The New York Herald Newspaper, May 21, 1852, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA. ‘THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE ae ‘THE DISCOVERY OF ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC. 10th of May. SUPPRESSION OF THE DIARIO DE LA MARINA IN HAVANA. FASHION IN ENGLAND. The Case of Col, Fremont in London, ~ Our London and Paris Correspondence, SLIGHT ADVANCE IN COTTOS, &e. Ke. Ke. The English mail steamship Africa, Capt. Harri- fon, arrived at her wharf, in Jersey City, about eight @elock yesterday morning. Her news is not very important, but it is interesting. She left Liverpool at one o’clock on Saturday afternoon, the 8th inst. The sales of cotton were large, at an advance of one-eighth of a penny on middling qualities. The Vienna correspondent of the London Times says some of the first Vienna houses cannot get their bills discounted under 7 to 8 per cent, and second lass firms either not at all or fit most usurious pri- ees. The same correspondent thinks it far from im- probable that he will in a short time have to report that trade is completely stagnant and a commercial qrigis is at hand. The eteamer Hermann, from New York, arrived at Cowes at 2 o'clock on the 7th inst. The Paris Patrie denies that the Emperor of Rus- sia has ordered the sale of his French funds. The wevenue returns for April show an increase of 5,000,- 000 francs over the same month of last year. The Sands had improved in consequence of the postpone- ment of the concession of the Bordeaux and Cette and Paris and Cherbourg railways. ‘The Gth instant being the anniversary of the death of the Emperor Napoleon, a funeral eeremony took place at the Church of the Invatides, which was at- tended by the President of the republic, the mem- bers of the Bonaparte family, and a great number of officers belonging to the imperial army. The Journal des Debats, of Paris, states it as a cor- tainty that the treaty which was to have been signed atthe Foreign Office en the 4th or Sth inst., between the plenipotentiaries of England, Austria, France, * Prossia, Russia, and Sweden, will not only have for object to regulate a new order of succession in Den- mark, but aleo to secure the integrity of the Danish monarchy. The eonservative and radical members of the Prussian Chamber are squabbling about the ap- pointment of peers by the king, but it is expected that the former, as they are supported by the go- vernment, will carry the day. Advices from Paris allude to a rumor which pre- yailed in various political circles, that M. de Turgot would be replaced at the Foreign Qffice by M. de Levalatte, the French minister to the Porte. M. Passy, formerly Minister of Finance, had, it is said, received an order to leave France, in consequence of acharge against him of having induced the Tribunal ef Commerce of Evreux to refuse taking the oaths of allegiance. It was very generally believed that, at the forthcoming féte, on the 10th inst., an address ‘would be presented to the President of the Republic, ealling upon him, for the good of the country and the stability of power, to change the form of go- vernment, and assume the title of Emperor. The empire was looked for with certainty, if not on the 20th, at all events on an early day. The Spanish government had directed that Tus- ean yessels should be placed on an equality with Spgnish vessels in the harbors of the Peninsula, as respecte the payment of harbor and navigation dues, Bpanish vessels enjoying the same privileges in Tus- eany.-The government, having completely sue- @eeded in sacrificing the press, the next step will be tbe suspension of the elective franchise. It is be- lieved in political circles that Queen Isabella had given Bravo Murillo full powers to act as he pleased. Accounts from Florence state that M. Murat, Freneh Minister in that city, had protested to the government, in thename of France, against the re- actionary measures said to have been resolved on by the Grand Duke. The reported escape of Mr. Thomas Francis Meagher “requires confirmation.” Letters from Mr. Smith O’Brien, received by some members of his family, bearing a date subsequent to the rumored Jeave-taking of Mr. Meagher, make no allusion what- ever to the subject, Tangier letters of the 22d ult. announce that great preparations were being made in Morocco for the reception of an embassy shortly expected to ar- rive from Turkey, with the view of improving the friendly relations between the Sultan and that coun- The United States mail steamship Humboldt, Cap- tain J. D. Lines, would leave Havre on Sunday, the ‘Mth, and Cowes Roads on Monday, the 10th inst., with mails for New York. The proper day of de- parture was Wednesday, the 12th, but the state of The tides on the French coast rendered it necessary Sor the Humboldt to leave Havre on Sunday morn- ing, at the risk of being detained at that port for want of water for at least a week. ‘The United States brig Porpoise was at St. Vine eent’s on the 22d April. The Liverpool and Philadelphia screw steamer Wity of Manchester left Liverpool on Wednesday, the 5th inst., for Philadelphia, with 327 passengers. Mr. Robert Stephenson's yacht, the Titania, was consumed by fire, on Wednesday nifht, the 5th inst., while lying at anchor off Cowes. The Titania was an iron schooner yacht of about 100 tons, and sailed a match with the America clipper last au- tum, in which she was defeated by that celebrated @raft. American stocks continue, in London, in good demand, and a considerable business going forward. Quotations, on the 7th inst., were thus reported:— Redeemabie, Prices, Guited Stater Five Ved Cent Bonds (1953).. 92 a 93 Ditto Six per Cent Bonds (1862). an ad Ditto Six per Vent Bonds (1868) +1104 @ 110% Ditto Six per Cent Stock (1867-1508) a 108), 86: Ditto Six per Cent Btock (1862)..... R. ¥. State Five per Pennrylvania Five per @hio Six per Cents (18 Ditto Six per Cents (1 Five Ditto Six per Cent Bonds (1886). Canada Six per Cent Bonds (1804) Borton City Five per Cents (1858-186: Montreal City Six per Cents (1867-1860) The busi in United States railway bonds was umetance that may render the an- nexed list of pric New York and Erie 7 upon Mr. Charles Kean, of the the order of knighthood. It is furthermore 1 that Mr. and Mrs. Kean will, therefore, ret the stage, and take up their abode at the pa Leachers of elocution to the royal children y at Bil ar Fe be et in that Cal of astro Mars and eleventh magnitude; it was di ted April 17th, at SA minutes past 10 P. M., Bille mean time, in 1) degs, of aceension, and 8 degs. of north declination, Nieolag Goga!, one of thé most distinguished of the modernauthore of Russia, died a few weeks ago at Moscow. He was excessively poor, but that was his own fault, as he repeatedly refused to accept the liberal offers of publishers for a new and complete edi tigy of bie writings. His