The Express. — London, England, 1864-06-21 00:00:00

T" NE W CL ÜB. Minus-71r Right Rm. Lori 11175IMULY. sad lonia. VD!tad 8. Captain Addiscm, 36, Cal elms Club Lor Cl üb d Geoses Beimalerk, 1111, Pleoadllly, and Army and Wavy MaJor.Gebseal Downing, It Oloncesteriorraise, Hyde-pelt. Lord Nigel Kennedy, liontrom-bouse, Petersham, &W. Captain W. W Keen" Brooks's Club. Viscount Malden, 39, Lowndos-street, and White's Club. Lord lluskerry, Sprtngfleld Castle, and 3, Upper Wimpole-etreet. Temporary Ofllces-33, PoZ mall This Club is to be erected on the scale of the Carlton and Reform Clubs in Pall-oral. The proposed name of the Club will be submitted to the first general meeting of members. -'ereral new features conducive to the comfort and accommodation of the members will be Introduced, including a strangers' mom, and an erteniive suite of sleeping apartments. Forms of application for membership may be obtained of the Union Bank, 4, Pall-mall East: and of the Secretary, at the Offices of the Company. THE NEW CLUB. 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Stephan. —And HOGARTH'S APPILENTIt.2B.onnenos at Ge. WON WATER AT LONDON DAMN THI. DAT Morning. 121. 41m... .Alkensas. ih. 4m. To-notauw Morning, U. Altareosa. 3k. bOss LONDON, TUESDAY, JUNE 2L TRE destruction of the notorious Alabama by the Federal steam sloop of war Kearsage, though an exploit of comparatively slight naval interest, is an event too considerable to be passed by in silence. Federal commerce has suffered more from this rover than from any other cause ; and unfor tunately she was built by a Liverpool firm— equipped by British merchants—partly manned by British sailors—and suffered to escape by the dilatory conduct of British officials. Having scoured the ocean for many months, and scattered havoc along every pathway of her keel, it seems strange that she should be tempted even by a personal challenge to engage the Kearsage. Fighting was not this famous cruiser's business. Impunity had been her glory, flight her renown, and a slippery übiquity her success. All her trophies had been won from the defenceless and the unresisting. Federal merchantmen have practically been driven from the high seas. According to a return laid before Parliament at the instance of Mr. SOMES the num ber of United States ships *old to British owners in the year 1863 was 608, with a total tonnage of 328,665, and this, probably, does not represent less than 3,000,0001. These figures, it must be observed, represent only the effect' produced by the Alabama and the other Confederate men-of war for one year; to this sum must be added the number of ships burnt or otherwise destroyed on the high seas. It may be that Captain SEMMES, finding his occupation gone, determined to risk an engagement with the Kearsage, and thus, if possible, crown his career of devastation with a legitimate naval victory. Nor should it be forgotten that, after two years' per petual cruising, the Alabama must have been well nigh worn out. At all events, she must have lost much of that speed which has hitherto proved her chief advantage. The task undertaken by Captain Srmurs was somewhat desperate, for whilst the crew of the Kearsage exceeded that of the Alabama by 50 men, she carried eight guns, whilst the latter carried only six. The engagement lasted for one hour and a half, and it was not until "the muzzles of the Alabama's guns were under " water, and one part of the deck was covered " with dead and wounded," that she ceased the combat, and shortly after sank. Fortunately for Captain SEmmr.s himself, Mr. LANCASTiIi, with his steam-yacht, was at band to rescue him from drowning or captivity, and the Confederate officer is now in Southampton, receiving the homage usually paid to the lion of the hour. Tee concern, approaching to anxiety, with which the country follows the negotiations on the Danish question, appeared in the animated but sober conversation which took place last night at the com mencement of the sitting of the House of Commons. Mr. DISRAELI made a strong and in some respects well founded appeal to the Government for fur ther information than it has hitherto shown itself disposed to vouchsafe, but he could not have ex pected an answer to each of his questions. It may be fair to ask the Government what has been done, but Ministers cannot be required to specul►te ou the contingencies of the future. The Government, of course, could not tell the House whether in case of the proceedings of the Conference breaking up on Wednesday hostilities will commence on the 26th. Should no agreement be come to to-morrow the Conference may, nevertheless, meet once more before the week expires, or some new form of ne gotiations may be devised. If neither of these alter natives should be adopted, no doubt war will one* more break out, but it is not for the Government to express opinions on that subject, because such a manifestation could hardly fail to affect the result. Mr. Duntaxxis inquiry as to the in timations made by the Prussian Plenipotentiary at the last meeting of the Conference was more pertinent. The House of Commons, as re presenting the greatest maritime nation in the world, had a right to be informed whether a threat of a resort to privateering had been made in the name of one of the Great Powers of Europe. It is affectation and pedantry to pretend that the announcement of such an intention on the part of Prussia is entitled to be treated as a confidential communication on which a British Minister is not to open his mouth, and which a British Par liament must not discuss. The sub ject is one of immense importance, and under circumstances easily conceivable might affect our relations with countries with which we are now happily at peace, and Lord Pautearroies answer that "his tongue is tied" is by no means THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 