Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-06-17
FOREIGN NEWS.

! The steamer Atlantic has arrived with Liver
pool dates to May Goth.
France is in state of suppressed agitation.-
The London papers say, she is quiet, but the
news hardly justifes the assertion. The passage
of the new electoral law is the great looked for
tant notifications before its passage. The effect
Of the passage Of the electoral law might be spec
ulated upon, did its passage devolve upon any le-
gislative body but that of France. The French
are singular people, and they may or may not re-
sist its passage. The press Napoleon has been
sienccd, in consequence of its position upon the
Greek question.
The Greek question seems TO be the absorbing
one OF Europe All of its powers seem 10 take
some interest in it, whether gratuitous or other
wise, we are not able to determine. Great dis
satisfaction prevails. Russia it is probable, will
become the ally of Greece and afford her protec-
lion and aid, should war ensue. The position
of France, which has heretofore been warke, is
now becoming more concaory. No doubt En-
gland desires TO preserve peaceful attitude to-
wards France. If the settlement of the Greek
question does involve her in a war, she will not
find herself powerful as she is, able TO withstand
the opposition of all Europe. She is, therefore,
acting wisely in compromising with some of its
great powers There is but little new light shed
upon the question:; but all that we have, makes
us fear more and more for the peace of Europe.
Our information, with respect to the doings Of
the English authorities, is very slight The Brit
ish Admiralty propose the abolition ofthe spirits
ratio, and the substitution OF an annual appropria-
ton of 100000.
The attempted destruction of the King of Prus-
STA, is confirmed. He was shot in the arm, by a
Sergeant Of the army, while in The act of descend
my gnt OF steps. The wound has swollen the
arm very much, indeed, modification, resulting
IN fatality, is much feared.
The death ofthe Emperor of China has already
been announced. He has been succeeded by his
fourth son, who is the Oldest surviving, under the
title of SEEKING. The young Emperor is only
nineteen. Among the first measures, presented
for his approval, will be one TO legalize the OPT
nm trade as means of revenue, which seems to
be demanded 10y the present critical position of
financial affairs. There is slight difficulty be-
tween China and the authorities of England and
our country. Vessels from both nations have been
refused entrance with cargoes into the Canton rv-
er. This is regarded as breach of the treaty
made by China with the governments of England
and the United States. The refusal of entrance
calls for redress.
The posture OF Romanish affairs is exceedingly
unfavorable. The commander of the French
army has arrived at Rome. His reception was
warm But il is not 10 be denied. that great dis
satisfaction prevails throughout Italy. The Pope
is not popular. The people will repudate him as
soon as relieved Of the force of the French arms.
Nor do the people murmur simply with respect
to the temporal power of the Pope. The church
Is assailed Dunstan's favorite scheme of celb-
acy, must eventually fall. Other doctrines of
similar nature and origin will likewise be blotted
from the Romanish injunctons. The Pope is in
singular position; no doubt he is perplexed-
Ills iberalty deserves far better fate, and it is
probable that Rome would be more contented if
she had not, by throwing off the power of the
Pope, submitted herself to the military rule Of
/ France.
The steamer Canada. with dates TO the LIST of
June, came to port on the lth instant. Her ad-
ditlonal news is slight. The amendments to the
French Electoral Law have been defeated-Cot-
ton has advanced,-The manufacturing districts
are still prosperous.-There are existing unpleas-
ant relations between the Court of st. James and
the Prussan Ambassador.