ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA PANAMA.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 13, Issue 660, 1 March 1869, Page 3

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA PANAMA.

,The s.s, Ahuriri, with the English 'Mail via Panama, arrived here yesterday, From our "Wellington files Ave compile the following summary of news, our own files l>eing yet in the Post Office,

GENERAL SUMMARY. January 2. The Queen is at Gaborne, and is in good health.

On Decern Wr 14, the anniversary of the death of Prince Albert, a special service was held at the royal mausoleum, at Frogmore. The royal family and many visitors were present. The accouchement of Princess Christian is expected to take place next month. The Privy Council has decided against M'Konochie on the Ritual question. A conference is being held on the GrecoTurkish question. The Emperor of France and the Empress have entertained the Queen of Spain. A convention of all the Powers has decided that no explosive missile under 14$ ounces weight can be used in war against those countries belonging to the Convention. 1 ho first portion of the Metropolitan District Railway, between Westminster Bridge and Brompton, was opened on. Dec. 24. Application has been lodged at the Rolls Chambers for the winding up of the Nesv Zealand Banking Corporation. Mr Tait, major of Limerick, has been knighted. G. F. Train has been discharged from prison, and has h*ft for New York. Earl Spencer was sworn in as lord-lieu-tenant of Ireland on December 23. A frightful murier of a girl by a collier has been committed at Ackhurst Hall, near Wigan. Another colliery explosion has taken place at Norley Colliery, Wigan, by which 24t persons were killed. An explosion has taken place at Hall's Gunpowder Work.«, by which many persons were killed or injured. H.M.'s s.s. Brisk put in at Falkland Island on her way home ; while there her sub-lieutenant, Charles O'Gee Robertson, was killed. Fearful storms have prevailed on the English Coast. Harrison Ainsworth receives frpm Government a pension of £IOO a year. ' It has been decid d that the following should be the representatives at the Greco Turkish Conference:—Austria, Mett6r nich ; Great Britain, Lord Lyons ; Italy, Uigro ; Prussia, Count de Soluis ; Russia, Stackelberg ; Turkey, Djeuiil Pacha; Greece, Rigo Rangabe. The conference will meet in Paris. G. C. Wood of Tipj.erary, wassVot dead on December 31. Professor Svme and Sir James Simpson have given it as their opinion that the separation of the Siameso twins would be fatal to both. The Marquis of Bute has entered the Romish Church. Wool has advanced one penny lb.

(By Atlantic Cable, via New York.) December .24. Espartero has been named as King of Spain. Serrano haß resigned the presidency of the Ministry. A treaty of peace between Spain and Chili is considered certain. Carlist manifestations have occurred throughout Spain. The new loan has been fully subscribed. The fleet for Cuba sailed from Cadiz on 16th December. A repeal league has been formed in Nova Scotia. The of Queen's Bench has refused a new trial of Whelan the Fenian uiur clerer. The following changes have been made in the French Cabinet: —M. Lavalette succeeded M, Moustier as Minister of Foreign Affairs; M. Foncade is Minister of the Interior, vice M. Pinard j M. Grressicn is Minister of Public Works j Moutier has been made a senator. London*, Jan. 9. Mr Burlingame and Lord Clarendon had an interview on the Ist, at which the following articles were agreed upon: That it was necessary to observe existing treaty stipulations. That all negotiations should be conducted with the Central Government, and not with lower authorities. That before the commencement of hostile measures, disputes should bo referred to Home Government. British agents in China to bo instructed to act in accordance with above and to caution British subjects to respect the laws of China. The London Times denounces the projects of the Liberals for the abolition of primogeniture, &c, and says England is essentially aristocratic and conservative. The directors pf Overend, Gurney, and Co.'s Bank have been arrested and held to bail on a charge of fraud. A large Fenian demonstration has been held in Corl?, at which strong speeches were made. Mr Ashbury, owner of the yacht Cambria, proposes to race the American yacht Phantom across the Atlantic. He will go to America and give the Sappho and other yachts a chance to accept the challenge of the American squadron,

f Jefferson Davis, Slidell, Mason <and other ex-Confederates, are preparing to return to the United States.

Spain, Jan. 9. A demonstration at Seville was promptly supprr-ssed without bloodshed. Serious troubles occurred in Malaga on the 31st ult.

