LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
The Federal American steamer ' Iroquois' arrived at G-alle on the 17th February for coals and repairs, was still there when the ' Bombay' left. Her destination is not known. It is reported that she is in search of the ' Shenandoah.' The Indo-European telegraph line was opened throughout from England to Galle on the 18th January. Several messages were transmitted, but the communication was interrupted on the 20th. The cause is unknown. Colonel Stewart, Director-General of the service, died on the same day that the line was opened. Telegraph communication between London and Alexandi'ia is again interrupted,
London, January 30. Business in general is very dull. Accounts received from New York, dated 19th inst., state that peace negotiations are progressing between the Federals and Confederates. The latter Lave appointed five Commissioners to proceed North on the subject. The Federal Government at the same time despatched Francis Blair to Richmond, in company with an official Federal representative, to pave the way for the cessation of war. The Confederates suffered several reverses during the month. Fort Fisher, at "Wilmington, was captured by the Federals, taking seventy-two guns and 2,500 prisoners. General Hoed is reported fortifying at Corinth. The Federals captured Beverley, in "Western Virginia. Heavy fighting has occurred close to Mobile. General Butler, of New Orleans notoriety, is dismissed from command, in disgrace. Forrest is concentrating troops near Paris, in. Tennessee. A general feeling prevails that both sides are tired of war, and that peace will soon be established on equitable terms. Consols for money, 89£; Bank of England discount, 5 per cent.
Vessels loading for Auckland at London, 'Empress,' ' Bangitoto,' Lancashire "Witch, 7 ' TJlcoats,' and ' John Duncan.'
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Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXI, Issue 2396, 25 March 1865, Page 8
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277LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXI, Issue 2396, 25 March 1865, Page 8
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