The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-05-01
Seven Bays Later from Europe!

Aftfti AL Ok T1G ANN6N1SA'
BY the politeness of Capt NATH'L KIMBALL, Of
the Steamer Kennebec, and of Mr.. PLUMMER, the
Mail Stage Driver from Bath to Portland, we re-
ceiyed Boston and Portland papers, informing us
of the arrival of the Steamer America, at New
York on Saturday morning last, having left Liver
pool on the 18th, bringing days later dates.
ENGLAND.
The great demonstration of the Chartists,
in London passed off without any of those
consequences which have attended similar as
semblages in the other capitals of Europe.
The Government took the most precaution-
airy measures in view of the meeting on Mon
day last, warning the people against any in
fringement of the law, or proceeding in large
bodies in procession to the House of parlia-
ment and vast military arrangements were
made to preserve the peace of the Metropo-
lis.
The Chartsts assembled in vast numbers on
Kensington Common, collected from all the
various districts around, and it being intima-
ted to their leaders that they would not be al
lowed to march in procession across the bridge,
two or three of the delegates advised them to
relinquish their design. A position was then
got up and signed, it was said, by above five
millions of persons, which was despatched to
the House of Commons by two of the dele
gates.
An attempt was made by the thieves of
London to pass Westminster Bridge, but the
Police force, without any other assistance,
completely defeated the attempt, and show
er of rain coming on oppertunely, the crowd
gradually dispersed.
Such was the termination of the demonstra-
ton in London, ard the same result attended
the several meetings which had been announc-
ed to take place in Liverpool, Manchester,
Glasgow, and other places. These results
have only tented to strengthen the hands Of
the Government.
IRELAND.
Pending the excitement going on in the
Metropolis during the week. the affairs nave
been in suspense, awaing the issue of the leg
islature proceedings in the House of Commons
respecting the crown Of Government, security
bill, and of Mr.. O'Connell's motion for the
repeal of the Uuion.
The European Times says the opinion seems
to be progressing amongst Englishmen that
this country would be better without Ireland.
The Repaal movement has reached a crisis
which it must be confessed it has never hither-
to attained. The present posture of affairs in
that country is most complicated and perilous,
and that no heightened period can elapse be-
fore the English Government. and the maj ORR
ty of the Irish people will have joined issue
on the subjeat of repeal.
FRANCE.
In France, the reply to Lamartine to the
Irish delegates has produced very salutary
effect throughout Europe. 1t has given
breathing time to all peaceably disposed men
engaged in commerce, or connected by other
ties with France, and disposed them to antic-
ipate, provided war can be avoided, better
issue out of the present difficulties than is gen.
orally expected.
Warlike preparations on a large scale con-
tinue both in respect of land and sea forces
All the regiments of Infantry and Cavalry in
the departments of the North, have received
orders to place their battalions and squadrons
on war footing.
Gen. Cavaignae has lately refused the Min
lister of War, declaring that he would only ac-
ceptit on compulsion, as matter of obedi-
ence.
The Provisional Government has sent de-
spatch to the general ordering him to accept
the Porte feuile. Throughout all Europe the
greatest excitement exists, The English Gov
ernment does not conceal that it deeply la
ments that the King of Sheridan should have
invaded the dominions of Austria. The Pied
montese have pursued their victorious march
through Lombardy. The Austrians fled as
they advanced, and Redetski has retired with
view Of throwing himselfinto Verona-hav-
ing failed to accomplish passage back through
the Tyrol. No decisive engagement has as
yet taken place, but both armies must speedi-
ly come to an engagement on the banks of the
Mincio. Upon the issue of the impending
battle hanos the neace of Furone for should
the Italians be beaten, France it was expected
could not if she would, remain neutral,
DENMARK
Hostilities have seriously commenced be-
tween the forces of Denmark and those of
Schleswing- Holster. A very fierce battle had
been fought near Flinsbury, in which the