Polynesian., 1859-09-03
No. Is.

case, but the second section of the same act
against enlistment of troops in the United States
to serve IN any foreign country, is directly appca
bic, and cannot be got over. 1t cannot be evaded
as some have supposed, by enlisting the troops in
Mexico, for that dodge is sufficiently provided
against IN the act as you will by referance to
The MINISTER FROM JAPAN TO THE UNITED STATES.
The latest number of the China Herald has this
paragraph:
There seems to be considerable doubt if the pro-
posed embassy to the United States will take place.
The conservative party, who are opposed to all
innovations, are determined to prevent this in
fraction of the law which prohibits Japanese from
leaving their country. The two delegates who
have been named for Washington are themselves
anxious to 90 but their departure will certainly be
delayed for the present at least. A council for
foreign affairs has been established at Jeddo,
slstlng OF i've princes. The ambassadors for Great
Britain are not yet appointed.
1t was announced that the Atlantic Telegraph
Co. have obtained the cooperation Of Robert Ste
phensOn, Professors Wheatstone and Thompson,
who, with Mr. Varey, consulting electrician of the
company, and other scientific individuals, Will
form committee to investigate and advise as to
the construction of the next cable.
Gen Cass has decided that foreign ship pur-
chased by citizen of the United States becomes
the property Of the purchaser, and it is entitled
to the same protection from acts of aggression on
the part of foreign governments "as any other
property of citizen.
book about the United States has been pub
lished in Germany, in which the author mentions,
among other equally interesting facts, that thieves
are so scarce in that cOuntrythat reward is often
offered for the discovery of one.
BONNER AGAIN.-It is reported that Bonner, of
the Nelc York Ledger, has offered Edward Everett
fO for hia
LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN THE CRY OF New YoRK-
At a recent meeting of the New York Historical
Society, DIR. Bacon read paper the languages
spoken in that city Fifty languages, according to
his statements used in business and social inter
course among the inhabitants, being greater num-
Der than in any other city in the world.
On the 5th June, in the Lords, Lord Stratford de
Radcliffe gave notice of resolution approving
the neutral attitude assumed by the government,
relying on the continuance of that policy, but at
the same time adopting measures for the compile
tion of the national defenees.
Lord Lyndhurst strongly advocated vigorous mea-
sures of defence both on and land. He thought
military force of one hundred thousand men ought
to be maintained and an equal force of dsembodied
trained, militia. He regarded the assertion, that
France had no wish to invade England, undeserv-
ing Of consideration. England ought to live in
perfect independence of French iorbearance, rely
ing alone upon the vigor of her peoplsuuction of
Lord Granylils ffesgaHnnaa nature. He thought Lord
Lyndhurst's remarks were calculated to annoy
and irritate the French. He spoke, however, as
did other MEMBERS in favor of Strengthening militia
ry and naval defenses.
The Emperor of Russia, with the view of en-
couraging colonization on the Amoor, has decided
that exiles in Eastern Siberia, who may be dis
posed to seek for work on the Amoor, may OBJ
tain leave of absence for three years, provided
they have conducted themselves WELL and provided
the rent and taxes they own colonists be paid
in advance for all the time of their absence, either
by themselves or the persons employing them.
The Emperor has further ordered that if an exile
shall desire to establish himself permanently on
the Amoor he may be authorized to do so.
The Landon Advertiser gave currency to rumor
that Mr. Golden is likely to be offered the Cover
nor Generalship of Canada.
DEATH OF ANOTHER HIsToRIAN.-Henry Hallam,
the we'll known English historian, died in London
the 23d May, aged 81 years.
Prince Ponitatowski, of the royal house of Po-
land is now in the city of New York, on his way
to the West. He is the sole representative of the
first family of Ancient Poland, and members of
his family have been held in the highest consider
alton by the imperial family of Russia but HIM
SELF because of attachment to the Protestant re-
ligion, was seven years ago banished to Siberia,
where he suffered for five years, when he managed
to escape, and has finally come to this country to
become citizen of the great West.-Ana. Erch.