The Express. — London, England, 1866-04-13 00:00:00

EPURTLE, TURTLE, TURTLE. 1 Mar TWA, and Invalid TURTLE NODWI shr•Js mmal• 11 BT. JAM3B-HALL, Damorr-sram, PIOCADULY. ... WM. DONALD. Proprietor. rro NEST-END DINSEE. —The WELLIN G .2_ TON, IL James's-street. AvdinY• 'Atha B • l °°° Dining-man S se Ant nom. The subscription room ara nom opeu. rams, twelve months, El Da Od. six months, LI Apply to D. Cameron, 4P, St Jansweallsweh LONDON must have a SUPPER and MUSIC ROOM for Geedel2l6ll.—Remember, we watt for Ton et " EVATIV," after the Coyest Garden Opsra sad the Theatre& Ehe 45nrrtoo. TO CORRESPOYDINTS. AdeatWeassofs uatonded for "The Express," Loudon Enda( ce } O'n o ni n Sheday of th y:Ml . n. 10, Bourerle-strest, by Two unwurir. Tete pton Tvzirnio, A lOYANTIC ATTACATTACHMENT.Wawa Com and W. Farm : AelaCaveedbh.—TH2 !AVON.= OF YORTUNE. Mesin. Bucketoned Bothers; lire. Chippendale, ac.—And A DAUGIIM TO NALLY. TRINCIGSTS. Tun Muse, A GHOST IN SPITZ OP grwsw.—Alter D . THE STREETS OF Mn Deem Vining, T. Mead, D. Murray, More, and Villiers; rn H. Marston, and Minn Z. Barnett and K. lodgers. LYCEUM Terß Rvianie, SDU'SON AND co. —And TEI MAST= 01 RAVENSWOOD. Messrs. Fochter, G. Jordan, Veda, Emery, Wield(comb, Fitzpatrick, &c ; Mesdames Ternan, Irkwortby, Lavenu, and C. Laelereq. THE EsiorrnO, THE DAILY KING OP THE BLACK 11011H TAIN& Wes Clam St Came, Mrs. & Lane.—Master IL Benders —The 'chasm Faralky.—And THE SCOTTISH CHID 10. James Andersen. HIGH-WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE. THIS DA[ —Morning, Ob. IGen Afternoon, Ob. 37m. To-MOlROW—Morning, 112. lm A ft ernoon, lb. 25in. LONDON, FRIDAY, APRIL 13. Tux gathering held on Wednesday at Willie's Rooms, of which we gave a report yesterday, was of an etwentislly practical character. Advertised and spoken of as the annual meeting of the friends and subscribers of the existing refuges for homeless and destitute children, it possessed a special interest from the novelty of the scheme propounded, and the striking facts given from the chair. It will be' remembered that jest February a supper was given in cheat Queen-street to as many destitute boys as could be persuaded to accept the invitations walkout ; and that some questions arose as to the precise good to be gained from thus assembling together, and making temporarily merry the little ragamuffins of our streets. Men read of a delighted and enthusiastic affirmative being given' to questions having " Would you like to be better " off than you are 1" for their key-note ; and half cynically wondered whether a different reply was expected, either from ragged boys or from any other class of the community. Lord Sserrraausr proved mostsatisfactorily on Wednesday thatreal, substan tial good has arisen from the questions put, and the whole tenour of hisspeech was sofull of moderation and practical good sense as to make one regret that the aims of the benevolent supper-givers had not been made clear concurrentlywith their banquet, and the prompt and hearty appreciation and sup port of every charitable thinker secured. Sixty of the lads who supped that night have been received into the refuge in Great Queen street, have conformed with diligence and pro priety to its rules, and are in a fair way of becoming useful members of society. We are assured that these boys are drawn from the lowest grade, that many of them have been in prison, and that none had the means of earning a livelihood, or a home in which to lay their heads. To provide for them still further, and to add to the numbers reclaimed, Lord Siiirrasnuax came for ward on Wednesday with two tangible propositions. First, that a " training ship " shall be fitted up in which two hundred boys shall be educated and trained for a seafaring life ; secondly, that a " country house" shall be hired with sixty acres of land, in and on which another hundred boys may be trained for agricultural pursuits. The Lords of the Admiralty have promised to give up to the promoters of the movement a fifty-gun frigate, to be tused ass training ship, andsome 2,000/. , or about 101. per boy, are required for its fitting up. The proposed " country house" may be made available for 100 boys at a further outlay of 1,000/. ; and another 100 boys will be retained at the pre sent refuge in Great Queen-street, without addi tional cost. It is estimated that the support of this aggregate of 400 boys will coat 6,0001. a year, or 15/. a year per head, and the public are now asked first for 3,0001. to supply the necessary accommodation ; and then for subscriptions for maintenance and tuition. We have little doubt that the necessary funds will be forthcoming, and that 400 lads will be comfortably clothed and fed, and be taught to earn their liveli hood respectably. We were not told whether this number was fixed under the impression that it bore some affinity to the number of outcast boys who are absolutely helpless and destitute in our streets ; or if it was only hit upon as the most prac ticable commencement of a good work. We assume, however, that the Earl of Suerras- Bray and his friends have considered and obviated the danger of creating a supply of homeless lads ; and that the delicate and difficult duty of discrimination will be carefully enforced. It was encouraging to hear on Wednesday of the excellent behaviour of the boys who were caught only a few weeks ago like so many wild animals by the bait of toothsome food, and who have so readily and easily adopted the tone and discipline of their resting place as to give satisfaction to their instructors. When it is remembered that the hordes of wanderers who fill the casual wards of our workhouses are nearly all young, and that labour has never been in such demand as now, the essential service rendered by those who, bridg ing over the terrible gap between idleness and in dustry, make the raw human material available, and add to our stock of productive workers, is un deniable. The demeanour and appearance of the two hundred boys and girls who appeared at Willis's Rooms on Wednesday, fully corroborated all that was said in their favour by the noble Chairman ; while the photograph of the sixty