, 1882-03-29
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ST.. THOMAS 81

committee VI IuC y o. COH SfeSS are now
examining Mr.. j. r. Shepherd, the pro-
jector of the Peruvian Guano Company, as
to the alleged fraudulent transaction of
that concern. His testimony duplicates
Mr.. Blaine, General Hurlbut and Senator
Blaire.
In the House of Commons yesterday Mr..
Gladstone proposed a resolution request
ing Parliament to make a suitable pecuniary
provision for Prince Leopold, Duke of AL
bany, in view ofhis approaching marriage.
Mr.. LaOouchere gave notice that he will
oppose the resolution.
New York, March 23rd.-Berlin news
announces that the eighty fifth a%nniver.
sary Of the birthday Of the Emperor was
celebrated yesterday with popular rejoic-
ings.
The Gar, in congratulating the Emperor
on the occasion, expressed his qualification
at the excellence of his health, avowing its
continuance to be necessary for the main.
ten,,nce OF the peace of Europe.
In the British House of Commons YES.
terday the bill for the equalization of the
Borough and County franchise was brought
onward The House divided as to its
discussion with the result that its pass.
ing Will be attempted before the closing
OF this session.
Intelligence from Washington states that
Mr.. Shepherd now qualities such of his
testimony as affects United States officials
i'll connection with the Peruvian Guano
speculation.
General Prado has sailed from New York
for AeplnWall. .
New York, oath March-Mr. Blaine. late
Secretary or State, was interviewed yes.
terday by several persons connected with
the leading journals Of this city with the
OBJECT of learning his views as to the
present position OF the United States with
regard 10 CnIlI.
The Ex-Secretary ridiculed the change
eff poncy initiated by his successor, Mr..
t-rcnngnuysen, affirming that its effect
VIII DC 10 establish English influence para.
mount III Chill and TO set back America
III mat quarter for fifty years to come.
Inc british House Of Commons has
voted an allowance to Prince Leopold.
Captain Burnaby, the well known
guoruolnan and author, has crossed the
british Channel from England to France in
d balloon.
Lonuon, March 24-The stock of sugar.
at the 1our home ports on the 18th instant
Was $4,000 tons dis against l37, 900 tons at
tue corresponding period last year.
NeW YORK, Zotn March The death is an.
nounceu Ot the poet LongfellOw.
a ulSpdICu reports mat the Senate las
pdooeu Tie primary education bill.
III the CudnOe OF Deputies the Gam
betJlol Candidates for seats III the budget
nave been defeated.
NJ. oully PrudhOmme has been received
as Il member OF the French Academy.
BeIIln ddVlceS state that the cOnclllatorv
nature Ot the CzIrS congratulations to the
Emperor has had the effect OF diSSipating
tue aSperIly OF the impression produced
by Gcneral SkObeletf7S bellic0Se speeches.
Inc DrItIsh Government are considering
the question OF the release OF American
S~uuJcctS imprisoned III Ireland for offences
Connected with the Land League.
me Mayor Ut Northampton has sued
Mr.. Braulaugh tor nOn-fulhlment of his
Parliamentary duties as d member for that
Borough.
New York March oath.
Flour$ brl. st. Lawrence brand. $500.
Neal. best Brandywine, ~ brl. $3s to .
Iea>y Mess Pork % brI. is toll
New seasons Pork per brl $I7 to-
Smear crystals y ID Z to 81.
" Far to good refining " ID ~ to /
English Islands MOlaSSeS " gal, 4Oto 42c.
Lxcnange, New YOrK q London, 4.o6@.
London March oath.
Demerara Crystals EI:5s. Sd,
cnaon Muscovado y cwt. 10. l9s. Cd.
0"s"l Ulayed Havana, No.. II. 81 81 Cd.
at1oat.
Demerara Rum " gallon, Is. Id,
Trinidad cocoa y cvt. "a. Is. Cd.
ConSoiS l0l to
Bank of England Rate of Discount 4 pct.