The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-23


In this pistols and coffee for two" state of the
House, Colonel Peel, anxious TO throw oil on the
troubled waters, approached Mr.. Disrael; the latter
waved his hand, lntmating dissent 10 receive any
explanation, and the gallant colonel, provoked al
me insult len the House in high dudgeon. The ex-
element at this time had reached its climax, and
meeting al Chalk-tarm was regarded as inevitable.
To prevent such a catastrophe several members rose
70 put questions, and to give explanations amongst
them the premier himself who satisfied Mr. Dis
raei that he had not "giyen him the LIEU Dsarm-
ed Of all pretence for pugnaeousness BENJAMIN the
younger, was obliged TO apologize, and order pre-
vailed once more. The friends Of Colonel Peel and
Mr.. Dlsraeli Captain Rous and Lord George Ben
tlnek) communicated with each other and satisfied
their principals that the code of honor would be pro-
pltlaed without appeal to hair triggers and ten
PAGES. Thus ended the fracas, which will long be
memorable for the folly Of the chief actor and for
the fever into which il threw for a time England
representatives. The world is full of contrasts ard
no where are they found more pOintedy than in
Parliament, for the evening which commenced IN
this beligerent spirit was closed by three and a
half hours speech from Mr.. John 0'Connell against
the coercion bill He talked against time, and be-
came so soporfc that he sent his hearers drowsy 10
their beds
On Monday, the 9th ult, the never ending, still
beginning coercion bill, was again on the tapis in
the House Of Commons. On this evening Sir Ro-
bert Feel made long and able speech as TO the mo-
uves which induced the government to introduce it,
lie made out strong in the character and fire.
queney OF the crimes of which Ireland was the
| scene, and showed that the present bill was no
worse IN It's penal features than the act which was
IN operation when the marquis of Normandy Was
lord lieutenant He read lecture to the landlords
OF Ireland on the duties which they owed TO their
tenantry-denouneed the system Of eviction which
has been, IN so many instances, carried out by them;
and, IN his genlest and bandest tones impored The
Irish members a LEI the hill The d.
without further delay or obstruction. Sir Robert
was followed by one or two Irish members who
denounced the measure in strong terms, and the de
bate was again adjourned
On Tuesday, the popular branch Of the legsla.
ture was engaged in discussing what they should do
with one OF their refractory members-Mr. Smith
O'Bnen. That gentleman had been put on a com.
mttee, to which group Of railway bills had been
referred. But when the intmation was conveyed
TO him some time back, he stated in letter to the
chairman that he would not serves that his duty to
Ireland was his first and only consideration and
that he did not consider himself bound to attend to
any affairs unconneeied with that country. Thus
matters stood until Tuesday last, when the commit
tee, on which Mr. O'Beien's name had been put.
met for the first time. True TO his declaration he
did not attend; and the chairman OF the committee
OF selection, Mr.. Estcouu reported his absence TO
the House, and ended with motion that he had
been guilty Of contempt. Mr.. o. Brien was present
during the early stage Of the proceedings, and de-
claring that he stood 10 his original intention with
drew. A long debate ensued. Two divisions took
place, the minority in the first only numbering IS.
in the other H. majority of l20 declared Mr..
O'Brlen guilty OF contempt.
What makes this affair more absurd is that Mr.
OConnel, Mr. John 0'Connell, and other Irish
members, whose patriotism is al least az pure AZ
Mr. O'Bnen's, have been serving on railway com.
mlttees this session. not only without grumbling
but with zeal and talent. Mr.. o'Bren solicits mar.
10. 81 a. ~
to that dignity by lncarcerating him a few days in
a small room attached to the purlleus Of the build
ing. Easy "martyrdom!"
On Wednesday the House met at noon, when a
motion was made by Mr.. Fielden for reducing the
hours of abour in factories from twelve to ten hours
per day. The government strongly opposed the
motion, which stands adjourned until Wednesday
next.
On Thursday Mr.. Smith O'Brien, still proving
refractory, was taken into custody by the sergeant
alarms. Last night Mr.. 0'Connell was to move
for his liberation. At the meeting of the House.
however, he announced that he should not proceed
with that motion, at the peremptOry request of Mr.
0'Bren himself.
Commercial.
The quantity of goods held by the great manufac-
turers in Lancashire is large and the demand in the
present state of uncertainty the future has be
limited Still, in hopes that the interruption to
sound trade would only be temporary, prices have
not receded much. The transactions Of the month
have been shade better than those Of the preceding
month, although there are certain branches Of bust
ness which form exceptions to the general applica-
ton Of the remark.
The share market, about being freed from the
dead weight which has so long oppressed it, is re-
covering It's tone. There has been a good deal OF
business doing lately in many Of the established
lines; prices have an upward tendency, and as the
money which the court Of chancery has had in
keeping Is gradually finding its way into general
circulation, the result Of greater ease in the money
market is visible in easier discounts. When the
funds arising from railway scrip have been dis
tributed every in business will feel the benefit
and produce of every kind will doubtless improve
in value.
Many of the shipowners and masters engaged in
the United States and, more especially in the New
York trade, are at issue with the commissioners of
emigration with regard to the strngency of Lloyd,s
registry book in the matter of vessels carving great
numbers OF Storage passengers. The object Of the
commissioners is undoubtedly excellent-that of Sc
curing for the emgrant perfectly safe conveyance
IN which the requirements for comfort and health are
properly carried out. But beyond this, thew have
no right to interfere with the private property of
others. The government agent at this port, Lieut.
Holder, has relieved himself from all obloauy by
ordering another survey, and in this state the con.
troversy at present stands But the subject it is
derstood will shortly engage the attention of the
House of Commons
The cotton market sustains the improved feeling
that ruled when the last steamer sailed The ascer,
tanned deficiency in the last crop is the primary
cause of the frmness. The sales during the week
exceed $4,000 bales; about 10000 of which have
been for export and on speculation, leaving a very
respectable daily average for the trade. The imports
during the last week have been light hardly ex-
ceedIng 5000 bales Up to the present time the i'm
ports are $4,000 bales below those Of the cores
ponding period last year. Yesterday, the sales ex-
ceeded 6, 900 bales, at firm prices
Large quantities of American provisions find their
way to this country by almost every arrival. With
an anticipated scarcity Of breadsus, the records of
the barrels of flour and Of beef which cross the
Atlantic at the present time duly paraded in the
c olumns OF the daily press They point moral of
gratifying character; for when the restrictions
which have hitherto impeded that branch of COM
MERGE are removed-as removed they will bet is
TO guage the extent to which the prov-
sion trade between England and America will b.
carried At present, there upwards Of 400 900
barrels of -four under lock in Liverpool oil Of which
will be removed at the low duty when the corn bill
becomes law.
But the present transition state is injurious to the