The Express. — London, England, 1867-05-23 00:00:00

/ 1 ;) ,' % • 4 ` e- - cs • • • t • Y • e" • -010 No. 6,488.3 LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK, and I LA STEAMSHIP CON.P.Ith V.—INMAN tem, inm the UMW.' States !lens. The •••sepeny's lull p,werril ateaasen will be despatched as seder FROM LIN' i:1: POOL to NEW YORK. 011 t OF WAVIIINOTON, Irrklay, May 24. CI 11' Or PARIS, Wednesday. May 29. I'ITY OF 1.511 K. Saturday, June I. CITY 01 , ANTWERP, Wednesday, June b. and every Wednesday sad Saturday e„isia passage by the mail steamers sailing every Wednesday, J ody' guineas, according to the accommodation. Forward o.ssage includes a hilt supply of conked provisions. ['mummers I.li - snots and the United Slat* booked through on very (draw sa,m.u4 tern. —l4.r further particulars apply to WILLIAM )I.t Waterstreet, IJverposil; and to UV& and MACRY, 111, King Willixopstreet, London. STEAM to NEW YORK.—UNITED STATES If& IL LINK—The magnificent steamers of the New York lied House steam Ship Company will leave 'Havre and Falmouth wit& lassvngers and malls oars a fortnight, as under. These MCSII.OI aft unequalled for their passenger accommodation, and the t ter Iltrice of their cuisine. irons Ham. Treecirshinath. ty, liday 29 /Thursday, Way 30 ...Wedumusy, June 12 IThureday, June 13 ..iWedneeday, June 26 illtureday, June 27 ...Wednesday, Jut; 10 . Th uraday, July 11 71 - ther.:l2 tares from London. £24111. 6M-clans, and £l6 arcond due. F.r further particulars apply to JAM A. WAITON, Havre: I:IIEKBET7E, KANE, H. and Co. Faris: G. C. and L W. 11.3 and Falmouth ;or SLUM and Co., 142, Chr,apaide. InsGaid Styr , • AVIV CLERICAL, bIEDICAL ho tr A I T C I I r IINERAL LIFE AMIUILA 'ACE ROM'S MUTING, 1867. The Report presented at a lf eetiog held on the 3rd January Lag, he the declaration of the Eighth Bonus. showed. I. AsTIIIIIR PRINIRKMOY TIM SOCIETY. That during the wiimmennial period which terminated on the gegh June. IM6. Kw Abel Ammas for a total sum of £1.518.1131, and yielding AL0.4 . 4 in manual premiums, had been effected, of which sums the former exceeded by .01,611, and the latter by L 2,3172, the emeespending items of any previous period that The I snots dud Increased from £196,400 to £Y15,3Y7 per an num ; and that The Ater RA NCI Frith after payment of £86,303 en Secollet of Somas at the last Division, had risen from £1,423,191 to £1.619.539. AsTO THY. FINANCIAL PORMON Olf TOE SOCIETY._ . . That the A.ets on the 30th June, 1886, were £1,619,.536 14 8 An.l the Linhllities on the same date 1,343.708 19 2 Leavings surplus of 276,830 15 6 sad that, after bettiog aside CALOOO es • special reserve t encl. Tin' A AILABLIC Puorrr was C 215,830 Its. Id., of which sum £V-5,00u was recommended for division. 3. AS TO TOE lIMULTB OF THE DIVISION. That the portion of this sum of £225,000—via., Ave-sfiths, or £lo7,:6o—which fell to the Assured, would yield • Itl:VID:NloN ANY A Ioi.ITIoN to the polities of £272,0112, armoring 45 per cent., or rary hut, with the different ages, from 3i to h 5 per cent., on the premiums paid since the last division; and Hut the . . . . . easif Hours, which lathe exact equivalent of such Reversionary Room, would average .2n per cent. of the like premiums. The Report explained at length the nature of the investments aid the bases of the calculations, the results of which, as above shown, are eadnently favourable. The nest Division of Profits will take ;dace in January. 1872. sad prisons who effect Kew Policies before the end of June nest will be entitled at that Division to one year's additional share of Fronts over later Assurers. Pr spedoss, Forma of Proposal, the Report above 'mentioned. and a detailed account 4 .1 they rocaetbap of the Bonus meeting, OM be obtained from any of the Poelety's Agents ; or of (MOROI! CITCLIFIrE, Actuary and Secretary, 13, R. Jamea'requere, Loudon, B.W. N ATIONAL REFORM lINION.-Bt. James's hall Regent street and Piccadilly . ammo Zia be held in the Wove Ball on SATURDAY EVENING nett, May 45, at 7 o'clock. Doors open at S. . . SAMURL MORLEY, In the chair. The Meeting mill be addressed by JOHN STUAYT MILL. P.sq A. , P. 11 . Ward. Esq., 11. P II Thomas Barley. Esq., M.P. WIIIIam Schofield, Kerr, M.P. I Thomas Hashes. Pp , M.P. Charles Gilpin, Esq., M.P. I TM tr Donontine. M. r. Mr John lino. M.P. T. Mason Jonas, Eaq Ad rec. THE NEW ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, itioq.#ol.Bo2LN, WILL OPEN SATITEDAY, May 25. IWI, With the Must lajtl2lll.lAN and DRAMATIC COMPANY . _ I. t: w Id. SEES• • THE HEST ROOM in the HOUSE, at the NM RIIYAL AMPHITHEATRE, HMI HOLBORN, to be OPKNED MATURDAY, May2s. Etit'EsTRIANIB and the DRAMA. ......_..— _ . _ _ _ . Patcxs At to t o 12 10a: °rand Balcony, aping seats numbered and elbowed, k; lit Malls. nisilioned sad ansaberea, , Amphitheatre Mall. : mullioned sod numbered, la od.: Amphitheatre, 1a: ttlnee Beats In Private Boss, Is. The box., lice Li open daily from 10 till 5, under the direction of irr. Nugent, where seats may be engaged a fortnight in sal• mere Private IgArvaiol Grand Balcony tickets may be obtained of all the principal Went-end libraries and musk sellers. boors epee at. half-past 7, commence at & FREE TRADE WHARF.—The Commissioners oftworn. and the Lords of the Treasury.—Prepering for publication, the Correspondence on the subject of Privileges. he. granted and hew withheld. liIPOIRTILBSI et GOODS who are subjected I. caressive charges on goods landed on captain . ' sassy will please apply to IL CLAY and Co, e 3, Upper Tharass slant. CUT. PHOTOGRAPHIC. SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS, &c. MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 98, IC ingetreet, Coveatgarden, TO 1101L10W. May .2t, at half-put 11 preclutita 2 1 ,180, as. metinent of CAMP.RAS and LENSIM of all s, dark tent; hatka, printing frames, and other photographic apparatus, elec. Mel machines, Leyden Pin. sir pumps, batteries, clean-man. Nig apparasus..tc.. also telesoopm. micros ..pea. opera and napless/en models of steam engine*, a few pictures, books, Re. —Oa slew thls day and morning of sale, and catalogues had. KIN•HAN'S LL WHISKY DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 1811. 'hb eekbrated old IBM WHIBKT gained the DUBLIN HUZIS MEDAL—It le pare, mild, mellow, dellotose, sod very Mabeema bold In bottle. , Is Id. each, at the retail bottom In Intdom b 1 the agnate In the NWtoMel tow= Ii .11= wbolemb et Great Wlndmlllatreet, London, W. the Wi owl. Oak Mid, sod murk Mended " Kinehea's U. Whiaky. TirtCHEAPER THAN EVER.—Ie. 6d., Ta., is 6d. per pound are the prior itt which PHILLIPS and Co, tea merchants, S King WWMomatrest, City, Loudon, LC., in 42g good and fine BLACK 17. A. • price current poet tree. Ilk carriage tree to any rattrap dation or market town In Ike Baked Kingdom. AU goads carriage bee to all pane of Oinerre.—PHILLIPS aad Oa bare no *genie &agars MIRIPPIied at market prima NOTICE.