The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1874-01-01
Foreign Intelligence.

birthday, February r. be set apart as q ma
tional holiday.
Foreign Intelligence.
A frightful hurricane swept over the north
of England and far into Scotland on the 10th.
Very serious damage was done to property in
Sheffield, Halifax, Nottingham, Leeds, Glas
gov, and other cities. Sheffield is said to look
As if it had been bombarded. Many people
were killed, and many more seriously, and
some fatally wounded.
dispatch from Madrid says CASTELAR, made
an official call on General Sickles on the 10th,
accompanied by the Secretary of State, and
made formal announcement of the surren.
der Of the Nirgnius and the prisoners. The
utmost cordially was shown on both sides.
The so-called Cuban House of Representa-.
tives have formally deposed Cespedes from
the Presidency. with the design, it is said, OF
restoring to power the old Jurta of New York.
Poledo Aquiera has taken charge of the Pres.
idency.
An ordinance was officially promulgated at
Berlin, on the l7th ordering that in future all
Bishops. upon their installation, shall swear
to maintain the completest subordination to
the State. aud cooperation in the suppression
of all disloyal intrigues.
The I ansfer Of the Virginius occurred at
Bahia Honda Captain Whiting, of the
United States steamer Worcester, received the
vessel.
Minister Sickles has announced to the Secre-
tary Of State at Washington the Cancellation of
the conflicting interests in the Spanish Cortes,
and the establishment of the CASTELAR, Govern
mcnt.
Dispatches from the Gold Coast received
in London on the 10Th, announce that the King
of Dahomey had joined the Ashantees. The
fever continued among the British troops
and 100 invalids had been sent to st. Helena
The French Assembly has passed hill in.
creaSing the salary of President McMahon.
1t was reported in Havana on the 18th that
steamer named the Santiago de Cuba had
succeeded in landing filihustering expedition
on the southern coast of Cuba, between Guam
tanamo and Santiago.
There was great rejoicing in Madrid on the
goth over Il rumor that the United States had
decided that the Virginius was not entitled to
carry the American flag. The London Times,
commenting on the report, says: 'Such a
decision would be consistent with truth and
justice" 1t was reported that the Spanish
Cabinet had decided to make demand upon
the United States for the return of the steam
ship Nirginius and her passengers and crew re-
Gently surrendered. 1t was also said that, in
accordance with this decision, President Cas-
telar had written to Minister Sickles.
A ferry-boat capsized at London on the
Thames on the 2lst, and thirteen persons
were drowned
cable dispatch of the 2lst says General
sickles had telegraphed to Washington insist.
ing upon the acceptance of his resignation.
Information reached Key West on the Goth
from Havana that serious complications in re-
gard to Cuba had arisen between the Spanish
aud British Governments. The advices did not
state the precise nature of the difficulties, but
it was known that the British Consul
General at Havana had received a
dispatch from Lord Granville to in.
struct all naval commanders in the West In.
dies to Immediately rendezvous in Cuban
ports. 1t was stated that it was certainly
known in official circles that the British Gov.
eminent will demand the punishment Of Bur-
riel. The British Admiral had left for St.
Thomas, where he expected to be relieved.
The East.
Returns on the 10th from Pennsylvania in.
dictate the adoption of the new Constitution OF
that State by large majority. Out of total
vote of s2,69a, Philadelphia gives 26,s64 ma.
jority in favor Of the Constitution.
The failure of two large dry goods jobbing
houses of New York City is announccd-Aber.
halzer 4 Keefer, and Edison, Bradley & Co..
the former with liabilities of $500, 600 and the
latter Of $780,
BY the deed of endowment Of the school al
Penikcse Island, given by Mr.. Anderson, the
tobacconist, Professor Agassiz had the right
TO select his successor as President, and be
chose his son, Alexander Agassix.
a recent Utica IN. W telegram saws the
Erie Canal was perfectly clear of ice, and nc
trouble was expected by boats wishing to gel
to tide water. Probably 100000 bushels Of
wheat and as much corn were still on the canal
West and South.
The second annual meeting of the Illinois
Farmers State Association was opened in
Decatur on the 10th. The following inscrip
lions were prominently displayed in parts Of
the hall: "Bos'on tea party, December 16,
1774;" "All wealth comes from the soil:'
"Equal and exact justice to all menu "Where
combination is possible, competition is i'm.
possible;" "Put your votes where they will
do the most good" About four hundred
delegates were in attendance. Presiden,
Flagg delivered the opening address. The
Secretary states that reports from eighty-fou,
counties shaw an aggregate of $40 Clubs,
with a membership of 46,473, and 54s
Oranges who have reported their organization
but not the membership.
A state Temperance Convention win be
held at Lincoln, Neb., January II.
The Minnesota State Grange of the Patrons
OF Husbandry commenced Its annual session
at Faribau't on the 10th. The Nebraska STATE
Grange was In session at Lincoln.
Parties in Nebraska who lost pronsrtv Nv
the recent prairie fires, set by passing loco.
motives, have commenced suit against the
Midland Pacific Railway for damaees.
The Dayton Hotel, at Dayton, Nevada. was
destroyed BY hre on the night Of the 1eth. M
L. D. Gould, Thomas Younger. John Norton
H. Nash and Mr.. Oyster were burned t.
death.
A party Of Mormon converts left Salt Lak,
On the 10th, On their return 70 the old coun