Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-05-15
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
Frficen daus Later from Euron.

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ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
! Fifteen days later from Europe.
The steam ship Hiberna arrived at Boston on
tuesday morning the 9th from Liverpool, BRING
Ing Liverpool and London papers to the 10Th
ult. The II. met with rough weather during a
great portion of the voyage.
The general aspect Of trade remains about the
| same.
There Is nothing important from either Spain
or France.
The Oregon question continues to attract
great deal OF attention in England, hut nothing
further had been said upon the subject i'm either
House of Parliament.
Ireland continues comparatively quiet, though
there are rumors that Mr.. O'ConnelI intends a
new move Of some kind.
Mr.. Everett the American Minister, entertain
ca distinguished party of the nobility on Thurs
Gay. Lord Brougham amongst the number.
Inc Foreign news of the fortnight centres in
switzerland, where blood has been split by the
rival factions.
The frost has been so intense on the Danube.
mat rocks which for centuries had INSTRUCTED the
navigation near Lintz, suddenly burst and TINS
opened the bed of the river.
IN France long debate on the abolition of sla-
.Ily IN .he colonies belonging to that country has
me slave can purchase his freedom. The right
OIL 'he slave to property is recognized. For his
moral and religious rights the bill also provides.
~ remains to be seen how the bill will fare in the
Chamber of Deputies.
Marshal Soult has brought before the French
chambers magnificent project for arminp the
lui'caions OF Paris, and for enlarging the forth
hcations oil various places the coast
Inc vintage in France is very backward, and
considerable portion of it has been destroyed by
the excessive cold of the winter.
The European Times says
S'lIe primary homo oT conton,;on 50, ID,
as In the country, has been the increased grant TO
mN1aynooth. The subject was brought before the
house OF Commons, on the 4th inst, by Sir Rob.
ert Feel, In speech Of considerable length and
power. lie entered fully into the subject, and
astonisned the great body of his supporters, bv
'he ooldness OF his innovations and the length TO
"hich he protested his willingness to 90 in order
70 secure the paclhcation Of Ireland.-Mr. Shiel,
as The mouth-peca of the Irish nation, gratefully
accepted and warmly eulogsed the Premier's
foresight and liberality. In this way the May
noon grant was introduced, and the second read
ing 81 the bill was fixed for Friday last, when
The debate may be said to have commenced in
earnest. 1t was marked, on the part of some of
.ne speakers, by more than usual acrmony and
talent. Amongst the speakers who most distin-
guished themselves was MIR. Dsraeli. He adj.
dressed the House with point and bitterness, and
me taunts which he levelled at Sir Robert Peel
were more savage than playful-more personal
Than argumentative."
The contemplated visit Of the Queen to Ireland
mas set the volatile people of that country on the
qui Dirc.
Several regiments are to be drawn from Ireland
curing the next month"; The Dublin Evening
rost mentions rumor that 3 200 troops are to
be sent 10 Canada.
SWITZERLAND
Fed7ul Bioodshed.-This country has been the
scene OF bloody contest between the rival re-
hgionlsts' attended with serious loss of life The
fho Raol1 n.
orderly in Berne formed a corps with which to
attack Lucerne, while the Canton of Argau sum-
moned by the tocsin all good Protesants to arms.
Cne account states-"Last night, (March 3Oth,)
iIes were seen at two or three points, which were
PloDaoiy signals. Many of the municipalities
nave agreed to give from four to six francs TO
those who should take part in the invasion. and
70 allow them each from half franc TO two francs
per day.
A force five thousand strong crossed the from
ueI OF Lucerne on the goth of March. Mean
while, the town of Lucerne was hastily fortified
the Vorort mustered seventeen battalions to in.
terpose II necessary; the Government Of Berne
placed seven battalions under arms; lug and
oii sent contingents to Lucerne. The army
winch Lucerne mustered is variously estimated
at 10000 or 10000.
With strong force, General De Sonnenburp
advanced to meet the invaders; but having come
up win them, he retreafed towards the city, for
purpose which will shortly appear making,
however, some show of resistance. son reach
Aohngen, the invading army" says an accoun,
written by one who marched with ii, twas attack
Gu by battalion posted in the Forest"
ne sharPshooters soon drove them out Of il;
ana our friends continued to advance in good or.
DER, constantly hanassed in their march, as far
as Ethswyl; where they effected their junction
with another column, just arrived by the Berne
road. Here the invading forces divided ono
column proceeded by the road leading to the prin-
cIpai bridge across the Emme, and the other took
to the right and passed the Emme at Wertheas.
TEN.
While the chiefs were exertng themselves 10
inspire their men with fresh courage, report Of
nusketry and artillery was suddenly heard. 1t
was probably the second column, who, not know
ing their friends, and assuming them to be the
soldiers of Lucerne, had fired upon them,
panic seized portion of the first column sever
al portions OF which gave the signal Of retreat,
which was followed by the others. By degrees,
however, they formed their ranks, when they per-
ceived they were not pursued, but not knowing
wha' nad become of the second column, they cor
tinued to retreat
= Al break OF day they were attacked by batta-
i,on' supported by six pieces Of artillery, which
attempted TO oppose their march; but the latter
fought so sloyenly, that the column easily routed
them. They were again twice attacked in tho
same manner, and twice they repulsed their as
sailanis; without, however, any very serious loss
to the enemy, who always kept at respectful
distance. Of this party Of the invaders, how
ever, only small number succeeded in making
good their retreat.
Meanwhile, the main body proceeded, and on
tho 3tst tool. possession Of the heights about