Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-07-12
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA.
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Later from China and ladia-.4tarming RIOTS Sc &c
The Steamship Caledonia, Captain Lott, arrived at
East Boston, on Tuesday morning, al o'clock.
She left Liverpool on Sunday, the l:h. She brings
a good complement Of passengers BY her we have
received our full files of English papers
The trial Of the youth John Francis, for high treason
in shooting the Queen, took place Friday, in the
Central Criminal Court, London. lie was found gull.
ty on the second and third counts OF the Indictment
charging him with having fred pistol, which was
loaded with destructive substance, al her MoJes
ty the Jury having doubt that il contained bullet
bul belle wing that il loaded with something else
besides wadding and powder The prisoner, who was
dreadfuy affected, was sentenced in the usual form 10
be hung, drawn and quartered
The most satisfactory feeling is evidenced Eng
land on the favorable issue which seemingly awaits
the long cga,cd question of the Northeastern Bouu.
dary We believe it TO be the earnest wish Of all
parties, having the well being Of either country at
heart, that every amabe feeling should continue, and
that both should go on G mutual subseryience for Tie
good Of each other.
The whole of Lord Ashburtons home stead, situated
at Clapham, romantic village about two miles DIS
tant from Bedford, together with twelve houses in the
village, was recently totally destroyed by fire.
II rumored that the session of Parliament will cloe
in July and that there will be further discussion
any important question. OF course the exact time oi
The adjournment OF The House is not known as that
will depend upon the state of public business.
The only question of any interest now 10 be discuss
menced in the House Of Commons.
Up TO the 3lst May, the amount of contributions
for the sufferers at iiamborgh, wus about II .l3O"
The stale of the country is very nearly the SANE
TRADE, of almost every description, continues very
much depressed without any change in the maihfls
that could be looked upon indicating better state Of
things prospect. The recovery from srch state Of
depression has marked the past year must al@ ats be
gradual, and it may iEde cd be almost inper ep,bl'
II is no, in the nature Of things for commecs 10 be
alw avs de pressed.
The crops through ont England, especially The South
ern counties, are exceedingly promising.
Tie vintage in France promises better than for years
past.
The London money market is easy, interest on bills
last week; but bills Of inferior character are ~"
as easily done. The Queens proclama,on, calling N
light gold, created quite sensation, and OF necessity
caused some little Inconvenience, which II was iupus'
sLle 10 avoid. There have been failures Of con
sequence, but the houses have been for long time ~
bad state
The tariff has at length passed through committee,
and better feeling is consequently visible i" the p''
duce market &
ENGLAND.
North .7mfriran Bonnd0ry.-Mr ID Israeli has az
dressed the following letter 10 the London papers
Mr.. Edtor.-1he questions which addressed to ,"
Robert Peel in the Hou;e Of Commons on "Wednesday
night, with respect 10 the North American Boundary!
refer TO subject OF such paramount importance, 'nu
involve state mPnis CT grave character tina; e'l
nature may be precisely ascertaned by the nation "os
| interest and honor they concern.
| mentioned on that occasion that had learned l'""
an authentic quarter thut the State Of Name ha''
the invitation Of the U. S., appointed commissioners 10
assist in The negotiation with the British Gorernm"
that the propositions with which those cnmm'ss'ohf's
were entrusted involved, the side OF Great blia,
as the basis of negoation virtual surrender Of '"e
the disputed territory-whle they claimed on 'he s
of Maine recognition Of title to the navigation o. u"
ST. John, and asserted generally the principle oil eo
pensation TO Maine for any portions Of the o'sP
territory which might ultimately be accorded 10 ''s''
Britain. SO,
stated ha, the result Of this arrangement, wouia Is
much less advantageous to this country than inc s
ment by the King of thc!Netber lands under Tue e0"
vention ofIS27 saed also that was the genera "
Outstanding Of the State Of Maine, that these p'po
tons would be acceeded TO by her Majesty sehs"l
traordinary the Governor Of that State hasiag oac
w communicated to the Legislature that be had "Ie1
son 10 believe" that they would be accepted, arc ha'
was on that understanding ascertained, as ! Nc"
grounds TO suppose from previous conmunical'ons
tween Governor Fairfield, Dir. Webster, and Lpra ~"
BURTON that Maine had consented TO the aPpoin'h''
of commissioners. - p,sl
The questions which addressed TO Sir Kobt. ~
were these:
"lst. Whether her Mujesys Government 'ees">
information of these transactions? ,;o.l.
"2d. Whether her Msiestys Government hau -, of.
tuted any inquiry into the causes why tne a"rn,d,
sovereign arbiter settling the North American
~, and rendered according TO the terms OF ~ ,hs
CON ycn,ion had been attempted to be set aside
| late Administrations,
lam. Sir, your obi serv't, :.
r. DIsEAELL
| IRELAND-pnrADrrL RioI,. .todt
| Distress TO a most fearful extent prevails hfoos
| ireland From every part Of that unhappy