Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-25
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CALEDONIA.
SEVEN DAYS LATER
FROM EUROPE.

Boston Sunday morning, about l0 o.
clock.
The state Of England is comparatively
quiet.
The Elections in France have resulted
in the success Of the Moderate party, but
attended by outbreaks and riots in some
Of the Provinces. .,e....-.....- q.
Our Continental news continues TO be
Of undiminished importance and interest.
The postscript Of our last number con-
tained the intelligence of very decisive
battle between the Danes and the Prus-
SLAMS, and the capture Of Schleswig and
Flensburg. The Danes having been
completely overpowered by the superior
forces brought against them, retired first
TO Gravenstein, and afterwards Withdrew
further into the small island Of Alsen,
where they are making preparations for
further defence.
FRANCE.
After week ofapparent tranquility in
Paris, but Of frightful violence at Rouen,
Limoges, and in many other Provinces.
the elections terminated by a decisive
majority in favor Of the moderate Iepub-
lican party.
A letter from Rouen, dated the 28th,
9 A. NJ, says
We are here, as you were in Paris
on the 23d Of February, in the midst Of
barricades, the firing Of muskets and the
roar Of cannon. 1t is in the quarter be-
tween the Rue Royae and the Champ
de-Mars. that the insurgents have estab-
iished themselves. 1t las been found
necessary to bring artillery against them.
A barricade has Just surrendered in the
Clos ST. Marc, after frightfuI resist
ance. ...
In all the streets Of this quarter the
pavement is torn up, and all circulation
is interrupted. The number Of killed
and wounded is not known, but happily
it is no, great"
RESULT IN PARIS.
1t appears that the thirty four members
for the department Of the Seine may be class
ed as follows -Moderates, twenty five ul-
ira democratic, &c, four; doubtful, five
There are among them twelve ex-deputies,
two journalists, three ouvriers, one Catholic
clergyman, and one Protestant clergyman.
1t will be seen that amongst the members
Of the Provisional Government, NJ. NJ. Louis
Blanc, Albert, and Flocon, and amongst the
ministers, NJ. Carnot, have only been elected
for one place.
ITALY.
The news from the seat Of war in Lombardy
is not of a decisive character, but is by no
6, akI Ia 70 ba al, Tha
my under Charles Albert continues compare
lively inactive.
AUSTRIA.
The accounts from Vienna, Of the 2oth ult,
are occupied with the details Of the Easter
festivities in that city.
A grand procession by torch light took place
on the evening Of the 25th, described as al
most nterminable. There was not less than
1000 bearers of torches, exclusive Of the mem
bers of the vocal society, the Artists Associa
tion, and the National Guards.
TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA, SWEDEN
AND DENMARK.
Letters from St. Petersburg, dated 18th ult.
state from authority, that treaty offensive and
defensive between Russia, Sweden and Den
mark, is arranged, and will positively be rati'
fed in the event of an entry of German troops
in Sshleswig, in which case Denmark will be
powers. This contradicts the intelligence
from the Hamburgh papers, which must how
ever, be held as interested in this matter in ia
vor of Germany.
II OPESIsG OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OIL
FRAscE.-The Paris papers of Thursday hav,
arrived.
| The National Assembly was opened on tha
| day, and the programme published in the Mon
itear was strictly followed.
H In the diplomatic tribune among the earles
arrivals were Lord and Lady Normandy, NJ
Pcruzz, Minister for Tuscany, NJ. de Thorne
n Austrian Charge d d'Afiaires, and the Minister
for some of the South American Republics, a
well as the Minister for the United States.
In speech by NJ. Dupont President Of th
Provisional Government he resigned to the as
sembled deputies Of the National Assembly
the unlimited powers with which that Gov
II crnment had been invested by the acclama
tons Of the people Further than this littl
was done on the first day of the session. Tn,
examination Of certificates OF election occupy
| ing much Of the remaining time.
II IRELAND.
II In consequence Of the late riotous proceed
II ings at Limerick, the Lord. Lieutenant ha
proclaimed" the county and the city Of Lin
erick under the act for prevention Of crime il
Ireland and further, has issued a proclama
ton, warning the people against taking part il
the proposed Council Of Three Hundred, Of
the formation Of the contemplated association
called the Notional Guard.
II COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
\ The advices from the chief commercial cite
on the continent Of Europe and from India, W,
are glad to state, are Of an improved character
There are but few failures to report. Stock s
produce, and manufactured goods command
higher rates and, although money is still
difficult to obtain upon the best description o
secarity, yet there is more freedom in the Eu
ropean market generally.
II CoTros sMARKEr.-Liverpool, May 5th.-
There has been about l-6 TO Ia advance, will
improvement in steadinrss in trade. SO
Il American and 200 Surat have been taken oi
Speculation, and 42i0 American, 500 Pernam
80 Maranham, and 900 Madras for export. Tn
sales Of the week amount to 39,2l0 bales
u CoRs.-Liverpool, May 5th.-No livel
/ symptoms were apparent in any department o
the trade at our market to-day. Upon a yer
limited demand, Wheat Of all descriptions de
clined I'd to Sd per 70lbs from the cnrren
rates Of Tuesday and Flour being equal
difficult Of sale, American receded Cd per bar
rel, and Irish as well as home. cd 10 !
II per sack.
The general appearance ofthe crops in Greu
Britain and on the continent continues to b
favorable.