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Lawrence, P.R.S., Lord Justice Turner, Mr. Treheme, M.P., Bishop of Deny, Sir Anthony Perrier, Mr. Lang, Naval architect, and Mrs. Aldy, poetess. i * CONTINENTAL. FRANCE. The Emperor and Empress havo retired from the Capital to the South of France for repose. The Legislative Body, on the 25th of July, after successive adoption of the Budget for all the Ministerial Departments passed extraordinary Budget by 249 to 15 votes. The man who attempted to assassinate the Emperor Alexander has been found guilty, and sentenced to transportation for life. Paris Bourse Market is unsettled, tendency generally being adverse. AUSTRIA. The Emperor has been visited by the Marquis of Bath, who stated that the Queen wished to confirm the alliance which had so long subsisted between England and Austria. The Emperor replied that no wish was nearer to his heart than to see friendly alliance continued. PRUSSIA. Danish reply to Prussian despatch on subject of guarantees for protection of Germans in the North. Schleswig districts, to be ceded to Denmark, will cause friendly understanding to arise between cabinets of Berlin and Copenhagen. ITALY. It is reported that Garibaldi and Mazzini, are organizing a party to invade Rome. The grand canonisation ceremony has been celebrated at Rome, 500 prelates and Cardinals, and 50,000 people being present. AMERICA. ! Gold, 139^ sterling. Exchange on London, 110. President has vetoed Bill enlarging powers of Southern district commanders, and forbidding removal of latter without consent of Senate. Congress has passed Bill over President's veto. Surat's trial has almost closed. It is generally believed that his fate is sealed. Congress has appropriated a million of dollars for extinction of provisions of Reconstruction Act. The President stated that the Re-construction Act will necessitate appropriation of fourteen millions of dollars, and by abrogating civil Government in the respective States affected will release national Government from responsibility for debts legally incurred before rebellion amounting to a hundred million dollars, which would impair the national j credit. MEXICO.. Republic policy, since the triumph, of the Liberals, has been blood, executions, imprisonments, and extortions. To mark the new era, 1,800 strangers were shot, no trial being allowed, and no time for religious services granted. All consulates and legations have been broken into and searched. Determination is expressed to expel all foreigners. Emperor Maximilian's body was embalmed, and taken to Vera Cruz. LONDON WOOL REPORT. Since last sales few transactions have taken place, but these have been at late rates, owing to the unsettled state of political affairs. The expectation of a good harvest may raise the tone of the market. The great drawback in doing business is the want of confidence. It is expected that growers may expect lower rates for some time. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Departures for New Zealand — Star of Tasmania, Ida Zeigler, Prospecta, and Electra. . + LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, July 29. Lord Stanley has announced that the effort to relieve Abyssinian captives has failed. Great uneasiness exists concerning political affairs. July 30. Amendment of Reform Bill for extending re-distribution of seats has been rejected. Lodger Franchise has been increased £15. Duke of Cambridge censured Comman-der-in-chief in India (Sir Wm. Mansfield), and also Captain Jarvis on the close of tho late investigation of the case of the latter. Church-rate Abolition Bill has been passed by the House of Commons. Church property Bill to secure a loan to the Government has been adopted by the Italian government. • Warlike rumours are afloat in Europe and America. August 2. There has been a warm debate in the House of Commons on the inexpediency of encouraging foreign lines of steamers to carry the Indian mail. The Government replied that the change was for economical purposes. Augnst 3rd. Tho Reform Bill has passed through Committee in the House of Lords, with amendment to introduce use of voting papers. Latest cable telegrams announce that Congress has requested President Johnson to issue proclamation against filibustering expeditions to Mexico. Napoleon is about to visit the Emperor of Austria. The Italian Government is taking energetic measures to prevent violation of Papal territory. August 7th. The House of Lords passed the Reform Bill, restoring £10 lodger franchise. Augnst Bth. It is officially stated that France and