Polynesian., 1852-03-13
FOREIGN NEWS!

FOREIGN NEWS!
By the arrival of the steamer Oregon, at
San Francisco, on the llth Of February,
dates from New York to the 10th Of January
have been received. g no aso1 3, H
A very large mail from the United States
was received at the post Office on Sunday by
the British bark Isabella, and we are indebt-
ed to Capt. Deane for our files of the Alta.
We give below such items as are of pecu-
liar interest, for which we are indebted prin-
cipally to the Alta California of the 18th.
FIVE DAYS LATER INTELLIGENCE.
Disavowal of the Outrage on the Steamer Prone
theus-Release of the Cuban Prisoners by
Spain; probable Pardon of Mr.. Thrasher.-Kos-
suth at Washington. Banquet
Panama News.-Foreign Intelligence.-Resig-
nation of Lord Palmerston, etc.
The P. NJ. s. Co.'S steamer Oregon, Capt Pear
son, arrived yesterday morning at o'clock, Ia
days and hours running time from Panama.
The Oregon brings the mails, and five days later
advices from the Eastern States. She has on
board 4S9 passengers, of which number 80 are fe-
males, and % children. 1n -a
The intelligence by the Oregon is not entirely
destitute of interest. The Kossuth agitation,
though subsiding, does not appear to occupy less
space in the newspapers than when it first COM
menced. His movements and intentions are now
made the subject of spirited discussion, and great
deal of opposition has grown up against his doc
trines with the calm, sober second thought of the
people, BY some of the journals he is bitterly ac-
e. Al 81, "
the number, look forward to most tame and Inn
potent conclusion of his mission to the United
States. s
We learn with pleasure by this arrival that Eng
land has disavowed the act of the British captain
of the Express, in firing into the Prometheus.-
Lord Palmerston, late British Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, has not only discountenanced the conduct
of the Express commander, but given notice that
he would Immediately abandon the Mosquito pro-
tectorate. England, probably, would not find it
convenient to bring on troubles with America just
at this juncture of affairs in Europe.
Not satisfied with the eclat growing out of the
unparalleled triumphs of the yacht America, the
friends of Mr.. George Steers, her builder, rendered
him the personal compliment of dinner at Metro
politan Hall, Jan. 9TH. Four hundred gentlemen
enjoyed the feast
The difficulties with Spain are all to be settled
amicably, and the Cuban prisoners, condemned to
her mines, will be released and sent home. Mr..
Thrasher viii soon be pardoned BY Spain, it Is
believed. --sf
Mr. Rives, s. Minister to Paris, has been direct
ed by the government to acknowledge the de facto
government of Louis Napoleon in France. IS
The N. Y. Herald of the 10th, through its tele-
graphic correspondence from Washington, states
that Henry Clay has written letter In favor OF
Gen. Cass for President. 1t is also asserted that
MI. Fillmore will soon be out with letter decln-
ing to be a candidate, but intimating IN favor OF
Daniel Webster. Great commotion exists among
the other Presidential candidates.
-'J'i' 't,i5- ~ KOSSUTH. 1s-tia = - 4
The House passed the resolution for committee
of five to introduce Kossuth by yeas l23, nays ST.
He was introduced on Wednesday, Jan. z. Before
his presentation ladies were admitted to the floor Of
the House, and even to members seats. -
Receptions Addresses and Dinners followed the
presentation of the Magyar to Congress. In the
evening of the 7th, the Congressional Banquet
was given, at which Hon. Daniel Webster made
several fine speeches, and the greatest enthusiasm
and good cheer prevailed. notwithstanding an
doubted whether Kossuth feels satisfied with the
result of his mission. -s.s : =
Henry Claw in recent interview with Gov. Kos
srth, at Washington. is reported to have said. A
dying man, oppose your doctnne OF ntervenuon-
This sentiment from one who for 80 many years
has contributed, perhaps, more than any living man
to give direction to the policy Of our Government
which has been % gloriously successful cannot fal
"a innress the hearts Of the whole American nation
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