News by the English Mail!

The cry of vice Ic Roi! has been raised in the country of William Tell. An attempt which can scarcely be called a. serious one has actually been made to dissolve the Swiss Union, and to incorporate a portion at least of its territory with the Prussian monarchy! The story is absurd enongli, and appears to have ended pretty much in the true Bnllingarry fasliion. A Prus- sian nobleman, by name and suriiiiiiie Count Frederick Pourtnles, followed by 5&0 or 300 Royalists, seized on the castle at Neufchatel, arrested several members of the Council of States, hoisted the Prus- sian flag, and issued it proclamation ap- pealing to the “loyal” sympathies of the most determined ﬁepuhlicans in Europe. A second column marched on a place less known to fame—-Le Chnux-de-Fonds. Two or three fed:-ral v-attalions, commanded by a certain Col. Bourgeois, were soon able 10 give ll. satisfactory account ofthe Neufcha- tel insurgents. The mountaineers, who 8! thd time the last advices were dcspatched were hurrying down to the scene of action. have doubtless ere this disposed in a simi- Iar manner of the auxiliary column. No- thing iemains to be done but to put the in- surgents on their trial, and to ﬁx their fate. It would not be surprising if the decisions were characterised by considerable stern- ness, for blood has been shed. There can scarcely be it more heinous crime than to disturb ii peaceful country, and to lead a handful ofinisguided men to destruction in a political cause which never possessed the nmotest probabilities of success. The in- surgent leaders do not appear to have looked beyond the moment, or to have cal- culated any chance,.~invc that of momentary

victory. It might in the same manner be

possible for an insurroctionary troop. if

their measures be well contrived and well concealed, to take and hold possession ofa London barrack for an hour or two,

but defeat and punishment at the end of

that brief space would as inevitably follow upon tlictransitory success. This is just

the story of the Neiifchntel insurrection of

the other day, but in another form. It was very easy, no doubt, to arrest a few mem- bers of the Council of State, but the victors forgot,tliat these peaceful functionaries had the whole of Switzerland, and, from one cause or another, the whole of Europe, with the exception of Prussia, at their back. The arrest, or even the slaughter, ofa few unimportant individuals does not imply the destruction ofa system, nor the obliteration ofa sentiment from the minds and hearts of a people who, whatever their faults may be, are proud of their freedom, and are deter- mined to maintain it.

It is a curiius question,how far Prussian agents have been engaged in promotin this movement. Their action, of course, would not be direct; but it seems almost incredible, that the wildest fanatic should have made such an attempt as this had he

not, as a previous step, assured himself of the sympathy and secured the secret aid of

the Power in behalf of which he professed to act. It will be difficult—-nay, next to impossible, to procure proof of such com- plicity, although the the truth of it may generally be admitted. The dilﬁculty on - the other hand is to conceive that any per- sons professing to be statesmen could be brought to countenance such an absurdity. Precipitancy and rapid decision have not been the usual faults of Prussian statesmen in times historical, and certainly during the Russian war, the advisers of the hesitatin King seem to have adhered very religiously to the cautious traditions of their predeces- sors. The argument, however, does not

so for much; for Governments, like indivi-

uals, arﬁbut but bundles of inconsisten-

siss. How oltenin private life do we see

a,lady reject one unexceptionable offer of

arriage aasr another, and ﬁnally elope with an Irish captain. with her brother's <1utor,or the butler! If the Prussian Mo- starch or his advisers have been privy to the wild alTair at Nosfehatel, their one step lrom complete quiescence should discourage them from ever again relinquishing their masterly inaction. It has terminated in disappointment and disgrace. His ﬂag has

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severity ofthe outraged laws, and the name of Prussia is mentioned throughout the can- tons, but to call forth expressions ol deri sion and contempt. \\'as is it worth while to cross a Prussian Pruth for such a result? \\’e have said, that nothing now remains but to try the prisoners, and we trust that the Swiss authorities, when they come to_

that, as a question of sound policy as well as of good feeling, it would be well that the judges should largely temper justice with mercy. It would be impolitic to add ini- portance to a movement which should be quenched in ridicule by any great severity after all further danger ofdisturbance is at an end. Extreme punishments not only beget extreme irritation in the minds ofthe survivors ofthe vanquished party, but they may also have a tendency to arouse feelings of cominiseration, and possibly of syiiipa- thy, in the breasts of many persons who would have acquiesced cheerfully in the in- ﬂction of more moderate penalties. As a point offeeling, too, it would be pleasant to see, that the triumph of the Swiss Re- publicans is not stained with blood. Let them shew thoinselves in favorable con- trast with the Monarchs of Europe, when these had recovered the power which had Slipped 0|? been torn from their grasp.

