ARRIVAL OF THE Californian Mail.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 9, 10 January 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE Californian Mail.

The Phoebe, with the English raml, arrived from the Maoukau this morning, the Wellington having proceeded direct to Wellington. The English telegraphic dates are a fortnight, later than those received via Suez. The delay in the arrival of the Nebraska, at Auckland, is ihus accounted for by the Neivs of the Woi Id :— The present steamer has been detained for the purpose of carrying on the ihrough English mails, delayed on the overland railroad by the snowing up of a portion of the line. This is the first time since the inauguration of the trans-continental road that this has happened, but the storm was oue of exceptional severity. Tiie probabilities are that no detention will occur in the future, as the company has a large force of men always ready to clear the route; snow-sheds are placed in the most exposed places, and snow ploughs (to be affixed to the locomotives) are kept ready at all the stations. The travel between San Francisco and New York goes on steadily, and we receive our mails in this city from New York with great regularity. The cars are warmed by patent stove?, and provisions are carried on them in case of detention between stations.

Below will he found the telegrams atranged as nearly as possible in chronological order : — Paris, December Ist. — Cremieux, ODe of the four Communist leaders condemned to death by the Court-martial at Marseilles, was executed to-day. He was taken from bis prison at an early hour this morniDg, conveyed a short distance outside the walls nnd shot. He died bravely, refusing to be blindfolded. His last words were " Vive la Republique." Berlin, December 1. — The German Parliament closed its session to-day. Tho German military authorities at Epernay, executed two Frenchmen who killed a German sentinel. Bombay, via London, December 1. — The cholera in the worst form is raging with great violence in the city of Delhi. Beklin, December 2. — The Brazilian difficulty is still pending. The Gazette declares that nothing but an apology from the authorities of Brazil, and an indemnification of the injured parties, will be satisfactory to the German Government. Dkesden, December 2. — The Saxon Diet was opened yesterday by the Iving, who, in a speech irorn the throne, congratulated the House on the prosperous condition of the Kingdom, and declared, in unequivocal terms, his adhesion to the Gprman Empire. Mai>kii>, December 2. — It is rumored that Great Britain and the United States threaten an immediate intervention in Cuban affairs. Berlin", December 4. — In consequence of the continuance and frequent commission of murderous assaults on German soldiers in France, all provinces still occupied by the armed forces of Germany are declared in a state of siege. The perpetrators of such crimes will hereafter be tried by German Court Martials on the spot. Paris, December sth. — A great fire occurred to-day in the Hotel Rue de Livre, which contains many of the most elecant shops iv Paris. Owing to the exertions of the firemen the flames were extinguished before any injury had been done to tlie palace itself. The loss to the storekeepers is inmense. London, December 5. — The annexation of the diamond fields in South Africa to English dominion has been completed. . London, December 6. — President Grant's message is favorably received. The papers generally express satisfaction with the spirit in which he deals with the relations between the two nations, and the opinion is almost unanimous that the condition of the country was never more flattprinsrly exhibited. The Times on the President's message congratulates the American Government on the dexterity of its diplomatic representatives in Europe duriug the FrancoGerman war, in preserviug an impartial attitude without losiag the opportunity of displaying practical sympathy for both sides. London. December 7. — While Mr. Otlger was addressing a Republican meeting at Reading last night, a crowd rushed into the hall, and after a desperate fight the republicans were driven out, and Odrjer obliged to save himself by flight. A fire at Warwick castle last ni^ht did irreparable damage. Tho great hall, the dining and other rooms were all gutted, and the destruction of ancient armor, pictures, and curiosities was very great. An imposing demonstration was made last evening at Birmingham in favor of radical reform in the House of Lords, and of the limitation to its power to defeat or suspend beneficial progressive legislation of the House of Commons. My. Dilke addressed the meeting, and while speaking was frequently interrupted. So great was the confusion he was obliged to desist. Resolutions were a'dopfed to protest against the principle of hereditary legislation, and to demand the withdrawal of legislative functions from the bench of Bishops. Versailles, December 7. — The message of Thiera was received in the Assembly to-day and read. It announces that the British Government has been notified of the intention of France to abrogate the Treaty of Commerce at the stipulated time, but France will not discontinue the negotiations for the rearrangement of her commercial relations with Great Britain. The Deputies are warned never to forget to what depth of wretchedness the Empire had led the country. France should now look for complete resignation to God and time. It was her policy to endure a dignified peace. Should war occur despite her determination to remain »t peace, it should not be her deed. France must resume the position to which she was entitled, not only for her own good, but in the interests of all nations. France sympathises with the Pope in the maintenance of his spiritual independence, and will, in case of need, give the Holy Father a vigorous support. The utmost cordiality is manifested towards Austrio, for whose prosperity a fervent hope is expressed. The

relations of France with Russia, cays the President, are those of reciprocal interest. Thiers deplores the indebtedness of the country, but says (hat it is due to the machinations of the Emperer Napoleon. The President advocates the establishment of a general compulsory military service in war time, and proposes the limitation of the annual contingent to ninety thousand men in time of peace. The message concludes with an expression of confidence in the patriotism of the Assembly. London, December 9. — The strike of the telegraph operators is becoming! general, extending to all the large cities. It threatens to cause much inconveuience. Betting on the result of the Tichborne ease is 10 to 1 against the claimant of the property. Pahis, December 9. — A change in the French Government is imminent. Thiers will relinquish the Presidency in favor of the Duke D'Aumnle. He has ogreed to this movement with the Duke, and all influential members of the Right approve ot it. The Orleans Princes will not take their seats until this plan is carried out. The change will be effected directly. All the details have been arranged. The cause of the change is Thiers inability to withstand the Right, which has been returned from the Province?, and is very hostile, and his fears of the constantly increasing power of the Imperialists in the army. Paris, December 10. — The weather here is iulensely cold, and the mercury tonight indicates 21-| degrees below zero (centigrade). The river Seine is lightly frozen over, and a, heavy fail of snow impedes railroad traffic. There is a complete disagreement between President Thiers and the Orleans Princes respecting the right of the latter to their seats in the National Assembly.