ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ AND PANAMA MAILS.

Grey River Argus, Volume III, Issue 149, 25 December 1866, Page 3

ARR IVAL OF THE SUEZ AND PANAMA MAILS .

ENGLISH NEWS TO 10th NOV., VIA ATLANTIC CABLE.

IR / ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION HP- f- ' OF TIIK W ' EMTEROU OF AUSTJITA. '/ FENIAN LEADERS CONDEMNED * i TO DEATH IN QAN ADA. r [By Electric Tkumiiwii.] (I'KOM. Of 11 OWN" COUUKSVONDKNT.) CHKISTCJIUKCII, Mo!l(l:<y. The Albion umvod at tliu Bin ll' on Saturday, at 11 nan. LvA't Hobsim's I T3ay at 3 p.m. ou the 17th instant. ' The Avocii, with the English M:iil, anchored in Hobson's Bay at 1.1 p.m. on Sunday, lGth instant. The delay in her arrival was owiiv to the steamer between Suez and Galfe being three days behind time. The following is a .si./i---mary of her news : — Parliament was formally prorogued to the 2Uth Noi&uiber. It is the general belief that the Derby Ministry will be ousted on the Ileform question, unless they are prepared with a nio.st liberal bill for the extension of the franchise. The Reform movement, is being pushed most vigorously under Mr. Blight's leadership. lie aims afc the abolition of all privileged rights and orders, thereby disgusting all rationa l aud moderate liberals who are opposed to revolution. The Earl of Clarendon is seriously ill. ' Two Fenian leaders have Ihuju sentenced to death in Canada. The " Times" urges the reconsideration of the Alabama claims. Mr Bright luus delivered great speeches in Dublin to excited multitudes on Irish grievances. The Cholera in London is decreasing. The cattle plague has almost disap. peared. The Emperor Napoleon has returned to Paris in rather better health. It is reported that he intends to abolish. the usual address in reply to the speech •""'••from the throne on the opening of the Chambers, and so deprive the Opposition of the opportunity of opposing the Government policy, M Thouvenal, formerly foreign win* V '/- ister of France is dead. Barrou You Bern, who is personally obnoxious to the King of Prussia, has been appointed Austrian Foreign Minister. It is rumoured that an alliance has taken place between Russia auj.VPru.ssia> while Italy and Austria are in friendly - relations. '■■'' The Pope has delivered two orations, he is prepared to leave Home if necessary. There are rumors of ministerial changes in France. They include the retirement of M Fould and Marshal Ramlroii. A committee has been appointed to study the reorganisation of the French army. ' ■"■ The French squadron is prepared for sea to bring back the troops from Home/ The P.N.Z. & AiR-M; Go's. s.s. Kaikoura, from Panama, arrived at Wellington at 3 p.m. on the 23rd. She brings news to the 2nd November, and by telegraphic cable to the ll th. The political world in England is very quiet, with the exception of reform meetings. «, An attempt has-been made to asthe Emperor of Austria iv the streets of Prague. The health of the Emperor of the French is considered very precarious. y Mexican difficulties are rapidly cul- \ and the case of Maximilliau is considered desperate. Vancouver's Island demands responsible government, failing which '•>. ..-.V apply for annexation to the United States. President Johnston continues unpopular. _*.. ; The Radical party have an overwhelming majority in Congress. Davis's trial is postponed. The attempt to shoot Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, was frustrated by Captain Palmer, au Englishman, who i""7\andecl the would-be assassin over to the •-fyiee. '~")'\The Spanish Government is said to Y3 offered the" Pope the Palace of the Vjnbra for a residence.

Mr Gladstone has visited His Holiness. . • '■ .-•'• ; * -Money market — NeAV Zealand six, per cent bonds- LS2 ss. New York, Nov. 10th, (by cable.) The Pope lms delivered allocutions condemning the conduct of Italy. He has declared that he is ready to die in defence of his rights, and if necessary will remove to another land. Napoleon advises the Emperor of ■Mexico to cede two of his Provinces to the United States. i Consols, 89 1 .. ; Several more Fenians have been sentenced to be in Canada. The excitement in the United States is very strong upon tho Fenian subjwjt. It is supposed the condemned Fenians Avill not be hanged. The " elections in Noav York and Northern States are strongly in favor of the lladicals and against President Johnston.