The Wabash Courier, Volume 17, Number 45, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 July 1849 — Page 2

THE COURIER.

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FOR GOVERNOR,

O N A A S O N OF FRANKLIN COUNTY. FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THOMAS 8. 8TANPIELD,

OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. FOR CONGRESS,

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A E

OF PARKE.

FOR 8ENATOR,

In the Court tir* of Cldj, Sullivan and Vigo, JOSEPH W. BBIGG8, OF SULLIVAN.

ABSENCE OF MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY IN THE ATMOSPHERE.—The St. Louis Republican of the 24th ult. says: An old and familiar experiment was tried yesterday, accidentally, by a gentleman, whose attention has been called to the subject of the effect of electricity on the atmosphere in producing ozone gas.— Reflecting upon the various theories ad- vanced, he made an attempt to attract paper by rubbing sealing wax upon woollen cloth; and, although sealing wax will usually attract paper at the distance of one inch or more, immediately after the friction, yesterday it would not move the slightest fragment any distance. In these times the most trivial circumstance may be important. Does this fact denote a want of magnetic electricity in the atmosphere, and if so how does this affect the nerves of sensation and the circulation? The attention of scientific men is called to this fact. It may have an important bearing upon the prevailing epidemic. ———————

PROGRESS OF CHOLERA.—The Cholera

Rooms

to be on the increase in distant

cities. It is a remarkable fact, as shown by bills of mortality in the lnrge cities, that more deaths occur on Mondays and Tuosdays than other days in the week. The St. Louis Republican of July 4th• referring to the increase of Cholera in that city, says:

This report shows moro deaths from Cholera than has occurred any day since the epidemic has prevailed in our city. Tlio bills of mortality for Monday, however, aregonerally much larger than on any provious day, owing to the dissipation indulged in by certain classes during Sunday, and to this we may ascribe the astounding and unexpected increase given abovo.

Seventh District.

From the following, which wo take from the llockville Whig, it will bo seen that Mr. Coffin who was supposed to be an independent candidate for Congress, in this district is no longer in the field.

William «. Coffin Declined. It is with the greatest pleasure that wo announce to our friends in the county nnd throughout tho Congressional District, that Mr. Coffin has authorised us to say that he is not a candidato in this race foi Congress, ilo has doclinedThis news will bo hailed with dolight by true hearted Whigs cver^ where, and nono with moro sincore joy than by many of Mr. Coffin's warm personal frionds, who would, under favorable circumstances, support him in preferonce to any other man.

John A. Matron.

Front tlio listof appointmenis for public spoaking, by John A. Matson, Whig candidate for Congress, wo take the following:

Washington, Davis county, Thursday, July 12, 2 o'clock r. M. nioomfiold, Green county, Friday, July 13, 2 o'clock P. M.

Terro-Haute, Vigo county, Saturday. July M, 2 o'clock P. M. Bowling Green, Clay county, Monday, July 10, 2 o'clock P. M.

Mr. McGauglicy, Whig candidato for Congress in this district, ts out on the stump. Ifo carries all before him, and will be elected by a largo majority.

After tho above was in type we heard speeches from McGaughey and Nave at our Court House, and have only now to reiterate that we are better satisfied than ever, that McGaughey is carrying all before him, and will be elected by a large majority. More extendtd notice next week.

Caadidatc* Tor CwiptM Iwdtaaa. Dist. 1st. 'Jd. 3rd. 4th. Mh6th.

Drmtxrrts. 'hif*. Nathaniel Albertoon, Eiiaha Erahn*. Cynia L. Dunham, Win. M. Dunn. John L. Rohineon,

10th.

Joeoph Robineoo. irnmuel W. Parker. William Herod. JohnS. Watte. K. W. Mc^reaghey Hmrf S.Line. 1 Williamson Wright, David Kiigora.

William'J. Brown, Willie A. Gorman.

Pth. *th.

Joe. E. McIVnald, Graham N. FHeh, Andrew

J.

