The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-23

blonOt Lou II 1lmer4ions s fdalSnan0n, only
nine out of fifteen Ministers were present;
Lord John RUSSELL suited, thatin consequence
Of some misunderstanding about foreign ar,
fairs, Lord Palmerston had thought proper
10 resign. and his resignation was agreed to
without the real cause being understood -
The Prime Minister was given place in the
Cabinet to propitiate the people Of Eng
land, who are liberal and independent.
The London News says that the indica-
tionsof Strsachery on the part Of some mem
bers in the English Cabinet, are conclusiye;;
and, that q conspiracy would seem to exist be-
tween some one in Downing street and the
Court Of Vienna, to sacrifice Lord Palmers-
ton, and that close alliance may be formed
between England and Austria,
The London Times says, that the very last
act of Lord Paltnerston, was TO express his
unqualified appreciation Of Louis Nupoleon's
coup d ctat. @
The London Chronicle SAYS, that all sorts
of runors are afloatin regard TO the rssigna-
tions of the members Of The Cabinet, and Of
applications to members OF the former gov
ernment to take place in the present one, but
the rumors appear to be, without any good
grounds, 4s -.''
The friends Of Lord Palmerston, are very
indignant at his abrupt dismission from of
| fee, and various rumors are current as to the
result. Iii stated that Lord Palmerston in
tends TO bring the whole matter before Paflia-
ment, and those who appear TO know say
that in order to- avoid such an untoward
event, Lord John Russell will resign before
the session; il is on the other hand thought
Russell will cling to Office tothe last; one
thing, however, appears pretty certain, that
the days Of the present Ministry are number
ed, w 3.,., u. 80
At the latest dates from Paris every thing
was quiet. The whole number of votes cast
were 8,1l6,773, OF which 7,489,2l6 were
cast for Louis Napoleon. On Wednesday
evening Darche addressed speech TO Napo-
leon on the result Of the vote, to which he
replied as follows: 4
| "France has comprehended thai departed
| from the legal course TO return TO the right,
i Upwards OF seven millions have absolved me.
My object was to save France, and perhaps
Europe. from years Of trouble. ,r,yE,
notwithstanding the grand eur of my
millions, do not deceive myself as TO lis
| difficulties; but with the counsul and sup
lport Of all right minded men, the devoted,
ness Of the army, and the protection which
shall 10 morrow solemnly beseech Heaven
to grant me, hope to secure the destiny OF
France, by founding institutions congenial TO
the Democratic instincts Of France, and the
desires Of strong and respected government;
10 create system, without authority, with
out wounding the feelings Of authority, or
closing any path Of improvement TO lay the
| foundation of an edifice capable of support
ing a wise and beneficient liberty,
Cries Of pipe Napoleon followed the speech
On the same evening the diplomatic corps
4 were presented to the President by the apos-
tolic annuncito: the Archbishop Of Paris, in
his address, Offered his congratulations and
good wishes for the success OF the high mis-
sion that God had confined TO him. The
cannon at the Invalids fired salute of ten
guns foreyery million Of votes cast for Ma
poleon.
The London Globe says that Louis Napo-
leon constantly assures various individuals
about him, of the diplomatic body, that he
desires peace, because it is the duty of his po-
sition, and the only means Of establishing
permanently the financial policy, the trade
and manufactures of France. -t
It is understood that. in order to tranquil.
ize other governments, Louis Napoleon will
Immediately send instructions 10 his ambas-
sadors at foreign courts, desiring them TO
give the strongest assurance Of his desire to
maintain peace. .7 al54ic9t
The Tuilleries is to be the official resi-
dence.
The grand National fete was celebrated on
the first inst. The troops all marched TO take
Itheir position along the streets and qtiays
where the procession passed. ~,
The gates Of Notre Dame were thrown
open. The post Office and the public offices
were closed, The Bourse was also closed at
noon. s
The French eagle is re established on the
banner of the army, and on the GLOSS OF the
legion of honor. e
A grand TIE Deum was 10 be performed in
all the churches on the lst.
The Chamberof Commerce at Havre is dis
solved By decree, A provisional govern
ment Of fifteen membersis appointed, pend
ing the election Of members. A Director
General of Customs and indirect taxes are
named, The French territory is by decree
divided into twenty -one divisions. A mu-
nicipal commission of Paris, conforming to
the law of April. 1884, Of thirty-six mem
bers, is named. ...l
Letters from Madrid, state that the Queen
and her infant were doing we'll.
The news from Austria, Russia and Prus-
sia is Of very contradictory character, while
a certain satisfaction is discernable among
absolute parties; it is mixed with alarm, at
the ambitious pfopensities Of Louis Napo.
leon, and most active military preparations
are making in every quarter. Letters from.
Constantinople, express no little alarm at the
events in France. s
Persia has become scene of great confu-
sion The downfall of Mirzay Kohn, who
has been Prime Minister since l64s, has caus-
ed complete scene of anarchy.
-sat The Russian Army, il,4.