The Express. — London, England, 1866-05-29 00:00:00

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Cardinal Wulacy, Mr. Charha Kean ; Queen Katherine, Mrs. Charles Kean. BRITANNIA. Tilts Eviairul, RICH A: r 6 1 , 741 C - - by Mdlle. C. Ste phan mid Mias Morton. The Hungarian Dancers.—To conclude .101 TRH CORPORAL'S DAUGHTER. Mews. Rey. molds, Cranford, & Blgwood MlssClaraSL Caw& Mrs. S. Lame- RIGG-WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE. THIS DAY —Mnrning, lb. 58ni Afternoon, I. 15m. TO-MOnnoW—Morning, 211. Sinn Afternoon, 2.b. 50= LONDON, TUESDAY, MA Y 29. Ws published yesterday a law report cal culated to correct errors which experience teaches us are far from uncommon, and to diffuse a better knowledge of the obligations of the newspaper press to the public. The case was an action for libel, founded on a report which had appeared in the Sheffield Indeivudent. The Registrar of the Court of Bankruptcy visited York Castle under the provisions of the Bank- zuptcy Act, and there conducted an inquiry for the purpose of ascertaining whether a debtor named GRAY, who was confined there, ought to be adjudicated a bankrupt. GRAY had been in partnership with two other persona in a brewery business, but the inquiry concerned himself only. One of the partners was Mr. RYALLS, and the report stated that in the course of the inquiry GRAY said that Mr. RYALLS had made a compromise with his creditors. When the report appeared Mr. RYALLS wrote to the newspaper denying that he had made such a compromise, and complaining of the injury which the state ment was likely to do him. The proprietor of the Independent thereupon published an apology in a supplement to his paper, but it failed to satisfy Mr. RIALL4, who brought an action for damages for the injury dune to his reputation. At the trial the defendant pleaded that the state ment complained of was an accurate and impar tial report of what took place at the examination of GRAY before a judicial tribunal, and that there fore it was tinder the protection of the law. The plaintiff denied that the report was privileged, and further alleged that it was inaccurate. Mr. Justice KEATING, who tried the cause, told the jury that if the report was made without malice they must find a verdict for the newspaper. The jury decided that the report was both bond fide and accurate, and the verdict was accordingly given for the defendant. Last term a rule was moved for by the plaintiff on the ground that the judge ought to have told the jury that the com munication was not privileged, and on Saturday his counsel were heard in its support. They con tended not only that the report was not privileged, inasmuch as the examination of GRAY in York Castle was a private one, but that, even assuming that the inquiry was of a judicial character, the allegation was libellous because it was defamatory, and also because, inas much as Mr. RYALLS was not a party to the pro ceedings, tho introduction of his name was irrele vant ; and lastly, that if it was not irrelevant, still the examination containing it ought not to have been published. The decision of the Court of Ex chequer disposes of all these objections. The Judges were unanimously of opinion that a fair report of the proceedings of such an inquiry could not beinade the subject of an action, although its effect might be prejudicial to the complaining party. The LORD CHIEF BARON said it was important that the public should be informed of what took place on such occasions, and that the reports, instead of being limited, should have the widest circulation. Baron BRAMWELL said that he knew of no such restriction as that of limiting persons who published correct and bond fide re ports of proceedings in courts of justice to giving what was relevant to the matter in hand ; the reporters had a right to report what took place on the occasion. Nothing could be clearer than the decision of the Court of Exchequer. Never theless, we suspect that some persons ' here and there will continue to believe that the press is in fault, and that they have good reason to complain of it, if not to bring an action, as often aa they find their names in a newspaper report in an uncomplimentary connexion. There seems to be a notion lingering in some minds that ne XS papers take a liberty with individuals when they mention them in disagreeable relationships. They forget that a newspaper serves the public by its reports, and that they themselves like to know what takes place on public occasions without the trouble of personal attendance. The desire to make reporters and publishers responsible for the accuracy or relevancy of the statements of depo nents in courts of justice—a responsibility which, it must be evident on reflection, they can never assume—is a remnant of a state of feeling which I was very general fifty years ago, and which has found expression in judicial decisions, but it is quite out of harmony with the wants of this age. Witnesses are constantly making misrepresenta tions in the courts, and the newspapers can do nothing but report them. To suppress some evi dence because it is improbable, and some other because the bearing of it is not seen, would be to assume a prerogative which our newspapers have not yet taken to themselves, and we believe the public would much prefer the faithful report. Our judges now declare that the newspaper press has a right to be protected in the publication of law reports so long as it acts in good faith. All the advantages of this decision will accrue to the public. We could in a great measure protect ourselves by reticence against an oppressive state of the law ; but is is better that we should enjoy legal liberty, and be able to servo the public with the energy and confidence of freedom. The Indian papers state twelve tigers have been shot in the N::::,pore district within ten days. Four of these tigers were inan-eat.rs. Nagpore is one of the moat advanced distiicts of the central provinces of India. ••• ' THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY* EVENING, MAY 20, 1866. P 4 !ARY ISION. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. HOUSE OF COMMONE—MAY 28. