New-York daily tribune., 1845-03-21

;stersl Journals 10 show that Sir Robert Peel was
accused by the English opposition, Of having COM
mt,ed the same faults with regard TO the affairs OF
Tahiti, that the French opposition attributed TO NJ.
Gujzo, Moderate men OF all parties think that
the difficulties were adjusted on just and honora-
bic serms The opposition, however, cite the sails
faction expressed by the British Ministry at the
preservation of the peace Of Europe, endangered
by ,rifling dispute, as proof that the National
pride of England was gratiiied by concessions at
the expense Of the honor and dignity OF France.
proposition was made in the Chamber OF De-
puties, 10 modify the duties on imports into the
French West India Islands, which gave rise TO a
discussion on the Treaty Of Reciprocity existing
between The United States and this Country.
From the data given II appears thai Of the Cotton
imported into France, American vessels bring 9S
per cent and French vessels but per cent. and
tha! the proportion is nearly similar fer all other
articles. Daring the past year, French vessels
made but IS voyages-whe American vcssels
made $50 The necessity OF France increasing her
commercial marine, IN order 10 have seamen for
her defence, was made the preteyt Tor an amend
ment offered by member for Dleppe and one Of
the largest ship owners in the kingdom, viz. that
merchandise warehonsed AT Martinique or Guada-
nupe, sNOulu Ot uulHltltu llitO fIdUCt dt iOWgI
duties than II imported direct
ltwas contended that this would be no violation
Of the Treaty Of lS22:-as imports from the Colo
MES were exclusively reserved TO vessels OF France
and that leaving both nations on an equality al; re-
gardcd direct trade, would be complying with
treaty stpuatlons.
The proposition was received with considerable
APPRECIATION, for the marine of France, compared
with her position, is too slnall-the linpolcy, how
ever, of placing dtlerential duties on the vessels
of her strongest and natural ally prevented ts
adoption. A treaty OF reciprocity exists between
France and England recently the former govern
mcnt made large contracts for supplies OF Coal
providing that they should be imported IN French
bottoms. !, was stated IN the Chambers, that the
new contracts to be made Tor Tobacco (Amerlcan)
will contain similar clause. The nett lncom. on
this article amounts 10 upward OF 81 millions OF
francs Common Virginia and Maryland smoking
or chewing Tobacco, costs Sl20cts perpound.
The measrre 10 reduce the rate OF Postage 10
four cents per letter was defeated by a tie. The
cost ct transport 10 any part OF the Kingdom doec
not exceed three cents, while from Post Ohce To
Pos, Office 1t costs two cents. MIR. OdiIIon Bar
rot made splendid speech i'll favor OF reduction.
He stated that the greatest incentive TO learn 10
read and write, was the pleasure oi being able 10
correspond with friends and kndred-that the
government, IN eXacung from 20 10 80 cents per
letter, which al most costs but 3 cts, was imposing
an insurmountable barrier 10 the diffusion of know
ledge. A matter worthy OF notice is, that the
smallest bank note issued here is 250 francs. II
you wish to rcmlt Il small sum You can get an or
der from the Post Office, on The place you wish 10
send II 10. The government charges premium
OF five per cent. and the amounts transmitted IN
Gums of three francs and upward is immense. An
effort was made 10 reduce the premium TO TWO per
cent. but defeated on the ground that II would In
tricre win bankers. The Post Office gives two
receipts one TO forward and one to keep.
1t is said that the appointment of the Duke de
BroSlie as one of the commissioners on The Right
OF VISIT does not augur well Tor The modification
of that measure. The Duke has been one of its
strongest advocates, and negotiated the treaty al
lowing 1t. England promptly acknowledged the
Revolution of July and the French Cabinet OF that
period sssented 10 the measure now so unpopular
asits equivalent There are many ruInors about the
Substitute, emanclpatlng gradually The Negroes IN
the French Islands II Is spoken OF as the price that
may be required 10 allow France TO withdraw from
the treaty ON the Right OF Visit Others say that
projects will be offered for the establishment CT
Colonies on the Coast.
Ga the 2ist inst the vote was taken on the grant
Ing OF the "Secret Funds" and resulted in a tri-
unph for the Ministry A credit of one million of
Francs was demanded. an amendment was pro-
posed 10 reduce it 5000 Francs, Ohe amount due
Pntchard,) and after an animated debate, the
amendment was lost by minority OF "a votes.
The course OF Mr.. Peel on the income and other
taxes, has elected from all journals the praise 1t so
wei! deserves: ms example and the patriotic con-
duet of the members voting 10 tax their own prop
ery or incomes IS eX,oled as being worthy OF lml-
ia,lon here. The duty on cotton here is IS so per
bale, average weight. The duties on French pro-
duce equally as hish-ior instance, sugar. 10 l2
uancs per 220 American pounds; Coffee, % francs
per same quantity. 1t is The etec: of these duties
sSsenlns consumption that prevents the marine OF
france irom increasing on i par with that OF the
United States OF England.
In France there arc but 100000 hectares pas
iure land to over 25C00,000 OF arabic land The
resa Is scarcity CT cattle, forage. horses and ma
nure. 4 law has occupied the attention of the
Chambers 10 increase the fertility oi pasture land by
Irrigation. France annually imports horses and
cattle 10 the value OF l0O,0O0,000 OF francs. ex-
rac; comparison made between France and
England:
Hdses toSoo saSS ia1ss I5aSso E9saHa
ca.tle 100000 .eSo,ooo Fer each nilon OF rinhabit
Sheep 100000 io,2eC,ooo Horses. 1867 1852
c.lts sris 2oSSS So eSis, i '''sp '''0S' l's6'''s
The soldiers in Asiers have dug several canals 10
lrlsate an immense PLAIN, that has been almost
nSrleSS owing 10 drought.
on the Seine have induced the Project oil Police 10
have ten large Newfoundland dogs drilled, for the
purpose OF saving those who may fall or throw Them
selves into the riyer. The dogs are daily prac,iced
10 Selze upon any objects floating upon the water,
and Ia shor, time will be able 10 render efficient
service.
In Alsiers. French outpost was attacked by
band OF IS Arabs, who had been excited 10 the
highest pitch OF fanatacism by one OF thelr Mara
bouts They approached the outpost believing
themselves invisible 10 the enemy. They asked
admission n'o the fort, which was readily granted,
as they We're recitins prayers, and appeared TO be
qnarmed: The momentlh they passed the gates, they
drew their weapons and killed Ihs Ern,;Ses The
noise brought soldiers TO the assistance of their
friends, and halt an hour aiierward there were s.
Arab con,ses.
Las, aight we had the las, grand ball a,,he ooera
Ter this season. The masked balls are susnend.d
during Lent except that one day (abou, he sH ,,;S
deo that season. is devoted to the pleasures of
the Carnival.
Two editors of German papers have been ordered
toquit France in twety-four hours. On requesting
10 know the reason on their expulsion, the Prefeci
oil the Police refused 10 give any II is said that
the PfuSsian Minister complained of some articles
inserted 10 their journals.
There are IS Railroads completed IN France );
they COS, 2S6 millions of francs and their length is
S)S kilometres. There are IL projected, whose
united length will amount 10 ,9i7 kilometres the
estimated cost is 40 millions of francs. The Cham
bers have voted ls5 millions us the subscription Of
the