HASZARITS GAZETTE. JANUARY, 14.

33102117103 0!’ I080 PALMIRSTON. (From the London Times.)

Viscount has tendered his ref “ion of the olee of I Secretary of State for the Home d itmsut, as

therefore ceased, within the last 48 hours, to forth a part of her Majesty 's government. Whltenr maybe the surprise w ic this auouncement may excite in the ublic mind, that surpise will be considerably augmented when the cause which as induced Lord Palmerston to withdraw from the present administration is accurately known. That cause, we ma confidently state, is unconnected with the reign policy of the overnment, it has not arisen out of the di culties of the Eastern question, nor is it true that ' renees of opinion on that subject have manifested themselves with such forcess to lead to the retirement of any member of the administration.

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-ground on which Lord Palmerston is said

to rest his inability to remain in the present cabinet, and to share in the responsibility of the measures of the up reaching session, is distinctly and exclusively his decided opposition to the Reform bill which has been prepared under the direction of Lord Lord Russel, and assented to b the other members of the government. t has beeti understood for some weeks past thatthe prdccted measure of parliatnentary reform ail been referred to a committee of five members of the cabinet of whom Lord Palmerston was one; and, as his opposition to schemes of parliamentary reform was no secret, he was placed on that committee in order that he might have ample opportu- nities for considering the provisions of the bill, and stating his objections to them. Lord Palmerston, nodoubt,gave to that com- mittee the able and vigorous assistance and attention which he is accustomed to devote to public affairs, but it seems, from the restilt, that his objections to the principle ofthe- ure were not to be iminished or overcome. He stated them to his col- leagues in a manly and straightforward manner, but it appeared that no measure of parliamentary reform such :as would meet the expectations of the country was likely to obtain Lord Palmerston’s support. It may be necessary here to state distinctly, for the information of that class of democra- tic politicians who have frequently claimed Lord Palmerston as the representative of their own opinions, that his objection to the measure now in contemplation is not that the provisions of the bill are too restricted, or the amount of reform insuflicient. On ‘the contrary, Lord Palmerston, like Mr. Pitt, to which he belongs by the traditions of his whole political life, is not aparlia- mentary reform, and, although he bore a part in ord Grey’s great reform of 1831 , no statesman of the present day has shown less disposition to alter that settlement of the question, to extend the franchise, to disfran- chine the small boroughs, or to make those concessions which the liberal party have never ceased to demand. It is the more necessary to be perfectly explicit on this ' ause ' is commonly

. flan for extreme liberal opinions in some

kireign countries is combined with an equal seal for liberal measures at home. No greater fallacy can be entertained as to an public man, and his retirement from otlice on the present occasion, rather than accede to Lord J .R.ussel’s scheme of reform, is a conclusive demonstration on that point. We repeat, it is upon this ground, express- ly and alone that Lord Palmerston has re- tired from the cabinet, and not upon any question of foreign policy. We do not afl'ect to disguise the regret with which we have learnt is determination, or to under- value the loss which the government sus- tains. the contrary, although the opinion of Lord Palmerston entertains on the question of parliamentary reform is at variance with our own, and with that of a majority _of the intelligent classes of Eng- lishmen, we’ do not hesitate to avow that there never was a time at which her Ma- jesty's government could less atford to lose the advantage of his great abilitieooand ex- rience, nor was there ever a time when

it was more essential to the interests and dignity of the nation that the ministry should serve a nu an united attitude. In that government Lord Palmerston has not only proved himself, as Home Secretary, a most eficient administrator, but he has ‘van in a liberal spirit the benefit of his advice and his judgment in the discussion of all the important questions of foreign licy which the last twelve-month has btought under the consideration of the mi- niners of crown bat Lord Palmer- ston was kaowis to be a party to it was un- quedienahly an additional pledge to the countr that the micy of the government inths was and honourable. To impugn and misrepresent that policy the enemies of _ the government resorted long ago to the ilction of sup d divisions in the ministry; those divisions have, unhap- y, at'ls h eecurred, but not, as was gmggud _v in nted, en the course to inpgyge to Turkey and Russia, but on the measure of reform to be qpplisd to the electoral franchise and to e close boroughs. It would, however, be a great and mischievous error if it were believed retirement of Lord Palmerston from o co. on another question {edgy r. the tone or relax sdslrs of the cabinet

But, beyond this, we are satisfied that the course which the government are prepared to adopt in the East will suffer no changi- or abatement from the withdrawal of Lord Palmerston. Tits news of Lord Palmer- ston's resignation will be received with dif- ferent emotioiis in many difl‘erent quarters- in some wit astonishment—-in some with inci-edulity-‘in some with exultstion-—in many more with regret. The meeting of parliament can alone terminate this period of excitement and uncertainty, but we have no doubt that it will fully confirm the state- ments we have made. Lord Palmerston will then vindicate his conduct and explain his motives; but we can conceive no mo- tivcs; short of the most imperious dictates of conscienc and of duty which would justify a minister of the crown in retiring from its service at a moment of so much im mines to the interests of the nation an of the world.

