Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-11
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, April 1.-THE funeral of DR..
Livingstone takes place place on the 18th inst.
The Government will pay 81 200 towards the
expenses. An appeal signed by the Baroness
Burdette Cvutts, Messrs. Kunard aud Horace
Waller, Sir Bartle Fricre and others asks for
subscriptions for the support of the children
and two aged sisters of the deceased, who are
in Strengthened circumstances.
The operatives in the cotton miles at Bolton
having struck work. the Association of Master
Cotton-spiuners has resolved that unless they
yield before Thursday notice will be given that
10 fortnight from that date all the mills 10
that city will be closed, and thus fifteen thous
and operatives locked out.
The Marquis OF CiaDrcarde, died yesterday,
aged -
LONDON, April TO- Sir John Karsdale has
resigned the Attorney Generalshp 10 conse-
quence of iuess Sir Richard Baggallay, now
Solicitor General succeeds him.
The Victor Emmanuel, with the invalid SOL
dcrs from the gold coast, arrived at Portsmouth
this evening. Nineteen men died on the pass
age.
LONDON, April l0-A Berlin dispatch to
the Daily News says Bismarck distinctly warn
ed several Liberal Deputies who called upon
him yesterday that he would resign in favor
vi iuauleuuci uulcss lue MILITARY Questiou was
settled.
The Liberals afterwards agreed to the com
promise previously reported.
Bi>marck's condition is improving.
BERLIN, April l0.-A compromise has been
effected in the military bill by which the most
serious obstacles to its passage are removed.
The Government has accepted the amendment
proposed by the liberal members Of the Reich
bn Of fha
40l 900 men aud the period of service to seven
years.
MADRID, April 10 Generals Manuel, Con-
cha, Martinez aud CampoS have arrived at San
tander.
LONDON, April l0.-A special telegram from
Calcutta to the Standard reports that the ia
niue is everywhere under control. The accu-
mutations of provisions made by the Cavern
ment are more than sufficient to meet the de-
Uand, and further aid subscriptions in Eng
land are considered supelhuous
NORTHERN CENTRAL r. R.-The adjourned
general meeting OF the stockholders of the
Northern Central Railroad reassembled in Bal
timorc yesterday. MIR. j. Don Cameron, Presi-
dent of the Company, submitted the offer of
the President of the Pennsylvania Railroad to
lease the road on the basis of six per cent. on
the capital stock. \ motion to reject this pro-
position was adopted by a large majority. The
appointment of committee was authorized to
examine into the affairs of the Company, to ue
gotiate with the Pennsylvania Railroad with re-
gard to q lease or guarantee of dividends, aud
to report to an adjourned meeting the result of
the investigation aud negotiations. President
Cameron offered motion authorizing the
Northern Central Company to negotiate for
dollars, to be used in providing for existing
mortgages and debts on its property and fran
chises, and for such terminal and other facili-
ties, Improvements and equipments as may be
necessary. After a prolonged and animated
discussion the motion was adopted. The meet
ing then adjourned, subject to the call o. the
committee.