The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-30

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member tho four soademicians took their leave and
retired.
II did not escape observation that the Prcsi-
dent appeared anxious to show very marked alton
face, in the eyes Of those present. the last trace of
the strong difference which had occurred between
him and that gentleman in consequence of the do
creos Of the I'D of January Previous to those do
the Consultative Commission had also consented to
accept the title and the functions Of Senator; but
tho day after the decrees he resigned his post Of
Commissioner, and this resignation implied the re-
fusal Of That Of Senator Since then the President
on several occasions attempted but without result,
to make him change his mind. Neither kindness Of
language, nor promises, nor even menaces produced
any effect on the mind of M. de Montalembert, who
seemed to have dofntively broken with the Elysee,
and he declared such to be the fact the most decided
terms. Yet it would appear that a reconciliation
has been brought about and the Presidents object,
no doubt was, that it should so appear to the dstn
guished persons present at the interview, and who
are of opinion that he has succeeded
The circumstances which have contrib uted to that
reconciliation are not devoid Of interest NJ. do
Montalembort who refused to be senator, has con-
sented TO become a candidate to the Legislative
Corps for tho Department of the Doubs. Whom
these professions were first made public, they pro-
duced unpleasant effect on the President and his
ministers. The attitude assumed by NJ Montalem-
bert since the DEGREES of the I'D of January, tho
lust and decided condemnation Of those deorees the
Interpretation given to certain illusions in his
cepton discourse, all impressed on the candidature
I'M. de Montalembcrt a particular stamp, and in
Dictated spirit of future opposition, by no means
agreeable to the government. This fear was not
without cause; M de Montalembert is well known,
and enjoys no small degree Of popularity in the
Doubs; has the support ofhe clergy, who are pow
erfu throughout the whole ofthe old Franche-Comte;
and if the government ventured to oppose him
there it exposed itself to defeat After mature de-
liberation, IL was thought better to make common
cause, and the government interest was rendered to
him. The proposal was accepted, but he still re-
mains free and independent as n candidate. He has
taken no pledge, and, as deputy, will follow the
line of conduct he may think most suitable; and,
after all he is not, perhaps sorry to be able to add
to his personal advantages those the government
can offer him. This arrangement was tho first
pledge of reconciliation. Now for the second M.
de Montalembert can scarcely be regarded as roy
alist or liberal, republican or an Elyseean-he
is simply what is termed a Catholics Catholic as
the term is understood by the clergy, or rather by
the Jesuits-an sAtramcntdrn. de is, beyond all
question: one ofthe most important members of the
Catholic party and most looked up to. His mind
is no common one il is elevated energetic active,
impartial, absolute, and rather disposed to domina
ton.
The Electric Telegraph I'm England.
The half yearly meeting OF the proprictors was
held on Saturday, the 18th ut, at tho central sta
tion in Iothbury, the Chairman, Mr.. j. L. Ricardo,
NJ. p, presiding.
The accounts show an available balance of ell, 7O1
l2s Sd. Ofthis sum the directors recommend tho
division Of G9,3G9 9s., which will produce dividend
at the rate Of six per cent per annum upon both
classes of shares leaving balance of G5, 332 3s 3d.
to the credit of the next half year. The capital
count to the end Of December last, showed arecept
upon the shares of ESQ 900; sundry liabilities, as
per ledger E34 93l 1875 Cd; reserved fund, e63 53i
les. Cd. balance, gl470i u.s. 3D.; total Gi28, 2l3
s. Cd. On the other side, the cost of telegraphs,
completed and in progress, inclusive OF the cost OF
patents, was G361 73l l8s 3d., other items (nclud-
.,,xx O. oh ovAc tsnS ~, hord
EFT, 4S6 los Id; total E44S 2l8 IS. 3D. The rove
nue. account for tho half year ending December 81
showed receipts for messages. subscriptions and
contracts, amounting to 924, S36 IS. lOd; and ex-
balance Of e8,6Si rs Sd. The report having been
received and adopted, formal resolutions carrying
out its several recommendations, and making div-
dend ut the rate Of six per cent were also agreed to-
elected directors, and Mr.. Albert Ricardo was re-
appointed an auditor
Another WikoG Case.
The Gazette des T1ibnn0nr has the following:-
A young female, in possession of largo fortune,
met, last summer, at Watering place near the Pyre-
nees, young man who lived in grand style, and
who pretended to be on friendly terms with the prn
cipal personages Of Partisan society. He tormentsd
her with his attentions to such an exteat that sh
was obliged to return to Paris with her daughter.
Having learned from her femme de-chambre that
the child was of Legitimate birth, he, shortly after
her return, possessed himself of the child and dis
appeared. His object was to constrain the female
either to marry him, or to give him sum of money
But as q prosecution was commenced against him,
he deemed it prudent to restore the child. The lady
heard nothing further Of the adventurer. She sub
quently met elderly man in society, who paid her
great attention, and to whom, after while, sh
confded the management of some of her interests
few days ago this man pressed her strongly to 60
and see chateau in the environs of Saint Cloud,
which was for sale peculiarly advantageous terms.
She felt great dstrust, and after some hesitation,
When, on an appointed day she went, police agents
were stationed near the house. She found in it, to
her astonshment her quondam friend Of the water
ing place, who, with horrible threats tried to make
her sign some deed which he had prepared. On
hearing her cries. the police agents entered the
house, and arrested the two men. The one who en-
ticed her to the place was subsequently set at ber-
ty, but the young man is to be brought to trial for
attempting to swindle with menaces.
The Dearth In Germany.
The German journals contain accounts from near
~ every part of Germany, exhibiting the general
distress arising from the dearness of provisions In
Lithuania bands of from 30 to 40 Individuals over
ran the country, and carry of BY force whatever
cereals they cen find on the farms. AT the barrier
post of Merol, the Custom House was attacked, but
unsuccessfully detachment Of dragons had boon
sent from Tilst Thirty persons have been arrested,
and conducted to Konigsberg. In Upper Silesia,
and particularly in the circle Of Rybniker, the
famine is producing the worst consequences. Sick
mess and death have so increased that the clergy
are UNEQUAL to the duties Of visitation and burial
imposed upon them. 1t is feared that the hunger
fever of lS47 and lS48 will be renewed. The popu-
ation of the Thuringian Forest emigrating in
despair; and in the Oberland Of Weimar whole
parish with priest and schoolmaster, has left the
country. The same thing has been repeated in the
duchy of Gotha. The government has bought the
village and is taking down the houses. In the
Odenwal in Hesse the pressure is so great that the
government has sent troops thither fearing insur
rection On SATURDAY. three large prussian vessels
towed by steamer Of the same flag, arrived at
Antwerp to load with corn. Not long ago Prussia
was the granary from which the Tow countries,
France, and England, drew supplies and to-day
France is exporting to Prussia by and land.
The Emperor Of Russia has ordered the free admis-
sion into bis dominons of low priced flour and meal.
Turkey.
THE HOLY PLACES AT JERUSALEM.
We find the following in the De6ots Accord
ing to the arrangements lately made ON the subject
of the holy places mt Jerusalem, the Ottoman Porte
has decided on restoring to the French:
The key Of the outer door Of the great church Of