The Express. — London, England, 1861-10-31 00:00:00

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TO OUR =ADZE& SPORTING INTILLIGENCE. A !ate edition ol this Repress il published every evening during the rasing season, containing the results of the day'e mom Ma. k tvwsr, a Colonel in the Canadian Militia and a leiliber of the Provincial Parliament, has been committed for trial by the magistrates of Toronto, for having accepted a commission in the Federal Army. According to the opinion of the magistrate -4 before whom this gentleman was ex. ani•ued, there was no evidence to warrant the charge of his having enlisted men fo- service in the t uite.l States. In the meantime it seems that he has been deprived of his commission in the Militia. As Mr. RI•(KCr is about to be tried for his alleged misdemeanour, it would be pre mature, and therefore indecorous, to make any remarks upon the criminal offence with which he is charged. But there are circumstances con nected with the case which may involve the Im perial Government in some difficulties. According to some interpretations put upon the Foreign Enlistment Act, it may become necessary to have Mr. &isms tried at Westminster, and thus the inconvenience which arose in the case of the fugitive slave, Jour AN DLit* oN, and which was only avoided by one Canadian Judge over another, will be repeated. It is certainly impossible to deny that no British subject is entitled to take service with one of two belligerents after the Government to which he owes allegiance has de clared its intention to be neutral. Hut it is • very different question whether it would be judi cious on the part of the Government to take any notice of every violation of international or even of statute law. When the Foreign Enlistment Act was paned the streets of many English towns were crowded with armed bands about to embark for America, and it was to put an end to this serious evil that Mr. CAN :mai defended the bill against the speech of tilt J•MEA MA4 'INTORH, which he designated as the " splendid obstruction " to its pro gress through the House. But in the present ease, so small is the evil anticipated from the de sire to join the Federalists or the Confederates, that the law officers in Canada have declined to take the initiative in prosecuting Mr. RANKIN ; and, indeed, it appears that those who have insti tuted the proceedings against this gentleman are his political adversaries. If the law were strictly carried into effect, it is clear that all those who left Ireland to serve under the banner of Lsmoel malt and the triple tiara, made themselves liable to the penalties of the Foreign Enlistment Act, and it was only the good sense of the Govern ment officers which saved us the humiliating ne cessity of punishing those who were bent upon punishing themselves. But in the case of Colonel It isms it is possible that even this option may be denied to us. A hotheaded political opponent may possibly compel the Courts at Westminster to devote their time to the trial of a Canadian who has accepted a commission from the Govern ment at Washington, and to condemn a loyal colonist to serious Ices and inconvenience. It is indeed abundantly clear that these things should no longer be possible. A great country like Canada should be made really independent. The tribunals of such a colony should be clothed with absolute power to deal with cases such as those of the fugitive ANneasos and Colonel R NKIN. It may be a question perhaps whether the Foreign Enlistment Act apples to a domi ciled Canadian ; but if it does it should ob viously be restricted in its operation. If any party in Canada chooses to rouse sectarian prejudice and popular feeling by reviving an ob solete Act of Parliament, and punial-Mg Colonel RANKIN for accepting a commission in the Federal army, Canada alone should bear the burden. The discontent and ill•nature that must be engendered by such a proceeding should not be transferred to the Imperial Government, which has far less in terest in the matter. If the Canadians are fit to exercise those privileges which they claim as a quasi-independent people, they must be made to feel their responsibility. No doubt the imperial Government must answer for the acts of all its subjects ; and if any of them are accused of violat ing the neutrality which has been proclaimed, the Imperial Gov. , rninent must either disavow their acts or defend them. But this obligation is very different from that under which the imperial Go vernment now labour., of being compelled to IF force, in a colony enjoying a constitutional GoVern ment, an obsolete Act of Parliament peened some forty years alo, at the instigation of the political adversary of the UMW who is assumed to have vio listed it. It is one thing to refuse to proleet a subject who has set at defiance the injunctions of his Sovereign; it is another and a very different thing to enforce against such a person the penal ties of an Act of Parliament, especially if to en force them be contrary, as in the case of Mr. RANKIN it would be, to the feelings of those with whom he is closely connected. This prosecution against Mr. Raxxix is only a fresh illustration of the absolute necessity of de fining with more accuracy the position which a Colony enjoying constitutional government holds towards the Imperial Government. It is no doubt a very difficult question to determine the precise measure of control which the mother-country ought to exercise over its dependencies ; and in no particular is it more difficult than in the amount of superintendeooe to be exercised over the local tribunals by those of the Imperial Government It ia confidently asserted by persons of great ex perience and intelligence that in a country inha bited by races so various as Canada it is abso lutely essential to maintain the right of eppesl in matters of property to the Privy Council, For otherwise, it is said, the property of the English THI*I-,E.24111E5S TIIITRPAY sirENltta) OCTOBER 31F 1861 i LATEST INTELLIGENC E. settlers in Lower Canada, where the judges are 1 chiefly French, would be insecure. It is not impossible that even this danger might be avoided by a tribunal consisting of the judges bee.