The Express. — London, England, 1867-06-01 00:00:00

EILINO OF THE STAITE OF LORD Iik:RDERT OF LEA.-(THIS DAY.) ne.rning, at noon, a distinguished company at the War-oftiee, Pall-mall. and a eowitlerable out,ide the courtyard, to witness the unveiling by goyal Highness the Duke of Cambridge of the statue cid.. Lord Herbert of Lea, erected in memory of his t ., services in the office of Minister of War. The . _ ,•. •of interesting monument is in front of the build. „l t iv L ord Herbert passed so much of his time in the .'_,roe of bis public duties, and sufficiently near the wilt to enable all who arc peening through Pall-mall eldaiu en excellent view. The memorial consists , bronze statue 9 feet high, placed on • granite 1 , 1, ..La la...ling three bas-reliefs, likewise in bronze, and LI of the chief subjects to which Lord Herbert d ted his attention while Minister of War. The ail also bears the armorial bearings of the family, mane sidney Herbert, and the date of birth and death. Ills 1..1 &hip, robed as a peer, is represented standing in a position expressive of deep thought, and conveying to the ...eectamr on impression of the all-absorhing attention he gave to the principal subjects with which his „„ e se , e , officially associated. The attitude must familiar to his friends as one in which he frequently seen. The head is cast down, supported by the right hand, the elbow resting on the b ft, which holds a roll of papers; and at the foot ..re some books, which, while assisting to explain motive of the design, serve to give variety to the composition. In the panel on the south ride is A broom tablet inscribed,)" Erected by public subscription, On the opposite side, and therefore facing the stmt. is another tablet in the same material, presenting a scene in the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich. On the east side is a tablet representing the establishment of the volun- L‘r force, and on the west one pourtraying the casting of the first Armstrong gun, both of which events occurred .luring the war ministry of Lord Herbert, and directly or indirectly were closely connected with his arduous official di:ties. The statue is the work of Mr. J. H. Foley, B.A. Wben the Duke of Cambridge arrived, shortly More twelve, the following, among others, were observed to surround him as be took up his po sition opposite the statue:—The Earl of Melina bury. Earl Granville, Lord Harris, Lord Houghton, Vis count Eversley, Lord Elcho, M.P., the Bishop of Oxford, sir Pakington, M.P., the Speaker of the House of Com moos, Mr. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., Mr. Cardwell, M.P., Mr. rry. M.P., Earl Grosvenor, M.P., Sir R. Peel, M.P., Mr. W. Cowper, ILP., Mr. Headlam, M.P., Sir H. Ver ney. M.P., Colonel North, M.P., Sir W. todrington, np., Mr. T. Hankey, M.P., Sir H. Storks, Sir J. Bur mot, Count Spoelits, and Mr. Foley. Ms. GLADATONE, addressing the commander-in-chief, said—l have, your royal highness, on behalf of the execu tire committee who were appointed to provide a statue in :nen:l°ly of the late Lord Herbert of Lea, to acquaint you sith the manner in which we have fulfilled our commission. Your royal highness was pleased, with that courtesy and in terest in public matters which distinguish you, and likewise, may I be permitted tosay, with that special regard which we all know you bore to the late Lord Herbert, to take upon yourself a most prominent duty in the commencement of this great undertaking by presiding at the meeting held at Rooms, for the purpose of establishing a subscription for the erection of a statue to the deceased statesman. When the committee was appointed we proceeded to consider the questions which it was our duty to take into our view—the choice of an artist, the choice of a site, and the determination of a design ; and we have now to submit to you the result of our labours in these several particulars. As respects the choice of an artist I am quite sure we shallenjoy the honourof your approval in having selected for the execution of this work a nine whose name has long been famous in this and other lands, I mean Mr. Foley. (Cheers.) As respects the site, we think ourselves particularly happy in having been per mitted, by the kindness of the authorities, to make arran;;ementa for placing the statue of Lord Herbert in immediate contiguity to the scene which is associated with the most interesting of all his labours, and in which he spent the last and failing energies of his life. (Hear, hear.) As respects the design of the dates, that will speak to you for itself to-day when you proceed to uncover it ; and we are sanguine enough to anticipate with confidence that you will not be disappointed at the result of the undertaking to which your royal highness has so kindly given your countenance and your aid. (Cheers.) It only remains for me now, sir, to say that we trust that this statue will long be regarded with deep interest in London as • memorial, not of regard and friendship only, bat of warm affection on the part of those who have con tributed to its erection. It will be also a record of virtues, of graces, and of talents which are rarely iudeed combined in the same individual, and of which it may be said that when theydo meet it becomes, not • plea sure and • satisfaction only, but a duty to mankind to com memorate them in the most permanent form that any materials at our command will grant. (Cheers.) Finally, this statue will remain, also, we trust, as • record of those remarkable efforts for the benefit of the trmy which have no doubt increased the interest felt by year royal highness in the name and reputation of Lord Herbert, and we trust that for this reason, even more than on account of the general claims, it will long be • memo rial visible to the eyes of all men, and saying, though dumb, to all those who come after the deceased, " Go thou and do likewise." (Cheers.) The statue was then unveiled, and his royal highness, who was accompanied by Sir John Pakingtoo, Mr. Foley, the sculptor, and other gentlemen, examined it for several minutes. The Duke of CAMBRTOGIC having returned to the spot where he bad stood previously, addressed Mr. Gladstone as follows—Having now performed the duty of unveiling the statue of my late lamented friend, Lord Herbert, it becomes my duty to maim you that, in my opinion, the executive comn.ittee have been most fortunate in the moans which has attendsdtheir labours. The object of this &I's proceedings hasattracted around me &large numberof gentlemen of all shades of politics and of everyclasa of society ; and this is sufficient to satisfy us that the decision which was arrived at to erect this statue was one deserving of =l ama sweat With regard to the effect produced by the memorial which we now behold, I must say it appears to me