The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-26
FOREIGN NEWS,

LONDON. March 25.-The Times
severely critic5es Sheridans cam
paign against the Indians, and thinks
firm, yet kindly computation might
save the race from eztirpation.
The Times has an editorial on the
proposed ship canal across the 18th
mCs CT Darien, and looking at the
surveys lately concluded. It doubts
whether the practical value of the
work viii even be sufficient to cover
tho cost.
The ship Germania, Of the West
Indian trade, was lost off the Kentish
coast yesterday.
In the House of Commons last night.
the clause in the bill for the protec-
ton OF Irish property in Ireland and
engaging magistrates to call and ex
anime Witnesses where the defend
ants were unknown, was adopted. An
amendment for striking out the clause
relating to press prosecutions was re-
jeeted by 315 majority.
The proceedings In the House of
Commons last evening on the bill for
the protection of life and property in
Ireland were very interesting. After
the rejection of amendments for re-
dueing the term Of Imprisonment for
carrying arms from two years to one
year, the House proceeded to the
consideration of the clause enabling
magistrates to call and examine wit
nesses where defendant is unknown.
A warm discussion ensued, after
which the House was divided and
the change was adopted.
The clause as to the closing of inns
at sunset also provoked long debate,
but was at length adopted. The bill
was proceeded with, clause by clause.
until the part relating to press prose-
cutions was reached, when an amend
ment was offered for striking out
these particular clauses. Daniel
O'Donohus, member for Tralee,
spoke at length against the bill. He
declared the measures were the con-
tinuatiOn OF the system of legislation
which had maddened Ireland; but
substituting local despots for loyal
protection. He particularly de-
nounced tho press clauses, which he
affirmed, were aimed at law abiding
journalism in Ireland. and were alone
sufficient to. prompt him to resist the
bill to the last.
Gathrone Hardy favored the bill.
He said the powers it gave were safe
In the hands of any Ministry answer
able to Parliament. The clause for
press prosecutions, however, was a
waste of ammunition Where the press
was so worthless.
Sir Randell Palmer eloquently de-
nounced the Irish press as treason
able and unscrupulOqs, and the source
of all the delusions blighting that un-
fortunate country.
After further debate the amend
ment was rejected by 315 majority.
Tours, March 25.-In the High
Court of Justice to-day, NJ. Floquet,
for the prosecution, concluded his
speech. NJ. Lourier, also for the
prosecution, followed with his argu-
ment. which occupied the entire ses-
sion. He compared Victor Noir
with Prince Bonaparte, and described
the latter In terms of scathing sever
lty. The excitement of the accused
at times became uncomfortable, aud
caused him to interrupt and angrily
reply to the counsel. The Court inn
peratively insisted that Lourier
should address the person less bitter
ly. This was applauded by the audi
ence, who gave signs favoring the
Prince. In concluding his speech,
Lourier made some political illusions
which was received with marked dis
approval by the spectators. The
counsel for the defence, will address
the jury tomorrow.
HAVANA, March 22-vIA KEY
West, March %. - Advices from
Nuevitas. to the 10Th inst, report
that fiilibusters effected a landing
near Nuevitas Grand, and troops
were telegraphed for from Puerto
Principe. They arrived at Nuevitas
on the 18th. and Immediately started
In pursuit of the rebels. Two gun
boats also sailed for Nuevitas Grand,
and cut off their retreat by sea.
Hard fighting was reported near
Manati, but no details. The troops
must have lost heavy, as the Span
Iards at NueVItas seemed much de-
pressed.
Cases of cholora are reported at
San Miguel and Boga.
FLORENCE, March 25.-Tumults
u1NG LdAGu p1dC6 III Il aN1As ne Ull-
itary and citizens came In conflict.
Some persons were shot on both
sides. In Parliament, last night,
Signor Lonzea confirmed the reports
of bloodshed, and said the GoYera-
ment would do all in their power to
prevent the recurrence of such
events.
PLYMOUTH, March 25.-Steamer
Silesia arrived to-day from New York.
She reports that on March 10, she
passed the wreck Of a bark with two
masts standing. No one aboard.
No boats in sight, and the name
could not be ascertained.
LIVERPOOL, March 25.-The men
chants of this city, patrons of the At
lantic Cable, have united in protest
against the system which requires all
messages for America, to be FIRST sent
to London.
PARIS, March 25.-Advices receiv-
ed, state that the Government of ST.
IBERIA is prosecuting active warfare
against the neighboring natives.
BERLIN, March 25.-The anti-mili-
tary agitation is extending to the
States of South Germany, and is en-
gaging the serious attentions of those
Governments.