The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-04
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Jan. 3-The East End -four and ric
mills AZ Mapping burned. One fireman killed
several wounded; eighteen adjacent buildings
damaged.
Anterior burned. Loss, $4,000. Two hun
dred employees onsted.
The morning Posts special from Berlin says
Archbishop Ledochowskl's imprisonment lermi-
mates the Sd OF February next.
The Catholics OF all Germany propose to cele-
brate the day in an appropriate manner Depu-
tations from tne hechstag and Landtag will wait
upon the Archbishop and tender their congratu.
lations. sArchbshop LedochOwski presents in his
refusal to acknowledge the jurisdiction OF the
deposition. 1t is expected the government vii!
intern him as it did the Bishop of Paderborn,
unless he prefers quitting the country.
The Whereabouts Of the Bishop Of Cologne are
still n secret.
The volks Zethug invites the diocesans de-
eirng to present lin with their New Years
Fluctuations to leave their cards at its publishing
Office tor transmission.
The Corn Trade Association Of Liverpool pnb
Esh The following statement of the estimated
stock of breadstuffs there on the 3lst of Decem-
Der, 1875:
Wheat, quarters 793,6ls; December 81, 1874,
l4i,2n. Com. quarters, December 81, ITS, 81
Go7; December 81. 1874, so 9Ol. Flour, sacks,
December 3, 1875, 1872, 652; December 81, 1874,
l5S,5T0: flour, barrels, December 81 1875 81, O6S;
December 81, 1874, 81 l40
The Mark Lane Express, inIits review of the
grain trade, says, 1875 has, unfortunately, proved
year Of general deficiency and inferioritv. Bar
ley has shown the best yield Of the season, be-
ing only slightly below the average, but its color
has been 70 generally affecled thst its value for
mating purposes is greatly reduced, perhaps
eight to ten shhngs per quarter. Sales have
been unusually dull Oats and beans are below
the average, but the better prices paid for the
latter compensate tae defect.
Peas are considerably below the average hav-
ing suffered greatly in size and quality The
wheat crop has suffered most, only one-eighth
reaching the average, while tve-s Xths sink be-
low l.. Whatever dullness now preva IL, may
for period continue, our large deficiency will
crop up as the season advances Should We have
bad spring, an important advance must en- sue
The Standard special from Madrid, says plan
OF Ministry, based upon conservative policy re-
jecting impractcable theories and religious in.
tolerance, will be laid before the COrtes Vigor-
Gus efforts to rsstore order in Cuba are promised
The declarations Of the government have tied
a very favorable impression. The decree decl ares
shat all may participate in the elections, ex cept
the declared foes to the dynasty and monarchy
The Manchester Guardians London correr-
pondent writes as follows the subject of Spain,
Cuba and the United Statcs ~ have been fur
nished with what purports to be the substance OF
Americas Cuban note. believe it is correct,
though do not pretend to give the exact Ian,
guage. II recites that the general interests Of
humanity and commerce demands a cessation of
the StTuSklo WulC1 uSC ucou Wdbou III CuD8 Tor
seven years.
"The United States are great sufferers but ar
unwilling to act without the concurrence OF other
powers, including Spain. Tue continuation of
the attempt 30 govern Cuba from Madrid Will be
fatal to the hopes Of the restoration Of peace
Cuba belongs to Spain, and great
share OF The population Is opposed to separation.
In these circumstances solution OF the question
might be found in establishing a confedera ton
III the West Indies, resembling the Canadian.
Scuba and Porto Rico might be constituted |
confederation, with local independent rights and
a governor general appointed BY Spain. The |
po a rs are asked to JOIN ths United States IN |
such confederation ami aiding Cubs I
b establish it. Tho abolition of slavery would,
hove yer, be a necessary condition, and such
lreSsnca mast be brought to bear as would make
zoe ln4ufgcnts to cease their warfare. This
soald u i :Gcult, bur could be accomplished.
''~rctcrSrv Fish is emphatic in denying hat
he Cai I'd states desire the acquisition Of Cuba
They oai, niah p.ace rest red, slavery abolished
nj cosnl, rce allowed to resume its course
'he powers LIZ asked to express their opinion
pon tho y. o., sed means of accomplishing their
ads.N
The Marine Society's 'raiRing chip War Spite,
Iaich has been anchored ia the thames, between
ireenwich and Woplrich, for many years. was
estroyed by nIc this morniug. No lives lost. "