well worthy of the object for which that memorial has been raised. The tablet, reproduce to my mind in a remarka ble degree the character of the deceased statesman. We see him there in the first place in association with Miss Night ingale in the hospital arrangements, for which our lamented friend stood conspicuous. We see there the in troduction of the volunteer force, with which his name was so much associated, and we also we the martial character which he filled in relation to the construction of a new war material which is now generally adopted. Ido think that the happy con intim of these three leading features in the eminent life of that illustrious statesman are creditable to the artist and must be gratifying to the friends of the lamented Lord Herbert. In closing these few observations, I un only express the gratification which I feel, and in which I am sure every one around me must share, at the success of the object which we bad in view. (Loud Hu royal highness then shook banils with Mr. Foley, tile sculptor, congratulating him on the success of his work, Sir J. PAKINGTON expressed his admiration for the high character of the late Lord Herbert, his great abilities, and that devotion to the public service, which, alas ! brought hin to an early grave. The right hon. baronet concluded b f expressing the thanks of the assembly to the Duke of f :trubridge for the handsome manner in which he had tikes part in the ceremonial. Tim terminated the proceedings, but the inspection of lie statue was subsequently prolonged for • considerable enad, and was prosecuted with great interest on the part d Dutcher' who were assembled. In the House of Lords, on the 24th instant, Earl ;uwll will move—" That an humble address be presented Vner NlA)e4ty, praying that her Majesty will be graciously to give directions that by the operation of a corn 4-Nov, or otherwise, full and accurate information be le , .v.irv.l as to the amount and nature of the property and iv...lmes of the established church in Ireland, and as to ti mesas of rendering that property more productive." I'e John Pakington has decided (says the Army 4 " 11 v0 , ., Gazette) that the three battalions of infan'..ry 'Oct were last year added to the Irish establishment, in e""elleace of the Fenian disturbances, shall at once be • Yawn. 4. nuvay paper states that 37,000,000/. have 1.. el ion that preaideney by insolveneies during the last 114 ' /e us. TEE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1867. LAW INTELLIGENCE. (THIS DAY.) COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEAL (Before Lord Chief Baron Kelly, Baron Martin, and Jus tices Bytes, Keating, and Mee.) THE QUEEN r. ROBINSON OTHER-N.-JDGMENT. •• 'N D U. The defendant Mary Robinson, with the other prisoners, were tried and convicted at the spring York Assizes before Mr. Justice M. Smith. The prisoner Mary was charged under the Bankruptcy Act of IS6I, with embezzling and concealing property, and the other prisoners with aiding and abetting her. In other counts they were charged with conspiracy. The prisoner Mary hail carried on business at Hull as a pawnbroker, as a widow, and was so adjudicated bankrupt, when in reality she was a married woman, her husband being alive, though not living with her. On the trial it was contended that she could not be convicted of embezzling her husband's property, and that as the main charge failed the other prisoners could not be convicted. The learned judge admitted the evidence, and sentenced the prisoners to terms of impri sonment, reserving certain points for the consideration of this court. The court, though divided in opinion as to the grounds upon which tbey had come to a decision on this case, were unanimously of opinion that the conviction was bad and must be quashed. Conviction quasbetL COURT OF PROBATE. (Before the Judge Ordinary.) BIMWICK V. l(( CET. Dr. Deane, Q.C., and Dr. Swabey for the plaintiff ; Dr. Tristram for the defendant. The testator, Mr. D. H. Mouncey, of HiHam-lull, Ferri bridge, Yorkshire, died in September last. He had made a will on the lath of April, 11111, which he had directed to be destroyed ; but the act not having taken place in his presence did not amount to a legal revocation. The court therefore granted probate of a draft. THE LIMITED LIABILITY ACT. This morning was issued the report of the • select committee appointed to inquire into the operation of the Limited Liability Acts. The committee have agreed to report the following resolutions to the house: " That all companies should hold a general meeting of shareholders within four months of the date of the regis tration of company. That the companies hereafter to be formed may, by the memorandum of association, and com panies already formed may, by special resolution, agree to carry on business on the terms that certain shareholders thereof may be responsible to the extent of the whole of their means, whilst the rest of the mem bers of the company are liable only to the extent of the shares held by them ; such companies, nevertheless, to continue to be called • That companies may, if they think fit, have a portion of their shares paid up in full, the remainder not being so paid up. That as regards all shares paid up in full, it shall be competent for companies, if they think fit, to issue cer tificates to bearer, so that the shares may be transferable by delivery. That the seller of shares may claim a registra tion of the shares into the name of the buyer, upon pro ducing an acceptance of those shares signed by the buyer. That the law concerning the mode of contracting, so as to bind companies by their agents, should be amended by introducing clause 41 of 19 and 20 Viet., c. 47. That the court before which a petition for winding up shall be brought shall have power to refer the simpler cases of liquidation to such county court as it may direct, under the order of the mid court. That a petition to the court to wind up a company, if presented by share holders, should be signed by one or more shareholders, who are either original allottees of shares or whose names have been on the register as shareholders, for a period of not less than six months. The companies should be allowed to reduce their capital, or to reduce the amount of their shares, or to reduce both their capital and their shares, on the following conditions :—Notice shall be given to the registrar of joint stock companies. No tice shall be given by advertisement or otherwise in such manner as the Board of Trade may direct. net the consent of all parties, being creditor' of the company at the date of the reduction, be obtained. Or that the claims of such creditor be discharged. Or that in cases of the absence or legal incapacity of creditors, that the amount in cash, of their claims, be invested in govern ment