The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-09
EUROPEAN NEWS.

AuROFEhN NEWS.
The steamship Asia arrived al New York on Sa
turday morning. having on board fifty passengers
and bringing Liverpool dates to the 23d, London
to the 22d, and Paris TO the 2Ist ultmo.
EsAS land.
The religious excitement still continues
In consequence Of the excessive demands for
space the great Worlds Fair, the erection of an
additional gallery has been decided with an in
creased area of about IS 900 superficial feet
The working Of the American Fugitive Slave law
Is the theme Of frequent comment in the English
journals with various opinions to its effect upon
the stability of the Union.
Ireland.
dreadful storm has visited the Irish coast which
ragged with the greatest violence in Limerick and
Its environs. All the shops the quays were filled
with water Several vessels were sunk and num-
Der damaged. No loss Of life occurred. Much
damage ia anticipated in other parts.
France.
The sttings of the Legislative Assembly in
France have thus far passed over without any very
important event, but the Mountain is evidently
waiting for opportunity to break fully into vio
lence
The tone Of humility in VIII CHI Louie Napoleon
abjured all thoughts of selfish ambitious schemes
seems already at variance with his deeds II is al
legged that the forty thousand men reinforcement is
To Oyerawe the malcontents of Switzerland and
neighboring provinces Of France, but this state
nent is laughed at.
by the latest news from France learn that
ulshgreedDc occurrence, the BOnapaTtlst
journals call it, has taken place in the department
OF the Ardeche. The deputy mayor arrested
for the participation in the late conspiracy at Ly-
ons when the mob rose to rescue him. Rarricades
were formed and the lieutenant commanding the
troops was shot in the jaw Musket shots were
exchanged; the mob dispersed, and one Of the in
surgents was killed.
In France the Presidents recommendation of an
increase of the army by the addition of forty thou
sand new troops continues to be looked on with
distrust.
The Moniteur publishes the following ''commu-
nCated" article:
"The protest Of the Government, inserted in the
journals, the occasion Of recent article in the
Patrie, is likewise addressed TO the article of the
Consfitutionnel of the goth November. The French
Government cannot In any manner, accept the
responsibility of attacks against governments the
allies of the republic"
The article Of the Patrie was against Russia; that
OF the Constitutional against Prussia
The municipal elections of Langres (Haute-
Marne) have terminated in the success Of the Con-
scrvative candidates.
The Socialist paper, lie vote Universel, was
seized in Paris on Wednesday, and will be prose-
cuted for sedtion.
Our accounts from Madrid of the 10th ult
Queen Christina YVES to give on the following night
grand ball in honor of the (efe of Queen Isabella
which to be celebrated on the 10Th. The Royal
theatre was to be naugurated on the occasion.
The deputation of the Senate was to present
the address to the Queen on the evening of the 10th
Of the Ebro had returned to Madrid, having, il APP
pears, raised in Germany portion of the funds ne
cessary for the completion Of the undertaking.
On the l4th, the Queen, accompanied by the
King and Queen Maria Christina, reviewed the diff
ferent corps of the garrison of that capital. The
President of the Council, in full uniform, rode the
right Of Her Majesty, and the Minister of War on
her left. Next brilliant staff Of officers
amongst whom Generals O'Donnell, Concha,
Nlnzzarredo, Asproz, Ahumada, Vista Hermosa,
Prm, Ortega, sc.
The prospect of continuance of peace between
Austria and Prussia, reported by the last steamer.
Ia confirmed.
The Austrian government proposes to delay the
warlikc measures against Schleswg -Holstein and
Hesse Cassel until an extension OF time shall have
been settled by free conferences She also offers to
dissolve the Diet and consent to the League Of the
German States.
After considerable discussion, the Hanoverian
cabinet has granted permission to the Federal
army to pass through Hanover their way to
Schleswig- Holsten
The utmost secresy appears to be observed re.
specting the intentions of the Austrian govern
ment
Accounts from Berlin to the 18th, report that on
that day the terms of the Kings speech for the
opening Of the Chambers settled at Cabinet
Council, over which the King presided
The movements of the troops in Austria, Bava-
ria, and Wirtemberg have been temporarily
pended.
With regard to the reports of peace in Germany,
the European Tunes" states that "although the
movements of troops by railway have been par
TALLY suspended, the preparations and armament
on both sides continue undated, and il is plain
come very serious negotiations are going forward.
We look with very serious alarm upon the grow
ing popular feeling of discomfort in Prussia, and
have very little confidence in what may happen
Nochange worthy of note has taken place in the
affairs of Hesse Cassel
Denmark and the Duchies.
General Willissen had made another movement
of his outposts, which only ended in a skirmsh, in
which few killed and wounded on both
sides.
The government Of the Duchies were firm in
their determination to oppose any intervention Of
the Bund, and not single Prussian, says the
Times correspondent, had left the Holstein army.
The number is calculated at four 10 five thousand.
Russia
A letter from st. Petersburg states that Lieuton-
nnt-General Schwarz, commander OF the military
district Of Daro BooSary and of the Frontier Cor
don Of Lesghi, had been cnshiercd for exceeding
his powers and acting with cruelty to his soldiers
The emperor bad confirmed the sentence. Two
majors and an auditor had been sentenced, on the
same charges to be dismissed the service with loss
of the rank of nobility and ten years imprison-
Inont I'm fortress.