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE BILL. Order for committee read—Ordered, that the Represen tation of the People Bill and the Redistribution of Seats Bill be referred to the same committee. Instruction to the committee that they have power to consolidate the said bills into one bill (Mr. Bouverie). Motion made and question put, " That it be an instruction to the committee that they have tower to make provision for the better prevention of bribery and corruption at elec tions" (Sir R. Knightley). —The house divided : Ayes, 248 ; Noes, 7.38. MOVEMENTS OF THE ITALIAN ARMY• Signor Petrucelli de La Gattina, writing on the 24th, from Cremona to the Journal des Debats, nye : Up to to-day Cremona has been the advanced post of the army—s sentinel to sound the alarm in ease the Austrians resolved to cross the Mincio and f►ll upon Lombardy. A movement forward has commenced to-day, and at this moment I hear the comma of General Coaenz passing by my window. General Cucchiari, who commands the 2nd division, will remain here. General Cadorna, who has replaced airtori, the latter having been transferred to the corps of Della, Rocca, leaves Aquanegra this morning for easel maggiore, on the Po. Com= has left Pizzighetone, for the purpose of taking a position at Cannetto and Marcharia, on the Oglio—drawing near to Mantua. Mignano remains here, but a part of his division is march ing towards Piadana. The Novara Lancers are at Bozzolo. At the same time Durando's corps, which is at Lodi, is also advancing, and has thrown forward • division to Creme. General Somme, with the cavalry, is at Begnolo, on the other side of the Mella, on the road from Brescia to Cremona. There is a small force of cavalry at Chiavini, near Montechiaro. Cucchiari's corps is now echeloned on the Oglio. The position of the Italian army hitherto was purely a defensive one. Posted in the semi circle between Lodi, Piacenza, and Bologna, with advanced detachments in Lombardy, the army was secure against any attack from the Austrians, and in a position to make the most of any opportunities that might present them. selves. Now the divisions of the Italian army by their forward movement seem as though they intended to leave their cantonments, and to approach the Mincio towards Goito, where the Piedmontese army won a battle in 1848. AYES. Adderley, C. B. Gaskell, J. M. Annesley. CoL George, J. Anson, Major Gilpin, Cot Archdall, Capt. Goddard, A. L Arkwright, R.. Goldney, G. Baggy, W. Gorst, J. E. Bagnall, C. Grant, A. BaiHie, H. J. Graves, S. FL Baring, H. B. Gray, Lieut.-Cot Baring, T. Greensll, G. Barnett, H. Greene, E. Barrow, W. H. Grey. T. de Barttelot, Cot Griffith, C. D. Bateson, Sir T. Grosvenor, Capt. Beach, Sir M. IL Gurney, R. Beach, W. W. Hamilton, Lord C. Beaumont, W. B. Hamilton, Lord C. J. Bentinck, 0. C. Hamilton, I. T. Benyon, R. Hardy, G. Beresford, Capt. Hardy, J. Bernard, Col. Hartley, J. Bingham. Lon' • Hartopp, E. B. Booth, Sir R. G. Hervey, Lord A. H. Bourne, Col. If ay. Sir J. C. Bowyer, Sir G. Hayter, Capt. Bridges, Sir B. W. lieathcute, G. H. Bromley, W. D. If eathcote, Sir W. Brooks, It. Heneage, K Browne. Lord J. T. Henniker, Lord Bruce, Lord E. Herbert, P. E. Bruce, Sir H. Hogg, Lieut.. Col. Bruen, H. HoHord, R. S Burghley, Lord Holmesdale, Viact. Burrell, Sir P. Hood, Sir A. A. ButlerJohnstone,H. Hope, A. B. Calms, Sir H. lioniby, W. H. Campbell, A. H. Boratell,T. B. Capper. C. Horsman, E. Cartwright, Col. Howes, F. Cave, S. Hubbard, J. 0. ('cell, Lord Huddlestun, J. W. Cholmeley, Sir M. Hunt, (1. W. Clay. J. hues, A. C. Clinton, Lord A. Jervis, Capt. Clive, Capt. Jollitte, H. H. Cobhold, J. C. Jones, D. Cochrane, A. D. Kekewich, S. T. Cole, li. K elk, J. Cole, J. L. Kglly, Sir F. ilonolly, T. Kennard. R. W. Cooper, E. If. Ker, D. S. Cubitt. G. King, J. K. rust, C. H. Knight, F. W. Dalkeith, Earl of Knox, Col. Dick, F. Knox, Major Disraeli, R. Lacon. sir E. Doulton, Y. Laird, .1. Doivileswell, W. E. Lascelles. F. W. Du Cane. C. Leader, N. P. Buncombe, A. Leelnnere, Sir E. Buncombe, W. E. Legh. Major Du Pre, C. G. Lcfroy, A. Dutton. R. If. Lennox, Lord G. I Dyke, W. 11. Lennox. Lord 11. Dyott, Col. Liddell. H. G. Earle. R. A. Lindsay, Col. C. Eaton, H. W. Lindsay, Col. K. Eckeriley. N. Long, R. l'. Edwards, col. Lopes. Sir M. Egerton, A. F. Lowe. R. Egerton, E. C. Lowther, J. Egerton. \V. Lytton, Sir E. 1,. Etch". Lord Mainwaring, T. Fain,. Lt.-Col. Malcolm. 3. W. Fans., Col. Manners, Lord 0. J. Heiden. J. Manners. Lord J. Feßowes, E. Marsh, M. IL leriuison, Sir J. Metier, W. Iloyer, .1 Miller, S. B. Foley. H. W. )tiller, T. J. Forester, Gen. Mitchell, T. A. Fredalel.l. C. K. Mit ford, W. 'l'. Gallwey. sir W. P. Moidaqu, Lord R. todway, Visit. Montgomery, Sir G. N rats. Morttaunt, Sir C. Morgan, 0. Morgan, Major Mowbray, J. B. Naas, Lord Neeld, Sir J. Neville-Grenville, R. Newdegate, C. N. Noel, G. J. North. Col. Northcote, Sir S. O'Neill. Osborne, R. B. Paget, It. H. Pakington, Sir J. Palk. Sir L. Parker, Major Patten. Col. Paull. Peel, lit R. Peel, General. Pennant. Col. Percy. Gen. Phillips, G. L. Powell, F. S. Pugh, D Renton. 0. W. Ridley, Sir M. Robertson, P. F. Rolt, J. Royston, \'isct. Russell, Sir C. Sandford, G. Y. Sclater-Txxith, 0. Scourtield, J. 11. Setwin, 11. J. Selwyn, C. J. Severne, J. E. Seymour. 17. H. Sheridan, R. B. Simonds, W. B. Snit.llett. P. B. illaniland, M. Stanley. P. Stirling-Maxwell, Sir W. (REUTERS TELEGRAMS.) THE FEDERAL DIET. FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MAINE, MAT 29. An extraordinary sitting of the Federal Diet will take place to-day, at which the letters of invita tion to a Conference addressed to the President by England, France, and Russia, will be submitted to the members. It is expected that the Diet will appoint a special committee to report thereon. The Diet will also appoint a committee to report upon the Lemburg question. Strange, Sir .f. Stuart, Lt.-0.1. Stucky, Sir G. I Stunt. Lt -Col. Surteei. F. %Hares, IL E. Sykes, C. Taylor. Col. Thomld. J. If. Tollemsche, J. Trerhy, W. Trevor. Lord Trollops, or J. Turner, C. Tyrone. Earl of Vandeleur. Col. Verner, E. W. Walcott. Adint. Walker. Nlajor Walpole, S Wairond, J. W. Walsh, A. Walsh, Sir .f. WM.