Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-06-03
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ROME, June 2-MldnlghL.-AiLera long
and earnest debate in the Ecumenical
Council to-day, it was decided that the
dogma of infallibility shall be proclaimed
on the 29th day iof the present month,
in honor of the feast of st. Peter.
Extensive preparations are being made
to celebrate the occasion, and it is So
that the display of pOmp and p8geantry
will surpass any demonstration of the
kind ever witnessed in Europe.
The religious services will be of the
most solemn and impressive character,
and it is expected thai thousands of vis-
itOrs from every city in Europe will be
present to witness the display and take
part in the ceremonies.
The FeniaH Movements In LOndOn.
LONDON, June 2.-Rumors of Fenian
plots continue to disturb the mind of the
Government. The police are in possession
of the details of a formidable conspiracy
whereby a simultaneous attack was to be
made upon the general arsenals and armo-
ries, which were to be pillaged of their
contents. The design of the Fenisns was
TO concentrate the brpnt of attack on the
arsenal at Woelwich, the object being to
effect an entrance by surprise, il possible,
and secure the valuable stores of war mu-
nitions Precautionary measures of the
authorities have frustrated this daring
scheme. Much excitement prevails over
this intelligence, and arrest Of the sus-
pected parties is expected.
Spanish Affairs.
MADRID, May 2.-Commissioners of
Constituent CoTtes, to confer upon the
proposition of Senior Marrido, introduced
Yesterday for the election of King, have
made report to the Chamber inolOsing a
plan for arranging and prescribing the
manner of electing 8 sovereign. II pro-
Vides that the debate upon the election of
a king shall be commenced three days
beforehand. The sittings of the Cham
Der are to continue until they have ac-
complisbed an election, which shall be
valid il voted by a majority of one of the
whole number of the members present.
Senior Ariar moved an amendment to the
proposition, providing that the election
shall be only legal when ratified by any
absolute majority of all the deputies pre-
sent. Senior Garrido then offered another
proposition that the permanent govern
ment shall be repu bic, il king il not
elected PR the Cortes shall have thrice
divided Upon the question Of monarchy.
The War in the Argentine Republic.
LISBON, June 2.-By the Royal Mail
steamer, which has arrived to-day, ad-
vices have been receiYed, confirmatory of
those previously brought, stating that
war had been declafed Dy the Argentine
Republic against the revolutionists in the
department of Entire Rios, under the lead
ership of General Lopez Jourdan. A
large lot of men, remnants Of former rev.
olutionary bands, are fockinR to the
standard OF Jourdan, who will soon have a
formidable force with which to oppose
the Argentine forces under General
Mitres. Mitres' advance guard had sew
eral collisions with advanced outposts
OF rebels, scattering them and continuing
their march. A decisive battle will soon
be fought, The society at MontevideO
was IN fearful condition of demorsliza-
tion. A regular reign Of terror was pre-
yailing. The citizens were afraid to move
out after nightfall unarmed, and a large
numSer of outrsgcs have been perpe-
trated by footpads and braves under coy
er ofdarkness. In one night eight per-
sons had been murdered. The assassins
were allowed to escape, the authorities
making no attempt 70 arrest them. Tho
affairs are rapidly approaching crisis.