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The Week.
The firework maker Avas busy in his calling when some of the dangerous materials he was preparing exploded , and completely wrecked his own shop and the one adjoining . The wonder AA'as that the firework maker himself escaped with only a few slight burns . FoEEiGsr INTELIII & EXOE . —The Paris press is engaged in
discussing the real meaning of the Franco-Italian Convention . : The semi-official papers represent the transfer of the capital to Florence as a practical renunciation of Rome , while the Liberal papers regard the treaty as most favourable to their cause , maintaining that it must ultimately lead to the unity of Italy and the establishment of the seat of government at Rome . The
convention has been formally communicated to the Pope , who is said to have " received the communication Avith great interest . " The Deoats , in expressing doubts as to the possibility
of the Pope raising and maintaining a volunteer army , in terms of the convention , ov his Holiness being able to preserve his independence , unaided by foreign troops , infers that the conclusion of the document is an event of the highest moment , and one which augurs others more momentous . At Algiers , Marshal M'Mahon has issued a proclamation , in Avhich he designates
the Emperor "Empereur des Franoais et des Arabes . " The France denies that Austria has offered any protest against the Franco-Italian Convention ; although it admits that "explanations" on the subject may be exchanged between Vienna and Paris . The report current some few days ago that the octroi duties were to become the subject of consideration with
a view to their abolition is now contradicted on authority . M . Vuitry takes the place of M . Roulaud as Minister President of tbe Council of State . The disturbances in Turin , arising from the discontent at the proposed transference of the capital to Florence , were renewed on Thursday , the 21 st , and a serious
conflict took place between the people and the police and troops . Tho latter fired on the rioters , and wounded several . The people retaliated and wounded some of the soldiers , including a lieutenant-colonel . The Italian Ministers tendered their resignations in consequence of the Turin disturbances , against which they are alleged not to have taken proper precautions . The new administration which General De la Marmora has
undertaken to form has not yet been completed ; but we are assured that its " programme will be the execution of the stipulations of the Franco-Italian Treaty , including the transfer of the Italian capital to Florence . " The opening of the Parliament has been adjourned from the 5 th to the 24 th October . Earl Clarendon is on a mission at Vienna , it is stated Avith the object , it is said , of forwarding the peace negotiations between
Denmark and Germany , and also for the purpose of laying before the Austrian Government the views of England on the Franco-Italian convention . His lordship is said to have told Count Rechberg that should Austria form a Northern alliance to oppose the convention England would not co-operate with her : The Neue Freie Presse of Vienna is the authority for
these statements . No sooner has Marshal Navarez assumed the Spanish premiership than he has proceeded to dissolve the Cortes ; and the elections are fixed for the 22 nd of November . The latest advices from Mexico are favourable to the French arms . Juarez had been driven from Monterey . The French had taken the port of Matamoras , and it was expected
Avould soon occupy the city , as Corfcinas , who was advancing to defend it , had been defeated . INDIA AND CHIXA . —The dates from Calcutta received by the Overland Mail being identical with those last received from Bombay , the news from India is consequently wanting in interest . Preparations are still going on for the chastisement of the Bhootanees , and unless they make ample reparation for
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the late insult to our envoy the Government is determined to let them feel the weight of the British power . From China the matter of chief interest is the confirmation of the capture of Nankin by the Imperialists . But few details of the capture are known ; but it appears that the rebel chief , Chung Wang , THE CAPE . —By the Cape Mail Ave learn that the Legislative
Council have passed a resolution for the annexation of British Kaffraria , to which the Kaffraiians were much opposed . The Cape Parliament was prorogued . The harvest prospects of the colonies were very cheering . AMERICA . —There is nothing very important in the American advices brought by the Fnropa and Mecla . The report of the
surrender of Mobile had not been confirmed ; but it was asserted that Admiral Farragut ' s gunboats had arrived within " shelling distance" of the city . General Sherman had concentrated all his forces in Atlanta , and had ordered all the inhabitants to leave the town , aud go whither they pleased . The Confederate General had protested against the inhumanity
of this expulsion , but had agreed to a truce for ten days in order that the citizens might have time for their removal . General Wheeler , Avho had been operating in Tennessee against General Sherman ' s communications , was said to be retreating ; and intercourse between Chattanooga and Murfreesborough had been resumed . It was stated that General Grant had massed great bodies of troops to be left of his position at Petersburg , and was apparently preparing to make a vigorous attack on General
Lee ' s army . Apparently there had been no important movements in the Shenandoah A alley , though Gen . 'Sheridan was said to have captured a Confederate regiment . It was announced that on the 19 th inst . " drafting" would begin in those states which had failed to complete their respective quotas of recruits . The publication of General M'Clellan's letter accepting the Chicago Convention ' s nomination had caused Mr . A allandingham , Mr .