-candor, S. Wenn% W. E. Whiteside, J. Whitmore, H. Williams, C.A. Wise. H. C. W.ssld. B. T. Wyld, .1. Wyndham, If. Wyndham, P. ynn, C. W. Yorke. J. It. THE ITALIAN VOLUNTEERS. FLORENCE, MAY 29. It is believed that the enrolment of volunteers will be recommenced shortly. 25,000 volunteers have already left for their quarters. About 25,000 more have entered their names in the offices of the committees, awaiting the order for recommencing the enrolment, in order to enter the TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 22. Riza Pacha has been appointed Grand Master of the Artillery, in place of Halil Pacha, who has been dismissed. This measure has had a bad local effect. TELLERS. Knight! . Sir R. Cran borne, Visct. The order for the Turkish troops to enter the Principalities has been suspended. Adair, 11. E. Agnew. Sir A. Akr..).l, E. Amberley, Viact. Augruther, Sir R. Aytoun, E. S. butwell, J. Baines, E. Barclay. A. C. Baring, T. Barnes, T. Carnet. Sir IL Barry. C. R. Barry. 13. R. Baxter, W. E. Baxley, T. Beammint, H. F. Berkeley. H. F. 10.1.1ulph, Col. Biddulph, M. Bouverie, E. P. Bright, Sir C. I'. Bright, J. Briscoe, J. I. Brown, J. Bruce, Lord C. Bruce. H. A. Bulkeley. Sir R. Buller, Sir A. W. Buller, Sir E. M. But ler, C. S. Buxton, C. Buxton, Sir„T. F. Caleraft, J. H. Cslthonse, F. IL Candlish, J. Carnegie, C. Cave, T. Cavendish, Lord E. Cavendish, Lord F. Cavendish, Lord G. Chambers, M. Childers, H. C. Clement, W. J. Clinton, Lord E. t'olebrook, Sir T. Coleridge. .I. D. Sir R. C..lthurst. Slr 0. Colvile, C. R. Cowni, J. Cowper, H. F. ...miler, W. F. emu:tin', E. H. crawfonl. R. W. Crosland, Col. Crossley. Si- F. DalirliShi R. Davie, Sir H. Dawson, Capt. Denman, G. Dent. J. D. Bering. Sir K Dllke, Sir W. Inalson, .1. Duff, M. E. Dulf. R. W. Dundas, F. Dundas. Sir D. F.41 , ..1141. C. • Enfield, Visct. Erskine. Vive.A.dm. Evans, T. W. Evart, W. I Ewing, H. E. Eykyn, R. Fawcett, H. Finlay. A. S. iltrGerahl. Lord 0. r Fitswilliam, C. W. , Fordyce, W. D. Forster, C. Mill, J. A. I , orster, W. E. Miller. W. Foster, W. 0. Mitchell, A. Fort. It. Moncriel!, J. Fortescue, C. P. Monk, C. J. Fortescue, D. F. More, R. J. Gaselee, Serj. Morrison, W. Gibson. T. M. Neste, C. Gilpin, C. Nicol, J. D. Gladstone, W. E. Norwood, C. M. Gladstone. W. IL trßeirne, J. L. Glyn, G. C. O'Brien, Sir I'. Glyn. G. G. irDoncahue, The Goldsmid, Sir F. Ogilvy. Sir J. Goldsmid, J. Oliphant. L. Gooch, D. Cluslow, G. Gower, F. L Packe, C. W. Gosehen, G. J. Padmore, R. Graham, W. Palmer, Sir It. Gregory, W. H. Pease, J. W. Greville, Col. Pea, A. W. Gray, Sir J. Pelham, I.ord Grey, Sir (1. Potter, E. Gridley, Capt. Putter, T. B. Grosvenor, Earl Price. R. G. Grosvenor, Lord B. Proby, Lord Grove, T. F. Rawlinsun, Sir H. Gurney. A. Rearden. D. J. Hadfield, G. Rehuw, J. G. Hamilton, E. W. Honorees, T. J. Hanbury, R. C. Roberts...l. I). Harkey. T. Rothschild, Baron Hamner, Sir J. Russell ~ A . Hardcastle, J. A. Russell, F. W. Harris. J. D. Amgen, Sir W. Harlington, Marq.of St. Anbyn, J. Huy, Lord J. Salumons, A. Headlam, T. E. Sammie. .1. Hilthert, J. T. Samuelson, B. lloilgkiiison, G. Saunderson, E. Hodirson.K.l). &mitt, Sir W. Holden. I. Seymour, A. Holland, E. Seymour, H. D. Howard. C. W. Shalt°. R. I). lig marl', Lord Sherrill, A. C. Hughes, T. Simeon. Air J. Hurst, R. H. findth, J. A. Hutt. Sir W. Smith, .T. B. Ingham. It. Spars, A. A. James, E. Stanley, W. 0. Jervoise, Sir J. Stansfelit. J. Johnstone, Sir J. Stone, W. 11. Rearsley, Capt. R. Sullivan, K Kennedy. T. Sykes, Col. King, P. J. Synan, E. J. Kinglake, A W. Talbot. C. R. Kingleke, J. A. Taylor, P. A. Kingscote, Col. Torrtns, W. T. Kinnard. A. P. Tracy, C. R. Knatehbull - Muses- Verney, Sir 11. sell. E. Vernon, H. 1 , . Laing, S. Villiers. C. P. layard, A. H. Vivian, 11. H. Lamont. J. Vivian, Capt. Lewrence, W. Waldegrave-LeslieG. Leas..n, J. A. Warner, E Leathern, W. If. Watkin, K W. Lee, W. Weguelili, T. M. Leeman, G. Western. Sir T. B. Lefevre. G. J. Whams'', J. Lewis, If. 'Whitbread, S. Locke, J. White, J. Lusk, A. Williamson, Sir 11. Mackinnon, Capt. Whinington, Sir I.E. Mackinnol, W. A. Woods, H. 3l'Lagan, P. Wyrill, M. M'Lat en, D. Young, It. Martin, P. W. latheson, A. TELLERS. Merry, J. Adam, W. P. Milbank, F. A. Brand, H. B. FRANCE. PARIS, Mir 29. The 3foniteur of this morning says :—" The identical notes inviting the different powers to a conference at Paris have arrived at their destina tion. It is believed that favourable replies may be relied upon." In the Corps Legislatif yesterday the report on the budget was laid on the table. M. Jules Fevre reminded the Chamber that it had still to discuss the Mexican question, and that on the occasion of the debate on the budget the government had pro mised that the documents relating to that question should be presented to the Chamber. M. Vuitry replied that the government would see which documents it was possible to publish in the present state of negotia tions between France and Mexico, " but," added the minister, " the chamber under stands that in the present state of things the pub lication of the despatches must be accompanied with great prudence and reserve." SPAIN. RESIGNATION OF SENOR ALONZO MARTINEZ. MADRID, MAT 29. The health of Senor Alonso Martinez still con tinuing to fail, he has finally resigned his seat in the cabinet as Minister of Finance. His resignation has been accepted by the Queen, and Senor Canovas del Costello, Colonial Minister, has been provisionally entrusted with the direction of the vacant ministry. The Bank of Spain has advanced 25 millions to the government. THE SPANISH CONGRESS. MADRID, MAT 28, Evamsc. In to-day's sitting of the Congress four amend ments were proposed to the bill requesting extra ordinary powers brought forward by Marshal O'Donnell. The ministry will accept some modifications in the bill. AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF PARIS. The Inman steamer City of,Paris, from New York on the 19th inst., arrived at Queenstown at 9.50 a.m. to-day (May 29). She brings 345 passengers and 3,743,000 dots. in specie. She landed