securities, or placed in the Bank of England in the names of trustees, under conditions to be approved by the I Board of Trade. That it is highly desirable that a bill should be brought in by the government in the present session, to carry out the alterations of the law proposed in the foregoing resolutions." The committee consisted of Mr. W►tkin, Mr. Goechen, Lord Frederick Cavendish, Mr. George Grenfell Glyn, Mr. Brett, Lord Robert Montagu, Mr. Stephen Cave, Mr. Hub bard, Mr. Graves, the Solicitor-General, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Finlay, Mr. Alderman Salomon', Sir Graham Montgo mery, and Mr. Vance. r. BAILEY. Mr. Maniaty, Q.C:,ardMrSliicleTwick for the plaintiff ; Dr. Spinka, Q.C., for the defendant. This was a proceeding to revoke the probate which had been granted of the will of Robert Sugden, late of Wortley, near Leeds, sizing-boiler. The document is executed on the let of March, 1866, and the testator died on the 4th. He left two children, the plaintiff and the defendant, between whom he divided his property, but he attached to the bequest in favour of his son a stipulation that unless within five years he returned from Australia (whither he had gone against his father's will) and took up his perma nent abode in England, it should be void. The plaintiff opposed probate on the ground that the will had not been properly executed, that the deceased was not of testamentary capacity ; that the will had been procured by fraud, and that the deceased, who had fallen down in a drunken fit on the 26th of February, was from that date to the time of his death in a semi-comatose state, and did not know or approve of the contents. [The case was proceeding when our report lett.] THE POLICE COURTS. (THIS DAY.) BOW-STREET. ANOTHER NIGHT WITH THI WOBURN "GHOST." Two youths, named Samuel /axes and Soimam Dow kamp, were charged with disorderly conduct and resistance to the police, in IVoburn-square. It appeared that the " Ghost" riot which bad already prevailed throughout the week to the great discomfort end alarm of the inhabitants of Woburn-square, was resumed last night, with even agipsvated disorder. The police were shoved and hustled shout, struck and kicked (generally from behind), pelted with stones and mud, &c. The prisoners were amongst those who were seen throwing stones and mud at the constables. Inspector Renyard stated that it had been found neon sal y to attach an extra force of 25 constables to suppress the disturbance. The mother of the prisoner Elrins said that be was gene rally a well-conducted boy, that he was very stea dy at home, and that this was his first offence. Mrs. Flower—l suppose he went to see the row, and not to see the ghost ? Mrs. Ekens—l think it very wrong of those who have put it about, and it seems that some gentlemen in the square bad done it. People talk about it, and that it haunts there every night. Mr. Flowers said he did not believe that anybody what ever really thought there was a ghost to be seen there. These young men went there for what they called " • lark" to see and to join in the disturbance. The mother of Denekamp said that they were coming home from the synagogue and only went that way because it was their shortest way home. Her son gave no offence or n to the police, but was quietly passing by when he was noised and taken to the station-house. She heard no noise and saw no disturbance. As there were about 200 people who did see the disturbance and heard the noise, he should rely more on her evidence if she had. The prisoners might be very respect able young men, ordinarily, but when they con ducted themselves in this way it really must be put • stop to. These disturbances attracted a good many of those who were called " roughs," but why that term should be applied to them more particularly lie did not know, for often, as in the present Me. those who were supposed to be respectable behaved quite ea badly. Mrs. Denekamp offered to be bound for her eon's future good conduct, observing that she herself was " highly respectable." Mr. Flowers said he should have thought so from her appearance, but when she came forward and, to screen her son, declared that there was no noise, when there was a noise that might be heard a mile off ; and no disturbance, when there was more riot than 25 policemen could quell, he could hardly take her at her own estimation. His col league had dealt with similar cases very leniently, hoping that small punishments might be sufficient to put a stop to the riots, bat if they were still continued it would be necessary to deal with the matter more severely. The prisoners must pay 10s. each, or be imprisoned for seven days. WORSHIP-STREET. 81101. lOBSIMY. Maria Peary, a wiry framed youth, not more than 16 years of age, was charged before Mr. Newton with stealing a rola of carpeting, value 405., from the shop door of Mr. Brenoh, a draper and carpet dealer in Pitbeld-street, New North-road. Mr. Hawkey, manager to the firm, stated—A short time since the prisoner was brought into the shop on this charge. The roll of carpet was just previously stand. iug at the doorway. Mr. Newton—lnside or out? Witness—Outsids sir. Mr. Newton—And why not inside? Witness—Why, the truth is, sir, Pitfield-street is such • pushing neighbourhood, shopkeepers would be unable to sell if they did not expose their goods. Mr. Newton—lt would be vary much better if you secured your goods inside: the exposure without is cial. misted to induce crime by temptation,andyou render your selves liable to payment of a fine for the offence of obstruc tion. I would have you regard this intimation as • caution. A young man who had been standing at the adjoining door to that in question, said that the carpet was standing on a chair, and secured by a chain passing round it, but the prisoner deliberately unfastened that, and the pro perty rolled on to the ground, sad he then picked it up and walked into Charts-square, where, on finding himself followed, he dropped it. Prisoner denied having unfastened the chain, or raised the carpet from the ground. He was seized while it was lying where it had dropped. Mr. Hawkey remarked that prisoner had bitten the person who collared him badly in the hand while deter minedly 'Juggling to escape. Prisoner—lt was not from any intention of making my escape—the fact is he held me so tight I was almost throttled, and was obliged to bite to prevent it. Mr. Newton—l daresay—it is very probable ; they fre quently do nearly strangle thieves when they catch them in the streets. Is this lad known Polioe-constable—Not at present, sir. Mr. Newton—Then let hiin be remanded. Remanded accordingly. