Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-04-10

theands In 1891 the Begc provinces were SO severed
This however SO far from being done by Russia was done IN
the teeth Of all her efforts prevent it, and was done mainly
by the interference of England
cit would have been obviously UNJUST as wen as most u'
worthy of the character Of this country to take advantage Oh
such an event TO relieve ourselves from the payment OF our
proportion Of the debt Therefore, when Russia appeu lot
the renewal Of the convention OF 1872 Whch accouhs
letter might be said to have determined, we comPhed anu inc
| convention renewed in 1881.
Snow in the preamble of the convention oil 1919, py
which, conjunction with Holland, we took upon ourselves
the payment of the debt nmaed that Is undertaken
security for the obsevanceo treaty OF VIENNA
suitable for the heavy expense incurred IN the war
"That is the object with which the debt was undertaken
and if somewhat differently described IN the preamble OF
subsequent convention surely not becoming IN his naon
to endeavor pick out loop hole through WHICH, by he anu
of couple Of lawyers might escape from the payment OF
even a questionable debt
"Ifndeed resent this nquous proceeding oil the
Northern Powers let all events not do 1t as naon OF
peoggers your object be TO rrtate ana provoke foreign
Powers insist upon the recall of Ministers from ST. Peters
burgh Vienna and Berlin But don't get INTO an alteration
about the payment of your debts We trust therefore, tal
if Mr. Hume presevees with his motion, the previous question
will be carried by large majority The nature OF the vote
cannot be mistaken"
The two lawyers referred DIR. Adams and Mr. Hill,
who have given their opinion that the obligation to pay the
fl20 900 annually annued by the action against Cracow
The debate Mr.. Hume's motion commenced on the
9TH of March, and the report of occupies nearly four columns
1t was adjourned to the next week Lord John Russell spoke
very decided condemnation Of the proceedings reference
to Cracow but opposed the reputation of the subsidy
Another matter of interest editorial article concerning
Great Britains various annexations in ndia-her appro-
priaions of Scnde part Of the Punaub &C. The Chronicle
looks with horror upon annexation of Texas and demon
STATIONS upon Mexico but golfes what has been done in
India and more than nsnuates that the work must and will
go on until the whole Sikh territory and much other added
,bo in The Fast an
pear when from different points Of view
Accounts had been received from Afghansan that num-
Der of persons relics of the unfortunate army that destroy
ed had been collected by the aid Of Dost Mahomd and
on their way to India.
FRANCE. ,m> W..
We find the following in the Gazette de France the al
legged attempts of the French Government to OF
the Baearic isles
.sThe English journals talk of pretended notification
sent from Paris to London of resolution to by the
French Government to occupy the Balearc islands, We
think state positive MANNER that This news Is I'M
founded We are assured that the Cabinet of the Tu
leres wishing destroy the effect which the have
produced England and take away all preex for repeat
ing it. Immediately gave orders that no French vessel OF war
shall for time station III the waters OF the BAL
carlo islands Instructions have besides been sent to the Count
de Aulare in the most absolute terms the fears
which the English Government may have conceived on this
subject" ..~'
The price of corn still continues TO rise in all the towns of
France and money becoming the precious metals
being gradually drained out of the country in payment OF
the supply provisions The foreign ships refuse to receive
merchandise and insist being paid in bullion. eff says
the Rtrc all foreign shipping continue to refuse to
ceve merchandise in return for wheat, and insist on bullion
financial crisis may be created which would admirably
the views the coaesced Powers against France An
ton which first sight may appear absurd may subsequently
be justified by events. II.
The London Standard, March evening, has the follow
ing The quarrels between the Queen and her husband
Don Francisco have attained to such height that conceal
men any longer impossible. The Queen herself expresses
her adherence of her Husband and scrupes speak
openly with disgust of his inrmes physical and moral
Christina nteeres and supports her daughter; Don Fran
cisco de Paulo supports his and these respective parties
their evaporation language Of the coarsest character
and according the last accounts, Christina is about to
tire to France In the time Carlist outbreak
large scale in preparation Several towns in Biscay, Gaia
lona, and Navarro have been already gained.
SWITZERLAND.
The Vorou of Switzerland has addressed TO the Govern
ment Of Lucene remonsrance against the assumption OF
dependence that body manifested by the military organza
ton Lucerne and has also addressed circular to the
generally in which the Voor declares that il contrary
the constitution of the federation for any canton to call
for military aid from another canton, send its troops
another CANTON even when applied for that purpose with
first obtaining the assent of the Federal Directory.
INDIA.
Intelligence from Bombay February arrived at London
by express the night Of the Sd umo II not Of great
importance,
ID is said that in consequence of the conquest of Lahore
the Government of India feels itself strong enough TO dimn
sh the native armies viz of Bengal by 900 and Of
Madras and Bombay by 5000 each This reduction be
effected by stopping all recruiting until the native regiments
are reduced from 900 to 500 each.
The Government of India has ordered the completion Of the
Gauges Canal which only E20 600 year used to be be-
slowed Henceforh, for four years. ESQ, 900 will be ex
pended, by which means it is expected that within few
years 5000, 900 of will be rendered productive