The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-06

Good Hope, notice the march of government troops
beyond the Orange River, and the expectation that
the Beers would all disperse, after leading to an out
lay OF fSO,O0O Abundant rain had fallen.
large meeting was held on the 18th instant, in
Exeter Hall, London for the purpose of adopting
measures urgently required by the recent aggression
of the French on Tatrto and for securing the gene
raj interest of the British mission in the islands of
the South Pacific.
A young man named John Ellis had been re-
manded at Rochester, for using threats against
rhe Queen and Sir Robert Peel, in public bar
room.
During the steeple chase at Swindon few days
since, the celebrated horse Dragsman dropped down
dead.
In England, Ireland, and Scotland, the wheat IS
looking remarkably well, with every prospect of an
abundant harvest
An instament of million and quarter of dol
lars from the Chinese arrived at London the 10Th
ut
O'Connells son and Tom Steele are coming over
to America to agitate.
There has been another decline in cotton. 1t fell
off one eighth on the poorer and middng classes of
American.
1t is said that Edward Everett does not accept the
mission to China.
There was no material change in the state of
Trade.
Parliament adjourned for the Easter holidays, to
meet again on the oath.
The sudden death OF the Earl of Hopedon had
caused great sensation in the fashionable circles.
Real estate in Manchester has deprecated nearly
fifty per cent within the year past.
The Duke of Sussex is recovering from his late
severe attack of erysipelas.
The shocks Of an earthquake in Holland were so
severe as to shake down chimneys.
The marriage of the Princess Augusta is to take
place Immediately after the Queens recovery
One of the most important items of news which
we find in these papers, is the discussion of new
commercial treaty between England and the United
States, on the principle OF a tariff reciprocity. The
following article is from the Liverpool Albion
REcrRocIrY TREATY WITH AMERIcA.-When any OBJ.
ect which we have in view cannot be fully obtained it
Is good policy to direct exetons the attanmen
that which is apparently practicable. Applying this
principle the question Of the Germ Laws may state
that however desirable may be the total repeal of those
laws there is little prospect OF that object being attained
during the present session OF Parliament there
much chance of corn being admitted at fixed yduring
the existence Of the present Ministry Yet there mode
by which these views may be nearly, though com
petey, accomplished, even during the present year.
The object OF both these the regular and
cient supply Of q ain moderate prices the in
creased employment OF our manufacturing population.
loving nroposton we make treaties With Porngsi
admitting their wines on favorable duties, condition
Of their admitting our wooens on favorable duties This
is the principle Of reciprocity wise and just principle.
We also negotiating with the Brszs the principle
of giving and receiving equivalent advantages We would
suggest then, that should make PROPOSE ion to the
United States similar principle, the principle of
cprocy Let us propose to America to admit their grain
at certain ratio Of duty on condition OF their admitting
for argument sake be fixed at 20 per ad vaorem
admitting their grain at advaorem duty of 30 per
and they in RETURN admitting manufacture 90 per
cents the value of grain be taken the shipping port
and prov ed to the satisfaction OF consul there Sup
pose examples the value Of grain at the ship
would be Is per bushe which would be the duty pay able
on its arrival in England. Then the duty
factures piece OF cloth, value here los would
20 per cent be liable duty arrival in America
of Is per piece This would be fair reciprocity and
would leap the thousand difficulties which have
peded the settlement of this question. II would probably
satisfy the moderate men OF all parties though would
dpease the partisans Of each party The ad.
vantages would be immense this measure could be &C.
complished; the demand from manufactures would be
greatly ncreased the employment Of the workmen,
sequently much exteDded wages would, of necessity,
advance; and the kingdom would receive regular sup.
ply of grain at moderate prices. The landed men need
have much apprehension for they would have pro-
tective duty Of 20 per cent and the consumption
would be augmented by the extended employ ment
Of the manufacturing population The variable amount
ded for the sake OF obtaining admission of msnufac
lures favorable terms The proposal to the United
the measure, and would induce them to compel Congress
alter their present tariff and probably compel the Exc
be made to the continental agricultural nations whose
interest would most probably, lead them accept
terms Should any one nation accept offer, others
would probably follow, as one country would become
jealous of any other enjoying advantages from which
| self excluded No one kingdom could complain il
the terms offered to each.
The growing additional population of the kingdom
qures some additional employment for the working
classes and this does seem to point out the mode
hxv NH ha
lttle il any, injury to the landed men, because they
would escape those increasingly heavy poor rates which
compe the working classes have recourse
to parochial relief Should America reject offer
nation will bear the evils Of the present cornaws with
more patience but the influence Of the landed in
Congress is too powerful to admit Of much doubt that
they would obtain majority in favor Of this proposal
EDWARD EVERETT AND THE TREATY-The Lord
Mayor OF London entertained Sir Robert Peel and
a distinguished party, composed of the principal
members OF the Cabinet and their ladies, the Man.
son-house, on the h instant Complimentary toasrs
and speeches were given and made by the host and
guests Mr. Everett returned thanks for " The Amer
lean Minister and the United States" He said: "One
of the most important duties which he had PERFORM
to cherish by eve ry means in his power good
understanding and kind feelings between England
and America, CHEERS } Is months ago the prospect
seemed dark and anxious one, and he had looked
onward with no veryagreeabe feelings to what might
be the issue. For the change which had taken
place, they owed much to the conclliatory policy of
an important step towards the adjustment of mat
tiers in discussion between the two countries; and
he was desirous on this occasion, to make his
acknowledgements TO old friend of his then pre-
sent Lord Ashburton) for the sevices which he
had performed towards bringing about this most
desirable result CHEERS He would not detain
them long; but he must be permitted to say-wiih
the strongest feeling as an American, in favor of
the side Of his country in this controversy-that
il seemed TO him that the adjustment brought about
by the noble lord was equally honorable and advan
tageous to either country, (cheers). He thanked
them for the kind feeling which they had manifest
ed towards himself and his country, and could as
ssre them that he believed the most important part
of his duty was do all he could for the preserva.
ten OF a good understanding between the two
countries of Great Britain and America" (Cheers)
On the 18th inst. a similar entertainment was given
to the principal members of the late government
and their ladies'
Loss OF THE Day MAIL SrEAMER.-Another
vessel belonging n the unfortunate Royal Mail
Steam Packet Company has been lost-the Solway,
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