ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 51, 13 January 1872, Page 7

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

ALARMING ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. DEATH OF EARL CHESTERFIELD OF THE SAME DISEASE. GREAT EXCITEMENT IN ENGLAND. THE TICHBORNE CASE. LATEST EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN NEWS. [PEE GEEVJLLE'S TEL. CO , KETTTEB'S AGENTS.] Opunake, Tuesday, 3 p.m. The p.s. Nebraska has arrived, having made the passage from Honolulu in fourteen days. The delay was caused by the steamer being two days late on the Atlantic side, and the trains across the continent being slopped by snow. Passengers—For Auckland, twenty-five; Lyttelton, Mr and Mrs Memilzhagen, two children and servant, 11. M'Pherson, J. H. Sutler. Sydney and Melbourne, 26. Cargo—Auckland, 758 packages; Christchurch, three packages ; Oamaru, two packages; Sydney, 276 packages; Melbourne, 404 packages. San Francisco dates to Dec 12, and London and New York telegraphic news to Dec 11. GENERAL SUMMARY. London, Dec. 11. The Prince of Wales lies dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Physicians issue bulletins every few hours. The latest announcement, dated Sandringham, December 11th, 1.30, says that the Prince slept little, and that no change had occurred in the symptoms of the disease. The excitement in London and throughout the kingdom is intense. Deep sorrow is felt in all parts of the couutry. All classes, including workmen, have held public meetings, and adopted resolutions expressive of sympathy. Earl Chesterfield has died of typhoid fever. He contracted the disease at the same time and locality as the Prince. The friends of Kelly, who was acquitted of the murder of constable Talbot, had an orderly procession. Kelly's solicitor intends to prosecute the " Times " and other papers for libel. Pigott, the proprietor of the Dublin "Irishman," has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for publishing inflamatory articles during Kelly's trial. John Grime, Secretary of the Abstinence Society, Brixton, publicly accused the Queqn of intoxication. He was arrested at the suit of the local authorities, and the magistrates refused bail. Recent storms on the coast caused several wrecks. The Egeria was driven ashore on the Irish coast, and five lives were lost. The barque Charles of Aberdeen was wrecked, and six of the crew drowned. The rowing match for the championship of the Tyne was won by Taylor's crew, who beat Renforth's by three lengths. Gladstone, in replying to the toast of her Majesty's Government at the Lord Mayor's Banquet, said he was thankful England at present had no quarrel, feud, or controversy with the Foreign Powers in any part of the world. Peace was never so certain as now. The Treaty of Washington not only obviated future controversies with America, but was an extension of that international code which was the most remarkable triumph of modern civilisation. He said England had little to fear from internal troubles. The International Society, which was the source of much apprehension to our neighbors, caused no apprehension in England. Scott Russell gives an account in the papers of the so-called " Social Movement," in which the names of peers were associated with workmen. He says if Prince Albert had been living he would have been the leader of the movement. It had originated in a proposal for the union of peers and mechanics. He denies that its objects ,are revolutionary. He advocates perse-

