The Portland daily press., 1867-01-01
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Coloes, Dec. 28-Afternoon. grand ban
quet of the Royal Yacht Club to the members
Of the New York Yacht Club has been post
poned until Saturday, to allow them to enioy
the Inequalities of the civil authorities of the
town OF Cowes tonight
Euealng.-The yachting party visited Os-
borne House, one OF. the residences of the
queen, this morning, and were courteously re-
celved by Major General Seymour, who con-
Quoted them about the palace and grounds,
after which sumptuous lunch was served for
the party.
Coaoes, Dec .29-Noon.- The vessels in the
Roads are everywhere displaying the "Stars
and Stripes alongside the Union Jack in
honor OF the American yacht fleet A sub
scrption has been started for the families of
the men lost from the Fleetwing 1t was head
ed by the gentlemen on the Henrietta, who
subscribed $500 in gold. Only four (?) persons
were drowned from the yacht Fleetwing. Two
others We're washed overheard, but chung to
the rigging and were drag ed on board. Sail
ing officer Staples acted with the greatest
courage in attempting to rescue the unfortu-
nate men. corrected list of the lost is as fol-
lows:-Captains Wood and Hazelton. and sea-
men Mayall and Kelley of New York, Bowen
OF Boston, and Nesson of Norway.
Paris, Dec. -EUening.--The United States
ironclad Miantonomah, and her consort, the
steamer Augusta, arrived at Gibraltar on the
ports.
Madrid, Dec. 28.-It is currently stated that
the Queen of Spain will dissolve the Cortes.
Loudon, Dec, 25.-It is feared that seven of
the crew of the Ross Winans Cigar steamer
have been drowned, small boat having cap
sized in the Thames, and the men being mis-
sing. One OF them was an American
An arrival from Alexandra states that ad-
vices had been received that the French fleets
had tuken the forts at Kanghow, and that the
city was in their possession
Paris, Dec, 28.-It is rumored that the Uni
ted States have entered into negotiations with
the Spanish Government for the cession of the
Island of Minorca.
london, Dec. 2s-We have repetition of
the rumor that the Christian powers will inter-
yene in the affairsj of the Greek subjects of
Turkey. The Times of this morning expresses
belief that collision is daily growing less
likely, but adds: eff the Eastern question
should come up, England will be disposed to
let events take their course without any effort
to shape them to her wishes"
London, Dec. 29--Orders have been issued
for the return of two regiments of regular
troops from Ireland.
Florence, Dec 29.-The bad feeling between
Greece and Turkey is increasing and war be.
tween the two powers is seriously threatened
London, Dec 30.-lt is now said that Queen
Victoria will open Parliament in February in
person. L
A Belgian paper of character says the Gov
ernment OF France has asked those of Eng
land, Austria and Italy to form an alliance in
view OF the troubles apprehended in the mat
ter OF the Eastern question, but it is said the
great powers of Europe have no present inten-
tlon OF interfering. 1t says that the British
minister in Greece has been ordered to talk Sc
riously to that Government relative to the war
like acts OF bands of Greece entering Thessaly
Florence, Dec. 29.-RumOrs of change in the
Italian Cabinet are entirely false.
Du6tn, Dec 29.-An election riot occurred
in Durgarvan county. The Kilkenny military
were called out to restore peace. One man was
Killed In cavalry charge upon the rioters-
Quiet was soon restored eA
Paris, Dec 29.-The French iron-clad fleet
are expected to leave Cherbourg to-day for
Vera Cruz.
Cones, Dec. 3o.-Yesterday the yachts Henri
eta, Fleetwing and Vesta, upon the invitation
OF the Queen, sailed up Osborne bay Her
Majesty came down to the beach and spent
some time IN watching the maneuvres of the
yachts. AS the winner of the great race, Hen
rietta, passed by she saluted it with wave of
her handkerchief
AT the grand banquet given by the citizens
of Cowes last evening, the hall was profnsely
decorated with the British and United States
flags, and pictures of the contendinr yachts.
while the walls were hung around with friend
ly notices. Sir John Simon, M. p, presided
at the entertainment, and the grea test interna-
tional good feeling prevailed among the guests,
Ioasts were drank amid great enthusiasm 60
the Queen, President armies and nayes Of the
United States and Great Britain, peace and
prosperity to the United States and Old Eng
land, the New York yacht squadron, the
health OF j. g. Bennett Jr,, and a host of other
toasts OF friendly character. Mai Gen. Sey-
mour, by command of the Queen, expressed
Her Majesty interest in the race and also her
thank for the compliment of this display dur
ing the afternoon.
AT the binder given by Lord Lennox, his
Royal Highness the Duke Of Edinburg, ac-
cepted the challenge of Mr., J. G. Bennett, Jr.,
and agrees 10 sail around the Isle OF Wight
next August for prize of e10O The Duke
will sail his own yacht Viking. This announce
ment has created a great sensation in yachting
circles.