gewson dog thus godusing wee that fallen into religious mysticism, and he had foncied that his and carefully burned manue seripts. Tt bas beast #epnbaented he was perse- cuted by the Russian censors-of the press; but so far from being true, he it appears, a sort of “chartered ied with the pen, and that by the Emperor’s.e: 8 orders. His works throw t lighton manners. Just before rf his last, he exclaimed, “‘ Ah! If People knew how pleasant it is todie, they would not fear death.” Our Londen Correspondence. Loxpon, April 30, 1852. Vote in Parliament on the Right of Suffrage—The Queen and Fashion—Arrival of Gold—The 10th of May in France—The English Ministry, etc. The most important movement made of late in Parliament, tending to enlarge the basis of popular liberty, was a motion by Mr. Locke King, for leave to bring in a bill to give the right of suffrage throughout England, in all the counties, to the holders of tenements of the annual value of £10. This would make the principle of suffrage the same in the counties as it isin the open boroughs, trom whence, in the present state of the suffrage, the only liberal members ave returned to Parliament. The strongest feature to be noticed in the for- mal vote taken in the House on this impor- tant proposition, is the singular fact that Lord John Russell voted against the measure, de- serting his own party and going over to the enemy. The fact is, that the conduct of Lord John Russell shortly before his abdication .of power, and espe- cially ever since, has been such as to have the ap- pearance of dementation. He has lost all eharacter and reputation as a leader of a party, and will doubtless sink into utter contempt and insignificance. On the late debate on the militia bill, he was de- serted, with contempt and disgust, by his friends and party, of whom he showed a strong desire to be the received and acknowledged leader. The worst ef- fect of his bad management has been to place a tot- tering government, which was in a minority, in a triumphant majority. He can never recover the in- fluence and reputation he has lost by his false steps and ridiculous behavior. He might, perhaps, have come in again at the head of the government, even after his mad freak and foolish exhibition of ill tem- per in suddenly throwing down the cards and run- ning away from the he’ uit now, since he has been at the head of the opposition, he has acted with such perfect folly and imbecility as to destroy himself forever. Perhaps the next account you may Near of him willbe some fatal termination to an inglorious career. England is at this moment singularly des- titute of talented public men, There is not a man in all the popular party, who has name, character, influence, or talent enough to take the lead. The effect must be that the aristocracy will prevail, aud have it all their own way. let it be. The Queen takes the lead in fashionables and theatricals, and all matters of amusement, setting an example of taste for refined pleasures to all the world, Spi is extensively followed. Her drawing- rooms are now frequent, and the receptions magni- ficent. The American ambassador always figures at them with great distinction, presenting some Ameri- can or other—in fact, the American name stands deservedly high in England—never more so than at this Te arrival of the Atlantic has brought us inter esting news. News from you is, in fact, al interesting, and looked for anxiously. The Hera only requires to be more circulated in London to receive a vast accession of readers. The general impression in England seems to be that Mr. Web- ster is sure to be the next President. In fact, his reputation in Europe is, one might say, so gigantic that it would seem an extraordinary thing if he was not elected, as being par excellence the great man and statesman of America. This day will be a memorable one for the new go- vernment, and its results are looked forward to with great interest and anxiety by all parties. To-day, Mr. Disraeli brings forward his budget, and will dey clope his financial plans. All the merchants of the in fact, all! 8, are on the gui viv to learn what changeshe proposes to make. A vast ber of people—all those who live on their means, on fixed incomes, and money in the funds—are anxiously waiting to hear if he is going to revive the hated income tax, which, by course of law, is now dead. However, one thing is certain—Lord Derby and his colleagues will carefully abstain from touching upon protection, or meddling with free trade, until they are seated more firmly in the sad- dle. The elections going on in various places throughout the country, afiord indications that they would stand but little chance at a general election. Gold continues to pour into the bank, from America and Australia. As yet, it has produced no sensible effect in the monetary condition of the country, but it must eventually produce high prices. Many people from London are going over to Paris, to witness the grand review on the 10th proximo, in the Champ de Mars, when they expect to see Louis Napoleon proclaimed Emperor, in the old Roman fashion, by the acclaims and shouts of the soldiery. The stock exchanges of London, Ham- burg, Amsterdam, &., are all in a terrible commo- tion on finding that the Prince Louis has got one hundred millions of cash on hand--all ready money in the treasury--and that there is not goingto be any French loan, as they all expected there was to be. It is a great spointment to them all. By the bye, Spain has been made a lame duck on the London stock exchange, and her scrip has been expelled and refused any longer to be negociated at.the stock exchange, on account of her late finaneial measures in relation to the Spanish loan. Spain is quite disgraced in the monied world by this public expulsion. The new government has proclaimed its tor principles by the course taken on the bill to abolis' religious tests in the Scotch universities. The government went dead against the bill, and it tri- umphed over the liberal party. In fact, contrary to all expectation, Lord Derby, seen by the folly and bad management of the liberals under the wretched leadership of Lord John Russell, finds himself hitherto in a triumphant majority. Loxpon, Friday Evening, May 7, 1852. The Tenth of May—The Empire and the Eagles— The Reevew in the Champ de Mars—Coming Events—France, Russia, and Austria—The Danish Question—Henry V.