The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-06-08
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE. g, Is4s.
NEWS By THE EUROPA.
IRELAND.

nlcation was made yesterday that the SEN
tence Of transportation on John Martin would
be carried into effect,
The accounts Of eyctions by landlords,
and deaths by cholera and misery, continue
TO I'LL the provincial journals. On last Mon
day and Tuesday four emigrant vessels,
crowded with passengers, cleared out from
Limerick All the lower classes who can fly
from the country are doing so.
Yesterday, Father Mathew sailed by the
Iron Duke, in the evening, for Liverpool
Several OF his personal friends and admirers
accompanied him to kmgstown, and the
quay was thronged with people wishing to
see him start for his tour in America There
IS certainly no man living now, in Ireland,
who would receive three such hearty cheers
as Were given when the steamer got under
weigh He was accompanied by one Of his
relatives and his secretary. The reverend
gentleman looked in excellent health, and,
though bidding farewell TO his host of friends
was trying thing, his habitua serenity was
scarcely perceptlbly moved Embracing a
few Of his more intimate friends, he slightly
1alsed his hat, as the crowd huzzaed, and, in
Irish style, wished him safe voyage.
Attempt TO Assnssinate the Queen of Eng
lard.
Shortly after six o'clock on the evening Of
the 18th her Majesty and Prince Albert,
while returning. m AN open landau from
Hyde-Park down Constitution Hill, to Buck
ingham Palace, laboring man, wearing
white flannel Jacket, and bearing all the APP
pearance Of mechanic, fired a pistol at the
Queen, from within the ratings Of the Green
Park, while the carriage was passing the
curve Of the hill close to the Triumphal
Arch.
The Queen and the Prince did not appear
much alarmed, and the carriage, on the or
der Of the Queen, proceeded to the palace.
Both were uninjured.
The lniscreant, who is an lrishman, named
John Hamilton, was Immediately seized BY
one oil the park keepers and by soldier who
jumped over the rails.
The pistol, it is believed, was loaded with
ball He was Immediately taken to the
King street station
The greatest excitement prevailed in the
metropolis IN consequence Of the diabollcal
attempt.
The man, who is about thirtyur FIVE and
thirty years Of age, appeared like rational
individual But the nationality of such an
individual appears doubtful
FRANCE.
The recent elections have resulted favor
ably to the Socialists and Red Republicans
TO far greater extent than was anticipated
They will number in the Assembly about
24O strong, against twice that number,
which though composed Of parties and Sec
tons OF parties entertaining very opposite
opinions, are nevertheless considered the
friends Of order. On the announcement of
this intelligence the French funds fell thir-
teen per cent. At the latest dates, how
ever, they had slightly recovered, and on the
Path the per cents were quoted at Slf
30 cents, and 3 per cents at 52f
In the French Assembly the affairs Of
Rome and Hungary being under considera-
ton debate arose which is described as be-
ing the most exciting and violent ever wit
messed, Propositions Of an immediate decla-
ration Of war against Russia and Austria
were urged by several speakers, which were
subsequently modified by the adoption Of
resolution proposed by Gen. Cavaignsc, re-
commencing the government TO adopt ener-
getlc measures for the internal and external
interests Of the Republic. This resolution,
though violently opposed by the ministry,
was carried by vote Of 436 to ISL.
Nothing has been arranged in regard to
change Of ministry, but il was supposed that
immediately after the new Assembly met,
Marshal Beaugaud would be called upon to
form new cabinet
PARIS, Friday, II A. M-The result Of
the elections IN the department Of the Seine
will not be proclaimed at the Hotel de Vile till
noon, AT half past 10 this morning every
thing IN and around that building wore the
aspect Of the most perfect quiet A small
body OF troops Of the '9th infantry lined the
square, There was good sprinkling Of
men IN blouses and national guards.
Nine socialists have been elected and 10
moderates.
Some troubles have occurred near Bios
ON the occasion Of the elections.
1t IS generally stated that the red repub-
hcans are IN great ma ority in the Lore,
Nievri, Cher, Cote dor, Lor and Cher,
CoTeze, Haute, Nlenne, Rhone, Nord, and
huiege.
The Monitew does not appear to-day.
he Pans Bank returns viii not be published
TIL Tomorrow
The Able Chatel, chiel d the Catholic
Church, has been committed 10 prison.
charged with planning al, instruction against
government
The President on being apprised Of the
result Of the election in PARIS, sent tele-
graphic despatch to Marshal Bugeaud 10 re-
turn to Pans as speedily as possible, Some
say the object IS to form ministry; others
say disturbances are expected
Serious disturbances have taken place at
lyons, tiBlois, Creepy, and Chalons; in
the latter place, the authorities have been
worsted, and the red flag hoisted In seve-
iai Of The departments, such as Var, Cher,
upper Rhine, Lore, Rhone, and Coreze,
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