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WEST ESrpiES. The Parano arrived at Sout...
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CENTRAL, AMERICA. The report of the Ouse...
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MEXICO. The last advices inform us that ...
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THE BRAZILS. The Tyne ha s arrived at So...
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SOUTH AMERICAN STATES. OIUU This news co...
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WEST COAST OF AFRICA. The Athenian, with...
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AUSTRALIA. We '¦h ave received files of ...
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Fkjsmng of the French Ahmv.—-The Pans co...
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America, Tnp Arabia Arrived On Sunday Wi...
four months * and serve for the ventilation of illfeeling , without effecting much practical good . The uresent one promises to end in a discontinuance of al foint arrangements about tariffs , and what they call in Kentucky a . " free fight" for traffic . _ . The yacht Wanderer , recently seized by the United States Government for having been engaged in the slave trade , has been condemned and sold . A person named Van Horn at the auction bid against the former owner , and was knocked down for his pains by the latter , amidst the applause of the crowd , who encouraged the assailant to kill him . . . ¦ ¦
The North Briton and the City of Washington both arrived at Liverpool on Thursday . The City of Washington fell in with the ship Gray Oak , of NeAv York , which sailed from the Downs on the 18 th of February , with eight feet water in the hold ; shortly afterwards sighted two boats , steered for them and took oh board seventeen men and two women , who had abandoned'the Gray Oak four hours previous . , It is stated that no first-class lawyer had been found willing to take part in the prosecution of Mr . Sickles . ; , ,. , , - » t The Courrier des Etats Unis , published at 2 sew York , asserts thatfan extensive filibustering expedition against Cuba was being organised .
A female servant at New York was in custody , charged with attempting-to ' poison the inmates of a boarding-house in which she was employed . The proprietress of the establishment died , and fourteen other persons suffered severely . A private letter received in Washington from a distinguished source in Paris , states that M , Levass & ur , French ex-Minister to Mexico , would go to . Nicaragua , nominally in the interest of M . Belly , but really as the agent of the Emperor Napoleon , with reference to securing to French citizens the right to employ Asiatic and African apprentices in mining and agriculture .
The New York Times has discovered " an intrigue for converting Mexico into a monarchy with a Bourbon king . " The disclosure is made in a letter from a secret agent at Rome to Miramon ' s confessor .
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No . 472 , April & -I . 859 *] ' :.. . .. ¦ - THE LEADER . 457
West Esrpies. The Parano Arrived At Sout...
WEST ESrpiES . The Parano arrived at Southampton on Tuesday , with advices from Kingston to the 12 th ult . Amongst her cargo is specie to the amount of 1 , 308 , 318 dollars , half of which is in gold . JAMAICA . The weather was fine and the crops promising well . A serious fire had occurred in Vere , through the carelessness of some labourers , which terminated in the destruction of Greenwich Estate , the property of the Hon . Edward Thompson , with' all the canepieces except one , the 200 hogsheads of sugar . A majority of the island press was still anxious for a removal of the post stamp duty on circulation . Her Majesty ' s sloop Styx was to leave Kingston on the morning of the 1 , 3 th , with 300 men for the 3 d West India Regiment , under command of Colonel Whitfield , for Savarinah-la-Mar , to quell the disturbance which had arisen in consequence of the heavy turnpike tolls in that district . The peasantry had levelled all the gates on the different roads . It would appear that Governor Darling had been petitioned by the black population , in August hist , to remove these tolls , the roads being in a most wretched condition ; but no further notice was taken of the appeal than a simple acknowledgment . The peasantry had now taken the matter into their own hands , and when the last accounts left it was reported that they wore threatening to burn or destroy the property of any magistrate who interfered . Great fears wore entertained as to the result of this disturbance , The health of the island of Jamaica , though showing some improvement upon the last two months , continued in an unsatisfactory state , there being a good deal