The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-12-10
FOREIGN.
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ENGLAND.
sale OF a spanish Steamer.

ShIc OI u np4nlbu otponeE.
LONDON, December 9.-Ths Spanish
vessel Murrillo which ran down and
sunk the ill-stared Northfset was sold
by auction at the captains rooms at
Lloyds, lately, to firm of Spanish
merchants for 1850 pounds. Althoug h
Murrilo was a splendid clyde built
steamer, there were few persons among
the large crowd attending the sale who
desired to own her and bidders were
therefore few. She was sold under or
der OF the high court of admiralty
on suits br ought by the owners Of the
Northfeet.
Fsi uine I'm Bengal.
The threatened famine in Bengal is
attracting much attention in Britain.
The Lord Mayor OF London recently
received q letter from the Secretary OF
State for India, on the subject, commu-
nicating the measures intended to be
taken by the Viceroy to alleviate the
distresses OF the famine stricken nation.
The Lieutenant Governor OF Bengal has
authorized the construction Of addition
al local works and will pay the labor
ers in grain, for which purpose supplies
are being laid in by the government
from Madras and Burmah. Help will
also be given from commissioners to
the distressed districts. No critical
distress is anticipated before February
or March.
Letters are being published in the
leading English papers from persons
occupying high offices in the govern
ment on the subject. Among other
plans it has been suggested that the ex-
port from India of all grain be stopned
Tor the present, until the crisis is past.
Board OF Admiralty.
The Liverpool Board OF Trade lately
completed its inquiry as to the strand
ing OF the steamer Wyoming. On her
voyage to New York, in September
sat. with one thousand passengers on
"oard, she was grounded on Sable barr,
but get off without loss of life and was
repaired at New York The court
found the master. Jas. Morgan, in de-
fault in not keeping proper lookout
and in not verifying his position by
soundings They suspended his GER
tifcate for six months.
An English Actress In the Divorce
Court
A recent divorce case in Liverpool,
in which man named Scott was peti-
toner, has caused considerable interest
in consequence OF the developments
made. 1t appears that the petitioners
wife, with his sanction, went on the
atrical trip to America, where respon-
dent, who was known in the London
theatres as Miss Jennie Lee, acted at
several OF the New York and Philadel-
phia theatres, at both OF which places
she was alleged to have cohabited with
q correspondent named Burnett, and
to have had child to him, which died.
The case was undefended. Letters were
produced written by respondent to her
mother, giving satisfactory evidences Of
adultery. The court therefore pro-
nounced the necessary decree.
Fraudulent Assignment by Mr.. Bar
ing.
The rumored assignment by the late
Mr.. Barring Of million and q quarter
sterling to his nephew, Lord North
breck, is exciting considerable interest
in London fashionable and financial
circles. 1t seems that the proceeding |
was effected by o formal deed OF gift,
but executed only tie day before the
donor died, the recipient being in India
and not cognizant OF nor agreeing to the
splendid donation in his favor. 1t is
expected that the matter will be inves'
tigated by the proper authorities.
Irish Immigration
Returns just issued by the Register
General show that in the first ten
months Of this year 55, ,2S7 emigrsnts
have left Irish ports, beisg an increase
OF 1867 over the number that emigrst-
Ell In the same perlod last year.
A Fatal Duel I'm France.
A dispatch to the daily Telegraph"
from Paris, gives an account Of the late
duel in which Prince Ghica was killed.
The duel was fought at Fontaineblau
with pistols, between Prince Ghica and
a gentleman whose name 10 unknown.
On the first exchange OF shots the
Prince was killed. The police are max
ing active search for his adversary, who
has taken flight.
Dense Fog.
A dense fog hangs over the city
At . p. m, it was as dark as night. Lo-
comotion is slow and hazardous.
At balf-psst three the fog increased
10 density, almost without precedent, it
becoming impossible to transact busi-
ness all traffic ceased. The streets
are filled with men and boys bearing
torches to light pedestrians on their
way,
FRANCE.