21, 1864.: satisfactory. We must observe, however, that honourable members who oomplain of the exces sive reticence of the Government should be especi ally careful to do justice to the attempts which Ministers make in endeavouring to comply with wishes expressed in Parliament. Mr. Bssarat OBDOILWZ asked last night for an explanation of Earl RusseLt's observation in the House of Lords that " her Marseres fleet is fully pre " pared for any service it may be called " upon to render." Mr. Omens was anxious to know " whether this was one of those idle threats " which have lately been too much used, or whe " ther it indicates a bond fide intention to commit " the suicidal act of plunging this country into " war with Germany." If Mr. Oseoarrs had duly considered the circumstances under which Earl RuissELL spoke, on the occasion to which he refers, be would not have asked a ques tion so fall of injustice. Earl Rossr.o had been strongly appealed to by the Earl of ELLENBozoroa, who, like Mr. °swarm, is of an inquiring mind, to tell him whether the British fleet was in a con dition at once to blockade the German ports and to protect the Danish islands. Earl Emma, in reply, objected to making statements about preparations for war while we are engaged in negotiations, and then disclaiming all intention of resorting to threats, said the fleet was ready for any service it might be called upon to render. There could be nothing improper in such a statement—perversity itself could not deprive it of its true character, that of a prudent and safe reply to a rather indiscreet question. gbe ann. WINDSOR CASTLE. Sows 20. The Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse arrived at the Castle yesterday afternoon from 14rlborough-house, attended by Medlle. de Gisney and Captain von Wester wailer. The Duke of Cambridge, attended by Colonel the Hon. James Macdonald, also arrived and left the Castle this morning for London. Prince Alfred, attended by Major Cowell, went yesterday afternoon to Woodnortoe, Dear Evesham, to visit the Duke de Montpensier, who is suffering from severe illness. Dr.. Tenner aommpanied Prince Alfred. _ . The Prince returned to Windsor Castle this morning. Princess Helena, Prince Arthur, and Prince Louis of Hesse, went out riding this morning. In attendance were the Hon. Horatia Stopford, Mean. de Granny, and Lieu teoant•Oolooel the Hon. D. de Roe. Mustspha Packs, the Turkish ambassador, and Sir Moses Mootefiore„ arrived at the Castle to-day from London. Earl Granville also arrived and had an audience of the Queen. Mostapha Pasha was presented to the Queen by the Turkish ambassador. Sir Moses Monteiore had an audience of her Majesty. Lord Riven and Lieutenant-General Sir H. Bastin& were the Lord and Groom in Writing. Prince Alfred, attended by Lieutenant Haig, went to Marlborough House this afternoon. The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Priam Alfred, and attended b► Lieut.-Oolaeel Koppel and Lieutenant Haig, rode on horseback to Lord's Cricket Ground yesterday. The Princess of Wales took a carriage drive, attended by the Marchioness of Carmarthen. The Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prince Alfred, honoured the Marquis and Marchioness of A beroorn with their company at dinner. Their royal highnesses were at tended by the Marchioness of Carmarthen, Lieut.• Colonel Keppel, and Lieutenant Haig. Mr. A. L. Light, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Ambitsld bad an interview with Earl de Grey and Ripon, at the War-oflice, yesterday. A deputation had an interview with the Right Hon. the Preesdant of the Board of Trade, at the alio° of the Board of Trade, yesterday, on the subject of the Portpatrick Harbour. Despatches were received yesterday at the Oolonial-oftios from tits Governors of the North American Provinces. VISIT OF HER MAJESTY TO THE METROPOLIS. (THIS DAY.) This afternoon, at 10 minutes past 12 o'clock, her Maierty the Quests, accompanied by their Royal High. names Prinoreses Alice of Hesse, Helena, and Louise, and Prince Louis of Hama, and atteoded by General Grey and the equerries and ladies in waiting, left Windsor Caddie for the metropolis, reaching Paddington at 12.45 p.m. The royal party at once drove to Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty is expected to return to Windsor nt 6.45 p.m. this evening from Paddington. • PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. HOUSE OF 00101014111.—luirn 20. COLLECTION OF TAX BILL. Order rend, for resuming adjourned debate ou question (13th June), " That the bill be now read the third time." Question aphi proposed :—Debate resumed Amendment proposed, to leave out the word "now," and at the end of the question to add the words " upon this day three months in —(Sir John Trollop.) :—Question put, " That the word • now' stand part of question." The home divided : Ayes, 128 ; Noss, 132. AYES. Ayrton, A. S FortearTn;, C. North, F. =ll i Gibson. T. IL J. Gavin. Major O'Brien. Sir P. O'llagan, T. Basing, T. ODPin. C. CI Loithien, Sir C. M. Baxter, W. R. Gladstone, W. O'Reilly, Si. W. Barley. T. Goldemid, Sir F. H. Padmore, R. &Amish, F. B. GoacheinG. J. Paget, C. Beaumont, W. B. Omens, J. Paget, Lord A. Bellew, R. H. Greenwood. I. Paget, Lord C. Berkeley. C. P. Grey, Sir 0. Palmer, Sir R. Etiddulph, OoL Grosvenor, Bart Pslmenton, Visit. Black, A. Rankin, T. Paxton, Sir J. Blenoowe, J. 0. Harthigtooilarquis Peel, Sir B. Bruce, H. A. Hervey, Lord A. Peel, F. Buller, J. W. Harter, Sir W. Pinney, Col. Bury, Vied, Headlam, T. Z. Portman, W. H. Butt, I. Henderson, J. Pritchard, J. Calrd, J. Healey, Lord Pugh. D. Cardwell, R. J. T. Ricardo, 0. Childers, H. C. Ribbon, Robertson. D. Churchill, Lard A. Jscloion, W. Basel, Sir W. Clay, J. Kinglake, A. W. Salomon; Ald. Collier, Sir R. P. Kinglets, J. A. Seely, C. Coltaust, Sir OC. Kimmel', CoL