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Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 189, 14 August 1869, Page 3

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London, June 26. Discount 4 per cent. Consols, 92£ for money ; 92f to 92| for account. Wool sales closed on the 19th June ; 218,406 bales catalogued; dull at first, but afterwards recovered. The Queen returned to Windsor on the 16th June. The Irish Church Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons, majority 114. The second reading being debated in the House of Lords. The letter written by Mr. Bright to the Birmingham Liberal Association; in which it was alleged that the House of Lords was threatened, caused great sensation throughout the country. A despatch has been published by Lord Granville, announcing the refusal of the Government to recommend Parliament to guarantee the New Zealand Loan. An explosion took place at Pernside Colliery on the 10th of June, by which sixty persons were killed.

The Ascot Cnp was won by Brigantine. The Viceroy of Egypt is expected to arrive in England on June 13th.

Wool sales closed on the I9th Jimo ; 9000 hales withdrawn. The Crown Princess of Denmark arrived at Marlborough House on 24th May. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Epsom and Ascot races. A Committee of the House of Commons has been appointed to inquire into the causes of excessive cost over the estimate of the Abyssinian war. On the 14th June, a debate took place in the House of Lords on the Irish Church Bill. Lord Harrowby proposed an amendment that the bill be read three months hence. The Archbishop of Canterbury supported the second reading, and Lord Derby opposed it. The French general elections resulted in the return of 213 Imperialists and 77 Opposition members, the latter being elected by the large cities. Hiots have taken place in Paris during the whole week. Riots have occurred amongst the colliers at Mold, in Flintshire, on June 2nd. Four persons were shot. The grand Prix de Paris race was won by Flaneur. The Spanish Constitution passed the Cortes by a majority of 214 to 53. It is reported that the Cuban rebellion has failed. General Dulcc has resigned and is succeeded by De Eodas. With respect to Granville’s despatch, refusing a guarantee to the New Zealand Loan, it is stated that so far from the colonists having any claims on them, the Times says we sympathise with our countrymen in their difficulties, but are bound to reject unreasonable and unjust claims. The Star believes that such despatches have good effect in the colony. The Daily News suggests that the co’oTusts will have to learn to rely upon themselves. The fire on board the Blue Jacket was caused by the spontaneous combustion of flax. The boat with seven persons was picked up. No mention is made of the £4,000 that was on board. H. M. S. Cadmus has been stranded on the coast of Devon. Numerous wrecks have occurred near Dunbar. The postage rates from Southampton to Australia and New Zealand on books of pattern samples have been reduced to one penny if under one ounce from the Ist July. Major Beswick, late chief constable in the Birkenhead police, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for forgery. W. Motley, American Minister to Great Britain arrived in Liverpool on the 29th May. Mr. Powell, a Welsh coal proprietor, with his wife and servants have been murdered in Abyssinia, whither they had gone on a sporting tour. A conference in vindication of German Protestantism has been hold in Worms. The Italian Parliament has been prorogued sine die in consequence of the rcjectment by it of the financial convention proposed by the Ministry. New York, June 14. - Gold, 148| premium.

General Grant arrived in New York on the I4tli en route for Washington. He was enthusiastically received. At Springfield, Worcester, the member of the Junta appointed to assist the Cuban insurrection were arrested and released on bail—sooo dollars ; they were also bound over in 2500 dollars to keep the peace. It is reported their arrest was procured by the Spanish Minister without the knowledge of Secretary Fisk. The New York Herald strongly denounces the proceedings, stating that they arise from the timidity and vacilation of the present Government with respect to Cuba affairs, which have created feelings of disgust in the public mind Obituary.—Peter Cunningham, Sir R. J. Clifton, M. P., Rev. J. J. Taylor, Lord Broughton, Admiral Sir Geo. Lamber, Sir Chas. HayLeaton, Austrian securities have inproved. New South Wales 5 per cents, 100 i to South Australian G per cents, 110| to 111•£. London, July Gth.—The second reading of the Disestablishment Bill was carried in the House of Lords. Majority of the Bishops advocated the system of concurrent endowment. Lord Granville declared that the Government,would never consent. It was agreed that present Irish Bishops should remain as Peers during life. Earl Carnavon moved an amendment, which was adopted, giving the clergy fourteen times their annual incomes, notwithstanding Lord Granville’s opposition. The House adopted clause 10, with an amendment proposed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, deferring the disestablishment till 1872. This was strenuously opposed by Earl Granville. Passed an amendment in the Gth clause, leaving the surpuls Church revenue at the disposal of Parliament, who intend devoting it to charitable purposes. WOOL REPORT. The second series of colonial wool sales commenced on the Gth of May, and terminated on the 19th of June. The catalogue comprised— Sydney, 101,573; Melbourne, 93,899 bales. The attendance generally was hardly so large as usual. Prices opened with a full reduction of one penny per lb upon the February and March rates, and as the sales progressed, the market again gave way, till it declined 2£d to 3d. per lb. for all descriptions ; greasy flocks in proportion. Bright-haired Leicester sorts were in active demand, and realised an advance, towards the close of the sales, and in a few days a better feeling prevailed. The Sydney and Queensland supply large and for the most part composed of low medium sorts. The importations from Victoria comprised nearly one-half of the whole quantity. The next sales commence on the 12th August, when about 180,000 bales will be offered.