—CARPETEL—An eminent Ma:lase buses STOCK of Tapestry Brawls. at Ea 2s. 84,1 . *el h Ild. Also 411,000 worth of beet Brussels, et do 44d., worth k eld Tinto Carpste—deeoer 1401/ ilia a reduced prices gm. Path. Furniture. Bedsteads and Madding. Lphols wrY. • r.. 10,000 worth to select tom, at very reduced pekes. Ail Roods warreated, and delivered tree throughout the hididom• Wli WAIN E, 143 to 130, Newiarea-betta. ~RESHER and ()LENNY, OUTFITTERS, estahlnhment to London, neat door to Somerset- Strood. N.B. Lista of neoesesry °atilt tor every purpose otiwbstment to India, Chins, and the °cicadas, will be for. warded oo spolicstion. WHITE and SOUND TEETH are indiepens abfr to personal attraction, end to health and lo n gevity t h the Proper mastication of food. ROW LAND'S oDowro, or PAM DE VllFllleli, compounded of Oriental ingredients, is of tatetimable value io preserving and beautifying the Teeth, It '`Whshiiiir the gums, and In giving a pleasing fragrance to the henth. It credit:atm tartar from the teeth, removes spots 14 irnient decay, and polishes and preserves the enamel, to R itilParts a pearl-like whiteness. Its invaluable proper ... 7 have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aristocracy V•hroliie modit is universally in high repute. Price U. Di per sett at :70. Ilattiotegarden, Lk for line b in d' s °Junto. and by chamLts and perfumers. DR. SCO'ITS BILIOUS an d LIVER PILLS, a never telling remedy, prepared without any ~Weot, will be found invaluable to all who safer from bilious 16 n liver complainta, indigestion, wind, spasms, giddiness, Mul li of the eyes, he. Vor habitual costiveness, as a family l Owlant Matikilae, and u • purifier of the blood, they are truly mild in their operation and grated to the atontach, ~— " roste appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the =-Bold by W. lambert, chemist, King .. umatreet, -mom and by moat dreillinta. two ho three thus the quantity in on., t : Id. ha sus to k Dr. Pott's Bilious and /arm Villa genuine are In a ..._ l " a k piCkeal, with °Minus lambert" mientood on the "".1% P(IPAHINE-MEGE (JOZZAII). M. Cullerier, ▪ °mil the secretary of the committee app o i n t e d by th e A ca d em y d°, of Perk to inetitute experiments touching the sike. exprrueil himself at the meetuig of the 27th of :"..oer. lege, u follows .—" The ten patients treated with the .ablie were cured in tour, seven, and eight days. without colic, sickness, or may repugnance." The Academy nu k_!ol to seal a letter of thanks to the miginator of the Copakine. Uoyd, Poland, Le Oros Clark, Gay, and Callaway have relly repeated th e s e exper i ments ht London. at ft. Ilartbn .M. Thomas's, Guys, an d th e R oya l Pres Hospitals. (See ▪ lancet of March v., 1827).—geld at ea at. a bottle by all re -17611. chemist& General 49, Haymarket, London, at Parts Schenl of JOZZAt'^a the mily thank with the diploma of . Pharntau. PAINLESS SYSTEM Or DENTISTRY. To . oll t /m 4110144. promslld . or post tree lour rump,TAL ABOLITION of PAIN in DENTISTRY. El Ream OA BRIM, Do old astablisbod DENTISTS. LUIWI E.HILL. CITY% t Load.„ be. H DYKE ARLESTREY STREET W 1 134, ET.L IV ERPOOL. - .mood pastes' boorovorooolll4 delgAi aoIRE,'— HAW ‘ 4 ‘7lnr , rl7. ( 4 t ssau 11_ ait, __ ti 3 LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 23, 1867. [STAMPED, ld. ADDMOZAZO [TWOPENCE DESIGN for NATIONAL GALLERY—the ALBERT HALL ot ARTS.—The BUILDER of this Week, 441 , orby poet bd.. contains • fine View and Plan of Mr. E M. Berry's design for tho National Gallery-Interior and Exterior View of the Royal Albert 11,11 of Arts and sciences-Notes in the Portrait Exhibition—on design as exemplitied In the Paris Exhibition-The Water Colour Exhibition and various other papers; with all the Sanitary, Architectural, Engineering, and social News —I, Vork.street, l'oreutgardsu , and all newsmen throughout the kingdom. PlUOtt. 2HE PEACE SOCIETY. The fifty-first public anniversary of this society TM held on Tuesday evening, in Fiasbury Chapel, Moor fields. Mr. Joseph W. Pease, M.P., son of the president of the society, occupied the chair. The Rev. B. H. Hoop pell moved the following resolution:—" That this meeting rejoices in the conviction, that in spite of recent deplor able outbreaks of the war-spirit which have dishonoured the civilisation and Christianity of our age, there are en couraging symptoms of progress in the direction of peace, as evidenced by the greater reluctance and hesitation shown to rushinto war, and by the frequent efforts made by governments to adjust their differences by other means than an appeal to the sword, of which the late conference in London, which has so happily concluded its labours, is • gratifying illustration. " This was se conded by Mr. Illihu Burritt, who paid as affect ing tribute to the character and works of the late Mr. Fry, with whom he had been associated for twenty five years, and who had been so suddenly taken away in the midst of his usefulness. The Danish war and the German war were not without their value, for they showed that England and France held feat to their doctrine of non-intervention, which had now become a well-esta blished and well-recognised principle of those nations. This was one of the principles of the Peace Society, and another of its principles—indeed its foremost principle— that of referring the decision of quarrels to impartial arbi tration, was triumphant, as appeared from the events of the last few days, be might say. A third object of the society was the establialiment of • menroon sear interna tional code of law. A rornielthee bpi bow Apeiniad for the purpose, on the motion of 3G. Dudley Field, at the last meeting of the Social Science Aesomition, and be fore the close of the present year this great work, which would do so much to make war impossible, it might be hoped, would be accomplished. He concluded with an eloquent tribute to the influence in favour of peace which in the Luxemburg question was exercised by gum) Vic toria ; nor did he omit signalling the wide gmyth of French opinion against war, as shown by the petitions sent up from all parts of France to the Emperor. Besides, there was • third influence working in this direstion, and that influence was embodied in the vat brotboribliod of working men over Europa, who were mp in ergs:siting one great strike against war ; and • great League of Peace was now in progress of being formed in Paris. Everything was at present encouraging and aarpiaieus for that cause. The following resolution was also fiat this meeting has observed with the deepest tutored and satis faction the popular movement in favour of peace that has lately sprung up on the continent of Europe, and rejoices to find that it is about to assume the farm of • regular sad permanent organisation, which it is earnestly hoped may hereafter exercise a powerful and auspicious influence on the relations of peoples and the policy of steles. The meeting greets with respectful