The New York herald., 1845-10-20

being the head OF what are called the liberal cam
tons Of Switzerland, and as Berne has resolved that
the law shall be ,ntained and carried out strictly,
the other cantons will, no doubt, resolve the same
thing; 90 that a brief period of repose may be
looked tor.
been dragged TO light Itis numerous, and possesses
extensive ramifcations Il processes the most vo-
lent DOCTRINES the division OF property, the right OF
assassinating Kings, the encouragement OF revolu-
tons, &c
The potato, crop has been much injured by the
prevalent maady.
Companies have been formed for the establish
ment OF some lines of railway.
Denmark. 7
The States General of Iceland have adopted a
petition to the King of Denmark, praying that all
countries may be permitted to trade with Iceland,
instead Of as & at present only few mercnan!s Of
complied with. The Danes detest the Swedes with
intensity 80 great that they will not admit that
they are men. Not long since, Danish Journal in
announcing a shpwreck, said, "Five individuals
psrished; but happily there were only two men-the
other three were Swedes."
Russia.
The Russian army, in retiring within its lines had
to act invariably on the defensive against the noun
taineers Of Caucasus The latter laid wait for them
hind barriers, in dreadful manner. The Russians
were at length forced to assemble themselves in
body, and await the arrival of success, They
have suffered most severely Their checks tor such
Isl,
Fearing that Europe will entertain an Indifferent
opinion of his armies, from their inability TO crush
their gallant foes, he Is resolved, next spring. to
send out an immense force, to burn. slaughter and
destroy in all directions.
In Poland the usual seventies are practiced to-
wards tine people In his zeal ia convert tbs Catho-
lies to the Greek Church, the Emperor, or his sub
ordinates, (it is the same thingD goes somewhat too
tar. Only lately number OF poor nuns were march
ed on foot, in cruel weather, immense distances
were cruelty hoRged-and some OF them actually
had their eyes plucked out be they would not
abandon their religion.
Overland Mail from india and China.
The extraordinary express In anticipation of the
Indian Mail to the 2Sth of August, had arrived.
There IS no longer any doubt rs to the assembling
Of an army on the banks OF the SuteJ, in order to
enable the present Sekh Government to curb its Ii
centious soldiery. The Queen-Moth and her bro
ther, the Wuzcer OF the boy King Duneep Singh,
stated to be acting in concert with the Brit
ish agents, for the purpose of putting down the inso
lence and rebe llous spirit OF the khasa troops, and
the fanatic Akhalees Umballa is named as the place
OF rendezvous fer all the "polticals," the Hon.
Companys diplomatic agents are occasionally called
in India. The Governor General, the Commander
in-Chef the Lientenant-G OF the north west
Provinces, Mr.. Thomason and Mr. G.. r. Clerk,
who was said to be on his way from England, are
to have conference at Agra, after which the impor
tant movements will be commenced. .Ih.
Scinde was tranquil, and the British rule COM
pletely established by the gallant General who had
Alterations were about to be made In the native
regiments employed in Scinde, and the loud com
plants lately uttered against its unhealthiness had
in great measure, subsided. The cholera had
disappeared at Subkur and Hyderabad. The prepa-
ratons for any movement that might be necessary
against the Punaub were going on silently but sure
ly, especially in the boats tor bridges and the
steamers NC. II appeared to be expected that Sir
Charles Napier would be called on to proceed to
join the Governor General, in any hostile mea
sures became imperative In the Punjaub.
! The fame OF that General along the Indus and
throughout the northwest Of India is immense.
Some of the envious journals of Bengal and Bonn
bay seek to lower it, but in vain The Siekh troops
would fight less desperately against him than any
other. British General, for they know his valor in
the victories over the men of the Scinde. There
was rumor of treaty having been proposed by
the Governor-General to the Siekh Government,
but great doubts were entertained, however favOra-
BILE their government might be to it, that the troops
would submit to have subsidiary British force
established at Lahore, even although body OF them
selves shall be incorporated with it.
The intelligence from Cabul is of the usual de-
scriptions OF intrlgues and plots and rebelions.
In the interior OF India tranquility prevails. Great
plenty was expected in the northwest provinces, in
consequence OF the abundant fall of rain. In some
of the districts of the Bombay presidency the fall
had been scanty.
The departure from Calcutta Of the Governor Ge-
neral for the northwestern provinces was fixed for
the end of September, when 1t was expected that
he would endeavor to have the new treaty with the
Siekhs carried into effect
The Southern Mahratta country was tranquil,
although dsafected chiefs refused to pay their
tribute.
The news from China comes down to the 9th OF
June. The Government of Hong Kong had pub
lished proclamation for the assessment Of houses,
land, DC, which it was maintained was calculated
to prove injurious to the colony as tending to pre-
vent parties from settling there There is inte-
resting discussion going forward in India relative to
the Island Of Chusan, which now, when the time
for it's restorat0nltO the Chinese is approaching be-
comes of more value than ever to the British. A
great unwlllngness IS exhibited to restore It, on the
ground that the whole OF the provisions Of the trea-
ties with the Chinese has not been complied with.
twas said that the French and American cast CO.
vetous eyes on this island, against which so many
prejudces had existed which were found by expert
ence to be unfOunded, and that they having each
made stipuatlons for Island, expect to get Chu-
san.
The island continues still in the hands of the Bri-
tlsh and very great wish is expressed to retain It.
II is not improbable that some negotiations tor the
purpose will be commenced ere long.
The trade with the Chinese was going forward
favourably, and it IS to be hoped that the negotla
tions for the final possession OF Chusan will be at
tended with the best results. 1t appears that the
best feelings prevail between the inhabitants of Chu
san and the British troops stationed there. The
health of the latter, since they had become acquaint
ed with the country and the manner Of living in it,
had been excellent.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Oct. 3-Very little change
has taken place in the price of Stocks or in the Money
found plenty Occupation for their money in discount
ing at ~ to 81 for hrsrate bills II stated to-day
thst Of the t houses in Lombard street had refused
TO take any more bills under per cent, and the
usual meeting of the Bank directors took place to day
il was stated that advance on their rate would be
proposed; IL has not however, been published and they
continue to discount at 2 Railway stock still engrosses
the attention Of all the mercantile Glass; and large bus
continues in the lines to be daily transacted at
premium VARYING in amount from IS to f5. The
elected state OF the Consol market is beginning to be
ubect of generabe remark and few people have faith
the continued support Of prces in fact will be
that there has been gradual decline in prices. which
tdins but satisfactory. To-day the market closed
rather rmer Consols for money % to 96 and for the
account 9S E,chequer Bills ass TO AIS premium. Indis
stock 26e to 26s Long Annuities ii 3-lo and Irdia
Bonds 63 TO So premium.
In the Foreign market the operations have been Of
very light nature generally, with market much neg
ected in consequence Of superior attractions Of rail
way shares and within the last few days sales Of both
Dutch and Portuguese have been made by Dutch house,
with a view 70 purchasing Engsh and French railway