PANAMA MAIL.

Colonist, Volume XII, Issue 1173, 22 December 1868, Page 3

PANAMA MAIL.

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GENERAL SUMMARY. London, Oct. 13. A meeting was held to-day for the relief of the sufferers by earthquakes in Peru. The Lord Mayor presided. Among the prominent persons who toot part in the proceedings were the Governor of tho Bank of England, the Rothschilds, and tho Barings. Nearly seven thousand pounds sterling were raised. Mr. Gladstone commenced his political canvass in. Lancashire with an able speech, in which ha denounced the Tories for bad financial policy, and foe their course on the Irish Church question. The Liberal procession was attacked on Saturday, at Blackburn, by a mob of Tories. Several persona were severely injured. Political tumults in Prague, on Oct. 12, have been suppressed by Austrian troops, who dispersed various assemblages of the people. The Junta of Spain has declared in favor of additional reform, among which are the abolition of the death penalty, and sanctity of private letters and policies. The Junta has ordered the restoration of the barque Tornado to England, payment of damage for her wrongful detention, and the imprisonment of the Spanish officials who ordered her seizure. General Prim has written to the Emperor Napoleon, stating that the Provisional Junta of Spain desires close relations with France; they prefer a ruler who would be acceptable to France and to England. The Provinces of Barcelona and Valencia are being strongly fortified; the Protectionists hesitate to recognise the Junta. General Dulce has been appointed Captain-General of Cuba. The Spanish Ministers promise Cuba equal rights with Spain. Vesuvius threatens another eruption. London, November 2. The Queen is at Balmoral, but leaves on the 3rd for Windsor Castle. Preparations for the general election are progressing. Election riots have taken placa in Devonshire. Dr. Loti^ley, Archbishop of Canterbury, died on the 27th October, aged senvenfy-Sve years. Sir John Burgoyne, Constable of the Towre, has been preseuted with the freedom os the City of Londen. Mr. Reverdy Johnson continues to practice conciliation. Sir James Ferguson, Bnrt.,new Governor of South Australia, has been entertained at a banquet at Willis' Rooms. Tho claims of British and American citizens, which have arisen out of the Southprn rebellion, lire to bo determined by an Inter-national Commission, composed equally of British and American member.-!. Governments are not to put. in or support any claim ; but every claimant is to make his own. It is rumored that, tho ex-Kin? of Hanover will take his seat in the Houae of Lords, as Duke of Cumberland. The freedom of the City of London is to be presented to John Bright. Writs for the now election are to be issued on the 11th November. Tho Reform League has sent a congratulatory address to the Junta, Madrid. Shocks of earthquake have been felt in several places in Great. Britain and Ireland. Dr. Magee, Dean of Cork, has been nominated to the See of Peterborough. The Prince and Princess of Wales leave shortly for a tour through Paris, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Asia Minor, and the Nile. The Some News states that tho Punama Mail Company has passed through the crisis safely. The Belgian Government recognizes the Provisional Government of Spain. The Duke of Edinburgh's departure has been postponed for a few dnya. Great republican meetings and demonstrations have takon place in Spain. At Madrid thore hits been a split in the Democratic party. General Novaliehes is improving. A. seed warehouse, at Liverpool, fell in, whereby four men were killed. The Lord Justice-General of Scotland, aud Me. Gladstone hive been nominated to the Chancellorship of the University of Edinburgh, in, room of the late Lord Brougham. Losdos", November 8. There has been a railway collision near Ncwnhsim, in Wales, whereby many persons were killed and injured. v j At the Liverpool Autumn Meeting, the Cup was won by Sir J. ITawiey's Tlie Palmer; Captain Mitchell's Knight of the Garter, second ; E. W. Topham's Tribune, third. Seventeen ran. The JPott announces the dissolution, of Parliament to take place on the 11th November. The contested elections commenced on the 16th ; contested election in boroughs on the 17th ; in connties, later. Parliament will assemble iv December, and proceed to business on the 13th, after which the Premier will announce his resignation. The Liberal party expect a majority of 100. The conduct of the Captain of H.M.S. Chanticleer, in blockading Mazatlan, though not sustained by theBritish Admiral, has been approved by the Foreign Office and the Admiralty. London papers comment variously on the election of General Grant to the Presidency. The Hudson Biy Company's claim in territory between Canada and Pacific coast, has not been recognised by the British Gorernment. The Khan of Kholand has sent an. ambassador to St. Potersburgli making