The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-11-01
THE NEWS BY THE PACIFIC.


Europe arrived New York Monday last about
In addition TO the brief summary Of intelligence furnished
under elegTaphic head yesterday morning, make
for the following highly interesting extracts from the
latest London and Paris journals
There various indications that the of France
and England have under consideration the praccabilty
of reestabishng the kingdom OF Poland independ
ent power Such stroke of policy II is believed is IA
vorte project of Napoleon ILL., who hopes thereby to Grip
pie Russias influence the German powers and the
influence of Russia diminishes TO build up that OF France
in its pamphlet which has just appeared in Paris
entitled "A Letter TO the Emperor the Eastern Cues
on is suspected Of having been inspired by government
suggestion. II argues the with ability
The Bulletin de LOIS contains an imperial decree rein
stating NJ jerome BOnaparte in his quality of Frenchman
His SON. Lieutenant Bonaparte has joined the army of the
East
The London Times thus notices the funeral of Marshal
St Arnaud
The obsequies of Marshal St Arnaud were celebrated
the 10th With great pomp The principal novelty in the
procession the appearance of the whole of the lmpe
rial Guard which has been recently created by the Emperor
1t the first time that the Parisians had opportunity
of seeing these troops del and every struck with
the gorgeous richness of many uniforms and the novelty
of others.
The deputaton of officers by the English govern
ment to represent army the funeral of Marshal de
St Arnaud consisted of Lieutenant General Sir Harry
smith, with his aidesdecamp Colonel Taylor and Colonel
Hoditch, sent to represent the Queen and Lord Arthur
Hay sent to represent Lord ardnge commanderinchef
The English ambassador from Paris was of the pail
bearers"
LNelpool ADion OF tnc Inflated
Arctic, says
The steamer herself is underwren to the extent of
100000 in London 100000 in Glasgow, and f55000 in
the United States. The steamer City of Philadelphia
on shore Cape Race and expected to become wreck.
was insured in London and Glasgow. The cargoes by
both vessels will be nearly all covered in America though
two small amounts have been done in Liverpool
not exceeding $500 in the two vessels Large amounts
offered i'll underwriters rooms but the premiums
not being considered adequate to the risks they for
tunately declined
The from China is highly important letter from
| Canton says
This city will undoubtedly fall and when il does,
anticipate the atrocities occurred Nankn 1t is
generally believed that the position of foreigners secure
that their lives and property will be respected by the u
surgents while they continue neutral which policy every
body concurs in thinking and recommending should be
strictly adhered to.
Fighting going between the two parties at
Shanghai, but the mperiaiss appear to make little pro
gess towards the recapture of the city Samaua the late
Taoua has been ordered Pekin charges
of the public Lau has been appointed in his place
His exceency the United States commissioner Mr. Nc
Lane, arrived from Shanghai the 10th instant and it
understood he will return there shortly with his excel
lency Sir John Bowrng, to settle the duty question: and
attempt trade up the lang-tse kiang
Commodore Perry, understand proceeds to Aner-
ca by the steamer next month
he American ship Lady Pierce has arrived here after
visiting Jeddo and Simod at which places she met with
favorable reception.
The following miscellaneous items will be read with in
terest
is remarked that the Americans have not less than
ID shpsot-war, of all classes in the China and Of
these five steamers. There only the number
of British men-owar there, whilst the French have only
| q 44-gun frgate and a steam-sloop
Died lately, at Bordeaux, advanced age, Isaac
Tousant Louverure the only surviving son of the cele
braed black general of that name Of the island of ST Do
mngo.
Courts martial held at Sheerness yesterday
Captain NJ Clure, Captain keett, and Commander Rich
ards for the abandonment Of their ships while engaged in
the Arctic expedition. They acquitted Sir Bel
cher also tried but the result is not yet known.
arbe the red republican, has refused the of Glenn
ency granted to him by the Emperor Babes says that if
the authorities do him within two days he will
retire into voluntary exile-into England
Each ship of the allied fleets is to furnish company
of marines and eight guns, making total of 200 guns, to
| assist in the siege and assault
The by the Pacific is of little interest except
that Russia is making extensive preparations for the de-
fence Of the Qrmea, which give prospect of peace
Among the names of those who have passen-
gers in the Pacific notice those of Hon. Dudley Mann,
| Col Aspnwall late consul at London, and Nh. Cramcr,
| secretary TO the Russian legation.