The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-31

en- place nj Rabat the Moorish authorities imme-
diatey addressed an apology to the French consul;
and the Emperor Of Morocco, to whom a Complaint
was made, will hasten to give the French govern
ment the satisfaction demanded.
line of steamers is about to be established be-
tween Nantes and Marsees to consist of four paddle
wheel steamers and one propeller. A steamer is to
sail every ten days and to touch at Corunna, Lisbon
Cadiz, Malaga, Barcelona and Cette.
The Pat,le denies that any prisoners escaped from
Cayenne, as recently asserted in American papers
Madame Armand Bertin, wife OF NJ. Bertin, pro-
prietor of the Journal des Debdts, died the other
day. Her funeral drew together very large assem-
blage OF POLITICAL literary, and scientific men, more
so than had been assembled in one company for
long time past.
The 25th instant was the day of the grand ball to
be given by the Senate to the Emperor.
The Journal Pour Rere has just been seized for
making some Of its political broad grins rather
broad. The mode of coniscation was ingenious I:
1886 copies OF the paper were seized, and fine Of
90 francs inflicted upon each, making the total fine
100000 francs No laughing matter.
The authorities have undertaken to suppress paid
cldqueiTS in theatres.
A large quantity Of new coinage of the empire has
been thrown into circulation at the banks and ex-
changes While the tasteful execution of the various
coins is much adnlired, it is objected that their in
tinsic value IS far below that of the corresponding
pieces OF any coinage since Napoleon's of lS0s.
The weather in Paris is SO mild that the chestnut
tree named after" the goth of March in the garden
of the Tuieries, Is nearly in eaf in the garden of
the Luxembourg there are several rose trees in full
bearing, as in spring, and at the Jardin des Pantes
some OF the almond trees are in flower.
Eugene Sue, who is now in Savoy, has commenced
the publication of new tale, entitled LIE Lac d. An
accy ct Ses Enrir0ss. 1t appears in Savoy paper.
The Mon.teatr publishes decree Of the Emperor
giving the title OF imperial to the Hotel des Invades
the polytechnic School, the Special Military School,
the Military Prytanee Qormerly the Military College
Of La Flechel School Of Cavalry, School Of Appl-
and Engineers, and the military schools Of medicine
and pharmacy. The other establishments of the
artillery and engineers, such as the central depot,
arsenal, wagon trains, &C., will take the general
titles OF imperial establishments.
The French newspapers are forbidden to publish
that portion OF Sir James Grahams recent speech at
Carlisle in which he spoke of I" forty millions Of
people lying PROSTATE in the dust at the foot of
Spain.
THE NEW PRESS LAw-cURIors ITEM OF NEWS FROM
HAvANA-NEW PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION OF
CuBA-THE SPANISH NAVY.
The Madrid Gazette, of the 5th inst publishes the
new law regulating the press. 1t is less stringent
than some OF its predecessors.
The following paragraph is going the rounds Of the
English press, under the heading of " Important
from Havana Her Majestys ship Vestal, &c. Cap.
tain Cospatrick Daillie Hamilton, serving on the
vana on the 10th of December last, and a squadron
of steamships under his ORDERS were cruising in the
neighborhood Considerable excitement prevailed
at Havana, owing to British subject, Plassy Law.
Nevis, and sold into slavery at Havana, having con-
t1ved to make her escape and take refuge on board
the Vestal. Application had been made by the
British government for the release of the poor woman
but in van Her sad story will without doubt, be
made public, andwil probably have the effect Of in
ducing the English government to make further
inquiries into the matter.
The poor woman. Plassy Lawrence, was compelled
to PROSTATE hsa lf, and her children we're sold into
slavery. Tie marks of the most savage iogging
were evident on her back when she went on board
the ship The Fcstai wus under the guns of the bat
teres, and surrounded by the Spanish feet, but her
gallant captain would not listen to any proposal for
giving her back to her inhuman masters and she re-
mains safe under the protection of the British flag
although she is but humble subject Of that country
NJ Jose del Val had submitted to the Minister OF
War plan for the protection Of the Island of Cuba
which is to consist in the establishment of three
flying columns of volunteers, charged with watch
ing over the security of the island and promptly
pelling oil attacks.
According to the Clamor PuJlico, the Spanish
war navy including the ships now on the stocks,
comprises three ships of the line, five frigates six
corvettes eight first class briggs, four second class
briggs four galliots ten schooners eight transports
twenty-nine steamers, and one hundred and two
minor vesselsin ALL hundred and seventy eight
The navy estimates for 1852, amount to S6,l5057O
maintaining the naval stations of Cuba and the
Philippine Islands, which are paid by those colonies
! Portugal.
| TIE GENERAL ARMSTRONG AFFAlR-TuE FUNDS
| RELIEF OF MADEIRA
The Cortes assembled on the I'd inst. The Duke
de Saldanha informed the House that the dispute re
/ specting the General Armstrong claims which wa,
referred to the arbitration of the French republic
has been decided in favor of Portugal. He alss
stated that Portugal had recognized the new Empe
ror oil the French, and had accredited minister tC
1 the imperial court.
new company, called the Lusitana has been or
| ganzed Tor the purpose of establishing steamer:
between Oporfo and Brazil. The company's rules
had been approved by the government, and the en-
terprise would speedily be put into working shape
The steamer iberia, at Southampton, has brought
! dates to the 9th from Lisbon, and the IIth from
| Vigo; but they contain no political news.
The public funds had not recovered from the
shock given to credit by the decree of the 18th ult
| FNes were quoted at 312 3S.
On account of the distress caused in Madeira by
te failure OF the vine crop, royal decree Is publish
| ed permitting, for one year from November last
vessels whether sailing ships or steamers to land pas
| sengers and call for supplies ut Funcha EXEMPT
| from payment of custom house clearance as well as
from the charges for the health Office and govern
ment visits The import duty salt fish is also re-
duced to fifteen per cent ad ratoren and potatoes
and pearl barley admitted duty free through the
| Custom House at Funchal.
Since the publication of the modified tariff great
activity has been displayed in the Custom House,
| where there had been complete stagnation for
several months The daily returns amount to e2 50O
and the new system is found to facilitate the clear
| ance oil goods, saving much valuable time to the
merchants and the fiscal officers.
summary OF the alterations in the tariff will ena-
bic the public to appreciate the extent of the boon
bestowed on commerce. 1t is affirmed that the go
vernment were prepared to go much further, if any
reduction had taken place in England on wines and
spirits For my own part, have very little faith in
such assurances The following is statement of the
new rate of duties contrasted with the DID, promising
that all articles imported from the colonial posses
sions of Portugal will only pay one,ifth Of these
amounts:--
ton twist is reduced from 600 rel, 10 500 rel; nor III
Lace, 200 to 1000 per h.
In almost all other cottons the fixed duty is raised
10 meet the reduction Of II per cent in the additional
duties:--
Horses admitted at 10 600 rcis in lieu Of $4,000
Beer, cider, and hydromel pay 900 in lieu of 1850
Brandy gin and whskey 900 in lieu of 200 palmcde
Wines, 1900 in lieu of ~ 200 palmedc.
Rum, 200 instead of 200 palmede.
All restrictions are removed to the size of the
casks or quantity of bottles in case, hitherto
source Of great annoyance to importers Of foreign