A.R RIVAL OF THE S.S. CITY OF MELBOURNE WITH THE ENGLISH MAIL.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 212, 13 June 1872, Page 3

A.R RIVAL OF THE S.S. CITY OF MELBOURNE WITH THE ENGLISH MAIL.

LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

ARRIVAL OP THE S.S. CITY OF • MELBOURNE. ;/

The 8.8. City of Melbourne arrived in Auckland yesterdaj' morning, from Sydney. She left on the afternoon of the 6th inst., making a smart passage of five and a half days. Shu brings the following passengers, and a large general cargo, a large proportion being for the Thames ; Passengers: Mrs Casey, Mrs Holdship and servant, Mrs Pratt, Mrs A. Brown, Miss Casey, Miss Walsh, Captain C. B. do Veut, Messrs W. A. Varnack, Holdship, H. Roberts, D. Campbell, F. Bell, C. A. F. Masters, A. Young, T. Ingham, D. Lewis, A. Brown, T. J. Montefure, F. Joseph Smythe. LONDON. May 4. —The Washington Cabinet does not withdraw' indirect claims, but agrees not to demand pecuniary compensation, if England undertakes to relieve America from similar liabilities in the future settlement of the dispute on this basis. It is probable that the American Press will oppose the arrangement. Mr 11. Greely is nominated for the Presidency. England guarantees the Canadian Railway loan of two and a half millions. Count Arnim has been cordially received by M. Thiers. The Carlist rising is most formidable. There are 15,000 insurgents. The International Exhibition is opened. There has been a thanksgiving festival at the Crystal Palace. The Ballot Bill is passed. Bright’s Woman’s Disabilities Bill has been rejected. Dr Livinstone is imported to be safe. Prince Charley won the Newmarket 2000 Guineas Stakes ; Cremorne, second; Queen’s Messenger, third. La Reine won the 1000 guinea stakes. Arrived : St. Vincent, Runneymede, Annie Moore, Hippolyte, Golden Sea, Abergoldie, Polenaise, City of Auckland, Asterope. Sailed : Morrison, Dholerha, Murray,Cbaasze, Liberator, Timaru, Wave of Life, City of' Agra, Peeress, Dione, Macgregor, Celestial Queen. Halcyon. Government have resolved to arraign Marshal Bazaine before a Court Martial. An analogous decision was imminent in reference to General Wimpfen. Narvaez, the chief Carlist, has been driven back to the French frontier, and is endeavouring to escape. The Dutch Income-tax Bill has been defeated, and the Ministry have resigned. Mr Adams has been defeated at Cincinnati Convention by the secession of Illinois. The Cincinnatti Convention have nominated Mr Horace Greely for President. A long debate took place in the Commons on the Scotch Education Bill. Mr L. Goulden’s amendment declaring bible instruction essential w r as adopted against the Government by 216 to 209. The Carlists were completely defeated at Oroquita. Pampeluna losing 40 killed and 730 wounded. Don Carlos escaped toFrance. Philadelphia telegrams state that Lord Granville agrees as to the principle and extent of the responsibility of neutrals, but insisted upon a withdrawal of indirect claims from the American case. Mr Secretary Fish consideis the proposition unacceptable, and the general opinion is that members of the Seriate and representatives are backing Earl Granville and appealing to Lord Russell to postpone the Alabama motion. He adhered to the declaration respecting indirect claims. The debate was adjourned to the 13th. On May 2nd the reserve notes in the Bank of England amounted to £10,060,000 ; bills discount amount to £23,750,000.

NEW YORK. May 7 : The tone of the American Democratic Press intimates that the Democrats will nominate their own candidate for the Presidentship. LONDON. May 8 : The defeat of Don Carlos is not decisive. Don Carlos is not made prisoner. The French Government have laid a bill before the Assembly authorising the establishment of a Council of War to try Marshal Baznine. Chester Cup Race : Inveresk, first; Foucart, second ; Neapolitan, third. Canada abolishes the duties on tea and coffee on the Ist of July. The exports from Great Britain for April, show an increase of millions. Oriental Bank shares, £46. — May 9 : There is a hitch in tho Alabama negotiation. The prospects of settlement are clouded. At Earl Granville’s urgent request Lord Russell a third time postponed his motion ; the Government promising the papers before Whitsuntide. The Pacific Islanders’ Bill passed. The Government were defeated on the Scottish Educational Bill. Instructions to Committee were carried, providing Biblical teaching. Countess Mayo has been appointed honorary lady of the bedchamber to the Queen. The members o£ the late Tory Cabinet have signed a note of condolence to Lady Mayo. —May 10 : American journals announce that Government is fully determined not to entertain further compromise regarding indirect claims. The Congressional Committee expects England to withdraw from the Geneva arbitration. The Tasmanian Railway Loan is shunned. Russian loan of fifteen millions promptly taken. Joint Stock undertakings very numerous by secure capital. A new Atlantic cable is to be laid via the West Indies. Dividends are announced by the Bank of Australasia and Oriental Bank of 12 per cent., Australian mortgage. March trade shows increase in imports, and slight decrease in exports.

