Litchfield enquirer., 1867-08-15
N ews of the Week

FOREIGN. In the House of Lords, o1 Monday night, Lord Derby moved tha the House recede from all of it's amend ments to the bill, except the one providing for the representation of minorities, whicl had bee accepted by the House of Com mons. After long debate the motion was put and carried. The bill to abolish the church rates was rejected by large major ity. A serious railroad accident occurred at Bray Head, Ireland, in which four per sons were killed outright, and many more were injured.
 The Prussian Army Commissioner ap. pointed to examine the Chassepot rifle, has reported against it's adoption. A conven- tion of prominent Liberals of Southern Germany have had meeting at Stuttgardt, and adopted resolutions urging the South ern States of Germany to unite with the North German Confederation. The second session of the Parliament of the North German States will commence on the 23d of the present month, Count Bismarck presiding as Chancellor. The Prussian budget shows an income exceeding eXpen- dltures, and that no new taxes are required The United States squadron, under the command of Admiral Farragut, was at the Prussian port of Stettin last week. The fleet subsequently, sailed for St. Peters burgh. A general Council of the Primates of the Romlsh Church will be held on the 18th of December, 1868. Cardinal Catari- nj, by order of the Pope. has sent circu- lar to all the Bishops, asking seventeen questions concerning the internal disci- pline of the church.
 A Turkish Admiral recently forcibly took dispatch from servant of the United States Minister Resident, Edward Joy Morris. MT. Morris has since laid the case before the Turkish Government, and de- handed redress for the outrage. The Tur- kish Government denies, in circular note referring to Cretan affairs, the truth of the report of cruelties alleged to have been perpetrated by the Turkish forces in Can dia.
 The war which has been carried on be- tween Russia and Bokhara has termina- ted. A treaty Of peace was concluded on Thursday. The Russian loan is being more freely taken on the Bourse than was at first expected. Its success may now be said to be established
 A fight has taken fplace between two U. s. Steamers and pirates at Formosa, China.
 Garabaldi is said to be preparing for an- other attempt on Rome.
 lue uluculty between 1fuSS1a ana Den- mark regarding North Schleswig, is repo1, ed in fair way of settlement.
 Juarez entered the city of Mexico on tue 9th ult., and delivered an address to the people,. The double traitor Lopez, has been assassinated.
 DOMESTIC. President has suspend ed Secretary Stanton, ordered Gen. Grant to take possession of the War offics ), tempo rarily, and the latter has obeyed the Presi- dent, as will appear from the following cor respondence:-
 EXECUTIVE MANSION,
 WAsH1NGToN, D. c. Aug. 12, 1867. {
 SIR: By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, you are hereby suspended from office as Secretary of War, and will cease to execute any and all func- tions pertaining to the same You will at once transfer to General Ulysses s. Grant, who has this day been authorized and en- powered to act as Secretary of War ad iate- rim, all records, books, papers, and other public property now in your custody and charge.
 Very respectfully, yours,
 ANDREW JOHNSON.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, ]
 WASHINGTON C1rY, Aug. 12, 1867. To Hon. E. M &antom Secretary of Var:
 SIR: Your note of this date has been re- ceived, informing me that by virtue of the