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LOCAL BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.—The following bills have been passed :-The Brynmawr and Blaenavon Railway; the Merthyr, Tredegar, and Abergavenny Railway the Mid-Wales, the Swansea Vale and Neath an. dBrecorl Junction; the Ogmore Yall-y (No. 1); the Bute Docks Bill, Cardiff, so far as respects the Basin and Low Water Pier. The Langharne Railway, to raise £ 42,000 by shares, and £ 14,000 by loan. Th- Swansea Vale, to raise Y-90,000 by shares and £30,000 by loan. The Great Western (Further Powers) olll. LOCAL BANKRUPTS.—(From the London Gazette),- George Roberts, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, clerk in holy orders July 18, at Bristol.—Henry Thcmas Mar- getson, Nelson-place, Stapleton-road, Bristol, sculptor July 18, at the same place.—Morgan Clayton, Pontmor- lais, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, tuilor July 17, at Merthyr Tydfil. THE NEWPORT TLRKISH BATH COMPANY.—Few provincial towns of the size and population of Newport are so deficient in sanitary aids to the maintenance of public health, as is our own immediate district. With the exception of the necessarily limited facilities in this re3pect provided by our enterprising townsman, Mr., Bolt, the general public have no ready means of obtaining personal purification expeditiously and economically. We are glad to learn that this deficiency is to be partially c' y mitigated by the formation of a small company, organised on the limited liability principle, the capital of which will be divided into shares of small amount, so as to coma within the means of all classes of the community, for the 1 purpose of purchasing and rt-modelling the Turkish and other baths in Dock street, originally rut up by Mr. Batholomew, of Bristol, whose personal efforts in the cause ot sanitary improvement were unsuccessful,we fear, owing to the inadequacy of his pecuniary means to con- duct a large and well-regulated bathing establishment. SOCIETY FOR TEACHING THE BLIND TO READ.— The Newpoit branch of this influential and useful association has been in active operation since the com- mencement of the year. During the six mon hs which have passed since the society began its operations in this town. the teacher, Mr. Charles, has paid, on the average, 77 visits per month. There are now 20 blind persons under visitation, of whom six have been taught to read the raised letters. Two of these were n°ver able :c read before. The gratitude of these pojr blind persons for the visits of the teacher and the unspeak- able boon of being taught to read, can be understood by those who know something of the loneliness and enforced idleness of the life of the blind. Donations and subscriptions are still needed to enable the com to carry on the society with efficiency. Especially are books needed for those who can read. Several per- sons have read all the books at present in the com- mittee's hands, and are anxiously waiting for more.- Donations will be gratefully received either by the Secretary, Mr. JOHN WOOD, Gold Tops; or by the Treasurer, Rev. P. W. DARNTON, Stcw-hill. I A PENSIONER DROWNED.—On Monday evening-, the coroner, W. H. Brewer, Esq held an irqu st at the Parrot Hotel, Commercial-street, on the body of Edward Thomas, which was found in the river Usk, near Powell's wharf, on Sunday morning. The particulars, as far as known, were detailed in the evidence of the fol- lowing witnesses:—Thomas Junes, labourer, deposed thai he knew the deceased he was a pensioner. Wit- ness saw him on Saturday night at the bottom of Llan- arth-street, leaning against the railings of the canal; it was between five and six o'clock deceased was very drunk. Witness entered into conversation with him, and ascertained that he had that morning received his pension, but had since lost it all. He however had 7d. in his pocket. Witness failed to get him into his house, close by, and left him in the street. Deceased was a native of Castletown, where his parents are now living.— Malachi Dillon, smith, living at Scard's-buildiags, back of Stow-hiil, stated that the deceased was at his house on Saturday evening, about half-past nine. He was not drunk at the time named. Witness was satisfied of his identity. Witness heard a dispute between the women in the couit about some money. Witneas was pressed closely for further particulars, but re- fused to answer, and at last said he knew no- thing about the quarrel, and was not there at the time. On being threatened with imprisonment it he did not tell the whole truth, he admittsd that a woman, named Richards, had accused his wife of hav- the deceased's money. [A police constable was here sent for Mrs. Richards.] Witness: Deceased was at I the house in the early part of the day. H- had his 1 dinner there, and witness shaved him and left him at half-past two to return to his work. Mrs* Rafferty was in the house at the time Witness left work about six, and on his return home found deceased in the passage close by the house. He left about half-past nine o'clock, and then he had only sixpence and a penny in his pos sea^iin.— Sarah Richards, wife of John Richards, de- posed that on Saturday the deceased went for his pen- sion. and after his return saw Mrs. Rafferty bring in three fetcbings" of beer into Mrs. Dillon's house where deceased was. The first fetching was about three o'clock, and the last at five o'clock. She did not see the beer, as Mrs. Rafferty had it under her apron. W tiesa heard it was two half-gallons and a quart. Heard a pensioner (the deceased) say he had lost his money. Some one said it was half a sovereign, and that he was going to the Town Hall. Deceased was not drunk at all. She saw him last at about half past twelve at night. Heard him then say he bad a sove- reign in his pocket. Did not accuse Mrs. Dillon or any other person ot having had deceased's money.—John Sims, a seaman, proved discovering the body in the river about four o'clock on Sunday morning. The body was hanging over a beam of a jetty. The tide was then going out.-P.C. Kaight said bis attention was called to the b :dy by the last witness,and he had it removed to the place where the jury viewed it. He searched the pockets and found nothing whatever but a pocket handkerchief. —The jury returred a verdict of "Found dead in the rivet Usk." SUDDEN DEATH.