We do not attach any politcal impor- tance to this event. There has existed for a long time past great irritation on the part ofAustria towards the Swiss Cantons, and in Paris the same feeling has existed to a certain degree. owever cautious the policy of the Swiss rulers may have been, they could not altogether avoid giving otfence to their powerful neighbours, be- cause their mountains have so frequently proved a sanctuary or place of refuge to the political refugee. No doubt, had any event occurred,“ hicli really threatened the ‘dissolution ol the Union, a military wave would have surged into Switzerland from the Austrian and another from the French frontier; but the disturbance is too ridicu- lous to aﬂord a pretext for intervention. Finally, we entreat all enthusiastic young gentlemen and romantic ladies not to dis- quiet their spirits about VVilliam Tell and Swiss patriotism. ' The Swiss are just the most prosaic and money-making nation in

Europe, the Dutch not excepted. Four Swiss regiments at the present moment maintain the throne and the tyranny of King Bomba, and but for their help he could scarcely reckon upon an hour’sdura- tion of his reign. We are glad that the Swiss have been able to defend their inde pendencc, but we need not regard them therefore as the champions of European liberty.—Loridon Timer.

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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. We have news from the Cape of Good

3 Hope to July as.

His Excellency the Governor was at Queen's Town where the inhabitants had congratulated his Excellency on the an- nouncement ofpeace, and expressed a hope that Queen's Town would be among the number ofthose places in which the“ Le- gion” would be located. The same request was preferred at Port Elizabeth and other places.

Letters from King VVillinm’s Town men- tion, that there has been an alfray between the Galekas and the Tambookies, which has been attended with some loss of lire-_ One report is that the nlfray took place in the neighbourhood of Clarkebury, and an- other that it occurred near Beecham Wood. There is a report, that the station of the Rev. Mr. Thomas, in Tatnbookieland,Oas been attacked.

-The Graham’: Town Journal says :—B

ice ofa rather serious commotion between the_A_mapondas and some native refugees residing on the out-station connected with the VVesleyao mission institution of Beech- am Wood. was suddenly attacked about a fortnight ago by a strong body ofAmapondas, under a son of Fake s, and that one of the at- tacked party was killed and five were wound- e , As is customary in native feuds, the whole of the station was lired,one little girl being burned to death in the hut in which

Jrosn torn down and trampled on, his adhe- she dwelt. There was a re rt, that the

“lute are exposed to the wall-deserved iniuonary Mr. Thomas, ha

been killed

determine upon their fate, will remember‘

way of British Katfraria we have intelligen-i

It appears that this out-station

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in the atfray, but we believe this is en- tirely without foundation, the usual place of residence ofthat gentleman being at Clarke- bury, a considerable distance from the scene of commotion.

‘ma NEW rasca ESTABLISHMENT.

The Globe oflast night says, that the two troops added to each cavalry regiment du- ring the war will be reduced, making the strength ofeach regiment to consist of six troops. The two junior captains will be placed on half-pay, and altogether thirty- eight captains will be placed on the half-pay list, but not more than a dozen subalterns. The infantry half-pay list will be at once increased by 49 lieutenants. The superna- tncrary ensigns will in all probability not be interfered with, but candidates for com- missions will have to wait a couple of years. A plan for the education of ollicers in the higher branches ofthe military art will at no distant day be established.

TWO \VEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

ARRIVAL or THE "caonos Luv”.

The mail steamer George Law, from Aspinwall, arrived at this port at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

The Vigilance Committee at San Fran- cisco have signalised themselves, by the unconditional release ofJuilge Terry, on the 7th ofAugust, and by a grand parade and review of their whole forces on the I8th.

Although no otﬁcial notice ofthe fact was given, yet it appears to have been understood that the functions of the Com- inittee ceased, at least for the present, with the parade oftlieir t'orces,which num- bcrcd between 4000 and 5000 troops.

The newspapers are much occupied with the discussion of political matters.

A People’s:Noiniiinting Committee had been appointed at San Francisco, which ‘ promised to put forward the names of hen- est people to fill the various offices at the approaching election.

' San Francisco Herald says the Vigilance Committee have not disbanded, and that they will 'assemble again at the tap of the bell.

