The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-03
Our London Correspondence.


LONDON, Friday evening, June 20, 1851.
SGgnation in Europe Coavictioa Of Count b.
orme-AcQuittal Of the Ccuatess Bocarmi-.Necs
from all parts Of EWow-State BM of the
Queen.
Taheyrand one day reprimanded his private Sec
rotary for not having written to him. Mas ii ny
Graa riea ec're, retorted the Secretary .Hfdlm
m6crre qu'R ny apat risi, was the stitesnan's
reply
No, being willing TO incur the reprimand received
by the secretary in question, drop you a line, per
weekly steamer, in the midst Of political stagna-
tion both at home and abroad, with the thermo-
meter nearly at 50 deg.
This day is the fourteenth anniversary Of the &C.
cesson of Queen Victoria to the throne of England,
and she may look back with pride, and forward with
pleasure, to the condition of the realms which it
has been her lot to govern. England
more tranquil, more free of social agitation, than
at the present moment; and glance at the hustle
and activity of the streets of London will convince
the stranger that her commercial prosperity is not
on the decline.
The hotels are full to repletion. II was but yes
terday that tried every hotel within mile round
Charing Cross for bed for friend. Such aluxury
was not to be found. After many hours search a
small apart nent was, with some difficulty obtained.
The Crystal Palace is thronged by the curiosity
seeing multitude, and keeps up its receipts to be-
tween 81, 900 and e., 900 daily. / devoted the
other morning to the investigation Of the Russian
compartment. The massive doors of Inalachite
the vivid green OF which is tastefully relieved by
line OF gold here and there-the handsome clocks
and elegant vases, OF the same material-are mag
| niicent coronet Of diamonds and opas, worth
$4,000, and other jewels, great attractions to
the female portion OF the visiters.
Last Friday, the Queens grand fancy ball came
off, with great ectQt at BGcking ham Palace. Miss
Burdett Coutts and Lady Ashburton have since
given similar feteS, which promise TO become fash
ionabla much to the satisfaction of all the trades
that deal III lace and velyets.
The display of jewels Of some of the ladies
very fine. Miss Burdett Coutts baldrc Of
large emeralds, and other precious stones from the
shoulder to the hip, in guise Of a sword belt.
1t was supposed that the Thirty sixth Annver
sary of the Battle Of Waterloo would not have been
celebrated this year by the usual Waterloo ban
quet, from courtesy to the number of Frenchmen
and other foreigners now resident in London. The
usual banquet took place, the ''lron Duke doing
the honors as usual, and whit fatigued, he pro-
ceeded Immediately afterwards to Lady Ashbur-
ton fancy dress ball.
shall not enumerate the numerous banquets,
concerts feeS and other festivities, that have taken
place, or to take place, here London-the
black smoky city-has donned gala dress, aad is
making merry in honor of its foreign guests.
The King OF the Belgians and some of his royal
children, arrived visit to the Queen yesterday.
The operas continue to draw. Cruvelli as Norma,
has made decided reputation. The "Prodigo,"
ian Italian version of Auber's "Enfans Prodigu5)
which is put upon the stage with great magniii-
cence, attracts full houses. For myself, | must
capdidy own prefer the classical music of Bellini
or Donzetti, to the gordeous specacles with which
modern composers fOrtify their compositions.
lie trial OF the Count and Countess Bocarme, at
Mons, for murder, has terminated The Countess
has been acquitted; the Count sentenced to be
cuted in one of the public squares OF Mons lie has
lad tha hut 1ur,ll
have no avail.
As observed above, there is stagnation in poll
teal affairs. Tonight the discussion of the inter-
mnable Ecclesias teal Titles Assumption bill will
be resumed
In France, nothing further of any interest or i'm
portance has taken place with regard 70 the rey-
sion of the constitution Personal squabbles aud
animcsities, and accusations of bribery in high
places have served to occupy the time Of the repre-
sentatiyes at the Legislative Assembly.
No renewal of disturbance has taken place at
Hamburg. The Austrian General has been rein
forced. The Senate of Hamburg has addressed a
protest against farther occupation of their city by
the Austrians, to the cabinets OF Vienna and Ber-
lin, and TO the Frankfort Diet; similar protest,
rather appeal, was made at the same time to the
cabinets Of France and England, guaranteeing
POWERS Of the treaties Of Vienna. 1t IS higa time
these unfortunate treaties of Vienna, 30 often APP
pealod to, should be reformed, as they totally
garded, and have been violated more than
since ISIS.
Adyices from Lisbon, of the OH inst, report Por-
tugal tranquil. spain appears wiling TO intervene
should the sister queen demand her interference but
dare not take any steps without the permission of
England and France
tele graphic despatch from Madrid, da.ed 18th,
announces that projt ct for the regulation OF the
debt was presented on the 10th to the Cortes, SINH
lar 20 the one presented last session.
From Greece and Turkey there is little new. Bril-
gandage continues in the former, where there has
also been a modification Of the ministry of no inte
rest beyond Greece itself.
Adyices from Bombay, of the 18th May, Calcutta
Sd May, and Hong Kong, I'D April, have been re-
seved in London. The Instruction in the Celestial
empire continues, and 1t would appear, from the in
complete account received, with some success.
The Africa and Baltic have arrived.
From Ceylon, under da,e Of 10th May, We learn
that the court martial on Capt. Watson had termi-
rated, but the decision has not reached England
officially, 81 least has not transpired, though
evening paper declares that he ha been honoFably
acquitted.
Bus ness is generally dull.