The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-03-14
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BERLIN. feb. S-blSuafck has oDttiueu leave y
absence from his post of Prime Minister OF the
North German Confederation. He will devote sew
e-al months to travelling through Europe The
state of his health compes him to seek reiaxahon-
BERLIN Feb. e.-At an Interview recently Bis.
marck told Carl Schuiz il was the most earnest
desire of the King of Prussia to cultivate the good
will OF the people Of the United Statss 1his
favorable disposition is regarded by Americans as
most important in view of the possibility OF the
necessity for selecting some foreign Power as an
umpire between the United States and England
in pending differences between these nations
LoNroS, Feb. s-Selwyn will succeed Sr Viii
liam Earle as Chief Justieeof the Court of Ccfasow
Pleas
1t is understood that Minister Adams will leave
England in April.
The Fenisn Captain Mackey. arrested on Friday,
is charre ed with leading the assault on the Marteilo.
tower, at Duncannon.
The He7u6d's cable dispatch says Napoleon has
altered his policy toward the Pope and Italy in q
sudden and remarkable manner. He evinces q
disposition to abandon the position of champion of
the Holy See. He is assured, it is said. of the ex-
istence of Bourbon ~intrigues. radiating from Rome.
The Imperial relations with Rome therenpon be-
came colder. while the friendly relations hitherto
existing with Victor Emanuel will be renewed.
Queen Isabella has been forced to dissolve the
Papal legion recruited under her warrant in Madrid,
as Napoleon fatty objects to their service in, the
canse of the Holy See.
Admiral Farragut remains at Florence, a much
honered visitor.
AcN'NN W.. AI|-.tt RUtfo OiCNotEt tuC CCAS~
brated savant. died last night.
The British iron-clad Hercules. said to be the
largestin the world, has been successfully launched
at Chatham dock Yard.
The strike Of cabmen has ended. and vehicles
are now running as usual.
Cork, Feb. 1.-THE police have again been at
tackled on the street by n mob, who peited them
with stones. The police charged bayonets. A
desperate fight followed. Several rioters were
bayoneted and che was killed. The mob fed in ALI
directions. During the day an attpmpt was made
to seize Lynch, a we'll known isformer. The poll
ice prevented the outrage.
DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE trial Of Warren termin-
ated in a verdict of guilty of murder, feleny and
treason.
Sullivan. editor of the Dublin I-isiBsd,a. has been
indicated for publishing sedilious libels. His trial
Will commence tomorrow.
CoPENHAGEN. Feb. lit is said that neeotia-
tons between Denmark Ind Prussia to settle their
difficulties have failed.
BERLIN, Feb. 11.-Bismarck is sick. and unable
to avail himself of his leave of absence. No
change in the Cabinet is proposed.
Prussia has made an advance for closer diplo-
matte relations with Rome.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-American papers containing
the Congressional proceedings in the matter of al
legiance and citizenship have been received. The
press here generally comment favorabiy on the
views expressed in Congress. The speech of Banks
is especially commended.
PARIS. February I5th-In the Corps Legisiatif.
the amendment proposed by Berger to the bill reg
ulating the press was defeated after a stormy de-
bate.
The Government is rapidly pushing forward the
organization of the National Guard throughout
France. in accordance with the provisions of the
Army Bill.
LONDON February I4tb.- Midnight In the
House of commons. this evening, Earl Magee ssked
leave TO suspend the operation of the writ of
habeas corpus for a short period from March first.
de said the Fenian leaders had shown their dis
regard of their oaths of allegiance to the crown.
He stated that out o. 26S Fenians who had been ar
rested 95 Americans were included. saying that al
though the Government had succeeded in repress-
ing the rebels. still extensive powers were necessa-
~ TO enable it to complete the work. Leave to bring
the bill was granted.
Lord Stanley laid before the members additional
papers on the subject ofthe Alabama claims. They
have already been published.
1t has been decided by the British West India
Steamship Company to abandon ST. Thomas. and
some other place, probably Jamaica, will be chosen
as a mail station.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-In the House of Commons.
Earl Mayo. Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated that
the Government is preparing an Irish Reform Bill.
1t would be ready to present before the House by
March. He said other measures with regard to Ire
land would be brought forward, March 25th.
Sir Charles Bright called attention to the scheme
of placing telegraph wires under the control of the
Government, and asked if the Ministers proposed
to take action to that end.
Hunt. under Secretary of the Treasury, replied
that it was the intention of the Government to pur-
chase the lines of telegraph in Great Britain. and
tObli.Ct SBO pau vi thtCtluS tuat Nu1iGt WUulu u u
submitted to the House within q week.
LONDON, Feb. lS-It is said that Lord Derby Is
improving.
The examination of prisoners charged with con-
nection with the Clerkenwell explosion has termi-
mated. All are remanded except Allen. who was
discharged.
Letters from Paris reiterate the statement that
changes are contemplated in the Cabinet policy of
the Emperor.
DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE jury found a verdict of
guilty against Sullivan. editor of the Dublin Nation,
for publishing seditious libels.
FLORENCE, Feb .17.-Public honors to Farragat
closed with a dinner given by Minister Marsh. A
number Of foreign and native celebrities were
present. Farragut has gone on a visit to Venice.
LONDON. Feb. I7th.-It is generally believed that
Lord Stanley will soon succeed Derby as the head
of the British Ministry.
BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE illness of Bismarck has
become serious. and he is now unable to leave this
city.
Abyssinia.
Advices from Abyssinia' state that a strong force
of British troops advanced from Scnape toward the
interior on the 10Th of January. Water had been
bored for. according to the American plan, and
found in abundance near the English line of march
on the coast shore. and has been lightered by the
English for naval purposes.
The Moniteur reports that Gen. Napier is calling
for achievements.
Important dispatches received from Abyssinia say
that General Napier is at the front pushing forward
in advance. The hostile forces are drawing nearer
to each other. Reports have reached Amnesty
that skirInishing has already occurred with
King Theodore's forces. No particulars are given.
Napier's Official dispatches are anxiousiy awaited.
The last news from Amnesty Bay is that the aux
Hilary corps of Egyptians will move forward with
the expedition, Notwithstanding the request OF the
English Government that they be withdrawn. Re-
ports from the interior are that Theodore with the
captives, was at Magdala.
Advices from Abyssinia state that Theodore was
in camp near Magdalano, and said to be in bad.
straits in a military point of view. An engagement
the two armies was imminent. Very few