The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-28

7psr cent vas finally agreed TO. This u considered
IN advantageous rate, 20 much % that Espsna,
which carries on o stematic and malta nant oppos-
on TO government, TO day expresses douot OF such
favorable terms having been obtained. IL 70 Lever
9 eless perfectly true. The Bank Of San Fernando
subscribed for 10000 900, the house OF Roshschld
$4,000 600. 1t Is expected there will be no dficuty
In making up the other IL 900 600, for although the
rate ct inter est Ia Low compared to that which the
Spanish COVE nment has frequently paid for tempo
Iary accommodation, 1t must be remembered that
the rick iuh ID very slight, f300 OF bonds being
logged ss security for every fl00 lent the security
to be realized 10 Six months, II the money has not
been repaid In the interim, or Is not then forth
coming.
The statement of the revenue for the month OF
November last SHOWS dimnuti0n, AZ compared
with the same month Of 1868, Of l6,4ss,2 5S reals
The amount Of revenue collected during the eleven
hsrec, is 1872 6l9657. The estimate for the same
peroo IL l,226,9S4,939, showing deficiency OF
Al. 1855, 1872 reals.
Portugal.
Tie following Is the King Regents speech upon
opening the Portuguese Cortes on the I'd OF
JsIuhry:-
WORTHY PIERS AND GENTLEMEN DEPUTIES OF rnE PoRru-
GufsE NATION
1t is with the greatest satisfaction that accompanied
by my son, King Dom Pedro ", appear in the centre
Of the national representatives to open the legislative
session OF 1856.
Amcabls relations ARE maintained with all the allies
of the Portuguese Crown The negotiations with the
Holy See respecting the Church In India carried
with activity, ana Is expected the result will be sub
mitted TO you this session. The conventions between
Portugal and France, Belgium and Holland have been
ratified but the Publications Of the commercial treaties
with the Argentine Peruvian and Paraguayan Republics
have not yet been exchanged.
During the legislative recess my sons, Dom Pedro "
and the Duke OF Porto made their projected tour They
received IN all the countries visited by them, proofs OF
consideration and esteem from the soveregns princess
and all classes Of the people during their transit which
cannot but be gratifying To the nation and Its repre-
sentatves a. IL has been 10 me-
Peace and guilty have been maintained In the
kinRcom and all its ul,ramarne possessions
We threatened with the ravages of the cholera
morbus and we owe thanks to Divine Providence, and
the zeal OF different authorities, which curtaed its pro-
grets.
My government, anxious to improve much pos
sble the state OF county has continued it's best
attention 10 its internal transit communications, The
means placed at its disposal have been well applied, and
the works upon the Eastern Railway Lisbon 10 Santa
rem continue without interruption whilst many leagues
of road have been made different parts Of the
My government win propose to you the measure and
necessary continue the public works upon the
present scale during tine next financial year.
in consequence OF the scanty crop OF Indian corn In
the northern provinces the inhabitants of great part
OF the country we're suffering from the high prices Of
bread
For the benefit OF the laborous classes my govern.
ment etDacted loan with the Bank Of oporo for the
purchase OF grain, to be deposited AT Oportoas check
TO the effects Of monopoly that Bank evinced its go,d
feeling In promptly agreeing TO the same.
In consequence Of the large expectation of grain and
seeing the nsuicieLcy Of the period allowed Tor impor
tatons which expired the 3lst December, IL ap
peared necessary 10 open all the ports of the Kingdom
for longer time in order that supplies OF foreign grain
and particularly from our neghbors (the spanards) ,
should compensate for stocks diminished by small har
vest and continued expectation. The ministers VIII LAY
before you the measures adopted which viii, trust
meet your approval not only in consequence of its ma
turc but the circumstances which urgently demand
cd It.
The marine service and the state Of materials pertain
ing 10 II have claimed the serious attention OF my gov
In order that II may be placed upon proper
footing, aud fulfil it's duties Of guarding aud defending
col and TACT IN "a
fary that extraordinary means should be successve
approx rated 10 the construction Of new ships OF war
NY government Will for that purpose, lay before you
the necesssry projects Of law.
The government has provided for the urgent
cessti.s Of the ultramarne provinces and sent rein
ioreements to Angola, Mozambique and Macao.
" all the measures adopted the respective Ministers
viii render you account.
GKNTiIMks DlPunts or TIN PoRTuGUEsk NATION
The budget OF state and expenditure for the
financial year Of ls5-so will be laid before you as soon
as possible.
twthstanding the unfavorable influences OF n shor
harvest Of grain and the grape disease upon the
nues the state Of the public treasury does not serousl,
alarm my government With existing resources ano
without asking new sacrifice from the country, thu
Treasury will be enabled 10 meet all the ordinary cxpen
diture OF the next financial year.
The Minister Of Finance will present you the bill ne
cessaIy for that pur 3ose which you viii examine
improve MS you may lind necessary.
WORTHY Pairs AND GENTLEMEN DEPUTIES or THE PoRru
GuEa NATION
The Cortes will have TO meet in the month OF septem
her DeSt In order that the King Dom Pedro " may IL
to he accamatop the oaths provided In the roth art
Gle Of the constitutional charter connde In your learn
ordinary session you viii attend TO the discussion OF
those which most conduce 70 the public pros
perity,
those Of my government will attain the desired object
Of promoting the felicity Of the Portuguese ration,
which IL 20 much deserves.
The session Is opened. .@...
Appalling Tragedy In London.
SUNDAY j Ian. ufa. af a
French refugee had been condemned 10 death for
the MURDER u two persons, the inhabitants OF Lon.
DON sere startled 10 hear, that in broad daylight,
and In respt ctable house, situated In Gro sded
street, another foreigner, an Italian, named Baa-
Dell, had deliberately murdered one person, sho.
another, and then attempted to consummate mis-
irighuul seiies Of crimes BY putting an end ID his
own existence. The facts OF this fea:ful tragedy
are thus told In the Times
At No. Foey place, Portland road, resided q
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert the tenants Of the house.
On an upper floor lived Mrs. williamson, and
apartments had also been occupied under the came
roof by an Italian, named Luigi Baranelli. Bet seen
Ills man ana Mrs. Williamson an intimacy spp .ars
10 have aris u, the sequel Of which was a du ARIEL
between him and Mr.. Lambert. Into this part
CT the transaction II In unnecessary - enter
further than to say that Bsianelli was desred
10 quit bis Lodgings, which he did some ten days
ago. On Sunday morlirg, the h, at half pas:
he presented h,nsef AZ the door Of the house. and
was admitted by the srvant. After exchanging a
few words with her be proceeded to the door VI
back psror, where, ss the girl had informed him,
her master ard mistress were In bed, entered the
apartment, shot Mr. Lambert through the head Is
he lay asleep, and discharged second pistol, with
ain Cat tqusliy fatal effect, into the breast Of Mrs.
Lambert a. The stared up In alarm. He then rush.
co up stairs, az endesvored TO gain admission into
the room where Mrs. Williamson was; but, not sue
ceeoiTg he ran 10 another the floor alb we,
ard there tbot himself through the head, just a.
police constable got % the door. His statement,
volunteered ~ he lay between lie and death, with
the blood gushing from his mouth, congresses into
the compass CT nalf dozen lines the narrative Of
this highpul trseedy:-"I this morning went
TO the house No. 8 Foley place, when the street
door was opened TO me by the servant. | forced
my way into the bedroom, placed ths pistol at the
back OF Mr.. Lsmbert's head AID shot him. ana then
.hot Mrs. Lambert, and then ran up stairs, w,en