The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-06

49, Dec. = ne steamer Niagara,
which sailed from Liverpool on the l7th ult.
bound for New York, put in here this moroing
short of cocl, having experienced succ ssion
OF heavy storms throughout her passage.
She sailed for New York at O'clock this of.
ternoon, having obtained suificency of coal.
FRANCE.
1t is announced that the constitution viii be
promulgated between tie 18Th and Goth, to al
low time Tor the publication of the most i'm.
portant organic laws.
The Moaiem publishes the new constitu
ton. AS indicated in the proclamation, the Pres.
dent Is to be the responsible governor for ten
years Justice is to be dispensed in his name.
lie has the Initiation Of all la VS., and the right
OF par1onng-commands the land and sea
forces; declares war, and makes treaties; an.
points all fnnctiouaries. TIE oath required
from all public officers is, 81 swear obedience to
the constitution and fidelity to the President"
In the case of the death of the President the
Senate convokes the people for new election.
Inc President being entitled by secret deed to
designate the citizen who merits the condolences
of the people,
The papers are filed with accounts of the re.
moval OF prisoners sent to Cayenne Among
them are Two additional representatives. Eight
political prisoners had been transferred to Tou-
lon.
The second list of prescribed persons was to
have appeared in the Moniteur, but was post
poned. 1t was said to contain the names ofthe
most eminent members of the Council of State
ana several editors Of the Orleanst pap. rs.
On Monday, the IL h, in execution of the
decree OF dissolution of the national guards, a
quantity OF arms were given up to the authori-
lies, and afterwards taken to the Tuileries for
safe keeping.
The forts previously occupied by the national
guards are now guarded by troops from the
Seine
decree has been issued declaring that with
IN three days the property of abscondng insur-
gents would be sequestrated
Inc London Times announces that Napoleon
Is ABOUT TO CITIZEN his position by matrimo-
NAL alliance with Swedish Princess, the dauph-
ter OF Oscar, and the grand -daughter on the mo-
theirs side Of Eugene Beauharmoil She i, %
years of age, and of French descent
ENGLAND.
Nothing new has anspired in ENGLAND. and
ailhough the approaching propagation of Par
Lament excited some attention, the affairs Of
France was the general topics of discussion.
AUSTRIA
Vienna, Jan. l2.-The Emperor has ordered
that in all royal DEGREES he is to be styled His
Imperial, Royal, Apostolic Majesty"
me coronation of Francis Joseph takes place
early in the sprng.
The charge d'atfares of the United States and
the Turkish ambassador and Swiss ervoy. were
not invited to banquet given by the first min
lister Of the crown.
The Danish government has Welded to the
demands of Austria and Russia respecting the
Duchies, and the question is settled, subject to
the ratification of the Chambers.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
The Bombay mail of the 18th of December
has arrived, and it was stated that unless the
Burmanese court acceded to their demands
Within thirty days. Commodore Lambert would
proceed up the Granada, and commence hos
tiliies against the Rangoon.
Letters from Hong Kong, to the goth of
November, state that the Mandar ins were pur
chasing arms and ammunition for the rebels near
Courton.
Yellow river has burst its banks. Trade in
the north is interrupted
THE MARKETS.
L'uerppol, Jan. Thrown g. Shipley's Cir.
GUAR, OF the l6,b says that large business has
been done IN cotton since the sailing of the
steamer. Sales of the week 100000 specu-
iatoio r ~ DaleS Tor export 2SIO.
The arrival of the Europe created more conf.
dence and better prices. Greater anxiety To
realize succeeded and the bulk of late arrivals
being placed on sale, the supply exceeded the
demand, and the markets closed firmly at last
weeks prices. Sales to-day 5000; stock i'm
port 100000 bales, of which 225OOO are Amer
lean, against 100000 last year, of which $751;
600 were American.
breadstniis--lndian corn has improved Is Cd
a "a, and good demand at 49, 81 to 34s for
mixed and yellow, and 32s for white
LATER FROM FRANCE.
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Paris, Jan. Is 1t is rumored that the MN
'feur this day viii contain the names of the sem
ators-to-morrow those of the council Of State
and on Sunday the electoral law.
1t is supposed that the age required to entitle
a man to vote will be varied from 30 to IS wears.
The National Guards have delivered UP their
uniforms quietly.
Emile Girardin has been ordered to leave
Paris. lie proceeded to London via Belgium.
A remarkable change has taken place in the
price of French bullion. Gold coin at Paris had
reached par.
1t is said that the President styles himself
Prince President
Inc new constitution does not give perfect
satisfaction.
The President disapproves of the minister of
war giving Generals Changarnier, Lamorcier and
lie flockia pensions during their exile.
SPAIN.
Madrid, Jan. lO.-The French citizens have
had tie deum performed in the church of ST.
Louis, on the receipt of the news of the election
of Napoleon.
The Spanish government intends to remove
from Madrid a number of general officers who
have given umbrage to the government.
AUSTRIA.
Berlin, Jan. l3.-The old council of State
was again revived yesterday by royal decree.
U. ,. SURVEY OF THE FLORIDA CoAsT-Lt.