GENERAL SUMMARY.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 276, 21 November 1867, Page 2

GENERAL SUMMARY.

London, Sept. 20. The Australian July Mails were delivered in London on the 13th and 18th September. The Queen's health is improving. She is residing at Balmoral. The-Prince and Princess of Wales are at Wiesbaden, where they have been joined by the Queen of Denmark. The Premier, Lord Derby, has recovered from .his lute.attack ofg-ut. T'»e entire Italian press demands the occupation of the Papal territory by the national troops. A daring Fenian outrage has taken place at Manchester. Two noted r.hiefs were forcibly rescued from the police, one of whom was shot. The King of the Gr-eks refuses to return to At'liens unless Crete be ceded to him. A semi-official St. Petersburg!! journal denies that Russia has been negotiawßS wiih Turkey, to the exclusion of the other Powers. Much irritation hfis been exhibited ill France in consequence ofCountßismarck's circular, affirming the freedom of South Germany to unite with North Germany. Bavnrin"considers an alliance with France inexpedient. The M«xifan Government refuse to surrender the body of the Emperor Maximilian unless the Republic is recognised by the-European Powers. The Pan-Anglican Synod has commenced its sittings. Eighty bishops are in attendance Tli*>proceedings are private. The Earl of Derby and the Chancellor of the Exchequer are visiting Ireland. The cattle plague has disappeared from the United Kingdom. Parliament is to meet in November to vote supplies for the Abyssinian war. New revelations about the Manchester and Sheffield trade outrages have beeu made by bookmakers, showing the reign of terror which exists. The .leaders of the Fenian outrage at Manchester, Colonel Kelly and Captain Deasy, have not been arrested, but tweuty ethers are in custody. Greece indirectly offers her British creditors, 2s. 6.1. in the pound, contingent on a fresh loan being effected. President Johnson has proclaimed an amnesty to all Southerners, but excludes ex-President Davis, all 'diplo naticagents, [. and.all officers in the Navy above the • rank of,; Captains, and above that of ■ in the army. ... • has ceased. Count Bismarck's circular to the Bus- : :^sia^ the' subject of ,<.:.-.tne cton&vewf rbejtw.een ■ the Emperors of f> ;:the' vao3 -of^ttstrin,* 5 causes great'^^iritartibD^BrFrjancelv'*'"^ " •-■ •

The Doncaster St. Leger and the Doacaster Cup were both wpu. by AAchievement, Hermit running second in both races. The great boat race between Saddler and Percy, for.£3oo a side, -was won by the former. Mr. Kennedy, the Governor of Van^ conver's Islam), and at oue time Governor of Western Australia, is to succeed Sir . George Bowen, as Governor of Queensland. The Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of India had been given to General Sir George Napier, who commands the army to be sent to Abyssinia. A reward of £300 has been offered by the Government for the discovery of the rescuers of the Feniau prisoners at Manchester. Garibaldi from his isi a rid home and prison has addressed the JUilian people, denouncing Ritnzzi, the Italian prime minister, and urging the deliverance of Ronl. The Derby Ministry have been feted at Manchester. Obituary* — The Kon. Sir Frederick Bruce, X.C.8., British Minister at Washington; Mr Wickham, M.P.; Right Hon. F. Blackhurne; Lady Troubridge; Lord Aveliind (formerly Sir Gilbert Heathcote); the Hon. R. Gieviile ; Vice-Admiral Parker; Rear Admiral Hope; Mr Henry Home Drummmid; Mr W. Walker, the emiueut engraver.