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lad assuyedy began 10 prevail among the middle Classes
from which, since the Reform bill Of 1892 much Of ts
power derived his Majesty said to have declared
object was at present to learn from the AmttM what
means he could suggest for revving confidence on
which he had never ceased place the highest value IL
rs understood that the Ambassadors TO the
effect that there out of restoring the former
confidence namely, greater reciprocity Of commerce;
and that the Emperors reonder that nothing should
prevent his government from avang sefof that means
circumstances his Majesty said but greater reciprocity
Of exchange will convince in England that 1t IS with
no hostile view to her. This will, perhaps, tend to re-
duce her expenditure. 1t arranged that Lord Cowley
should Immediately communicate with Lord Derby.
Except that have this from very reliable authority
should hesitate give il. Personally am not much in
cned TO put any great faith either in the Emperors SIN
cerity or-that being grantedhis power great is to
break the protective barriers Of French
thing like earnest OF success given John Bull in the
removal Of two important restrictions there can
not be doubt that much would be effected towards stay
ing the gaopho5ia which, the Channel so sens
bly, on the increase
In military circles there predominant faith, on the
other hand that the Emperor intends to find something
for the army TO do impossible to enter any society
where the Services congregate without finding that one
subject absorbs every otherhe possibility Of measuring
swords with England. The presence Of Engshman,
as far as have been able to judge does not deter them
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Our Paris Correspondence.

PARIS, Dec. 18, 1850
Consultation bepcsn the Emperor and the British Ambassa
dor-Rumored Conciliaory Tone Of Napoleon Greater
Reciprocity of Commerce to be Conceded-The Emperor is
Conscious Of the Mstrut Of the English Middle Glasses
Are His Promises of Cancellation Sincere?-The Army
Wanting Something 10 Do
Yesterday a long and close conference took place be
tween Lord Cowley the English Ambassador and the En-
peror The British Earl attended by the special command
of his Majesty, and remained at the Tueries from
eleven o'clock till between twelve and The n,ervicw
was so entirely private that Minister Secretary
present OF conjecture is tptoe to know what
IT is all about and from the provcrbal of the
principal parties not very easy for conjecture satisfy
ITSELF can only repeat certain whispers which, though
they issue from source almost authentic, must be
celved with limitation.
II ia said that Napoleon rendered extremely anxious
by the ferment which has attended the prosecution Of
Monalember and by the troublesome position in which II
has resulted dcsous of informing the British Envoy
tha come what would the unfortunate affair would now
DC dropped-be, In fact heard Of, II is also add
ca that the Emperor at this particular conference, did
oil he could, consistently with his dignity, TO wash his
own hanos OF the matter by stating the absolute necessity
nc Jay under or occasionally yielding his judgment TO
mat Oh ns council On Lord Cowley deferontialIy
marking TINT notwithstanding perfect disposition of the
English government TO do his Majesty Justice on all
and every occasion, certain feeling Of mistfus,
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quarters or the large cities Of the American Unon not 70
any general confederacy Of the population of Ireland But
revefng to the repressve power Of the law the subject
which 10 occupy the consideration the approaching
meeting at Dublin, we find that they amply sufficient
10 crush out the first spark of that foolish disoyal
agitation which few crack Drained young men hone IN
raise The Peace Preservation Act is still in force and
under its provisions districts may only proclaimed
but the Inhabitants may possess without license
from the government authorities
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ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN AT HALIFAX
~~~N~~~o~~---~~So0>~O>~~
The Publication in Full Of the
Presidents Message.
Opinions Of the English Press on the Territorial
ACCOMPLISHMENT Of the United States.
O~-~~1~~~~-~-~->o~-->>~->-
THE CASE OF MONTALEMBERT.
MITIGATION OF HIS PUNISHMENT.
Extensive African immigration
Scheme i'm France.
Trouble Between France and Swift
Zerland.
HEAvINESS In The LONDON MONEY MARKET,
&C., &e., Ac.

HALIFAX, Jan. 8, 1859.
The screw steamship North American Capt. McMasteF,
from Liverpool at ten O'Clock the morning Of the I'D
u bound to Portland, put into Halifax the afternoon
Of the 9TH inst, short Of Goals.
She experienced boisterous weather during the whole
passage.
On the night of the 1st inst, during heavy gnow
storm, the North American struck rock off Cape Race.
She leaking considerably, and her fore compartment
full Of water.
The North American is awaiting instructions from her
owners in Montreal and will probably proceed Portland
on Friday.
