The New York herald., 1869-03-27
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s-ae Cunard steamship Siberia, Captain Martyr,
from Liverpool March IS via Queenstown the 14th,
arrived at this port last night. she brings three
DAYS later details of our cable dispatches.
The Russian journals announce the burning down
OF the theatre at NiJny Novgorod after perform
ance In which Bengal lights had been used and
which the supposition is, set the scenery in flames.
A report from Florence March II, states that the
King OF Italy will despatch general and orderly
officer to congratulate the Emperor OF Austria upon
his arrival al Trieste. The courtesy is noticeable as
an indication OF the complete re-establishment OF
friendly relations between the two courts
Duke Christian, Of Schleswig Holstein-Augusten
burg Prince Christians father, died the llth INST
al his castle at Prlmkenan, in Sesa, aged TO-
Three dues were recently fought in Naples, origi-
mating In discussions on Prince Humbert, and the
king of Italy has sent the order of the Iron Crown TO
the three gentlemen who defended the prince, sword
IN hand.
NJ. Jules Favre, although quite certain to be re-
elected for Paris, has, to serve the liberal cause
consented to stand IN the Gers against NJ Granier de
Cassagnac.
Letters from Toulon France, speak of continu-
ance OF stormy weather in that neighborhood In
the single roadstead OF the Here's Islands not fewer
than six trading vessels had been forced on Shore
The crews were saved, but the craft and cargoes
lost.
NJ Henri Rochefort, OF Lonterne notoriety, has
been invited by more than five hundred electors oil
Paris to put up for one OF the districts of that CITY,
NJ Rocnefort communicates this fact to the Auenfr
National, and says he shall accept the invitation.
Delegates from South America have arrived
In Paris for the purpose OF soliciting the Academy
OF Science to appoint commission Of savans to
inquire into the causes OF the irightful earth
quakes which have Of late caused such destruc-
tion OF life and property. Unfortunately the idea
has appeared chimerical that ihe petition has
been rejected.
A communication from Rome states that the au-
thorlties are engaged in organizing service OF re-
porters the proceedings in the Ecumenical Coun
Gil. The Able yigidus Marchesse Pledmontese
has been placed by the Holy Father at the head Of
the shorthand writer's This ecclesiastc. subject
OF the King of Italy, has only been in holy orders
five years.
1t is well known in Athens Greece that OF all the
Powers represented at the Paris Conference Russia
was the Power which insisted most strenuously
upon the Greek government sending a categorical
reply within eight days to the declaration OF the
Conference
In accordance with decree promulgated on the
1lth inst, the Portuguese government takes possess
sion OF the Southeastern Railway and its dependen
cies, and comedies to the company an indemnity Of
about f5ooooo subject to the approval OF the Cortes.
Mr.. Townsend, the representative OF the South
eastern Railway Company, has protested against the
decree whereby the Portuguese government de-
clared its intention to take immediate possession OF
the railway. Mr.. Townsend has, moreover gwen
orders to the railway officials resist any such pro-
ceedings on the part OF the government.
1t Is still said that NJ. Tropong's other great ONCE
the Presidency of the senate, will not be led up TIL
after the general elections 1t is thought that the
Emperor wants NJ. Rouher to carry him through the
crisis and wishes to keep the chair OF the Senate
open for him as a great reward.
On the night OF the 10th inst. great deal OF snow
fell in Paris and in many parts OF the country lay
very deep indeed. The Seine was dangerously high
at the time nd considerable fears were entertained
OF the consequences Of the snow suddenly melting
The Lower House OF the Austrian Rechsrath
agreed 70 the estimate OF the expenditure for the
Ministry OF Finance s5.o2o,311 norins) for che Min.
issy Of Commerce u3 $50, 100 norins), and for the
Ministry OF Agriculture (2,l76soo nonus) Tie esri.
mates OF the revenue Of the Ministry OF Finance
(2o9SlS425 norns) and OF the Ministry OF Commerce
(l22l25Oo lorins) were also adopted
The official Gacetd OF Madrid, Spain, publishes
circular OF NJ. Sagasta affirming the development
OF typhus In the provinces Of Burgos Saragossa,
Madrid, Valencia, Zamora and Salamanca. The
document orders augmentation OF the stan OF the
juntas OF health and the formation OF sanitary
councils, and also the adoption OF all suitable n.y.
epidemic.