The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-04-23

1t is announced, both in the French and English
papers that Immediately on the fall of Rosas be-
coming known, the British and French govern
ments appointed a joint commission to treat with
Brazil to open the waters of the rivers La Plata.
Parana and Uruguay to the commerce of the
world. Sir e. Hoham on the part of England,
and the Chevalier st George the part of France,
call for Rio, charged with the mission.
A movement ID on foot in Ireland in favor of
Smith O'Brien and the other political exiles The
towns Of Clonmel, Tuam, and Loughrea have pc.
ttioned the queen for their release.
The following PARIS graph is in the English pa
pers: "Ihe American General, Peyster Watt, has
arrived in Paris, a mission from the Govern
mont of the United States, to study the weapons OF
the French army, and especially the rifles of the
Chasseurs of Vincennes."
letter from Vienna attributes the death OF
Prince Schwarzenberg to excitement caused by
political disappontments. The emperor's par
TALLY for Metternich caused him on several occa-
sions to slight Schwarzenberg, whose irritable
temper could i'll brook the indi gnty. Metternich's
policy will now in all probability be adopted.
Count Buol Schnnensten has been suddenly re-
called from London. II is believed that he will
succeed Schwarzenberg as Premier.
The estates of the Count Casimir Batthyanyi
have been finally confscated. There were five
separate estates Of the greatest extent and value
and famous by historical association. The mos
interesting OF all wac Sklos, castle in whose dun
l4O2
The full tide of emigration had set in from Ham
cleared from the former port with 800 passen
gers. The greater number of these emigrant
| come from Thuringia and Hesse.
Reciprocity of trade is established between Tus
| can and Spanish ports
Intelligence from the Australian colonies extend
| to the end of December. There have been thre,
arrivals in England with some thousand ounces o
gold. and other vessels their way with rict
consignments. Advices by these arrivals confirm
the largest OF the gold stories. Among the lumps
found is one weighing two hunercd and thirty one
ounces, and estimated to contain thirty three
ounces of pure gold. Another piece of ore weighed
ninety ounces, and another eighty two. The pre-.
cous metal Is found mostly near the surface-the
largest Jumps are jammed in crevices of rocks
The total yield Of the diggings in the first three
months is $3, 500. 900. The nominal price of golo
at Melbourne has varied from f3 to f3 Sd. pei
ounce. The banks, however, will advance but
email proportion deposit until instructions b,
received from England. Government has raised
the price Of miners licenses from 30s. to E3 pei
month. There is no scarcity Of provisions goods
prices, however, cannot be quoted considerable
number OF vessels are lying at Holson's bay with
out crews, although two hundred dollars are Offered
for the run to England. Society at the mines ap
pears. from accounts received TO be less disorgan
lied than the in California during it,
earlier days; meantime, numerous refining "tri
butary" and mining companies have sprung
up in England and flourish on the excitement
Emigration is active, and the papers abound with
the advertisements of spectators, all anxious L
come in for a share OF the ore.