—The Derby Admi- nistration Holds its Grownd—Messrs. Cobden, Bright and Hume at a Discount--The Cape-- Malta—Egypt—The Burmese War—-Death of Alexander Mackay, Author of the Western World—The Iron Duke, Eighty-three—The Wag- ner Case, §c. Paris is, at the present moment, the centre point of attraction of all Europe. Next Monday, the tenth of May, is, as you are aware, the day fixed for the great review in the Champ de Mars, at which Louis Napoleon will present “ eagles” to the different regiments. It was this day which he had, at one time, selected to proclaim himself Emperor ; it is eyen thought now, by some, that— if the demonstrations of the troops are very favor- able—the opportunity will be seized upon. At all events, it is regarded as a step in advance. Next mail willbe one of interest. Thousands of English- men are flocking over to Paris, by extra steamers and expresstrains. I have just been to the French Consular office; that functionary has hard work, and is reaping a harvest of five shillings for his visé. From Rome I am informed that many of the officers of the French army of occupation have been called to Paris to receive the eagles ; and it is also con- fidently asserted that the Roman army of occupa- tion will be withdrawn. Thi® I question, as the preponderance of Austria would then be too great in Italy. We are onthe eve of stirring events, any how. Matters are again tending towards a crisis in Eu- rope-—there is a strong feeling that something will shortly take place to astonish mankind—an indefinite feeling, caused, perhaps, by childish fears; but it exists, nevertheless. I firmly be« lieve, however, that Louis Napoleon still cherishes the invasion of England. A letter from Vienna of the 2d inst., Russia will never acknowledge Louis Na Emperor. Austria, however, would probably. do so, if allowed free play in Italy, As for the treaties of Vienna, @hey are of little more value than waste paper. The Zollvercin conferences continue at Berlin, Prussia is firm upon two points:—It will not admit an Austrian commissioner to take part in the de- liberations; and it will not bind itself to enter into preliminary negotiations with Austria. I mentioned in a previous letter that the Danish question was to be settled at London, and that a first conference on the subject had been held at the Foreign Office. It is now affirmed that the Prussian government has sent, or is on the eve of tranamit- ting, full powers to the King’s envoy at London to sign the protocol de: dto settle and terminate the hitherto apparently interminable Danish ques- tion. Jt is also added that the Austrian cabinet has come to a similar decision. I may add that the amount the Duke of Augustenburg is to receive for his property, from Denmark, is about eight millions of francs, or £320,000. says that leon as ‘The Empress of Russia is expected at Berlin. The Grand Duke of Leuchtenberg (son-in-law of Nicho- Jas) is travelling about Europe; and the Kmperor’s two sons are daily expected jat Rome. Henry V. (Duke of Bordeaux) has left Venice for Viewna. the Dephy aiamiatgution bohis ite cround dismay. You doubtless reeeived a Dimraeli’s financial P ‘the common sense of the Hon. Chancellor of the Exchequer; but the Derby ministry can no longer be termed a “ protectionist ministry. The chief Parliamentary discussion of the week has pea the Mili oa porergpent has had a majority on second motor of the bal. ‘arious amendments, by Cobden, Bright, and Hume, who endeavored to obtain a committee, and to adjouon the of the bill, | have been rejected by large majorities. Cobden is at a discount: only 75 voted for his amendment, whilst 285 voted against it. Personalities were cg abr on both sides. You will see by the debate that the so-called Poelkes give their support to the ministerial measures. rom Malta, we learn that the lish squadron usually stationed there, is cruising in the Mediter- ranean. From Egypt, we hear that the dispute between the Sultan and Abbas Pacha, the Viceroy of Egypt, had been so far satisfactorily settled that the Viceroy is to maintain the right of life and death over his subjects for the term of seven years. The railway works are progressing favorably. ‘The Nile was very low. There wasa Russian war steamer at Alexandria. Colonel Rose, who had been re- cently appointed Consul-General in Egypt, had been called to Constantinople to act as Charge d’ Affaires during the absence of Sir Stratford, now Baron Stratford Canning of Redcliffe. By the arrival of the overland mail, we learn that the Calcutta portion of the Burmese expedition left the Hooghly on the 25th March, the Madras troops embarked on board the Bombay squadron on the 27th and 29th, and both divisions were expected to rendezvous at Moulmein about the 5th of April. The Burmese war is probably terminated ere this. Poor Alexander Mackay Was on his way back from India by this mail, but died on the road. He wassent out by the Manchester Chamber of Com- merce, to report on the cotton trade of India. He ‘was always of very delicate health. He is well known as the author of the ‘Western World,” re- puted in England the best work on the United States. Iknew him intimately—he was a warm- hearted, amiable man. His evideneo before the committee now setting on Indian affairs, was aux- iously looked forward to. The Duke of Wellington has completed his eighiy- third birthday. On Wednesday the Queen gave a grand state ball. The American Minister, Mrs. Lawrence, and the Secretaries and attaches of the Legation, were pre- sent. The Wagner case is still pending. Meantime the fair lndy has not been allowed to sing. London is literally overstocked with foreign singers; there are three or four concerts every day. They arey how- eyer, well attended. We have had very little rain, but the little which has fallen has had ‘a wonderful effect upon vegatation. Everything is green. ‘The importance of promoting a more frequent and rapid means of intercourse between this country and our colonies in Australasia, than have hitherto e . seems at last to be fully appreciated, and in addition to the mail service, by way of the Cape of Good Hope and Singapore, a company is now in course of formation for the arpaee of establishing a line of serew steamships from Panama to New Zea- land and Australia. This enterprise will be in correspondence with the steamships of the Royal West India Mail and Pacific Steam. Navigation companies. Our Paris Correspondence. POLITICAL. Pants, April 29, 1852. The President’s Summer Excursion—Trying to get Popularity—Political and Diplomatic Receptions at the Elyste—Probable Marriage of Lowis Napo leon—Right of Precedence of the Legislative Bo- dies—Grand Review, and Distribution of Medals —Marshal Gerard’s Funeral Ceremony—Warn- ing Given to” the Correspondents of the Foreign Press—Encouragement of Gambling by the Go- vernment—The Sham Amnesty—The Courts of Justice and the Orleans Property—Lowis Napoleon takes the Matter into His own Hands—Probable Revolution in Spain--Another Decree Changing the Funds. ‘The excursion of the Prince President to the wild and desolated land of Sologne, situated between and inside of the three departments of Cher, Lorrel, and Loire et Cher, has created much gossip in our politi- cal circles. Louis Napoleon decided that he would undertake his journey incognito, and