The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-03
GREAT BRITAIN.

Bank NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tor Central Ame-
rica-Reveaiing the Observation-Disclosures
N the Police Court-Newspaper Right Of
Reporting speeches.
In London, December 81 the iiqudators OF Overend.
Quincy Co. announced another distribution OF H. In
the pound on Monday and Tuesday next which will
the total paid to Ids.
In connection with the Honduras Railway Land and
Mining loan it appears that Mr. l. Mercer, T. f., and
Mr. J. W. Emerson, mining engineer sailed from London
Tor Central America with the Of making thorough
investigation, the results OF which they will report as
soon as practicable.
The London Nmes OF the 2ist ultimo publishes a cor
respondencc which had passed between independent
shareholders and the Midland Railroad Board object
OF which TO check the extravagant outlay which
the directors are committing circular issued by the
their stock, attributes TO the operations Of combnR.
ton Of spectators. Articles in newspapers pamphlets
anony nous letters, advertisements threatening legal
proceedings all parts OF tho machinery which has
been set in motion induce tho sell
their stock under the influence Of panic at depressed
price. The directors state that there
dimnution OF the dividend nor any necessity for rails
ing addiuonal capital.
telegram dated in London on the 2lst of December
At two o'clock p NJ, says:-The general impression
appears to be that the OF the Fenans yesterday
morning will lead TO Q complete revelation OF the
Fenian organization in London.
Tho London Standard remarks that the evidence OF
the new intormer, James Vaughan, acquains us with
the sort Of mon who have taken upon themselves the
task OF avengng the wrongs Of Ireland and Of destroy
Ing tho government OF this country.
The London Telegraph says:-Thc evidence discloses
miserable band OF unclean and gindrnking wretches
q kind OF patriots who murder our little children
At Bow street police court, London, December 81,
Michael Finty, coal loader, vas brought up
hearing Of divers persons uttered published wicked
sediious and malicious words and expressions OF and
concerning her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Mr.:
Poland appeared for the Crown. The prisoner pleaded
that he was drunk and did know what he say
ing The charge was however, confirmed by Witnesses
mi tho VIVA anAnn dph
enc., London, Nicholas english, No. Pollen street,
street. Golden square; william Desmond, No. 10 Cross
street. Regent street; John o'Kesfe, No. 10 Smiths
placed at the bar, before Sir Thomas Henry, upon the
charge OF reason-felony.
Mr. Poland INSTRUCTED by the Solicitor for the
Treasury conducted the prosecution behalf Of the
Crown.
Mulveny now said his name was John Mulany
Mr. Poland said he appeared there instructed by the
solctor to the Treasury, 10 conduct the prosecution
against the prisoners on the charge of treason felony
II had been thought right that should DO issued
arrested. oKsefs had bsen previously In custody
Saturday lastl supposed he concerned In
she attack Oh the House Of Detention at Cerkenwel He
was then DISCHARGED; but notwithstanding that dis
charge, was thought right to have him apprebeuded
again, and he was accordingly taken with the others
He did not propose TO into the .. length to-
day but to offer sufficient evidence 10 justify remand
and then ask for adjournment Monday when they
could be brought with some persons already custody
II would be probably necessary include other persons
IN tao charge but al all events he would show tha,
these prisoners we're concerned IN the reasonable con
spiracy called Fenianism and that they members
Of the FeDian Brotherhood
After the taking of some testimony the men
remanded The prisoners are with the exception Of
Nicholas English apparently about thirty years OF
Desmond 10 described as stout, low sized man,
with light hair and aud large brown beard. lie IS
very rough and determined, but rather inellgen look
Ing. 0'Keefe Is thin, spare person, with Q salow
complexion, sharp features and dark hair which had
far the most respectable IN appearance. Unlike
ths Others who did mol seem 10 have washed
atrod He is rather taller than any Of the Others has
dark hair and short brown beard and mustache. In
the charge sheet he is described tailor By trade.
English is msu OF abou. forty-6ve years OF age. with
grzzled beard ana unconlbed hair lilo mesuly
cad than his ieilow prisoners during the progress Of
shs evidence Desmond appeared quite and
looked quietly about the court English and okeefe
anxious ard nervous
On the arrival OF OF the Liverpool steamboats, at
the North Wall, Dublin, December 90 small
tanning guns and revolycrs seized by the police.
There no address on IT, in the bill or ladng toe
contents described swords but on opening the
case guns and reviewers were found TO form the con
tents Neither the Of the parties from whom
they came nor 10 whom they were Forwarded have been
discovered.
Mr. Gladstone ex.chancelior OF The English Fx-
Chequer addressed lengthy speech TO mis- constituents
nj ormskirk Speaking Of the Reform bin and its
with questions OF the deepest interest. The ultimate
responsibility Of the decision will not rest with this
man or that man who may happen to DO Minister or
may happen 10 sit In Parliament Il Will with those
who choose the legislators It will rest with you the
electors OF England All that we can do Ia 10 bring
Deore you Dest OF knllty Tue laCta the
rights Of the TO ventlao and discuss the free
atmosphere Of this FREQ country all questions and topics
OF public interest," and leave the issue In your hands
40 accept with content your decision whatever may
be, but 10 rest in our own mind the conviction that
20 the best a. our ability struggled aud done
battle for the right
In London tire grsa, law action for iba wason vs
Waiter OF tie London Times brought 70 close De-
,csmbsr 20. The question at issue most affecting the
public was, whether newspaper might print the de.
bates Ia Parliament without mourning the risk OF
ton for libel Tho 10 reference the sale
men,s msdc IN this House OF Lords oy tho Lord Chan
.cellor aud other peers as u hr wasons petition
pslping or the Apo ntthent OF Sir fiyroy Kelly as
sudse rhs Lord Chef Justice distinctly declared thar
10 he opinion correct repor! OF wha, SAID 10 Par.
lament was prvegst Tao Jury found W. ihe defend.
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