the mails and 58 passengers, and proceeded for Liver pool at 10.5 a.m. ._. ~. .. . Twenty-six liberal members, it will be seen, voted against the government:—Major Anson, Mr. H. B. Baring, Mr. W. B. Beaumont, Sir George Bowyer, Lord John Browne, Lord Ernest Bruce, Sir Montagu Cholmeley, Mr. Jas. Clay, Lord Arthur Clinton, Mr. F. Doulton, Lord Elcho, Mr. H. W. Foley, Capt. Grosvenor, Capt. Hayter, the Hon. G. Heathcote, Mr. E. Heneage, Mr. Horsman, Mr. R. Lowe, Mr. T. Mainwaring, Mr. Marsh, Mr. T. Mitchell, Mr. Ber nal Osborne, Sir Robert l'eel, Mr. R. B. Sheridan, Mr. Staniland, and Mr. J. Wyld. Twelve of the foregoing members are " Adullamites," and voted against the go vernment on the Franchise Bill. Their names are :—Major Anson, Mr. H. B. Baring, Mr. W. B. Beaumont, Lord Ernest,,Bruce, Lord A. Clinton. Mr. F. Doulton, Lord Elcho, the Hon. G. Heathoote, Mr. Honman, Mr. Lowe, Mr. T. Mainwaring, and Mr. Marsh. (Vil Crookhaven.) NEW YORK, MAT 19, Mossnic. At Washington, General Sweeney is reported to have pronounced Stephens to be a British spy. The Manhattan and several Fenian circles of Philadelphia have declared in favour of the Senate. All the Washington circles have decided to sup port Stephens. The Senate faction entirely ignore his authority, and there is no probability of a reconciliation. It is reported that President Johnson, at the recommendation of General Grant, has ordered all white volunteers to be mustered out. The only conservatives who voted against the motio n were Mr. D. Gooch and Mr. P. BPLagan. The following " Adullamites" voted with the ministers: Sir R. Bulkeley, Colonel Crosland. Mr. R. W. Duff, the Ron. C. Fitzwilliam, Mr. W. H. Gregory, Earl Grosvenor, Lord R. Grosvenor, Mr. S. Laing, Colonel Packe, Mr. E. Satuiderson, and the Hon. C. Tracy. In the Senate, Mr. Sumner has offered a petition for the trial of Mr. Davis by court martial, stating that his trial by jury at Richmond would excite the derision of the world. The statement that the health of Mr. Davis is failing has been confirmed by the report of his physician. Numerous protests from merchants against the proposed export tax on cotton have been presented to Congress. Captain Raphael Semmes, formerly of the Ala bama, who was recently elected judge of the Probate Court at Mobile, has been forbidden by the President to assume office until pardoned. The Virginian Union Convention at Alexandria has adopted a resolution favouring negro suffrage. The City of Paris takes three million seven hundred thousand dollars in specie. On the motion for the third reading of the Fellows of Colleges Declaration Bill, Mr. Gathorne Hardy will move that it be read the third time upon this day six months. Colonel Herbert will ask the Secretary of State for War, on Thursday, whether any further expenses have been incurred in consequence of the court-martial on Lieutenant-Colonel Crawley being held in England, than the sum of 18,3781. 17s. 6d., reported to parliament in Paper 98, dated 28th February, 1864; if so, whether he will state the amount : And whether all claims upon the part of the Indian government or individuals have been settled. The Earl of Abingdon intends to propose, on Friday, on the third reading in the Lords of the Selling and Hawking Goods on Sunday Bill, "That the police shall not assist or interfere in any manner whateover in carrying out the provisions of this act." NEW YORK, MAT 19, Nomura. Money abundant. Gold, 1301. Exchange on London, 1431 ; on Paris, 3.94. Stocks steady. New York Centrals, 94g; Illinois, 120,k ; Erie, 741 ; 6-20 Bonds, ling. Cotton steady : Middling Upland, 36c. Flour steady. Wheat very dull. Corn steady. Provisions quiet. Coffee The Earl of Chesterfield is in a very precarious state of health. The noble earl wu attacked with pa ralysis on Saturday, and the symptoms have been alarming. .»~ ' ~' 'dull. I Inger steady. Molasses heavy. Petroleum : cade t ; refined, 42 4 - Reesipts of ootton st New York in five days, 3,000 bales. Stock, 159,000 bales. NEW ORLEANS, MAT 11. Cotton firm and advancing. Low middling, 33c. to 34c. Three days' sales, 5,000 bales. Week's exports, 3,500 bales. Week's receipts, 5,000 bales. Middling, 36c. to 37c. (Per the Peruvian, via Greencastle.) NEW YORK, MAY 19, Emus°. Money abundant. Gold, 130 h. Exchange on London, 1421 ; on Paris, 3.94. Stocks steady. New York Centrals, 941. Illinois, 120 i. Erie, 73i. 5-20 United States Bonds, 10la. Cotton firm and active. Middling Upland, 37. Flour and wheat depressed. Corn quiet. Provisions and coffee steady. Sugar held firmly. Molasses firm and active. Petroleum quiet ; crude, 27i ; refined, 43. The total amount of specie shipped to Europe by the various steamers to-day is five and a quarter million dollars. MEXICO. NEW YORK, Mir 19, Momixc. Advices from Vera Cruz to the 7th inst. state that the Emperor Maximilian has succeeded in ne gotiating a heavy loan in Europe. The republicans have suffered a total defeat at Michoacan. The imperialists have occupied Tanis taro. _ _ Republican accounts state that Mendez had captured the French garrison of donuts., the only imperial force in Tabasco. It is reported that Escobedo with 200 men is marching on Monterey. _ The Washington papers publish a report assert ing that Santa Anna is acting as a French spy. Eta Court. The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Crown Prince of Denmark, rode out on horseback yester day morning. The Prince and Princess of Wales, with Prince Albert Victor and Prince George, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Crown Prince of Denmark, and at tended by the Lady and Gentlemen in Waiting, left Marl borough-house yesterday afternoon for Titness-park. The Duke of Edinburgh, attended by Colonel the Hon. A. Liddell and the Hon. E. Yorke, received the freedom of, and was entertained at lunch by, the Worshipful the Grocers' Company, at their hall in the City. A deputation from the Royal College of Veterinary Sur geons, consisting of the president, Mr. Holland, M.P., Mr. New'legate, M.P., Mr. J. Lawson, Professor Varnell, Professor Simonds, Professor Gamgee, Mr. E. Harrison, and the secretary of the college, had an interviewwith the Right Hon. H. A. Bruce, at the Privy Council-office, yes terday, with reference to the bill now before parliament relative to the veterinary profession. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office from the governors of the Bahamas, Malta, Labuan, and Canada. VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALKS TO ASCOT RACES.-(THIS DAY.) ASCOT HEATH, TtiEI3DAT. A bright May morning has ushered in a warm and lovely day for the meeting, which promises to be one of the largest and most aristocratic assemblages ever known at Ascot. Since yesterday, the arrivals of visitors at Windsor, and at the many elegant country seats and villas round Sunningdale, Virginia Water, and Ascot have been con tinuous, and during the morning these found their way to the course in detachments, gradually filling the grand and other stands, and lining the course in every direction. The latter has a large array of booths and motley erections which go further to make up a race meeting than perhaps, many patrons of the turf would like to admit. In the sunshine of to-day the canvas shows well and gives a liveliness to the scene which would otherwise be wanting. A day of plea are to the nubile, it is one of great anxiety to the officials of the two railway companies, upon whom the onus and responsibility of conveying th e many thousandsof visitors to Ascot devolves. From an early hour this morning Mr. A. Scott, the traffic manager, Mr. W. Godson, the superintendent of the line, Messrs. Williams, Verrinder, and Hill, of the South• Western Railway, com menced their labours, and the stream of traffic as train after train left Waterloo, laden with passengers, was something as tonishing. Mr. Godson was stationed at Ascot, and by the admirable arrangements made by this gentleman little delay was experienced by those who were bound for the course. Towards 11 o'clock the police arrangements for the protec tion of the public were completed under the superintendence of Colonel Blandly, the chief constable of Berks, and Mr. Inspector Reece, of the county constabulary, and Mr. Superintendent Walker, of the A division of the metropolitan police, whose force consisted of MO officers of till ranks. Sir Thomas Henry, the chief magistrate, and Mr. W. D. Burnaby, chief clerk at Bow-street, were in attendance at the Ascot police-station. _ _ By 1 o'clock the course was thronged by thousands of visitors, vehicles of every description lining the narrow strips of greensward on which the horses were to run. The grand stand and other centres were a sea of faces, while the light and tasteful toilettes of the ladies shone td great advantage. Carriages, omnibuses, and coaches, brought numerous visitors, who reached the heath from Windsor, having travelled to the royal borough by the Great Western Railway, by which company special trains were run from Paddington and other parts, under the supervision of Mr. J. Grierson, and Mr. Tyrrell and Mr. Higgins. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Denmark, and Prince Tech, attended by Major Teesdale and suite, drove from Tithes" Park, the seat of Lord Annaly, in several of the Queen's carriages, to the royal stand, which at once became the centre of attraction. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge honoured Lord and Lady Chelmsford by his company at dinner last evening at the noble lord's residence in Eaton square. The Duke of Cambridge arrived at 8 o'clock, attended by Colonel the Hon. James Macdonald. There were present to meet the royal duke his Excellency the Prussian Ambassador, the Countess Bernstorff, and Countess Therese Bernstorff, the Earl of Derby, Vis count and Viscountess Powerseourt, Viscount and Vis countess Barrington and Hon. Miss Barrington, Hon. Alfred and Mrs. Thesiger, Captain Calcreft, &c. Viscount and Viscountess Castlerosse were unavoidably absent. His Excellency the French Ambassador received the Duchess of St. Albans., Viscount Falkland and Lady Diana Beauclerk, the Marquis and Marchioness! of Clanri carde, the Countess of Jersey and Mr. Branling, the Mar quis d'Audigne, the Marquis de Tamisier, Baron and Baroness de Baude, Viscount de Virel, M. Sabouroff, Colonel Tyrwhitt, M. Seydaux, Mr. Baillie Cochrane, M.P., and Mrs. and Miss Cochrane, Mr. Seymour, Mrs. and Miss Vaughan, /cc., at dinner last evening at the French Em bassy, Albert-gate. _ _ Earl Granville transacted business yesterday at the Council-offioe, and did not leave London for Paris, as was stated. Lord Brougham has arrived in Paris from Cannes, on his way to England. Galignani says the nu merous friends of the noble lord will be gratified to learn that he is in excellent health and capable of bodily exer tion quite extraordinary at his advanced age. For instance he left Cannes in the afternoon after an early dinner, tra velled all night and the next day, arrived in Paris in the evening, then after a rapid toilet went to a soiree to meet some of his French scientific friends, not retiring to rest until nearly midnight. An industrial exhibition is to be held at Jubbul pore, in India, in January next. _ A communication from St. Petersburg gives an account of a duel with cavalry sabres between M. Joseph Braga, pianist, brother of the well-known violoncellist Gaetano Braga, and • colonel of the Imperial Guard. The former is said to have dealt his antagonist such a terrible blow as almost to cleave his head in two. The cause of the dispute is not stated. OUR CONTEMPORAALEd. (THIS DAY.) THZ OPPORITION TO THE REEOI.3I BILL. The Times flatly says• that Sir R. Knightley's motion yesterday proposing a further instruction to the committee to make provision for the better prevention of bribery and corruption at elections, was intended by its Movers and supporters to have the effect of smothering the Reform Bill, and to express their disinclination seriously to consider the measure. The policy is as paltry as it is fatal, and can have no effect on the result of the campaign. Capt. Hayter's excellent speech points out defects and errors much more worthy the attention of the house. He has shown that the