ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ADELAIDE.

Evening Star, Volume III, Issue 800, 28 November 1865, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ADELAIDE.

ILLNESS OF LORD PALMERSTON.

SPREAD F THE CHOLERA & CATTLE DISEASE.

FENIAN CONSPIRACY IN IRELAND

LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICA

We are indebted to an ** Extraordinary” published by the Daily Times this morning, for the following summary of the news by the English September' mail, received via Sydney, per the schooner Sarah Bile : The unusual detention of the mail this month has arisen in consequence of the delays in the ai’rival of the B. and O. Company’s steamers — firstly, the Mooltan, from Suez to Galle, arrived at the latter place four days after her time ; second, the steamer Ellora, although meeting with only moderate trade winds during the passage from Galle, ran short of coal, and was compelled to put into Fremantle to obtain a fresh supply ; and, most fortunately, the P. and O. Company a very short time ago sent 300 tons there. The Ellora was thus enabled to proceed •with hex’ mails and passengers. She arrived at Fremantle at 3 p.m. on the 10th instant, and loft at 5.30 p.m. on the 11th. The Ellora was to leave the Sound at 11 p.m. on the 13th instant.

GENERAL SUMMARY. London, 26th September.

The Australian (July) mail was delivered in London via Marseilles on the 14th, and via Southampton on the 21st of September. The Queen is residing at Balmoral, living in strict privacy, and enjoys excellent health.

Lord Palmerston’s ill health causes much concern to the nation.

Admiral Cochrane has been appointed Admiral of the Fleet.

The heat during the past month has been quite tropical. The Bishop of Victoria resigns his see ; his successor, the Hev. Hr Oakley, died on the 15th instant.

The cattle disease still rages, in spite of all science and care ; herds of cows, calves, and sheep are carried off by thousands, and it is asserted that poultry and swine are becoming infected. Medical evidence given on the death of a veterinary surgeon proves that the human frame is also susceptible of it. Provisions of all kinds are very clear. Beef is

Is per lb ; mutton. Is 4d ; butter, Is 4d 3 and milk double tbe usual price. The cholera still rages at various Mediterranean ports, and 104,000 people have left Marseilles. • At Constantinople alone 1000 die daily. The Irish Government discovered a conspiracy of the Fenians, and seized about 120 people, and their Press representative. Drilling in uniform has commenced. Arrests have been made in the leading cities of Ireland, also in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and on board steamers from America, where large meetings are held, funds subscribed, and arms collected. Many Irish officers in the Federal service are implicated, and have been arrested ; even some of our own soldiers have been imployed as drill instructors. Cork city and county has been disarmed, and a gun-boat cruiser is off the coast to intercept a vessel reported to have left American ports with arms. One vessel, with 130 tons of ammunition, has already been seized. Pailway traffic was opened in Scotland on Sundays, and is well supported. The London Australian Agency Company is formed with a capital of £1,000,000, to made advances on wool and other produce. Clough and Co, ’s business has been purchased at £60,000. The injurious action of the Aborigines Protection Society, in connection with New Zealand affairs, is strongly condemned. The British gun-boat Urgent reports the loss of the Atlantic Telegraph buoys. The French horse Gladiateur was again victorious at Doncaster, winning the St. Leger with ease. Jefferson, the American comedian, proved a great success in London ; he is drawing large houses, and is highly spoken of by the Press. The conduct of the Times is condemned by the British public, owing to its vacillating policy regarding the American question. Child murder is increasing at a fearful rate, and it is proposed to gazette all seducers with name, title, avocation, and address. The fight for the championship, between Mace and Wormald, was forfeited by the latter. The Russo-American telegraph has been commenced at various points. There is a proposed reunion of French and English fleets at Toulon and Malta, next year. Obituary.— General Sir G. Brown, Judge Haliburton (Sam Slick), Sir J. Palmer, General Sir G. Ferguson, Mrs Thomas Moore, Sir H. Johnston Walsh, Westley Richards, Earl of Strathmore, and Rev. C. Oakley. AMERICA. Reports published about a difference in the Washington Cabinet on the reconstruction question is officially denied. President Johnson intends pursuing the programme of restoration already commenced, promising early restoration of the Habeas Corpus Act, and withdrawal of the troops from the South. Bitter feuds exist between whites and blacks. The latter are brutally treated, and hunted down like dogs, and murdered at the rate of one hundred a day. Numerous outrages on white females, and murders by North Carolina negroes, are reported. Ex-President Davis’s health is restored. The popular excitement against him has abated, and numerous petitions on his behalf (from ladies) have been presented. His trial will shortly commence in the Civil Court. General Butler, with the Attorney-General, takes a prominent position in this public prosecution. There is great excitement at Washington, owing to a gigantic swindle upon Federal soldiers by paymasters. Many bankers were in collusion with the latter. A great meeting has been held at Richmond, asserting loyalty to the Union, acknowledging slavery ended, and inviting President Johnston to visit them. The New York Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee to invite Mr John Bright to visit America. The Provisional Government is cordially supported by the people, and a strong desire is shown to resume former relations towards the National Government. The rigors of military rule are gradually relaxing, but the Republican party condemn the pacific policy of the President, declaring his reconstruction plan as illegal. The Amei'ican cotton trade shows a good supply, with no falling off; the receipts at New York since Ist August have been at the rate of 830,000 bales per annum. The burning of the American whaling fleet in the North Pacific by the Shenandoah has caused great anger against her commander. Ketchum, Son and Co., bankers at New York have failed, owing to a junior member forging gold certificates, and absconding. The defalcation is five million dollars ; the delinquent has since been arrested. Numerous other commercial frauds have been discovered, creating great consternation and. a financial panic. Money at New York easy, CANADA. The Confederation scheme has been rejected by New Brunswick by an overwhelming majority ; but expressing true loyalty to the British throne, the Executive assert that self government is useless if the Province is compelled to yield on this important question to the wishes of the mother country. The English Government still urges the scheme. FRANCE. The cordial reception of the officers of the French Fleet in England has produced universal gratification in Paris, leading to closer relations between both countries. Public feeling respecting the Fenian conspiracy attributes its cause to the sudden disbanding of the Federal armies and attempts at free soldiering. PORTUGAL A Ministerial crisis has occurred ; a new Ministry is appointed. BELGIUM. Importations of all kinds of cattle by sea or land has been prohibted, to prevent the spread of the disease already observed.

