The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-02

The Queen OF Spain is seriously ILL.,
Switzerland was engaged in reducing her army, and
the religious orders were compelled to pay immense
The Pope has complained the Diet of the conduct of
the federal army
The allied powers still talk of Intervention in Swtzer-
land
Italy remained tranquil
State OF Ireland.
AT Dundalk seventy two ejectments have been taken
out, and eghtytwo additional ordered by the Marquis of
Angesea at Wexford. determination by eectment was
being carried to fnghtfnl extent
The famine and distress in the south and west was
becoming daily more severe An appalling coroners in
quest was held at Kenmore four children, who had
died from starvation on the road side They denied
food by Capts Osnany and Kenmore, OF the Board Of
Guardians.
The repeaers of the old and young sections were in
duslng IN disgraceu squabbes and recrminatons at the
close OF the year. Mr. Ray made All appeal to members
throughout the country which brought for first week.
ESQ, and for second week, $50.
John OConnell had been invited dinner at Paris on
father.
split had taken place among the young Irelanders
which ended in the withdrawal Of Mitchell and Reilly
from the editorial chair of the organ of the party
John OConnell originated attempt at Limerick, to
reunlte the young and old repeaers; but Smith OBren
would not consent short Of dissolution OF the present
association, and the constitution of societies. with
another set OF rules Thereupon the negotiation failed
Sir N. Fizsimmons has been appointed Inspector Gen
eral OF Prisons OF Ireland IN the room of Major Getting
ham, deceased
The health of the Lord Chancellor OF Ireland was daily
improving.
France.
Intelligence has been received that Abdel Kader has
surrendered to the Duke dAumae at Algeria on cond
ton OF his retiring to St. Jean d'Acre.
Spain.
The health of the Queen of Spain was announced to
be in a critical state. She affected with epilepsy,
which it expected would prove fatal The import
ance OF the consequences that may result from her death
Senior Salamanca was to be impeached for malversa-
ton on the treasury.
Espartero has landed at Sebastian, after absence of
five years. His reception most enthusiastic and
Madrid.
The retirement OF Narvaez was again reported as
likely.
Several shocks OF an earthquake had been felt at Lis
bon. the frequency of which exceeded anything since
1855. No serious damage.
The debates in the French Chamber of Deputies on the
address in answer to the speech from the throne,
menced the Sd ult. Among the bills presented was
one for the dminuton of the duty SALT take effect
In 1850, and another for the reduction of postage.
Some sensation excited in Paris among the stock
jobbers, by report that the King had been taken i'll on
the 3oh u at dinner, and had TO be bled before he OBJ
tanned relief Three per cents fell to 74 ana 4c, but
recovered to 5f Soc its being ascertaned that there
was not the slightest truth in the report.
Switzerland.
A further reduction of the army of occupation had
been ordered by the directory Several religious estab-
shmens had also been ordered to pay large sums to the
government The Pope had addressed the Diet, complain
OF several SacrleSiOuS acS committed the federal
expedition. Austria, Prussia, and France had deter
mined to demand the withdrawal OF the federal troops
from the different cantons and restore independence
Russia and England had declared their intentions
Italy
Plus the * progresses with constitutional REFORM to
the great satisfaction of his subjects ministry the
most comprehensive plan had oeen formed. The minis
iers all have State appointments, with the exception Of
arrived from France
An agreement has been entered into between the Ro
man, Tuscan, and Sandman governments to proceed
coincldently with reform measures.
An immediate revolt was expected in Naples, and 900
students had been ordered in consequence be banshed
from the capital The order, however, subsequent.
ly revoked
The hostile feeling against Austria was daily gaining
ground and little doubt is entertained OF obtaining finally
being formed by Parma and Modena to keep Austrian
desposm in check and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed
There had been an en,eMe in Rome displaying
like the close OF the last year of the reign of Louis XVI
in Paris The mob was headed by Ciceronhack, who
brought up the first day long demand for rights and
concessions resembling the five points of the VConnorie
ed TO meet the proposed popular Instruction at the
gates OF the Qurnal The doors were barred and the
rain that commenced falling dispersed the crowd In the
meantime the Senators and Prince Corsini went through
the streets harangung the mob The mob gathered around
the club of Circo Roman from the balcony of which
Senator addressed the people. ",Sence p brawed out
he continued. "that the people for him and with him
alone; that if he listens to scoundrels around hm-tha if
he does not send them about their business tonight this
Roman blade will do the business" Shouts followed
and all ultimately dispersed
The report OF collision between the people and mill
ary at Milan confirmed. A sanguinary massacre
had taken place. apparently with the acquiescence of the
superior authorities number of the inhabitants
killed and wounded by the sodey to the extent of thur
y to one hundred and fifty. Among the killed is an
aged counsellor, named Maganin, nearly seventy, and
universally respected lie murdered whilst peace
fully entering his own home. The emeue rose out OF the
rough usage given