Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-01-01
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
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character. although revival Of business was notso
decisive as many had hoped. The apprehension
i REGARD 10 the suficiency OF food had abated,
which Of course, is unayorable the prospects OF
LARGE imports of American grain and flour al high
,rices. The demand for American -four during the
month had been moderate, and the price had de-
cined 10 small extent Cotton had also declined.
The British Parliament had been engaged for
some DAYS with the subject of trade and the hnan-
cal condition of the country which led TO the ex-
pectation that measures OF salutary character
would be introduced
The state of Ireland is truly friehtful The land
reeks' with assassination from one end to the other.
Government has proposed coercion bill OF very
mild and moderate character
The affairs Of Italy are in fair way OF adjust
ment The Pope has opened the new Council OF
State at the Vatican, and his speech has elected un-
mixed appreciation
The Royal Bank Of Liverpool, the stoppage Of
which caused so much excitement a short time
since has resumed business under favorable cir
cumstances.
The Asiatic cholera is stated to have advanced to
the Prussan frontiers.
The most important political news is that which
relates to the civil war i'll Switzerland. Inc great
preponderance of power on the part OF The FEDERAL
or as they STYLE themselves, Liberal or Radlcal
party, was such as to leave no doubt from the be-
5innino what must be the result of an appeal to
arms At the date of our last intelligence the troops
of the Diet was on the march TO invest Frbnrg,
which ultimately capulated without resistance, as
did subsequently, several other cantons. There
was, however, some fighting. An arrangement had
al last been entered into between the hve great
Powers for an Intervention for the settlement OF
differences, and their respective Ministers were
their way to place of meeting, which seems not
10 have been defnitively fixed. We find the fol-
lowing intelligence on this subject in London pa
per OF the Sd:
ssSir Stratford Canning arrived in Paris Monday
route for Turkey but specially charged with the representa-
ton Great Btqin the conference Swiss affairs when
and wherever shall occur He had an interview with
W. GuZot Monday and had since visited the Austrian kus
sian and Prussan Ambassadors Ministers. He to
leave "Wednesday for Neufchae which likely to be the
point Of reunion OF the five Powers The mediation of the
i've Powers be offered to the Swiss Diet and the Sender
buni on the following bases
That the Catholic cantons appeal to the Holy See for
counsel on the religious part Of the dispute. 2 That the
Diet undertake protect those of the cantons whose
eighty threatened ,. The dissolution OF the Sondebund
4. General and reciprocal disarmament s. An undertaking
infringe any respect modify the Pact without the
Of all the Should the mediation these
bases be accepted then the representatives. OF the i've Powers
will Immediately proceed with their work Of pacication. If
refused the five Powers viii respectively regard the attempt
at mediation end ard their respective positions
If such proposition had been entertained and act
cordng TO circumstances"
ment was delivered by commission, as follows:
Ny Lords and Gentlemen Her Majesty has ordered
declare you the which have induced her call
Parliament together al the present time.
Her Majesty has with great the distress which
has for time prevailed among the commercial classes
The embarrasens of trade period aggravated by
general feeling of dsust and Of alarm that her Majesty,
for purpose Of restoring confidence authorized her Minis
recommend the Directors of the Bank Of England
of proceedings suited to such emergency The
might have led to infringement Of the law.
Her Majesty has great satisfaction in being able to inform
you that the law has not been nnged that the alarm has
subsidized and that the pressure the banking and CONNER
cia interests has been miiigated.
The abundant harvest with which this country has been
blessed has alevated the evils which always accompany
want of employment in the manufacturing districts
Her Majesty has, however to lament the recurrence Of
distress parts Of Ireland owing The scarcity
Of the usual food of the people.
Her Majesty trusts that this distress will be materially
eved by the exeon which have been made TO carry into
effect the law Of the last session of Parliament for the support
Of the destitute poor Her Majesty has learned with sasiac
ton that landed rcpetos have taken advantage OF the means
placed at their disposal by the hberay Of Parliament ior
the improvement Of land.
Her Majesty that counties Of Ireland
cious crimes have been committed and spirit Of subord
nation has manifested ITSELF leading organized resistance
10 legal rights.
The Lord Lieutenant has employed with vgor and energy
the which the Law places his disposal detect
offender, and prevent the repetition Of offences Her
Majesty feels u however be her duty her peaceabe and
well disposed subjects ask the assistance Of Parliament in
precautions against The
certain counties and districts OF Ireland.
Her Majesty views with the deepest anxiety and interest the
present condition of Ireland, and she recommends
sderation of Par lament which, with due regard
the rights Of property may advance the social condition OF the
peope and tend the permanent improvement Of that part Of
the United Kingdom.
Her Majesty has seen, with great concern the breaking
Of civil ia Switzerland.
Her Majesty is in communication with her allies this
subject and has expressed her readiness USE with
them her friendly influence for the purpose Of restoring the
Swiss Confederation the blessings OF peace.
Her Majesty looks with confidence to the maintenance Of
the general peace Of Europe.
Her Majesty has concluded with the Republic Of the Equa
Tor treaty T the suppression Of the slave trade Her Ma
Jesy has gwen directions this treaty should be laid be-
fore you.
Gentlemen ~ ne House Of Commons: Her Majesty has
given directions that the estimates for the year should be
prepared Tor the purpose Of being laid before you. They will
4Fd with careful regard the exigences OF the public
service.
~ L1rds md Gentlemen, Her Majesty recommends to
the consideration q Parliament the laws which regulate the
navigation Of the United Kingdom with view TO ascertain
whether any changes he adopted which, without danger to
our maritime strength ay promote The commercial and colo
NAL interests Of the empire
Her Majesty hasthought proper appoint commission 10
report on The best means Of improving the health OF the
'ropos and her Majesty recommends to your aen
ton such will be laid before you relating the
public health.
Her Majesty has deeply sympahized with the suengs