New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-02-27
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launch on the day previous, but the prevalence ofa
heavy gale rendered postponenlent imperative and
as Sunday proved most auapicious it was determined
The risks which further heightened deIav would
have eDtaed- The final floating OF the great shin 1
was effected with perfect and no accident Of any
kind occurred, although the river was literally COW
cred with boats, full OF people, and the tmbers form
ing the cradles which had been kept down by she E
weight OF the vessel ascended with great force some
twenty thirty feet above the snr9aee OF the water
the multtudes who witnessed the launch was mani
tested in loud and continued cheering
The Leviafhan was towed by four powerful ing
boats to her mooring opposite Deptford, where she
will remain until her internal arrangements are COM
ple.ed.
The Atlantic Telegraph Company had izsned call
for the ordinary meeting of the shareholders the
18th Of February, and in anticipation Of this meet
ing had published fql report Of the position Of the
Company. The report states that 1t Is proposed TO
raise certain smount of capital by an issue OF
go shares, with which to meet the charges for the
200 miles additional cable now in course Of manuiac-
tnre, and 70 provide for contingencies Great conf
dence IS expressed in the Of the attempt to
follows:
q From the first commencement Of the Company's
proceedings It had been arranged that certain num-
Der OF gentlemen IN America should be selected TO
hold a position as honorary directors. Under the
Original consultation there were no powers to effect
this object, but IN the act obtained by the Company
during last session. clause was inserted giving the
requisite authority, and Il Is therefore intended 70
propose TO the meeting on the 18th February, the
election OF the following gentlemen ordinarily resi-
dent in America, as honorary directors, under the
clause above referred to, viz:
g In the United States--The Hon. T. H. Archibald
II. NJ. Consul, New York; A1guste Belmont, Peter
Cooper, Francis r. Corbin. Wilson g. Hunt, A. Low,
Matthew Morgan, Watts Sherman 49, !
+" In Caneda-Hon- George f. Cartier, Hon. Jno.
Ross. Hon. John Young.
In Neic Brunstcick--Hon John Robertson.
The Prince nd Errdo xf
Prussia, quilted England on the I'd inst They pro-
eeeded from London by railroad to Gravesend, where
they embarked 10 the royal yacht under salute from
Tilbury fort and the squadron in attendance, and
amidst the enthusiastic cheers Of the assembled
crowds. In the city Of London, and all along the
route there was perfect ovation TO the young couple
meeting OF the bond and stockholders Of the
Erie Railroad had been beld in London, to hear ex-
plantations from the President Mr.. Moran He stated
their difficulties TO have arisen from Inadequate
capital and an enormous and mismanaged floating
debt, but considered there clear possibility Of
surmounting them and obtaining fair remuneration
TO the shareholders for their outlay motion au-
thorizng the creation of fifth mortgage Of five mil
lions Of dollars, was carried, after division.
The London Times has a rather sarcastic leader
upon the Report Of the Superintendent Of the Bank
| his views ass n
Gen. Ashbhrnham, who was appointed to command
the British forces n China, but transferred to
! India, had suddenly returned to England without
| leave, because, as Is said, only command in the
Punjaub was suggested to him, which did not answer
/ his expectations.
fightful coiery explosion had occurred at pit
near Ashton-under-Lyne. About one hundred men
in the pit at the time and it was feared that
many OF them were killed. At latest dates about
forty had been taken out alive, some more or less
injured and two dead.
A large reform meeting was held at Birmingham
on the I'd, and resolutions were adopted declaring
that no measures Of reform would be complete with
out household suffrage and the ballot Chartist
amendments for universal suffrage were defeated by
large majorities.
France.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Times,
under date of Jan. 29th writes as follows A yerv
numerous and highly respectable meeting Of Ameri-
cans was held this afternoon in the Hotel du Louvre
to express their sentiments the recent atrocous
attempt to assassinate the Emperor OF the French.
The Hon. John Wethered, ex-member of United
States Congress, called to the chair and in few
observations he explained the object Of the meeting
Mr. Pile, of Louisiana, then proposed and Mr.. Pres
cott OF Boston seconded the following resolutions
Whereas, by the Constitution of the United States
the conduct OF our relations with foreign Govern
ments is coufded to the President of the United
States, we, as citizens OF the United States now as
sembed, dsclam all inclination of purpose to inter-
fere with the Executive Of our country in the dis
charge Of its duties;
And whereas, while temporarily sojourning in
Paris an attempt has been made to assassnate their
Majesties the Emperor and Empress of the French,
and that by means which necessarily endangered the
lives of many Of both sexes and OF all ages against
whom the murderers could have had no cause of i'll
will;
And whereas, Americans regard with horror the
crime Of assassination and such dabolical attempts
to commit it
Rssolued, That we have heard with detestation of
the attempt made the l4th instant to destroy the
lives OF the reigning Emperor and Empress OF the
French.
Resolved, That we express our congratulations at
the escape which, under Providence has been accord
ed to their Maestes from the terrible danger to which
they were exposed.
keSoiped, That the Chairman OF this meeting be
requested TO communicate these resolutions so that
they may be made known to their Maesties.
These resolutions having been put from the Chair,
were adopted unanimously, and the Chairman signed
them. The meeting then broke up." srt.
1t is said that five great Directions OF Police are to
be created Each Director General is to be under the
orders of the Minister Of the Interior.
The fist Of the Marshas to have command of the
new military divisions, received by the Niagara was
incorrect According to the most reliable authority
the commanders will be Marshas paraguay ID Hill
liers, Canrobert, Bosquet, Magnan and Castellane
while Pelissier will have supreme control over all
with the title OF MARSHALL General
The Paris correspondent Of the London Times re
ports that the improvement which was beginning 10
be observed in the general trade of the country had
been checked by the in regard to the restrict
i've measures proposed by the Government and the
violent language employed in the military addresses
to the Emperor. Wheat and Flour had declined il
price in almost all the markets of France Brandies
were dull and quotations falling.
The project for submarine tunnel between France
and England had been submitted to an official com
mission named by the Minister of Public Works
Letters from Paris mention the failure of NJ. james
Oder of the oldest and most respectable of ths
Banking firms Of that city. The liabilities were esti
mated at 100000. Hopes were entertained Of re
sumption.
steady improvement in the Lyons silk market /:
reported under the influence of orders for the Euro
! pean spring trade.
In Paris on the list, the project of new law wa.
read in the Legislative Chamber, empowering the
Executive to from Paris all persons who may
attempt to disturb public tranquility. bill also
submitted for the constitution oil Council of Regency
The Empress is to be Regent, Of right she failing
two French Princes in the order of primongeniture
The members of the Council of Regency 70 be the
/ two French Princes in their own right, Cardinal
Z Moilot, Marshal Pessier, Count Persigny NJ foud,
and the Presidents of the Senate the Corps Legsla
/ | tif and the Council of State.
|. telegram from Paris OF the I'd inst. says:
There is no doubt that the Emperor will modify
some Of the most stringent clauses OF the Repression
n BILL The papers discovered by the English police at
fPierrs house at Birmingham are now in the hands
n of the authorities in Paris, but it is not known
!, whether they have led to any further disclosures
rsini and Pierri confess all that is imputed TO them
f Their murderous designs, Il appears, were not
= fined 10 the Emperor; other sovereigns were to
tha and he