The Times 1851 - 1860 Sept 26 1860 News from Londonderry

Sept 26 1860 News from Londonderry

THE TIMES, Wednesday, September 26. 1860                                                                                                                                         LONDONDERRY, TUESDAY. The Montreal Ocean Company's steamer, "Palestine", which left Quebec on the 15th inst., has arrived and landed all  her mails. The "Melita", from Liverpool, passed Cape Race on the 14th inst. Advices from Mexico state that preparations were being made at Vera Cruz to resist the threatened attack by the Spaniards, which is expected next month. His Royal Highness, the PRINCE OF WALES, had visited Brampton, Georgetown, Gulf Berlin, Stratford, and St. Mary, and was received everywhere with enthusiasm. The PRINCE reached Niagara Falls on the 14th inst., and would remain there two or three days.  At night the falls were illuminated with blue lights, Bengal tires, &c.  BLONDIN was to cross the falls on the 15th inst.  The weather during the week was cold and wet. The jury had commenced an investigation relative ot the wreck of the "Lady Elgin", but nothing additional was elicited. The North Star, from Aspinwall on the 4th inst., with $800,000 in treasure, had arrived. The Legislature of Panama met on the 1st inst. The Governor, in his message, declared that if MOSQUERA overthrew ASPINO's Government, Panama would declare herself independent.

 

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