ENGLAND.

Southland Times, Issue 627, 4 February 1867, Page 3

ENGLAND.

3rd December, 1866. The Fenian movement is causing great excitement. Large numbers of troops are being sent to Ireland, and many arrests have been made. It is rumored that Stephens is again in Ireland. The Princess of "Wales attained her 22nd year of age on the Ist December. The day was celebrated in the customary manner. The London papers state that in the event of the Fenians rising, no mercy will be shown. It seems there are several hundreds of desperadoes from America in Dublin, and fears are entertained that a wholesale attempt will be made to seize persons opposing, as hostsges to compel the Government to mate concessions both as regards political measures and the men who are now undergoing the sentences passed upon them at the Special Commission last winter. Kershaw's flannel manufactory, Bochdale, was entirely consumed by fire. Three hundred hands were thrown out of employment. The Prince of "Wales's 25th birthday was celebrated November 9th, with the usual demonstrations of loyalty. The accouchement of the Princess of Wales is expected early this year, and the Princess Helena's in April. At the "Worcester Grand Annual Steeple Chase, the placing of the horses was— Daisy, Little Frank, and Sprite. The Lincoln Handicap: Sundeelah, Beeswing, King Charming. The Liverpool Autumn Cup : Beeswing, Moulsey, Sandal. The Grand Metropolitan Steeple Chase (Croydon) : Globule, Astrelabe, Patience. Cholera and the Cattle Plague are rapidly declining. The Jamaica Committee have resolved to prosecuto Governor Eyre for murder. The Reform movement progresses. A great gathering has been held at Manchester, and one in London on the 3rd December. At the latter, 50,000 men marched in procession. It passed off quietly.