Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-28
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.

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by prominent politicians, including Gibson and
Bright on the Reform act
Fifteen young men, occupying quite respect
able positions, have been arrested near Cork.
charged with being members Of a society hay
ing for its object, the invasion of Ireland by
American fillibusters
A pressure was being brought upon the GOV
eminent, to secure a guaranty of u per cent
on half million sterling new capital for the
Atlantic Telegraph Company. Memorials are
being presented from all parts for that purpose
1t was thought the government would accede
and if So the contract for a new cable would
be made forthwith.
been postponed till February. The question
of Montaemberts appeal is fixed for Dec u.
The Bank Of France gained twcnty-siX mil
lions francs specie during the month
tits reported that French negro emigration
vessels had been Oyerhaued by British cruisers
on the African coast, and compelled to dis
charge the negroes, although the shipment was
regular.
The Spanish expedition to Mexico was larg-
or than was expected.
The Calcutta mail of Nov. 8, had reached
Suez The news is unimportant
Hong Kong, Oct 29.-Commander Reed has
not returned from Japan.
The Emperor Of Japan is reported to be
dead
Canton is quiet, and trade has been resumed
The Australian mail of Oct 10 had reached
Suez, with one hundred and thirty pounds Of
gold Trade was quiet Large shipments of
gold had been made to England
Great Britain.
Several distinguished politicians, including
Lord Palmerston, and Messrs. Gibson and
Bright have been addressing large meetings
on political topics in general, Of the reform
topics and reform questions in particular
The lone Tpn6iuu characterization IN, t1,,
shape OF sOiree, at Manchester, in honor Of
the last named gentleman, came off on the
evening Of the 10th five thousand people
were present. Mr.. Bright again euogized the
representative system Of the United States.
Baron R0thschild had given two thousand
pounds to found scholarship for the city of
London, in commemOratOn of his admission
as a Jew to Pertinent
Fifteen persons have been arrested on the
9th, charged with being members eff an alleged
society, said to have been organized to obtain
an invasion of ireland from America They
were all young men, Y of them from Sllibber-
cen and three from Bantry. They were
brought to Cork by the Bendon train, on the
9Th, under the escort Of large body Of police
The London Times has the following re-
marks in city article upon the Atlantic Iele-
graph :-"The question as to the replacing Of
the Atlantic Telegraph Cable is likely to be
decided in a few days. The Company have
made application to the Government for a
guarantee Of a per cent on e435, 600 subject
to the same conditions as that of the Red Sea
line, and this has been backed by memorials
signed by all the leading firms not only Of
London, but Of Manchester and the other prn-
cipal cities.
No attempt can be made, with any prospect
OF success, to lift the old cable until the return
OF calm weather, at the end of April or May
and, even under the best circumstances, eXper-
ments with regard to the operation not IA
Vorable Meanwhile, it had been definitely
asceralned that the existing damage was not
at the shore end the laying Of the new end
had been completed to the distance Of two
miles out from Vaienta, and the portion taken
up was IN perfect condition for electrical pur
poses. Experiments lately undertaken by
person previously unacquainted with the enter
prise, strongly supports the original inference,
that the main fault is about two hundred and
seventy miles from the Irish coast, at depth
OF nine hundred fathoms. There is also
fault in the other side-thought to be about
three hundred miles from Newfoundland;
currents however still continue to be received,
although Of kind SO feeble and uncertain as
to be useless Tor any practical purposes at
present. The Telegraph is in charge Of Mr..
Henley, who is manufacturing an apparatus,
such as his experiments on the spot lead him
to think may possibly lead to some result, but
In no case could there be a hope of achieving
otherwise than by an entire new line After
the unanimous expression ofopinion, not merely
by the commercial townships but by the pe0-
pie at large, that the nation should not fail to
allow, it may be presumed that there is lit
tie doubt OF the required help being accor-
X ed subject to such stipulations as may pro-
tect the general interests Of the public.
France.
A commission has been appointed to exam
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manufacture OF firearms in France.
The opening OF the Chamber is adjourned
until February.
The specie in the Bank of France has in
creased in the month twelve millions seven
hundred thousand francs, and that Of the
French banks fifteen millions two hundred
thousand francs.
The French commission on the subject is
said to haYe reported IL favor Of the contin-
uance Of the present system Of engaging free
negroes for the colonies. A French vessel
loaded with free negroes has been overhauled
by English cruisers on the African coast, and
forced to release the negroes
Italy.
The greatest activity regns in the Arsenal.
AT Venice the number of workmen has been
doubled, and warike stores have been brought
in.
Arrests have been made at Milan, and seven
teen students have been arrested at Paria, where
several houses have been searched for fire
arms, many Of which have been seized.
The Sandman government denies that any
thing has arisen to confirm the assertion that
war was imminent with Austria.
Spain.
Considerable damage has been done at Sc
vile by innundations. There have been many
shipping disasters on the Spanish coast, Up
wards of one hundred dead bodies had been
washed ashore on the Andalusan coast
Hanover.
The Chambers had rejected bill proposed
by the ministry, for an increase Of the income
tax.
India.
The Calcutta mail of Nov 9th, arrived at
ouez Dec. 9th. Lord Clyde marched to at
tack Amethee on the 9th Of Nov. The Raiah
submitted and entered the British camp, and
The fort surrendered ON the 9th. The Sepoys
hed from Gewenee, which was captured by
the British.
China
canton was perfectly quiet and trade had
been resumed Foreign missionaries were To-
eating themselves in various parts Of the city
ana suburbs. "a chops Of tea had been dis
posed of
Australia.
Melbourne dates are to Sept 10Th. $50
pounds Of gold was en- route with the mail
Trade quiet at Melbourne. The dggers are