The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-03-19


4 Gsnsral Improvement IN Cotton, Flour,
Gruin und Provisions Thrsdtsuiags
Passing bst9sss RussiG, Aasstria and
France! Death Of Tom Moore, The Poet, 4
Nsw YoRK, March 70.
The steamship Asia arrived here ats o.
clock this morning, with 80 passengers and
a very large cargo.
Among the passengers is Mr., Robb, Of
New Orleans, bearer Of dispatches to our
Government.
Dr.. Murray, Catholic Archbishop Of Dub
lin, died on the 26th Of February, in the
83dy year Of his age.
The relations between France and Austria
had become less friendly. The French Gov
eminent protested against Increased duties
in Austria.
In the English House Of Lords, on the
29th, Lord Derby gave short programme
Of the principles which were to govern the
new Ministry. He repudiatedthe franchise
measures, and also expressed preference
for The principles Of the American tariff,
rather than free trade.
In England the great topic of discussion
was the foreign and domestic policy Of the
new ministry.
Lord Derby had declared that it was his
determination to maintain peace with for
eign powers; also, that il was his intention
to impose duty Of five shillings per quar-
ter on Corn, but that be would first take the
sense Of the country upon the question, He
declared himself to be bitterly opposed Ia
bribery at elections, and that he would
adopt all the means in'his power to prevent
lit. He said he could not assent to .he plan
of reform proposed by his predecessors; and
that for the extension of education, he
would mainly rely upon the parochial cler-
gy..
Eafl Grey said he considered the premiers
explanation unsatisfactory in regard to the
import duty on corn, and implored the
Prime Ministerto 10 declare what were his real
Intentions, and not to keep the country in
suspense in regard 10 them.
Earl Ntzwilliam disapproved Of the in
situations of Earl Grey.
Lord Aberdeen declared his intentions,
firmly to support the policy Of The late Sir
Robert Peel, in regard to free trade; but that
in all other points he would give the Minis
try his cordial support.
Government meetings continued 10 be
held, and resolutions adopted TO the effect
that The termination of the Russell minis
try should deter men from passinga thorough
reform of the House of Commons.
The Earl of Shrewsbury had Offered do
nation of 100000 TO build Roman Catholic
Cathedrals at Chester and Shrewsbury.
At Pans il was reported that dispatches
had been transmitted from the Emperor
Nicholas to Louis Napoleon, intimating that
the Russian Cabinet would not admit of his
merging the President into Emperor. Since
the receipt of these dispatches the French
and Austrian Governments are less friendly,
inasmuch as Nicholas declares that if Aus
tria moves one step to the assistance OF
France in disturbing the treaty of Vienna,
he will march an army 10 the aid of Prussia
and the rest of Europe against France and
Austria.
1t is generally supposed that peace will be
in regard to the fugitives from
other nations in England, as the Earl Of Der
by had said that il was the duty of all Gov
ernments, without descending to system Of
espionage, to keep strict watch over the
Of parties, as they suspected Of
abusing English hospitality.
In the English House Of Commons, Mr.. |
Villers gave notice that il was his intention
at snearly day, 10 introduce resolution
pledging the House TO maintain the policy
of free trade, and to arrest the attempts 10
reimpose the protection duties on Corn.
Mr.. Hume gave notice OF the Introduction
Of scheme OF Parliamentary reform.
Some of the opposition candidates in
France had declared that il elected, they
would refuse taking The oath imposed b. the
constitution.
Owing to note of the Emperor of Rus
ia to Austria, Louis Napoleon had suddenly
directed the French minister at the court OF
Vienna, to protest against the recent aug
mentation of duties on the French Gov
eminent.
The election was progressing in Switzer-
land with much violence.
The Queen Of Spain had recently assisted
ata bull fight.
1t was understood that second note had |
been received from the French President, by
the Swiss Government, repeating the demand
Of the first note, and asserting the right of
the French Government 10 dictate TO Swift |
erland in regard to theexpulsion of the refu-
gees, and that France would require that il
should be done.
A soiree had been given at London, by
Nj. Lawrence, at which the whole diplo-
ma:ic corps was present, except the Austri-
an Minister.
Thomas Moore. the celebrated Irish poet
died on the the 26th ultimo, aged u years.