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Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 226, 30 May 1872, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Auckland, May 22. The p.a. Nebraska arrived to-day at 4.30 p.m. She left San Francisco on the evening *of April 27th, and Honolulu on tbe 6th of May. She brings 50 toas of freight for Auckland, 25 tons for Southern ports, and 100 tons for Australia. Passenger list. — For Wellington : Mr Higginson. For Port Chalmers : Mr Gilbert James Garrar. Messrs Kaye and Andrews are in charge of the mails, amounting to 426 bags. This includes both months' mails for New Zealand and Australia. Dates (by post) from London are to April 4th, and from Dublin to April sth. It was not the Moses Taylor that broke down, but the new steamer Moongo (?). The steamers will run right through in future, general~summary. London, April 26. In Parliament, to-day, Earl Granville and Mr Gladstone stated that it was incompatible with the public interest to declare what were the intentions of the Government with regard to the further proceedings before the Geneva Board of Arbitrators. Mr Newdegate asked leave to introduce a Bill for the appointment of a commission to enquire into the character and rapid increase of i monastic institutions in Great Britain. He declared that 'the priests impoverished their parishioners, and asserted that women had "been forced into convents against their will. Mr Mtfyberry, member for Dungarvon, protested against the offensive language of Mr Newdegate, and represented nfm as endeavoring to excite religious strife. At the Epsom Races the City and Suburban Handicap was won by Digby Grand, Lord Glasgow being second, and Hector third. The claimant in the late Tichborne case has been admitted to bail, and will soon be summoned to answer the charges of perjury and forgery. In the House of Commons, in Committee of the whole House on the Ballot Bill, an amendment was offered by the Government, punishing voters for openly displaying their ballots at the poll, and defeated by 274 to 246. The Queen will shortly visit Napoleon at Chiselhurst. The presentation of Lady Twiss at Court is officially cancelled. By (he falling of the wall of a building in •oune of erection at Kirkcaldy, nine men were buried and suffocated.

In the House of Commons a motion by Mr Trevelyan, seconded by Mr Fawcett, to give householders outside Parliamentary boroughs the franchise, was opposed by Mr Gladstone, and defeated by 149 to 70 The obsequies of Earl Mayo took place at Dublin. The remains vrere interred at the family seat. The funeral procession was a mile long. Tke Marquis of Lorna represented the Queen. A long and acrimonious debate took place in the House of Commons on the course taken by the Government in regard to the Dublin University Test Bill. Mr Gladstone admitted that the Government pledge had been unfulfilled, alleging want of time as an excuse. | The British counter case was presented to the Geneva Arbitration Commission on the 15th. It refuses the discussion of the American imputations of hostile motives and insincere neutrality, if o reference is made to the claim for indirect damages. It assumes the claims are limited to the losses occasioned by the Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Shenandoah, and accepts the introduction of nine other rebel cruisers' claims. The mere sale of vessels adapted for war to belligerents w*s not a violation of neutrality. It complains of the American overstrained construction of the Treaty of Washington, and states that the losses which the arbitrators may take into account are at the utmost those especially aiising from the capture and destruction of ships and property. It hopes the frank open statement of facts will eventually remove every misunderstanding. The Times urges Parliament to adopt a motion Lord Russell intends to introduce for an address to the Crown for the suspension of the proceedings, unless the indirect damage claims are withdrawn. The Daily News says the dissolution of the Gladstone Cabinet, and its succession by a Conservative Ministry, are probable before the close of the week, and that there will be a general election for members of Parliament in the latter part of the week. It thinks the Government will be defeated on the University Tests Bill, which is made a Cabinet question. The steamer Ispahan, from Bombay, via Suez, is supposed to have foundered off Brest and fifty persons to have thus been lost. The steamer Neva is reported to have been wrecked in the Malayan Archipelago. The tteamer Rona was sunk in a collision off the China coast, and sixty persons are missing. It is reported that Prince Bismarck has presented an ultimatum to M. Thiers, demanding the immediate reduction of the French army to 22,500 men, and hinting that in case of refusal Germany will establish a new