Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-24
FROM EUROPE.

TtiAT TTcTIBoRNE CASE.

THAT TGCHBORNE CASE.
LONDON, Jan. o. The Tichbornc case con-
tinucS to attract large share Of the public at
tenton. The claimants chances are evidently
growing weaker. The one hundred pound Iicll'
borne bonds have declined to eighteen pounds.
In the court the opening argument for the de-
fence is still going on, and is likely to endure
another week. IN spite Of the interminable
speech making Of lawyers, the interest does not
flag. The court room is crowded every day with
spectators, the majority being Of high rank.
The defense say they have three hundred witt
ncsses, and revelations OF an exciting character
are looked for
MARINE DISASTER
The African mail steamer MacGregOr Laird,
on her way FROM the cape to England, was driven
ashore in a gale on Guinea coast. The passeu-
gers and crew were landed safely. The specie
was all saved, but the remainder Of the cargo is
total loss.
COMING TO AMERICA.
MIR. f. b. Williams, member of parliament,
has paired off, in order to make a brief visit 10
the United States. lie will visit the mines in
Utah, and expects TO be absent two months.
THANKSGIVING.
1t is proposed to issue $4,000 tickets for a
thanksgiving festival at st. Pauls.
ANTI-sLAYE TRADE.
dcputation from the anti-Slaye trade sOci-
ETY. waited on Earl Granville and made repre-
sensations in regard to Span'S non-obseryancc
tlaflia Earl Granville, in reply, said it was in
dubitable that Spain inrmgcd on the treaty.
but the matter was too delicate for the inter
ference of England at the present time, Spain
having an instruction ON her islands The
British minister at MadId was doing his utmost
TO secure the observance of all treaty obliga-
tons. His lordship, in conclusion, said he
would consult with his colleagues before taking
steps or prOnouncing an opinion as to the con-
duct Of Spain.
ASSAULT on A BISHOP.
Nhlle the bishop of Exeter was presiding at
meeting in this city in favor Of the passage by
parliament of Il bill permitting the sale Of
liquors under certain restrictions, he was insult
Ell and attacked by by a number of men. Some
friends nteriercd for his protection, when the
insults were renewed and the meeting became
very upr0ar0us. Severe fighting enSued, and
the police finally cleared the hall of the dis
turDels, several of whom were injured.
HreInnd.
EXCITEMENT
LONDON, Jan. 23.-The election excitement in
Kerry runs dangerously high. 1t is reported
that the Fenians are organizing mobs to support
Blennerhasset, the home rule candidate and
that the priests are threatened with violence
MIR. Bright has written Il letter to The O'Don-
oghue, denouncing home rule.
France.
VERY LIKELY.
IARIS, Jan. 23.-lt is reported that during
the crisis caused by the fear of President Theirs
withdrawal, agents of the imperalists circulated
among the officers of the army aud sought to
ascertain their disposition toward the empire,
and whether there was an any feeling in favor of
restoration.
Spain.
MEETING OF TIE CORTEs
MADRID, Jan. 23.-The national cortes met
Today Senior Herrera, ministerial candidate
for president, was defeated. The election of
Herrera was made the cabinet question, and his
defeat will probably lead to ministerial changes
Egypt.
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE
ALEXANDRA, Egypt, Jan. 23-The steamship
NADIA, on her voyage to this port. encountered a
heavy gale. She was crowded with natives,
many OF whom were on deck During the
thickest Of the storm, a sea swept the decks
from stem to stern, and tbirty-iye passengers
were carried overheard and drowned.