Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-01

FOREIGN NEWS BY THE BOHEMIAN.
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ance of f33 000 O0O Presuming that under the acuon
of the Lords the House would continue the paper duty
this and other would reduce the amount to be pro-
yded to 90 $1,000 To this he proposed to make
an immediate addition the duty ardent spirits TO
the extent of Is lid per gallon and corresponding al
teration in the tariff wines which was liked 10 come
into operation in January next. These measures would
enable the government to meet all demands hesou-
tons sanctonng the proposed increase in the spirit du
ties we're forthwith moved and agreed TO.
In the House OF Lords on the 18th, Lord Brougham
called attention 10 the Of negro lady who was re-
Gently refused first class passage in Cunard steamer
on the ground Of COLOR He said be had no doubt dam
ages could have been recovered if the matter had not
been compromised .,
Lord Woodhouse confirmed the news that 500 Chris
tnns had been massacred in Damascus and that all the
Consulate houses with the exception OF the BRUSH mad
been burned.
In the House OF Commons the same evening, Lord
Termoy moved resolution declaring that the rejection
by the Lords Of the bill respecting the paper duty Is an
innovation on the rights and privileges oil the House OF
Commons and it is therefore incumbent on the House oil
Commons to adopt practicable measure Tor the restora-
ton of its rights and privileges
Lord Palmerston moved the previous question, which,
after some debate carried by III 70 l3S, and the
resolution fell to the ground.
The fourteenth session of the international Statistical
Congress opened in London the 10TH Delegates from
all na of the world we're present The representatives
of the United States were Judge Longstreet, and Mr.
Lawrence Mr.. Dallas also present IN the midst oil
numerous distinguished guests. At the preliminary
meeting Mr. Miner Gibson welcomed the Congress IN the
name of the British Government Prince Albert Pres-
dent of the Congress- delivered appropriate lnaugu-
ral Address After the address, the following little incl
dent occurred: Lord Brougham, seeing the American
Minister present. said he hoped Mr. Dallas would forgive
him for reminding him that there was negro present as
a member of the Congress. This gave rise to loud
laughter and cheering. Mr.. Dallas made no sign in
Spouse but the negro in question, Dr. Delaney, arose,
aud returned thanks for the kind auson which had been
made to him. and assured all present that he too was
man. This was greeted with renewed cheering from all
parts OF the ball.
An important meeting with reference to the encourage
ment of the growth of cotton in India had been held in
Manchester Lord Stanley occupied the chair.
Lord CLYDE excommander-in-chief oil the India army,
had reached Paris route for England.
grand banquet was given by the Mayor Of Southamp-
ton TO Capt Young and the officers of the steam yacht
Fox prior her departure to survey the route OF the
North Atlantic telegraph Several Americans were pres
emit and letter OF apology from Mr. Dallas was recelv-
ed Among the toasts TO the President OF the
United States.
Queen Victoria has sgnfed her intention Of reviewing
the Scotch volunteers at Ednburg the 18th August.
bill in chancery had been fled against the directors
of the Union Bank London, with the view to restrain
them from paying any dividend except out OF the profits
Of the surplus funds TO ascertain the liabilities OF direc-
tor to make good the deficiency of Pulinger.
At the annual meeting of the Union Bank, the Aus
traa directors reported the discovery Of frauds TO the
extent Of nearly fl,000 the perpetrator being the
cashier in the bank in Melbourne, named Ed hadley.
FRANCE.
The news is unimportant
The Monite,Hn announces that project OF law for
the purchase Of the canals had been adopted.
The latest accounts from the crops reassuring,
and good average yield expected. The fall in the
Paris flour and wheat market had made further progress
The Paris Bourse ON the 18th was dull and lover
The Rentes closed as 6Sf 90c.
NAPLES AND SICILY.
Sanguinary combats reported to have taken place
near Messina between the Neopotans under Col Rosco,
and the advanced guard of the Siclian army.
The British Admiral Nundy, had quilted Palermo for
Naples and there scarcely any butt Sandman YES
sells in the roads Of Palermo.
The official Sician Journal published the following
note on Saturday:
"Signor La Farina Gessel and Tolti are affiliated to
the police of the continent. The three expelled
for having conspired against order The government
which watches public tranquility could not tolerate
the presence Of such individuals.
Another note says ''the national society, whose
have been reduced since Garibald declined the
Presidency has been rather hndrance than assist
ance to the SicIlian cause"
IL is stated that the order for the expulsion OF Farina
came directly from Garibald, and it this expulsion
which led to the resignation Of the ministry.
The 0piuone Natisnale, Of Turin, states that Farina
had full power from the Sandman government
the title of Royal Commissioner soon as annexation
thought it advisable that his dictatorship should
tinue until the whole island subjected, and finding
that the presence OF Fana detrimental to the
he ordered him of.
The two Neapolitan penpotentiaressto Sardinia had
reached Turin.
Neapolitan minister had also reached Paris.
new Scilan ministry had been formed. Signor In
terdonato Arg the historian and Sgnor Emeranti
among the MEMBERS and Logothe, Lapora, and 0rsini
continue 10 the Cabinet.
Naples telegram says strong and compact ministry
would be Immediately formed to carry out to their full
the principles OF the constitution and the govern
ment and to watch the interests of the nation.
the ministry Commander de Eartino only would re-
main in the new cabinet
SYRIA
BEiRoUr, July ii.
The attack OF the Druses on.the Christians at Damas
commenced on the evening OF the 9th when several
men killed and many women carried of for harems
The French Russian and Greek Consul. took refuge in
the house OF Abdul kader The attitude OF the Turkish
authorities was ndecsve and rather injurious than use
full to the Christians Three thousand turkish soldiers
arrived to-day The fears oil the Christians are redouod
and commissioners Neoy ana NOrWiek are expected Win
impotence.
Details of the LIST July say It was then a'certained that
the Druses bad burnt and paged lol villages since the
29th OF May while from 800 TO 5000 Christians, in-
habitants OF Lebanon, many OF whom were wealthy men
and all strapgersto anything like poverty are nameless
beggars, depending on charity tor daily bread
Over aud above the number OF Christians shot in ac-
tua warfare it is believed or 1000 have been butcher
| ed in cold blood
Tue massAcres " Dahascus "ero no' Ano"n a' 'nS
ua M, s;...,;,. d,,,u.. ,;von os ,ho h..A.;,.
inflicted on all ogcs and scyes
- OT AZ atI LnI 49,, 80 r,t a.,
w oon n ~ CO., &c., "aI ,ho
towS in orJsr 10 restrain The natcol portion of the in