French Government. The report is discredited in Berlin and Versailles. The Daily Telegraph, however, asserts in deaided terms that the statement of the precarious condition of relations between France and Germany is founded on undeniable facts. The ship. Derry Castle has been burned at sea. Rear- Admiral Robert Coote succeeds RearAdmiral Farquhar in command of the Pacific fleet. At the Epsom races the Metropolitan Stakes handicap was won by Mr Lefevre's Dutch Skater, bred in France. Kingcraft was second, and St Aubyn third. Ten horses started. Fbancb. The Constitutional contradicts positively the reports regarding the unfriendly difference between France and Germany. The Archbishop of Paris and other clergy, have issued decrees promulgating the doctrine of infallibility. A squadron is preparing to bombard Tamatave, on the coast of Madagascar, on account of the ill-treatment of the French residents there. Germany. The Princess Alice gave birth to a daughter on the 22nd. The North German Gazette and Berlin Netcs positively deny the statement made by the London Daily Telegraph in regard to the relations between France and Germany. The Augsburg Gazette, on the other hand, affirms the correctness of these statements. Spain. Carlist bands are increasing throughout the kingdom, with cries of "Live Charles Seventh! Death to the Liberals !" Great excitement prevails. Senor Rosas, the Ministerial candidate, was elected President of the Cortes by a large majority. Ten thousand insurgents are said to be under arms, and Don Carlos on his way to take command of them. He will be shot if found in Spain under arms. The Government are preparing to suppress the insurrection. Advices from the frontier state that the Carlists have been victorious, and have captured carabineers in two recent engagements with the Government troops near Bilbao, in Biscay. Italy. Afresh crater has been opened in Vesuvius, and a stream of lava from it threatens the villages on the mountain side. The inhabitants are removing, and thousands are camped in the fields. The Bay of Naples is covered with boats filled with spectators. The scene is indescribably grand and terrible. Flames sometimes shoot up to a great height, and masses of rock are ejected with the lava. Earthquake shocks have been distinctly felt in Naples, and six tourists are reported to be killed. The Pope received a deputation of 2000 citizens at Rome, and thanked them for their devotion to the Holy See. It is reported that the Italian Government are usurping the rights of the Church. AMERICA. The Senate Postal Committee reported in favor of subsidising the Australian steamship line to the extent of 500,000 dollars a year. Tfie New York Tiibune of 26th April says there is reason for the statement that the Administration has abandoned its attitude on the Alabama question, and that the Secretary of State has written to tbe American Minister at the Court of St. James's, expressing his regret at the misunderstanding which has arisen concerning the claims for indirect damages. Captain Hall's Arctic expedition has been heard from in Greenland, on March 1. In Congress notice has been given of an amendment to the Postal Appropriation Bill, offering half a million dollars subsidy annually for tho American line of steamers. Rich gold and silver mines have been digcovered in Alaska. The Mexican revolution is crushed. Congress is considering a resolution for withdrawing the claims for indirect damages from the consideration of the Geneva tribunal. Advices from New York to April 17th state that the prices obtained for recent arrivals exhibit an advance of from 60 to 80 per cent, over last year's prices current. New Zealand unwashed choice is at 70 to 75 c. per lb. for good. Port Phillip is at 67 to 73 cents, for choice, and 60 to 78 cents, for good. Sydney unwashtd choice is at 62 to 77 cents. The American Government maintains its original position (on the Alabama claims) for the purpose of settling the principle. In Illinois the boiler of a steamer exploded, and she was burned to the water's edge. SOliveiwweloft

Reports from Lonepie (?), via Portersville, state that that town is in ruins, in consequence of an earthquake having occurred. 23 people were killed, and about 30 wounded. 500 heavy shocks occurred in 30 hours. About 50 houses were shaken down. A special telegram from London says the Cabinet will not resign. They promise not to endow a Catholic University in Ireland. Wool is quiet, pending the sales, which commence on the 11th. San Francisco, April 17. The wheat market is firm at 7s lid to 8s 4d per cental. At Liverpool, quotations are 12s Id to 12s 4d. The Nebraska brought 1699 bales of wool. The market is at nominal ratas, pending later advices from London, and from the American manufacturers. The range is from 35 to 55 cents, per lb. Tire rains Trill ensure large grain crops.