The English papers received by the North American
state that the steamship Weser sailed from Bremerhaven
for New York on the 4th of December
The steamship City of Manchester left Liverpool for
New York at the same hour with the North American.
The Cunard steamship Africa, from New York on the
9Th u arrived at Liverpool at half past AM of the
18th.
The North American brings the United States mails,
and the City Of Manchester ships mail
The steamer Bavaria, of the Hamburg lne from New
York for Southampton, put into Queenstown on tbe 2ob
disabled
The United States frigate Wabash was at Malta No
vember "a.
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paying. We night 60 still further. IL might tend
IN some degree to the advantage Of England, in a
themselves Of Mexico they might repay its debt
70 our capitalists They might develope the resources OF
the country and produce better market for English
goods. They night enable Ergsh merchants 70 gette
and thrive in It Under fixed and firm government.
But there is onsideration which, with reflective men,
republic Of h utmost Importance in the great balance
OF states Thenare questions which might arise in the
world ia which II would be Of the greatest moment
TO US that the weight Of this people, great as now
s should be thpwn into the scale on the side Of civ
lization. And u Is more than doubtful whether the
annexation Of Mxico would not weaken rather than
strengthen the Union. For there are two ways In
which this ANNEXATION might be accomplished The
rst s by right conquest The country when conquered
must be held Of arms, process which involves
an increase Of taxon TO which the Americans would be
M inclined 10 slbm unless indeed, its impoverished
Inhabitants copdDe made 10 bear the burden themselves
which IS unlikely The other way would be through a
demand on the pIrt Of the Mexcans themselves 70 be
joined TO the UnNn In this case most natural OF the
two, number Of hafSpansh States will become integral
parts Of the Unor and be entitled to the rights the
same control over themselves, the same share In the
federal governm,nt, as the States Of English or
gin TO the north u them. We know what the American
character is, and what the Mexican. The American
has already conftBedy altered from the English type
and is doubtless capable Of still further alteration under
the influences OF amixture of race change Of climate
In the case we have assumed il must some day 70
pass that Americans will mix freely with Mexicans, and
Mexcans with Anericans. Now it has been assumed
all hands that theunion would absorb Mexico. What If
the reverse shouk happen and Mexico absorb the Unon9
doubtless in any tse the Saxon element would pred0m
nate but very much fear that the gradual amagama-
ton that would esue the infusion of this river Of degene
rate Spanish boo would sap at very foundations of
American greatness and deal to the power Of the Union
blow from whichit would never recover.
well for or country Of England that the blood Of
her sons in its bard Northern energy, kept free from
admxture by the barrier Of surrounding 1t is well
for our brethren Canada that whole continent of rivals
stretched between them and the South Let the Amer
cans keep away from Mexico, let them avoid they
would the Upas tee, they would wish TO remain as they
are. But if they must have hexcO-it is possible, in
deed that they may acquire ii without interference the
part Of Europeey will have good fear that the
sin of unrghteo conquest will bring its penalty the
shape Of that dedence which history often records
the fate Of bardyraces who have enervaed
tions.
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tory Of which this latter canal is 70 pass have perfectly
well com pretended point Of great Importance name
y that the establishment Of great seaway across the
thmus would Of necessity rescue that part Of the world
from the anarchy into which has been plunged for years.
Central Amaica becoming the route of the so oceans will
be immediately taken under the common protection of the E
ropean ana Imerican Posuers and Il contains the
fertile territories the most varied resources may be
said to present new horizons to civilization will in
fact be by thousands that vessels will annually by
the route Of Central America generating enterprise and
wealth everywhere. We can picture TO ourselves those
parts which are now solitary filed with towns and vii
lagos; the lakes, which are now silent and melan-
choly raverscd by vessels; uncuvaed land fertilized
and the rivers which flow into the lakes and into San Juan
carrying civilization the heart OF the country These
consequences have not escaped the of Mica
raeua and Costa Rca In decreeing the Belly Convention
they decreed the independence and prosperity of Central
America But is not only as Regards that part of the
world that the canal Of Ncaraguais advantageous the
maritime commerce Of oil countries fail TO gain by
IT, AS the canal of Suez will reduce by than 5000
leagues the distance from Maraeles London Paris
to Calcutta and Bombay the passage through the Islhus
OF Panama will abridge by 200 leagues the voyage from
Bordeaux to San Francisco snppresses half the distance
which separates and neighbors from Australia
and places Japan and China within reach Of the com
mercial companies Of North America.
