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European News.

New YORK, Nov. 4-The City of Paris has mr.
rived with dates from Liverpool 9th and Queens
the British Government has ordered a fifteen inch
Rodman gun, with the improved carriage aud shot
and powder, from a United States gun factory. which
will probably arrive in five or six weeks, when we
hope for a settlement of the question between British
and American ordnance.
The Prince OF Wales leaves England for Russia on
the 10Th Of November, with 8 numerous suite TO at
tend the marriage Of the Princess Dagmat with the
Czsrovich.
The Standard Theatre, at the East End Of London
was burned on the Dist The War Secretary had
invited proposals for breach leaders to replace the
present rifles used by the British army.
IL Prussia, a couscriptiOn in Schleswig- Hols,ein
is decreed from January LIST. in conformity with
Prussian military regulation under the Prusso Saxon
treaty.
The Famine in India.
The famine in India is almost ended and a plcn,i-
full harvest bids fair 20 restore the country to it's
usual prosperity. a Calcutta paper says it is esti-
mated that three quarters of the laboring ropula-
ton, and half Of the lower class of agricnl,urisis.
persisted, or will perish before the calamity is stayed.
Attitude of France on the Mexican Ques-
ton.
There is no reason to believe that the Mexican
question has been ~reopenei with France. but that it
remains just where our.lsst published note from
Drouyn de Lhuys 10 Seward placed IL. The Govern
ment IS waiting TO see how the French act, up 10 the
first Of the coming year. II, at that time, it is seen
that there is any bad faith exhibited, or any tenden-
cy to dnplicty, then such action will be forcibly re-
commended as will ensure our feelings and interests
TO be respected.
(BY ATLANTIC cABLE)
PARIS. Nov. 2-The Prose- says that the alliance
between Prussia and Russia is 8 fixed fact.
Count Montholon, French Minister at Washington
has been ordered TO Libson.
LONDON, Nov. "a large fund hss been raised
for the relief Of the suffers by the great FIRE st
Quebec.
MADRID. Nov. 8-It is said that the Government
Of Spain ~contemplates a coup d'eiaL
LONDON, Nov. 3-Noon.-COnsols, s9l eve
tveniies, 6s1.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 3-Breads,ufs unchanged.
The British Admiralty has promised to encourage
the projected Nicaragua route.
ST. PFrERsBURG. Nov 3.-The military and naval
forces have been ordered 10 be raised 10 their full
strength.
VIENNA. Nov. 4 -Decrees have been promulgated
relieving MenchikoG from the foreign military ogicc,
and appointing Won Beust as has successor. The
DEGREES also appoint Baron John, Minister Of War.
rice Esterhazy. relieved. The ministry is without
a portfolio. Won Beust has issued a circular declsr-
ing him separated from his post. He says he entered
the Austrian service free and unprcjudicei. AustTis
will maintain a true and peaceful. ooncilIatory policy,
but will upheld the dignity Of the empire.
FboEENCF, Nov. A depulatioa from Neuetis
arrived at Turin amidst great popular enthusiasm.
The King aud Cabinet were also there 70 receive them
DbRL4N, NOV. Sine mig OF SaAohy aEd family
reached Dresden yesterday. and were well received
by the people. The German Parliament is expected
to meet about the beginning Of the year.
LONDON. Nov. ll-Consols closed at S9I; Five
tweniics. 60.
MADRID, Nov. 5-The Queen Of Spain hiss offered
the Pope = residence at Granada, and Spanish vessels
Of war are placed at his disposal in case Of an emer-
gency.
Ata recent banquet, Lord Derby made friendly
allusion TO America. hoping that any question be-
,~ceu the two Governments might be approached in
coneiliAtory spirit, remove all bitterness and osfcnt
friendship.
Parliament has again been prorogued.
ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. l0.-The CEarowitch AMI
Princess paemar were married yesterday With great
f~c>tivitv.