Shaft°, R. D. Cowper, W. F. Knatchball.Huges- Shelley, Sir J. V. Crawford, IL. W. sea, L, Stacyoole, W. Crossley, Sir F. ward. A. H. Stainfeld, .1. Welsh. B. Langton, W. H. ToUematbs, F. J. Davey, R. Lawson, W. Tracy, C. R. Davie, Sir H. Lateen, G. J. Vallere, C. P. Davie, Col. Lana IL. Vivian, H. H. Dillwlll, L. L. Lindsay. W.S. Vyner, R. A. Dodson, J. G. Locke, J. Wegyelln, T. H. Did, B. W. J. Westland, J. P. Duke, Sir J. i see7J: Whalley, G. H. Rank., J. Mainwariag, T. Whitbread, S. Remade, J. Mania. J. White, L Nyman T. W. Massey, H. N. Williams. W. Reran., W. M ll lle, J. , R. Wood, Slr C. Ble Mitche T. J. left at, H. R. Moffat A. 0. W Wyld, yvW, H. Fen ..k, H. Ilamaleff , J. TILLERS. Forster, C. Morris, D. Brand. H. Portma; F. D. Neat*, C. Dunbar, Sir W. NOES. Adderley, C. B. ForestsW, - 6;:a. Moor, H. Aatell, J. H. Poster, W. O. Mordaunt, Sir C. Barrow, W. H. Gallwey, Sir W. P. Morgan. Major Barttelott, Col. Gerd. B. S. Mowbray, J. B. Bateson, Sir T. George, J. Shindy, W. Bathurst, A. A. Gilgit, Col. Nam, Lord Beach. W. W. Gore, J. B. Newdegate, C. X. Beecroft, G. B. Gray. Cas. North, Col. Baalbek, G. C. (treenail, O. Northoote, Sir S. Beredoni. W. Grey de Wilton, Vls. Paklagtoo, Sir J. Blake, J. A. Grogan, Sir E. Palk, Sir L Bead, J. W. Hamilton, Major Peones, Col. Bromley-Moore, J. Hamilton, 1. T. Powell, FS. Bramaton, T. W. Hardy, .1. Porrys.Lybbe, P. L. Breetridge, IL Hartopp, E. B. Renton, G. W. Bridges, Sir B. W. Hassard, M. Milky, Sir M. W. Brooks, S. Hennessy , J. Selt. T. Bruce, Major C. Limiceth, Sir T. G. Sclaterßooth, 0, Bruce, Sir H. Heygate, W. 11. ScourSeld, J. H. Bruen, H. Holmozdale, Vila. Selwyn, C. J. Burghley, Lord Borstal, T. B. Sheridan, H. B. Burrell. Mr P. Hotham, Lord Smith, Abel Biatier-Johnatene,H. Howes, L. Smith, M. Cave, S. Hume, W. W. Smith, S. G. Chapman, J. Jollilfe, Sir W. antoUett, P. B. Clifton. Sir B. J. Jolliffe, H. 11. Bonin, J. Cochran*, A. D. Jones, D. Stronge, Col. C M. Z. K ekewich. 8. T. Stuart, Lieut... Col. Cony, L. King, J. Li Barbee, H.-1. Cot, W. Knatchbull. W.F. Taylor. Col. Cubitt, G. Luightley, B. Tnduala, C. H. Hamer, S. D. Lea" Sir B. Trevor, lord A. Mame& B. Laird. J. Turner, C. Duncombe, A. Langton. W. G. Vance, J. Duane. Co t lee, W. Verner, Sir W. Edwards, Col. Lenora, Lord G. G. Verner, LW. Harriett. Sir P. Lennox, C. S. Vyse, Col. Egerton. W. Leslie W. illatlingtoa, J. W. Eatos . tta . T. 11 L 1 Ze 11 1 l .G. Ld. White, J. ide, .1. Farquhar, Sir M. Jambe, B. Lord Y Whites erke. L T. Tergusaos, Str J. L , F. Yorke, Fitzgerald. W. , J. W. =Aga& Inembg. T. W. Melba B. Trollops, Sir I. Fordo, WI. Manners, Lord J. Packs, Mr. Sir John Pakington intends to move, on educa tion estimates, " That, in the opinion of this house, the mode in which it is proposed by the minute of the 11th day of March, 1864, to make grants to endowed schools, and the distinction made by the same minute between endowed schools in the country and in towns, are unsatisfactory and unjust." Mr. Neste will move, on Friday, on Mr. Morritt's resolution, " That the owners and occupiers of land, by raison of the immunities from taxation which they now enjoy, and the comparadve lightens. of the burdens to which they are subject, are not entitled to any priority of consideration on any review of the taxation of the country," Mr. Denman intends, next Friday, to call attention to the anomaly and injustice of the existing law relating to the payments exacted from the incumbents of small livings towards the support of other small livid" _ . On going into committee of supply Lord Echo will sat the First Commissioner of Works, whether it is the intention of the government, during the present session, to make any proposal to parliament for increased accommoda tion for the national collection of pictures on the Trafalgar square site ; also for the accommodation of the Royal Aca demy at Burlington House or elaewhare.l On Thursday Lord John Manners will ask the Coder Secretary of State for War, what is the number of engineer aims mad men employ ed at South Kennington, and what are the duties they perform. Sir Stafford Northcote, on Thursday, will ask the lJoder Secretary of State for War whether his atteotion has been coaled to the situation of the butt which has been erected for rifle practice near the New Croydon Railway, betweeo the Streatham Comma, and the Moreton Heath stations ; and whether the War-office are satisfied that the range osa be used without danger to the public. It will be seen that the Government Annuities Bill was read a third time in the House of Commons last night, and pared amid unanimous applause. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. . _ . MM. Carnot and Corbon appeared to-day before the judge of instal:traces, M. de Genet, but it is understood that they were merely sent for to receive back those papers which the police had found in their houses, and in which there was no offence. The judge, who doubtless feels em barrassed by his invidious task, wishes to postpone his interrogatory of the traveraers until he shall have received the results of the domiciliary visits throughout France. Marshal Pelissier, Duke de Malakoff, has left behind him for publication some manuscript of memoirs, entitled Notes et Souvenirs d'un Marechal Francais. The French government intends to pre sent a bill to the Legislative Body next session for granting a pension of 25,000 fr. to the Duchess of Malakoff. The Akhbar of Algiers lately received a menacing communique for an article written by M. Ad. Michel as redacteur of the official journal the Moniteur de I'd Iglerie. The consequence is that M. Michel, who, we may be very sure, never in tended to offend the government, has been turned out of his place. The yoke of an official hack is not easy, neither is his burden light. CAPTAIN SEMMES AT SOUTHAMPTON. FURTHIIR DETAILS.