The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-06
FOREIGN.
Arrival of the Steamship America.-one Week
Later.


| on Saturday, the 22d ult
The America brings us one weeks later intelligence
from all parts OF Europe; which, in the present critical
state OF affairs on the other side of the Atlantic cannot be
otherwise than OF the greatest Importance.
The Hermann sailed on the'2ls from Southampton
Affairs IN Ireland on Tuesday assumed grave aspect
Dublin, Cork Waterford, and Drogheda were proclaim
ed-a proceeding which, without handing over the PEG
pie 10 martial law enables the Lord Lieutenant to accom-
plish all the purposes of legal despotismfor the safety
of the country.
The following, according to the European Times of
the 22d ult., gives the Irish news in a few words:
Approach of the Observation-Disclosures against
Dublin, Cork, Waterford, and Drogheda-rescue of state
prisoners at Carrck on Suirprosecutons for vending
the Nation and Felon misrepresentation arrests in
Cork and IpPeIary-mo of Doheny and Meagber
IN the south MIR. Smith OBren at Notwithstanding
Of the Irish league-decared principles OF the Dublin
cl1bs-Sligo electon-prospects of the crops, &c
This indicates that, at the present moment, ireland is
IN most deporabe condition, and that every moment
that passes is expected to be the signal for conflict too
sangunary and terrific TO contemplate. We trust that
such will not be the case and that order and conenmen
VIII be restored without the shedding of a single drop
OF blood The ample details of from the sister coun
perusal.
Abroad things continue to wear an appearance of re-
tuning tranquility. The German Danish war NAV be
considered at an end; and according the most cfed
Die rumors the war IN Lombardy promises to terminate
soon in peace Charles Albert grows strong in Italian
regard, for the Sicians have conferred the Tree crown
on his son.
France continues Tranquil and the people of Paris have
have been reported but, beyond two three instances
they have not been confirmed. General Cavagnac re-
talns the good opinion OF the people, and not unde
servedly.
Lamartine has taken occasion to vindicate his policy
while Minister of Foreign Affairs. published speech
is full OF eoquence, point and sound principles He
and challenges appreciation Tor successful efforts in at
taching the friendship of England. In her hands he
recognises the destiny of civilization and he sees beyond
the operations of wing and tory, the power above all
of public opinion The reader need not be told that we
have long INDUCED in these views.
There is no chance for Spain; the Carist power has
been tested and is found impoent
There is little additional Paris The arrests con-
tnue, and stores of gunpowder have, in instances
been discovered showing that the late outbreak still
shoulders M Marrasts election was looked upon bv
the journals as important in giving inmation of the
feeling of the assembly regards the Theirs party M
Marrast was himself too much ndsposed yesterday to
take his seat in the assembly.
The Milan Gazette of the 18th states that NJ Mori-
chlni had returned from Ferara after fruess mission
TO Innspruck and Vienna. The Emperor of Austria de-
only gave evasive answers. We, therefore, conclude
that Austria is not disposed to acknowledge their indie
pendence of Italy.
probability of an heir to the throne is confirmed. The
Carlist rising continues, but nothing new stated
CARDS the rebellion, except umor that English
sci had disembarked arms at Corunna
The UniuerS publishes the Popes to the Roman
deputies 1t is of some importance, showing that the
Roman Commons have rather taken his Holiness at his
word" and interpret their freedom literally.
1t is asserted by the Messenger that France and England
have, without concert ordered squadrons to- the Black
sea, to watch the movements of Russia in the Lower
Danube
The Swedish consul at Abo has officially announced
that the cholera has made its appearance in Finland In
the village of Sami. in the circle of Sorewala out of
thirteen cases, eight proved fatal
The Bresdu Gazette states that the English government
has already declared itself ready form commercial trea
ties with the vicar OF the German empire, and to acknowl
The Berlin Zeungs-Hae, of the 1Sth contradcts the
report that the Poles in Posen preparing for another
Instruction
House OF Commons, July FL.
UNITED STATES POSTAGE.
Mr. Hume asked Lord Palmerston to produce the fur
ther correspondence between the authorities this sub
ject.
Lord Pamerston deferred answering the question until
Monday
Mr. NJ Gibson said he hoped the government would
consider that the establishment of an American line of
packets would be OF great advantage to the trade of this
country He understood that the present of
plant was that duty was levied upon all letters brought
by American packets; and he could the govern.
brought by those packets and by English packets would
have prejudicia effect upon both countries.
In answer to a question from Mr.. Hume,
The Chancellor of the ExcheQuer said that negotiations
were going on between America and the British govern
ment with respect to the post office.
Alarming State Of Ireland.
1t will be from the proceedings in the House of
Commons this evening, July 81, that Lord John Russell
has announced his intention of asking, at the sitting of
Tomorrow for leave TO bring in bill empowering the
Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland the governors of Ireland
for the time being to apprehend and detan until the
OF March, S49 any person persons suspected of
spring against her Maesty's person and government
France.
PARIS, Thursday evening
MOVEMENTS RUSSIA ON THE LOWER DANUBE
The Messenger says ''We assured that, without an
intimate concert the question, France and England
have recprocally given notice to each other of sending
squadron of observation to the Black Sea- to watch the
movements of Russia on the Lower Danube In noticing
this news, would ask what becomes of the treaty OF
Unkiar Skelessy, which inerdcts the passage of the
Bosphorus to the ships of of the western powers p
The committee of the National Assembly on the pro-
posed decree relative to clubs has, says the Pae
imously recognised the immense danger OF such nsttu
hons and voted their SUPPRESSION the ground that po
tca bodies, without legal authority cannot be permitted
dictate to duly constituted powers, and obtain influence
at the risk of CONFUSING society.
An important document appears in the Uniuers it is
the reply of the Pope to the Roman Chamber of Deputies
in which his Holiness is obliged to controvert several
positions assumed by that body and to defend himself
against the meditaed encroachments of this newlycre
ated House of Commons.
The Constitutional gives the following from its cor
respondent at Touon, dated 18th inst
The Pluton steam corvette, which left Naples the 12h
arrived here this morning, bringing important dispatches
from Admiral Baudn, the of which have been
forwarded to Paris by the telegraph