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ment will become poisoned at It's source and will end as
history snows in military despotism" This is most
remarkable declaration, proceeding, it ioes, from
the head of nation in which for eighty years the
experiment Of democracy has been tried upon the
largest the grandest. and the most imposing scale II
appears therefore that bribery and corruption
pany universal suffrage in that country which Mr.. Bright
mas selected as the model according 70 which the repre-
sentative institutions Of England should be moulded aud
iashoned we place the deliberate opinion expressed by
the head OF the American republic in opposition TO the
loose and ignorant assertions Of Mr. Bright and ask
every man OF common sense and Of candid mind IN this
country 10 decide between the two
From the London Globe Dec. III
President Buchanans little pilot balloon, preceding hs
expected lengthy message, In the shape of lester of
for at the centennial ceiebraton of
the occupation OF forts Duqnesne and Pitt held Ut Pitts.
burg on the 18th nit, may Of course be taken have
special aims and meanings which do not show on the
surface We shall have better opportunity OF reading
thef presently by the broad fambeau OF the message
the meantime we entitled 10 take President Buchanau7s
statements Of fact pied de la ~ and certainly they
are noteworthy statements, put forward by the
ponsible Chief Of great republic. President Buchanan
says -
In the age of the republic considered almost trea
sadly changed and dsunion freely prescribed
the remedy for evaneseent evils real maenay which
left 10 themselves would speedily vanish n the
Of events.
The special circumstance present American politics.
which may be suspected really to be at the bottom OF
President uchanans general dissatisfaction with them
the less balance and more decided division OF par
ties which seems taking place in spite of the temporsing
ton. 1t is seldom that statesmen in seat of authority
and grown gray in affairs indulge in generaties of this
despondng cast without some nearer motive for it than
that Of preaching lay sermon against the spread Of
modern degeneracy aud corruption. may be permitted
to conjecture that President Buchanan TO improve
his alarms OF dsunOn and disorganizaon into enforcing
the recommendation Of diversion from the ques
tions which divide opnionholdng up intrrOre the dis
solution Of the Union the only probable alternative
However, as we said, President Buchanan's statements
Of fact their general bearings fair matter for
foreign comment And it is rather grave statement
from chief magistrate that "the employment af money
TO carry elections has become notorious and threatens
to become increasing practice in the American Union
The system Of wholesale corruption in the municipal sys
tenn has long been fragrant what may term the
tr0politan Of New York, and there is certainly
nothing to excite surprise if the like corruption should
spread further and reach higher
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The Overland Non.

The Overland Mall,
ST. LOUIS Dec. i2.-The Overland m.,
with san Francisco dates Of the 18th nit ar.
rived last night. s -
ahe TAX on goods owned abroad and sold nv
been decided TO be unconstitutional A"~
Twenty thousand francs worth of diamonds
recently smaggied into San Francisco. had
psea forfeited TO the Governments
ia tne case pf Baggs us The MERGED Mining
company, Involving the title 10 Col Free
moais estate. and exclusive right TO the min
erals contained therein. the supreme Court
nave decided thar the charge OF fraud in the
survey IS ROT substantiated and argue that il
there Rad been fraud II would net invalidate
the patent The Court only partially meet
the point rs 10 the ownership of the minerals
hnt subs tar tally give the gold as well as the
land TO Cos, Fremont and clearly decided that
private grants OF land are not open to the
public &c search for minerals.
Accounts from Carson Valley xav that ~
cleo ton on the 18th inst, for delegate "a ~,
gress from Nevada Territory, resulted. rs far
as heard from, in the Unanimous election ~
John J. Musser.
The Territorial Enterprise. published a,
Genoa, says rich silver lode surpassed 10 ha |.
continuation OF the Comst took vein. had been
discovered just east of that place. and a STAN
Pede OF the entire population of Genoa and
Carson Valley had taken place
A steady trade was doing at San Francisco,
hut transactions were confined 10 small lots
without change in rates. Money comes In
sparincly from The country, and the remit
tances ty the steamer Of the 2ist would be
light
Gold bars were scarce and high.
Arrived ~ San Francisco, iith, whaleship
Fahius, from the Arctic Sea- via Honolulu,
with 1890 bbls. whale oil and zoe bbls. sperm
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Proceedings OF Congress.

WASHINGTON, Dec, i3.--Sena;e.- Mr. Clay
made a speech in reply TO Republican Sem
ators. on Mr.. MaSon,s Hsrper's Ferry resoiu-
ton. He was confident that the election of a
Republican President would necessarily re-
snltin dissolution Of the Union. The South
were forewarned and should be forearmed for
the hour OF trial.