RUSSIA. Very extensive conflagrations have occurred throughout the Empire, the work of incendiaries. The Government concur with the views of England and France respecting the Salsburg treaty. ' PRUSSIA. A conspiracy has "been discovered at Berlin to compel a change of Ministry for the settlement of the Holstein question. Numerous influential families are implicated. Herr Von Bismark, Prime Minister, has been - threatened with assassination by the conspirators. ITALY. It is reported that the gradual evacuation of ' Rome by the French troops will commence immediately. GREECE. The celebrated statesman and hero Mafvocordato is dead, and is deeply regretted. CHINA. Nothing important has occurred during the month in China or Japan. The rebellion is subsiding; the agreement between the Chinese and foreign authorities for peace has been partly agreed to. INDIA. Cholera of a virulent type has broken out at Neemuch in her Majesty’s 45th Regiment ; out of forty cases admitted into the hospital, thirty proved fatal. At the Bombay Criminal Court, two of the native directors of the Commercial Finance and Stock Exchange Corporation have been transported for life, and a third sentenced to four years’ imprisonment on a charge of forgery. Bombay was lighted with gas for the first time on the 7th October. In consequence of the late cyclones at Calcutta, the Government have determined to establish meteorological stations on the Hoogly, that shipmasters may be prepared. Peace negotiations with Bhootan ; envoys were unsuccessful, and hostilities will be resumed during the ensuing cold weather. Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell, commanding the forces, has been deposed for mismanagement. COMMERCIAL. Three per cent. Consols ; for money, 894 j for account, 89f. The discount market rate is 4 per cent., about equal to the Bank minimum • short loans on English Government securities realise 4 per cent. Colonial Government Securities. —New South Wales Government, 5 per cent., 1866, January and July, 99 to 101. Victoria, 6 per cent., April and October, 109 to 110. Queensland, 6 per cent., January and July, 102 to 103. Adelaide, 6 per cent., 1878 and up-wards, 106 to 108. New Zealand, 6 per cent, 103 to I£s. The rejjort of the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of Australasia has been published—a bonus and dividend at the rate of 14 per cent, per annum adopted. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of England directors, a dividend was declared of 5 per cent. The directors of the Atlantic Telegraph Company report that it will require about £500,000 of fresh capital for the manufacture and submersion of a new cable, and raising the old one. From the 15th September to the 26th, twelve vessels have cleared—three for Victoria, three for Queensland, two for Sydney, three for New Zealand, and one for Adelaide. The ship Hollands, from Rotterdam, for Melbourne, sailed on the 4th September, with a cargo of 14,000 green cases Geneva, and 500 boxes candles : both articles have advanced in price. LONDON WOOL REPORT. About 300,000 bales sold since early in May, showing the healthy state of the trade. The total quantity of last series’ sales: which commenced with August, and terminated on the 23rd September,' amounted to 131,977 bales. Everything betokens a probability of higher rates at the end of the year, particularly for staple wools. Stocks of best Port Phillip have passed from first hands and second hands—quantity available for consumption until March is far below the usual average at this time of the year. LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, 12th October. The Bank rate of discount is 7 per cent., and is likely to go higher. The latest political news in the United Kingdom is unimportant. Russia and England have signed a new treaty of commerce. The latest advices from America state that no rupture with England or France on the Mexican question, or Mexico itself, is anticipated. In the wool sales there is an improvement, with an advance of Id to l|d on good combing wool ; -£d to Id on medium to good. Burra Burra copper is quoted at £9O per ton. SHIPPING. Arrivals.— Centurion, Isabella, Harwich, Phillip, Sussex, City of Sydney, Granite City, Constantia, Princess of Wales, Transatlantic, Himalaya, Lochiel. Departures.— For New Zealand. — Percy, Strathallan, Water Nymph,' Wild Duck, Ballarat, Gala, Glenmark, Celseno.