Ilariwi,

BRIGOS in our coantv. He is looked for, and may consider bis chance for election very good- ______

The President has appointed J. T. B. Stapp receiver at the land-office at Vandalia, III. Hugh Y. Wadddl, reg ister at Natchitoches, La. and N. Green Wilcox, receiver at Stillwater, Minesota.

Pot Cholera and other news, sea Latest by Telegraph.

SENATOR.—Wo havo not yet heard of K. EDWARDS, Esq., is a candidate for reappointments for spoaking by J. W. election to a seat in the House of Rep-

Father Matthew arrived at New Yorfc cJoub*. would afford us sincere pleasure, on the 3d of July. —State Jottrnmf.

Foarth of JSLF.

With something less of show and parade than heretofore, there was still manifested on Wednesday last among our people, a strong disposition to commemorate the day on which our political Independence was declared. The morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and other manifestations of pleasure at the return of our day of national jubilee. At eleven o'clock the Court House bell was rung for the CITIZEN'S CELEBRATION, which had previously been arranged, and indicated by the following appointments, issued on Tuesday:

President of the Day, DR. EZRA READ. Vice Presidents,

Prof. E. THOMPSON BAIRD, LUCIUS RYCE, Esq. Chaplain,

Rev. Mr. ROCKWELL. Reader, E. W. CONARD.

Orator,

CHARLES CRUFT, Esq. In pursuance of this notice the Court House was well filled at the designated hour. The ceremonies of the day commenced by an eloquent prayer from the Rev. Mr. ROCKWELL. Then the reading of the Declaration of Independence by E. W. CONABD, in a clear and emphatic style. Next an Oration from CHARLES CRL'FT, Esq., marked for its happy application to the time and occasion, as woll as the evidence of much research in the orator. The whole proceedings at the Court House conducted with great decorum, and concluded at a seasonable hour.

There were several other celebrations by our citizens, some in, and some out of town.

Tho scholars belonging .to the Universalist Sunday School, had a procession, and an Address delivered to thefm bv W. II. DONOHO, Esq. We did not hear this Address, but have heard it complimented by those who did hear it.

The Cadets of Temperance also, had a procession, and were addressed by JAMES COOK, Esq., in the Universalis! Church.

The scholars 6f the Congregational Sunday School spent the afternoon at Mr. Gilbert's and the evening at Mr. Ryce's.

There was also, a celebration at Otter Creek, where an Oration was pronounced by CHARLES DEWEY, Esq. We have hoard the Oration of Mr. Dewey very highly spoken of, by those who were at the Otter Creek celebration.

In tho afternoon, a number of young lads and misses had a very handsome little PicNic at Fort Harrison Grove An Oration that would havo done honor to an older hand, was delivered by Mr. CALVIN FLINT. After the Oration, the refreshments spread out upon the green sward, were discussed in honor of the Fourth, the young ladies adorning the scene by their beauty and liveliness.

Tho Mcesage of the French President. The Message of the French President, Louis Napoleon, is another typo of tho influence of American republican example. Not so much, however, in its spirit, a portion of which is anything but generous towards tho progress of liberty in Europo—as in its form. For tho first time in the history of old world executive speeches, this of Napoleon's is modelled precisely after the manner of tho messages of our Presidents. In reviewing the affairs of Franco betakes up the budgets in order,and concludes with a resumo of tho whole.

Tho message gives a flattering picture of the position and resources of Franco. Of her military force wc gathor the following: Tho National Guard, liable at ncod to be called into service, numbers 4,000,000 men, 1,200,000 of whom are armod with muskets or light arms. It possesses 500 cannon. 300 batiallions of the Guard were organised for action on the 22d of July last. The Guard mobile consists of 0000 men. Of regular army, France has now under arms 451,0^0 man, and 94,000 horses. This army has 16,495 canncm, of which 13,770 are bronze. Its field pieces amount to 9,139. The Navy of France consists of 10 ships of the line, 8 frigates, 18 corvettes, 24 brigs, 12 transports, and 24 light vessels of sail of steamers, 14 frigates, 13 corvettes, and 34 despatch boats this is her active fleet. Her reserve fleet is composod of 10 ships of the line, 15 sailing ^frigates, 10 steam frigates, 6 steam corvettes, and 6 mail steamers. To man these requires 950 officers and 28,500 men.

