The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-29


srcised down 10 the latest. We have upon the author
~ Of Lord Holt OF LORD Somers OF Blackstone and OF
ano are to br issued into all the dominons OF the crown
whe ever subject of the crown is illegally imprisoned
And not only have we this authort, in theory, but we
have the practical application Of the doctrine down TO
modern times The more remarkable cases the in
stances whore the writ Of habeas corpus carried into
the Isles OF Jersey and Man. and 10 st Helena Arthese
are ID very modern times We find II there asserted not
only matter Of agreement but carried effect AS
matter OF practice, that where there is indie
pcDdeLt local uoicature the writ OF habels corpus will
lie We think nothing short Of legislative enactment
would suffice to deprive Of that authority which was
CONFER upon us for the protection Of the liberty Of the
subject. We feel, therefore, should not be doing
RE under the authority OF the precedens cited We
RET uaed 10 esue the writ.
There was slight manifestation of applause in court
on the conclusion Of the delivery Of his ordshps judg
meLt.
The Moniteur publishes a convoking the Senate
and the CorIe Legslat,f for the 4th of February
The same Journal also publishes comparative table OF
the revenue Of France, which shows decrease in $780,
as compared with 1869, Ut twenty mionSQf francs
Count De Persigny had given orders for n foreign
newspapers without exception TO be allowed free crcu
laton Throughout, the French empire.
II said that the Emperor had much struck with
the statements on the navigation laws of France contained
IN the memorandum recently Issued by Mr. Lindsay, ana
an interview had taken place between the Emperor and
MIR Lindsay
occupation SYRIA will be increased by portion Of the
troops returning from China In spite OF the efforts Of
England il s probable that the French forces will
main until al March, and the Russian gazette approves
OF this course ID order to prevent fresh measures
Commercial difficulties in France had Increased, tho
advance IN the rate OF discount having checked opera
tiohs.
The Pals corn market firm, and prices Of wheat
and flour were well maintained.
The commercial treaty between France and Belgium
had been signed.
The Pourse the 18th opened firm, but closed dull
and lower at 81. for rentes.
The Orini0ne of Tuyin publishes despatch announc
ing that part Of the French feet left Gaeta the
l4th INST and that hosthties had been suspended
both SiGes.
The French Ambassadors at Vienna and Berlin had
respectfully notified those Courts that Vie French feet
would quit Gaeta on the 10Th of January.
II II stated that prior TO the Of the
mistce the lire VI The besiegers had become terrible
A te;eg aph,c despatch from Rome says that King
Francis m difference To the Emperor Napoleon accepted
without any reserve the proposals Of France reference
to the aimlstce
Prince CargDan tho new Lieutenant OF the King had
arrived at Naples. lie sauted bis arrival by the
English u,et, and was enthusiastically received by the
peope.
The Council Of Lieutenancy at Naples had rendered
their resignation TO FaIini.
Approximation Of King Victor Emanuel to the nhabi
tants OF the NeapOan provinces has been published The
King sa,s:-Tbe affairs Of the State compel 10 sepa
rate my self from you deDestic action has caused
'Nhe retirement OF Farni Prince Cargnan will govern
the NeaIalta provinces in my know that you
always desire The UNITY of Italy.
FARM had been appointed Secretary to the private
Cabinet OF the Kug
II is reported that in the event OF war between Pied
mont and Austria French army viii occupy Lombardy
without declaring war against Austria.
The new Councillors OF Lieuteuantcy had been well re-
ceived in Sicily, ana tranquility reestablshed the
island.
The Pope had despatched provisions to Gaeta The re-
ported revision Of the concorda with Austria has been
denied Major merode remains in office The sardinans
have passed through the province OF Ret their march
against the insurgents in the Abruzzi
IL was asserted at Vienna that Francis H. had written
TO the Emperor Of Austria announcing his firm resolve
defend Gaeta the
The Austrian Gaee processes confidence in the dura
ton OF peace. 1t says there will be no war between
France and Austria unless there a between France
and Germany and the Gazette believes France has wish
for that at presett.