lads who were taken in and housed after the supper of last month, gives a series of heads and faces that are neither better not worse than might be taken at random out of any well or ill dressed crowd. Strange as it may seem to the ultra-believers in race, practical edu cation, kindness, humanising surroundings, and sound religious teaching, will and do convert the veriest little savage of the police-dock and casual ward, into an obedient, tractable, and indus trious boy. •' Give me a chain and a red gown," wrote Mr. THACEERAY, "and a pudding before me, and I could play the part of alderman very " well, and sentence JACK after dinner. Starve " me, keep me from books and honest people, edu " cats me to love dice, and gin, and pleasure, and "put me on Hounslow Heath, with a purse before " me, an 1 I will take it." It is the interest of us all, on economic *swell as highergrotmds, to reduce the number of our criminals, by teaching them better things wren young ; and the promoters of the scheme now submitted to the public, give sub- stantial guarantees both of thei(aptliade and sUa cees. Duly guarding against the creation of the class eligible for relief, by the comforts and pro vision promised, the benevolent supper-givers of ba Febrile* will, doubtless, coatinue the sub stantial public service they have begun. The sixty well-behaved lads rescued from the streets form an argument there is no gainsaying, and Lord SHAF TESBURY and his colleagues are to be congratulated, both upon the proved success of their efforts and the promising character of their experiment. • 4 Tax - riopitESS , FRIDAY , - 4t- 1_22 OUR CONTEMPORARIES. (THIS DAY.) LAST MONT% DZBATIL —THE =POW SILL. In the view of the Times the Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke last night with a vehemence which con traded strangely with the tone in which he intro. dined the Franchise Bill, implying • suspicion that his provincial campaign had been a failure. The coldly dispassionate speech of Lord Grosvenor, the admirable argument of lord Stanley, left nothing to be desired, and when the latter sat down there was not a man in the house but felt that the defences of the ministry had crumbled away, and left their legislative proposals exhibited in all their original and in. defensible crudity. The arguments adduced in support of Lord Grosvenor's amendment were, indeed, unneoes eerily strong;the speech of Lord Stanley in particular being a model of political rearming. Every argument which could be advanced against him was tidy stated, and he grappled with them in all their strength. The support which under pressure the ministry may obtain will not secure the sitcom of their illoonsidered scheme, and the government will be forced at last to do what they would, if better advised, have done at first—submit a complete scheme of reform for the adoption of the legislature. In another article the Times says that all Mr. Glad. stone will be able to say if he obtains a majority on Lord Groavenoes amendment will be, not: "Ora opinion has pre vailed," but: " My tactics have been successful ; you see the determination of the government and how easy it is to make the radical party in the boroughs put the screw on their representatives. You had, therefore, better sur render your opinions, if you still profess to have say. Vote for my measure, and you may keep your seats ° Such arguments may have a certain success a :th men anxious to avoid electioneering &Scuttles. But to adopt them is to destroy the confidence between leaders and folios; ers which is the basis of parliamentary government, and though regretting a change of ministry, the Tina contends there would be less evil in that than in the =tam of a system of official dictation by which men in power should override the judgment of their own per. lismentary supporters by fostering local agitation and elec. torsi strife. The Daily Ness says that Lord Grosvenor and Lord Stanley were placed at the head of the parliamentary resistance to reform because a doubtful manoeuvre needs the shelter of respectable character and good intentions. According to general report, Lord Grosvenor, the tethered bird employed to bring others within reach of the fowler's mare, has tried to escape the position, but has not been allowed to get free. Perhaps in choosing these noblemen, re presenting great houses, for opposing the body of the nation, the adverearies of reform are paying too high • price for a temporary advantage. At any rate they ought to b e thankful to the government for partially neutralising their suicidal policy by assigning to Lord Hartington the duty of answering them. His lordship showed that at the last election Lord Grosvenor declared himself against any re duction in the borough franchise, and does not take the same ground now simply because such a course would be inconvenient to a party by whom he is being used. From Lord Grosvenor to Lord Stanley the interval is great. But even Lord Stanley's dexterity could compass nothing more than a skilful restatement of plausible, but already ex ploded, fallacies to which it is tedious to recur. Lord Stanley repeats the assertion that by leaving the question of distribution to the future the government commits matters to the chapter of accidents ; but this is to assume 1 that a 71. franchise is injudicious and unsafe, and if this be so, why is not the government bill met with a direct and honest negative? The clear issue before the country is : Are, or are not, the classes upon whom • 71. franchise in counties would confer electoral rights, fit, in the mass, for the exercise of those rights? If they possess the necessary qualifications, admit them first and distribute them after. wards. The Daily News also twits Mr. Lowe upon the uneasiness which was produced in his mind by the effect of his rash . speech on the 13th of Much. The right hoe. member's explanation last night leaves the case just where it was, namely, that be most distinctly argued a month ago that the most corrupt portions of the constituencies were those nearest in social position to thaw whom it is proposed to enfranchise. Ina third article the Daily New