GENERAL SUMMARY

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 331, 22 August 1868, Page 2

GENERAL SUMMARY

Loudon, June 19. The Queen is in good health at "Windsor. She visits Germany in autumn, and intends holding public breakfasts at Buckingham Palace commencwben the Duke of Edinburgh arrives. Prince Michael of Servia has been shot dead by assassins, three of whom were father and sons. The Prince was killed on the spot. A lady who was beside him was fatally wounded. He lived to name the assassins, who were apprehended. Prince Milan has been raised to the Throne under a guardian. A vote of thanks has been passed to the Abyssinian forces by Parliament. A Conference of the National Peace [League met at Berne on the 31st May. The delegates present were French, Russian, German, and Italian. The prompt trial and execution of O'Farrell has given great satisfaction. The name of South Danvers has been changed to Peabody, being Mr Peabody's birthplace. The Mount Cenis railway was opened for traffic on the 15th June. The Emperor of Eussia's daughter is affianced to the Crown Prince of SaxeWeimar. She Irish Church Appointments Suspension Bill passed the House of Commons on the loth June, amid the cheers of the Liberals. Mr Stewart Mill has presented a petition to the House, from the Committee on Foreign affairs, Macclesfield, praying for a commission to enquire into the Abyssinian "War, and the murder of King Theodore. Mr Reardon, who lately asked whether the Queen should not abdicate, never rises in the House without being assailed with yells. The Irish national papers say that the Australian Legislatoi's who passed the Treason Felony Bill, are political Enochs, sunk in the slime of infamy. Prosecutions are expected to follow. In Birmingham, on the 29th May, meteoric stones fell in large quantities; several persons were killed by lightning. The Queen sent a message of thanks to theAbyssiniantroops, which was enthusiastically received. A battle took place between the Russians and Bokharians. The Russians seized their capital. European affairs are peaceful. Disraeli intends to appeal to the country. Government has received one year's supplies. The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Governor Eyre. Government will pay his but refuse to stop further proceedings by enactment.

The Conservative electors of Westminster are subscribing funds to enable Mr Eyre to contest the seat against Mr Stuart Mill. Money plentiful; business dull, but sound. Lombard street disconnt 1£ per emit. The Ascot Stakes were won by Earl; Cap-a-Pio second, Bst. 31b. ; Suifolk, third, Bst. 101b. ; eight

started. A great fire has taken place at Shoreditch. Guppy and Copestakes warehouse aud four buildings were destroyed. Government has consented to pay the damages caused by„ the explosion at Clerkenwell.

Risk Allah has brought an action against the ' Daily Telegraph.' Damages £20,000. The harvest promises well; rain much wanted. Hay crops scanty. A commission has been appointed in the Tichbourne case to examine witnesses in Australia and South A merica. Longfellow, the American poet, has arrived in England, and was warmly welcomed. The degree of L.L.D., of Cambridge, has been conferred on him. The report of the P. and O. Co. shows a dividend of 3 per cent, for the half year. Mr P. D. Haddon was elected chairman. Two new P. and O. steamers, the Magdala and Hindostan, 3000 tons burden and 000 horse power, are now building.

TheP,N.Z. and A.R.M. Co.'s report shows a loss sustained, which is attributed to the prevalence of yellow fever last autumn, and also a falling off.in the traffic between New Zealand and Australia. An improvement in its financial condition is expected to take place this year. Napoleon consents to the Emperor of Russia's proposition to prohibit the use of explosive missiles during war; he says that round shot is sufficient. An Imperial ukase has been issued by the Czar, granting an amnesty, under certain restrictions, to Siberian prisoners. They will not be allowed to return to Russia. An abundant harvest is expected this year on the shores of the sea of Azoff. In China the Civil war is still raging. Ceylon Governor has left on leave of absence. Major-General Hodgson is Acting-Governor. At Galle freights are lower. The P. and O. steamer Benares stranded on Fisherman's Rock, in the China Seas, on the 13th May. The passengers and mails were saved, also a portion of the cargo. Hopes are entertained of getting the vessel off. OBIT [J ART. Sir H. Halford, Sir John Diddle, Mr G. B. Bruce, Prebendary Randolph, Hon. Rev. F. Baring, Sir James Brooke, Earl Shrewsbury, Talbot.

London, June 19. Stock markets firm, The recent rise reduced numerous transactions. On June 18tb, discount was | per cent, on short bills. Australian securities in demand, Victorian Government six per cent., January and July, £ll4 to £116; do. do., April and October, £lll to £ll3. New South Wales, 5 per cents.; 1871 to 1576, January and July, £IOO to £lO2 ; do, 5 per cent, 1888 to 1895, January and July, £99 10s to £IOO 10s. New Zealand 5 per cents, 1891, £9B to £100; do, six p3r cents, March and September, £llO to £ll2. Queensland, 5 per cents, January and July, £lO9 to £llO. Bank of Australasia, £53 to £55.