Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

The British steamship America reached Boston on
the 25th, with two weeks later news from Europe. t
We give the substance of her news
England.
Since the sailing of the last steamer Parliament
has met the Queens speech been delivered, and in
some degree the main features oft proposed policy
of ministers has been developed.
Both houses of Parliament were opened by proxy
the 3lst ult., when the speech from the throne
was delivered by the Lord Chancellor.
We subjon a summary of the document.
After lamenting the death of the late Queen Dow
ager and stating in the usual terms that we are at
peace with all foreign powers it says, on the subject
OF the Turko-Russian question: differences OF serl-
the one hand and the Sublime Porte the other,
in regard to the treatment of the considerable num-
Der of persons who after the termination OF the civil
war in Hungary, had taken refuge in the Turkish
territory. Explanations which took place between
the Turkish and Imperial Porte have fortunately re-
moved any dangers to the peace of Europe which
have arisen out of the differences. Her Majesty,
having been appealed to this occasion by the Sui
TAM united her efforts to those of the government of
France, to which similar appeal had been made, in
order to assist by the employment of her good Off
ces in eeeting amicable settlement OF those dill
fcuties in manner consistent with the dignity and
independence of the Porte.
The royal speech then goes on to state that the
governments of America and Sweden had evinccd
their desire to cooperate with Great Britain on the
subject of the repeal of the navigation laws; and,
d
death-blow to the advocates of monopoly of the
ticIe of food as follows
"Her Majesty has great satisfaction in congratu-
lating you on the improved condition of commerce
and manufactures 1t is with regret that her Maj
esty has observed the complaints which, in many
parts of the kingdom have proceeded from the ow-
ners and occupiers of land. Her Majesty generally
laments that any portion of her subjects should be
suffering distress but it is of sincere graft
fcation to her Majesty to witness the increased
joyment of the comforts and necessares of life which
cheapness and plenty have bestowed upon great
body of her people and country"
| The chief measures recommended from the throne
arc in reference to Ireland and relate to the i'm
provement of the party provision act and the laws
! regulation between landlord and tenant.
ain conclusion, her Majesty hopes and believes
that by combining liberty with order, by preserving
what is valuable and amending what is defective,
the legislature will sustain the public institutions
the abode and the shelter of free and happy peo-
ple'
AS anticipated from the movement recently going
on for the revival of the protective duties corn
an amendment to the address from the houses of
Parliament was moved in the Commons by Sir John
Folope, and in the Lords by Lord Standbrooke. The
amendment was to the following effect:
Il awe regret, however, to be compelled humbly to
represent to your Majesty that in many parts of the
United Kingdom, and especially in Ireland the vari-
GUS classes of your Maestys subj connected with
the cultivation of the soil aboring under
Distress mainly attributable in opinion to recent
of local taxation
This amendment was lost in both houses ny an
overwhelming majority.
On Thursday night, Lord Dudley Stuart in the
Commons, moved for various papers relating to the
demand of Russia for the expatriation of the Hunga
rian refugees from Turkey, the Hungarian War, and
the capture of the principalites of the Danube by
Russian troops, &c,
Intelligence from Ireland is still more heart-rend
f ing. Cultivation stagnant, and traders are
more depressed than in the first of her suferings.
The tide of emigration to the United States has again
set, but unfortunately for the people, this means il
not left to escape from local tyranny and dest
tuition.
Another expedition in search of Sir John Frank.
. lin has been resolved upon.
On Friday night Lord John Russell gave full ex
position of his views in regard to general colonial
policy, in moving for bill regulating Australia
He concluded his speech by stating that the princ
pies upon which the colonial policy of the govern
ment founded were the maintenance of the free
0 trade system to the fullest extent.
| France.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN PARIs.-On and since
Monday, Paris has been in state of siege in
quence of series of disturbances created by the moi
7 of Rue St Martin and St. Antoine
The Monueur attributes the whole affair to the
desire of the President of the republic to concentrate
the government of the country in his own person ii
perpetuity: for every person him of the
desire to reenact the part of his unclethe warrior
statesman.
A number of riots took place Monday and
Tuesday in consequence of the arrest of several per
sons implicated in the affair of Rue st. Martini
Since then, however, the whole of this section ha
been apparently quieted, and about 300 persons have
been committed to Jail for the part they have taker
in this affair.
It is said by several journals that this has beer
concocted as coup detat on the people for som'
g time past
: On Monday 100000 men were under arms il
Paris, but without occasion.
Beyond the fact of this riot the French news i
: not generally of much Importance.
: Passports have been abolished. Luggage is to b.
: searched by the officers of excise at the various
way terminuses in Paris.
A joint note from Austria and Prussia has beer
addressed to the French cabinet calling the gov
eminent to unite with them in oblging Switzerland
to expel the revolutionary leaders who Their
sheltered. Should France refuse, those government
are determined on compelling the Swiss government
to accede to their demands, even by armed inter
o vention, if necessary.
Advices from Athens to the 10th and 10Th inclu
sive state that serious rupture between the Eng
fish and Greek governments had taken place. ant
that total suspension of relations had occurred be
: tween the two governments.
2 Prussia.
All the articles of the proposed constitution, ex
cept the making ministers responsible to thu
King, have been agreed upon by the chambers ant
the King had taken solemn oath to the constitution
on the 9th. The immediate consequence was a ris,
e IN the funds, and great rejoicing in Berlin.
Rome.
1t is now stated, on authority, that the Pope i
about to return to Rome almost immediately
n Russia.
Accounts from Dardanelles state that the Circas
slams have gained great advantages over the Rus
slams on the Orsa. The Russians have been com