- hell% --preeiness. But at all events in exercising • jurisdiction which may involve the colony in difficulty with foreign powers, it is essential that the judges should exercise it with a due sense of the responsibility involved in their decisions. So long as it remains uncertain whe ther the colony must depend upon its own re sources, or whether it may rely upon the assist ance of the mother-country in case danger should arise, it will be impossible for the judges to assume that position of independence which is essential to the impartial administration of justice. Besides, therefore, the necessity of clothing the colonial tri bunals with additional powers, it is essential that the colonists should provide for their own defence, without reference to the aid which may be sent to them from home. It seemed at one time not impossible that the Imperial troops in Canada might be increased to an extravagant degree ; although it is now said that the last order has been countermanded, to the natural dis satisfaction of many colonists. It is rumoured that the Government is anxiously occupied with the question of colonial defence. It is well that it should be so, for until that question issettled the relat'ons existing between the colonies and the mother-country must remain as indeterminate es ever. The principle, indeed, is simple enough, that eve-y colony should provide for its own de fence under ordinary circumstances, and that the Imperial troops should be cons:dered as a mere supplement to meet extraordinary emergencies. Until this principle is practically established it will be impossible for Colonial Ministers or Colo nial Magistrates to feel that they occupy such • position as entitles them to adopt • thoroughly in dependent course ; or for the Ministers of this country to avoid being led into complications and expense by the recklessness of colonial politicians. EXPRESS FROM PARIS. ' (mom ova owl, PARIS, WZDSZIDAT EfINING. The Pays announces, with an appearance of authority, that the negotiations announced by tele graph for a load of fifteen millions of thalers by the Bank of Prussia to the Bank of France, are "indefinitely adjourned." But the telegram to which the Pays refers is dated Berlin, Oct. 29, and there is a later one, dated Frankfort, this day, which speaks of the loan as having been actually effected. At this moment, therefore, the matter must be considered doubtful. The Bourse has been a little better, and was de cidedly firm at the close. Rents left off at GBfr. sc. anti 68fr., with a rise of 25c. liqbilier rose Ur. 25c. The Italian Loan recovered 35c. of the 55c. which it lost yesterday. The Orleans and Lyons railways rose °fr. 25c. each, and the other lines from lfr. 25c. to 2fr. 50c. The Patrie says that Prince Napoleon is invited to Compiegne for Monday next, while the Pays tells us that ho is to be there on Saturday. Neither of these journals make any reference to the fact that he has gone to Geneva, and, as it was thought, for a long stay. Nor do they say anything about the Princess Clothilde s who is at Turin. Ballier's Correspoudeace of this evening mentions that the Prince, " before going to Geneva," is now on a visit to Madame George Sand at Nohaut. K Ratazzi leaves Paris for Italy on Sunday next. It is stated that the Empress has addressed a most affectionate letter to the Lady Mayoress (Lady 011iffe), to thank her for the invitation to heraelf and the Emperor to visit the Universal Exhibition in London next May. It does not appear whether or not the invitation has been accepted. . 7- OPENING OF THE MIDDLE TEMPLE LIBRARY. N k ' ORBIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. (MIS DAY.) The glorious autumnal weather with which we have been favoured during the last fortnight has continued to-day, and has materially contributed to the interest of the Prince of Wales's visit to the Middle Temple. His Royal Highness's arrival not taking place until 2 o'clock, there has been ample time this morning for completing the prepa rations. The visit has been the constant theme of the profession for some days past, but it was not until this morning that any actual excitement manifested itself. The members of the Middle Temple obtained their tickets yesterday afternoon, and if anyone did not avail himself of the privilege, it was from an impossibility of being present. To-day there has been a constant running to and fro of all em ployed officially in connexion with the great event, •nd the usually quiet and dingy haunts of the successors of the Knights Template have been as unlike the Temple of the 19th century as the imagination can well conceive. The vicinity of Temple-bar from an early hour exhibited indications of some extraordinary