The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-30

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ton of hoslities.
private letter from Copenhagen niimates the expec
taton of a speedy settlement of affairs Ii is inferred
that the blockade of the Ebe will not be carried into
effect and that although Prussian ships condemned
on the 9th al Copenhagen both ships and cargoes will
untouched till the re-estabilshment OF peace.
An extraordinary supplement to the Vtenna Gazette,
published the evening of the 4h, officially
the resignation of Count Fcquemont and the temporary
appointment of Baron Persdor president OF the min
sry, and OF Baron Lebzetern as minister OF the foreign
department
The persecution of the Jews at Prague has proceeded
to such height that it has been found necessary pro-
| claim martial law.
The V,enna Gaz cite of the 5th May published an Off
cal statement of the losses OF the Austrian army Italy,
from the 18th of March 10 the 27h April The total loss
amounts to 1912 men.
All the ambassadors of Russia at the German courts
preparing to take their departure The Russian min
lister plenpoenary, Da Strive, at Hamburg, about TO
give in his resignation, after fifty years OF diplomatic
vices.
ST. PErERsBURGH April 3O-His Majesty the Empe-
ror of Russia has prohibited after the Gath of April TO
export Russian gold and silver coin from the whole of
the western boundary of the empire, until further notice
ny another ordinance, drivers and travellers will be per-
med the former to carry 100 rbes, and the latter 300
rubes the boundary, for each person, OF which
notification must be given at the customs
From THE POLISH FRoNTIER--There remains but little
doubt as to the intended campaign of Russia Among
other preparations the creation OF bridge of boats at
the fortress Nova Geroyerosk the Vistula has
evident warike appearance, since there is main
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The Constitutional states that accounts have been
ceived in Paris that the first division of the Russian fleet
quilted Sebasopol the Goth ult steering towards Bes
sarabia ut is certain" adds the Constittionne 'that
the fact denotes the tendency OF Russia to take advantage
of every great European commoton TO act in the East
The Hamburgh Correspondent says that the Grand Duke
Constantine will sail with fleet to the Sound, on the
9Th May. for the protection OF Russian commerce
Greece.
The commercial crisis in Athens had not subsided AS
there general upon the bank the government
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five months, and oblging the public banks, &c, to re-
ceive its notes with premium OF per cent to the hold
which premium will be restored to the government by
the bank.
| Affairs u Ireland.
The confederaes had great meeting in Kilkenny, the
town of CATS and Messs Meagher and Duffy made very
violent speeches, in utter temporary orgeuness of the
gagging act.' II is said by parties who ought TO be
well informed that for the present east, the repealers
have determined that the council of 300 shall not be call
ed together Induced by the recent proclamation OF Lord
Clarendon, the determination has the of the
confederates well of the moral force" repeaers.
| THE QUEENS VISIT TO IRELAND.-lt was said in very
well informed quarters In the metropolis, on Thursday,
that the approaching royal visit 10 Scotland Ireland
will be taken by the way. Much confidence is felt in
the loyalty of the mass OF the Irish people Some
circumstances have proved that; and the Queen has
no personal fear OF DANGER it is deemed not at all un
WILL by this regal manifestation of good will, become
permanent feeling OF attachment The visit is said to be
sed 5P q Duke fr Msss will first visit
| The case of the Queen Us John Mitchell has been de-
cded against the defendant. technical point raised
| by his counsel
Monday, the 18th of May inst, was fixed for the
trial Of VIM Smith 0Brien, and the Tuesday following
for MT Meagher's trial
The Limerick Reporter says of Mr.. Mitchell's plea:
He has been accused Of precipiating matters by too
vigorous and he is accused by the par
hs W. hs s IN
embarrassing the government in every way he can with
and large autumn than boted within the four walls
Of the Richmond penenary, or chained in penal colony
In his TO be at large then require
itself"
tany that the great meeting of the Ulster Tcnantright
Associations at Dungannon, to which have repeatedly
alluded, will take place on Thursday, the 25th inst
The return of Irish banks of issue, under date ed May,
ls4s, as compared with that for the previous month,
show aggregate reduction OF circulation to the amount
of f29s 1862, whist the amount of coin held Is less than
that OF the former return by E57,569
meeting OF the Protestant repealers OF Dublin was
held recently at Music Hall The assemblage consisted
of representatives OF the professional aud industrial
classes. The following resolutions were adopted:
Rtsoped That national prosperity is based social
fdence, and that social confidence in Ireland be
peced exist while the is conducted and the
laws are made by strangers to the Irish people.
Resoved That we find i to be our duty in the present
and determination maintain the rights of properly,
and to respect vested interests.
Resolved, That while maintain loyalty Sover.
egn, we deem it our duty rshmen to testify attach
Lament has failed to make the Union source Of prospe
lreand-and it is certain that Ireland emnently
prosperous previous the Unonwe desire return TO
ancient constitutions, and pledge ourselves des
from efforts until governed by the Queen Lords
and Commons of Ireland.
That distinctly that all Irshnen are Justly en-
titled equal religious and political rights and that
firmly resolved resist to the utmost any attempt at
ascendency.
We offer the right hand of fellowship to all classes
and crecds OF our feowcounrymen and pledge ourselves
to forget all former differences, and to and oge
Their for the advancement OF faherand
Smith O Bren has been dismissed from the magstracy
his avowa that he signed the proclamation
| The corporation of Dublin sent an address to Lord
Clarendon, asserting the necessity OF repeating the Union
to which that unconary in part replied as follows &c
therefore deeply regret the continuation of popular excite
ment with respect that be obtained
without complete change in the policy of the statesmen
and people OF Great Britain, and of the opinions of the
vast majority OF those who represent the property the
telligence and the industry of Ireland trust that as the
danger OF disturbance has now passed away the excite
ment and alarm which it created throughout the country
will speedily subside; and can with sincere pleasure
give the you ask OF me, that the government
has reliance on the people; for, by dscountenancng
they have dOne the efforts perseverngly made to mis-
lead them, they have given the best proof of that loyalty
and true allegiance which affords the surest foundation
on which the existence of government can be based"
Starvation and fever continue to do their work Death
is sweeping off the population OF Annameade, Toomevra
&c, with the wholesale scythe Skibbereen is thrown
into the shade Schulz is comparatively plentiful Con-
nemara and Mayo are in comfortable position and
yet Annameadle Toomevra, &C., in the most fertile
instance of the awful destiuon prevailing the country
occurred few days ago. in the town of Headford
Eleanor Conway, poor woman who had been for some
time endeaVOrng exc WretChed eyistence was