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 pot impossible that this message may
lead 70 change OF ministry. II Is most striking
proof OF the unpopularity OF the proposed marriage
Madrid is about to be lighted with gas.
italy.
Dates from Milan to the 2Srd OF January have
been received. treaty OF commerce Is about to
be entered into between the Papal States and Rus
and the Gear are pretty nearly agreed upon. The
effect of them will be that there will be more
prosecution ct 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 IN his states He
thinks them an invention OF the devil
Nothing seems to be stirring in the political world
Indeed, if the most unfortunate events were the
tapis, we should scarcely know any. thing about
them, for we have political discussions allowed
here.
The Duke de Modena died lately and is succeeded
by his son.
We have advices from st. Petersburgh to Janua-
rye.
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 employed-cor-
ruptlon, persuasion, intimidation, and brutalty-of
the last, perhaps more than OF any of the Others
Great success is the reward of the exertons Of the
government whole villages abandon the Catholic
faith, ~ aasse and within the last few weeks not
less than 10000 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
mountaneers A detail of them would weary YOU.
and would subject you TO double or treble postage
tort ho Lot fay Httt tprrtk sh..,c
terest out OF Russia The result Of the encounters
h las 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.
1t 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 platna to offer security.
India and China.
The dispatches, by extraordinary express, in an.
ticipation Of the bi-monthy mail from India and
China, reached London on the 18th ult via Mar
settles. The dates are Calcutta, Dec. z; Bombay,
Dec. Is.
The mail was brought to Suez by the Bentinck
steamer, and landed there on the 4th inst.
The political news Is not important. No collision
had taken place on the Sutlej. The Sikh troops had
approached the frontier, but had made no further
demonstration.
The Governorgenera and Sir H. Cough, the
COMMANDMENT 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
weuld himself commence immediate operations.
A great portion of the Sikh force is said to have
left Lahore. and to have encamped about five miles
to cross the Sutle, between Roopur and Ferozapore
but it was not expected that those intentions would
be carried into effect. The Governor General,
however, was fully prepared for action, let the de-
mand come from whatever quarter 1t might. Orders
have been received at Meerut for every regiment,
excepting the 5lst Native Infantry, to hold them
selves in readiness to move at moments notice.
The Impression In the camp OF the Governor Gene
raj was, that though nothing certain in the
present unsettled state OF affairs, appearances FORE
bode a warlike character. The news from China
/ is unimportant. Commercial matters at Calcutta
and Bombay wear rather unfavorabe aspect.
Theatricals.
| The Italian opera is about to open with eclat
Costa, the musical director retires and is succeed
1 ed by Balfe. 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 Of Sienor Co.'S
| Ia from her maesty'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 Bsrgers Ladies' Gazette of Fashion
Our-DooR DREss-some new mantalets have appear
ed both in sable and srmine; they Of very large
Viii IN DE-
gree supersede fur cardinals among very high fash
rar
ed 10 favor; and chincha good deal adopted both
very dine ladies' cloth, have appeared they were most
Of them made in the La vallere style, that is to say,
CnApEAuI-some new shapes have appeared, neither
80 wide a. the PAMELA nor 20 close the chapesux Of
the s. few We do not. copcsys that
faces. and fashion longer sxac that strict unform
sc they as both for form and material
or ac
twenty cap may be dispensed with but above that age
brought very forwards at present they are placed
much farther back This is particularly the case with
bile. we should not forget the Cambria and 5aconst
robes worn under robes de have the front
Of the eorssge embroidered the form Of bib and that
of the iablier-others form ehemisette and have
narrow shouldsrstraps and short sleeves also embroi
Though velvet is very much in request psssementers
is more soft seems indeed If every succeeding
son since was first introduced increased both s vogue
and its beauty.
We assure fair readers that there 10 not the
least foundation for report that long trains will be in
roduced this winter the width Of skirts has neither in
creased dminshed in fact, do not perceive any
actual alteration in the forms Of but the elegance
and variety Of their garniture gives them especially to
those in evening dress very great appearance Of
velty.
ROBES for dress balls, are thia.season OF extreme
splendor.
Markets.
LONDON MoSEy MARxEr, Feb. 2-During the early
part OF last month the Money market buoyan and
Stock on the advance however the period fixed for
the meeting Of Parla ment approached money became
more scarce and the market fuctuatng the arrival
Of American and other The mode in which Gov
eminent to deal with the large Of bank
and gold that requiredor railroad deposits embarasses
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 will be
returned The Bank continues discount the former
rates bat II very cautious where money II wanted for
railway purposes; and brokers follow 10 the
track, cash Is much dicult to obtain than Il
ast month"; and in almost all the Bank loans for
very short periods The Government broker continues
to make his usual purchases of the Savings
Banks and tho Commissioners Of the National Debt
which has greatly assisted the market Occasionally