—An inquest was held on Monday evening at the King's Arms' Inn, Pillgwenlly, on the body of a woman named Catherine Stephens. The jury having viewed the body, which was lying at the house of Edw:a Power, Cambrian beerhouse, the following par- ticulars were given by the witness, E'izabeth O'Reilly. The diceasc-d was sister to Edwin Power, and was a married woman, but her husband had left her. She lived in witness's bouse, Mill-parade, and had been for some time past afflicted with asthma. On Sunday afternoon,about tbree o'clock,she went to her bedroom to lie down, and as witness was going to bed,'deceased came to her and said she was choking. She gradually got worse, and before any assistance could be procured for her, she died in a chair. She saw Dr. James on Friday, and was at the Union House on Saturday. The jury found that deceased died from "Natural causes." TRADE OF THE SOUTH WALES PORTS, During the month ot June the exports of coal from Newport reached 23.742 tons, against 30,973 tons in May, and 13,053 toes in the corresponding month of last year. The shipments coastwise were 60,927 tons, as compared with 39,017 tons in the previous month, and 57,925 tons in June, 1865. The increase in the exports was princi- pally to the Mediterranean ports and three or four of the mail packet station?, the continental war, no dcubt, con- tributing to materially enhance the consumption, as Welch steam is used by both the Italian and Austrian navies. The coasting shipments would have been larger hid it n,)t been for the decrease in the demand owing to the warm weather. Swansea exported 51,319 tons against 66,144 tons in the previous month, and 45,318 tons ic June, 1865, and the shipments coastwise were 23,793 tona as compared with 24,979 tons in May, and 25,3,5 tons in the corresponding month of last year. From Llanelly the exports reached 15,649 tons, asainot 20,003 teas in the previous month, and 12,000 in June, 1865, and the coasting shipments were 21,007 tons as compared with 25,042 tons in May, and 24,943 tons in the corresponding month of last year. Newport also expor' .,d 13,992 tons iron, and Swansea 311 tons iron and 6129 tons of patent fuel. Of the iron exported from Newport there was cleared for Cronstadtnoleas than 7,800 tons Montreal, 2,078 tons Cape do Verde, 1618 tons; and New York, 1272 tons. CONTENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENT.—The New Ad- ministration—The Great Eastern" in a Gale-Shock- ing Rail way Accident A Woman's Legs Cut Off- Incendiarism in Liverpool: 130,600 worth of Cotton Destroyed-Tbe Atlantic Cable-Collision at Sea and Loss of Life-The Murder in Staffordshire-Attempted Murder at Liverpool—A Woman in a Bog Four Days and F ;ur Nights— Fearful Omnibus Accident at Liver- pool—T-h.s Breech-Loaders in the English Army—Cap- ture of a Gang of Coiners—Mr. Disraeli and Mr. Glad- stone at ics Mansion House—Supposed Loss of an Emigrant Ship with 759 Lives-Great Fire at Bradford £ 50,000 Damage-Cholera at Hull-Sad Death of a Young Lady at Gateshead—-Communication between Railway Guards and Passengers—The Jamaica Com- mittee—Par iamentary Intelligence-The War on the Continent-The Battle of Sadowa-Latest News from America—Multum in Parvo, with all the General News of the week. THE WIMBLEDON RIFLE MEETING-Some seven or eight members of the two Rifle Corps belonging to Newport left this place to take part in the annual prize meeting at Wimbledon, which takes place this week. The members of the Third'' were accompanied by their respected sergeant-major, Mr. John Mark. HOUSEWARMING DINNER.—The housewarming dinner of the Royal Oak Inn, in the parish of Christ- church, took place on Thursday last, when a numerous party sat down to a bounteous spread, served up by the Misses James. The viands were of the choicest descrip- tion. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, and the proceedings were further enlivened with songs. The hearty good wishes of the company were expressed for the success of the Misses James in their new under- takiag. COMPULSORY PILOTAGE IX THE RIVER, AVON.—At the Council-house, Bristol, on Wednesday, before the nuing magistrates, Messrs. Fisher and Terrell, Captain War: e, master of a vessel called the Brenton, was sum- moned for that, on the 16th of July, he being master of an unexempted vessel, did pilot her down the river Avon after a lawful and licensed pilot bad tendered his services, whereby he had incurred a penalty of C2 Is. Mr. R. W. Pigeon appeared on behalf of the complainant, Joseph Hobbs Butt, a pilot living at Pill, and Mr. Pigeon, sen., for the defendant. Mr. Pigeon, jun., in stating the case, 3iid that the complainant was a licensed pilot, and on Friday last he went on board the defendant's ship, which was a foreign trader recently arrived from Antwerp. She was about to leave Bathurst-basin and proced to Newport for the purpose of taking in some stores, and then to continue her voyage. Complainant asked defendant to allow him to pilot her down the river, but he refused. Butt, however remained on board, and went down in her to Kingroad, where he asked Captain Warne to pay him his pilotage fee, but he refused, and said he had plenty of money, and would fight it out. Mr. Pigeon referred to the several Acts of Parliament relating to the pilotage of the river: Avon and Severn and the Bristol Channel, and said that the complainant had taken those steps more upon principle than to recover the small sum to which he was entitled. The vessel was 82 tons burthen, and the pilotage came to £1 Os, 6d.; but the defendant having refused to pay,he was liable to double fees. Thepilotandhnman having deposed to the facts, Mr. Pigeon, sen., contended that it was not obligatory on the part of any master of a vessel bound to or from Cardiff, Newport, or Gloucester, not conveying passengers, to employ a pilot. The learned advocate, however, could not direct attention to the section of any Act which so ruled, and admitted that that view had been obtained from a letter which appeared in the Shipping Gazette, and which be produced. After a lengthened legal discussion, Mr. Brice said that the vessel in question was liable to a compulsory pilotage; that was to say,she was an unexempted ship. It was perfectly clear that the complainant tendered his services within the river Avon and that they were refused. The Avon was no part of the Cardiff district, and therefore did not come within the meaning of the statute of 1861, to which reference I bad been made, and which exempted from pilotage, so tar as the Bristol Channel was concerned, vessels bound to Cardiff. When the Act was passed he was before the Committee of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and it was understood that the river pilotage should not be affected. Mr. Brice also remarked that such pilotage was most important, for if a master ran his vessel aground, either wilfully or by accident, it might stop the whole navigation of the river. The de- fendant was convicted in the sum of £ 2 Is., double fee, and costs. HALF-HOLIDAY RAILWAY EXCURSIONS. — The Great Western Railway Company has announced that chesp excursion tickets of every class will be issued every Thursday, un'il further notice, to Portskewett (for the New Passage) and Chepstow (for Tintern Abbey, the Wyndcliff, &c.), by the trains leaving Newport at 1.40 and 3 40 p.m. Thursday afternoon being observed as a halt-holiday by most of the shopkeepers, this announce- will be received with general satisfaction. INTENDED FETE AT RAGLAN CASTLE.