The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Il nm he mart of
Great Britain to the United States
/ motion was made IN the House Of Commons on
the 10Th Feb for copies Of the correspondence between
| Mr. Hume, Mr. Roebuck and many other persons in
England, and Mr. Pspineau, Mackenzie and other lead
| ug persons in Canada Mr. Hume denied that such
correspondence existed, as had been stated in of
the London papers II any correspondence were found
in which his name had been mentioned, he should be
most anxious for It's production lie was certain none
could be produced.
Sir G Grey said if the motion passed. no such cor
respondence would be found, had been received
in the Colonial Office Mr.. Hume insisted that the re-
turn should be made.
lRoS TnADE--This important trade is al present in
very healthy state the price on common bars at The
lime Of Shipment stood firm at 60 per ton. -Buming-
ham paper.
CITY OF LoNDoN--CouRr OF CoxAos CouNcrL.
The Freedom Of The Guy Of London 10 Mr.. AndreW
Stevenson, the american Minister
Sir J. Duke chairman Of the committee appointed to
communicate tho resolutions Of the last Court for con-
lerring the freedom Of London the American Minis
teri reported that the der uiatlon had waited on Mr.
Stevenson and presented him with copy Of the reso-
lutlons with the following address -
Sir--We, as members Of the Court Of Lord Mayor,
Aldermen, and Commons Of the city Of London, have
been deputed to communicate to you, that at Courhed
on the 10th instant il unanimously agreed to confer
upon you the freedom of ancient city, by the accom-
panyng resolutions which we have the honor to place
IN your hands, Perhaps you will allow U.s. the deputa-
ton, to express the high satisfaction feel in being
honored TO wait upon you on this occasion, and the
pleasure it affords to state entire concurrence in
the sentiments embodied in the resolutions Of the Court,
which the result Of requisition to the Lord May
signed by no less than is aldermen and SO common
ers in few hours.
" Il is our anxious hope that you may be long spared
to adorn and benefit your native country by your virtues
and services and that you may long live to witness that
which we feel confident is nearest your hear-an in
Of the prosperity and friendship which now hap
PLY subsst between the United States Of America and
this empire, on terms Of honor and advantage to both
countries"
To that address Mr.. Stevenson made the following
reply
!" Gentlemen, receive with deep scnsibiity these
proceedings Of the Court Of Lord Mayor, Aldermen,
aud Commons Of the city Of London, comforting upon
me the freedom OF their city mark Of respect for my
public aud private character. Entertaining as do a
high and Just of distinguished honor, need
not say how gratfed should have been to have had 1t
in my power accept it in the proposed. This
however, am not liberty to do under the constitu
ton and usagcs Of my country and the rules prescribed
for the government OF its diplomatic functonaries IN
their intercourse with foreign nations In declining,
therefore, respectfully do, the freedom Of your anS
cen and renowned city, pray YOU gentlemen, to as
sure the Common Council and freemen Of London that
am not less deeply and gratefully sensible Of the DIS
,inguished honor which they have been pleased to offer
| me, enhanced as it sby the motives which prompted
it, and the sentiments 1t was intended to convey.
Of and which shall cherish among the most graft
| flying incidents Of my public life. %..+
81 concur with you, gentlemen, IN the wish you ex-
press that peace and good understanding may longbc
preserved between Great Britain and the United States
need dwell upon the obvious and powerful induce
ments for cultvating those peaceful aud friendly rela
TONS the value Of which is nowhere better understood
than in yonr great city. Every thing IN the history OF
the countries is calculated 70 inspire sentiments Of
mutual and respect, and to convince the liberal
and enlightened Of both countries that their true inter-
teIess are those of peace. .,...
Such know to be the disposition OF the Govern
ment of the people Of the United States and speak
with great confidence when assure you that perpetual
friendship with Great Britain consistent with
the rights and honor Of both is what my country most
cordially and sincerely desires and that canin no man
ner better fulfil my duties my country than IN
doing every thing in my power cherish and nvgorae
the peaceful relations which happily subsst between
the two countries, and upon the Preservation OF which
so essentially depend the prosperity and happiness OF
| both, To this end my efforts have been unceasng,
and it is to this alone am quite sure, that am ndebt-
ed not only that share which have the happiness to
believe hold in the and good opinion OF your
community, but for all the kindness and hospitality
have received during my residence among them.
3" pray you, gentlemen, to convey to your honora-
Bile associates my best wishes for the welfare and pros
pery OF your and enterprsing city, and 10
cep for yourselves individually, my grateful acknow-
Judgments for the very fatterng manner in which you
have been pleased to communicate these proceedings
and the interest you kindly express IN my future hap
plness."
The answer was received with cheers, and it was
unanimously resolved that the report and answer should
be entered upon the journals Of the court. ..
FROM FRANCE.
NJ Gouin developed his motion in the Chamber OF
Deputies Tuesday for the reduction of the five per
cents After his Speech the Finance Minister and
said that he would not oppose the consideration OF the
question, its first reading. This passed unani-
mously and was, Of course, referred to committee
Intelligence has reached town from Lisbon to the
10th inst There reports, to which little credit
seemed attached that Don Miguel meditated an inva-
sion of the country and would be supplied with money
for the purpose from Absoutist quarters Two vessels
of war were be sent to cruze oil the Gnadana The
loan question was still under discussion in the Cortes
and the general opinion was that the government would
have majority when 1t came TO vote.
The responsible editor of La MoDE, a Carlst Journal
has been sentenced pay fine Of 1000 francs, and TO
be imprisoned for six months, Tor having personally at
tackled the King in that print
NJ Laffe had been returned for the 9th arrordise-
ment of Paris II contains 1877 electors, OF whom
1892 voted OF these M Laffitte had 1881 votes.
The Hamburg papers have the following -" The
last accounts from ST. Petersburg remove all doubt OF
the Imperial family Of Russia visiting Germany and
the grand reviews Berlin, which were SO frequently
announced last wear by foreign journals, will certainly
take place The regiments now belonging to the corps
Of the Guards which are hithcr for these re-
views, are already designated by his majesty"
FROM SPAIN. ..,.
In supplement to the Madrid Gazette of the 18th.
we find report from General Sank the victory OBJ
tanned by him the 5th between Braza and uhesa'
over the combined forces Of Garcia, Tallada and Pa-
los The victory is said to have been decisive A
general and twelve other officers and Al9 -comms-
stoned officers and soldiers, taken PRISONERS ana
number Of Carlists went over 10 the Queen troops.
General Sank estimates the losses of the Carsts at
| 1000 men, ...