The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-07-06
NEWS FROM THE o1D WORLD.
TESTIMONIAL TO MR.. BEEcHER.

6llMONlAL Az MRs 0hhNANA"
LONDON, July GA large number or
Congregationalis clergymeh In this city
are signing testimonial to be forwarded
to Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, expressive
of their confidence in and unabated love
for the pastor OF Plymouth Church.
CELEBRATIoN.
A grand fete in celebration Of the
Fourth of July took place last evening
at the Crystal Palace. Nearly all the
prominent Americans here were present
In honor of the occasion. The features
Of the celebration were concert ana
dinner was partaken of. Among those
In attendance was United States Minis
ter Schenck. Speeches and toasts were
the order of the evening. The festivities
were continued until u late hour in the
night, The Crystal Palace was hand
somely Illuminated and decorated with
American and English flags.
NOW wHATP
LONDON, July 8.-The morning papers
say that report was prevalent in Paris
Yesterday that the FrenchAmbassador to
Berlin had been recalled, and that 1t had
the effect of flattening the Bourse.
LONDON, July 8.-Dean Stanley, In his
sermon at w Westminster Abbey, Sunday,
alluded to the American Declaration Of
Independence. He contrasted the anil
mostly displayed in former days on the
occasion OF Its anniversary with the
spirit of reconciliation which at present
prevailed. Now every American was
proud OF his English ancestry, and ev-
cry Englishman was proud Of Washing
ton. /.
NEW, YORK, July 8.--The Herald'ss
cable special from Paris says: "C0lonel
LoneXey, formerly of the United States
Army, and now in the Egyptian service,
has arrived In Paris. from his second ex-
petition to Man MAN, the country
where he is extending the authority Of
the Khedive. He brought to Cairo five
specimens of Anthropophagi, including
female of the Aka, or Ticke-iieke. g
dwarf race. The Khedive decorated
diers VINO aided Col. Long in o desperate
encounter at Lake Mroole, which Col.
| Long believes to be one OF the many
sources of the Nile. Col. Long leaves
shortly for the United States"
Among other recent arrivals in Paris
are Judge Lindley, of st. Louis; Genera
Buell.. United States Army; Col. Wilson
Sterling, Illinois. President McMahor
returned to Paris this morning.
The different groups Of the Right me
| o.day, and all decided against dlsso
luton of the Assembly in August.
MADRID, July 8.-Jovellar has thrown
| four hundred shells into Cantareija, ant
! is now expecting reinforcements 0
heavy artillery. The Carlists are unwil
ling to risk second engagement, ant
| Dorregary with their main body ha
withdrawn.
DUBLIN, July 6.-The closing festivi
ties in honor OF the American Team tool
place yesterday. The party, accompa
MED by Major Leech, members OF thu
guished citizens Of Dublin, made an ex
cursion through Wicklow, and halt
ed at Powers Court Waterfall
where banquet was givel
them in a large tent erected fo
the occasion. Alderman Manning pre-
sided. who proposed the toast, "To oul
American visitors" General Dakir
made a fitting response, thanking tht
| Irish people for the welcome they hat
everywhere extended to his companions
and himself. He concluded by wishing
the Irish team victory everywhere ex
cept over Americans. Alderman Man
ming and Major Leech were each pre-
sented silver flask in the name OF the
ed three cheers and tiger We're given
| The Team will have an official reception
at Belfast, and ball will be given il
their honor this evening. On Wednes
day afternoon the American Team will
compete at Clandeborke in match witt
short rifles, each man firing fifteen shots
at range OF one thousand yards. The
prize is silver cup, presented by the
Mayor and citizens Of Belfast.