The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-04

to take copies of the best sculptures at the
Palace of Koyoundjek On March II the mis-
sion set out for Bagdad, whence it was to pro-
coed to institute its researches in Babylona. nj
Victor Place, Consul ofFrance arrived at Monsul
on January IL, and immediately caused new ex-
cavations to be undertaken in the neighborhood
of Khorsabad A newly opened cutting led into
a vast vaulted corridor, and other cuttings led
to the discovery of several articles in metal
ivory, and precious stones M. Place olso had
excavations undertaken at Karakosch and Ka-
ranles. At the date of March IL he was urg.
ing on the works with ardor, in various direc-
tions.
The population of the holy city is stated to
be utterly disaffected; and it is added that the
general tranquility of the city and State
is maintained solely by French bayonets and
Roman police.
The frequent representations of the foreign
ministers at the court of Naples, relative to the
treatment of political prisoners, have at length
produced some trifing amelioration of their an
happy condition.
ROME VS.. SARDINIA.
The Pope has given the powers to understand
that his ultimatun for arranging with Piedmont
consists of these three conditions: lst, to recall
Monsignor Fransopi, Archbishop of Turin; I'd,
to give up the civil marriage bill 81, to pass
a repressive law against abuses of the press in
religious matters. In compensation, the Pope
will consent to the abolition Of the ecclesiasti
cal jurisdiction which the Pedmontese chambers
have already voted. The ministry and the
chambers have decided upon rejecting the ulti.
matum
CENSUS OF AUSTRIA.
The population Of the Austrian Empire nun
bers 36,5l4446 souls, which gives, on an
average 3 81 to an Austrian square mile. LON
hardy is the most populous province; it con-
tains 6,267 inhabitants per square mile; the
country of Salzbourg, which is the least popu
lous, has LII,
LONDON Friday, May 81, 1852.
Europe has been pretty tranquil during the
week The excitement of the fete des Aighs
at Paris has passed away; The militia bill draws
its slow length along in the House of Commons,
and club men are comparing their betting books
for the Derby which comes eff next week. The
Derby races will Of course cast the Derby min
istry into the shade The Earl, by the way, has
been suffering from the govt.
The discovery Of gold at Queen Charlotte's
Island has led to an Interpolation in the Com
mons. Mr.. Gladstone put question TO the
minister of the colonies, to know what measures
had been taken for securing the authority Of the
crown in the island, and also whether the gov
eminent intended making a survey of the island
Sir John Pakington, Colonial secretary,) replied
that the government had received despatch
from the government of Vancouvers Island,
stating the fact of the discovery of gold in
IL. y n l. L L I
reports of discoveries of considerable extent,
but he cannot give accurate information with
regard TO the extent He was also informed
that an American ship, with American citizens,
had proceeded, in consequence of those discov
cries, to Queen Charlotte's Island and it was
expected that more American vessels would
follow. In consequence of this information,
the government have sent directions to the adj
mral in command in the Pacific, desiring that
naval assistance may be sent to Queen Char.
otte's Island to preserve order under the cir
cumstances. (TIear) With regard to the last
portion of the question of the right honorable
gentleman, with respect to what measures are
to be taken, he must see that is a question of
some difficulty, and all | can say is that it is
under the consideration of the minister of the
crown. (Hear) With regard to the last ques
ton, can only say that AS yet the government
have given no directions for survey.
Gold, in considerable quantities, has been dis
covered in Devonshire, in England, and more
places will doubtless turn up.
The case of Mr.. Murray, the Englishman,
under sentence of DEATH at r lme, was brought
before the House Of Lords on Monday by the
Duke of Argyle.
The Earl of Malmesbury narrated the circum-
stances of the case "a described in despatch
from Mr.. Freedom the British Consul at Rome,
and added that he had given instructions to the
Consul that no injustice was done to Mr.. Muir
ray. He should have no objection to produce
the correspondence. AT the same time, their
lordships Che said) were aware of the very
anomalous position in which we stood with re-
spect to the court of Rome. We had nobody
there through whom we could officially apply TO
the court, and it was only in a sort of underhand
way, very unworthy of great country like this,
that we could defend, assert, and vindicate the
observance of that international law whose OBJ
legations he conceived it was his peculiar duty
to see carried out between this country and
other nations
At the same time, am persuaded that CON
siderable objections would be raised here to an
ambassador to Rome.
There has been Ministerial crisis at Turin,
SARDINIA. i ne MARQUIS hyegno mas been IN
structed to form new ministry. The project
of the railway which is to cross the Alps by
means of tunnel through Mount Gents, is at
present before the Sandman chambers, and will
doubtless pass. 1t will be conceded to the
English company Of Brassey, Jackson, and Hen
frev.
The Russian Grand Dukes are at Naples, and
the great object of festivities on the part of
King Bomba.
The King of the Belgians gave a private au-
dence, on Monday last, to M. Vattemare, who
presented to his majesty, in the name Of the
State of New York, the completion of the mag
uifcent work on the national history of that
State.
In the House last night. Lord Palmerston
gave notice that he should, this evening friday
call the attention of her Majesty's government
to certain reports that have lately circulated in
Europe, with respect to the exertion Of foreign
influence for the purpose of procuring change
in the constitution of Spain.