The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-12
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE


New YORK, March 6, P. M.-The
American mail steamer Pacific arrived here
this evening. She brings Liverpool dates
to the 22d February, and London to the
2lst. being one week later from all parts
of Europe.
POLITICAL NEws.-A cabinet council
was held on the 2lst Feb, after which
Lord John Russell rendered his resigna.
ton, and now holds the office only until
another government can be formed.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Lark
King moved for leave TO bring in bill to
make the franchise in the English and
Welsh counties somewhat analogous to
the franchise Of the boroughs. Lord John
Russell opposed the motion and was left in
large minority-being 100 against 62
for it.
The most vigorous remonstrance are
being made by the Government and the
President, against the entrance of Austria,
with all her States, INTO the Germanic con-
federation.
The French Government have sent large
reinforcements to the army of Rome, so
as to put the expedition on a war footing.
The Moniteur announces that various
changes have been made among the prin.
cipal finctionaries in the departments.
In the election for the municipal coun.
oil Of fha do of al
conservative candidate obtained a majori.
ty.
The Moniteur announces the appoint
mcnt of Gen. Hebbellion to the command
Of the lst brigade Of the army of Paris.
The first cargo of the productions of
France, or of French industry, for the
Worlds Fair, left Paris on Tuesday for
Dunkirk, where it will be transshpped for
London. 1t consists OF 1900 packages of
various kinds.
General Narvasse had arrived at Paris,
and was received with distinction.
POLAND.
Russian troops are overrunning this un.
happy country, and much distress exists.
The Car has issued his Ukase, increasing
the number of recruits required of the
Jews.
GERMANY.
The Berlin Zeitung states that the con-
centration of large numbers of troops in
and about Vienna had given rise to the
most distressing rumors.
Baron Mozenleffel suddenly made his
appearance few days ago in Berlin, and
Immediately returned TO Dresden. 1t was,
however, generally believed that since,
Prince Schurtzenberg had made some new
and stationary proposals, and it was COM
monty thought that this proposal has die
tated against the proposed durability of
power. The Ministerial papers state that
the Prince Of Prussia, supported by an
Austrian Prince, will take the dictation of
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The organs of the Austrian Cabinet
predict that such rumors anticipate an un-
certain and doubtful event.
The Ministerial papers state that France
will mediate between Germany and Swift
zerland, and that England intends to sup
port the latter power. The German States
will reserve their measures until the Cen.
tral Executive powers shall have been con-
stituted.
ROME.
1t is said that General Gemean has de.
termined to declare state of siege du-
ring the Grand Carnival.
TURKEY.
There is probability of war between
Turkey and Egypt The Sultan desires
the Pacha to reduce his forces. The Pa
cha, on the contrary, refuses to do this,
and on the other hand has been augment
ing them.
Accounts have been received from Con.
stantinople Of the defeat of the Arabs by
the Turks, near Bagdad.
The Turks had likewise obtained seve.
raj victories in Kurdistan.
The blockade of Samos has been an.
nounced.