The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-18
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
One week later from Europe.
HALIFAX TELEoRApH OFFICE,

HALIFAX TELEGRAPH OFFICE,
October l5--p. IN. :
The steamer America, Captain Stone, with dates
from Liverpool to the 9Th instant, arrived here at
half past two O'Clock, this afternoon: She has
ninety six through passengers, and five for Hal
flax.
The Hberna arrived at Liverpool on Sunday
night, at III O'Clock.
The Washington arrived at Southampton on the
4th
The Asia was spoken off Holy head, the 9th
instant at O'Clock, p. M, and on the Sth, at ~
a. m, the America passed the Pacific in latitude
$40, longitude $50. The Washington exchanged
signals with the Niagara, on the oath of septem-
Der, in latitude 43o AZ, longitude $40 So.
The politca! news is unimportant.
There is great stir in ocean steam navigation
and electric telegraphs
The proposed railway from Halifax, through
Maine, has completely aroused the friends of Gal
way. The directors Of the great Southern and
Western Railroad about laying line of tele-
graph between Galway and Dublin The gov
eminent, also, appears to be very nxious in the
matter, and had surveys of the capability Of Gal
way, all Of which prove most favorable.
The keel of d suitable steamer to run from that
station Is already laid. The papers, both English
and Irish, are full Of the subject.
The City Of Glasgow steamer has been bought for
the Liverpool and Philadelphia line, and with
another, the City of PHILADELPHIA will form the
nucleus Of that enterprise.
1t is stated that the Cunard new line of screw
steamers will run between Glasgow and New
York.
England.
The commission appointed by the government to
make survey Of the Galway harbor, have re-
ported favorably. There appears to be a favorable
belief that that port will ultimately be decided up
the point from whence the North American
mails will be despatched. The London Times and
Chronicle urging upon the government the
adoption of some port on the western coast Of Ire
land port for the steamers to touch at for the
receipt and transmission of the latest and earliest
intplipencG betWeen the two hemis Dheres-bul
these two journals do not appear to favor the idea
of making Galway the terminus of the royal mail
line.
new invention, by Mr.. Jordan of Liverpool,
by which he proposes to substitute iron for the
wooden framing of vessels is attracting good
deal of attention in that town. The inventor has
taken out an American patent.
1t is stated that the government has in contem-
plation the construction of powerful squadron of
steamers for the African coast with the view of
poying them to carry monthly mall and to act
upon the slave prevention service. 1t is proposed
that the fleet shall consist of forty vesses and that
one shall be detached from the stations along the
coast monthly, to come home and return with the
mails, thus establishing regular monthly com
muncation with the African coast, and effectually
crushing the slave traffic.
In Ireland the tenant league are extending their
organization throughout every town and parish in
the country Out of Ireland, the general opinion
among well informed persons Is, that the cumbcr-
some machinery Of the league will ultimately prove
its destruction. Still the movement is regarded by
the government with considerable apprehension.
The subject Of the Irish colleges continues give
rise TO angry discussion The Catholic bishops are
making strenuous efforts to establish university
oftheir own, with fair probability of success.
Parliament would meet on the 18th of November
to be further prorogued
nj. Perrgny, a warm personal friend of the Pres
ident, has paid visit to London, with, it ia said
some political object in view
The "Corsair newspaper was seized in Paris,
on Saturday, for publishing article rejecting se-
verely upon the President.
Thirty individuals, accused of belon cling TO a
ciety having for its object the restoration of the
house of Bourbons, have been declared guilty, and
sentenced to six months imprisonment.
A ship builder at Havre has contracted to build
a steam frgate for the Pope.
The government has given its sanction to pro-
position for lottery of 100000 francs, to raise
funds to send out 5000 distressed persons to Cali
fornia.
The price Of bread in Paris is decreasing.
Its said of the candidates in opposition to Louis
Napoleon, at the next Presidential election, that
Prince de Joinville has fallen into insignifcance.
M. Lagrange, apothecary in Paris, has in
vented new and most destructive kind of a bullet
which, on striking any object against which it may
be directed, explodes with detonation loud
that of the gun from which it was fired, and pro-
duces a most destructive effect.
1t is said that the Presidents message, al the re-
opening of the Assembly, will take strong grounds
in favor of the revision Of the constitution.
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the President with mission TO arrange the differ
ences between Piedmont and the Court OF Rome.
The French government is reported TO have
veyed to the French Ambassador at Turin decided
disapprobation OF the treatment Of the archbishop
by the Piedmontese government.
Trade in Paris and throughout the country gen
orally, continues very brisk. The funds on Thurs
day were heavy, in consequence, is said of some
misunderstanding between the President and Gen
eral Changarnier.
Denmark and the Duehies.
The war in the Duchies has been renewed, and
with considerable vigor-the Holsteiners having
thus far the advantage but without bringing about
any very important result.
On the 27th of September, the Holsteiners com
menced offensive operations, proceeding from
Rendsburg, on both sides Of the Ezdis They have
attacked Tonning, and the Danes have evacuated
the place. At the last accounts, the Holseiners had
surrounded and bombarded Fredepschstadt.
The whole Of the neighboring country, but cut
ting of the dykes OF the Ezds, have been thrown
under water II seems that the Holsteiners cannot
push their advantage far, unless the Danes choose
TO engage in general battle. The Hosteiners have
done little or nothing Extensively.
The King Of Denmark, the hereditary Prince
Ferdinand and their suite, have left Copenhagen
for Flensburg, whence they would proceed 10
schleswig. They will risk general engagement
before the winter comes on, possibly
Austria and Hungary.
There is now a rumor from Vienna, that Lord
PLmerston has called upon the King Of Prussia 10
and that he has offered an English fleet for the
blockade OF Tiel.
The Grand Duke Of Oldcnburg has IL is said,
expressed his readiness 10 ascend the throne Of
Denmark, on condition that Schleswig and Holstein
shall constitute two undivided Duches Of the Ger.
man empire.
Separate battalions Of Hungarans, In the Aus
TRAN army in Lombardy, have revolted, and the
revolt was only suppressed by force, accompanied
by bloodsbed.
A conspiracy at Milan is said to have been dis
covered
Turkey.
The Hungarian refugees have received pcrms-
sion TO quit the Turkish territory. when the term
If location is over.
kossuth, II is said, has applied to remain in Con.
stsntinoplc
Italy.
The high court Of appeal at Turin has con
dernned by majority Of thirteen 20 one, the Arch
bishop for abuses Of his high powers a function
airy. The See lie declared 10 be vacant, and his
spiritual domains seized, and the Archbishop
himself condemned to Punishment.
The Archbishop Of Sardinia has been treated like
bis colleague at Turin, and both have been shipped
OF for Civta Vccchia.
The powers Of the Pope will not, il seems, shield
these obnoxious personages, the precise nature Of
whose crime is not stated. All parties concur in