accompanied by only a few persons—several engineers, and three of his ministers. The prefects of the three above named departments had requested the President to call on them, and witness the unfortunate situation of the inhabitants of Sologne, and, according to his promise, Louis Napoleon left Paris on Wednesday evening last, for Orleans, where he slept at the pre- fecture. On the next day he left Orleans by the rail- way, and having arrived at Lamotte, a village at the entry of the desolated country, he visited, carried by a barouche, and followed by his staff and cour- tiers, the villages of Souvigny, Chaon, Brinon, La- motte-Benoron, La Ferté Beauharnais and La Ferté St. Aubin. None of the inhabitants of the country which he was visiting had any previous knowledge of the visit of the President; but though he was in a citizen’s dress, as well as all those who were with him, he met, on his passage, a large number of pea- sants, who, having discovered who he was and what was his object in visiting them, received him with the utmost enthusiasm. It is but true to say that Louis Napoleon, in a very generous manner, distributed money to all the poor inhabitants of Sologne, and gave several large sums for the good keeping or restoration of churches and public schools. At La Ferté Beauharnais, a chateau which formerly belonged to the father of Prince Eugene Beauharnais and Queen Hortense, a féte hat been prepared, at which the Prince President distributed several reeompenses to the Mayor and the officers of the gendarmes. The whole village had been decorated with green foliage. At the next station, La Ferté St. Nubin, a dinner had been prepared in the depot of the railway, and after the company had partaken of that. repast, the special train of the railway took them back to Baris, where they arrived at eleven o'clock, on Friday last. The result of Louis Lae ce ori f te Sologne, is his decision, that a canal to drain all the swamps of the country shall be immediately opéned, and that every necessary means shall be taken to render this in- salubrious land healthy. This has been received with satisfaction. As long as the President does acts of that kind, no one will blame him. Anotber cause of mourning has taken place at the Elysée, by the death of the Grand Dake of Baden, which was made known in Paris on Saturday last, by a telegraphic despatch. The Grand Dowager Duchess of Baden was niece to the Empress Jose- phine. The late Grand Duke, Charles Leopold Fre- deric, was born on the 29th of A 90, and was married t6 Sophia Wilhelmine, 4 eecl of the late King of Sweden, from the Vasa family. The Grand Duke had seven children, and his successor is Prince Louis, his elder son, who has but the title of Grand Duke, on account of the poor state of his intellect. But the real heir to_the power of Baden will be the second son of the deceased, who js a man of energy and power, The Grand Duchy of Baden is, among the countyies of Europe, the most advanced in progress, in railways, agriculture, innovations, and application of inventions of all kinds. All these have been appreciated by the late Duke, and will be more favored by his successor. No doubt from Baden will he phenomenon of 1852, or rather of this century, if there is any to By ap "Political and diplomatic receptions have been re- sumed at the Elysee, and the first, given on Satur- day last, 24th inst., was remarkable for the number of people present and the brilliancy of the costumes. The Prince President was standing near the entry of the gallery, and every guest was introduced to him by one of his aids de camp. Many ladios were present at that soirée, which will be followed by many others of the same kind. A rumor is afloatrespecting the marriage of Louis Napoleon. Some are affirming that the bride would he a princess of Hesse, others a princess of Sweden, and others the sister to the King of Spain, or the daughter of Queen Christina and Dake of Rian- zares, who has mlarge dowry. Among all these candidates for the hand of Louis Napoleon, no one is particularly mentioned ; but Queen Chris- tina, it is said, was positively offered to the Prince by her father during his last stay in Paris. It appears that M. Fould went also to Madrid, to negotiate by proxy. All these on dits have perhaps no real foundation. M. Billault, the Speakerof the Legislative Corps, having visited Louis Napoleon, told him, I hope, sir, I shall have in a short time a double compliment to make you.” The President smiled, but tid not reply. The secret of these matrimonial negotiations ha been well kept, for several members of the diplomatic corps, whom I havo seen, have not heard anything about the affair. ,, A decree, which has created much sensation here, is that relative to the right of precedence of the three constituted bodies of the government. It had been whispered that the Council of State had the pretence to be numbered fp after the Senate, and al to be thus admitted to all thi coremonies. M. Billault, the Speaker of the Pave ) urged the Prince Prosident todectle coding and it was resolved that the Senate wasthe 4 the House the second, and the Council of State the third. This settled the question, and bag heon papctioned by @ decree. Ex Generals St. Arnault, 7 a'Wilier D* Hentpe, Heil, Darmas, and Caurebert, reviewed the first division of Pi wi ular! large namber o! crosses were uted, as usual, and many sheuts were heard h were in favor of Louis Napoleon. The President was mounted upon a horse, which was very vicious, he had much trouble to ride him. One of the aids-de-camp of General Renaud, M. D’)s- mont, fell from his horse, and had his arm and leg broken. The review of the Guides will take place ms Saecenaiiala for the grand distributic f ution o: flags to the army are going on with the greatest activity, and it will be one of the most nificent ceremonies ever exhibited. The Champ de Mars will be su by a number of stands adorned with flags, to which persons of rank will be admitted by invitation. ong from all the iy rie of France and Algeria are.on their way to Paris, and will arrive here before the appointed Bee A body of Arabian chiefs will also arrive in a fow days; they are forty in number, commanded by two anda ga, both high digni- taries of the Kabiles tribes. fe Marshal Gerard, before dying, had requested his friends and relations not to have any ceremony per- formed in honor of his romains. This request could not be ited, and a masse de morts was celebrated esterday mo) , at the Invalids, at which jtalions ‘of all regimonts in garrison were present. The grand dignitaries of the army would not miss this occasion to rendor their last regards to an old companion, and the grave sound of the cannon gave an imposing effect to this ceremony. The warning given to the correspondents of for- eign papers, to refrain from giving any news which would ot be