The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-23
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GREAT BRIrAIS.-In the House of Commons recent
ly, Mr. G. Fortescue, in repy 10 Sir L. Palk, said a bill
was in course Of preparation in reference 10 the opening
out Of the territory on the Red River and Saskatch-
evan, in British North America, to colonization,
but would not be introduced until certain uegotia-
tons now pending were concluded. The French oc-
cupatiou Of Syria was also discussed, upon an in
quiry put TO Lord John Russell whether, in case
France prolonged its occupation beyond the period
fixed by the Convention Of July, 1860, England
would avail herself Of her right to unite her troops
with those Of France in the occupation. Lord John
Russell, in reply, stated the necessity for the Occu-
patton in the first instance, and said that he be-
lieyed the French Emperor was sincere in his iuten-
tentiOn 10 limit the occupation to six months and
on the 18th ult. a debate took place on the Slave
Trade, in which Lord John Russell and Lord Palm
erston took part. The difficulties in the way Of the
suppression Of the slave trade were very clearly
presented. Il was proposed to invite free emigra-
ton To the West Indies. 1t was also proposed TO ex-
tend the forts and settlements in Afric., enlisting
the Portuguese in this movement, so as 70 prevent
the obtaining Of slaves. Lord PalmeTstOn was very
bitter against Spain, and stated there was almost a
cnsuS beiii. He described the conduct Of that Gov
eminent as base in the extreme. Lord John Russell
stated that the efforts OF the English Government
had, to a great extent. been successful, and that it
was owing TO the American Government denying the
right Of search in time of peace they had not been
more So VII. buxton feared tnit lhe NuulDcIn .
States would re-es;ahlish the slave trade. He hop
ell that Government would never recognize a South
ern Contederacy without an express stipulation
against the revival Of the slave trade. lie suggested
that the slave coasts should be taken under the
protection Of England. which would enable her
cruisers TO arrest the slave dealers as priyateers.
After some further remarks from various gentlemen.
the subject was dropped.
FRASCE-The populations Of Mires, the great
fnaucier and banker, are the present sensation in
Paris. lie was at the head Of a great banking in
stitution and held the contract for the last Turkish
loan. The extent of his POPULATION Is not known
but goes high among the millions. tie has been
thrown into prison. and investigation is making by
the government. VI. Mires has hitherto lived in u
most superb and elegant style, and not very long
ago his daughter was married in Paris in a style Of
ceremonial state and extravaganza scarcely sur
passed by the celebration OF the ROthschiid wedding
In London some time ago. The matter OF expense
was a small thing 10 NJ. Mires, and he, therefore,
got up a display Of the utmost magnihcence. For
some time past there were expectations that the
crash Of mis- affairs was at hand and consequently
the Turkish loan, which he had undertaken 10 ne
gotiate, could not progress as he desired.
ITALY-GREAT REFORNs.-By a decree Of the pres
ent Government Of Naples the two concoriats are
solemnly annulled and declared void. All persons,
of whatever creed, are declared equal before the law,
and ecclesiastics have no longer any peculiar eXemp-
ton. All monastic orders for either sex cease to be
recognized by the government. The same fate has
fallen on benefces Of all kinds without cure Of souls,
and on all chapters Of collegiate churches. The pro-
perty Of these religious houses Is taken into the bene-
ft Of the government, and is to be charged, first, with
popular education; next, with the augmentation of
the salaries of parish priests, aud with the relief OF
the most needy members of the clerical body. The
fabrics are to be employed for school purposes, among
which infant and evening schools are not forgotten.
But large and sweeping as Is the change, the inter
ests Of the present inmates Of these houses have been
cared for. Those who wish to continue a mOnastic
life are to receive q pension, which is TO he augment
ed by one sixth, if they reside out of the cloister. No
more novices are to be admitted"
THE LAST DAYS OF GAETA-The King and Queen
of Naples arrived at Rome on the l4th. Their males
ties alighted at the Quirinal, where his %highness
Pope Plus x. paid them 4 visit on the 10Th. 1t APP
pears that the bombardment Of the llth and 18th
was of extreme violence, rendering the riied cannon
useless. From the demand to surrender to the mo-
ment the capitulation was signed, the Piedmontese
threw $4,000 shells into the fortress. The king pass
ed the Neapolitan troops in review before leaving,
who wept on presenting arms 10 him. An immense
crowd was assembled, and the population shed tears.
Royal honors were paid TO Francis ii. rs he embark
ed. As the vessel left, a salute of twenty-One guns
was fired, and the flags were lowered, while the gar
rison shouted . Long live the king, though III pres
ence Of the Piedmontese, already in possession. The
number of troops made prisoners at Gaeta was ii ,OOO.
The Sardinians found between 700 and 500 cannOns
and $4,000 muskeis. Three generals accompanied
Francis ii. to Rome. Twenty-Five are prisoners.
RUSSIA letter from s.. Petersburg says The
moment Is close ut hand when the emancipation Of
the serfs will be an accomplished fact. The proclama-
A'NA WI W i'1H'A oA NAiSA ~ mus NV eHaA
100000 souls will, at one and the same hour, have
ceased TO be property
Fearful foundations had taken place at Galatz,
owing to the breaking up Of the ice. Hundreds Of
persons are stated to have been drowned, and one
hundred thousand quarters Of grain in magazines
had been lost. The shipping sustained serious IN
jury. \ ST. Petersburg dispatch of the lst nit. says
-" In REPUTATION of current reports, the Governor Of
-. Petersburg announces that no Government meas
ures concerning the peasants will be published on the
"a Of March"
PILGRIMAGE or THE EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH To
JERUsALEM.-We have good reason 10 believe that q
part. at least, Of the object of Admiral La Ronciere
le NOurry's late visit TO CousjautinoDle had reference
10 the fOr-sOme-time intended pilgrimage Of the En-
press Of the French 10 Jerusalem. Her Majesty Is
said TO have had such a journey in view ever since
the death Of her late sister, the Duchess d'Alba, and
the official rumor now Is that her intention Is to be
carried into effect before the French troops leave Sy-
HfrGiL.
SWEDISH Laws AGAINST RoNIsH CEREMONIES
Stockholm letter states that, in consequence Of the
stringent laws Of Sweden against the public exercise
Of Roman Catholic ceremonies, the funeral Of Queen
Marie Desiree, the Kings grandmother (who was a
Roman Catholic) was celebrated IN strict privacy.
\ room, not very spacious, was fitted up IN the iute-
rior Of the palace, and the funeral service was per
formed there; the only persons present being those
attached 20 the Court.