The Quebec mercury, 29 mai 1850, mercredi 29 mai 1850

[" MERCURY WEDNESDAY, May 29, 1850.RY TELEGRAPH.N«w York, Monday Evening.The Ship Yorkshire ariived tliia morning from Liverpool.During her voyage the lost 22 pastengert by Cholera.ITEMS OF NEWS BY THE ASIA.Hamvax, Monday 27.1 he Steamship/(sia, from Liverpool, May 18th, arrived at 34 uiiiiutei pait 5 o\u2019clock ihi* morning.The Cambria from New York, 8th instant, hail not arrived.The Corn market was very firm.Every aitirle of American produce had advanced.The trade in the inontifacturing district! has assumed a hcalihy tone.The Steamer Atlantic was to sail on the 29th, and ihe Viceroy on the 1st.The political news is unimportant; but is somewhat inieresting.Kmrlanu.\u2014Matters in relation to our foreign policy are every day assuming a more serious aspect.The Creek affair is settled, but not in a way that is likely to lead to peace ?The French and Russian governments appear »o he greatly dissatisfied at the turn which affairs have taken.In the House of Commons Lord Palmerston gave an explanation by no means satisfactory.He stated that the discussions between the British and Greek governments had been so far settled, (hat no apprehension need he entertained dial commerce would he molested.The only milter remaining was die investigation of Mr.Pacitico\u2019s claims relative to Portugal.With respect io die question whether the good understanding between die Rritisti and French Governments, had been interrupted by the mode in which die settlement had been efiected, His Loidthip said, of course Ihe Fiench Government would have prefetred a* well as our own, that the settlement should have been effected through their own intervention.Circumstances had, however, interposed to prevent this mode of adjustment taking place ; but he irusled nothing would arise from the cause likely to disturb die fiiendly relations between the two Governments.The French Assembly, however, took the matter up very waimly.General D'Hillie, Minister of Foreign affair* having been highly cnrnplimenied for his decision in lecalling the Fiench Ambasador.The atfair has a serious asper^ and the funds which are always the test of public feeling on djese occasions, experienced a decided shock.On Thursday, consols which stood the previous eveningat 96t, immediatelv declined * per cent, hut they sulisequtnlly (allied and closed at 95 a 95|.Trade is impioving.We hare no news fiom Ireland.Francs:.\u2014The excitement with respect to the new Electoral Law is spreading in France, and petition* against the measure are pouring in from all paitt of the country.Several alterations have been made m the Hill, The authors of the ConttiliiMiui ate decidedly of opinion that any attempt 'o limit the franchise except by a constituent assembly, property convened, is illegal.M.Dnpin, President of the National Assembly, partii ipsted in this opinion, ond he had, theietore, ahsenied himself fimn his duties, a fact which is regaliled a* a stronger protest .again.t 'he measure ilian would have been Ihe most eloquent speech.It is .aid that General Cavaignac quails before (lie firm, yet calm attitude assumed by (tie people, and is obliged to temper the violent le-actionary measures, which tile ministers would fain adopt.If Hus he true, the tempered mea sures most be allowed to be intemperate enough.Three of the leading democratic journal* have been suppressed, and several ofiicers of the National Guards have been punished for signing a petition against the Electoral Law.Although 15,000 troop* have been congregated m Fans and its environs, apprehensions of an insurrection hare revived within the last few day*.The chief* of the ultra Republican party are described as being in a most unenviable po-ition hy the more violent of their follower*.They ate urged at once to resort to hostilities and threatened with death, if they do not comply, whilst they thems.'lves declare that the préparations of the government are so vast that inevitable destruction must be their tate.Kaily in the week an outbreak seemed to be imminent, and the proposed plan of insurrection was published.On the other side the plan of action wna chalked out hy the government for the suppression of the threatened revolt, has been made known, and it is looked upon a* so efficient, as to render prompt success absolutely certain.Minister* have prevailed on Louis Napoleon to retire to Fontainbleau for a fortnight.Several riot* have taken place in different parts of the country.That amongst the miner* at Cresent began to asaume a serious aspect.But Genera! Castetlane had surrounded the disturbed districts with a cordon of troops, gra-duajly narrowing, and at the dale of the last advices the disturbance was looked upon as quelled.The trade of Paris is on a more satisfactory standing than it has been since the revolution of February *48.The accounts from the agricultural districts are not cheering.The farmers have sown little, anil it is feaied Ihe next harvest will not be sufficient for consumption.The returns, in direct taxes, have increased 3,176,000 francs over those of last year.Incendiary fires are very frequent.1 he National of Tuesday contains an extraordinary statement in respect to the present position of the President of the Republic.The German Empire.