The New York herald., 1869-05-07
z u r o r e.
ENGLAND.
-he Alabama Trenfy--Prospecss Of m Ea-
rSpcRn War.

whe Alabama Treniy--Prospecss Of m Ea-
rapeau War.
LONDON, April "a, 1859.
10 is the Intention or Sir Henry Bulwer 10 give
notice of motion for information In regard TO the
Alabama treaty, as it is called, made between the
late government and Reverdy Johnson and he will
probably couple with 1t a request for such informa-
tion as 10 the complications between America and
Spain as may be in the possession OF the present
government. Sir Henry designed bringing up these
interesting subjects on the 4th OF May. but he viii
not probably do so before the l1th. lie Is opposed
to the Johnson Stanley treaty. tooth and nail and
viii very severely crticise the action OF the late
Ministry. Nor Will some OF the present Cabinet es
cape scot free, Notwithstanding Sir Henry's friendly
relations with Gladstone.
The rumors OF troubles on the Continent OF Europe
begin to come upon us thick and FAST and those who
are best Informed dstrust Napoeons professions
OF a desire for peace, and anticipate disturbance
before the summer shall have passed away. One
main fact is evident 10 every sensible mlnd-the In
tensihed hatred between France and Prussia.
These two great Powers actually at war so far
as preparations Tor mighty conflict, are concerned.
The two countries bristle with bayonets. Their ar
senas are packed with ammunition. All over the
country their agents may be met with purchasing
horses. They stand with braced up muscles and
nashing eyes, ready 10 spring each others hroats.
In such state OF affairs VINO can say how soon the
nrst DOW may be given, and the two ene-
mles be graphing in deadly conflict, anu
who can place any confidence in expressions OF
peaceful Intentions coming from such sources Yet
both nations profess to be anxious preserve the
peace of Europe. Belgium Is In the way OF tue En-
peror and his schemes He desires to brush the
little Kingdom aside practically by DESTROYING her
independence and making her simply highway for
ms troops and munitions of war, yet he Is verv
anxious Tor peace. IL Is rumored by the way that
Mr. Bancroft has excited the dispeasuIe OF the En-
peror. The latter, on recent occasion, half
loklngY informed General Dix that Mr.. Bancroft
had made TO the King OF Prussia such warm profes-
slons or friendship and sympathy the part of the
TO an unrlend expression against France. To Tn
General Dix replied, with his usual tact, that the
United states government desired to have the most
friendly relations with all European countries and
that as the nations of Europe were at peace and ON
sucn friendly terms win each other 1t was possible
OF them at the same time.
Fatal Catastrophe in COrnwalI-Sixteen Per.
Killed.
dreadful catastrophe occurred on wednesday
evening" the 2lst ut., a. the Delaboe slate quarries
situated on the north coast OF Cornwall and about
four miles from rintage 1t appears tnat part OF the
iel TO the bottom Of the quarry, distance or 250
feet carrying with it the ground upon which the
machinery stood. Scores OF men were working IN
the bottom of the pit at the time the accident took
place no less than twelve OF whom were buried in
Inc ane runs Assistance was Immediately rendered
ana after some time eight were dug out all alive but
six OF the poor fellows rrightfully injured. The
others are supposed to be killed. One man was mi
raculousy saved by falling into the cavity OF a rock
where he was found by body OF explorers. A little
girl who was standing close TO the machinery at the
time IL fell was hurled from top to bottom but
strange to say, she escaped unhurt.
A still later account says it is now ascertained
tnat no less than sixteen persons have lost their
lives through the shocking accident which occurred
on wednesday evening ut the Deaboe slate quar-
rles These include thirteen men. two BOYS and one
woman One man Is reported to be dying through
the effects OF the injuries which he received Four
bodies have not yet been recovered. IL Is esti-
mated that tne quantity OF rock which fell the whole
distance OF 250 feet amounted to no less rnan $50
tons. AS might be imagined, the catastrophe has
created great excitement throughout the district,
and although 100 hands are employed in the quarry
no work has been done s.nce the accident