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. TIM CABMAN AND NM FAR!. Mr. Joan lici;veFoleke — ,;:iii;.l,JaMeT-etreet, Strand, was charged before Mr. Knox with being drunk and wil fully breaking a pane of glass in cab 3,039. Charles Robinson, proprietor and driver of the cab said — Last night I was called to the Bedford Hotel, Covent garden. I was told to take the defendant, and to take bim wherever he wanted to go, and not to leave him till I got him home. I drove the defendant up the Edgware-road, and on look ing into the cab I found the defendant had fallen off the seat, and was lying at the bottoniof the cab. Itried to rouse the defendant up, and then drove him back to the hoteL When I got there they roused the defendant up, and he then said that he lived at No. 69, Cambridge-terrace, Edgware-road, and on driving the defendant there he was not known. I drove the defendant back, and on getting into Regent-street, the defendant caught hold of my reins and stopped my horse I then asked the defendant for his fare, and he asked me how much it was ; I told him 55., and he then up with his fist and dashed it through the window, and said, " How much is it now !" Mr. Knox—And how much was it then? Complainant-se. fare and 4s. 6d. damage. I then locked him up. Edward Sherrill, 50 C—The defendant was drunk when I took him into custody. Mr. Knox—ls the defendant prepared to pay the fare and damage? DefendZnt—l am. Mr. Knox—Then do so and you are discharged. The defendant paid the amount but rather reluctantly. ROYAL AMPHITHEATILZ, HIGH HOLBORN. —The first morning performance at this establishment is an nounced to take place this day, and we understand wi ll be continued every Saturday until further notice. THE " PROPHETS." Belrs Life is confident in a belief that the result of the Grand Prix will be PATRICIAN, I ; TROCADERO, 2. If D'lletournel could be depended upon, the Sporting Life would have no hesitation in selecting him, but with the recollection of his standing stone still, like a statue, in the Derby, it is afraid to put trust in him, and there fore looks to PATRICIEN to uphold the honour and tame of Gladiateur's and Vermouth's country. For the Cup at Ascot, &Ws Life has two strings to Its bow, with HIPPIA and SAVM.NAKE. The Era and the Sporting Life vote for HIPPIA " Everything," writes an Ascot correspondent of the Sporting Life," is in a very forward condition for the impor t ent meeting to come off next week. The arrangements in the paddock remain the same as last year, and, with the exception of the enclosure for the members of Tattersall's, opposite the Subscribers' Stand, no change of importance has been effected. This enclosure will be very useful in keeping welshers at a distance, but it is so contracted in its extent that there will not be sufficient room for all who are entitled to be there. The stables at the new hotel will be quite full, and, from the number of letters that have bees received applying for stabling at the other places, it is evident that the number of horses will be very great. The course, notwithstanding all the rain that has fallen, is, as is generally the cam at Ascot, rather hard. The new course is the best soing, and that portion after passing the Grand Stand is pretty well covered, but thefita from the last turn home la very hard, and is certain to produce severe concussion, the mime being the ease down the hill at the other side, whilst the low ground is in nice condition. There was considerable competition this morn ing about the letting of the ground fur booths, the in creased value of which may be supposed from the fact that one plot, with a frontage of 30ft., which last year was let for 71. per foot, to-day brought 131.—being an increase of 1801. on the entire amount received for the same space last year." CRICKET. THE OVAL.—(THIS DAY.) 81:111117 r. LANCABHIRi. This extraordinary run-getting match was continued this morning at the Oval, there being • large number of on-lookers present when play began at a few minutes before noon (as usual an hour too late). Aa to the wea ther, nothing could be more delightful—a bright sun shine and • delicious breeze to temper the beat. The wickets, though • bit worn, played well, and • trifle more " lively " than yesterday. The " not outs " of last night—Mortlock with 44, and Mr. Collyer with 20, proceeded with their innings, Smith and Hickton being the assailants. The former began bowl. inn, and Mortlock "snicked" the first ball ; but Mr. Collyer was the first to book a brace, by a good cut off Smith, and then he " tipped" • 4 to the pavilion, and drove another ball to the on side for 3, when 240 were posted. The first change of bowling—Storervice Smith —to4 place. Mortlook, as yesterday, began playing very steadily, and Mr. Collyer did the hitting, and that in excellent form,especially totbe on side. At half-past 12 Mr. Collyer bad made 30 runs to /dortlock's 4. Each now stood at 50, and the total at 265, and at this juncture Mr. Appleby took the ball from Hickton, and at 270 a new bowler (Ittckett.) tried at Storer's end. His style is high, round-arm and slow, and he started with • maiden, but Mortlake made • good three off his next over to lag. When our despatch left the ground at 1 o'clock the score stood as under, both batsmen being thoroughly well " set." LANCASHIRE—PIM laskip. C. Coward, c Foolery. b Ricketts, not out K B. Rowley, Eaq., e Oollyer b Chiliti Magas st Dooley b Nails Burrows b °Math ll F. Co b A. Appleby, ward Esq., lb w b BAIRD fiction b Otilhb K Whittaker. lay., c Poole; b Grin* llO atom, a and b Urlintb &pith b Griffith l2 bI, 1-b 4, w 7, it-b 1 Total BUlZET.—ltret Wasp. Jupp, b Hkktos Humphrey, b Mottos P.Koley, c Bmltk, b Mahon Mortlock. net out Griffith, b A. Appleby W.. 1. Cony's. Bp., not oat b 11, 1-b 6, w 2, n-b 1 Total 281 The Spectator mentions a riddle above par which is going about on the ritualistic question. Why was Eve the first ritualist convert? Because she began by being eve-angelical, and ended by taking to vestments. Mr. Roebuck dined at the Mansion-house on Tuesday, and said he " took to himself no small glory" for aiding the conservatives in forcing this Reform Bill on parliament. The Spectator remarks :—" A greater thinker has said ' Egotism is an infirmity that perpetually grows upon • man, till at last he cannot bear to think of any thing but himself, nor even to suppose that others do,' and Dir. Roebuck is perpetually exemplifying the truth of this maxim. He bas been sitting like the fly on the great fly-wheel of reform, and cries out that it tarns at last because he pushed. He has voted, we believe, against nearly every amendment which Mr. Gladstone and his party have engrafted on the Reform Bill, and of course the snore glory he now takes to himself for what he has done, the more truly he grasps the situation." The cattle show of the Royal Agricultural Society for Ireland will be held this year in St. Stephen's-green, in the month of