The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-24
TELEGRAM TO the NEW YORK HeaALh

LONDON, Jan. %, 1872.
A deputatton from the Anti.Slave Trade Society
waited on Earl Granville and made representations
In regard 70 Spans non-observance OF the treaty
for the suppression OF the slave traiic.
Lord Granville in reply said:-'Tt was lndubitabie
that SPAN infringed the treaty. but matter was
too delicate for the interference OF England at the
present time, Spain having an insurrection ON her
hands. The British Minister at Madrid was doing
his utmost to secure observance Of all treaty obi
cations"
His Lordship In conclusion said he would consult
with his colleagues before taking steps or pron0unc
ing opinion as to the conduct OF spain.
TIcHBoRNE's CLAIM AND CHANCES
The TtcnbOrne case continues to attract O large
share Of public attention.
The claimants chances are evidently growing
weaker The hundred pounds sterling TtchbOrne
bonds have declined to eighteen pounds sterling.
In the court the opening argument for the defence
Ia still going on and Is likely to endure for another
week. In spite OF the interminable speech making
OF the lawyers the interest does not nag; the court
room Ia crowded every day with spectators, the
majority OF them persons Of high rank.
The defence say they have 800 witnesses, and
revelations OF an exciting character to be looked
THE NEW YORK LOAN QUOTATIONS..
The New York loan is already quoted at TWO per
cent premium In advance OF the opening Of the
book.
LEGISLATORS VISIT TO AMERICA.
Mr.. E. b. Wiyams, liberal member Of Parliament.
has paired or with conservative member In order
to make brief visit to the United States. He will
visit the mines in Utah, and expects 10 be absent
two months.
SKETCH OF MIR WILLIAMS, M. p.
Mr.. Edward Bridges Wlliyams the gentleman
mentioned in the above despatch as about to set
fnr t0ur in thn Ira
represents East Cornwall in the British Parliament.
He Is the eldest surviving son Of Humphry Will
yams ESQ.,, OF Cavuanton, who was member OF
the House Of Commons for Truro In the session
OF 1s4s ana 1862 HIS mother, Humphry
Willyams wife. was before her marriage, Miss
Ellen Neyn0e, daughter of Colonel Neynoe,
Of Castle Neynoe. county OF Sligo. Ireland.
Mr.. willyams. Jr., was born on the 9th OF
November in the year 1886. lie completed his edu.
cation At Merton College, Oxford In the year 1856
he married Jane, daughter and coheiress OF Sir
Trevor WHEELER, Bart Mr. Wilyams is Deputy
Lieutenant. and MAJOR in the Royal Cornwall volun-
teers regiment. In politics he Is an English liberal.
THE NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
It'll proposed to Issue 600 tickets for the Thanks
giving festival at st. Pauls, on the occasion OF the
Offering Of national prayer IN gratitude for the
recovery OF the Prince OF Wales.
| THE LIQUOR LAW QUEsrION-kIOT AND ASSAULT ON
A BISHOP.
While the Bishop Of Exeter was presiding at q
meeting In that city today In favor OF the passage
| by Parliament OF bill permitting the sale
| OF liquors under certain restrictions ne was
| tnsn,red and attacked by number o.
men. Some friends OF the Bishop lnterfered
for his protection, when the insults were renewed
| and the meeting became very uproarious.
| Severe fighting ensued, and the police were calico
In ana cleared the hall from the presence OF the dis
turbers, several OF wnom were injured ny oiow
! froM the clubs OF the policemen.