cordially thanks Gene ral Peel for his speech last night, which indirectly shows how wide is Lire divergence between his political ideas and those which have governed the legislation of the country since the lest Reform Bill. To the Pod all the explanations of the Chancellor of the Exchequer are unsatisfactory, and the issue which wee raised when Earl Grosvenor gave notice of his amendment remains unchanged. The Herald devotes three articles to the subject of the Reform Bill. In one it criticises in contemptuous terms Mr. Gladstone's speech last night, while it sees in the addresses of Lords Grosvenor and Stanley conclusive arguments in support of the amendment. The Marquis of Hartington's exposition it characterises as simply puerile. The unexpected opposition of Mr. Pim is also dwelt upon by the Herald. Last night's debate can only have inspired with confidence the most sanguine and exulting of the ministerial party, while it encourages the confidence of the Herald that the bill is not, in its present shape, or under the existing influences, destined to become the law of the land. Criticising the debate, the Telegraph finds the soundest reasoning in Mr. Gladstone's speech, and is at a loss to sec what Mr. Lowe's statement about drunkenness and venality had to do with the question of extending the suffrage, if we are to accept his latest explanation. The Tate ,graph speaks also of the boyish sing-song and the hesitating and uneasy words with which Lord Grosvenor introduced his amendment ; and of Lord Stanley it says the cold and ' precise intellect which he has is liberal, though by force of I ' logic, and not naturally ; and unless he sees his way to a ' conclusion by syllogisms, the light of Heaven itself would never lead him there. The best that can be said, the Star observes, of a night's debating, which from the Buntline of the amendment, could hardly fail to be in the main dull, is that it did not discourage the hopes of those who believe in the success of the bill. It disclosed no new defections, and anyone , who supposed there was anything formidable in the argil - meats producible against the bill must by this time be eonvinced, by the constant references to "the hoe. member for Birmingham," that the vain endeavour to create ma ! just and unworthy prejudice is their only expedient. THE JAMAICA DISTCRIANCES. The result of the inquiry by the Jamaica Commission is spoken of by the Times as a melancholy example of the excesses which are almost inseparable from scenes of anarchy and rebellion. On the one hand, it is evident that serious errors of judgment, and in some instances even more lamentable faults, were committed by the authori ties, while the licence imprudently allowed to their sub oidinates was often disgracefully abused. On the other hand, it is no longer possible to doubt that the rising in St. Thomas-in-the-East had been premeditated and organised, and that its leaders had endeavoured to draw other districts into the conspiracy. That there was any general organisation throughout the island is abundantly disproved ; but there was a very widespread disaffection, and there is reason to believe that the negroes were awaiting with some anxiety the course of events in St. Thomas-in-the-East, even if they did not know that a rising was to take place under Eagle's leadership. It is the fault of Mr. Eyre that he threw himself too unre servedly into exaggerated apprehensions, and allowed him self no time nor leisure to reflect on the actual state al things. It is by the light of these exaggerated apprehen sions that we must interpret the lamentable haste with which the case of Conlon was decided. Though moral, rearm sage fir the results of his reckless appeal s it is equally elear that there existed no legal evidence upon which, before a civil court, he eould have been even kept in prison. Gordon was executed, in short, rather for the sake of striking terror into others than because his guilt or his connexion with the rebels rendered it imperatise. _ 1.1. are ales some iikaniiiMible ciresillifenoes Oda on's treatment by the authorities, ' especialtfr by Brigadier Nelson, who refused him, ILL th e' most unacoonateble manner, the legitimate means of de finer. With regard to Colonel Hobbs, it will be difficult to find any terms of anew* too strong, and if with this exception we acquit the officers in general of per sonal complicity in the cruel practices which have been brought to light, we most add that either from careleas neas or inability they exercised ao adequate control over their subordinates, and especially over the Maroons. The eommissioners will estimate the various degrees of reopen ribility with an impartial hand, and will, we doubt not, be equally jealous of the honour of the British name and of the character of individuals. The Telegraph apologises in various ways for the sets reported on the part of the military authorities. The burning of a thousand houses in the West Indies repre sents the destruction of miserable huts, and then, the' rebels did far more damage than the troops ; and that the violent and seditious speeches of Gordon were amongst the chief causes of the outbreak the Tdegrogt is more firmly convinced than ever, though it can see no adequate fixation for hanging him. It may be now assumed that no elaborate or agonised oonspiracy throughout the entire island existed ; but, on the other band, there is abundant evidence to show that, in the districts actually affected by the rebellion, a plot had long been going on, the leaden in which were the Bogies ; and let the difficulties of , Governor Eyre be borne in mind by those who are still in alined violently to condemn the man who was responsible for the maintenance of peace. PRUSSIA AND AUSTRIA. The Telegraph expects that the Diet will refuse even to consider the Prussian proposal that a German parliament be convoked to reform the Federal constitution. Count Bismarck obviously relies—to use the language of • Berlin °BMW newspaper—" upon the readiness of German patriots to stand by the Prussian govern ment without party considerations, in its labours for the union of Germany." But it is by no means cer tain that such a trust is well-founded. The national party desires not only a united but a free Germany, and Herr von Bismarck has not yet made rip his mind to come for ward as a constitutional statesman. Many patriots, more over, who would be willing to adjourn the question of in tonal liberty in order to secure unity, are doubtful whether a war between Prussia and Austria would conduce to that end. The most probable results of such I conflict —the overthrow of the Confederation and the division of the Fatherland between the two contending powers — would certainly not promote the wishes of the men who believe, rightly or urongly, in the possibility of • united Germany. THE .REFOSM BILL.