Mr.. Gwin concurred in all that Mr. Clay
had said. lie hoped the Republicans would
no; press course of policy which could only
end dissstroasiy to the Union
Nessrs- Hale and Wilson replied reiterating
their previously expressed views.
Adjourned.
HeaSe.--alr Sickles made speech showing
that ibe South had not yi6lated the compac Is
aud compromises of the Constitution. The
patriotism Q. The North would be aroused in
aeienee OF the rights of all portions of the
Union.
MIR. Adrian declared that New Jersey would
not support the Charleston nominee unless
the Interpretation OF the platform is in accord
ance with the views of Judge Douglas on
slavery.
Mr.. McRae made a humorous speech. show
ing that the Southern Opposition Should unite
on Mr. Bocock, putting the responsibility of
the election of Speaker. on the anti Lecomp-
tonites.
Without taking vote, the House adjourned.
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News by the Atlantic.

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-The steamer Atlantic
from Aspinwaii, brings the following add.
toua1 news;
The right OF Americans TO maintain mag
lstFaie at San J uan Is fully conceded, but his
jurisdiction is limited 10 those amenable 10
our laws. We have no right to collect reye.
nue., but have the treasury against us at San
Juan 10 prevent smuggling 10 ports on the
Sound.
The graves at Chiriqui have been abandoned
for the gold washings. Thirty thousand dol.
lars worth OF geld images had arrived at Pan
ANA.
Advices from Carthagena state that the rev.
oIutionsts had taken Mipos, after a fight
which lasted for thirty hours, and General
oerezal was marching to attack the govern
ment forces at Bamanguilla
Mr.: Blgleri had settled the American ship
Franklin affair. and the money claimed had
been paid over 10 the captain, Mr.. G USE Our
other disputes with Chill were also in q fair
way for adjus tment.
Gen. Costello bad left Peru for Ecuador with
ten thousand men and fourteen war vessels
ne next intelligence was expected 10 be the
news of a battle. Gen. Echenique was re-
cruilng An Bolivia for the invasion of Peru.
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NE HfHSSs s h : ssSssssSSSSss0s. comr..
BY James NJ. Taylor d Son, Aucps.
TRUSTEES SALEOF
S REAL. ESTATE,
NEGROES. AND

PERSONAIg PROPERTY
Giinn and William Davis, and their wives. to The
subscIi ber dated Noyember "a, 1859, and duly re-
County Court, will sell a. public auction tile Or a.
perty convey ed b, said deed, the following order
On MONDAY: 18th December, commencing al
so ,clock; nj will be sold, upon the premises
the bRICKYAKD on Leigh street, adjoining The
property of Col. Bigger and others it contains
about acres. and will he divided into lots and sold
oy Piat which Will be exhibited at the tune 81 sale
!, ALSO-At the same time and place, FARM in
the county Of Hanover about II miles from the city
OF Richmond. and mile from the Richmond Fred
2uO ACRES. adjolnlng the lands OF w llam VIM
and o1ners formerly tho property Of the father 81
Immediately after the sale of the Backyard and
rarm will be sold: LIST. The STABLE LOT, 'front.'
en south sds n ss % Lot
G Il a nn To ont Mssrs s 81
4th Three Tors On an extena'an Of LeGsb .aee
neal the residence # James Z. Lacy 9Th. A LOT
the property of John +. Johnson.
10 aoek at the os eieh sree #
be sold the entire stock of Bricks on hand consist
s ing Of R about 10000 common Bricks and 20 900
ments; Presses, &c; II Mules, Wagons. Carts, Hsr-
After which, commencing at o'clock, 7. M will
be sold, abeut 30 negroes, bens valuable lot as
have ever been offered, comprising men. wome n !,
D'!s anu stfis. among then are Two excellent
Bricklasers and several valuable family servants
ANA on ny fSpAY, December 9Th. commencing
at 80 O'Clock. 2. NJ, upon the premises, will be sold
The residence of VIM. DAVIS, situated on Clay and
Monroe streets opposite the residence of Samuel
T. Pnliiam; and immediately thereafter will be-
sold the residence of Peter D. CHM, situated on
Glay-and GllmeT streets Both of these are very
desirable residences. are furnished with every con
venience, and pleasantly situated.