government scheme of re distribution must be considerably remodelled, if we would secure any settlement of the question giving a promise of reasonable permanence. The Times hopes that an attempt will be seriously made to secure a good scheme of reform at once, and that we shall bear no more of such proposals as Sir Rainald Knightley's, or of such victories as that of yesterday evening. The time before us is too limited to be wasted on unreal discussions, which only serve to discredit the House of Commons and to blunt the edge of genuine criticism. The Daily News observes that the moral discredit of the victory snatched last night by the opposition, aided by their usual liberal contingent, will counterbalance any material gain they might derive from it. Since the com mencement of the reform controversy they have shown an indisposition to meet the question face to face, They shrink from openly rejecting the bills pro posed by her Majesty's government ; but desire to encumber them with conditions which will ensure their not passing—to sink them beneath a load of amendments. Since 18:32 there Lave been four reform bills, one of them produced by Mr. Disraeli himself, and none of these con tained the provisions which are now deemed essential, and indeed no one was even impelled by faction to suggest their introduction. Sir Rainahl Knightley's instruction was proposed and has been passed simply as an instru ment of delay. Its supporters, on both sides of the house, consist almost exclusively of members who will vote with Captain Hayter that the government scheme is not of such a nature as to form even "the bases of a settlement." Rut these tactics will not prevail. If the bills are de feated it must be by a direct vote. L'ndoubteilly the government scheme both retains anomalies and creates them, but the anomalies which it creates are merely csrollarits from those which it retains, and both together are fewer in number and smaller in degree than the anomalies of the existing settlements which Mr. Lowe pro poses that we should preserve, and than those other anomalies which Mr. Disraeli is anxious to invent. It is for conservatives to consider whether they are likely to g t more favourable terms a session or two hence. The Post speaks of the ministerial defeat as Inc not to the generals but to the rank and file. Its special impor tance is the indication which it affords of the bent of opinion in the house in regard to the ministerial measure. 07 course the subject is one for special legislation, but the m tjority of the house are dissatisfied with the government bills and are willing to take every opportunity of pro testing against them. The Post anticipates that the debate on Captain Bayter's motion will probably be as pr ,tracted as that which preceded the second reading of the Franchise Bill, and at its conclusion the government will be fortunate indeed if they succeed in obtaining the same narrow majority. The Hral4 says that at the meeting yesterday of Lord Derby's supporters at the residence of the Marquis of Salisbury, Mr. Disraeli spoke at some length, and his remarks were received with enthusiasm. It was unani mously resolved that Captain lfayter's amendment should ba supported by the entire strength of the opposition. The Herald does not believe that the object of Si* R. Knight ley and his supporters was to get rid of the bill by indirect means, but nevertheless thinks it paltry and humiliating for the government to accept their vote as merely intended for the better preventing of bribery at elections. To do this was assuredly to eat dirt in a style to which no English minister ever yet descended, and to incur a degradation as extreme as it was unnecessary. Practically, the Herald adds, the division has settled the fate of the Reform Bills. Captain Ilayter is supported by quite a sufficient number of members to settle the result. The Teleyreph thinks we shall hardly be expected to believe that the exuberant delight of the conservatives at the result of the division sprang solely front their hope to see the rich man's power of purchasing his seat abolished. It was nothing but a transparent dodge which will only serve to make the people more determined than ever, so that whether reform be carried this month or next month, this session or next, the leaders of the liberal party will find their supporters all the more united and resolute in consequence of the opposition which the minis try is now receiving. The majority of last night, the Slar says, was only se cured by a random and sudden alliance between gullibility and hypocrisy. It was the combination of Tartuffe and Orgon which outvoted the government. Up to the pre sent session it is due to Mr. Disraeli to say that he has led his followers to promote, whenever the public service raquired it, the convenience of the government. This year, however, he has taken a different view of his re sponsibilities, and availing himself of his undisputed posi tion has made a practice of rising on the motion for ad journment and speaking in a vein of elaborate satire, so as to excite a useless and irritating debate on a question which had far better pass sub sileulio. GERMANY AND ITALY, The Timer describes the relations between Austria and Prussia and the Bund, and gives a sketch of the action of Germany in its confederate capacity in the Schleswig- Holstein question. The Bund is clearly entitled to pro nounce on the succession in the Duchies, and it is proposed Chit Oldenburg, as an independent member of the Confederation, shall distinctly make a demand in the Federal Diet for such a purpose. The diffi culty is that Prussia and Austria have habitually s the Bum' at defiance, and only the other day con c:udedi ut Gastein an a;r.iement in direct contempt of its authority. The decision of the Bund it may be presumed would be in favour of the Duke of Augustenburg, but th nigh this would be a surrender on the part of Prussia, it would be one whiih mi ht le easily and gracefully made through the medium of such an authority. Austria, on tare other hand, would succee 1 in her original and in t . medi rte purpose of preventing