The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-09


lam, Mr.. Labouchere took it up with the avowed
aim of leaving on the memory oil members not the
slightest impression whether he concurred with the
mover not. Begging the House 70 recollect that
In very few days the Chancellor oil the Exchequer
would exhibit his financial sta tement he hoped that
Mr.. Mitchell would rest contcnted with having
called the attention Of Government to the subject
Mr.. Mitchell, however, claimed divsion and the
House affirming his motion, by 45 to 32 he pro-
posed TO go into committee on Tuesday, the 18th.
RELATIoss WITH GREECE.
Questioned by Mr.. Hume on the state of affairs in
Greece, Lord Palmerston replied
The state of affairs is this; II has been thought
necessary at last TO make peremptory demand for
certain reparation, for which application has long
been made by this country without success; and
that demand having been refused, reprsals have
been commenced, which consist in keeping in
pledge certain property belonging TO the adverse
parties security for the payment of these de-
mands. These reprisals have been carried to
tain extent; and by the last return, dated think
on the 10th of last month"; think that sufficient re-
prisals had been made to answer all the demands
against the Greek government taught Mean
while, the good offices Of the French Government
have been offered and accepted; but the negotiator
sent by the French government had not arrived
when the last accounts left. may also state that,
relations between this country and Greece have not
been suspended. [Alaugh.l Mr. Wyse, although
he has embarked on board a man f-war, has con-
tinued up to the last moment in diplomatic relations
that no courtesy was omitted our part, may
mention, that the other day, on the anniversary Of
the birthday of either the King or the Queen, for
get which, our feet saluted with all the honors
the occasion" Much laughter.l
THE DANISH WAR.
In reply TO Mr. Sandars Lord Palmerston stated
that Denmark and Prussia have not, has been
publicly reported, renewed the armistce; the mat
ter is Just in the position as when it last
mentioned in Parliament.
The paris papers are full Of statements relative
to the effect Of the elections on the government
First it is said that the President Of the Republic
was DESTROYS of resgning, and only prevented by
General Changarner; next, that M. Ferdinand
Barrot, M. Cartier, and General de la Hitte re-
signed on Wednesday morning, but were induced
by the President to hold office for the present; next
that at least General de la Htte has resigned for
certain and that the two other ministers are about
to do To supply these vacancies, actual or pos
sible, M. Theirs, M. Mole, Nd. Leon Faucher, and
M. Lamartne invoked as candidates. The first
two said to have been "sent for" to have
merged all points Of difference, and accepted the
mission OF reorganizing the government. Previous
interviews with Lamartine and with Faucher had
"come to nothing" The actual position of things
is totally vague and unknown.
Out Of thirty one provincial representatives to be
elected, the results of twenty EIGHT known;
enteen Socialists have been successful; only eleven
Moderates.
Official proclamation of the three successful So
cialists representatives for Paris made at the
Hotel de Vile. An s'mmense military force" was
paraded to overawe alleged intentions of disturb
ance : but not more than 500 citizens were pres
emit, and their demeanor was rreproachably tram
gull.
The latest intelligence states definitively that M.
Barrot retires, and is replaced by M. Rouher the
minister of justice, whose place is filled by M.
Baroche: M. Barrot to go to Turin on an embassy.
Austria.
The last number of the Pesh Gazette contains a
list occupying five columns, of persons upon whom
have been passed sentences OF death or imprison-
ment for taking part in the Hungarian rebellion
All the sentences of death have been committed TO
hard labor in irons the Qualifications, for twenty
eight years.
Turkey.
Characteristic particulars of the behaviour of the
Hungarian refugees on their late departure from
Shumla to Kutahia, in Asia Minor, are given by
the correspondent of the Times:
"When Achmet Efendi, who reached Shumla on
the 9Th February, began to make preparations for
the departure of the fugityes Kossuth declared to
him that he would rather shoot himself than con-
sent to be removed to Asia. To this the diploma,
fist, with true Turkish phlegm,. replied, that sit
pity 10 anticipate that fate from which none
can escape; but that man would often follow his in
spirations.' Kossuth subsequently, addressed a
brilliant speech to his followers in order TO excite
them to accompany him; but with little success.
Casimir Batthyany intended to have attempted to
Escape before Achmet Efendi's arrival; but the
Turks by Selling his horses defeated his plans: he
| seemed much moved on hearing that he must pro-
coed with the others TO Asia. Dembinsky having
pleaded illness, the Turkish commissioner has
demanded further instructions from Constantine
pie. Messaros and Stein (Ferhad) were much cast
down. Maurice Perczel, on the contrary, declared
that he willingly went into exile, as he would never
have returned to Hungary even If permission had
been granted him so to do. strange scene took
place between Ballogh and his son. The former,
a renegade, was to be removed TO Aleppo, while
his son. Christian, was 10 proceed TO kutahla.
The idea Of being separated from his son almost
drove the old man mad. He declared that he had
been vilely deceived by the Turkish government;
and, throwing his 'fezs at the feet Of Achmet Eff
fcndi, swore that he would rather die than remain
a Mussulman.
cat one O'Clock on the 18th the mournful process
sion started. Kossuth, who had previously COM
mitted his last will 10 the hands of the Turkish com
missioner sat buried in his cloak in Of his
though the expression Of his countenance was sad
sat proudly ever in his saddle. The Countess
was in a close carriage. The others, TO about the
number Of fifty eight, followed pele-mele."
India.
The overland mail Of the oath January from Cal
cutta, and Of the 4th February from Bombay, brings
scarcely any news of interest. The Governor Cen
eral arrived at Bombay the 26th January, and
was received with extraordinary display and cere-
mony OF welcome He there met the Guicowar OF
Baroda, first prince OF Western India, who had
come from the interior on the enlightened GRAND Of
arranging for the construction OF a railway forty
miles long, from his capital TO the seaport Of Tank
aria. Lord Dalhousie's health was greatly improved
by his tour Of India; he departed the I'd Febru-
airy for the island Of Ceylon. The country was
tranquil throughout, except one trilng disturbance
AT Lahore, in course Of which some half a-dozen
Sikhs ran amuck and were killed