The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-02-17


The LATE EARL OF RIPoN.-The America brings
the news OF the death of this nobeman once promi-
nent in the politics of England, but who for sew
public life.
Lord Ripon was the second son of the Countess
De Grey, and the younger brother of the present
Earl OF that title. He first distinguished himself
In the House of Commons during the great wars
with Napoleon, as Tory member of the most con-
sentative stamp. In 1915 he introduced cele-
brated resolution prohibiting the importation of
corn whenever the price should fall below S0s
the quarter, which laid the foundation for the most
oppressive features of the Corn Laws, subsequent
~ enacted; In 1874 as Chancellor of the Exchequer
ne dd ms pest to silence the growing clamor for
Reform in Parliamentary representation, by bring
Ing In budget which painted the actual cond-
ton OF the country in hues so roseate and
smiling, as to for him the souJriouet of
prosperity Robinson" The people were starry
ing and muttering revolution, but the Chancellor
assured them they were the most fortunate of man
KIND, and that nothing could be more absurd than
to suppose they wanted any change in their happy
Constitution. In 1927, having been raised to the
peerage as Viscount Goderch, he became Colonial
Secretary in Mr.. Canning's Cabinet, and in the
same year succeeded to the Premiership, on the
sudden death of that illustrious statesman and
orator. Lord Goderich held office only for a few
months, for tempest of Reform was fast rising,
and Tories and Wings alike were preparing for a
hnal grapple of principles which demanded leaders
on either side OF more audacious and uncompro-
mlsng temper. He resigned at Christmas in favor
OF the Duke of wellington, and contented himself
with opposing in his eat, as Peer, movement
which the Peers were unable to stem. In 1888 he
dom of Rpon.
The deceased Earl was born in 1888, and leaves
one son to inherit his title and his large estates
/ THIS son, the present Earl of Ripon, has already
made distinguished name for himself in the House
! OF Commons, in which, under his title of Lord
Goderich, he has sat- first for Huddersfeld, and
lately for the West Riding of Yorkshire, which
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representative. The new Lcrd Ripon is one of the
most liberal, not to say Democratic members of
the English nobility; and in the new sphere to
which he has been called will hold more conspic-
uous position than ever, as a champion of free
principles and of sound progress. He is still
young man, having been born in 1927, and is the
helr to yet another title and to the vast property
| OF his uncle, the Earl de Grey.-N. Y. Times.
| THE Yacht WANDERER IN ArRIcA-The Mont
| gomery Ala.) Confederation, publishes the sub
| joined extract of letter from an officer of the
! Navy, attached the squadron on the African
coast relating to Captain Corrie and his vessel:
| After leaving Bougula, eur next anchorinp
place was the mouth of the Congo River, from
which place an expedition, comprising two gun
boats, Differed and manned, was sent thirty miles
up the river to search for slavers generally, but
the Wanderer in particular The schooner is owned
and commanded by Mr. Corrie, a wealthy Caro-
| Imam. lie bought her and became member of
the New York acht Club, and then under the i'm
Presslons produced by these favorable Appearances
P'S'iO"S dCleT ASSOCIATIONS, he succeed
ed in getting proper clearance and papers to 90 on
| yachting expedition. The next thing known of
nm Is MS appearance in the Congo River. This at
once maze ms vessel suspicious one, and the
Commodore sent the Nincennes to watch his move
ments. That vessel, not being able to ascend the
river remained at the mouth of the Congo to over
haul MN on his appearance route homeward
- Our BOAT expedition returned and reported to the
Commodore as informed by the English cruiser
which they went with up the river, that Corrie
succeeded IN getting on board his vessel five hun
dred negroes and had been unsuccessfuv chased by
| the Nincennes. The English officers say that Cor
RE euded their utmost vigilance While thew knew
that his object must be to take negroes they could
not capture him, because his papers were ali so au
thentlc They say also that he appeared the ele-
giant gentleman, gave them fine dinners and splen-
| did wines, went up and down the Congo visiting
the native kings purely, he said as a matter Of
curiosity and to give information. After dining
with them one day he got his savedeck, water and
farlna on board, with his five hundred negroes and
! slipping around headland, was off in less than
three hours from the time he left them He met
the Nlncennes, which was cruising off the coast on
the lookout for him, but the Wanderer, being the
better sailor, beat her and escaped
| The HUDsoN's BAY CoMPANY.-The Toronto Colo
| mast says that on Thursday night the Inspector
General, Mr.. Calf, answered that the government
mad reason to infer that the exclusive right of
trade enjoyed by the Hudson's Bay Company in
their extensive territories would be abrogated by
the Home government on the LIST of June next.
NEW UNIFORM OF THE MARINE CoRPs-The coat
is dark blue frock, double-breasted, trimmed with
scarlet and ornamented with gold lace; the pants
are light blue, with a scarlet cord; the cap of the
new style, of silk with leather top; and the sword
is of the army pattern.
At private masked ball given in Lexington
avenue, New York, one lady appeared as poverty
and Riches" One half of her costume was com
posed of the richest silks and laces, the other repre-
scented the most extreme poverty, with stocking
down about the worn shoe &C.
The new passenger cars on the Central Ohio Ex-
press-running through from Wheeling and Bellar
to this cty-are lit with gas, made by the Compa-
ny from some combinations of burning fluids The
light is brilliant, and contributes materially to the
cheerful appearance of the coaches at night-Cin-
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