—A large number of our readers will hail with satisfaction the amiouncement in this day's MERLIN of the Warden's Fete to be held at Raglan Castle, on Monday, tha 23rd inst We need not descant upon the unexcelled attrac- tiveness of the famous ruin. or upon the politeness and attention with which the Warden is sure to greet his patrons. Past appreciation of these adjuncts, so neces- sary to an enjoyable"season of ruralising, wiil doubtless draw many to the Castle, while the charm of novelty awaits those who have not visited the scene of festivity. A glance at the advertisement will whet the appetite of ex ursionists. THE NEWPORT INFIRMARY. — A correspondent, signing himself M. S. saY8-" I am pleased to find that so laudable an effort was made towards rai»ini> funds for the benefit of that useful institution the Infirmary, by a marine excursion to Weston and I would respect- fully suggest that application be made to the various clergymen in this town and neighbourhood, requesting that, sermons be preached and collections made at the close of such services in aid of the Infirmary, as I have not the slightest doubt but that the appeal would be readily responded to." SEVENTH MON. RIFLE VOLUNTEER CORPS.—On Tuesday evening about 70 of the members of this corps, under the command of Captain Burton, and accom- panied by the band, marched to the Tea Gardens at Maindee. On their arrival there, through the liberality of the officers, each man was supplied with refreshments and, after dancing to the strains of the band, and other- wise enjoying themselves, they returned home about eleven o'clock. Lieutenant Jones and Ensign Gosa were in attendance. GINNETT'S CIRCUS paid a visit to Newport on Monday, and was numerously patronised. MARINE EXCURSION.- The favourite steamer Taff will make a. trip to Avonmouth Pier and Gardens on Monday next, at reduced fares. Time will be given to allow of excursionists visiting Clifton and the far-famed Suspension Bridge, and the trains from Avonmouth to Clifton Station will run at reduced fares. The marriage of the Earl of Brecknock, M.P., with Lady Clementina Spencer Churchill, youngest daughter of the late Duke of Marlborough, took place on Thursday, at St. James' Church, Piccadilly. MR. CATWRIGHT'S PENARTH."—At the Birming- minghana horse show during the week, Mr. Cartwright's Penarth" waa awarded the first prize as the best tho- rough-bred stallion for getting weight-carrying hunters. The price set npon Penarth was one thousand guineas.— Mr. Ballard, Yerlands, Cowbridge, took the first prize for cobs under fourteen hands, by" Sturdy.The present Birmingham show is said to be the finest exhibition of horses 'hat fver took place in the provinces. NATIONAL SCHOOLS AT MAINDEE.—Spacious and substantial schoolrooms are in course of erection at Maindee on a spot of land belonging to Lord Tredegar. In a pop. ulous and rapidly-increasing neighbourhood, these schools will undoubtedly be a great boon. Messrs. Habershon and Pite, represented by Mr. J. Fawckner, are the architects. The plans show that a very neat structure is contempletated. CRICKET. Newport v. Poniypool.—A match was played at Newport on Wednesday last between these clubs. Newport won on the first innings by 197 runs. The following is the score ;— NEWPORT. Nicholas, b Smith 29 Gould, b M. Edwards. 30 B. Williams, c M. Edwards, b E. Edwards. 34 Wallis, c Smith, b E. Edwards 24 Barber, b E. Edwards 35 Win mill, b E. Edwards 41 Cartwright, b Byrde 13 Thomas, at James, b Byrde 25 Davies, b E. Edwards 0 Jenkins, b E. Edwards 5 Firbank, not out 10 Wides, 19; byes, 10 leg-byes, 7 36 Total. 282 PONTYPOOL, Smith, b Thomas 0 9 H. A. James, run out. 3 R. Lawrence, b Thomas 6 F. Byrde, b Thomas 11 C. Byrde, b Thomas 0 E. Byrde, b Thomas 28 R. Byrde, b Thomas 0 E. Edwards, b Thomas 1 M. Edwards, run out 12 Logan, b Thomas 5 Essex, not out 0 Wides, 6 byes, 3 leg byes, 1. 10 Total. 85 RAILWAY UNITED AMALGAMATED BENEFIT SO- CIETY.— A meeting was held at the Western Valleys Hotel, Dock-street, Newport, on Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of forming a ct Railway United goods' and passengers' guards, breaksmen, shunters, pointsmen, yardsmen, signalmen, switchmen, porters, plate-layers, &c., Amalgamated Benefit Society," in accordance with the example set by nearly all other large towns through- out the United Kingdom. The object of the society is to effect an abolition of the Sunday traffic, and to obtain a decrease in the hours of labour. It also seeks for an advance in the present rate of wages, and an allow. ance for overtime. In addition, superannuated, sick, burial, and widows and orphans' funds are contem- plated, to be conducted on the same principles as those of all similar societies. The meeting on Wed- nesday was attended by over fifty persons belong- ing to the different lines of railway coming to this town, together with Mr. C. B. Vincent, of Worcester, the secretary amd the proceedings generally, while of an enthusiastic character, were nevertheless remarkable for good order. One of the men employed by the Mon- mouthsbire Railway and Canal Company was unani. mously voted to the ohair, and another in the employ of the Great Western Railway to the vice-chair. After some opening remarks from the chairman, Mr. C. B. Vincent, the secretary of the society, said the Railway United Amalgamated Benefit Society, which was formed on the 1st of January, 1866, at the present time had over six thousand financial members, 25 being station- masters, for the purpose of doing away with Sunday trading, to shorten the hours of labour, and to try to induce their employers to pay them for overtime, fcr which at the present time they are not paid. He (the speaker) was quite sure that if the porters were better paid they would refuse what was offered them by the passengers, and be was very certain that there would not be so many accidents on the railways. The plate- layers were miserably paid in some places they only got 13s. per week, and in others not more than 14s. The other day he met with an old man who bad been in the service of a railway for twenty years, and during the whole of that time be had never been inside of a chapel. Why ? Because he was obliged to be on dnty. The speaker, after some further remarks, expressed a wish to see one and all of them members of the Railway United Amalgamated Benefit Society. After some observations by a delegate from Swansea, it was unanimously resolved to establish a branoh at Newport, and the officers, &c,, were eleoted, after which the meeting separated; ARCADE IN HIGH-STREET.—We hear that the proposed arcade to lead from High street to the commo- dious Market recently bailt by His Grace the Duke of Beaufort, is to be proceeded with shortly. The accomplish- ment of this work will remove a very unsightly object from public view, and be a great convenience to the public. NEWPORT POST OFFICE.-We understand that Mr' James Tait, of Edingurgh Post office, has been ap- pointed postmaster in this town, in the room of Mr. Ker who has retired from the service. Mr. Crawshay Bailey, M.P., was present at a dinner given to a distinguished company on Thursday, by the Earl and Countess Derby. EXCURSIONS,—On Monday last, a large number of persons availed themselves of an excursion—at cheap fares -to Cheltenham and Gloucester. The weather was all that could be desired, and after visiting the various places of interest at the respective towns, the party returned home at a seasonable hour. In connection with this ex. cursion, a little mishap occurred at the close. On the arrival of the train at the down platform, the passengers who alighted made their way from the station as usual into High-street, and from thence several hundreds pro- ceeded to the Dock-street station. Here, however, it was soou discovered that nearly half the number were des- tined for the Merthyr district, and should have gone to Mill-street station. A return was made with all speed, but unfortunately before the arrival of the misguided people the last train had departed. In this dilemma, as they could not be conveyed home that night, the third class waiting-room was given up for their accommodation, and many weary ones found rest on the floor and benches. Others, however, paraded the streets. How the mistake occurred is easily understood. The excursionists from Merthyr on their arrival in the morning, entered the South Wales station by the gate in Pentonville. In the evening they left by the front entrance, and many being strangers to the town, and not knowing the direction they should take, followed the crowd, unconscious of their error until it was too late to rectify it.