The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-23


ant for any improvement he effected in the land and
this he Mr.. O'ConnelD considered most import.
ant bib, and one which would lie productive Of the
greatest benefit To Irish tenants The next was a
hill 70 take away the power of distraining by land
lords unless there be leases [cheers A man could
not be turned out at any moment by landlord, un-
less the tenant had an actual lease and the third
was one TO take away almost entirely stamp duty on
leases, SO that instead Of paying several pounds for
leases the tenant will have his lease for few shil-
lings, valid and legal--leheers Who had done all
this Ia was Cancellation Hall" 49,.
The Dublin correspondent of the Morning Chron-
icle says; "The use Of Indian meal has now become
quite general throughout the country, and the peo-
pie perefsr IL 10 The potato, the enormous price Of
which, for some months past, had placed il beyond
the reach Of the laborng classes One good effect Of
this change in the food Of the humber casses, 10
reduction in the price Of potatoes both for seed and
for Immediate consumption"
Continental.-France ...
We take from the London Chronicles Of the 3p
instant the following abstract Of the contents of The
Paris papers Of the lst instant
The declaration Of war between the United States
and Mexico is looked upon by our neighbors as
subject Of grave import not exactly on account Of
the parties Immediately involved, but because il
may lead to further complications, and perhaps
draw other nations to take part in the contest. The
National, which seldom finds fault with warlike
preparations of any kind and never when il thinks
that these PREPARATIONS can at any time, however
remote, be brought TO bear against England, highly
approves ofthe conduct Of Mr.. Polk on the present
occasion. IL concludes long account Of the dec
aration Of war by the u States and Of the position
OF the beligeren parties, with the following words
Whatever may be the events Of what 10 in prep
araton, We think the President Of the United States
is acting wisely in putting the country into state
OF defence. The real danger is not on the Rio del
Norte, and II ~ fortunate that the act which has
passed the Senate, by majority Of 40 to 2, gives
Mr. Polk the means Of collecting a force which
America may have occasion to employ against a
more redoustable power than Mexico. The Amer
leans believe that England has excited the Mex
cans to open hostltes; but until we are better in
formed, we cannot help thinking that nothing is less
probable; for, according 10 ideas, England can
gain nothing by afording the Americans, on one
hand, plausible pretext for seizing the CALIFORNIA;
and, on the other hand, compelling them, no 10
speak, to fortify themselves against the perfdous
surprises so familiar to our neighbors."
The Presse says that orders have been sent by
the French government to the seaports to send sew
eral ships Of war 10 the Gulf Of Mexico TO reinforce
the squadron on that station, which is to cruise
along those shores during the continuance of the
war between Mexico and the States.
Accounts have been received from AIeiers which
leave no doubt Of the massacre of the French ORR
soners by Abd-el-Kader The echo d'Onn" Of
the oath ultimo, fully confirms the report previous
ly brought, but adds no new details. A Toulon
journal Of the 18th ult says: sour Oran correspond
ent writes on the 2lst The number of French pri.
soners who escaped the massacre Of the Deira is
unfortunately very small, but amongst them are said
to be the Northumberland Of the "a hussars and
some other officers. General Cavaignac command
ing the subdivision Of Tlemcen, who had lust re-
ceiyed large convoy and reinforcement Of three
battalions, proceeded Immediately TO the extreme
frontier in the hope Of meeting with some Of the pri-
had
break. As yet, however, we have received no news
Of the movements Of the general.
The following letter from Louis Napoleon TO a
Paris paper sets forth in very interesting manner
the particulars Of his remarkable escape from the
castle at Ham: - .r.-. .-..rr-
"My dear M. Degeorge My desire to see my
father once more in this world made me attempt the
boldest enterprise | ever engaged in. II required
more resolution and courage on my part than at
Strasburg and Boulogne /; for | was determined not
to submit TO the ridicue that attaches to those who
are arrested escaping under disguise and failure
| could not have endured. The following are the
particulars of my escape:
"You know that the fort guarded by 400 men,
who furnished daily GO soldiers, placed as sentres
outside the walls. Moreover, the principal gate of
the prison was guarded by the guolers, two Of
whom were constantly on duty Il was necessary
that should first eude their vigilance, afterwards
traverse the inside court, before the windows ofthe
commandments residence; and, arriving there,
should be obliged to pass by gate which was
guarded by soldiers. ... .4ur .
"Not wishing to communicate my design to any
one, 1t was necessary to disguise myself As seve-
raj rooms in the part of the building occupied were
undergoing repairs, it was not difficult to assume
the dress Of a workman. My good and faithful
valet, Charles Thelin, procured a smock frock and
a pair Of sabots (wooden shoes) and after shaving
off my moustaches, took plank on my shoulders
"On Monday morning saw the workmen enter
at half past o'clock. Charles took them some
drink, in order that should not meet any of them
on my passage. He was also to call one of the
gardens (turnkeys) whilst DR.. Conneau conversed
with the others. Nevertheless, had scarcely got
out of my room, before was accosted by a work.
man, who took me for one Of his comrades, and at
the bottom Of the stairs found myself in front Of
the keeper. Fortunately, placed the plank was
carrying before my face, and succeeded in reaching
the yard. Whenever passed sentinel or any
other person, always kept the plank before my
face. .t'' .'f'...'. w.
passing before the first sentinel, let my plank
fall, and stopped to pick up the bits. There met
the officer nduty, but, as he was reading letter
he did not pay attention to me. The soldiers at the
guard-house appeared surprised at my dress, and a
drummer turned round several times TO look at me.
next met some workmen, who looked very atten-
lively at me. i placed the plank before my face,
but they appeared to be so curious that thought
should never escape them, until heard them cry,
on! It's bernard! ,..... ....' .... ....a.,r
"Once outside, walked quickly towards the road
of ST. Quentin. Charles, who the day before had
engaged carriage, shortly overlook me, and we
arrived at ST Quentin. aE ,. Ia. Gin
81 passed through the town on foot, after having
thrown off my smock-ffock. Charles procured me
a post-chaisc, under pretext of going to Cambria
We arrived without meeting with many obstacles
at VaIenciennes, where took the railway. | had
procured Belgian passport, but nowhere was !
asked to show il. af3han w" .0 G-ss,, ra 10 II i
During my escape, DIR. Conneau, always so de-
voted to me, remained in prison, and caused them
to believe was i'll, in order to give me time to
reach the frontier. 1t necessary to be convinced
that the government would never set me at liberty
before could be persuaded to quit France, If
would not consent to dishonor myself. 1t was also
a matter Of duty that should exert all my powers
to be able to console my falherin his old age ~
"Adieu, my dear M Degeorge; although free
feel myself to be most unhappy. Receive the as
surance Of my sincere friendship, and If you are
able, endeavor to be useful to my kind Conneau
... .@. "LOUIS NAPOLEON" .
.- Up. .'' 0.I... " From the Paris Steele
THE APPRoACHrNc ELEcTToNs IN FRANcE,--
We have in France several parties who declare