The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-10

wreck. The passengers, crew and specie
were got ashore in safety.
A Havre dispatch says Thiers, Quer-
tier, Buce and Condia were chosen to
the National Assembly from the De-
partment of Zenia. Inferienze. Havre
and Lille were carried by the Republi-
cans.
The Paris Prssse confirms the state
ment that France is to withdraw from
the treaty Of commerce with England
! Picard and Favre have accepted can
dldatures for the National Assembly.
A Florence dispatch says that in the
Chamber Of Deputies, yesterday, ,Venosta
announced that the difficulty with the
Tunis Government is not yet adjusted
Italy was disposed to press the subject
to an early issue. Speeches subsequent
ly by several Of the opposition strongly
urged the sending of fleet to Tunis.
ST. PETERBURG, February S.-Sir
Alexander Buchanan, British Minister
leaves Saturday on a prolonged leave
OF absence. This is considered svmp-
tom that the Eastern question has en-
tered upon peaceful phase, and that
there is scarcely possibility of trouble
in that quarter
DOwery to Princess Louise not Pop
ular-Favre to the Lord Mayor Of
London.
LONDON, February 9--Halpen, the
Fenian, sailed on Wednesday on the
Siberia
John Locke, member OF Parliament
for Southwark, in an address to his
constituents last evening, expressed
himself in favor Of grant of dowery
to Princess Louise. The announce
ment created a great uproar, and the
Queen name was hissed. At meet
ing of workmen, last night, it was re-
solved to hold public meetings in the
metropolis and provinces to protest
against the dowery
PARIS, February 7.-Favre has writ
ten to the Lord Mayor of London ex-
pressing the gratitude of the Govern
ment aud people for food from the Me-
tropolis of England. He says the dis
dress in Paris has been very great and
still continues, hut the city is tranquil
Opening Of the English Parliament.
LONDON, February 9-3 p. M.-The
Queen opened the session Of both houses
of Parliament today in person. The
Lords and Commons mustered in full
force, and there was a large attendance
of spectators. The usual military and
civic display was made. The weather
was fine and great crowds witnessed the
procession.
Body Guard for the Pope.
FLORENCE, February S.-The Cha m
bers have passed a bill assigning royal
honors and body guard to the Pope.
Theirs Elected.
LONDON, February 9.-ThierS is elect
ed to the Assembly by an overw helming
majority. HIS success exceeds all ex-
pectationS.
The Quern's speech on the Fisheries
LONDON, February 9.-Parliament
reasSemblcd today. Concerning the
fishery and Alabama questions, the
Queen said AT different times several
questions Of importance have arisen,
which are not yet adjusted, and which
materially affect the relations between
the United States and Territories and
the people OF British North America.
One of them in particular, that which
concerns the fisheries, calls for early
settlement. lest possible indiscretion OF
individuals should impair neghborly
understanding, which is AT all tunes 80
desirable to cherish and maintain. !
have therefore engaged IN amIcah.e
communication with the President of
the United States, in order 10 deter
mine the most convenient mode OF
treatment for these matters. have
suggested the appointment OF II Joint
commission, and have agreed 10 the
proposal OF the President, that this
commission shall be authorized, at the
same time and in the same manner, TO
resume the consideration OF American
claims growing out of the circumstances
OF the late war. This arrangement
will. by common consent, include all
CLAIMS tor compensation which have
been or may he made by each govern
ment or citizen on the other.
President OF the Alabama Commits
siOn-Queen Victoria Kissed.
New YORK, February "a special
to the World from London says Earl
DeGray will sail for Washington to-
morrow as President of the commission
appointed to settle the Alabama claims.
The Queen, preceded by Horse
Guards, in passing through Whitehall
to open Parliament to-day, was greeted
with mingled cheers and Kisses, the
latter predominating the cheers were
chiefly given by Germans. Extraordi-
nary police precautions prevented dis
order.
WASHINGTON.
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