Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-05
Foreign News.

In the British House OF Commons, yesterday,
MIR. Otway, l nder Secretary OF Foreign At
air4, said the agents Of the British Government
were making every effort to obtain access to
the Engllshmen now captive in Paraguay. -
The last intelligence received in regard to them
was furnished By two u. =. naval officers, and
was to the effect that they were all well, but
still restrained OF their liberty by Lopez.
NiScouut Milton asked il the Government
could INFORM the House what progress had been
made in the San Juan boundary negotiations,
and what expense holding possession Of the is
land had been. MIR. Otway replied as differ
enceS still existed with the United States on
the question, the Government was unable to
furnish the information, or lay the correspon-
dcnce on the table.
A portion OF the London Metropolitan Fire
Brigade propose to visit New York.
Mrs. Vivian has gained the suit for divorce
against the Marquis of Waterford, with costs.
The Irish Bishops met in private conference
yesterday in Dublin to consider u reorganiza
ton OF the Irish Church.
Mr. Pardons, Conservative, has been elected
Mayor of Dublin, but the Liberals have ma
jority in the Council.
1t is asserted that the Spanish Government
will shortly call out the reserves. 1t is report
cd formidable uprisiugs Of CARL SITS have occur
red at Tortosa and Terve. Official advices
contradict the statement previously published
that two Carlist prisoners had been shot by or
der Of the council OF war.
The Empress Eugene is expected to visit
Constautinople in September Preparations Oh
the most extensive scale are already commenced
there for her reception.
The Prussian Borscn Zeitung, discussing the
probability of tax on coupons OF U. s. bonds,
expresses confidence that the Republicans will
remain faithful to the programme in which
they pronounced theoretically against rcpudla-
ton, The Xcituug declares that the current
rumors that such tax is contemplated Is Il
maueuvrc of the Stock EXCHANGE.
An Aidedc Camp OF the Turkish Grand
Vizier leaves for Egypt, bearing letter to the
Vccroy, which, after rccounting the grievances
Of the Sublime Porte, concludes with an ulti-
matum. In case no satisfactory explanation is
given the Porte will withdraw the Firman OF
1861.
The Portuguese Chambers have adopted a
resolution authorizing the Government to
grant concessions to companies desiring to Icy
submarine cables to or from the shores OF
Portugal.
Upon taking leave OF the visitors at Long
Branch, n. j., President Grant responded to
an address made TO him. as follows:
Il made this visit to Long Branch as Il re-
creation from official duty. This visit has been
made pleasant by you all. have purchased
cottage here by the seaside, where l shall make
the summer home of myself and family, or at
least for my family and such portion Of the
summer for myself, as my public duties will
permit.
The Jewish Record says that the Synod of
Jewish Rabbis which has just been held has
recognized three new principles: l. lndivid- |
ual authority in religious matters. =. The prl- |
mary Importance of free scientific Investigation |
). The rejection of the belief in Israel's res. |
toration. The Synod also recommends choral |
services and the use of the organ in the syns.
gogue, and musical performances on the Sab. |
baths and festivals