General de Eoda issued a proplamation to the insurgents to throw down their arms l'h-y refused, the town was attacked by the troops, and the insurgents defeated. Loss —killed, 400 ; prisoners, 600.

It is believed that Government contemplates a coup in favor of Montpensior for the throne.

The people are in favor of a Republic, but they are overpowered by the military. A Cailist conspiracy has been discovered in Barcelona, Saragossa, and other places. Many persons have been arrested. Republicans attempted to seize the arms and ammunition from the arsenals at Seville. General Dj Rocla sent a strong force to hold the town and remove the arms to Cadiz Despatches from Madrid report that much agitution prevails throughout Spain. The Spanish G-overriinont is about to establish a corps of observation on the Pyrenees. Paris, Jan. 9. Napoleon, at the New Year's reception of the Diplomatic Corps, expressed pleasure at the continuance of peace in Europe. Mr Burlingame and the Japanese embassy have arrived in Pans.

Several French ironclads are preparing for sea. The sessions of 'he conference on the Eastern question commence to-day, The Sultan requested a delay of eight days, but was refused. The Turkish Minister will leave the con ference if the discussion extends beyond the points of the Turkish ultimatum to Greece.

The firm position of Turkey has excited alarm in Europe. The conference is to frame a project of settlement, which G-reece will adopt after its acceptance by the Porte. New York, Jan. 2.

An explosion of two torpedoes occurred on Sunday, by which lour persons were killed and many wounded. It is r eported in Washingtou that the American Minister in Turkey is to bo recalled. Witnesses have been examined before a grand jury of Columbia, to receive a new indictment against J. H. Surratt. The report that the Krie Railroad Company had purchased the Ohio and Mississippi Kailroad is denied. A new suspension bridge has been erec ted ever the Niagara river, a short distance below tho falls. The Bank of Brunswick is to be wound up by the directors. The assets exceed the liabilities by 133,000 dollars. Colonel Espinosa has been killed in a duel nt S.in Luis. A Mexican congress has approved of the Convention of the 4th July made with the United States for a settlement of the claims of citizens of both countries. Brigandage is steadily on the inc"ea.«e, and commerce and industry are nearij -.jaralyscd. Many rumors, from reliable sources, state that Mexico is on the eve of a revolution. People disgusted with tho administration of J u.irez. "West Indies. J)nice arrived at Havanna on the 4th January. The new administration has issued orders allowing umple latitude for the publication and forwarding of telegrams. Other important concessions enlarging the liberty of the Press are expected. Tho cable steamer New England arrived at Ilivanna on the 4th. She has not yet succeeded in picking up the lobt cable. The sugar crop promises a yield fully equal to that of last year. Ihe fields are in good condition, but the labor attainable is inadequate. New Yoek, Jan. 16. The Alabama claims treaty, on the basis of the original protocol, have been signed by Mr Johnstou and Earl Clarendon, It was thought the Eastern conference would have been brought to a close yesterdoy. By reason of their participation in the conference, the European powers will not be held bound to enforce its conclusions. The Grecian Government will reject the decision of the conference if certain conditions of the Turkish ultimatum are supported by that body. All the great powers, Russia excepted, havo united in a demand on Greece to withdraw her formal objection to the conference as at present constituted Dulco requires 4,000 more troops to bo sent to Cuba. It is proposed to send him 10,00'>. Large numbers of citizens have volunteered to go as soldiers to Cuba. Accounts of small skirmishes in Cuba are reported, but nothing decisive. The Revolutionists have issued a proclamation announcing emancipation. Lopez's army at Villetta has been utterly routed and destroyed. 3,000 prisoners and a large amount of munitions of war were captured ; but Lopez, with 200 followers, escaped. A Paraguayan account says that the allies lost 0000 killed and wounded, General Angoila amongst the number. General Alexis oaptured Forts St. Michael and Liberty

The rebels were in strength and preparing to attack Port au Prince. The civil war in Japan is reported at an end. The bill to repeal the U.S. Tenure of Office Act, passed tho House by a large majority. A. joint resolution to amend the United States constitution, and providing for negro suffrage throughout the States, is reported by the Judiciary Committee.