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The daily union., 1852-04-08
HAVANA, March 80, 1851.

The experience Of the few weeks past has proven thai
shoal is forming projecting into the main channel
of our harbor as deneaed by the buoys, and that
,erng the port with eastery and northeast winds, the
mariner must be cautious in approaching the west side o
the channel about midway between the Moro or en-
trance and the guardboa From the Moro rocks, clear
line passing with berth to windwarl of the Neptune
fountain, which is remarkable feature going up the
harbor the sde the Office OF the captain ol
the port will carry safely BY all obstacles from shoa
water.
The schooner Madagascar drifted from her anchorage
upon this bar last week, during severe blow, and lost
her deck load relieve hersef and several other YES
sells had previously found the bottom at the same pont
relying upon the depth of last year. which was four and
five fathoms. The Ohio, on entering port the day be-
fore yesterday upon the extreme point OF this ground
but got of without injury, after an hours detention,
with the only OF her own power.
The United States steamer Vixen entered on the 2Sth
FROM and the United States r.sieamer Fulton sailed
for Pensacola yesterday morning. All well on board Of
both ships.
Last evening suspicious steamer was signallzed and
an excitement got up because she did not port,
she had great many people on board" She bore
away northeast, and OF course was "hbnstero. not
bound 10 New York from Cbasres II is said that the
Pixaro leaves Immediately eastward. So we 20.
The daily union., 1852-04-08

by he oihcsrs who had examined the work sustain he
statements made by the Hon Mr. Stanton. the able advo
cate OF the work in The House
Mr.. HUNTERS REPORT
The Committee on Public Buildings respectfully sub
nit this report response TO The inquiries which they
were directed 10 make by the following resolution re-
ferred TO them by order OF the SENATE
Resofpsd That the Comrntae Public Bnildngs Of
the Senate be Instructed 10 make thorough examination
Of The work thus far executed on the extension Of The Cap
~. As to the uniformity of the upon which the
81 As the quality and dimensions Of the stone, and
quality OF the mortar used.
~ As to the character OF the work the mode OF Its con-
sructon, aud It's power OF resistance;
- As 10 every other mater and thing conneeted there
nansncy Of ihe whole structure.
and the committee hereby empowered TO bring to
States and other competent per-
sons, as they may think proper"
To obtain the best information upon this subject which
was within their reach, this committee addressed letters
to General Toen, OF the engineer corps and TO Colonel
Albert, OF the Typographical engineers, requesting them
each TO detail two competent ofces, Tor the purpose OF
making such examination as was contemplated by
the Senate General Totten detailed Captain Frederick
A. Smith and Breve Lieutenant Colonel Mason, both OF
the engineers and Colonel Albert detailed Lieutenant Col
graphical engineers A copy OF the resolution OF the
Senate placed in the hands Of the engineers of each
carefully. and report the result to the Committee Pub
lie Buildings. The investigation, your committee be-
lieve, was made with great care by these officers and
the results reported separately by the engineers Of
the corps, both Of which reports herewith sub
mtted the from the engineers marked A, and the
other from the Typographical engineers marked b. These
reports leave doubt the mind OF the committee
to the suicency OF The foundations and the general good
character Of the work The addition of hydraulic
to the mortar matter which had already attracted the
attention Of the architect, who has taken measures TO
provide Tor it. After consideration OF the whole sub
jec your committee see no cause for further sus-
pension of the work, but many for its imme-
date prosecution The favorable for such work
| has already commenced and number of workmen who
were engaged the building long the appropra-
lion lasted still here without employment II the
work go on, il should be recommended at once not
only TO secure mnch possible OF the working season.
but to the expense and prevent The suffering which
would arise from the dispersion Of The workmen now
here and the collection Of others, perhaps OF these
themselves from distant cities.
The daily union., 1852-04-08
qhs E.,saslon u IN. capitol,

The Hon. Mr.. Hunters report on this subject wdl be
found below II will be thai the facts brought forth
by the officers who had examined the work sustain the
statements made by the Hon Mr. Stanton the able advo'
cate OF the work in the House.
The daily union., 1852-04-08
Arrival OF IN. Empire city.

WAsnrseros, April !, is5a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
GREAT BRITAIN.

