LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXII, Issue 2711, 26 March 1866, Page 5

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

London, February 3. Cotton has a tendency downwards. The Supreme Court Authorities repudiate the action of the British Admiralty for seizing the steamer ' Meteor,' on suspicion of being fitted out as a Chilian privateer. The Fenian Presidents, Roberts and Sweeney, are canvassing the States, advocating the invasion of Canada, and the despatching privateers from Canadian ports. February 12. The Royal Commission at Jamaica have commenced their inquiry. An English advocate is engaged on behalf of Mrs. Gordon, Dr. Underbill, and others. America agrees conditionally to continue the reciprocity treaty with Canada for another year. Consols, 86f. i - February 13. The American Revenue Commission have submitted a proposition to Congress for raising a five per cent. loan. Letters have been received from Mr.Rassam, announcing that the Abyssinian captives are still alive. Seboh sold into slavery 6,000 negroesFair Dhollera cotton, 16d. ; 71b. shirtings, 14s. 6d.; No. 40 mule twist, 7s. Id. February 14. The Queen opened Parliament. The speech was read by the Lord Chancellor. The O'Donoghue's amendment on the Irish Disaffection Bill was rejected by a large majority. The Government proceedings about the cattle plague' are severely criticised in both Houses. The promised Ministerial Reform Bill has been read a first time. The ' Rouade ' foundered, after a collision with the ' Queen of Beauty ;' all saved. The second Peabody gift of £100,000 has been distributed. Abbiyals:— ' Star of Peace,' 'Giant's Causeway,' * Pride of the Ocean.' Victorian debentures, 109} New South Wales, 94 ; British Consols, 87£. Bbazil, January 27. Business quiet. Bank ceased discounting paper money. Allies preparing to attack Paraguay, and demanding the expulsion of Lopez.