The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-19
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA.
From the New York RspubIc.

Hverp60l In the remarkably short space of twelve
days and six hours. She brings English papers to
September q.
The account Of the capture, and occupation of
Mogador, by the French, is the only piece Of in
teligence of importance received in the past
week. The town and its batteries have been de-
stroyed, and the island invested with a French
The affairs of Morocco and the possibility of a
war between England and France, have raised the
hopes of the Repeal party; and it is one, of the
signs of the times, that several of their journals
advert with evident satisfaction to the chances OF
French invasion Of Ireland. 5.
The French papers were all filled with specu-
latons representing the effect of the operations
of the Prince de Jorve, on the relations exist
ing between France and England.
The repeal Association reported the amount OF
rent collected for the week ending 18th ultmo,
at fl,l62, and for the week ending Goth at f634
lbs. lid. c.. ,A- sss
In Spai1, and other parts Of the Continent, the
belief is general that the affairs of Morocco will
lead to war between the great powers and in
Germany it is even rumored that an alliance of
fensve and defensive against France has already
been formed between Great Britain and Russia
The latest accounts from Egypt state that Me-
hemet Ali had abandoned his intention of resign
ing power. His absence lasted but four days, and
government as usual. - au
O'CoNNELL-The proceedings before the
House of Lords in the celebrated writ of error
case, were terminated the Cd inst, the English
Judges having confirmed the dongs of the Court
below. 1t is stated thai no one was surprised
and the ministry was much puzzled to know what
to do with O'Connell and his fellow-prisoners.
They are unanimous in their decision that the
Judgment cannot be reversed by a writ of error
though their lordshps take a somewhat different
view of parts of the question.
MEXICO AND TExAs-An advertisement ap-
peared on or about the 22d of July, purporting to
procure commissions in foreign service. 1t has
came to the ears Of the Mexican legation that this
had reference to Texas, and that agents or allies
of that country have bought, and are fitting
out two vessels, which Were intended To sail i'm
mediately from England. Cannon and the nate
rial of warfare were to be conveyed thither BY
those ships, and it was rumored that twelve or ff-
teen persons were departing from England with
the intention Of offering the Texan army. Such
scheme, being breach of the foreign enlist
ment act, has been forbidden by the British Gov
eminent. Ei.@ Ri.
. Her Majestys uisn 10 Scoiland-It is now, we
believe, finally determined that her Majesty and
Prince Albert will embark on board the royal
yacht on Monday or Tuesday next, and immed-
ately proceed to Scotland, on visit to the Duke
of Athol. ass E,gss,l 81,
The French and The Moors-We publish, saws
the Morning Herald, the following extract from a
private letter, dated Marseilles, August %, IL O..
clock 1.-The 18th, at, half past 2, P. NJ, the en-
envy fort opened their fire against the Suffren,
Jemmapes, and Triton who were mangvering to
take up their stations. At 2 O'Clock, the vessels
had taken their stations. The fire now became
general, and lasted till o'clock. AT 5 o'clock the
enemy's batteries were slenced. More than 100
pieces of cannon defended the town and were well
served. At o'clock the Belle Poule approach
ed close to the town; the briggs and steamboats,
attacked the island. AT half past five the forts
from the Island were nearly silenced. At this
hour some infantry. artillery, and engineers de-
barked on the island and were received by vol
ley of musketry. They, however, soon got pos
session of all the batteries-garrisoned by $50
men. The island was occupied. The next day
there were found on The island nearly 200 dead
and 40 severely wounded; 1913 were made prs-
oners. During the whole of the night the Belle
Poule and Cassard continued cannonading the
town. The ships of the line anchored after the
action, in the roads The 10Th, the cannonadDe
of the town recommended by the Belle Poule !,
with the steamboats,. AT half past 3 landing
was effected, the town was abandoned, the guns
were spiked, and thrown into the sea. Several
flags and some curious pieces of artillery was'taken
to France. AT O'Clock every body returned TO
the ships. The city was piIIaged by the Kabylcs.
.fs SPAIN.
The accounts from Spain announce the arrival
of the Queen mother and the Queen at the seat
of government. The affairs of that unhappy
country continue in state of the most mex
plicable confusion. In Portugal matters are even
worse, and it is clear that crisis" is at hand
Our accounts from Madrid continue to be of
little interest. The arrangement of the dispute
b etween Spain and Morocco is said to have been
effected by Mr.. Bulwer, and we rejoice to find
that it has proved satisfactory. A letter from Ca
diz Of the 22d u. mentions that the Prince de
Joinville's arrival from Mogador was expected
daily. sa.~
EyEN M14 -, EGYPT.
The surprise produced by the announcement
of Mehemet Ali's abdication had scarcely sub
sided when information was received of his equal
y sudden resumption of power. 1t is now be-
leved that his retirement originated in displea-
sure at the opposition offered by Ibrahim and the I
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