The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-03-02
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The steamer America reached Halifax on satur-
day night.
Since the sail of the last steamer, Parliament
has met. The queens speech has been delivered,
( and in same degree the main features of the pro-
posed polic7 of the Ministers have been developed.
Both houses of Parliament opened by proxy
on the lst ult. when the speech from the throne
was delivered by Lord Chancellor.
The intelligence from Ireland is still more heart
rending. Cultivation seems stagnant; and trade is
more depressed than in the first of her sutferings.
The tide of immigration TO the United States has
again set in. Unfortunately for the people this
means is not left now, to escape from local tyranny
and destitution.
FRAEcE.-On Monday Paris in state of
seige, in consequence of serious disturbance crea-
ted by mob of Rue St. Martin. The Police au-
thorities came to cut down certain trees OF liberty
planted during the revolution.
From facts, (which, by the way, are coflctlng,) ut
would appear that when the order was given Tor
the destruction of these last emblems Of the liberty
of the French people issued, large crowds
gathered around and the Police, acting under or
ders from the Executive, Foceeded 10 cut them
down they resisted and dispersed by the peo-
pie; but strong body of niiitary at this moment
the mob was put to flight, with the loss of severa
wounded, while the trVcrs were hard!; molested
The latest news state that all quiet and no
fears of further disturbance were, entertained.
The Monitcur attributes the whole affair to the
desire of the President of the Republic to concen-
tratc the government OF the country in his own per-
son. Beyound he fact of the riot, the French
ness is not of much importance.
RoAE-It is now stated that the Pope is about
to return to Rome.
1t is believed that the Spanish garrison would
cyaeuate Rome on the arrival of his holiness
RUssIA.--Accounts fiom Dardanelles state that
the Circassins nave gained great advantages
the Russians, and that the latter have been
peled to retreat with great loss.
TuRKEY.-The escape of Nadine KpSsuth, and
The fact of her having joined her eXei husband
confirmed The extra iitlol 6 nearly settled.
SwIazERLAND-Austria has made demand
for the extradition of some Poles who have taken
refuge from the seventies following the Hungarian
troubles, within the cantonment of Switzerland
The Swiss government has refused to surrender
the refugees except in cases where it is clearly
proven that the refugees have intrigued in politics
and otherwise msconducted themselves.
. 'GREEcE,-Advices from Athens state that a ser
ious rupture between the English and Greek gov
ernments had taken place, resulting in total sus-
pension of - relations between the two govern
ments The English fleet had bIockatIed the Ports.
Tits supposed that the difficulty will be amicably
settled.
PRUssTA,-All articles o. the proposed Constitu-
ton except the one making Ministers responsible to
the King, have been agreed upon by the the Cham
bers; and the King had taken solemn oath to the
CONSTITUTION, whic'rhas caused great rejoicing ia
Berlin.
DENaARK.-The session of states was Opened
by King in persoa, on the 39th ut In reverting
to the hostites with Schleswig H plstein, he says
that the has not yeten led it is only suspended
/ hope, however, that the negotiations in progress
will lead to the desired end; provided msled sub
jects do not meet with support from greater pow
ers. Intelligence from the manufacturing districts
is still fattering
Late accounts from India warrant anticipation of
increased orders from that quarter.