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Dunstan Times, Issue 508, 12 January 1872, Page 3

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(Per Gkeville it Co.) —o—[We published the following on Tuesday evening last as an “ Extra.”] The Nebraska a-rived at Opunaki on Tuesday. She made the passage from Honolulu in fourteen days, the reason of her delay was caused by the trains crossing from the Atlantic being stopped by the heavy falls of snow for four days. She brings twenty-live passengers for Auckland; for Lyttleton, Mr. and Mrs. Memily and two children, and ssrvant, and Messrs M'PlicrSon, H. SouttCr. Pur Sydney and Melbourne, 26. Cargo—Auckland, 758 packages ; Christchurch, 3 packages; Oamaru, 2 ; Sydney, 276 ; Melbourne, 404 She brings San Francisco dates to Dec. 12. London, via New York Telegraph, to the 11th of December. GENERAL SUMMARY. London, Dec. 11. The Prince of AYales lies dangerously ill of typhoid fever. Physicians issue bulletins every few hours. The latest announcement, dated Sandringham, Deo. 11, says ♦hat the Prince slept a little. No change of symptoms in the disease. The excitement in London and throughout the Kingdom is intense. Deep sorrow is evinced by all classes, including the working classes At a public meeting, resolutions were adopted, expressing sympathy. Earl Chesterfield has died from typhoid fever.; he contracted the disease at the same time and locality as the Prince of Wales. The friends of Kelly, acquitted of the murder of Constable Talbot had an orderly procession. Kelly’s Solicitor intends prosecuting the 7'imcs and other papers for libel. Pigott, the proprietor of tha Dublin Irishman has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for publishing iuflamatory articles during Kelly’s trial. JohrrGriffie, Secretary of the Abstinence Society, AVixton, publicly accused the Queen of intoxication. He was arrested at the suit of tke local authorities. The magistrates refused hail. Recent storms on the coast have caused several wrecks. The Egoia (?) was drive n ashore on the Irish ccast, and five lives lost. The barque, Charles of Aberdeen w as wrecked, and six of the crew drowned. ‘ Toe rowing match for the championship of the Tyne was won by Taylor’s crew heating Renforth’s crow by three lengths. Mr. Gladstone in replying to the toast of Her Majesty’s Government at the Lord Mayor’s dir r.er, raid Hat he was thankful that England at the present time had no quarrel, feud, or controversy with foreign powers, or any part of the world. Peace was never so certain as now. The treaty of AVashington not only obviated future controversies with America, but was au extension of that international code, which was a most remarkable triumph to civilisation. He said that England had little to fear from international troubles. The International Society, the scree of so much apprehension to her neighbors, caused no apprehension to England. Mr. Scott Russell has given au account, in the newspapers, of the so-called Soe’ial Movement, in which it is Said that many members of the peerage are associated with the working classes. He says that had the Prince Consort been living ho would have been Ihe leader, and denies that the objects of the Associtb n have revolutionary tendencies. He advocates perseverance in the interest of progress and social reform. The British Government have granted 300f. for the children of Dr. Livingston. AA’hen last heard from Livingston was slowly making his way towards the coast. The Hon. B. Disraeli has been elected Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow, over Professor Ruskin. There has been another terrible colliery explosion at Wigan, It wa» heard at a distance of several miles. Six persons were killel and many, more or less seriously injured. Norman M‘Leod says lie has attended the Queen for thirteen years, and declares that all reports that R-er Majrssy has shown symptoms of mental weakness arc unquestionably false. The ncgociations between the British and French Governments for a rnodilica'ion of the Comm°rcial Treaty have been broken off At a mass meeting at Bristol resolutions were passed denouncing Monarchy, The severe weather has caused great distress among the London poor. A letter speaking of the Tichbourne case says that tha cost of taking and printing notes of evidence will amount to 1,800/. AVitnesses have been brought from South America and Australia. Each witness swells the number of those who recognise claimant as the real Sir Roger. Council for defence attempt to prove mercenary motives and perjuiy on the part of some of the witnesses, An important demonstration has taken place at Birmingham in favor of a radical reform in the House of Lords. Resolutions were adopted against the principle of hereditary legislation. The meeting also demanded the withdrawal of legislative functions from the Bishops. France, Dec. 10. Complete disagreement between Thiers and the Orleans Princes respecting the right of the latter to occupy seats in the Assembly. It is reported that a change in the French Government is imminent. M. Thiera will relinquish the Presidency

