Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-05-10
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AFANGERS, FRANCE.
The Legislative assembly Of France.
THURSDAY, APRIL lS.A, O'Clock VI Daupin, President,
sook the chair
The catastrophe which occurred at Anglers the SUBJ
ject of every conversation.
NJ Graud the mayor of the town, and representative
of the people, that go dead bodies had been already
found among which those of the chief of battalion
and four other officers The President the Republic
companied BY the Minister of War left in the morning for
Anglers to attend the funeral of the victims
PARIS, April lSth.-'ihe President Of the republic.
accompanied by the Minister OF War and by Catan dc Tou
ongeon Of his orderly officers to-day for An
gers.
The Prince wished 10 see the extent of the disaster of
the l6th and give consolation the survivors well
reward those who had exered themselves the
fortunate sufferers.
The following details the catastrophe given in the
Journal de Maine ct Loire OF the 10th.
frightiu event has Just occurred here. We write
der the strongest feelings of distress AT II o'clock this
morning squadron of huzzars, coming from Nantes had
crossed the suspension bridge of the Basse Maine
without any accident although the wind blew very heavily
from the west and the river was much agitatcd.
The last Of the horses had scarcely crossed the bridge when
the head OF the column of The Sd battalion the th light
infantry appeared on The other side.
Reiterated warnings given the troops break into
sections as is usually DONE but the rain falling heavily the
time the warning dsrcla;dei aud the battalion advan
csd in close column.
The head of the battalion had reached the opposite side
the pioneers the drnmmes and part Of the band of
the bridge when the right bank suddenly way crush
ing beneath them the of the h company which, with
the flank company, had not entered on the bridge.
The following additional details from the Precursor Of
Anglers:
The suspension bridge which has fallen was built twelve
years ago but year since underwent repairs which cost the
The suspcndng chains first gave way on side only
when the soldiers the bridge feeling the Of the
moor OF the bridge naturally rushed 10 the other side when
the chains there also and the whole floor OF the
bridge fell.
From bank to the other the river completely
blocked with soldiers struggling reach the shore Ii
the weather had been calm the greater number Of them would
in all probability, have been saved.
The wind, however blew perfect hurricane aud the
very nj mi mic be
cinging 10 each other the every moment washing
away some one Of them until only remained.
Beams OF wood panks and every article that could be
lald mold OIL We're launched 10 enable the 10 Keep them
selves afoat until further assistance could arrive
PARIS APRIL 10Th.
The party of order in the department of the Sahe have
obtained signal triumph in the election of member OF the
Council General 10 replace lodru Rolin.
letter from Nantes, Of the 18th inst announces the loss
OF the maiboai between Belle Isle and Quibcron with four
teen passengers and crow,
The Democrat Angcs has seized BY order Of The
Attorney General for article the catastrophe which be-
fel the battalion Of the ll,h regimen, Of the line
The Cardinal Archbishop of Canbry died in that city
on iuesoay morning, AFTER heightened ILLNESSES, aged oV
Private letters from Gran state that an instruction has
broken out in that portion of Moorish territory adjoining the
French possessions in Algeria The insurgents had occupied
the town of Ouchda The French authorities have sent
troops TO the frontiers.
Letters from Smyrna that dreadful earthquake oc
Cured there halpast g. M Wednesday, the 81 inst
The greatest alarm prevailed The noise which preceded
the shock terrific
The Felice brig left Malta on the lh with the Polish and
Hungarian refugees who had arrived there in the Turkish
steam rgate Taft They supplied by government with
beds and provisions for the expense it is said
of f50O.
THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION
WooLwicH April l9.The Intrepid steam vessel, Lieut.
Com. John BERTHE Gator, IS in very advanced state
and the into the yard al three O'Clock get
her up try her engine in the dock and worked them
for FIVE hours with grea, satisfaction.
Tho exertions expedite the departure o. the vessels
tnue undated and the gallant commander fully anticipates
being able to leave Wooi"ich for Grcenhithc the 25
April.
GERMANY
Turning TO Germany matters continue in unsatis
factory state The COMEDY OF accepting the charter of the
constitution bloc agreed upon Er:ur being enact
ed, and Prussia Joins in the umor OF the affair." and accedes
to what has been done In the meantime however there is
men the Prussan frontiers LOCO of which Bashkr
and Circassian horsemen and il the agitation in Germany
proceeds length again disturb the peace of Europe
shall be quite prepared for the interference OF Russia
more TO bring about peace.
All the from the Dncies representing
to be daily growing The Danes prepar
ing for renewal of the Every day proves more and
more how fatally the Prussan Ministers arc bent upon
rupture OF some kind The other Their refusal bring
the Danish affair peaceful solution merely keep alive
spirit of dscod in the vain hopes of satisfying fac
tion, will bring down upon Germany aretrbuve vengeance
Austria at length speaks ont about the Duchess and Eng
land Russia France and Austria all be of accord upon
the subject il seems something like madness for Prussia
attempt to defy all Europe upon the subjec-espeeiay
when not the smallest plea of justice be up in favor
of the preensions of Germany The attitude assumed by
Russia and the decisive OF Austria completely realize
all the predictions wei have made upon this questions and
still fully believe that the affair will only be settled by some
such measures as now in preparation.
BANANAS.-We never doubted that the climate of Lou
isiana was suited tie production Of tropical fruits but
the most confirmed sceptic would be convinced could he
have seen the mammoth bunch OF bananas that re-
ceved last evening through the house Roman Lernion
OF this city These bananas grown in the parish
Of 81 James, In the open air. and for delicious flavor, in
which they resemble combination Of the melon and ,h
pear are superior to any have ever tasted The bunch
presented wcgty 10 REQUIRE TWO negro men
10 bring to office il contained about lis of the fruit
In various stages OF ripeness and stalk measured ten
inches in circumference and four feet inches and
half in length The fruit Is about the usual size of those
imported and belongs the variety as the hinese
Dwarf II such success attends the banana culture IN This
State, we do not see why il should be prosecuted 10
greater extent Judging from the specimen before us we
should say no climate be better suited than ours
We are every day becoming fully persuaded thai Lou
isiana is decidedly place y. q. Picqyu,e.
GRAVITY rs. FOLLT.-li a saving of Paley that he
who is not fool hall of the time is fool all the time
Bobert Hall who held similar opinion on being reproach
ed by very dull preacher with the exclamation can
who breaches like YOU talk in ling manner J"
reped-There brother is the difference between ma. Won
talk your nonsense in the pulpit talk mine out Of i,
The eminent Doctor South being in The midst OF fr;c an
oue OCCASION and seeing dgned acquaintance approach
ng exclaimed--"Stop must be grave now; there is