The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-05
Foreign MIacelIsny.


Foreign MiscelIsDy.
The Paris Patsie contains the following observa
tons on 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 M. Jules Favre
This gentleman has placed the holiness and elo'
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 Is, letter
describing an attack made by formidable mob on
the factory Of NJ. Regis of Marseilles (French mmi-
grant agent) at Accra. II 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
owrreach 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 will
nely enough, so glad were they at the enforced
tiranent of NJ. Cartier.
A table by Mr.. Haywood, engineer to the City of
Loron Board OF Sewers shows that the total traffic
along certain crowded places during one day
twelve hOurs) of the summer of last year. amounted
to l54,O56 vehicles Of every kindly Corphill
(R.yal Exchange), $3.50; Temple Bar Ca great OBJ
strrction), 1888 Ludgate hill pilgrim street,
1925; London bridge, 1919. The average per
hour of the whole traffic was 1888; the maximum
was Is, 204 at twelve noon, and the minimum S,l54
at two A. M. 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
100000.
A pamphlet, entitled Disqualification of Paper
Money" which has just appeared at Frankfort,
states that in Germany, excluding Austria, the
amount of such securities is 1876 900 thalers, and
that 81 29 600 thaers of that have been issued
since 1913. These figures ale, however, only APP
proxmative; 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 1857 gold to the value of "a $4,000,
of which 1854 900 was in half soveregns. The silver
coinage of The year amounted to 1878 000 the cost
of the metal used being $685. 600. OF the silver
coined last year 1t appears that fl67 900 was IN
forms, fl2s000 in shillings, G55 600 in sixpences,
$50 in fourpences, Els 900 in threepences $50 in
twopences, and f33 in pence. The total amount
ber 1857 was f55 239 900 in gold aud e. 434 900 in
silver.
The government of Holland has presented to the
two chambers of the States-General statement OF
the financial situation of the country. In 1850 the
general total of expenses amounted to 700l2 1893
orins or nearly l4l millions of francs; and in 1851
the amount was "a ,l55 ,O79 forins. This augmenta
ton, however, presents nothing alarming, for the
receipts have increased in infinitely greater pro
portion having been seventysix millions Of Horins in
1885, and being at present not less than one 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 it were, at home wherever
his order chances to have lodge, they have deter
mined if possible to re unite them into one grand
order, so that the above advantages may extend to
every part the world where Druds TO be found
Their privileges do not only include the Masonic
principle of philanthropy, but also embrace the adj
vantages 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 Carafa shows how sudden AID com
plete has been the submission of the Neapolitan 60
vernment in the question of the Caglari and tn
English engineers.
The traffic returns Of railways in the United King
dom, Published for the week ending June IL
amounted TO f445, $40, and for the corresponding
week of last year to f47l $40, showing decreas
of f25, $40. The gross receipts OF the eight rail
ways having their termini in London amounted 70
the week ending above, to fls3, 922. and for tn
corresponding week Of last year TO sl99,9iS, show
ing decrease OF fl6,026.
report which the Porte communicated to tn
foreign ambassadors at Constantinople on the mill
tuy events which occurred in Montenegro has beef
received at the Foreign Office in Paris. This repor
agrees with that OF the European Consuls and Is II
contradiction TO that which Prince Mirko made 4
his brother Daniel II has been determined tina
Montenegro shall not be represented at the ap
preaching conferences at Constantinople.
The London Times of the 10th ultimo remarks
How If it should turn out that, 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 10 say that we have
been mistaken I'm this matter, as we were mistaken
about close boroughs and close ports. We have
hitherto acted In obedience TO ieGy indignation
not upon o well matured opinion.
Lord Palmerston II was who brewed this storm
(naval difficulty, which like other Of his Difficult
legacies will be amicably and satisfactorily allsyet
by his successor Much reason have the exponent
OF public opinion In the United States To rejoice
over the political downfall of a statesman who ex
hibited rancorous grudge against their country
and equally strong are their not TO he sur
prsed to see under n Minister like Lord Derby, th'
domestic and foreign policies OF Great Britain as
sumo more really liberal, equitable and generally
satisfactory character.
The London Post Of same day observes:-It roulS
appear that the British slusdron Is 20 be withdrawn
from Cuba. In adopting this course the government
has undoubtedly acted With great prudence and DIS
erection. A large proposition OF the commerce OF w
United States must necessarily pass through th'
Gulf Of Mexico: and IL IL 10 he said that. even fo
the worthy and noble object Of uppressing the slav
trade every innocent American trader V 70 he pm
20 the proof Of her right TO wear the national color
under which she sails
The London Chronicle says:--If We enforce TN
claim Of visiting" suspicious vessels, all the Tor
bcarance and discretion which the government coul'
enioin. or the commanders exercise, would not 90
viate the risk OF incessant offence and fecriminlt0n
When making this confession the champions OF ne
gro enfranchisement practically surrender the ques
ton. They admit that England cannot accomplish
ANYTHING of moment to Illustrate the Cuban slav
trade without risking evils far worse than those w
can hope TO cure.
A letter from st. Petersburg tells Us that literary
activity now prevails in Russia OF which the Ink
was never seen before. great many foreign ca
tempo rary authors Of renown have just been trans
lated, and amongst them are Macaulay Grote, an
Prescott. Numerous works Of native authors ar
announced. An Illustrates ~. Petersburg Ncc
has been established Theatrical, literary. scientific
military. maritime and economic journals have bee
started: periodicals, containing original tales an
TRANSACTIONS, are numerous; even mild limitations
Punch are not wanting.
An English parliamentary return shows that
1885, 1911 l72 cwt. Of foreign sugar were retalne