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The steamer Asia arrived at New York
on the 18th inst, bringing Liverpool dates
to the 29h uIt.
ENGLAND.-In the House of Lords, on
9Th of February, Lord Derby, the new
premier, in short address, announced the
principles upon which his administration
should be governed. He repndiated the
franchise measure introduced by Lord John
Russell, and expressed his preference for
the principle Of the American tariff, rather
than the free trade system of Sir Robert
Peel. This program has been very we'll
received in business circles.
The Earl of Derby's explanation was de-
clared unsatisfactory in the House Of Lords
by Earl Gray and Lord Aberdeen, who an
nounced their intention to support Peels
free trade policy, but would support the
Ministry on other points.
Reform meetings had been held at Lam
beth and Birmingham, at which resolutions
had been adopted that the failure Of the
Ministry would not deter them from passing
the Reform Bill. The vote by ballot was
declared to be a sine qua non, in any reform
measure.
The Earl of Shrewsbury has donated
t2O, 900 towards building Roman Ca,ho-
lie Calhedrals in Chester and Shrewsbury.
The returns Of the Bank Of England show
an increase Of f352,OOO. The whole a.
mount of bullion is f1S,94S,0C0.
Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, died al
Sloperton cottage, on The 26h ult., aged u
years.
lRELAND.-The usual amount Of discon-
tent continued to prevail among the lowe.
classes. The new government, seems to
give more general satisfaction, especially to
the Catholic population.
Dr.. Murray, the Roman Catholic Arch
bishop of Dublin, died onshe 26'h inst. in
the SD year Of his age.
FRANcE.-The approaching elections alb
sorb almos, altogether the attention Of the
government and the people. No disturb
ances are, however, apprehended, as the
government is prepared for any emergency.
The relations between France and Austria
are less friendly than heretofore, the former
having protested against the increased duty
laid upon French goods by the Austrian
government.
The designs Of Napoleon upon Belgium
are said not to meet with the approval Of
the Russian Gar.
The news from the Continental States is
not Of grea. importance. Military prepare
lions continued to be made in view of the
contingencies that may arise.
1t is reported that note has been trans
mitted from the Emperor Nicholas to Ma
poleon, inlimating that the Cabinet Of ST.
Petersburg will no. permit the Pfesiden, to
assume The tile Of Emperor, or introduce a
new dynasty into Europe.
Since the receipt of This the French and
Austrian Governments have been less friend
ly, as Nicholas declares if Austria moves
one step TO the assistance of France in dis.
turbing the treaty of Vienna, he will march
an army to assist Prussia. The feeling in
Paris is ths. peace will be preserved.
Some of the opposition candidates have
declared that, if elected, they will refuse to
take the oath prescribed by the constitution
Since the receipt Of The Cars note to
Austria, Napoleon had suddenly directed
the French Minister in Austria to probes,
agains, the recent augmentation of duties
upon French merchandise.
ITALY.-I,aly was perfectly tranquil, and
no even, of note had taken place.