent amusement.
the inhabitants having carried to the wild frontier an
the ovia pleasantry and love OF music and dancing
that distinguished their countrymen IN Europe. When
the country was ceded to the Uni ed States, portion
of the old inhabitants were rather dissatisfied IN beng
thus transferred over nation OF whose laws, lam
cuage and manners they were totally ignorant baf
they acquesced in change of government and re-
tanned possession of their village as formerly. Apor-
ton of them were engaged pilots, voyagers trap
pers and traders while portion OF them pursued The
more quiet pursuits Of agriculture. The Perique WI
lags was frontier post and much exposed to the In
dian depredatlons but they always enialea at peace
vita the sayaces until about the time that the war
broke out between Great Britain and the U. States
AT that period there were frequent signs OF Indian
hostility. The whole frontier was IN state Oh alarm
Murders and massacres families began 70 occur IN
different places. ThcReaceful and quiet inhabitants
ofPeruque village began 40 feel the elects oi savage
hoslliics. They were frequently harrassed by hos
tile visits from the Indians-ther cattle and hogs were
killed. Their horses stolcn and they themselves were
compelled to keep constantly on the LOOKOUT io' ieai
Of being surprised and murdered.
Alarmed at this situation of affairs, number OF the
villagers forsook their homes, and sought safer
abode in the town of st. Charles and It's vicnlty-
After the war had lasted about one year. there were
only eight families left in the Peruque village. These
had property which they considered valuable and
homes which had long been found by them to be
happy and comfortable and they determined to stick
10 thar homes and fresides at all hazards The Un-
ted States Rangers were al that time traversng the
country in different directions for the defence of the
country-marching from one fort to ano'h her, and
vis inc different exposed positions OF The settlement
but not remaining long Mt any one place They fire.
oIenty came 10 the Peruquc village, and were some
times as troublesome as the Indians themseNcs.-
After the war had progressed Tor some ume, q com,
pany of Rangers came 10 the Peruquo village, and
after ,hs consultation Of the officers, they informed
the inhabitants that the Pervqle village was an ex-
posed and defcnceesspost that served to tempt ana
attract the savagcs, and draw them upon the set'le
rnens and that the public welfare and safety required
that the village should be abandoned. Ordcrs were
hat all