The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-15
Foreign News.

iand, ne, on the ON, from Liverpool, with
dates TO March oath. The following is an
abstract Of the news:
ESGLASD.-The U. s. steam frigate Nj
agara arrived at Plymouth on the 22d with
her machinery slightly damaged, having
encountered succession of southerIy gales.
The British frigate Agamemon had com.
meneed taking in the telegraph cable
fifty miles were on board when the Indian
sailed.
On the 22d, in the House OF Lords, Lord
Derby announced that the House would be
adjourned from the Goth to the 18th OF
April, for the Easter Holidays. He also
said, in reply to Lord Brougham, that there
was no foundation for the report that it was
intended to import free negroes from Africa
and form them into black regiments.
The Earl Of Carnavern in reply 10 Lord
Brougham, said that the vagrant act re-
Gently passed by the Assembly of Jamaica
had been received at the Colonial Office, and
was under consideration. He believed that
there would be no objection to lay the bill
on the table before it received the royal as
set. One Of the allegations against the bill
is, that it partially revives slavery.
In the House OF Commons, Gen. Peele
said it was not the intention OF the Govern
ment to embody any more regiments of
militia.
Dsraei gave notice that he would move
for leave TO introduce bill to reform the
government Of India.
On the Goth Lord John Russells oath bill
was debated at length.
An amendment which continued the exclu-
sion Of Jews from Parliament was rejected
by vote Of 20 to IA. The third reading
was fixed for April 18th.
A motion TO appoint select committee
to inquire into the Consul's service and Cir
cular appointments was agreed TO.
On the 23d, in the House of Lords, Lord
Peterborough explained the desire of the
Government, to enlist into the Indian army,
kroOmen, of the coast of Africa, but said
that the plan had been abandoned on ac-
count of technical difficulties.
In the Commons it was announce that the
Governor General of India had, on his own
responsibility, contiscated and annulled the
prnclpality of Thar.
Mr.. MonktOn Mines called attention to
the vexations to which the British subjects
were exposed by alterations in the French
passport system, and moved for the produc-
ton of the correspondence on the subject
After considerable discussion on the merits
Of the whole question, assurance was given
on the part of the Government that they
had considered the best mode of providing
remedy, and it was contemplated to Is
tablish offices at the principal ports, and to
reduce the price of foreign Office passports
Leave was given to bring in bill to le-
galize marriage with discarded wife's sis
ter by 43 majority.
Tchorioski had been arrested, charged with
publishing n pamphlet recently written by
l.. Payatt and Others, advocating the assas-
sinaton OF Napoleon.
The London Times city article hopes the
projected abolition by the banks of New
York of allowing interest on current depos-
its will give additional impulse to the con-
sideration of the point in England.
1t was expected the invitations tor the In
dia loan would be issued on the day the In.
dian sailed. 1t was rumored that they would
be in the Commercial.
ISDIA.--lhe details Of the India news
from Bombay to the oath, added nothing OF
Importance to the telegraphic adviccs.
Ii was rumored that Nena Sahib was
wandering about the country with but few
followers.
The cannonade of Lucknow was expected
to open on the 22d of February.
A fresh attack on Gen. Outram at Alan
bagh had been also been reported, but no
details received.
CmTSA.-Advices from China via Bonn
bay describe trade as paralyzed. and state
that the imports were accommodating to such
an extent as to render it difficult to procure
storage.
The Times continent correspondence re.
ports the entire re-estabishment OF order
there.
The blockade of Canton was raised on the
10th OF February.
Ii was said that the American and Rus
sian ambassadors had Joined England and
France in demanding terms of China.
feh was prisoner on board the lnhexi-
bic, en- route tor Calcutta.
Ii is said that the Portuguese Government
directly refuse to expel the refugees demand
cd by France.
Count de Chambord is said 10 have re
signed his claims to the throne in favor of
Count de Paris.
Spain is fitting out more ships for lIavan
-rumor says against Vera Cruz.
Discomfort is increasing in Austrian Italy
in consequence Of trials at Genoa, growing
out OF political events last June.
Maziui and FIVE others have been sen,en-
ced To death in their absence, % others ac-
quilted. and IS sentenced to Imprisonment
for various terms, from 10 to 20 years.