-SCENE AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. An immense assemblage of people congregated last night in New Palace-yard, and crowded the specious . area of Westminster Hall, St. Stephen's Chapel, and the chief lobbies leading to the home. Commencing at the entrance to the ball, the crowd branched off on either side, extending up to the street in one direction, and to the New Palace on the other, while opposite the entrance, and running along the side of the cab-stand, another mass of people found standing room. Members began to arrive early, some on foot, some in cabs, and some in their own private carriages. Among the arrivals there was a large number of carriages con taining ladies. Between the two crowds members walked or rode up to the entrance of the hall. Several of the most prominent members were received with more or lees cordial recognition, but the warmest was reserved for Mr. Gladstone, who arrived in an open car riage, accompanied by Mrs. Gladstone, and who was welcomed with ringing cheers several times renewed. Mr. Fawcett, as he was led slowly along Palace-yard by a friend, was the first liberal member who elicited any expression of opinion from the people. He was very warmly cheered, and in fact his reception was almost equal to that of Mr. Gladstone himself. Mr. Goschen, the Duke of Argyll, Mr. Leyard, and Mr. T. Hughes were all recognised as they drove up, and were warmly ap plauded, not by cheers so much as by clapping of hands. Mr. Disraeli, who came a few minutes after 4, in a close brougham, passed quite unnoticed to what is called the Speaker's entrance. Not the slightest feeling, either of approbation or dissent, was elicited by his appearance. Mr. Bright, who would also, no doubt, have been received with a warm welcome, drove to the Speaker's entrance, and drove so fast that he was recognised by but few. Then, however, cheered him loudly. The lobbies exhibited similar though more constrained demonstrations of public interest and excitement. In the house itself the attendance of members was extremely full. Every seat was occupied in the body of the house. The gallery on the opposition ride was equally full, from a wish to see Mr. Gladstone while listening to him, and in the opposite gallery there were very few seats to spare. The passage at the bar was choked up by members awaiting the commencement of the debate. Amongst the numerous peers pre sent were the Marquis of Glamicarde, Lord Taunton, Lord Ebury, and Lord Houghton. The appearance of various members with heavy bundles of petitions produced cheers and laughter from time to time, which culminated when, upon Mr. Gladstone rising to move the second reading of the bill, Mr. Barley presented himself with a bundle amounting in size to the dimension' of a small trunk. The questions were got through with impatience, but not with haste, and it was not until nearly half-past 5 that Mr. Gladstone rose, amidst loud cheers, to perform the duty which devolved upon him. the Court. OSBORNE, Amu. 12. The Queen walked out yesterday morning accom panied by Princess Helena, and drove in the afternoon, accompanied by Princess Louise. Princess Beatrice walked out in the afternoon. A deputation from the Thames Haven Company (Limited), consisting of Mr. G. C. Graves, Mr. J. Brewster, Mr. R. Phillipps, and Mr. J. Louth, had an interview with the Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson, at the offioe of the Board of Trade, yesterday, on the subject of conveying cattle direct to the Metropolitan Cattle Market from Thames Haven. Despatches were received yesterday at the Cot:mill-office from the Governors of the West India Islands, Now Zealand, and the Australian Colonies. His Excellency the Pruslian Ambassador and the Counteu Bemstorff and the Countess Theresa and family arrived yesterday at the Prussian Embassy on Carlton Hoose-terraoe from Brighton. Viscountess Palmerston is progressing towards recovery. Her ladyship has been very unwell, but a change has taken place within the last few days, which affords hope of her speedy restoration to health. . _ _ The Bishop of London and Mrs. Tait left London House, St. James's-square, on Wednesday, for Hastings. The right rev. prelate is considerably improved in health. The Hon. Mrs. Granville Vernon Harcourt gave her first dancing party this season last evening, at her re. sidence in Belgrave-square. Mr. George Peabody and a few private friends were last night entertained at dinner by the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress. Amongst the viaiton at the second Spring Show at the Royal Horticultural Society yesterday, were Lady Price, Baroness Hambro, Lady Wilson, Hon. Mrs. Baring, Lady Stanley of Alderley, Lord Fgerton of Patton, Bad and Countess Grey, Lord and Lady Dynevor, ' Major and Lady Saunders, Baroness de Rothschild, Lady Scott, Earl of Cawdor, Lady Young, Sir IL Sullivan, Lady Crossley, Archbishop of Armagh, Sir R. Belcher, Sir John Young, Earl and Countess of Hopotown. Nightingales were heard singing in the Nor Forest a few nights since for the first time. Neste of young thrushes were found in the forest nearly a month since, and blackbirds and other birds have for some time past been taws building their nests. Robins have not com menced building yet, as they wait until the hedges are covered with foliage. Blackbirds see warming this year in the neighbourhood of Rursky. The United States man-ef-war . Canandaigua is new