GENERAL SUMMARY.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1026, 27 February 1869, Page 3

GENERAL SUMMARY.

January 2. The Queen is at Osborne, and is in good health. On December 14, the anniversary of the death of Prince Albert, n special service was held at the royal mausoleum, at Frogmore. The loyal family and many visitors were present. The accouchement of Princess Christian is expected to take place next month. The Privy Council has decided against McKonochie on the Ritual question. A conference is being held on the Greco - Turkish question. The Emperor of France and the Empress have entertained the Queen of Spain. A convention of all the Powers has decided that no explosive missile under 14 J oz. weight can be used; in war against those countries belonging io the Convention. The first portion of the Metropolitan District Railway, between Westminster Bridge and Brompton, was opened on December 24. Application has been lodged at the Rolls Chambers for the winding-up of the New Zealand Banking Corporation. Mr. Tait, mayor of Limerick, has been knighteJ. G. F. Train has been discharged from prison, and has left for New York. Earl Spencer was sworn in as lord-lieu-tenant of Ireland on December 23. The ship Gossamer, on her passage from London to Adelaide, was wrecked on Dec. 10. There were 13 persons drowned. A frightful murder of a girl by a collier has been committed at Ackhurst Hall, near Wigan. Another colliery explosion has taken place at Norley Colliery, Wigan, by which 24 persons were killed. An explosion has taken place at Hall's Gunpowder Works, by which many persons were killed or injured. H.M. s.s. Brisk put in at Falkland Island on her way home; while there her sublieutenant, Charles OGee Robertson, was killed. . Fearful storms have prevailed on the English coast. Harrison Ainsworth receives from Government a pension of £100 a year. It has been decided that the following should be the representatives at the GrecoTurkish Conference : — Austria, Metternich; Great Britain, Lord Lyons ; Italy, Uigra ; Prussia, Count de Soluis ; Russia, Stackelberg; Turkey, Djemil Pacha; Greece, Rigo Rangabe. The conference will meet in Paris. G-. C. Wood, of Tipperary, was shot dead on December 31. Professor Syme and Sir James Simpson have given it as their opinion that the separation of the Siamese twins would be fatal to both. The Marquis of Bute has entered the Romish Church. Wool has advanced one penny per lb. By Atlantic Cable, via New York. December 24. Espartero has been named as King of Spain. Serrano has resigned the presidency of the Ministry. A treaty of peace between Spain and Chili is considered certain. Carlist manifestations have occurred throughout Spain. The new loan has been fully subscribed. The fleet for Cuba sailed from Cadiz on 16th December. A repeal league has been formed in Nova Scotia. The Court of Queen's Bench has refused a new trial of Whnlen, tbe Fenian murderer. The following changes have been made in the French Cabinet: — M. Lavalette succeeded M. Moustier as Minister of Foreign Affairs ; M, Foncade is Minister of the Interior, vice M.'Pinard ; M. Gressien is Minister of Public Works ; Moutier has been made a senator.

London, Jan. 9. Mr. Burlingamc and Lord Clarendon had an interview on the Ist, at which the following articles were agreed upon : — That it was necessary to observe existing treaty stipulations. That all negotiations should be conducted with the Central Government, and not with lower authorities. That before the commencement of hostile measures, disputes should be referred to the Home Government. British agents in China to be instructed to act in accordance with above, and to caution British subjects to respect the laws of China. The London Times denounces the projects of the Liberals for the abolition of primogeniture, &c, and says England is essentially aristocratic and conservative. The directors of Overend, Gurney, and Co.'s Bank have been arrested and held to bail on a charge of fraud. A large Fenian demonstration has been held in Cork, at which strong speeches were made. Jefferson Davis, Sliddell, Mason, and other ex- Con federates, are preparing to return to the United States. Mr. Ashbury, owner of the yacht Cambria, proposes to race the American yacht Phantom across the Atlantic. He will go to America and give Sappho and other yachts a chance to accept the challenge of the American squadron. Spain, Jan. 9. A demonstration at Seville was promptly suppressed without bloodshed.