Plats of the Real Estate may be seen, as soon as
eers
TERMs.-Fer the Real Estate, one fourth cash;
balance at 6, IL and Is months, for notes with in
terest added, and secured BY trust deeds For the
slaves cash Will be required. the other personal
property cash for sums under $50, that amount
and over months credit, for approved ne otiable
notes, with Interest added,
JOHN o. STEoER. Trustee.
Sales conducted by JAMES M. TAYLOR Il SoN
Aucts. no y
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DEATH OF FIRGiNIUs LEoNARD.-Notwith-
standing the conclusive evidence, showing
that this lads death was caused by the ACCT
dental explosion OF a gun held in his own
hands the absence of testimony TO account
for the fact that the gun was fonnd in the
usual place, s.iil left a mystery hanging over
the affair. this, however, we are now enabled
10 state, has been cleared up blythe returning
recollection of Purser johnson, who, at the
time of the inquest could not recall to mind
whether he did or did not pick up the gun and
return II to its place: but subsequently 1t has
come distinctly to his memory that he did so,
though, in the excitement of the moment. IL
had escaped his recollection ok Herald.
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a !, ss,isss 2, .isss.s iSsnis e Nes:s:: Won
the otacsrs Of shs Liverpool and Londos Pie -
eisnt mannsr in which ihsy settled iess s.
ne, sss ss ass sss as sis
I also isis occasion here 70 reoonnssa shis ed
friends and tho pubic. asxgnng thsn tbex viii
I.ond . Fire and fais insarsaes .cenSsiy. d.
y. that the5 PAY you - soon - ron eefabsleeysNs
q y ,',sx scHnIDr. SAC. I: -
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AT 10 BROAD SIN. GOLDEN tales pleogop9
l. s1 g. :: rs . t: s:.s Z: 49,
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Fixtures 70 match cPgtai9 ten09 - Qes11<4
stc5 great VARIETY ef ksksse 80 49, IN
widths. csii sSd - lriqsss "a ~ e. ~
chssp Dry Goods ssd 21SaSST YS $500 ~
a. = On o,pcslls g. sese 81 0sssl1 8 L.. j
TOiE n1LE-sA No TN zsEI I'LL =
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NEW YoRK. Dec. b. Cotton firm. Flour heavy
Southern S5.65 1915. Wheat dull-holders re-
fusins to accept the material decline. Com buoy
ant-new white s3ag0 cents new yellow S5092
cents old $50 IS cents. Pork heavy-mess s 10 25.
Lard firm at 1o51 al15s. Whiskey firm at 261s a q
cents. Molasses more actlVe-old 43d44 cents !;
new oo952 cents Tnrpentne steady. Rosin dull.
Rice steady at 3141413.
BALTIMORE, Dee. Is Flour closed dropping
Howard street SIS Is. Wheat firm white ranging
from 5 Is to sl.45. Corn 6rm--yeilow 76a78 cts,
white 70a72 cts. Provisions quet--Bacon sides
los. Mess Pork Sl625 Is so. prime Sl0.50G H.
WIiskey STEADY Ohio n cts
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BY Sam'i ii. Cover, Auct., Baltimore.
GREAT SALE OF HORSES. OMNy-

0BUSES. HARNEss. BI AcKswf TTHHs
TrnI,0aS &cnWil be sold without reserve ON
IcUESuAY, Dec Goth, at 10 O clock, Mt the Stable
O. the Madison Street Line of Omnihuses situated
on Thames street. between Broadway and Ann
street. Feil's Point, all the HORSES. COACHES
HARNESS. &c, connected with that very extern
i've establishment. viz: 70 valuable HORSES
many oil which are very superior family or work
noI ses; All ~ good condition. Also. 3yCOACHES
or UMN u in good order. Also, 100 sets as
sor.ee H.AaRtINEsS; one large twenty -rassen-
time; Also; BLACKsMITHS' Tools. JACKs
W. M,fENcA rs, &c, with variety of Stable Uten-
the kind all of which will be sold withour resarvs
Trims OF SALE Two hundred dollars and un-
ger, cash; over 500 three months credit with
interest and approved negotiable paper
The Hoses. &C., can be seer, az any time nv an
plying to Messrs. COLEMAN 4 BAILEY No los
Thames street, Baltimore,
SAM'L H. COVER, Auct
oe lids "a Baltimore street.
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From st. Domingo.

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-An arrival from Co.
naives brings dates to Nov. 30. The market
for provisions was well supplied. The coffee
crop was very late, although reported good;
sales were being made Ut Sl3aalt}6, currency.
per 100 lbs. Logwood Si5aiS per 1uoO lbs
There was 10 political news OF importance.