and cordial salutations the League of Peace recently inaugurated in Paris, and desires for it ample success in its arduous but glorious under taking." Mr. Handel Condom moved the third resolution: —" That this meeting approves of the efforts made by the committee to arrange for the holding of • Peace Coagrees on the continent during the present year, and hopes it may yet succeed in accomplishing this object." lie had • strong conviction that the day was not far distant when some substitute for the terrible system of war would be come a necessity. If they got, as they saw, household suffrage from the conservatives, what might not they expect? Let them continue to sow the good seed, and be confident that the nations were coming together in the bonds of peace. Mr. Henry Pease seconded the motion, which dr agreed to ; and • vote of thanks to the chair man terminated the pnmeedinp. -s! TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. fRIOTIIeS TZLZOIA DENMARK. COPENIIAGEN, MAT 22, Evionma._ The Grand Duke Constantine, the Czarewitch, the Grand Duchess Mario Feodorowna, and the King and Crown Prince of Denmark landed here shortly after 6 o'clock this evening. Salutes were fired, andthe reception of the Grand Duchess Marie Foodorowna(Princeaa Dagmar) was of a most enthu siastic character. THE KING OF THE GREEKS. ST. PETERSBURG, MAT 22. The King of the Greeks left yesterday for Berlin and Copenhagen. FRANCE. PARIS, MAT 22. During his stay in this capital the Czar will pay a visit of inspection to the Russian squadron and the French Mediterranean and Ocean fleets, as sembled at Cherbourg. PARIS, MAY 22, EVENING. The Erening Moniteur, in its bulletin, points out the favourable impression produced in Europe by the pacific result of the London Conference, and adds :—" The people itself, as well as the European Cabinets, pay a tribute to the moderation of the attitude and language of the Imperial government, which, never separating the particular interests of France from the general interests, obeys, in all its proceedings and in all its acts, ideas only of ap peasement and concord." The Emperor of Russia will arrive here on the Ist June next, and intends to remain until the 11th of that month. The France of this evening states that the government will sanction the discussion, by the Chambers, of the results of the London Conference immediately the diplomatic documents referring to the Conference have been collected. The same journal states that the King of Prussia will not visit Paris till after the departure of the Czar, about the 15th of June. The Etendard says :—" Webelieve ourselves in a position to state that, before the end of the pre sent week, • portion of the Prussian troops in Luxemburg will be draughted to Rastadt." ITALY FLORENCE, MAT tl, EVICITNO. The governments represented at the London Conference have congratulated the Italian govern ment upon its attitude during the negotiation, thanking Italy for her services in the cause of peace. The finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies upon the Eeclesiaatical Property Bill, require the communication of the convention now ender negotiation with the bankers, before making tbeir report. ROHE. HARBEILLFS, NAT 22. Intelligence received here from Rome to the 18th inst. states that after the last consistory the cardinals decided upon appointing a term within which Cardinal Andrea should be called upon to make his defence. Should he fail to comply with this order by the expiration of that term he would be condemned in coatumaciant, and sen tenced to forfeit his right of voting in the sacred college and at the conclave. It is asserted that at another meeting the cardinala were of opinion that tho financial conversion of church property pro posed by Italy was an inevitable necessity. INDIA. BOMBAY, MAT 17, 5.2- P.Y. 7lbs. shirting', Or. 2a. ; 811bs. ditto,7r. 10s.; 40's mule twist, 14a. Cotton held firmly: Dhollerah, 235 ; shipments of the week, 60,000 bales. Ex change on London, L. 11,d. Four per Cent. Government securities, 87 ; Five per Cent. ditto, 106 ; Five-and-a-Half per Cent. ditto, 1091. Freights to Liverpool, 70s. The latest London date is to the 14th inst. CALCUTTA, MAY 16. 811bs. ahirtings, Br. Ga. 40's mule twist, 71. Cotton, 17i. Exchange on London, la. Four per Cent. Government Securities, 87 ; Five per Cent. ditto, 1054 ; Five-and-a-Half per Cent. ditto, 1091. Freights to England, 455. AMERICA. (11T ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.) NEW YORK, HAT 22, E P.N. Closing prices. --Gold, 138 g. Sterling exchange on London, 1021. 5-20 United States Bonds, 1092; Illinois, 1151 ; Erie, 61. Cotton : Middling Up land, 27. Petroleum, refined, 241. The steamers leaving to-day for Europe take out 500,000 doll. in specie. Eitaircwarrox of BEAM. The telegraph brings us news today that the last formidable strong hold of 'Livery remaining in Christendom has virtually fallen before the irresistible advance of the great move ment for universal freedom and equal rights. Brazil has given the death-blow to the wicked system which has been so long both her grievous burden and hat foul disgrace. Henceforth every child born into the empire is free, and in twenty years the chains will fall from the limbs of her last surviving slave. By this de cree, nearly 3,000,000 blacks arc raised up from the dust ; and though bat few of this generation can hope to see the day of general emancipation, it is much for them to know that the curse which rested on the parents will no longer be transmitted to the children ; it is some thing that the younger of them have a bright although distant future to look toward and to wait for. Very likely, too, the dying institution will not be suffered to linger out the whole of the existence which the new law accords to it ; as the benefits of free labour to the whole country become appreciated, fresh leAslation may h.uden the advent of national liberty and justice.—hero York Tribune, May 6. BISHOP COLENSO AND HIS Ctsuoy. —Dr. Colenso, having ascertained that no appeal is to be made against Lord Hominy's recent julpoent, has furnished the clergy and laity of his diocese with a declaration that he will in future enforce obedience to his legal position as bishop of this see. You will see the document in the papers which will be forwarded to you. He his also addressed a cir cular to three licensed clergymen of the church of England—Dean Green, Archdeacon Fearne, and the Rev. Mr. Walton—calling upon then, to resign their respective positions, or recognise him in his legal capacity. The annexed is the letter referred to, which, up to the time of closing of the mail, has not been replied to:— " Bishopetowe March 18, 1867.