Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-02-24
[BY ATLANTIC CABLE. |
Grcai Britain.

Great EritnIu.
THE RECENT MURDER.
LONDON, Feb. 4.-rhe nottingham killed by
the American, Minor, Saturday night, having
left family very destitute, Americans residing
in London have subscribed funds to relieve the
wants of the sufferers.
THE REJOICING AND ITS OBJECT.
Queen Victoria has returned from Osborne to
Windsor, where she will remain, so rs to he in
readiness to participate in the THANKSGIVING
services, at st. Pdu's cathedral, on Tuesday
next Ii is possible that the prince of Wales
may not be able to attend the cathedral on that
day. The Standard this morning says the
prince Is suffering from slight indisposition
which may compel him to be absent
APPOINTMENT.
Although the appointment of Lord Nor H.
brook to the viccroyship Of India has been pro-
nounced premature, there is but little doubt it
will ultimately be made.
The marquis of Lansdowne will probably sue
coed Lord Northbrook as under secretary Of
state for war.
ELECTION.
MIR. MoncktOD, conservative, has been cleo ted
TO parliament from North NottnghamShre, to
I'LL the vacancy caused by the resignation of
| Speaker Denson.
THE COMMONS.
| In the house of commons, Tonight, Mr.. BCnt-
rick gave notice that he should, at an early day,
] move that the divisions Of the house be con-
| Quoted by ballot
Mr.. HugcsScn, under colonial secretary, re-
| plying to Mr.. Dalrymple's inquiry, said coils
| ions between American and Canadian fishermen
were in the opnon of the government impossi-
| bic, but precautions would be taken.
| France.
THE PRESS.
PARIS, Feb, 29.-!t is said that the govern
mcnt will make the passage OF a bill increasing
its powers over the public press cabinet ques-
ton rhe GauloS hIs been succeeded by a new
paper, I'Etoe. The suppression Of this jour
nal is expected,
THAT MANIFESTO.
| The rOyaliSt manifesto, on which the hopes Of
| fusion OF the lcgitimisS and OrleaniSt parties
! is based, is still circulating among the members
| OF the right in the assembly for additional sig
| natures. The document has not vet been print
| cd, and its terms are kept secret The prime
| leaders in the movement have addressed a
note to the journals, stating that the publication
of the document is withheld at present, in order
TO avert agitation; that the list OF signatures is
increasing, ana that, when the crisis comes, the
party will be found ready.
Switzerland.
RIOT.
| BERNIE, Feb. 23.-FOr some time past an
angry feeling has existed between the AlSatau
| and German workmen of this Citv, and ycSter
| day it eliminated in a serious riot. The dsor-
der was suppressed and twelve of the ringlcad-
| ers arrested, but not until many persons were Sc
vcrcly injured.
GEN. SHERMAN VISITS THE POPE.
| PARIS, Feb pa dispatch from Rome says
| that Gen. Sherman, Coli Audcuried and Lieut.
| Fred Grant, previous to their departure from
that city for Naples, had pleasant interview OF
| an hours duration with the pope. The party
subsequently called upon Cardinal Antone
who also gave them cordial reception.
Italy.
BISHOPS.
ROME, Feb. 23.-The pope, in c0nSistOry yes
terday, prcconlZcd twenty-eight bishops, includ
Ing iUnr iOr diOceSeS in America.
Belgium.
THE GATHERING AT ANTWERP.
ANTWERP, Feb. 23.-Monseigucur Dupan
loup, bishop of Orleans, and the dukes of Rohal
and rremollle have arrived here The humble
of strangers is constantly increasing, and the
presence causes much agitation in the city TO
night the streets are occupied by tumultuou
crowds, and the police are out in force.
Austria.
VIENNA, Feb. 23.-Alr Jay, American minis.
| ter, gave a supper party last night, in honor oil
| Washington's birthday, which brought together
large and brilliant company. Among the
| guests present were members OF the British en-
| bassy.
| APPOINTMENT.
Hengel Mueller has been appointed secretary
OF the Austrian legation at Washington.
South Africa.
ENCOURAGING.
| LONDON, Feb. 23,-rhc mail steamer from
| Cape OF Good Hope has arrived. Encouraging
| reports from the diamond fields continued tC
| reach Capetown. Diamonds were selling al
auction at decline of twenty-five per cent. OF
prices reported by the previous steamer. Coco
order was restored among the miners. Severa