The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-19


M Osy moved lst. That the duration Of the
act be fixed for the 8lst December, 1877. 2ad.-
That the free import of cattle be decreed; and
3rd-That the act should give free entry to flour.
He also complained OF the continuance of the
prohibition for the export OF corn. He was op.
posed upon all his propositions by the Ministers
for the Home Department and Finance, and the
Chamber passed the ministerial resolutions upon
the term OF the duration of the act, by 40 against
26-and upon the importation of cattle by SO
against 80.
The proceedings in the Chambers have pre-
sented nothing OF interest to a foreign reader.
Italy.
The expected ordinance of the Po7e auhoris-
ing the formation Of four lines of railway, has at
length appeared, TO the great satisfaction of the
people. His Holiness has also authorised the
citizens to form their own local guardian inn
mense concession. He is understood to be de-
signing other measures of liberal reform. His
popularity is immense.
spain.
General Flores has Obtained an army Of 1000
men in this country, among whom are several
officers and snb-ofticers of the regular army. His
enl,stments have been made avowedly for the
purpose of attacking the Government OF his ma
tive country He has proceeded 10 the coast, and
has probably Sc, sail by this time.
The Cafhsts are preparing most actively tor a
rising. Cabrera is said 10 be already in Spain,
and vast supplies of arms, ammunition, and
ciothiug, have been received in England Great
numbers OF the Carlists, refugees in France. have
French Government has thrown all that it could
lay IT'S hands upon into prison. 1t is impossible
TO say what chance of success the Carlists have;
bnt 1t is certain that the detestation in which the
present Government is held renders the present as
favorable time for the rising as they could de-
sire. IL they have money, as most probably they
have, they may be esabled to put the Govern
ment in serious danger, unless England or France
should take its part.
All parties, with the exception OF the Carlists,
are making active preparations for their new
elections. The Government party will most likely
gam the victory, for the Government functiona-
RES have either shot, or sent out Of the kingdom,
or deprived of the right OF voting, the greater part
OF their adversaries.
Our newspapers have expressed great regret
at the defeat OF the Mexicans by General Taylor,
but console themselves by expressing admiration
at the daring courage with which they say they
defended themselves. The HeraLdo, the Govern
meat organ, calls upon England and France to
re-establsh monarchy in Mexico, as the ONLY
means OF saving that unfortunate nation from the
clutches of the United States.
Portugal.
The intelligence from Portugal is checkered.
Both the royalists and the rebels claimed sue
cesses on the whole, the most decided advanta-
ges have been obtained by the Queens forces :;
but the balance OF hope still seems to lie on the
other side
Adviees from Lisbon of the 10Th ult, state that
battle had taken place at Chaves, IN the north
OF Portugal, between portion Of the nsurgent
army under the command of Viscode de Sa da
Bandeira, and the Queens troops. headed by
Baron Casal, and the result had been loss of be.
tween one and two hundred killed or wounded,
besides two regiments (the 18th and the l5ih)
which had deserted to the Baron Casa This
news was considered very favorable to the royal
cause and the present Lisbon government. Gen.
and so had the Baron de Alma rgen, with rem
forcemcnts from Oporto.
Switzerland.
Inc detestable principles OF communism are
unhappiy very prevalent in this country and it is
ssid that a party, which possesses some power is
determined to endeavor to enforce them on 90
vernment, under pretence of the necessity of
breaking down what they call the aristocracy Of
money. These men purpose nothing less than to
make an universal distribution of all property,
and is needless to say that the very attempt to
pu. their doctrines into practice viii create an
archy and bloodshed.
Germany.
1t seems TO be confidently believed that the Zoll-
vereln has, or will, denounce the treaty with En-
gland, which expires in lS4S. If Prussia and the
Zollverein should be able TO form treaty of com
merce with the United States, as is now being at
tempted, the Remuneration of this treaty would
probably turn out to the advantage of the Uni
ted States shipping, for in all likelihood it would
transfer it to the conveyance of many bulky arti-
ces, the monopoly of which is at present enjoy
ed by British vessels,
The three Northern powers. Russia, Prussia,
and Austria, have determined between them
selves. contrary to the pledged faith in solemn
treaties, to put down the republic of Cracow,
a separate and independent state; and this de-
sign has actually been carried into effect with
traordinary celebrity. 1t Is not doubted that this
scandalous outrage will excite immense indigna-
ton in England and France. In Germany i. is
universally condemned, but unfortunately our
people dare not give utrerance their opinions.
Unfortunate Poland now exists no more-she is
completely and entirely absorbed in her three OPP
pressors, Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The ex-
cuse put forth for this act OF iniqulty Is, that Cra
hx,f-k aA1 l..
gered the peace Of those three great powers.
In our mercantile circles alarm exists that this
atrocious deed OF spoiation may lead TO a Euro
pean war, fof It is not supposed that England and
France Will quietly allow it TO be perpetrated. -
AT Vienna also the same alarm existed, but it up-
pears that the Minister Of Finance assured dep
utaton OF merchants who waited upon him, that
peace would in nowise be disturbed, because, as
he animated, neither England uor France would
take any measures on the subject OF nature
likely TO interrupt the friendly relations now ex
isung.
The Orleans family are said to be much cha.
grined at the marriage OF the Duke of Bordeaux
with the sister OF the Duke OF Modena. A letter
from Vienna confirms what was long believed,
that LOUIS Philippe has beea using all his inhn
ence at the courts Of Europe to prevent his grand
nephew from marrying any OF its princesses-
Prince Metiernich, # he has not promoted the
marriage, has, at least, suffered it to be accom-
pllshed, recommending hat matters be managed
with the utmost discretion If the project had
transpneu, the imperial CABINET would nave been
expo ed 10 the remonstrances Of the cabinet OF the
Tnileries. with which 1t must in some way or
other have complied. in order TO keep up friend
ly intercourse with France, by appearing to avert
the court ofModena from the projected alliance.
On the contrary, the negotiation has been carried
on with the utmost secrecy; and when the affair
was concluded, Prince Metternch got out of it in
this way: he sent for M. de Flahsut, the French
ambassador here, and communicated to him a
letter from.the Duke ofModena to the Emperor OF
Austria, whereby the Duke notified to his lmpe-
rial Majesty his eldest SISTERS marriage with the
Duke OF Bordeaux; Prince Metternich added that
the Imperial cabinet had known nothing whatc-
Yer OF the projected alliance until the moment the
Duke oil Modena's letter had reached the Empe-
ror, who had even greatly complained to his
cousin OF his not having been consulted on the
subject. Such is what is repeated in our circles,
where ptince Me,ternich's ,Protestatons are dis.
believed by more than one"
Austria.
1t would appear by private letters from Vienna
that the incorporation of Cracow with Austria did
not take place without strong opposition on the
part of several members of the Aulic Cabinet.
Count koilowrath, finding himself in a minority
hat had