—Very reverend Sir,—As you have plainly shown by numerous acts during the past year that you do not desire to he bound by the lain of the united church of England and Ireland, and as it will be come my imperative duty to take such action in reference to those acts as my position seems to require, I have thought it best to offer you an opportunity of preventing the public Kendal which the measures I shall be oblige to take against you may cause, by resigning the license you hold to officiate within this diocese as a minister of the united church of England and Ireland, unless you are pre pared to conform yourself in all respects to the laws of that church in future.—l am, Ise., J. W. Narsd.."—Cape Standard, April 19. LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COMPANY (LIMITED). veseipie week ending May 19,11,6061. 21i. 11d. OPENING OF THE AIIt3TRIAN REICHSRATH. SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH. VIENNA, MAT 22. The Emperor Francis Joseph formally opened the Reichsrath to-day. His Majesty delivered the following speech from the throne : HONOURED GENTLEMEN or Born HOCAZI or TEE REICHS RATH—With joyful satisfaction I see the Reiohaath oece more assembled around me. Responding to my appeal, the royal and other countries milled upon have sent hither their elected deputies, from whose patriotic co-operation I confidently expect fresh guarantees for the welfare of the empire, and of all the mantras which Providence has placed under my sceptre. What I promised when I for the first time saluted the Reicbsrutb in this place has remained the unchangeable aim of all my efforts. The establishment, of constitutional institutions upon a sure basis—this Is what I have unwaveringly kept in view. But precisely this object was not to be attained without first bringing into accord the more ancient constitutional rights of my! kingdom of Hungary with the fundamental laws granted by my diploma of the 20th October, 1860, and my patent of the 26th February, 1861. The sincere recognition of this fact on the part of this portion of the empire could alone secure to the other kingdoms and provinces.- 1 equally full of devotion to, the empire —the until► Curbed enjoyment of the rights end liberties granted to them by the fundamental laws as well as a pro -greedy. development in accordance with the present age, The heavy blows of fortune which have fallen upon the empire were another earnest warning to act in conformity with this necessity. My efforts were not in vain. A satisfactory arrangement has been found for the countries of my Hungarian Crown, which secures their coherent* with the rest of the monarchy, the internal peace of the empire, and its position as a great Power abroad. lem animated by the hope that the Reicbsrath will not refuse its consent to this arrangement, and that an impartial and careful consideration of all the circutustsuaces in connexion therewith will serve to bewail from this assembly appre hensions which would caul. mo serious anxiety were I not firmly persuaded that the honest good-will of all parties will bring the new organisat , on to a successful issue. The past, the present, and the future exhort us to vigorously apply ounelves to the completion of the work which has been begun. The Reichernth, upon whose patriotic devotion I rely, will, in the present urgent state of things, iliadant to shrink from the task of a prompt organisation of the relations of the State on the basis now offered, and will refuse to follow, instead, an object, the fruitless pursuit of which could only offer fresh experiments, but no suc cessful results. The Reicher:4h, so much I expect from its justice, will not underestimate the advantages which have already become perceptible in Austria's position in the European equilibrium through the course which I have initiated. The Reichsrath—its tried discrimination is my guarantee for it—will finally not ignore how the new order of things mart have for consequence equal security for the other kingdoms and provinces, inasmuch as it surrounds with new and unshakeable guarantee. the con stitutional rights and liberties of the provinces of the Hungarian crown. The realisation, however, of this pros pect is essentially dependent upon the consolidation of the fundamental laws of the 20th of October, 1860, and the 26th of February, 1861, in the countries whose representa tives are now re-assembled here. The unconditional elec tion of deputies to the Reicharath was, therefore, also an absolute necessity. But as the idea of curtailing the existing rights of the different kingdoms and provinces has been foreign to my mind, so also have I had in view the granting to them in unisoa with the Reich.- nth every extension of their autonomy that will meet their wishes and can be accorded with eat enamoring the whole monarchy. Therdlbre, in consideration of the arrangement arrived at with the Hungarian Representative Assembly, in so far as it relates to common affairs, there will be at once submitted to you for adoption the amendments which have become neces smeary to my patent of the 26th of February, 1861, together with a bill establishing ministerial responsibility, and a modification of paragraph 12 of the constitution, corresponding with the oinettitutional requirements. To these will be added other bills, especially those announced to the Provincial Diet by our resolution of the 4th Feb. ruary last. The financial affairs of the empire will claim your most especial attention and constitutional co-opera tion. You will receive full reports with regard to the extraordinary measures which have been unavoidably neceasitated since the last session of the Reicharath by the outbreak of the late destructive war. Satisfactory provision has already been made for the requirements of the current year, so that the Reicharath, freed from all demands and exigencies of the moment, can at once de vote itself to the solution of the important and permanent financial questions now submitted to its deliberations in consequence of the arrangement with Hungary. It will be our urgent care that no portion of our empire shall have cause to complain of being disproportionately taxed. Honoured gentlemen of both Houses of the Reicherath, to-day we are about to establish a work of peace and of concord. Let us throw a veil of forgetfulness over the immediate past, which has inflicted deep wounds upon the empire. Let us lay to heart the lessons which it leaves behind, but let us derive with unshaken courage new strength, and the resolve to secure to the empire peace and power. For this the fidelity of my people, which has been manifested in times of the most argent need, is my beet guarantee. Let not the secret thought of revenge guide our steps: a more noble satisfaction is marred for us. The better we succeed in our present effort to change the antagonistic feelings and enmities at present existing into esteem and respect, the sooner the peoples of Austria, whatever may be their nationality or language, will rally around the impe rial standard, and will cheerfully trust to the word of my ancestor, that Austria will endure and prosper under the protection of the Almighty until the most distant time. _ The speech of the Emperor was received with frequent outbursts of cheering. COUNT BISMARCK AND THZ RITORM LIAGUI. The council of the Reform League met last evening at their rooms, Adelphiterrace ; Mr. Edmond Hades, presi dent, in the chair. The following letter how Count Bismarck was read :—" Berlin, May 17, 18b7 .