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

maintained previous rates Brnndies have advanced
about Is Cd 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
the subject OF special treaty with the Chinese for
other concessions wanted from them by this couu-
try. Alter the momentous commercial measures
pending are finally settled, large demand for all
descriptions OF produce from the home trade, il 10
expected will take place, stocks In the dealers
hands are much reduced, and prices generally are
moderate In comparison with those OF former
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 a hrm appearance.
DREADFUL SHTPwRRcKs.-Recent accounts bring
tidings OF dreadful shlpwrecks. The Montreal, a
trader between London and Quebec was lost on the
l4th Of January near Cape Chat, and every soul on
board perlshed. The Saxon, an American packet,
bound to London from Boston, is believed to have
foundered on the 18th, on rect 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
were saved The ship Cambridge, from Liverpool,
0Sx f SINKING a od s% 5ooR Rs
record the loss OF the City Of Shrass, IN the Min
dora Sea, with forty persons drowned the wreck
OF an East Iadiaman, and other calamlties
INCREASE OF THE ARMY 1t is currently rumor.
ed in military circles that the army wlllb increased
A0O0 men, by the addition Of two companies TO
each Infantry and two troops each cavalry regi-
ment Three commissioned officers, captain, and
two subalterns will be appointed TO each of these
companies AMI 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 10 that at Hull I; Lieut. w.
Pitt, 10 the one at Leth ; Lieut.. R Tucker, TO one
at South Shields Lieut.. W. w. Eyton, TO one at
North Yarmouth; Lieut. J. 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
plonship and paid the taxed bill of costs Bendgo,
therefore, gets the battle money without further dis
pute.
Ireland.
Circumstances OF most important character have
occurred in Ireland since the sailing OF the Midway,
on the 10th ult. The state of that distracted coun-
try remains. IN several parts, 10 anarchy and con-
fusion-the laws set at defiance, life and property
insecure, and assassnations and agraran outr ages
the order OF the day. The executive, feeling the
Imperative necessity Of putting an end to such in
subordination, 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-Tlpperary, 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 Ms o,co..u ...;., -. 49,, .u;,,.;o. -,
I'll the 10Th ult., when he lett the Cancellation Hall
while he took his seat IN Parliament
France.
Correspondence of Winners European Timssl
PAIRS, AN Sl.-Mr. President Folks Message and
the U States have occupied more than ordinary
share OF The attention of the press, the parliament,
and tn pu Of this country, during the month
that h sed since last had the honor to ad-
dress yog proceed to lay before you as full an
account OF FBf 1as been said and done my
limits will permit.
That Mr.. Folks observations about the conduct
OF France in the affair Of Texas, and HIS astounding
position that no European power should be allowed
to NEEDLE with the affairs Of the American CONT
nent, would be replied to by the French Govern
ment, was a 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 Gulzot 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-
livered Massive IN argument, lofty IN tone: ire
the most effective of any discourses that have
been delivered In any parliament Tour 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-
ceeds He went on to say. that he might have
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 it 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
maintain them. They meant to be always for the
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
al M fhou
have grown and Prospered, and taken their places
among the powerful OF the earth Far from regret
ting they applauded and reoiced at this prosperity
and grandeur; and not only did they rejoice at
their present grandeur but their great destnIes in
the future. Opinions might differ as to the merits
OF their social organization and their political nst
tutlons; 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 mperections all the chances, all the
obscures 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, tar 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 vigllant,
not distrusul eye, their greatness and strength !;
and nobody could be surprised that, in the interest
OF their country, they should maintain the lndepen-
dence OF their policy towards the United States
great aud powerful In quite different manner Uout
dntremcnf) than they had done towards the United
States newly born, and hardly to 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 attentively, and
had sought, in the interests Of his country, the,
policy they conveyed. He found two things which
appe ,re. to him excessively grave The first was,
that the United States have not taken and will not
take part tor or against any one in the affairs OF
Europe They profess they practice perfectly iso-
lated policy with regard TO Europe-independent
neutrality He did not blame them He would 60
further, and say, 1t was their interest," well under
stood, and that interest was good policy. " But
then, (pray, mark these words they are OF vast i'm
p0rtancc,) the United States cannot be astunished
that we do the samethey cannot be astonished that
the policy OF France will be, with respect, to the