The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-21

spoke confidently oil the result. Inc Qepu-
ties of the extreme Left meet to-day, and the
moderate Republicans on Tuesday. They
will probably unite In proposing to the AS
sembly that the question of restoration be re-
ferred to the commission which is Instructed
to report on constitutional laws.
John Lemoine, in an article in the Jour-
nal deS Debats to-day, regards the restora.
ton of royalty rs IA certainty.
Italy.
ROME, October 20.-The General Society
of ,Jesuits to-day was officially notified By
the Government that the Order must imme-
diately vacate the premises now occupied
by them in this city.
The committee of liquidation of cccle-
sastical property, appointed under the law
for the abolition of religious corporations,
to-day took possession of SIX converts. The
rectors read protests, which the committee
accepted. and then handed to each inmate a
certificate for his future income. The United
States and Portuguese consuls also protest cd
against the seizure of certain portions Of the
Franciscan convent on the ground that they
were the property OF citizens of their re.
spectiye countries.
England.
LONDON, October 20-2:30 p. M-The rate
of discount in the market for three-montbs'
bills is ZIG per cent, 9-16 below the Bank
of-England rate.
Scotland.
EDINBURGH, October 20.--Rev. Dr.. Cand-
lish, the famous Scotch preacher, is dead.
Switzerland.
GENEVA, October 20--Bishop Mermil-
lod, from across the French frontier, has
issued an interdict against the three cures
recently chosen by the Old Catholics Of this
city prohibiting them from the exercise of
religious functions.
LONDON. October 20.-The Illness Carta-
sena special says Contreras and majority of
the Junta are aboard of the iDsurgent fleet,
which is seen of Alicante. 1t is supposed
the fleet is attempting to escape to some
point on the African coast. The report of
the sinking of the frigate Fernando Ell Cato
leo is confirmed. 1t is believed thar all on
board were lost, although it was reported at
first that many took TO the boats The sailors
of the British squadron have been searching
the waters where the frigate went down,
and have recovered five bodies.
MADRID. October 20.-The insuroent squad
ron from Cartagena was sighted Oft Alicante
Saturday night. AS part of the troops
have been withdrawn from the town there
are fears that it will be unable to resist in
case requisitions are made by the insurgents.
General Mariones will probably soon re-
tire from the command Of the Army of the
North on account of bad health. '&ar RI
.-.t -. Second Dispatch. 49, s..as
Theeinsurgent squadron from Cartagena
arrived off the harnor of Valencia yesterday,
followed and closely watched by several
British, French, and Italian men-of.war.
Contreras, commanding the squadron, sent
a boat ashore with demand for money and
provisions. He declares he wishes to avoid
q bombardment, and appeals to the sup
porters of cantona independence in Valencia
to see that his demand is conceded. t#.E
The authorities Of the city, however,
have promptly refused to comply, aud are
actively preparing for defence. Troops are
being sent hence to reinforce the garrison.
The insurgents threaten to seize or sink
the Spanish gunboat Lepanto, which is now
lying in the harbor of Valencia. They have
already captured three Spanish merchant
men at the entrance of the harbor.
The British Admiral, Yelyerton, demands
that ninety-six hours notice be given before
the bombardment begins, and has warned
Contreras that if shot is fired at the LIE.
panto before that time expires the English,
French, and Italian vessels will open on his
squadron.
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VIENNA, October 20.-Bismarck aud the
Emperor are in close conference. It IL pro-
bable that change in the Cabinet will be
Bismarck resuming the Presi.
denry Of the Ministry nee Van. Room. -.
Madame PERI. JIiacinrhe has S32., -