The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-03-21

ers on or before the 3Ist day Of March all exis,-
ing burroughs to terminate on that day.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-In the trial Of Genera Maggie.
on a charge os Fenianism. at Sligo. a motion to
delay the trial. by the counsel for the defense. was
refused. Heron. defendants counsel. thercupon
moved TO transfer the case to the Court Of Queens
Bench The chief ground OF this motion was that
there are not six Americans in the whole city of
Sligo, therefore it would be impossible to select -
mixed jury here.
George Francis Train Unexpectedly appeared
before the Court and. volunteered 10 become an
American jurymau. His offer was declined. and
the. Court refused 10 transfer the case, and there
upon proceeded with the trial. 80
The Times in an editorial strongly urges the
abandonment OF the prosecution. saying the point
of law IS, to say the least, questionable.
berlin. February 29-The King formally eloeed'
the Diet yesterday He congratulated the MEM
bers on the success of their labors, and the effort
OF the Diet TO insure peace to Europe has been
promptly and powerfully sustained by the other
great powers. Confidence. thus restored. will aid.
in the spiritual and temporal welfare of the nation.
PARIS, March 1.-The contract has been closed
between the Telegraph Company and the Society
Cable Transatlantic of Paris. -
FLORENCE. March IA delegation OF working
men at Genoa recently waited upon Admiral Far
ragnt. and presented an address. saying they wish
ed to do him especial honor as the representative
of a country which sympathizes with the views Of.
the illustrious patriot Mazzini.
VIENNA. March 2.-Admirai Tegethof has been
! appointed commander-in-chief OF the Austrian
fleets.
BERLIN, March 1.-The Zoiverein Convention as
semb!ed to-day. Bismarck welcomed the delegates
In a brief speech. 1t is. announced that the DELHI
erations of the Convention will be- confined exclu-
Slvely to commercial subjects.
LONDON. March At is reported that Baron
Rothschild is to be raised to a higher rank in peer
age.
BERLIN, March 3-Confscation of estates of the
ex-king of Hanover have been authorized.
L Nj a "a
States has made a proposition to the Turkish Gov
ernment to build a port at Marnorazza. on the Tur-
ish Asiatic coast. to be used as a port for vessels OF
the American navy. The Porte declines 70 grxnt
the necessary concessions for such purchase.
LONDON. March 3-The trial of General Maggie at
Sligo. yesterday. consumed the day in an unsucccss-
ful effort to obtain a mixed jury. The defense re-
newed the motion to remove trial TO the Court Of
Queens Bench. which was granted. The result
will be the trial will be moved to some other place,
where a mixed jury can be obtained. r~s-gF
LIMERICK. March 3.-An attempt WINS made last
night, it is said. by the Fenians to set Ore to a large
machine shop. Ii was defeated by the exertions Of
the police. The incendiaries used Greek fire. :
PARIS. March 3.-The visit of Prince Napoleon to
Germany has no connection with political affairs.
Rome, March 3-Cardina, Antonelli is confined
to his palace by serious illness. ,
FLORENCE, March 3.-AdmiralF arragut arrived
at SpezZia and received q visit from the Italian
Minister of Marine. saa aa
London. March 3-The popular dissatisfaction
HI IoTtuSai mas HOT SuDSlUe0. Diopatc0eS TON
Lisbon say an effgy of the Queen was burned last
night by an excited mob.
The present condition of Ireland and the ques-
ton of Irish reform will be considered in the House
of Commons on Tuesday next r.a
The Morning post declares that Disraeli becomes
Prime Minister less on account of merit than because
there is no one else fit for the place.
A great meeting of friends of the. United States
was held in London John Bright was President, and
made a speech arousing the sympathy of the audi
ence for the American people by eloquent Altssons
n heir conduct hrar,n0 IN MAJ nf In hAllln
Rev. Newman Hall followed, presenting with abil-
iy the American side of the Alabama Controversy.
He carried the vast assembly with him. The meet
ing was very enthusiastic and dispersed with re-
peated cheers for America.
The authorities have decided to withdraw the
remainder of the suits against Irishmen indicted
for walking in mock funerals at Dublin recently.
The Daily Times has an editorial on the resigna-
ton of Minister Adams. It says England will
lament his departure. sr7
The Times says the Minister who succeeds Adams
could not have an easier or more gracious task
than the settlement of the questions concerning the
rights of naturalized- citizens
The obligations OF the new treaty apply with
reciprocity to- Germans and Americans and all
previous engagements between the two countries in
regard to extraditiOn are renewed The treaty il
made to terminate at the end Of ten years. ast
The Herdtds London dispatch states that at q
meeting on Tuesday evening John Bright spoke
strongly in favor of the Government, policy and
power of the American people, and tho duty Of
England g cultivate friendly relations with them.
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would concur in expressions, Of hearty good will
towards America. sand pledges to support any
movement at home, ~in7efforts to effect a prompt,
righteous and pacific settlement, all International
differences would be settled. especially those con-
nected with the Atabdmd claims. The question
was put and the resolution was adopted unanimIonsr
ly, amid loud cheers, with every person in the hall
standing
Miscellaneous. sfHsa
FEBRUARY 26.-Allision offered a resolution de-
claring as the sense of the House of Representatives,
that the right to regulate the duties of Interpretations
belongs to the Legislative power of Congress-, and it
is beyond the power of the President aud Senate, as
the treaty making power, 10 authorize importaticns
of the manufactures or products offoreign countries,
except at such rates as the tariff may prescribe.
The resolution was adopted without discussion.
The resolution is aimed particularly at the treaty
with the Sandwich Islands. ,
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-An immense mass meeting
was held tonight at Cooper's Institute, James Gal
latin, presiding. Resolutions were adopted affirm
ing the right of the President to remove members Of
the Cabinet. and declaring the attempt to deprive
him of this right, a monstrOus perversion of power,
deprecating impeachment as the last resort for the
protection of the Republic from disgrace or grievous
wrongs, expressing confidence in the moderation OF
the Senate. and trusting to the ballot box 10 redress
the wrongs.
CHICAGO, March The most furious snow storm
of the season commenced at noon to-day, and there
houses are reported blown down at Milwaukee.
The roads are. blockaded.
WASHINGTON. March MANY congressman be-
lieve that the bill to abolish the Office of Aijutant
General of the army, will become a law.
Bancroft telegraphs to the State Department that
the treaty with the North German Confederation was
signed and mailed Feb. %. via England. 1t provides
that emigration shall be free and naturalization
changes nationality.
1t is believed that similar treaties will be nego-
tiated with other foreign powers.
The Times Washington special says personal
feeling is developing into proposition to elect a new
of the Senate. in order that the success