, 1874-04-16

rxoIus1vEIY TO THE DAILY DISPATCH


QUEENSTOWN. April THE steamer
Egypt, from New York, arrived here THIS
morning, and brought the first officer
and salvage crew of the French Trans
Atlantic Co.'S steamer Europe, which |
they endeavored to save, but were COM
pelled to abandon in sinking COZ ditlon.
The first officer of the steamship Greece
reports they encountered the Europe on
the End of April in sinking condition,
and took off passengers and crew, num-
bering 400, and proceeded on their way
to New York. The officers, with crew
of 20 remained on the Europe. On the
5th, the Egypt took them in tow, but
heavy sea parted the hawsers, and as the
water was gaining constantly they con-
cluded to abandon the wreck and were
safely taken on board the Egypt. The
Europe sailed March p from Havre for
New York.
LONDON, April 8.-Mr Cross, Home
Secretary, b. wing received an applica-
ton for new trial for the Tichborne
claimant. has replied by asking on what
legal grounds the demand can be made.
1t is rumored that Disraeli is to marry
, the Countess Dowager of Chesterfield.
The Post denies the story.
A special from Berlin to the Standard
says that, in consequence of the slow
recovery of Bismarck, it is proposed to
appoint Camphausen Vice Chancellor,
to perform the functions of Chancellor
until the recovery of Bismarck.
The steamship Ohio, of the Baltimore
and Southampton line, has just put into
Falmouth with shaft broken.
The British Government will defray
the expenses of Livingstone's funeral,
which will take place at Westminster
Abbey
BAYoNNE, April THE town Of Ger
ona has paid heavy assessment to the
Carlists. The Carlists have established
a custom house at La J1nguoa.
MUNICH, April Karl Bach, the eel
ebrated historic painter, is very sick
with cholera.
HAVANA, April 7.-Conchas has is
sued proclamation to the citizens of
Cuba, in which be says the war is con-
fined to the sparsely populated portions
of the Island; that it may continue some
time. but that the populated and healthy
portions of the Island will be protected
from ravages and the integrity of terri
tory preserved. He exhorts the people
to maintain composure, and promises
the severest policy toward the enemies
of Spain, protection of her friends, and
Justice to all. He considers the closest
union of Spaniards important under the
circumstances, and will not permit the
existence of any political parties of any
kind. He declares his conviction that
peace will be restored under the flag of
Spain, and says he will wait for more
peaceful time to settle the grave ques-
tion of slavery.
ALBANY, April THE Senate with
only three negative votes and the House
unanimously endorsed the anti imitation
message of Governor Dix, and passed
resolutions instructing the New York
Senators and Representatives to resist
initiation and labor for speedy resump-
tion of specie payment.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM, April 1.-THE ex-
plosion of boilers belonging to machin-
cry in use in the Musconetciong tunnel
Tonight, killed a master mechanic and
two fremen.
New YORK, April IA meeting of
master mechanics and builders this ev--
ening resolved to employ. after May 1st,
no men who are unwilling to work ten
hours.
The following is the full ticket elected
by the Panama Railroad directors: Pres
ident, Russell Sage; Vice President, G.
S. Scott: Treasurer, J. B. Houston; Sec
retary. F. W. G. Bellows.
Oliver T. Earring, late Secretary of the
Montauk Insurance Co., Brooklyn, left
suddenly for California the other day.
He is reported to be defaulter to the
amount of $4,000, which he has ex-
pended in works of art, curiosities, etc.,
which have been turned over to the
company.
LOUISVILLE, April 7.--Louis Marks
served all injunction, restraining the
bank from paying his partner, Loube,
$4,000 drawn in the Louisville lottery,
on the ground that Loube bought the
ticket with the firm money.
OTTAWA. April Tt is not known
whether Riel will take his seat to-mor-
row. If be does he will be arrested and
if he chooses to stand trial will be sent
to Manitoba for that purpose. 1t is re-
garded as certain that Government Will |
not pardon him. Precautionary meas
ures to prevent any possible disturbance
tomorrow are being taken.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Bertholde, the
new French Minister, presented his
his credentials to the President to-ds Y,
with the usual fornality.
SAN Francisco. April S.--Arrived, Kit
tie Stevens.
PoRr BLAKELY. April 8. Arrived,
Amelia. Sailed. Rideout.
FEEEpoRT, April 9.--A,rived, Jenny
Pitts.
SALEM, Oregon, April S.-The Repub-
lican State Convention met at Reeds
Opera House at o'clock PM. Richard
Williams, of Multnomah County for