The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-05

Lord Wesn land, too VIII jeavp Tor OtmGt1 on hoI
esd and will remain ill the 27A inst.
Mr. Jackson, the American inisteT, has arrived
ii Vienna with MIR Davenport bis secretary Of legation
He will settle the Kosza affair. and deliver bis credentials
10 the Emperor al Olmutz
ENGLAND.
The Queen was still in the highlands Of
where she had been recrealed by meeting of the clans
OF the Duff Forbes. and FaIquhsrson hghlanders, all
clad 10 kits and commanded BY their respective lairds or
chiefs Prince Albert, read, had been max ing himself
useful fireman. in exlnguishing the accidental con-
fiagration OF cottage at Balmora Her most gracious
Majesty was herself the ground. giving orders 10
put out the flames. The Prince OF Wales and Prince Al
fred undertook to carry buckets. and before such royal
attack the FIRE speedily annhated. No insurance
in fact. no damage done.
There is great scarcity of in the English papers
The editorials also wholly full OF the eastern question,
OF which We have given details above.
FRANCE
Some talk current respecting loan, but il admit
ted tina, the government would not attempt such meas
present. unless under The strongest necessity Inc
utmost extent that woud be done in the way OF raising
money would probably be 10 receive twentyv millions
from the Bank of France 10 make up the funds required
for payment OF the halfyeas interest on The three per
cents.
The Emperor and Empress were in Paris They had
attended the Inauguration OF The circus erected for the
amusement OF the troops IN camp at Sdtory
Mr. Bainger ex-minister OF the United States at Ma
drd, had arrived at Paris, on his way home.
An imperial decree reduces the import duty on caou
chouc in French vessels TO ST. per 100 kogrammes, and
in foreign ships to l0f. per 100 kllOgrammes
The greatest activity prevailed in the marine depart
men When the presen, equipments Of the navy-yards
navy than at any former period Of her history Before
year she will have according to present arrangements,
with auxiliary steam. The sum voted for the navy
yards the present year is $4,000, 900 francs
Mr.. Mives's credit fancier scheme has collapsed. He
has received official notice to return the deposes.
An accident occurred. 18Th, on the Paris and Bor-
deaux railway. near Pocliers, by which five persons
were killed, and several wounded The Minister OF
Agriculture and Commerce was in the cars but escaped
unhurt.
The Agile. war steamer, 400 horse power, was
launched at Cherbourg the l7th
So large number OF seamen had been raised by the,
recent cOnscrpton that there were assembled al Cher
bourg more than sufficient men 10 complete the compile
ment Of the fleet and orders had been given TO stop the
From the Herault have that the grape dis
has again appeared in the vineyards Of the depart
ment. especially at Montpelier and its vicinity
The Moniteur publishes the new postal convention be-
tween France and the Roman States The postage on a
single letter is now one franc, prepaid not The
Union states that the singeeer postage between France
and England will sOOn be reduced TO twenty-five
times, instead OF one franc, as at present.
The Hungarian regaa are TO be brought to Vienna and
lodged in the treasury, called the Schatz hammer, which
is collection OF curiostes belonging TO The State. All
the Jewels in the crown OF St Stephen are there not one
missing We have heard some doubts thrown on tho
genuineness OF the relics thus OPPORTUNITY found buried
in an eyot OF the Danube"
cepon Of the Emperors of Austria and Russia and King
OF Prussia.
M Calderon de la Barca to reach Madrid Sep,em-
Der 18th. The Ministry OF Marine not to be appoint
ed before his arrival.
The States General OF Holland were opened at the
Hague on Monday, 10Th, by the King, who made the fol-
lowing speech:
GESTLrMEk Again, after short recess. see myself
10 the midst OF YOU With pleasure address myself TO
the representatives OF apeoPe who give the decided
and cordial proofs OF fidelity and attachment Now that
you going recoMmence your ordinary labors may
repeat the assurance that continue to entertain the most
friendly relations with the other powers During the past
months have received proofs OF interest which highly
appreciate.
every opportunity not TO neglect anything for the extern
sion OF free commercial relations between the Neither
lands aud other States.
The naval and military forces still continue 10 perform
their duties in satisfactory manner, far their limit
ed means admit. Our forces seen in various seas
thus aiding establish relations. and TO protect
national flag and navigation. Experience shows more
and the necessity Of extending the maneuvres and
exercises OF the army, the hand by keeping the
militia long time under arms. and the other by uni
ting the forces together The position OF the colonies
and the the above parts Of The
world is generally satisfactory The tranquility OF the
interior OF the island OF Sumaa has been disturbed, but
il has been restored by tlhng efforts the part OF
forces In the way, Also we may trust that end
will soon be put to the renewed troubles OF the Chinese
in BorDeo. asH
deplore the fnghuul ravsges caused by the earth
quake and the action OF the the Malacca islands
From the taken by the government and the
sstance OF the public, this calamity has been consdea
bly, lessened.
The great works undertaken for the improvement OF
our principal rivers continue TO be actively carried on
The present results are highly satisfactory Axricul-
ure, manufactures, and industry are In favorable con-
diiion The spirit OF enterprise develops itself and
more among the people, inducing them to give their at
tention to various enterprises by which the CON-
muncaons by sea and land will be much augmented,
and which will give 10 agriculture new territories 10 cul
tvate.
Where the general interest requires IT, the efforts oil the
people are supported by the government
The works for connecting the Netherlands with the
neghborng States extend more and more The railways
already conceded approach completion Applications for
new concessions encouraged as lar possible The
ualy improved The lately completed line to England,
undertaken BY private individuals OF the highest inter
est Tor our commsrce.
In rejoicing al the great OF the magnificent
erprise OF draining the HARLEM lake, may also be
graii6ed at the successful sale Of the redeemed land
So far opinion can be formed on the partial re-
ports received the harvest only be reekoned
OF things 10 have been what exaggerated
by some people. have however, taken to sup
press the very trng npedments which opposed the Tree
importation OF the principal articles Of food.
Commerce, navigation, and shpbuding are all pros
perne this year These branches OF the public welfare
continue TO Increase The finances OF the country in
an equally desirable position. The hopes which had
OF the favorable issue OF the service OF last year have
proved allacious We have every reason 10 expect
tina, the present service will be also Satisfactory Unore
seen have prevented the entire completion
of The VS. for reducing taxation New propositions for