\u2014The Princes of Swanzburg, Rudolstadt, Scwatzburg, and four leigning Princes of Reupp, have ceiled their right ot sovereignty, in order to advance the unity of Germany.Avstria and Hungary.\u2014We learn from Vienna that the Church question will be one of life and death, so exasperated are the minds of men upon the subject.The Austrian \u201c Lloyds\u201d says that the general interesta of all, whatever creed they may be, now call fur separation of all churches from state, for that liberty now granted to the church of Rome, necessarily involved (he removal of all restrictions from the other communities.Russia and Turkey.\u2014The Riga Gazette publishes an order from the Government to the people to take part in the projected exhibition of all nation*.The Porte has signified to the Austrian and Russian Ministers that they must consider all restraint on the Hungarian refugees now at an end.The prevailing opinion, suggests the fl'an* derer, is that this phrase is intended as an official announcement to the Courts of Russia and Austria of the intended liberation of the refugees at Kiulaka and of the employment, in military service of those among the fugitives who have adopted the Mahomedan need.The Porte placed as it is under guardiamhip of five power* was compelled to have recouise to that note, for the puipose of declaring that it* intentions respecting ihe refugees, tor in so far as Kossuth and iii* comrades are concerned, the Porte is strongly supported by the embassies of Great Britain and France.A violent earthquake has occurred at Smyrna.It traversed the whole of the Archipelago* and did great damage to property.We have nothing of note from Spain and Portugal.Liverpool, May 18th\u2014The imports of grain and flour since Iasi Tuesday are upon a moderate scale.Of the 8,33U quarters of wheat, 3514 quarters are from the Baltic, 3,416 fiom Duicli ports, and 1,400 quarteis from Alexandria.There are also 2,470 barrels flour from the United States, and 5,748 sacks of flour from France.The export exceeds the import of Indian corn by 4,000 quarters.The weather, during the whole of the past week, has been cold and harsh, putting a serious ctieck on vegetation.Speculation has been rife in mn«t articles, and a casti business has been going on daily at advanced p'iccs.Market tins morning was well attended by millers and dealers.T.ie general business, however, was not »o active as during the past week.The advanced prices of Friday were in some cases exceeded.Wheat changed hands to a lair extent, at an improvement on last Tuesday of Id a 2d both on Ihe higher class of Baltic.2d a .hi per bushel on Uhenish and the middling qualities.Flour w a* also fid a 7d for sack and barrel dearer.Oats improved fretm f d to Id per bush.Oaimeal 6.1 a 9d per load.Indian corn was fully 2J a fid per quarter higher.There i* noi much olfering.\u201432s.per 380 lbs.was paid for yellow.The \u201c Asia\u201d left the haibour soon after 7, a.m.Wind south west with fog.New Yore, May 25.IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.The Ohio, steamer, direct from Havanna, arrived here yesterday afternoon ; and the following stirring intelligence was soon circulated in extras and overling pajiers.The steamship Ohio, capt.Schenck, ha* arrived from Havanna.She sailed thence on the 20th inat.General Lopez landed at Cardenas, a small town on the northwest side of the island, on the 17th inst., with about 500 men, and took jKwaession of the town.The garrison consisted of one company of alrout sixty men, who made but little resistance, were driven into a church, and after losing three killed, surrendered.The general landed from the steamer Creole, which left New Orleans on the 7th inst.Several other vessels, containing in all, some twelve or fifteen hundred men, had left New Orleans previous to the Creole, but where they are to land is not known.The greatest excitement existed at Havanna, amounting to a panic.The