The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-28
FOREIGN NEWS.

.ABDIcATIoN OF THE QUEEN OF SPAIN.
PARIS, June 27.-The abdication
of the throne Of Spain was signed by
Queen Isabella, In presence of all the
members of the Royal family, In
Paris, and several Spanish Grandees
and Generals. The Queen preceded
the act by reading formal address of
farewell.
In letter to the Pope, the ex-
Queen notifies him Of her abdicstion,
and begs nis blessing for the Prince
of Asturias and for Spain.
The Committee on Petitions In the
Corps Legislatif, at the request Of Oh
livier, have reported unfavorably on
the application of the Orleans Princes
to return to France.
PARIS. June 27.-0smond Barbes,
a French politician and political wri-
ter, died yesterday, aged sixty one
years.
The exaggerated reports of the
1Gmperor's illness continue, but they
are probably circulated merely to in
fuence the Bourse.
The Emperor has intimated that
the time has rot yet arrived to grant
the petition of the Orleans Princes.
He adds that he will urge the remov-
al of the restraints whenever it is safe
and proper to do so.
Prince Napoleon has returned to
this city.
LONDON, June 27.-The collection
of tolls by the Austrian and Prussian
authorities on the Elbe, ceases Ju-
ly 1st.
LONDON, June 27.-The Earl of
Clarendon died quite suddenly yester-
day. He was attacked with diarrhea |
on Friday. He was 20 years old.
Some of the proprietors of the cot
ton mills in Lancashire have conceded |
to the advance of wages demanded |
by the operatives. Others still hold |
out against the strikers.
The election for a member of the |
House of Commons, for Bristol, to |
fill the vacancy occasioned by the |
election of Robinson, has undoubted
ly resulted in the choice of III. ID. |
Hogson, a Liberal, although the re-
suit has not yet been officially an
nouneed. Notwithstanding the large /
Liberal majority usually cast in Bris- |
tol, the Tories threaten to contest the |
election on the ground of fraud and /
corruption. The nominations were |
made on Friday, amid much confusion /
and some violence.
LONDON, June 27.-The reports of
the intended recall of Motley, has ex
cited much surprise, but is not cred
tied.
The yacht Cambria has gone to her
place of rendezvous off Kinsall, on
the Irish coast, near Cork harbor.
She is in command of Capt. Canneck.
Ashbury is on board, and takes out |
some handsome prizes, to be offered
for races in America. besides a service
of plate valued at ESQ.
Senior Gutierrez, gave a dinner at
Richmond, at which Hon. Mr.. Squire,
the explorer of Central America, was
present.
The question of connecting the At
lantic and Pacific Oceans by canal
was discussed, and the merits of the
scheme were strongly advocated by
Senior Gutierrez, and thoroughly ex-
planned.
Lord Clarendon was prostrated by
excessive lator, and had for a long
time been subject to violent attacks of
the gout. but the immediate cause of
his death was diarrhooa. When at
tackled, his Lordship paid no atten-
ton to the disease, which, operating
on his debilitated system, soon be
came dangerous, and within three
days terminated fatally. The State
ball, which was to have been given
by the Prince of Wales, has been
postponed in consequence Of the mel
ancholy event. 1t is believed that
Earl Granville will exchange the De-
partment of Colonies for that of For
eign Affairs.
In the House of Lords, tonight,
Earl Granville, IL feeling terms, an
nounced the death of Lord Claren-
don. He praised the deceased for
his ability, sagacity. experience and
moderation. His brilliant wit, CONVEX
sational powers and his conciliatory
temper were known to all. He had
marked influences with the Queen,
with all parties, and foreign countries
and their representatives. Lord
Granville said he believed he would
best homer the wishes of the deceased
by not moving the customary adjourn
ment of the House.
MANCHESTER, June ga boiler
exploded in fire wood mills, near this
city. Two men were dreadfully
scalded. One has since died.
FLORENCE, June 27.-The IadipenI-
itG denies the report published lately
of an Anglo Italian note to the Greek
Government on the subject of brig
aDdsge.
Forty thousand people were assem-
bled on the field of Solferiuo, on Fri
day. June 24th, the anniversary of
the battle, to witness the ceremony of
dedIcating a monument to the memo
ry of the soldiers who fell there. The
proceedings, which were very interest
ing, were conducted by Col Haye, on
the part of the French, and Pollock,
on the part of the Austrians. Among
those present were Prince Humbert
and Savor Carogman of Italy. In
the evening, a grand banquet was
held, at which pacific and appropri
ate toasts were exchanged by the repre- /
sentatives of various European pow
ers.
Coax, June 27.-Riots broke out
here sgain yesterday. Several houses
were assailed. Quiet, however, was
soon restored. Many arrests were
made.
Cork, June 27.-The strike here
has become general. The laborers In /
all departments of industry are leav-
ing or have began to quit work. The |
steamship works are abandoned; |
fouudrymen have left the shops; |
lockmen have stopped work; even
workwomen stay at home, and news
boys refuse to sell papers No signs
of violence to-day. but the situation