-On Thursday afternoon, an excursion to Avonmouth was made by the paddle. steamer Superb, when a goodly number availed themselves of the opportunity for a day's pleasure. A NEW PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEI,On Thursday last the foundation stone of a chapel for the use of the Primitive Methodists was laid near Bishpool, in the parish of Cbristchurcb. Many visitors from New- port and the neighbourhood were present. The hour ap- pointed for the service was three p.m., and shortly after that time the proceedings were commenced with singing and prayer. The duty of laying the stone had been assigned to our respected neighbour, Dr. Morgan, who preceded the ceremony with a pointed and appropriate address. After referring to the rites employed by reli- gious sects, in ancient and modern times, on the occasion of commencing the erection of places of worship, and offering remarks calculated to encourage those around him in the good work in which they were engaged, he concluded by observing that it would be expected from them, as loyal volunteers in the cause of Christ, to delve in the quarry of sin, to cut out the rough stones, and fashion them for the spiritual and heavenly temple. He also wished them the utmost success in their sacred enterprise. The stone was then laid, with appropriate ceremony, a hymn was sung, commencing These walls we to thine honour raise," and the Rev. P. Maddocks, of Cardiff, delivered an ad- dress descriptive of the rise and progress of Primitive Methodism. The chapel, which is to be 30 feet by 21 feet, is to be erected on a piece of ground kindly granted by Mr. Jenkin Jones at a nominal cost. The outlay upon the building is not likely to ex- ceed 21.50 it is to be built by Messrs. John Jenkins and Robert Thomas, of Newport. A collection having been made, three cheers were given for Dr. and Mrs. Morgan. The company then repaired to an adjoining field, placed at their disposal by Mr. Pritchard. who also provided a capacious marquee. Here the band of the Third Mon. Rifle Volunteers discoursed sweet music, chiefly sacred. Tea was laid under the direction of Mr. A. Martin, of Newport, and about 400 persons partook. A public meet- ing, presided over by Dr. Morgan, was afterwards held, and addresses suitable to the occasion were delivered by the chairman and several ministers and gentlemen. HORTICULTURAL SHOW AT CARDIFF.—It will be perceived from an advertisement, that a show of the de- scription named is to take place at Cardiff, on the 29th of August next. It is to be held under the auspices of the Glamorganshire Horticultural Society — an institution which enjoys the patronage and assistance of the nobility and principal gentry of the neighbourhood- It is evident, from this circumstance, as well as from the regulations, the schedule of prizes, &c., which are before us, that no effort has been or will be withheld which would be likely to promote the success of the enterprise. Should the weather prove favourable (and this would appear to be almost the only contingency connected with the affair) Cardiff will doubtless witness a very numerous gathering on the occasion. VOLUNTEER APPOINTMENTS FOR NEXT W EEK— FIRST MON. ARTILLERY.—Monday and Friday—Class firing at 5 p.m. Tuesday—Adjutant's drill (in uniform) fatigue caps to be worn; at 7.30 p.m. Band to attend. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday-Light field gun and carbine drills, at 7.30 p.m. Band practice as usual. Lieutenant Kirby, Battery Sergeant-major Langmaid, and Corpor tl W. Parkes are on duty. By order, A. Fair- bairn, B.S.M. THIRD MON. RIFLE B.-Monday-Class firing at 10 a.m. recruits'drill at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday- Squad drill at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday -Sword exercise and position drill at 7.30 p.m. Thursday-Class firing at 5 30 p.m. Friday-Company drill at 7.30 p m. Satur. day-Class firing at 11 a.m. Sunday-Church parade to Maindee at 9.30 a.m. Officer for the week-Lt. Thomp- son. Orderlies for the week—Sergeant M. O. Scott and Corporal Ingram. By order, John Mark, sergeant-mnjor. SEVENTH MON. RIFLRs.-Monday and Tuesday- Squad drill at 7.30p.m. Wednesday—Aiming drill at 7.30 p.m. position drill at 8.15 p.m. Thursday-Ciass tiring at 4 P.M. first class at 6.30 p.m. Friday- Squad and mus- ketry drill at 7 30 p.m. Saturday-Class filing at 4 p-m. first class at 6.30 p.m. Band and gymnasium practice as usual. Orderlies—Sergeant H. Hughes and Corporal J. Jones. Officer for the week—Lieutenant W. Jones. By order, J. Pritchard, sergeant-major.
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THE ROAD MURDER.—The action for damages brought by Mr. and Mis. Kent against the Edinburgh Baity Review has been withdrawn, the proprietors of the news- paper having consented to pay the sum of dE350 in name of damages, in addition to the publication of a retracta- tion and apology. The article containing the remarks complained of was published on the 27th July, 1865, and contained statements regarding Mrs. Kent's position in life before her marriage, and her treatment of Con- stance Kent, and also made reflections on Mr. Kent's proceedings during the investigations preceding the con- fession and trial of his daughter. The action was set down for trial before a jury at Edinburgh on the 22ud of May, but when the Court met that day the trial was postponed, pending negociations for a settlement. The Daily Review of Friday contained the following state, mentIn consequence of this article, an action was raised in the Court of Session of Scotland by Mr. and Mrs. Kent, against the proprietors of the Daily Review for libel, which led the proprietors of the Review to in- stitute minute inquiries into the truth of the statements contained in that article. The result of these inquiries wa3 to show that these statements were not true, and that the conductors of the Daily Review had been misled by false information. Defences were immediately lodged to the summons, in which the statements were retracted, and a full apology made to Mr. and Mrs. Kent; and the proprietors of the Review now take the opportunity of giving the same publicity to the apology aa was given to the article in question, and at the same time express their regret that much pain must have been caused to Mr. and Mrs. Kent by the publication of these gtaiemeats."