favorable to the government, and the threats of the Minister to turn them out of the country, if they were not obedient to these ordors, are odious facis. I have not yet, personally, re- oeived any warning, but I know the correspondents of the Morning Chronicle, and of the New Gazette of Prussia, have both been directed by the minis- y of M. Maupas, to deny in their letters that the President hud been reeeived with shouts of Vive la Republique, whilst passing through the Faubourg St. Antoine; 2d—That the Post Office Depart- ment had the intention of stopping the distribution of foreign newspapers, to accomplish certain means and speculations. These two gentlemen have been, threatened with expulsion from the territory in case they should write another line containing an un- truth. This arbitrary Peomeeding. caused one of the chief editors of one of the leading papers of Europe, who had come to Paris expressly to see about his correspondent and correspondence, to say to M. de Maupas, Minister of Police, ‘Sir, you have no idea how muéh we pay to have safe and reliable reports, and your government, who has established a little machine to weigh liquor, letters, and medals, ought to establish also a new machine to weigh news for distribution to the public.’’? It is said that M. de Maupas was much amused at the satire of the German editor. It is mentioned, on a reliable authority, that it is the intention of M. de Persigny, the present Minis- ter of the Interior, to re-establish lotteries and gambling houses, in order to attract more strangers te Paris, and in the meantime to avoid the evils which are now so much observed and regretted in private cireles. No doubt lotteries and gamblin, houses are immoral institutions, but the worse evi is the immorality of private lotteries and mock gambling s and ‘of two evils we must choose the east. The amnesty is still going on in several depart- ments of France, and, though many complaints have been made by the prefects on the subject of this use- less clemency, the Prince Presideat has resolved to show that he was only acting to save the country, during the events of December last, and not to revenge himself upon his opponents. » It is said that a commissaire of police, of one of the large cities of France, has been arrested under the accusation of having set free, for money, men who were to be sent to Noukg-Iva or Cayenne. Itisa certain fact that on the oceasion of the 10th of next month, many pardons will be granted, and among them Madame Lafarge, the woman who was sentenced to prison for having poisoned her husband. ne The affair of the D’Orleans property, which was brought before the Tribunal, has assumed a new aspect, which has caused much astonishment amon; the political circles. “ The Court, after having hea the speech of M. Paillet, have declared that they feel competent to decide the question whether the decree oF the 22d of January last could be executed ornot. This affair will be decided within a few days, and, no doubt, it will prove interesting. In the meantime, the sum of money obtained here by the sale of Louis Philippe’s books has been seized by the Exchequer, aoaariing to the powers of the de- erees. The news received from Spain is not of a very satisfactory kind. The prorogation of the Cortés and the new law on the press, which was decreed without the authority of the Cortés, have prepared the public mind for an entire change in the form of government. The dismissal of the House is now ‘on the tapis, as well as the annihilation of the con- stitution, that is tosay, a new state of things, which is called in this country, El Rey netto, (the only wer of the King.) This new decision would not e taken alone, for it appears that it is also de- cided that the two branches of the Spanish Bour- bons would be united in the meantime, by an alli- ance between the daughter of Ferdinand VII. and the brother of Don Carlos. At Turin, on the 24th inst., a great scandal, similar to that which took place on the occasion of the death of Santa Rosa, was fortunately prevented by the wisdom which the Church had been taught by the preceding facts. The Commander Ryinelli having atone was carried to the church, where his body was rejected, 2s he had been during his life opposed to ‘the Catholic religion by adopting the Laws Siccardi. However, the Chapter of the ehurch having consulted together, they agreed to avoid another scandal, In the meantime, the Marquis Spinola, (who was in 1846 in New York, as com- mander of the Sardinian brig Aurora,) had arrived at Rome,where he had visited the Pope, and agsured him of the desire of King Emmanuel to see a kind and amicable understanding existing between Piedmont and the Papal States. “ The visit of the Emperor of Austria tajfungary, will take place on the 10th of May next. The ob- ject of this journey is to be present at the Teeupuration of the monument recently erected to Henzy, dm Austrian officer, who fought with much courage on the walls of Bude. This ceremony will take place on the 2\st of May. The news received from Naples is of a very peculiar character. It appears that provisions of all kin and ammunition, have been stored in the forts o° Naples and Gaeta, and that the batteries have been augmented. The authorities of the kingdom of Naples have been summoned to know if the name of Murat was uttered, and if there were in the Neapo- litan States a French party. The regiments form- ed with Swiss, Germans and Spaniards, will be re-en- forced, and those composed of natives will be dis- banded. What doer all thismean? Will the Mu- rat ray. return to Naples? The Piso is still standing in its old place. Mr. de Layalette, who has just returned from Con- stantinople, has been named Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor. r. Teste, who was formerly minister under the reign of Louis etal , and was sentenced to prisen for having received black-mail in the affair of Par- mentier Cubiérenaud Polaprat, died within the space of three days, from an attack of apoplexy. Baron Walkenuer, one of the most learned men of the Academy of Science, died on Monday last. A decree in this morning’s Moniteur orders the inscription in the Grand Livre of the Public Depart- ment, of the sum of 4,403,435 francs of 3 per cent stock, in exchan; of 4,473,655 franes of 44 per cent stock, which will be annihilated. The effect of this conversion has yet to be known. B. H.R. ~ Panis, May 6, 1852. The Empire Coming-- Unpopularity of Republican- ism--The Proceedings of the Senate and Legis- lative Corps—More Decrees—Alteration of the Coinage—Socialist Attempts—Newspaper Excite- ment--Proposed Reduction in the Price of the Moniteur--Circulation of the Paris Papers~The Sunday Reviews of the Army--French Steamers between Havre and New York—Celebration of the Anniversary of the Death of Napoleon—-The Dene mark Succession—Persecution