The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-07-25

Ex-Prem ier was placed in carriage, and
removed to his house in Whitehall in a
state of insensibihty. All the medical
talent of London. was soon at his service.
Their uhited efforts were unavailing. Af-
ter lingering till ii o'clock On Tuesday
night, the great statesman expired, in the
ODD year Of his age.
In reply to an offer by Lord John Rus
sell, in the name of her Majesty and of
the nation, of public funeral, the family
declined the honor, inasmuch as it was
Sir Roberts last wish that he should be
buried in Drayton Abbey, with as little
parade as possible.
The attention of government had been
called to the treatment which Smith o.
Brien has received at Brice Island, but
without eliciting any thing satisfactory
from them. Large public meetings have
been held in Dublin, Limerick, and other
cities, at which the conduct of govern
ment has been denounced by men of all
shades of political opinion. At the Dub
ling meeting, latter from Mr. O'Brien to
Mr.. Butt, Queens Counsel, was received
about the cruelty to which he was sub
jected.
Specula tion is ripe in England as to the
probable effect the death of Sir Robert
Peel will have IN the position of parties;
the general belief appears to be, that the
event will rather strengthen than weaken
the holds of the present ministry.
FRANCE.
From France there is nothing of spe-
cial importance. The proceedings of the
Assembly, on Thursday, were interrupted
by Il scene of violence between the mem
bers in the lobby. Order was finally re.
stored by the personal interference ofthe
police.
On learning the melancholy intelli
gence Of the death of Sir Robert Peel,
business was partially suspended, and
several distinguished Frenchmen, includ-
ing Nj. Guizot, left Paris for London, 10
be present at his funeral.
Louis Philippe is said to be diving, of
cancer in the stomach, and his relations
state that his life can scarcely last month
longer.
A decree has been published in Mad
rid, granting 100000 to the Minister of
Madrid, for building two steamers, and the
purchase of timber for eg bit more vessels,
The decree is founded on the augmenting
OF the spanish Navy, as demonstrated bv
the late events in Cuba.
PORTUGAL
We have dates from Lisbon to the 9th
ut. Great excitement prevailed there in
consequence of the arrival Of an Ameri-
can squadron in the Taugs, to enforce the
claim of 10000. Twenty-one days were
allowed bv the American commander for
final reply. Fears were entertained OF
a refusal. The Portuguese government have
determined to resist the demand upon
them.
In relation to the difficulty between the
United States and Portugal, the cores
pondent Of the Times says. that previous
to the arrival of Com. Morgan, with the
Independence and the Mississippi, some
delay was occasioned. from Mr.. Clay
pressing half dozen different claims, of
ancient date, and refusing all proposals
for arbitration, in manner indicating the
possession of ample powers and Instruc-
tlons from the Department of State at
Washington.
1t was also said that Mr. Clayton had
shown an equal dIsinclination to treat with
Henry Bulwer, or to hear any explana-
tion of facts relating to some of the claims
arising from the destruction of the Ameri-
can cruiser General Armstrong, in the
port OF t'ayal, by British force, in 1914.
Subsequent to the arrival of the Misssip.
pi, MIR. Clay called upon the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, and verbally intimated
that ne should only give the government
twenty-four hours for final resolution
upon the different claims He appears
to have refused to give his ultimatum in
writing, but to have left TO be inferred
that he expected the proposal of round
sum Tor the whole Of the claims. Mr.. CLAW
assumed very decisive tone, which had
the effect of alarming the government.
But | believe they came to the resolution
OF Count Iojal's. 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 pre-
sented it in writing.