Wo learn by a letter from Tcrre Haute, that oor respected friend, \V»,

raeentatives* Mr. Edwards served during the session af 1840-7, as well as during the last session. His amiable deportment, agreeable manners, and probity of character, gained him the very general esteem of his fellow members, and rendered bim efficient and influential in accomplishing tho wishes of those whom he represented. We need not say that his election, of which if there be aot a multiplicity of Whig candidates, we snppose there is JM»

LATEST IT TELBOBAHI. NEW YORK, July 2, P. M. Thirty-twohundred emigrants arrivod at this port to-day, nine hundred of whom came over in one packet ship.

the Cholera.

^NRW YORK, July 2, 12 M.

Thirty-four cases of cholera and nineteen deaths during the 24 hours ending at noon yesterday.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 12 M.

Twenty-three

cases of cholera and

twenty deaths, during the 24 hours ending at noon yesterday #m®°» BOSTON, July 2, P. M.

Two fatal cases of cholera to-day. NEW YORK, July 2, P. M. One hundred and eight cases of cholera and thirty-nine deaths during the 24 hours ending at noon to-day.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, P. M.

Sixty-five cases of cholera and twentysix deaths during 24 hours ending at noon to-day.

CINCINNATI, July 3-7 P. M.

For the twenty-four hours ending at noon to day, there have been 127 inter ments of cholera, of other diseases 39. For the week ending at noon to-day, 765 interments of cholera, and 251 of other diseases.

To day has been observed as a day of fasting and prayer no business has been transacted.

The river has risen 3 inches. Weath er fair. NEW YORK,July 3.

There has been 138 cases of cholera, and 39 deaths. In Philadelphia 65cases and 26 deaths, and in Boston 2 cases, both fatal.

PITTSBURGH, July 3.

There are five feet six inches water in the channel and falling, Weather cool. Four deaths from cholera have been reported to day.

ST. LOUIS, July 3.

The interments yesterday ware 160, of which 128 died of the cholera. The weather for several days past has been exceedingly hot and damp, but it is again pleasant. Quarantine law is rigidly enforced.

ANOTHER REPORT. ST. LOUIS, July 3.

It is generally conceded that the cholera is on the decline, although the official report states the number of interments for Monday at 160, of which 128 died of cholera. The attacks are less malignant.

Telegraph Suit Decided* LOUISVILLE, July 2, P. M. After along hearing on the application of Morse, Kendall Ac Co., for an injunction against Henry O'Rielly, in Tennessee and other Southern States, Judge McKinley granted an injunction in Tennessee, but refused to grant one in Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana. He also refused to grant an injunction against any other instrument than Barnes and Zook's Columbian Telegraph. In this way the connection with New Orleans is continued.

Bain's instrument will, it is nnderstood, be put on the whole of the Southern line as soon as practicable.

NEW YORK, July 3d.

ARRIVAL OF FATHER MATHEW.—Father Mathcw reached the city this afternoon from Staten Island, he was received by the Mayor and conducted to his lodgings by a large escort of Temperance Societies, die. Great enthusiasm was manifested.

Three thousand two hundred emigrants arrived to day, 900 in one packet ship.

List of Bidders

To whom contracts are awarded for the construction of that part of the Wa bash and Erie Canal between Newberry and Maysville:

