BETJTEE'S LATE TELEGBAMS.

Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 263, 21 May 1866, Page 2

BETJTEE'S LATE TELEGBAMS.

. 27th March, 1866.

Canadian Government called out volunteers to resist a threatened invasion by Eenians.

United States Financial Committee agreed to propose a tax of five cents on cotton.

New York, 21st March.—Eenian excitement subsiding. Pinance Bill rejected by House of Eepresentatives.

London, Ist April. — Warlike preparations in Austria.

War between Austria and Prussia imminent. Eumored that Eussia and Italy formed alliance against Austria.

April 2nd, 1866.— Budget shows increase three millions, result, remission of taxes. Great popular meetings at Manchester, Eochdale, Liverpool in favor of Parliamentary reform.

April 3rd/ 1866.— The Duke Saxe Coburg, Vienna, endeavoured to mediate between the hostile powers.

April sth, 1866.— The Emperor of the .French decided that the Ereneh Troops shall be withdrawn from Mexico within twenty months.

April 9th, 1866. — German news still warlike. Bismark says Prussia is alarmed owing to Austrian Armament. The Emperor of Eussia has written both powers urging them to peace.

In America the breach between the President and the Congress is widening. President vetoed Civil Eights, Bill as unconstitiona] ; it is believed the Senate will pass notwithstanding.

' April 10. — Announcement of approaching marriaga, between Princess Mary of Cambridge, and the eldest son of the JDuke Wirtemb,u.rg. April 11th.— Earl Russell held a meeting of liberal members, discussed prospects, , Eeform Bill ; expected majority, second reading of twenty. jLord .Russell hopes that his measure of re-dis-tribution ,of seats will pass this session. April 12th. — JSank rate, .six j>er cejat.

Crown Princess of Prussia gave birth to a daughter, at Potsdam. Prussia refuses to withdraw order of mobilisation. Troops demanded by Austria. American House of Representatives refused permission to introduce a bill imposing' cotton duty. ". '■■..':"•-. Orders issued in Canada for disbandment of volunteers. Relations between Austria and Prussia very critical. Both disdain hostile intentions, but continue armaments. Austria proposed European Congress. Prussia proposed Gferman Parliament. British West India squadron, with all available troops, sailed for Halifax, Nova Scotia. China Rebels — Great defeat at Tawanking, 50,000 taken or slaughtered at Pekin, Abyssinian captives released. 18th. — -The G-erman powers declined mediation^ with England and Russia. Gladstone re-opened Reform Debateadjourned. Panic in Stock Exchange Consuls — 86. French funds down. The Kaikora arrived in Hobson's Bay on Sunday morning. Left Plymouth on 9th March. Remained four days at St. Vincent ; three at the Cape. Lost two blades of propeller. Favorable weather throughout. Sixty passengers. Rumors prevalent in the beginning of March, regarding the probable disruption of Russell Ministry — Russell being indisposed. Malta letters state that communications from Sir Henry Stoiks express hopes to The sudden suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, struck terror inio the Fenians, and fourteen hundred American officers left Dublin in one night. The preparations to sack Dublin was discovered and the attempt prevented by the prompt action of the Government. A Fenian delegation from New York, appealed to President Johnson on the subject of arresting American Citizens in Ireland. be able to complete Jamaica enquiry about middle of March. Prospectus Anglo-American Telegraph Company. — Capital, £600,000 in £10 shares, for submarine line to Ireland/ from Newfoundland. Police .very actively searching for Stephens. The gun-boat Nightingale and H.M. cutter Raven assisting in the search for the suspected vessel. Police in Dublin no longer wear swords Lieutenant- Colonel Byrne of the Fe-~ deral Forces, returned. Several Irishmen re-arrestod m Dublin on March 8. An Irishman named Heal, has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for discontent in the Aldershot Camp, from Fenian influence, and serious results apprehended. Further outbreaks in Jamaica are expected. London Wool sales closed on 24th March, 85,281 bales. Prices first week ; advance one penny to two pence on November rates, when prices advanced, owing to an enormous attendance of buyers. Sydney fleece, middling : scoured and faulty wools sold at a great advance, very good price expected at the May sales. Adelaide, May 12th. — Gfovernor of Trinidad, The Honorable J. H. Mannerf Sutton is appointed Gj-overnor of Victorias Captain Black; P. and O. agent, is. coming to negociate Australian Grovernments for fornightly mail. Departure of mails altered, Sydney 24th, Melbourne 28th. Queen held three Courts at Bucking-, ham Palace. Ex Queen of the French died 24th March. Jamaica Commissioners will return in May. Evidence proves unnecessary cruelty by authorities, «.