Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-06
ARRIVAL OF THE
A M E r / G A.
sEyEN DAYS LATER.


Movemsnts of the French Rspublie--Repo-
iutionary Movsmsnt on the Continent, and
Continued Commercial Embarrassmems-
Politicdi Cofamotions in the United Kingdom
-Bill for the Protection of the Braish
Croscn and ouernment-Repeal Movements
in Ireland and Progress Of Sedition IN that
' Corntry--Allsgcd Disafsction Of the Army
--Proiestant Repeal Association sG
The latest dates received are From Liy.
erpool April 18th.
The intelligence from England is highly
favorable in political point Of view. The
great Chariist demonstration at London pas.
ned off without disturbance. In Ireland, how
ever, sedition was making fearful progress.
Hostilties had already broken out between
Denmark and her revolted provinces, resul.
ting thus far in favor of the Danish govern
ment.
Vast military preparations were in progress
in Russia and France.
A revolution had taken place in the Hesse
capital. The city was in the hands OF the
people, who have declared for Republic,
and compelled the military to retreat.
The Chartist meeting was attend by 2oo,-
600 souls, and passed ofquietly.
Before the Chartist Meeting an immense
number of special constables were sworn in.
The Chartist petition was sent to Parlia.
,ment by the deputies selected for the pnr-
pose.
There has been meeting ofthe merchants
of Glasgow, to break down the measure pro-
posed by Lord Gray, to assimilate the law of
Great Britain and Ireland in relation TO overt
acts Of treason, which was carried by large
majority.
Business is dull in the manufacturing dis
tricts Consols, s2l-.hey had been S3i
At the last intelligence from Ireland the
repeal papers were very violent.
John O'Connell has had an interview with
Lord John Russell, and asked large conces-
sions. Lord John declined stating what were
the intentions of the government.
The Mayor of Paris declined obedience to
the demands of the working men for the dis
mission Of the foreign operators. A process
sion of the workmen in Paris had been sup
pressed.
Archduke John expects to be elected En-
peror Of Germany,
In Germany the distress was increasing.
The English Government expressed re-
gret that King Charles Albert entered Aus
tria
If the Italians be beaten at Mincio it is
expected that France cannot preserve her
neutrality.
Hostilities have broken out between Den
mark and the Duchies of Schleswig and Hol-
stein. There had been a battle fought near
Flensbprg, in which the Danes were success
full, and entered the city. The Prussian
army were ordered into the field, to drive
the Danes out of the Duchies. These events
and others have continued to produce great
excitement throughout Europe.
The Piedmontese army has been victorious
throughout Lombardy. The Austrians were
routed everywhere, and fed dismayed at
every point. The great battle of the cam
paign is expected to come off near Mincio
Holland and Belgium still remain tranquil
Netternich is at the Hague,
Turkey has finally acknowledged the French
Republic.
Austria has professed its willingness TO ac-
knowledge the independence of Lombardy.
At last dates Madrid was quiet.
Hungary has declared its independence,
and chosen the Archduke Stephen King.
Tho King of Denmark had left Copenha-
gen to put himself at the head of the army.
The Sicilian Parliament has commenced
its sessions
A revolution has occurred in Hesse, which
has been declared Republic.
The last news from Ireland is more unfa-
vorable for the Government.
Disturbances at Havre have occurred "a
mong the laborers.
Large bodies of troops are concentrating on
the Sandman frontier.
Commercial affairs wear better aspect in
France and Belgium,
Several bankers on the continent have fail
ed
The specie in the Bank of France has de-
clned four millions. There is, however, a
better feeling in the Paris money market
Three per cents 1,50c.
There have been serious disturbances a
Petersburg. Disturbances have also occurred
at Cologne.
From the London Times of April H.
THE CHARTIsT DEMONSTRATION.
The metropolis presented yesterday scen
of unusual excitement and alarm. The de
Termination announced by the members @
the Chartist National Convention to hold thei
meeting and procession in defiance of tn
law and the constituted authorities-the mill
tary preparations, almost unparalleled for es
tent and completeness, made by the Duke a
the head OF the army to put down any insui
rectionary attempts that might he made
and the remarkable unanimity with whic
the middle and higher classes placed the
services at the disposal of the Government
had each in turn contributed to interest larg
runbers OF Tho population in the results {