—(THIS DAY). on NLICIILIC TXLION1111.) (nom OUR OWN COWSPONDZINt.) SOUTHAMPTON, MINDAT. - - Mr. Mason, the Confederate envoy ; Captain Bullock, and the Rev. Mr. Tremlet, breakfasted with the officers of the Alabama at Kelway's Hotel this morning, after which Mr. Mason took his departure for London. Captain Semmes is better, but he is still unable to see any one. As soon as he landed yesterday he enquired for Mr. Alderman Perkins, of this town, his personal friend. That gentleman is in London, but be telegraphed to Southampton last night to know if Captain Semmes would acoept of an invitation to a public dinner at Southampton, but Captain Semmes declined. It is believed here that the Kearsage is gone to Ostend. An officer of the Alabama said that she fought all her guns on her starboard broadside. This gave the ship a list. The great object of Captain Semmes was to come to close quarters with the Kearsage and board her, but the commander of the latter knowing the strength of his armament, dex terously prevented the Alabama from coming too near. Semmes kept his bow well towards the Kearsage, to screen his rudder and screw. At length a shot knocked away one blade of the Alabama's screw, and another shot damaged her rudder, which the commander of the Kearsage seeing, got round to the portiside and peppered the Alabama awfully. Some of the men of the Alabama said that her colours were shot away. It is now ad mitted that Captain Semmes pulled down his colours, and hoisted the white flag. A question is therefore mooted here, were not all that were saved from the Alabama prisoners of war, and will not the Federal government demand them to be given up 1 MUSIC. KR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. Among the concerts of the London season given by individual musicians, Yr. Banalict's is always pre aslant. lts prognunme is the carte of e banquet of ex traordinary amplitude, while the fare tie as reckerrAl and delicate as it is abundant. Yr. Boudiat's taste is too re flood, and he. has too much regard for the dignity of his art, to admit anything that is vulgar or commonplace into his entertainment All his per formers, without exceptiost are 1 of acknowledged talent, and his libretto, varied as it is, presents only a variety of excellence. Such ham ever been the character of the annual concert which this great artist is in the custom of giving, and which never was more remarkable than in that which took place :at Si. James's•hall yesterday morning. We may add, too, that norm of his previous concerts have equalled this one in brilliancy and success. The hall was crowded to the door with rank, fashion, and elegance, among whom were numbers of amateurs distinguished for musical taste and attainments, and not a few eminent members of the profession, attracted by an artistic feast which even they have seldom ea opportunity of enjoying. THE PRINCE' AND PRINCESS OP WALES AT CHESTERFIELD HOUSE. The Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn were honoured by the presence of their Royal Higheemes the Prince and Princess of Wales, at dinner last evening, at Chesterfield House, the Prince having on his right the Marchioness of Abacus and the Marquis of Harlington, and on his left the Duchess of Sutherland sod Prince Alfred. The Princess eat opposite her husband, Earl Granville and the Marchioness of Ailathery being on her right, and on her lift the Marquis of Aberoorn and Lady Constance Grosvenor. The other guests were the Duke of St. Alban's, the Marquis of Ailesbury, Earl and Countess at Westmoreland, Earl Grosvenor, FArl and Countess of Durham, Eta end Countess of Clarendon, Earl and Countess of Benborongh, Earl and Countess Spencer, Furl Cowper, the Countess Mount Edge combs, Sir E. Ludeeer, and the (millennia and ladies in waiting. The banquet was succeeded by a ball, for which extensive preparations had been made. The magnificent entrance hall and the marble staircase, a relic from the Duke of Cbandos's famous seat, Cannons, near Edgware, were beautifully decorated by a profusion of rare tropical plants and beautiful flowers, and the marble pavement was carpeted with scarlet baize. In the opening quadrille the Princess pee her hand to the Marquis of Abercorn, the ' Prince al Wales dancing with the marobiouna, His Royal Highness Prior* Alfred chimed with the Coaster of West moreland, and his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge with Lady Georgina Hamiltoe. At 1 o'clock supper wan served in the library. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales Wood bewaring the Adelphi Theatre this evening to witneee Mr. Beeiamio Webster in TAe Dead Heart. Their Royal Highnesses the Priuoe and Princess of W 6148 will !wooer the Docker of Welliegton with their presence as Frirley, the lit of July, at • ball to be given by the dachas at Ansley House. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales will honour Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston by their company to-morrow evening at Cambridp Houma, Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cam bridge and the Princess Mary, and the Grand Dockem of Mecklenburg, attended by Baron tub*, lAdy Camelia* Cast, Lady Geraldine Somerset, and C..ptaio Ellice, honoured the Dowager Lady Truro with their presence at dinner last evening, at her residence in Eatoo.square. A select circle were invited to inset their royal highnesses. Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke of Meckleabrrg•Strelits and the Hereditary Grand Duke Adolphus left St. James's Palace yesterday =arming, on their return to Germany. The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary, and the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg- Strelits, accompaakd the Greed Duke sod his eon to the nil way statics. The Earl of Sandwich entertained their Serene flighnseses the Prince and Princess Edward of Bare. Weimar, the Earl and Countess of Chesterfield, the Earl and Countess of Willa, Viatoong Canterbury, Lord and Lady Ebury and Hen. Mee Cremator. Lord and Lily Cecilia Bingham, Lady Manse AUord and Wise Mary Boyle, Lord Hoary Gordon Lennox. Mr. Balmald Bentham M.P., and Dr. Quin, yesterday evening, at Me lordship's residence in Grosvenor-square Mks Burdett Contts gave an assembly last e►ening at her residence in Striitioaatreet, which was numerously and fashionably attended, there being over 400 nista present. THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY. The necessity of railways for the accommodation of the local traffic of London had long been felt, and schemes for relieving the crowded thoroughfares between the east and west of London were discussed for years before any practical result was achieved. In 1854 Parliament sanctioned the construction of the present Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farringdon-street, but the scheme suffered many delays, and it was only by great perseverance that the prejudices it had to encounter were overcome. The mutt of its opening has exceeded the most sanguine expectations of its promoters, and the benefits it has conferred upon the public have been immense. The line was opened on the 10th of January of last year, and has since conveyed about 14,000,000 of persons. Of these more than 60 per cent. have been of the third or lowest class of passengers, showing of how great ser vice the railway has been to the working population of London. With the view, however, of still further meeting the wants of the labouring classes, the company have recently run special trains for work men so as to enable them to get to their work before six o'clock in the morning, the fare for the double journey being only 3d. By means of these trains the labourer may live out in the open districts about Paddington, and go daily to and from his work in the City for the sum of is. 6d. weekly, and we understand that when the company's ex tension is opened to Finsbury they purpose to increase the number of these trains, and to reduce the payment to one shilling weekly. We may therefore look forward hopefully to the time when the workman may escape from the crowded and unwholesome alleys in the City, and after his day's toil be conveyed to his dwelling in a better and purer atmosphere. The moral effect of such a change must be considerable. Another great advantage of these early trains is, that the working man saves many hours of his time, and is conveyed without fatigue to and from his work. In thousands of cases the labourer had formerly to rise at a very early hour, and to walk a long dis tance to his work, and after the labours of the day had the fatigue of a long walk home. It is not too much to say that in many cases men will save two or three hours daily ; and it must be remembered also that previously to the opening of this line there were no means of conveyance for the working man before 8 o'clock in the morning. It is satis factory to know also that very shortly the line will be placed in direct communication with the Crystal Palace, and that cheap trains will be run, so as to enable the working classes to avail themselves fre quently of an excursion to that delightful resort. The opening of the Hammersmith line in con nexion with the Metropolitan Railway, which took place on the 13th inst., will enable the public to avail themselves at low fares of the opportunity of being landed in half an hour in the pleasant open country in that neighbourhood. PROSPECTS OF WAR. The tone of our daily journals is increasingly warlike. "No one," says the Times, " who knows what has passed can fail to see that if this country allows the Danish war to begin again, and to be carried to such an end as the German allies propose, not only a grievous wrong will have been perpetrated in Europe, but the just influence of England—an influence always of late years used in defence of freedom and national independence— will be seriously impaired. Whether it be prudent or not to interfere at once, whether Sleewig, or a part of it, could be delivered by British aid, are political or military questions which will require anxious consideration. In the meantime we think that a suspension of diplomatic relations should be 1 the immediate result of the rejection of our last proposition for peace. There can be no benefit in being represented at courts which have treated England with such contumely. When this step is taken, the government will be able to determine in what way material effect may be beet given to the protest on which it may have resolved." The Post says it is impossible to suppose that the idea of arbitration is one which can have the slightest prospect of success. The proposal was l one thrown out in despair, and accepted out of a wish to be civil to each other on the part of the plenipotentiaries, more than from any real hope entertained by them of its offering a solution. " For ourselves," says the Post, " we have never indulged in any delusion upon the subject. We have from the first predicted a war as the inevitable ultimate result of our policy. We have been its inconveniences and drawbacks ; but we have felt I convinced that the time would at last come when the British nation would feel its honour engaged in this question to an extent which would, in the opinion of the country, render this alternative im peratively necessary to the maintenance of its po sition as a first-class European power." According to the Morning Herald, it is matter of public notoriety that the Cabinet is divided, and that " one section is anxious for peace at any price, whilst another, with a lingering sentiment of honour, would prefer even war to a disgraceful peace." The war between Denmark and Germany will break out again on Monday, " unless," the