No. Sec. Successful Bidders. 115 Scanlan 6c Shown. 116 M. J. Ragan 6c Co. 117 Wm. Griffin & Co. 118 Fulton, Davis 6c Co. 119 Henry Hermeling. 120 Parker 6t Aydelott. 121 William Crock. 122 James Byrn. 123» S. Vest 6c Co. 124 Thomas Lally. 125 Pat. Crimmins. 126 Joseph Cooper. 127 Michael Byrn. 128 Mark McCarty. 129 Parker & Aydelott, 130 Solomon Clune. 131 J. S. Freeman. 132 Fulton, Davis 6c Co, 133 James Byrn. 134 Pat. McAndrew. 135 Fulton, Davis 6c Co. 136 Shrode 6c Beeson. 137 James Byrn. 138 Allen 6c Knapp. 139 Malony 6c Murphy. 140 Shown 6c Meld rum. 141 E. M. 6c J. M. Patterson. 142 Malony & Murphy. 143 G. P. T. Hutchinson. 144 Cokely 5t Mulholland. 145 Southern 6c Southern. 146 Ralph Wilson. 147 Jacob Hons. 148 Crime 91 Crimmitw. 149 Larnes Galligan. 150 Philip Rcilley.

Clark 4i Ragsn.

f£& Allen 6c Knapp. 153 Patrick Sweeny. 154 William Griffin 6c Co. 155 M. Harrington & Co. 156 do do 157 Noyes White. 158 E.& S. D.Gartrell. 159 Reilly 6t Cassady. 160 H. Hermeling. White River Aqueduct Section-— James Kinney 6c Co.

Washington, June 29, J849.

FnmtkeN. O.

State from Mexico and Californla. By the arrival of the British steamer Clyde, in Mobile

Bay, on

Wednesdy'

Avaniuir. we have received files of El

evening, we havo received files of El Sligo and El Trait d'Unlon from the city of Mexico to the 12th instant inclusive.

We find in the Trait d'Union of the 0ih, voluminous documents illustrative of the present condition of the multitudes lately arrived in California, and difficulties which beset the laborers in collecting the precious metal on the placers. Triey give an unfavorable aspect to all. Perhaps—and it is very likelythere is some exaggeration in them, arising from disappointment but,as all the accounts hitherto received from that half fabulous land have been coleur de rose, we deem it just and proper, and necessary even, to give the other side of the picture. Every medallion has its reverse. We shall, however, first insert the news—later than that which was received by the Crescent City. This will be found in the following paragraph, taken from the correspondence of the Topic Gaviota of the 26th ult., and is of a very painful character, if true: "An express arrived the day before yesterday from Mazatlan, in five days and a half, bringing intelligence from San Francisco to the 18th of May At that date every thing was in disorder in California. The Governor with his troops had been obliged to take refuge on board the American vessels in port, and the soldiers durst not land, for they are hunted down like wolves. [The italics are in the original.] The law of the strongest had been proclaimed. A letter affirms that an individual had been killed even in San Francisco, by a malefactor, who wanted to wrest from him a morsel of bread which he held in his hand. "We must say, adds the writer of the foregoing, that these details

require

con-,

firmation. They were given as rumors in a letter from Mazatlan." We do not believe a word of the above. There are too many law abiding Americans in California, to admit of such an affront being offered to Gen. Smith, the delegated authority of their country.

The subjoined is from the Trait d'Un ion of the 9th instant: The following documents have been handed to us. They embrace interests of too grave a character to admit of the least delay in giving them publicity

MEXICO, June 4, 1849

Mr. Editor Having left the placers on the 25ih of April, and San Francisco the 1st May—having seen with an impartial eye all that is now passing in Calfornia, I deem it my duty to give to the public the truth in ajl its nudity. Although it is of a nature calculated to alarm many persons who have relations and friends in that country, it may, however, even it may be the means of saving their lives.

Gold is not extracted with a knife. In order to obtain it, excavations must be made of a yard (vara) or a yard and a half deep by the same dimensions wide, with crowbars and pickaxes. These pits are dug in the beds of the rivers, or in their banks, and consequently in a short time they are filled with water. The laborers up to their knees in water, are exposed during the day to a heat as pow erful as that of the tierra caliente in Mexico and during the night, when the cold is severe, they sleep under a tent if they have one, or which is often the case, are compelled to pass it in the open air. Such is the true state of things.

Some lucky individuals collect gold, but unfortunately the greater number do not obtain sufficient to defray their expenses, which are enormous and the man who can return home in good health with what he has brought hither, may consider himself fortunate indeed.

