The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-11-06
Foreign News.
ENGLAND.

| LONDON, November 5.-The Times
says that tho news of Peabody's death
will be received With no common
sorrow on both sides of the Atlantic.
| The sentiments of regret will not be
mere passing tribute of gratitude TO
magnificent benefactor. He was a
New Highlander who, when sought,
was bowed down to dust, stepped for
ward and claimed the right to succor
it. He was not a courtier, yet hon
oTed By sovereigns. He was profuse
in his eharity-was philanthropist--
liked as well as honored. There was
nothing hard or narrow about his
philanthropy. lie simply did what
good came In his way.
To. morrow will be holiday In Lon
don, and the Exchange will not be
open. Queen Victoria will visit the
city TO open the new bridge viaduct
The first of the four cared races
between the Thames and Tyne crews,
for 9200, was rowed to-day, on the
Thames course, from Putney to Mort
lake, and the race was won by T. e
Tyne crew by three lengths.
/ LONDON, Nov. s. A four Dared
match for 9200 has been arranged to
take place on the Tyne. November
18th.
4 After the race on the Thames tc-
day, Saddler, of the Thames crew,
exasperated by his defeat, shamefully
abused and struck Walter Brown,
the American oarsman. Friends in
terfered, and prevented the quarrel
from proceeding further.
LONDON, November 5.-The Ne10s,
this morning, says that Bennett means
business. He is ready and willing to
sail the Cambria next March, at New
York. IF Ashbury fails to bring
back the cup, it will not be for the
lack of competition, aud if his COM
petitors can not find clear stage and
no favor on the Atlantic In a match,
they must be hard to please.
In the afternoon papers, about the
Thames race. the line boat made the
distance in 20 minutes and 43 seconds.
The Post, in its obituary article,
says: Mr.. Peabody was one of the few
whose private virtues are followed by
public fame and whose virtues may be
cited as examples. In laying the
foundation of wholesome ane cheer
fal homes for the working classes, he
acted upon a high sense of duty. and
touched the main-springs of civiliza-
tion. lie made his means the meas
ure Of his philanthropy Throughout
his whole life his conduct displayed a
purity of character that could not fail
TO elevate and refine the feeling his
generosity inspired.
The Telegraph says: Mr.. Pea
b0dy's lot was doubly happy. The
Il Aall
with Gnquestioned truth of the man
who loves his kind and served two
countries.
FRANCE.
The Court went out hunting yester-
day at Compeigne The Emperor was
not present.
=. One of the electoral meetings held
last night was dissolved by the police.
Henri Rochefort, editor of the
LaRterae, set out from Brussels, yes
iteTday. on his return TO Paris. On
reaching the frontier he was arrested,
but was subsequently released and
furnished with safe conduct by or
der of the Emperor. He then re-
sumed his journey, and has arrived
here.
1t is rumored here that the King Of
Italy is sick. No official confrma-
ton of the report is yet received.
SPAIN.
MADRID, November 5. = Admiral
TOpete has positively refused to with
draw his resignation, and it has been
reluctantly accepted.
The Democrats and Progression
lists arc holding joint conference to
discuss the situation and adopt
common course of action.
The critical condition Of affairs
creates much public anxiety.
The opposition to the Duke Of |
Genoa are mastering their forces aud |
organizing q general movement, which |
is daily gaining strength, gainst his |
elevation to the throne.
MADRID, Nov. s. Eve. = Signor
Orevecc has been released from pris
on A battalion of volunteers sailed |
from Cadiz to day for Havana
| AUSTRIA.
TRIESTE, Nov. 3. 5.-DispatchRr from |
Cataro announce that the insurgents |
of Lisci and Verblaji have surrender
ed. At last accounts troops were |
marching on Pabori.
New York News.
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