The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-17
Europe.

cable kilograms are dated November IL.
The Emperor Napoleon received Baron Werher,
the new Minister from Prussia 10 France, AZ Com
pegne. Earon Werther assured his Majesty OF the
friendly feeling of Prussia. the Emperor replying
that he wished for "a good understanding beiween
Prussia ami the German Confederation" aud also
between Prussia and France. The British ship OF
war Monarch VIII leave Portsmouth next Friday
with the remains OF the late George Peauody The
Monarch 1ill remain few days at Spitbead, where
she viii be Joined by United states war vessels and
most probably, b. several French war ships detailed
10 accompany the Funeral feet" Monseigneur
Dupanloup, Bishop OF Orleans France regards the
present n uHtayoraBle moment in which to assert
the iniaEDllliy Il the Pope. Qneea Isnetia has Ii
Is said, finally abdicated the throne OF spain.
French journals regard The situation in spain us I'M
promising Of a settlement Ii Is alleged that the
leading political prisoners Of spain must either JOIN
the Spanish afny III Cuba or lie transported TO the
Philippines. Tie King or Belgianl Is expected IN
London. IJaly grants political amnesty. austria
has pat down the Cattaro Instruction. Pope Plus
the kinth wH efler "facilites'' to PcotestaRts to
make explanations "outside" the Council in Rome.
Napoleon Is expected III Paris, to remain during the
elections.
BY steamship at this port we have our special cor
respouaeAce fgam Europe In Interesting and I'M
portaui detail Q. our cable teeeratns to the 9Th OF
November.
Egypt.
ny cable telegram from Alexandria we learn that
the festivities preliminary to tile opening Of he Suez
Canal commenced at Port said yesterday, ana were
OF the very b.liant character which Is fly lndl
Gated IN our special written correspondence rom
raris published to-day.
Cuba.
The Havana volunteers drew lots on Monday to
decide ,sica regiment should go TO the reiler Of
garrison al regulars at yuelta ALai9. The second
battalion Wva the honor.
miscellaneous.
The acce.t1nce by President Dael OF PROPOSE.
ton made hun bY Secretary Seward for tie anneXa-
ton OF tbat republic TO the United states ia said to
b. on NE in the state Department aud il is probable
O treaty Tor Tire annexation OF ST. Domingo wii be
submitted to the senate. at the coming session Of
Congress.
the msurIecnon in Winnepcg Territory, British
douinions has assumed Formidable proportions.
Tie insurgents have established provisional gov.
ernmenl, and demand a territorial government with
Il LEGISLATURE chosen by the people after the manner
Of American territorial government. Governor
McDougaN - encadoped within She United states
lines, III 1aeeyah Territory aad win Apply 10 the
Canadian government for troops to aVeH the Rebel.
lion. ihe Cuted states win ue appied Ia FOR ter.
Iaissou % m0rcG troops through tueir territories TO
Fert Carry.
During tie performances on Monday uignt at the
Gaety theatre MilGauSee, a kerosene lomp ex.
poded setting ere to the building. Two oil the
audience we're burned to dccIh ana dlecn or twenty
were badly injured. nunGer OF persons saved
their lives by jumping from ths second story win
dows.
Father McMahon's account OF his treatment white
'g.4 t,s 4 La
authorities, am oxc!tes much indignation ,Smong
the Cauaulals.
The election returns in the Province or Newioand.
land indicate The success OF the ant-confederatlon
candidate
The Alabama Legislature yesterday ratified Tie
fifteenth amendment by a unanimous vote N the
Senate and 81 yeas 70 l6 nays in the House.
Ia the Tennessee Legislature Tho House has refused
10 raiiiy The fifteenth amendment
The indian Peace Commission is TO meet in WASH
ingion to.uay, and make ont report to be embodied
IN the annual report OF the secretary or the
Interior.
The report that Minister Sicklcs VIII probably be
recalled 1rom bls position near the Spanish govern
ment is without foundation.
A man named Healy, sixty-nne years OF age, lly.
Ing in South Boston, beat his wife's brains out on
Monday night with an axe. His son. young man
OF twenty-onc, discovered him as he vas giving inc
last blows to the wonan's already hfeless body lie
was arrested and committed Tor trial yesterday.
THE city.
Assistant Treasurer FolCer entered upon his duties
Mt the Sub.TrcasGry yesterday. The work Of count.
ing the funds in the vaults IL going on
Tie Brooklyn canyassors have nearly concluded
their canvass OF the late election, aad lt % now
probable that Walter, the republican candidate for
Sheriff. Will receive the certl1cate.
Preliminary steps were taken yessrday BY pro-