Labor at the mines is that of a galleyslave the most robust man cannot stand it a month. Upper California, the fertility of which has been so lauded, is, however, of a deplorablo sterility when compared with the Mexican Republic. It is a country where sufferings and privations only are to be encountered. 1 beg you, therefore to insert these fugitive remarks, and also the following articles from the American paper published on the spot, with a few paragraphs taken from letters emanating from persons worthy of credit.

JUAN REDDING.

Hon. Alex. Ramsey, Governor cf Minesota, has arrived at St. Paul, and issued the customary proclamation, announcing the organization of tho territorial government, accompanied by the act of Congress relating thereto. On his arrival he went to spend a short time with Hon. H. II. Sibley, the late representative in Congress. He was received in due form by the troops at Fort Snclling. Dr. J. S. Livermore, Indian Sub-Agent for tho Chippewas of the Lake Superior region, on a tour through the several statious and bands of his agency, had arrived at St. Paul's, in a birch canoe.

A FORTUNATE PURCHASE.—Some time since a brig, at present called the Carleton, was put up for public sale at the London Docks, and was purchased by Mr. Scott, a chain lighterman, residing at Wapping for the sum of £750. After undergoing considerable repairs at the New Crane-wharf, Wapping, the vessel put to sea under Captain Bacon, who had become part owner. After leaving this port it was found necessary to put in at Hartlepool, where, whilst the vessel was undergoing some repairs at the interior part of the bulkhead. 16.000 Spanish dollars were found secreted in a large place purponely hollowed out for the reception of the precious deposit. The dollars, as our reporter was informed, are of an old mintage, and very pure silver. When or by whom the treasure was deposited it is impossible to guess but at all events Captain Bacon has reason to congratulate himself on the successful result of his first short voyage in the Carieton. The vessel, it is said, was originally engaged i» the slave trade off* the coast of Guinea, and the treasure so curiously discovered was probably the ill gouen gain of some of the heartless wretches engaged in that abominable traffic.

"The Whifa Changing Froat oa Slavery Qowtloa," In the investigation we have already given as to the truth of the above charge brought by one of the Locofoco organs of Col. Benton against our political friends, we think we have clearly establishcd that no one done more to bring about the annexation of Texas by its early advocacv before the public, than did Colonel "Benton. We have also shown that the principal reason assigned by Col. Benton in favor of the purchase of Texas by our Government was that "jive or six more slave-holding States may thus be added to the Union." And the fact that the Locofoco party at the election of Mr. Polk made that measure the prominent issue, while the Whigs opposed it with all their zeal, shows that the Whigs were against and the Locofocos in favor of the extension and propogation of slavery. From the first period then of the agitation of the colonization, next to tho purchase, and lastly of the acquisition of Texas by any means that would accomplish the result, the Whigs as a party have stead ily, uniformly and firmly opposed the measure, and the Locofocos as uniformly favored it. How then can the party press, without the slightest semblance of truth, make the base assertion that heads this article 1 Col. Benton, during the Texas agitation, fought side by side with Calhoun, whom he now stigmatizes as a slavery propagandist, and done far more towards securing Texas than the object of his hatred and denunciation. And whatever guilt can be alleged by Benton against Calhoun for desiring that slavery may be extended in California and New Mexico, will apply with equal force against Benton for the part he took in making Texas slave territory. In fact the guilt of Benton is the greater, for if the initiatory step by securing Texas had not been taken, we should Slave had no necessity whatever, of agitating the question as to California.—

The slave-holding interest designed from the beginning to extend slave territory from the frontier of Texas to the Pacific Ocean. Of this we can furnish abundant proof, alike from the speeches of Southern men, and by extracts from their press, if an issue is made with us upon this point. It may not however be inappropriate to allude to a single instance now, in support of this assertion of ours, which is directly in point.—St. Louis New Era.

From the Baltimore Sun. Later from Montreal. MONTREAL, June 20.

