Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-11-17
LATEST NEWS.

BY ELEGRAP
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY

SANDY Hook, Nov. l6.-1he steamer City
of London has arrived. The Columbia, Jura
and Africa, had arrived safely out
GREAT BRITAIN.-The attorney general had
moved for an extension of time in which to
move for a new trial IN reference to the for
fixture OF the suspected gunboat Alexandra,
but after explanation by the chief baron rela-
tive to his summing up in the case it was ar
ranged that the attorney should bring up the
case on the 9th.
The Morning Post thinks the discussion
shows that the law officers of the crown en-
terrain but feeble hopes of setting aside the
former verdict But the Post says if munich
pal law was not violated it is to be decided by
the legislature whether international obliga-
tions were not disregarded.
The Times says unless technical diff cul-
ties impede the proceedings of the law in the
case of the Alexandra and suspected rams it
will be shortly settled. 1t trusts the decision
will remove any just cause OF complaint with
out unduly restricting industry.
The Venezuelan government had bid for
the Alexandra, the Earrings guaranteeing the
transaction, but the government declined to
sanction the transaction.
The federal Gamer Kearsage was at
Queenstown, and was expected to visit South
ampton. 1t was rumored that the Niagara and
rebel steamer Georgia are also looked for
soon at that port.
The weather in England continued stormy.
One OF the Mersey iron clad rams Ell Tous-
son, had been tOwed out OF dock and placed
i'll the stream under the guns of the guardship
Majestic. The other ram, Ell Monassr, re-
manned in an unfinished state in the craving
dock, with gun6oat watching her at the en-
trance.
Run,nr I pol,,orstO,,
pending case of divorce. The name of the
petitioner for divorce is O'Kane.
Marriage is said to be in contemplation
between Prince Alfred and Il princess of Old
enburg.
The ship Amazon, from London for New
York, has been totally destroyed by fire off
Margate. The passengers and crew were
saved.
FRANCE.-It is said the French budget will
show an increase of revenue for the current
year of one hundred million francs.
1t is rumored that the French government
was about to contract a loan of three hundred
and fifty million francs with the Rothchds.
emperors speech was pacific He proposes
European conference for the settlement of
| the Polish question. He hopes the arrival
| of Macmillan IN Mexico will be advanta-
| geous to the country. The financial report
| will be published shortly, although the expec-
tations are not fully realized. The revenue
| has increased, and without extraordinary re-
sources have met the expenses of the wars in
| Cochin China and Mexico. Reforms are an
nounced, and increased powers are to be
granted to commerce. Only passing illusions
| are made to American affairs.
Paris letters assert that the rate of the
Bank of France is to be raised to six per cent
La France asserts that Macmillan accept
ance of the Mexican crown is no longer doubt.
full. The Austrian trigate Elizabeth is to con-
vey him to Mexico.
Continued activity is reported on the part
of the Polish insurgents, and strong bands are
said to be crossing the frontier into Poland.
The new king of Greece was received with
enthusiasm in Athens.
1t is stated that Japan has applied for
French Intervention with England.
The advance of Bank OF England's rate of
discount tn 8 per cent. failed to stop the efflux
| of gold. A further advance to per cent was
made.
The Bank of Frankfort had raised its rate
of discount from to 5 per cent.
Confederate loan quoted at Ga &c.
Cotton dull. Sales for two days 5000 bales.
Manchester market quiet and tending down.
ward. Breadstutfs steady and unchanged.
Provisions inactive. Produce quiet and
steady. ConsolS for money 81 3-S