ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL AT AUCKLAND.

Kumara Times, Issue 458, 15 March 1878, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL AT AUCKLAND.

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London, February 7. The health of Dr Isaac Butt, Home Ruler, continues precarious, and he will not be present in Parliament this session in consequenoe. The supplementary grant of £6,000,000 is to be apportioned—£3,ooo,ooo to the army, £2,000,000 to the navy, and, £1,000,000 for contingencies. Dr. Doran, author, died in London. M. Waddington, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, contributes 10,000 francs to relieve refugees in Constantinople. Russell Gurney, Recorder of London, has resigned. At Calais (France) a false alarm at a circus led to a panic trampling to death ten persona.

Copenhagen Harbor is being torpedoed. The Cleopatra Obelisk is to be placed on the Thames embankment, at the top of the Adelphi steps, between Charing Cross and Waterloo bridges. WAR SUMMARY. Lord Derby's protest against the Russian occupation of Constantinople was very decidedly worded. It demonstrates that the entry of Russian troops would be in violation of the armistice and might provoke disorders, causing -every danger to Christians, which the Russian Government deprecates. It concludes—" Her Majesty's Government cannot acknowledge that the despatch of British- ships to Constantinople has any bearing on the entry of Russian troops into the city, which latter measure they consider uncalled for by any circumstances of military or other necessity, the consequences of which may be disastrous to the whole population of the city." Namekyk Pasha went to ..the Russian head-quarters, charged to dissuade the Grand Duke Nicholas from occupying Constantinople. The Russians occupied Samdie redoubt, which is part of the Codstantinople line of defences.

Baron Manteuffel has been sent from Berlin to St. Petersburgh on an important mission, and it is reported the Aus- : trian Minister of Finance goes to London on a special mission. The Russians captured 120,000 man 1 , 20 pashas, and 1000 cannon in the war. . It is reported that Russia suggested to - England that America, as a Power, should participate in the Conference. England has not objected. It is proposed that Greece should take'' part.

It is reported Russia suggested to the Porte the deisirabibity of moving the Mussulman population from Bulgaria. Berlin journals are opposed to the policy of Austria. ■■,-'.'

It is stated that Admiral Hornby vfaa ordered to seize the Turkish fleet if necessary, to prevent its surrender to Russia. The sending of the fleet to Constantinople caused great excitement in Russia, many journals urging that it be accepted as a declaration of war. '. ■ ' ■ ■ ■

A struggle with England would be popular with the Russian army and people, although the officers speak of if gravely as a terrible conflict. AMERICA. Bennett positively denies any intention of starting a newspaper in London. • A tidal wave swept the coast of Peru, and damaged the great mole at CaUab.' There has been a tremendons demonstration in favor of a protective tariff at Pittsburgh. A box, supposed to contain the remains of Columbus, lately arrived from San Domingo. f • :^. Ten thousand laborers applied to the Mayor of Boston for work. New York banks, since gold fell below" 102, are buying gold extensively, and 1 turning capital into gold. A congress of United States , navak officers recommended the appropriation or' 50,000 dollars for an Arctic ExpeditidhT'*"' William Hastings, of California, has petitione J Congress to relieve him from

his allegiance, on the ground "that tie' Government was corrupt aad justice was denied him. ' ~w Henry Schmidt, pedestrian, walked 500 miles in 145 hours, 27 minutes, 45 5; ,;, „ .? : - . Deputy Cfrandsire John B. Fnimnn, U. S. Oddfellows, is visit the Australian Colonies. 4 General Percy, head of the ftfeela in Cuba, has been killed in battle. Ex-Senator Grant, a New York ring fugitive, has surrendered to justice. Sir Alexandra Gait, .of Canada, arrived at Washington to 'promote a oommeroial treaty the United States and British America. ,A Canadian laborer's wife has given birth to. twins attached, by a ligature, similar to the Siamese twins. ~, Fearful gales prevailed along the Atlantic coast, and the shore was'strewed with wrecks. There was great loss of life. ' i SONG CF PBAXJEI I've tuned my Harp, sung oft before, On battles, din o er Europe's shore; But now.my warlike strain shall cease, '"'' I'll sing toy humble lay of Peace. < Horn calm,' how pleasing, and bow dear The words', moat /strike each wmtorfo ear, :. l( :L •'■■' It.speaks a message o'er.death's plain, Of home and dear ones'once again. It soothes the weary mind ; " It cheers the hearts of all mankind; ~ When modest Peace cnaihsTuthless war,' More brilliant gleams each Tieavenly Btar. Think now, when peace by sill is sought, What misery this war has wrought i' How many homes-are left forlorn, . How many hearts with grief are torn! A mother weeping for her son, Fond sisters, too, for brothers gone; When children cry '' father;dear V Poor widows drove to madness near. For all this misery and woe, i What recompence have men.to show ? I Ye gods ! shall I of honour sing, Or damn the follies of' each king 1 When monarchs' pride deems war e&all cease. They condescend to sue for peace; Then boast each pile of mouldering dead, But heap fresh honors on their head. Ah, God! that man by man should be Thus swept into eternity ! That earthly sovereigns should have power To speed their fellow's end one hour! Peace ! What mockery in the word ! To thousands now it seems absurd. ' Those who 've been toss'd by war's rude wave, Find little peace this side the grave. Nospur.