The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-18

teeming with the most ludicrous blunders and
that, as the Spectator says, st is
how such pack of nonsense could
have found its way INTO any journal within the
sphere of nationality"
The arrangements for line of steam packets
to the West Indies are at length completed The
packets are to be of 1850 tons burthen, and are
to be ready for sea by the autumn of 1871
In the brief Parliamentary summary given
above, is mentioned one gross case of bribery at
elections. Another has lately been exposed in
the Ludlow election, as 10 which the committee
have reported that both the sitting member and
the petitioner were guilty. Money was offered
and received, ca both sides, with scarcely an at
tempt at coTcealTnent.
Among the passengers by the British Queen is
the Earl of Mulgrave, eldest son of Lord Nor
ms,ndy He is on his way to Canada.
Prince Castelcicala, ambassador extraor-
binary from the king of the Two Siciies,
arrived in London on the Goth April. He is
on a special miSSion relating to the sulphur
difficulties.
Some of the most eminent lawyers in Ha-
mover, have given their opinions that the
marriage of the Duke of Sussex with Lady
Augusta Murray, was valid, according by
the laws of Hanover, and that his son, to
that marriage, is therefore entitled to succeed
TO the throne, in case of the death of the pre-
sent king without issue capable of inheriting'
1t has been alleged that, by his blindness, the
son of the present kingi is rendered incapable
of inheriting.
FRANCE.
The marriage of the Duke de Nemours
and the Princess Victoria of SAKE Ceburg,
was solemnized in the Palace of ST. Cloud,
ON the eth of April. The ceremony was as
strictly private as the etiquette of the French
Court permits. The king of the Belgians
and the Infante and Infanta of Spain, were
among the guests. Immediately atterward
an amnesty for all political offences up 10
May 1887, was published.
The mediation of the king of France be-
tween England and the Two Sicilies, has
been offered, and accepted by the former
Indeed it is understood TO have been asked
for by the king of Naples.
The latest intelligence from Algiers was
to the 18th of April. The Dukes es Orleans
and Aumale had arrived, and, with Marshal
Vallee, reviewed the troops. Onthe l1h the
Duke OF Orleans set off for the camp at
Souffarick, the head quarters of his division.
There was report that a daring attempt had
been made by the Kabyles TO recover posses
sion of Cherchell, but the garrison beat them
off with considerable loss.
1t was reported also that Abdel-Kader had
offered to settle his quarrel with France by
priv55t.a combat with Marshal Vallee, and
that the latter had accepted the offer. This
latter statement is of course nonsense.
There had been more corn riots in some OF
the provinces, but nothing serious. They
were allayed without the shedding Of blood.
In the Chamber of Deputies the miaiste-
rial demand of 100000 francs for the block
ade of Buenos AyreS, was agreed 10 by
vote of 260 to 10. Private letters report that
an expedition against Buenos Ayres was
contemplated by the French government.
A REPUBLIC INEVITABLE IN
FRANCE.
PARIS, April Is, 1s40
The die is cast-the first fruit of the radical
ministry has been culled-an immense stride has
been taken toward republican institutions, for
the public functionaries who are deputies Will
be deprivedrof all promotion within year after
the close of the session.
This. if carried out to its utmost consequences,
will lay the axe to the root of corrupt voting,
and prevent all government but THAT which is
in strict accordance with the wishes Of the peo-
pie, SO that monarehywill be Slapped toits founda-
ton.
The radical ministers have had no alternative
but to take the royaists at their word, and con-
sent to the bringing in of the bill by which they
themselves will be necessarily crippled. I'aiers,
when out of power, was fired with virtuous in
dgnation at the corrupt votes of public function
aries, but he now sees that numerous host Of
paid adherents in the Chamber, &C good men and
true, are convenient appendages to any cabinet.
He therefore began by inveighing against the |
measure, as inexpedient under present circuni-
stances but the frown OF the party on which he
depends for existence speedily revealed to him
hat his wisest plan was net to, belly his former
principles, and that he must consent to the prise
en. consideration.
SPAIN
The cause of the constitutional, government,
mder the banner Of the Queen, lis progressing in
he Provinces by the defeat of the Car1ists. In
addition to the fort Castellote- that of Alleaga |
mas fallen into their hands, ands the whole gar
-isonfhas been taken prisoners Brigadier Zu- |
,anoj on the 18th, routed the lee AragoDse Car
ist battalion, and took 300 of the rebels with
considerable quantity OF arms and ammunition.
The fortress, of Allegro, just captured will be-
.ome in the hands Of the Queen army arpimpor-
ant strong hold IS placed between two little ri
1ers on the tcP,os craggy rock, inaccessible on
me side, and easily defended onthe other. Ca
'rera considered it be the palladium OF his ar
ny, bat sortof fatality pervades the Garlist
anks, and theTseem now to be Hewerless.- The /
ort is supposedito' be capable of keeping, oonsi-
erable army IN check.
There had been another breaking up Of the
abinet, several of the ministers having resigned
)Tly one new appointment is announced-tliat of |
Jonnt Clonard toll be minister oftwar. General
Evans had gonesto Madrid, to make, or attempt,
cine settlement, of the claims of the. Spanish Lee |
iOn No military movemenct of any inpor-
ance are mentioned. Il
Madrid letters of the 21st, say that the health |
fsthe young Queen is very delicate, and the
physicians having advised change of air; her mo-
her, the regant, purposes to makes tour with her.
ither in Andalusia or in the Basque proyanees-
THE TWO sICEasIES.
The following extracts contain all thae inteIli-
'ence we can find respecting the quarrel with
England about the sulphur. III
The Ceaseur de Lyons of the 26th prtblis hes
he following private letter. from Rene of the
4th - i
&C An English seam vesseBhas returned to Ma 1
lies frona, Malta, in order to .receixa from Mr.. /
Temple she Kings definite reply to the letter OF
treat Britain Ferdinand being aware of this
etook himself with all speed to Castellamare,
o that the English envoy found no person 10 /
whom he could address himself when he arrived
It the Palace, and the vessel had consequently to |