The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-03-08

Haut Rhin. Paris has authorlZed me contract OF
loan Of 200 10000 francs, and the levy of munich
pal war tax.
BoRpEAUx. Feb. 10 In the National Assembly
the rules and other internal arrangements of the
Chamber of 1s49, adopted The President
read letter from Garibaldi in which he declines the
seat in the Assembly offered him by the Depart
meuts.
Pavre, for himself and in the name of bis col
Ieagues at Bordeaux ard Paris, resigned the power
conided them as the G Government ofthe National De
fence He stated that the Ministers would remain
in Office TO maintain order until the constitution OF
the new Government was formed
NEW YORK, Feb. 1lth-Commodore Alden, who
superintendent the embarkation Of the st. Do
mingo Commissioners, emphatically coutradicts
the wicked rumors regarding the unseaworthiness of
the Tennessee. Although sensation mongers have
created alarm in the minds Of those who have rca-
ives and friends board still those best capable Of
Judging see, yet existing cause for apprehen-
sion.
The gold market has been affected on the contrary
manner to what was anticipated by some operators
on the street by the negotiations now pending for
the settlement Of the questions in dispute between
this country and Great Britain. On one hand anim-
preston exists that England in dsembarrassing her
sell of the alabama claims did it only prepare
ton for war with Russia; aud the other band the
rise in domestic prices OF government securities
not only percludes their shipment to Europe, but
invites return Of bonds from abroad. Hence the
gold market is becoming stronger although The ad-
vance is not material.
The marine reporter OF the Associated Press at
Aspinwall writes under date Of February I'd: You
viii no doubt see some glowing accounts by this
steamer OF Capt. Sefridge having found place for
an OCEAN steamship canal from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific One, and only one, of hIs men got across
to the gulf Of San Miguel, the old route of Lieut.
Strains expedition some years ago, by the Astrato
River. Captain seiridge found pass of 800 feet
high at the lowest elevation, The distance across,
measured on the chart is 100 miles, most of which
is very low swamp land Thadistance from the At
antic to the Pacific by the route of Panama railroad
is thiryseyen miles, and the summit 262 feet above
the sea.
ALBANY, Feb. 15th-The Montreal express train
left New York last night at II O'Clock IS minutes
behind time. On reaching the bridge at Spuyten
Duyvil creek, the engineer slowed down, when the
Youkers train which was behind time, came thun-
defing round the at full speed. Collision took
place which almost totally demolished one car, and
ucer of the Yonkers train, jumped off, and the CON
ductor was thrown down embankment, while
several passengers were thrown from their hunks
and some seriously injured. The passengers de-
scribe the collision and its effects as terrible and
wonder that many lives were not lost.
BosroS, Feb. IOth.-The schooners A. II. Winsen
and 4. J. Franklin, with their stores and cargo,
were condemned to-day at Halifax, forfeited to
Al Al.
laws by the Viee-Admiraty Court. Judge Sir W.
Young in pronouncing judgment, expressed his re-
gret at the duty imposed on him, and expressed a
hope that the Dominion Government would act lib
orally and remit the penalty in whole in part No
tice Of an appeal in both given by the de-
PENDANTS.
HAVANA, Feb. 1Oth.-operations under Captain.
General Yolmaseda began January oath. Since that
eco persons have surrendered 10 the district Of Colon
200 of whom were able to bear arm; 1900 in Cinco
Villas mostly women and children; 200 in the East
ern Department and 900 in the Central Department
Among those who surrendered in the Central De-
partmeut are Chief Andres Domnguez, officers and
q men; Miguel Montijo, Ignacio Quesada, Benja-
min Brinelles, Alfonso Brinccs and Joaquin Molla.
According to accounts received by the Government,
the insurgents lost 14S in killed in the various en-
% wounded
In an executive session of the Senate to-day, after
the Presidents message and accompanying docu-
ments were read, Mr.. Sumner opposed the immedi-
ate confirmation of commissioners. He said that it
were better to let the subject go till the report
should be printed, and the Senate have time for
their examination. In this Mr.. Davis concurrrd. Mr..
ConkDng replied to Mr.. Sumner, and urged au i'm
mediate confirmation. The debate took wide
range, involving diplomatic relations and the plan
proposed for the adjustment of the differences be-
tween the countries. The Senate adjourned after
session of211 hours, without coming TO any conclu-
sion, but will resume consideration of this subject
tomorrow
New YORK, Feb 10th W Washington dispatches
of last night show that the debate in executive |
session of the Senate yesterday on the Presidents
message and accompanying documents, took wide
range. Among other issues, the constitutional right
Of the President to appoint such commission with
out special power being delegated to him by act or
OF Congress, questioned. Attention |
was called to the fact that this is departure from
The usual mode of making treaties, that power being
given by the Constitution TO the President and Sen
ate alone but the most serious objection made to |
The proposition Of the message was that it is too gen
aral in its terms Senators who spoke on the sub
ect DESTROYS that any treaty negotiated shall
cover the Alabama claims and fishery question, but
ire unwilling that the settlement of these shall be
with claims of British subjects for dam
lges during Fenian raids, losses incurred on
account Of investing in Confederate Bonds II is
aid that by the terms OF the proposition submitted,
hesc any other subject OF difference between the
wo nations might be made matters of consideration
The question as TO the pay of the Commissioners,
Is all except Hoar now ofice-hoders, and as to
he legality OF Williams appointment to office
treated during his term Senator, also points
ShicH were alluded TO in the debate.
Mr.. Trumbull moved TO postpone the whole mat
er one week, but this was lost. He then moved to
efcr the nominations to the Foreign Relations Com
nittee, and this was also voted down As a single
objection prevented final vote on the nominations
the matter went over till to-day, when
he Senate win probably go early into executive
ession for its continued consideration. The general
Impression is that had vote been taken yesterday,
he Commissioners would have been confirmed.
Representatives of the Northwestern States think
he settlement OF our claims will involve eession
o the United States of the British country north
vest Of Lake Superior.
The Tribune correspondent says the approval of
he steps thus far taken by the Executive is widely
xprcssed here bv men of all narfies and there