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Evening Star, Issue 3726, 1 February 1875, Page 3

(From the Daily Times.)

The French vintage of 1874 is calculated to be the most bounteous ever known, and will yield 1,687,000 gallons. t The new law requiring military duty of all citizens in Russia has caused large emigration. Tim Mohammedcn subjects and Tartars in the Crimea deserted their homes by thousands until the police stopped them. Now many escape by stealth, 1 and r ach the Turkish dominions. The Mahommedans on the shores of the Caspian Sea are also moving back from the confines of civilisation to the desert again, while the Turcomans of A struskhan are leaving for the nonregulation. Province of Mangeshlak, where they will not be liable to military duty. Several persons who participated in the disturbances in Albania have been condemned to death by the, Turkisli Government. , Pans telegrams state that since the revolution in Spain the supporters of the Prince Imperial have been less secret in their movements, and feeling in favor of the Bonapartists increasing, the Legitimists in the Assembly aro evidently determined, if they cannot effect a restoration of the monarchy, to embarrass the Republic. Upwards of 100,000 people witnessed the burial and funeral of Ledrußollin, The affair is regarded as a formidable Radical demonstration.

A Madrid dispatch says that King Alfonso has issued an address to the people of Spain, in which he promises to exercise a liberal policy towards his subjects in his administration of the affairs of the kingdom. He states that holders of bonds will receive payment in full, and that all persons now in arms against the country who shall acknowledge allegiance to the Crown will be granted an amnesty. He also promises liberty of free worship and the freedom of the Press. Espartero, the celebrated Spanish statesman, is dead. The Carlists fired 2,000 rounds on the Gustave, a German vessel, and imprisoned part of the crew. The Gustave was endeavoring to enter San Sebastian Harbor. A London telegram says that Alfred Rubery sued “Baron” Albert Grant aud Sampson, formerly commercial editor of tbe London ‘ Times,’ for a libel, charging him with being a party to the gi eat Californian diamond swindle. In the course of the trial it was testified that Grant said t., plaintiff that he could do what he liked with the money articles in the f Times j’ that he had Sampson undpy his thumb, New York, January 6, The question of admitting Negro children into public schools in New Orleans has culminated in beating one colored man to death and seriously injuring several colored children. The suit by Josephine Mansfield, the woman ■who caused Jatnes Fisk’s ruin and death, to recover 25,000 dollars, the promissory notes given by Fisk while under her spell, has resulted in favor of plaintiff. Statements of the condition of affairs in all manufacturies and industries in New York, show great stagnation in the building trade. Nearly 7,000 men are idle. The shoemakers have 1,000 men idle. The iron interests are much depressed ; nearly 6,000 men are idle. Cabinet-makers, 2,500id1e ; over 2,000 painters; 2,400 coopers; sugar refiners, 700. The unskilled laborers idle, in round numbers amount to over 30,000, exclusive of several thousand out on strike. There has been great excitement in Louisiana over the armed interference of the President in State disputes between the rival Governors. Tbe opponents of the Kellogg administration had formed a military organisation, and formed companies, regiments, and battalions of armed men, and proclaimed their intention to over throw the Government. They carried their intentions into effect in New Orleans, and gave battle with ball and beyonet to Kellogg’s forces. President Grant was called on to interfere, and did so. He recognised the Government of Kellogg. In the meantime, the minority organised the Legislature by a trick, after having kidnapped three colored members of the majority. While this was being consummated, and to prevent it, the Government troops wei e inarched into the corridors and hall of the Assembly, overawing the opposition party and supporting Kellogg. A section of the Press jltotests against the interference in State Government as an infringement of constitutional liberties. The Beecher-Tilton case has commenced before a' drowded court* The first withess (Dean) was acquainted with Moulton, and asked him regarding the publication, of the Woodbull scandal Moulton said it was a mass of old woman’s fables. As to criminal connection. he had not a shadow of proof, After the foregoing depositions were taken, the suit was interrupted by a dispute regarding the Judge before whom the case should be heard, and has resulted in a further postponement, despite the protests of Beecher’s counsel. A bill has been introduced into Congress for aid to the Texas Pacific and Atlantic Pacific railroad to the extent of seven millions of dollirs to'extend railways through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Indian territory. Government is asked to guarantee five per cent, interest upon the debentures and grant land along the lines. The sittings in Beecher’s church were sold al auction and realized 50,000 dollars premium, All new pew-owners took seats at higher pro miums. (From our own Correspondents.) AiTCKLAwn, January 30. There was general congratulation here oi receipt of the news that Skinner, an Aucklam pas, bad wou the Belt. It js the time i

City man has held it for many years. Skinner’s char ce when he left Auckland was not considered very great, judging from previous successes, but ho had practised very steadily lately. The Hon. Mr Hastings hade farewell to the Good Templars at a soirde last night. The Rev. C. Clarke’s lectures were a great success here, but lie refra’ mil from accepting any of the many offers of pulpits made to him. There was about Llls in his house at his fare■well lecture. The Pauakma Handicap of 80 sovs. was won by Mr Walters’s Kingfisher, on which the owner had declared to win, although it was evident that Yntterina might have taken the race easily. The game old mare nearly dragged her jockey out of his seat in her endeavor to get free and run against her rival. . Referring to the determination of Chief Justice Arney not to resign for a year, and the consequent confusion among the Judges, the ‘ Star ’ says it is for all the world like a game of tom-fool in a corner. All the Judges are in t corners, and ready to run to fill the vacancies at signals, Wellington, January 30. There is reliable information that Mr Fox will resign the Rangitikei seat before leaving the Colony. Mr Watt, of Wanganui, a member of the Provincial Council and Government, and a member for the district when Mr Fox was absent before, will stand, and is sure to be returned. A largely-signed requisition was to-day presented to Mr E. T. Gillon asking him to stand for the City Council for Lean Ward, and he accepted it. The ‘ Post ’ strongly urges the establishment of a woollen factory in Wellington. A private correspondent from Maketu telegraphs that the Native dispute there was satisfactorily adjusted by Mr Hamilton. February 1, Serious floods occurred in the ‘.Whirarapa on Friday and Saturday. One of the groins of the new Te Ore Ore bridge is injured, Mungapokai Bridge destroyed, Whareuna Bridge injured, and portions of the railway in other places washed away. A large tree lodged a moss the piers of Waihenga Bridge, causing the river to open a channel round the bridged No life was lost. The Queen’s Wharf, &c., sold at auction today, realised LB,IOO for the year. For the last three years it has been let at L 4.010 a-year. Jackson and Graham, the present lessees, wore the purchasers. Christchurch, February 1. The presentation of a service of plate to the Hon. C. C. Bowen, late Resident Magistrate, is now taking place. Speeches have been made by Mr John Ollivier, his Honor the Superin--1 endent, the recipient, and others. There is a very crowded gathering. The plate is valued at 350 guineas. About forty special constables were sworn in on Saturday night, and more this morning, in consequence of the dispute between the City Council and the cabmen. The Council have closed the stands which were rushed by the cabmen, and one of the latter was given in Another attack on the part of the cabmen is expected, and the Mayor is in readiness to read the Riot Act. It is proposed to celebrate the anniversary of St. Patrick’s Day by a monster picnic.