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FROM THE EAST.—There is arising in the East a Pro- testing and Reforming Party whose object is to revive the ancient spirit of the Prophet's religion, which has, during the the last two centuries, been succumbing to the dry formality of the latter. These Moslem Prophets iironically stigmatise the present system of Mahometan- sm as nothing better than a piece of lifeless Mecc-nism. The War in the Park.—From our own correspondent — The Bohemia Cavalry has not operated in Hyde Park with more success than at Konigsgratz. It has made a variety of offensive demonstrations, but a cowp that was claimed for it, the overthrow of the horse of the Crown Prince of England, was due to Irish dash. The Bo- hemian Cavalry has now received a severe discourage- ment, a corps of observation, selected from the Crushers, who neither give nor take quarter, having been sent to watch, and if necessary, capture the Bohemians. "A CHARGE OF HORNING.The Scotch papers retail a story about a cow, which being in Montrose the other day, suddenly dashed up the steps of the gaol, and bat- tered to be let in. Of course a Scotch mob could not com- prehend a nOiel idea, and ill-used the cow, instead of re- verencing her feelings. The cow had infringed the Rin- derpest laws and came to give herself up.' What a touch- ing proof ofthe progress of intelligence among the inferior ing proof of the progress ofintelligence among the inferior creation! But the world knows nothing ofits greatest cows. If this poor animal has not been killed, we advise the Montrose folk to look after her, for she has evidently a deal more sense than the farmers of the regulations she had broken, and which have driven daft half the farmers in the kingdom. NEWS FROM THE WEST.—The New York papers say Horace Greeley has turned Fenian." The New York Herald adds, to comfort us, Let not the old country be too much discouraged. Greeley would turn anything, except his old trousers, which, between friends, are a dis- grace to literature."—We have nothing to say to Mr. Greeley's costume—a literary gentleman should dress with a certain elegance (as Mr. Punch has taught by pre- cept and example) and should not give snobs the right to hint at Grub Street. But we don't believe in Mr. Greeley's Fenianism. He has been too much among niggers to go so much lower. For the honour of his brains we must suppose his profession of Fenianism, if made, to have been in tiie selling interests ofthe Tribune. We cannot believ« Kh&f wtx old friead has beoome aaidiofc -.J- 4
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LONDON BETTER, ff After a ministerial interregmum of four weeks the new government is constituted and Lord Derby in a calm dis- passionate speech has recounted the various incidents which have concurred to prevent the formation of a broad- bottomed administration. His Lordship's difficulties in satisfying the most eager of his party, who have been con- tent without political agitation to remain so long out of place, have doubtless been very great; but the refusal of the late Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Clarendon, the Duke of Somerset, Lord Grosvenor, and Mr. Lowe and his party, to join the government, greatly facilitated Lord Derby in making the ultimate appointments. If the Whig-Con- servatives had come in, it would have amounted to the creation of an entirely new party, thereby leaving the Radicals in a shattered minority in the Lower House. A political attachment to Earl Russell is said to have been the main cause of the refusal of the Grosvenor party, but Mr. Lowe can have no affection for Earl Russell, who has used him rather scurvily. But whatever secret springs of motives may have influenced a decision, which I, as one of the people of England, greatly lament on public grounds, every one must acknowledge that the "dirty conspirators have not been actuated by a venal love of office. The lists of the new Ministry are now complete, the writs have been moved for, and in a few days a very strong body offour secretaries of State, with Mr. Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and leader of the house, will occupy the treasury bench. The new men in the Cabinet, Lord Carnarvon, Lord Cranhourne, Mr. Gathorne Hardy, and Sir Stafford Northcote, are all undoubtedlymost able men, and immeasurably superior in capacity to some of their predecessors. Mr. Cardwell was a disagreeable, but undoubtedly an able man. But Lord Cranbourne, Mr. G. Hardy and Sir S. Northcote cast Earl de Grey and Ri- pon, Mr. Villiers and Milner Gibson completely into the shade. Mr. Milner Gibson claims one of the vacant pensions of £ 2000, his fortune which was ample having been impaired of late years by family claims. Lord Cran- bourne the, heir to the Marquisate of Salisbury, is well known aided by his accomplished wife as a writer on social subjects, his pen indicating his acute talent for observa- tion. Mr. G. Hardy, the successful rival of Mr. Gladstone in the affections of Oxford, would undoubtedly have gone to the home office, but for the prior, if not the superior claims of Mr. Walpole. Both men are greatly liked in the House, and although I think Sir Stafford Northcote a little pragmatical and proud of his academical distinctions I am quite ready to admit his great superiority over Mil- ner Gibson, who was the most indolent, devil-may-care sort of a Minister that we have had of late years. It will be remembered that Milner Gibson was only made a Ca- binet minister because poor Cobden refused the office, ob- jecting that Bright was not invited to take office with "him. These delicate feelings are very creditable to some of our public men, and late events demonstrate that an honourable spirit of self-denial may co-exist with the most intense feelings of a patriotic ambition. From a Conservative point of view the new Ministry is a most efficient one, and unless they commit the same blunders as their predecessors they may get on very well, unless unforeseen events should arise to affect the prosperity of the country. Every body seems to have confidence in I Lord Stanley, but beyond great industry and good sense I cannot myself appreciate his peculiar qualifications for the Foreign office. He speaks most wretchedly with his tongue cut rather short" as the immortal Matthews used to say in "Killing no murder." He, Lord Stanley, not Matthews, for the most part, reads his speeches, or holds a paper in his hand the whole time he is on his legs, which greatly mars the effect, but the fact is, he works incessantly and conscientiously at his business of politics, and being always master of his subject he com- mands the attention of his audience the House of Com- mons. Of course as an orator he is not to be named on the same day with his father, who still remains one of the most eloquent and commanding speakers in Parliament. All the under-secretary ships and law offices are remark- ably well filled. It was said that Lord Wharncliffe would be Foreign Under-secretary, but I suppose that his lite- rary and poetical productions in the Owl, of which his Lordship has the credit of being editor, proprietor, and poet, absorb too much of his time and attention to enable nim to succeed Mr. Layard. The time may come when his Lordship will put away childish things. I have an interest in this matter, as every week a lady worries me to death to make out th3 weekly double acrostic for her The amusements which prevailed in the time of our grandmothers are revived as modern fashions, and the double acrostic of Lord Wharncliffe -weekly is as much an object of curiosity and puzzle as similar productions were a century ago. The Jamaica Committee, comprising the names of John Bright, J. Stuart Mill, P. A. Taylor, Sir T. Fowell Buxton, and Charles Buxton, have had a meeting to coun- teract the effect of Charles Buxton's backsliding. They all appeared very sore, and Bright complained that Mr. Buxton had not only deserted them, but had fired a piti- less cannonade into their ranks. He would not go out In tiger hunting with such a man, not he! as he would be left alone with the tiger, meaning, of course, such people as do not wish to see Governor Eyre hung. Mrs. Gordon has, under very good advice, refused to be made a cat's paw in a senseless prosecution, and it would be wise to let the matter drop. There seems, howevert no chance of this, as Bright and other speakers were quite rampant about the matter. The opponents of all capital punish- ments seem fiercely bent upon shedding more blood in re- venge, End the great unphilosophical philosopher J. S. Mill seems to be one of the fiercest fanatics among them. He has accepted the Chairmanship of this amiable so- ciety. The bloody battle of Sadowa, the signal defeat of the Austrians, the sudden cession of Venetia. to France, the negotiations for an armistice, have ail succeeded each other so rapidly during the week, that it is difficult to grasp in the mind the eventualities which will flow from such remarkable incidents. The instinctive feeling of the speculators in London and Paris led them on the first view to believe that peace would immediately result from the mediation of the Emperor of the French. I confess, that I did not quite participate in these feelings. I did not believe that Prussia, in the full tide of her victory wculd listen to any other terms, than those for which she undertook this disgraceful war. Having Austria prostrate, it is not likely that the war would be put an end to by the cession of Venetia to France, how- ever, that beautiful territory may be conferred on Italy, through the Emperor of the French. In fact, the Italians pretend to spurn the gift, coming as it does through the mediation of the French. Although they they could not wrest the coveted territory from Austria by force of arms, Italian pride or ingratitnde, or both, cannot sto- mach the thought that the precious acquisition should be theirs through favour, rather than valour. And so the sweet morsel turns like ashes upon their lips. Cialdini is ordered to cross the Po, and invade quoad French territory, whilst Prussia temporises just to form a judg- ment how far she may, with prudence, proceed in her ambitious views in thus subduing the whole of Ger- many. Of course, the Emperor of the French becomes all at once irritated that the law of Europe, which he purposes to lay down, is not at once obeyed both by Italy and Prussia, and we are told that he immediately took steps of an energetic character, to enforce the armistice by dispatching a fleet to Venice, and by occupying Venetia through a. French Commissioner. The official paper at Vienna tells us that General Froisart has been sent to the Prussian head quarters, to announce an armed mediation of the Emperor of the French, who has pronounced his supreme will that Austria shall not be weakened in her position as a great Power. Of course this may lead to a general European war, as I can hardly believe that Prussia will submit to have the prize of war snatched from her hands, just in the proud moment of complete victory. I have no doubt whatever that Prussia will insist upon the incorporation of Electoral Hesse, Saxony, Hanover, and Elbe Duchies with Prus- sia, and I do not believe that France, or Ru'sia, or even England, will tolerate such a disturbance of the balance of power. What, Hanover, which, as old Cobbett used to say, "was as dear to us as Hampshire Is that charm- mg spot to be swallowed up in faithless, pitiless Prussia ? It cannot be, even if the Whigs returned to power. In my view of the state of things on the continent it will be a miracle if too French do not join the combatants in the field, and if the French demand our aid as auxiliaries, we must either join them, or by a refusal forego all right and title to settle the final differ- ences which exist amongst the contendirg parties, even if the distribution of power becomes hereafter a menace to Great Britain. The present complication is therefore of the most serious character.
