Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-05-09
General News Summary.
THE OLD WORLD.

IHE ULD WURLD.
William Charles Macready, the well-known
English actor, is dead. He was eighty wears
of age.
The P10Vincidl Correspondent saws the visit
of the German Emperor to ST. Petersburg con-
firms the pacific policy agreed to by the En-
perors of Germany, Russia and Austria, last
September. 1t is especially significant at this
time, because the prospects ef quiet in western
Europe were growing gloomier.
The bill to remove the political disabilities of
females has recently been the subject of long
debate in the British House of Commons, in
| which the cause of the sex was led by Mr..
Jacob Bright. The bill was finally defeated by
a vote of 222 to 155.
The Worlds Exhibition at Vienna was
formally opened May 1 by the Emperor of
Austria in the presence of the imperial family,
royal and illustrious guests, and state and
civic dignitaries. The weather was unfavor-
able, but the crowds of people from all parts
of the world who witnessed the imposing
ceremonies were immense, filling the rotunda
and transepts of the building and portions of
the grounds surrounding it. At nine o'clock
the Emperor Francis Joseph entered the ro-
tunda with the Crown Princess, Victoria of
Germany, on his arm. He was followed by the
German Crown Prince, Frederick William,
who escorted the Empress Augusta. After
them came the eldest son of the Prince, ac-
companied by the Prince Imperial of Austria
The Emperor took his seat on the throne,
when the combined bands, numbering several
hundred musicians, performed an Austrian
hymn, which was succeeded by the Prussian
anthem, amid the cheers of the multitude.
The Archduke Charles then rose and addressing
the Emperor said:
SIRE: Filled with gladness salute your Majesty
in these halls devoted to Progress and to Peace.
Your participation has fifty brought to completion
work which now draws upon Austria the eyes of
the world, and has secured for Fatherland the full
recognition of the part she takes in the promotion
of the welfare of mankind through the instruction
of labor May it please your Majesty graciously to
receive this catalogue and to declare the exhibition
| open.
The Emperor, receiving the casket contain
ing the catalogue, replied:
With lively satisfaction behold the completion
of this undertaking, the importance and signlf
canoe of which appreciate in the highest degree.
| My confidence in the patriotism and capabiity of
my people and in the sympathy and support of
friendly nations has accompanied the development
of the great work. My, good wishes. and grateful
recognition are devoted to its termination. l de-
clare the Universal Exhibition of 1873 opened.
Prince Won Auersperg, President of the Coun-
Gil of the Empire, advancing to the foot of the
throne, addressed the Emperor as follows:
SIRE: With feelings of modesty and at the same
time of exultation and pride, the people of Austria
gaze upon work which testifes to the increasing
power of and growing esteem for Fatherland, and
to its active participation in the great task of cu
ture. We owe this work entirely to YOU. 1t is the
embodiment of your motto: Power and respect
come from union, which is strength" We there
fore lay our efforts at the foot of the throne.
The Prince was followed by DR.. Folder, the
Burgomaster of Vienna, who expressed the
gratitude of the people of the cap
ital to his Majestysw The Emperor and
Empress, followed by distinguished
personages, then traversed the west
ern and eastern wings of the exhibition build
ing, being received everywhere with thunders
of applause. Having completed the circuit of
the exhibition, they departed amid salvos of
artillery and the cheers of immense crowds
gathered outside the building.
The italian Ministry have rendered their
designations to the King and they have been
accepted.
The Portuguese Government has ordered all
Carlist refugees from Spain to leave its terri
tory, giving them the choice of going to any
country except France.
A Madrid telegram of the 1st states that the
Carlists continued to burn railway stations,
tear up tracks and destroy telegraph wires.
Their military operations were much restricted
by the activity of the troops, and the Govern
ment was sanguine that the insurrection would
soon be suppressed. A telegram from Cervera,
near Barcelona, announces that the troops had
come up with and defeated Don AlfonZo's
band of Carlists in that vicinity.
A Vienna dispatch of the 1st says that seven
thousand drays, laden with articles for the Ex-
position, were between the frontiers and Vien-
ma, and as only twenty can be unladen day,t
will be the end of June before the show can be
in full operation.
| Minister Sickles, accompanied by other
members of the American Legation, on the Sd,
formally presented to President Figueras the
joint resolution of the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States, congratu-
lating the Spanish Government and people on
the passage by the Assembly of the bill abol-
ishing slavery in the colonies. On presenting
the resolutions the General congratulated
Spain on the establishment of Republic and
abolishing slavery. 1.-THE last act" he said,
"was fresh proof of Spain's just respect for
the natural rights of all men. The United
States desire the happiness of neighboring
countries, and cannot look indifferently on
whatever concerns the welfare of the Antilles
Porto Rico and Cuba will now contribute more
than ever to the power of Spain, for justice
forms the basis of strength" President Fig
ueras, in reply, thanked the American Nation
and Congress and President Grant, and said
the. Republic of Spain meant the extension of
equal rights to all citizens, and the integrity of
Spanish territory. No sacrifice will be deemed
too great to secure these ends.
Madrid telegram says that the Carlists are
making heavy acquisitions for money and pro-
visions in the provinces, and arrest and hold
the Mayors of towns until their demands are
satisfied
A dispatch from Rome, 4th, says that King
Victor Emmanuel had revoked his acceptance
of the Ministry's resignation, and requested
that it be withdrawn.
| Hon. James S. Orr, American Minister to
Russia, died in st. Petersburg on the 5th, of
Inflammation of the lungs
The death is announced of Charles Rigault
de Genouilly, the distinguished French Admi-
raj. He was Senator and Minister of Marine
and of the Colonies during the reign of the
late Emperor Napoleon III.
A Geneva dispatch says that Pere Hyacinthe
said mass on Sunday, 4th, in a private build
ing in presence of a congregation numbering
twelve hundred persons A decree of excom-
munication has been pronounced against those
who attended the ceremonies.
THE NEW WORLD.
Gold closed in New York on the 5th at III
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