verance in the interests of progress and social reform. The British Government has granted a pension of £3OO for the children of Dr Livingtone. When last heard from, Livingstone was slowly making his way towards the coast. Disraeli is elected Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow over Professor Ruskin. Another colliery explosion has occurred at Wigan. It was heard miles away. Six men were killed, and a number injured. Dr Norman M'Leod says he attended the Queen thirteen years, and declares all reports that Her Majesty has shown symptoms of mental weakness are unqualifiedly false. The negotiations between the British and French Governments for the modification of the commercial treaty are broken off. A mass meeting at Bristol on the Bth denounced monarchy. The severe cold has caused great distress amongst the poor of London. A letter, speaking of the Tichborne case, says that the cost of taking and printing the notes of evidence is £IBOO. Hundreds of witnesses have been brought from Australia and South America. Witness after witness comes up and swears he recognises the claimant as the real Sir Roger. The defence try to prove that they are mercenary and perjured witnesses. An imposing demonstration has taken place at Birmingham in favor of a radical reform of the House of Lords. Resolutions were adopted against the principle of hereditary legislation, and demands the withdrawal of legislative functions from Bishops. A special despatch to Alexandria reports a collision between two steamships carrying passengers and mails. Seventy-five Algerian pilgrims were drowned. FRANCE. December 10. There has been a complete disagreement between Thiers and the Orleans Princes, respecting the right of the latter to hold seats in the National Assembly. It is reported that a change in the French Government is imminent, and that Thiers will relinquish the Presidency in favor of the Duke d'Aumale. The whole details are said to be arranged. The cause of change is Thiers' inability to withstand the Right, returned from the provinces, which is very hostile to his Government. He fears constantly the increasing power of Imperialists in the army. France sympathises with the Pope in his maintenance of a spiritual independence, and will, in case of need, give him support. The relations of France with Russia and Austria are cordial. The President advocates establishment of compulsory military service in war time, and proposes the limitation of the annual contingent to 90,000 men at a time of peace. The German Government has declared that all tho provinces still occupied by armed forces are in a state of siege. In consequence of the frequent commission of murders and assaults on German soldiers, the military authorities of Eperngnay executed two Frenchmen for killing a German sentinel. A great fire occurred at the Hotel Rue de Louvre, Paris. A large number of handsome shops were destroyed, but the palace was saved. A terrible colliery explosion has happened at St. Ettiene. Fifty miners killed. GERMANY. The annual army expenditure, based upon a force of 441,569 men, exclusive of officers, is 90,353 thalers for the ensuing three years. The Empercr of Germany has consented to accept the position of arbitrator between America and England on the question of the Northern boundary near Vancouver's Island. A disagreement has arisen between Germany and Brazil regarding maltreatment of German naval officers at Rio Janeiro. Orders have been sent to fit out three men of war to demand satisfaction. Nothing short of an apology from the authorities of Brazil, and indemnifica-

tion to the injured parties will be satisfactory to Germany. The political riots which occurred in Brussels were suppressed by the police. Minister Von Roon declares the intention of the Government to establish a naval power of second rank. The friendly relations between Prussia and Austria are unimpaired. ITALY. Victor Emanuel made a grand entry into Rome. He was received by the populace with immense enthusiasm. He has taken up his residence at the Quirinal. The Pope, in reply to an interview of a large deputation, said that the devil was making fearful progress everywhere. In France impiety was again lifting its head. .German heresy was making great efforts to oppress Christian religion ; but still more lamentably, that impious movement is sustained by the Governments of Russia. Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey. Cholera is still raging in Constantinople. A comprehensive system of public works has been inaugurated, including railways, improvement of harbors, rivers and new roads. A Persian letter states that the people were more emaciated than ever. 2,500 besieged the English residency for food every day. In the rush they actually crushed women to death. Young children going about the streets are scarcely recognisable as human beings. SPAIN. Radical members succeeded in defeating the Ministry. The new Cabinet is not yet formed. It is rumored that Great Britain and America threaten immediate intervention in Cretan affairs. Returns from the Municipal elections indicate that the Radicals are everywhere successful. Strikes have occurred amongst the workmen. AMERICA. The " Bureau" reports the reduction of the army to 30,000; the expenses yearly to be 40,000,000 dollars, including 4,000,000 dollars for harbor improvements. The reduction of the national debt during the year was 94,327,764 dols. Reduction in the various import taxes is recommended. Six hundred and fifty canal boats are frozen in the Hudson River, but it is thought they will get out. Their cargoes are valued at 2,000,000 dols. COMMERCIAL. New York, Dec. 6. Australian freighting business is dull. The Voleime trade continues at a fair average, though shrinking a little as the season of activity draws to a close. Kerosene is firmer at 30 cents. Dried apples and lobsters are scarce ; apples 1L to 14 cents; lobsters, 2 dols per dozen. In ousters there is a good supply at 1 dol 10 cents per dozen. Lumber is steady. Tobacco is in fair demand, and the stock of old getting scarce ; prices firm. Wool is quiet; sales of 50.) bales of Australian have taken place at prices withheld. At Boston 289,000 pounds of Australian were sold at from 53 to 60 cents per lb. Tallow is quiet, but firm. Flax is quiet, and sales of 50 tons privately, terms quoted 9 to 9£ cents per pound.