The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-08-11
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afr which the Queen and Prince Albert
VII pass some time in Scotland
The King ofthe Belgans, it is confident
stated, contcmplates the abdicaton of his
Srown on accoun, of his increasing i'll health.
This subject has formed his principal crrand
TO England, and now to Louis PHILIPPE, at
whose instance King Leopold consents to
until regency can be arranged in behalf
of his sou.
The King of Sweden has created NJ. nj.
sshonbein and Bottiger,: the inventors of
gun cotton, Knights of the Order of Vasa.
The Au gsburgh Gazette say that there
is no truth in the statement of the proba-
biity Of an early conclusion OF treaty of
commerce between the United States and
Zolvercin.
The Cork Examiner, of Monday, an
den vessels, containing about 1886 tons
of food, during the week.
The personal property of the late Mr.
O'Conno'! has been sworn under e25, 900.
He has left Gl, 900 to MIR. Ray, Secretary
of,ho Repeal Association.
At the opsXfng of the Swiss Diet at
L
.el Ulrick Ochsenbein, urged the reform of
thLNfederal compact, so as to give more
solid general confederation, proposal hos
tile to the defensive union recently agreed
on between the seven cantons where the
Roman Catholic religion predominatcs, and
and where the Jesuits have settled estab-
= lishments.
The health Of the Emperor of Russia
continues unsettled He had just matur ed
agreat strategic project for the construction
OF a vast line Of railways to unite the three
capitals of Warsaw, Moscow and Peters
burg. The country being flat, it is estima-
ted that the whole many be completed at
100000 francs the English mile.
The Turkish government have yielded
to the claims of France the sum of 100000
piasters The cmissares of the French
government have been very active in the
elections, which have just terminated in
Greece. a large majority has been secured
in favor Of NJ. Colietti's administration.
IRELAND.
The late Liberator's son, Daniel, has
signifed his intention of retiring into pri-
vate life from the representation ofDundalk.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardagh
has addressed letters to Dublin paper,
stating that the Pope has forwarded a sum
of ESQ for the relief ofthe poorin his diocese.
The Cork Constitution notices a rumor
that in Skibbereen 1000 of the relief fund
remained unaccountcd for, and that an in
q,hry-is ordered by government.
The Limerick Examiner says, 1--WE
have been told that in certain country in
Cannaught 100000 of the relief funds re-
mained unaccounted for"
Dublin, July l7.-The green crops, so ex-
tensively sown, arc in a most hourishing
state. With regard to potatoes the ac-
counts arc not at all favorable Whilst the
general crop is still unaffected, there are
further we'll authenticated statements of the
existence of a disease similar to that of the
two preceding years, and occurring in va
riousparts of the country about the same
time.
The Cork Examiner, which devotes
much attention to this subject, contains the
following resume of the intelligence from
that country: a,5
"We have received accounts from all
parts of this country, as well as from other
countries, and from various gentlemen;
= and we can assert that the general state of
the crop is that of the greatest promise and
iuxuriance. 1t is true that in some places,
some few ridges or beds have been blasted,
that is, the leave and stalks have been
shrivelled up and blackened; but this has
been attributed, by experienced farmers, to
3 intensely hot sun in the day time; and cold
dews at night; as well as to certain cleo
s trio agencies natural TO the atmosphere at
this particlar season of the year. But Of
i the disease, we are enabled to state that in
S !, very few instances has it made it appear
s ance;; and where it has appeared, it is con-
8ssGnee, 20 Spots high up on the stalk IA mat
ter title consequence 10 the early planted
potato, for the potato will be fully ripe be-
fore the disease can reach the tuber. m
all5cases, whether Of, blast or disease, the
potato, when dug now,is found to be healthy
{. and large We. have asserted that the ge-
neral condition of the crop is promising in
X the extreme. 5