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After the verdict, the Tichborno claimant expressed a desire to address the Court, but was refused, and driven straight to Newgate. Dillon, a member of the Livingstone Search Expedition, lias committed suicide. . A conference of the leading working men, representing SO,OOO workmen of the '"West of England, was held at * iristol, and adopted a resolution favorable to the settlement of all international disputes by arbitration. Scrioin riots have occurred in Poland, in consequence of closing the churches by order of the Government. In one place the military fired on the mob, killing and wounding 70. A fire occurred at the Boston Freight Depot, and the adjoining buildings were destroyed, and property valued at 203,000 dollars. In a mutiny of the soldiers at the barracks at Lima, ; i consequence of excessive drill, the guard stood firm, and an engagement ensued, resulting in the defeat of the mutineers, with 13 killed and 130 wounded. Livingstone's remains were expected at Zanzibar on the 20th February. Cameron's expedition proceeds to Ugigi to obtain his documents and property. A Cen'ral Asia despatch states that the Turkomans attacked the Russian fortress, but were defeated, and large numbers were drowned wh'lst crossing
a frozen river. Keneally will move for a new trial in the Ticlibornc case, on the ground of mis-direction by the Judge; if refused, he will apply to the House of Lords. The Press approved the sentence. A sensation was created in Paris by tlio publication of an article from a German paper declaring that the preservation of Turkey was not a dogma with Germany, and if Germany and liussia transformed the whole map of eastern Europe, no one would interfere. The insurgents at Japan, who surrounded Nangaski, were totally defeated by the Government troops. The Spanish national spirit is aroused against the Carlists, and contributions in aid of the Government are pouring in. Theatres are giving performances ; n aid of the B publican c/.use.
Hie Bonapartists are distributing millions of photographs of the Prince Imperial, and tracts and handbPs and songs over the country.
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Westport Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1165, 7 April 1874, Page 3
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