The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival OF the steamer HumbOldt-Four
Days Later from Europe.

Arrival OF the Steamer HumbOIdt-Foux
Days Later from Europe.
HALIFAX TxLsoRAPH OFFICE
February 2, 1852.
Tho American steamer Humboldt, which sailed
from Havre on the 18th instant, arrived here on
Sunday morning. having encountered terrific
gales on the passage, and damaged her rudder to
such an extent as to render repairs necessary.
The Humboldt left Havre the morning of the
l4th, and Cowes the same evening. She brings IS
passengers and full cargo of valuable goods. She
had 200 tons of coal on board and took 200 more
on board here to enable her to reach New York
She leaves here this afternoon.
On the 18th, in latitude 500 3O, she spoke larg
steamer bound cast
ENGLAND.
Parliament opens ON the Sd Of February by the
Queen in person,
The present Cabinet will face all its difficulties
without further modification or alteration.
The London Times says that Rosselps Cabinet
cannot survive the session, though the Psetes per-
emptoriy refuse all overtures for coalition.
The Times further says that nothing can save
the Cabinet unless 1t ia modified in broad and lib
cinl sense.
Sir Harry Smith, commander at the Cape OF
Good Hope. has been superseded by General Cath
cart and his deputy, Lieutenant Tower. The ap-
pointncnt 10 not popular in England.
There has been no settlement between the ope-
rative engineers and their employers. No less than
thirty six firms have closed business, and 10000
men are out OF employment. compromise was,
however, expected.
For the orphans of the crew of the Amazon, who
were lost by the burning Of that vessel the Queen
has contributed El50. There will doubtless be
about s $1,000 raised for them
MIR. Croskey, the United States Consul at South
ampton. has addressed letter to the Mayor of New
York suggesting the taking up of a subscription
for the same purpose in that city.
The London Ne,os of the 18th of January. in al
luding to the detention and firing into the steamer
Prometheus by the comma der Of the Express, says
that the British government will express to the
cabinet at w Washington, In frank and manly terms,
their regret at the occurrence, and testify in a
marked manner their disapprobation of the aggres-
sor's conduct. The matter may therefore be re-
garded az settled.
Bombay overland dates to the 10th of December
state that Dost Mohammed was still living, north
OF the western frontiers, threatening to attack the
British forces.
The Alden expedition has been abandoned. Bonn
bay is tranquil, and money abundant.
FRANCE
Great tranquility continued to prevail through
out France, though the greatest anxiety is mani
tested with regard to the new constitution.
The President has Issued a decree dissolving the
National Guards; but states that they will be
reorganized when the government may deem ii
necessary for the maintenance of public order. In
such case the President will appoint the command
ant, colonies and lieutenant colonies.
1t is still expected that Louis Napoleon will de-
clare himself Emperor but it ia felt that such a
step will not add to the dcspotc power he at present
exercises.
large number of prisoners being shipped
from Bristol to the pestent swamps of Cayenne.
A decree has been Issued banishng Victor Hugo
and six hundred and twenty representatives from
the territory Of France. Algeria, and the colonies
The same decree orders the removal of Generals
Changarnier, Lamoriciere, Bedeau, NJ. Theirs, NJ
Girardin, and twelve others, temporarily from
France and Algeria, for reasons Of public security
The generals have been released from the fortress
Of Ham and escorted to the frontiers.
Arrests continue to be made in all parts, and
there was q virtual reign Of terror.
The French funds have fallen considerably.
MARKETS
liverpool, January l3.-The corn market al
Mark Lane is very firm, with advancing ten
dsncy. Barley is a shilling higher. Flour sells
less rapidly at laet weeks advance. Floating car
goes OF wheat and corn are held at an advance Of
Cd TO ls.
American -four 10 held shilling higher.
Trade in the manufacturing districts is healthy
At Liverpool there has been animated demand
Tor cotton. with sales the 18th Of 900 bales; and
the 18th about Of 1000; 900 American cold for
export.
resumption Of Navigation Damage by Ice, &c
LOUISVILLE, January 3l.-The ice in the Ohio
broke up this morning, and navigation has beer
resumed. Several steamers have left for New Or.
leans. Sixteen coal boats were cut by the ice anc
sunk, causing loss Of $4,000.