event. Flags waved from several of the houses, the popu lace seemed alive with expectation, and the whole neighbourhood wore an unusual appearance of bustle and animation. _ By 1 o'clock the numerous approaches to the scene of the day were thronged. The gar dens, particularly that adjacent to the new Library, looked splendid ; the hue of the flowers mixing pleasantly with dresses of ladies, a bright sun shining above. An immense quantity of crim son Ooth was laid down in various parte. The Prince arrived at the Middle Temple at two o'clock, and was greeted with loud and hearty cheers from the multitude assembled near the entrance gate. Hay* been received by the treasurer and a deputation of the benchers, his royal highness was immediately conducted to the new Parliament Chamber, where was to be performed the ceremony of admit ting him into membership of the ancient ion. The ceremony of admission to the bar has always been kept rigidly private, and the present august intro duction has formed no exception to the rule. Even the press were not admitted. What occurs on such occasions—and there was, we believe, this morning scarcely any departure from the customary mode of proceeding—is easily describes:. The candidate for forensic honours having been ushered into the room is presented to the treasurer, who acts as chairman ; the treasurer receives him as a member of the bar, and wishes him " flume's" in his vocation ; and after this simple inatallaLion the new barrister shakes hands with everyone present After his royal highness had been received as a member of the bar, • number of presentations took place, in which Mr. Harker officiated as herald. In addition to being received as a member, his royal highness was made a hatcher, and was invested with a bencher's gown. He had also a purse pre sented to him with a general retainer for the inn. This ceremony over, the dour of the Parliament Chamber was opened and a procession formed, which made its way slowly through corridors and pelages, lined with spectators anxious to see the heir to the throne, and also with a numerous guard of honour, composed of members of the Inns of Court Rifle Corps. His royal highness walked at the side of the Treasurer of the Middle Temple, Mr. Anderson. Immediately after came the Lor.l Chancellor, and succeeding the noble and learned lord were observed: Lorderanworth, Lord Clyde, Lord J. Manners, Mr. Milner Gibson, the Lord Mayor, Vice-Chancellors Kuidereley, Stuart, and Wood ; Chief Justice Cock burn, Chief Baron Pollock, Baron Chauuell, Mr. Justice Blackburn, Mr. Justice Erle, Mr. Justice Willes, the Attorney-General, Dr. Phillivaore, Mr. Serjeant Manning, the sheriffs of Middlesex, and several legal and other notabilities. The interior of the magnificent old ball, opened by Queen Elizabeth, has been completely cleaned, and the details of rich oak carvings, ou the handsome screen at the emit end, have been beauti fully brought out under the directions of the treasurer of the society, James Anderson, Esq. Q.C. Round the walls of this noble apartment are the armorial bearings of the various benchers who have been elected as readers to the Society of the Middle Temple. In face of the enriched oak entablature, sur mounting these escutcheons, are some elegantly grouped lights, springing from an elaborately wrought bracket, modelled in the same style as the other decoratious of the building ; and near the dais table are two massive chandeliers, which develop with great effect the fine old paintings at the western end of the edifice. Vandyck's chef d'attore, Charles I. on horseback, is admirably seen by the soft, yet sufficiently brilliant light thus thrown upon it. Flanking the north side of the hall have been erected some temporary structures, which entirely cover the immense area of Fountain-court. Here is a spacious vestibule, adorned with statuary, flowers, and plate-glass. This couducts the visitor to the noble portioe, forming the entrance to the hall ; and proceeding towards the fountain and library is • long and handsome corridor, bril liantly illuminated by gas pendants, constructed expressly for the occasion. 1 he walls of this spa cious corridor extend upwards of 140 feet, and are lined with pedestals ' on which are busts of the Queen and Prince Consort, and of a large number of the most celebrated men both of ancient and modern times. The pavilion, w which the dcljedner was laid out for those who could not be provided for in the ball, contains space for 400 persona. This, also, was elegantly lighted with gas, and was decorated with handsome mirrors, fro. Odes of flags, &a. Its western end is covered in with large plates of transparent glass, looking on to the newly-constructed fountain, which has been especially arranged for this occasion with some very fine copies of statuary from the best masters, and amongst them, in an appropriate position, Bailey's " Eve." Surrounding the extensive marble basin of the fountain is a broad belt of the gardener's (Mr. Dale) far-famed chrysanthemums of the Middle Temple. Arches covered with evergreens, beneath which are placed various works of statuary, and parterres of flowers, complete the central portion of the iuclosure. Thu creature com forts of the lady visitors who honoured this part of the entertainment with their presence were not unminded, as at the extreme angles of the incltwure of the fountain were two ample mute, in which ices, tea and coffee, and other