The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-12-21
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Hon. John Welsh, the new United States
Minister to Great Britain, has arrived i'll En-
gland, being heartily greeted by deputation
of leading Liverpool merchants.
The strike of puddlers at Sheffield, Eng,
which lasted six weeks, during which time
many outrages were committed, has ended.
The men consented to reduction Of wages.
Sydney Smirke, r. A., the English archi-
tect, Is dead.
South American advices report the collapse
OF the Ecuador revolution after a severe battle
at Quito.
Paris dispatch says: ga deputation Of
the Right has waited upon Marshal MacMahon
and assured him that it was utterly impossible
to form Ministry from their ranks, and that
all further attempts in that direction would
be useless. The members of the delegation,
while processing the strongest wish to sup
| port the Marshal were most emphatic
in their expressions of the necessity Of
coming to terms with the moderate
republicans and ending the crisis
The Marshal was deeply moved, and after some
conversation with the deputation, among whom
were some of his staunchest friends, for whose
opinion he had great respect, said there was no
other course left open to him but to resign.
His friends we're appalled, at the prospect and
besought him not to take this step. On the
condition Of his retaining the Presidency they
authorized him to do whatever he pleased in or
der to terminate the crisis. The Marshal still
hesitated and reiterated his unwillingness
to retain Office under the circumstances,
but the delegation urged their views
with great force, and pointed out the
danger to conservative interests Of plunging
the country into an uncertain future by resign
ing at the present time. Finally the Marshal
yielded, and promised to summon q Ministry
from the moderate Left. Marshal MacMahon
at once put his resolution into effect, by COM
municating with NJ Dufaure giving him carte
blanche to form Ministry"
The new French Cabinet is constituted as
follows: NJ. Dufaure, President OF Council
and Minister Of Justice NJ. De Marcers, In
terrier NJ. Waddington, Foreign Affairs M.
Bordoux, Public instruction Gen. Borel, War
Admiral Pothnau, Marine NJ. Leon Say, FL
nance NJ. Teisserene De Bort, Commerce M.
De Freycinet, Public Works.
ince of Amyre, in Crete. Turkish families and
the inhabitants Of other provinces have sought
refuge in the fortress. The Governor of Crete
has sent troops to suppress the insurrection.
1t is believed that the Russian Minister is ne
gotiating with Denmark with a view 80 propos-
ing Prince Waldemar, of Denmark, or Prince
John Of Gluckborg, az ruler of Bulgaria.
The German budget for 1858 shows deficit
Of $4,000 900, which the states Of the fedora
ton will be required to make good.
The feeling in France is improving. The
Chamber Of Deputies has voted appropriations
asked FOR by the Ministry, and the leading or
gan Of the Republicans, Rep,tblique Francdise,
compliments the message of the President, in
which he declares his intention to obey the
popular will as expressed in the late elections.
A London dispatch reports an extensive
strike in the Northumberland colleriee, occa-
stoned by an attempt to reduce their pay 1915
per cent.
Advices from San Domingo report distress
ing condition Of affairs. The revolution has
now spread all over tho country. Carlos Baez,
brother of the President, and Governor Of the
province Of Aqua, was killed by the insurgents
in his own house. The San Domingo city
prisons are crowded. Many prisoners have
been executed in the interior, among them
Gen. Melenciano. Great excitement prevails.
Baez' fall seems inevitable.