The Portland daily press., 1868-04-28

the case over to the jury, explained tne law
IN the case where doubt might ARISE. ne slIt-
| ed the evidence given on botn sloes, auu ooin-
mented on the part OF Burke ana Murphy IN
the plot. He cautioned tne Jury in reSaru 10
| the witnesses for the prosecution, MessrS.
| Mullaney and Vaughan, and one other and
| saidsbe was compelled to admit that the proof
| of an abb in the case of Barrett was open to
grave doubt. The Justice charged rather ia
| yorably in the case of Timothy Desmonds. He
| EXPRESSED great surprise that Mrs, Mullaney
had not been produced.
The jury then retired to consider upon the
verdict. After very brief delay they return
ed. Barrett was found guilty All the other
prisoners were acquitted.
LONDON, April 27-Evening. Great Joy pre-
news from the British troops in Abyssinia, and
the safety OF Prince Alfred To-day has been
observed as sort of improptu holiday. AT
the Stock Exchange to-day National hymns
were sung and enthusiastic cheers for the
Queen were given, The press and people eve
ryWhere are iubilant.
The case of the prisoner Barry, connected
with the Greek fire plot at Buckingham pal
ace, came up at Bow street to-day for prelim-
mary examination. The Greek fire proved to
be phosphorus only. The case against the
prisoner was strong. He was remanded for
trial
LONDON, April 27-2 A. M.-Both Houses of
Parliament tonight, without dissenting
voice, voted an address to the Queen upon the
subject of the recent attempt to assassinate
Prince Alfred at Sydney, expressing the SYM
pathy of the British nation with the royal
family the untoward event which has filled
them with horror, and hope that the Prince
may soon be restored to health.
In the House of Commons this evening Mr.,
D1sraeli. in reply to a question by Mr.. Layard,
made soma remarks on the subject of the
Abyssinian war, in which he spoke in most
fiattering language of the achievement of Gen.
Napier and his army and all who gave aid to
the expedition to rescue the English prisoners
in bonds from King Theodore. The conquest
of Abyssinia, said the Premier, was only
equalled by that of Mexico by Cortez.
The House subsequently went into commit
tee on the Irish church question. Mr.. Glad
stones series of resolutions were debated at
length, but none of the most prominent mem
b9rs took part in the discussion. Among the
speakers were Mr.. Dillwyn, Mr.. Chas. Giipin,
Mr.. O'Donohue and Mr.. Horsman in favor of
the resolutions, and Mr.. Karslake, Gen. Peel
and Lord John Manners in opposition. No
points were made by the speakers which
hove not alseady beeu repeatedly urged in for
mer discussions. The House adjourned at 1
o'clock.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, April 27.-The third session of the
North German Parliament commenced to-day
King William, of Prussia, as usual made the
opening speech. He said to the members that
their aid should be the mutual and material
interest of Germany. He advised the fulfill
ment of the treaties with Austria and Spain,
and hoped that the desire for The national good
would rule them in all their proceedings He
congratulated them on the peaceful and friend
~ local relations, and trusted that those of
North Germany with the great powers would
Justify the belief that maintenance of peace
was the great aud only object The Kings
speech was pacific throughout He concluded
by expressing the hope that during the present
session, and IN all events, he might count upon
the united power of Germany His remarks
were very favorably received On the conclu
sion of his speech he shook hands heartily
with the Bavarian Minister. The latter called
for three cheers for the King, which were given
with will.