The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-05

in ENGLAND has been the arrival Of U. 8. Mnistsi
Motley, and his speech 10 the Chamber o, Cep-
merce Of Liverpool Mr. Motley arrived at liv-
erpool on the SOth. and was received W.
Mayor Of the city and the American Consul
Next morning he was waited on ~ The Cham
Der of Commerce, who presented IN address. In
reply Mr.. Motley expressed his high spprssiAi1aE
of the friendly sentiments sxprssSed toward
America, and assured them that during the period
of his office he should endssvor to peompts good
understanding between two nations d the same
race. bound by unity Of interest hitherto UNI
equaled. The best and highest purposes Of both
were to be best fulfilled BY faithful friendship.
The American people. and the AmsricaA govern
ment, desired amicable relations with Gseat Bit
ain, the basis Of iustics to the right and d6tss
of both.
The speech was commented upon by Ill the
London journals next day, and regasdeas witA
favor. Tho Times, after contrasting Summers
speech in the senate with Motleys language,
hopes the peaceful tendency Of tho latter il not
attributed to appearances, bat Il rsal practical
indication of tho intention Of bis government.
Setting aside all controversies, Great Britain
offers Mr.. Motley hearty Welcome. The Times
is assured that both the government and people
Of both nations will reOiprocats his friendly q.
pressions.
The Lairds have published letter defending
themselves for building the Alabama. They cay
they never made any oonoealment Of tie faot that
the vessel was intended for the Confederate gov.
eminent and to be used for war purposes; that
the government knew it perfectly, and had ample
opportunity to seize the vessel If abe had desired
to do SO. In short, they throw tho whole rsspon.
sibility upon the government, aud virtually
establish its eonnivance in tho business.
The Irish church bill was brought to third
reading in the commons on the 3lst, and after .
long but dull debate was passed BY as1 against
247. The bill had its fret rsaAing1ia the house.
OF lords on the I'd
In the Commons, June I'd, NJ. Moore moved
an inquiry into the treatment Of the untr,sd Ifish
political prisoners. Mr.. Mcguire and others con.
demned the present system Of holding untried
prisoners in confinement The house, however,
refused to order the inquiry.
France.
Hon. E. B. Washburne, U. s. Minister, was
received by the Emperor on the 9th ult and
made brief address, to which the Emperor re-
piled In polite set phrases June 1st splendid
farewell banquet was given to Gen. Dix at the
Grand Hotel, by the Americans in Paris. In re.
spouse to the toast of his health the general de-
ivered an eloquent speech, glowingly eulogistic
of America.
Spain.
Serious disturbances occurred Nay 2Sth. at
Malaga and Seville, directed against the provis-
ional government. Details unknown.
Gen. Capaleros de Rods has been appointed
Captain General of Cuba, in place Of Gen. Dulce
The Cortes, on the 1st, finally adopted the new
constitution by 2l4 Alternatives and IS negatives
After the vote was declared, Senior Figu eros,
amid much enthusiasm, announced the Repxbli-
cans, though opposed to those clauses Of the con.
stitution which provide for the establishment of
a monarchy, would support and follow them.
The motion made by the republicans that the
standing army in Spain be reduced from 5000
to $4,000 was lost by 173 against So.
Gen. O'Donnel, while speaking in the Cartes
against the proposed reduction Of the army, was
seized with apoplexy, and died in the Chamber. /
Germany.
The protestant congress- which assembled at
Wurms May 81, was attended by 10000 persons,
including representatives from all the states of
Germany. The congress-, by unanimous vote,
resolved against the papal exhortation to return
to the Roman church, and in condemnation Of
the encyclical letter and syllabus. The idea Of
the formation of united German church 10
mooted. rr
Austria.
Hon. John Jay, the new minister of the U. S.,
was on the 1st inst, introduced to Baron Won
Buest by Mr. Watts, the retiring minister. Mr..
Jay afterwards had specially audiencelwith the
emperor, when he presented his credentials as
minister of the United States.
j." Russia. Nt 81
The Emperor of Russia has signifed his inten.
ton of sending M envoy extraordinary to Wash.
ington, for the purpose Of congratulating Presi.
dent Grant on the success of his election and to
express the value that his majesty sets on the
maintenance of friendly relations between the
two nations. F
Cuba.
Positive information has been received at the
state department in Washington of the landing