Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-31

PARIS, May 3O.-A great imperial
congress, composed of Napoleon,
Francis Joseph, of Austria; and VIII
liam, of Prussia, is to be held at some
point in Germany toward the end OF
the coming summer, by special re-
quest Of Napoleon.
LONDON, May 3O.-General Napier,
in a communication to the Times,
testifies to the bravery of the Cana
dians during the Fenian raid of 1866,
which be considers sufficient proof ei
the ability to drive out invaders and
maintain the integrity of the govern
ment.
John Jay, American Minister at
Vienna, departed for that city.
English military journals unite in
praising the promptitude of President
Grant ordering the arrest of O'Neill,
and thereby precipitate the failure OF
the t'enian movement.
There is great excitement over the
reported discovery Of a plot to release
the Fenian prisoners in ClerkenwelI
prison. A strong guard of policemen
patrol the vicinity to warn off suspi-
cious characters. The affair
contemplated a repetition of the
attempt of few years
since,. whereby many prisoners lost
their lives. Owing to the vigilance
of the Government the project will
probably be abandoned,
Ashbury, the owner of the yacht
Gambia, declines to accept the chal-
lenge from Douglass, of the Sappho,
but will race with the Sappho on the
American side. Upon the arrival of
the SapphO in New York, Ashbury
will enter the Cambria in all the
clubs and sweepstake races, and con-
test with the Sappho, subject to eqgit-
able time and allowance.
MADRID, May 30, p.m.-The Im-
perial Journals deny positively, on
eminent authority, that Prim has any
intention of making cabinet ques-
ton of the vote of the Cortes upon
the proposition to invest the soVer-
eign with prerQgatiYes of sovereignty.
CoPENGAGEN, May 30.-The Danish
Secretary of Foreign Affairs, who had
been intrusted with the formation of
the new Cabinet, has completed his
work of reorganization. The new
ministry is as follows: President,
Herr Holsteinberg; Minister of For
eign Affairs, Herr enoarlehn; Min
lister of War, Herr Won HOppner;
Minister of the Interior, Herr Fab
nestick; Minister of Justice, Herr
Krieger; Minister of Finance, Herr
Won Feuger; Minister of Public
Works, Herr Won hall.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 80.-A fear
ful confiagration has devastated the
wealthy quarter Of the city. The
flames have consumed over fifty
buildings, inAicting great loss. The
progress of the fire was arrested by
the military blowing up the adjoining
property.
LONDON, May 30.-General Lord
Napier has written a communication
to the Times in reference to the Fe-
nian invasion of Canada. He testifies,
from personal observation, to the
bravery of the Canadian volunteers
during the foray of 1866. All the
English military journals have edi-
torials on the Fenian excitement in
America, With great uDanimity
they unite in praising the promptness
of President Grant in ordering the
arrest of the Fenian commander.
0'Neili-considering that by thus de.
pEiving the movement of its acknowl-
edged head, the ALLURE of the project
was precipitated.
In the House of Commons tonight
the Irish Land Bill passed to its third
reading after an exciting debate. This
virtually settles the question in favor
OF the adoption Of the proposed
measure.
LIVERPOOL, May aO.-The steam