j tRONOLOGY OI:' THE WAR IN…
j tRONOLOGY OI:' THE WAR IN GERMANY. J The following calendar of events, published m the Me- morial Diplomatique, shows_ with what rapidity great I military results are achieved in the present day June 14. Federal execution decreed by the (rermamc Diet. June 16,—Entry ofthe Prussians into Leipsic, Giessen ind Cassel. Occupation of Lobau. June 17.—Entry of the Prussian General Vogel into ;he Hanoverian capital. T June 18.—Occupation of Marienthl, Ostritz, and Lav- nau in Bohemia, by two Prussian regiments and occupa- tion' of Bernstadt by Prussian cavalry. Occupation of Dresden by the Prussians. 7i.ii.cr June 19.—Evacuation of Fort Wilhelm by the Han- overian troops. Prince Willian of Hanau made prisoner. Cavalry encounter between the Austrians and Prussians upon the Rumburg road. June 22.—Nixdorf occupied by 7,000 Prussians. June 23.—Occupation of Rumburg by the Prussians. June 24.-Armistice between the Hanoverian and Prus- mjune 25.—Action near Jungunzlau between the Aus- trians and the Prussians. The Prussian troops occupied Reichenberg, Trautenau, and Aicha (Bohemia). June 26.—Engagement near Turnau. June 27.—The army of the Crown Prince of Prussia fought the battle of Nachod. Engagement at Oswiecim. Fight between the Prussians and Hanoverians near Lan- genzalza. General Sternmetz throws back the Austrian corps d'armee (Ramming) upon Josephstadt. Engage- ment of the same corps with the 6th and 8th Austrian corps under the Archduke Leopold. Jnne 28th.-Action near Trautenau. The troops of Prince Frederick Charles engaged near Nunchengratz. June 29.-The Hanoverian army surrendered at discre- tion. Capture ofGitschin by the Prussian army. June 30. — Actions at Kort, near Turnau, and at Chwalkowitz, between Kaltz and Monigshof. An Aus. trian army corps under General Clam-Callas compelled to retire on Konniggratz. July I.-Action at Gitschin. July 2.-Arrival of King William at Gitschin. Junc- tion of the Crown Prince's army with that of Prince Frederick Charles. Jul v 3.—Battle of Sadowa. THE FRENCH PROGRAMME. L'International, a French organ in London, contains an article on the present situation, with the following conclu- oion, which we extract as an amusing illustration of the views which enter the French mind: To constitute definitively an Austria purely German and Slavonic, assuring it, in place of Venetia, some territorial compensation to its profit in Germany. To aggrandise and consolidate Prussia, by forming it into a homogeneous body of 20,000,000, strongly suppor- ted by its natural frontiers, which are the Baltic and the Danneuike on the south, and the right bank of the Weser on the west. To give to France the Irontier of the Rhine, with the conssnt of the Rhenish population, as compensation for the aggrandisement of Prussia and the consolidation of Aus- To divide, with consent of the populations, the vast ter- ritory comprised between the Rhine on the west, the Weser the southern mountains of Bohemia, and the Inn on the east, into five or six States of about four or five millions ot population, sufficiently strong to defend them- selves, and sufficiently limited not to conceive ideas of conquest and disturbing ambitions. To apply, with consent of the Italian people, an aimost analogous division to the mass of the Italian population. Thus to create from the southern limit of Jutland to the southern point of Sicily an immense and uninterrupted line of minor States, representing the variety, the inde- pendence, the local autonomy, the municipal spirit and r acific interest, in the midst of the great middle and cen- tralised States. To give for corollary to this new organisation of the centre of Europe, the institution of a permament Euro- pean Congress, charged with elaborating the bases of an agreement for universal disarmament, reciprocal and ob- ligatory, and with resolving amicably the questions pend- ligatory, and with resolving amicably the questions pend- ing between the Sovereign nations, without investing it- seff with any sovereignty. Such would appear to us to be the magnificent pro- gramme which thegenias of France may submit to the universal conscience, and cause to prevail to the glory of the initiative with which the Power emanating from its midst, and consecrated by its suffrage, has just been in- vested in Europe. THE AUSTRIAN FORCES. PARIS, July 10.—The Constitutionnel of to-day pub- lishes the following :—Letters from Vienna, as well as the journals of the Austrian capital, agree in representing the resolution and energy which unite the people and the Go- vernuunt since the defeat of the army ofthe North. Count Meriisdorff, sent by the Emperor Francis Joseph to headquarters, has addressed a report to His Majesty, whence it results that 100,000 of the 250,000 men ofthe army of the North have already fallen back upon 01- mutz. With respect to the soldiers belonging to the corps most severely handled and dispersed, it is estimated that 40,000 have been able to re-form and swell the ranks of the army at Olmutz. The number of dead, wounded, and prisoners reaches 40,000. From the remainder it ia hoped that 60,000 will yet be collected, thus carrying the strength of the Olmutz army to 200,000. £ d at Vienna. They will be supported by two army corps from Dalmatia, 50,000 strong. Besides this, the army of the South has already sent 50,000 men to cover Vienna. An effective of 160,000 men is now assembled in the en- trenched camp at Florisdorf, at the north of Vienna. These forces will probably be increased in a few days by 50,000 men from the army in Venetia. Austria will shortly, therefore, have two armies available- the army of Olmutz will represent a total of 150,000 to 200,000 veterans, whose spirit has not been impaired by various checks suffered in Bohemia. The promptitude with which the different portions of the army have rallied after the de- feat of Sadowa bears testimony to the excellent spirit which now sustains them. The army of the entrenched camp of Florisdorf, consisting of about 80,000 young troops, 50,000 old, and 80,000 of victorious troops, will represent a total of 210,000 men. Supported by an army of more than 400,000 men," observes one of the Vienna correspondents, the Austrian Empire is not lost." The Government besides, shows itself equal to the occasion. When the Emperor Francis Joseph re- ceived the news of the disastrous result of the battle of Sadowa, he was occupied during 48 consecutive hours subsequently in giving orders for the security of his em- pire. The Empress Elizabeth is visiting all the hospitals and bearing succour and consolation to the wounded. The Emperor, immediately the affairs of State will permit, will join his troops, in order to thank them for not having wavered before misfortune, and to encourage them to new End energetic efforts. FRANCE AND PRUSSIA. PARIS, July 8.