Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
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GREAT BRITAIN.

LOfed0n, Jan. lU.-A telegram from
Limerick reports that an immense DEM
onstration was made tonight by the
supporters Of Home Rule, in the form of
reception to Smyth, Butt and other
prominent advocates of the movement.
A procession numbering 10000 persons,
bearing many banners and accompanied
by numerous bands, marched through
the principal streets, and finally halted
at O'Connell's Monument, where a num-
Der of speeches we're made. Butt spoke
of the many wrongs inflicted upon Ire
land, and urged the raising of the OPP
pressed nation from the dust. He also
was very severe in denunciation of the
Marquis of Harrington, Chief Secretary
for Ireland. A banquet was given Mr..
Butt this evening. Two hundred per-
sons were present. Mr.. Butt announced
that he would fight the home rule cam
paign in the House of Commons, and
claim for Ireland industrial and munich
pal privileges. The national anthem
was Kissed.
Sir John Somerset Pakington address
ed conservative meeting at Rochdale
tonight. He stigmatized the policy of
the Government as sensational and ex-
travagant, and abiding to Ireland, said
that the administration of affairs in that
country had been entirely unsuccessful.
The Prince of Wales will remain at
Sandringham until completely recovered
from his illness
London, Jan. 11.-Admiral Ingle-
field, recently appointed Naval Attache
of the British Legation at Washington,
has sailed for New York.
The Times reviews the story of the
Alabama question, contendi1g that if
neutrality is virtually state of almost
unlimited liability the situation of neu-
trails is indeed intolerable.
There was another terrible explosion
in Wales yesterday in the Oalwood Col
liery while the men were at work Many
were able to make their escape. but one
gang was shut off, and all probably per-
ished Eleven men were taken out dead,
and parties are now exploring the mines
for others, who are missing. Immedi-
ately after the explosion flames broke
out, and the extensive works and ma
chinery were entirely destroyed.
London, Jan. 12.-The American
Register says that the bids for Washing
ton City Improvement bonds were far in
excess of the amount offered, and an al
lotment of ten per cent. only has been
made to each bidder.
Sir. Z. Scudamore is appointed Di-
rector General of the Telegraphs of the
United Kingdom.
1t is rumored that a separation be-
tween Prince Teck and wife is imminent,
occasioned by the unfaithfulness of the
Prince.
Rev. Mr.. Watson, on trial at Chatham
for murder, was found guilty.
! London, Jan. 13.-The London
Times, pointing to cases of the steamers
Florida, Hornet and Virginia, says that
the Americans, by the light of their own
recent experience, must see that the sup
preston of illegal equipments by Eng
land during the rebellion was prodigious.
ly difficult. A hint is thrown out that
the Fenian raids on Canada we're not al.
ways so promptly or effectually checked
as they might have been by the United
States authorities.
London, Jan. 15.-It is expected thai
the Prince of Wales will have sufficient
ly recovered from his illness to be able
to drive out from Sandringham in The
course of a week.
The press generally approve of the
project for the laying of new cable
from the English coast to that of tn,
United States, and agree that cheaper
rates than those of the present lines vii
be an incentive to the business commu
nifty and the press of both countries.
London, Jan. 15.-A monster cannon
made in an American foundry for the
Turkish Government, has arrived a
Constantinople.
FRANCE
Paris, Jan. 1O-In the National AS
sembly to-day the committee to whicl
was referred the proposal that the AS
sembly return to Paris reported adverse
ly. The report was received with grea
cheering by the Right, but the Left re
manned silent.
The rinderpest prevails in the Depart
ments of Orne, Calvados and Eure.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Paris Registe
says that the United States squadron
consisting of the Wabash, Shenandoah
Wachusett, Plymouth, Brooklyn and Ju
| niata, is in the harbor at Nice, Commo
J dore Alden in command, having succeed
ed Admiral Boys, who returns home.
The Minister of Finance will in tw
weeks, pay forth half milliard of tn