Serious troubles occurred in Malaga on the 31st ult. General de Roda issued a proclamation to the insurgents (o throw down their arras. They refused, the town was attacked by the troops, and the insurgents defeated. L oss — killed, 400 5 prisoners, 600. It is believed lhafc Government contemplates a coup in favour of Montpensier for the throne. The people are in favour of a Republic, but they are overpowered by the military. A Carlist conspiracy has been discovered in Barcelona, Saragossa, and other places. Many persons have been arrested. Republicans attempted to seize the arms and ammunition from the arsenals at Seville. General De Roda sent a strong force to hold the town and remove the arms to Cadiz. Despatches from Madrid report that much agitation prevails throughout Spain. The Spanish Government is about to establish a corps of observation on the Pyrenees. Parts, Jan. 9. Napoleon, at the New Year's reception of the Diplomatic Corps, expressed pleasure at the continuance of peace in Europe. Mr. Burlingame and the Japanese embassy have arrived in Paris. Several French ironclads are preparing for sea. The sessions of the conference on the Eastern question commence torday. ' The Sultan requested a delay of eight days, but was refused. The Turkish minister will leave the conference if the discussion extends beyond the points of the Turkish ultimatum to Greece. The firm position of Turkey has excited alarm in Europe. The conference is to frame a project of settlement, which Greece will adopt after its acceptance by the Porte. New York, Jan. 2. An explosion of two torpedoes occurred on Sunday, by which four persons were killed and many wounded. It is reported iv Washington that the American minister in Turkey is to be recalled. Witnesses have been examined before the grand jury of Columbia, to receive a new indictment against J. H. Sarratt. The report that the Erie Railroad Company had purchased the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad is denied. A new suspension bridge has been erected over the Niagara river, a short distance below the falls. Bank of New Brunswick to be wound up by the directors — the assets exceed the liabilities by 130,000 dollars. Colonel Espinosa has been killed in a duel at San Luis. A Mexican congress has approved of the Convention of 4th July made with the United States for a settlement of the claims of citizens of both countries. Brigandage is steadily on the increase, and commerce and industry are nearly paralysed. Many rumors, from reliable sources, state that Mexico is on the eve of a revolution. People are disgusted with the administration of Juarez. West Indies. Dulce arrived at Havanna on the 4th January. The new administration has issued orders allowing ample latitude for the publication and forwarding of telegrams. Other important concessions enlarging the liberty of the Press are expected. The cable steamer New England arrived at Havanna on the sth. She has not yet succeeded in picking up the lost cable. The sugar crop promises a yield fully equal to that of last; year. The fields are in good condition, but the labout? attainable is inadequate. New York, Jan. 16. The Alabama claims treaty, on the basis of the original protocol, have been signed by Mr. Johnston and Earl Clarendon. It was thought the Eastern conference would have been brought to a close yesterday. By reason of their participation in the conference, the European powers will not be held bound to enforce its conclusions. The Grecian Government will reject the decision of the conference if certain conditions of the Turkish ultimatum are supported by that body. All the great powers, Russia excepted, have united in a demand on Greece to withdraw her formal objection to the conference as at present constituted. Dulce requires 4,000 more troops to be sent to Cuba. It is proposed to send him 10,000. Large numbers of citizens have volunteered to go as soldiers to Cuba. Accounts of small skirmishes in Cuba are reported, bub nothing decisive. The Revolutionists have issued a proclamation announcing emancipation. Lopez's array at Viletta has been utterly routed and destroyed. 3,000 prisoners and a large amount of munitions of war were captured ; but Lopez, with 200 followers, escaped. A Paraguayan account says that the allies lost 6000 killed and wounded, General Angolla amongst the number. General Alexis captured Forts St. Michael and Liberte. The rebels were iv strength and preparing to attack Port au Prince. The civil war in Japan is reported at an end. The bill to repeal the U.S. Tenure of Office Act, passed the House by a large majority. A joint resolution to amend the United States constitution, and providing for negro suffrage throughout the States, is reported by the Judiciary Committee. Obituary. — Mr. George Pryme, Sir 11. 0. Ross, Dr. Cooke, J. C. Ewart, Sir Herbert Edwarcles, Robert Porrett, F.R.S.. Rev. Canon James, Sir Richard Mayne, Abraham Cooper, R.A., James Disraeli.