—The Patrie of this evening says the King of Prussia has accepted in principle the Emperor a proposal for an armistice. His Majesty declares that the sentiments of mutual confidence existing between the Go- vernments of France and Prussia cause him to accept readily tne mediation of the Emperor. The King thanks his Majesty, and concludes his reply as follows I have sent a despatch to Count Goltz empowering him to settle the conditions of an armistice, which ^caii only be coucluded in concert with the King of Italy." The Patrie further states that the two principal con- ditions of the armistice are, first, that special facilities should be assurei for provisioning the Prussian army; and secondly, the free occupation of the lines of railway in the north-east of Bohemia, radiating from Pardubitz. The authorities at Toulon have not received orders for the dispatch of the squadron in the port, but are to hold themselves in readiness in case of need to arm ten steam vessels, with a certain number of frigates and corvettes. La France of this evening believes itself able to state that the Derby Cabinet has strongly recommended Italy to accept the mediation of the Emperor Napoleon. PARIS July 7-—The Frrmce of this evening states that the King of Prussia has accepted the proffered mediation Df the Emperor Napoleon, but reserves the conditions ot the proposed armistice, respecting which instructions will be sent to the Prussian representative in Pans. The Temps of this evening says:—The armistice has heen accepted by Prussia and Italy. The principal con- ditions are as follows :-The Prussian armies to retain possession of their present positions, and the troops are to be supported at the expense of the country occupied. Aus- tria is not to increase her forces in Bohemia, or in other countries of the Germanic Confederation. Italy to oc- cupy one of the fortresses of the Quadrilateral. PRUSSIAN HEAD-QUARTERS, HORZITZ, July 7.-7The head-quarters of the Prussian army have been transferred to Pardubitz. All the fords on the Elbe between Par- dubitz and Elbe- Teinitz are in the hands of the Prussians. Field- Marshal Benedek appears to be withdrawing to- wards Brunn, followed by both the army corps. It is not yet decided whether the Prussians will make a diversion w to attack Konniggratz. The Austrians are said to have abRATiBOR^ Tulya-The Prussian troops stationed here have occupied Troppau. The Prussian General Knobels- dorfs has addressed a proclamation to Austrian-Silesians stating that strict discipline will be maintained in the Prussian army, that the inhabitants will be treated witti the greatest humanity, and that the troops have orders to spare private property. He threatens to punish re- sistance and treachery.
THE EUROPEAN CAPTIVES IN ABYSSINIA.
THE EUROPEAN CAPTIVES IN ABYSSINIA. ALEXANDRIA, July 7. Intelligence received here from Abyssinia announces that the departure ofthe Euro- Dean captives has again been delayed by the E™Per.°r Theodore. Their fate depends upon the result ot the mis- sion of Mr. Flad to the British Government, requesting on bebalfof the Emperor, the assistance of bnglantl in the event of war between Egypt and Abyssinia. l he Emperor is unpopular, and the country is in a state ol bri- Emperor is unpopular, and the country is in a state of bri- gandage. ITALY. ROMH, July 9. -Cardinal Matteucci is dead. An order of the day to the French and Pontifical armies has been Issued, prohibiting all demonstrations and declaring that any which may be attempted will be dispersed by force TURKEY. TH« TVmws publishes a telegram from Constantinopi A voatprdav stating that the Porte has recognised Prince Charles of Hohenzollern as Hospodar ofthe Ranu- hian Principalities. In consideration of this recognition, k'Sfc anna&l tribute paid by the Utter to ttm Turkish Government will be doubled.
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COARSE FOOD FOR AN J N VALID.—Haribatdi, ever to the front when his country needs him, has received a slight wound. "But," says the telegram," ne will be able in eight days, to take horse." We trust that, in the mean- time^flis diet yiU be something more digestible.
"ARMED MEDIATION" OF FRANCE.
"ARMED MEDIATION" OF FRANCE. FIENN'A, July 10, Evening.—The Abeyulpost (eveni edition of the official Weiner Zeitung) says :— g ( The Emperor of the French has taken fresh stepS 0 an energetic character to effect the conclusion 01 mistice. The French fleet is on its way to Veni General LebceufJ the French commissioner, k3,3, heeB dered to occupy Venetia. General Froissart £ sent to the Prussian head-quarters to announce the mediation of the Emperor of the French. I1 A.^tria nouncedwill ofthe Emperor ofthe French that A should not be weakened in her position as a great P Tne army of the south is evacuating Venetia, w commenced the march northwards." PARIS, WEDNESDAY.—The Moniteur of this morning contains no communications relative to the armistice- The Journal des Debats of to-day says ;—"We h*^ reason to believe that Prussia persists in excluding AU= from the Germanic Confederation, and maintains her p ject of federal reform. Sne also demands the ration of Electoral Hesse, Saxony, Hanover, and Elbe Duchies with Prussia." PARIS, July II.—The France of this evening says^ "Fresh incidents have retarded the departure °fPr1,. g Napoleon. The Prussian conditions contained in letter brought by the Prince of Reuss are stated to follows:—The expulsion of Austria from the GermaI~'j Confederation; the exclusive command of the military naval forces of the Confederation by Prussia the plomatic representation of Germany abroad,Jand the nexation to Prussia ofthe Duchies and part of the ritory already occupied." The France further states it has reason to believe that the Emperor immediat 3 despatched to London and St. Petersburg the import communica ions of the Prince of Reuss as raising ques- tions of European interest which can only be settled 61 the i oacert of the Great Powers. PRUSSIAN DECLARATION. BERLIN, July 11.—The Staaisanzeigerof to-da.y saYs: —"We are authorised to make the following declaratip —Treaties existing between Prussia and Italy render 1111- possible an armistice or the conclusion of peace with AS tria without the mutual consent of Italy and Italy is, therefore, unable to accede to Austria's wish a one-sided peace by accepting Venetia, and thus Puttlfjj| an end to the war. Europe knows that it was no soru love of conquest that impelled Prussia to go to vfa'' Prussia fights for the highest national aims. She demandl for herself guarantees of territorial security, and for many the establishment of its unity, embracing at le the majority of the states. Herein Prussia hasthesur port ot most of the patriotic Princes of Germany. people of Prussia are sacrificing their blood and treasur ? and her sons are inspired by the holiness of the conflict were their fathers in 1813. Everywhere the Prussia^ give proof that they are fighting not against the peop't but against the Governments which vainly attempted incite the former against Prussia. In all parts the tee ings of hatred give way to more noble sentiments towarM us. The army, sustained by the consciousness of its loftt task, will conquer or die." BERLIN, July 11.