ENGLISH NEWS.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume II, Issue 56, 25 January 1868, Page 3

ENGLISH NEWS.

Of the five Fenians condemned to death for the Manchester murder and rescue, three were hung, one pardoned, and one reprieved. The gaol and scaffold were strongly guarded by military and police, 2000 working nien acted as special constables. There was great anxiety throughout the country, but there was no disturbance. The Fenians threatened to burn every town in England. The men were executed, and great efforts were made to obtain a reprieve. A deputation of working men waited on the Horae Secretary, who refused to see them. Another deputation endeavored to see the Queen, who referred them to her Ministers. There were disgraceful scenes at the Home Office and at Windsor.

The news from St. Thomas states that 300 bodies have been recovered and buried. The loss to the Royal Mail Company is estimated at £250,000 at Tortola. The storm occasioned the loss of 100 lives, and great distress was occasioned. Relief funds are being raised at Southampton and London. The Queen has subscribed £2OO,

The apartments of the British Minister at Rome were searched during his absence by police. An explanation was demanded, and is considered satisfactory. The Bishop of New Zealand has declined the Bishopric of Lichfield. Conservative Working Men’s Associations are being successfully formed. Stephens, the Fenian, is m France, in great poverty.

The banquet to Disraeli at Edinburgh was attended by 1300 gentlemen. He was presented with the freedom of the city and honorary degree by the University. At the colliery explosion in Glamorganshire 170 men and boys were killed. The latest quotations in the open market are for the best paper If to If. Half a million of bullion has been withdrawn from the Bank of England for the Abyssinian expedition; but the reserve is still excessive.

The Government has resolved to take the management of Telegraphs, which has given great satisfaction. LONDON WOOL MARKET. The fourth series of colonial sales was opened on the 14th November. There was a fair attendance of English buyers, but foreign buyers under the average. The bulk of wool catalogued consisted of Cape wool and Australian, wholly of the scoured description. Prices have fallen below September, rates. A decline is attributed to very bad business and the over production of wool. LATEST TELEGRAMS.

The Duke of Montrose explained the terms of the new postal contract with the Peninsular and Oriental Company. He says the Brendissi route has not been adopted because the present railway communication is inefficient. Steamers are to call at Massan instead of Malta, thus saving 24 hours. Postage is increased 3d per half ounce. The American Congress has met the Judicial Committee, and has presented a report in favour of the impeachment of the President. The house of Commons has voted two millions sterling for the Abyssinian expedition The vote was passed after a protracted discussion. Congress has passed a bill repealing the cotton tax. Advices report the occurrence of another earthquake at St Thomas; the news is considered doubtful. French troops are leaving Rome. Fenian executions are severally approved. Wool is selling better.