The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-18

ing Of shpowners and others interested In the convey
derwriters room of the LIVERPOOL EIchanee. for the
purpose of devising to remedy grievance to
which may soon be subjected sy the Pas,n: OF the
was called to the chair Tho act in question: he said
would curta seriously indeed the number Of
permitted to be taken hence in liant ships to the
United States There could not be doubt he oonsid-
cred (as the act would be oppressive to American
well TO British shppng) that the object Of the Con
gress in passing prevent any alarming influx of
pauper emgrsnts from Ireland. The law required
the consequence was that it would abride he believed
the number Of passengers to nearly half the present
amount. MIR >ouburn thought the act, instead Of be-
ing injurious would be advantageous to tho British
al powner because it would have the effect Of doing
away in great measure with emigration to New York
and necessarily induce to our possessions in Canada
Mr. shute moved resolution to the effect. that the
provisions Of the act seriously oppressive in the
Of shipowners who had entered into engagements
for the conveyance of passengers Mr. Cannon second
ed the resolution. which carried Mr.. Lamport then
moved that q memorial should DO presented to Lord
Palmerston. praying him to make such
to the ministers at Washington to exempt from the
of the act vessels which had into ar
rangemens before the arrival of the Ibernia
ed by Mr. Anderson and carried. After some
sation, the draft of q memorial was agreed upon ON
the oath the population had most satsacto tory inter-
view with Lord Palmerston at his private residence in
| Carlton Gardens Tho deputation accompanied by
Lord Sandon, Sir Howard Douglas, and Mr. William
Brown, NJ 7. 1t Is believed that the noble Secretary
for Foreign Affairs will act with promptitudc in further
Of the desires Of tho depuaton to procure delay
| in the application Of the enactments.
THE STEAMSHIP GREAT BRrrAIN--A recent comn,u-
nication from Dundrum Bay gives favorable account
Of the condition which the hull Of the Great Britain
is found, after enduring the mercess buetings the
late severe winter. The plan which MIR. Brunei adopted
for saving the vessel rom the full force OF the sea by
forming breakwatcr of hurdles has proved very
cess and the under portions of the vessel disco
vered to be much less damaged from friction than might
have been feared especially considering the rugged
ture Of the beach in Dundrum Bay. Workmen en-
poyed under proper direction, tightening the bulk
heads and making things in readiness for the
which may be set foot for floating the vessel
The intention Of the directors to bring the vessel to
been received and stored. and VIC hope in a month to
this fine specimen Of naval architecture rescued
from her perlous position, and undergoing the needfu
repairs, to tit her to take her place amongst
that fleet which carries to all lands the trophies of Eng
lands unbloody conquests.
STEAM Packet COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN New YonK
AND BREMEr-The Rhendn Observer publishes a note,
addressed by the russian Government States of
the Zollveren, in which to them the
between New York and Bremen 1t app, ars among
other things in this note that the Of thacrs
Of the confederate states following proportions
On the part Of the Zollveren l4400 thaers which
fort 10000. Bremen entered 000; Hanover for
a5ot0 the Grand Duchy Of Oldenburgh for 10000
thalsrs.
| NAVIGATION TREATY BErwEE, THE ZoLLvrRErx ANT
EscLAsD.-The Cologne Gazette states that the Prus
sian cabinet has decided renewing the
treaty of the Ind March, 1911, between the Zolverer
and England. which is about to terminate Tho south
States of Germany objected to the treaty being
continued of the effect it would have on the
unanimous in resolving that it should not he
its present form The Cologne Gazette adds that the
dispatches directing the cessation OF the treaty
been sent to London.
| British Parliament.
