New-York tribune., 1872-09-17
FlREIGN NOTES.

According to accounts received by mail OF
the conna grafton at Canterbury Cathedral the roof ex-
tending from ST. Thomas Trinity Chapel to the choir
has entirely disappeared The damage inside was very
triang. Although the mosaic pavement IN frOnt or the
not where once stood shrine Of ST. Thomas Beckett
has been euged by melted lead it has fortunately es
capped unnjured II is believed 100, that none or tne
beautiful windows at that end OF the Cathedral have
been damaged.
Neal Dow writes to The London Times deny
ing the statement made in the House Of Commons dur
ing the debate on Sir Wfrid Lawson's Pcrmissve BILL
that the Maine law had entirely failed in repressing the
traffic I'm strong drinks and in diminishing poverty, pau
nerism and crime To prove that the policy Of prohhi
ton has not a failure in Maine he incloses certh
Gates signed by the Governor and Executive Councl OF
state showing that It's effect has been most mIed
and sautary-pOyeriy, pauperisin, ana crime having
been vastly diminished. In many parts OF Maine the
lauor traffic has absolutely ceased 10 exist Whle "ner
ever il exists at all IL has TO be carried ON secretly ana
with caution as an unlawful thing: j. G. Blaine, H.
Hamlin W. p. Frye, and Lot NJ. M0rlH pear similar
testimonv and express their conviction that for
sderaon would the people OF the State again sanction
the public sale OF liquor.
The semi-official ProrinsiaI Correspondents of
Berlin says in reference TO the congress OF Emperors
"The visit OF the Imperial guests evidently not only sig
mites an exchange OF mutual assurances OF friendship
but Is emphatcally pledge OF good understanding
hetween Germany Austria and Russia. The meeting Of
the three emperors is unmistakabe evidence that the
great eastern and neighboring Powers have cordially
& S9d gs p ON the battees of sedan
other German victories aud that they look win con-
dnoe upon Germany. The advent OF the august guests
il therefore, welcomed by the people with dOubly JOYFUL
seutiments, and they sure OF cordial and most
respectful reception everywhere Europe may also LOOK
with confidence and satisfaction on the meeting OF the
Fmnerors Although the visit IL celebrated by military
festivities the motives which have prompted II are ex-
cusyely pacific. The circumstance that the rulers
of Austria and Russia attended with friendly interest
h maneuyers OF the German troops points TO the act
that they perceive in the military power or Germany
guarantee for the peace OF Europe The concord between
than preservation OF peaceful aud settled condition
Of Europe
A letter from Porto Plate, dated Aug. q,
received by prominent Cuban in this city, gives the
following particulars OF the movements OF the insurgents
in Cuba: The forces under command Of sefor Agra
monte made a vigorous attack the seaport OF San
Miguel de Nuevtas and strongly fortified as the outlet
70 Puerto Principe The onslaught OF the patriots was
an sudden and fierce that panic prevailed among the
regulars who in spite OF their leaders efforts aban-
doned 10 the enemy twohirds OF the town. losing 80
killed and double that number woended The enemy
remained possession or part or the toWn III
which there were 10 groceries From these they sup
piled themselves with clothing, sn0es powder small
arms nalls beside II rifles taken from the killed. Their
loss was Is killed and 20 wounded. AT place called Sc
bas;opoI this same force Ireparsd an sn anOuseaSe
hattie became general The Cubsns attacking the Span
sh forces ali sides, the engagement lasted over an
hour, the Spaniards rereatng seady WINE tne Cuprhs
kept dyancing holding them In circle or hre. The
epaniards lost rs killed and several wounded. Among
the killed was the general commanding, whose body fell
into the hands Of the pursuing patriots. Finally half
made pelEmell for the nearest town. Spanish lieu
deserted 10 the Cubans In the County Of HOl
euin camp OF the enemy was surprised and captured
nv the Cubans. lot OF arms aud ammunition with 80
coast from Porto Plata under the auspices OF Lorenzo
Castillo, ana been taken care OF by the Cubans."