Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-23
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.


cePnon OF the officers TO be shot There doubt
expressed by the Courier de MARSHES OF the truth this
report.
The Sugar duties keep alive attention Respecting the
tate OF the Ministry the impression that Sir r. Peel
lar IN advance OF his colleagues and that he is anxious
sppy to sugar the free trade principle which has extended
| TO com.
The annual Of Eschequer IL gwen comparing
the national income with the expenditures of tho current
year lie anticipated surplus OF IL 200 00O but the
creased expenditure IN tbs Navy aud Ordnance Depart
ment this year only left surplus OF f776000, OF which
i'Vo,OOo was derived from China.
Mr.. Preseou's History Of the ConSue,t of M,re, be-
C'fs has been translated into French, and has with
considerable success IL is be regretted works
ct other American authors do find way this
part OF Europe they extend considerably the moral and
even the political influence OF a country. Al present
fenmore Cooper is the only Amencan writer at all known
here.
The Dubn correspondent OF the Morning Chronicle of
Thursday last says:-The Indian me now be-
come quite general throughout country, and the people
prefer IL TO the potato the enormous price OF which, for
some months past had placed beyond the reach OF the
seorns classes onegood effect OF this change the food
oil the humber classes reduction OF Potatoes
/ both Tor seed and for immediate consumption"
tfrom the London Times, June IL
me ,uuin'uous excitement occasioned throughout the
United States by the announcement that small Mexican
army mad been collected at MatamOras and that 600
had crossed the Rio Grande and placed themselves be-
tween General Iaylors camp his supplies Point Is
ABEL scerany dSpropotuoncd TO the actual magnitude OF
the event, and II presents strange commentary ON the ag
gressve policy and the wske which have been
gaming ground in the United States for the years
Ii the overture
which Mr. Pakenham has been instructed to make in re-
ply TO the notice for the termination Of the convention
iaEoraby received, hope that five weeks
ue oregon controversy may be settled, aud final treaty
OF partition signed. Bot the means of arriving az this
most desirable result vigorous and strong de-
monstraion Of resolution recoi before alter
native Symptoms have already reached us OF an
ON the part of the American government convince us of
the extreme moderation of their designs towards Mexico
and OF their earnest desire to terminate this But the
American government be Judged OF By its public acts
ana declarations, not by which only
u "A gmb fnF and
II possible 10 postpone the settlement the Oregon aues
ton until Mexico has been reduced to ems and then TO
put forward ITS Preensions to Oregon with the whole
strength OF the democratic party. This scheme mus, be
defeated Another month will bring either treaty of
partition and reace or which will call for moro
decided steps on the part Of the British government
boeSade be announced OF the eastern and western
coasts OF Mexico including the ports oVera Cruz Tam
Peo, and the mouth OF the Rio Bravo the Atlantic and
tue immense extent OF coast from Port ST. Francis AGA
Paieo on the Pacific, the maritime powers of Europe
whose subjects largely interested in the commerce.
OF Mexico w OF course, require that this blockade should
DC every where enforced by competent American Squad
ron But the whole American navy now afoat would moi
salce actually 10 blockade this of coast even If its
services likely be required in other places for
tue protection OF American commerce. Whatever may |
be the laws OF particular countries or the stpuaons Of
aue as TO the rights of Prvateer no doubt
that II the Mexican government issue letters of marque
there are seaarne adventures enough in world risk
their lives IN tins species OF egazed piracy and 10 defy
restrictions which can only be enforced here there by
the American vessels OF In the mercantile cities
OF the Union it generally expected that the Mex
cans would resort 10 this eXpedient We shall ayn with
anxiety the measures which may be Anticipated from The
Mexican and American governments with reference 10
these maritime questions; and proper precauon we
hope the British squadron in the West Indies will once
be reinforced Without direct interest in the distur
bed and declining affairs Of Mexico and without caring
IN the slightest degree what form of government exists in
that country, SINCE none be than the military
anarchy which has existed there the last 30 wears
there important British undertakings and investments
in Mexico which have frequently the subject of com
municutOn between the governments and which can
be npFfGH NJ -. i'll.
