Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-09
FOREIGN.
rlETEEN Days LATER EROM EI,ROpE

foREl(IN.
TIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
Nsw losK, June By the arrival at Boston, Of
the steamship Unicorn, Captain Douglass, London pa
yers Of the 18TH and Liverpool dates OF the 10th Nav
inclusive, have been received AS the Unicorn, which
Is attached TO the line of steamships established BY Mr.
Clnard run regularly between London, Halifax and
Boston, the first steamship from abroad that has
entered the port Of Boston, her arrival was made the
occasion OF great celebration When the vessel ap.
.-14ccd the city, she received By sautes from all
;a,' Of the harbour, and by music from bands station
u On vessels scattered about the bay. The wharves
and the tops o; houses were crowded with people, who
caasred the Unicorn necessarily as she passed
We are indebted to the Boston Morning Post and the
Boston DAILY Advertiser, for the following summary of
the
The Unicorn reached Halifax the lst ofJune about
eleven, NJ, and left for Boston at twelve o'clock the
following night The whole passage, notwithstanding
head winds during the entire voyage, made in
eighteen days.
b tins arrival, learn that has declined one
eighth Of penny per pound, and that commercial az
fans remain pretty much as they were al The last arri-
'as The difficulties between England and Naples, in
eac" 20 the phur monopoly have been adjusted
France has achieved new victories in Algers, and the
Chinese making every preparation to defend them
selves from the hosttes of Great Britain.
From England the political news is not of much in
sest In the House of Lords on the 18th May, there
pointed debate on Earl Stanhopes motion res
PectIag Chinese affairs Speaking of the opium trade,
E1 Slnhopc said, that far the Chinese Govern
concerned, its policy had been invariably d.
!sc'et towards the suppression of the trade, and had
not BEEN was alleged, prohbitory in theory, yet per-
msSve in fact. HIS lordship concluded with moving,
That humble address be presented to her Majesty,
oeIPess to her Majesty the deep of this house
IN learning that interruption has occurred in the
friendly relations and commercial nercoursew had
so long subssted with the Chinese empire; aud to
represent her Majesty that these caamities have in
The opinion of this house, been occasioned BY British
subjects having persevered in bring ring opium TO China,
N direct and known violation Of the laws OF that en-
pare and request that her Majesty will be gracously
pleased 10 take immediate measures for the prevention
ofsuch proceedings, which dShonorable to the
character and detrimental to the interests Of her sub
es and her Majesty that If any additional
powers should be found requisite for the purpose, this
house will readily concur in granting them to her Ma
esv
Lord Melbourne opposed this motion, and went into
defence Of the conduct Of Captain Elliot He said
the address would embsrass the operations of the Co
e'nment with the Chinese, whether by negotiation or
armed force; and he expressed the opinion that the
growth OF opium could not be stopped in the British
Es, ladies' and that the sale could not be prevented in
Cnlna, but must be made matter of compromise
ine Duke of Wellington opposed any interference
Ii" Question: BY Parliament, and wished to leave it
10 III" East India Company. He said, that the British
H0rrTam"n had long encouraged the opium trade and
would be wrong now, TO turn round upon the traders,
IN! tell them 10 sacrifice their property. Lord Ellen
'rnt the growth Of opium in British India, and equally
IS impossible 10 prevent its introduction into China.
Inc proposition for the address therefore not carried
The suhoined remarks Of Lord John Russell ~ al!
sc Ind touching the North Eastern Boundary CUES
hon.
MAINE observation-disclosures OF Commons, Friday,
Mag Mr. Hume begged to ask whether her Males
h"'crniment we're now able to state in what con-
'foH the negotiations respecting the Maine boundary
Errc.
rrlIa p,,,,a a., ho,, Gar, -
Consistent with my duty TO answer the question which
II" honorable gentleman has just put TO me; but as
~ Doubt, there is considerable anxiety upon the sub
1'c' and as papers upon the subject have been
published IN the United States, think it would be de-
'"o.c I" give general outline of the state IN which
lie question 4, present stands between the U. States
and 'His country relative to the Maine boundary.
lhe House "ll recollect that stated that there were
'"' very distinct questions: the was the general
Question of the boundary, arising out of the treaty of
49, and the treaty of Ghcnt and the other was with
ep"e, 10 the Interpretation of our agreement tor tho
'A' :" preserving jurisdiction and possession unuS-
4'hed b. the two parties made in the course OF the
P'hs OF l-jo. With respect to the former part OF the
a'5"c proposition made by my noble friend the
Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the name of the GO
F'"mrnt last year, and the reply to that was coun-
" proposition OF totally different nature teing made
y he government of the United States
~ thr same time commissioners appointed by
"1 gnTr:nineit of Great Britain, who had surveyed
." disputed country, and had arrived in this country
~ :" January last Their report received only
.e% Gay ago; it contains matter Of very considerable
Importance, and IS unde, the consideration OF the
.''r'hAent, and answer will be immediately re-
'rea to the last proposition made by the government
r. -" nitcd States informing them how far we can
90, I'm with the proposition they last made.
'Has Is the only answer can give at present upon
mai branch Of the subject With respect to the qnes
n relating to the provisional agreement of last year,
IS 0"ortunate that it is almost entirely upon it that
5cei' difficulties have arisen. The Noble Lord then
'.'eF"d 10 the difficulties that had arisen between the
"p countries on this subject and concludedby saying,
"G> ana believe that peace will not be interrupted,
80. ,'a' Inc whole will end in formal and amcable
.i'"ent OF existing differences.-(C lieers)
,'%rLRANcE Is lRELAYD.-The temperance reform
!" ts!and had occasioned an accumulation Of whiskey
!. Daa" to the extent Of 60, 900 puncheons One of
10y mos, extensive distllers was breaking up his bus
As In Limerick the number of spirit retailers has
.'hcd from 40 to 100, and there are but three APP
F'T.'A's Tor spirit licences
'''RNlioS TO THE UNITED SrArEs-There have
'"cF Than 800 persons taken their departure for
n,rca during the last six weeks, from the port OF
9"e"a, VIA Liverpool. II is supposed that each per-
'''' case 100000 in specie has disappeared.
fLipapooi Journal, May 10
m FRANCE.
lAe Official paper, the Moniteur, publishes despatch
. MARSHAL Vallee, dated Camp of Afoun, April 3o,h
Wv = an account of an attack upon the Arabs ny
~, tnch army at Oncdjez. The Arabs were speedily
pusea with the loss Of few on the part OF the
's"e" The Dukes of Orleans and of Aumale are