ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 960, 9 April 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

VIA SAN FKANCISCO. » (PEB GBEYILLE'S TELEQKAM COMPANY. ItEUTEIt'S AGENTS.) Auckland, April 6. The Nevada arrived at 0 p.m. with the English mails via San Francisco. The delays were owing to the snow blockade on the Union Pacific Kailway, the like of which has never been seen for thirty years. On March 19th left Honolulu, having connected with fine s.s. Moontia. On March 20th met Nebraska, boarded by Webb, who stayed three quarters of an hour. She brings 408 bags mail, 60S packages freight. Saloon passengers : Messrs Nelkin, Buchanan, Quint, Greenfield and wife, Crnickahankß, Pi<w*o, P»t>*y, Beaumont, lloyles, Mrs Bray; 9 steerage. Cargo for south 13 packages.

GENERAL SUMMARY. The celebration in honor of the recovery of the Prince of Wales on the 27th February was of the grandes 1 character. It is estimated that there were four millions of people from all parts of the kingdom present, and witnessed the procession, seven miles long, through the streets. The streets were elaborately decorated during the day and illuminated at night. Twelve thousand soldiers and almost the entire police force guarded the lines. The day was observed as a holiday throughout the kingdom. The Prince looked stronger than was expected. The procession moved amid the ringing of bells. The chorus comprised thirty thousand children. There was immense cheering greeting the Queen. The entire assemblage rose as her Majesty entered the Cathedral, and they remained standing till she took her seat on the throne. Te Deum was sung by the monster chorus, after which the Archbishop of Canterbury delivered a sermon.

After the religious services the procession moved westward without interruption. The entire route was strongly fenced. The Prince occupied the carriage with the Queen. The decorations surpassed anything ever known before, every shop and house along the route brought fabulous rentals, lower story buildings brought one hundred pounds for the day, one vacant space brought four hundred pounds. The Emperor Napoleon declined an invitation to witness the departure from Buckingham Palace. At night the western front of the entire dome of St Paul's was illuminatad, and the streets through which the procession passed was festooned with parti-colored lauterns over the entire front. Thanksgiving service took place in the principal cities in Ireland. Despatch from Bombay states that Governor and officials attended cathedral. Parsees assembled in the fire temples, Jews in Synagogues, Hindoos in temples, Mahometans and other religious sects in their several places for worship, and all offered thanks for the recovery of the Prince. The statement of the case submitted by Geneva arbitration was laid before Parliament, and has the following reported points. Her Majesty's Government complains it has had"to reply to argument not present; reserves the right under treaty when claims are defined for the additional statement of facts, regrets that ships were obtained in British ports for war purposes. Vessels without armament were obtained by clandestine means, which baffled Government officers by admitted American citizens. Cannot admit justice of pecuinary indemnity for warlike operations of these vessels. Devolves upon United States, to establish the propositions it advanced, to state clearly the international duties on which they are based and to demonstrate the violation complained of. Charges of culpable neglect sustained by solid reasons ; the nation should not be held responsible for the delay or omission by simple accident. Must be proved that Government had failed to exercise the caution usual in international affairs. Poservcs the question of the extent of the responsibility if the tribunal decide extravagantly. The United States Government evinced great tardiness in employing naval forces to capture the vessels complained of. Great Britain will yield to the decision of the tribunal; she has only one wish, that it be just; she wishes only that it be founded on the faithful and equitable interpretation of the rights of man—on principles which herself and other powers will not repent of, but recognised by both neutrals and belligerents in all time to come. Earl Granville sent a note to the American Government on the Alabama question, and believes that an amicable settlement may he arrived at. Government exchanged communications with foreign Governments regarding the "International Society. Lord Northbrook, Under Secretary of State, has been appointed Viceroy of India. In the House of Commons, on motion censure of the Ministry for obnoxious appointments, Ministers only escaped

censure by 27 majority out of 500 votes. Heavy damaging floods occurred in the valley of the river Tay. Much property has been destroyed in the city of Dundee and country. Smallpox prevails iu Edinburgh. FRANCE. Thiers has summoned the generals of France te give an account of the state of feeling of the army. Thiers md party have broken with the Orleanists, but accord with the Legitimists. The leading Paris journals assert that a conspiracy has been detected by the Thiers Government, in which the leading Bonapartist generals were the chief. The plan was to break up the Assembly by force and reinstate Napoleon. The Government has sent arms to guard northern frontier against conspirators, who have their headquarters in Belgium. Movement started by the members of the " Suit Centre." The Frp.neli Assembly are going to make Thiers President for life, and Assembly elective yearly. It is reported that Count Chambord is backed by the Pope in operating on bishops for the rule of France. Chambord has received large and influenzal deputations. The-" Patrie" asserts that the mission of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, now in Rome, is to bring about an alliance between Germany, Austria, and Italy. Great activity among political parties at Versailles, and possible change of the Government of France. GERMANY.

Germans are again arming. Two corps ordered to be in readiness. Germany reserves the right to decide upon any new form of Government in France, and should she conclude such Government disinclined to execute the peace treaty there will be another invasion. Bismarck is about to issue a call for an international congress to devise a uniform system of postage. American bonds declined in Frankfort market since Alabama claims have been discussed. A plot to as assinate Bismarck has been discovered. The gathering of Legitimists at Antwerp resulted in serious demonstrations by the people. AUSTRIA AND ITALY. The Pope has issued a decree calling another Council to meet either at Malta, Ireland, or Izrael (?) A fire at Florence rendered two hundred families houseless. A Russian spy, detected sketching the fortifications of Sionslemberg, was captured and imprisoned. International society are organising strikes. The present international exposition is at Vienna. SPAIN. A new Spainish Cabinet has been formed, with Sagosta as head, associated with five TJnouist members. Admiral Topiet declined position. King Amadeus is disgusted with his situation, and asks his father's consent to abdicate. The Carlist republicans formed a coalition for election of member to the new Cortes. RUSSIA. The Government professes to conciliate Poles by allowing them certain national representation and independence. AMERICA. Epidemic of smallpox increasing at a fearful rate in the northern cities. Senator Sumner introduced resolution to investigate the sale of arms to the French during the German war, which caused lengthy and bitter debates. _ Archbishop M'Cluskey takes American priinacy held by the late Archbishop Spaulding. The Fenians are much excited at the prospect of war with Great Britain, and boast that they can raise one hundred thousand men in sixty days. War steamer gone to Navigator Islands te establish a coal depot for Australian lino of steamers, and will put the island under American protection. Revolutionists have possession of all northern states in Mexico. Juarist Government calling on the United States for aid. Toronto, Canada, lost half-a-million dollars by fire. Reply of the secretary Fish to Earl Grauville's note is not completed, but the points agreed on the American case will not bo altered. The ovorland snow blockade was forced through ou 16th of February, trains are now running. Continued rain scorms in California, crops injured. Congress House Committee on commerce agreed to a bill providing a board of commissioners authorised to contract for seven steamships, lines including one from SaD Francisco to Australia (paying ten dollars per ton subsidy per annum for five years) ; it is believed will pass. Moses Taylor arrived at San Francisco ou February 29th.