The British American League is growing in strength daily, and now numbering, thirty-six branches. Their intention is to agitato for further alterations of the colonial laws. If, by next steamer, it is ascertained that the Queen sanctions rebellion losses bill, decisive steps will be taken, and will probably be renewed. The Governor is at Monckland, and is looked upon as a prisoner there. The military have been engaged in ball practice for the last ten days. The anniversary of the battle of Waterloo has not been celebrated.

MONTREAL, June 21.

CANADIAN AFFAIRS—RENEWAL OF THE EXCITEMENT.—Tho affairs of Canada seem yet to be unsettled, and there are apprehensions of further outbreaks.

The government authorities, in anticipation of further disturbances, have ordered the postponement of the usual commemoration of the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, not wishing to leave the city in an unprotected state.

Great excitement has been caused by the declaration of the Provincial Secretary to the effect that if the Royalists get up further disturbances the streets will be swept with grape shot from one end to the other.

Tho result of the discussion upon Canadian affairs is anxiously looked for by all parlies.

The city remains free from cholera. The weather is very hot. Thermometer 95 degrees.

Mexican Claims.

Mr. Cotwin, we observe, is in Washington city, engaged with Mr. Webster prosecuting the claims of our citizens before the board of Mexican Commissioners. The claims already presented to the Commissioners exceed $10,000,000, and more are constantly coming. Congress voted $3,500,000 in liquidation of the whole—a sum more than sufficient, in the opinion of persons who have looked into the matter, to pay all just claims.

The decision of the board on particular cases will not be promulgated as each case is determined upon—but will be held secret till the end of the Commission—two years hence, or more.

The present session of the Board will continue, probably to July, when it will adjourn over to November.—Great West.

THE FIRST BATTLR IN CANADA FOR ANNEXATION.—A Quebec paper, (the Canadian Independent,) contains the following paragraph, which shows that the war spirit prevails to a considerable extent among the members of the city council at Quebec:

On Friday last, at the ordinary session of the city council, one of the members proposed a motion, of tho nature of which we are ignorant, but which another member objected to, remarking, at the same time, that in three months we would be Americans. Hereupon, the member who had brought forward the motion crossed the hall, and administered a tremendous blow to his opponent, which prostrated him on tho floor. The war spirit then communicated to others, and the combat threatened to become general, when the mayor called in the police, who put an end to the quarrel and ejected the audience.

At Queen Victoria's drawing room, on the last day of the month, she had the honor to receive, and our Minister, Mr. Bancroft had the honor to present to her Majesty, the Hon. Edward A. Hannegan. Envoy Fxtraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, and all that, to the Court of Berlin. The London papers with characteristic jealously, suppress all notice of the lively sensation which mch announcement must have produced.

FOREIGN NEWS.

ST. JOHNS, June 86.

The steamer Hibernia arrived at Halifax yesterday afternoon with 92 passengers, and will arrive at New York at an early hour on Saturday morning.

LIVERPOOL, June 16.

Owing to the stirring events on the Continent, to which the week has given birth, business was somewhat restricted, though not to the extent which would have been apprehended.

The market for corn and breadstuffs maintain more than their average firmness, although the transactions will not, in extent, bear comparison with those of the preceding week. Quotations have been well -supported. The accounts from Manchester report no change of any moment.

The recent rise in cotton is regarded as untenable upon a full market, although the market yet wears a healthy aspect.

The national securities have been firm throughout the week. The funds hard maintained an upward tendency closing firmly last night. Consols were quoted 92^a92^ for special transfer and 91a91£ for account without dividends. United States 5's per cent 95^- 6 per cent, 108. New York 5 per cent 95. Pennsylvania 5 per cents 80|a 81. The corn market has been steady during the week with only a moderate amount of business pressing.

Flour had slightly advanced yesterday, best Western Canal bringing 22a 30s Obio, 24a 24s 6d Baltimore, 23a 24s Philadelphia, 23a23s 6d.

Wheat had advanced in one day 2s per bushels. United States ranged fro 6s 6da7s 6d.