Both Houses of Parliament redSsembled
on Thursday night, June 3 The Lords did nothing
and the Commons discussed at great length the order Of
public businets The Chsnt elor of the Exchcduer
stated Monday he would give notice OF the in en-
tops OF Government Nith respect to the ministerial
measures berre Parliament The House then went into
Committee Of Supply tie civil service estimates
On Friday the House sRain went toto Committee on
the Supplies, and Rer~ard on the N5w-Zealand Con.
sruton Bill various clauses Of which debated and
agreed to. In 10 question from Lord Dudley
Stuart Mr. DIaeh stated that papers were on ho table
Of the Houe explaining what frther steps the Govern
inert Intended to take TO obtain redress from the Aus
trian Government for the attack made upon Mr. Mather
British subject, by an Austrian oioer At Florence.
The Uoufe then adjourned Ill Monday. The debate on
the Maynooth endowment win be resumed on Tuesday
The programme of anew association of
the Frenebmen exled by Louis Benspsrte be called
the Union Socaiste has Just oeen Issued The objects
of the new society stated be, 70 establish an indie
pendent French press, 10 facilitate the search for en-
ploymeni to proseiips and iorm ralylns point for
weekly 10 be called Eavope Li6Te, and the other quar-
terly under the tile OF UNioH Socialist Toe se'ing
commtee in whose hands will be the direction of the
literary portion of the undertaking, Is comp osed OF NJ
AZ Louis Blanc, Etienne CADET and Pierre Leroux
Eight members OF the council are rrcseRtaats 81 Pe
rs The trustees Of the Union S9cidlSse are Mr.. Id
ward Vsnsittart Neale and Nr William Cunningham.
EearOus OCODnOr has excited q good
deal of attention In London by his crazy proceeding
Westminster Hail. He went into the Court OF Ex
chequer snd gave way 10 81 ange wdnes Of demeanor
and waving and kissing his hand 70 the bench he began
10 laugh IA very hearty style The noise made by the
unfortunate member prevented the argument which
was before the Court being proceeded with the harris
Ter sat down. and their Lordshps were considering APP
narently what was 10 be done when the unhappy man
burst forth 10 loud tone OF voice and haltninuing,
raid waving bis haad the Chief Baron How do you
do Sir Frederick Pollock very glad 20 see you looking
60 well Sir Frederick you're nooleteiowj luxe you,
do; you're good fellow o,o,-
The ushers called Silence :" and Mr. OConnor per-
ceivipg perhaps that he likely TO be handed over
10 the care of an officer Of the court huredy snsched
up his hat and, laughing and bowling TO the bench,
fook his departure One OF the ushers was sent out 10
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
PORTUGAL.

The Cortes met on the Goth May. The
Count sas Antas had died IN Lisbon His name has sp-
peaIed prominently in public affairs for several years
past
The Brazilian province of Parahiba is in
the quarantine LIST as infected and Rio del Norte as
suspected
Business was dull at Lisbon, with. how
ever, tendency to improvement in wine shipments
The difficulty between the st. Ubes Salt
Company and the Government respecting the salt m D.
nopoy IS still unsettled far British claims are con-
ceTned. A Lisbon correspondent Of The Daiy N,nr,
says 1.-The information gave you in my last relative
to the salt question at St. Ubes has been confirmed by
the publication Of decree coneeding the American de-
mand. This has cast the British Government into the
shade, and completely shows that an American Claim
has been promptly allowed, while British clsin OF a
similar nature would Gas always ~ be contested iona
than has thus gone ahead and proved that his Is the
mos. favored nation In Portugal"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
ILLINOIS,.
Gov. French,s Message to the Leri.ls,

