Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-06-25
FOREIGN News.


| England, where they will remain through
the summer
| The case of Bowles Brothers came up
again, but owing to the representations OF
Mr.. Appleton, Offering an arrangement, the
hearing was adjourned for three months.
Mr.. Whitby. proprietor of the Liverpool
DAILY Post, and father of the penny press,
died the 10th.
The shah of Persia has arrived in London
where great ball was given in his honor.
| He is the lion of the year throughout Europe.
FRANcE.-The shah of Persia is expected
to arrive at Paris, early in July.
| 1t is said that the Count Won Arnim, the
German ambassador, has been recalled De-
cause he made unnecessary calls upon Presl-
dent MacMahon.
| General L. Admirault, military governor
Of Paris. has applied to the Assembly tor
authority to prosecute the communist kanc,
who is now member of that body. The
demand caused profound agitation at Yer
sailles. The request was granted.
The government has decided to immedi-
ately transport Henri RochefOrt to New Gal
edonia.
| The Minister of Finance has prosecuted
Gustave Courbet. the painter, Tor the
recovery of the sum expended BY the govern
ment in the reconstruction of the Fendome
column, which was destroyed by the commu-
| nists.
GERMANY.-Baron Schlozer, the German
minister at Washington. has arrived at Ber-
lin. 1t is not likely that he will return to
the United States. Herr Won krause, at
present attached to the German legation In
London, is to be sent to Washington as
charge d affaires.
| 1t is probable that the Prussian Parliament
will adopt resolution extending the electo-
raj laws of Germany to Alsace and Lorraine,
| by which, should they be carried out, Alsace
and Lorraine will be entitled to elect fifteen
members of Parliament. None of the in
habtants who chose the French nationality
will be allowed TO vote until they have sworn
allegiance to Germany.
1t is reported that treaty of alliance has
been concluded between Germany and Italy
The band of the Prince George regiment
of the Saxon army has sailed from Hamburg
on the steamship Vandalia for New York.
The band has sixty mem bcrs, is one OF the
most celebrated in Germany, and proposes
to make a concert tour through the United
States.
RUSSIA The two columns Of the Russian
expedition against khiva, which started from
iisak aud Kasalinsk, effected junction a
Chalaat on the 9th Of April. On the 9th
a Khivan force attacked the Russian van
guard near Challat, and sharp engage mem
took place, during which two Russ ian colo
nels were killed. The Khivans we re finally
defeated and retreated precipitately.
Later dispatches from Central Asia state
that the vanguard of the force, marching
against Khiva from the east, under command
of General Kaufman, reached Anne DOria
river on the l1th OF May, where il met and
put to fight a body of $500 Khivans, with
out the loss of single man on the part OF
the Russians. After waiting until the l4th
ult., by which time the remainder of hi:
forces came up, General Kaufman continued
his march toward Schuruknul, and at last
reports was within sixty miles of the khIvan
capital.
IrALY.-Many of the monks belonging tc
the monasteries which are to be suppressed
will go to Bolivia and Chilli
The bill for the suppression of religious
corporations has become law.
.TURKEr-The sultan has issued a frmar
granting to the khedive of Egypt an indie
ing him to augment his army and conclude
foreign treaties.
SPAN.-President FIgueras was unable t.
form ministry that was satisfactory, anc
gave up the task and lett Madrid.
The Cortes accepted the resignation of the
Figuerss cabinet. At meeting of the ma
jority, the following new ministry was
agreed upon: President of the Council and
Minister of the Interior, Senior Pi y Margall
Minister Of Colonies, Senior Sorni Foreign
Affairs, Senior Muzo; War, Estavanez Ma
rine, Aurich Finance, Lodus Public
Works, Benot Justice, Gonzales. The au
thorties are determined to resolutely sustain
the majority in whatever measures they may
adopt.
the future policy of the new ministry wal
read. II favors speedy demarkatIon Of
the federal States the restora ton of disci
pline in the army the proclamation of mar
tial law the liberty of the Antilles ; anc
the suppression of slavery 1t es Inmates the
deficit IN the finances at the end OF the pres
eDt month at 500 900 reals. Sen0r Muzo,
the minister of war, is a friend of CASTELAR,
He announces that he will pursue the same
foreign policy as his predecessors. CASTELAR,
is at work upon federal constitution which
will provide for union of fifteen sta :es.
The excitement which prevailed in Madrid
for few days has greatly subsidized and the
city is quite calm, all parties having accepted
the ministry formed by the majority of til,
Cortes.
General Hidllgo has been appointed civic
governor OF Madrid
Discussions have broken out ia the Carlis
camp. Dorregarray's removal from the con
mand was not on account of his wound, but
IN consequence OF ntrigues with the marquis
Valde Espinas.
SEARCH FOR THE POLARIs. The Juniata ha
left New York Tor Drsco and UpernaviI
her commander was particularly instruct
ed to make inquiries at those places and o
Esqu:maux along the shore concerning the
Polars and whether she has been heard from
during the last winter or spring. The Junia
ia has 100 men and $50 tons of coal for tn,
Tigress.
The Department will fit out the Tigress
to leave the United States about the 5th Of
July, to search for the Polaris, should her
safety not be reported before that time. The
expedition will be amply provided with such
means of relief OF the necessities of the OF