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ton to compel refra Glory witness to an
swer. The resolution, af er a long debate
was adopted and the house adjourned.
From E.urOye.


The Arabia, which arrived New York
on Monday, and the Indian on Wednesday,
bring Liverpool dates TO the 9th ut.
There was later news from India, but no
thing of especial interest. The defeat of the
insurgents at two or three points is reported
by a small force under Col Seaton.
The from China looks warlike. The
English and French had taken possession OF
the Island of ilonan, opposite Canton, with.
out resistance, thus having the city in their
power. The French admiral had declared
the blockade Of the Canton river. Lord
E'gin had sent in his ultimatum, and ten
days were given the Chinese to consider.
In case they fail to come to terms, Canton
will at once be taken I ossession OF, and
march upon Pekin will follow.
All England was occupied with festivities
in honor of the marriage Of Prince Frede-
rick William Of Prussia to the Eldest daugh-
ter Of Queen Victoria on the 2Jth of JaEu
any. The cay was observed as 4 general
holiday.
Ai;er the conclusion Of the ceremonial,
the bride gave vent TO her feelings, and flung
herself upon her mothers bosom, at which
scene took place in which great emotion
was evinced by all concerned.
After the marriage the young couple
started for Windsor On their arrival at
that place they were driven in carriage to
the castle by the Eatoa Bays, amidst enthu-
siastic cheering.
The Queen in London, gave a grand state
Concert at Buckingham Palacr. on the eve
ning of the wedding dav. The principal
streets Of London were brilliantly i.lumina-
ted in honor Of the occasion.
II France, addresses continued 10 flow in
to Napoleon, coGsratulatiug him on his es-
cape from assassination. The wounded by
the attempted assassination are about $50
six are dead. Il was reported that one OF
the four Italian principal, under are. had
Iyvoa.ed everything.
Napoleon opened the French Legislature
with lengthy speech. After local ma tiers,
he alluded 10 the fact OF the French navy
cooperating with The English in China.
Foreign relations satisfactory; refused to
enter into question Of Guies, 20 long as
Danish integrity was not threatened; Will
exer.I-e .p's!, Of combination :; the Paris
conference declares the empire not hostile
70 pacific Developments Of principles # 50;
considers liberty without restraint impossi-
bic, while obstinate factions exist, and that
an expressive FreroEauve IS not The preaent
danger, bat rather the absence 0! represen-
tative law.
Candidates for election must hereafter
take oaths before election. Concludes by
returning thanks and deGuclng mora, from
tge rece:t attempted assassination.
The dignity Of baromet had been con
f-Tred upon the son of Gen. Nayelock, and
the Lieut.. Gencre,'> widow had been official
Is declared entitled to al the honsrs which,
she would have enjoyed If her husband had
survived
Operations were resumed on the Leyla-
than on the 23l and 25:h ut, and the sd p
was moved forward about nine feet per day.
During tie proceedings an iron handle
sprung from its position, throwing men en-
gagged on It in various directions, severely
inJuIing several.
Market reports show slight decline in
breadstuii., and an upward tendency Of pro-
visions.