Political manifestations taking place in the thea
tres at Rome
reported that the British garrisons at Malta and
Corfu had been Increased to twice their former strength
and that II WAS IN contemplation TO organize militia at
those places II said that English squadron
in the Mediterranean was TO be reinforced.
The Prussian Chambers opened on the 14th with
speech from the throne His Majesty in his speech Ia
mented the death Of the late King lie then made
ton OF the new organization of the army which, he
said, had become necessary. The defence Of the in
tegrty Of the German territory being his FIRST duty, his
Majesty said that negotiations were imminent between
France and the Zovereiu in reference TO their mutual
commercial relations. His Majesty continued thus
1.-THE relations between the great Powers have become
still more friendly by the personal tlngs which have
taken place II Is therefore to be regretted that the
steps taken by Germany for the settlement Of the ques
under Danish rule have remained without any result.
Prussia well the rest of Germany, recognises 1t
national duty to finally bring about the proper solution Of
the question" The King energetcally stated that II
his intention 10 remain faithful 70 tho principles Of go
vernment which he imposed himself assuming the
against the revotioDary spirit spread abroad in Europe
The official Std0s Anzei9T contains royal decree pro-
claiming an amnesty for all persons who have been found
guilty OF high treason treason against the country, Of
fences against his Majesty crimes and offences consttut
ing abuse Of the rights OF ctzens and for those per-
ess,nr the au,horss Of the STATE o. surbns 1 r"bo
order To those who have evaded judicial inquiry and
legal judgment by taking 70 fight permission is granted
wards condemned the Minister Of Justice make pro-
posas for their par,on The King himself will decide In
the cases Of those who have been condemned by military
tribunals, provided they impore pardon.
Austria.
Count George Apponyi Is gazetted as Judz Curt fol
Hungary, In place OF Count Cxirakys
The Committee OF the Comitat Of Neutra in Hungary
has resolved the following programme, VIA re
% o. sss fIs
cept Hungarian troops from Hungary; the Hungarian
troops take oath Of fidelity to the constitution
request made to government that liberal copstitu
tion be granted 70 the other crown lands Of Austria
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LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The funds had been steady, but the 18th they be
came dull and heavy, and consnls declined q per cent
cFinB ~ VIA "a Iof money ana VIZ 70 Tor account
The heavincss caused by report that the Bank
France was st oeng god and that further rise in tn
rate Of discount there was contemplated. ais
said that the Bank Of Eng and taking conside
rAble amounts OF money on loans OF stock
Ia the discount market there was no change. Goo<
bills were negotiated fraction below the Bank rates
The London Daily Ncw says many persons believe Oh,
Bank Of France viii have great difficulty In maintaining
specie pay ments.
The London Morning Chronicle says some arrangement
had been made with exchange houses 70 transmit gold Il
America direct from London on French account
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 16-A. NJ
CorToN.--Messrs. James Hewitt 4 Co. report as fol
lows,The cotton market, which very active with
an advancing tendency upon the Geographic advces per
Persia from Queenstown, became excited upon the
livery Of her etters 10000 bales have been sold during
tho past four days The sales of Monday and Tuesday
were 40 600, including 20 900 speculation and OK
port. Prices have advanced I'd. a Nd per pound on
Fridays quotations, the largest Improvement being on
grades under middng We quote middlng Orleans
oled.; Mobile, 7lsd., and uplands s.led. There
are At sea to-day, from America, 800 900 bales, against
80 COO ~ same time last year. l'E
observation-disclosures Richardson, Spence Co. report
hour slow and Sd. cheaper. Quotations 20s . 31s Cd
Wheat In limited demand, at about former rates.
Red Western, lis Id Us ID red southern lbs Id 13s
white Western, 13s lbs Sd Southern l3s Cd las Cd