The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10

Accidents continue OF frequent occurrence
Oh the British railways. The latest and most
serious was on the London and Marlborough
Express, in which several were killed and
wounded.
tary departments under the following COM
manders D'Aumale, Clinchaut, Montaudon,
Lebrun, Beligna, Batalle Donay, Ducrot,
Cissey Pourcet, Lallemand, Lartigue Picard,
Bourbaki, Espivent, Aymard, Fenelon, and
Paladnes.
The natives of Omao, a town in ono of the
West india Islands lately committed gross
outrage upon the British Consul and impris-
oned several of Her Majesty's subjects. The
British war-steamer Niobe demanded satisfac-
ton Of the authorities, which, being refused,
she proceeded to lombard the fort which was
silenced after three hours lighting in which
several of the enemy were killed and wound
ed. The affair was arranged by the release of
the imprisoned British subjects, and the pay
mept of an indemnity of ESQ 900.
The Carsts of Spain are meeting With re-
verses in every direction Several leaders
have deserted their commands. A Madrid dis
patch says hundreds of deserters from Carta-
gena are coming INTO the lines. They repre-
sent that Generalization and INSTRUMENTATION
within the city are increasing.
John Bright has been formally installed as a
British Cabinet officer.
Sir Edwin Landseer, the celebrated painter,
died in London OH the LIST inst aged II.
Central America continues to be agitated by
political troubles. Panama is constantly
menaced by the revolutionsts, and troops are
kept constantly under arms. Filibusters are
said to be continually arriving from New Or
leans, n great many of whom are blacks.
1t is denied that Cardinal Bornechases mis-
sion to Rome had any reference to the French
monarchical question.
This il good season for sick monarchs.
The King of Saxony is the latest. and his re-
covery is pronounced doubtful
The political atmosphere about Paris is
gradually lowering, and the public need not be
surprised at any future announcement.
Theirs has been called to the metropolis to
assume the leadership of the Liberals.
The friendly relations between Russia and
Japan are about TO be ruptured. The cause
of the difficulty is a misunderstanding con-
corning the ownership of an obscure island.
The German naval Capt. Werner, who seized
the steamer Vigilante in the harbor of Car
! tagena is to be court-marshaled
The Afghans have been badly defeated by
the Persians in battle fought near Bahka in
Central Asia.
Two Swiss explorers have been murdered
by the natives in Central Asia.
Advices from Spain represent the cause of
the Republic as gaining ground rapidly.
Five persons were killed and dozen
manned by the fall of chimney in the village
Of Northfeet, England the other day.
Sir Samuel Baker, the African traveller, and
his wife will visit this country next summer.
The Echo de PdrIen,ent of Brussels has adj
vices that monarchy will be declared in
France upon the converting of the Assembly.
The Pope declines the various polite invi-
tations lie has had to emigrate from Rome. In
an address TO delegation of 800 of the faith
full, the other day, he said Confusion has
entered the enemys camp. They strive to in
duce me to leave Rome, but never will"
Central Asia is in terribly disturbed con-
dition. A civil war is raging in Khokan the
Turcomans of the desert around Khiva are OBJ
are warning on the Persians and the Boy of
Trashir is fighting the Chinese. Bokhara
seems to be the point of contention.
Matters in France are growing decidedly in
teresting. The Republican members of the
Assembly are fastening to Paris for consulta-
ton. Theirs has written letter, in which he
says the Left must defend the Republic, the
principles of 1889, and the tri-color without
which the counter-revoution would be an
odious and revolving lie. The London
Observer has a report that $50 members
of the Assembly have pledged them
selves to support a restoration of the mon
archy. 1t is also rumored that Theirs has
consented to an alliance with the Imperaists
to defeat the restoration.
Many of the white settlers in the Fejee
Islands refuse to pay their taxes, and "a state
of anarchy prevails.
Owing to the failure of the crops famine
prevails in some sections Of Hungary.
The ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt, is hav-
ing financial panic.
The announcement that the odd Catholic
Bishop Reinkens, who has been recognized by
the German Emperor will take the oath of
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III the direction of the disestablshment of the
Pope's spiritual rule over the Catholics of
Germany.
The French Monarchists are taking time by
the forelock. They have already selected a
Cabinet in anticipation of a change of govern
ment. The veteran Changarnier is named for
Secretary of War, and is the only one of the
prospective Cabinet who is known in this
country as prominently identified with French
politics.
The trial of Marshal Bazaine was commenced
at Versailles on the 9th inst. Nearly all the
witnesses who had been summoned were pres
ent, and the courtroom was filled with the
most distinguished men of France. Bazaine
appeared in the full uniform Of Marshal of
France, with the ribbon and Grand Cross of
the Legion of Honor on his breast. He took
his seat in all armchair by the side of his
counsel, and was courteousy addressed by the
President of the Court as Monsieur lie
Marechal" throughout the proceedings. The
Due d'Aumale is credited with the positive as
sertion thai Bazaine will be condemned to
death and then pardoned.