offers of friendship and submission to the Czar. Miss Becker's claim to vote was heard to-day,, before the Court of Common Pleas. The decision, which is to be given in a few days, is looked for anxiously. Pauis, November 7« The ex-Queen of Spain and suite have arrived. The Minister Burlingamo and Chinese Embassy, who are to arrive hero in January, will make a proposition to open to foreign commerce povts on the interior watei-3 of China, to have European Consuls at all great cities of the empire ; and to send Chinese Consuls to the principal European cities. The papers oriticise Grant's election generally favorably. The bullion in the Bank of Franco decreased 15,600,000 francs last week. Madrid, Oct. 12. The United States is the first nation to recounise the new Provisional Government of Spain. Tho Madrid Gazette to-day publishes the text of the official-recognition made through Mr. Hale, American Minister. The following is in substance what was said on both si.'les at the interview:—" Mr. Hale, addressing the Duke in the name of the United States,, congratulated the Provisional Government anl peirpieof Spain on their marked success in it revol'iiirm of such grand proportions. He was happy to return the greeting which Spain gave the United States ou their entrance into the family of free sovereign people The relations between Spain and tiie United States had always been friendly. Under present circumstances all his efforts would be to augment the friendship between both people. Duke of Gattarre, in the course of his reply, said1 that amid the ruins of the old rule a structure would; be formed which he believed would merit theapproval and sympathy of the United States. Spainnow deserved and needed the support of nil freenations. That of of the American Government whs highly esteemed. The Duke concluded by declining that this interview would serve-to maintain unbroken relations between the nations,, both claiming and exercising successfully the principle of° natural sovereignty." Madbid, November 8. Marshal Serrano ha 9 confirmed the appointment of General Prim as Commandor-in-Chief. ■ A brigado of Infantry will sail for Savanna on tho 15 th instant. The Kenqblicans in this city decide that the partj

should vote against the monarchy at the coming elections. ' ' General Prim has issued a circular to the military commanders saving that it is not proper that soldiers should lake part in political meetings. The City of Hurmia lias been authorised to borrow ten million crowns for the completion of the Isabel Canal. A decree will be issued reducing tho standing nriny. The Provisional Government has issued a decree sanctioning the holding of public meetings in places where the people have pronounced for Government. Barcelona desires that Espartero should be King of Spain, ia case the Cortes should pronounce for a monarchy. A large naval and military expedition for Cuba is fitting out at Cadiz, consisting of four frigates, heavily armed, conveying a fleet of transports filled with troops. General Dulce, the newly-appointed Captain-Gene-ral of Cuba, will sail with the fleet. He takes out a decree providing for the election of deputies in the island. He is instructed to carry into force measures to liberalise the administration of Cuba; to establish the liberty of the press; divide the Island into three J Provinces, and to suppress unpopular institutions. General Contreras has been appointed CaptainGeneral of Porto Rico. Olozaja and party have issued a manifesto urging the necessity of a monarchy in Spain. The Provisional Government has received many potitions for the abolition of slavery. The Government will now recognise the Mexican Republic. The members of Provisional Government are unanimous in their opposition to the Duko of Mompeasier. Tl.e Cusknus duly in Cuba, Porto Rico, and tho Phillipinc Island?, on all goods and materials intended for works of public utility, are to be abolished. The officers and men of the Spanish navy have beeu placed on the same footing as to rank aud pay, as those of the army. Lisbon, November 7. Accounts have been received here announcing a most complete annihilation of a Portuguese expedition in Mozambique, South Africa. This expedition, which consisted of about 600 soldiers, with artillery, &c, was sent into the interior of that country, where it was attacked by natives. Nearly all the soldiers were killed, and their artillery, and small arms, nnd ammunition were captured ; barely sixty escaped to ili'j sea-coast with their lives. Berlin, November G. Xir.g William opened the session of the Prussian Diet with a speech in which he said new sources of revenue were needed to provide for the increased expenditure of the kingdom. The relations of Prussia with all the Foreign Powers were satisfactory and friendly. He hoped that Spain would succeed in independently reconstituting her affairs on a basis which would render the future welfare of her people secure ; and concluded