(From the London Morning Advertiser.)

The statements which we yesterday made on this subject, have created no small sen- sation. it would have been strange ifthey had not. The foreign itillueiictrs which are at work in high places, will not long be able to withstand the exposure of the press. To-day we are in a position to state another “ great fact." as confirming all that we have said of the confidential and favored position which the leading German partit-s resident in London occupy, both at the court and iii the cabinet. It will he re- membered that not it whisper relative to Lord Paltnerst-.ni’s resignation had been heard until the appearance of the Times on Friday morning, containing the announce- ment. Now, we have in our possession the means of proving that the fact ofthe noble Lord’s secession from the government was known both in Vienna and Berlin early on Thursday. And, not only do we state the fact, but it may be as well to add, that Chevalier Bunsen, the Prussian Ambassa- dor, telegraphcd the important intelligence to his government. t must soun very odd to English ears, that early on Thurs- day, the Courts of Vienna and Berlin should have given expression to the exuberance of their joy at the resignation of Lord Palmer- ston, while no onc in London, beyond the confines of the Cabinet Council room, had the slighest idea of what had taken place. Chevalier Bunsen, we can further state, is one of the most favoured of those German agents through whom German objects are carried out both at the court and in the cabinet. it is an important fact, and one that wears an ugly aspect, that the Prus- sian Ambassador has been several times with Lord Aberdeen within the last eight ays. It is not constitutional for a foreign embassador to hold otiicittl intercourse with the Premier. All this oflicial intercourse ought to be with the Secretary for the For- eign Department. But ofthis more here- atlcr. ’

ANOTHEB GREAT FIRE IN NEW-YORK sr.vsitii. stiirs orsrnovsn!

About one o’clock on the morning of Tuesday the ‘.’7tb December, a fire broke out in the Novelty Bakery establishment of Tredwell iv. Sons, N o. 242 rout-street. It was completely destroyed, together with the greater part of its contents, consisting of a large amount of flour. he ames soon extended to the adjoining building, occupied by Jones 8; Rowland, as a provi- sion store, and through into Water-street.

The wind blew a gale from the North- west, covering the shipping at the docks with the burning cinders. The “ Great Republic” was soon in flames, and burnt to the water’s edge. The packet ship "Joseph Walker,” ofthe Black Star Line, is also a total loss. The clipper “ VVhite Squall” was towed down the river a tnass of flames.

The clipper “Red Rover” was towed out ofdock in flames, and was eventually burnt to the water’s edge. The packet ship DeWitt Clinton, was also very serious- ly damaged. Many other vessels are burnt in their rigging or bulls. The ferry-boats were busy in towing out vessels into the stream, by which many were saved.

The New York Courier and Enquirer gives the following particulars of the burn- ing of the mammoth ship “ Great Republic:”

“ The Great Republic lay in the most exposed situation, with her immense cargo all on board, and ready to sail in the morn- ing. The second mate, Mr. Web, and a- bout twenty hands, were on board, and ex- erted themselves faithfully to ward off the danger. The ship’s fire engine was man- nod and the decks kept thoroughly wetted, and water was sent into the tops in buckets, to preserve the r' ing. In a very few minutes, however, a or the fire broke out in Front-street, the top-gallant sails of the Great Republic caught fire simultaneously, together with other parts of the rigging; the sparks, as we were informed, seeming to ignite the canvas like amatch the mo- most they touc d it. The tire flew al- most instantly throughout the rigging, but was kept from rhe decks, and the snsral alarm was now rung. Ca ' c ay was nimediately sent for and soon arrived.

masts were then cut away, and the flames appeared ‘to have been so u , when,‘just as the danger seemed over, it was discovered that one of the tlzptnasts had lunged endwise in its fall, a thrust its lazing extremity through one of the for- wsrd hatches, among the some which was

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stowed in that part of the ship. Cotton be- ing one of the most unmanageable of cost.- bustililes, the fire now burst forth with ter- rible violence. Onlynthree engines had arrived, and a third soon breaking out in St. John's Lune, in the district in which some ofthess belonged, they were obliged to return and leave the nob flip, so poor- ly‘slde'd,‘tn her fate.

