FOREIGN.

[From the Journal of Commerce.]

SEVEN DAYS LATER

The war in Portugal, the only remnant of war which now remains among civilized nations, was getting to look more favorable for Pedro.

LONDON, June 14 ^th .—In the House of Commons last night, Mr C. Grant, in a speech of great length, laid before the House, the propositions of Government for regulating the affairs of the East India Company, to the effect that the trade to China should be thrown open; and that it is expedience the Government of India should remain in the hands of the Company subject to regulations to be prescribed by Parliament.

LONDON, June 12.—The House last night resolved itself into a Committee on Colonial Slavery, when the resolution empowering Ministers to grant 20,000,000 l. as compensation to the West India Planters came under consideration.

The resolution was adopted 286 to 77.

It was said that a Spanish army, to cooperate with that of Don Miguel, had been ordered to be collected on the frontiers of Portugal.

PORTUGAL.

OFORTO, June 4.—On Saturday night and Sunday morning, the 1 ^st and 2d inst. the first division of the much talked of squadron of steamers arrived off the bar, with reinforcements of troops, money, provisions and stores. This seasonable addition to the forces previously collected here has infused fresh vigor into the Constitutional party. Among the passengers brought by these four steamers were the Duke of Fayal (better known by nis former title of Marquis de Palmella,) Captain Napier, R.N. (the successor of Admiral Sartorius,) and others.

The Pedroite batteries have completely silenced the Gaya by well directed shot and shells, exploding in its embrasures, and blowing into the air, gun carriages, bodies, &c., till the soldiers have actually refused doing duty in this slaughterhouse, as they call it, from whence they are said to remove the long guns.

Admiral Sartorius retires from the service on account of ill health, and Captain Napier is to assume the command of the fleet. The latter is represented to be a very smart and efficient officer.

TURKEY AND RUSSIA.

Extract of a letter from Constantinople, dated May 22

‘We are very glad to observe that Government is sending reinforcements into the Mediterranean. It is high time they take some steps, or they will be too late. Russia has got the start of England and France, and notwithstanding the continued assurances given us that peace is made with Egypt, yet Russia continues pouring troops in here as fast as her means of transport from Odessa will permit; fresh troops are daily arriving. They are not, however, landed on the Bosphorus, but a few miles to the eastward of the entrance. By this means they mask their numbers. One or two of the castles at the entrance have been given up to them, and they are strengthening themselves as fast as they can; they have also a number of engineers and men working at the Dardanelles. What all this may end in we cannot say; appearances are any thing but favorable for a continuation of peace. The Ottoman Government, we fear, must fall.”

FROM FRANCE.

FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES.—On the 11 ^th of June the Chamber of Deputies received a communication from the Ministers of Finance, who offered a bill opening a credit for above five millions of francs, for the payment of the first fifth part of the 25 millions owing the United States, according to treaty.

TEN DAYS LATER

By the packet ship Roscoe, Captain Rogers, we have English papers to June 25 ^th . By the packet ship Rhone, we have French papers to June 18 ^th .

The bill for the abolition of West India Slavery has passed the House of Commons and been sent to the Lords.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 28.—(By Express.) Ibrahim Pacha has really commenced his retreat, and preparations are making in the Russian camp, which indicate the speedy withdrawal of the troops.

ENGLAND.—Mr Elliot Cresson has declined the challenge of Mr. Garrison to a public discussion in London on the merits of the American Colonization society.

The advices from Warsaw state that the feeling against the Russians was daily becoming more violent. Several Russian officers had been killed in the streets, and Gen Paskewitsch himself narrowly escaped. Another revolt was contemplated.

Port Lamar or Cobija, in Bolivia, has been declared a free port. Vessels are permitted to anchor and remain during pleasure, without charge of any kind. Goods which are landed have to pay a duty of five per cent. and some other small rates on being carried to the interior.