Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-06
Cable Dispatches.

LONDON, March 5.-Weekly returns of
the Bank Of England show specie de-
crease Of s2l3,000.
A large meeting Of the friends of Dis
raeli was held at his official residence last
night. Nearly all the Tory members Of
Parliament were present. The proceed
ings were not made public, but the meet
ing was regarded as a favorable indication
of the strength Of the new Premier.
LIVERPOOL, March 5.-The South
American mail steamer which touched ut
Lisbon, has arrived here. Details from
Rio Parana are important. The good for
time of the Paraguayans continued. The
Brazilians made several attempts 10 cut
the communications of Gen. Lopez, but
failed, and in the engagements which took
place Lopez gained fresh advantages.
Gen. Ashboth, American Minister resi-
dent, died after protracted illness.
Brig Amanda GuioD, from New York,
bound for Martinique, was abandoned at
sea. Only the mate and two seamen we're
saved.
LoNDSN, March 5.--Late dispatches
from China and Japan have been received.
The civil war in Japan ragged with great
violence. Several combats had taken
place between the partisans of the Shogoon
and the DiamOs, which were attended with
heavy loss of life, and great excuses were
committed on both sides. In consequence
of the insecurity of the country, the Min
listers of foreign countries lad all left
Osaca
In the House of Commons this evening
Disraeli appeared for the first time since
the resignation of Derby. Upon entering
the House he was received with loud cheers
from both Government ana Opposition
benches. Disraeli soon after rose, and
after giving notice Of the introduction of
certain measures relating to Scotland and
Ireland, he said, relative to the retirement
of Earl Derby, that his colleagues were
10th to sever their connection with such a
leader. No language could express their
estimate of the character and career of such
chief, and they all most earnestly hoped
for his restoration to health and power.
Disraeli then proceeded, saying that Her
Majesty had been pleased to intrust TO him
the task of confirming n government, and
he could not decline the gracious offer, ac-
companied as it was by the generous sup
port of his colleagues. In domestic affairs
the policy Of Lord Derby, during the last
two years of his administration, would be
followed by the new ministry, and in for
eign affairs the policy of Lord Stanley
would be adhered to. This would be a
policy OF peace; not one of isolation, but
one of generous sympathy and regard for
our own interest and those of other ma
tions. Such policy would never lessen
the influence or dignity of England, based
as il was upon esteem and respect. The
domestic policy of the new government
would be a liberalsone, FCheers and laugh
ter, recognizing national traits as best Sc
curing national Institutions. He regretted
the necessity of continuing the policy in
respect to the writ of habeas corpus in
Ireland, but as Lord Derby had said on one
occasion, it was the only safeguard against
unscrupulous foreign confederation. Such
a suspension of the privileges of writ was
not incompatible with the general exer-
else of law, and he was Of the opinion that
the grievances of ireland should be treated
with tender regard for that country. After
a few more explanations not Of general i'm
portance, Disraeli resumed his seat amid
applause.
Mr.. Bauveri, member of Kilmarnock,
said the policy of Lord Derby, referred to
by the Premier was uncertain if it meant
retention of Office only, the new govern
ment would meet with a serious opposition
in the House of Lords.
Earl Malsbury said the subject of Irish
grievances would come up for discussion
on Tuesday next. After announcing the
change of government, he added its policy
would remain unaltered.
Earl Russell declared that no confidence
could be placed in policy which was al
ways saying one thing and meaning an
other. He said the Liberal members had
given their support to Lord Derby on his
pledge to bring about reduction of fran
chise.
PARIS, March 4. - The forthcoming
ministerial budget will press the payment
of principal and interest of France IN
Mexican bonds.
1t is said Russia has been strongly nrg-
ing upon Western powers a scheme for
independent union of Danubian prinoi-
palities.