The New York herald., 1851-07-15

The steamship Franklin arrived at tn port
early yesterday morning, bringing London dates
MP to the afternoon of the second instant, being
four days later than those received by the Canada
secently. At this season of the year, we receive
the European mails every three or four days-in-
deed, with more regularity than we receive our
own domestic mails from New Orleans, during the
winter months-and unless some great event takes
place in Europe, the news creates nc more interest
now than the ordinary occurrences which 1t is our
province TO record.
There has been another de -line in the cotton
market and th prices ofeern had receded also, in
consequence of the promising state Of the crops.
The political intelligence is without much interest.
We give, to-day. portion Of the debate in the
Natorsl Asse mbly Of France, on the proposition
for free trade, so that our readers may learn the
views Of NJ. Thers on that subject. He is opposed
to the system Of free trade and wishes the country
20 abide by the tradition and policy which so long
have distinguished France, taking occasion in his
speech to allude in very interesting terms, not only
to Great Britain, but 20 Russia, and our own
country and with respect to the former country he
takes sides with the English protectionists, and
condemns .England's present polieylas an impru-
denee.
With respect 10 the revision Of the constitution,
we learn from the French newspapers that petitions
have been presented daily to the National Assem-
bly,. Out Of the heterogeneous materials, however,
1t IL impossible arrive at any satisfactory anticipa
tions; but, even with a favorable leaning towards
the hopes Of Louis Napoleon for continuance In
Uf5ce, we cannot say that We perceive any reasons
Tor believing that his chances have much improved.
should the weight be favorable 10 him in the Sc
urvel, there will be another obstacle, which will
sr Sc in the shape Of claim for restitution TO the
pecyle ef their rights Over a million Of them, it
will be remembered, we're disfranchizsd. The so
eiasts will insist upon having an exercise Of their
power, should that seem to be necessary for the
over,hroE Of Louis. 80 far as we can understand
the true position Of asirs, the intelligent majority
Of France are decidedly in favor Of peace at all
hazards. provided they have il under the form
Of a republic singularly enough, Cayaignsc is
A g embodiment Of the idea.
The very romantic and curious marital history
SE ather Connolly. who entered into the bonds Of
.edl. ck in this country, whi.- be was Protestant,
Tho /. ubsequertly turned Catholic, and Afterwards
eknte, and who has now claimed his original wife,
rom vi ON he some time ago separated by mutual
onssnt. 's TO be found in our columns Itisa
,o., sngu isr case, and the decision Of the Arches
our, In o ndon, will be as intensely interestinga
hat in the ca se ofMiss Talbot.
n Tho small potato people who have distinguish
a Themselves. IN several occasions, by creating
s,.,ior.l T,e,, ture," will keep quiet, there is
,,,le doub, h,, that we shall, before another
relvemop,b !, sv. r, have in operation perfectly
us, and satisfac.ory law Of copyright between the
United states and In yland. We are well advised
4 the facts on which n s opinion is based; and we
epeat, that nothing but the vexing impertinences