in favor of the Duke d’Aumale. The whole of the details have been arranged. The cause of the change is that Thiera is unable to withstand the Right party re* turned from the provinces, who are hostile to his Government. He fears the constantly increasing power of the Imperialists in the army. France sympathises with the Pope in the maintenance of Spiritual independence, ami is willing, in case of need, to afford him support. The relations between France, Russia, and Austria are cordial. The President advocates the establishment of compulsory military service in war time, and proposes to limit the annual contingent to ninety thousand men. All the provinces still occupied by armed forces arc in a state of siege, consequent on the frequent commission of murder and assaults on German soldiers. The military ' authorities at Epemay executed two Frenchmen for killing a German sentinel. Great fire at an hotel in tho Rue de Louvre, Paris. A large number of handsome shops were destroyed, but the Palace was saved. A terrible colliery explosion happened at St. Ebbene, and fifty miners were killed. A Special despatch from Alexandria reports the collision of steam ships carrying passengers and Mails, seventy-five Algerian pilgrims were drowned. Germany. The annual army expenditure based upon a force of 415,690 men, exclusive of officers, is 00,353,000 thalers for the next ensuing three years. - The Emperor of Germany has accepted tlis position of arbitrator between America and England-on the question of the northern boundary near Van Couvor’s Islan I. A disagreement between Germany and Brazill regarding the maltreatment of German Naval officers at Rio Janeiro. Orders have been sent to fit three men of war to demand satisfaction. Nothing but an apology from the authorities of Brazil, and indemnification to injured parties will be satisfaction. Political riots have occurred in Brussels, and suppressed by tho police. Minister Von Roon declares it is the intention of the Government to establish a naval power only of second rank. Friendly relations between Prussia and Austria is unimpaired. Italy. Victor Emanuel has ma le a grand entry into Rome. He was received by the populace with immense enthusiasm, and has taken up his residence in the Quirinal. . The Pope in reply to an interview with a deputation said that the Devil was making fearful progress everywhere. In France, impiety was again lifting its head. In Germany, heresy was making great efforts to oppress Christian religion, hut still more lamentably, that impious movement is sustained by the Governments of Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. Cholera is still raging in Constantinople. A comprehensive system of public works is inaugurated, including railways, improvement to harbors, rivers, and new roads. A Persian letter states that the people are Wore emaciated than ever, 2,500 besiege the English residency for food every day. In their rush, they have actually crushed women to death. Young children going about tho streets are scarcely recognisable as human beings. Spain. The radical members have succeeded in defeating the ministry. A new Cabinet has not yet been formed. It is rumored that Great Britain and America have threatened immediate in’erVeution, in Cuban affairs. The returns from the municipal elections indicate that the Radicals arc everywhere successful. America. The Bureau reports the reduction of the army to 30,000 ; yearly expenses 30,000,000 dollars, including 4,000,000 dollars for harbor improvements. The reduction in the National Debt during the past year amounts to 94,327,764 dollars. A reduction in various important taxes is recommended. Six hundred and fifty canal boats are frozen in on the Hudson river* It is thought tho cargoes (valued at 2,000;000 dollars) will be saved. COMMERCIAL. New York, Dec- 6. Australian fortnightly business dull. The volume of trade continues at a fair average, thoughshrinkingalittleasthe leaser,actively draws to a close. Kerosene firmer, at 20c., Dried apples and lobsters scarce. Apples, 12c. to 11c. ; lobsters, 2dol. per dozen. Oysters in good supply, at 1.1-10dol. Lumber, steady. Tobacco in fair demand ; stock of old getting low, and prices firm. Wool quiet : Sales—soo hales of Australian, at, prices withheld ;at B)?ton, 280,00 Jib. of Australian sold at 53c. to 60c Tallow, quiet but firm. Flax, quiet: sales—so tons on private terms. [ln conseqn nee of the communication being stopped, owing to a breakage of the wire between Wellington and Wanganui, we are unable to proceed further], (For remainder of News see Supplement).