The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-22

the right Of women to succeed to the throne OF Denmark
was perfectly clear that their right to succeed TO the
Duchy Of schleswig doubtful but that they GER
iny could not according to ancient and existing laws,
On the 18th uit the United States Minister and Mr.
Wheaton were received by the King.
presented bill to the Chamber Of Deputies author
isng to concede four steam vessels belonging to the
national Ms navy to q mercantile company, headed oy
ses undertake to establish regular steam com nunca
ton between Havre and New York, and to carry the
600 900 francs; but in giving Them the government
effects saving ofhot than 600 francs compared
lar communication shall be established between Hsvre
and New York by of those steamers 1t IL calcu
per snnum in the conveyance Of French letters With,
perhaps sx or seven time: the amount in goods and
:engsr, The bill authorizing the eeson Of the steamers
10 now before committee of the Chamber of Deputies,
and will probably become the law Of the land in three
weeks or months time Ever since 1870 the French
communication between of the French ports and the
United States and than bill has nted
to the Chambers on the subjects but strange to say, diff
ferent circumstances have till prevented the roa
sation OF SO simple and yet important measure Be-
proposes establish others from Saint Nszaire lat the
mouth Of the Loire) Bordeaux and Marseiles TO Rio
Janeiro Martinique or Guadalupe. and Hsvannah and
bill now before the Chambers authorising il to con
oede those lines to companies It is considered doubtful
however, whether they will answer the purpose of any
prepared to allow large sum annually.
France, like Germany, is msnaced with extensive en-
Inhabitants
villages ara preparing to take their departure in the
spring Their determination to do has been taken in
consequence of the excessive dearness ofood which
higher In Alsace than in any other part Of the kingdom
The government has received from Tahiti up to
the 18th Nov Several engagements had taken place be-
tween the French and tho .atives and the Governor
NJ Bruat had hope of dsarming the latter until after
the arrival OF fresh troops from France Queen Pomare
had agan and again most positively refused to return
Tahiti SO long as M. Bruat should remain there not
withdrawing the principal English inhabitants with
whom she on the most friendly TERMS had enreated
hart IN do No..
sede Bruat and he 10 known to, and respected by
Pomare, it ID hoped that he will be able to induce her
to return to the island, and thereby prevent further
At the half yearly meeting of the Bank of France, it
was stated that not less than 900 francs had been
drawn from the sinae the month of July prnci
pay account of the distress occasioned by the scar
city The details given of the banks operations
the hopes held out for the future very cheering In the
last six months Of the year discounts were made of
only 10 900 than in the half Of
the preceding year. whilst in the first six months the
idea Of the cruelty depressed state Of trade. e'' 80
The corr merchants Of France have been strongly re-
commended BY the government to make extensive i'm:
have been eproached with not having done SO before
this In the Chamber Of Peers ALSO similar complaints
extraordinarily dear at present. the misery that
exists Is really very great
and Russia have just protested against the sovereignty
Of the Boy Of Tunis 1t also said that this protest will
be published in few days.o
Six first class French steamers have been ordered to
the mouth OF the Mediterranean for the ostensbe
Of assisting laden ships bound TO France but the
real motive IL stated to he desire the part of France
to prevent the landing of any troops Portugal from the
Italian States, to join the Miguelites
Spain.
Madrid journals and letters of the oath ult have
to hand.
The Chamber Of Deputies we're sitting and the debate
on the address had resumed when advices left
NJ Madoz had spoken OF considerable length, but his
speech, which M. Mon likely to reply TO, does but
eiterae M Cornas attacks the lsturiiz adminstrA
m Of rsc sn % ns d on the Gay the
mttees projected address, and declared that the new
Cabinet were most anxious to obtain the support Of the
whole M0derado party, and deter mned acting with
the greatest energy against all factions Numberless 70
ports were current at Madrid as to the projects and
appear to be well founded In the Eco del Come, clio
there is an account Of the occupation Of Cervsra by
I,.tsny and 10; Dc Erolss which represents those
ton and generosity. The Heraido airms that Don Mi
guel is in London The ministry had agreed to the
banks. That the Queen Dowager would soon leave
Madrid for the French capital seemed certain.
Holland.
periodical published here, under the tronage OF
the government, and specially devoted Asatic mat
ters praises in the highest terms the moderation and
cent visit to Japan Both he and his mission were treated
80 Unexpectedly he Japanese government positively
refusing to receive him or the Presidents letter. hst he
might have been excused had he tried the efficacy OF
cannon ball and gunpowder. But had he done So it is
sad that he would have retarded for years the opening
Of Japan to his counrys commerce. whereas his mode.
ration has given the Japanese the highest opinion of
nation he and has favoraby disposed them
towards it. similar praise is bestowed upon the French
Admiral The article is written by gentleman who
has long resided Japan doctor 10 the Dutch factory
II appears that tho King OF Holland has strongly recon
mended the Emperor OF Japan to throw open country
to Europeans not TO the risk of being bonn
barded into civilization like the Chinese.
Switzerland.
The institution of General Council az demanded by
the revolution OF October last he's been carried into e
feet This popular assembly 10 composed Of upwards Of
10000 voters and is invested with the right nominate
Details Of legislation abandoned to the Grand Coun.
Gil, which has become merely secondary body. We
very curious to how this immense Council will
transact affairs.
Italy and Switzerland.
The disposition to progressive and policy
in the of Sardinia and the Papal States hal
caused demonstratons on the part of
That government has marched largo bodies OF troops
upon the frontiers of Switzerland and Piedmont II Il
said that in the event disturbance in the legations
the King of Sardinia will intervene In favor OF the Pope
nu it is added that AusT. which opposed the Sardnisn
it now, being favorable to the.ltaan cause.
Germany.
Prussia has at length received something in the shape
Of the long promised Constitution the king has issued
letters paten enacng that the provincial States of the
Kingdom shall be united into general Diet as often as
shall be necessary to rsse loans to increase existing
taxes Thus the king accords to the Diet control
very great certainly nothing like what was expected
but considered tho first step towards liberty its i'm
portance cannot be rated II will be the fault Of the
Prussians themselves it. that they have got the pow
or OF the purse they do not before long obtain the laws
rights and privileges Of free people-things that they
merit, as one Of the greatest and intelligent nations
IN Europe The royal patents as they called, are
four in number, and are very lengthy setting forth
number Of minute regulations with respect to the powers
and attributes Of the Diet Besides the convocaon
Of the United Diet for according loans and new taxes
the King proposes to convoke periodically committee
Of their body to consult them such legislative acts as
he may think advisable II seems, however, that they
will not be allowed any Legislative po wer but will be
consultative body whose advice may may not be
followed II seems ALSO that they to have the right
petition These last two concessions scarcely worth
mentioning, control taxation being the only
concession Of any Importance. The United Diet il to be
formed Of all the eight Diets OF the monarchy will con-
sst oftwo braDches Of princes the blood and the
titled blty the other Of the deputies Consisting Of
three order elected at The total number Of
the body will be upwards Of $50 Since the pre-.
mitigation Of this new Constitution as some people call
it, the Kirg has issued ordinance convokng the Diet
for 18th rl next not however, says his Majesty, be-
cause the STATE Of the finances requires their opera