The daily union., 1846-04-29


its power and its effect. Il will be generally under
stood that commercial transactions for indiyidu-
ais. Some governments are already following the
example given by Great Britain.
Arbitrary prohibitions will be eifaced from the
code of nations from ours at least, where they are
so numerous IL will be admitted that foreign com
petition is salutary, tending TO advance the per-
feclng of industry. There are interests TO be affect
ed In England as well as 10 France; and yet there
they bow TO evidence, and 10 the commands OF the
general welfare. Absolute commercial freedom, like
eternal peace, is Utopia; we do not deny ir but
a Utopia which we must strive TO approach, as near
as possible and which, if we cannot reach, each
day at least ought to bring us a step nearer"
From the London Times April 8.
The most interesting point Of intelligence referred
TO in the Paris papers Of Wednesday, received by
our ordinary express, is speech Of the minister of
commerce in the Chamber Of Deputies on Tuesday
in the course Of the discussion Of the treaty of com
merce between France and Belgium.
Several questions had been asked the minister
from various parts Of the house on the subject OF
the commercial reforms proposed by Sir Robert
Peel in England, and what was the course eonem-
plated by the French government should those re-
forms be carried into effect, In reply, M Cunln
Grdaine said, that ono country had used and
abused the protective system more than Great Brit
aini" and that snow finding it her interest to relax
that system, England is determined TO modify 1t.
France was not, however, in situation 10 carry IN
to effect reforms extensive, but next year minis
ters hoped to be able to introduce bill into the
chamber for reduction Of the existing tariffs"
On this speech the journals before US comment at
much length. The Debais says:
an. Cunin Grdaine passed judgment on the
commercial reform carried into effect in England
and explained his own views the commercial
policy which the French government ought 10 pur-
EVNA -. Al. L +
lance We shall first confess that IL did not satisfy
us. The manner in which he discussed the Eng.
lish system OF reform did not appear TO US to be
either elevated or profound. England (sad M.
Cunin Gndaine) has adopted the system of reform
for her own interest What man is 80 simple as
believe that Great Britain would Jake measures To
inure hersefI She expects that liberty Of commerce
will be advantageous to her. Well! but without
doubt those who demand not assuredly the same lib
ery, but portion ofthat liberty for France likewise
imagine that il would be advantageous TO her. II
England proclams and realizes free-trade she knows
exactly what branches Of her present production
shall be sacrificed, but that others shall derive con-
siderable advantage. England consents TO sell less
Of certain manufactures, but she expects increase
her exports in another branch in which she excels-
in a word, she will lose on side, and she will
gain on the other; but the amount Of her profits will
be superior to that Of her losses. This, in two
words, comprises the theory Of the liberty of COM
The theory is true in itself, and it is true
with respect to every nation but in different degrees
Its application in France could be adyanta geousy
applied TO our manufactures, as well as in England
IL M. Cunin Gridaine has in our opinion taken az
inaccurate view Of the English system Of CONNER
cial reform, he has explained his opinion with re-
spect to the commercial system best suited to France
in terms not sufficiently liberal. But at present we
cannot further examine this speech and the serious
questions which are connected with it,"
The Presse Observes that
"After M. Gauther de Remilly, the minister Of
commerce in his turn discussed the subject, and
perfectly completed the demonstration already so
happily commenced by the preceding orator. Both
demonstrated that England, in what she is carrying
into effect, has obeyed not principle, but her own
interest; that having more used and abused and for
"a longer period than any other nation the protective
SYSTEM while she at present abandons il, she takes
care not to extend her reform beyond those articles
in the manufacture Of which she has to fear no RI
vals and that in fact, by deprvng the agricultursts
of the privileges they enjoyed in order more efica-
ciousy TO assist the manufacturing interests it is
not an era Of manufacturing paternity which she
proposes to establish in the world, but new arm
which she wishes to give herself in order to reign
supreme over foreign markets. This is a fact as
clear as day, and which cannot be controversial"
The French government are taking every pre-
caution to keep their navy in the best ORDER and up
to the mark as regards strength. The naval prep
aratons in England calculated to keep alive the
Jealousy ofother powers and France above all coun.
tres from the temperament Of the people, and their
proximity to our shores, always sleep-if we may
use the orienalism-with one eye open.
The election Of the National Guard of Paris ter
minated on Tuesday week. The 2S5 companies
present effective force of 56,065 men, 30, ,O9O of
GERS to be nominated s97 we're reelected, 392 pro.
NOTED to a superior rank, and 396 newly elected
MarseilIes journal has the following:
ave have received from Algiers April |, news
OF very serious affair, which was not yet noticed
by the journals. Accounts had just been received
of an engagement between the column of General
Cavignac and Arab force, six leagues from
Ilemcen. The general had received sort of chal-
lenge from a new Khalifa, who was desirous of
trying his strength against the French. The Khali.
ia fixed the day and place. On the day appointed
the 23d, General Cavignac left Tlemcen very early
in the morning with body of cavalry and hls col
umn, and marched towards the appointed spot The
French found an Arab encampment, and the enemy
immediately assumed an offensive attitude. The
Arabs appeared to be above 1000 in number-viz
1900 horse and 1900 foot. The combat was sharp,
and lasted two hours. The Arabs fought desper.
ately, but being put to rout, they took to flight,
leaving 200 dead. We had some loss. It's said
that chef de battalion, and some officers were killed
1t appears that Marshal Bugeaud considered this
Poucet, was sent off from Algiers in the Paramond
with dispatches for the minister of war respecting
the new engagement. The news arrived At Az
giers on the evening Of the 3lst ult., by tho Tar
tare packet, which left Oran on the 29th."
Italy.
Italy is still troubled Austrian bayonets keen
the people quiet, but it is impossible to tell when
the fame, which has been so long smoudering, NAV
burst out. A few days back, at Milan, several SEN
tines were assassnated, and recently the Austrian
commander in Italy was obliged to send for a rein
forcement of seven regiments.
Spain.
The latest accounts from Spain show that General
Narvaez's administration was at an end 1t was rent
asunder by the discovery an intrigue, on the pa IT
of Christina and the Patriarch of the Indies to su
pcrsede Narvaez in favor Of the intriguing woman s
latest favorites-the Baron de Nicer and the MARQUIS
de Viluma.
Portugal.
The petty manufacturers of this country have en-
bodied their sentiments in manifesto put forth in
the shape of long article in the Revolucao, in
which they declare that "Sr r. Peel's CONNER
cial reform "a dicteted hv oel6,h ;,,o..s,. r