of the Jews in Switzerland—Tervible Explosion at Turin— Movements of the Emperor of Russia—Settlement of the Difficulties between Turkey and Egypt— Rumor of a War between France and the United States—Our Presidential Election--Opinions of the French Politicians thereon. . Notwithstanding tho official denials, the ramor is still afloat that France will soon change its present government for an empire. I cannot say that this new government will mect with universal appro- bation, but this decision will be accepted with the utmost indifference by the whole nation, and, with few exceptions, a general “ amon” will be uttered by the French people. ‘The organs of the President, the Patrie, the Public, and Constitutional, in Paris, as well as all the Napoleonian newspapers of the departments, are all singing the same tune, with the most perfect harmony and union. As a matter of course, this politidal music will carry away the eee wishes of the majority, and ofl will be not my empectation, nor of any: , that the esp f fag mga at the eagles to army; doubt that this iamento will .anearly moment. We shall see if ‘The anniversary of the public.of 1848 was not this year by a public festival, as it had been last ; and thor nobody, but the journal Le S has dared mention this voluntary omission of the government, many remarks of all nds hae Nene vandh On ea lect, and, as a matter of course, many more con- jectures bave taken which have corroborated ‘the general opinion that the Empire will soon re- jace the iblic. It isa well known fact that his word “Republic” has become in France a synonym of terror and civil war, and that it is now a6 un] here.as-it is popular in the United Btates. 3 The Senate and the Legislative Corps are still in session, but their sittings do not offer much interest. The only’ interesting which has taken within the last seven days, is the speech of Mr. Granier de Cassagnac, @ representative of the House, relative to the proj daw on the rehabili- tation of those who are either bankrupts or con- victed of certain crimes, and Who, having peered a moral and sound life, after their sentence, have ob- tained a right to resume their position in society, and be restored to their citizenship. It is con- sidered as certain that the law on rehabilitation will be voted and immediately put into execution. This, no doubt, will render the President popular among those who will be benefitted by the law. Several decrees of importance have been latel published by the Moniteur. Among them, I wil notice the order given to all employés,and men hold- ing an office of the government, to make oaths of allegiance to the Prinee President. The segrerony of this presentation of oaths will take place accord- ing to the wishes and ordinances of the prefects and mayors of the department, from the Ist to the 20th of this present month. Another decree, dated April 30, annihilates the legal circulation of tho silver five cent picces, which, on the Ist of October next, will be considered as of no other value but that of silver. The onl; lega coins will then be the twenty frane gol piece, the ten frane gold piece, the five franc silver piece, the two franc silver piece, the one franc silver iece, the ten cent (half franc) silver piece, and the four cent silver piece. It is whispered, in some quarters, that the government will also follow the example of the United States, and make a large coinage of gold five franc pieces, which will be larger than the American dollar, but not so thick, he socialists, who are still dreaming of a revo- lution which would overthrow the oy govern- ment, andsome of the more enraged of these ene- mies of society, on Friday last posted on the walls and distributed in the houses of the faubourgs St. Denisand St. Martin, a large number of printed bills, which were headed, ‘Appeal to the People,” and had, for their object, to excite the workmen to an émeute. These bills were signed ‘*The Friends of the Revolution,” and were so badly printed that their contents were quite unintelligible. They had no effect upon the public mind. A great excitemont is felt here among the cditors and proprictors of the newspapers, on account of the decision taken by the committee of stockholders of the Mointeur Universel, to reduce the price of sub- soription to that paper, which was 150 francsa year, to 40 francs. This is no doubt a terrible blow for all the Parisian press, which, for the last threo weeks, seemed to have resumed its former high standing in business. I here annex the true tableaux of the present circulation of the newspapers of Paris: —The Constitutconnel prints 35,500 copies a day; La Patrie, 24,000; the Siéele, 23,000; the Pays, 19,000; the Journal des Debats, 14,500; La Presse, 16,000; L’ Assemblée Nationale, 9,000; and Le Public, 6,000. If the government do not interfere, and al- low the Moniteur to change its price, (and I do not think it likely to prevent it,) that newspaper will soon become the leading journal of France, and all its rivals will be buried. Jt is said in some quarters that Louis Napoleon Noes to Algiers during the next summer ; but I think this news erroneous. The President is continuing every Sunday to re- view some of the regiments which are in the neigh- borhood of Paris, and last Sunday the third division of the army, commanded by Gen. Levavasseur, was inspected by him, en the Place of the Carrousel, which is now entirely free of any buildings, and which will soon be levelled to prepare for the erec- tion of the new buildings voted for its completion. As usual, many medals and decorations have been distributed to the soldievs by the Prince President. The chiefs of the Arabian tribes, who were to as+ sist at the review of the 10th inst., have arrived here, and are daily seen in the streets of Paris, pro- menading and visiting the public monuments. ‘hese children of the African desert are all fine men, and possess a noble head. Many among them have been decorated with the cross of the legion of honor, and they attach to it an immense appreciation anc influence. Priva Mirza-Ali-Kan, commander-in-chief of the cavalry of the Persian Shah, who was travelling in Germany, having heard that the distribution of the, eagles-to the French army was to take place, arrived here last night, to be present at the cere- mony. Two Russian generals, Counts Paskoof and Bour- kine, whose rank in the army of Nicholas is said to be the first after the son of the Czar, have also ar- rived in Paris, to be present at the distribution of the eagles. Within a few days the whole city will be filled with strangers. The French government has decided that a line of steamers between Havre and New York shall be established, and two companies have presented their plans for beginning the campaign. The first is led Mr. E. Corbiére, and the second is egy by the company of the Messageries