fact that the Americans are expression of their
own, about TO fight the battle of Oregon IN Texas and
that the same passion which launching in full CA
eer against their weakest neghbor will long incite
the most stirring portion Of the American people to law
hands upon the American possessions OF the BRUSH
Crown. This them is the prepare for resistance
firm absolute resis,ance-to preensons which are in
compatible with the safety OF neghborng States or the
peace Of the world.
rhs Peace of EuroPe-One of rhe English
Causes for the Settlement OF the Oregon
Question.
lTFO@ ia L0naSs Tynss, J.aS ID
In spite Of the tranquility and prosperity OF Europe At
the moment and the absence Of any OF those con-
tnental questions which may any assume a |
threatening aspect and demand utmost vigilance of
statesmen, there enough beyond present hour TO sug
ges the most serious forecast THE ACE OF rHr KING OF
rHE FREScH MINISTER ~ AUSTRIA To SEARCH
40 FURTHER INTO ELEMENTS AND cAUsEs OF FUTURE
CHANGE Is IN IrsELF FACT IMPORT. Europe
s prosperous but nj afford sustain the loss of
those great men, who have succeeded much by their
temper and character by talents in consolidating
tue present slate VI affairs. Without doubt
IN France Of strong administration, supported by COM
pact and powerful party. best guarantee not only of
the welfare OF that country, under ell the events and trials
which it may be exposed Of the general peace of
Europe. In moments OF real peril, the differences which
divide the rival candidates for office would subside
but they must subste by the adherence Of all the leading
statesmen OF the country the Of public order and
government not 10y an unwise the insdous
attempts Of irresponsible politicians to lessen the weight
and dignity Of the sovereign.
The French election which will probably t,e n,ce
about the Ist Of August, will determine this great auss
uon, and will appoint the representatives Of the nations
who may be called upon to the government by their
support through than important crisis IL NOT
time when the sufrages Of the country are solicited by
the advocacy OF some particular Of minor interest
II Is not ume "hen experiments can be tried with impu
nly' Inc lone OF the late discussions, the hostile
taken by VI. Theirs Of the whole reign the for
chile appeal made by VI. Gutzot the principles which
the basis Of the compact Of Of 1890 aud the e1tro
ordinary energy shown by both the rival .totesmcn IN
this occasion, sufficiently indicate tho importance Of the
prize for which they are contendng. NJ Guzors adj
minsrauon Is about TO be judged by the country after
trial longer and more complete than any cabinet has
enjoyed IN France since the revolution The nation
will determine whether the theories which arc put for
ward disguise and embesh pretensions of personal
ambition are worth the practical benefits which this ad.
minsTauon has conferred upon the counry The result
is almost Of much importance TO Europe as 10 Inc
French themselves IL s the frequent boast OF NJ Theirs
that he is the faithful and devoted representative
Of the principles Of the French revolution; and he has
hesitaed to himself defender aud nitntor
OF oil but the gosesi enormites Of that terrible pc
Rod Of human history. W. Guzot has PLAYED moro orr
gno part, aud aimed u Oftor object lie has resisted
with eqga hmness the abuses Of absolute power and the
Of popular freedom by opposing one extreme 10
the other but by establishing and guarding position be-
tween the two. The French Revolution had doubtless
shaken society lie basis and affected every institution Of
the country But the thunderstorm and the earthquake arc
not psrpetus-theif strength and their known BY
the runs lett behind them. To remove those ruins 70 raise
me iabnc OF couny's greatness upon and solid
bnss and 10 restore much possible the ancient prin
cpes Of the French monarchy connection with the con
stuuOnal freedom and tho enlightened opinions Of tho pre-
uObeT task than keen n
evolutionary excitement W. Theirs might have figured in
the day OF the Revolution. N. Guizot b. Gter 4,
have served IN the highest offices Of the State either before
the French monarchy lad fallen from ~ sphere or since
t hes resumed tho steady Of free government
This distinction b sufficiently obvious the world and
the character Of the next French Chamber will demonstrate
which Of the parry osders has the support Of the py.
cal institutions Of his county. isnot Of person.
oil preference; BE- than question Of favor HOSTILE
" the Ministerial pOcy it's determination on which
mainly rest the security Of the throne and the good order
/ Of the realm Of France.