GENERAL SUMMARY

Grey River Argus, Volume VI, Issue 404, 15 August 1868, Page 3

GENERAL SUMMARY

London, June 19. The Queen is in good health at Windsor. She visits Germany in autumn, and intends holding public breakfasts at Buckingham Palace, commencing when the Duke of Edinburgh arrives. Prince Michael of Servia has been shot dead by assassins, three of whom were father and sons. The Prince was killed on the spot. A lady who was beside him was fatally wounded. He lived to name the assassins, who were apprehended. Prince Milan has been raised to the Throne under a guardian. A vote of thanks has been passed to the Abyssinian forces by Parliament. A Conference of the National Peace League met at Berne on the 31st May. The delegates present were French, Russian, German, and Italian. The prompt trial and execution of O'Farrell has given great satisfaction. The name of South Danvers has been change to Peabody, being Mr Peabody's birthplace. The Mount Cenis railway was opened for traffic, on the 15th June. The Emperor of Russia's daughter is altianced to the Crown Prince of SaxeWeimar. The Irish Church Appointments Suspension Bill passed the House of Commons on the 16th June, amid the cheers of the Liberals. Mr Stuart Mill has presented a petition to the House, from the Committee on Foreign affairs, Macclesfield, praying for a Commission to enquire into the Abyssinian War, and the murder of Kln^ Theodore. Mr Reardon, who lately asked whether the Queen should not abdicate, never rises in the House without being ussailed with yells, The Irish national papers say that the Australian Legislators who passed the Treason Felony Bill, are political Enochs, sunk in the slime of infamy. Prosecutions are expected to follow. In Birmingham, on the 29th May, meteoric stones f§U in large quantities; several persons were killed by lightning. The Queen sent a message of thanks to the Abyssinian troops, which, was enthusiastically received. A battle took place between the Russians and Bokharians, The Russians seized their capital, European affairs are peaceful. Disraeli intends to appeal to the country. Government has received one year's supplies, The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Governor Eyre. Government will pay his expenses, but refuse to stop further proceedings by enactment. The Conservative electors of Westminster are subscribing funds to enable Mr Eyre to contest the seat against Mr Stuart Mill. Money plentiful ; business dull, but sound. Lombard street discount Ik per cent. The Ascot Stakes were won by Earl ; Cap-a-Pie second, Sst. 31b.; Suffold, third, Bst. 101 b.; eight started. A great fire has taken place at Shoreditqh. Guppy and Copestakes warehouse and four buildings were destroyed. Government has consented to pay the damages caused by the explosion at Clerkenwell. Risk Allah has brought an action against the Daily Telegraph. Damages L20,'000. ! The harvest promises well; rain much ' wanted. Hay crops scanty. A commission has been appointed in the Tichbourne case to exiimine witnesses in Australia and South America. Coal has been largely discovered in Russia. Longfellow, the American poet, has arrived in England, and was warmly welcomed. The degree of L.L.D., of Cambridge, has been conferred on him. The report of the P. and 0. Co. shows a dividend of 3 per cent, for the half-year. Mr P. D. Haddon was elected chairman. Two new P. and O. steamers, the Magdala and Hindostan, 3080 tons burden and 600 horse-power, are now building. TheP.,N.Z. and A.R.M. Co.'s repoit shows a loss sustained, which is attributed to the prevalence of yellow fever last autumn, and also a falling off in the traffic between New Zealand and Australia. An improvement in its financial i condition is expected to take place this year. Napoleon consents to the Emperor of

Russia's proposition to prohibit the use of explosive missies during war ; he says that round shot is sufficient. lt.ilian affairs are improving ; taxes voted to a largo amount. A splendid harvest is expected. Tim Opmione of Florence sfcitos that the French troops will leave Homo before the convocation of the Council. Telegrams Btate that an amnesty will be granted to all political prisoners on tho anniversary of the Pope's accession. Cguut Bismarck has retired from politi cal life through ill health. His nervous system is out of order. The North German Federal Council has adopted resolutions requesting the Chancellor of Confederation to negociatc a treaty with foreign powers, rendering private property at sea available in time of war. An Imperial ukase has been issued by the Czar, granting an amnesty, under curtain restrictions, to Siberian prisoners. They will not be allowed to return to Russia. An abundant harvest is expected this year on the shores of the sea of Azolf. Iv China, the civil war is still raging. Ceylon Governor has left on leave of absence. Major - General Hodgson is Acting-Govoriior. At Galle freights are lower. The P. and O. steamer Benares stranded on Fisherman's Rock, in the China Seas, on the ]3th May. The passengers and mails were saved, also a portion of the cargo. Hopes are entertained of getting the vessel off.