, 1881-07-02
II E L E G. R A NJ S.
ST. THOMAS

r99 In the British House of Commons the Bill for
The abolition, of capital punishment was read a
first time and rejected. The opinions expressed
favored the classification of murder as praoticed
in America, a.aey3 r9afg.aafs a0 abA0i
Earl Granville replying to a question said that
France had pledged herself to respect British
~rraties with Tunis and will therefore avoid petty
squabbles. = ! - E.a.f S. 4 .9sss9b
Telegraphic dispatches from the Continent
announces that anti French demonstrations have
been held in Naples, Genoa and Turin. 9l
New York, gath June.-Telegrapbic des-
patches from England announce the appointment
of Sir j. I'll. Glover, Governor of Newfoundland,
as Governor of the Leeward Islands, and of Mr..
William Robinson, at present Lieut.. Governor
of the Windward Islands, as Governor in Chief
OF the same. ..4t. lid
French news states that NJ. Deschauel will
succeed NJ, Littre as Senator. s8
NJ. de LeSscps has accepted the presidency
# the Geographical Society. sai.4
Threats are being issued in Marseilles TO
burn down all factories employing Italians.
Two have already been burned wit b a loss Of
six million francs.
Two steamers are offering free passages to
lfaly of which eight hundred persons will take
advantage.
A cyclone which occurred at Blois has ies-
troyed property amounting to some millions of
francs.
New York, June 5:h.-Continental intelli,
gence reports that Prince Bismarck is rejoicing
over the discussions between Italy and France,
and the German Press congratulate re country
on the acquisition of its iransalpine allies.
Mr.. Bortbwick, the proprietor of the Morning
Post, London paper, advocates the consideration
Of the causes leading TO the failure OF a ~leeisla-
tive nni3n with Ireland.
Other plpers are recommending a system of
federation.
The Pail Mall Gazette expresses the opinion
that the amendments 10 the Irish Land Bill
hitherto are in favour Of the landlords. .
Sir Charle les Dixie replying to a question said
that he was unaware of ally direct negotiations
between France and Canada respecting a Com
me rcial Treaty.
Tbs French Government has issued a notice
prohibiting the Italian Loan on the Bourse.
New York, 27lh June.-M. Tirard, French
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, explains
that the failure Of the new Commercial treaty
with England was the result of France having
substi uted specific for the advalorem duties,
but he expressed hopes of an agreement. ua
NJ. Oliver, advocate and journalist, will offer
himself as a candidate for Al accio. .tzeta
In a debate ia the British House of Commons
on the resolu ION to restore Cyprus to Turkey,
and abandon the Berlin Convention Mr.. Glad
v cCFelciJ u6uOu uCtu TIC pOIlCy vi lu6 IaL6
government.
A new comet has been photographed In New
York.
Plymouth, 27th.-The Royal Mail Steamer
Nile, from the WEST ladies arrived here at 10
am. yesterday.
Now York, June 2S. h.-English news an
nounces the appointment Of Mr.. Robert Mitchell
as Emigration agent at Demerara.
Lord Bprthwick, not the proprietor of the
Morning Post, is advocating The repeal of the
union with lre'and. ~
The Times in an editorial expresses the
opinion that the prospects of q commercial
treaty with France are more hopeful.
From the continent it is reported that the
liberals in Bulga aria threaten a revolt unless
their party should be successful at the polls.
The death is announced of M. Dufaure, tho
great Statesman.
New York, 2sth.
Flour " brl. st. Lawrence brand, $3.50.
Meal. best Brandywine, Y brl. $38 r
Heavy Mess Pork Y brl. $164 to l63
smear Crystals ~ ID. ST to !.
'"s Fair to good refining ~ ID TX. to s..
English Islands Molasses ~ gal, Sc to 39c.
Exchange, New York s. London, asa
London 28th June. ~
Demerara Crystals y cwt. 81. lis
Sugar. Muscovado % cwt. ssl IS. Sd.
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namerara R,n, ay oal1on. % IN