by declaring that the wishes of sovereigns and the popular craving for peace would ensure peace. The Minister of Finance submitted a report, showing that the share of the Kingdom of Prussia in the financial deficit of the North German Confederation was £5,090,000. He also introduced a bill to confiscate the property of the Elector of Hesse, on account of his famous memorial. Vienna, November 4. Baron Yon Beust urged a peaceful settlement of the Schleswig dispute. Rotterdam', November 2. Serious riots occurred yesterday. A quarrel arose between the citizens and police ; tho latter were overpowered, when troops were sent from the Hague to restore order. A severe contest took place in the streets between the troops and the people. Three men were killed, nnd about 100 wounded. Sixty arrests of parties implicated in the riot 3i<id been mnde. The city is now quiet under the guardianship of the militury. Rome, November 8. Drsertioii3 from the Papal troops continue in large numbers. Havana, Oct. 10. The Captain-General of Porto Rico has announced in a proclamation that the recent disorders in that island have been suppressed, and nil the insurgents have been captured or dispersed. Tho whole island is now tranquil. Hayanna, November 4. Santa Anna has arrived at St. Domingo. The excitement there is allayed. Ualinascda, with a detachment of artillery, hn" gone to Principe, which place has risen against the Government. Paragt:ay, November 3. Mediation of England between Paraguay and South American Allies is desired. An American war steamer arrived at Ascension to demand the release of the members of the United States legation. Sax Francisco, Oct. 12. A great fire occured in Third-street to-day. Kosen--I".urn's stores and rcsidenco were destroyed ; and Mrs. W.'ieel.'r's millinery store, Mr>. Cowles' ditto, and H.'tis^ liquor store were considerably damaged. ]?'i-"'ii!> nun's loss is estimated at §13,000. On Hie same day, a second fire occurred in this city, when Trie's hook, newspaper, and periodical ptovo, in Washington-street, were damaged to a serious extent. San Francisco. A frightful earthquake occurred at San Francisco on the 20th October. Business was completely suspended ; six persons were killed and many injured. The Hospital, Custoin-hoti'c, Mint, City Hall, and hundreds of houses were destroyed. Fissures opened in the streets aud water gushed up. The damage is roughly estimated at two millions of dollars. Many cities in the interior felt severe shocks. Trot, New York, Oct. 7. A fire here to-day destroyed property to (he amount of R2"O,000. P. A". Moorp and Son were the principal i>iiff(irers. losing Sl4O 000 ; Hinamen and Schonakcr's loss, $23,000 ; C. Willard and Co., $20,000. Washington. Oct. 13. The "Evening Ervress publishes an article with la r-o headings : —"Highly important," "Startling and trin\" "Plot to assassinate President Johnson," "Fifty negroes and three white men sworn to kill the President!" The Express says that an employe of the Treasury Department has exposed a plot which was arranged since the impeachment, trial. The story causes much comment, but the public generally is incredulous. New York, Oct. 5. The Haytien mnn-of-war Galatea arrived at Petit Goavo from New York, with a large cargo of arms nnd ammunition. She had a full complement of men, mostly Haytien negroes, with some English and French officers, and a complete naval outfit. Upon her arrival she attacked the rebel cruisers Sylvan and Liherte. The former was sunk and latter burnt by their crews, to prevent their falling into President Snliiave's possession. The latter had left on board the Galatea to bombard Mirragone. Before leaving, he took aboard 300 additional men. New York, Nov. 9. The national election resulted iv choice of Grant and Colfax for President and Vice-President, by 208 electoral votes, leaving to Seymour and Blair eightyfive, who carried New York, New Jersey. Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon, and probably South Carolina. The Democrats have given some twenty-four Congress men, but are still in a minority in the House. New York city gave a Democratic majority of over 60.000. The State elects Hoffman, Governor, and gives a majority of about 10,000 for Seymour. Butler is elected in the Fifth District of Massachusetts. The Democratic representation in Congress will be increased about twentythree. The City of Now Orleans gave a Democratic majority of 23,000. General Grant will not resign his commission till the inauguration. Sherman is expected to be promoted in his place. Speculation, an effect of the election, brought on a panio in Wall-street; Loan market raised to 7 per cent, on stock. Government securities declined 3 to 4 per cent. A crash among financiers ia expected. Panama, Nov. 22. A civil war has broken out in the States of Panama between the Liberals and Conservatives. It lasted ten day 3. It was decided m favor of the Liberals by a battle, in which 100 men were killed,,