The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-01
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
France.

France.
GOVERNOR OF MARTINIQUE.
PARIS, November 29.-The members of
the Extreme Left yesterday decided to in
terpolate the Government on its general
policy and its action in regard 10 the ap-
pointment Of NJ. Gent as Governor Of Mar
Unique. Waddington assured the deputa-
ton which waited on him to urge the dis
missal OF the reSctionary officials that mea-
sures we're being taken in the matter.
EFFORTS TO OVERTHROW THE MINISTRY.
PARIS, November 29.-At a meeting OF
the Bureaux Of Four Groups Of the Left
yesterday, at which it was decided to agree
upon united programme, the pure Left and
Centre opposed the interpoating OF the
Government. While the advanced and Ex-
IRENE Left supported the Interpolation.
Deputy Clemence insisted on the immediate
overthrow Of the Ministry.
French Prisoners Unpardoned.
PARIS, November 29.-M. Lepere, Min
lister of the Interior, in his report upon the
subject Of plenary amnesty, states that only
$50 deportEs remain unpardoued, whereof
IS were members of the Commune; 80 had
committed common-laW crimes against per-
son; 104 had committed common-lsW crimes
against property; 52l bad been previously
convicted OF non-political offences, and 81
belonged to class who, having been sem
fenced in contumaCidn, evince abroad an
attitude which renders clemency towards
them impossible.
Spain.
PREPARATIONS FOR KING ALFONSo'S MAR
RAGE.
MADRID, November 29.-The marriage of
King Alfonso to ArchdEchess Maria
Christine will lie solemnized this fore
noon. This morning bands Of regiments
quartered in Madrid played reveille before
the royal palace, and afterwards they
marched through the principal streets.
Much animation prevails. The streets
and balconies are thronged with people.
Many houses have been decorated, and
triumpbal arches erected at various points.
The weather has improved.
THE ROYAL WEDDING.
MADRID, November 29-12:45 P. M.-The
royal wedding was solemnlzed this, MORN
ing according TO programme, and in the
Attocha church. The King was accompa-
MED by Archduke Renter, and was pre-
ceded by eleven carriages, containing va
rious members OF the Spanish royal family,
the grandees OF Spain, and court digDita-
ries. The bride was preceded by four car
riages, containing the court dignitarics and
ladies' OF honor. The bride was richly
dressed in white. and wore diadem Of
brillinnts and insignia Of the Marie Louise
order. Attocha church was splendidly ilu-
minated, and decorated with rich silken
draperics. A diplomatic body OF Spanish
srandees and deputation from the Senate
and Chamber OF Deputies occupied the
nave Of the church. The bride appeared
much moved during the ceremony. The
the Pope by Cardinal Patriach, OF Indies,
who officiated at mass, which was cele-
bratcd after the march ceremony.
THE NEW QUEENS RECEPTION BY THE PoPg-
LACE, &C.
MADRID, November 29.-After the mar
rage ceremony King Alfonso and Queen
Maria Christine drove through the city, pre-
coded by brilliant Cortege. The Queen
made most favorable impression, and was
greeted by the popuaee
of the event. Tomorrow King Alton so
will present his bride to the ambassad ors
and authorities. EX-Queen Isabella will
also hold a reception.
The Irish Agitation.
LARGE MEETING Al LltCt.IoOL.
LIVERPOOL. November ga ulceting,
the attendance at which was estimated at
$4,000, was held opposite st. Georges Hall
too av. Mr.. Parnell fully endorsed the
specches for which the recent arrests in
Ireland were made. He strongly denounced
the action OF the Government which he
prcdicted would utterly fail II, its object.
Resolutions, moved by ME- Parnell, were
carried with enthusiasm, tc. the effect that
the arrests are arbitrary, unconstitutional,
and calculated to weaken the confidence OF
the people of Ireland in the impartiallty OF
the law. and that tho Government which
saunders the blood and treasure OF the
peope in unjust wars abroad, while misery
and famine are nnrelieved at home, STANDS
condemned in the eyes OF all right-mMded
and thoughtful men.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN COUNTIES CLARE AND
MAYO.
LONDON, November a9.-There was a
torchlight procession, composed OF 4,ooo
persons, at Kilrush. County Clare, last
night, which was witnessed by an immense
crowd, who cheered the prisoners ana
O'Donovan Rosa.
A great demonstration by unemployed
laborers has taken place at Ballina, County
Mayo.
The Pope md the Irish Troubles
ROME. November 29.-The Fanfalla
states that the Pope has written to the Irish
bishops asking them to interpose between
the people and the Government to avert
strife and to pacifv the people by assuring
them that the English Government will
promptly examine into the questions which
have caused the present agitations.
The Afghans.
AN ATTACK FROM GENERAL BAKER.
raBuI.. November 29.-General Baker at.
tucked the Afghans IN bis frolt IN force on
Thursday evening. They lied at the nrs'
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