The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-04

immortality, must be engraven on his heart Not that
Unon however, which fanatcism would have not that
Union into which vile lust for political power might con-
vert it; but that Union which is secured by the constu
tlon and which is the constitutions and nothing but the
consitution--hat Union which Washington. Hancock,
Franklin Pnckney and the Ruteges, and all the holy
men OF old gave For that Union his prayer must
ever be ascending that il may last and endure forever
Arrival OF the steamer Humboidt -Foar Days Later
from Europe.
The American steamer Humboldt, which sailed from
Havre the l4th ultimo, arrived at Halifax the LIST
instant having encountered terrific gales the passage,
and damaged her udder TO such an extent as to render
repairs necessary.
The Humboldt left Havre on the morning of the l4ih,
and Cowes the same evening She brings IS passengers
and full cargo OF valuable goods She had 200 tons of
coal on board and took 200 more on board here en-
able her to reach New York. She left Halifax on
the I'd
lathe 10Th, in latitude so 3d. she spoke large steamer
bound east
The steamer Europa arrived in the Mersey on the l3lh
ultimo.
ENGLAND.
Parliament will be opened on the 81 of February by
the Queen in person.
The present cabinet will face all its difficulties without
further modification or alteration.
survive the session, though the Peel,es peremptoy
fuse all overures for a coalition
The Times further says that nothing the cabi-
net unless il is modified in broad and liberal sense
Lord Normandy has returned TO England from France
and his place will probably be supplied by Lord Canri
card
Sir Harry Smith, commander at the Cape of Good Hope
has been superseded by Gen Cathcart, and his deputy
Lieut. Tower. The appointment is not popular in Eng
land,
There has been no settlement between the operative
engineers and their employers. No less than thirty six
firms have closed business, and ten thousand out
OF employment. A compromise was, however, expected
Subscriptions being taken up throughout, Eng land
for the relief of the widows and orphans of those lost by
the burning of the Amazon. The Queen has contributed
f5o 1t is expected $4,000 will be raised for them
Mr. Croskey, the American consul at Southampton, has
addressed letter to the mayor OF New York. suggesting
The taking up Of subscriptions there for the purpose
The London News OF the 18th of January in auding
TO the outrage the steamer Prometheus at San Juan
says that the British government will express to the Cab
met at Washington in frank and manly terms, their re-
greet at the occurrence and will testify, marked
their dsapprobaton OF the aggressos conduct The
whole matter may therefore be regarded as settled
FRANCE.
France is tranquil but il is the tranquility that may be
expected under an absolute desposm.
The President has issued decree dissoving the Ma
ona Guards, but TO be reorganized when the
deems il necessary for the maintenance OF public order
In such The President will appoint the commandant
colonies, and lieutenant colonies.
Ii is still expected that Louis Napoleon will declare
himself Emperor; but il is felt that such step is moi
needed 10 add to the despotc power he at present ex
ercises.
A large number OF prisoners being shipped from
Bristol TO tie pestien swamps OF Cayenne. account Of
supposed opposition 10 the President.
A decree has been issued banishing Victor Hugo and
G20 representatives from the territory OF France. Algeria
and the colonies The decree orders the removal
OF Generals Changaner. Lamorciere, and Bedea and M
Theirs, NJ Girardn, and 10 Others temporarily, from
France and Algeria, for OF public security The
generals have been released from the fortress OF Ham
and escorted TO the frontiers.
conspiracy has been discovered for letting loose the
convets OF the hulks at Rocheiort.
Arrests continue 10 be made in all parts, and there was
a virtual reign OF terror
The French funds have fallen considerably.
Bombay overland dates TO the 10th Of December state
that Dos Mahommed still living north OF the west.
ern frontiers, threatening TO attack the British forces
Bombay tranquil and money abundant.
The Alden expedition has been abandoned.
THE MARKETS.
LONDON, Feb ~ The corn mark ct al nark Lane is
very hrm with advancing tendency Barley is a shil
ling higher. Flour sells less rapidly at last weeks al.
vance. Floating catgoes OF wheat and corn held al
advance OF o. TO Is American -four is held shilling
higher
At Liverpool, there has been animation for cotton,
with sales on the 18th OF 1000 bales, and the 9th
about 900 !, 900 American sold for export.
LrvERpooI, January l3-Saes to-day OF sugar at full
prices Coffee Plantation Ceylon, Ais a 5is native
l0s: Llguayra, full rates Rice: Bengal, chiefly los.
a los 81.
Trade in the manufacturing districts is healthy
West ladies.
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