Gov. French's Message TO the Legislature.
This is plain document, opening with a
notice Of disucDe the State under the Census u
1850 by which Illinois is entitled to two new members
In the next Congress The Governor suggesu that Il
he does not receive the necessary certificate Of appor.
onment In time, the object may be gained by posipou.
ing the Congressional Election until November lsj1
as the members under present laws elected more
than year previous to taking their seats In the N
ional Legislature, thereby leaving the dtrisng Of e
State for Congress and for the Legislature to tde next
General Assembly.
In reference to the State Lands, he says that may
well be considered whether the financial interest ot the
State viewed In relation 10 the public debt may not be
better promoted by bringing these lands again into
market, and subjeciing them 10 sale as heretofore
He discusses the swamp and overlooked lands and
the true method OF selling them, which the Governor
thinks should be the tor other State lands He
Gays if they properly and udciousy manage taey
ought to yield the State an average Of not less than
sky five seventy cents acre, and Is not unlikely
that they may even exceed that sum.
The State holds In trust College and Seminary funds
to the a Sl49 675 In honor the State bound
to use this money IN manner 10 confer The greatest
benefits up n all And In State essentially agrcaltu-
ra like Illinois the Governor thinks chat the Legsla
ture should seriously consider the prupriey Of appro
piang part Of this fund to extend the knowledge
OF agricultural science Gov French does not directly
advocate Agricultural College, bat mention, that pro
ject having been andy considered by Convention
held NJ GrabVlei INC IcSuit VI "nCu WI" w Ism vooio
the LEGISLATURE lle complains of the clause Of the
Constitution which limits the Legislative sessions 10
working days, finding II much too little TOR biennis
Assembly and he recommends that % days be added
the present term. Gov French recommends reex-
ami alton of the Homestead Exemption bill TIE pres
eni bill needs Amendment but the principle Of the bill
he considers in accordance with the best spirit OF the
age and consistent with the emil gh,eaed humanity
lie IeDe@s the proposition 10 receive sJOOOJ IN shts
Bonds for like of stock held by the State In
the State Back OF Illinois, and concludes with hops
that the duties of the Legislature may be pleasantly and
early perlormed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
ITALY.

Vienna papers state that Parma and
uosana viii ioiu the Austrian Customs Union An Of.
fci.l announcement ia the Modepese paper informs
subjects of Modena abroad that they may apply 20 the
Austrian Consulaes and Legations tor the lesszaton
Of their passports and for the protection ana assistance
they may require.
Accounts from Piedmont state that par
ties are agreed on the expediency OF reducing the
The Roman Police are using every
aeans 10 preven heintroducdon Of foreign wspapers
into the Pspal States English journals are charged let
ter postage By weight
A letter from Rome states that several
meetings of Cardss had been held OF late TO discuss
the question of the Papsl Army and that Gen. Geneau,
the French Commander had offered TO introduce the
system of CONSUMPTION ntothe roman ssases out miner
to the project had not been received with favor.
The other day the Pope visited the anti
ouarian excavations now going on at the Appan Way
and expressed bis intention OF continuing the explora
tons as far the modern road to Altoona
The fate OF Edward Murray excites
much interest among the British residents at Rome.
well "a in England Great efforts have been made to
procure bis release His wife and mother npaned
by bis infant child threw themselves at the Popes feet
on the way to church, and presented petition Tor par
don The Pope took the petition, but as yet has re-
turned no answer.
Satisfactory accounts. TO the 3lst May,
reach ma from the Island of Sardinia Roads are pro-
eretslpg the brgands have been mostly put down. and
the custom of the Uendtd (or hereditary ield which
has been as prevalent In Sardinia as In Corsica, de-
creases in proportion the laws are enforced Schools
are beginning spring up under the encouragement
of the Governments
The plans of NJ. Poirel,a French en-
cir eer for tee enlargement of the port Of Leghorn are
adopted.
4 magnificent theater called the Teatro
Aliehs ri has been opened at Rayenna.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
RUSSIA.
2sth of May

Advices from st. Petersburg of 27th
May, report the opening of navigation There was moth
ing with regard to the stare of the markets. The
rate of Exchange that date 3734 10 1916 and
some arrivals of gold may therefore be looked for.
From Odessa, dates are to the 2lst May.
Large supplies of Wheat were expected soon 10
arrive from the interior, especially from the Polish
Provinces which furnish the finest qualities. the guam.
tties Of Rye would ao be large Prices were, never
theless well sustained owing to the large number OF
vessels seeking immediate freight
An accident happened to the train that
conveyed the Emperor of Russia and suite to Warsaw
on 27th May The train Oft the track, and two car.
Iiaees were smashed but Of the were
injured
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
GERMANY, &c.

Vague accounts are current OF a con-
spracy that has been brought to light at Bremen The
whole story IL comprised In the sentence that certain
members Of the 'Todtenbund had pledged themselves
70 get rid of certain aristocrsts" The London Times
correspondent mentions the rumor without attempting
70 explain it.
Prussian papers state that the exchange
of notes between the Cabinets of Berlin and Vienna on
the subject of Zoveren affairs has ceased, and direct
negotiations may be considered as broken at. The
Zoveren Congress at Berlin the 9TH 10 day.
when decisive declaration of the intentions of Prussia
may be looked for.
The Berlin official journal publishes the
Prussan budget for 1882 expenses, 49, 43 734 thser
and receipts 97,OOl02l thalers; deficiency, 2433 I3
thaleTs.
The French Minister at Cassel has de-
nanded that Canovas statue Napoleon which stood in
The principal square of the city when Wesfphalia was
kin edom shalT be given up to Jerome Bonaparte who
destined it for Rheims
The Diet of Nassau was closed on the
2eth ofmay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
SPAIN.

