The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-02
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE, AND
TWENTY-FIVE DAYS LATER FROM CAN

TWENTY-FIVE DAYS LATER FROM CAN
TON
The packet ship England at New York, brings Ii
yerpool papers 10 the 9h April, containing accounts
from China twenty-five days later man Oelofe re-
ceired.
In tho House Of Lords, on the 7th, Lord Brougb-
aul brought forward his motion for vote oil thanks
TO Lord Ashburton for having successfully negotiated
the recent treaty with America. lie recapitulated
the leading incidents in the history OF the boundary
disputes between the two countries and pronounced
sroDg censure on General Cass, whom he described
as exasperaiing the iieeling which prevailed in the
minds of the lower classes of the Ams rcans towards
England, and panderiDg TO the worst passions of the
mob, for the purpose OF succeeding TO the Presiden-
tia chair of the Union. The motion was carried
without division.
In the House of Commons Sir Robert Peel ex-
pressed his regret that he could not give any sasfac
tory information with respect TO progress in the for
nation of commercial treaties with other countries
lie even doubtful whether not IL was polite
to pursue too far the system of negotiating for reel
procal concessions, instead of pursuing an indepen-
dent course.
The advices from Canton are to the 2lst January
Tranquility continued TO be preserved in Canton
and the disconnected spirit which led to the riot Of
the It'll December seemed likely to be entirely sub.
dued, by the prudent measures OF the municipal au-
thorities. Elepoo, the High Imperial Commissioner,
deputed by the Empe or, To conduct the commercial
negotiations with Sir Henry Poltnger, arrived at
Canton on the 10Th January. The Hong merchants
desired to have interview with him. which he de-
clined 1t is said he has demanded from them by
next June, the whole amount of their debts which Is
TO the extent of 8, 900, 900 dollars.
In China the negotiations for new and reduced
tariff were likely 10 proceed satisfactorily, but yet
the only step taken was demand for the Imperial
list OF duties, and the answer given 10 our Penipo
tertiary was that there was no great prospect of a
change in the present commercial season.
The claims for indemni6caiion preferred by par
ties whose property was destroyed duriHg the dis
turbance of the 7ih December have not vet been set
tled The Chinese officers have made direct offers
to the oppressed parties, but they prefer TO leave il
in the hands of Sir Henry Potlnger for adjustment
Liha.--Dcspatches in anticipation of the Indian
mail TO the Isl of March have arrived They bring
most important intelligence fiom Scinde.
Ii appears that the Ameers OF Hyderabad, while
making rangements to collect large army, con-
tinued TO play I" fast and loose" with MAJ or Outram
whom the Indian Government had in December sent
to them IN order 10 make terms. IL must be recol-
ected that those Ameers who were long regarded
as tributaries of the Afghan empire had within
years enjoyed a sort of Independence of all subjec
ton. Their prime Piles were those OF Eastern despots
who govern the country for their own special advan
tage Industry and civilization were at stand there
while the most fertile districts along the Indus
turned Into wastes Jungle deserts for TIE preserva
ton of the wild animals whom those Ameers amused
themselves occasionally IN hunting and DESTROYING.
The British Government having introduced civil
cation into portion Of Scinde and having taken pos
session OF the Indus, the navigation of which became
a matter of general benefit, demand was made on
the Ameers TO give up, for the of that navigation
certain strips of land lying along the river. They
emporized until at length their troops were collect
ed, when, on the l4h of February, they sent word
10 Mo or Outram TO retire from their city. Major
o., who did not suppose that they would proceed TO
extremities, delayed. On the 18th the residency of
the British political agent minister was attacked
xyas all fIy def led by 4,
hours but at length, their ammunition having been
expended, the British soldiers retired, with a small
loss, to the steamers and proceeded TO join Sir Chas
Marie then at the head OF about 700 men, IT dis
lance OF 20 mi es from the capital Of the Ameers-
The latter FASTENED, at the head of 1000 men, to at
tack the British force.
On the l7th a battle took place, which can only
be compared TO the celebrated one al Passey 10
which, after severe struggle Of three hours, the
Ameers were totally routed and their troops dispersed
The loss OF the British troops was considerable The
Ameers, on the following day, surrendered them
selves prisoners OF war, aud Hyderabad was occupied
by the conquerors.
Lord Peterborough has arrived at Delhi and the
imperial city has been quite frightened from il, pro-
priety His ea,ree though taking place on SUNDAY
was magnificent sight. The procession included
no less ,han 10 elephants and almost as many native
Princes and Chiefs, whose splendid apparel and the
gliiterlDg uniforms Of ia ir followers, contributed
TO dazzle the eye, If not to bewder the brain Of the
spectator.
The intelligence from Afshanistan ia, that anarchy
continues TO prevail there. Akhbar Khan is said 10
be master Of Cabu, and his father Dost Mahomed i,
proceeding from Lahore towards Peshawur as If to
join him. Akhbar Khan has threatened to invade
the province of Peshawur, and to take it from the
sikhs, but the good treatment Of old D1st Mahomed
10y the latter may prevent that invasion.
The Great Western left Liverpool TO 60 into dork
at Milford on the 7th April. IL not publicly an
nounced at Liverpool previous to the 9Th that she
would not sail on the 18th, her regular day.
FRANCE
NJ. Odillon Blrrot, one Of the principal leaders Of
The liberal party In the Chamber OF Deputies, has
gwen notice of motion TO reduce the jurisdiction Of
The Court of Peers within constitutional limits
The Minister Of Marine has despatched orders 10
The Maritime Projects (Fort Admrals) Of Toulop
Bresi and Rochefort, 10 send qn-n,ity Of artillery
10 the Marquoses Islands.
The Semaphore dc Marseilles Of the Sd instant,
brings news from Algers Of the 3Oth ut General
Genth returned TO Mostagsnem from his eN petition
IN the mountains of the LEM Zerouahs on the 25th
bringing with him 10 prisoners 400 oxen, snd 300
'heep OF goats. In an engagement which they had
with the Arabs on the 18Th at the Marabout OF Sd
Lekhhe the Ere oh are stated 10 have killed about
500 men, having lost themselves only IL killed and
Is wounded.
1t is curious enough remarks the Commerce.
q that NJ Marochett should be commissioned to exc
cute at the same time equestrian statues Of Napoleon
nod Wellington
RUssA.-A letter from ST. Petersburg of the 10Th
att published IN the Gazette des Trbunax states
hat the Emperor Of Russia, had granted full am
1esty to number Of Poles exled to Siberia or 10 the
interior Of Ru,s' for the part they had taken in The
Of November, 1890.
TuRsEr.-The arrangement Of the differences be- |
ween Turkey and Persia, is said TO have made no |
progress since our last accounts from the Turkish
,apItal
ALeIERs.-General dc Bar, who went out with a
considerable force 10 chastise several hostile tribes
las been compelled TO return without cfectng the |
sired obi CT
DREADFUL CALAMITY AND LOSS OF LIFE |
On last Sunday afternoon, says a Canada paper Of
he 2lst, as the Rev. Richard Flood, the worthy
clergyman Of Delaware and seventeen other gentle
men OF The congregation, were returning from divine