of sickness , cold , and fever in some families . GRIStfADA . At Grenada the weather continued highly favourable to the prosecution of crop operations , an d all the mill and boiling-houses were in activity . Business , generally appeared brisk . TIUNIDAD . Thq crops at the Leoward Islands were bolow the average , and rain much wanted . Disturbances hud takou place at Trinidad in consequonco of the Governor attempting to suppress the carnival . The troops and police wore pelted by the mob , and sovc-j ral casualties occurred , The troops are still under canvas , having suffered from yellow fever when in barracks , -which ore sitiuitod close to on unhealthy marsh . UAJIUAJPQKS . At Barbadoee the yield has not boon prooil ffono'ally , and most planters complain . The young crop
is promising . Governor Hinks had left Barbadoes for the United States ¦ , on leave of absence . DEMERAKA . On the 26 th of February a brig arrived from Madeira , with ninety-nine Portuguese immigrants . Another ship brought , on the 3 rd of March , 372 coolies from Madras . The mortality was very slight ; only five deaths took place during the voyage . The ship York arrived on the 10 th from Calcutta , with 350 coolies . A good deal oi sickness was prevalent in Georgetown . MARTINIQUE . At Martinique sonie incendiarism had occurred on the part of the coloured natives , arising from the immigration of coolies and Afri 6 ans , which had reduced the pTice of labour . . ANTIGUA . At Antigua a sort of low fever was prevalent , chiefly amongst the upper classes . It is expected Governor Hamilton will go home by the next packet . Her Majesty ' s ship Atalantawas refitting in English Harbour ; crew healthy . IIAYTI . Accounts have been received to the 26 th February . An attempt at insurrection against the new Government had been made hi the small town of Jeremy , having been got up by General Delice-L'Esperance , who took advantage of his authority to obtain possession of a small fort , from which he issued proclamations exciting the people to revolt . His efforts had been , however , unavailing , as the people , satisfied with Geffrard , refused to join him , and the discomfited general had been compelled to seek for refuge at the house of the French consul . He had afterwards been arrested . ¦ '¦ . ¦ CUBA . - . ¦ ' ' ¦ ' ' . ' From Ha van r . ah we have advices to the 19 th ult . A Mr . Thomas Ascencio , a native of Cuba , but naturalised in the United States , had been arrested on landing at Havannah . He was suspected of being connected with some plot .
Central, America. The Report Of The Ouse...
CENTRAL , AMERICA . The report of the Ouseley treaty having been ratified by Nicaragua is confirmed . Sir Gore Ouseley has also entered into a postal convention . A special treaty relative , to the Mosquito Protectorate has been submitted by Sir G . Ouseley to the Government , The workshops and other buildings of the Old Transit Company at Punta Arenas have been completely swept away by the sea . Her Majesty ' s ship Cajsar was still outside , at anchor ; also the United States ship St . Louis . .
Mexico. The Last Advices Inform Us That ...
MEXICO . The last advices inform us that President Miramon had left Mexico for Vera Cruz with 5 , 000 men j and on the day of the packet leaving Vera Cruz it was reported that he was about twenty-five miles distant , and an attack was expected , They were defended by about 200 guns , but only 500 regular troops and 1 , 200 National Guard , and there was every probability of the city being taken . Letters from Mexico state that city to-be quiet .
The Brazils. The Tyne Ha S Arrived At So...
THE BRAZILS . The Tyne ha s arrived at Southampton with dates from Rio of the lHh February , and Buenos Ayres of the 27 th . Heavy rains had continued to fall at Rio , which had caused much damage to the coffee crop , and had prevented supplies from being brought to market . Yellow fever was prevalent among the shipping , though not so violent as last year , Thq new President of the Brazil Bank , Viscount Itaboraky , Avas installed about a fortnight before the sailing of the packet . The dispute between America and Paraguay is settled , America accepting about one-third of her demand . The flotilla had returned to Monte Video . English , French , American , and Brazilian squadrons Avero at Monte Video . The Buenos Ayres Commercial Times says : — " Speculation has been rife , and the excitement caused has proved very detrimental to legitimate business , which has been dull throughout the month , though tlio arrival of the packet infused considerably more animation into most brunches of our trade , but more especially into exports , the advicoa from all parts being highly favourable . "
South American States. Oiuu This News Co...
