CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3427, 16 December 1879, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

(Keutkk'B Special to Pbess Agency).

London, December 13. Later Cape news states Moirosi is killed and his stronghold captured. Pabis, December 13. The French Government are heartily co-operating with the objects of the Melbourne International Exhibition, 'and recommended a vote of money to assist the same, There is intensely cold weather in Paris, which is causing aggravated distress. Sydney, This day. A meeting of shareholders is called for to-morrow to consider the desirability of the formation of a cold meat market. St. Petkbsbubo, December 13. The Emperor and his Subjects.

Arrests continue to be made in Russia in connection with the late attempt on the life of the Emperor, including one who had in his possession a plan of the winter palace.

Calcutta, December 12. Attempt on tae Viceroy's Life.

Considerable sensation has been caused here by an attempt to assassinate the Viceroy of India. Two pistol shots were fired at his Excellency by a man who it was afterwards ascertained was drunk, but neither took effect. The would-be assassin was promptly taken into custody. The outrage is believed simply to hare been the result of drunken frenzy, and not inspired by any political motire. Afghanistan. General Macpherson attacked and dispersed a force of the enemy who had captured some supplies.

The latest news from Cabul states the British troops were attacked by the Afghans of South Balalussa, but were repulsed. General Roberts reports a coalition of the tribes to a great extent.

The British loss in the late engagement was 43 killed and wounded.