Indian com had declined 1 6d per quarter, ranging from 23a36s. Corn meal was dull at 15s 6da 16s per barrel.

COTTON.—The market was quiet but steady fair uplands was quoted at 4£ fair Mobile 4£, fair New Orleans 4£.

Beef sold in retail way without any advance. PORK.—Western prime mess is active all other qualities were dull.

Bacon is firm with extensive sale.— Hams are in fair demand and at irreguar prices

Cheese, lard, and butter, are inac tive.

France,

Wednesday, an incipient insurrection was attempted in Paris by about 25,000 of the Mountain party headed by Mentrienne Arage, and was suppressed by the troops, whose numbers amounted to 60,000. Several attempts were made to erect barricades. In the evening the Assembly declared Paris in a state of seige. On Thursday the alarm considerably subsided. Business, which was entirely suspended the day previous, was generally resumed. At one time the peril was imminent. Numerous arrests had taken pTace, including several members of the Assembly. M. Arago and Ledru Rollin are among them. All Socialist or Red Republican journals at Paris, except the Naiionale, have been suppressed.

A very alarming demonstration on the part of the Red Republicans took place on the 13th, and for a lime a revival of tho terrible insurrections of June appeared probable. The affair commenced in a demonstration got up by the Red Republicans as a protest. The city of Rheims is reported to bo in full insurrection, and to have established a Government of Red Republicans.

Hungary.

Kossnth has arrived at Pesth and was received in the capital as the President of the Hungarian Republic. It would seem that hostilities are still carried on in the south between the Hungarians and the scattered remains of the Austrian army, supported by the Russians, but the reports which have reached us are so vague and contradictory that it is not advisable to send them by telegraph. The Russian general has issued a proclamation to the Hungarians, the pith of which is: "If they do not lay down their arms and submit to their fate with good grace they will be made to feel the consequences of their presumption!" Every effort is being made to rouse the people. The Magyar Government has ordered clergymen to preach against the Russians.

Germany.

In Baden a revolutionary struggle is in full play. The Prince of Prussia has left Berlin to take command of tho army of the Rhine. In Baden, Wurtemburg, and Bavaria the democrats are preparing for a conflict.

Italy.

From Rome we learn that the French army had commenced an attack on the 30th. After a sanguinary engagement, in which the Romans lost 800 men, they succeeded in routing several important posts. A series of attacks have since taken place, at which victory is vari ously stated. The invading army has suffered most. The French papers pub blish conflicting reports of the opera' tions of the army, but from accounts received it is clear that Oudinot had not then gained access though he had gained possession of tho north of Rome, which would enable him to command the city. The latest dispatch from Oudinot is to the 6th inst.,at which time he opened trenches and had regularly beseiged the city. There is no appearance of yielding on the part of the Romans on the contrary, everything goes to confirm the belief that they will make a most determined resistance to the last.

The United Suites arrived at Liverpool in a crippled condition the same daythe Hibernia left.

The cholera was raging frighifully in Paris. Eleven thousand had died sine the commencement 900 cases and 600 deaths are reported in one day.

The cholera was also prevailing in Manchester and other parts of E land.

!ng.

The bill for tbe abrogation of the navigation laws has passed the House of Lords and received the Royal sanction. It goes into effect on the 1st of January.

The British Government repudiated the proceedings of France in their treatment of the Romans.

The counsel of Smith O'Brien deny

the legality of the commutation of the sentence of death to transportation for life.

The crops *t1iroughoui England and Ireland are very promising.

California—The Emigration by Water. Official documents from the Collector at San Francisco, published in the Washington Republic, give, in tabular form, a statement of the number of emigrants arrived at that port between the 1st of October, 1848, and the 31st of March, 1849, in Foreign and American vessels. The aggregate is 2,433 900 of whorri were from the United Stai&s^apd l,533 from all countries, chiefly.M

Germany, which furnished 100 Great Britain and Ireland 162 France 78 Chili 276 Mexico and Lower California 454 The emigration by land from the' U. States will put the Yankees handsomely in the majority.

