The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01
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PARIS, April 26-EVening.-After the
business hours, there were rumors Of q
peace congress, though discredited.
Rentes declined slightly from the ad-
vance of one franc gained through the
day. ~
A proclamation has been published in
Rome, calling upon the population to
rise against the Papal Government, and
promising the support of Garibaldi.
A telegram from Athens says the Greek
steamer Arcadia has made the third sue
cessful voyage to Gambia, and landed
provisions and munitions of war and
clothing for the insurgents. The National
Assembly has proclaimed religious tolera-
ton, tie equal rights of the Turks and
Christians, and security for the property
of both.
The Paris Journal assures the public
that there will be no war about Luxem-
burg, as a peaceful solution of the diff
Guilty was about to be found. The
Etendar says it was not to be affected
By the naturalization ofthe Grand Duchy,
as such proposition would not be &C
cepted on either side of the Rhine. On
the other hand, foreign correspondents
to London journals say, that though war
may be avoided for the moment, it is
certain to come. 1t is said Bismarck is
anxious for peace, and Count Moltke
prefers immediate war, as Prussia is
quite prepared and has three chances to
one over France.
1t is reported that Bismarck would re-
sign, owing to difference of opinion be-
tween him and the King. The Emperor
Napoleon expresses satisfaction with the
negotiations in progress for the settle
ment of the Luxembourg question.
Queen Victoria has written to the
King of Prussia, in, favor of the moderate
propositions of France.
The Prussian Government signi6ed by
telegraph, its acceptance Of the PROPOSE
tion made by Queen Victoria, for a gene
raj conference at London, Of the great
powers, to settle the Luxembourg. dispute.
The conference will be composed of
representatives of Great Britain, France,
Prussia. Austria, Russia and Holland.
The followingis the basis of deliberations
agreed upon: France not to enlarge her
present boundaries; Luxembourg to be
dismantled; the status of Luxembourg to
be determined by the decision of the
conference and be guaranteed by all the
powers participating.
AUGUSTA, April 27.-Gov. Brown ad-
dressed large meeting of citizens, at
the Court House, this evening. He took
the same ground as in his Atlanta and
Savannah speeches; advised the people
to accede to the terms of Congress, as
being the best and only hope of Southern
restoration. Persistent opposition will
exasperate the Northern people, and may
lead to confscation. On the other hand,
speedy acct ptance Of the terms offered
will lead to speedy restoration. The
address was received favorably.
The annual parade of the Charleston
Fire Department occurred to-day. There
was some feeling occasioned by military
order forbidding the procession moving
unless headed by the national flag; but
the order was complied with. The parade
was very imposing, attracting thousands
of spectators,
A large meeting was heId in Columbia
on the 29th, for the purpose Of organizing
q Republican party. Several whites
present, but the colored element predom-
mated. Gov. Orr, and other whites,
with several colored men, delivered
speeches.
Wendell Phillips says he was welded
to truth and philanthropy when a boy,
whereupon the Boston Post remarks
that Wendell must have becomes widower
when quite young.
Quite tornado passed over Rome, Ga,
on Monday, Trees were blown down in
great numbers, and fences scattered
about promiscuously.