NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2653, 18 August 1871, Page 3

NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

WOOL 'MARKET, ETC. Messrs Jacomb, Son and Co. have the following remarks on the present state of the wool market—“ Since the close of the second series of public sales of colonial wools, on the ICth ultimo, this market has worn a firm and healthy appearance; considerable inquiries for greasy wool for America, scoured Capes and Australians for the Continent, as well as a fair demand from the home manufacturing districts have resulted in about 5000 bales being placed at rates on the average a trifle over those of the best of last sales. Buenos Ayres, Peruvians, and other descriptions have likewise been in brisk demand in England and Belgium at an advance on low rates. Stocks in the centres of consumption are light, and trade seems improving. Ensuing sales commence on 23rd ult., with some 200,000 bales, which will leave about 250,000 for two succeeding series later on. Given a good harvest throughout Europe and peace, we consider prospects for the remainder of the year .for wool good, but the stocks we have to deal with now and in the future seem fairly adequate to a good demand. The probable result of the immediate prospect of an import duty on wool into France on our market is at present attracting attention ; there is little doubt that Jwitb this in view French purchases at the last sales were heavier than they would otherwise have been.” Over 190,000 bales are already to hj nd and set down for sale at the auction commencing ou June 22, and 101,000 bales are reported as being now afloat. MR VOGEL IN LONDON, ETC. “Anglo Australian” writes in the 'European Mail lt is understood that the Hon. J. Vogel is about to return to New Zetland after being very successful as to mest of the matters which he had to attend in this country. I mentioned last month the rumor of an important agreement which he was endeavoring to make with Mr A. Brogden fur the construction of railways in New Zealand; but I hear now that no such arrangement has been concluded, although the affair is notoff. As to H.M. vessels on the coasts of the colony, it is said that Mr Vogel has been more immediately successful, and that after protracted negociation he lias received an answer which is likely to be regarded by the cohwiists as very satisfactory. Of course, in the present condition of things mundane, Mr Vogel has not neglected the question of bow the ports o c the colony might be the best defended, and it is thought probable that at least practical suggestions from high authorities wil be obtained. Inauiries respecting machinery for dressing ax and for other purposes have been instituted by Mr Vogel, and it is understood that a good {deal of information has been obtained. The well-known correspondent of the Anjm writes ;—Mr Vogel has been exerting himself to good effect on behalf of the colonies generally in the matter of colonial protection by sea. He has obtained a promise from the Government that the Australian ■quadron shall be increased, by at least one ship, as soon as possible. It is a pity that all other colonial agents at Home are not equally well employed in seeking the permanent interests of the colonies, THE TICIIBORNE TRIAL. This case was continued on the 15th of June, the cross-examination partaking pretty much of the same character as that of the previous four or five days. The claimant refused over and over again to swear t» anything he could not recollect. The most important piece of evidence was given quite early in the day, and was to the following effect:—After the Solicitor-General had asked several gentlemen to stand up, he asked, “Upon your solemn oath, in the presence of these gentlemen, do you assert yourself to be Eoger Charles Tichhornc ?” To which question the claimant replied, “Upon my solemn oath to God I do.” THE CENSUS. The population of London enumerated as living at midnight on Sunday, the 2ml of April, was 3,251.904. an increase of 447,815 in ten years. The houses occupied by this enormous mass of people stretch along the banks of the Thames from Woolwich up to Hammersmith, and across its stream from Norwood to Hamstead, over 122 square miles. On au average, there are 2,669 persons to a square mile. AN EXPECTED MARRIAGE. The- London correspondent of the Scotsman writes.—“A marriage which will excite a good deal of interest is likely, I believe, to take place this year. The Marquis of Bute is, I hear, to bp married to a young Catholic lady,—Miss Pox, niece of Lady Holland. Miss Fox is generally regarded as the probable inheritress of the old historic mansion as well as a princely fortune.”