Herald thinks, "the English government gives the German powers plainly to understand that in that war they would have to contend with England. Let Austria and Prussia understand that, and they will be glad to take that part of Sleswig which Denmark is disposed to yield." (sera's THE SLESWIG-HOLSTEIN QUESTION. COPENHAGEN, Joss 20, 7 r.w. All the liberal papers of this morning publish articles referring to the ministerial crisis. Dadibladet says :—" The proposed Sleswig-Hol stein solution is the very last the nation will ac cept. The people will never suffer the sacrifice of Sleswig and the Danish right. The King exists for the sake of the people, not the people for that of the King. No ministry recommending the for mation of a state of Sleswig-Holstein can stand." DENMARK. COPENHAGEN, Jon 20, 8.3 r.m. The difference which existed between the King, the Ministry, and the Privy Council was settled this afternoon. The Beriingske Tidencie of to-day expresses doubts as regards the authenticity of the current statement relative to the Russian proposal for the settlement of the Deno-German question. FRANCE AND JAPAN. PARIS, Jura 21. Before leaving Paris the Japanese ambassador signed the treaty which was the object of his mission. The news received from Japan continues pacific. FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND. PARIS, JUNZ 21. The commercial negotiations between France and Switzerland are terminated, and the treaty will be signed by the representatives of the two countries to-day. SPAIN AND PERU. MADRID, luas SO. It is stated that at a ministerial council under the Presidency of the Queen, it was decided to treat the Peruvian difficulty in such a manner as to avoid war. EXPRESS FROM PARIS. (►soy ocs ows PARIS. MONDAY EVENING. The prevailing impression regarding the Con ference is decidedly bad. The Pays says that there is nothing to justify the "optimist language of the Observer," and that the consent of the German and Danish plenipotentiaries to entertain the English proposal for an arbitration ad referendum was "a mere form of courteous refusal, as every one fami liar with diplomatic usages must understand." The Pays concludes that the " resumption of hostilities" is likely to be the dernier mot of the Conference. The Petrie and the Prance speak precisely in the same tone, the l►tter journal adding that M. de Bengt, the representative of the Germanic Diet, was altogether opposed to the new proposal. Some journals deny even the acceptance ad referendum, and say that the plenipotentiaries merely consented to transmit the suggestion to their government•—.. diplomatic nuance which is not insignificant. A telegram from Copenhagen says that the Eng lish government has lately inquired at Koraoer, a small town on the Great Belt, whether, in case of need, it would be possible to obtain provisions there fora squadron of 12 ships. The Bourse was very heavy. Prices are already so low that any great fall can scarcely be expected without some very alarming news indeed ; but the sombre rumours of the Conference caused sales to predominate, and Rents fell 10c. for cash, and to. for account ; the latest prices were 66fr. and 66fr. sc. idobilier fell 7fr. 50c. We have as yet but few details of the elections for the councils-general. The terror caused by the recent arbitrary 'measures is such that the indepen dent press scaroely ventures to allude to them, and be must be a bold man who would dare to present himself at a telegraphic office with a state of the poll, recording the success of an opposition candidate. The Motliteur publishes a short list of "results known," but it does not distinguish between the government and the opposition candidates, and, probably, in accordance with its known habits, ignores the latter altogether. We hear that at Lyons and Marseilles the struggle has been severe, and that new elections must take place for want of an absolute majority. At Avignon Dr. Pamard, the deputy, a great favourite of the prefect, beat the opposition candidate by only six votes. In the Ver, M. Kerveguin, the government candidate, ob tained 900 more votes than M. Emile 011ivier, but the election, for want of an absolute majority, is not definitive. NAVAL AND MILITARY. ADMIRALTY RIM 20. —APPOINTMIMIR. tala C. F. A. Slisdwell to be captain superintsodent of the Royal Clareeos Ysod, Gosport, and of Haslar Hospital Ceramandure C. J. Wrey, to the Fawn ; J. B. Scott, to the Cordoba ; J. N. T. Boulez, to the Boom. LiSatimnOta E. J. Bellett, to the Fawn ; W. J. B. Ogilvy, to the Cordoba ; J. K. Bushell, to be transport officer. Amietest Paymaster A. G. Young, additamml, to the Fiapird. Clerks E. B. Nettletoo, to the Fawn ; J. J. Hoar, to the ROW ; C. Nioolls, to the CFrdelia. _ _ _ Acti v e! Eirmoad — bless Amdetant-Enginses G. P. Gardener, C. A. M *lmlay. and W. Brienaconabs, to the Asia, as super. numeraries ; G. Mackey, to the Indos,se supernumerary. UNIVRPSITY INTELLIGENOB. CAMBRIDGE, Jima 20. TRINITY COLLEGE EX ILYINATION.—BAETER TERM 1864.-Benior Sopha.—Firstrileas : W. R, Browne, Carlos : Cumming, B. E. Hammond, A. M. Riedel!, Has. T. W. Strati, H. M. Taylor, H. C. Warm, R. E. Webster. Greek Testament Yriassessi.—W. R. Browne, B. E. Ham mond. T. M. Intake, Pullets.. Whiteley. Dealtry Prizemen.—W. R. Browse. Jnaior Sophs.—Fint-elere : T. B. Aldi, D. Andensos, A. M. 11. Bayley, Waken. H. B. Hawkins, Humphreys. H. Johnston, Massed, W. D. Ni,.., Ruby, Stuart, F. C. Terser. Greek Testament Primeneti.—T. 13. Alas, Humphreys, H. Johnston, Hamel, Seaby. Proximi Acoseria—Berneolough. Des Dry Prizernen.-Barby. Freshmen.