The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-15

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Li'fhfooii oh'uruayi NOV 20 III, A. NJ.
steamer which left Dublin at la.e hour yesterday
has just reached the harbor By her arrival we are in
receipt of correspondents letter veil as com
munication from special reporter who is ate ndng
the argument the writ Of brought by the State
prisoners, who were convicted of high treason at
Cionmd
In communication cent by the Britain MIA, this
day sennght sent brief analysis of the grounds
which the counsel for the prisoners appeal sgsinst
the judemen mt Of the commissioners at Clonmsi The
has been very ably argued behalf of the prison
ard as far aslegsl argument, and the principles
Of common sense concerned the case so far rs Mr.
OBIien and his unfortunate colleagues concerned
s clearly In their favor but is too muchto expeotht
the Judges will reverse their decision, two of them
being on the special commission, namely-ths Chief
Justice and Judge Moore Yesterday Mr. Napier, hay
ing on the previous day spoken at great length,
and with all that ability and legal acumen for
which he is so distinguished, on behalf OF Mr. Mo
Manus, and Sir Coleman OLoghlen on the part of Mr.
Mesgher, Mr. Butt addressed the court on behalf OF
Mr.. ODonohue, and, as usual displayed transceudant
powers; and If anything were wanted to complete the
conviction Of their lordshps that the prisoners had
been denied the privileges and the rights which the
law conferred upon them persons charged with the
highest offence known to the constitution of the coun-
try it supplied by MIR. Butte powerful address
A feeble reply was made on the part of the crown;
after which The judges took till the ming Of next
term to consider how they will dispose of the csse 1t
not however likely that they viii give the
the benefit of their objections and reverse the SEN
tence of the court below We are however of opInion
that probably the House Of Lords would take a more
favorable view of the than the interested party
pears an erroneous course MIR Charles Gavan Dufiy
II is sad. has caused the Attorney General no small
., a o ,ss ~ the which
and himself The former he warns from packin jury
as he alleges was done in the Of Mr. Mitchell and
Mir Martin and the latter he castigates in cruel
for the conduct be pursued nee to the
challenging Of jurors in these two trials The letters
have created a profound sensation. and show that
against Mr. Duffy the Attorney General is not TO
act with Partially unfsirness he Is prepared to
resist and crush the foul and unhoy attempt of swnd
ling him out OF bis liberty By the infamous system Of
jury packing.
meeting of the citizens of Dublin has taken place
against Mr. Duffy being eaken; another on the sane
subject is to be held in day or two.
The Rumorcd Changes in the English
Ministry.
The Morning Post has given publicity to a state
ment that has for some days past been the of
state Of his health viii not permit him to hs
ministerial duties in the coming session. nd l.. there
fore about to resign Lord Clarendon has been named
The Globe Of last night, however, gives an official
contradiction to this rumo. 1t states that the Pre-
is better thst he has had, and has not no "
sny intention Of resgning in fact, hs ministry wa,
never more secure and no one knows this fact better
than Sir Robert Peel.
From Birmingham regret to learn the failure OF
the eminent 6rm of Lord Co. The extent of their
liabilities is raid TO be G50OCO.
We regret to state that Lord Melbourn, formerly
prime minister OF England, died yesterday at Brookst
Hall.
The French Republic
Our letters from Paris Of the evening Of the cath
ut. at hand but their contents devoid of i'm
cal persopages going forv ard, which formed am
pie food for the retailers Of .candszins gossip 1t was
feared that Saturday would not pass over without
violence. Much excitement prevailed in the clubs.
Austria.
Rumor. ~sre current at Vienna that the eminent
and wind up their affairs. Silver was very scarce
Affairs In Prussia.
Brussels paper Of Thursday, has the announce
yielded and has dis missed the ministry do not |
hosever think that this statement titled to credit
Is ,aid thu. the British EIv9y at Berlin has shown
approves Of The steps taken by the In far
regards the point Of right and Legality and urges the
Prussian government strictly and firmly, not to what
may be termed its rights, but the legal and tenn
Ierate execution of these rights The letter which
Accounts from Berlin mention that the min stry il
about to be remodelled 1t Is stated that Grabour,
Bckrauth, Simson, and Herquehaha are likely to 40
cept office The Assembly continued refractory, and
still sitting. The members who attended in
creasing Troops had been sent forward to the dis.
tiLued to be greatly excited-both were expected to
be put under state Of siege.
Wirtemburg.
From Wirtemburg advices state tbs. the minis
try had resigned owing to . dispute With the king
touching the imperative necessity Of rducns his a.
lowaEce from the national fm .us
Trouble In Saxony.
= Chambers Of Legislature have been closed BY
the king in person, In consequence Of the tumults
commenced and expected
Another Crisis in spain.
We learn from Madrid that the Queen has ousrreled
desperately with Nsrvaez aud refuses TO sea him
ministerial crisis is expected.
Arrival OF the Peninsular Mall.
LONDON, Saturday Morning.
has rived at ham
having performed qusra ntne of eight days at Lisbon
She brings mails from Cadiz, Gibraltar and vigo.
the Portuguese cabinet are still quarreing amongst
themselves and that eventual the dispute may as
The cholera had made its appearance at Lisbon
The exchange on London !: quoted at soy. The
In other r. spects the news is unimpoftsnt.
The Market Reports.
LIvERrooL CoTToS MARKET. Nov rs The demand this
morning continues pretty exten,ive. An improved
feens prevails at Manchester which gives buoyancy
frnpess whilst fer the lower descriptions of American
higher rates are being asked The sale VIII reach
$500 bales o-day, probably 6000 at about the same
currency as was quoted yesterday.
LIvERroTL Conn MAKKEr, Nov rs The trade to.
day, is dull and inactive Nothing doing and prices
nominal
MANCHESTER GcoDs AND YAnr MAnxEr. Nov rs
We have improving demand for both goods nd yarn
to day. Greater confidence prevails, aud prices in
articles are advancing.
HAvHE MARKETS., Nov 20 Cotton We experienced
spirited otmApu TOT COTTON during the early
tat of the week but for the last two days the market
has been dull but without any change In prices The
state Of business amongst our spin Is now much
prospect Of large crop from the United states low
prices are anticipated and, at present there few
who buy except TO, their immediate wants The total
sales OF the week 600 bales a. 62f 7f New or.
]. midding Is worth Off and fair 6jf the port
this week il 00o bales from New York The business
doing in other articles Is quite Insignificant
HAMRURo.-Tbe advices received this morning are |
favorable; busipess Ia active and money abu pdaut
A GrOn ov.A mi, NJ AcxA
there and at Frankfort, steady.
The Latest Shipping Intelligence.
WATERFORD Nov 22Arr Home, from Baltimore. CarlotlA
Philaoe phia
Cork, Nov 23-Arr Hyler from New York; MedorA from
\ orfolk, Va.
LIvrEpooI. Nov 25-Arr Caledonia from Mobile
DUBLIN, Nov 23-Sld Russia. New York
BrmAuRIs, Nov 24-Sld Royal william. New Oresna
LEnH-Arr Elizabeth Chsrleston, jean, do.