August. The Farmers' Club are making the necessary arrangements. This (Saturday) evening Oberon is announced at her Majesty's Theatre for the first time this mason, with the following met Hnon, Signor Mongini ; Oberon, Signor Gardoni (his first appearance this season); Soho rasmin, Mr. Santley ; Babekan, Signor Gassier; L'Etnire, Signor Bellai ; Fatima, Madame Trebelli-Bettini ; Puck, Madame Demeric-Inblache ; Mermaid, Mdlle. Beanmeister; and Rasta, Mdlle. Titiens. Fidelio will be given on Tues day next ; and a morning performance of Lu Huguenots will take place on Mond►y, the 17th inst. Don Carl which has I een in active rehearsal at Covent Garden some time, is announced for Tuesday next. COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. (THIS DAY.) (BT TILEONAPH.) (13011 Ova OWN 00111181ONDIrl.) The market very strong. Saes about 20,000 bales. TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.) The market is steady. Prices are quoted as follows : Town tallow, 41s. 9d. ; Petersburg Y.C. on the spot, 4.35. lid. ; June, 435. 3d, to 43s 6d. ; October to Decem be r, 44.. 3d. ; December, 445. 9d. MARE= AVERAGES.—Town tallow, 445. 3d. ; fat by do., 2s. 2d.; yellow Russia, 44a. 9d.; melted stuff, 345. ; rough do., 18a. 3d.; greaves, 18a. ; good dregs, 61. SMITHFIELD HAY MARKET.—(THIS DAY.) Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade at last day's prices, vit. :—Prime clover from 100 a. to 110 s. ; ul terior ditto, 80s. to 90s. ; prime seoond cut, 90a. to 100 a. ; inferior ditto, 365. to 60a. ; prime meadow hay, 80s. to 85s. ; inferior ditto, 60s. to 70a. ; straw, 401. to 461. COVENT GARDEN.—(THIS DAY.) The return of fine weather has brought us a plentiful supply of everything, end price, have receded accordingly. Peaches and nectarines, French cherries, and apricots may still be obtained at moderate prices, and grapes are plenti ful. There is also an abundance of French strawberries, which are of very inferior quality. Forced vegetables com prise French beans, potatoes, and rhubarb. Apples consist of nonpareils, Cockle pippin, Sam Young, Sturmer pippin, aid one or two others. A few Kent cob. may still be bad. Green peas from Kent have made their appearance, and realised 10s, per sieve. New potatoes are arriving from the Continent in large quantities, and meet with • ready sale at moderate prices. Flowers chiefly consist of orchids, pelargoniums, cuierarias, cytians, mignonette, and TOMS. Apples, per bushel, is to 91 Lemons, per 100, Ti to 9s Grapes, per lb., 44 to Bs Oranges, per 100, le to 125 Nuts, Kent („N:vbit, per 100 lbs., Pine Apples, per lb., 54 to es 76s to We Strawberries, per lb ds to 12s VEGETs Artichokes, per doe., ts to 4s AlParogus.perbundle, lied tot. Beet, per dos. ' is to ta Cabbages, per doz., Is 3d to 26 Carrots, per bunch, led to Cauliflowers, p. dos., 3a to 6s Celery, per bundle, Is 6d to IM Cucumbers, each, Id to Is Id Endive, per score, 25 to 3a Garlic and Shallots, per lb., led Herbs, per bunch, 2d to 44 Horse Radish, p. band., 411t0 Oa Leeks, per bunch, 2d to 4d Mint, Per bunch. 44 to 6d Mushrooms, p. pott., Is 64 to Es Mustard I Cress, p. pum., 2d Onions, per bush. 4s to Is Parsley, per bunch, Od to lid Potatoes, York Regents, p. ton WM to ltes Rocks, do., 100. to 140. Makes, 150 s to lials Other sorts, 75s to 901 Spinach, per husk., b to is Turnips, per bunels, 6d new, do., is ed to Es Lettuee's, per Kole, Is to is On Wednesday the venerable Auber traversed the whole of the Paris Exhibition on foot. As soon as the presence of the distinguished composer became known in the vicinity of musical instrument*, whether in Prussia, England, America, or France, the piano. gave forth either an air from the Muerte, or the overture to the Domino, or the prayer in Fra Diavoio, or a chorus from Lestorq, so that M. Haber might almost have supposed that no other music but his own was played at the Exhibition. The Times is authorised to state that there is no truth in the report that Sir William Heathoote intends to retire from the representation of the University of Oxford at the next election. No less than six mail steamers have left British porta this week for America, viz., the Persia, Bremen, Allem:lna, and City of Paris, for New York, the Wor cester for Baltimore, and the North A merit= for Quebec. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS FOR THE , KNEUING Wm.—Monday—Royal Institution, at 2, gene ral monthly meeting ; Entomological, at 7 ; Architects, at 8 ; Geographical, at 84, " Dr. Livingstone's Last Journey and the Sources of the Nile," Mr. Findlay. Tuesday— Institution, at 3, "Spectrum Analysts," Professor Wednesday --Geological, at 8, " Slaty laminae, W. Somerset," Mr. Mackintosh ; " Alps and Himalayas, a Comparison," Professor Medlicott ; " Post-Glacial Struc ture of KB. of England," Mr. Wood. Thursday—Royal Institution, at 3, " Ethnology," Professor Huxley ; Royal, lat 4 election of fellows ; Linnean, at 8 " Thysenura, Part 3," Sir J. Lubbock; " Mechanical A Pplianoes for Flight in Animal Kingdom," Dr. Pettigrew ; lnsect Migrations, S. America," Mr. Spruce ; Chemical, at 8, " Representation by Chemical Calculus," Sir R. Brodie ; Antiquaries at Bj. Fridaßoyal Institution, at 8, " Modern Art," Mr. Rus kin ; Philological — at 84, "Excrescent Consonants,"" Latin Disyllabic Perfect Participles , " Professor Key. Saturday -R yal Institution, at 3, Ethnology," Professor Huxley. kescrum. Bun WILLIAM Lawaircz.—We are happy to say that Sir William is gradually improving. He is able to walk with less assistance •, but his power of articula• tion has not yet returned—Medical Tinte.s and Gazette. SHOCKING CABE OF STABBING BY • SCHOOL BOY. —At the Nottingham pollee court yesterday, • boy, the son of respectable parents, named William Graves, was charged with stabbing John Rogers, • schoolmate. R ogersl was not able to attend, owing to the injuries inflicted upon him. It appeared that on the previous day the boys were going to school together, when • dispute arose between them, and immediately after the prisoner drew • large knife from his pocket and deliberately stabbed the poor little fellow in the shoulder, inflicting a most serious wound, from which the blood flowed freely. He was taken from the ground, and was afterwards seen by a sur geon, but he still keeps hie bed. The case was remanded. No blues SCORES.