ENGLISH NEWS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 20, 27 June 1868, Page 2

ENGLISH NEWS.

Intelligence from New York to May 9; Europe, via Cable. May 8. Gladstone's resolutions for disruption of the Irish Church were earned by 382 to 272. Prince Humbert and Princess Margherita have been received with acclamation in Florence. Whelan has been committed for trial for the assassination of D'Arcy M'Gee. The murder was planned by 40 Fenians, and lots cast for the murder, A Bill has passed the Roumania Chamber regulating the position of Jews in that country. The articles are hard. Jews by it cannot settle in urban districts without the consent of the Municipal Council ; and, even with it, not in rural districts. They cannot hold freehold property ; cannot hold or rent land, wine shops, mills, distilleries, bridges, vineyards, sheep runs, cattle stalls, or hotels on high roads ; cannot undertake contracts for State \ Cailnot undertake any business without special authority ; cannot recover debts ; cannot deal in food or drink for Christians. Five hundred Jewish families have been evicted from the district of Bacon. A Select Committee of 19 Peers has been nominated by the House of Lords to consider the Compulsory Church Rates Bill. The " Constitutionel" denies any disagreement between M. Rouher j and Marshal Niel in the Commission on the Budget. Difficulties on financial subjects are reported to exist between France and Tunis. The Egyptian Government has contracted a loan of two hundred and fifty million francs. The Roumanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in circular addressed to representatives of European Powers at Bucharest, denies the persecution of Jews, and complains of the Austrian ConsulGeneral at Jassy. Austria still affirms that they are persecuted. Refik Effendl, tne Sheikh Ul Islam, has been dismissed by the Sultan. Hassan Effendi has been appointed in his stead.

. (BY ATLANTIC CABLE.) New Yohk, May 9. The argument for the prosecution of President Johnson was con-

cluded on the 6th, and the Senate met on the 7th inst., and with closed doors proceeded to %c consideration of various orders presented relative to taking a final vote on impeachment. The Senate finally agreed to adjourn to Monday, and to take final vote on the Articles on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock, without debate. The Senators will be allowed until Thursday to file written opinions regarding their votes. The Senate then adjourned to Monday, the 11th instant. Decision of the Im- „ peachment question has been definitely postponed' until Thursday, the 14th instant, when the fate of the President will be decided. Judging from the tone of the New York Press, and proceedings in Congress, appearances indicate more in favor of Johnson's acquittal than his conviction. The questions to be answered by the Senators are :—-Ist,: — -1st, Has the President power of removal without the concurrence of the Senate ? 2nd, Does Secretary Stanton come within the Tenure of Office Act ? 3rd, Can the President lawfully make- an ad interim appointment during the Session of the Senate ? sth, Was the President guilty of . misprision of perjury, in scheming to prevent the operation of the Tenure of Office Act ? sth, Was the President guilty of a misdemeanor in making his Washington, Cleveland, and St. Louis speeches ? The steamer River Queen was burned to the water's edge, on Wednesday night, at Marine City, Michigan. Value, 16,000d015. Ex-President Buchanan is dangerously ill at Wheatland. On Wednesday afternoon, Ist inst., a cyclone half a mile in width passed over portions of Davidson and Williamson Counties, Tennessee, sweeping away houses, trees, and fences, for a distance of some ten miles. The Canadian House of Commons passed a resolution, appropriating L 1,100,000 sterling for purposes of building fortifications ; also, by a majority of 64, to reduce the Governor's salary of 52,000d015. to 32,000. London, May 4th. At a Cabinet Council, during a discussion, Lord Stanley, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ; Earl of Malmesbury, Keeper of the Great Seal ; and Gathorne Hardy, Secretary of the Home Department, Openly seceded, and refused to serve under Mr. Disraeli's lead. Mr. Disraeli sought an immediate audience with the Queen, and placed his resignation in Her Majesty's hands, but it was not accepted. Mr. i Disraeli has said that the right to dissolve Parliament was only reserved by the Ministry in case the issue upon the Irish Churcli Question was pressed to a division. The debate ended after speeches by some other members. On the 6th inst., a large and noisy meeting was held in favor of the continuance of the Irish Church Establishment. Mr. Whitbred moved, in the House of Commons, a resolution to withdraw the annual grant of L30,0d0 to Maynooth College. The motion was agreed to. The Reform Bill for Ireland has been rfead a second, time. Petitions for commutation of punishment of Fenian prisoner, Barrett, convicted of complicity in the Clerkenwell explosion, got up by Mr. John Bright, were presented to Mr. Grathorne Hardy. General Nagle and other Fenian prisoners have been released from confinement on giving required pledge?. (BY CUBAN CABLE.) Havana, 13th May. News has been received from Europe and the United States, up to the evening of the 12th of May. The Impeachment Committee was to give their decision yesterday, but proceedings were suspended until Saturday, when they will finally declare whether- the Presi- ' dent is guilty or not guilty. , The general belief is that he will be acquitted. Lord Brougham is dead. Blood has been shed at the elections in Nassau. The Opposition gained by a majority of ten. ■ Bribery was practised. England has been petitioned to : dismiss the present Governor from ) office.l Yellow fever is prevalent along the south-west coast of South Amer rica, carrying off hundreds daily. There is, a complete panic at Callao and l Lima. ' The " authorities . had • closed all places of business and public resort.