The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-21
FOREIGN NEW s.
From the Boston Atlas, May 49,
NEWS FROM ENGLAND ARRIVAL OF
THE ROYAL MAIL STEAMER BRITAIN
FRoM EUROPE.


MIA.
FIFTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
The royal mail steamer Britannia, Captain John
Heweu arrived at her berth, at East Boston, this
morning, about o'clock, from Liverpool, via Hall
fix. She len Liverpool on the 4th inst, and has
consequently made the passage in IA days, includ-
ing the detention at Halifax.
By this arrival, have received our full files OF
London and Liverpool papers to Saturday evening,
the Sd instant, and also letters from our foreign cor
respondents
while the parliamentary intelligence is confined
chiefly to one subject-the proposed grant to the
nooth endowment bill has caused an extraordinary
excitement both in and out of Parliament. The de-
bate in the House of Commons, this bill, was
continued throughout one entire week. Numerous
petitions from all parts of the kingdom were pre-.
scented to Parliament, mostly against the proposed
grant, while Protestant meetings, to discuss the
question: continued to be held in London and other
places
1t will be observed that the third reading of the
Maynooth bill was postponed till the 18th Of May;
in the mean time the strong party out Of Parliament
opposed to the grant, intended 70 use every exer-
lion to defeat its final passage through the House Of
Commons. 4taf5
II will be remarked, under the head of Ireland
that the Maynooth grant is not accepted gift
from England, but as just concession Of Ireland's
rights. Nf
The British journals are principally filed with
lorg parliamentary debates on the Maynooth ques
ton, and long leaders upon the same subject.
The question of war with the United States has
not been discussed by these journals; but the great
est anxiety was manifested to learn the effect in Amer
of the Prcmier's speech in Parliament, Presi-
dent Folks address. The arrival of the steamer
Great Britain was anxiously looked for.
The QUEEN AND THE CoUKr--Her Majesty and
the royal family have enjoyed uninterrupted health
On the 23d ut there levec at st. James's pail
ace. The attendance and presentations were nu-
merous. On tho 25th ult. the Queen gave splendid
state ball at Buckingham palace, the first this sea-
son. Most of the royal pcrsonagcs in London were
present; and the total number Of noble and distin-
gushed guests exceeded one thousand. The assem-
bly, exhibited every kind Of official, diplomatic,
knightly, and military costume-every variety and
brilliancy that female fancy and English wealth
could devise. The Queen opened the ball, in a
quadrle, at 10 o'clock, with the Hereditary Grand
Duke of Mecklenburg. On the 22d ult. the Queen
and Prince Albert visited the steamer Great Britain,
at Blackwal On the Oath ult. her Majesty and the
Prince went to Drury Lane theatre in state. The
procession consisted of eight carriages and escort
of lfc-guards. The performances were the opera Of
Wilim Tell and Coini. The Queen and Prince
Albert frequently visited her Majestys theatre the
Italian Opera. They left London on the 28th ut
for Ciaremont, and returned to Buckingham palace
on the LIST inst.
Dir ROBERT fcel'S new banking measures IOr ire
land have given very general satisfaction in that
The Duke of Wellington completed his 10th year
on the LIST inst. tt
The Hungerford suspension bridge across the
Thames was opened on the LIST inst, when IS 900
persons passed it, The toll for each person is
a halfpenny.
II is confidently rumored that, in addition to Lord
Lonsdae, the Earl Of Liverpool and the Marquis of
Exeter have determined to resign their situations,
and against the Maynooth Bill in the House Of
Lords The Earl of Lonsdale is Postmaster Gen
Household; and the Marquis of Exeter holds the
chief office in Prince Albert's household Globe.
The Marquis of Blandford has published letter
to the electors Of Woodstock, taking leave Of them
and his seat in Parliament. The Chronicle says
that the Duke Of Marlborough, angered at the young
linn that he must either give up his his allow
ance, and that the Marquis was starved out of the
former.
II is understood that the Royal West India Mail
Steampacket company have completed arrange
mens for the resumption by steam Of the route
from Jamaica to Santa Martha, Carthagena,
Chagres, and San Juan de Nicaragua; the mails
leaving England on the 18th Of May, and thence
forward will thereafter be conveyed by steam
packets throughout to those places Times, 3D. inst
THE QuxEN's vIsIr.--We have learned that a
distinguished lady, connected with the court, has
just communicated TO her friends in Ireland the graf
flying fact that the royal visit has been determined
upon.--Dublins IMer. .4dr.
Lieut. General Qhe Early Cathcart, appointed
commander Of the forces in North America, will
proceed, en- route TO Montreal, in the Vesuvius
steam sloop. Major Douglas, 18th foot, will ac-
company the gallant commander as his lordship's
aid-de-camp. sa
The province Of New Brunswick has been con-
stituted new see, 70 be called the Bishopric of
Fredericton, and the Rev. John Medley, d. D., been
consecrated ita first bishop.
London has suspended the Hon. and Rev. Mr..
Monckton from officiating as a clergyman for the
space of twelve Notwithstanding Chronicle.
The Erebus, Capt Sir John Franklin, and the
Terror, Capt. Crozier, are still in dock at Wool
WITCH, preparing for the discovering expedition.
The propelers for both these ships are nearly COM
pieed, and they will be coppered in few days, and
.piit out of dock as soon as possible.
! church for the sailors Of the port Of London is
70 be built near the London and st. Katharine's
docks, where there are throughout the year a daily
average Of five hundred vessels; and though their
crews DO not hive on board, yet hundreds of them
board and lodge in the immediate locality The
si'iipgs in this church will be entirely free.
The naval force Of Great Britain consists of $50
ships of war, carrying from l to 100 guns each.
OF this number there are l25 armed steam vessels
immense fleet employs in time of peace % 900 able
bodied seamen, 2,000 stout lads, and "a companies
of royal marines.
There was slight change in the Bank Of Eng
lands position during the week to the 26th uIt The
issue Of notes. instead of being further reduced were
by E69,725. The Rest was 924, 1856
greater The public deposits were only e., 643, 44s
or less by 9574 ,902 The other deposits were f749-
$50 less. The other securities were z9738l3 less,
and the bullion .G46O16 less