Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-26
Forelgn News-Arrivol OF the Americn.

Foreign NcWs-Arrtv01 OF the America
The Cunard Steamship america arrived at Halifax
on the 18th inst. She brings Liverpool dates up to
the 9th. Her news is more than usually important
and interesting
Sir Robert Peel the greatest British statesman of
the age, was killed ON the 18th of June, by being
thrown from his horse. The English papers are fill
ed with extended notices of the life and character of
the late Premier, and with speculatons on the effect
his death will have upon the country The particu-
lars of his death thus stated: On Saturday eve
ming, June &c. whilst proceeding from his residence
in Whitehall up Constitution HILL his horse sudden
ly SHE'D at something passing, kicked up his heels,
and threw Sir Robert over his head his face AL
though rendered insensibe by the fall, Sir Robert
retained hold of the reins and the animal being thus
checked, lost his footing, and fell heavily upon the
top of the baronet. Several gentlemen passing, rem
dered the necessary assistance, and the Ex-Premier
was placed In carriage, removed to his house in
Whitehall in state of insensibility. All the medi
cal talent of London was soon at his service Their
united efforts unavailing. After lingering till
eleven o'clock on Tuesday night, the great states
man expired, in the 63d year of his age.
public funeral was rendered, but refused by the
family not being in accordance with the wishes of
the deceased.
1t is said that an American squadron has arrived
in the Tagus for the purpose of enforcing the pay
ment of the $4,000 claimed by the United States
from Portugal Great excitement prevails at Lisbon
Twenty-one days were allowed by the American
commander for final reply. Fears were entertain
ed ola refusal. The Portuguese government have
determined to resist the demand upon them 1t is
difficult to say what the result may be- Of course
Portugal cannot of herself cope with or resist the
United States; but it is possible that other nations
may be drawn into the collision, should any ensue
1t will probably be settled.
The British Cabinet has again been defeated in
the House of Lords. 1t is probable that there will
be dissolution of Parliament
Large meetings have been held in Ireland, in re.
gard to the treatment to which Smith O Brien is sub
jeced in the penal settle ment to which he has been
banished. A letter has been received from OBrien
confirming all that has been said upon this subject
There is nothing peculiarly important from France
Louis Philippe is said to be dying of cancer in the
stomach and his relations state that he scarcey
survive a month.
A diplomatic dinner given at the Elysee, in
honor of the reconciliation of England and France
Business partially suspended in Paris hearing
of the death of Sir Robert Peel and several distn
guished Frenchmen, including M. Guizot, left fol-
London, to be present at his funeral.
A decree has been published in Madrid, granting
100000 to the Minister of Marine for the pur
pose of building two steamers, and for the purchase
of timber for eight vessels The decree is foun
ded upon the necessity of increasing the Spanish
Wy demonstrated by the recent events in Cuba.
STILL LATER.-The American Mail Steamship At
lantic, arrived at New York the 21st inst, with
four days later than that brought by the Amer
lea. The Atlantic made the run from Liverpool tt
New York in ten days and and fifteen hours. There
is still further advance of cent per pound in cot
ton, and brisk trade. The Duke of Cambridge
the paternal uncle of Queen Victoria, died recently
An attempt has been made by man named WAL
KER to assassinate the President of France He was
foied in the attempt, which is attributed to menta
alienation. These items comprise all the news no
brought by the America.
LATER SrILL-The Steamer Asia, arrived at Bos
ton on the 23d inst She brings Lverpoole dates t.
the 18th inst. The political news is without speca
interest
Two great battles have taken place between tn
Russians and Crcassians, in which it is stated boil
parties sustained heavy loss.
Cotton ruled firm during the week, and I'd owe
quotations of the 10th. The sales of the week amour
to IS, 760 bales. Americans and all other descrip
tons have maintained an advance of sd to Id per lb
Nothing said about Naval Stores.