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES . OIUU This news continues very unfavourable to the prosont Government . El Comeroio , which is a strong Government paper , saya " mutiny and riot are tho order of tho day . " The outbreaks in Coplapo and Taloa havo boon followed by othpra in different provinces . Concopoion , Tome " , tho Arauonnian territory , and in fact the whole country , both north and south , appear to bo up in arms against tho existing Government , which tlioro is little doubt , from what wo cau judge , must yield to tho opposition . Businoaa appears in a perfectly stagnant state , and although tho crops are flwounvblo it is reportotf
that , owing- to the disturbances , hands cannot be procured to save them , and they will be entirely lost . PJSRTJAND ECUADOR . The naval forces of Peru now blockading the port of Guayaquil have seized , before the island of Puna , the Spanish barque Maria i Julia . This vessel had a valuable cargo , and the mate being in a dying state ; the captain went up to Guayaquil in his boat , with the purpose of leaving Ms mate in that city , and taking another one forgoing on his voyage to Europe . During the captain ' s absence , a Peruvian man-ofwar ordered the' second mate , of the Maria i Julia tc leave the anchorage . The second mate told him that he was unable to navigate the ship . The Peruvian commander took then possession of the ship , pulled the Spanish flag down , hoisted the Peruvian , and sent the vessel toPaita with a Peruvian crew , putting the Spanish one on shore in Tumbes . The Spanish consul in Guayaquil made his claim , protesting against these outrages , as the vessels , far from forcing the blockade , had remained quietly in Puna . The blockade of the ports of Ecuador still continues .
West Coast Of Africa. The Athenian, With...
WEST COAST OF AFRICA . The Athenian , with th-e mails , arrived on Thursday , bringing twenty-one passengers , including Bishop Payne and nine distressed seamen . The Bishop of Liberia Avas a passenger in the Athenian to Bonny , Lagos , & c , en route tc Abebkuta . . . A detachment of 200 pi en of the 1 st West Indi £ Regiment , under the command of Governor Hill , had embarked on the 21 st ult ., in Her Majesty ' s ships Vesuvius , Trident , and Spitfire , for the purpose of protecting the native tribes at the sources of the Timminy against the tribe Sousos , and placing them in possession of their town , which had bee n taken from them . Trade in the palm oil rivers was very dull .
Australia. We '¦H Ave Received Files Of ...
AUSTRALIA . We '¦ h ave received files of Australian papers , with dates from Melbourne to the 1 . 5 th February , and Sydney to the 1 lth February . The chief political event in Victoria had been the statement by Mr . O'Shanassy before the Legislative Assembly , Of the principles of the new Land Bill , proposed by the Government . Large areas are to be preserved for free selection adjoining populous localities—actual cultivators only to select . Selection limited to half a square mile , and the price ^ 1 per acre . Agricultural municipalities are to be formed vrith a vieAv to Ideal improvements . Town and valuable agricultural lands are to be sold by auction as formerly . There had been a revival of the question of j > ayment of members ; and the assent of the House had been given to the proposal for a grant of £ 2 , 000 in aid of the Jewish Synagogue Fund . The former was the subject of a lengthy discussion , Avhich ended , however , in the rejection of the resolution . The Parliament was shortly to be , prorogued previous to its dissolution . The returns of gold by escort from the various diggings , since the commencement of the current year , show an aggregate amount larger than that returned during the same period- of 1858 . From Now South Wales , avc learn that the steam , postal question has occupied the attention of both Houses of Parliament . Tho result appears to be that both are dissatisfied Avith the arrangements Avhich havo been made binding at home , in respect of the route per Suez , without any reference to the line via Panama . The main political topic , however , which had engaged attention had been supply . Day by day tho estimates , which were to have been brought down to tho house in such a Avay that they could not bo disputed , but wore to he passed in the , lump . ' lftve been discussed . The church Stato Aid question will form a feature in , tho hustings speeches which wore impending .
Fkjsmng Of The French Ahmv.—-The Pans Co...
Fkjsmng of the French Ahmv . — -The Pans correspondent of the Express writes : — " It happens to bo Avithin my knowledge that the following scene occurred in tho quarter of a lino regiment in I ana , two or three days ago . A captain of a m co '" I "" £ called together his non-commissioned ofllcers ima thus addressed them :- " I firmly MIovo , n yline fellows , that no captain In tho w « -vice . has f ^' ™ efficient set of non-commissionod offlcora : Mituw happiness to command . You havo nil sojvod gltli mo in Africa and in tho Crimea , yo u . are «™ about to tako tho field again . Act up to «»«» oxampi © stSfflgss ^ M ? Knilit " turning to Ma socond In command , « mark"Shit I 25 JaW ™ d lot " * ° thoroughly umlSstood that whichever of ua two may bo spared will not full to soo those won rowardod . "
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Leader (1850-1860), April 9, 1859, page 9, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_09041859/page/9/
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