Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-03
Foreign News by Atlantic Cnbl'

I.oNpoN. Jan. 2--Dispatches were re.
ceivcd to day giving the particulars OF an
other Fenian outrage last night in County
Cork, near the city OF that name. Under
cover Of the darkness a large party OF the
brotherhood attacked the house Of Charles
Matthew, q brother of the late Father
Matthew. Happily the family OF Mr.. Mat
thew was appraised Of the scheme OF the Re
mans in time 10 succ, ssiully repel the
attack. Quite large force was quickly
collected and concealed in the mansion, aud
when the maraude,s came up they were
met with a CALLING fire and incontinently
fled. Several were wounded. but they were
carried of by their comrades.
LONDON, Dec Midnight Two Head
Centers and five captains Of the Fenian
organization have been arrested al Mcrth-
iccr, South Wa.cs.
The Government has determined TO pro
coed with the prosecution againut Mr.. Sui
Ivan, of the Dublin Nmio1k ard other
persons who have taken part N the funeral
procession in honor OF the Fenians execl.cd
in Manchester.
Ii is reported that the men who stormed
the Martello tower near Cork, and broke
into the gun shop in that city, all came from
the United States and were sent over by the
Fcnian Brotherhood.
FLORENCE, Jan. liking Victor Eman-
uel. in reply to the address of both Houses
OF the y aiional Parliament, says Italy il
now passing through crisis, surrounded by
her foes. but he hoped for good results. He
advises Parliament and the people 10 be
calm.
PARIS, Jan. 2--On New Years day, in
accordance with time honored custom, all
the ambassadors Of foreign powers now in
Paris, were received in body by the En-
rcror at the Tulleries. The Paral Nuncio,
speaking for the diplomatic corps. assured
the Emperor OF their good wishes for him.
sell and for the Imperial family The En-
peror, in reply. said be was happy to again
begin the new year as heretofore, surround
ed by the representatives of all the grea,
powers, and to once more reaflirm. by this
interchange, assurances OF the friendly re-
lations now existing between France and
their respective governments.
The Archbishop OF Paris wished that God
would pr, serve the life of the Emperor as q
guaranty OF peace. He said the progress oil
religion and moral ideas in France was the
only safe basis to the throne. To this the
Emperor responded in these words: "The
wish deeply touches me. Believe me, the
interests Of religion, of country and Of civ
ilization are inseparable."
The official statement of the Bank Ol
France shows decrease of 81 600, OO0f In
the metallic reserve OF the institution fol
the week ending to Jay.
LONDON, Jan. 2.--The weekly returns O,
the Bank Of England show that the bullion
has increased Gl2l.tO0.
Baron Msrchetti, the sculptor. Is dead.
VIENNA, Jan. 2.-The government ha.
forbidden recruiting within the Austrian
Empire, Of rcinfortcmt his for tie Papa
army.
LONDON, Jan. DR. Livingston, til,
African Traveller. is alive ana well Positive
| advices just received from Africa leaves M
longer Goub. OF lis sase,y.
The Swedish minister, laron Wc,,erstel.
la' an interview with the Secretary O
State this morning. Tie Secretary il
formed the Baron that he had made No
proposition for the purchese Of St Bsrthol
emew, ana the Baron ASSURED the Secretary
that hc Lad received TO instructions or sug
restions tending toward a sale OF the island
The New Year reception at the w hit.
! House was the most brilliant Of any fol
| s"yeral years. The reception rooms Of h, adj
departments were also crowded ant
market by good feeling
oenef~l Grants house was crowded from
noon until after dark.
ocnefAi acace has autographed this after
noon that he will arrive here 10 night. ant
~ morrow, after seeing General Grant apt
the President, regarding affairs in the thir,
military district. win leave at once to =,
sumo his new command
Messrs. Poneroy of New York. Wash.
turnc of Indiana. and ,ullnm TT Illinois
leave today Tor Richmond 10 address
negro reconstrucsin convention
General Butler starts for Ric6mor
Thursday