The Portland daily press., 1870-06-13

iNC"s ny shC H/ahtist NAAAts.
The trigand chiefs who have been closely
pursued by Greek forces have succeeded in es
Gaping to the Turkish territory.
Thursday evening Nelson Richardson,
young man residing in Lynn, shot himself at
the suppsf taDe, the DaI passing through the
lett lung. The wound is supposed to be NOR
tai. No cause is alleged.
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire has
decided to continue the Injunction against the
new Board of Directors of the Concord Rail-
road, taking possession of the road to the end
Of the August term of the court.
Another large fire occurred in Montreal FRI
day destroying the building occupied by the
Canada Glass Works. Loss $4,000; partially
insured.
1t is reported that the Hudson Bay Company
will recommend the distribution among the
proprietors of the 100000 paid by Canada.
The ordinary dividend will be much reduced
by the introduction of this years business.
The last detachment of troops comprising the
Northwest exped:tionary force arrived at Col
lingwood Saturday.
The successful removal of the Instructions
in the Suez Canal, near Lake Trinaali, is an
nounced.
1t is reported that another revolutionary
movement is about to occur in Italy. The au-
thorites are taking measures necessary to sup
press the disorders.
The House special committee in the case of
Smith, reporter of the New York Evening Post
will begin their investigation next Wednesday.
The recent rains have caused high foods in
the north and west branches of the Susque-
hannah liver, sweeping away large quantities of
timber. Ten millions of feet have foated off.
At the final interview between Red Cloud
and Secretary Cox and Commissioner Parker
on Saturday Red Cloud made speech and said
that before he left his country the Chiefs held a
council and he had only spoken of what they
demanded. Secretary Cox promised to do ev-
erything to advance their interests and make
them happy. Gov. Pitcherlaw, Choctaw
Chief, gave them some good advice, which they
received with appreciation. Red Cloud declin-
ed going home by way of New York. He
wants a straight line. He says he will not re.
turn angry, although it is evid ent that they are
not we'll pleased with the results Of their visit
They leave on Monday.
A Paris dispatch says Queen Isabella has ac.
and, regarding the election of King as immi
nent, and desiring to avoid any more trouble in
Spain, has professed her des re to accept the
abdcatiOn. She has signified this decision tt
the Emperor. 1t is understood that she abdi
| Gates in favor of the Prince OF Asturias. This
news has created profound sensation in con
tinental circles.
The Denth Of Charles Dieueus
| Dispatches from all points in this countr,
show how widespread and sincere is the sor
row at the death of the great novelist; and il
some of tue cities the sentiment of the people
will be expressed in form. In Paris, Liverpool
Edinburg and Dublin arrangements have beer
made to pay proper honors to his memory.
| A London dispatch of Friday, midnight
| speaks of the great sympathy shown there
| with the family of the deceased. The sad an
| nouucrment of the death of the great author
| Mr.. Ch9rles Dickens, continues to be the all
| absorbing topic of conversation in all classes
| of society. The mournful event has cast
| gloom over the entire community not befor,
experienced in this country since the death O
| Prince Alfred. Her Majesty Queen Victoris
| to-day sent telegram to Mrs. Dickens ex
| pressing the deepest feelings of condoler &C
and sympathy with the family of the deceased
| and deploring the death of the great man as
| national calamity, as well as great persona
| misfortune. The friends of Mr.. Dickens, es
pecaliy those in the literary and dramatic cir
cles, are arranging to give him grand funer
| al. 1t is not known whether the family viii
conse 1T to anything more than a private, do
nestle funeral. The friends of the deceased
| author have made an application to Dear
| Stanley for permission to inter the remains il
| Westminster Abbey.
| The Prince of Wales is understood to hay,
sent one of his household, or to have called il
] person, to express bis deep regret at the death
| Mr.. Motley, the United States Minister, ha.
| half of the American people, the sense of hi
| grief The London journals to-day give great
prominence to the life and career Of Mr.. Dick
ems. Cable dispatches were received durins
| to day from Boston and New York, asking fol
| details of the sad event.
| Mrs. Dickens is sadly grieved at her hus
bands death, aud will gladly give assent t.
| any plan to do honor to his memory
1t is understood that Dickens new novel
| "The Mystery of Edwin DrOod," has beer
| publication of the story.
| The pall-bearers have not yet been famed
but we are informed that Mr. B. w. Proctor
| C"Barry CornwalP') J. John Lothrop Motley, J
| 3; Blackstone, BENJAMIN Disracli, A. w. King
lake, w. d. Russell, Lord Houghton, Shirley
Brooks and Wilkie Collins will be selected.
The physicians of Mr.. Dickens state that the,
had long warned their distinguished patient q
the danger of his intense mental and bodily ex
ertions. Mr.. Dickens assured them that upor
his retirement from reading which took place
some weeks since, and the completion of I'D
win brood" he would take a long season o
rest. 1t was understood that he Intended t.
visit America, and make social trip through
the West, and as far as California.
Among those who took occasion 10 express ;,
the family, in person or by letter, their condo
lonce were Thomas Carlyle, Charles Kingsley
Anthony Trollope, Edmund Yates, Mattbev y
Arnold Victor Hugo, Edward Laboulaye, Mr.
Gladstone, George II. Lewes, Alfred Tennyson
| and Urge number of the noblemen, gentry
i and professional men of London.
1t is understood that the Queen.wll coufe
| upon Mrs. Dickens, with reversion to her eldes
son, peerage. Mr.. Dickens leaves comfort
able fortune. The copyright of most Of hi
books remains with his family.