of France. The former proposes to join, in a double company, with the American steamers Humboldt and Franklin, and to make two departures a month. The latter pro- pose to make four trips a month, and to have five steamers built for that object. Ishall let your read- ers know the decision on that important question. M. De Lavalette returns to Constantinople, with the official title of Ambassador of France to the Sublime Porte. The anniversary of the 5th of May, 1821, (the death of Emperor Napoleon at St. Milicad celebrated yesterday, at the Hotel of thie Invalids, with great ceremony. Thechurch had been entirely lined with black cloth, upon which was an immense number of shields, commemorating the battles of Wagram, Jena, Austerlitz, ete , and the grand in- stitutions of the hero of the nineteenth century— as, for instance, “the Legion of Honor,” ‘the Concordat,” ‘the Council of State,” etc. The President, Louis Napoleon, and all the newly elected bodies of the State were prosent at the ceremony, as well as the diplomatic corps and a great number it. It is be dis- no at Tam 5 tion of the Re- of distinguished foreigners. Marshal Jerome re- ceived his nephew at the entry of the churgh, and kneeled by Wi side dnrinw the oot ration of the Paracas ee mass, wuich was delivered by the Grand Vicaire of the Archbishop, Mr. Eglée. At the end of the ceremony, when the President left the Invalids, he was hailed by deafening shouts of **Vive Napoleon!” uttered by all the mutilated soldiers of the place. News received from Baden announces that the Grand Duke Louis has renounced the assumption on his head of the power of the Dutehy, on account of the poor state of his health. It appears that this unfortunate young man, who was born on the 15th of August, 1824, is attacked by a disease of the spine, and is often subject to very severe attacks of epilepsy. His brother—who has taken the direction of the public government, and has been acknow- ledged as successor to the throne of Baden—is Prince Frederic, born the 9th of Se tember, 1826. Tt is rece that the party who will govern daring the reign of Prince Frederic will be the Ultra- montane Party. The President of the Council of State is to be Baron)’ Audlaw. ‘The suecessson to the throne of Denmark has been settled in London, between the plenipotentiaries of England, France, Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Sweden. The next successor to the kingdom of the Danes will be Prince Christian of Glucksburg, born on the 8th of April, 1818, and married to tho daughter of the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel, Princess Louise. The Princes of Schleswig-Holstein, Sen- derbourg and Augustabourg, have aceepted this decision, and renounced all claims upon Denmark. The newly elected heir is said to be a very talented man and a courageous soldier, and his wife is not only & magnificent woman, but also a lady full of the most refined qualities. She has two sons and a daughter. In Switzerland the Jews are persecuted to the utmost degree. In the cantons of Bale they have been ordered to leave the country within ten days, and to carry away their goods. If, after that length of time, they Wore found remaining, their property would be seized, and they would be thrown into a jail. This arbitrary measure, which is so anomalous of the present epoch, has been generally blamed by the whole press of Europe. A very terrible event had taken place at Turin on the 26th ult. The manufactory of gunpowder was blown up, and more than three hundred persons were iilloa by the explosion. As soon as the acci- dent was known, the King and his brother, the Duke of Genoa, left the palace and procoeded to the spot on horseback. They immediately gave orders, and displayed the utmost courage. This fatal event has been eepy felt by the country. ‘The news from Rome is not of ‘a very peaceable character. It “amd that Mazzini and his parti- sans have decided to try their luck in another revo- lution. — A clandestine press is organized in the grotto of the Catacombs, and the most incendiary eches axe daily printed and distributed amon the people. It is said that the French ai will soon leave the holy city; and tl mee of M. de Regueval in Paris proves that this rumor is not without foundation. At least the number of regi- mente will be much diminished. The Emperor and Empress of Russia left St Petersburg on the 2d ingt., and were toavrive on > The ‘ to Vienna, where a was to take place on the 10th, tha 3 the po grad As it may be igre Se ta rise in the ate. Where wilt between and” setted. Fuad Efféndi ey tery ry dates necessary by the political state of 01 i Besides thi) the. Bublicn Cre | the to render justice, and to th &ec , during the next seven ub any demand by Constantinople. has been received with much satisfaction by all the foreign powers, with the only exception of dy who to see a war with Turkey, in see etree ea eee conquer it. wo ‘Be! ie Tobias of Suez. = Sek is a zener afloat relative fel a war, hog ag we rhaps take place within a few months, tween the United States and France. Tho ed cause of that interruption of kind between te two countries is resence of a ay number of French rnia, who have i and take possession of Sonora. It is well known that Sonora is coveted by the Californians, and this would perhaps interrupt the mutual friendship. Nevertheless, I doubt the fact, till I know it has taken place. M. de Porsigny. Minister of the Interior, is to be le. de la Moskowa, i Ney. » Brand-daughter of The Americans residing in Paris are the liveliest interest in the Presidential question of the United States, and they are all ting upon the chances of the respective candidates of the two par- ties. Webster's popularity, it is tho eal limited to the t cities ; and Scott, it is here, will be ruined by Seward.and his friends. Fill- more’s cl are considered the best. So much for the whigs. As for the democratic chanan is looked at ag the strongest South, inasmuch as he has the su unionist leaders, one of the most the Union. Douglas, despite the approbation and support of the Western States, will be dazzled into darkness by the brighter light of the stars of Gen. Cass. Such are the opinions of our countrymen. Iwas told, the other night, a very peculiar anec- dote, by which the fame of Gen: Case might be strengthened, if necessary. It seems that, from time immemorial, it had been tho habit of the repre- sentatives of the great European powers to prepare the discourses which were mado to the kings on New Year’s. day and ether special oecasions, wher: the diplomatic corps ppt itself in a body at the courts. During his embassy in France, after having assisted at the first of these ceremonies, an? heard the speech made to the King by the Pope’s nuncio, asthe organ of the diplomatic body, Cas: took occasion to wait nm the ambassadors of the greet