lying la illeattamptes waist. An Americas paper states that the spiritualists of Cincinnatti have worked the spirit of the late Lord 'Pal merston, and that it has declared itself strongly in favour of the Fenian movement 1 I\) kp DENCF4 I , . THE PRUSSIAN PROPOSITION FOR FEDERAL REFORM. The German . journals be to. Armes their opinions on the proposal for Federal reform sub mitted by Prussia to the German Diet. The Pro vincial Gazette, one of Herr von Bismarck's organs, says, " the Prussian government reckons on the Prussian people, the national enthusiasm, and the goodwill of German patriots to accomplish the work of reform." The /Crew Zefteng approves of the project, but exhibits distrust of the principle of universal suffrage to which Herr son Bismarck ap peals. The Prussian members of the Nationalverein declare " that Federal reform will only suoceed when it is proposed by a government which respects constitutional rights at home." The Austrian journals express themselves very strongly on the I subject. The Vaterland says it is a mine laid with the intention of blowing up the Federal Diet, and • proof that the Prussian government desires war at any price. " The motion," it says, " will be I rejected ; Prussia will then declare her secession, livid& will be equivalent to a declaration of war." The Morgen Poet affirms that the project will be rejected by the Confederate governments, and adds that a proposition will be submitted to the Diet inviting Prussia, in the name of the Con federation, to suspend her military preparations. The Cologne Gazette says that " for 18 years the Prussian conservatives have been opposing uni versal suffrage as the incarnation of the devil, as the dissolvent of all political order, and as the essence of revolution. Herr von Gerlach and the Kreuz Zeitung regarded it as a blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. And now what do they see The man whom they looked upon as their buckler and their saviour declares that universal suffrage and direct general elections are favourable to the conservative principle." The Cologne Gazette adds " that it will be impossible to maintain a restricted suffrage in Prussia should universal suffrage be adopted in Germany." (sseriees emenAm.) SPANISH FINANCE. MADRID, Aran. 13. The scheme of the minister of Finance for the establishment of a mortgage bank by French capitalists has been adjourned. MR. E. JAMES, M.P.,AND THE FRANCHISE BILL. Mr. E. James, M.P., hasaddressed the following letter to the chairman of his election committee at Man chewer: _ . " 24, Upper Wimpolastreet, Louden, 10th April, 1866. "My dear Mr. Curtis,—l think it due to you, as the chairman of my election committee, to offer some re marks on the course which it seemed to me fitting to adopt with reference to the meeting held lad Thursday n Manchester. lam the more especially desirous of doing this, as my sincerity has been challenged and my motives misrepresented. I feel marred, although I have not heard from you upon this subject, that you will not think that I have violated any pledge, betrayed any trust, or swerved from the path which, during those few mo mentous days in July I indicated to the elec. ors of Manchester that I should pursue. I declared myself in favour of an extension of the franchise. My sentiments are unchanged. My opinion then was that the great constitutional question of reform should be treated as it deserves to be—in its entirety. When the present bill was introduced, I was disappointed in finding that the ministry took a different and nar. rower view of the matter. Whilst I was of opinion that, so far as this portion of reform went, the provisions of the bill were moderate enough, I entertained grave appre hensions lest such a mode of dealing with the subject should lead to difficulties and delays which might retard indefinitely a satisfactory settlement of the question. In addition to these considerations, it appeared to me amen dal that the House of Commons should be furnished with some definite information as to the other measures which the government might contemplate for the com pletion of their scheme. Under these circumstances, having been elected not to promote the views of • par ticular section of the inhabitants of Manchester, but, according to the best of my judgment, those measures which would be calculated to confer benefit on all classes, not of that city alone, but of the entire community, I thought that I could not with propriety take part in the proceedings of a meeting called by those whose extreme opinions led the electors of Manchester to confer so distinguished an honour upon comparatively a stranger, and the objects of which meeting did not meet with my entire concurrense. I therefore wrote the letter which you may have seen in the newspapers, and the read ing of which seems to have created so grievous a misappre hension. No candid person could really believe that, because I disapproved of partial, and consequently imperfect, legislation, I was opposed to reform. Much less ought any such to have inferred, from my stating that I should hold myself at liberty to adopt that course in the House of Commons which would, in my judgment, be the least likely to produce inconvenience in the progress of public business, that I should factiously oppose a government with whose general principles and political conduct I have always concurred. Through life I have given to my opponents credit for sincerity. I demand from them no less in return. We have now the matrons/ that those measures which are necessary to complete the scheme, of which the present is bat a part, will, before the bill shall have passed through committee,. be laid before the house, and that the government will, in the next se insisi as strenuously upon the furtherance of those n tary portions as they intend to do on the present. Enter taining still the opinion, common to me and many sincere and well-tried reformers, that the proper course would have been that to which I have before adverted, I now think that it is better not to take a course which might have the effect of precipitately overthrowing the present government, and so impeding public business. Never theless, if, acting upon these views, I shall feel it my duty to vote for the second reading of the bill, it will be on the distinct understanding that if the redistribution of the seats shall be calculated to throw the government of the country into the hands of any one particular elasa— as was, not obscurely, shadowed forth at Bradford some few years ago—l shall feel myself at liberty to oppose the pro gress of the bill at any future stage. I owe you many apologies for thus t on your valuable time, but I am anxious to s r te es .n i d a : g git in the presence of all, and especially of one who dev so much time and energy to promote my return to Parliament.