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The Great Republic was scuttled at a- bout daylight, but sunk only a few feet be- tore she rested on the bottom. The tide leaving hl'f, she was soon mainly exposvd to the fury of the devouring element. At the return of ihe tide in the evening, she was about two-thirds filled, and the fire was arrested at the water’s edge, but continued to consume the portion projecting above. The fire was kept from the forcastle through- out the day, and that portion ofthe ship re- mains nearly uninjured."

The Post says--“ Mr. McKay, the own- er of the Great Republic, arrived home yesterday. We regret to learn that his insurance was only $2l0,000, instead of 2803-00, as at first stated. The forward part of the ship, as far back as the fore rigging, is but very little damaged; but the after pait is all burnt, even below the water Hut‘. The hull might yet be raised, and would tnake a magnificent steamer.

FURTHER PARTICULAR! of THF. DESTRUCTION or me inarsas‘ ssnsttsiimsnr.

The New York Times has some particulars in regard to the burning of Messrs. Harper theta‘ printing and publishing establishment, on Saturday. The following account is given of the precautions taken to secure the establishment against fire, and of the manner in which the fire was communicate :

“ Having.» sufl'ered from a fire some ten years since, the l-Isrpers had taken extraordinary pre- cautions to prevent the retrurrence of such a cala- mity. ' hey had a large steam~boiler in the cel- lar; but, with this exception, on fire was ever al- lowed to be used about the building in any form. The gas lights were so arranged as to be perfec-

.-afe. All the buildings were heated by steam pipes. which had been carried, at an expense of et $15000. into every part cftlicm ; and, instead of the charcoal furnaces gent-r.'tlly used in bindery establishments for heating tliu tools, gas-burners had been provided to take their place. Umlcr these circumstances, I fire was impossible. butt for one of these a accidents which cannot be fore- seen, and against which, therefore, no provision c-.in be me a.

ll is necessary to clean the ink roller: used in Adams presses; and this can only be done elTec- tnally by employing camphene. in order to render the use of this perfectly safe. a small room had been provided on the third flour of the lower building on Pearl street, adjoining the press room. so as to be easv of access from it. This room had been carefully lined with zinc, and all the precautions taken which seemed necessary to insure its safety. The camphene used was kept in shallow iron pans, and the paper. raps, &c., with which it was applied, ofcourse, were scat- tcred about the room. it seems that a Plumber was employed in this room on Saturday to make sotnercpairs; and in course of his work he lisd occasion to use a light. He lit an oil lamp and (lime the match into one qf the eomplterte pans, sup- posing it tube water. It blszed up instantly-—set fire to the paper, rags, &c., with which it was surrounded-burst through the partitions. and al- titost instantly swept with tremendous fury through the entire range ofbuilding. This occurred at l‘; o’clock :‘and in less than two liotirs the entire es- Iabllshmrnl. was in ruins.

The amount of propertydestroyed is very heavy —lamar, probably, than any single establishment in this country has ever been called to sustain.

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estimated at 8l,665,000. Of this amount $450,- 000 wss saved. The Harpers, as an invariable rule, stereotype every book they publish, and for- tunately these ststeot pe plates were saved in vaults extending on or the sidewalk. Their value is $400,000,‘ and neat to the stock of books, the most valuable portion of the concern. The value of the books destroyed was $800,000. Upon this immense amount of property, the Har- pt-rs had insurance to the amount of only about $250,000. so that their net loss will not be much short ofmu ntilliun dollars. The small amount of the insurance was owing to the combustible nature of the materials stored.

Notwithstanding the enormous lose they have sustained, the Hsrpsrs announce that their Maga- zine for January will be issued within a few days of its usual time. The Times says: .

“ The last correction of the proof upon the Ma- gssine had been made, and sent into the printing otlice, just an hour before the fire broke out. The entire number for January, therefore, is destroyed —thsre being not a sheet, stereotype-plate, wood- cut, proof, or line of copy even saved. The whole Mssssine is to be made over again.

The same paper also contains the following particulars :

Most of the men employed in the rose room wet-ecompellsd to rush out for their ivss, being unable to seize sven t it hate and costs. All the presses were at work, but not one of them nor even one of the stereotype plates upon them could be saved. As soon as the alarm was given in the business o . Col. John Harper, the financial partner, took 83000 which was lying in his desk, called the bank clerk, gave him the book of a bank where he knew his account haul been slightly overdrswn, and sent him to deposit the amount- fstiring lest the bank ofllcers should be uneasy alter the tire. He then went tothe head of the stairs leading to the press roots, and seeing the hopelessness of attempting to save anything, di- rected the engineer to tlsalte his way to the boiler and let oil‘ the steam. e In r members of the firm sstlisred together all the books of accounts, subscriptions, receipts, &c., and put them into the large safe, which was dragged out and left on the sidewalk in Pearl street, where it still remains. Their desks, with their contents were also saved.