A Royal decree announces that Spanish
ard foreign ships may touch the Canary Islands In
transit or stress Of weather, during the months of June
July ana August of the present year. exempted for
day from anchorage or lading dues Another decree
places Seian vessels on sn equal footing with Spanish
In Spanish ports.
Government had received dispatches
from the Philippine Islands 10 the l6.h March On the
18th an expedition, consisting of one regiment two
ste snshps and three ships sailed from Manila for the
lsisnd Of Min dsnso to military WORKS a, Puerto
Psiloe for the defense of that town Great lnm src
advantages anticipated from the enterprise watch
10 ntepoed to open market In Asis 10 the trade
of Spain An expedition will also be sent to occupy tue
leland Of Jolo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
FRANCE.

Public opinion appears 70 be IN favor OF
reduction of the army, and the non-appontmento of
Minister of Police umor is revived, for the third or
fourth Time that the Orleans contScatons are about TO
be compromised. The political news 10 embarrassing
A tax Is to be imposed upon horses and dogs
The Moniteur publishes the Wheat re-
uaps In the principal markets of France, which regu
late the import and export duties on Corn aud Flour
The price for France is If Sic per hectore
The receipts of the Customs duties at
the port of Havre during the past month, show large
increase the corresponding month OF preceding
years.
Conyicts continue TO be shipped off to
Cayenne.
The notorious Madame Lafarge, who
has been for some years confined in mGsoH de saRts
at Remy, has received free pardon.
Seyd-P asha, hereditary Prince of Egypt,
spd eldest surviving of Mehemet ALI has arrived at
Narseiles, on board French shipofwar. The ostena
BILE cause of his witt is to recruit his health at the
mineral springs at Mont dor.
Catrigny, the well known comic actor,
is deed.
The President will take up his residence
at ST. Cloud immediately, and will come into Paris to
attend Cabinet Councils and Receptions, which will still
be held at the Tuieries.
The fete OF the distribution Of eagles to
the different regiments in garrison at Lyons took place
on Monday and Tuesday last Gen. Csstelsne reviewed
the troops tilting match was given at the Hippo
drome by the dragons and curassiers and the iete
concluded with balls, Examinations and other amuse-
men,s The Presidents name received with enthu.
siasm.
The Pdtrie contains an advertisement to
the fleet that esents Of books. works of art &C. In
tended for the President, to be addressed 10
lie FevTe Deumier, who has been specially charged
with the duty Of receiving them and acknowledging
their receipt
The Moniteur publishes the terms of q
convention between France and Bavara for the exc.
cuon of railroad from Strasburg to Speyer
The London Tunes is d" authorized and
requested, behalf Of Gen. Cbangsrner, formally TO
contradict the assertion that Changarnier made pro-
posa TO the Provisional Government of lS4S for the
military invasion Of England.
NJ. Hubner, the Austrian Minister at
Paris will it is believed be shortly recalled at the in
stance of the Emperor of Russia, who considers him
too Jealous agent of Prince Schwarzenbergs policy
to be trusted too near Louis Napoleon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.
Dates; Liverpool, June 5; London and Paris,
June 4.

The British Mail steamship Europa,
from Liverpool on Saturday, June s. arrived late yes
terday afternoon.
The steamship City of Glasgow sailed
from Liverpool at liz O'Clock A. NJ on Wednesday,
June . for Philadelphia, with 80 passengers and 500
runs goods.
The steamship Sarah Sands, llsley, from
NewYorh 9Th May, arrived at Liverpool "Wednesday at
sernoon, June . via Falmouth into which port she put
30th May, short of coal.
The Europa brings no news of import
ance
The Europa brings the following pas
sengers:
Mas Hoffman Mr. rareo and friends Madame Pareo Madame
Paro MI GoOdhne lady and J. Nc Adams
Arno, counis, Mr. MESSENGER, M Benson. Maseuon NJ
Decds NJ PICK, Mr. Gaad, NJ Ferry and servant
g. r. Rowan, No freti Nj Heasoh Schulz, Mr Grh, II NJ
Steinart j. u. Caseego,
ham, Col Moore bearer Of dlsre,ches A. tswhns o. Muller,
Amer Mcneil, Mr. W. Wihsrs, M Robinson M
Mis- hsd6ock Dir White, FIederck Capt Turne
Moner, d. Grsrd, J. n Grsrd, r, Tucker H. Philip,
Loyeb0ne, Auses Hardy Mr. Decides and lady
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
From the Rio Grande, Direct.

