New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-10-29
GREAT BRITAIN.
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.

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Admiral and Mrs. Farragut, Capt and Mrs
mock Capt lie Roy, Leut.-Com. j. c. Watson, DIT.
ota, Messrs. II. Kiney MKee, Frailey, Collins, and
en- Of the United States Navy, with Major Montgomery OF
iae United States Army, left the Clarendon Hotel New
ondst London on the nth of October for Gravesepd
here they embarked board the Froc which conveyed
em 70 the Admirals fagship the Franklin, at Sheeess
During the stay Of ADMIRAL ana MIS-. farIagIt ~ ION
sSe Among the constant visitors who have paid them
special attentions may mention the duchess OF sum-
Lord of the Admiralty Lord Henry Lenux the Foreign
Minister, Lord Stanley Admiral Sir sydney Daeres "a,
mral Sir Baldwin Walker General Lawrence, the PIlnce
de Jonvile, the Count de Paris the Lord Mayor ana
6herifs Of London, &c, &c.
On the 14th Admiral FaTTagut accompanied
by Capt PennOck, Capt.'Le Roy. Lieut. Watson Dr.
FobrD of the United States Navy, left the Franklin
end paid visit to shoeburyness They escorted by
Admiral Sir Baldwin Walker, Capt. Donald Mackenzie,
r. N and Lieut., Lowthe, r. NJ and were received on
landing by Col Fisher, Major Curtis, and other olces
and nv them conducted over the grounds of ShOebury
ness Capt Anderson pointed out to the Admiral me Ell
Iects OF the sneh red Engsh ana IinGn t d
showed him the various targets constructed ana III course
M oonsructson The Admiral is said have expressed
his opinion that the i5inch gun should never be fired
with more than co 10 OF powder. Inc party were also
shown the Museum and the Geo y rifle gum with its turn
table complete and witnessed some excellent practice
with the snch rifle at targets somewhat over mile
from the battery. Among the officers present beside those
already mentioned, were Capt. G. A. WILKINSON, Capt w
Carey, Capt. } T. Dau6nz Capt Van stra9benzee' Lieut.
The party were entertained at an elegant luncheon by
er ansse s4d d e SS od 8asy @
ship which was lying ~ me Si5g dns Te eth ,eS
visit and reception
The AMERICAN BISHOPS AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
Saturday, the 10th Of october, was the day fixed for
comforting upon the Bishops Of the Episcopal Church IN
the United States the honorary degree OF d. G. l. More
than usual interest excited in the Congregation a
AecoTd1g TO eraes whiehhad duly passed the Senate
Of the University the degree was conferred on al me 10
limited States Bishops now in England only seven, now
ob1a onfasa mt q
day on account of previous engagements. Ihese were
Charles Petit McIlvaine Bishop Of Ohio; Henry Whe
house Bishop Of Illinois; ThOs Atkinson Bishop OF North
Carolina Henry Washington Lee III shop OF iowa Henry
lay bishop OF Nh ri bo Of PttsSu3Gh
At the time announced for the assembly OF the cOngfe
CATION, the floor of the Senate House was crowded by
resident members and strangers The ndergraduate
body mustered strong IN the galleries. ~, A., ~,
Dr. CartweH of Chrst's College, entered, escorted as
sual by the esquire bedells, and followed by the IN
habited in antcpaory docoral scarlet robes and each
borne company with by member Of the University OF
Among the noables of the University present the
Rev R Sa Ss %ase Peters the Rev the Master
Bt Johns the Rev. the Master Of Downing the Rev the
HSmphr ey and Iiveine; Dr. Paget &c, &c.
The Vce-C Chancellor having assumed his position on
1y the Public Orator he Rev. W. g. Clark Of Trinity
Jollege His speech repete with exquisite Lanlty
md he dwelt chiefly the value Of the maintenance OF
intimate friendly relations between the TWO Churches
md the two countes The BISHOPS were theh presence
later Conferred the degree on each the form
Esch Of the presenfees on his admission TO his degree
passed ON to the as and took his seat behind the Vice
The remainder Of, the Bishops. many Of whom were
either in Scotland ireland at the time OF the eongrega
tiOn TO attend on future occasion 10 receive lhe
distinguished honor.
THE new MINISTER To WASHINGTON
According to The Times, 1t not at all certain that
Mr. Thornton would accept the mission TO Washington
had been offered to him. but Of course 10 reply had
yet received lie had previously been appolnte1
Minister at Lisbon He is Count" Of the Kingdom o.
Portugal and has some family ties with that country ~
would be naturally therefore pleasant position ior MIMI
A correspondent of The Daily Se,es signing himself
"Yator replies 70 the objections o. me Times 10 M
hSn TSD e s 70 s S n peer Of Portugal and
Ia addition 70 this he Is thoroughbred English etntt
whose cultivation and habits, and hOsd
of his family also make him and them the charm OF h
society in which they move.
the highest capacity devoted to bis profession and that
be has never made buudcr and Will carry with him TO
washington the prestige OF success else%hers re
He Is abOrOus calm impartial ana full OF good senSe
He has risen eminence entirely by hls own merit a1q
~ quite certain that he will go 70 Washington entirely
out OF sense Of duty 10 his sovereign ana MS country
capitalization which other dipomatiss ON this occasion
have not shown AT Rio Mr.. Thornton has not only re-
stored those friendly relations which Ought 10 exist o
tween England and B,S. 9a nae Dy s goI
which existed previously to his residence al lI eo
1t is common expression in the streets OF RIO as NC
passes That the English Mimster-a good man.; amc
from high TO low his approaching departure IS universally
Niator no doubt right when he says that Lord Stanley
has chosen Mr. Thornton because DC deems him the
Wisest man which English diplomacy at this time ahords
TBE FESIAK PANIC.
Groves the alleged Fenian, who stands charged with
the murder Of ODonneI the RnaIdshan, was again e4
Amined at Bowst. the 18th. lie identified tile
who had purchased false beard and the strongest
evidence again him Is that prior TO this occurrence he
wore beard; that on the day OF the shooting he ha
shaved of his beard, bHt purchased u false one Tile
other evidence IS very conflicting but the magistrate
fused 10 entertain the question OF BAIL and the prisoner
was remanded TO future day.
Penan alarms the order OF the day In most cases
hey are only hOaXes but they TO keep the county
IN state OF excitement and alarm. On the 18th il was
FuTnored In Manchester that the Fenifns intending
70 destroy the gasgOrks and every soldier supplied
disturbed.
on the 10Th two troops OF the Royal Artillery left Wool
wien py special trains for Manchester, and on the 10th
Mo more troops OF the Artillery dispatched TO Hull
AldershOt camp for LIVERPOOL
On me hgnt OF the l4i o. October mob said to have
nceh feIia ~ ner pIociytes, attacked the arnOry OF
me i2h NOiIoh kne Volunteers, situated at Keepham
mat GDeniy h1iy rifles and 10000 ball cartridges
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