Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-07-27

DREADFUL CHIPWRECK AND LOSS Vt A1EE
GREAT ADVANCE IN CoTToN-The steamship
Caledonia reached Boston on Saturday last.
She brings dates from Paris to the 5th, Lon
don TO the 9th. and Liverpool to the 7th inst.
She brings As passengers for Boston, exclu-
sive of Is of the AZ survivors of the Inflated
barque Charles Bartlett, of Plymouth, Mass,
VIM. Bartlett, master. which was run into by
the steamship Europa. The following is an
account of the catastrophe
Loss of the barque Charles Bartlett.-The
barque Charles Bartlett, on Wednesday, 9th
ult at half past o'clock, p NJ, about 700
miles to the westward Of Cape Clear, was run
down by the steamship Europa and sunk in
three minutes, with 1874 of her passengers and
crew.
The catastrophe occurred during a dense
fog, and although the boats of the Europa
were instantly lowered, and every possible
assistance rendered. only 10 out of the 176
souls were saved. The captain, mate, and ten
of the crew are among the survivors. The
Europa is acquitted OF all blame, not only by
the survivors but by the unanimous voice OF
the British press and public.
A subscription of g352 was promptly rails
ed by the passengers of the Europa, 10 which
the propretors have added EGO. They also
offered to carry the whole of the survivors 10
Boston or New York, free of all expense
The Charles Bartlett was hound from London
to New York, with immigrants, and had on
board $50 ions of merchandise, consisting
chiefly of lead and chalk.
Mr. r. B Forbes, passenger on board the
Europa, behaved with surprising gallantry on
the occasion, and has been presented with a
gold medal by the Liverpool Shipwreck HUI
name Society.
| The Europa sustained no material damage
by the collision.
England-Th quarterly statement of the
revenue was published on Tuesday, and when
compared with last years, exhibits a conside-
rabe falling off In the customs of the quar-
ter there is decrease of R3l9,055 in the
excise there is 4 decrease of g453,201 the
aggregate decrease, g772.256 The increase
is 9278, 40S, and the net falling off upon the
quarter, g493,85O.
The London election took place on Wed
nesday, and resulted in the reelection of Ba
ron Rothschild, by an Overwhelming majori-
tty. The event Is regarded as an unmiStakable
| sign of The determination of the citizens to Sc
cure what is called full religious liberty
The opposing candidate was Lord John Man
ner<, who was beaten By majority of over
three thousand.
In the course of debate in Parliament,
Lord Palmerston expressed confident hope
that the President of the United States will,
in his annual message to Congress, propose a
change in the American Navigation Laws
corresponding with that which will come into
operation in Great Britain on The 1st of Janua-
! ry next.
| Ireland.-Puhlic attention in Ireland is alb
so,bed in the promised visit of the Queen,
which is announced to take place during the
first or second week in August. The antici-
pated visit seems to have brought about an
entire obliteraton of all party feeling. in
Dublin, preparations are being made 10 receive
her Majesty with every demonstration of 10y
atty and affection.
The Crops Concurrent statements from all
parts of Ireland and England. confirm previous
reports oil the cheering prospects OF the APP
preaching harvest.
France and Rome Surrender of the Eter-
nal CHy-The Legislative Assembly has
been the scene of much turbulence and re-
elimination during the past week. The des-
potic spirit which marks the proceedings OF
the Government, is having The effect to unite
various sections OF the Assembly, not hereto
! fore friendly, into a compact opposition 10 the
Barrot Ministry, and in defence of republican,
ism Towards the close OF the sitting on
| Wednesday evening, some establishment was
created among the members by NJ. Granden
declaring that another movement was in pre-
paraton. The statement, however, was
vaguely given by the honorable member, and
appeared to have no foundation in fact, so
that il soon ceased 10 produce any impression
On the 30th ultno, the Constituent Assem-
bly, OF Rome finding that further resistance tc
the French arms would be in vain, ceased
hostllltes and virtually surrendered the Eter
nal City to the hesegers. On the 3lst ulIimo
an official notification was made 10 the French
Legislative Assembly, that, in consequence OF
the arrangement entered into between Gent
Ouainot and The Roman Triumvirate, the gates
of Parollo Portica and PanCraZZia had been
thrown open TO the French troops. who were
adopting measures for the immediate occupa.
ton of Rome, which would take place with
perfect quietness and order.
This communication produced deep sensa.
ton in the Chamber.
A correspondent wiring from Paris SAYS
Just as the BourSe was closing, it was stated
positively that The government had received
Gen. Oudlnota dispatches, announcing the
entry OF the French army into Rome on the
I'd, and that they were received with acclama-
tons by the people. The divisions of Carl
baldi have been conducted 10 Cevita Vecchia,
where they would lay down their arms
Two divisions of the army would be lodged
and maintained by the Roman Government.
The funds rose on the reception of this news
per cent.
Just previous 10 the reception of the deci
sive news from Rome, Gen Bedau left Paris
TO take command of the army in Italy Gen.
Oudnot had been ordered home in disgrace
Arrangements were also promptly made 10 in
crease the army of Italy 10 so, 900 men, I'M
:'etiately on the reception of the news of the
surrender OF Rome 10 Gen. Oudinot, a lele-
graphic dispatch was sent 10 Marselles desi-
ring General Bedau to wait there for fresh in.
strnctions before proceeding TO Rome.
The army of the Alps has been disbanded.
Hungary and Austria.-An official bule
tin has been issued by the Austrian Govern
ment, announcing the compulsory retirement
OF the Hungarians from Raab. they are said
to have retired towards Acs previous 10 the
capture of the city. Georgey, by declining
battle at Raab, and continuing his retreat 10
wards Gran, will impose upon the Austrian
army the necessity of leaving some 10000
men before Comorn nevertheless, George,
would never have abandoned Raab exeep
with the intention of detaching portion O