Col. John Harper was esiployed in one of the lower eonating-rooms the startling announce- ment was brought him that the building was on Ice, oeuplcd with inquiry--' What portion of he property shall we save am. sir.’

' Never mind the propfly,’ replied Mr. flar- per-‘ save the lives.

‘ This is a sad eslsmlty. sit,’ said a friend to Mr. John Harper, alluding to the eosIsgrstiss- ‘ a large number of peer persons thrown out of employment.’

‘Ah. yes. answered Mr Harper, ‘God hlrss ,tliesi. they tsnst be seen to.’ moan many new heeks wliieli were eonsiisied is Dr. Kass’: lliusry ' Ardic '

a large oeisvo, ml y illustrated with engrav- ings, which it been ready for some days, but was kept bask until a larger supply eeuld be se- eevsd. We believe that Henry Grinnell. Esq.. the work. so that it will It‘ te be is-wstttsa.ss,well ss ts-issued. Several other books were is a similar eosdition.

A young nssfrsm Appletes b Cs., tel 070

The whole amount of property in the buildings is‘

worth of books to complete an oider, had got the books lletl up when the alarm of fire was given. He llltl not a lttiive convenient to cut the curd, grid was ubl‘ to leave tltell. --

The following account ls" given of the rise and pnigtlli of the establt-hmeiit :

~* The e-stsblislttneut of the llsrpers was found- ed by James Harper. the eldest of the four bro- thers who now constitute the fiini. He came to the City in l8l0, a lad lifter-it years old, and an t-ed an apprenticeship of six Vtlll to Paul It Tho- miss, the leading printers of that day. His bro ther uhn. followed him. and learned the trade of Mr ymour, a printer in John street. In l8l7, with Ilia small capital James had saved. the limiht-rs opsnetl a small book and job uflice iti

st-street. 'l‘lt'e first book they printed was Senora‘: Illorols ; the second was an edition of the llldltodiu Colecltism.

The first book thev published on their own so- couut was Locke's Essay on the Human Under- standing. They toiled uith unremitting industry, and maintained the highest character for enterprise and iniegrety. In I820. the third brother. Joseph Wesley, joined them. and six yt-nrs Inter Fletcher became a member of the firm. From that time till now they have carried on the publishing business wzth a degree of well directed enemy. which has few parallels. They removed to Clitf street about I820. and having added one building after another to their esttblisltment as the demands oftheir business required. The amount of books they have issued is almost incslculable. For the last few vears thev have published on an average, twenlyfiirc volumes o rninute for ten hours a day; and from three to l'our thousand persons have ob- tained a livelihood from their etnpluyiiient.

RIMARKABLI EVENT AND NARROW IICAPI.

At the Broadway ineuagerie, last evening, a scene occurred whic was not announced in the prngiauiine of performance,-, and, therefore, it somewhat took the audience by surprise. At night u’clock. as usual Mr. Driesbarh entered the den, in which were it lion, three leopards, it lioness and a Brazilian tiger, for the purpose of exhibition—Sc:trcely, however, had he commen- ced his performances when, from sotne unforseen cause, the tiger sprang at Mr. Driesbsch.—-'l'hs unexpected attack threw him from his feet, and the beast instantly fastened his teeth on the breast of Mr. Driesbsch atid his claws on other

arts of his body. The lioness, observing the assault, took the part ofher tnsster,und pitched into the tiger; but in so doing she iitiltickily missed the tiger and struck Mr. Driesbscii a powerful blow with her paw, which only tended to increase the dilficulty already pending.

Mr. Moffurt. the principal attendantduriug the exihbition, kept the other animals back front ente- ring into the melee, as they seemingly felt incli- ned to dn;st the same instant he opened the door, and by main force dragged Mr. Driesbach from the den, the tiger still maintaining her attach- ment to hcr master, but when opposite her own cage she loosed her hold sprang into her own apartment, lxcklng her chops. and croucnetl down in her own corset, evidently enjoying the good taste of her fond master. Mr. rieslisch was conveyed to a private room, and a physician sent for to dress the injuries, when on examination, proved to he flush wounds.