The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-27

York on Monday morning. bringing London papers to
the 7th. She brought "a passengers, great pres
had prevailed in the money market the bank hay
ing raised interest to Ia Foreign exchanges were
very much against il, and suspension apprehend
ed but when tho Great Western sailed, the panic had
subsidized, and the funds had risen slightly.
The great Chartist petition was presented in the
House OF Commons, on the 18th, by Mr.. Atwood. It
was literally rolled into the House. being cylinder Of
parchment, about the diameter Of q coach wheel.
The Jamaica bill had passed, 267 to 257.
The Imprisonment for debt act amendment bill was
passed on the i7h aud the night Of the 10th, the
Government plan of national education adopted by
majority Of five. The plan recognises no religious
restrictions
100000 were granted. on the Gath, for the purposes
Of the education plan for 1888.
On the 2lst Lord Winchesea presented TO the House
Of Lords petition praying that the Catholic Emanc
patton act may be repealed Lord Bougham indicated
the act
John G. Parker and the seven other Canadian prison.
ers who pleaded guilty, are to be pardoned,
A riot had occurred at Birmingham The Chartists
having assembled the police attempted to dispense
them, and were overpowered. Aregment OF Dragons
and some infantry were called out, who drove of the
Char,ists.
John Maryland, boy Of II or Is, who robbed his
brother in Mobile Of $4,000 in notes and specie, had
been arrested in London. About 5000 were found
upon him, and he given up to bis brother.
Lady Flora Hastings, about whom the readers Of
newspapers nave reau 50 MUCH, consequence VI
SANDERS brought against her, died in London on the
morning Of the 9Th July. Her illness dropsy and
her mental anxiety from the unhappy life she has passed
must have fastened her decease In consequence OF
her alarming Illness the ball at the palace, which was
to have taken place Friday June %, in celebration
Of her Majestys coronation, was postponed Queen
Victoria expressed desire to have interview with
Lady Flora. The Morning Post says, Some prepare
ton and delay may easily be supposed, having been
indispensable, this important and interesting interview
did not take place until Friday last Che 2Sth) What
PASSED during this interview can be known only to
those to whom her Majesty may have been pleased to
reveal it," Lady Flora is stated to have expressed
grea, pleasure at the prospect Of their meeting, and
desire 10 show that she entertained no rancor, not
wi,hstandng what had passed Alter her death the
Queen ordered Buckingham Palace TO be closed.
Great numbers Of emigrants for America, from the
continent, were arriving in Liverpool to embark thence.
On one day no less than flats had arrived from
Leeds, full Of Germans.
A curious scene occurred at a funeral at Liverpool.
While the service for the dead was performing over the
grave Of young man, person rushed into the ground
and f,rously flew at one Of the females who was IN
mourning It appeared examination that the de-
ceased was the woman's paramour-and the defendant
was her husband He was discharged by the magistrate
with reprimand
On the 9th u terrible explosion took place in the
ST, Hlda's coley. South Shields, by which fifty men
and boys were killed.
Manufacturers we're very busy and the artisans re-
ceiyed good wages
FRAScE.-The French have sent squadron TO the
Mediterranean The steam fIgates lately IN New 1ofk
are to Join the same. -,
produces much excitement Tho prisoners are men OF
degraded character. ~
THE MARQUIS OF Dama,a, son Of Marshal Soult, has
been appointed Ambassador to London. 1t was like
wise runored that Soult to be Ambassador to Con-
stantnople. The ministry was still unsettled, ana y
,h, nj
rho War DEPARTMENT, and prominent member Of the
opposition take his present Office
,Spain-Accounts from this country arc not inte-
resting The cause ofhe Queen seems to be success
Madrid dates OF the 22d June, state that the govern
moo, had RENTED months pay to the army Of the
north renewed the contract for provisions Tor three
months and were negotiating with the bankers Of the
capital loan OF sixty millions OF reals, on the Tobacco
duty.
The haryes,s in Spain are most abundant, the crop
being equal TO four years consumption and sufhcent
for IA months remaining hand from last years har-
vest.
acains, Egypt on The 7h Of June and on the sth the
Tst division of the Turkish feet sailed from the Bos-
phorus, with several thousand troops TO be landed IN
Syria.
Constan,inopie, june l2.--The Egyptian army OF
Arabia. under Curshid Pacha has entered Bassora -
The Turkish army amounts TO 10000 including IT.
regular troops the Egyptian to $4,000 and lou can
non -
Russia.-Great preparations are made against the
Circassians; 10000 are marching against them from
different points revolution has just taken place ia
Seryia Prince Milosco has abdicated in favor Of his
son. This event has caused no disturbance IN the
country The decision Of tho two protecting powers,
Russia and the Porte, is expected.
Chiaa--From China learn that an attack was
abou, being made on the British shipping a, Hong
Kong and Eve RATS were said be preparing with that
view but according to a letter from commander Of
one OF the vessels lying there actual demonstrations
had occurred up to the % Of March, beyond the sp
nearance of unks in great numbers which interrupted
communications, and prevented customers coming on