These accounts contain also the following Custom House returns: CUSTOM HOUSE, San Francisco, California, Apr. 1, 1849.

Value of goods entered at the port of San Francisco, California, front October 1, 1848, to March 31, 1849.

Dutiable, 9999,281 32 Free, 90,520 53

In the gold district a lacit system of individual right has been agreed upon, and is preserved with the most honorable exactness. Each man who enters upon new ground, has the privilege of marking out eight yards square and digging upon it so long as ho chooses his premises are never invaded. He is at liberty to dispose of his right either by sale or lease, or drop it entirely and try a new locality. The sense of justice among the miners has thus fur prevented all trouble or dispute.

The moral effect of goneral enrichment of the whole population, is worthy of notice. In the absence of all law except such as is administered by tho Alcaldes, hundreds of persons have voluntarily discharged debts contracted many years ago, and which their creditors in many cases had given up as hopeless. A man who is industrious and temperate has no difficulty in obtaining credit to large amount.—N. Y. Tribune.

AN OLD PREDICTION.—A Washington letter in the New York Journal of Commerce quotes the following prediction, tho original of which, in Latin, is copied from a book in thef library of the Augustinian Convent, at Rome, published in 1675: "Before the middle of XIX cdntury, seditions will be excited every where in Europe Republics will arise Kings will bo put to death, togothcr with tho nobility and ecclesiastics and the religious wilf desert their convents.— Famine, pestilence, and earthquakes will spread desolation over many cities. Rome will lose her sceptre by the invasion of false philosophers. Tho Pope will be mado a captive by his own people, and the Church of God will bo placed under tribute, divested of its temporal possessions. In a short time there will bo no Pope. A prince from the north will overrun Europe with a great army, destroy the republics, and exterminate all rebels. His sword, wielded by God, will vigorously defend' the Church of Christ, uphold the orthodox faith, and subdue the Mahometan power. A new pastor, the final one, will come by a heavenly sign from tho shore, in simplicity of heart and in the doctrine of Christ, and peace will be restored to the world."

PUNCH AND THE COLONIES.—We copy the following from the last number of Punch: "Colonial Produce.—It is beginning, to be pretty well understood that rebellious colonies are not half so beneficial to England as free and independent customers. If any one were to move for the return of all we have gained by Canada the answer would be as follows 'We have gained nothing but trouble, turmoif, disturbance, and

row,

$1,089,801 85

Statement of gold dust exported from the port of San trancisco, from October 1848 to 31st of March, 1849.

Ounces.

Amount. $1,868,719 973,328

116,794^ 60,833

Total exported, 177,627^ 2,842,140 REMARKS.—Estimated value at this port of $16 per ounce, troy.

G. II. HARRISON, Collector. CUSTOM HOUSE, Port San Francisco, April 1, 1849.

Farther Items from California. From John Parrott, Esq., United States Consul at Mazatlan, intimately acquainted with all parts of California, gives a more thorough and satisfactory account of its affairs than any one who has reached here since the discovery of the gold region.

He informs us that the ruling ideA of the country is the wealth so unexpectedly opened to it. Government is scarcely thought of all other interests are swallowed up in the absorbing mania for gold. A convention had been callsd to meet in August, for the purpose of effecting a political organization, but it will not be able to do much. There has been considerable complaint among the inhabitants that the laws of the United States have not yet boen extended ovor them. They are, however, too strongly bent on digging to tako the trouble of forming a constitution of their own.— General Smith is unsupported by any military force and can do nothing at present.

except

perhaps the Canadian Boat Song, and even that commences with the rebellious recommendation, 'Row, brothers, row,* addressed to the world in general.'"

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.—A proposition has been made in Boston to raise a subscription of $100,000 for the purchase and proper fitting of a vessel or vessels to go in search of Sir John Franklin and his companions. The expense of sending the "North Star," the vessel selected by the British Government, ott this expedition, fully provided with the stores and implements nccessary for this voyage, is set down at $60,000. It is presumed that vessels could be sent from the United States at much less ex-* pease.