ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 930, 22 February 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL VIA SUEZ.

(pek obetille's telegram company beuteb's agents.) Blttjt, Peb. 21. Tho steamer Alhauibra arrived from Melbourne with the Suez Mail. She brings English papers up to December 29, and telegrams to January 23. Gtalle, Jan. 24. Prince of Wales is recovering and able to go out. Wool trade steady; transactions not numerous. The next sales will be on February S. The probable arrivals are estimated at 70,000 bales. The arrivals of wool to date comprise—Sydney, 824 bales, afloat 13,56S bales ; Port Phillip, 1609 bales, afloat 37,750; New Zealand, 946 bales, afloat 1829. Considerable reductions in the import charges for warehousing wool are announced. The prices for New Zealand flax are firm; common to superior, £24 to £34 per ton. Preserved meats are scarce, and consequently dearer. Australian and New Zealand wheat 53s to 65s per quarter. Tallow is in fair demand ; prices are expected to be lower, 525G casks were sold, and there remain 495G casks in stock. No alteration in hides. New Zealand stock:—consolidated (fives) 103|; (sixes) SI; March-Sept. 112j June-Dec. 111. Money abundaut, discount quiet. Hungarian, Prussian, and Peruvian loans contemplated. Ships sailed for New Zealand—Crusader, Margaret Galbraitb, "Wild Duck, Jessie Eeadman.

London, .Tan. 22. Prince of "Wales progressing favorably. Left his room for the first time on the Bth January, and is now able to walk. The Attorney-General opened the defence iu the Tichborne case on the 15th, stigmatising Ihe claimant as an audacious conspirator, perjurer, impostor, forgerer, and villain. He said that he had knowledge of circumstances showing the depth of claimant's wickedness, and declared the story of the wreck a tissue of absurdities, and a number of other statements as utterly false. He contended that claimant's own story and letters showed that he was not Eoger Tichborne, but Arthur Ortou. Lord Harrington, addressing his

constituents, advocated firmness in repressing the rebellion in Ireland ; that education be early cared for; and supported the intended complete reorganisation of the army. Earl Derby addressed the working men at Liverpool. He criticised the present administration; stated that monarchy was safe, but that the House of Lords was capable of improvement. He said that the programme of the liberal party was exhausted, and that the Conservatives would prevail in bringing new subjects before Parliament.

Sir J. Pakington addressed a conservative meeting at llochdale, during which be commented on the sensational and extravagant policy of the present G-overument, which bad been so unsuccessful in Ireland. The nine-hours movement was making its way throughout the country. Sir C. Dilke announces a republican demonstration for 30th January. Mr Butt, in a speech, advocated municipal institutions and industrial privileges for Ireland. In Limerick 30,000 persons made a demonstration with banners and music to Mr Butt and other members.

Home Eule movement procession halted at O'Connell's monument, where speeches were made.

The first Indian mail through Mount Cenis reached Brindisi 24 hours., earlier than by the old route. ■ The Eev. Mr Watson, of Stockwoll, has been sentenced to death for the murder of his wife.

The congress of the United States' granted an amnesty, by 170 to 21, to all rebels, excepting Confederate officers or members of the Confederate

Congress. In -the National Assembly of Prance M. Thiers advocated a tax on raw materials. Various taxes were passed on raw silks, cotton and flax. Panterin has been elected for the Assembly, beating "Victor Hugo by a large majority. .The re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Prance and Germany is declared, and looked upon as a fresh proof of desire of both Governments to strengthen friendly relations between the tvto countries.

Naval preparations in Germany for service in Brazil have been stopped. Prussian soldiers have been assassinated at Luneville. Germany has demanded that the murderers should be p;iven up. Great agitation in France against the proposed tax in raw materials. Discussion on the tax still continues in the Assembly. The republicans invaded the royalist meeting at Wellington, in England, At Kuightsbridge the republicans expelled the chairman of a loyal meeting, smaahed the platform, and retired singing the Marseillaise. The police tardily dispersed the mob. It is definitely announced that Parliament will be opened by the Queen in person. The King of Denmark congratulated the Queen on the recovery of the Prince of Wales. The contract was signed by the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company and Mr Bischoffheim for the construction of a telegraph cable from England to New York. Sir J. D. Coleridge concluded his speech in the Tichbourne case. In the ease of Miss Christie and Edmonds, the prisoner pleaded pregnancy, but a jury of matrons rejected the plea. Dr Jenner has been created K.C.8., and Dr Gull a baronet. An explosion occurred at the cartridge factory at Greenwich. The girls employed there were on fire, and rushed shrieking into the marshes. Mr Horsman says that the political prospects of the country were gloomy.

The shore ends of the Atlantic cable are said to be easily repaired. Paths, Jan. 20. M. Thiers and all the French ministers have rt solved to resign. Notwithstanding the opposition Thiers adopted Eeray'sproposition to impose a tax on raw material, failing other resources. Thiers, though reluctant, consented to withdraw his resignation. Ministers retained office. G-alle, Jan. 2L From latest unpublished, dated London 23, we learn that at a meeting of the Geographical Society, the speakers sharply criticised the conduct of the Government concerning Livingstone. Dr Livingstone's son accompanies the expedition. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce memorialised the Government in favor of a due number of representatives for the commercial interests in the Council of India.