The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-01-29
NEWS OF THE DAP.

NEWS Or lh1 DaA'
The Emperor of China assumes the per-
sona, government of his empire on the 24th
of February next.
Buckingham Palace has been placed at
the disposal of the Shah Of Persia, for resi-
dence, during his visit to England.
"A new feature Of photography is back
ground that can be taken separately and used
with any negative.
For ten days before the date appointed
tor the execution of Stokes and Foster, two
deputy sherifs will be constantly on watch TO
prevent escape or suicide.
The Mikado of Japan has ordered that
officials OF rank shall wear ian official Euro
pean costume" when they attend his levees,
which receptions are to be held weekly.
Mr.. Robert T. Lincoln writes denial OF
the current statement that his mother has
piyen away the Bible which the colored peo-
pie OF the South presented to the Martyr
President.
The skeleton OF that Captain Hall some
time since dug up, in the Arctic regions, has
been sent to England. 1t is that OF man
about FIVE feet eight inches tall. One OF the
teeth Is filed with gold.
Edwin Forrest was among the spectators
of the reception of Lafayette, aud liked to tell
how the French patriot questioned everybody
that saluted him: "Are you married :" he
would ask, and If 1t WAS "Yes, General" the
polite marquis would say, "Happy man !" and
IL the next one answered "Nol" to the same
interrogatory, the ''lllustrions guest" would
also e1olaim, "HapPy man !"
AT recent meeting of Jews at Berlin, 1t
was definitely resolved to form In Germany a
sister alliance to Inc Alliance 1sraelite unl-
verselle in France, founded by N. Gemieux.
The alliance has for its object to promote all
Jewish interests, protect Jews from persecu-
ton end unequal laws, and assist destitute
persons OF It's own persuasion. Delegates
Will meet trlennislly. A committee Of twenty
was appointed. The alliance will bear the
name Israelitische Alliance In Deutschland.
Notwithstanding the positive declarations
OF the St. Petersburg Official Gazette OF Satur-
d.y, 1t Is evident, from late dispatches from
London, that grave apprehensions are enter
tanned regarding the disputed boundary ques-
tionln Central AsIs. The latest reply of Russia
appears to be to the effect that although she
cherishes the desire 10 maintain good rela-
tions with Eugland, abe firmly refuses to &C.
cept reasons therefor 10 plain terms. dip
lomatlc messenger Lett London on Sunday
With important dispatches for Lord Lotus.
the British ambassador at st. Petersburg.
Prince Bismarck was war mly greeted on
Saturday In the PrUssian Chamber OF Depu-
ties, It. being his hrst visit there since his re-
signation Of The presidency OF the ministry.
In brief speech of acknowledgment of his
cordial reception, he said his retirement Vas
solely On account of Ill health and desire to
be relieved OF part Of his official burden.
After the address, General Won Room spoke
OF the constitution Of the Prusslan Cabinet,
and said that 1t was impossible that the min
istry could be any other than q royal ministry,
and the Imperial Chancellor must always be
Prusslan.
The ceremony on the occasion of the mar
riage OF the Princess Nazle to Khalil Cherit
Pasha, minister OF foreign affairs Of the Otto
man Empire, was attended with the observa-
tion of dress and manners which go to show
that the prejudlces of the Turks are gradually
melting away, and that the adoption of Euro
pean customs is to lead to the better educa-
ton and greater freedom of Eastern ladies.
On the arrival of the bride at her husbands
palace, where a reception was to be held, she
was sttired iu French bridal costume of
white silk, trimmed with orange flowers. her
wreath of the same blossoms wss 5urmounted
by dladem of brllllants, and long veil OF
tulIe Illusion fell partly before and partly be-
hind her head. She rode in carriage with
white satin curtains, haviug an English coach
man and groom wearing white roses In their
breasts. Two Mamelukes on horseback pre-
ceded the carriage, while ths relatives and
suite Of the Princess, also iu carriages,
brought up the rear. Alter the wedding re-
past, which was partaken OF by about one
hundred guests, the Princess retired into her
boudoir and changed her Parislan costume for
aTurklsh dress of pink velvet, almost covered
with gold embroidery, but still wearing her
wreath OF orange flowers and diadem of bril-
liants. The ladies honored by an admission TO
her presence describes her as remarkable for
her youth and beauty, as we'll as for her
graceful and refined manners.
The wholesale poisoning case In which
Chas. Shaw. living in Cambridge, New York,
Is charged with causing the death of several
members of his family, proves to be one of the
most terrible crimes ever committe. - that