The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-09-25

fishermen within English limits, and that warn
ing had been given and disregarded, the English cor
vette had other means to enforce respect for her
rights, than by having TO the brutal argu-
ment of firearms. He could have seized on The de-
linquens, and have had them tried instead of firing
| upon them
The facts of the case are thus stated in letter
dated ST. Pierre de Miquelon, July 49, which is pub.
ished in Of the French journals
&C cannot suffer my countrymen to remain in igno-
rance OF an act OF assassination committed by Off
Ger OF the British navy on the person of French
fisherman
g This unfortunate ma, was native of Dnan and
had tished OIL New foundland several years.
'' He proceeded on the 9Th in his boat accompa-
MED by his two children, TO fish for cod. The cur
! rents carried him near the great bank of Newlound
land, where coast guard cutter stationed, from
| which he was fire at and received ball in his head
which killed him on the spot. The two children
osed their sails and endeavored to escape, but the
English cutter boarded them and carried them into
| Lamelinc an English port, and on the following day
sent them home, together with their fathers CORPSE
with letter TO the Governor CT st. Pierre, stating
that the officer duty regretted much what had oc-
curIed-that he had fired merely to brighten the fish
ermen, and moi with the intention Of injuring them
Gas if it were the custom to fire ball cartridge with.
out intending to njurc) observed that it the
officer commanding the English cutter who fired.
"The Governor Of St Pierre Immediately des
/
line, to inquire into the facts. The English officer
proceeded on board and made an excuse, acknow-
Lodging that he had been guilty involuntariy, and
persisted in saying that he did not intend to strike
| the man. 1t observed in reply, that he might
easily have seized the boat if the owner had com,
mitted tespass, but that he should not have fired
upon an noifensive man, who could not command the
| clements la -a E@ t4ab
1t is true that it is forbidden to French fishermen
to fish upon the English coast but this man was not
| n ppf he
This event may produce serious consequences,
Tor English fishermen constantly come to ST. Pierre,
where no person thinks Of doing them injury.
| Some time since French man-of-war galot saved
an English fishing boat which cast upon the
| coast The French commander even repaired the
boat dried the fish, and gave the provisions
to proceed upon his voyage.
1.-The Governor Of St Pierre despatched the Cen
tile subsequently to ST. Johns, the residence Of the
English Governor, to announce this act Of voluntary
assassination which has reduced the family of this
unfortunate fishermen to misery"
The Cologne Gazette publishes letter from Naples
of the tn inst, announcing that the treaty of
merce which was in progress Of negotiation with
Great Britain had experienced serious difficulties =
The British Cabinet, it was said, had demanded spe
cial advantages for her commerce and navigation,
but the French Government had declared that they
would oppose any preference given 10 Great Britain.
The Austrian Government was like Use soliciting
advantages for her navigation and commerce The
Ming OF N3picS appeared laVOfaDie TO the herman
Customs Union.
The Steele observes that the Prince of Hesse Cas-
sci, who is helr-presumpiive to the throne of Den
mark by right of his mother, being about to be
red to the Grand Duchess Alexandria third daugh.
ter of the Emperor Nicholas, Denmark will by this
alliance become advanced post for Russia against
Europe.
| LONDON, August 81.
| MONEY MARKET AND CRY INTELLIGENcE-In the
discount circles there appears 10 be increased de-
mand for money, which is considered favorable
symptom Of an improving state of trade. In several
instances the brokers have refused TO turn bills into
cash, except at righer rates. but, generally speaking,
an advance is not at present insisted on. The i'm
mense stock of bullion in the bank, nearly al2O0O,-
co., sufficient check against any rapid rise in the
rates of discount for the time being. As the autumn
approaches there is a stronger belief however, that
greater activity will be shown various branches
of commerce.
Nothing material has occurred in public securities.
Consos have been sold at 9SS, and Exchequer Bills
at SO 6O and SO 81 pm 1t will be seen, therefore,
tina, the market is steady and this delightful weather
for the harvest is tending to give il increased frmness
by reducing the chance Of any cons iderable mporta
ton OF foreign
SPAIN.
The Heraido of Madrid states that the King Of the
French had recognized the new Government, and ap-
pointed the Duke Of Gluksburg who had been hth-
erto only charged with the direction of the business
of the legation, first secretary of the embassy and
charge d'ataires of France, at Madrid
Gen Concha had resigned the rank of Lieut.. Cen
era TO which he had been promoted by the New Go
vernmen and announced his intention TO retire into
private life after the final triumph Of the national
| cause.
1t had been decided in Council that no Minister of
Foreign affairs should be appointed until the meet
ing of the Cortes.
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