The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-13
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PACIFIC.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE
NEW Yopv Eah 10

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PACIFIC.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
New York, Feb Ia
The American mail steamer Pacific, with dates
from Liverpool to the 18th of January, has iust
arrived, having experienced most bosterous
passage, which was prolonged to over Is days.
LIVERPOOL Jan. 20.--The latest news. bv
telegraph, from London reports that rumor Of
threatened invasion of England by Louis Ma
poean was quite current there, and that the
government had ordered thirty thousand stand
OF arms from Birmingham, and twenty. five thou.
sand troops into London.
Tie Daily NelOs says that orders have been
sent to the Tagus, recalling three principal ships
OF war stationed there, with all dispatch to Eng.
land.
The steamer City of Glasgow has returned
from Glasgow in crippled condition. She en-
connlered heavy SCI, which swept her decks:
and the second officer was washed overheard
and lost.
| Cotton has advanced one-eight, with sales Of
forty-three thousand bales in four DAYS. Flour
Is In active demand, at an advance of sd. Corn
is dull and unchanged.
u PARIS, Tuesday.
| The Moniteur publishes the names of seventy.
Two members OF the new Senate and officers of
the government
Nj. Baroche is vice president of the Senate.
ana Presldes In the absence Of the president
There are thirty-four councillors of State.
The ministry is definitely constituted
Cosa Blanca is minister of State; Starnard.
minister of war; Target minister of foreign af.
fairs.
The Moniteur contradicts the rumors of fresh
measures OF severity on the part of the gov
ernment
N. De Montalembert, and several other mann.
oers OF The consultative committee, have re-
signed their functions, in consequence Of the
DEGREES representing the Orleans family.
The Moniteur also announces that the gov.
eminent movement will not require exceptional
measures to maintain tranquility. Forty-six
persons in Lot ell Garrone to be transported to
Cayenne and Algeria. NJ. Jules Fabre, is presi-
dent OF the civil tribunal; Rodez has been ar
rested on warrant, charging him with having
lncited the inhabitants to civil war
Napoleon published decree abrogatinp that
of the late provisional government, abolisbino
titles of nobility. The impression is gaining
ground that Louis Napoleon will seek an early
opportunity to provoke war with England
In England, the probability Of an invasion be.
ing earnestly discussed, the attention Of the
whole country is thoroughly aroused to the ma
tlonal defence, and extensive measures and
preparations are contemplated.
The Susquehanna Rirer-1he Ice Bridge sill
firm.
HAvRE DE GRACE, Feb H.
The railroad company have not yet removed
their track across the river on the ce and az the
weather is now colder, and all fears of sud.
den breaking up suspended, will continue it in
service for while longer. have not witnessed
the freight cars passengers crossing the river
in safety.
Sale Of The U. S. Steamer Levis.
BosToN, Feb H.
The U. S. steamer Lewis was sold at auction
today, by order of the U. s. marshal. She
brought $l5o,oOo cash.
Important from Buenos Ayres
BosToN, Feb r.
Advices have been received here from Buenos
Ayres to the 20th of December, bringing the
important announcement that Rosas has issued
decree allowing all vessels at Montevdeo to
proceed 10 Buenos Ayres to load
The Lopez Expedition Prisoners coming to
Boston.
Boston, Feb. IL.
A private letter received here states that the
American prisoners, who were engaged in The
Lopez invasion of Cuba, and who have been
pardoned by the Queen of Spain, were to sail
from Vgo on the 10th of January, in the ship
Prentice, for Boston.
Po''der Nh Erplosion--Loss Of life.
BosToN. Feb. IL
The powder mill at Spencer, Mass, was
blown up yesterday, killing one man and niurirg
others
Safely Of The Steamer Slate of Maine
NEW YoRK, Feb. II.
The steamer State of Maine, from Fall River.
which went ashore yesterday off Greenwich
Point with 100 passengers on board, got off and
arrived at her wharf at 10 o'clock last night
She started again on her return trip mt midnight.
CALFoRSIA GEOGRAPHICALLY rush for Cal.
itornia has never been greater than now. All
the steamers, so far rs we can learn, have their
accommodations engaged up TO about the 9th
pToximo, and few have any that can be bought.
except at a premium, before April Ignorance
OF these facts often involve individuals from dis
tant parts OF the country, in serious difficulty.
Arriving in the city, with the mistaken id.a
that they have but to present their money and
be of, they find that they must either retrace
their Journey, or wait month or so for their
turn The California fleet, (New York and
Chagres steamersD consists Of thirteen large
steamships, mostly making semi.monthly tr DIS,
besides the propellers "City of New York"
and "West Wind" recently put on the route,
altogether capable of carrying about 1000 pas
sengers. The list is as follows -
Crescent City. Daniel Webster.
Empire City. Prometheus.
Ohio. Sierra Nevada
Georgia. United States.
Brother Jonathan. Ell Dorado.
Independence. Illinois.
Cherokee.
Two of these, the Cherokee and Prometbeus.
sailed yesterday, taking out together, about
one thousand passengers. The present emiqrn-
Ton is OF character widely different from that
which took place during the earlier stages Of
the gold .fever,-embracing many persons in
easy circumstances, substantial farmers and en-
terprlslng mechanics. There is, too, liberal
sprlnkling of women and children Much NAV
be hoped from them. Thew will rive tome and