omen and to inform them, that, as he repre- se) @ country-of some importance in the world, he fel€ that, as its representative, he should be con- sulted as to the appropriate language to be used in the annilal discourse made to the chief of the State, and that, on all public occasions, if he should not be £0 consulted, he owed it. to his government to de- cline accompanying the diplomatic body, and to ask for a personal and geparate interview with his Majesty, where he should use such language as the honor and interest of his own country might require. The success of this movement was immediate and complete. These ambassadors and ministers assured Gen. Cass that no offence was intended towards him or his country, but that the old usage had been con- tinued, because no American Minister, up to that time, had ever objected to it. From that time, Gen. was always consulted on these occasions, and it is presumed that the precedent thus ostab- lished has been continued ever since, in the person ef his successor. But, onthe whole, my eae opinion, from all that I hear, is, that Mr. Fill- more will be the next President, as there is ver little chance of hearty co-operation bait the vari- ous factions of the demoeratic party. H.R. Gossip. » Panis, May 6, 1852. The Cold Weather—The Ballsand Religious Festi~ vals—Their Procecdings—An American Sports. man—The Crystal Palace—Crystal Palaces Everywhere—Two Planets Discovered—The Po- tato Disease—The Operas, Theatres, §c. | Despite the monotony of such a heading—the weather—I cannot refrain from beginning once more one of my letters, with bitter complaints against | Mr. Spring, a French ‘‘fop,” ‘* who” seems to do all in “his” power to render everybody unhappy,’ and uncomfortable. But to speak without any figure, the temperature has been so cold, so chilly- +o windy, and so terrible, for the last three weeks, that everybody is sick and prostrated. There is no rrobability that this horrible weather will change tll the new moon, on the 19th preximo. Then, if my prognosties are true, we have about two weeks more to suffer from cold. I am writing this letter with my feet on the hand iron, my table | close to my fire, and freezing in my winter robe de chambre. Never, rom man’s memory, has such a temperature been felt in Paris. And, nevertheless, the sun, at every place sheltered from the cold wing, is as warm as in June, July, o¢ \ August, and the gardens are filled with flowers, ati “ae half frozen, are beautiful and ese beneficences of the Almighty have been much used during the last six days, in all the Catholic churches of Paris, where the “Mois de Marie ¢ service of thirty days, dedicated to the Holy irgin) has been inaugurated with all the shining Tagen of the Roman faith. Many of the churche: of Paris are adorned with innumerablo garlands of flowers, renewed. every morning, and their: Is, —— that of St.» Ma: resemble bush of lowers. ie hour of the Angelus, the true cro , and the ceremony is per- formed by the clergy. A speech is delivered, and cantics are sung by the congregation. This pious habit has, in itself, something consoling and dignified, which is worthy of notice. ,. Phe festivals of all sorts which I had annoupeed in my last letter, have taken place between the in- terval of the departur¢ of the last steamer and this one, and have all proved to be magnificent affairs. _ The first of thoge balls was that given by Louis Napoleon to the newly constituted bodios of tha government—the Senate, the House, and the Coua. il of State—which took Fe on Saturday last, Ist | inet,. and was A2 pailliant as any fée ever given un- der the kings of the two Inst reigns. The presence of the dignitaries of the nation in full uniform, the brilliancy of their embroidery, the innurncrably quantity of lights, the profusion of flowers, ‘lig 2: leacy of the viands and refroshtonts, everything contributed to render that grand ball one df the leading f€itures of t hs At, nine o’cloek pro- cisely, the President gntered the ball room, giving his arm to Princess erata, sister to Count Bachio- chi, and eet the ball with her. Mesdames Prin- cess Mathilde and Lady Douglas wore not present at the féte, owing to the recent death ef the Duke of Baden. The absence of Lord Cowley and his wife was also remarked among the members of; thediplomatic corps. But if some of the ‘per: sons had abstained from being present at the Tt ies, the number of those who accepted the invitation was. really immense. It is said that more than 3,560 eek had come to the palace, and, ag many more sa- loons had been opened, the circulation ‘was very free, and the dances as casy as nt a private party. The! Saile des Marichauz’ had been particularly reserve for the feos dignitaries, and on the north side of| the hall five rows of chairs, in_the centre of which an arm chair had been placed for the President, of fered the most brilliant coup d’@il, being all occu- pied by the wives and daughters ef the am| lors and ministers of the foreign powers of the world. Line os the remarkable persons there present, I 10. marked Lady Mavrocordato, the wife of the Grecian ambassador, who wore the costume of her country. ‘old, damask, and studded with pearlsand diamon Brinoess Kalismaki, wife of the Turkish ambnesader: the two charming Polish Countesses Swoykoski ani Pjezdaieski, whose elegant ae and sweet facos have no equal in Paris. Man pretty Amorican ladies were also present at the ball. Misa Strother, of St. Louis; Misses M. and H. Doremus and the Misses Carnes, of New York; Mise Margaret Doyle, of Bos- ton; Mrs. Davidson, of Richmond iMrs. ‘Stuart and sister, and Mrs. Bristed, of New York, and a fow others whose names I cannot recollect in the hasty of my writing. The President was accompanied by Prince Jerome, Generals Roquet and de Goyon, ani his staff. A very queer remark was made by tho eople presont there, relative to the portgait of Leute Napoleon, painted by Horace Vernet, which repra.. sents him accompagied by Gen. Changarnior And his offices of ordnance. A very good joke Was also made by a lady, who having lost a breastspin was secking for it, and told the gentleman whd ac. companied her: ‘TI hope that we shall find it for nothing here is mistaid but—oaths.” ‘Tho supyu room had been divided in two parts bya Dane, trade; one part was for the gentlemen, the othe, for the ladies, and this new arrangement was fiiucte approved by the whole society. The party onl ; soparnted at hal? past four o'clock. 7 n the next day, Sunday last, Mr. Gurdon, lebrated painter of marine views, (who, it wil i membered, is an American, and was for is om in the American navy,) gave w very beaut ty, (a wen! champétre,) fi his hotels cité a possesses a magnificent garden, with trees, and adorned with the most tusan’ lowers of the West Indies. One of the featman this ite, was that he had engaged for the ovbisigg har.