The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-30

burg on September -.
General Prim has gone to vichy.
The linen-thread mandatory of Vile
menos, Hurd, Mazlet & Co., at Rheims, has
been burned
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-The Telegydph saws that
the international boat-race was as gallant aud
good display of manhood as was ever wit
messed in the history of rowing The Ame-
ricans have lost no honor, and judges think
more highly of them than they did before the
race. The Americans hoped for good race.
and they had it, fair and honest from the start
to the finish.
The EoSt, in its comments, says the excite
ment in respect to the race exceeded all ex-
pectation. The enthusiastic cheering of the
Oxford crew was natural, but before and after
the race the Americans received as hearty.
thorough, and well-deserved cheers There
could be no mistake in this. Englishmen are
so devoted to manly sports that they truly
honor the pluck and determination of sustain
ing such an ordeal as was witnessed YESTERDAY
If the English row the Americans on their
own waters they will meet a similar recep-
ton. The same blood animates both nations.
and such rivalry is only productive of friendly
feelings, and tends to Danish sentiments that
never should be permitted between nations so
nearly allied. In this light the race may be
of more importance than the mere trial of in
dlvidual skill and strength and endurance.
The Post estimates the number of people who
witnessed the race at all points at fully
million.
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-The IaB lLaU Gazette
of this evening has the following remarks on
the race:-''Io have beaten men whose pluck
carried them three thousand miles to measure
oars with an English University, whose pa
tience surmounted innumerable difficulties
and disappointments in bodybuilding, whose
endurance is almost unparalleled is for Ok
ford one of those happy triumphs in which
there is peculiar honor for victor, without
humiliation to the vanquished.'
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-The Americans here are
perfectly satisfied with respect to the conduct
of the race. The general impression is that
the OXfords must now row the Harvards on
their own waters next year.
LONDON, Aug 2S.-It is rumored to-day
that one of the first questions which will be
brought up in the next session of Parliament
will be the consideration of the unconditional
release of the Fenians, without exception. 1t
is said that in the face of the French amnesty
the Government is not disposed to offer any
strong opposition, if the subject is properly
and inhuentially supported
MADRID, Aug 2S-Escalante is dead.
There is much speculation here as to Prims
journey to Paris. The supposed object is to
correct Olozagas deficiencies, and confer with
Napoleon on the situation.
The Count of Chesti has been restored to
his rank and pay, condition that he goes
to the Canaries. He gave his parole to re-
main at Puerto Reale until the vessel was
ready, but broke his parole and fled to
France, whereby he forfeited his rank and
| pay.
MADRID, Aug 2S.-There will be no further
trials by councils of war for conspiracy against
| the life of Prim at Barcelona. A movement
| is on foot to make Serrano King of Spain.
General Carbo has been appointed Lieute-
| nant Governor of Cuba.
The Ep0ca of to-day says that the most pro-
bable candidate for the Spanish throne is
| Augustus, of Portugal.
MADRID, Aug. 29.-Admiral Topete will
take charge, temporarily of the Ministry of
| the Colonies 1t is said that Escalaute made
;;iinportal. disclosures respecting the abuses of
| chiefs in the army and navy in Cuba.
BERLIN, Aug pa meeting Of 2000 per-
sons was held here last night, to consider a
series of resolutions favoring the suppression
| of converts and the expulsion of the Jesuits.
| After long debate the resolutions were
| finally adopted, but protest was made by the
minority The resolutions are not directed
particularly against any confession Of faith.
CoNsTANTINoPLE Aug. 2S.--The Khedive's
reply to the Sublime Porte expresses the
hope that the frank explanation given will re-
lllONS luS IISoSlOl anu lS6lluS
a hope that these appeals to the Sultan's
generosity will be heard and answered, he
comes to lay his homage at the foot Of the
throne,
HAVANA, Aug. 28.-The sailing hence o.
George Aab, lately liberated from Spanish
Jail, through the intercession of Consul Gene
raj Plumb, was incorrectly reported. Mr.
Aab sailed for New York to-day on the steam
ship Columbia
An American named Andrew White, con-
fined for seven months, las been released, by
request of Consul Plumb, and has sailed for
Key West.
The volunteer grard on duty in the suburbs
of this city have shot two men for shouting
seditious language.
| An attempt was made last night to rob the
custom house, but it was frustrated. One OF
| the robbers was shot and three were arrested
| Mayor Roberts has resigned the Presidency
| of the Confscation Bureau, on account of the
| pressure of other business, and the present
Chief of the Treasury Department has been
| appointed his success or.
Fire ut the Pine Ridge COIIicry.
| WILEEsBARRE, Aug. 29.-The Pine Ridge
| Colliery, about two miles and half above
this place, took fire Yesterday afternoon il