The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-01

FT0M Ms Nelo York HMeFlcaH.
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN NEWS BY
THE "ROYAL WILLIAM STEAMER

i CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN NEWS BY
| THE "RoYAL WILLIAM" STEAMER.
All our space yes erday devoted Ia the markets,
and TO the coronation. We now add some other
items.
A contest seems TO BE- impending between the
Porte and its rebel vassal Ali Pacha, of Egypt
which, II II really take place, may involve Europe
IN It's consequences On I'd inst IN the House OF
Lords, Lord Melbourne stated in answer TO ques-
ton from Lord Brougham that he had heard the re-
port that il was the intention OF the Vceroy Of
Egypt To declare himself independent Of the Porte,
but that he believed the Government had received
no direct intelligence on the subject
Lord Durham seems u have got himself into
scrape BY appointing TO a confidential Office In Cana
ia Mr. Turion, who figured disreputabiy some
years ago, in an application made TO Parliament by
his vile for divorce, which, contrary to the general
usage, was successful. The London Times Of the
80 inst thus epiiomzes discussion on this subject
In The House OF Lords:
"ln the House of Lords last night, conversa-
lion took place relative 10 the appointment conferred
on Mr. Turion by Lord Durham. Lord Wharn-
cliffe, alter quoting the answers which Lord Mel
bourne had given ON former occasions, 10 questions
put to him this subject, which were 10 the effect
thai Mr. Turion would not o. appointed 10 any once
these answers with the fact Of MIR. Turtons APP
poinment 10 the Office Of second secretary 10 the
General Government Of Canada. Lord Melbourne,
in reply SAID He admitted that the words he
Lord Mebonrne) had used on the occasions al
luded TO- quoted by the noble Lord, were exactly
accurate. He believed that the dispatches received
from Lord Durham contained no account whaiso-
ever Of that appointment or the grounds on which
such an appointment was intended TO be made The
statement however, which had been quoted IL the
noble Lord from the Quebec Gazette lett no doubt
as to the fact. As for himself, he suld only say,
that 1t was with very great concern and surprise he
saw that appointment ANNOUNCED. Al the time he
made the statement 10 the House which had been re-
ferred to, he fen confident Aat no such appointment
teoaid take place When this answer is known in
- n AZ. -..L~ n ~
Mr. Turton, or both, will think necessary tolen-
der their resignation"
Mr. Turton was married TO Miss Brown, daugh-
ter Of Gen. Brown. very beautiful woman; and
This sister, thus living under his roof, he seduced,
and for cause thereof his wife applied for and OBJ
tanned divorce.
Mr. Turton, apart from this monstrous crime, was
spoken OF by Lord Brougham, in the course Of the
discussion above referred TO, as gentleman of the
highest character and standing in his profession,
who had relinquished practice, worth $4,000 year,
10 accompany his friend, Lord Durham, to Canada,
In the London Times of Sd instant, we find a
long letter from an American, with the initials J.
W. W., purporing to rescue the American charac-
ter from imputaiions thrown upon by the Standard
by reason Of the destruction, by mob Of the Hall
of free discussion in Philadelphia. We confess the
vindcation strikes us as anything but effective
The ceremony Of the Coronation at the Abbey
lasted from 10 till S oclock-prelty hard work, one
would think The account given Of 1t next day by
the EXTENDS through tnlfiy-tWO cOiumDs, ana
contains all The prayers and religious services in
GLIDING the Litany, the Collect, and the TIE Deum,
II also gives the particulars OF most OF the remark
able Examinations al night
The Queen Of the Belgians was expected to ar
rive at Paris on the 1h or 9th instant on visit to
her Royal parents.
The British squadron, under Admiral Slopford,
arrived at Toulon on the 2Slh ult.
The Moniteur confirms the statement that Don
Carlos had dismissed Guergu., and appointed Ma
reo, General in Chief of his armies.
A London paper, of the Both ult, states, that the
Pacha of Egypt has at length officially cominuni-
Gated to the Consus of European powers at Alex
andria, his resolution 10 declare himself entirely in
dependent of the Porte.
The Governor Of Cape Coast Castle Mr. George
Maclean, had embarked at Portsmouth, on his re-
turn to Africa. This gentleman has been recently
united 10 lady whose name is associated with her
don or "L, E L."
There was no truth in the rumor that the Duke de
Ncmours the bearer of boquet of brillians, as
. presen, from his father to Queen Victoria.
Sir John HerSchel, MIR. Michael OLoghen, Irish
Master of the Rolls, Sir Augustus Clifford, Usher
of the Black Rod, and Sir Lionel Smith, Governor
of Jamaica, were created Barones and Col. the
Hon. John Maitland, and Lieut.. Col. Welherall,
were appointed companions Of the order Of the Bath
doubtless for their services in Canada
The celebration of the day, rs holiday, was al
most universal throughout the kingdom
The Emperor Of Austria has been attacked with
the measles. The eruption however, was subsid-
ing,
The King OF Prussia has gone into silesia.
The Minister of War Of his Holiness the Pope,
cardinal Fabriz) died of an attack Of apoplexy on
the Sth ult.
The Irish corporation bill had its third reading
June 25, and was carried by majority oil 35-with
Lord John Russel's f5 qualification. The tory pa
pcrS say that compromise will be agreed upon in
The House OF Lords, some intermediate sum being
fixed between f5 and fl0 Sir Robert Peel OPP
posed The third reading with all his force No less
Than 26i members paired of on the division
Mr.. John Van Buren,, Governor Cass, and Col
Thorne were presented 10 the Queen at her levee
held June 20, being the anniversary of Her Males
TVS accession
A Mr.. Woulfe Catholic, has been appointed chief
Baron in Ireland, succeeding the deceased Baron
Joy. Ii is said that the place was offered TO Mr..
O'Connel, and also the masership Of the Rolls, but
that he declined both.