The yield ofpeaches, pears, melons, etc., was very bountiful, and exceedingly ﬁne throughout California. The grain crops were also coming on well.

There was a great fire at Diamond Springs on the 5th ult., which destroyed $500,000 worth of property.

Rather: more than the average number of murders, robberies, and assaults of a less grave character, have taken place during the past fortnight. One of the most desperate cases occurred on the Ilth ult., when a party of six highwaymen attacked in open day the Cantonville stage coach, on its way to Marysvil|e- There was about l00,000 in treasure on the stage at the time, and the coach was full of passengers, who gallantly defended theinselve and their property. Some 40 shots were interchanged, and the coach was riddled with balls. One passenger, a woman, was shot through the brain, and several others seriously wounded. The robbers were compelled to retreat without the coveted booty.

WEST INDIIS.

City, Gapt. Vt/indle, yesterday afternoon, we have received advices from Havana to the 6th inst., inclusive.

The Havana papers furnish detailed accounts ofthe ravages of the late hurri- cane, which in certain parts of the Island, and especially at Sagua la Griinpc, caused great destruction of property, both aﬂoat and ashore.

The gale commenced on the 27th, reach- edits height on the 28th, and moderated ,on the 29th. At Sagua six Americans and English vessels went ashore, crews saved, vessels a total loss.

The light house at Gardenas was swept away ; and here, as at Matanzas and Sagua, much damage was done to the

POPS.

The yellow fever is reported to be on the decline and, indeed, no new cases are heard ofsince'lhe hurricane.

' here were several coasting sohooners lyiu at anchor", beside a number of launches ; an were swept away, and stovsd to pieces, and the crews drowned. ‘

By the arrival of the steamship Empire 3‘,

Charlottetown Fair and cattle Show.

hiive passed for a good sized Elephant, barring the tasks.

down to a good substantial Dinner at CAinu‘s Hotel. BLOOD COLTS.

Isl Prize Ilon. Ge-urge Coles, fouled in IBM, £2 0 2d do John Stockinan, 1 0 Sid do John Mcllaie, Ilustico, 0 10 BLOOD I-‘ILLIES. Ist Piizc James Iloberlson, St. Peter's Koad, 1 10 ‘Id ilo J. \V. l\litcliell,'Asy|uiii, | 0 3d do John Kennedy, Bracliley Point Road 0 10

ENTIRE L‘0L'I‘S—DIuueur.

Isl Prise Messrs. Foule & Clark, ol Boston. |“ Prince Ed- ward" is the niinie of this very line Colt, he was get by the imported Stalioii “ King of the Valley," Dam sired by a blood horse " Runreuvalles," the but ever imported to this Island. his horse has recently been purchiiseil by the above gentle-iin:n,and leaves the Island

this da ' for the United Stiites.] 2 0 2d do -eorge Moreside, North Itivcr I 0 3d do R. C. Woohier, Rut-tico, 0 10 DRAUGHT FILLIES. Iiit Prime Alexander MeKin|nv, North River, I I0 do bert Wright, Bedeque, I 0 N do Samuel Hyde, Elliot Itiver, 0 10 BULI..S—Dropt since In Jsn., 1854. hit Pi iaa George Tneedy. Gallows Point, 2 0 id ilo Eilnnnid Rodd. Royalty, __ 1 10 Bi] \V. II. Ilyde. Elliot River, I 0 4th do John Tliniiie. 0 I0

Juoon —CharIi-s llarzard, W. Swahey and Captain Rice. Ball: of any age. In Prise Hon. E. Haythorne, I 1 2d do. Wi . owsr, . il 3d do. Ancas Watts, Anderson’: Road, Cows of any age. Isl Prize Daniel llmlgaon, 1 id ( "‘ iniii |'ni-sinore, I 3d tl0 Heath Ilavilaii Ilziferr dmypul smtr lat January, 1554. Int Prize Ralph Brcekcn, do Daniel Ilodgsoii,

Q-s

GOO GOO ‘GOO 00¢

to r. cad .. GOO

3d do G. . - lots, JUimls—Ilobert Mulch, Thomas Dodd, J. Simpson. Judge Prtrrs'prizr.

