Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-05-16
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Arrival Of the Steamer Hibernia-
NEW YORK, May 10.
The Atlantic steam packet ship, Hiber-
mia, arrived at Halifax at P. M. yester-
day evening.
Her news was Immediately expressed to
st. Johns, reaching that place at 10 A. M.
to day.
The Hibernia brings over fs3,OOO in
specie
The Navigation Bill has passed the
British House of Commons.
Denmark and Prussaa.-The war be-
tween these two powers continues to be
waged with varied success, but withoutany
decided preponderance 10 either side, like
ly 10 effect the final issue Of the struggle.
The German troops had entered Jutland
on the 2olh instant, in large numbers.
Sardinia and Austria- The Sardin-
ian Government has rejected overtures
of Austria and has once more drawn the
sword. Fresh instructions have been CIV
, en- to The War Depa rtment, TO prepare for
the immediate resumption of hostilities.
Gernaany,-The coudilion ofthe whole
empire is distracted, and the disposition oi
the imperial crown is yet undecided.
Information has reached Liverpool that
the Atlantic steamships Herman & w ash
| ington have received permission from the
DANISH government to carry goods ane
passengers in and from Brenmen, wiihou
being subjected to search and detention by
the blockading squadron.
Hungary.-- Austria continues to en-
counter reverses in Hungary; but the &c
counts from the saat of war, as to the po
sition of the hostile armies and the details
of the Operations are conflicting.
&cily-The contest between the Sicil
ians and the Napolitions continues to rage
with unabated fury, and constant disasters
to the latter. Since the fall of Catania
Soto, also, has surrendered to the Neopoli
tions.
Palermo, the metropolis of the Island
it is said will capitulate.
Hrance.-The Journal Des Debates, an
nounces that the French Minister at Turin,
has been instructed to encourage the King
of Sardinia to reject the terms of peace OF.
fered and attempted to be enforced by Mar
shall Radetzky. It also adds that orders
have been furnished to the Sandman Admi-
raj, Albini, to remain in the Adriatic until
the existing difficulties have been removed.
In the National Assembly on the 22d, a
bill was introduced and adopted for indem-
nifying the proprietors of houses in the
French colonies.
The whole of the sitting of the 24th was
consumed in considering bill introduced
by General Lamaricisse, for the re-organi-
zation of the army.
He proposes to abolish the drawing by
conscription, and to make every one liable
to military service.
Mr. Fra apold, of the Roman Republic, ha.
presented protest to the Government, gains
the expedition to Civita Vecchia.
Fears continue to be expressed as to the
fidelity Of the army, among which the spir-
it of socialism, is affirmed to prevail, more
extensively than is generally admitted.
In evidence of this fact, it is stated that
9th Reg. of Light Infantry, and SD Reg.
of the line, were ordered to quit Paris on
the 22d, at 4 hours notice, in consequence
of appearances of dissatisfaction. Gen.
Oudisot issued proclamation and tells the
troops that the Government being resolved
to maintain in all quarters of the globe,
their old and legitimate influence, would
not allow the doctrines of the Italian people
to be at the mercy of "a foreign power, or ct
party which is but minority.
at has confded the French flag for US to
plant in the Roman Territory, as a strik-
ing symbol of our sympathies. F"
Government has provided 400,000f to
guard against the spread of Cholera.
Durirg the last six months the cholera
has visited IA departments, and attacked
$500 persons, of whom $500 have died.
In 1882 the cholera ragged in rs depart
ments, and one alone lost $4,000 inha Bit
ants. The cases are decreasing in the hos
pitals of Paris.
The staple industry of Paris is gradually
GENERAL NEWS.
The steamer Niagra was seen from on
board the Hibernia, one out from Liverpool.
Father Matthew will positively sail for
New York in the Ashburton, on the 22d of
May.
There is nothing of importance in the pol
itical complexion of the Continent, and
matters remain pretty much as by the last
Post.
Correspondence ofthe Missouri Republican
Letters from the frontiers.
INDEPENDENCE, April 2l.