ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL.
NEWS TO MARCH 20. OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. FEDERAL BONDS. THE MEXICAN QUESTION. PRINCE CONZA PRISONER. SIR CHARLES DAKLINQ DISMISSED. INCREASED PRICE OF WOOL. The Bluff, April 19. The screw steamer South Australian arrived here this morning. The steamer Auckland with the outgoing mail had left the Bluff one hour when the South Australian arrived. The South Australian left Melbourne the 14th instant. The following are the principal items of news : — GENERAL SUMMARY. The Queen opened Parliament m person. The speech was read by the Lord Chancellor. The Queen remained motionless during the reading. The government of Jamaica now vested m the Crown. Offices have been opened m New York and Washington for the sale of Irish Republic bond stock. In the French Senate the Marquis de Boissy made a speech denouncing England, which was received with great disapprobation. The withdrawal of a French corps from Mexico is reported. The French Senate's address m reply to the Emperor's speech, states that France cares nothing for the haughty menaces of America. Bucharest, February 2. A large body of troops invaded the Palace of the Prince Conza, made him prisoner, and forced him to sign abdication. The vacant throne has been offered to the Count of Flanders,but he refused to accept it.
A rupture has occurred m the diplomatic arrangements between Russia and the Holy See. France, Austria, Spain, and Belgium offer the Pope contingents of one thousand men each.
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Timaru Herald, Volume IV, Issue 101, 20 April 1866, Page 2
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242ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL. Timaru Herald, Volume IV, Issue 101, 20 April 1866, Page 2
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