GREAT BEITAIN.
August 14 th. The Queen is confined to her room. Physicians are in constant attendance. The Ballot Bill was rejected by a ■majority of 4-9.
Chief Justice Cockburn has been appointed English arbitrator on the Washington Treaty. Sir Eoundell Palmer acts as counsel for Great Britain.
A terrible collision occurred between the police and Orangemen in Londonderry, consequent upon an attempt to stop the procession in celebration of the anniversary of the seige of the city. The police and military w6re called out to quiet the disturbance. A large number were wounded, and a few were arrested.
A meeting waa held in Hyde Park on August 15th, to protest against thesuppresion of the meeting at Dublin.
Asiatic cholera has made its appearance' in London. There is great excitement among the people. Berlin despatches say that the cholera is increasing in Konigsberg. • The contributions for the repair and completion of St. Paul's are considered satisfactory. Napolean is said- to have great faith in his restoration.
A London special says the Hyde Park meeting was a great failure. About 20 men and 100 ragamuffin boys were present. There was a lively debate in the House of Commons on the 14th
August on army .matters. Mr. Car-dwell defended the English military system. He said the Prussian system was unworthy of a free country. The matter dropped without a motion being made,
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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 189, 21 September 1871, Page 4
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