— Believe me, my dear Mr. Curtis, very faithfully yours, 16 NOWA= Jexze." WEATHER REPORT.-{THIS DAY.) FRIDAY, APRIL IA 8 LI. 7'.1 W. ltel B. F. 1 I P. Salrume. se 1 12 1 D. W. I. Ito - Nairn Aberdeen _ 1 2959 : 8.8. W 6 5 KAI. ab 2 Leith 120.5 8 152 8.8. W. 3 2 11. N. oe 3 Ardroman •2050 : &&E. 7 3 8. ob 001 11 Greencastle _ 1 79.43. • 8.8. W. $ 6 8. re 0.01 2 Vslentia 1 - - - - , "pe Clear 3961 1 . B.W. It 6 ' H.W. to al 7 Liverpool 129.7362 8. 3 4 &S.& e 1.01 2 Holyhead •20.60 • B.&W 6 6 &&W. oc 0.06 4 Penzance 29.80153 W.&W. 6 7 8. W. ruc 0.21 6 Bred .. 1993 • , 11.8. W, 5 6 B.W. tbr 0.1 4 Laziest 129.88 • • B. 2 6 8. or 0.1 4 Rochefort.._ 20.116 . &&W. 4 3 B.&g. c 2 Plymouth —12923 1 . B. 6 4 8 . :no 0 . 18 4 Weymouth 129.88 61 B.W. 4 6 8. oc 0.38 4 Portsmouth 129.89153 B.&W. 4 5 &W, ro 0. 4 London _ 139.88 53 B.W. 3 6 W. 1 e 0. - Ysrmouth 125.90.. W.&W. 4 6 N.W. 0 1 — 2 Searborongh.l39.73 541 8 &W. 3 1 B. Sc 1 — 0.04 s Shields '19.110 62 li W 8 I 28.1.. iii 2 Helder PItOBAILI sATUILDAY. OX NORTXUS WIDAY. Southerly sad urea= 00AstiL &S.W. to W.N.W. to hush to strew. ria, sons* rain. As above. Similar to above. Waller. Wes. Bornisaw. As above . Wallas to above. 'bulbar. Northers—liteaffind. Waslern—lrebad, Wake, and saw comics. Southern-ImM% Chriael and Noy d Blow- Idatorn—Eaotwoird Iddhiod and North Boa. The French law papers acquaint us with the fact that Mdue, Doirael, a prime dooms of the /3ouffes, has been need by a leek lientalini who had so music is soul, to recover 2081. for a little bill /Ulla Doiass/ ap pears to have aimed well, se the prime of each dress reefed from 241. to 40f. The fair defendant pleaded in fancy, but the plea was not &Wired ; the .meant of the bill, however, was reduced to 1681. Her salary is only 50f. a year. - 9 1 ra: LAY INTMIGENCE. ' Oka DAY.) COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.) re az OLEAN AND CO. The bankrupts in this case were John G i l i m o fo;e4 Baker Glenn, and Henry Mean, "lnilliers, road, Islington. Ten liabilities are 6,9001. ; *mete stated at 2051. ; property held as security, 6,0601. The accounts not having been filed in time, on the application of Mr. Lawranoe for the assignees, an ad journment was ordered. IN NE B. X. NOM The bankrupt was a merchant of Leadenhall-street. The liabilities are 10,330/. ; sage* usk o4 rio beingdfCaen t on the result of consignments to New mamba. elm has been before the court about 14 months. After a short examination of the bankrupt he was allowed to pass, the sitting for order of discharge being adjourned.. Kr. Baugh, Kr. Linklatsr, and Ilr. Phelps appeared in the case. (Before Mr. Commiadoner Goulbana.) IN El INSIJSY.—PINTTrION DIANINAND. The bankrupt was foremen to a bay salesman of Wharf road, Paddington. The debts were 96& only, being the damages and was incurred in an action brought against the bankrupt for an assault. Kr. Denn opposed, and asked that the petition should be • His Honour said that the case, though small in amount, involved a principle of great importanoe. The bankrupt had only one debt—damages and costs in an action ; and after the writ had been served upon him he bad stripped himself of all he had by giving a bill of sale, and then came to this east for the sole purpose of defeating his auditor. Following the principle adopted in the case of Rouse and others, the pe tition would be dismissed on the ground that it wee a fraud on the bankrupt law, which was never meant to , apply to such a ease. Mr. Nicholson asked for protection to enable the bank rupt to appeal. His Honour said he could not give it ; the petition being dismissed, there was an end of the matter. He would, however, fa the amount of deposit at the lowest amount —lOl. _ _ _ RX PALLARTIZNI. The bankrupt was demand sa a diamond merchant of Rich°ls-equare, Hackney-road, and of Old Ford-road. Debts USA This was a sitting for examination and dia. charge but an adjournment was asked for goods, each, and deficiency amounts. After graing Mr. Doris. for the bankrug n :l u m= that he could neither readinor write, his an adjournment. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. (Before Mr. Justice Lush.) ANOTHIBL VITRIOL THROWING CARL Bridget Crathg, 25, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of feloniovely and • ly throwing a quantity of oil of vitriol upon tianiel with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, was t up. This was a case of a very • character. The prisoner was • poor ignorant Irish girl, and when she was placed at the bar she stated that the prosecutor had seduced her under aircurnstanees of atrocious aggravation and deserted her after she had had a child, and then married another woman, She was driven almost to desperation by the treatment she had received, and in a moment of uncontrollable passion she committed the offence imputed to her. Mr. Justice Lush, addressing the prisoner, said that he bad read the depositions attentively, and there ma lip doubt that ahe had been treated very cruelly, and it also appeared that the prosecutor had only sustained compara tively trilling injury. The offence to which she bad pleaded guilty, however, was one of a most heinous oha. rooter, and it was absolutely nece sary that it should be repressed by severe punishment. He did not at the same time, feel himself celled upon to go to anything the extreme punishment fixed by the law, but, all the circumstances, he considered the justice of the case would be satisfied by