—In a certain tavern in a certain nook not far from Rotten-row, where thirsty strollers are sometimes seen to enter, there meets the eye of him who drinks, the di a l of • c l oc k without hands, on which a wag has written, "No Tick." When choked by dust, many have been glad to refresh them selves in that cool arbour. and often have we wished sll publicans would adopt the maxim written on that face of a clock. It is not for one moment supposed that the Lord Chancellor of England could ever have seen the dial, but we are glad to find him duly sensible of the need of the injunction so aptly written there. Which of our readers has never seen, beard, or read of the suffer ings inflicted upon the families of labouring men by the iniquitous system of "scores" in public-houses. To anyone familiar with its operation upon the working classes of our country town,, it will be a great relief to know that an attempt is being made to break it down. Small debts for intoxicating liquors arein future not to be recoverable at law, so that an additional risk must be run by ell beersellers who may be foolish enough or wicked enough to encourage drunkenness upon credit. We fear the provisions of the Lord Chancellor's bill will be far from effectual in putting • stop to the system ; but none the lets do we rejoice that the law will in future frown upon it. —Examiner. THE Barn or LONDON.—The committee on the affairs of the Bank of London, appointed by the share holders on the 22nd of January last, have betted their report. They state that after payment of the next dividend already announced by the official liquidator of 2s. 6d. (making up les. Gd.) in the pound, the out standing liabilities will be reduced to about 346,0001., ex clusive of interest, and that ea regards the assets they are satisfied that, if sufficient time can be procured for their realisation, there will be a considerable surplus for division among the shareholders' in addition to whatever may be realised from the large unsecured claim of the bank on the Atlantic end Great Western Railway, esti mated to amount to upw ar d s o f 500,0001. With re gard to the question of a reconstruction of the bank, they cannot advise that it should be attempted, but in order to accomplish the double object of preservin g the surplus for the shareholders and avoiding • call they have succeeded in making a provisional arrangement with a bank of high standing for • cash advance on the security of the assets, which will enable the committee to offer to the creditors the following alternative proposal:— " 1. The immediate payment in cash of the balance of their claims, with interest from the date of the stoppage at the rate of 25 per oent. per annum: or, 2. Payment thereof with interest at fit. per cent. per annum from the date of the stoppage, by three equal instalments of 6, 12, and 16 months, with provision that the whole shall become due in case of default in payment of any instal went. and each instalment to be represented by the promissory note of the liquidators. The cash advance so arranged for will not be repayable until the expiration of 18 months, except in case of default in meeting the instal ments to the creditors." The committee are of opinion that the assets of the bank will be sufficient to meet the above instalments to the creditors and to provide for the repayment of the cash advance without the necessity for any call ; if, contrary to their calculations, a call should hereafter become necessary, it can, they s tate, only be for a comparatively small amount. Finally, they recommend that to save expense an application be made to the court to convert the liquidation into • voluntary one, under the supervision of the court, to be carried out by three liqui dators appointed by the shareholders. Tun Mamma JOSISPHINZ . B Rsymtv.—One of the pleasantest incidents of the French court stage, however, occurred when the Emperor N a p o l eon jokingly hissed the Empress Josephine, who was acting a little operatic part in the theatre in the palace at St. Cloud. She demurely stepped forward and remarked, that any one of the Ludt ence who was dissatisfied with the performance might re- • tire, and have his money returned to him at the doors. The consequent laughter was uproar ious.—Curnhill Maga zine for June. MDLLE. CHAUMONT OF THE VAHIETES.—The other night only, at the Variestes, the slipping of Mdlle. Chaumont's petticoat produced an amusing unrehearsed effect. She was playing a rouhrette in Nos demo, and was engaged running to and fro to collect and burn the presents of various old lovers. In the very middle of her action she was impeded by her petticoat suddenly falling about her legs. Of course it was a very pretty article of its sort, sad she got out of it, and of the embarrassment which had come with it, by describing it as a tribute of admira tion from one of her old admirers, which must be sacri ficed like all the rest ; and she thrust it into the stage fire accordingly, with a merry laugh, and amid the general hilarity of the house.—Cornhiff Magainc far June. MONEY MARKET.-(THIS DAY. Own o'Otooz. The stock markets have experienced several fluctuations to-day, bat the general tendency of quotations is still remarkably favourable. The deal ings continue upon a very large scale,the recent specu lators for lower prices still showing a strong desire to close their accounts, while the purchases of the public for investment are increasing. The low value of money now current seems thus far to have caused no real revival of mercantile business, and until such takes place the transactions in public securities will, doubt less, be extremely numerous. It is probable that new loans will soon be brought forward, but lit is questioned whether they will receive much support. The introduction of several new com panies within the next week or two is also anticipated. Consols are in active demand, and exhibit a fresh rise of 4 to per cent. The Three per Cents. Reduced and New Three per Cents, are 1 higher. Many of the English rail ways and foreign stocks have also improved, as well as banking, financial, and miscellaneous shares. The discount market is freely supplied with money to-day, and the demand is moderate. The rate for the best paper is 2} per cent., with ex ceptional transactions at 2/. Short loans on Eng lish government securities are obtainable in the Stock Exchange at 14 to 2 per cent. Consols are now quoted 96/ to 1, with div., for money, and 94/ to 4, ex div., for the ac count (June 6), and the Three per Cents. Reduced and New Three per Cents., 94/ to 1. Foreign stocks are extremely firm. Chilian scrip has risen' per cent.; Turkish Bonds of 1862, 11 ; ditto of 1865, G ; Greek, J, ; Italian of 1861, 1 ; Spanish Passive and Certificates, 1 ; and Mexican, /, &c. Turkish Bonds of 1862 are quoted 61 to 62 ; ditto Five per Cents. of 1865, 34/ to 3 ; Greek, 15 to ; Spanish Passive, 25 to 1; ditto Certificates, 15/ to 16' ; Italian of 1861, 531 to 1; Mexican, 174 to 4 ; and Chilian scrip, 11 to 21 prem. The market' for bank shares) is buoyant, and ( prices have again improved. Alliance are in active demand, and have risen 2/. 