The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-09-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

FOREIGN NEWS.
The steamship Hibernia arrived at Hal
flax, on the 4th inst.
England.
Speaking OF the defeat of the Comprom-
Use Bill and the adoption of that portion of
it which provides a local government for
the territory of Utah, and in discussing the
various measures which have been pro-
posed since the defeat oil the Omnibus Bill,
the Morning Post observes; " The most
prominent, and lust now most popular of
| these measures, is bill introduced in the
| Senate by MIR. Pearce, TO define and fix
The boundaries Of TcXas-pay'n her an
| indemnity for her claims, without raising
the question whether they ought to be re
coguized as rights. This measure pos
scsses a marked interest for even Europe
ans, because it proposes TO devote the sum
thus paid as an indemnify to the iquida-
lcn Of the public debt OF Texas. already
to some extent, assumed by the United
States; but not so unequivocally as the
large body of European holders Of Texas
bonds would desire. " hen it is remem-
bercd that Texas has assumed n hostile
position toward the federal government
respecting tins boundary, aud that the
President has declared his inrentior to
qucl by force Of arms any actual demon
slralion on her part, it will be readily be
lleved hat any measure, calcaiated to sat
isly both parties, is hailed with acclama-
lion and such fortunately is The character
of Mr.. Pealces proposal to selllc this Tex
as boundary dispute. The general gov.
ernmcn, being satisfied nth the retention
of territory, and Texas but ioo happy to
seize the splendid sum, ten million of dol
lars rendered in payment for her buster.
ing"
The crops in Ireland are said 10 he a
bundani, and the potato blight. it is believ-
ed, will be less general than has been an
ticipaIed. The English harvest is well
advanced and the yield is fully equal to
recent expectations.
The Royal squadron arrived at Oslcnd
Thursday morning. Her Majesty and
suite would remain the guests oil the King
Of Belgium until Friday.
France.
PARIS, Tuesday. The National Guard
Nalone have been disarmed, in conse-
quencc OF some serious attempts at insub-
ordination. When their arms were taken,
it was found their bayoneis were newly
sharpened. Matters for some time wore
a very serious aspect in this department.
NJ. Balzac, the celebrated writer, died
at Paris on Saturday night.
The Project of the Hanse Marine has
caused several domiciary visits to be
made at Naremer AID Laluise. The re-
suit las been the discovery Of great
number Of Socialist pamphlets, firearms,
and quantity of gunpowdcr with direc-
tons for making it on a new principle, at a
small expense.
MoNDAY.-The President Of the Repub !
lie. in one ofhis speeches al Lyons, vaguet
" hinled 10 the people that his desire was
10 prolong, in some way, his term OF pow
er. That being the representative OF six
millions OF electors, he has no occasion to
resort TO coup dcidf; that patriotism a.
like euloins denial and perseverance on
lis part, and that he will slrenuously OPP
pose any rival pretender to tie throne Of
France.
| The permanent comnitlee have held
two sittlugs, but their proceedings have
not been marked by any movement of in
teresi, except in regard 10 the speech OF
| the President, which has been brought I'M
der their notice by the mountain party
who have designated il as being uncOnsli-
lutional.
The Prince dc JoinvIle is said TO be
gaining 10 popularity. The announcement
that he would be a candidate for the Pres
| idency at the election in 1882 has caused
considerable sensation in France. 1t is
stated on The authority Of letters from DE
Cascon, or Bescon, that the President
progress has been seriously interrupted a
thai place. II appears that Just after hii
arrival at that town lie was attending q
bal-crowds flowing 10 the place, and the
attitude Of the populace became so siniste
that the troops had to be called out. A
he entered the building in which the bal
was held, he was deafened with shouts o
" Tire Ia RepuJLque.r
Eventually, the ball room itself was in
vaded and The dancers, the President anc
his sla1 among them. were turned out
Meanwhile Gen. Castelane, who had nj
ready drawn his sword for the projection
of the President in the ball room, ralie,
the troops, and returning al the head OF
strong detachment Of cavalry. charged
sword in hand. Presently the ball>roou
was cleared by infantry, AT the point of th'
hayone;. These measures sutliced TO quel
the riot and restore order.
hursday.-Anolher and later accom-
states that the Swiss and French Socialists
were the leading parties in the affair d.
Cascon, and also that considering the 30
calist character of the places he has late
ly passed through, he has been more ia
vorably received than might have been eX
pccted.
Denmark and the Duchies.
Our latest accounts from The Seat q
War extend 10 the 20lh. A skirmish too
place on the 18th midway between Sches
wig and Renshurg, by the 10Th Holslei
battalion having il position in the oul
post of the Holslein army, and advan cinl
I ncrihward against the Danish outposts