The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-16
FOREIGN.
OF THE oALEDosIA.


The Caledonia arrived at Boston on Friday, with one
weeks later intelligence from Europe We give below
some details Of her news taken from the northern papers
Great Britain.
The weather throughout England has been generally
me and warm, and the harvest 10 more productive than
Inc average Of Ss s w@os
things is the undenable mischief which is now develop
ing itself in the potatoes and thus far ii is quite impossi-
bic to give the limits Of the mischief so far as il has
The editor Of the Liverpool Journal thus sums up the
events OF the week prior To the sailing OF the steamer
The Queen is ourneyng safely and rapidly from Balmo
raj to Osborne House. With the exception OF an cleo.
ton in Surrey this is the sole OF public character
afforded BY the present week. unless include cholera
thence has yielded 10 influence potent than med
icne and now that its diminuton seems 10 promise
na departure ere long speculation becomes active as to
It's origin, progress, and probable cure.
AMERICAN PRovIsIoNs-The Lords OF the Treasury
have authorized the admission duty free, oil pigs tongues
His excellency Mehmed Pacha, the Turkish ambassa.
dor to England, visit to Liverpool on Saturday,
He goes next to Scotland.
The ENGLISH PULSE ON THE ANNEXATION OF CUBA TO
THE UNITED STATEs.-The London Times launches a
terrible philippe against the United States for the designs
are supposed to have on Cuba The Times seems 10
take for granted that Cuba already part and parcel
Yankeedom, and hence The fierce indignation OF John
Bull The Times intimates that England has as good
right to the island the United Slaes-nay, better
one for she has ien upon tine money she has lent TO
Spain! We quote
But justify the conem plated anne
,nonslrous wrong, Il would be violation Of the law and
equity Of nations II would be bold and insoen trium ph
OF might right II would involve whole American
people in the general condemnation which the spirit
Of repudiaton drew upon individual States u would,
dent oraons and essays Of the peace Propagandss who
s as 0 hs
pso Si s"a ''A''s ana '''na'''n Of the
Ireland.
TIpra or IouN MrrcHpII The friends nd fam
lily OF John Mitchell have. informed, received no
tfcation from the English government to the effect that
the condition OF John Mitche's health, have granted
free leave and liberty 90 wheresoever he plsases sub
ect 10 no restraints with the exception that he shall not
return to or settle In any portion colony in the United
Kingdom He proposes, are told to proceed to Ger
many for the purpose Of trying the effect OF the spas
the restoration Of his health His wife and family still
remain in this country. -Limsrick Examiner.
Disturbances of the most unruy kind and secret con-
iederaces are the order Of the day Assemblies Of armed
men have met between Tipperary and Kdeacle amount
ing to several hnndreds and as their designs mys-
terry the whole country lie kept In state of perpetual
alarm The potato disease is said to exist to very great
extent
The Pope's proclamation, might be expected, was
almost the only topic OF conversation General opinion
seems to think that what it accords insufficient IT, it
Is said the Popes concessions be placed in juxaposon
with the Presidents letter of August IS, they be
considered TO- fall altogether short Of what there de-
cared to be Indispensable The President. in his letter.
claims from the Pope in return for what the French gov
eminent has done for hm--l. A general amnesty; 2
Seeuarization of the Administrations g. The Code Ma
poleon 4 liberal government. How does the Pope
respondi No amnesty; at least one OF SO restricted
character to be worth nothing Not word is said
about secular administration leaving to be inferred
tnat government Of priests Is TO be continued, under
Gregory XVII no national representation; but abso
lutte government, with SORT OF council Of chosen
oy the Pope on notes furnished 10 him by provincial
councils, which are also to be nominated by the Pope
Of list sent in by The communal council the said coun
c OF state having only the privilege OF giving advice
which nothing obliges his Holiness pay attention TO-
The Holy Father, consequently il is argued not only
tails Infinitely short OF what has been demanded by the
President, but places the Romans in worse position
than they before be left the Eternal City Such is
The line OF argument generally employed in Paris this
The Journal des Dsbais expresses the utmost dssas.
faction al The nature of the concessions granted and de-
clares that the same feeling was manifest at Rome where
the proclamation was covered with mud and torn down
On the other hand. the Constitutional approves OF them
highly declaring that the Preach government ought be
well satisfied with what has been done.
IL is announced positive that the Emperor OF Russia
has offered 10 the Roman government loan OF five mil
lion Of crowns guaranteed BY the King Of Naples to be
repaid by annuies. and bear interest at the rate OF
accepted.
letter from Toulon of the 23d instant announces the
departure OF several military surgeons, ordered by the
Minister oil War TO proceed TO Rome the expedonary
army IN that cIy the tender Marsouin has likewise sail
feed that the French troops Viii occupy Rome for some
time The same etter adds that chapains have been an
pointed TO the ships of the line in the harbor.
Letters OF the 10Th. from Rome, mention that the Pope
will return TO his States about the beginning OF month
mat be will spend some time Beneveno, and pro.
coed thence TO Loretto vletr, being Rome, and
IN the centre oil population devoted to the Holy See
was urged BY the cardinals the most suitable residence
but appears Beneveno is The place decided on With
respect 10 the return OF his Holiness TO Rome little or no
mention has as yet been made
The Moniteur announces that the minister OF finance
has decided that from the 22d instant and until further
orders, the rate Of interest treasury bonds shall be
hxed as follows: AT per cent per annum on treasury
bonds, having from three TO fve months before
their term OF payments At per cent bonds of from
six 10 eleven monhs ats per cent bonds OF one year
M. Ermini has arrived in Paris bringing with him an
address voted BY the Of the republic OF Venice
TO the Archbishop OF Paris some days before the capua
ton OF that city. ~
M Robllard editor Of the Revolution Demoeratique ct
Soed was sentenced by default by the Court OF Assize
Of Paris, to imprisonment for three yeats, and TO pay
me OF 40ooi for having published beous article on
the 20th OF May last.
NJ Bereneer, the President Of the High Court of Ju.
ice. has concluded the preliminary nteogatory Of the IS
prisoners who are confined in the ConcieRerie on
charge OF having conspred TO overthrow the government
on the 18th Of June.
A letter from Lyons OF the 10th instant states tina, the
trial OF the insurgents OF June last proceeding before
the court.marial summoned for the occasion A shoe
maker named Daumon has been sentenced TO imprison
IN escaping from justice, have been sentenced to trans
portation.
The health Of NJ de Fsoux has still further improved
and his speedy convaescence is confidently ex.
pected.
The Moneur publishes the official returns of the Gus
toms duties received imports and exports during the
iast month. The amount 10 st276,722f In the month