the territorial aggrandise ment of Prussia within the limits of the Confederation, and that result should satisfy her, though the quarrel between these old rives is of such long standing, and has been so envenomed by recent proceedings, that it is hard to measure the probabilities of the ease. The question, however, if it could once be referred to the decision of the Bund, may be regarded as settled, and with its settlement would be terminated also that difficulty of Austria which Italy has made her own opportunity. The Herald notes with regret that during the last few days the tone of the official and semi-official press of Paris has been uniform'y hostile to Austria, and encouraging to her enemies. This is the more serious as the cabinet of the Emperor is Said to have proposed an " armed neu trality," a menacing attitude, that is, oa the part of France and England, with or without Russia, " in order to enforce by arms, in case of need, the results of the determination of the cinferen2e." Thii country cannot be a party to *chime for insisting on the cession of Venetia at such a crisis as the present, when demanded from a proud people by the menace of a toe who standing alone is insignificant but who has chosen the opportunity of the quarrel between Austria and Prussia to prefer demands which she would not dare to assert in equal fight. The Herald understands that the Chilian minis ter in this country has demanded his passports. That it will be a full meeting at Ascot there seems no doubt from the increased rentals put upon the villas and cottages for the week, or rather the days, during which the MOM last. The regulation standard for a villa near the Cantle appears now to be settled at 100 guineas, although one nobleman, it is said, pays 150 guineas for his house. Notwithstanding the rumours of war the banks at the Mine reoeive as many visitors this sown from the various foreign countries as before. The cultivation a tea in India is a great !meccas. The government factory turned out 16,12filba last season, of which 1,7331b5. were purchased from native Zernindars. The Delhi Gazette of the 10th of April states that a boy about 12 or 13 years of age has just been rescued from the den of a wolf in one of the neighbouring jungles. He goes on all fours very swiftly, and is fonder of raw meat than anything else. corps. LAW INTELLIGENCE. (THIS DAY.) COURT OF EXCHEQUER. Sittinp in Banoo.—(Before Lord Chief Baron Poll.a. and Barons Martin, Bramwell, and Chanson.) 706ZPH V. BAILEY. Mr. Charles Pollock said that this action was trig de, other day, before Mr. Baron Pigott, whe n • verdict returned for the plaintiff, damages 2.5. He now, by 1 2 1 _ of the learned judge, moved to *et aside that vseg n e s = enter a verdict for the defendant. The motion wee h e by Mr. Joseph, senior, against the high war Westminster County Court for breaking into and eni de r.: his premises and seizing goods under an executica, defendant pleaded not guilty under the statute. n s plaintiff bad ordered some coals of th e of the Cannock Chase Company, which were del,;;; * at 19, Buckingham-street, Strand, where plaintiff's son's name appeared on the door. 111: U s was sued for the amount in the Brampton Cow. Court, but proceedings were stayed in consequence rig; son giving a guarantee to pay the money. On thin g* , rantee the son was sued in the Westminster Comity C oat . judgment went by default, and execution issued api n g th e son waslevied on the premises in Buckingham-street, Afs„ wards the father obtained an interpleaderisssue, and es matter corning before the Westminster County c eel i s • claimedthe goods, and gave evidence to show they wer e • The learned judge of the court held that the goods ** the father's, and ordered the agent of the coal wiry * pay Is. an damages for the execution, and the eiljg to pay another shilling as damages for seizure of e i 4 The father then brought the present action, and is stated obtained a verdict in his favour. It' appeared Hit he had taken the 2a. out of court. A tle i ti a now arose whether the county court judge had e q xceed* his jurisdiction in adjudicating in the manner upon the interpleader issue, and whether the plai n t* . having recovered damages in the county court, se e g afterwards bring another action in the superior coot on the same matter for the purpose of recovering ditional damages. The Lord Chief Baron said it was possible that noteilk. standing the first action, the plaintiff might sustain thg one, if he had not, accepted the 2s. damages i n g h , county court ; but having taken that money, and ,t was awarded to him as damages, its receipt mad b e treated as an arrangement between the parties, and sigy be pleaded as satisfaction. At any rate, the defend* was entitled to a rule. Rule nisi. COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.) 7N RE MEINHARDT : —AITLICATIoN FUR num --- The bankrupt was described as late of Caindea•villic Camden-town, out of business, now a prisoner for* formerly a banker at Berlin. The liabilities are said tole about 15,0011. At a former sitting he applied for bine. lease from custody, but the matter was ordered to Mail over till after the choice of assignees, which has eas t taken place. Mr. Reed now renewed the application. The ban**, he said, had acted as the financial agent of Prince Rohs lobe, and the bulk of his liabilities had been incurred is that character. . . Mr. Bagley opposed the application on behalf of Mem% Van Random and 0111111131, of Berlin, creditors for OA He urged that the bankrupt being in custody on • espies, he could not be discharged this court. He had quitted Berlin under or cumstances of suspicion, to say the least : and d he were now released he might not be forthcoming at the future stages of the bankruptcy. It was known tist he was in possession of several valuable securities, which had not yet been given up to the assignees. He had ilsi no accounts beyond the ordinary three days' statement. Mr. Lumley, who represented the assi*nees, stated that there was only one debt of any amount in this ontintr7- 200/.