INDIA AND THE EAST. GALLE. May 15 : The Nubia starts eight hours after arrival with the Suez mail. Sir Hercules and Lady Robinson, his aide-de-camp, secretary, and suite of servants, are passengers for Sydney. Sir Hercules conveys prizes and certificates for Sydney exhibitors. Lord Hobart, Governor of Madras, has arrived at the Oriental Hotel. Lord Napier passes through homewards in a few days. Mr Harwood, formerly of the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, is a passenger. The Gregory troupe have left China. Suez Canal steamers are increasing in number. Green’s Victory passed through Galle with passengers from Madras and Calcutta. Several of the French Company’s steamers have sustained accidents lately. The Hooghly disabled her screw between Singapore and Galle. The Provence in collision near Aden. The Ava ran down the steamer Rona in the China sea—the latter was lost. The Ceylon Rifle Regiment is to be disbanded. Lord Northbrook arrived from Bombay in the Glasgow, on 26th April, and had an enthusiastic reception. Two admirals and eight raen-of war captains in

boats formed a procession to the landing. There was an .immense concourse of spectators. A Stale ball and dinner were given. Ilefunveilcd' the Queen’s statue, and laid the foundation stone of a High School. He arrived and was sworn in, in Calcutta. ; May 3rd, : ,Sir’ Philip l Waterhouse, the new Governor, arrived at Bombay.’. 1 There was a fearful' 1 cyclone' at Madras on the Ist May. The pier and a great quantity, of, propertyyand ships were darnageef. Only four ships were left at Madras roadstead. A public subscription was opened for the sufferers. In five days after there'were fearful inundations at Jelore in the Madras Presidency. Forty tanks hurst, and 1000 lives were lost, and 3000 people will be destitute ail'd homeless. Government relief was sent at once, and memorials wore forwarded to Bombay. Sir Seymour! Fitzgerald was entertained on the occasion of uncovering of the Prince Consort’s statue, and afterwards left Bombay on the 6th.i; i.' ‘. Flying Squadron. —On the 6th April, the fine frigates of Admiral Seymour arrived at Bombay. On the 22nd April, the officers and men were feted. 15,000 tars were reviewed at a fete ashore. The squadron was ordered to return home, and left, via Mauritius and the Cape. The Caducous alone.stays to join the China fleet. Admiral Ctimming, naval Com-; mander-iri-Chief in India, has received orders for head quarters in future. Eight officers were shot by an insane soldier at Deesa. The P. and O. Co.’s steamer Peshawnr, was saved by good seamanship from a cyclone between Madras and Galle. The Mongolia had boats carried away. CHINA AND JAPAN. April .27 : Major-General Sir Harry St. George, C. 8., has returned from Singapore. The Emperor of China is about to be married. There has been a great fire, covering two square miles, at Yeddo ; two streets containing 5,000 buildings and 21,000 persons were burnt out. An exhibition is to be held at Kiola. Two Japanese men of-war are to visit Europe by way of the Suez Canal. AMERICA. Large discoveries of gold are reported Honduras, America. The Committee reports that no sale of arms was made to known agents of France, and no Government officials benefited by such sale. 190,000 dollars are awarded to the officers and crew of the Kearsage, for having destroyed the Alabama. The Connecticut election resulted in a Government victory. Grant intends to attend the International Musical Jubilee at Boston, in June. The Canadian Parliament will open on the 10th. The Governor-General recommends vigorous emigration policy and enlargement of canals and eonst'-uction of Pacific Railways. Lieutenant-Governor M‘Dougall, of Manitioba, has resigned.

