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

vanced, while the produce OF slavery has scarcely
maintained previous rates. Brandies have advanced
about Is Sd per gallon, with an upward tendency
but scarcely any Improvement has taken place in
Geneva. The holders OF tea have been somewhat
disappointed In no reduction being made upon that
article; but we understand from what we consider
good authority, that modified duty is TO be made
other concessions wanted from them by this coun-
try Alter the momentous commercial measures
pending are finally settled, large demand for all
descnptlons OF produce from the home trade, 1t 10
expected will take place, stocks In the dealers
hands are much reduced, and prices generally are
moderate comparison with those OF former sea-
sons The arrivals OF all kinds OF produce have been
small during the week; but the public sales de-
clared are OF Importance For British iron the mar
ket has hrm appearance.
DREADFUL SHIPwREcKs.-Recent accounts bring
tidlngs Of dreadful shipwrecks. The Montreal a
trader between London and Quebec, was lost on the
l4th OF January, near Cape Chat, and every soul on
bound to London from Boston, is believed to have
foundered on the 18th, on reel of rocks called the
Lodges, near Red Head. The Laurel, OF Quebec,
was lost of the coast Of Newfoundland. by coming
in contact with field OF ice; happily, the crew
were saved. The ship Cambridge, from Liverpool,
took OIL the crew, thlrty-two persons, from the
Lord Lynedoch, in a sinking state. Lloyd's books
dora Sea. with forty persons drowned the wreck
OF an East lndiaman, and other calamties.
INCREASE OF THE ARMY 1T is currently rumor-
ed in military circles that the army will be increased
H. 900 men, by the addition OF two companies TO
each Infantry and two troops TO each cavalry regl
ment Three commissioned officers, captain, and
two subalterns will be appointed to each of these
companies and troops
INCREASE OF THE NAvY.-Her Majesty's govern
ment having resolved TO increase the navy, number
Of districts have been selected where rendezvous
are established for entering volunteers. Lieut. J.
Stone has been appointed to that al Hull Lieut. W.
Pitt, TO the one at Leth Lieut.. r Tucker, to one
at South Shields; Lieut.. w. w. Eyton, TO one at
North Yarmouth Lieut. ]. Stewart (b), to one at
Dundee and Lieut. G. T. Hill to one at Glasgow
Caunt has abandoned all proceedings for the reco-
very OF the stakes in the recent fight Tor the cham
ponshp, and paid the taxed bill Of costs. Bendgo,
therefore, gets the battle money without further dis
pute.
Circumstances OF most important character have
occurred in Ireland since the sailing Of the Midway,
on the 10th ut The state Of that distracted coun-
try remains IN several parts, in anarchy and con-
fusion-the laws set at defiance, life and property
insecure, and assassinatiOns and agraran outr ages
the order of the day. The executive, feeling the
imperative necessity Of putting an end to such in
subordnation, have been obliged to proclaim sever
al baronies In the county OF Limerlck-and It is
not improbable but that that county notorious for
its clood stained crimes-Tipperary, will ere long
be placed under the same surveillance. The latest
accounts from the sister country contain particulars
OF the most horrifying, bold, and barbarous out
RACES.
Mr.. O'Connell continued his repeal agitation UNI
til the 18th ult., when he lett the Cancellation Hall
gentlemen to manage the business In his absence,
while he took his seat In Parliament.
France.
Correspondence of Winners European Tmss1
! PARIS, JAN Sl.-Mr. President Folks Message and
the U. States have occupied more than ordinary
share OF the attention of the press, the parliament,
and the public Of this country, during the month
that has elapsed, since last had the honor to adj
I IN Law vOu n n
account Of whot has been said and done as my
limits will permit
That Mr.. Folks observations about the conduct
OF France in the affair Of Texas, and his astounding
to NEEDLE with the affairs of the American CONT
nent, would be replied to by the French Govern
ment, was matter OF course, nor was any time
lost In giving that reply. On the discussion Of the
address, In answer to the Kings speech, in the
Chamber Of Peers, some remarks made on the
Texas affairs, called M Guzot to the tribune. He
seemed eager to say what he had to say in answer
to Mr. Polk, and Immediately plunged into the very
thick OF the Texas affair nd the Presidents Mes
sage The speech OF the Foreign Minister Of France
was one OF the most remarkable he has ever de-
hvered Massive IN argument, lofty IN tone. ire
sstible in eoquence 1t is entitled rank with
the most effective of any discourses that have ever
been delivered In any parliament four correspon-
dent here gives summary OF M. Guzot's reasoning
relative to Texas, which We deem it unnecessary
to repeat in this place, and then pro-
broken of there, but he begged permission to refer
to the remarks of the Presidents Message on the
general relations OF France with the United States,
and Of the general policy Of the United States to-
wards France and Europe. He would himself not
have opened such a discussion, and 1t was not
either in the interest or the necessity OF the two
countries to have opened 1t but, since 1t was
opened, he had no hesitation to say his entire
thoughts about it. They entertained the same good
sentiments In the same good relations to the United
States as they had always done, and they meant to
them Thouf ~ ha MI tar bo
United States old and sincere friends But the
United States are not what they were sixty years
ago Then they were just created badly constituted
and needed support-paternal support. Now they
have grown and prospered, and taken their places
among the powerful OF the earth. Far from regret
ting, they appauded and rejoiced at this prosperity
and grandeur; and not only did they rejoice at
their grandeur but their great destnies in
the future Opmions might differ as to the merits
OF their social organization and their political inst
tutions; but 1t was impossible not to recognize in
that society, and by consequence in its influence,
principles OF justice, Of humanity, Of well beng for
men, which have been wanting IN the greater part
OF the states which have become great and powerful
IN the world. There was reason to hope that, in
spite OF all the imperections, all the chances all the
obscurtles OF the future Of this great people, it will
exercise Its influence in manner more moral and
more useful than many other great people. They
were, therefore, far from complaining Of, or being
alarmed at the present and future greatness OF the
United States But they were Obliged to take into
serious consideration, and regard with vlgilant,
not distrusfu eye, their greatness and strength !;
and nobody could be surprised that, in the interest
OF their country, they should maintain the indepen
dence Of their policy towards the United States,
great and powerful, in quite different manner tout
autrsment) than they had done towards the United
States newly born, and hardly live. Even If
the simplest common sense do not teach them that
conduct the Message OF the President Of the United
States indicated it clearly. 1t was not for HIM to
say that the words Of the President were either OPP
perfume or measured but they were frank explicit
and honorable. He had read them attentivelv, and
had sought, in the interests Of his country, the
policy they conveyed. He found two things which
appe ,ree to him excessively grave. The first was,
take part tor or against any one in the affairs Of
Europe They profess they practice perfectly iso-
lated policy with regard TO Europe-independen
neutrality. He did not blame them He would go
further, and say, 1t was their interest," well under
stood, and that interest was good policy. g But