—Gentlemen, —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a reso lution pissed at a meeting of metropolitan delegates from trade, friendly, and temperance and other societies, and from one hundred London branches of the Reform League, congratulating the people of North Germany on the achievemeat of full representation and vote by ballot, and commenting very kindly on my conduct in advising and defending that reform. lam glad to think that the origin of the late Reichstag, and the proceedings of that efficient and patriotic body, should have met with so much eym- 1 pathy in a country the history and institutions of which have always afforded, and will not cease to all ord, a highly interesting object to the scrutiny and reflection of conti nental politicians. May the time be not far when all the nations of Europe would turn their attention to each other for no other purpose than that of emulating in good government and the arts of peace. You will, oblige me by conveying to the members of the meeting the expression of my sincere thanks for their flattering appreciation of what I have been doing to serve the king and my country, in confonnity with the individual cha racter of society, and political institutions in Germany.—l am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, BISMARCK. To , Edmond Beaks, Esq., and the other executive officers of the Reform League.' , The chairman referred to the in- I tention of the government to proceed with the Royal Parks' Bill after Whitsuntide, and said that it was worthy the consideration of the council whether it was not their duty to call s large meeting in Hyde-park to protest against the bill. The demonstration should be made as effec- I tive as possible, because it was quite clear that what the us had done had produced its effect, and it was desirable that that effect should not be allowed to die , out. The object of the bill was to undo all they Ohs League) had done, and to make that legal which was now admitted to be illegal. (Hear, hear.) After *mai- I derthie discussion the following resolution was agreed to : I —" That the government having intimated their intention , to proceed with the Royal Parks Bill after Whitsuntide, and then to move its second reading, the council resolves, in case of this intention, which it much regrets, being persevered in, to summon a monster meeting of the inha bitant* of the metropolis in Hyde-park for the purpose of protesting against she attempt proposed to be made by the bill in question, to deprive the people of their admitted right to meet in that park for the considera tion of political and other questions, a right which has been lately exercised with so much order and propriety, and without any perceptible interference with the use and enjoyment of the park by others." The council then adjourned. THE REORGANISATION OF THE FRENCH ARMY. The Charivari of Tuesday publishes the following parody of the imperial plan for the reorganisation of the French army : Art. 1. Every citizen is a soldier. On the day of his birth his parents must tatoo upon his arm a Chassepot rifle end a bayonet sword. Until the age of 7 he is I not compelled to take part in active servka, but learns the theory. Art. 2. From 7 to 12 years of age he is incorporated in the national guard, and must net play at marbles except with ride bullets. I Art 3. From 12 to 20 years of age he is comprised in the cadres of the active army, and must be present during eleven months of each yesrin the regiment assigned to him. The twelfth month is left to him for the purpose of learn ing a trade and supporting his parents. Art. 4. From 20 , to 40 years of age he remains constantly under arms. Art. 5. From 40 to 60 years of age be forma part of the reserve, must be with his corps for six months every year ; but cannot be sent out of the country except by a special law. In pressing cases this law may be superseded by the order of a polioe-eargeant. Art. 6. In order not to inconvenience, in the arrangement of their family affairs, the citizens called under arms, no soldier of tihe reserve who has received orders to march shall under lacy circumstances be refused a quarter of an hour's delay - - before he joins his company. Art. 7. From 60 to 75 years 1 of age every citizen who has not lost more than two of his limbs in war shall be incorporated in the Garde Nationale Mobile, entrusted with the defence of the frontiers. Art. 8. Every person having only a left arm shall be attached by the instrumentality of the Minister of War I to a person having only • right arm, so as to form thus a templets soldier, and utilise all the human remnants. And so on for odd limbs of every other kind. Art. 9. From 75 to 90 years of age the men will all form part of a . militia charged to watch over the safety of the towns. They will go their rounds in invalid chairs. Art. 10. The ! men forming part of the ban from 70 to 90 years of age will be able to obtain authorization to get married before the expiration of their term of service. Art. 11. At and beyond the age of 90 and a day the citizen is free from all military service except in cases when the country may have need of him. Art. 12. He nevertheless remains in- I scribed upon the rolls of his regiment until the age of 96, and cannot before that age take servioe in a foreign army. Art. 13. No case of exemption is allowed. Every one is turned to account, according to his aptitudes and his in- Amities. Art. 14. All the women, without exception, are rieandiires. They must be ready to serve out runi to the soldiers when the country is thirsty—for glory. Art. 15. Even at home the citizen must not leave off his uniform. Art. 16. He is bound to have a target in his bedroom, and to practise at it for two hours every night with his Chas sepot rifle. Art. 17. He must wear his hair and beard ac cording to the regulations of the colonel. Only those are authorised not to have them cut who have none. l Art. 18. In a word, from his birth to his liberation (96 years and a day) every citizen belong. to the army. In his leisure hours he has the right to occupy himself with agri culture, art, or industry, without, however, leaving off his pillage, his shako, or his helmet. THE PARIS EXHIBITION. (nos oul sPECIAL COI Of the means of transit to and from the Exhi bition, it may be useful to note that the railway authorities have yielded to the protests of the Parisians, and now start three trains between 5.25 and 6.25, the hour when tired visitors are home ward and dinner-ward bound. A certain Abraham-bon-Ali has just set