The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-04
Four Days Later from Europe--Arrival or the
Humboldt.

HuulUOAut.
The steamship Humboldt, Captain Lines. arrived at
New York this morning, with London dates of the 10th
February.
The Humboldt brings the usual mails and IS passen-
gers, amongst them Joseph Rodney Croskey, esq .
United States consul at Cowes and Southampton, MIR
Joseph Magellan, secrearyo Spanish legation at Wash
ington and Mr.. Francis Pulzsky the Intimate friend
and companion OF Governor Kossuth. She also brings
$9s6Oo in gold large quantity OF iewelry and valua
bes, and TAO tons Of fine French, Swiss, and German
manufactured goods
For several days Previous and at the time Of the Hum
boldrs leaving the barometer had been low, the wind
easterly with cold weather, and good deal OF snow
Feb 18th fine Spanish steam frgate left Havre for
Spain, having board S2 800 900 n Spanish gold be-
ing the amount of loan effected by the Spanish govern
ment upon banking house in Paris.
The reports from Italy show that the instruction at
Milan flash in the PAM but they also prove the ex
islence of an almost universal discomfort.
The Canada Reserves bill occupies the English Paria-
ment
The French Assembly met on The 18th, and were ad.
dressed by the Emperor, whose speech is below
The English have swallowed another slice OF India
We indebted to the purser for the latest Eng
lish and French papers, IRON which we make liberal
extracts.
CANADA CLERGY REsERvEs-In the House Of Lords on
the 18th ult the Bishop of Exeter moved for certain
papers relating the clergy OF Canada and,
ferDg TO measure which was being introduced INTO the
other house upon the subject, expressed his sur
prise that il had not, The first instance, been brought
before their ordshps Entering into the general qnes-
The Elglt reverend pelde COnteHucu
very strong grounds for the belief that the national faith
pledged 10 the maintenance of the grant on the terms
provided by the original act, which gave the endowment
10 the Protestant religion Tor "all time to come.
The Duke of Newcastle replied short speech, in
which be expressed his belief that the measure in ques
ton consequence OF successful agitation, but
the great principle that selfgovenment could be with
held from the colonies without detrment 10 this country
Lord Desart considered the proceedings on the subject
great blow 10 Professionalism in Canada. The same even
ing in the Commons the motion was agreed to.
Mr.. +, Peel, moving Tor leave 10 BRING In Dill 10
empower the legislature of Canada to dispose OF the cler
gy in that country, entered into detailed review
of the whole question the original grant and manner OF
appropriaDg the funds the disagreemens OF the local
Legislature the reference Of the question 10 the home
government; and finally the act oil 1910, which he main
tanned to be unjust TO those religious communities who
differed from the Church OF England, and also formed SO
important portion OF the population The object OF the
present 10 do away with the act oil 1910,
and vest the power where il ought 10 resin the hands
of the LEGAL legislature Ii did not seek TO alter the pres
constitution Of things; and he rejected The idea that
IL would tend to ALLEVIATE the clergy reserves from religious
uses.
Sir John Pakngton looked at the proposal "wh so:-
row, but without surprise recognising IN It's principle
breach of solemn faith towards the Proestans OF Cana
da which he entreated the government, especially Lord
John Russell, earnestly 10 consider He did not oppose
the Introduction Of the BILL and reserved his further OBJ
jectons.
Lord John Russell would be eioced find the Paria-
of Canada agreeing 10 the act OF $780, and he was
not quite sure that theirs the very best policy IN the
matter But the real fact that the Parliament OF
Canada had right TO settle the question Tor ITSELF and
the home had right 10 interfere. IL was on
this ground that he supported the motion.
The motion was agreed to.
ADDRESS OF THE FRrsou EMPEROR TO THE hssIM
blythe legislative session was opened at The Iuilie
the 18th February, by the Emperor IN person,
who delivered the following;
"SEsAroRs AND DEPUTIES A year since called you
together in this place TO inauguTate The CONSTITUTIONS pro-
mugaed IN virtue Of the powers which The people had
conferred on me. Since that period calm has not been
disturbed The law in resuming its empire, has allowed
the TO their homes OF the majority OF the men who
OF the nation have increased 10 such point that the part
OF the fortune mobers, the value of which can be esti-
mated, has alone increased by about two miards.
The activity OF labor eveops itself IN every branch
of Industry The same progress being realized in Az
rica where army has just distinguished itself by he
roc successes The form Of the government has been
changed, without any shock, by the free suffrage OF the
people Great works have been undertaken without the
creation OF any tax, and without loan Peace has
been maintained without weakness Al the powers
have recognised the new government France has now
institutions which may defend themselves, and the sta
siy OF which do not depend upon the life OF a man.
These results have not cost great efforts, because
they were in the minds and for the interests OF all To
those who would doubt their importance will reply that
scarcely fourteen months ago France delivered to
the hazards OF anarchy 10 those who may regret that
wider field has not been given 10 liberty will reply,
that liberty has aided IN founding durable po
cal edfce il crowns il when IT has been consolidated
by time Let Us, besides not forget that the immense
majority OF the country has confidence in the preset and
faith in the futures there still remain .orflgibie ind
vduals who orge,ul OF their own experience OF their
persist IN paying attention 10 the national viii, oeny
the reality OF facts, and in the midst OF sea which
every day lowers more and more, call for tempests IN
which they would be the first 10 be swallowed up.
f" these occult proceedings of the different parties
serve no purpose but TO show their weakness, and the
government instead OF being disturbed at them, only
tbnk OF governing France and tranquizing Europe
For this double object II has the firm determination
diminish the expenses and the armament and to devote
to usefu purposes all the the country TO keen
up with good faith international relations IN order to
prove to the mos, increduous that when France ex.
be believed, for she is strong enough deceive any
one
You will see, gentlemen, by the budget which will
been better for the last twenty years and that the pub
he revenue has increased beyond all provisions Never
tbeess The effective OF the army, already reduced by
30 900 the course OF the last year, about 10 be
Immediately reduced by 10000 more -
sThs majority OF the laws which will De presented 70
you will moi 70 beyond necessary exgences and mar
the most favorable indication OF our situation People
happy when governments do not md necessary 70
reeort 10 extraordinary measures. ,..,,-
Let us, therefore, thank Providence for 'ne visible
protection which il accorded 10 our efforts icy u'
persevere in this course OF frmnees and moderanoo
which reassnres without irritating, which leads 20 gooo
without violence, and prevents all reaction Lev "
aways reckon on God and ourselves. "a on the m"
tua support which owe 10 ourselves, and let ne ne
proud short tune this great country pached
prosperous at hone, and honored abroad"
Tpr rrsuRnrcrroS Ar MmaA.--Tbe Italian papers
received in PARIS on the 18th filed with particulars