Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-05-08
From the Continent.


the raw material.
From the Continent.
The political news. on the surface. IS
unusually quiet. Order prevails through
out France. though the violence Of fac
ton. and the near approach Of the cleo
lions. give rise 10 fears for the continuance
Of the present calm
The Greek question has not yet been
adjusted, and in the event Of the failure
Of the friendly Offices Of France, there IS
every reason 10 apprehend serious Difficult
~ between England and Russia. as the
former, IN the event stated. has given Adj
mirai Parker express orders TO enforce
complete blockade of the coast of Greece:
and should he Do so. the Emperor Of
Russia has given positive assurance of his
intention 10 advance - the assistance Of
King Ohio.
No authentic a1sices Of later date
than the 28!h Of March have been receiy-
ed from Athens. at which Time the result
Of the meeting held two DAYS previously
between Baron Crosse and Jrse had not
TRANSFERRED. The meeting is sad 10 have
borne a very amicable character: but if a
telegraphc dispatch, under date Of Nhens.
April end, and published in Inc Breslan
Zeilung. can be credited. the good offices
Of France has failed to effect satisiac-
tory settlement Of the difficulty.
England.
The English Ministry having been de-
feated on two three minor questions.
gives force to the general belief that they
will be forced 10 resign.
Delsraeli. the leader Of the opposition.
having recovered his health. the protec-
tionists have been reinvested with renewed
courage.
Parliament assembled on Monday. The
supplies for the Navy and ordinance were
allowed. alter sharp contest for reirench
ments.
On TUESDAY,. Lord Duncan moved for
the repeal of the window tax. VIII cl, pro-
duced a revenue Of nearly two millions
pounds. and which it is proposed 10 meet
punctualiy by the abolition of the African
Squadron After warm debate the
House divided, when the ministers and
the tax was sustained by bare majority
o! three. Four opposition members were
shut out from voting.
On Friday Lord John Russell brought
forward a motion Of inquiry relative TO
the salaries of all government officers
IN amendment was Offered 10 extend the
inquiry to the income Of the Eccle>ias
teal dignitaries. which was negatived by
a majority of ll3, after which the original
motion was put and carried.
The London Times has adopted tone
of much severity against the existing gov
eminent. That paper devotes consilera-
ble space 10 the subject Of Sir Henry
Bulwer's correspondence with CLAYTON.
relative to a modification of the present
tariff on iron. The opinion is advanced
in several quarters that the restrictive
policy of the |. States, if continued. will
lead to still greater depression in the
iron business of Great Britain.
The correspondent Of the Tmes a,
Athens has obtained copies of the cor
respondence between the Greek Govern
ment and the English compliments which
is far from complimentary 10 the latter
Speaking of Don Pacific. the Times says
/ the wor,hlessness of such a subject is our
best security ,ha, these difficulties will be
/ brought to decent termination: but the
money which may be awarded to Don
| Pacific beyond the strict value Of a house
in which he lived on private charity in
| Athens. is money which an English min
I lStfN SnOulu UiusH 10 EeCtfNe
The Greek Commerce is said 10 have
already suffered by the English blockade
TO the amount of two millions sterling
which. with the destruction of the cror
By frost. will cause large falling off Of
the revenue. and is calculated TO increase
the growing discomfort of the people.
Ireland.
The agitation against the removal o,
abolition of the Lord Lieutenancy and
the sickly attempts of O'Conneli TO resus-
c.ta,e the repeal movement. are the lead
ing political questions before the Irish PEG
pie. but they possess no new feature.
" the quays at Limerick there are
twelve vessels. capable Of accommoda ,ine
1000 persons. taking in passengers fol
the I. States.
The usual cry of poverty and disease
are still heard from such quarters CT the
country.
The weather both in England and Ire
land is mild and genial. The crops looh
remarkab ably well.
Letters of the 4lh from Rome state tina
final arrangements have been made foI
the Pontitf>s return.
He would arrive al Terriceras on Sun
dav. This determination was made MOI,
outstanding the contractor Of the loar
had given notice 10 limit the amount o
the loan 10 the sum already paid.
The Senate Of Turin is debating upol
law for the abolition of an ecclesastit
privilege.
\ large French fleet and an American
squadron are a. Naples. 4 letter from
Florence giving news from Rome 20 tn
I'd states that the triumphal arch erecte'
a, Belle Terra in honor of the Pope's re
turn. had been burned during the nigh.