The Worthington advance., 1881-09-22
FOREIGN FLASHES.

The fist notice of an intention to take advan-
tage OF the new land courts has been given by
tenants of Dublin clergyman. They declare
they will appeal to the land commission for 4
reduction Of rent
Emigration return for Liverpool for August
ing 2, 969 more than in July. OF this number the
destination of 1S, ,073 wss the United States,
and 8, ,967 to British North America.
The London Times Gays: The Methodist
ecumenical conference offers in some very im-
portant points favorable comparison with
other religious conferences. There is no sign
of squabble. The resolution to do as much
overpowers petty se]fishness, which creates so
much friction in other more elaborate ma
chimes.
1t tis stated that 800 Russian noblemen have
organized themselves under the name Of the
Sacred Legion as q counter association to the
Nihilists. They will organize detective COM
Raoies against all plots and attempts against
posal of large amount Of funds, and employ q
complete system Of secret organization in their
perations.
In response to an article in the London Times
Upon the great diminutive Of stature and want
OF bone end einew observed in agricultural %
we'll as the manufacturing districts of England,
the secretary of the Bread Reform League
butes this physical degeneracy in great part to
the fine bread which forms the principal diet
OF the working classes.
Won SchloeZer's communication as German
diplomatic representative to Cardiaal Jacobina
papal secretary of state, the emperor's inten-
ton to accredit minister to the vatican has
given great satisfaction. The appointment.
which will remain after tho Prussian diet has
voted the requisite funds, does not, however
involve any question of principle, or include
any concessions on the one side or the other.
On Thursday, at the meeting of the Wesleyan
ccumenical conference in London, on motion of
Rev. Alex. Macauly it was resolved that there
should be devotional exercise to show the
sympathy of the conference for tho people of
America who are to-day Offering prayers for
the restoration to health of President Garfield
W. s. Allen, member of parliament, accord
lngly offered prayer, and an appropriate hymn
was afterwards sung. Several American dele
gates expressed their sense Of the kindness of
tho conference
The Methodist Ecumenical conference in
London, Rev: Mr.. Marshall of Vicksburg, Miss,
recommended the establishment of we'll en-
dowcd church newspaper, which he said would
do for the church as the great universities He
praised the American press for the willingness
with which itdid the work Of the church BY re-
considerable differences of opinion. Bishop
Holland said the religious newspapers we're too
narrow minded. Gibson condemned the tone of
the secular press of America. The balance of
opinion seemed to favor the promotion of re-
ligious papers.
cablegram from Everett, charge daffaires
at Berlin, has been received at the department
OF state to the effect that the invitation of the
United States government, through the German
minister Of foreign affairs to the representatives.
of Baron Steuben to attend the Yorktown cen-
tennia!, has been accepted with great apprecia-
tion by tie following Officers: Col. Won Stou-
ben, Seventy sixth regiment, Hildesheim; Capt
Won Steubep, Fourth regiment of guards, Span
dau; Capt Won Steubep, Eighth regiment,
Frankfort; Lieut.. Won Steuben, Twenty-second
regiment, Rastadt; Lieut.. Won Steuben, Thirty
ninth regiment, Dusseldorf; Lieut. Won Steil-
ben, Twenty fourth regiment, Hildesheim.