Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-24


The reception by Minister Washburne, last
night, WAS attended by all the cabinet and
ministry. and was brilliant affair.
Don Carlos of Spain while travelling through
France with Austrian passports, under the
name Of Marquis of Alacantara, was arrested
at Lyon by the civil authorities. He was re-
minded that he could only reside in the north
of France. and if he violated that condition
he must leave the country. The Prince then
proceeded to Switzerland, accompanied by an
escort as far as the frontier. Previous to his
arrest he met the Duke of Modena at Lyon,
and completed all his arrangements for going
to Spain and raising another instruction.
1t is asserted that France has sent a note to
Berlin relative TO treaty to the Prague.
The proprietor OF the Marscillaise has been
sentenced to Imprisonment for four months.
and to pay fine of one thousand francs.
MADRID, Feb. 23d.
A peaceful demonstration was made here
to-day by the working people out OF employ
ment. Thousands gathered in front of tho
Office of the Minister Of Public Works, and
demanded work. a similar manifestation is
announced for Tomorrow.
ROME, Feb. 90.
In the Ecumcnical Council the discussion
on the Catechisin has terminated. Seven
the fathers delivered speeches and the mo-
tons of six others were printed and distrib-
uted. The Journals promulgate papal de-
cree, the purpose of which is to hasten the
discussions Of the Council. 1t provides that
public sessions shall be held every ten days,
and requires the fathers to present in writing
their observations as to competent commits
sioner.
LONDON, Feb. 90.
In the House Of Commons to-day the Life
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In the Mordaunt divorce case to-day the
Prince of Walcs,-some of whose letters TO
Lady Mordaunt have been published,-has
been called to the witness stand. Lord PEN
sance pointed ont that no witt ess was bound
to make to any question an answer which
would admit that he had been guilty of adu
terry. srE Hs z-az&tf
The Prince testified that he was acquainted
with Lady Mordaunt previous to her mar
riage, and made her a wedding present before
marriage. She visited the Prince at the
Marlboro House. She had visited the theatre
in company with the Prince and Princess.
He saw her afterwards in 1866 and 1867. He
had frequently met Sir Charles with Lord
Mordaunt In June, 1866, he met Sir Charles
at a match, on which occasion Lady Mordaunt
scored for both sides, and he spoke to her in
the course of the match The Prince admit
| ted that he occasionally used handsome cabs.
He solemnly asseverated that there never had
been any improper or criminal intention be-
tween himself and Lady Aiordaunt.s This
declaration was received by the great crowd
OF spectators with cheers, which the court
| endeavored to repress, but which were re-
newed
The bench expressed much indignation at
the publication by the public journals of the
letters of the Prince to the Lady Mordaunt.
TORONTO Feb 23d.
A dispatch has been received from the I'M
perial government recommending that money
for the purchase of the northwest territory be
paid over to the Hudson Company immediate
ly, and that military force consisting of
| battery of artillery and the royal Cananian
rifles be sent into the territory in May, to
proceed by the way Of Lake Supporters also
stating that the American authorities were
asked to allow the troops to pass through
| their country, and that they refused to grant
the request. The cost of sending off the
troops are to be borne by the Imperial gov
crnment. a- ..-.,..s