, 1882-03-25
T E L E G r A M S.
ST THOMAS STATI

New YORK, MafCn iOIl.-A despatch
from st, Petersburg states that the Gar
is endeavouring to remove the bad feeling
engendered between Russia, and Germany
by General Sk0beletf's vehement declama-
tons against the latter empire.
The London ''Times," in an editorial
article, expresses the conviction that
though there is always a possibility of war
between Austria and Russia, an actual
rupture is Improbable at the present
moment.
The date Of DR.. Lamson'S execution is
fixed for April fourth.
The annexation to Jamaica of the MOrant
and Pedro keys is gazetted.
Paris news reports that NJ. Leon Say,
Minister Of Finance, will ask the House
for a credit of eight millions of francs to
meet the expenses of the military occu
patton of Tunis.
New York, 18th March-The q. s.
Senate has passed a bill restoring the
congressional privilege ofpostal ranking.
A London dispatch states that Mr..
Charles Russell, NJ. j. for Dundalk, has
undertaken to attempt the revision of the
Land Act, proceeding on the principle of
of RENTING back rents.
The Chimes, in a leading article, thinks
that the recent friendly criticisms of the
ODCItllOu Oh lH6 Lduu ACU nave pIOuuCcu
som impression on Mr.. Gladstone, and
deems it impossible for him to defer the
consideration Of many new questions
involved in the present difficulty.
From Copenhagen it is announced that
the Danish expedition to the North Pole
will start in July.
Marshal Won Moltke has gone to Swift
zerland on vacation this is accepted as
an indication Of the maintenance of peace
i'll Eastern Europe
The Queen and Princess Beatrice have
arrived at Mentone.
Adyices from st. Petersburg report an
alleged compromise between the Govern
ment aud the Nihilists which places
them on virtually improved terms.
New York, 18th March-lhe appoint
mentS are confirmed of Mr., Logan as u.
s.. Minister to Chill and of Mr.. Russell
Young as Envoy to China.
From Washington it is stated that the
Government possess no information as to
the terms of the treaty with Chill said to
have been concluded by Mr.. Prescott.
In European diplomatic circles it is
reported on authentic intelligence that
the Austrian and German governments
have formed a combination to resist any
attack on the part of Russia.
IA OLtlO lCICSIdIH Sdy CudI oil 0CduOkO
Northcote intends to push forward vigor.
ouSly the discussion of the Cloture reSo-
lutions in the hope of concluding the de-
bate before the Easter recess.
London, March l8th-The stock of sugar
at the four home ports on the 18th
instant, was $4,000 tons as against 13I, 900
tons at the corresponding period last
year.
New York, Goth March.-Inu ndations of
the Mississippi are gradually subsiding /;
great distress prevails in the districts
which have been submerged, especially in
Arkansas, where twenty-five thousand
persons are rendered destitute.
Dispatches from Berlin state that the
Cars friendly advances, intended to remove
the irritation caused by General Skobelef7s
speeches, are received there with distrust.
A London despatch says that Mr. Glad
stone counts on passing the Cloture Reso-
lutions by a majority of twenty votes.
New York March Goth.
FlOHr$ brl. st. Lawrence brand, $500.
Meal. best B~randywine, y brl. 49, to 2
Heavy Mess Pork y brl. Is tot
New Seasons Pork per brl S17 to9.
Sno.r Crystals " ID "a to 81.
Fair to good refining " ID n to-