The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-06
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Foreign MiscelIAny.
The Paris Patrie contains the following obserya
tons the return of M Jules Favre for one of the
vacant seats in the capital:--We do not question
the Specification of the election of NJ. Jules Favre.
This gentleman has placed the boldness and elo-
quente Of his speech at the service of principles on
which the country has already pronounced ITSELF
But M. Jules Favre, before accepting the candidate
ship swore obedience to the constitution and fidelity
to the Emperor This oath was divorce from those
passions which had reckoned on his abilities.
The West African Herald, published at Cape
Coast, publishes in its issue of February l5 letter
describing an attack made by formidable mob on
the factory of M Regis of Marseilles French imm-
grant agent) at Accra. 1t declares that the event
is in no way surprising, and accounts for it by the
peculiar way Of NJ. Cartier, the agent, in dealing
with the natives. He is said to have attempted to
Overreach them in some dealings. A mob attacked
and plundered the factory, but the people Of the
town have been compelled by Governor Pine to make
compensation. NJ. Cartier was also ordered to Great
James Town. fine of $500 was also laid on the
people Of James Town, which they agreed TO viii
lngly enough SO glad were they at the enforced re-
tirement of M. Cartier.
table by Mr.. Haywood, engineer to the City of
London Board OF Sewers shows that the total traffic
along certain crowded places during one day
(weve hours) of the summer of last year, amounted
to 1855 vehicles of every kindly Cornhill
(ROyal EXchange), 256; Temple Bar Ia great OBJ
struction), 1888; Ludgate hill pilgrim street),
1926; London bridge, 1879. The average per
hour of the whole traffic was 1888; the maximum
was Is, 204 at twelve noon, and the minimum S,454
at two A. NJ One OF the first measures of the re-
formed corporation of London will be to increase the
street facilities, especially by the purchase of the
Southwark iron bridge, which may be obtained for
$500 0G0
A pamphlet, entitled "Regularization of Paper
Money. which has just appeared at Frankfort,
STAKES that in Germany, excluding Austria, the
amount OF such securities is 1875, 81 900 thalers and
that 81 100000 thaers Of that sum have been issued
since 1s4S. These figures are, however, only APP
proximative; the banks of Brunswick Dessau, Leip-
sic and Rostock not publishing any return of their
notes.
A Parliamentary return shows that the British
mint coined in 1867 gold TO the value Of fi $50 000
of which 1854 900 was in half soveregns. The silver
coinage of The year amounted to f373000, the cost
Of the metal used being f363,00O OF the silver
coined last year it appears that fi67 900 was in
forms, fl2S 600 in shillings, f55 900 in sixpences,
fG9 in fourpences, f7S 900 in threepences, E39 in
twopences and G33 in pence. The total amount
ber 1857 was G55 239 600 in god and e. 434 900 in
silver.
The government of Holland has presented to the
two chambers of the States-Genersil statement OF
the financial situation of the country. In 1850 the
general total of expenses amounted TO 40 Ol2 1913
forms, nearly l4l millions of francs; and in 1857
the amount "a l55 ,079 fiorins. This augmenta-
ton, however, presents nothing alarming, for the
receipts have increased in an infinitely greater pro-
portion, having been seventysix millions of forms in
1885, and being at present not less than hundred
and thirteen millions
The various orders of Druids in England Ameri-
ca and Australia seeing the advantages of a mem
Der finding himself. as 1t We're, nj home wherever
his order chances to have lodge, they have deter.
mined if possible TO reunite them into one grand
order, 70 that the above advantages may extend to
every part of the world where Drds To be found
Their privileges do not only include the Masonic
anfx hnt ole fha
vanages of friendly societies, and extend to paying
and receiving money for each other, and also to
watching over the necessities and conduct of mem
bers when from under the surveillance Of their own
lodges.
The official correspondence between Lord Malmes
bury and Count Caraia shows how sudden and com
pete has been the submission Of the Neapoltan go
vernment In the question Of the Casliari and the
English engineers.
The traffic returns OF railways in the United King
dom, published for the week ending June IL
amounted 10 GAS go, and for the corresponding
week of last year to f47l $40, showing decrease
Of f25 $40. The gross receipts OF the eight rail
ways having their termin In London Amounted, FOL
the week ending A. above to fis3 922 and for the
corresponding week Of last year To fl9J 94S, show
ing decrease of flG,O26.
report which the Porte communicated 10 th,
foreign ambassadors at Constantinople the mill
tary event, which occurred in Montenegro has beer
received at the Foreign Office in Paris. This report
agrees with that of the European Consus and l. In
contradiction TO that which Prince Mirko made e
his brother Daniel. IL has been determined that
Montenegro shall not be represented at the ap
preaching conferences at Constantinople.
The London Times of the 10Th ultimo. remarks;-
How If il should turn out that, save IN the abolition
of negro slavery under our own flag, we have during
the last half century done more evil than good-tha
we had not benefited, but injured the African
Thoughtful men are beginning TO say that we have
been mistaken in this matter, we were mistaken
about close boroughs and close ports. We have
hitherto acted in obedience 10 fiery Indignation
not upon a well matured opinion.
Lord Pamerston II was who brewed this storm
(uaval difficulty, which like other OF his dflicu
legaccs will be amicably and satisfactorily aliyed
by his successor. Much reason have the exponent.
OF public opinion In the United States 20 rejoice
over the political downfall Of a statesman who eN
hihted 80 rancorOus grtdre against their country
and equally strong are their reasons not 20 be sur
prised 10 see uRder Minister like Lord Derby, the
domestic and foreign policies Of Great Britain a.
sumo more really liberal, equitable aud generally
satisfactory character.
The London Post Of same day observcs;--It r-ould
appear that the British squadron IL " be Withdrawn
from Cuba In adopting this course the government
has undoubtedly acted with great prudence and dis
crction large proportion Of the commerce OF the
United States must necessarily pass through thc
Gulf Of Mexico: and il IL 10 he said that even foT
the worthy and noble object Of suppresng The slave
trade every innocent American trader IL 20 be put
20 the proof Of her right 20 wear the national coors
under which she sallsi
The London Chronicle says:-Tf we enforce The
claim of visiting" suspicious vessels all the for
bcarance and discretion which the government could
enjoin, or the commanders exercise, would not OBJ
vate the risk of ncessant offence and fecrnliBation
When making this confession the champions OF ne.
gro Acknowledgement practically surrender the ques
ton. They admit that England cannot accomplish
anything Of moment 10 frustrlte the Cuban slave
trade without risking evils far worse than those we
can hope TO cure.
letter from St. Petersburg tells ~ that literary
activity now prevails in Russia, of which the like
was never seen before. A great many foreign CO
tempo rary authors Of renown have just been trans
lated. and amongst them are Macaulay, Grote, and
Prescott. Numerous works Of native authors are
announced. An Mustratek ~. Peterst-frg Neics
has been established theatrical, literary. scientific
military, maritime, and economic journals have been
started: periodicals. containing erignal tales and
translations, numerous; even mild limitations OF
Punch are not wanting.
An English parliamentary return shows that In