The New York herald., 1868-11-26
Europe.


Europe.
Vie cable reports are dated November 25.
The latest accounts Of the English elections say
that the liberal majority in the next Parliament win
be about III.
Mr.. Gladstone's defeat in Southwest Lancashire
owing It Is said TO the local dislike OF the Irish
people
Rumor is busy in London In relation to the compo-
sition OF the Cabinet. The Earl OF Kimberley, 1t
Is thought, will have secretary's portfolio.
The Croatian Deputies were yesterday admitted to
seats in the Hungarian Diet.
The Chinese Embassy Is expected in Paris about
the end OF December.
Paraguay.
An unofficial letter from Rear Admiral Davis,
dated Rio Janeiro October 90 has been received In
Washington. The British and French Admirals had
both called upon Rear Admiral Davis and informed
him that reports from the commanders OF their ves-
sells sent to Paraguay positively denied the extrava-
giant stories charging Lopez with various crimes
against humanity, among them the assassination OF
certain foreign consus The French Consul returned
the French steamer and reported that he was
not at any time under any apprehension for his
safety.
ManZanllo was attacked by the insurgents recently
but ording to the Havana dispatches. they were
repulsed with heavy loss. Lersundi had pardoned
several prominent revolutionists. A fight occurred
near Santa Cruz, In which the insurgents routed,
with the loss OF some valuable correspondence.
The Alabama Claims.
Our Washington correspondent states that the con-
vsntlon agreed upon by Minister Johnson and Lord
Stanley for the settlement OF the Alabama claims is
undoubtedly In the hands OF the President. 1t pro-
vides for the appointment OF three Commissioners
two by Great Britain and by the United States
who shall sit as the Commission in Washington, and
their decision on all the claims shall be rendered
within twelve months from their assembling From
their decision there shall be no appeal by either
party.
This is our day OF national thanksgiving. The
President and the Governors OF the States generally
have concurred In 80 naming 1t, and throughout
the land it will be celebrated and honored as such.
In this city and Brooklyn In addition to the private
entertainments and the usual worship in the
churches, there will be matinees and evening per-
formances at most OF the theatres, minstrel halls
and circuses, balls hops and Excursions innumer-
able, and bountiful dinners for the poor at the
charitable institutions.
Chief Justice Chase, In the United States Circuit
Court at Richmond Va, yesterday dispensed with
the administering OF the test oath to the Grand
Jurors. as he was OF the opinion that the ends Of
Justice would be hindered by directing 1t to be ad-
where the matters affirmed in 1t may be proper
cause for challenge. In mis- charge " the Grand
Jury the Chief Justice reference to the investl-
gation- OF revenue frauds, enjoined them to spare
nobody, least OF all those In high and responsible
positions.
Colonel Keeler, OF General Rousscau's staI, has
presented his report Of affairs Ia the Fifth Military
District TO General Grant The republicans IL would
appear, stayed away from the polls on the election
day by the advice OF their leaders, who thought that
riots would ensue IL they attempted 10 VOTE
Tne Russian Legation in Washington deny the re-
ports that S2Ooo,ooo OF the Alaska purchase money
was expended in securing the good will OF Senators
and Congressman for the passage Of the appropria.
tion bill. SIX millions OF the purchase money has
already been paid.
The coroners jury in the case OF Mrs. hin. VINO
was murdered in Philadelphia on Sunday night have
returned q verdict charging the commission OF the
deed on George s. Twitchell, the sonin-law and Ca.
milla TwitcheI. the daughter OF deceased.
The coroner's jury al the inquest on the death OF
Mr. Pollard, Of Richmond who was shot, 1t was sup
posed, by Mr.. Grant ON Monday, rendered a verdict
yesterday that the deceased came to his death at
the hands OF some person unknown"
All the Fenian Circles and various Independent
Irish revolutionary organizations IN the United
states are invited to send delegates to the Fenian
Congress, now in session at Philadelphia and to
take part In Its de, iberations
Tue Japanese Consul TO the Hawaiian Islands
arrived In San Francisco by the steamer China He
Is the rst native sent to foreign Country by Japan
70 act as consul
BY the caving in OF sewer In the streets Of Ceve
land. ohio, on Tuesday morning, Two persons were
killed and nine wounded.
The City.
The nrst division OF the National Guard paraded
yss s.erday, In honor OF Evacuation Day, and were
reviewed By Governor Fenton.