Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-02
FOREIGN.
A WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer britannia has arrived at Boston,
with dates from Liverpool of the 18th instant.
Her accounts state that affairs in IRELAND have
not materially changed, though every day seems to
lessen the probability Of any serious outbreak
WILLIAM SMITH O'BREN arrested on Satur-
day, the 9th inst at the railroad station at Thules
whilst in the act Of procuring ticket for Liner
lex, where, il is said, he intended to have taken re-
iuge among his friends Immediately after his ar
rest he was marched to Bridewell, and subsequent
ly conveyed to Dublin, and lodged in Kilmainham
jail. He is said TO have expressed himself satisfied
of the hopelessness OF accomplishing his object
and that he was induced to leave his retreat in the
mountains, because the further he went the more
the people seemed disnclined to harbor him, or
hold any communication with him.
O'BRIEN is said to be cheerful and his wife is
allowed free access to him. Other friends are per-
mitled to converse with him in presence of the Jail
authorities.
There does not appear to have been any serious
disturbance in any part of the country since the
Cambria sailed, and according TO the English ac-
counts, it quite impossible that should be any,
long the Government its present attitude of
preston.
Numerous arrests continue to be made amongst them
Mr. CARA Mr. Berger, shpbroker, and Mr. NOLAN, Of the
United States RICHARD OGoRMAS, for whose g300
offered, attempting to escape from the country
arrested by the coast guard after he had crossed The Shannon
in open boat. Notice forthwith to the police but
before they arrived OGoman had persuaded his captos that
he traveller from Terry to Clare and he was al
lowed leave in his boat He subsequently boarded YES
sci bound down the Shannon, and going America in which
he escaped steamer dispatched after the vessel
ENGLAND.
During the last fortnight the weather has teen very unset
tied the southern counties especially not day has passed
without heavy rains As the wheat has been out in
parts this unreasonable weather only ras harvest ope
raons but must if it continues few DAYS longer, mate
rally affect the yield all over the country.
FRANCE.
The chief consideration in Paris the present moment
the critical state of Northern Italy, Numerous diplomatic
meetings have taken place in Paris and Lord PALMERsTos
in the House OF Commons has stated that her Majesys Gov
deeply sensible of the great importance Of seeing
termination put to that unfortunate warfare and he added,
81 able, although have right speak for another
Government yet believe may the House that that
desire is equally shared by the French Government"
An unsuccessful attempt made the 5h instant to
NJ THEns the sho, intended for him recev
ed by little girl who seated in the gate opposite the
dwelling Of M. Theirs.
decree has been published removing the suspension pro-
nounced the 9th OF June against twelve Of the rad
cal journals.
LoMBARDY
Recent events in Lombardy have been rapid decisive and
unexpected. A fortnight ago CHARLES ALBERT was
conquerer, and almost all Lombardy within his grasp
Now the whole breadth of Lomhardy has been reaced by
the Piedmontese army and Charles Albert utterly defeated
at every point, is either shut up in Milan perhaps has
crossed the Ticono into his dominions.
PRUSSIA.
The Prussan capital still the scene of political
caba and excitement The people were the moment
cuped with the renewal OF the with the Danes but the
position which Prussia take in the newly concoct
ed German scheme of Government is yet asceaned.
The latest news from Vienna reports that the Emperor Of
Austria had resigned but credit attached it.
Ihe whole range OF Eastern Europe seems more or less
affected with the cholera ard four have appeared
Berln-a Of which terminated fatally.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, AUGUsT l2.-The last week has boon
queness in the commercial circles The market has
been steady sales TO moderate extent have taken place
There has been activity in the Market and prices
rather the decline. The iron trade continues without i'm
provement in fact prices are somewhat lower. Money is
still PLENTIFUL and the rate of interest continues moderate.
FnEENANs JOURNAL OF AUGUST 9.
We have received the following important communication
from correspondent in whom we have perfect faith
"THuRLEs, TUESDAY, O'clock, p. NJ.
q" have just learned, through in which i'm
pcy rely that communication has been made TO the Irish
Government through The mediation of an influential Catholic
clergyman, from the parties who next after William Smith
o Bren, considered the important against whom
warrants have been issued The communication under
stand the effect that these gentlemen undertake 10 Srey,
der themselves 10 The Government upon rcering The dssnr
ance that Of The proceedings instituted against any
the State prisoners shall ertend 10 The taking Of life. sp-
pears that this communication induced the parties
hearing Of the arrest of Smith Bren Saturday evening
is stated that of the chief witnesses for the Crown
the trials OF Mr. Smith OBRIES and the other parties
implicated in the Instruction and conspiracy, will be Mr. p
BARRr who bad been secretary Of the first Young Ire
land Association" and who remained all along prominent,
member Of the Confederacy.
The Government have issued another proclamation which
may be almost understood Lord Clarendon reply the
attempt induce him to enter into communication with the
outlying insurgents This proclamation, after recng the
former Of the st Of August denouncng Ae penalty of
upon whoever should harbor or the conspa
tors, adds the following caution intending cramp their
hopes Of escaping TO America in British vessels:
"FusTHER CAuTIoS.-An masters OF emigrant ships
packets and eagog vesse hereby warned that the pc
nay Of treason will attach equally hem should they be
concerned in vong the escape Of any the persons above
named others whom they shall know TO have been engaged
in reasonable practices.
ct. N. REDINGToN.
"DUBLIS CASTLE, sth August, ls4s."
Annered is d'Ha Of the political prisoners.
William Smith OBrien, NJ p. for the county Of Limerick;
Charles Gavan Duffy, editor of the Nation Jehn Martini
proprietor of the Feon Joseph Brennan sub editor OF the
Fton John Lawlcss Secretary Of the Sandymount Club
Dublin; Francis Hawey, North Earl street, Dublin Mr.
Nolan supposed TO be American sympathzer arrested
ThurIes; Mr. Fitzpatrick, Thurles; Mr.. Ryan, surgeon,
Carick-on-Su Mr.. O'Rysn Cashcl Thomas Witty farm.
land owner Wexford county Francis Strange solicit