Best llcifi-r, cnlved in 1856,

Isl Prise .\I. ll. Duly, Government Fiiiui,

2d do Judge Peters,

Put Q!’ 8 Bios Tegv (Lacuten)

lst Prise Benj. Wright, Royalty,

2d Henry Longwort

2d do George Tweedy

Pm qf3 Ewe Trgs of any age.

y Longwort ‘

M. Holl, Princetown Road. George Tivi-e y,

C-‘sub I-ts: 1 X 600 O9

lst Prise Ilcnr 2d do John 3d do

o--- i i co-o ca:

doc o ace 0:: coo coo 6:

Pen 3 Euro Lambs.

lat Prise lleuiy Lougworth,

I do Edwiiril Rodd,

3d do George Tweedy,

Ram under 3 year sold (Lamb: excluded.) lst Prise \V. Swabi-y. Jun., do Judge Peli-rs lld do George Wright.

P e--N ce- Z hiﬁ e co:

Ram of any arr Mulliilcy. Dog River (dispute,-il)

Roni Lambs. lint Prige Jiis. Rnl)v'rtsi)n, Si. Pt-ter‘s Road, do Heiu'y Longworth,

) George Tweeilv 0 I0 Juua|'.s—Alexniider Laird, Isaac Thompson and Win. Match. Sow, Iirii.-ivtg rcarrd a litter this season.

333 .... .. co

lst Prize J. \V. Mitchell, Asylum, I W 2d do B-nj. \\' " ht, I 0 3-l do “'11:. Battery, 0 10 But Boar. v

list Piizr Ileiij. \Vriiaht (Royalty) l 10 2d do Josi-ph \\'ise, 0

do John Iluilium. 0 I0

JUDG Es—S:nne as for Sheep.

In itiictitn.

20o tons, called the " Aiiiuiuii.r. At Cardigan I(iver,a called the “ Diana." under special siirvey. At Georgetown, froin the t-lhi yard of Mr. Bourke, August, ii Brig of250 tons, us: the “ General Pelluur.

rig " Una," ll under special survey to class 7 years.

4 years

taking, or about to take, their cl

On the 24th iuisiini, l'ioni the Whsatley River, is very lliunlsoine 234 tons old measurement, milled the “_d‘!:I01|I|.

iauca_of the British market.

Shipyairil of Mr. D

Anivalr in Eumpefrmvi

Sailed 7tli—-Isabel.

P|yniouth,Sept 2.-—Belfsst Lass.

Gloucester, Sept. 8.—t-Jailed. Bacchus. Gibraltar, Aug. 28.—C|aiirsd, Ilugh,_for P. E. I. Faluiouth, Sept. ll.—8ailcd, Ssrdintan. London, Sept. I8.--Loading, Obi.

Deal, Sept. l0.—8uileil. Paxton.

with ult—to Jaimie him

At Carrligim River, for L. C. Owen, Esq., on the |0tlI A In “'0 B very superior vessel of about UK) tons O. . Bu

'I‘hi.'gﬂ‘air came otfou Wednesday last, the 2-tth inst. Although the day was axeeadinglv unfavourable, a large number of person; from the Country were on the ground. The Show of Horse: Cattle, Sheep, Pigs. dtc., both as regards quality and quantity: was better than any exhibition ofthe liind we recollect to have witnessed for many years on this Island. There were quite a number of very liiindsouia Blood Colts and Fillies, and several very tins draught Colts and Fillies, particularly a ﬁns Colt recent. ly purchased by Messrs. Clark and I"owle,for the purpose of being exported to the United States. A four years old Entire, owned by W. Hodges, Esq., a very line animal, was sold for £98. We observed some very line one and two year old Ilaifers; and a Bull, about 8 years ofaga, owned by Edwaid Haythorno, Esq., would

After the Show was ovar,a large number of Farmers and others, together with the oﬂicors of the ltoyal Agricultural Society, sat

¢OO ¢¢:

6996 O99 900

C99 O60

At St. Anilri-iv’: Point, Three Rivers, a superior built Brig of about

in... well ﬁiiinhed Brigantine ofahout 200 tons, Both vessels built for the Hon. J. Wighttltal,

on the 1st o D) in

At Georgetown. on the ldth inst., for Mr. F. McNci|l. the Batque . , at about 400 tons. O.M., built under special survey to class

All these Vessels—-ths Iiiboiir of many months-the costof many poiiiiils—heautifuIl_v gli-led into their destined element. IMI 3'9 MW

uucun Mcﬂae, inoililled B'r'igantinc of P92 new,

hot . Liverpool, Si-pt. 2.—Annansdale. nth Mherston. Little Dorrit.

Ilark Alina arrived in Richmond Bay on the Ilst, from Celia,