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Dunstan Times, Issue 282, 20 September 1867, Page 2

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OK THE ENGLISH MAIL FOR JULY. VIA S U E Z. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. Di-xedix, Sept. 19, ."> p.m. The Rangitoto, with the English July Mail, via Suez, arrived at the Bluff on the afternoon of Tuesday. The Rangitoto left Sandridge at 3 p.m. on the 12th inst. The Avoca arrived one day before her contract time. The following is a summary of the news brought by the mail:— London, July 26. The New Zealand and Australian May mails were delivered in London on the 29th and 26th of July. The Queen is in good health, and at present residing at Osborno. The Empress Eugenie and the Queen of Prussia have made private visits to Her Majesty. The Princess of Wales has nearly recovered. The University testa Abolition Bill has

been rejected by the Lords by seventyfour to forty-six. The Eleho Challenge Shield was won at Wimbledon by the English Volunteers, beating the Scotch Volunteers by one .point. The Atlantic Cable of 18G6 hus been broken. The Sultan of Turkey, the Viceroy of Egypt, and three thousand Belgian Volunteers sqent a fortnight in England. The ball at the India House in honor of the Sultan of Turkey was of unparalleled splendour. Two thousand five hundred guests were present. The Naval Review was a great success. The Sultan expressed his admiration of of Britain's Naval Power, and declared that London as a metropolis was the pride of the civilized world. The Sultan presented .£2,500 to the poor of London. Miss Burdett Coutts gave a splendid fete to the Belgian Volunteers. Twelve thousand persons were present. The Fenian excitement in Irelrnd and America has subsided. One Fenian has been captured. The Sheffield Trades Union iniquities are now fully exposed. Rumors of a Continental war has affected public securities. The English funds have fallen four per cent. ; French, German, and Italian half per cent The financial difficulties of France, Italy, and Germany will probably prevent a continental war at present. England declares her policy to be neutrality, unless interfered with. Her revenue u in a most flourishing condition. A splendid harvest is expected, though there has been a general rise in the corn market of from 3s. to 4s. per quarter, owing to the shortness of supply. Supplies from the Australian Colonies are hoped for. The statement, per Panama, that Russia had called the attention of England, France, and America to the condition of Ireland is contradicted. The Emperor and Empress of France have returned to the South for repose. The would-be assassinator of the Czar Has been tried, found guilty, and sentenced to transportation for life. Tho Paris Bourse is unsettled, with a downward tendency. Loxdox, July 30th. Church Rate Abolition Bill passed by the ('ommons. Warlike rumours afloat in Europe and America. Warm debate in the Commons on inexpediency of encouraging Foreign Lines of Steamers to carry Indian Mails. Reform Bill passod Committee of the House of Lords, with amendment to introduce voting papers. Congress requests the President to issue Proclamation against Filibustering expeditions to Mexico. Napoleon is about to visit the Austrian Emperor. August, 7th. House of Lords passed the Reform Bill, with £lO Lodger franchise. August, 9th. The House of Commons adopted tho amendment on the Reform Bill, for representation of Minorities, but rejects voting papers. Consols 9-1. Bank discount, 2 per cent. Money plentiful. Wheat risen considerably. The Queen's Biography of the late Prince Consort was well received. The Lord Mayor of London, and the Sheriffs have been knighted. King Otho of Greece is dead. August, 10th. Rumours of difficulties, between France and Prussia has entirely ceased. The following are the departures for New Zealand—Star of Tasmania, Ida Ziegler, Prospector, and Elcctra. ITALY. Garibaldi and Mazzini are reported to be organising a party for the purpose of invading Rome AMERICA. Gold 1-19.1 steriing- ' Exchange on London 110. The President vetoed the Bill enlarging the powers of the Southern District Commanders. Congress passed the Bill over the President's veto. Surat's trial nearly over, his fate is supposed to be sealed. MEXICO. Republican Policy—Blood. Executions, Imprisonments, and Extortions mark the new era One thousand eight hundred strangers shot without triol, no time allowed for religious services. A determination is expressed to expel all Foreigners Maximilian's body has been embalmed, and removed to Vera Cruz.