CONTINENTAL

FRANCE. In dismissing the Assembly, Thiers delivered a financial speech, and spoke of the reconstruction of the Army as their true revenge. Franco had eight millions a year as a sinking fund, and could soon resume her old attitude. The army numbered nearly a million, and gave indications of a determination to renew the struggle. This speech produce i dissatisfaction at Berlin, and the Daily Telegraph published a letter and article avowedly inspired by the German Government, intimating that the occupation of the territory by German troops would be longer than would he necessary if the relations of the two nations were more cordial. The evacuation of the territory has certainly ceased. The English press believes that M. Tniers meditates the recovery of Alsace and Lorraine. Grave complications, it is feared, will arise during the recess. M. Thiers gave a series of receptions at the Elysee. The citizens are gratified. Others were scandalised. The Trochu libel case caused great sensation. In M. Monk’s action against the Figaro for inserting a statement to the effect that he insinuated himself into the favour of the Emperor and Government of Paris in order to betray leading Bonapartists ex-, citing disclosures were made ; after six days’ trial, a verdict of acquittal was given to the accused on the point relating to defamation of character; but lie was convicted of insulting public functionaries, and received a sentence of one month’s imprisonment and 3,000 francs fine. The report of the Paris Commission on the surrender of Metz blames Bazaine. Blanqui’s sentence has been revoked, and a new trial ordered. Janqua and Moritz, two interdicted priests, defy the Archbishop, and publicly denounce Papal pretensions. Passports are abolished. M. Thiers’ policy is stately and courteous, but unsatisfactory. In Spain, the Government claim a majority of 100 in the elections for the Senate. A portion, only 60 out of 200, Republican members are elected. Madrid is dead against the Government. General Zaballa, a determined soldier, has been appointed Minister oE War. The country is disturbed by Carlist bands, who are given to plunder.

ITALY. Italy and Germany are united in the bonds'of reciprocal friendship and treaty. It is denied that the cordial reception of the new French Minister Fournier, at Rome, is considered a triumph to the Liberal party. The Pope still sulks at the Vatican, and declines to give audience to four hundred foreigners, delivering allocation. A consistory was held on the 29th ; and a College .ff Cardinals is to be filled. A commission of inquiry is visiting tho chief towns to ascertain the opinion of the people on free trade. A postal convention is being negotiated with Russia, and arrangements are making with the P. and 0. Co.’s steamers for Italy and Asia. A grand dinner was given to the Prince and Princess of Wales at the Quirinal Working Men’s Congress opened at Rome. GERMANY. Commercial treaty with Portugal sanctioned. The German Catholic Bishops hold an assembly to concoct tlmir attitude towards Government. Bismarck proposes to summon an International Congress to discuss the present postal arrangement of the world. Socialists have been convicted of high treason sentenced two years imprisonment. General lock-out in the building trades at Berlin. The Hungarian Parliament closed on the 16th. The Imperial speech is hopeful in tone. The Exhibition at Moscow opens iu Juno with patriotic fetes. At the Holland Commemoration of National Independence some disturbance was fomented by rabid Catholics. OBITUARY. Colonel Bidrlulph, Lord - Lieutenant, Denbighshire; Professor Roberts; Dr Terrot, Bishop of Edinburgh, aged 81 ; Dr Hook, Deau of Carl; Mr Palmer, Recorder of Yarmouth; Alfred Shoolbred,

’senior partner great drapery firm ; Admiral Slaughter, aged 81 ; Major Hamilton Linlithgow y Gimeriil Ord, aged 83 years; Marquis Graham, son of Duke or Montrose; Sir Henry ZWilraot/ Dr Norris, President of Chris# College,. Oxford'; Dr Short, eX'-Bishop of' Aspal; Edward Mitchell (? Marshall), sculptor, committed -suicide.' : ?/ > ” • - Oil: Sydney black, £32 to £37 ; sperm very'scarce at £9B ; petroleum quiet'’atTjf sd. Wheat, market depressed. Now Zealand hemp fetched steady .prices | L low to find, £32 to £39. ' Three-quarter inch ' rope sold at £42. Stock of hemp, 42,000 pounds. Money Market: Australian debentures quoted—Victorian sixes, January-July, 116; ditto, April-October, 112£ ; ditto fives, January-July, 106^. SHIPPING. Arrivals. Somersetshire, • Abbey Holme, Berean, Westbury, Garrick Castle, Electra, J. N Fleming, Queen of the South, Nancy Bryson. Departures— For Sydney—Ceriturian, Sarah Bell, Harkaway, Dunbar Castle. For Melbourne Birchgrove, Duke of Argyll, Lord Warden, Ontario, Punjaub, Queen of Nations,- Riversdale. For Adelaide —J. L. Hall, Martha Birnie, Pekina. For Brisbane—Corinth, Indus, Bathurst, W. 11. Randall. For King George’s Sound—Webfoot. For New Zealand— Annie Moore, Coronilla, Excelsior, Napier, Schiehallion, William Frowse, William Davies, Merope. Loading For Melbourne, 28 ; Sydney, 13 ; Adelaide, 10 ; Brisbane, 6 ; Swan River, 2 ; Hobart Town, 1 ; Launceston, 1 ; Queensland, 11.