SPECIAL.
London, May 18. A San Francisco telegram states that t'-e Russian Government has purchased the steamer City of Sydney from the Pacific Company, which sailed for Sydney last Monday, also the steamer State of California which was launched yesterday, and that they are in treaty for other steamers.
Tel* grams from the Continent are more hopeful.
It is reported that Schouvaloff, is convinced that Russia's interest is to yield to the Congress, which it is now expected will meet in spite of the troubles which have arisen at Stamhoul
A mill has been burnt at Hastingden by the rioters, but otherwise affairs are more quiet.
San Francisco, May 17. The Russiau agents have bought the swift steamer State of California.
St. Petersburg*!, May 17. It is believed here that Schouvalofl: has convinced the Emperor that it is to Russia's interest to yield to the English demands re a European Congress, the meeting of which now appears assured.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 121, 22 May 1878, Page 2
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