, 1874-01-31

ment made by Luie, the Tiohborne witnesson trial
for perjury.
London.-In the Tichborne case Dr.. KeneaIy
to-day concluded his closing speech for the de-
fence. He demanded a verdict for the claimant,
declaring that the preponderance of mistaken
evidence in his favor was overwhelming.
He maintained that the charges against Lady
Radcliffe had been proved to be true.
London-A fire occurred to-day in the arsenal
at Portsmouth which has destroyed munitions of
war to the value of several thousands of pounds
sterling which were intended for the Ashanteo
expedition.
London-Tbe great Flour Mills of Leith were
almost totally destroyed by fire last night. The
loss is calculated to amount to E2500O0 sterling.
400 workmen are thrown out of employment.
London, goth ~Jan.-Consols 924.
Bank Of England discount 81 pc. Sugar No.
10 D. S, aaoat 26s.
Liverpool, goth Jan.-Cotton MiddIing Up
lands SID.
ASIAN TEE.
Jan, l3-5 a. m.
from Cape Coast Castle report that the King of
Dahomey has sent heavy reinforcements to the
Ashantees.
Jan. I4-5 am.
London. Dispatches from Cape Coast Castle re-
port that General Sir Garnet WoIsely and staff, with
200 blue jackets, started for the River Prah on the
9th uIt.
His scouts had penetrated several miles beyond the
river without encountering the enemy.
CUBA.
Jan. 10.
Havana.-The Eos dc Cuba this morning says the
LaboraateS are circulating news of a grave charac-
ter from Puerto Principe, but if we are not misin-
formed the only foundation for their reports is the
tact that a few soldiers while out foraging were sur
prised by a large force of the enemy We shall not
have to wait long for the revenge. Gen. Porullo
will take this.
The brig Margaret, Capt. BIakeney, from
New Orleans, arrived here this morning. The
Captain reports that the brig was boarded last
night by a Spanish gun-boat ten miles off the
MORO, and he was required to show the vessels
papers. The Commander Of the gun-boat also
wanted the briggs matches raised, but Capt.
Bakeney refused, and the gun-boat left.
Senior S der, late Colonial Minister, left here
for New York to-day. lie was accompanied to
the wharf 10y Captain General Jovellar, Senior
Zaiuela, and other prominent Spaniards.
Jan. 10.
H4vana.-The United States flagship Wor-
cester arrived in this harbor yesterday. Admi-
raj Scott aud staff have visited Captain Gener-
al JovelIar and the Admiral of the Spanish
fleet. Their visits have been returned, aud
there have been frequent exchanges of saIutos.
The Police on Saturday last arrested six
Spanlards, in whose possession were found coun-
terieit bills of the Spanish Bank to the amount
Of $4,000. Exchange quiet.
FRANCE.
Jan. 10.
Paris.-Tho members Of the Cabinet have
agreed to accept the passage Of a resolution on
Monday to Immediately resume discussion Of the
bill for the appointment of Mayors as a vote Of
confidence III the Government.
Jan. -.
In the Assembly this afternoon after a long
and violent debate, in the course Of which M.
Picard bitterly attacked the Ministry for its
monarchical tendencies, a vote of confidence in
the Government was adopted by a majority Of
s..
The Ministers have in consequence with
drawn their designations.
Jan. I3.
The Duke de Broglie has informed the Com
mittee on the Electoral Bill that the govern
ment accepts twenty-five years ofage and three
years residence as qualifications for a voter,
and is in favor of the appointment of Senators
by the government or Councils General in the
event of the creation of an upper house.
Jan. Ia.