refreshments, were abundantly served. Various sylvan figures, and handsome large vases filled with choice flowers, completed the coup d'aril, the whole of which was magnificently illuminated by the electric and lithe light, under the direction of Professor J. H. Pepper, of the Royal Polytechnic Institution. The elegant forms of well-dressed ladies, the rainbow colours of the water, effected by the peculiar light I thrown upon it, the graceful statuary so judiciously arranged about the grounds, all contributed to make this one of the most effective portions of the fête. Proceedingunder another lengthened covered way, also handsomely lighted with the same kind of globe pendants, and illuminated with Cannel coal gas, which, by the way, was manufactured expressly for this entertainment by the City Gas Company, who have not hitherto introduced that kind of gas into the precincts of the Temple—we arrive at the en trance of the New Library. Here is a noble collec tion of works on jurisprudence, probably unrivalled by any other in the kingdom. The portrait of the founder of the original library, Robert Ash ley, an ancestor of Lord Shaftesbury, most appro priately adorns the entrance of this magnificent building. Here are to be seen entabulated the names of the distinguished men who have been, or still are, members of the Hon. Society of the Middle Temple. The honoured names of Black stone, Hardwicke, Stowell, Eldon, Curran, Burke, Sheridan, Erle ' Westbury, and many others, are here carved on the stone corbels, dm., between the rich stained glass windows which adorn this spa- In the library a dale was prepared for the cere mony of opening, being at the south end of the magnificent chamber, having an excellent river view in the rear. The room contained as large a number of spectators as could be conveniently ac commodated. The Prince took his seat in a chair on the dais, having the Duke of Cambridge on his right, and the Treasurer, Mr. An demon, on his left, the Lord Chancellor stand ing near the Duke of Cambridge. Au appropriate address was presented, to which his royal high ness made a brief reply : and at the conclusion of this he declared the library to be opened. A new procession was thereupon formed to the church, where divine service was performed, the Master of the Temple officiating, and the choral service being specially arranged for the occasion. In the splendid library were arranged, ready for the evening, the materials for the conversazitoie, which also was under the superintendence of Professor Pepper. An elegant collection of diamonds, pearls, and other precious stones—illuminated by the electric light—was exhibited by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell ; photography by Mayan, Mead, and Powell ; micro i scopic and other objects by Negretti and Zaaabra, Smith and Beck, dm. ; electro-plate and gilding by Ellington; models of projectiles, models of tele graphs, and a whole host of other scientific subjects and works of art were here exhibited, and delighted the vast company congregated therein. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY RIFLER. The ceremony of inaugurating a new butt and parade ground for the use of the above corps took place yesterday by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The corps had at first a ground on the Mill-road, in conjunction with the town owls, or lit Cambridgeshire, but in conse quence of an oversight the range was found to be short, the engagement of the present ground by the University Corps was the result,and Cambridge now boasts of two well appointed shooting grounds —one of long and one of short; range. The ground to which the ceremony of yesterday applies is thought to be equal to any devoted to • similar purpose in the kingdom. It is situate at the back of, and in favourable proximity with, the principal colleges. The telegraphs connected with the butts were the gift of the lags. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, soon after having signified his gracious acceptance of the honorary colonelcy of the corps, acknowledged his appointment by the intimation of the intended presentation of a cup, to be shot for by the effective members of the corps. The cup is of massive silver, but chaste in design, a kneeling rifleman surmounting the lid in the act of taking aim being the only indication that it was won for proficiency with what may now be fairly celled the national weapon. Shortly after 2 o'clock the University Battalion, about 300 strong, marched ou to the parade ground, healed by their band, the whole under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Bather, Captain and Adjutant Leeson, the various compa nies under Captains Sturges, Bushell, Powell, Willis, and Hoffman.. The University Battalion was shortly followed by the lit Cambridgeshire under Captain Prest, and the Bth Cambridgeshire under Captain Leaping well, both headed by their hands. These are town corps, and lent their ser vices to aid in keeping the ground. A little before 3 the ground presented a most interesting appearance, the target mad being supplied with a platform, whereon were grouped the members of the ladies' committee, who had been in strumental in obtaining the subscriptions for the electric targets and their appliance*. In the centre was the cup about to be presented by the Prince, mounted on an appro priate stand. The platform was covered with pink and white bunting, which, with the flags displayed in