The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-21
maintain the uneasiness prevailing in the pubic
mind. Everything, however, passed off quietly.

mind Everything, however, passed off quietly.
SWITZERLAND.
LucERNE- ZuRIcH--BERsE, &c-The affairs of
Switzerland continue in doubtful state. The check
received by the free corps before Lucerne has not
discouraged the radicals who will renounce their
design of destroying the federal compact of 1915.
Berne, Vaud Soleure, Argau, and Bale-counry, en-
terrain the project Of separating themselves from the
and constituting together Helveuc
republic, one and independent. The Luceme con-
querers, far from showing desire for pachcation,
envenomed things by initiating liberal violence,
while the menaces of foreign powers increase the
OF both parties. Letters from Zurich
state that the Diet closed on the 22d ult. Most
of the foreign ministers had left for Berne but the
French ambassador and the Sandman minister had
repaired to Lucerne The Diet had given full power
to the Vorort to disband partly, or entirely, the
troops now IN the federal service; or if necessary,
to replace them by Others and in case public peace
should be seriously menaced by illegal acts, to de-
wise such measures it might deem expedient for
the maintenance Of order and tranquility either by
disposng Of the federal forces now under arms, or
calling out others.
which threatened the government ofthat canton was
dissipaed for the present. The authorities had
erted themselves to produce that result. They
promised to proclaim al extensive amnesty at the
next meeting Of the grand council for all those who
had joined the free corps against Lucerne. Military
precautions were likewise taken against any popular
Another letter from Berne states that popular
assembly, hostile to the government, was to have
been held in that city ON the 26th ult., and it was
highly probable that it would be followed
by revolution similar to that Of Vaud. The in
habtants had resolved to form themselves into ma
tona guard, for the protection of their persons and
On the Goth ult the Grand Council of the Canton
Of Lucerne, by an unanimous vote, ratified the
treaty relative to the ransom of the prisoners.
The indemnity to be paid for their release is slip
ulated at 000f of which Rerneis to pay 10 000f
Soleure 100000, Rale Champagne IS 000f., Argau
20O 0O0f, and the other cantons 25,OOOf. The con-
tracing parties expect that the Diet will pay $780,
O00f; by that Lucerne will receive in all 500 U00f
In return, Lucerne promises a full and complete
amnesty.
BELGIUM.
The Chamber of Representatives has been princi-
pally engaged on railway projects. The Chamber
passed project Of law extending the provisions of
the I'd article of the law of July 81, 1874, to
sugars imported from transatlantic countries from
ports beyond the Cape Of Good Hope, by foreign
vessels, which, by touching at Cowes, would be
deprived of the advantages guaranteed
by those provisions.
GERMANY.
TRANSFORMING Cologne Gazette states that
the Harse towns are now more favorably disposed
rein. In Hamburger, some Influential voices have
already been raised in favor of the junction.
The Commercial parliament" at Berlin conclu-
ded its sttings the 18th ult after daily confer
ence during the preceding fortnight An official re-
port Of the proceedings will soon make its appear
ance. Nothing positively certain is yet known re-
speeding the entire result of the deliberations; but
is stated that the thirty commercial deputies were
a-but unanimous in favor of the protective system
and of duties OF six rix-doars per cwt on foreign
linen and cotton yarns and twists, with a drawback
of five rix-dollars per cwt. on re-exportation.
Puckler Muskau has sold his estate, and with il
his title of noblesse, to count Edmund Hasfedt
Weisweier fer l,70S, $50 dollars.
HAN YER.
According to recent accounts, the commercial ne
gotiaons which are still pending between Hanover
on the one side and the Zoverein on the other, are
not likely to lead to any good result. 1t appears
however, that they have agreed on one point-the
reciprocal surrender of smugglers.
The Wurzberg Gazette states that it is generally
reported in Dresden that the Queen of England viii
visit Cobourg during the summer, and probably
Dresden and Berlin.
RUSSIA.
ST. RECOMMENDATIONS from this city ind-
cate that the commerce Of the Russian empire in
the Baltic, since the late events in China, and the in
fuence obtained by the English and the Chinese
treaties with America and France, has experienced
which will greatly modify the present
state of things and the system Of isolation.
The latest accounts do not refer to the state of the
emperor's health.
RUSSIA AND cIRCASS A.
The WAR IN CIRcAssIA--Russia is determined to
make more serious effort this year in Circassa
Last year, $50 900 men were embodied for the Cir
cassian II is said that the seventh man of ey-
cry thousand capable of bearing arms in the Rus
sian empire is to be enlisted in order TO swell the
army to $50 900 men. One hundred transports
to be collected in the Black Sea, for the transport Of
troops and stores; and the command Of the whole
force is to be given to Woronzof, the governor of
the Crmca.
TURKEY.
The affairs of Greece continued to pre-occupy
both the dvan and the diplomatic body. Chekib
Efendi had lately addressed note TO the represent
atvcs of the three protecting powers, in which he
set forth complaints Of Turkey against Greece, and
declared that if the latter continued to menace the
peace Of the neighboring Ottoman provinces, the
Porte would be under the necessity of adopting en-
ergtc measures, and stationing corps of observa-
lion along the Greek frontier. This note was for
warded to the ministers of England, France, and
Russia, in Athens, by whom it submitted to the
Hellenic government. Coleu, it appears, gave the
three ministers the most satisfactory explanations,
which convinced them that the apprehenslons OF the
Porte were unfounded
THE SOCIETY ISLANDS.
Misunderstanding to letters received in Eng
land, from Tahiti, M. Bruat the French governor,
had, during paroxysm of rage, killed one of his
servants, by running him through with his sword.
In consequence, it was added, of this occurrence,
M. Bruai would shortly depart for France.
Admiral Hamelin had proceeded from Tahiti to
Raiata, where Queen Pomare had been residing.
The natives were well disposed and the Queen her.
,elf was about to return to Papeee, where she was
expected daily, in company with Admiral Hamelin.
The public functionuries and the garrison establish
ID at the Marquesas islands, could with difficulty
procure provisions. Oxen had been imported from
but as there was no pasture for them in
he islands, the object proposed by the local govern
nent could not be accomplished. The administra-
ion Of the marine were reduced to simple rations.
LAND NEAR THE CITY FOR
Y SALE.--The subscriber will offer for sale at
public auction on Tuesday, the 10th June, at
o'clock, p. m, the premises, all that very desra-
Die farm on which he lives, about four miles from
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