10s., viz., to 7 to 6 dis. Union of London are 2!. better, at 43 to 45, and Imperial Ottoman 2s. 6d., at / to 1 prem. London and Westminster, however, have experienced a relapse of 41., owing to sales to realise profits ; the present price is 110 to 114. In the market for financial shares, London Fi nancial have improved 10s., viz. to 21 to 20 dis. Credit Foncier are quoted 5 to 41 die., being ss. better ; International Financial, 11 to 14 dis. ; and General Credit, 11 to 1/ die. Hud son's Bay are firm, at 161 to 4 ; and National Dis count, at 84 to 4 prem. United States 5-20 bonds are inquired for, and have improved per cent., viz., to 721 to 73 ; Erie Railway shares are quoted 391 to 401, showing no change; and Illinois Central, 77 to 4, being fr per cent. better. Anglo-American and Atlantic Telegraph 8 per cent. preference shares are firm, at 14 to it and 4} to } respectively. The Imperial Land Company of Marseilles have made a call of V. per share, payable on the 10th inst. The China, from Boston, has brought 56,0001. in specie, and the Shannon, from Brazil, 17,0131. Two o'CLocx. The stock and share markets exhibit a decided reaction upon speculative realisationr. Compared with the quotations current at 1 o'clock, the Eng lish funds are per cent. lower ; home railways 1 to ; and foreign bonds to 1. Consols are now quoted 98 , /, with div., for money, and 94, ex div., for the account. At Paris this morning the Three per Cent. Rentes opened at 70fr. 60c., for the end of June, showing a a fresh rise of I per cent. The Treasury notify that the interest on the June Exchequer Bills between June and December next will be reduced from 4 to 2A per cent. per annum. The government broker bought yesterday 13,000/. New Three per Cents. for the sinking fund, at 93k, making the total taken this week on that account 62,0001. The failure of three members of the Stock Ex change—two dealers and one broker—was an nounced yesterday ; but the liabilities in each case are understood to be only moderate. They were speculators for a fall in Consols, English railway stock, and other securities. One of them is under stood to have gained a considerable sum last year by speculative sales of financial and miscellaneous shares. About 69,0001. in gold was bought by the Bank yesterday. The Erin, from New York, has brought 16,0001. in specie. - - • • Theforeign exchangesyesterday afternoon showed scarcely any variation, notwithstanding the fall in the value of money. The rates on Austria and Italy were slightly lower. The list is subjoined . Amsterdam, 3 months, 11.191 to 12.01 : ditto, abort, 11.18 to 11.19; Rotterdam, 3 meths, 19.0 to 12.0 k ; Antwerp, 3 months, 25.40 to 7.5.45; Brussels, 3 months 95.40 to 25.45; Hamburg and Alton*, 3 months, 13.9'. to 13.10; Berlin, Cologne, ie. 3 months, 6.26 to 6. 2 61; St. Petersburg, 3 mantis, 31i to 311; Paris, short, 25.15 to 95.25 ; ditto, 3 mouths, 25.371 to _ 25.421 ; Marseilles, 3 months, Z. 371 to 25.42,.' ; Prendert-on-theelisine, 3 months, 120 to 1201; Vienna. 3 mouths, 12.85 to 12.90 ; Trieste, 3 months, 12.85 to 12.90 ; Madrid, 3 months, 49 to 481; Santander, 3 months, 49 to 481; Cadiz, 3 months, 49i to 49• Seville, 3 months, 494 to 49; Malaga, 3 months , 481 to 481; Vahan* 3 months, 481 to 481; Ban pekoe, b months, 491 to 49 ; Bilboa, 3 mouths, 4Bl to 481; Saragossa, 3 months, 481 to 481 ; Leghon., 3 months, 96.95 to 27.5 ; Genes, 3 months, •.6.9.5 to 27.5 ; Naples, 3 months, 5195 to 27.5 ; Palermo, 3 months, 26.95 to 27.5 • Helaine, 3 months, 26.97. to 27.5 ; Lisbon, 90 days' Bite, 52 to 511 ; Oporto, 90 days' date, 52 to 511. The Bank of France has reduced its rate of dis count from 3 to * per cent., being equal to the minimum of the Bank of England. At Paris the rate of discount in the open market is* per cent. ; Hamburg, 14 ; Vienna and Turin, 5 ; Frankfort, 2 ; Amsterdam, 3 ; Berlin and Brus sels, 2} ; and St. Petersburg, S per cent. The directors of the Bank of Ireland met yester day in Dublin, but decided to make no alteration in their rates of discount for the present, notwith standing the reduction at the Bank of England. It is understood that the clearance of cheques yesterday through the clearing house represented a very large total, owing chiefly to the heavy pay ments in connexion with the Stock Exchange settle ment. The crown agents for the colonies disposed of 200,0001. Cape of Good Hope Government Six per Cent. Debentures . yesterdayat their offices by public tender. The applications amounted altogether to 473,7001., varying from 90 to 106. All st and above 104 will receive in full, and one offer at 1031. 18s. in part. The minimum was fixed at 1021. In the matter of Overend, Gurney, and Co., the adjourned application to Vice-Chancellor Malin' to make a call of 101 per share, or 1,000,0001. ster ling, was brought on for discussion yesterday. Mr. Linklater pointed out to the Vice-Chancellor that the order made by his Honour a month ago was abortive, inasmuch as, the liquidation being volun tary, the liquidators alone have power to make such calls as they may deem desirable. The liquidators had, therefore, taken out the present summons. The Vice-Chancellor, notwithstanding the arguments put forward by Mr. Linklater on behalf of the Defence Association, expressed him self as determined that the call should be made, as he had originally ordered. During the argu ments it transpired that the expenses in connexion with the winding-up have already amounted to about 20,0001., and that this fact had not been mentioned in Mr. Oppenheim's affidavit. Mr. Link later intimated his intention to appeal to the Lords Justices, in order to get the call stopped until after the liability of the alleged shareholders shall have been established. Much surprise was created when Mr. Linklater stated that the liquidators had, so late as last month (April), made payments to a considerable amount to Mr. Henry Edmund Gurney and Mr. Robert Birkbeck from the funds of the company. The money in question was alleged to have been paid to them for services in connection with the manage ment of the limited company prior to its surpen sion. Independent of the enormous amount owing by these two gentlemen to the limited company on the notorious "suspense and guarantee account," they were alro indebted to the company to the ex tent of over 53,0001. in respect of unpaid calls ; and it certainl• does seem strange that money wrung out of the shareholders in this concern should be appropriated to payments to the authors of the catastrophe. The report of the directors of the Anglo-Aus trian Bank on the operations of the bank during 1864 recommends a dividend of Ss. 9d. per share, free of income-tax, which, with the payment on account already made to the shareholders, will make a total dividend of 9 per cent. for the year. With reference to the Commercial Bank Corpora tion of India and the East, a telegram has been received from Mr. Chauntrell, of