The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-22
THE NEWS BY THE AMERICA
FURTHER DETAILS.

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The Hemisphere for New York put back to
Liverpool July 4th, having been dsmasted I'd
July, two men killed, and two washed overheard,
and several others injured. m
PORTUGAL
THREATENED WAR WITH THIS COUNTRY.
In relation to the difficulty between the United
States and Portugal, the correspondent of the
Times says that previous to the arrival Of Com.
Morgan, with the Independence and Mississippi,
some delay was occasion ed, from Mr.. Clay press
ing half dozen claims of ancient date, and refs-
ing all proposals for arbitration, in manner IN
dicatng the possession of ample powers and IN
structions from the Department OF State OF Wash
ington.
| It was also said that Mr.. Clayton had shown
a Discrimination to treat with Sir Henry Bulwer,
| or to hear any explanation Of facts relating to
some claims arising from the destruction Il the
American cruiser !" General Armstrong" in the
port of Fayal, by British force in 1914 Suisse
quent to the arrival of the Mississippi, Mr.. Clay
called upon the Minister of Foreign Affairs ana
verbally intmated that he should only give the
government twenty -four hours for final resolution
upon the different claims.
| He appears to have refused to have his ultima
tum in writing, but to have left it to be inferred
that he expected the proposal Of round sum for
the whole of the claims. Mr.. Clay assumed
very decisive Tone which had the effect of alarm
ing the government But believe they came to
| the resolution Of Count Inols, addressing note
| to Mr.. Clay, to the effect that no ultimatum of
twenty -four hours could be submitted to the
council of ministers, unless he presented it in
writing.
SIN RoBERr PEELs DEArH-The sudden and
violent death of Sir Robert Peel caused great
sensation in England and France. The English
papers are filled, almost to the exclusion of every
thing else, with extended notices of the life and
character Of the late Premier, and with specula-
tons as to the effect his death will have upon the
politics Of his country.
The particulars of his death are thus stated:
On Saturday evening, June %, whilst proceeding
from his residence in White Hall up Constitution
Hill, his horse suddenly SHE'D at something pass
ing, kicked up his heels, and threw Sir Robert
over his head
Robert retained hold Of the reins; and the animal
being thus checked, lost his footing, and fell
heavily upon the top of the baronet. Several
gentlemen passing, rendered the necessary assist
ance, and the Ex-Premier was placed in carriage
and removed to his house in Whitehall in state
of insensbity. All the medical talent Of Lon
don was soon at his service. Their united efforts
were unavang. After lingering till eleven o'clock
on Tuesday night, the great statesman expired, IN
the 63d year Of his age. In reply to an offer by
Lord John Russell, in the name of her Majesty
and Of the nation, of public funeral, the family
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last wish that he should be buried in Drayton Abb
hey, with as little parade as possible
1 THE MINISTRY AGAIN DEFEATED.
! In the House of Lords, on Monday night, the
| ministry suffered another defeat, by majority Of
twenty-five, on the Irish franchise bill. The pro-
posal of government was that the franchise should
be regulated by an f8 qualification, and Lord
| Stanley proposed an amendment, that the qualifi-
cation be ELS instead. The amendment being car
| ried, and the principle Of the bill destroyed gov
| eminent has since Withdrawn it. They have also
| Withdrawn the Lord Lieutenancy Of Ireland bill,
| the Mercantile Marine bill, and the amended En-
numbered Estate bill. They have announced their
determination to stick to the budget, and, if need
be, appeal to the country upon it.
IMPORT AND EXPORTS.
| There is an increase Of 9561 ,5O4 on this year $
| revenue, as compared with last years The in
crease in the declared value of exports, compar
ed with June of last year, is I'll GOA ,623, being
| improvement is distributed with remarkable uni
| formity throughout all departments of business
Half of the amount being independent Of manufac-
i lures OF cotton or wool.
(. CASE OF o'BRIEN.
The attention of government has been called to
the treatment which Smith 0 Brien has received at
Maria Island, but without elicitng anything salts
factory from them. Large public meetings have
been held in Dublin Limerick, and other Cities at
which the conduct Of government has been de-
nounced, by men of all shades ofpolitcal opinion.
At the public meeting, letter from Mr.. O'Brien,
to Mr.. Butt, Queen s COUNSEL was received, con-
frming all that had been reported about the cruel
| ty to which he was subjected.
| FRANCE.
| MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
| From France there is nothing of special import
ance. The proceedings in the Assembly, on
Thursday were interrupted by of violence
between the members in the lobby. Order was
Enu h.yt al
police. President Dupin has been reelected Pre-
sident by large majority. Paris Bourse, SIS,
\ 94a95.
i The division on Mr.. Roebuck's motion, on the
foreign policy Of the British government was an
nounced in Paris on Saturday, and produced quite
a sensation. On Saturday, the report Of the COM
mittee on the Presidents salary, was submitted to
the Assembly, when it was found that the amend
ments proposed by the committee greatly mtigated
the severity Of the law, as proposed by govern
| ment
j A duel was fought on Sunday, at Versailles, be-
tween M. Valentin, social representative, and
M. Clary, a representatives and relative of the
President, in which NJ Valentin was severely
wounded.
M. Drouyn de L Hugs left Paris on Monday
| for London, to resume his diplomatic functions
1t is said that Louis Napoleon has given 49,
600 francs of his increase of salary to charitable
institution, which was languishing for want of
funds. .......... r-.1a.a
The proposal to double the caution money has
been rejected
! A diplomatic dinner was given on Saturday, at
the Elysee, in honor of the reconciliation of Eng
land and France, at which Lord Normandy and
! Gen. La Hitte were present.
On learning the melancholy intelligence Of the
death Of Sir Robert Peel, business was partially
suspended and several distinguished Frenchmen,
including M. Guizot, left Paris for London, to be
| present at his funeral.
Louis Philippe is said to be dying ofcancer in the
stomach, and his relations state that his life can
scarcely last month longer
The President has expressed himself so highly sat-
listed with the manner in which M. Gros conducted
the meditation of France, in the Greek affair." that
| he has raised him to the rank of Commander in
the National Order Of the Legion Of Honor.
| The creation of the new ministerial department
under the title of new Minister Of State, is spo-
ken Of in the National Assembly today
| A proposal to suspend all labor on Sunday and
! all church HOLIDAYS was pacpd AMONG the orders