AA ood , and the other leaders of the peace democracy , to withdraw their support from him ; and they were to hold a meeting for the purpose of considering the course which the peace democracy shall take respecting the presidential canvass . AVe have two further arrivals from New York , the Belgian , with news to the 17 th , and the City of Washington , to the 20 th
inst . On the lGth General Grant arrived at Washington , for the purpose , it may be supposed , of calling on the Government for reinforcements , as Secretary Stanton had since ordered the draft to take place on the 19 th in all the states which had not furnished their quota . A large Confederate force had made a successful raid within Grant's lines , and very heavy picket
firing Avas going on . The Confederates were preparing another invasion of Missouri . The New York Democratic State Convention have nominated Mr . Seymour for governor . The report that Admiral Farragut had advanced Avithin shelling distance of Mobile was discredited ; and but little credit will be attached to a brief report , brought ^ by the City of Washington , that General Sheridan had defeated General Early , Avhich certainly requires confirmation .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
SECEETARY . —1 . AVe repeat that a P . M . does not lose any privilege beyond his seat in Grand Lodge by abstaining from subscribing to a lodge for twelve months—once a P . M . always a P . M . 2 . Your by-law is against the Constitutions , and ought never to have been sanctioned by the Prov . G . Master or G . Sec . Has it been ? 3 . A dispensation cannot be granted for passing or raising a brother Avithin a shorter period than a month . P . S . —We never heard of him . OSYX . — The Mark degree .
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The Week.
The firework maker Avas busy in his calling when some of the dangerous materials he was preparing exploded , and completely wrecked his own shop and the one adjoining . The wonder AA'as that the firework maker himself escaped with only a few slight burns . FoEEiGsr INTELIII & EXOE . —The Paris press is engaged in
discussing the real meaning of the Franco-Italian Convention . : The semi-official papers represent the transfer of the capital to Florence as a practical renunciation of Rome , while the Liberal papers regard the treaty as most favourable to their cause , maintaining that it must ultimately lead to the unity of Italy and the establishment of the seat of government at Rome . The
convention has been formally communicated to the Pope , who is said to have " received the communication Avith great interest . " The Deoats , in expressing doubts as to the possibility
of the Pope raising and maintaining a volunteer army , in terms of the convention , ov his Holiness being able to preserve his independence , unaided by foreign troops , infers that the conclusion of the document is an event of the highest moment , and one which augurs others more momentous . At Algiers , Marshal M'Mahon has issued a proclamation , in Avhich he designates
the Emperor "Empereur des Franoais et des Arabes . " The France denies that Austria has offered any protest against the Franco-Italian Convention ; although it admits that "explanations" on the subject may be exchanged between Vienna and Paris . The report current some few days ago that the octroi duties were to become the subject of consideration with
a view to their abolition is now contradicted on authority . M . Vuitry takes the place of M . Roulaud as Minister President of tbe Council of State . The disturbances in Turin , arising from the discontent at the proposed transference of the capital to Florence , were renewed on Thursday , the 21 st , and a serious
conflict took place between the people and the police and troops . Tho latter fired on the rioters , and wounded several . The people retaliated and wounded some of the soldiers , including a lieutenant-colonel . The Italian Ministers tendered their resignations in consequence of the Turin disturbances , against which they are alleged not to have taken proper precautions . The new administration which General De la Marmora has
undertaken to form has not yet been completed ; but we are assured that its " programme will be the execution of the stipulations of the Franco-Italian Treaty , including the transfer of the Italian capital to Florence . " The opening of the Parliament has been adjourned from the 5 th to the 24 th October . Earl Clarendon is on a mission at Vienna , it is stated Avith the object , it is said , of forwarding the peace negotiations between