—due to an upholsterer. The assignees did not belies. that any benefit would result to the estate from thelash rupt remaining in custody. He had several bills of Pears Hohenlohe's in his posses ion, which would be availatim assets under the bankruptcy ; but the bankrupt mkt NI deliver them up till he got home to find them. Mr. Reed said that the prince was now in England, sal if the bankrupt could have access to him he would pie. bably be able to discharge the whole of his liabilities. Bs was now prepared to give securities, if the court the* that necessary. His Honour granted the release on the bankrupt finding two sureties in the same amount as that for which he had been held to bail in the court above, 1,1001. each, sad entering into his own recognisance of 3,0001. IN RE HARRIET MARY ALLEN. ..„ ..... The bankrupt was described as a epinster, of Snead. street, Blackfriars-road. She had petitioned the court as Mary Allen only, and had now given notice to apply for her release from custody. Mr. Brough, on behalf of the bankrupt, asked helms to amend the petition, if the court thought that coddle done, and cited the case of " Pelham and Pelham," When Mr. Commissioner Holroyd had allowed a similar mend. went. His Honour thought the omission of the bankruper Christian names so important that he could not allow it* be amended. Mr. Brough then asked that the petition should be hw missed, with a view to another being filed ; and as one was made socordingly. IN RE GEORGE JAMES RT. JOHN BABHFORD. The bankrupt was a shipowner,formerly of Grandma. street, since o Stoke Newington and of Islington. Thi was the sitting for examination and discharge. Theme. cured debts are 2,9544.; creditors holding security,ll,l3k; accommodation bills 2901. On the other side sprat doubtful debts, 3,24dt., of which 3,0001. is stated tole dos from L C. Pearson ; property held as security, 11,4801., principally consisting of mortgagee on the ship Printed Wales ' which is stated to have been since sold, undermine of the Court of Admiralty, for 4,9001. Mr. Rooks appeared for the assignees. His Honour said he could nut pass the bankrupt with ths accounts in their present form, where a ship which Ind been sold for 4,9001. was stated to be worth 11,4801. Then must be an adjournment at the bankrupt's cost. • (Before Mr. Registrar ?errs) IN RE A. W. BISON. The bankrupt was a solicitor of Westminster Clan bens, Victoria-street. This was the sitting for td proof of debts and choice of a/signets. The lII* bilities are stated at about 14,U00g. ; the, g' principally in respect of shares in banks sad Finance Companies. In those investments thu bankrupt appears to have been peculiarly unfortunsts; he bad been connected with Barned's Banking Compsq, Liverpool (in respect of which he is liable for 3,0001., as Contract Corporation, the Joint-stock Discount canpub and Overend, Gurney, and Co. Mr. R. P. Harding, official liquidator of the lodes Joint-stock Discount Company, proved for 11,9251. E. L Biden, gentleman, of 3, Bank-buildings, was 6 " 111 trade assignee. Messrs. Lawrence, Plews, and Bole ate the solicitors under the proceedin gs. MIDDLESEX SESSIONS. (THIS DAY.) (Before W. H. Bodkin, Fag., Assistant Judge.) WITAMOUS ROBBERY BY A POLICE-CONATABLE.—A 1004 TO THE FORCE. Darid Praaris Richards, 34, lately a constable in tkil division of police, was indicted for stealing the km OW., the monies of Henry Wright Beddon, in hi dirt& inhottse. The prisoner pleaded guilty to the indictee' , , The facts of the case appeared to be then :—lt reel that an acquaintance had existed between the daughlerts the prosecutor, who is now dead, and the prisoner, seiks was in the habit of visiting her at her house very frettetsiti. At the time of her decease it was ascertained that AIM° possessed of a considerable sum of money. One day es* in May the prisoner went to the prosecutors ha^ which is a brothel, and shortly afterwards the prows* anti several men went to a public-house together. Been the prisoner and the prosecutor's wife torial" • and was not absent for more than a quarter et hour, but when he came luck the prisoner was re& The following morning the prosecutor found tlist the lock of a drawer had been broken or B 2, and between 601. and 701. that he had placed sms"._,_ was gone. He gaveinformation to the police, and and_ fell upon the !almoner. On a constable named Leverett, 7 S, proceeding to the prisoner's WOO in Brook-street, he questioned the prisoner as to wig" he had been the previous day, but he declined to of where he had been. He was then told the dole against him, when he said it was no use drt ing it, as he was drunk at the time, and low a purse containing 255. 9d. from one pocket, and s was! containing 481. 10s. from another. It seemed that he Ism the woman away for a short time on a pretended inestatst and while he was alone in the house committed the rob. /1;e Assistant Judge asked him what be had to soy for himself Prisoner—l am very sorry for it, se I have brought di* pace upon my wife and innocent children, and oleo oe brother constables. I promise you I will for the fatal refrain from picking and stealing. I was acquainted all the prosecutor and his daughter, and three months Woe her death I counted her money for her and I fold 365/. 5e., which I placed in a cash.boa, and she cared time* asked me to place it in the bank for her. I r drunk and took the money. The Assistant Judge (to proaecutor)—Were you av gi : that she was in possession of this large amount of mosey Prosecutor—l was not. This man w.is in the habit al. visiting my daughter at her house. The prisoner-She kept a brothel. Prosecutor—l vow not ware that it WAS a brothel. The prisoner—lt was a brothel, and she got her by prostitution. tb T o!g e ht A i visit a woman at a brothel. froPie ll Assistant conshiten t judtgw7thA;odurydeuttyyo‘asi'a paubmliacrreiffieedeem.fee The prisoner —I am sorry to say that it is moo thing orf the police to visit these places. (Great was) manifested in court at this statement.) fr o . The Assistant Judge—You say that the police es' quently to these places. • 4 1. ~~ T IMM heel° The The 1 The. 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