a sentence of seven years' panel emittude. DUPER/NI AITIDIPT TO WADI& Adam Ezell, • determined-looking man,wasehargedwitls feloniously wounding George John Cox, with' Intent to murder him ; and, in other wants, his intent : was laid to do the prosecutor grievous bodily harm, and to maim and disable him. Mr. Metcalfe prosecuted. The facts of the cue will be fresh in the recollection of the public. The prisoner had formerly:been in the service of Messrs. Sadgrove, upholsterers, Finsbury, and the prosecutor was employed in the mime establishment as salemmei. The prisoner bad been discharged from his employment about three years ago, and the only reason that could be assigned for the attack he made upon the prosecutor was that be ap peared to entertain the idea that prosecutor had beea some way instrumental to his discharge. On the 6th of February the prosecutor was walking along Eldon-street, Moorfields, when the prisoner went behind him and deli- berately inflicted several stabs upon the upper part of his with a knife. The injuries that were indicted were of a most serious character, and the prosecutor appeared to have had a most narrow escape of losing his life. The prisoner did not seem to have made any attempt at escape after the act had been com mitted, but he merely said that the prosecutor was a great rascal and that he wished he had killed him. He walked quietly to the polioe-atation with a person who had seen the occurrence, and when the nature of the charge was stated to a police constable, he exclaimed, " Yes, and that is what I did it with," at the same time pulling a knife from his coat pocket stained with blood. The prisoner afterwards said that it was meant for another man as well, and when he was told that the prosecutor was likely to die, he replied that he might as well be hung as starved to death. It was also proved that he told one of the witnesses that it had been brewing for a long time, and he had been seen on several occasions standing near the premises of Messrs. Sadgrove, as though he was watching for some one. It was stated in the course of the case that the prosecutor had had nothing whatever to do with the discharge of the prisoner. The prisoner, when called upon for his defence, warmly denied that he had made use of some of the expressions that were attributed to him by the witnesses. He de clared, however, that he did not intend to take the life of the prosecutor, and be was very glad that he had recovered. The jury found the prisoner Guilty of wounding with intent to murder, and was sentenced to be kept in penal servitude for ten years. MIDDLESEX SESSIONS. (THIS DAY.) APPEALS AGAINST REFUSAL TO GRANT Rimer LICINSid. The Court sat this morning at the Sessions-house, Clerkenwell-given, to hear appeals against the refusal of justices ,of different divisions to grant licensee under the 9th George IV., cap, 61, to sell crciseable liquors. There were 18 cases in the list, 16 being new applications, and two against the refusal to renew old lioenies. Mr. Deakin, Assistant-Judge, plaided, and there were on the bench Mr. Pownall (chairman), Mr. 11. H. Harwood, Mr. Alder men Mechi , Colonel Jeakes, Mr. W. P. Bodkin, Mr. Wood. ward, Mr. Dixon. Mr. Rankine, Mr. Foster White, Mr. Antrobus, Mr. J. B. Brooking, Mr. Tubbs, Mr. S. Butler, M.P., Mr. J. I). Fletcher, Mr. Giles Pilcher, Sir James Tyler, tic. _ THE STRAND num HALL. Morey Robert Byers appealed against the refusal of the justices of the Holborn division to renew a license, under the 9th George IV., map. 61, to sell exciseable knots to the house and premises alled the Strand Music Hall, No. 345, Strand. Kr. Sleigh appeand for the appellant ; Mr. Poland for the respondent usUm. Mr. Workl sad Mr. Brennan, impeders of the P diviaion, were in attendance to watch the are on behalf of the Com miesimers of Police. Mr. Poland on behalf of the respondent justices said in to this appeal, which emu from the Strand Music M " , c ite bad to support the decision of the court below, who had refund the renewal of the license on theme grounds: In 1864 these premises were licensed for public) music, the petition for the Boman stating that it was intended for the performance of musk by the great masters, and the nand other statements. Notwithstanding that prosaism, es soon as the license was granted far public made, a series of performenoes of dancing were ormsensed, not merely dancing as an aooompaniinent to • comic song, but a regular stage performance, and of which he held a programme of one of them in his hand, end it wee en. titled, The Judgment of Paris, one Ley representing another Juno, anoth er Pens, and so on. In October last the appellant applied to the court to extend the license hi the rto granted for music only to music and dancing, but they refused to do so. Not withstanding the way in which the matter was discussed at the last senior" and that a Kenn was granted for music only, ballets wen acted, and they continued to he so acted up to last night ; and therefore he Inked the court to uphold the decision of the court below. The police bad this matter reported to them, upon which they warned the L ep w ella r id, bet he continued in his athematic dames of Mr. Patnal said he believed the license for spirits wee refused because the appellant systainaticelly violated hie license for music, he having dancing. The Assistant Judge maid be thought it would be • mhos question whether each ishasents as these. which were said to be built far the perfonamnee of nun, ought to be licensed fee spirits at all. Mr. Pohlad said here was • hues which had been licensed for public music an had but where, in systematic violation el the law , hod taken pine mem and denting, end width lad beat ointinned after the ranter had been warned by the police. Ron denting had been continued then Yet eight ; and, with this systeneatie vine tion of the law, the spirit Seem' had hue taken away. Mr. Sleigh said his leased friend bed kin sight el the glottis!". It ear not Idolizer the appellant ought or ought not to have dancing, and that was not the time when that question should be discussed, bid whether there had been any violation of the