Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-09-13


NJ ine and that the later bad passed three resolu
tons. of which the first thai IN the present State
OF the question they could not agree 10 convention
Al Inc of boundary. The thri resolution stated
that they ihoughtn desirable that fresh attempt
should be made to ascertain by actual survey
,he boundary line and the two Governments were
now in negotiation as 10 the proper method oil ap-
pointing such commission might be adopted 10
undertake and execute HAT survey
French Itortade Of Heric9.-T'hls subject was
noticed IN tie House OF Commons, ON tie 26th july
as follows
Mr. Maekinnen wished to knos whether the
French Government had given due notice 10 the
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs OF the block
ade which they had established at Vera Cruz; and
Il so, why he had not gwen immediate notice 10 the
British merchants, IN order TO prevent all possible
cxpense and inconvenience vessel, he under
stood. had been seized, having on board aehinery
OF valuable character work mines OF considerable
impo,ance 10 Mexico and lie believed that notwth-
standing the present critical state o affairs there was
not single British ship OF war IN the poit.
Lord Palmerson said he had given notice OF the
blockade the moment he had received any Official
communication the subject.
Mr.. Mackinnen begged to know whether, previous
TO a blockade beng enforced. II was not usual to
communicate the intention Of establishing II +!
Lord Palmersion replied that such was the fact
ia all ordinary cases but in this instance the blockade
was established BY the French authorities on the
spot. The instructions which must have been given
for that purpose, depended on circumstances winch
nigh occur to render il necessary and III the case
Of an eventual blockade, notice could not be gwen
until The blockade had been actually established.
Mr.. Alderman Thompson inquired whether there
was any truth ia the report which had obtained cir
culation and caused considerable uneaslness in the
cry tins afternoon, that the packets 10 and from
Mexico had been interdictcd by the French Go-
vernmeni from carrying specie, the property Of phi
yate individuals while tie blockade lasledl Loid
Palmefson SAID the honorable gentleman hne" that
according to the strict doctrine OF tie law on block
AIDE, tie French Government would have been en-
titled to establish absolute blockade, whereas hry
made an exception III favor OF the packets IN aud
| out between this county and Mexico. Two ques-
lions put 10 the French government, whether
they would allow these packets TO carry specie be
longing TO merchants aud next, whether tbey w0Hlu
allow them to carry specie belonging TO the English
government, and required for the service The
French government acceded the latter part OF the
request allow the packets carry specie belong
to the government. but declined 10 allow them 10
take specie belonging to individuals. The per
hitting packets TO pass At all WAS an indulgence
which we had no right 10 expect according to oar
own principles and allowing packets to take specie
belonging to government was another indulge
which they had no right To expect
The French slip 1icfandre.-A Bordeaux paper
received by The last arrival has the following details
respecting the two frenchmen, MARsAup and RI
MoSp, whose recent abduction from New cork ex-
/ cted SO nlucn uScuSSlon. According 10 tNls dc-
count these men were pirates oi the blackest dye:
(Ffo8tHe tHGeat1ar)
=" II is reported that revelations the hIghes i'm
portance have been made the maritime aulioII
ties OF Bordeaux by the cook, who WIS on boad the
Alexandra when that vessel was put under tie com
tnand of Capt. Blouet,
" The story OF the cook is ofso grave nature that
we publish lis substance, not by any mean, guar
anteeng its authenticity.
" During the voyage lion Batavia 10 Mauritlns
in the morning. Capt. Blouet WHO walking TIT
deck with some pant of the crew, ordered the cuob
10 prepare his lea Whilst the latter haslened to o.
/ hey this order there silence OF some lnstantS
on the deck, then great noise, caused by violen
Struggle th,na heavy body fell INTO the sea.
The cook did not disturb himself but he prrcev-
ed m officer armed with piece OF wood hastily 90
on deck, The same struggle recommended \ Sc
cond fall into the water heard more distinct,
than the lrs-lhe captain and the officer had dsap
peafed
The nolse appeared to increase; cries Of dis
hess, threats, blows given aud returned, men thown
into the sea, caused the cook 10 believe that the
ship Alexandra was the theatre OF very great crime
/ The weather fine aud the calm.
. The storm which assailed the Alexandre aftcl
this terrible event. and Il which they attributed the
loss OF the captain 9nd FIVE men OF the crew, gave
the consprators the nlea of thus writing the tragic
end of their comrades all the sailors signed il the
cook, under the dread Ct threats made by tie chic
consplfator, sigued as well as the others.
" Before arriving AT Maurus, and some days afel
the storm, the conspiators having doubts about
an English sailor, notwithstanding lac had taken an
active part in the assassination, tied his feet aud
hands, aud after sabbng him, threw him into the sea
The cook, who reports these events, he
only owes his lie TO the promises they eXtofied
rom him, and 10 the necessity the had for
his services.
- This man was moi de, aned al Newport with The
other companions OF Marsaud he preserved an Oh
snate silence in presence of The French and Amer
lean authorities :; he did commit the slightest u-
discretion during the last voyage OF the Alexandra,
under the command OF Capt. easy.
:. 1t is said that his reason has been weakened
by these horrible that he hardly knew his ilc
Bordeaux.
=" lis SAID that the French government have de-
manded oil the American, that Marsaud and his
companion should be given up
MARKETS.
l. LIVERPOOL, 1st Aug, 1883.
The weather has continued very wet and cold ;
indeed lar we have scarcely fell summer aud Sc
rions apprehenslous again being felt Tor the
state OF our Grain ctops. The wheat i, very back
ward, and IN many instances insect has attacked
II, and destroyed the iarIna. \ consequence is
some stir Is here IN our market and wheat has been
run up SIS and IS Sd per busheI.-Manv persons
here row OF opinion, that Bonded Gram will BY
and by be admitted AT the minimum duty. Such
will have serious effect on our home trade depress
the value OF cotton and enhance that Of money.
LIVERPOOL, 1st Aug. 1898
We have no change to note in our Cotton Market,
except for good and fine qualities which com
platlyely scarce aud may be quoted per b..
higher.