The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-11
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP
COLUMBIA AT BOSTON.

and published IN tho city papers, we glcan
the following of the mos, important items.
Engiapd,--Ther is nothing of especial
interest frem this cou,ry.
Money was abundant.
There continued TO be great many
failures in the commercial business Of Lon
don, and also in the manufacturing towns,
One of the heaviest houses in Manchester
stopped paymen, on the l4ih;
The southern country of England had suf.
fered somewhat, from drought; while in the
northern part the season was quite wet.
On the whole, vegetation was quite pro-
missing.
The Ball Masque given by her Majesty,
on the l2th May, 10 the nobility and gen
try Of the land, was one of surprising bril-
liancy and magn6cence. The number
present was computed at 1900, co npri-
sing all the beatty, the loyeliness and FASH
ion Of the land.
Her Majesty wore crown of gold.
studded with large jewels of various coors,
the points Of the crown being formed with
the vine leef Fiem the crown were sus-
pended oreileters of diamonds. Her Ma
jesty wore two rows OF large pearls round
her neck. The manlal of cloth of gold
was fastened by broad gold band, extend.
ing the width Of the chest, studded with
large Jewels of various colors, while simi-
lar bands, studded in the same manner, was
laid down the whole length of the chest,
the effect ofthe whole being that of large
iewelled cross the minever with which the
surcoa, was covered in front forming the
back ground.
Prince Albert wore crown. similar in
design to that of the Queen. His mantle
Of red velvet, bordered with gold, and edg-
ed with pearls, was fastened across the
chest with broad and jewelled gold band.
The tunc of blue, embroidered in gold, was
fastened around the peck by jeweled
collar. of great Srilliancy-the same mag
nifcent mode of termination was adopted at
theIwrists. A beautiful girdle, supporting
diamond hifled sword completed the
leading features of Prince Alber.'s cost.
ume-
Mr.: Washington Irving delayed his de-.
paituie for Spain. in consequence of a
special invitation to the Queens ball.
France.-Another conspiracy has been
detected to assassina'e the King of the
French. A number Of persons were ar
rested in Paris; amongst others the noto.
rious Considere. Among the projecliles
seized were several intended for the de
struction of the king, by being thrown into
the carriage, and TO assassina,e, of course.
as many of his like family as might happen
accompany HIM. 1t is stated that the in
formation which led to The detection OF
this plot was given by the mistress of one
of the conspirators,' who has been since
murdered ard her body thrown into the
Seine.
Germany'-The city OF Hamburg, the
great commercial emporium Of Germany,
and of Europe, is heap Of ruins.
The fire broke out on Wednesday night,
the 4ih instant, and there is every leaso n
to believe. was the work of an incendiary.
1t extended to tifty.two streets, most OF
which were reduced 10 ashes. The loss
ofproperly was from three to four millions
sterling. but il is believed that the total loss
will be double that amount. The canals
through the city were dry, SO that no water
could be found. The FIRE ragged from
Wednesday night to Saturday morning
On the latter day, at nirs o'clock the Dan.
ish, Hanoverisn, and Prussian troop enter
ed the town.wilh gunpowder, commenced
blowing up the house 10 arrest the progress
Of the flames. This was completely effect
ed by Sunday morning. The Senate or
Gered every person 10 leave the town anc
nothing could exceed the heartrendlng spec
tacle OF thousands of poor people frantic
with their losses, and without the means o
procuring food or shelter.
|; is stated that 60 streets, courts, and al
leys, and Is public buildings, in all abou
500 houses have fallen sacrifice. The
number of live losli is said TO be between 25(
and 800
The New Hamburg ZeituLg on the 1871
ms. stated that the losses are computed az
folloNs-'3o, 600, 900 ofgdollars for goods
burned in the warehouses; 10000, ,0ot
dollars for furniture and other valuabss il
warehouses; and this independent of III,
valae of the houses destroyed whici
are proposed to be rebuilt by stat
loan
Spoin.-It is stated, by authority of
letter from Madrid, tina. the Qussn's moth
es and the King Of France were engage
in securing the aid Of the Pope TO conlrac
! her UoienS TO some one Bourbon Prince c
their OWE choice, as soon as she has com