act of parliament under which he applied for the license. It was well known to the justices that at the Oxford and throughout the metropolis, where the for music, dancing was continued and to tho se places the justices had spirit licenses in March last. Under he thought it would be very hard if Us refuse the spirit license to the Stria especially so as there had been no vi[ which had been granted. Ur. Syem I emit vindictive option against the r en the ground that there had bean a license, which was a question that oug by the justices in October next. It ro ship on the proprietors of the Strai spirit license was taken away, when wingin a similar way throughout Is had been renewed. A did he make break it? ideigh—lt is a Tenets questio w imp was a violation of a. music beeps The AssistantJudge—No, there is n, Mr. Pelmet' said that when M granted on the last 0001,6011 he was would only be granted for music. Mr. Sleigh said that was a matter ' and he hoped that the court would la been any misconduct on the part ol that which took place all over Lend( clear that the opposition was prompt justices, who had been oripnally posed by the proprietors of other mum herhere mention the Oxford, where t every evening. e mid they had nothing i for it was not then before them: ....it% Vov rnallsaid the remarks of might lead others into error. The 60 and 70 houses licensed for music wards of 300 for music, and they did After a few other observations flu The Assistant-Judge then put ti renewal of the license was negatived The license was therefore refused. THE POLICE C (TM DAY GrILDHALL evAuxsam Thomas Holloway and Jane /LA placed at the bar before Aldernt ..attempting to pass a bad shilling at public-house, Farriogdon-dreet, an. uttering a counterfeit shilling at tl lane. • Mr. Ford stated that the two pri house and had something todrink,ft down a shilling. The barman brougi it was bad. He said to the prima thing, bow many Mee have you woman said she knew where she go a good half-crown in return tot shilling bask, and they left the ha to the Grapes, a little lower down, vier to give them half a cros Spence, but they were refuses Thome a, still nearer to Fleet-she for which they paid in good money Bride-lane, when witness drew assurers on duty there to them. into the eager's Hall. There to drink and passed a bad detected by Winter, the barman them have it hack. The male pi shilling to pay for what he had proprietor what the prisoners had edvmed him to give them into cud shilling tered at the Baden was the pl an ' Hall was not so ; The evidence of the barman 111 out the latter portion of Mr. Ford Sonars were remanded till Wedni might be seen by the Mint solicit° CLERKENWI COWCRALIIENT ..r Rebecca Kerner, a respectably. wee charged before Mr. D'Synco birth of her illegimate motor Potter. Cl division, a parTirs was on duty at the station when the prisoner came th female, and said she wished to gir • the birth of her illegitimate et To • -perk, Holloway. He divisional surgeon, and when he I meet to him, and he (witness) o brought in the cab, and found it . of • female child covered with a a very old pillow case. He hear she bad buried the child, and had Mrs. Elisabeth Norman, sister her sister came to her about a fort came to her house with the box is she said to her last night she this poliee-atation. Dr. Taylor said he was sent fo. examine the prisoner, and there f. dead body of a female child. she was delivered three we and that she delivered hen Ezr a % child. She had also sal id duties. She further the child cry or make any noise a buried it and afterwards took it u TM weak state. The prisoner, who seemed veil nothing to say in answer to the Mr. D'Eynoourt remanded the directed that she should be kei House of Detention. MARLBOROUGH GETTIVI UP • CHARGE AG Jolts Jennings, dairyman, of Ann's, was charged before Mr. smelting his wife Annie. Mr. Edward Lewis, of Great peered for the defence. The wife, who it was evide friendly feeling towards her le previous afternoon the prisoner n customers, and accused her of be: ran her into the parlour, and , his hand stabbed her in the 1 fingers. He afterwards knocker quantity of the hair off her hes go to a doctor to have her hand t In answer to Mr. Lewis, the o was not drunk, although her hu came home he sand her what ebe did not refuse to give it. H and tried to take the money, am self -defenoe. She afterwards we return a sergeant came in. Sh time, though she could form no had been drunk lately. Sergeant Oox, 21 C, said that found the complainant's hand bl enened. She was half-drunk, custody for cutting her hand wi The prisoner said he bad had who continually got drank and in the course of it she hurt her to the window, and on lookini blood on it. Mr. Knox asked the sergeant i thing of the hair which had be , The sergeant answered in the Mr. Knox inquired whether t swollen. The sergeant said it was a Litt. Mr. Knox told Mr. Lewis that the case. It was clear there In the prisoner and his drunken wi herself. As for the hair, it wa: that. He should discharge the I Mr. Anthony Lofroy, M.I Chief Justice, has been relieve House of Commons from the election committees "in cone age." A Dublin correspond doubt, was a proper thin thing, to do. 27lost's Almanac' d the hon. member for the Dublin as he was married 42 years ago, between 60 and 70, and his Men fairly plead his advanced age as relieved from any laborious duti extremely indignant if anyone suggest that hie father should' se Lord Chief Justice of the Cr reason. He was born in 17 yews old." EXCITING &EMI AT A 3i day last, while Wombwell's hibited at Stirling, D'Avey, the den with the performing grow E lszt es in rather an alarming soddenly turning roue' him by the left leg. D'Ave) mind, seised his rifle, and br force upon the lioness's head, ride in two, and freeing him' houses. At the next performs entered the den, when the bone a mood time. D'Avey was w armed with a barmy stick, whe ea to who was lobe waiter, the I D'Avey, and he meeting each cb until ea Inss settled own in and milisimid. The fi g ht d lasted • a good Jed of eatitesnent in densely crowded at the time. further injury than a alight deal