—The Prussian head-quarters were transferred at twelve o'clock, to Zwittau, in Moravia. VIENNA, July 11.—By an imperial decree dated 7th inst., the Minister of Finance is empowered to ralSe 200,000,000 florins, either by a voluntary Joan or by a increase in the issue of bank notes. U nti1 it is possible to raise the amount, the bank of Austria is to advance to same. Provisionally,however, only 60,000,000 florins bank notes will be required. The loan is to be repaid it farthest within one year after the conclusion of pea As security the salt mines of Wieliczka have been hano over to the Bank, and the resumption of cash payments by the Bank is suspended until the whole amount advaacgl to the Government be repaid. A) ARCH OF THE ITALIANS. FKRRARA, July Hth.—General Cialdini is marching jpon Rovigo with an army of more than 100,000 ind 200 guns. The Austrians have evacuated the .'Tritory between the Mincio and the Adige. The er part of the Austrian forces are stationed at Padua, • m oortant concentrations of trrops have been made >t" lonini, Caprine, and Monte Paldo. There are very at Peschiera and Verona. The destruction ofthe 10 at Rovigo appears to confirm the persistent rumours the departure, partly accomplished and partly projec af the Austrian troops for the interior of Austria. ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN AUSTRIANS AN^ GARIBALDIANS. FLORENCE, July 10, (Evening.)—This morning Austrians made a reconnaissance in strong force. irtillery, in the direction of Logoni. They were dri back with the bayonet by the Garibaldians as **peTg. Delazzo, which place was occupied by the Volupt oraribaldi was present, but had to remain in a c.arr^ {rotf1 consequence of his wound. Later news received Rovigo states that the Austrians, in evacuating that abandoned all the artillery on t.he fortifications, the s having previously been spiked. 9ssere FLORENCE, July 10.—The Florence journals that Prussia has declined the proposed ^einf» operations ofthe Italian army against Borgofortf, continued. Count Orese has arritvd at the he^ 4- of the Italian army. FLORENCE, July 10.—In ona»qn«Bo» of the Po and the successive movemenis made by y Cialdini's army, the Austrians abandoned RoVlf r■ night. They previously blew up all the works and fications defending the town, and the Tete de r00 the Adige, and also burned the bridges. THE FRENCH PROPOSALS. y PARIS, July 11th, evening.—The Moniteitf' d.e le says the belligerent powers have accepted in Prl° the mediation offered by the Emperor Napoleon. The French Government is making every effortin our of the conclusion of an armistice which, by Pre ing further bloodshed, would allow of negociations 0 opened for the restoration of peace. The Pa trie of this evening says the negociations an armistice have been delayed by the necessity ot rjjje into simultaneous consideration both the co^'tlonSf^at/ armistice and the preliminary basis of a future tre of peace. Prussia wishes to know beforehand tne vantages which will be definitively assured to ±..{0 Prince Napoleon was present at the Council of Mini held to-day- The French fleet at Toulon is getting to leave, but up to the present has received no orders put to sea.—Baron von Beust arrived this morning in The Presse of this evening publishes an article by M. Cucheval Clarigny, in which it says—" Yesterd" after the audience given by the Emperor to Reuss, a meeting was held at the Tuileries, in voa Majesty's presence. Prince Metternich and Altenburg represented Austria; and Count v°a, and Prince von Reuss, Prussia. M. Drouyn de AJ< t communicated the views of France, and drew up a ofthe proceedings at the meeting. The following bases ofthe negociations suggested by France ana municated to Count von Goltz and Prince Mett'?ISjenoa: whom they have been transmitted to Berlin and a0. —The Germanic Confederation to be dissolved aQeitber other Confederation to he established, of which ori.il Prussia nor Austria should form a part. No ter rj^e concession is to be demanded of Prussia or Austn^^jjies, abandonment by the latter of her rights in tbe V prus- to replace the war indemnity at first demanded ."7 jjeSsa sia. Prussia to incorporate Schleswig Holste111' uia- Cassel, Hesse Darmstadt, and Brunswick. TheP^jged tion of the Prussian kingdom would thereby be e?t^ to 25 millions. The Rhine to constitute the frontier of Prussia, and the province between JiS' and Meu>.e to serve an indemnity to the sovereig ^0 possessed by the war. An exchange of territo'y tba place between Baden and Bavaria, which wo fatjnafe. former nearly the whele of the to conclude Saxony, Hanover, and the Duchies ot habitants ot military conventions with Pruss*a'i[ belong to France ot Laudon to chcose whether 0f the Sarre to Baden, and the populations ot tn Rhenish sovereign-' choose between France and tne fftfth» The Liberie of this evening denies the statement of t Vienna Abendpost that General Froissard had g Germany, and that the French fleet "ad left for Ven VIENNA, July 12.—Archduke Albrecht has bee» nointed Commander-in-Chief, and LWt-Field-Mar,3 Biron John, chief of the General Staff of the whole Au trian armies now in the fuld. Cool' EISENACH, July 12.—The Prussians under tbe^.Td3 mand of General Falkenstein, are marching tow Frankfort-on-Main. THE ARMISTICE NEGOCIATIONS. The Times says, it has received from an bf the following statements as to the conditions attac the Italian Goverment to the proposition ot tne pereror Napoleon. 1st If Venetia is ceded to the Emperor, the final 3 fer must be made by Austria, hampered by no conditio with regard to Rome. f Treo» 2nd That the question of the district of the should be recognised as one to be discussed u The Times says that the Prussian generals mdeed the nroposals for an armistice wnicn fSrl^^te^V- General Gablenz b-twiojjogJ, interview, and twice returned unsuccessful. Pr" t0- an Uy desire to take advantage of their series of knowing that the more they hold when actual Irot'ations begin the better will be their position. f>ower which is master of Dresden, of ton« Brunn, and which threatens Vienna, can hold a high ton can withstand her power, rather by strengthen tain her posi tjng the hereditary possessions of ing and c° tiian by seeking to exercise an uPPr°-arJ Austrian c multitude of petty States whicn ablelDflU^n be made to trust or to fear the Austrian never agam P°^ha Times' Paris correspondent says that Prussia elat by her victories, seems to cara little for the anger The Daily Neivs says the r°Th™G?Iobe, referring to the new asjlectsof th< situation, says that we seem ou.*hehfs" entury. IfPr^ as any which has beeQp ^fsfjr^e D as a fourth colo^1 refuses to yield France must stride norta \ower on the battle field, witn a Vvering011 the border. [Ntwport, Saturday, 11, 1866- _opflER^ Printed and published by W1LLIAM CHB jjeWport- f No. 7, Commercial-Btreet, in the Boroagn r0camelcia' the MERLIN General .Printing Office street Newport.