Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-05-03
.forrto,, Nous.
By Express and Magnetic TeisgrophJOr The Boston stia,
Arrival ofthe Cambria at Halifax
7DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ST. john, N. B., Tuesday. ,

o'clock. The Royal Mail steamship Cambria,
from Liverpool, with London papers TO the eve
ming Of the 18th and Liverpool to the morning
Of the 18th inst, both inclusive, arrived at Hal
fax yesterday afternoon ut ! past 2 o'clock.
The Cambria has on board ESQ 600 in specie.
In consequence of the resumption of bosiiIl-
lies between Germany and Denmark, whereby
the supplies Of grain from the Baltic have been
all but suspended, the Liverpool market for
Dread stulfs for the last week has evuced some
marked symptoms Of termination. The same
influence has contributed to The lirlnness of the
Metropolitan market.
llostllitles having recommended between Dem
mark md Prussia, D Danish fleet IN attempting
to capture the Fortress Of Eckeniorde, on the
9Th inst, were utterly defeated, and a line of
battle ship and rlgate fell into the hands Of
the conquerors. The line Of battle ship proun-
jed, and taking fire shortly aitcr exploded.
signal victory has been gained by the Hum
garian forces over the Austraus, the latter los
ing 1900 men, "A pieces Of cannon and 40 wag-
Ons.
On the 9th inst, Lord Pamers,on received
ice of the blockade of Palermo by the Nea-
poitan Government, and on the Dist of March,
the blockade of Venice by Austria was formal
ly announced. A despatch OF the 3 inst. pub
fishes the strict blockade Of the German ports
of Carnmin Seven Euund, Wolgast, Gfcliswalde,
Stralsund and Rosock, by Den mark.
Central Germany is in a state Of confusion,
The King of Prussia having refused the offer of
the imperial crown. made to HIM by u small ma
iorlty of the Frankfort Assembly.
Renewed distractions have arisen in Italy,
The people have gained temporary triumph in
Genoa, and Tuscany Is preparing to resist the
farther encroochnens of Austria. Romc though
quiet is unsettled. The Pope still continues at
Gaeta.
The King of Naples is preparing for an inn
mediate attack upon the Sctous, aud has been
hitherto restrained by an apprchended rising Of
the Calabrians.
France is tranquil, but all parties are prepar-
ing for great electoral struggle.
England is quescent bat with less glowing
prospects of the revival of trade.
In Ireland, Mr.. DuIy's trial is proceeding
WITH but the result viii not be known until 10.
morrow.
IRELAND.
The reports for Inc past year from the district
poor law inspectors to the commissioners Dub
lin, record Il volume of misery most dspiritin1
to glance over. Every page OF this book winch
is about to be laid before parliament, teens with
evidence of the exemplary patience OF the I'M
! happy peasantry Of Ireland, under sufftrngs
that have had 10 parallel n the history Of the
civilized world. clergyman from the parish
of Connaught says his whole district is almost a
wilderness. Out Of l2UOO inhabitants, which
was the population Of this parish four years ago,
| | am sure we have not COCO at present; and as
for land holders, am positive there is not one
out OF five remaning 50 tina the creatures that
still 1--we and move here m1y be termed rather
an accumulation OF dead and dying humanity
than what is generally meant by population,
The most Rev. Doct Croliy, the Roman Cath
Ollie prnatc, expired on the On INST. at Dro he
da, after an attack Of cholera Of nine honrs' du-
ration. The deceased Prelate was highly es-
eenied by ali members of religions and politi-
cal persuaslonS beng ever remarkable for Chris
tan liberaiIty towards his dissenting fellow
counuymen, and love of peace and order. Doct.
Croy was watm supporter OF the national sys-
TEN Of education, aud lndeed every measure
which tended 10 the progress OF enlightenment.
AUSTRIA.
The Vienna journals contradict the rumors Of
Gen. Bens defeat by the Russons and the
fight of his tro BPS into Wal'achia. II appears,
on the contrary, That the Austrian General, 1T CHI
ner, surrounded Ly hostile population, and hard
pursued by Magyar irreguars, has thought prop
er 10 resign his command and place himself un-
der the protection OF the Russians IN Walachla
He was accompanied by three other Austrian
Generals, aud his troops were left to the care of
Gen KalliaDi. The Russian forces al Copstradt
we're very short OF ammunition, and were pre-.
pairing TO recr0ss the frontier and return into
Wallachla ; their baggage had already left that
province ueherui Dc'h was almost undlstu0ed
in the possession OF the whole OF Pennsylvania,
and preparing to take Crons adt, the last city in
that kingdom winch Is sui held by the Austrian
and Russian troops.
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
There are at present so vacant seats in the
National Assembly, IN consequence of death or
resignation. There are more llian 60 members
confined BY indispusiion to their apartments. A
uentlemau usher of the Assembly died on Sun
day. of cholera.
La Presse states that neither the British nor
French Governments will take any mart in tLe
negotiations about TO be opened a, Verona for
the CONCLUSION of neace between Anstri, and
Piedmont.
The Constitutional states. on authority of
letter from Perpignuu. that sanouinary hattie
had taken place in Catalonia. between the Row.
aIist chief. Pops Bessdelisli. and Cnbrero. IN
which two Generals were killed. Other accounts
say that Cabrera. who had been wounded in The
action. took refure in n tavern. where he was
discovered and M, ~ death Inv the NigpsI,sts
Tn. cholera il making sad ravages smopys,
tho ,ronns who ore ouarIered in the, tannorerv
barracks erected IN Inc severnl ounrters Of Par.
l,s n il believed ,ho, the domnness IF the
wc,,hcr has Inu.h contr,hn,aJ ~ ,P' Jo,eioo0