, 1882-05-06


ponding period last year.
Plymouth, 27Uh-R. M. S. "Nile" from
the West Indies arrived here at six o'clock
this morning.
New York, 28th April-The examination
OF. Mr.. Blaine by the House Foreign Com
mitteo at Washington, was resumed yes
terday, during which a painful personal
alteration occurred between Mr.. Blaine
and Mr.. Belmont, a member of the commit
tee, both losing temper.
A London despatch announces that the
marriage of Prince Leopold to Princess
Helen Of Waldeck took place yesterday at
Windsor. Her Majesty has conferred the
order of the Garter upon the King Of the
Netherlands.
The "Manchester Examiner asserts
that the Government are considering the
ACCESSIBILITY Of the release of Mr.. ParneIl.
The "Times' expresses the belief that
the proposal! Of Mr.. Shaw, Mp. for
dealing with cases of arrears of rent is be-
ing thoroughly considered by the Govern
ment and expects that the committee Of
the House of Lords will recommend grant
ing liberal terms so as to enable tenants
to purchase their holdings.
1t is thought probable that Lord Duffer-
in, at present Ambassador to CONSTANT
nople, will be appointed Viceroy Of Ireland.
Telngrams from the Cape Colony report
that a serious crisis exists in the relations
with the Zulus, who are protesting against
the cruelty of John Dunn.
The two thousand gnineas race, at New
market was won by Shotover.
The death is announced of Ralph Waldo
Emerson, the eminent American author.
New York, April 29th-In the British
House Of Commons yesterday Mr.. Governs,
l- H- 49, H.
ment whether in view of thelPrime Minis
ter's acceptance of Mr.. Parnells amend
ment of the Land act, they would release
those members of the House who nave
been imprisoned for 0bstIucting the work
ing Of the original act.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that the question
would be referred to the chief secretary
for Ireland for consideration.
In the HOUSE of Lords a resolution was
passed recommending that Irish tenants
DESTROYS OF purchasing land be allowed
liberal terms and advocating the remis-
sion of all arrears of rent due for the last
four years.
The "Standard' announces Earl Cowper's
resignation Of the Lord Lieutenancy Of
Ireland, and the appointment of Earl
Spenser as his successor.
The execution of Mr.. LamSon took place
yesterday. He ultimately confessed to
having poisoned his brOther-in-law, but attri
buted the deed to the influence ofinsanity.
ghe thousand guineas race at Newman
ket was won by Marguerite, defeating
Sh0tover, the winner of the greater event.
New York, May 1st-Teltgrams from
Moscow report that the authorities nave
discovered another plot against the En-
perOr'S life.
1t was planned to blow up the palace
in the Kremlin, where the Gar will re-
side during the coronation ceremonies in
August.
A st. Petersburg despatch states that
Count I|gnatieff has officially expressed the
opinion that the Jews are responsible for
the prosecutions they are undergoing.
The "North German Gazette" publish
ed in Berlin, adverting to certain recent
utterances Of General Gallifet calls him
the French Skobeleff in a~lluSion 10 his
having gtrongly advised the recall of NJ.
Gambetta to the direction of National
Affairs.
London news reports that a railway en-
ploy6ehas been arrested for sending threat
ening letters to the Queen.
London, 30th April-The firm of Messrs.
Ruck Fenwick and Ruck of London, West
India Merchants, has suspended payment.
Point q Pitre 30th-A severe shock of
earthquake was felt here at p. M, no
damage.
New York May 1st.
Flour q brl. st. Lawrence brand, S7.15.
Meal. best Brandywine, " brl SAL. to
Heavy Mess Pork y brl. III to l72.
New So9Son'S Pork nor hrl SlS1 IN l