Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-03-30

ilvi OF Two weeks tue latest datc being the 10th
lust. The leading objects Of interest arc, the
defeat Of MIR Cobden's financial reform measure
in the British Parliament, the losses of the Bri.
tish troops in India, the State trials in France,
the progress Of republicanism ia Italy, and the
menncing movements Of the Emperor Of Russia.
ESGLASD.-In Parliament ON the 26th ult
Mr. Golden, in temperate speech, brought Out
bis long-talked-of Financial Reform Budget, the
principal object Of which is cut down the nation.
al expenditure klO,0000 900 per annum. The
Chancellor of the Exchequer met him with an
epitome Of all the arguments that impair tho
strength Of Mr. Cobden's suggestions A lanpuid
debate followed, and the question was disposed
OF the same evening" Mr. Cobden's amendment
being rejected by a majority Of 1877. SO far as
Parliament IS concerned, therefore, the Finan-
cial Reform project is decided upon.
In the English House Of Commons. an imnor.
tant document has been presented, showing the
disposition Of the various Governments OF Eu-
rope TO rcciprocatc the advantages which the
English propose to concede by the abrogation of
their Navigation laws. Hamburger, Bremen,
Holland, and Prussia, all declare for free trade
Russia and Greece will declare their commerce
free, excepting the coasting trade. Hanover
and Portugal avoid an explicit answer. Belgium
is not prepared to abolish dfferential duties, as
no Belgian vessel could compete on equal terms
ll.
den, and Norway are generally favorable to free
trade. The English papers are also sanenine
in the expectation that in accordance with the
assurance Of Mr. Bancroft, the United State,
will join the Free Trade League. They "reck.
on without their host"
A frigbtful wreck Of an emigrant shin has ia.
ken place on the English coast, off Harwicb.--
The bark Floridian, Of 800 tons, from Antwerp
to New York, chartered by the German Com.
pany to carry emigrants, was wholly lost on the
2sth ult., and the master and crew, except men,
together with 26 passengers, were drowned.
The losses in India we're in this wise. A
fierce and protracted struggle occurred on The
left bank Of the river Jhelum, between the army
Of the Punjaub, under Lord Cough, and tho
Sikh forces, under RaAh Shere Sing The
British Qhe army of the Punjaub) lost at least
9S officers; 250o Of their men were killed or
wounded four guns were captured; and four
or five regimental colors taken by the army.
The English claimed the victory, notwithstand-
ing their laurels were thus drenched in blood
But il was triumph Of such nature, that ono
OF their papers well remarks that atwo more
such victories would be virtual ruin" No at.
tempt is made by the English press to disguise
the fact that the news from India is Of the most
disastrous character. In accordance with the
usual policy Of the British Government in such
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the command by Sir Charles Napier.
FRAScE.-Tbe trial of Barbes and Louis
Blanc, and other Stete prisoners in France,
commenced at Bourgcs, on the 9TH lust. 1t will
he remembered that on the 18th and 18th of
May last, these men invaded the National As
sembly, and succeeded, for few hours, in Sc
curing the rens Of Government. There can
be no doubt but that the guilt Of most of the
prisoners will be clearly established, and it is
supposed to be the intention of Government,
should any Of the prisoners be sentenced to trans
portation, 10 send them to the Marquesas Islands.
Great interest is manifested in the trial even
reporters from the United States are in attend
ance. Lamartine, Arago, and about 200 others
are witnesses. Some curious developments in
respect 10 the Provisional Government Of last
year are expected.
The French Government continues to gather
strength, and there is evidently growing dis
position on the part of the nation to crush any
attempt at public disorder. Upon the whole,
the prospects of tranquility are more favorable
than they have been during the past year.
GERMASY.-Thc Austrian war in the south
Of Hungary proceeds with variable success As
the troops, numbering 5000, are split up into
many divisions il is difficult to ascertain the
actual progress Of the war, but its termination
seems very remote. Several serious battles have
taken place, one Of them in the ncighborhood
Of Erlua lasting two days with considerable
slaughter, in which the lmperialists seem to have
had the advantage.
ITALY.-Austria has also marched an army
into Ferrara, in Italy, seized upon the city, and
levied fine upon the citizens Of 100000 scudi,
which she handed over to the Pope
The revolution Of Tuscany is complete, the
republic has been proclaimed at Leghorn and
Florence, and a central Italian Republic has
been formed in union with the Romans The
Grand Duke has protested against this reyo-
luton, and has entreated all the powers of
Europe to refuse to recognize the new author-
ties.
The Prince OF Canine has been elected Vice
President Of the Republic Of Rome.
The Pope, after hating between abdcation
and soliciting foreign intervention has now,
i is said, made an application to Austria, and
II IS confidently stated that Spain is about to
send division of 10000 men to aid in restor-
ing his Holiness. The latest intelligence from
Italy states that the Roman ministry had com.
municated TO the Assembly that a joint inter-
vention Of Austria, Spain, and Naples is an
nounced. France had not decided what part to
take.
1t seems probable that Naples on the south
and Austria on the side of the Pc, will overrun
the papal states; but still the question of eonsti
tutional government at Rome and Florence can
eCarOeil NC octteu At Tue point OF tue DhlOutt'
The relations of Sardinia and Austria add fur
Their difficulties to the general confusion which
prevails from the foot Of the Alps to tho Medi-
tcrranean.
RussIA.-The Russian movements on tho
Continent excite universal interest. The Impe-
rial Guards some $4,000 strong, who had not
quilted the Capital before since 1891, have
marched from ST. Petersburg, and proceeded
through wilma 10 the frontier, where they will
no doubt take such position as to be able to
keep in cheek the disaffected Poles on the Prus-
sian frontier, the Imperialists in the Hungarian
struggle, and assume such an attitude as shall
plainly indicate the intention of the Gear to
control as much as possible, any disposition to
revive the scenes of the last year The Car
has also publicly declared his resolution to abide
by the treaties Of 1915, and given notice that he
shall deem any attempt to infringe them cause
for war. The entrance Of 10000 Russian troops
into Austrian Pennsylvania, strongly evinces tho
determination of the Gar not to permit any
change in the territorial division of Italy unless
with the entire consent of Austria.
AGITATION IN CANADA.--This British Prov
ince is now in a rather lively stir. A question
has been publicity raised on the subject of in
the sufferers who lost property in
the late rebellion. This appears to have rekin-
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