— First-due : Arkeritb, Bell, Boas, Bourehier, Butler, Clifford, Colvin, Crakes, Daniell, F. C. Diekeen, R. Dickson, T. C. Dashes, G. T. Hall, Hallett, R. Jobe. stone, Kennett, Lameness, Loyd. Malden, C. Nina, C. J. Parker, Parkes, Meek, B. T. Puller, Boas, Tatham, Tottenham. The Emperor and Empress of Russia will re main three weeks at Kismegere. The Cur will meet there his Royal Higheees the Duke d'Oldeeburg, his Excellency the Berm de Hedberg, Priam Gortchakoff, the Prince Royal of Wurtembswg, the Duke of Coburg, Priam William of Baden, the Emperor of Austria, and possibly the King of Prussi► The Prince of Monaco has arrived in France. M. Ronan, it is said, is engaged in writing a pamphlet .staled "Ma Situation." At Frankfort the demand for United States Bonds on the part of German investors continues as active u ever, each new decline merely causing an increued °Maim of their cheapness. "The arrangement," says "Argue," "about Lord Henry lieutinok's country is all but concluded. His lord- ship gives a thousand a year towards the expenses of the hunt, and Mr. Chaplin the same sum, provided a suitable gentleman can be got to hunt the ►ounds. The sale of the bunters magnate to excite the greatest interest, and the oonvenienas of the sporting world will be specially con sulted as regards the railways. His lordship announces ►is intention to bid as far as 3110 guineas ler 20 lota for his own riding, but beyond these the sale will, in every sense of the word, be strictly without reserve." The Rev. K Thomas Powys, M.A., bas been in stitatel by the Lord Bubo" of °knower sad Bristol to the vicarage of Hollaviagtoo, Wine, TIMM by the death of Use Rey. W. Carew. Patrons—The Provost, sod Casio of Eton. The Rev. John Rum, A.., has been instituted by the Lord Bishop of Glascester sod Bristol to the misty sod vicarage of Biddlaskee-withaseghterford, vacant by the death of the Rev. A. Quiche. Rums—The wards' sad echo/ars et Winchester Coilige. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(THIS DAY.) The anew took the chair at half-put 12 o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The following 1;i1la were read a third time end paned Lanomater Canal Transfer; London and North Western Railway (Additional Powers) ; London (City) 'Mhos ; North Staffordshire Railway (New Works) ; North Stafford shire Railway (Silverdale, )adeley, and Drayton) ; Sheffield Waterworks (Bradffold Inundation) ; South Wales Mineral Railway ; Swansea Vale and Neath and Brecon Junction Railway Tucatall Railway ; Wellington and Drayton Rail way; Wilts and Glonometershire Railway. COURT OF CRANCERY (IRELAND) BILL. The house west into eceomittee on this bill. ILA sitting.] EUROPEAN BANE.-(THIS DAY.) A special meeting of shareholders was held at 1 o'clock this at ternooo, at the Loudon Tavern, Mr. C. B. COLCHESTER in the chair, "for the purpose of declaring a dividend." The 61•111.11111 said in the ordinary course of events the shareholders would not have been called together till after the end of the financial year, which would be the 31st of August ; but the amalgamation with the English and Irish Bank had rendered that course necessary. In consequence of that amalgamation the board were not in • position to present a report or balance-sheet ; but the directors had recommended that a dividend of 15a. per share, being at the rate of 14 per cent. per annum, should be declared. That dividend would leave • consider able balance in hand. A very satisfactory statement would no doubt be preempted after the 31st August, and • further dividend then be declared. The business of the bank generally was, he was happy to say, Ceiog satisfactorily, the board was enabled to select the ctents, and the foreign branches were in • prosperous condition. He concluded by moving a declaration of an 'interim dividend of 15s. per share, payable on the 6th of July. The motion having been seconded, was carried unani measly. The CHAIRMLIf added that as many opportunities for advantageous amalgamations presented themselves the shareholders would shortly be convened for the purpose of authoriaine ao lacrosse of capital. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman and his colleagues. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BANKING COMPANY. (THIS DAY.) This afternoon the twenty-third annual general meeting of this company wan held at the officio of the bank, 54, Broadutreet, Mr. E. Drveer io the chair. The report, an abstract of which has already appeared, having been taken as read, The enatauan, in moving the adoption of the report, stated that the affairs of the bask were in the most favour- able position. and be was gratified to state that Mr. Water- house, tree of the local directors, had arrived from Australia, and would be prepared to give them all the information in his power respecting its progress in the colony. Mr. Wsraaaoosz, in seconding the motion, stated that the whole colony of South Australia was in a most r ow condition, in consequence of the fine harvest t ey had had. The in c reased value of breadstuff in South Australia was no less than half a million sterling, which was equal to throwing an additional capital of some 70 millions into this country. No doubt the great abundance would give rise to speculation : but the local directors were prudent men, and would take ample securities for any advance for mining or other purposes. (Hear.) There was also a large and'pow. big trade with India—especially in the exportation of cop per, of which 200,0001. worth were exported last year, and it was probable that in future India would obtain the whole or nearly all its copper from South Australia. The agricul tural interest was also flourishing, and much land, at pre sent valueless, would be eventually brought under cultirs. tine. The report and statement of account@ were then adopted, and the retiring directors sod auditors r►elected. Votes of thanks were given to the chairman, board of directors, sod auditors, also to the local board, and to the officers of the bank, and the proceedinp terminated. GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY.