The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-21
FOREIGN NE w s.
From the Boston wing. Oct. To-
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
Ssven daus later from England.

ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
Screen days later from England.
The steamer Hibernia, Alex. Ryrie, commander,
left Liverpool Oct a, arrived at Halifax 18th, and
was moored in her berth, at East Boston, at half
past o'clock this morning. "a aC
We are indebted to Hsrnden & Co. for Wilmer
a. Smiths European Times and other English
papers, from which we extract largely.
The steamer Caledonia arrived out on the 2Sth
ut, in eleven days and half; the packet-ship
Stephen Whitney arrived on the Both, as also the
steamer Massachusetts; and the Great Western on
the Sd inst.
Cotton has declined 3D., and market dull, owing
TO the large stock on hand.
Washington Irving had not arrived at Paris on
the 30th Sept.
Earl Spencer expired at his seat, Wilton Hall, on
the LIST instant He filed the post of Chancellor Of
the Exchequer, during the administration Of Lords
Grey and Melbourn.
The STEAMER MAssAcHUsErrs-The auxiliary
screw steamer Massachusetts, which sailed from
New York on the 18th Of September, reached
Liverpool the Sd instant after voyage of seven
teen days and half allowing for the difference of
longitude between Liverpool and New York. We
are indebted to a passenger for the following re-
marks upon her voyage:
"We have had a succession Of variable winds,
short intervals Of Gains, and great deal Of cloudy,
considerable proportion Of head winds, not very
fresh, and have never farled our topgallant sails
but once on account Of the strength Of the wind we
have never reefed topsas. The motive power Of
the ship has been in alone, aided by the can
vas, ten days twenty-one hours, and has performed
its duty excellently well. The new rig works TO a
charm; and all who have witnessed the combined
efects Of the steam and sails perfectly satisfied
Of the value ofthe former an auxiliary to good
Yodelled sailing packet.
FRANCE.
Pans, Sept. 3O.--Much attention has been paid
in this capital both by the press and the public, TO
the recent arrivals from the United States with re-
spect to Mexico. The probability of war or no war
has been discussed; but all journals and all parties
are unanimous in thinking that it would be the very
height of folly for Mexico TO attempt hostilities.
The Journal des Dsbats the government organ takes
a peculiar view: 1t says that the Mexicans have
been ouss Ct dpouiiles, but advises themto use the
words Of an American philosopher--"to grin and
bear it;' because it says, if they DON'T they will
give the United States an for seizing another
tremendous Slice perhaps all of the Mexican do
minions. The Debats thinks that Ie grand peupe, as
its calls them of the United States, have very itch
ing fingers for The property Of their neighbors and
it advises them be somewhat more scrupulous for
the future lest Europe should find itself called upon,
by regard for its own interests and dignity to pre-
vent further gigantic increase of the already ggan
tic dominons they possess. IA EIlts|
The tale of the Times, of London, OF the finding
oil Save SndckIeS IN tne WTtCk Oh inc nODc AmeTf-
vessel, the Missouri, has been received in this
city with varied feelings Of contempt, disbelief and
indignation.
The defeat Of the united French and English forces
in their attempt TO chastise the savuges of Madagas
car has excited very painful interest.
II seems quite certain, that, IN the next session,
the government will present law for Wholesale
reduction of postage, and the adoption of modified
uniform rate--two sous being charged for letters
going forty miles; four for letters going hundred;
and SO on. The will afford great satisfac-
ton to the entire population and especially to the
classes.
In domestic politics nothing is stirring. Some
elections have lately taken place, in which the candi-
dates Of the government were successful; but this
will not add to their majority in the Chamber, rs
the places were previously occupied by their parti-
1t does not appear probable that there will be
is not quite certain A split appears to have taken
place between some sections of the opposition, the
radical and republican having set their newspapers
to work to abuse M, Theirs, with whom they acted
cordially during the last three or four sessions
SPAIN.
The Queen and her mother returned to Madrid on
he A3th, They were delighted with their visit to
the provinces. s,s
Madrid has not been again disturbed, but the gov
eminent is continually on The alert and the troops
ARE always ready to act. Though enjoying what
We cali tranquility, it would in any other city, be
anarchy the sense Of uncertainty and in
security is so very great Conspirators are always
but, at present they have to act with
more than ordinary prudence, for the government
has adopted very cunning measures to worm out
their secrets and defeat their plans.
The eternal question Of the Queens marriage is |
again agtated. One of the everlasting Coburgs is |
talked Of, and, as he is supported by England, Aus
lria, and Prussia, and consented to by France, il
may be that he will obtain the Queens hand. But
The Spanish people, certainly, taken in the mass,
will not like him. They wish the Queen to marry
one Of her cousins--a Spaniard; and they will be
sorely disappointed If she do not They would
rather she welded Don Caros's son than foreign
Dr. But their voice will not be heard by the high
and mighty personages who NEEDLE in our affairs. |
The accounts from the provinces represent
hat the new contributions are being paid regularly
Many Of the Madrid shorkeepers who closed their
shops will be prosecuted at law.
etf GERMANY.
All the talk at present is about the constitution,
which has been promised us for more than thirty
years. The king is said finally to have made up |
his mind to carry out the project of constitution
this very year; but we have expected il so long,
and been often disappointed that for one, will
only believe we shall have il when we have got it.
The kings design il not to give us such chambers |
as you have in America Or England, or even in !
France; ministerial responsibility to them, and the
right Of making laws, will not be acceded they
may give their opinion on such questions US the
chooses to submit to them, and that is
all is previously little, you will think, and so
is; but we shall be overjoyed to have il, for you
may be assured that it viii be only the precursor
better and greater things. 1t will be the narrow
point of the wedge, closely followed by the larger.
The Empress Of Russia has been visiting her
brother the King Of Prussia, and is leave to-day
en- route, for Italy. She is not so i'll as repre-
scented. Il 8 FL gs
The religious agitation remains pretty much in
the same state Upon the whole, however, perhaps
Rongc, the apostle of the faith, has increased
the number Of his ndhcrcnts Our government
views his proceedings with great Interpretation, as
do all the other governments Of Germany; and
they are all determined to discourage il much as
possible. A recent order from all the ministerial
departments Of this country declares that any Off
cia giving il countenancc, or any other of the new
religious sccts, shall be dismissed.
Potatoes are suffering from the same maady as in
Belgium; and, upon the whole, the crops will be
scanty.
The Saxon chambers have commenced their sit
tnrs which promise To be very stormy The re-