Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-06-21
nENnmAI. NEWS.

Hon. Isaac Newton, tommlsslonefo OIL hgrl-
culture, died Mt Washington, on Wednesday
morning. His remains will he taken TO
Philadelphia to-day. His successor Will
probably he Colonel Capron, of Illinois, who
was nominated to the Senate by the Presi-
dent Inst winter
The American soda water fountain at the
PARIS Exposition it is SAID, are new things
10 the French, hut they are highly popular
The French like cool and pleasing drinks as
well IA the Americans.
A Russian who has lived long in our late |
purchase, asserts that he has never seen ii
so cold in Sitka as 10 form ice thick enough |
10 enable the residents 10 indulge in the
amusement of skating.
The Washington star says We hear that
Information has been received here that
Admiral Tucker, OF the Peruvian navy, and
formerly of the Confederate navy, has been
dismissed from service by the Peruvian
Government
The Select Council OF Philadelphia, held
meeting on Monday afternoon to consider
the resolution passed BY the Common Coun-
Gil for welcoming the President on his pas.
sage through that city A warm debate en-
sued, and the resolution was strenuously
opposed When the main question came to
he put no quorum voted, the Republicans
having retired, and the President declared
the session adjourned.
Cut OF dread of a cOnfagration similar To
that which destroyed the greater part OF
Portland last year, Boston, Providence
Worcester and other New England cities
have positively forbidden fireworks on the
approaching Fourth of July.
Mr.. Campbell has resigned the position
Minister 10 the Republic OF Mexico. Gen
SteAdman was rendered the office, but de
clned
A very formidable antPopery riot oc
CURED al Birmingham, England, on Tues
day. The streets were completely sacked BY
the noiers. A Roman Catholic chapel wa
attacked, and for a time was Threatened
with demolition. AT three O'Clock P. nj. til
rioters were in full possession of the city
and all efforts 10 preserve peace had proye'
futile. Large bodies OF troops had been sen
to the scene with orders TO quell the riot
all hazards Quiet has been restored by TIL
troops.
Itis announced by the New York Expires
OF Tuesday evening that Santa Anna lei
New York five weeks since for Mexico, an
without the knowledge of any parties but HI
own immediate friends. A Tampico joul
nal, received in New York by private hands
contains pronunciamento declaration {
the city Of Tampieo, recognizing Santa Ann
as General-n. chief OF the Mexican armie
and President dd interim OF the Republic
of Mexico.
Active measures are in progress for r
pairing the broken Atlantic Gable. A steam
arrived at Hearts Content on Sunday NOR
ing last, to be employed in tile work as SOC
as the weather will permit, the officers
charge of the expedition being the Tel
graphic Engineer and the Electrician WI
superntended operations on the Gre
Eastern last year Meanwhile, a surveYi
steamer is about to take soundings, und
orders orthe British Admiralty, for the mt
Cable to lie laid this Summer, for the M
York aud London Telegraph Company
Gen Escobelo, on the cath OF May, lssu
tho necessary order for the trial of Ma
milan, Miramou, and Mela Maximili
asked permission to request some persons
the City of Mexico to act as his defende
and his request was forwarded TO the part
addressed
Robert Mcknight, one OF the oldest pr
tiers in the South died in Dallas county, A
on Saturday last.
The election judges in Leayenwor
Kansas, have been mulcted in damageI
ono cent and costs of suit for imprope
rejecting the vote of all octoroon at the
election
The Parisians are Disguised with
Ethiopian miustrels who were 30 populal
America and England, and regard then
vulgar and coarse.
Thepeople OF Central City, Colorado, h
subscribed 5,OOO to be paid for Ind
scalps with the ears on" al the rate
$50 piece.