The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-04
EUROPE.

EUROPE
by special telegram through the Atlantic cable
dated in London yesterday we learn that General
Napier reports to the authorities in London that six
hundred Abyssnians had been drowned by the rain
mood rushing through ravine or mountain gorge. N
The news report by the Atlantic cable Ii dated
yesterday evening, June 3.
Napoleon is said to be SICK The English radicals
are agitating reform bill for Wales France re-
sumed relations with Tunis The British shipping
interests exclaim against the proposed amendments
TO the neutrality laws. Spain encourages submarine
telegraphy in the Gulf OF Mexico. The ''reorgan
lied" Austrian army will consist OF million Of
men.
The Cunard mail steamship Java, Captain Noodle,
which left LIVERPOOL at ten O'Clock on the morning
OF the Esd, and Queenstown the oath OF May, ar
rived at this port at hafpas O'Clock this morn
ing. Her report has been anticipated by the Saint
Laurent.
The London Herald, I'm explanation OF the Queens
departure from London states that her Majesty was
advised by her physicians that it would be prejudi-
cial 10 her health TO remain in London during the
hot season. s.- .--
b In the House Of Commons on the odd OF May-as
stated in our cable kilograms Of that date-Mr Rear.
lien gave notice that on Monday night he would ask
the Premier whether IL true that her Majesty
had gone 10 Scotland account Of ill-health and
did not intend 70 return to England for the remain
der OF the season, and if So whether it was the In
tention OF the government, out of consideration for
her Majestys health, comfort and tranquility. to
advise her Majesty TO abdicate The latter portion
Of the motion elected loud cries OF order and the
Speaker ruled that it was couched in respectful
Or Parliamentary terms. Mr.. Rearden apOlogized
40 the House. and protested that he had no inten-
ton OF altering anything dsioyal, ami the matter
dropped
The Marquis Of Hastings has purchased the screw
steam yaci Eothen, and will shortly proceed TO Nor
way.
CONGRESS
IN The senate yesterday Mr.. Sumner offered
series OF resolutions declaring that senators ac
countab.e for their votes Impeachment TO their
constituents upon an, other measure in which
they take part a. senators. The bill 10 regulate the
oreign codsting trade on The northwestern and
northeastern coasts was taken up and passed. The
bill to provide temporary government for the Ter
rory oi wyoming was passed Pending a discus
sion % whether the Eight Hour Labor bill or the
bill for thc admission Of number Of southern
States should nc taken up the senate adjourned.
In the lou~c the Morgan-Delano contested election
ease sas decided Tor the contestant Mr.. Delano, by
a vote at eighty 20 thirtyfNe. He thereupon took
the oath Nr. Woodward offered resolution eulo-
CYSTIC OF HE late President Buchanan and autnoriZ
ing the appointment OF a committee TO attend his
funeral. one sentence Of the resolution auding the
patriotic motives OF the deceased proving obnoxious
TO the majority modification Of the resolution
offered. but was not accepted. The reso-
luton then laid upon the table by
vote Of scventy-three TO forty-seven. Subse-
auenty, however, the vote was reconsidered and
substitute with the Objectionable portion OF the orgi
mai resolution stricken out was agreed TO, by a vote
OF 10 49, The committee was then appointed four
oil the AK members named being democrats The
senate amendments to the Arkansas Admission bill
were reported back with a substitute, but the report
not received. An evening session was held. in
which the Tax bill discussed.
THE CITY
dinner has been rendered Mr.. Burlingame and
his associates by prominent merchants OF this city.
Mr. Burlingamc has accepted and named the I'D
inst "A the day on which he will most probably be
able to attend.
Rev. stephen II. Tying, Jr., In a lengthy sermon
delivered last evening in the Baptist church corner
Fifth avenue and 127th street, ventilated his views
on the subject Of Episcopaanism, and particularly
a. connected with the restrictions sought TO b'
nlaced ON Episcopal clergymen preaching in othe
Protestant churches.
The urea, German Catholic Central Union close'
,,s third davis proceedings and with 1t the session
for this year. last evening. Some OF the resolution
passed especially those in regard TO schools and
immigration, are OF general importance. They NEE
next wear at Chicago.
The American Jockey Club opened subscripuo
rooms at 900 Broadway last evening for the purpos
OF inauguratng the English system of betting. QUIZ
a large number OF members were present and col
siderable number Of bets were made.
Coroner Keenan, yesterday afternoon held an II
ouesl ON the body Of Richard Butler, the man WI
was supposed to have been murdered at house
Bedford street A verdift OF accidental death ".
rendered.
The argument in the case Of Fisk against the On
cago Rock Island AMI Pacific Railroad Company, an
rour other cases against the same defendants, WI
resumed Yesterday yefore the Supreme Court, &c
era, Term. These are all appeals from the order a
uopting A receiver of the $4,000 shares Of capt.
stock issued II ia alleged, In violation OF the chart
and in excess Of the amount authorized by law,
he the maximum Of the capital stock oil the co
pany. the argument viii be concluded to-day.
A motion Tor a new trial In the case OF Richard
EnriqhL charged with whiskey frauds was argt
in the BROOKLYN Circuit Court yesterday, but JUG
Genedict rescrsed his decision.
MlsCELLANf0Us
Governnr fenton has at last signed the New "
city and comfy tax evies and also the bill In rel
ence To the governmental railway.