The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-09
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Earl Russell's Letter ON the
state Of Ireland.
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Conclusion Of the Overend &
Quincy Trial.
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Mr.. Burlingame's Address to the
Emperor Napoleon.
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THE SPANISH ELECTIONS.
THE SPANISH ELECTIONS.


The Hamburg steamship America, Captain Har-
ResheImer from Bremen 3d. and Southampton 26th
ultimo and the nman steamer CITY Of Paris, Captain
Kennedy from Liverpool 27th via Queenstown 2sth
ultimo, arrived here yesterday. They bring mails
and details OF kilograms up to January 49,
The Turkish government has purchased the British
steamer st. Lawrence for 22s,ooo. The ship Is in
tended for the transport Of troops.
The Portuguese Chamber of,Deputies has been dis
solved by Royal Decree and the new CORES are sum-
moned for the 4ta OF May.
In the sitting OF the French Legislative body or the
oath ultimo NJ Buffet gave notice that he would ask
the government explanations respecting les policy
at home; and NJ Paul Belmont gave similar notice
relative to the internal situation OF France.
correspondent mentions that henceforward there
win not be two altar lights during the celebration OF
the Sacrament OF ST. Adams, Holb0rn. London. but
that seven pendant lamps win be kept constantly
burning before the altar
At the opening OF the Legislative Chambers In
Paris the procession was attentivey watched by ex
Queen Isabella IRON her present abode. 1t was
marked that she wore look OF deep melancholy,
doubtless caused By former recollectons.
The total cost Of the Prussian war OF 1866 as
verified by the Berlin Court OF Accounts, amounts to
l5o ia thaers three francs seventy-nve centimes
each and Of which s29, 095 for secret political
purposes
visible proof OF the liberation established under
the new order Of things was given on the oath ult.
at Madrid In that most Catholic Of capitals Pro-
iestant service was performed for the first time in
public.
Tie Grand Council Of the canton Of Arragan in
Switzerland has Just decided, by 100 votes to l0l,
that in order to admit the nation to participate IN
loans, and extraordinary expenditure OF sums ex-
ceeding 5o000f., should be submitted twice year
10 the sanction Of the popular vote.
The suspension Is announced, ~ circular, Of
Messrs. M'Guard. Wand & Co., stuff merchants, OF
Bradford, England. The depression OF trade is said
to have caused the failure. The liquidation will
probably prove favorable.
The London directors OF the Italian Irrigation
Company Cayour Canan announce that the neces-
sary funds have now been RENTED to enable them
pay the coupons OF the bonds due on the LIST inst,
but that the other coupons now In arrear Will have
TO be capitalized in terms OF the concordat whereby
the concern has been taken out OF bankruptcy.
We have now few particulars OF the assassina-
ton OF the Governor OF Burgos, which was an
nounced by telegraph. The dreadful act was perpe-
trated inside the cathedral and inspector OF po-
nce who most probably ran to HIS assistance, was
also wounded. Upwards OF fifty persons have been
arrested suspicion Of completely in the crime,
and Burgos has been proclaimed in state OF siege
The Danish Folkething mas rejected q resolution to
authorize the purchase Of large iron-clad abroad
and has decided that vessel OF that description
shall be built instead in Denmark. Notice has beer
given OF q motion4or the appointment OF a commit
tee to inquire into the conduct OF the commandan
at Alsen at the time OF the surrender OF that place
the Prussians.
The Madrid Gazette publishes decree OF Figuerol
ordering payment 10 be made on account OF five
sxths OF the allotted BY the government for the
purpose or assisting the railway companies IN Spain
Another decree has been issued authorizing the pub
lie authorities receive Treasury bonds OF the last
loan In payment OF rents due TO the State.
resolution moved by Signor Torrgani, In the
Italian Chamber OF Deputies on the 2cth ultimo was
afterwards adopted requesting the government to
institute an inquiry into the recent disturbances in
the central provinces and to propose such measures
as they may consider mos. expedient under the cir.
cumstances
The Minister OF the Interior OF the Danubian
Princpali,ies has addressed circular TO the Pre-
fects enjoining them scrupulousy TO watch the
maintenance OF order and TO prevent any political
agitation which might compromise the neutrality Of
the country in the event OF an armed conflict between
Turkey and Greece.
private letter from Pau mentions as q rumor,
credited in society there. that the Marquis Of Butte
viii shortly be admitted into the Romish priesthood.
: The report claims as authority Monsignore Capei.
VINO received his lordship into the bosom OF the
Church. The Marquis Is now at Rome.
Upon hearing OF the death OF the Prince Royal Of
Belgium the Emperor Napoleon ct once sent letter
70 the Kinn Of the Bcgians In which he expressed.
In his own name AMI that Of the Empress, the deep
est sympathy viii the cruel loss the Belgian royal
family has sustained.
report OF Marshal Mel ected the Esd uit., has
been addressed to the Emperor napoleon, proposing
that measures should be taken graHnSy facilities 70
re-enlisted non-commssioned officers to pass ron
the military into the civil service OF the state Inc
report has been approved by the Emperor.
communication from Liverpool on saturday, the
sd ult.. confirms the statement that me Hiberna''
boats are still missing IL was the captain OF the
on board the cuthber.s and afterwards. with tho
crew Of the Cnthoerts, on board the America. The
captain arrived IN Liverpool on saturday from
Faya.
The london Express says:--Thc failure IL an
nounced OF Messrs. Morgan. Melbourn h Company
merchants with liabilities estimated at apou
100000. The firm. which has occupied very re
spectacle position, was established about half q
century ago IN Batavia but the branch establishment
has not been In existence more than three or foul
years. Tne creditors are chiefly In the East The
losses are stated to have been principally IN pro-
duce
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