up a most singular establishment. It consists of a cafd regiurant, three yards long and a yard and a half wide, intended for the accommodation of the Algerian workpeople who are occupied in the manu facture of ornaments, baskets, boots, and indige nous tissues in the palace. The apace is so limited that these poor people are obliged to await their turn to enter the restaurant. Our potters have no complaint to make of a lack of attention on the part of visitors. The incompar able English service for the Prince of Wales which Messrs. Copeland exhibit, and their exquisite flower painting, and unrivalled ceramic statuary ; the majolica, designed by Lessors , of the Wedg -11 woods, and the brilliant stalls of Minton, command 1 crowds of admiring visitors all day long. This is due in part to the open arrangement of the British section, which was so severely criticised by the French authorities. The French manufacturers of porcelain are lament ing that the department devoted to the Worms manufactory is continually crowded with visitors, while their cases remain unvisited. This is due chiefly to the long-standing, world-wide renown of the Imperial establishment ; and partly to the fact that, the French exhibition of porcelain being in closed, there is nothing to attract the visitor from the magnificent shows of crystals and bronzes which surround it. Grave complaint at the conduct of the Russian commissioners during the Prince of Wales's visit to their stables has been made in the papers. It ap pears that these commissioners closed the stable doors to the public while the prince was inspecting their horses. The Russian authorities are invit ed to observe that they are on the banks of the Seine, and that autocratic airs are not much in vogue among the peoples of the West. One French writer, M.Alfred Duplessis, is unsparing in his criticism on the " raideur " of the Russian commissioners. He points them out as making exceptions to the general rule of courtesy which pervades the Exhibition ; and remarks that this time when Russia has contrived to get together a most brilliant and interesting show of her produce and industry ; it is doubly un fortunate that she has made a bad selection of authorities to do the honours of her courts and galleries. While the papers are daily chronicling the splendid hospitalities of ambassadors to kings and princes, I will be chronicler of an humble fee. Itivity which took place in the excellently-arranged and managed Workmen's Exhibition Restaurant, 1 !by the Ecole Militaire entrance. This omnibus ! restaurant supplied a modest banquet to sixteen of ! the jury and of the commissioners of the tenth group. Eleven bottles of wine and an entire filet ,of beef were consumed, and the bill for the six teen contrives was 38f. 20e. It cannot be too often repeated that the plain food served—and well !served —here by neat female attendants is cheap and excellent. It is a great success already. The ' average daily consumption of bread alone reaches 1,600 kilogrammes, and 115 persons are employed on the establishment. It will interest your horticultural readers to learn that the last fortnight's flower show, which closed 'on Thursday, brought fresh honours to Messrs. Veitch. The contest now is for palm trees, and is in the great palm-house or crystal palace. The statue of the Empress is literally encompassed in ' palms. The effect is delightful, for the spaces aro filled with azaleas. Then, in front of the Empress's pavilion, rhododendrons are massed, and the tents shield exquisite banks of flowers. The peonies, calceolarias, and roses are in marvellous variety land abundance, and the gallery by the Avenue de Labourdonnaye is a bank of cut flowers. By this garden, which is the triumph of the Exhibition authorities, and is a fairyland, a vulgar concession l has been set up that jars horribly upon the visitor who may happen to wander from the gates towards the Ecole Militaire. A showman—exactly s• at a country fair—calls upon him to enter an enclosed place and see a magnificent and gigantic work of art. The charge is only twenty-five centimes—five sous. He who is trapped is conducted before a monster barrel that will hold 210,000 litres. What next, and next ? Why not a menagerie, with pipe, and drum, and speaking trumpet ARRIVAL 011 ♦ GOLD SRIP.—FALMOUTR, MAY 22. —The ship Alenandrina,from Otago, New Zeal-nd, on the 12th February, is off here, with 3,621 ounces of gold, 11 goosoogwo, and 2,461 bolos of wool. lONIC CONCERTS. The programme of the third concert (which took place last night) was as follows : PART I. Overture (Anacreon) Recitative e O►vativa, '•a' m'abbandonl" (Nitoaa Mb, Abbott Aria, •' Vol dam sapete" (None dl Figaro), 3ldlle Lacc► Symphony In C minor Mendelmobia. Aria, "O cid! quanta gimlet r (now. Mine. Lucca Overture (Oberon) _ _ _ Paw d_ _ Concerto In 0, planethrte,gl4.cim7vien Hint_ .... Bee th oven. Romance, Parlate tremor." (Yeast., Mr Abbott OOllllO4. March (Attuillej Mendelsohn. It is to be regretted that our two Philharmonic societies should present such similar features in their selections of instrumental pieces. Mdlle. Lucca's exquisite singing of the air from Mozart's Figaro, and her brilliant execution of the "Jewel-song " from Peva, are well known from her current performances at the Royal Italian Opera. At the commencement of the latter song there was • hitch with the orchestral accompaniments, which ' would have discomposed any . singer of less com manding power and unsteadier nerve than Mdlle. Imam. A fair Mart, however, having been at length agreed on between the conductor and the orchestra, and the vocal artist being no longer obstructed instead of aided, the song was given with the usual brilliancy by the singer, and followed by the customary encore which attends it on the stage. These extracts, however, of pieces from operas which must, more or less, depend on the situation to which they belong, are scarcely suited for the concert room, Probably the chief reason for their introduction is the notion that, from their familiarity, they may safely be sung without rehearsaL We knew not whether Mdlle. Lucca's song had undergone this usual preliminary (the omission of which would afford the only possible excuse for the orchestral confusion at the commencement); if not, however, it should be s. salutary caution to this great artist not to place herself at the mercy of such contingen cies. Loud and prolonged applause marked the general appreciation of the singer's highly cultivated powers, all the more strongly evidenced under the circumstances alluded to. Mr. O. W. Martin's prize glees, national part songs, &c., will be given at Exeter-hall on Wednesday next, by his prize glee choir assisted by the ladies and gentlemen of the National Choral Society. Madame Arabella God dard has been engaged as solo pianists. BEFOBJI RACES. Man the n Owl.") In all probability the present year will be the last occasion on