The true northerner., 1875-08-27

81 have learned one thing, ana tell IL 10 you Tor
your future guidance-neyer contradict anything
newspaper says.
"some months ago the Milwaukee Neus published
Internal falshood about me being out OF the Sem
ate. I thought had right TO contradict it, so
wrote civil note to the paper for that purpose. 1t
published only one word Of my letter, and that be-
cause, as it said, had spelled erroneously and ed
itoriaiy said If would live in peace, had better
mind my own business. took the hint, for If there
is anything dear TO my soul it is TO live in peace.
So never contradict newspaper"
Foreign.
steam yacht carrying Queen Victoria and
the royal family, while on pleasure trip
the other day, ran into and sunk another yacht
containing a rarty of ladies and gentlemen
three of whom were drowned and one killed
None Of the royal party were injured.
Numerous destructive fires are reported in
Russia.
The war in Spain goes bravely on, with vary
ing results.
The plot thickens IN Eastern Europe, and
every day brings news of fresh uprising.
Thus far the Turkish authorities have shown
but little activity in sending troops to the dis
turbed districts, and it is reported that those
sent forward for service in Bosnia have refused
to proceed, fearing to encounter the Provincials
in the mountain passes. The news also comes
that 10000 Dalmatians are ready to join in the
fray, and that an army of Servians are on the
way to reinforce the HerZegovinians who have
thus far more than held their own against the
Turkish troops and are visiting the despotc
rulers with fire and sword.
The American Consul at Port-au-Prince is
having trouble with the Haytien natives, and
has asked the government to send man-of-war
there for his protection.
1t is said that Austria has offered, under
guarantee of the northern European empires,
to intervene for the pacifcaton of the Herze-
! govinians, upon the basis of reform in the adj
ministration of the Christian provinces of
Turkey, but that the porte has refused the
offer.
Later intelligence from the scene of the in
surrection in Herzegovina is satisfactory The
government of that province announces that
there is less excitement among the people, and
and anticipates prompt pacifcation.
! Under the military law of Turkey, which is
to be carried ont by the year 1873, the army will
number a force of 7SO 600 men in all.
A banquet was recently given in Southamp-
ton, England to the officers of the American
naval squadron. 1t was largely attended by
distinguished officers of her Majestys service.
and was brilliant affair.
The late Emperor Ferdinand of Austria be
queathed 5000, 600 to Pope Plus.
The French Ministers deny that the circula-
ton of Gladstones pamphlets on Popery has
ever been interdicted in France.
Turkey is making vigorous efforts for the
suppression of the insuTecton in Herzego-
vina.
The editors of Germany have been holding
convention at Bremen. They passed resolutions
asking imperial legislation in behalf of the lib
erty of the press to publish truthful reports of
public proceedings, the law courts, and of
granting immunity from disclosure of the
names of contributors.
The Mark Lane Express Oondon), of Aug.
81 in its weekly review of the grain markets,
says the wheat crop in Great Britain has been
gathered in much better order than was ex-
pected Prices have fallen one to three shill-
ings. In Paris the price has declined two shill-
ings per sack. Prices are but little changed
on the continent generally. In Germany the
markets are firm.
The Herzegovinian insurgents massacrcd 95
Turkish prisoners captured at Marsie.
Official reports show that the wheat crop in
Austria and Hungary has fallen off in quantity
and quality, and will not yield more than s.
100000 quintals.
Turkey is concentrating her forces in the
direction of Nssa, in consequence of the part
taken by the Servians in the insurrection in
Herzegovina. The military occupation of
Servia is regarded as not improbable.
The two American vessels sent to Tripoh to
avenge the insult offered to our Consul, ar
rived there on the 22d of August. A number
of officers who landed from the Congress were
hooted by the rabble. Satisfaction was given
for the insults to the officers who landed, but
not for the previous insult to the American
Consul
The Porte has written to Austria and Ger
many thanking them for their offices in Herze.
govinian affairs.
The foot and mouth distemper is raging fear
fully in some parts of England. In Dorset
shire alone II, 600 cattle are down with it,
The betrothal of King Alfonso of Spain, to
the oldest daughter of the Duke of Montpen-
sier, is announced.