ENGLISH MAIL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 172, 25 July 1867, Page 2

ENGLISH MAIL.

We are indebted to the Lyttelton Times of the 20th inst., for the following telegraphic intelligence, brought bj the Suez Mail :— GENERAL SUMMAEY. London, "May 27. The Australian March mails were delivered in London, on May 14 and 19. The Queen is residing in Scotlaud, aud is in good health. She has laid the foundation of a Hall of Arts aud Sciences, in memory of the late Prince Consort. The Prince of Wales has been enthusiastically received in Paris. The Priucess of Wales is recovering. The Duke of Edinburgh has joined the Galatea at Marseilles, en route for Australia via Madeira, Rio Janeiro, and the Cape of Good Hope. All the crowned heads of Europe have visited the Paris Exhibition, except Queen Victoria. The Conservative Miuistry is still in office. Mr Lowe has delivered a masterly speech, denouncing recent legislation as tending to socialism. Mr. Mill has also delivered an able speech in favor of admitting women to the franchise. His motion was lost by a large majority. The main features of the Irish Reform Bill are — a £4 franchise in boroughs, and £8 in counties, with voting papers. The Scotch Reform Bill is opposed by a majority of the Scotch members, who support borough frauchise, and the redistribution scheme. Lord Stanley's conduct and firm demeanour on the Luxemburg question have received the approval of all Europe. Deputations of English workmen have waited on the Emperor of the Freuch, to thank him for his encouragement of English industry. Napoleon replied, that the constant aim of his policy was complete concord and amity with England. The London Gazette of May 21 announces that after July 14, the British North American provinces shall be one dominion named Canada. Mr. George Peabody has returned to England, and intends to reside permanently in London. The Corporation intend to erect a statue to him. The unprecedented changes of weather in Eugland appear totally beyond the power of astronomers and meteorologists to explain. The P. and 0. .Company's half-yearly report shows an excess of expenditure over receipts of £6000. The Atlantic cable of 1866 has been injured by an iceberg, two miles from the American coast. It has been reported that the Great Eastern has been seized for debt. The strike of railway employes has terminated. A pension of £100 per annum has been granted by Government to Mrs Caroline Chisholm. The Fenian movement in Ireland again revived, but was promptly suppressed. Burke the chief conspirator, and five others, have been sentenced to be hung. There is great excitement, and information per Atlantic cable of another intended invasion of Canada by Fenians. Jefferson Davis was released on bail, and proceeded to Canada. The Derby was run on May 22 :—Hermit, 1 ; Marksman, 2 ; Vauban, 3. The belting was 6 to 4 against Vauban, and 200 to 3 against Hermit. Mr Chaplin, owner of Hermit, cleared £200,000. The rowing-match for the Championship of the Thames and Tyue, between Chambers and Kelly, was won easily by the latter. Terrible accidents occurred after the race. The London stage gave way, and several lives were lost. Obituary. — Major Cornwallis (one of the Balaclava 600), Lord Llauover, Lady Howard, Hou. T. Y. Butler, Lady Middleton, Dean of Chester, Clarkson Stansfield (painter), E. H. Bailey (sculptor), Sir Archibald Alison, Justice Hayes, and Dean Plunkett. CONTINENTAL. The press generally throughout the Continent regards the London treaty as favorable. France thinks that in securing Luxemburg to the King of Holland, she has again fulfilled her mission. It is acknowledged that France owes much to England, and the wise forethought of Lord Stanley.

The, King's speech, on opening the Prussian Chambers, was listened to with great interest. He said a strong desire for peace was compatible with German honor, and declared the nation able to calmly await the vicissitudes of the future. All the nations throughout the Continent desire peace. There is nothing of importance to report from Austria or Hungary. AMERICA. The advices are to May 25. The release of ex-President Davis has caused universal satisfaction throughout the States. Gbld 137 f, exchange on London 109§. The relations between England and America are satisfactory. There is no political news of importance. INDIA. Much, excitement has been created throughout India by a reported meeting at Meerut. Troops were ordered to be in readiness for marching. The writer of the letter which caused the alarm is said to be insane, and has been arrested at Meerut. The news received during the mouth regarding the fate of Dr Livingstone is very conflicting. News from Zuuzibar to the end of the mouth confirms the tidings received of his murder. Government advices from Zanzibar up to April 30 state that many natives had arrived from the East Coast, where the murder is alleged to have been committed, but they had heard nothing regarding it. Dr Gerard, English consul at Zanzibar, has hopes of Dr Livingstone's safety. The Russian forces in Central Asia have received large reinforcements, and are reported to have divided into two corps, the stronger moving in the direction of Oarte, the other still remaining at Lascand. The Home Government approves of the non-interference of the Indian Government. The Times cousiders that the uneasiness felt in India witli regard to Russian raids is groundless.