-(THIS DAY.) A special meeting of sharehohlees was held at sooty at the Loudon Tavern. in compliance with the stand ing orders of the House of Lords, Yr. GOODSON is the chair, for the purpose of considering certain bills now pend ing is parliament. The only bill submitted to the toM mu authorising a bill for auorising the Tottenham and nisi Junction Railway Con:maim to make railways to join the Midland and Great Realm Railways. The Soth. non (Mr. Maynard) having read the heads of the bill, The CH•IRSIAN moved a reeolation of approval, which was agreed to. . . . lii7meeting wma then adjourned for a fortnight, to con sider the only aim bills, two in number, now before parliament. The Archbishop of Canterbury's evening party is unavoidably putpooed from this evening to Monday, the 27th inst. The first performance of Ficklio at Her Majesty's (Mademoiselle netjens u Leone's) is announced for Thursday. It is to be hoped there may be no further post ponement of this long-promised revival. The chairman of the Rochdale Reform Associa tion has reoeived a letter from Mr. Cobden, cordially dual. ing the members of that body for the renewed promises of support they have ie... him, in the presence of a on. tested election in the borough. Mr. Cobden " accepts with cheerfulness" hie share in the " the coming struggle," and leaves the issue to his constituents. The hoe. gentleman thinks he is highly favoured in his opponent. There is no disguise of principle about him. But there is "a clear and intelligible issue" between the views of Mr. Cobden and those of his oppcoent. - - The review of Yorkshire Volunteers yesterday, at Doncaster, pared off most successfully. The weather was favourable, sad the Masada,e of spectators large. More then 7,000 volnoteors took part in the review sod the sham fight which followed, this number exceeding by up wards of 3,000 that returned at the review at Doncaster two years ago. Colonel Word° was the inspecting officer, and both he and the Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding highly complimented the volunteers on their efficiency. Erow COLLIOR 1864. —The election is fixed for Mosday, July 25, and candidates for the Eton foundatico meet present themselves on Thursday, July 21, at 7 a.m., for examisatioa. The secemary oirtificates should be seat to the Lower Master, Et, College, without delay.—E4aa Conn% Jaw 21, 1864. Tan REPRESENTATION OF NORTH DrEHANL—• fiarauxi, RONDAT.—The liberal candidate for North Dur ham (Sir Hedworth Williamson) addressed • large meeting of frsakoldats in the Golden Lioo Assembly-rooms, South Shields, this morel, ; the Mayor of South Shields occupied the chair. At the oosclusion of his speech the meeting, by a unanimous vote, pledged itself to do all in its power to secure the hon. candidate's return. There is no appearance of a 000eeriratiee candidate, and in ell probability Sir worth Williamson will be elected without opposition. TEE METItIc SYSTEM or WEIGHTS AND MEA straas.-0a Saturday kat • considerable somber of mem bers of parliament, and other persons interested io the progress of the metric system of measures and weights, met I in Burlingtos-bouse, Piocadilly, to ins,* the metre of =1113 ., belonging to the Royal Society. This vslnable t was obtained from the Academy of Scissor at Paris about the end of the year 1816 bye committee of the 'Royal Society, which was appointed to compare the metre 1 with the yard is fulfilment of a request addressed in the mouth of Mardi to that year by the House of Oommons to the Prince Regent. Tbe House of Dominoes lent for the mm• purpose their standard yard. made by Bard in 1760, which was the legalised standard of hamar measure until the oDeflagratioa of DM. The comparison of the two measures, the metre and the yard. thee brought into contact, wee entrusted to Captain Henry Hater, so distinguished by his skill in coodactiug the trigooometrioal survey of Great Brittle. Re determined the length of the metre to be 39.37079 English inches, or, in other words, that the metre is to the yard so 39 . 37079 to 36. Thee the metre belonging to the Royal Society. and in perfect preservation, affords the maim of restoring the yard which was destroyed by fire. Besides the platinum metre, exhibited en this ocoasioe so as to satisfy the doubts of those who on the authority of the Times have questioned its *Fistulae numerous instruments and dominant§ were shown in illustration of the metric system sad of its Pro gress throughout Europe. Marra. Tyler and Sone, of War wick-Luse, placed on the table a complete and highly beautiful series of standard measures and weighta =dad brass (the weight' being and lately °Waned by them from lkduvil, of Paris, for the purpose of supplying sets to all who may desire to use the metric system an the Wawa tics of boats,. Messrs. Troughtou and Simms sent two of the standard yyuaeds made in different forms according to the latest provteiosa of British lesisletioo. LATINO THE CORNER STONE OF ST. MAEE's CHURCH, CaLaToN.—Thei corner ate, of a sew church. de dictated to St. Mark, was laid yesterday by the Right. Hot the Earl of Shaftesbury. E.G., in proses, of a large cos emu of people. The new church is situated in the eantre of • large aid increasingly populous neighbourhood, being built cos a plot of ground given by the lord of the manor (J. Amherst, Fag.), adjoins the Ridley-reed, balsas,, mid abuts also oe the Kiogaland.road. The sew church is terdto roset the waste of the coseSion worshipping ternAiorary him church is the -read, of which the Rev. W.Rookee Is the isearobask which is cow too so mast the reiairesierita of the district Tax Nur rotrry ON FIRS INSU/LANC/L—On Fri day *set the now set will take effect radar* from Ws. _par 1001. to le. 6d. the duty on stook and toenail ' is t sa r The duty ea hardier*, Sic.. is still 38- per 1001, &II i