The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-17
European correspondence.

q 1865 Acctdadt e. the Hi5eratQ, &c. &c.
As there is not any Intelligence of riotous na-
ture to commune cate, may as well open my let
ter with the parliamentary news OF the week.
Until last night, there has been nothing rolght
under debate of Importance. A very long an t.
dious discus Ion occup ed The attention ofthe House
of Commons during greater part Of four or hve
evenings, relative To dispatch that is missing refer
ring to the col NAL office. Lord Geo Bentinck the
protectlonist leader cannotI remain quiet, (not-
understanding his asserted intention OF retiring, a
few weeks back) so, because nothing better comes
before him, he brought charges against every
trusted with the management of the colonies, indus-
ing too gross personalities well giving vent to
parliamentary language
The adjourned debate upon the question Of the
gar duties brought a conclusion at a late hour
this mornings after some smart speaking. Ministers,
however, only had majority Of Is, and this is
very eloquent iat night The small majority jus;
named, Is virtually ,Fefrat for it ia monstrous to
snpp9 mat a. nv rnmen ~, can 60 on VITA that In
the question will be reject ed when brought before tn
House q L0Fa tucre seng 20 many OF the
sition ~ 'pp'
In late letter of mine, named six weeks as thu
proba bic time the p.sent ministry would be in power
My prediction would have been very wrong las.
evenings debate had been allowed to have been a
ministerial asur-, but Lord John Russell strove
ght and MAN, t. make it an open question: by which
iorty offs Beed, himself there are enly two paties
who could possibly he placed in power, the protec-
tioniss, with Lord Stanley at their head, Sir Ro
very bad chan you we'll know the latter be ing
the favorite, who il he would really become
the "peope's' man would, long he continued to
hold Office have large majority at his back. |
close summary Of tn" parliamentary proceedings dur
ing the past week. In order that your readers may
CLEAN more minute particulars than in the space of q
letter ! can possi'iy give.
dis cussed on 6h July While the debate upon this ques
ton occupying the attention of the outo
door sdherents Of the movement exceedingly quiet
waiting. have no doubt, to see what the executive
will do for them, before they commence powerful agi
taion You must not understand from this that their
meetings have been entirely suspended but that they
are less numerout and at the same time exhibit
patience and mod ration. The only semblance of
lie given By the recrmers Of Maryebone to Their
members. Al f. rs political agitation is concerned
everything is remarkably quiet, not chartst even
also tranquil, although efforts being strenuously
made by the clubs enrol amongst their members,
the rural population With this exception, there is
disquittu de indeed Thoroughly have the government
got upper hand in that country that the Of
the Queen and Prince Albert going in the autumn to
Dublin, gains general credence. Cancellation Hall is
in a anentabe stete no one cares now TO take the
leadership since Daniel O'Connel and Tom Steele
have gone John OConnell seems irresoute, whether
10 retire into private life give his sanction to the
repeal party Probably he will do neither, by adopting
The exceedingly heavy charges upon American and
other newspapers coming into this country, are for
Ynidsble barrier their circulation and exciting
ON great degree Of attention Mr. Simmonds is about
to agiIate the matter in his Colonial Magazine, and
tie subject viii be likewise taken by several gentle
me of influence connected with the press II maya
sines for instance allowed to be sent abroad at
rate of sixpence each it would be system that would
be & ably coined, nd also afford large revenue to
the Pest Office. Books circulated in England
through the post. at the rate have namedi the re-
ftrctiops being that they must he at the ends
and contain no writing except such allowed by
the official regulations. Surprising this to be carried
into practice for books etc going to places abroad,
what "a wonderful CONVENE nee it would be Mr.. Row
land Hill has not by any been idle since he has
had The management of the Post Office and there are
good Grounds for hoping that be will 10 induced to
turn his attention tn the matter have mentioned.
TIE Spitalfeld hall, to be given at Drury Lane
Theatre for the benefit of the distressed has
already immense number of subscribers, and
nothing is heard of but quadrles formed from hsto-
~ by the members of the aistocracy, by whom it will
1t is now definitely arranged that Mr. Macready the
eminent tragedian viii shortly leave us to visit the
United States, where he viii perform series OF his IA
vorite characters On the 18th July farewell benefit
will take place. by the special command of the Queen
sey in Henry the tighth," and Mr. Oakley, in the
Jealous Wife, It anticipated that 1t will be very
spected here besides which as her Majesty sgni-
fed her intention Of visiting the theatre in state there
is question but that the house will be crammed to
kufccation He will be assisted by several Of the most
smir emit actor and act esseS now in London
Last Monday heard r, phi Waldo Emerson lecture
at Of the literary in tturone, the Suoerative
in Literature and Manners " His GRAFTON was very
eloquent and crowded with practical truths His last
lecture will take place to night at Exeter Hail. being
for the benefit early closing for which
association he has already delivered two orations which
have, believe realized q considerable profit re-
form dinner on a small scale-the one have already
alluded to-wss iven oahW ednesdsy night to the two
members for the borough Of Marylebone-Lord Dudley
Stuart and Sir BeEja min Hall There were some tole
Taby clever speeches delivered by some Of the mem
beers who were at the dnnerGeorge Thompson for in
stance but with this exception it rather an ex.
elusive affair.
For the last five or six years great number of work
men have been engaged in erecting very superb Ro
man Catholic Chapel in st. Georges Fields about q
mile and half from London Bridge the progress Of
WHICH has been occasionally impeded by scarcity OF
funds. At length the sum has been collected the
building is row completed, and will be opened and
contecrated on Tuesday next 1t will be splendid
sight as Dr. Wiseman the Roman Catholic Bishop for
the metro potap districts will preside and be assisted
by the whole pontifcal brethren in England, who
will specially come to town for the ceremony. The
building is q very gorgeous and handsome structures:
1t said the principal slarger than that OF West
minister Abby besides which. it has aconvent or nun
merry attached In order to give accommodation to
Sisters Of Charity who will take up their residence In
The Cathedral.
The Hibernia which arrived here on the 2lst had a
very narrow escape No blame is however attribute
BE to the Captain; but the contrary the passen-
gers award {, him the highest praise IL appears she
passed through the North Channel and was running
for Liverpool in thick fog Captain shannon judged
fro bis that he must be the westward II tie
ali Of Man. but not feeling It secure to rely aito2e-
~ upon that judgment be frequently stopped theen
Of Of the ABOUT M
she drfted on the Calf stem on As she had no way
upon her the conclusion extremely slight; still It
sufficient TO alarm the pass myers particularly the
female portion OF them The captain Instantly order
ed the well to be sounded when the carpenter an
nounced the wecome intelligence that there was no
increase water The must have been Of the most
dense dtgerip ion rs Mr. Connal. Of Mount Gawne,
our informant says that at the time the Hbernia ran
on be was pu ling the Sound to the Calf, &C
comyanied by some ladies' and the obScuraton OF me
land was perfect that although both he and his
boat crew are well acquainted with every nook and
como oftfe Calf they missed the landing and 1t was
able to reach It,
Having been informed by Of the parties CON-
Ing from the divers who work the wreck of
Aschooner which sunk on the Calf twelve months
.aro that large steamer ashore Mr. G instantly
proceeded to her; but in doing 1t sary
fellow every siuuosty of the coast; for ut
nj alf n yarde IL was i'm