ENGLISH MAIL.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 343, 14 February 1871, Page 2

ENGLISH MAIL.

ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL. Calakice, Sicily, December 16 — Her Majesty's steamer Psyche, of the British Expedition, foundered in the Mediterranean. All on board were safely landed, and the scientific instruments saved.

London, December, 19. — A Protestant meeting will be held iv London soon, to denounce Gladstone's recent declarations concerning the Pope. Parliament will meet on the 2nd of February. Eight Hon. Jno. Evelyn Uennison will be reelected Speaker. London, December 20—[Special to the World."} —Mr. Bright has resigned, with the pension due to a Minister for two years' service; liis two years ended on the 16th

instant. Londont, December 27. — [World Cable.] — The ManoA&ste)' Guardian to morrow will contain a statement that Eing William and the Princess Royal of Prussia wrote to the Queen that they were opposed to the marriage of the Princess Louise with the Marquis of Lome. The Queen replied with vehemence, aHvising them to mind their own business. The incident has materially changed the feelings of the Court towards Germany.

There is a report that Dr. Livingston has

•ived at Mozambique, and was waiting a isel bound for England. A~ matico-^aSSS aitow^. Where all other medicines have failed, these preparations will always effect a cure. They insure rapid and extraordinary cure of severe, recent, and chronic cases of private disease. 1 hey are found greatly superior to all hitherto known mineral remedies, and to copaiba and cubeb. Require the signature : Secretary iov ireianii. Martinglon's gitccessor will be a member of Parl amenfc without having a place in the Cabinet; by this arrangement, which is sure to create extreme dissatisfaction among the Liberal party, the Radicals already threaten to split. The resignation of the Right Honorable Jumes Stonsfleld ia certain, either immediately or during the session." London, January 2.—[World Special]— The Q-overniuent at Bordeaux has designated Jules Favre to represent France at the Conference

London, January 2.— [Herald Special.]— The Right Honorable Mr. Cardwell, Minister o£ War, in a speech at Oiford^ f c evi«y,"euTogized Mr. Bright fop^is services to the country. He refuted^-tYie reports of the inefficiency of tuo"Wmy, and contrasted the armaments of England, Prussia, and the United States. The British Government he declared was resolved to transmit to its successors an unsullied inheritance, and uphold the honor ol England and the Queen. London. January 2. \_lterald cable.] —The Empress Eugenic gave a reception on New Year's Duy to the French exiles. Among the guests were the Duke de Persigny, Marquu de Lavallet.te, M. Eouher, and many other distinguished men of the Empire. Losdon, January 2. — \JVorlcl Special.]— The ooustituents of Mr. Gladstone have signed a petition asking him to resign, because his policy has reduced them to pauperism. 'I/he Anglo-American Commission, of which Thomas Hughes, M.P., is Chairman, has commenced its sittings for the purpose of ai'iiug in the establishment of a lasting peace between England and America. Vernon Elarcount, M. T. Oc?>umougb, Torrens, and Lords Lich&eld and Fitzmnurice are among the members.

Londov, January 3.—The appointment of Marquis Hurtington, Secretary for Ireland, i* likely to be popular in that country, as the Marquis's friends nre of mixed education.

London, January s.—Tho Times says : " General Schenck, representing the best and most honorable section of the dominant party iv the United Stales, is one of the most useful representatives that America could send, and will press for a settlement, without cotnpronming Kngland's ho or, that will satisfy he claims of the United States. In respect to the Alabama claims, and all national irritabilities they are now numbered, after which only international interests remain."

The London 'limes this morning has an article on the Alabama claims question, in whici it says : " England only desires by fair concessions and frank allowance to bring about a settlement, ibis is a foolish quarrel in which two great nations are engaged."

London, January 6.— The British Government has ordered eighty thousand Ivoper rifles.

Batatia (Java), January s.—via London, January 6.—A plot has been discovered araontj the Swiss troops in the Dutch Indian army to assassinate the Governor-General and seize the island.

London, January 6.—The British Government, it is said pays the expenses of the released Fenian convicts to the United States.

LONDON, January B.—Lord Derby, in a speech at Preston, urged the Go eminent to provide the volunteers with field artillery, and divide the country into districts, each of which is to furnish a quota of miiitia. The released Fenian Generals, Rosa, O'Connnt^l, Devez, McClure, and Mulloy, left for New York per Cuba. They were taken on board under guard, who refused to allow them to have communication with anybody.

London, January 10. —The Right Honorable W. Monsell, member of Parliament for Limerick, has offered the Pope a residence on his estate in Ireland.

M\\ Shaw Lefevre has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department.