The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-09

HALIFAX, February 6. t2i p. m.-'rhe steamer
Europa arrived at her wharf at II O'Clock to- night
bringing dates from Liverpool to the zith OF jan
uary being seven days later than those by the Nj
agara. She has encountered very rough weather,
having been over thirteen days on her passage.
TRANCE.
Demoney and Fould have left the ministry, and
replaced by De Persgney and Abbattubcia.
new minister had been formed, called the
Minister of State.
BY decree, the Orleans family cannot possess
property OF any description in France, and
bound to sell what they now possess within one
year.
Another decree cancels Louis Philippe's dona-
ton to his children, and appropriates it to other
purposes.
These DEGREES countersigned by the new
Minister OF State, Casabianca.
The Duchess OF Orleans dowry of 800, 900 francs
is continued.
The French Minister of War has acccded to
General Cavaignac's demand, and placed him on
the retired list of the army.
The ex representatives not comprised in the de-
crecs OF Punishment have been authorized to re-
turn to their homes.
The great bodies of State are to wear particular
dresses. Those OF the Council Of State Senate and
Legislative bodies, will DO rich, and resemble what
was worn under the empire.
1t 10 said that the second, il not third, attempt
President Napocon's life has been made, and that
officer had snapped his pistol at him as his
rage was coming out of the Carousal. The rumor
rife in Paris with all the details, and also that
the wife OF an OK prefeot had attempted to poignard
him.
In England there has been complete ull of po-
litical news. Parties advancing res. cCtively
for trial Of strength that must take place between
Lord John Russell and Parliament.
The London Journals are in q state Of pcrturba-
ton respecting the national deiences, suggesting
various resources and modes Of defence in case OF
an invasion.
The Morning Chronicle is surprised that the ma
in hav no Iona rde d The esaif
which exists OF availing itself Of their means Of
protection.
Another journal argues the propriety of recalling
ships and steamers on service abroad.
The American Minister, his lady, and daughter,
left town Saturday for Paris, TO bo absent few
days. MIR. Davis remains charge d'affaires Of
the United States during the absence OF Mr.. Law
renee.
The near approach of the meeting of Parliament
had given impetus to the demand for the Reform
bill. Meetings had been held at Manchester,
Leeds, and other towns, in its efforts to improve the
political franchise. These demonstrations not
very remarka able for spirit The Manchester meet
ing, on the 2lst, was the most important electoral
demonstration held in connexion with the subject
The London Times complains that the metropolis
is in quite as absurd anomalous state az Lancashire
with regard to representation London, with a
population Of two millions and half, only sends
twenty-five members to tho House Of Commons,
including the metropolitan boroughs.
SPAIN
There had been several executions of military Of
fcers al Madrid, and tranquility was restored.
Stringent measures have been enforced to de
stroy the liberty OF the Spanish press.
PRUSSIA.
Efforts have been made by the court party Of
Prussia to abrogate the constitution, although the
proposal to the effect Of restoring high monarch
cal principles failed by vote OF l57 TO 1923. The
result Of the vote is regarded rather discourage
ing than otherwise, and new projects are pro-
posed daily.
The Prussian Gaxens Of the 18th of January
says that Prince Schwartxenberg had been indis-
posed for some days. He was struck with apoplexy
on the l4th. Serious consequences were appre-
hended.
Prince Metternich had appeared at one Of the
ball. given by the Arch Duchess Sophia, mother OF
the Emperor
MARKlTs.
Liverpool, January 24.-The cotton market, for
the last three days, has been very buoyant, and
prces have turned in favor Of Sellers with an adj
vance Of about Lie on middling qualities. Sales
OF the week Al 900 bales. Spectators took $500
and exporters 400. The sales the 23d were
5000 bales, 500 Of which were for export.
There have been large operations in -four. Ameri-
can has advanced ls. per Dbl with light stock.
Extensive expectations TO the north Of Europe
being made.
English funds arc depressed, consols closing at
co. a 90! sxchequer bonds, SO a SO. Foreign
stocks are weaker. Bullion in the Bank OF England
is rapidly increasing The last returns state il to
amount 20 6 IS 900 900.