Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-08
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New YORK, March 1.-THE steamer City
Of New York, from Liverpool 2lst, and
Queenstown 22d ult., has arrived.
Suspension of the writ Of hdbedS corpus in
Ireland was received with universal appro-
baton in England and very general salts
faction in Ireland. The first effect was un-
easiness and depression, but the vigor
shown by Government restored confidence
and had favorable effect. The act author
iZes the arrest and detention in custody un-
til the first of March, 1867, ofany person sus-
pected of conspiracy. The chief object of
the measure is believed to be to enable the
authorities to deal with the numerous Fe-
nan emissaries from America, who are
represented as scattering in all directions.
The police are acting vigorously and max
ing large humber of arrests.
The military force in Ireland is being
strongly reinforced from England. 1t is
reported that Sir Hugh Ross, commander
in Ireland. demanded further instructions
regiment at Limerick were placed under
arrest. Among the latest arrests are Gen.
John II. Gleeson and his brother Joseph
Gleeson, of the Federal army. The police
were fired on from house in Tipperary
where it was supposed drilling was in prog
ress. One officer was severely wounded
and some of the men were arrested. z. j.
Mcdonnell, supposed Head Center of Dub
lin. was arrested. Order continued to be
maintained.
A bill has passed the House of Lords au-
thorizing the Irish Government to take pos
session of telegraph wires if necessary.
A Government bill regarding. the cattle
plague passed both Houses of Parliament.
The Queen will bold five receptions at
Buckingham palace during the season, but
the regular drawing rooms and levees con-
tinue to be held by the Prince and Princess
of Wales.
A message from the Queen was presented
to both Houses of Parliament asking that
provision be made for the Princess Helena
on her marriage, and Prince Alfred on
coming of age.
| In the House of Commons Mr.. Clay in
troduced reform bill extending franchise
to all males over 81, fairly educated. Mr..
| Gladstone declined to shed any light on
what the Government proposal would be
In the French Corps Legisatif draft Of
an address in response to the speech from
the throne was introduced. 1t expresses
| satisfaction at the assurance that the eXpe-
dition to Mexico is to close. The address
then alludes to the traditional sympathies
between France and the United States, and
says: The latter ought not to take umbrage
at the presence of French troops in MeXi-
co. To render their real independence up
on any other but cur own convenience
would attack our rights and our honor
which your majesty guards with solicitudt
worthy of France and the name of Napo
leon.
The Patrie gives report that Secretary
Seward is about to send circulating dis
patch to France, intimating the readiness
of the United States to proclaim neutrality
in Mexico, subject to certain conditions.
The Suez canal question is definitely
settled. The company retains no land
whatever except for maratime channel
This politically removes all possible ques
tions of dispute.
1t is stated that recruiting in Austria tt
fill up Austrian corps in Mexico will com
mence in few days.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2l.-American cottoI
sales Monday and Tuesday 10000 bales, in
cluding 5000 for speculation and export
The market had been dull and irregular
and prices rather lower under the heav.
receipts at Southern ports. Midling up
lands tirmer.
Trade at Manchester yesterday quiet bu
prices generally steady.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-'lhe Bank of Englant
has reduced its rate to per cent.
Fenian arrests continue active.
The Paris Patre says: Certain proposal
have emanated from MaXimillian which
render possible the return of 5000 troop
from Mexico by the end of May.