which any of this generation can hope to witness what has for the last fifteen years been an annual struggle. It is true the interest attaching to the race has varied considerably. For some years since its first estab lishment it has created the smallest possible excitement, and resulted in a mere canter for stale second-rate horses. But last year and this the race has possessed an unusual interest. This has arisen partly from the unusual number of good horses engaged and partly from th e activity during the recess of many well-known sportsmen, who, by conti nuous agitation and an unflagging attend ance at country meetings, have worked upon and prepared the public mind to witness a struggle which will eclipse all former efforts. There has also been shown a sin cere desire on the part of the new Stewards to cater mugs effectually and liberally than their predecessors for the amusement of the public, and thus secure a larger share of patronage than they have hitherto possessed. We hope they will not take it amiss if we venture, while admitting the improvement which has been made lately in the Ladies' Stand, to suggest the employment of a few mere police to prevent honourable sportinen's feelings Wag sbssked by the coarse language which has been lately indulged in by some members of the Ring who on he to know better. The following are among the • " Bob."—This hone was mule a great favourite last year, and he well deserved it. He is a clever horse, with a short, quick action, but has never shown himself able so stay, though often getting a chance. He ran a very good home on Monday, but as he ran the course the wrong way, he has no chance of success. _ " Carnarvon"—a most promising colt, but now unfor tunately quite out of the running. The turns at the upper end of the course were too many and too sharp for an animal whose only fault is that he is a little too upright, and wants elasticity in his pastern joints. His brilliant trial in the Colonial Stakes showed what might be ex pected of him if ever he is found in better company. General Peel" and " Cranborne" are both scratched. The course did not quite suit either of these horses. The former is, perhaps, • little slow, and the latter occasionally shows temper, and it is better for Ins stable companions that ho should be out of the way when they go round the sharp turn known as Hodgkinson's. " The Compound Householder," lifter going through an almost Incredible amount of work, suddenly, to the astonishment of all the tents, trainers, and other pro fessionals, burst • blood-vessel on Frid►y, when t►king ono of his three-day- -week gallops. The horse was consider ably relieved, and we believe the public will share in this feeling. The result may be that he will bleed freely before any great race, but he will probably stand prepara tion for an ordinary contest with as much equanimity as formerly. His party, meantime, are said to have lost by not hedging their money before his accident was made known. "The Lodger," ribose breeding appears to be doubtful, is well in. - _ Duality," by Faint Hopes," out of " Ignorance," and a two.year-old colt by " Checkstring," out of " Beal dence," never had any chance, and are now scratched. " South Lancashire," as our readers know, is a magnifi cent hone, with the finest action of any in training. But we do not think he will win this race, as his shoulders, though strong, are not sloped enough for such an uneven course, and the extra weight which he carries is apt to be displacedC when going up bill. He was slightly galled by cannoning against a horse called " Defiance" in the race before Easter, which was won by " Seceder," out of " Tea Boom," half brother to " Adullamite ;" but we are glad to hear he has since quite recovered. " Walpole " we never thought much of since he was re ported to have shown signs of cataract in his near eye after his accident against the Hyde-park railings at the July meeting. " The Erie Ring" was backed some time ago for • place, hut we do nut advise our reader, to put any faith in him now. "The Old Tory" will be steered by Ben CHANCELLOR, and if be fails in landing the prize it will not be from want of jockeysbip. The bone was originally not one of the best bred, but perhaps the soundest on the English Turf. He is now rather a sad spectac le. . His forelegs—that splendid inheritance of his dam • Honesty"—are grown crooked, and the flick sinews weakened from running him on ground to whin be was not accustomed ; while it is evident that his constitution has become permanently in jured. The secret is this: Bite CHANCELLOR has during his public career determined to win this greet race. He trained the good horse " Old Tory" with this view—not caring what became of him afterwards. It will doubtleaa be his last appearance ; but, unless the bore's hind quar ters become narabsed before the day of the race, we can have no doubt that a combination of the highest alent in his preparation, with the unequalled jockeyship of his rider, will result in landing - - THE Ow ToRT" the winner of the Great Reform Rees of 1867. ETHNOLOGICAL SOCHITY.—The anniversary meet ing of this moiety was held on Tuesday. Mr. J. Crawford, F.H.8., presided. The reports of the council and of the treasurer were moat favourable in respect of the increased and increasing prosperity of the society. The number of new members added during the past year was greater and the balance at the bankers larger than on any previous occasion, notwithstanding the more extended printing of the society's "Transactions." The male of these publica tions to the gener.d public had now become an important item in the society's finances. The following officers and council were elected for the ensuing year: — President : Mr. J. Crawfurd ; vioe.preaidents : Mr. R. Dunn, Sir John Lubbock, Bart., and Professor Busk; honorary treasurer : Mr. F. Hindwarsh ; honorary mere- Wits : Mr. T. Wright and Mr. D. W. Nash ; honorary librarian: Mr. L. J. Beale • council: Mr. W. Blackmore, Mr. H. C. Bohn, Dr. A. Ca mpbell Mr. T. F. D. Croker, Sir W. A. Claveriog, Bart., Mr. J. Dickinson, the Rev. F. W. Farrar, Professor Huxley, Dr. Harrington Tuke, Mr. J. Meyer, Sir H. I. Murchison, Hart.,Sir C. Nicholson, B ar g., Sir S. Ryan, and Mr. J. Thrapp. A special vote of thanks to the president for his sealona and valuable cervices to the society, both in respect to ita active management and the able and numerous papers contrilm• ted to its evening meetings, exhibiting as they have done the most mature deliberation and extended reserirch and experience, was appropriately and deservedly proposed by General B al four , and carried by en acclamation and accord significant of the heartiest personal attachment of the fellows to their veteran chief. PATENT OTTICI MVIHHIN, 8017111 KENNINGTON.