Prom he s4vasaaA Rev4Ak.
The following extract is from a let,.,
received In this city, dated
BROWNSVILLE, TexssD 18th Nav lsss
- Our relations with the suiho1ue. a.
people Of Mexico are very precsrious Depr-du;s-.
BY residents of Mexico are committed every dsy -
our lines Our farmers are killed and robbed 6v 80
maTsuding MeXicans, who srs said 10 have order, -
their Government 90 todo Aud after The sccorsnE.s
ment OF their outrageous deeds have bat 70 resro.
the Rio Grande, and nd protection within the Hp, -
the Republic Of Mexico, where neither our a ~ 80
tres,y siipulstions reach them.
More than thirty American citizens have srs.s
fallen victims, and so far no steps have been 49,
either by the Feders or the State Gnvernmeu. - :.
cure rights and personal safety % sucA :, 49,
tent as we have right TO demand snd expect Sra
days ago the citizens u Rio Grsnde City, on hi, r,.
caught of the before named travelling gentleman ~
executed them, a Ia Lynch Tney confessed bes~s
they were huns, that they and about ninety more Ven
acting under commission issued by General Anal.
commander Of the troops Ct the State of lama lpas A.,
the reason the dead tnose they killed were AIM.
found withou, the right hand was thar they swsys -
to produce the to the General in order 70 ri NJ
ward OF thirty dollars for killing each and eyery Ans
can on this frontiers and further they stated TIA, deb
orders we're to destroy all the ranches (plant.saa an
the river and take all the property they could lay ho9
Of into Mexico and apply the ts their own ue .pi
purposes; and that their Government would hold than
harmless Of all consequences. general panic hers
prevsins-and even in this town, though under ia
protection NJ Fort Brown, with plenty OF artillery sn}
about one hundred soldiers, we do not consider oar
selves safe
"GeD. Ansas has gathered under his immediate CON-
mand, within our view, 5000 Mexican soldiers, wen
armed and equipped with the following NJ mbss Of can.
mons, to wit sixty ght FOUNDER, directed fron Por
Parades directly to tois town, fifty DO do twenty
ty four do. DO, , twelve do. do, six do do And Il
and about Matauo ros. opposite Fort Brown 2otyesht
FOUNDERS, twelve FOUNDERS, howtzers twelve IA
four p, upders, with ten inch mortar; to which b
case OF an invasion from their side, could not 90
pose 200 fighting men, account OF Of arms
"a beautiful state OF affairs this Is and well nav ne
ask, what is our Government about WA the sSses n
Washington not take measures 10 guard and proec, t
frontier, 10 be treated like step-chldren end
In their opinion not worthy to enjoy like privileges w
other parts OF our Unioni Yours, &c. ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-17
IjyerpooI General ,Iarkets,

AsHEs-In moderate demand prices of last week, say
"a for Pot and n for Pearl
QUERcITRoN BARK-Eew sales quotations T. for Bati-
more ~ for Philadelphia
DYEwooDs-Sales 20 tuns Logrood at IS 15i SSH 6
T. tun 80 Maracaibo Fustic az IS = ton and 50
tuns Barwood 81 - l5f.
NAVAL STORES Resin, fine in steady demand, com non
IS y cwt reduction. Tar-llnO barrels brought II =
c~L from the ship Turpentine and Spirits dittonothins
doing.
OLs continue rather and in good demand at retail
spe &s6; Pa'= Seal e3l 10; Whale, sS5d sS; Lard
4BdS; 1000 uns Palm, the spot and 20 arrive, 81
Ga = tun
ToBACco-A far tusines doing at unchanged prices
RICE-.iodeTatsy active wi bout material change in
prices. Bengal 6dl0 y cwt; IS tierces Carolina
reported at II T. cwt. in boud