Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-22
THE EUROPEAN NEWS


| The Bank Of England had reduced lis rate or in
terest to five per cent, and the Bank of France to
four per cent. The money market was easier
4 Ihe health of London had greatly improved.
I The cholera in Russia was abatiug, and although
few cases had appeared at Stetln in Prussia, there
was reason to hope it had nearly expended itself.
Al Constantinope it was abatng, although compa-
ratiyey butfew cases had occurred. There was no
cholera in London or Paris.
| The King of the French has made speech to
\ the Chambers, full Of pacific assurances the Aus
trians are, at last about to evacuate Ferrara the
widow of Napoleon is dead; so is Sir Admiral
George Parker; and DIR. Hampden has been elected
Bishop of Hereford.
DupLIS, DECEMBER 22.--The Repression Of Crime Bill
The Royal having been given the above bill and
being the law of the land, Lord Clarendon is said
viii proceed forthwith to carry its provisions into effect
DUDLIs, DEcEaBER 24.-1ae FrocLuimed Districts An
extraordinary edition of the Dabin Gazette published late
night the procamatons issued yesterday by the
Lord Lieutenant in council From and after the 29h of De-
cember the for the prevention of will be in operation
in the counties of Limerick and Tppeary and in certain ba
ronies Of the counties Of Clare. Cork, Waterford, Kings
county. Roscommon, Lsitrm, Cavan, and Longo In the
county Of Cork only onebaronythat of Ouey and Kmore
has been proclaimed
DunLIS DEC. 27-Dstress increasing to an alarming
extent of the western and southwestern countless
pecay along the coast and pesence again following up
destution Fever raging desperately in the workhouse,
and the guardians refuse sit there The collection of the
rate however, has progressed most satisfactorily here and
opposition has been yet offered Through the benevoence Of
the British Association three Thousand children fed daily
at the schools this district with ration of rye bread (ten
ounces) and half pint ofsoup. The Sligo Champion says,
there present thousand three hundred and fifty
in tho Sligo wokhousemor than the house conveniently
hold. The applications for outdoor relief exceed oil belief
and to say many not IN absolute distress feel no
shame in endeavoring TO subsst upon public charity
FRANCE.
fnl1n Sc, cl.ftn, nF Tho
Of the King of the French on the opening Of the
Chambers, December %:
"Gentleaen Peers and Deputies | am happy, on find
ing myself again among you not to have any depoe
the caaes which the high price OF provisions has inflicted
country. France has endured them with courage
that could behold without deep emotion Nevern such
circumstances have public order and the freedom Of ansac-
ons been generally maintained The nexhaustbie zeal
of private charity has seconded efforts O COM
mercehanks its prudent activity has been but teeby
affected by that has been experienced in other States
We reaching the conclusion of those trials Heaven has
blessed tho abo of the people, and crops are evlv
ing every where comfort and security congratulate myseH
on With you.
reckon on your CO operation in order 10 bring 20 con-
cusion the great public works which, by extending TO the en-
tire kingdom facility and regularity OF communication must
open fresh Of prosperity AT the same time tnat su
cen resources shall continue be applied to that fruitful en-
crprise will all watch with scrupulous economy over the
adcous employment Of the public revenue, and am con-
receipts viii the expenses IN the ordinary
budget State which shall be shortly presented to you
"a special bill will be proposed to you for reducing the
price Of salt and diminishing the postage on letters TO de-
gree compatible with the good state OF our finances
Bills public instruction. prison discipline, and our Gus
toms tariffs already Submitted TO your deliberations
Other bills shall be presented you varous important sub
jec particularly commercial property, mortgages the Mont
Je Piete and the application Of Savings Banks to fresh i'm
provements in the condition Of the working classes IL Is my
wish that my Government should abo with your Co
operation developing the same time the morality and the
welfare Of the people.
My relations with all the foreign Powers give me the
dence that the peace Of the world is secured hope that
the progress Of general civilization will be where accom-
pished by coed understanding between Governments and
People, without mpaing internal order and the good relations
between States.
Civil war has disturbed the happiness Of Switzerland
My Government had understanding with the Gov
Of England Austria Prussia, and Russia in order
to offer that ncghborng and friendly people amicable
diaon. Switzerland WILL hope acknowledge that respect
for the rights Of and the maintenance Of the basis Of the
Heyetc Confederation alone to her those enduring
conditions Of happiness aud security that Europe wished to
guaranty 10 her by treaties.
My Government in c,rdance with that Of the Queen
Of Great Britain has just adopted which must
length succeed in restoring commercial relations the
banks Of La Plata.
"The iIustrious Chief who has long and gIoously
manded in Algeria has desired 10 rest from his abors have
entrusted my beloved son. the Duke dAumale, the great
and aruous task of governing that French land fatter
myief that under the direction Of my Governmen-and
thanks the aboous courage the that
rounds hmhs vigilance and devoness will secure the tram
quily, the good administration, aud prosperity Of our esab
lishment.
"Genilemen, the advance in life the more dsd
with devoedness the service Of France TO the Of
her interests, dignity, and happiness oil tho activity and
strength which God has given and still vouchsa'es Amid
the agitation that hostile and blind passions fomeni convic-
lion animaes and supports me, which s that possess in
the constitutional monafchyn the union OF the great powers
OF the Slesre means Of overcoming all those OBSTACLES and
Of satisfying all interests moral and material Let firmly
maintain according charter social order and al is
dons Let guaranty according 10 the charter the pub
lie Liberties anil all their Developments. We shall transmit
uoimpaired 10 the generations that may after the
conded us and they will bless for having founded and
defended The cdce under shelter Of which they will live happy
and free"
ITALY.
Letters from Naples dated the 10th instant state that tho
kingdom perfectly trauqu and that up the 10th in
slant Sicily remained undsurbcd, although the impression
general that the whole popuation high and low,
disafcctcd.
SWITZERLAND.
The picifcaoa Of Swi zeand TO which the unexpected
great moderation Of the triumphant party has little
trbucd has gwen great satisfaction throughout Europe At
the same conceal from ourselves that the in
trgues which have been actively set foot Vienna
with view urge upon that fanacsl vigorous
cycnon behalf Of the bokenup Sondcibund may yet
tend TO disturb the future peace Of the country.
TURKEY.
The Arabs of Tnpoli in revolt At Gherean and at
Gebc they against the Turks and killed the
Governor Of Gebc, Ahmed Efcn1 and above hundred Of
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