In the House of Commons April 80, after the disposal
of the private business,
The House then went into committee on the BILL when
the Chancellor OF the Exchequer proposed that loans be-
advanced to certain railways Ireland In so doing liz
took occasion observe that the panic which
so generally in the money market within the last few
days, was altogether without foundation. He en-
abed to make that statement only from an inter
view which he had that morning with the Governor OF
the United States With respect to the advance to b.
given to the Great Southern and Western (Irsh Rail
way the Waterford and Limerick, and the Dublin and
Droghe da railways, further loan be raised foI
that purpose Ia consequence of its being found npos.
sbie to make the Reclamation of Waste Lands Bill IN
Ireland work practically at least for the present that
measure which gave million five hundred thousand
pounds, was abandoned, and five hundred thousand
pounds Of the money proposed to be given by
for those lines he money so lent
was to be repaid with interest and the lines
| to the government for such repay ment.
heightened debate ensued which will be found fully
reported in the usual place and ultimately the House
divided when there appeared, for the motion Dos
against 1t 7omajory in favor OF the government 1873
| American sympathy for Ireland.
| MIR BANCROFT TO LoRp JOHN RussELL.
! "eO Eaton square, A pril %, IS47
| my Lord-The people Of New Orleans touched by
the accounts Of the distress from famine in resn
came together in public meeting the 5th of Febru.
airy last MIR Johnson the Governor of Louisiana nre
siding, and Mr. Clay of Kentucky taking part in The
proceedings, aud made voluntary ontribuon Of ff-
teen thousand dollars This Offering, COMMITTEE, con.
sstng OF Mr. Crossman the Mayor Of New Orleans and
of i've of its most respectable citizens have placed
trely At disposal with other restriction that
1T be applied with the least possible delay
leviate in the most general and equitable the
suderngs OF the people OF lrelanaby tn. purchase OF
food for their relief From your lordshp's position ia
tho Government you best know where relief most ur.
gently demanded, and how it be applied without
waste, without expense and without interference with
other arrangements As the method of CARRYING
into effect the wishes Of the citizens Of New Orleans
therefore beg leave to place their contribution you,
ordships disposition, requesting you TO exercise IL
application the same discretion which has been confer
red on myself. Perhaps should say more; but m
mpeed add that the sympathy of the people of th
United States with the sudden Overwhelming caami
y which has bcfalan Ireland is earnest and universal
and that mindful their European origin they shnr,
in the Affections and rejoice in the prosperity Of the ma
tons from which they sprung q am, my lord with high
consideration, very faithfully yours.
"Lord John Russell"
LoRp JoHs RUSSELL TO Mn. BANCROFT
ArRIL29, lS47.
Sri have received with much qualification your
letter of yesterday informing that the people Of New
Orleans assembled mt public meeting (Mr Johnson
the Governor Of Louisiana p esidng) made voluntary
contribution for the relief of the distress Ireland
the amount of fifteen thousand dollars have likewise
received draft for the amount with your request that
the should be applied where relief is urgently
demanded without waste, without expense. and without
interference with other arrangements feel highly
nored by the confidence you have placed in 1t ap
peers to me that the best mode of dispensing with this
magnificent contribution is to transmit it without delay
W tue committee Dublin presided
by Lord Kildare. shall accordingly send the amount
to him with copy Of your letter. With reference to
tho latter part OF letter. allow add that the
earnest and universal sympathy OF the people of the
United States with our distressed in ireland
is most gratifying to the people Of Great
land and that her Majesty the Queen has seen with the
highest satisfaction the manifestations of generosity
aud charity Of nation sprung from the same origin IA
ourselves. have the honor to be,
With the greatest respect yours very faithfully
-. RUSSELL
| Ireland.
The weather has Of late undergone favorable change
Vegetation is making rapid progress. The Of
the wheat and cat crops are highly encouraging; and
in regard TO potatoes very favourable
received The smaller class OF farmers who have suffer
ed terribly by the destructive failures of last year
plucking up courage to try their favorte once
more The early spring planting Of potatoes had been
confined to the large farmers and gentry who could
afford to make experiments, but within the last week
the small farmers also venturing The Nevry Tse-
graph says"The planting Of potatoes quite general
in this part Of the country several OF the more exten
sve farmers having large brcatcbs of land laid down for
that pu; pose The early planted exhibiting the
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