The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-20

tain its suppression They have even threatened
the government employees in the Chamber with in
slant dismissal in the event OF their venturing to
sign it. II is not impossible that this message may
lead TO change OF ministry. II Is most striking
proof OF the unpopularty of the proposed marriage
Madrid is about TO be lighted with gas.
Dates from Milan to the 2Srd Of January have
been received. A treaty OF commerce is about to
be entered into between the Papsl States and Rus
STA: The basis Of an arrangement between the Pope
effect Of them viii be that there viii be no more
prosecution at the Catholics in Russia, that popish
ambassador will be maintained at the Russian court
and that several CONCESSIONS will be made by the
Russian government 10 the Catholics.
In Naples and elsewhere railways are in progress,
but the Pope will not hear of them his states. He
thinks them an invention OF the devil.
Nothing seems TO be stirring in the political world
Indeed, il the most unfortunate events on the
tapis, we should scarcely know any thing about
them, for we have no political discussions allowed
here.
The Duke de Modena died lately and is succeeded
by his son.
Russia.
We have advices from st. Petersburgh to Janua-
y It,
The emperor has returned from his visit to Italy
He has conferred the cross of st. Vladimir on his
eldest son, for his conduct as chief Of the govern
ment during his absence.
One great object OF our government is to have all
Catholics converted to the Greek church. To bring
about conversion, all measures are empoyed-cor-
ruption, persuasion, intimidation, and brutality-of
the last perhaps more than OF any of the others.
Great success is the reward of the exeions of the
government whole villages abandon the Catholic
faith, ~ wasse and within the last few weeks not
less than lO,0OO have conformed to the Greek
church Whether these conversions be sincere, is
another question.
In Caucasus there appears to have been several
engagements between the Russian forces and the
mountaineers detail of them would weary you
and would subject you to double or treble postage
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terest out OF Russia. The result OF the encounters
has generally been in favor of the Russians but
in one or two cases they have been taken by sur
prise, though without being subjected to any great
loss.
II is whispered that our government is in great
want of money, and it is added that it intends to ap-
ply tor loan In England, and is providing an inn
mense quantity OF platina to offer as security.
India and China.
The dispatches, by extraordinary express, in an
ticpation Of the bi.monthy mail from India and
China, reached London on the 18th ult via Mar
sellles The dates are Calcutta, Dec =; Bombay,
The mail was brought to Suez by the Bentnck
steamer, and landed there on the 4th inst.
The political news Is not important. No collision
had taken place the Sutlej. The Sikh troops had
approached the frontier, but had made no further
demonstration.
The Governor.general and Sir H. Cough, the
COMMANDMENTS Chief, met on the 18th of Novem.
Der, the former is said to have suspended the for
ward movements Of the latter, and is supposed to
have opened negotiations II his terms were not
promptly complied with it was supposed that he
A great portion Of the Sikh force is said to have
left Lahore, and to have encamped about five miles
from that city. They had expressed their intention
to cross the Sutlej between Roopur and Ferozapore
be carried into effect. The Governor General,
however, was fully prepared for action, let the de-
mand come from whatever quarter it might. Orders
have been received at Meerut for every regiment,
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selves in readiness to move at moments notice
The impression In the camp Of the Governor Gene
raj was, that though nothing was certain in the
present unsettled state OF affairs, appearances FORE
bode warlke character. The news from China
is unimportant. Commercial matters at Calcutta
and Bombay wear rather an unfavorable aspect.
Theatricals.
The Italian opera is about to open with eclat
ed by Balfe. A new opera by Verdi, founded on the
story Ct King Lear, with Lablache for the hero is
amonst the novelties.
Rumors abound that a second Italian company
will shortly open Covent Garden. This supposed to
have some reference to the secession of Sienor Cos.
Ia from her majesty's theatre.
Macready has commenced another engagement
at the Pnncess's. He has drawn large audiences,
and his performances command the unqualified APP
probation OF the critics.
Fashions for February.
From Bsrger's Ladies' Gazette Of Fashion,
Our-DooR DREss-some new mantalets have appear
ed both in sable and srmine; they are Of very large
made with sleeves. They will probably, In some de-
gree supersede fur cardinals among very high fash
vsntageous to the figure Fur trimmings have
ed ie favor; and chnchlla good deal adopted, both
very ns ladies' cloth, have appeared they we're most
Of them made in the La valsre style, that is to say
CnAPEAuI-some new shapes have appeared, neither
so wide - the PAMELA nor 20 close the chapesux Of
the last few years We do not however conceive that
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faces and fashion longer sxac that strict unformi.
Ro.Es-Eyery day incresse. the vogue Of robes de
chombre-in fact they both for form and material
or
twenty cap may Do with but above that age
Be bad taste not t. wear ON: Last year they
much farther back This Is particularly the case with
dinner or evening caps In speaking Of morning deshd
robes under robes de have the front
Of the eersss embroidered in the form Of bib and that
of the iablier-others form chemisete, and have
dered.
Though velvet very much request passementeris
is more sot seems indeed, as every succeeding
son since was first introduced increased both s vogue
and its beauty
We can assure our fair readers that there il not the
least foundation for report that long trains will be in
troduced this winter the width Of skirts has neither in
actual alteration in the forms robes the elegance
and variety of their garnture gives them especially to
vslty.
Robes for dress balls are thia.season of extreme
splendor.
Markets.
LONDON MoNEy MARKEr, Feb. 2.-During the early
part Of last month the Money market buoyant and
Stock on the advance however the period fixed for
the meeting Of Parla ment approached money became
moro scarce and the market huctuating the arrival
of American and other news. The mode in which Gov.
eminent to deal with the large Of bank notes
and gold that requredfor railroad deposits embarrasges
the dealers very much and appears that relaxation
whatever will be made except that those lines which
do not obtain their acts this session the money will be
returned The Bank continues discount at the former
rates but II very cautious where money wanted for
railway purposes; and brokers follow in the same
track, cash 10 much dcult to obtain than il
ast month, and in almost all the Bank loans for
short periods The Government broker continues
to make bis usual purchases of the Savings
Banks and tho Commissioners OF the National Debt
which has greatly assisted the market Occasionally,