The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-15


between the liberties of the Duchies and Of Ger
many, but the increasing sabre sway Of which
Russia and Austria are the champions. The allied
journals embrace the moment of the conference
resumng lis deliberations to wheedle the govern
ments OF France and England, and bully the go
vernment OF Prussia, into subsection to the recon-
struction of the Germanc Confederation on the
a6solutist principles of 1915, and the sacrifice of
the Duchies to the uncontrolled will of the King Of
Denmark, or his master the Gar"
The British Admiralty have given notice of the
arrival, on the LIST inst of intelligence from Capt
Austin and the English and American squadrons
sent in search of Sir John Franklin Captain Aus
tin, on board the Eugenia, transport left Whale
Fish Islands, on the 23d of June, all well, perfect
coal on board The day after Captain Austin
sdtfed, the american expeditions, consisting of fUo
schooners, arrived at the Whale Fish Lslands, and
sailed 10 the northtoard on the 18th, all toeA The
season for explorations is considered farly opened,
but no intelligence has yet been obtained of the
missing vessels.
The celebrated Liebig is about to visit the United
An awful railway COLLISION Occurred ehe ON thurs
day, at Glasgow, by which a number of persons
lost their lives.
The weather continues favorable for the growing
crops. The accounts from Ireland. relative to tho
potato blight, are extremely conflicting, but the
general tone of the Irish papers is favorable.
France.
THE SEIZURE OF FRENCH VESSELS AT SAN FRANCIS
Co-rHE Observation-Disclosures TO TERM
NATE THE DANISH WAR, ETC.
In the Assembly, M. De Flavigny addressed an
interrogation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
with regard to the reparation due to the merchants
of Havre and Bordeaux, in consequence of the
seizure of fifteen of their vessels, by the govern
ment of the United States, at San Francisco. Gen.
Lahitte replied that the title of those French sub
ects to satisfaction ncontestble, and that the
French government would prosecute the affair 30
as to obtain full compensation.
The Minister of Marine has bestowed a gold
medal upon Capt. Denison, of the American
schooner Jacob w. Ryanson, for having saved six
seamen, who were separated from the French
On the Slst ult. the Danish Ambassador had
several heightened interviews with the President
of the Republic.
1t is said that the French government are in con-
junction with England and Prussia, pressing nego-
tiations in order to terminae.the difference between
Denmark and the Duchies BY treaty.
In the Assembly, the Minister of Finance an
nounced bis intention of wlthdra wing the autho-
rization of giving forced circulation to the notes
of the Bank of France.
The bulk of the moderates are said to be getting
tired of the sway of Louis Napoleon, and the be-
lief gains ground that when his term Of Office
ceases in 1858, he will be succeeded by the Prince
de Jonville. Paris is full of the secret cabals of
both factions.
The French railways are represented to be in a
deplorable condition.
An extraordinary courier arrived on Thursday,
with dispatches from Germany, touching the Da-
nish question.
Paris, en- route to England. He travels tn cog.
The wheat harvest has been very early.
The committee, in the Assembly, have reported
against the motion allowing members OF the AS
sembly, resident in Paris during the prorogation,
to take part in the sitting OF the Committee OF Per
manence.
The remainder of the budget has been voted
without debate.
IL is said that the cholera is not virulent in
Africa, as at first reported.
Two socialists have been condemned to imprison-
ment for eighteen months, for having concealed
arms in their dwellings. Several more socialist
journals have been suppressed.
spain and Portugal.
The Spanish government is sending TO Cuba
renforcements to the amount of 5000 troops. The
appointment of a viceroy OF Cuba has been re-
nounced by the cabinet The funds, on the 18th,
were heavy, owing to the uncertainty as to what
were the views of the new cabinet, at Washington.
relative 10 the Cuban question. The treaty Of com
merce between Spain and the republic OF Nicara-
qua was signed on the 18th, at Madrid.
The papers furnish no later news from Portugal
Germany.
The news Of the battle in the Dutchies has excl
ted fury throughout northern Germany, and in
Hanover a meeting has been held, at which four
thousand persons were present. to petition the King
that the Hanoverian army might be sent to the aid
Of Schleswig- Hostein Several other popular meet
ings have also been held different places, to the
same effect.
Prussia has recalled her envoy from the confe-
renee at Frankfort This step will have the
effect Of weakening the growing power Of Aus
tra In Germany. While Austria Is DESTROYS OF
blotting from the recollection Of the people the
stirring transactions Of the past two years, Prussia,
on the other hand, appears disposed TO allow the
people the benefit OF their liberal institutions,
which late events have given birth to. The with
drswal, therefore, Of her envoy from this con-
ference, is ilculated to perplex both Austria and
her confederaies.
Austria and Hungary.
The state of siege at Vienna and Prague is to be