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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 56, 11 December 1871, Page 3

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GENERAL NEWS. London, October 17 : Right Honorable Frederick Temple Blackwood, Lord Dufferin, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Paymaster-General, has been created an earl. A despatch from Maryhill, three miles from Glasgow, announces the wrecking of a passenger-train. Two persons were instantly killed and 15 wounded. Constantinople advices say that the cholera has again made its appearance in that city and suburbs. In two days (50 persons died from the epidemic, of whom 10 were Englishmen. The rumors of a crisis in the Austrian Cabinet are premature.—October 19 : Later advices from Teheran show that Persia is still suffering from famine and pestilence. Formidable insurrections have broken out in various quarters. The Government troops have been driven front Shihraz, the capital town,which is now held by thcrebels. October 20: It is now certain that the Gaston Conference has agreed upon energetic measures to be taken for the suppression of the Internationals. Italy refuses to co-operate in the movement, alleging that the Italian agitators are themselves opposing the treaty.—October .25 : Brazilian advices report that the Emancipation Bill has passed the Senate by a vote of 44 to 33. The Government recommended that the law bo executed immediately. The Benedictine Order promptly emancipated all its 1,(300 slaves. —October 27 : Thirty men in the mine at Lctham, where the explosion occurred, are dead. The pit. is on fire. Another explo ■ sion is feared. Matters have been arranged for a match between the English horse Sterling and American horse Harry Bassett, for £IO,OOO aside, £2,000 to he allowed the owner of Harry Bassett to run the match in England. Distance, one mile and a half ; Ihe horses to carry even weights. October 28: It is estimated that nearly 12,000 persons were present at Greenwich to-day to bear the speech of Gladstone. When the Speaker arrived at noon, he was greeted with cheers, and said that lie was profoundly impressed with the grandeur of bis welcome, He then discussed subjects agitating the public. The chief complaint against the Government was that it. attempted too much ; but the necessity exists for stating views proceeding from many more measures than it was possible to carry into immediate effect. The present administration had the longest life of any Administration since 1832. The economies of the present Government through tlm abolition of official patronage were gratifying. There was reason for congratulation over the abolition of the purchase system in the army. The House of Lords might need reform, but nothing should be done precipitately. The Lords had not acted wisely in rejecting the ballot bill, which would again bo introduced. London, November 2 : A compromise has been arrived at between the French and English Governments, in regard to the commercial treaty. The notice of abrogation given by France has boen withdrawn. The treaty, is to be continued in force, but with material modifications, the details of which have already been agreed upon. A serious railway accident is reported at Perth, Scotland. No particulars. November 3 : The distinguished animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer, is seriously ill. CONTINENTAL. PARIS, October 18 : The final ratification by France of the treaty with Germany has been despatched to Berlin. By the terms of the Treaty, the six departments to be evacuated by the Germans are declared neutral territory, in a military point of view until the stipulated payments of the indemnity are completed. During that time these departments must not be occupied by French troops, and should France not fulfil her financial obligations they will be reoceupied by the Germans. Labor troubles in Mayence resulted in a riot today, which was suppressed by the troops. Subscriptions have been made in all parts of Europe in aid of the sufferers by the Chicago fire. The King of Prussia, Crown Prince, and Princess Victoria gave liberal donations.—October 19 : The amount contributed for the relief of _ Chicago by Americans in Paris reaches 131,055 francs. October 20 : Prince Napoleon arrived at Valenciennes while on his way to \ ersailles. His surrender was demanded,but the authoritios said he was under the protection of the Government. —October 23: There is a great scarcity of money in Paris, and to reliove, in seme measure, the public distress, the Bank of France to-day commenced the issue of 35,000,000 francs in currency of small denomination. —Au extensive military establishment is to be formed at Rouen. October 24: It is said that the Bonapartists intend to agitate the impeachment of the Government of the 4th of September the dissolution of the National Assembly, and advocate the plebiscitum to decide the future form of Government. Communists remaining in prison will be executed, except M. I’erre. the disarmament of the National Guard throughout France is nearly completed. Novembei 4 : The London Telegraph prints a special despatch from Paris, that a _ P 0 against the Government of Spain has been discovered in that cit\. "» 0 vember 5 : Victor Hugo lias made a second visit to Thiers to procure the pardon of Henri Rochefort. The President received him kindly, hut declined tomteifere. The Communist Quesnel has been convicted of firing the buildings of Pans, and has been sentenced to death. Vienna, October 15 : The Commandant of Agram, Croatia, telegraphs that (53 of the insurgents of Ogulin have been made prisoners, and 194 rifles captured. A Cabinet crisis again threatens. Beast declares that lie will resign if the demands

o* the Czechs are complied with. The Emperor’s decision is unknown. October 16: A great Republican meeting was held in this city to-day. Resolutions were adopted declaring that the party would offer untiring opposition in every form of goverrimeift'for Spain which was'not purely Republican. Several speakers addressed the meeting. Some of them were very pronounced in their expressions against the p.esent . Government. The most violent proclaimed their perfect sympathy with the Republicans everywhere, and also with the International Society, and declared that their faith in the Republicans of Spain was identical with the doctrines of liberty and equal rights now rapidly spreading through all countries of Europe. Rome, October 20 : The Cardinals held a meeting here, and advised the Pope to quit Rome to preserve his spirit and independence. The Pope had almost concluded to depart at the time of the convocation of the Italian Parliament.

Berlin, October 20 : A distinguished prelate, an emissary of the Pope, obtained an audience of the Emperor to-day, to ascertain if it would be allowable for the approaching Conclave to sit outside of Rome—for instance, in some French city'. The emissary was referred to Bismarck, who evaded a reply. The Emperor sent an autographic letter of sympathy to the Pope.—A despatcli from Metz reports that serious troubles have arisen between the North and South German soldiery in the garrison there, and that several encounters have occurred between members of the Bavarian and Prussian regiments.