The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-07-21
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS
England.

LONDON, July 20.-The Mark Lane En-
press of this week says: "In France, wheat
has advanced in the province from one to
three shilIings. and in Paris, one shilling and
sixpeDcc. Flour has advanced two shi-
lings per sack. Here we have yet to learn
the tull extent of the advance. Before the
heaviest rains there was an occasional rise Of
one TO two shillings. Last weeks sales were
orly 3,2l4 quarters above those of the same
week in 1874.
:" Every market IL so ScaDtily supplied that
we seem TO be on the border OF exhaustion,
though from the lowest point our averages
show Il rise OF only IS. Cd In Belgium and
Holland there has been IL moderate rise.
Even III Germtny, with good prospects,
prices are somewhat dear; while in Hun.
gary, where the crop is enormous, they are
also dcarer."
The council Of delegates from all the Pres
byrerian churches in Chrlslendon met in
Regent Square to-day. Many representa-
tlves of the American and Canadian
churches were present. The OBJECT of the
council is to demonstrate the unity of belief
among ProtestantS; arrange mission. wok;
concentrate the Influence OF the Church uDon
efuratitnil and social reform; and orgu n'Ze
ress ance to inidclity and religious intol-
cIaEce.
A few gentlemen, while breakfasting with
Mr.. Graham, former member Of Parliament,
op ned subscription with Sl25,000 to build
Il Young Mems Christian Association hall
here.
Russia.
LONDON. july 20.-The DAILY Telegraph
-ay- that Russia has officially announced her
in en,iOn of withdrawing her proposal tor
cpn.inu,nce of the Brn>se> Conference.
ST. PErERsBuRGH, July &c. The American
squadron which has been visiting this city
has S,iIpd for home. Admiral Worden aud
his officers were brilliantly entertained du-
ring their stay here. The Car accompa-
ped the Admiral to CronstadL on his depr-
ture.
France.
VERSAILLES, July 2D.-The Assembly after
di>po>ins Of the budget, will take up the bill
relative 10 the proposed tunnel between
France and England. A priy.te bill 10 refer.
ence to The same subject has already passed
tie British House OF Commons.
Spain.
SASTANDRK, July 20.-The recent deteu.
ton OF Protestant books by the customs au-
thoritles here is believed 10 he part of the
ccCrc,ve scheme to force active Protestant1 TO
leave Spain. This plan, inspired by promi-
ncnt persons in Madrid, beng executed
mere by the clergy and the ctvil Governor,
who nope by indirect pressure to expel the
resident American evangelical minister.
The impression also prevails that the Md
drid Government hopes to concllia!e the Pa
pn Suncio and the Moderates with this uL-
derhand persecution, while apparently pur-
.ulrg liberal policy regarding public wor-
ship.
MADRID, July 20.--The constitutional
committee, by vote rs to 7, rejected an
amendment TO the new constitution in opp0.
sltIon TO he principles OF religious liberty:
Military precautions are being taken IN the
large cities against I republican rising.
LONDON. July 20.-Tbe Carllsts clam thai
General Dorregary has reconstructed the
whole Car>t army, and entered the province
OF Lerda, and that the AlfoDsists have re-
treated from Yittoria, With several Carlist
divisions IN pursuit.
Italy.
FLORENCE, July 20.-The Journal Of this
city says Cardinal McCloskey is ex pected to
arrive in Rome next September to receive
the Cardinals hat from the bands OF the
Pope, and many American eeclesiasti les will
accompany him.
Turkey.
CossrANrsopLE, July 20. The Turkish
Government has ordered the Governor OF
the province of Bo,ina to dispatch troops
against the insurgents in HerZ"goyns.
1.AssgN kAssy,s Hs.