city was under martial law, and several thousand militia had lieen enrolled, and arms were being delivered to them.The resident foreigners were all called on to enrol.There were 1,500 troops at Matanzas, and 800 were despatched from Havana at one o\u2019clock a.m.of the 20th, to re-mforce them and march against Lopez.It was rumored that the force under Lopez had increased to 2,000 and that he was already half way to Matanzas.On the 16th, news was received at Havana that a large force was collected on 'Woman\u2019s Island, near Cape Catoche, Y'ucatan.The General of Marines, with several vessels, and atiout 3000 men, started immediately for that point.Just before the OAlo left, the steamer Pizarro came in with 105 prisoners, taken from that Island.It won said that they were mostly German and Irish.The report was, that they were to be shot that day, at twelve o\u2019clock, or at least, every tenth man shot, and the rest confined in the dungeons of Moro Castle.The force on the Creolt, with which General Lopez effected the landing, is only a small]»artof the expedition.It is known that some ten or twelve vessels have left New Orleans and different parts of the Gulf, probably to land simultaneously at different ]>oints.It was reported that Lopez had broken up the railroads to Cardenas, in several places.The merchants and bankers in Havanna were removing their money, plate, £tc., into the fort for safety.The Ohio, Georgia and Falcon were compelled to anchor at the entrance of the harbour, under the guns of the Moro.Captain Schenck protested, through the American Consul, to the Captam-Ge-neral, and demanded a safe anchorage ; but was refused, and told, if he did not like it, he might go to sea as soon as he pleased\u2014the Spanish government would not be responsible for the safety of hi* ship.None of the passengers, except those having jiassports, were permitted to go on shore.No communication was allowed between the passengers while in port, not even between the officers, until a permit was obtained from the Captain-General.The Ohio was detained more than 15 hours after she was ready for sea, waiting for a permit to transfer her passengers.Though the unopposed landing of General Lopez has taken the public somewhat by surprise, it ap-jiears from the above account that in a military point of view his situation is anything but an enviable one.It is only to be regretted that he was not amongst the hapless prisoners, whose fate is announced above.\u2019rin*.steamer from .Montreal, the Mun-trmi, ^as rather later than usual m arriving his morning, having been detained in the Lake last night, picking tip the men of live rafts that were broken up in the Lake last Monday night, in the gale.A gentleman who came down on the Montreal, says there was an immense quantity of timber lloating about on the Lake ; but ho did not learn that any lives were lost.It is said, that Mr.Ruggles Wright, anti Mr.M\u2019Leod, had each a rail broken up.\u2014Gazette.The Upper Canada schooner, British Queen, which sailed from here on Saturday night, for Halifax, was driven ashore at St, Denis (River Quelle), on Monday night, with lass of anchors.The Capt.is returning to port.SCHOOL OF ARMS.Ladies' Calisthenic and Fencing Saloon, No.2, Angele Slreel.QF.KGT.MAJOR H.GOODWIN beg* lease to O announce his arrival in Quebec, and will give ! instructions in the following Exercises Lsdtes\u2019 Calisthenics, Fencing, Broad Swotd, Single Stick, , mid General Deportment, at the above Room*, commencing on WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant.Mr.Goodwin declines saying «njrthing ai to hu ! tysiem or method of Teaching, but refer* with con-! tidenre to bis numerous Testimonials which, upon examination, will be found of the highest order, two of which lie lays before the public, others will follow in their order.\u201c I am acquainted with the lystem of Calisthenics and Gymnastic Exercise* pursued by Mr.Goodwin, and highly approve of tliem.I consider their adop-as highly conducive to health and strength.The plan pursued appears to me veiy judicioui ; the exercise, at first being simple and and regular, require* but little exertion, so that the pupil becomes gradually prepared for the more complicated movements, and more powerful exertions.Mr.Goodwin has had my children for some time under hia charge, and I cannot speak too favourably of the great intereat and energy he displays with hit pupils.\u201d ItonKRT Harrison, M.D.and Surgeon, Protestor of Anatomy and Surgery, Trinity College Dublin, 1, Hume St., Stephen\u2019s Green, April 29, 1843.Beaumont, Cork, Nov.10th, 1844.