Denmark and Germany , and also for the purpose of laying before the Austrian Government the views of England on the Franco-Italian convention . His lordship is said to have told Count Rechberg that should Austria form a Northern alliance to oppose the convention England would not co-operate with her : The Neue Freie Presse of Vienna is the authority for
these statements . No sooner has Marshal Navarez assumed the Spanish premiership than he has proceeded to dissolve the Cortes ; and the elections are fixed for the 22 nd of November . The latest advices from Mexico are favourable to the French arms . Juarez had been driven from Monterey . The French had taken the port of Matamoras , and it was expected
Avould soon occupy the city , as Corfcinas , who was advancing to defend it , had been defeated . INDIA AND CHIXA . —The dates from Calcutta received by the Overland Mail being identical with those last received from Bombay , the news from India is consequently wanting in interest . Preparations are still going on for the chastisement of the Bhootanees , and unless they make ample reparation for
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the late insult to our envoy the Government is determined to let them feel the weight of the British power . From China the matter of chief interest is the confirmation of the capture of Nankin by the Imperialists . But few details of the capture are known ; but it appears that the rebel chief , Chung Wang , THE CAPE . —By the Cape Mail Ave learn that the Legislative
Council have passed a resolution for the annexation of British Kaffraria , to which the Kaffraiians were much opposed . The Cape Parliament was prorogued . The harvest prospects of the colonies were very cheering . AMERICA . —There is nothing very important in the American advices brought by the Fnropa and Mecla . The report of the
surrender of Mobile had not been confirmed ; but it was asserted that Admiral Farragut ' s gunboats had arrived within " shelling distance" of the city . General Sherman had concentrated all his forces in Atlanta , and had ordered all the inhabitants to leave the town , aud go whither they pleased . The Confederate General had protested against the inhumanity
of this expulsion , but had agreed to a truce for ten days in order that the citizens might have time for their removal . General Wheeler , Avho had been operating in Tennessee against General Sherman ' s communications , was said to be retreating ; and intercourse between Chattanooga and Murfreesborough had been resumed . It was stated that General Grant had massed great bodies of troops to be left of his position at Petersburg , and was apparently preparing to make a vigorous attack on General
Lee ' s army . Apparently there had been no important movements in the Shenandoah A alley , though Gen . 'Sheridan was said to have captured a Confederate regiment . It was announced that on the 19 th inst . " drafting" would begin in those states which had failed to complete their respective quotas of recruits . The publication of General M'Clellan's letter accepting the Chicago Convention ' s nomination had caused Mr . A allandingham , Mr .
AA ood , and the other leaders of the peace democracy , to withdraw their support from him ; and they were to hold a meeting for the purpose of considering the course which the peace democracy shall take respecting the presidential canvass . AVe have two further arrivals from New York , the Belgian , with news to the 17 th , and the City of Washington , to the 20 th
inst . On the lGth General Grant arrived at Washington , for the purpose , it may be supposed , of calling on the Government for reinforcements , as Secretary Stanton had since ordered the draft to take place on the 19 th in all the states which had not furnished their quota . A large Confederate force had made a successful raid within Grant's lines , and very heavy picket
firing Avas going on . The Confederates were preparing another invasion of Missouri . The New York Democratic State Convention have nominated Mr . Seymour for governor . The report that Admiral Farragut had advanced Avithin shelling distance of Mobile was discredited ; and but little credit will be attached to a brief report , brought ^ by the City of Washington , that General Sheridan had defeated General Early , Avhich certainly requires confirmation .
To Correspondents.
TO CORRESPONDENTS .
SECEETARY . —1 . AVe repeat that a P . M . does not lose any privilege beyond his seat in Grand Lodge by abstaining from subscribing to a lodge for twelve months—once a P . M . always a P . M . 2 . Your by-law is against the Constitutions , and ought never to have been sanctioned by the Prov . G . Master or G . Sec . Has it been ? 3 . A dispensation cannot be granted for passing or raising a brother Avithin a shorter period than a month . P . S . —We never heard of him . OSYX . — The Mark degree .