The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-12

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coMMERctAL nrEEraaEEcE.
AT Liverpool Corn was very dull, and
prices nominal. Gardeners provision circu-
lar quotes The market for beef steady at the
late advance, and thai mess beef IS much
wanted. II says that pork is in good re-
quest at full prices, andbacon meets with q
fair demand at the full nominal.
Western Canal Flour is quoted at 1922
and Southern and Western 22@23s. Sd, rates
last noticed. 40 tons Of Lard changed
hands at on advance Of Is. per cwt., leav-
ing the stock unsold very low. There was
more doing in Cheese, but no quota6le
change in prices. Butter sold slowly az tne
current rates last mentioned.
GENERAL IETELLIsEEcE.
Lord John Russell, the Prime Minister Of
England, has resigned.
intbe House OF Lords, Lord Palmerston
proposed an amendment to Lord John Rus
SELLS bill, for the enrolment of the militia,
npon which the Ministry joined issue, and
were defeated by vote Of 1856 to l25. The
event was unexpected as the previous night
the Ministry had majority on motion Of
want of confidence.
as to who would succeed Russell.
A coalition between Sir James Graham
and Lord Palmerston was expected. When
the Premier announced his designation, the
greatest astonishment was manifested, and
the announcement to the country and the
Parliament was
Like the lightning's fash
When Heaven was all Serene
II was said the Queen will not have Lord
at once accept, If solicited,
The Irish Delegation voted in the MAORI
ty, and cheered heartily at the result.
The London Times says that it is proba-
ble the minister resigned soon in order to
avoid the Cape question, and that if he had
been saved on that he would have been
wrecked on the Reform Bill
Lord Derby, who is likely 10 be next min
lister, has something TO offer in favor OF the
Reform Bill. But the times says that il
will not stand much in lis way TO Office.
The Herald says that Lord Derby is we'll
prepared for Office, and that the event,
though sudden, was not unexpected.
The Post says that victor, was with Pal
nierston, that it was nota party but ma
tional question. The opposition Peers mel
at the Earl Of Derby's and agreedupon the
most determined resistance 10 the Reform
Bill, on the second reading.s
In Ireland the anti-rent movement is as
suming formidable aspect. The Dublin
Post states upon unquestionable authority,
that some Of the Roman Catholic Clergy,
who had become unpopular, on account Of
their opposition to secret societies, and
pointing out their inevitable results, had
been served with notices to desist. II also
states, that while the Catholic priests have
to great extent been preaching against
combinations, some of The ablest and most
intelligent Presbyterian ministers have be-
come distinguished for their open and vehe-
ment denunciations Of landed proprietors.
In the north Of Ireland formidable COM
binations exist against the payment Of rents;
and such is the state of alarm among the
landlords that several of them had given up
all notions Of enforcing payments. II is al
so stated. that the Presbyterian tenantry, in
some locations, are offering passive resist
ance 70 the collection of rents.
The Tacon Herald announces the death Of
the Right Rev. Doctor McNicolas, the titu-
lar Bishop Of Achoury.
John Isacc Head has been elected for Kin
sale. in place Of Benjamin Heniens.
The adyices from France state that the
new law regulating the press has been issu-
ed and does not give satisfaction.
Lord Normandy had given in his letter Of
recall as ambassador TO France from the
English Cout, and Lord Cowly, who sue
ceeds him, had arrived at Paris.
Itwas feared by Napoleon that Cavaignac
would be elected.
The President had issued decree abolish
ing the fetes Of February 24and May d, and
appointing the observance of the birthday
Of the President as the only one worthy Of
being noticed.
Various rumos prevailed at Paris in re-
gard to the new ministerial crisis.
Gen. st. Arnsud is said 10 be in disgrace,
because he will not sign the decree for the
dismissal of members and officers of che
Government, who are known to be of an
Orleans tendency.
The President was about to form body
guard from the gen farmes Of Mobile.
The Queen Of Spain's health is complete
ly restored.