Bombay, stating that meetings of the shareholders and creditors have been held, and resolutions unanimously passed, approving of the project by Messrs. Chadwick M'Kennard for the reconstruction of the bank, and for the payment of the creditors by in stalments. A meeting of the proprietors of the lonian Bank was held yesterday. The net profit for the year amounted to 18,7061., and two dividends with bonuses were paid in 1866, amounting to 17,7361. The directors' report was adopted. At the meeting yesterday of the Trust and Loan Company of Upper Canada the directors' report was adopted, a•Icl a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent. per annum. less income tax, declared for the six months ending the 31st of blank last. A call of 9/. is to be paid by the 26th of June on the shares of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company, upon which 41. per share have been already called. The twelfth annual general meeting of the pro prietors of the Scinde Railway Company (Indus Steam Flotilla, Punjaub and Delhi Railways) is convened for the 25th of June. We are informed that some of the shareholders of the London and Mediterranean Bank (Limited) are taking measures to secure a searching investi gation of the dealings of the bank, particularly with regard to its amalgamation with the Con tinental Banking Cor po ration, and with the "London and Bombay Bank and General Finan cial Insurance Agency Corporation (Liniitetl)." A petition for the winding-up of the Artificial Leather Company (Limited) was beard yesterday before Vic-:.-Cluincellor Melina, when an order was made to continue the voluntary liquidation under the supervision of the court, and the ap pointment of Mr. F. B. Smart, with Dr. Bishop (a shareholder), as liquidators, was confirmed. FRIDAY EVEYING. Consols, which closed yesterday at 93•1 to ex div., for the 6th orJune, opened this morning at 93i to 2, and closed at 941 to A. For money the last price was 951 to 1, with thy. The Three per Cents. Reduced and New Three per Cents. rose 11 to 11 per cent., closing at 93i1 to I. The official ' business report is as follows:—Three per Cent. IConsols, for money, 95, 5, g, with div. - ditto, for account, 93k, 4 1 , 31, A, 4, ex div. ; Three per Conte. Reduced, 93, f , t . ; ,1 New Three per Cents., 93, 13, j, 3, ; Bank Stock, 254, 2 ; India Stock, 220 ; ditto . ve per Cent. 112, 11i ' 121, 12 ; ditto Four per Cent., 98, ex div. ; ditto Certificates, 99il ; ditto, Five per Cent. " enlaced " rupee paper, 1034, 4 ; ditto Bonds, 555., 565., bOs. prem. The India Five per Cent. stock was in renewed demand. Exchequer Bills were quoted ls. lower, st 21s. to 265. prem. Foreign stock, were again in very strong re quest to-day, and a further important and almost general advance took place in prices. The amount of business was very extensive, and comprised a large number of transactions to close recent sales for a fall, as well as numerous bona fide pur chases. The rise in some descriptions, including Greek, Spanish Passive, the Committee's Certifi cates, Chaim Scrip, Italian of 1861, and Mexican, did not exceed f to I per cent., but in other cases it was more important. Turkish Bonds cf 1862 improved 2 per cent. • ditto of 1858 and Egyptian Railway Debentures, ; Buenos Ayrean Six per Cents. and Deferred Russian of 1866, Vene zuelan of 1862 and 1864, Brazilian of 1852, do., and Russian of 1862, 1 ; Turkish of 1865, 1 ; Rus sian scrip, g ; and Portuguese, the Viceroy or Egypt's Loan, Spanish Three per Cents., Turkish Guaranteed, Brazilian of 1865, and Egyptian of 1864, 4. RAILWAYS.-(THIS DAY.) Owl o'CLocti. The rail-vay market continues very tirm, and prices have further improved in several cases. Metropolitan stuck has advanced 1 per cent. ; South Eastern, y ; Midland, ; and Eastern and London, Chatham, and Dover, 1. Metropolitan stock is now quoted 1271 to 1281; Great Western, 46 to I • London and North Western, 1161 to I ; Midland, 115 to th ; Lanca shire and Yorkshire , 1294 to 130 ; Son Eastern, 691 to 704 ; Great Eastern, 33/ to 34 ; Great North ern, 113 to 116 ; ditto A, 1144 to 1154 ; London, Chatham, and Dover, 161 to 191 ; Brighton, /15 to 62i ; and North British, 34/ to 334. [For to-day's Share List see page 4.1 MINE&-(1 1 818 DAY.) Owi o'CLocm. In the mining market to-day there is an active den.and for shares in the following mines, at the quotations given, via. :—West Chiverton, 65 to '67 • Great Vor, 17f to 18 ; Prince of Wales, 57a. to 591. ; West Kitty, 18s. to 20s. ; North Crony, 4* to I ; Devon Great Consols, 410 to 420 ; Wheal Satan, 115 to 120 ; Wheal Basset, 67A to 70 ; and North Chiverton, 4 to There is a large amount of business in gold mining shares, which exhibit an upward tendency. Don Pedro are quoted 31 to prem. ; Anglo- Brazilian, A to prem. ; Rossa Grande, 7-16 to 9-16 ; Pestarena, g to 11 prem. ; Chontales, pat to f prem. ; Frontino and Bolivia, 7-16 to 9-18; St. John eld Rey, 61* to 62* ; and Port Philip, 11-16 to 13-16. An extraordinary general meeting of the Don Pedro North del Rey Mining Company was hold yesterday, when an interim dividend of ls. 6d. per share (being at the rate of 42 per cent. per annum) for the quarter ending March 31st was declared. The chairmin gave a most encouraging account of the future prospects of the undertaking, and said that he hoped and believed that at the next meet ing the directors would be able to pay a dividend of 2s. 6d. per share. The subjoined report on the metal market is from the circular of Messrs. Von Dadelaaen and North : A fair amount of business has been done in the metal market since our last report. Prices have been fully main tained. and there is every prospect of a steady demand at the present comparatively low quotAtions. The reduction in the rate of discount will doubtless impart increased con fidence. Iron—The reports from Staffordshire and Wales are more hopeful, though prices remain unaltered foe manufactured iron. Scotch pig iron keeps its position well at s:ls. 6.1., and the shipments are remarkably good. Copper—The last mail from Chili having brought advice' of smaller shipments ( 1,300 tone copper), the market is rather better. and there has been some inquiry for Australian copper. Wallaroo, which was offering last week at is now in demand at 84.4 10a. to St!. Burrs has been done at 37/. English copper is unaltered in value, with • steady market. Tin—No change to report ; a good business has been done the last few days in Straits. at ted. nub and &W. 10s. to 8111. to arrive. Basta. 911. The Dutch market has given way to 5'41. to :13f. }blush t:0 steady. T , it plates contir ue neglected, makers wanting orders. Lead unchanged ir. value. Spelter in steady demand at 21 , . to 211. 55., spot and foe forward delis cry ; special brands, out ports, 211. 2s. ad. to 111. To. 1