, 1876-07-22
T E G r A M s
ST. THOMAS STATION.

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from another source it is announced that seven
thousand Servians have been wounded in the
villages on the banks of the river Save.
The "Pall Mall Gazette'in q leading article
explains that the Seryians have been plunged
into war in consequence of Prince Milan's am
bition to be crowned King.
July IS.
LONDON, July 15th.-The r. NJ. S. "Tas-
manian - arrived at Plymouth at 3 Pom. to
day. The correspondence will be delivered
too late to admit of q reply by the outgoing
steamer.
New YoRK, July 15th.-A fearful disaster
has occurred on board II. II. S. " Thunderer. "
While out on a trial trip her boilers exploded
killing twenty-six persons, wounding sixty
others and the stokers were boiled alive.
A deputation interested in the Eastern ques~
ton, composed Of forty members Of Parlia-
ment, and fifty seven outsiders, headed by
Mr.. John Bright, had on interview with Lord
Derby yesterday.
The deputatiOn was unanimous in urging q
policy of neutrality on the part of England.
His LOrdship replied, stating that he abso-
Iutely agreed with the object of the deputation
and added that a general war was impossible
although there was q powerful Russian party
which sympathised with the SlaVOnio Empire
but this party was not in p8wA1, and. the
AAdl ut5lIGu DGdC6t D6SLUS6 UuSSId y hlouOOS
in consequence of her recent Asiatio conquests
would not permit her to 90 to war.
His Lordsbip also stated that England would
guarantee Turkey against murder, but not
against suicide and decay.
The Christian League have sent a petition
to Lord John Russell in which Lord Derby'S
policy is sharply criticized. July IS.
New YORK, 18th JuIy.-Lord Derby has
informed Mr.. Blight that if an opportunity
offered for mediation in the present struggle
between Servia and Turkey it would be ayailed
of.
Lord Derby's speech on The Eastern question
has produced a good impression in Paris.
At a banquet given at Greenwich Sir Saler
jung proposed a toast to the Empress of linda,
which was heartily received by all present, ex-
cept by Mr.. John Bright, who refused to
drink it.
The Prince of Wales has asked for an expla.
nation for this singularity on the part Of Mr..
Bright.
The R. NJ. s. "Mosello" sailed to-day from
Southampton for the West Indies,
July 10.
New YoRK, 18th July-Oaptain O'Beirne,
candidate of the representation of Leitrim, has
been elected in succession to Mr.. Ormsby Gore.
The news respecting the result of battle be-
tween the Turks and Ser7ians is of such a con-
ulClLIS nature THAT IL CduHOI % Eell6u Uu'
The London STANDARD" publishes dispatches
from Constantinople stating that the Sultsn's
health is in a precarious condition, that the in
tense shock felt on the occasion of his p~redeoes-
sor's suicide appears to have had the effect of
s~oftening his brain and it is therefore considered
that he will inevitably abdicate.
Lord Henry Lennox, Commissioner Of Public
works, gave an explanation to Mr.. Trevely ans
Interpolation as to the course the Government
intended to adopt concerning The Lisbon Tram.
way speculation.
Mr.. Disraeli, the Prime Minister, announced
that Lord Lennox had resigned his post of
Commissioner of works aud Public buildings.
In London the heat has been so intense that
people are suffering from sunstrokes.
Mr.. Warburton, a Conservative, has been
elected NJ. P. for Mid Cheshire.
July 90.
NEW YORK, 19th.-The death of Alexander
Russell, the author is announced.
The Italian Government proposes to make
free ports of Anoona, Genoa and Leghorn.
In England it is reported that the depression
of trade is 50 great that heavy failures are
expected in the iron districts.
In Servia the last reserve forces have been
despatched to the frontier and it is stated that
they are short Of ammunition and provisions.
The British Ambassador ct ConstantinopIQ