— Number of visitors for the week ending May 18, 1,879 total number since the opening of the Museum, free daily (May LI, 1858),1,139,329. A BOHAN CATHOLIC BISHOP pN CHURCH AND STATE AND LOYALTY. The Roman catholice of Wolverhampton opened a third church in that town on Tuesday. The opening service oceseisted of the celebration of Pontifical high maw by the Itel„Dr. Ullathorne (the Roman catholic bubop of Birmingham), and a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Brown ZZacatholic bishop of Shrewsbury). Altogether about cil the catholic clergy took part in the procession, with which, at about halt-past eleven, the service com menced. At the conclusion of the services a luncheon took per, the first toast at which was, of course, " The Health of our Holy Father the Pope, and many years to him." The toast was drunk amidst the hurrahs of the assembly. • These had hardly died ont before Dr. Ullathornie row, and said, with as little interval as possible after that, Let us drink the health of our sovereign lady the guess He then proceeded to say that, if it wee • maxim much dwelt upon by great thinkers, by profound philosophers, and by large-minded politicians, that if there was &principle that was more mischievous to the liberty of mankind than another, it was that the church and state should be blended into one, the necessary consequence of that principle wee that the great secret of the liberty of man was found in the state and the church standing s apart in respect of the authorities which presided over them. The happiest, perhaps the most felicitous, condition in mankind in many respects had been found when there were great sovereigns and great pontiffs, when the great sove reigns held society together by political order, and when the great pontiff held it together by religious order. That principle was pre-eminently the catholic principle ; there fore they felt no shrinking, no mental difficulty, no ob stacle whatever in their thoughts when they proposed these two sovereigns, each standing in separate order. The church was of course pre-eminent. It was so regarded by the old Pagan ; and the pre-eminence of the church was implied in the phrase of " Church and State " They proposed the Pope knit simply because the order of God was before the order of man. (Applause.) At the same time it was the spiritual order which commanded them from its higher place to give all honour, respect, obedience, and loyalty to the head of the temporal order. If, there fore, catholic. were pro-eminent in their loyalty to their sovereign, that loyalty did nut spring from ampere sentiment. It did not arise merely and simply through the sense of patriotism which belonged to all men ; is did not arise purely and solely from the attachment to the individuel— however much the individual sovereign, like our present sovereign, Queen Victoria, might have qualities wonder fully winning and attractive. Certainly Queen Victoria had done great things for this country. (Applause.) They had had sovereigns who bad almost contaminated the family relationship. (Shame.) But she was a brilliant example of a devoted wife—now, alas a widow—and of • devoted head of a family. In that capacity she had raised the whole spirit—the whole dignity as it were—she had raised and exalted all the nobler qualities which be longed to that which was pre-eminently English, namely, the family life. (Applause.) This they owed to her, as • woman, as a wife, as • lady ; and they also owed to the wisdom, to the discretion, and to the self-control, in which she had conducted herself through the difficulties whicbhad arisen through her reign, that whatever governments or whatever politicians bad gone down, the Qu. en bad herself always risen. (Applause.) She had risen, she was tieing Will, and he believed she would continue feriae to thread. (Re newed applause.) But it was not these principles alone which excited • catholic's loyalty, for, in acidities to all these reasons for loyalty and respect, which sprang front sentiment, the catholic had this further principle—the one which sprang from that higher principle, which was repre sented by the Sovereign Ponti ff ; a nd that was, the spirit b which they were commanded to fear God, and by which they were further commanded to obey the powers that be. In that spirit, as loyal and devout catholic., and also as loyal and devout Englidimen, he called upon them to drink " The Health of their beloved Sovereign the Queen." The toast wee drunk with as much enthusiasm as that with which the health of the Pope was received. ADDITIONAL CURA TES BOCIRTY.—The society for promoting the employment of additional curates in popu lous places held its annual meeting yesterday at N 1 lilies Rooms. The Archbishop of Canterbury was in the chair. The attendance wee smalL The chairman regretted that there were not sufficient means to meet many pressing exi gencies, although 500 curates were supplied by the so ciety. There were between one and two huni - ed applica tions for assistance which °wild not be granted. The re port was read by thesecretary, showing that population in this country increases at the rate of 'lOO,OOO a year, and that in 34 of the great teams of England, embracing a po pulation of 4,000,000, there are 52i in every 100 who at ,end no pima of worship whatever. The Bishop°, Ely, in moving the adoption of the report, urged that the ques tion of an increased supply of funds was purely one for the consideration of the laity. The Earl of Dartmouth, in seconding the motiou, said it was much better to provide a clergyman than a church. The Bishop of Oxford hay. Mg supported the motion, the report was uumiimoumly adopted. Other resolutions were proposed ; one of them calling special attention to the spiritual condition of the agricultural district*. The remaining speakers included the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol, Lord Lyttelton, and Sir R. Phillimore. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the chairman at the close of the proceedings. PRAILEIACIUTICAL SOCIETY Or GREAT BRITAIN. —The following candidates paused the major examination yesterday as pharmaceutical chemists:—Edmund Hewson Armitage, Louth ; Charles Cure, Mauritius ; George Thomas Naldrett, Brighton ; Edward Owen, Montimmery ; Lewis Bottle Hoes, Driffield ; and James Nit isms, Mildenhall. Pnlautron, MAY 22.—The Kent, from Mel bourne, with 39,526 ounces of gold, for London, arrived off here, and landed eight poisoners at this port. The ship Super, from Melbourne for London, with gold valued at 160,00 W., was reported here this evening as having passed up Channel. Solna KRNSINGTON MINIZOIE.—ViEBOTS during the week ending May 18 —On Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, free, fromlo a.ni. F 10 p.ni., 9,505 ;on Wednesday, Thursday, and riday (Jamie. mon ed.l, from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.. 1,655 ; national por trait exhibition, by payment, 2,311 ; total, 13.471. Average of corresponding week in fernier Imre. 10,470. Total from the opening of the Museum. • Al