various parted the field, gave a very lively appearance to the whole. The ladies were beaded by the Hon. Mrs. Neville, lady of the Vice-Chancellor, anal Lady Orfleck, and their platform was surrounded by several of the most distinguished mem• ben of the University. The reeds and streets outside, and along which the Prince was to proceed to reach the groan& were thronged by the public, anxious to get a glimpse of At three o'clock his royal highness arrived upon the ground, attended by the Hon. General Bruce and Captain Grey. Previously the University battalion had Jormed a line, ex tending up to the butt, opened their ranks to about 12 peals, and faced inward, thus forming an avenue, through which the Prinoe and his attendants passed on their way to the targets. The University band meanwhile played the Na tional Anthem, and his royal highness rode uncovered through the lines. His royal highness did not appear in uniform. After the Prince had passed through, the battalion broke into open column, eight in front, close to quarter distance on the leading company. Nos. 1,2, 3, and 4 companies then wheeled outwards by subs divisions, Nos. 5 and 6 closing upon No. 4, so as to form the three .ides of a square, the fourth side being occupied by the Prince of Wales and the lady subscribers. The battalion then faced inwards, and big Royal Highness, uncovering. said :—" Lieutenant-Colonel Baker, and gentlemen of the Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers,—l have much pleasure in declaring this ground open for the purpose of rifle practice by the members of your corps. I beg also to'offer fur competition amongst your members the cup before you." Lieutenant•Coload BIKER. in reply, after salute, said— " M..y it please your Royal Highness.-011 the part of my self, and the corps to which I have the honour to belong, I beg to thank you for the great honour you have conferred upon us by opening our ground this day, and also to thank you for the gift of that magnificent challenge cup. The very loyal feeling at present existing amongst us will, I am sure, he perpetuated by the eager competition that will arise for the possession of your munificent gift, and we offer you our warmest thanks for leaving us such a memento of your presence amongst us." Colonel Baker then milled for three cheers for his royal highness, which were heartily given. The Hon. Mrs. NEVILLE then came forward, and Re acted, in the name of herself and the Indies by whom she was surrounded, the three sets of electric targets to the corps• Lieutenant-Colonel BAKU acknowledged the gift. The pliant commander then called for thrie cheers for the ladies, which drew forth a loud response. Colonel Baker thee. addressing the Prince, asked if it would please his royal highness to witness a few shots. The Prince signi fied his assent, and the battalion fell back and re-formed behind the 800 yards range. Mr. Ross, of Trinity, of prize. shooting celebrity, was then called from the rinks by Colo- nel Baker, and proceeded to practically inaugurate the butt and targets. Mr. Ross fired five shots at 800 yards, scoring as follows : 1, right; 2, centre; 3, below; 4, centre ; 5, centre. Mr. Ross shot from one knee. The indicator acted admira bly, and exhibited the record of the shot before the sound from the target reached the spectators. His royal highness, having congratulated Mr. Ross upon his skill, then rode off the ground, attended as before. The University battalion was formed up and dismissed, but the town corps marched off with their bands playing, and broke in the town. The Prance of Wales, attended by Captain Grey, after wards visited the Tennis-court. A poor man named Smart, a cabinet-maker, iy now in the madhouse in Biatetre, near Paris, his insanity, report says, having been brought about by attending the revival meetings of an English gentleman (Mr. Radcliffe* who went over and preached and lectured in certain circles el English society at Paris some three months since. PRESENTATION TO GENERAL PEEL —A public dinner took place yesterday evening at the County Hall, Huntingdon, on the occasion of presenting General Peel's portrait to the town. Dr. Ward (mayor if the borough) presided, supported on either side by (- ieneral Peel, the Duke of Manchester, the Lord Chief Baton Pollock, Lord Robert Montagu, Mr. Thomas Baring, M.P. ; Mr. tel lowes, M.P.,. the Earl of Sandwich, tool lieutenant of the county ; and a number of local gentleinen of distinctioe. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been duly honoured, the chairman, ro a highly complimentary speech. proposed the toast of the evening, "The Health of General and referred to the auspicious oommion on which they were met, which was to present the picture of the plias& gentleman to the town, where it would be placed sale be side with that of their late reyreseutetive, the Lora Chief Baron. At the conclusion et the chairman's speech. the portrait, which was hung behiod the chair, was un veiled amid the cheers of the company. General Peel, ic a speech of considerable length, expressed his thanks for the high honour which had been conferred upon him ; mit after the deposal of several other toasts, the proccolioo , which were throughout of the most interesting cloaactat terminated. ne Court. WINDSOR CASTLE, Ocr. The royal dinner party yesterday included the Princess Alice, the Princess of Hobertlobe, Viscount and Vlscoantess Palmerston, lady Augusta Bruce, Colonel the Hoe. A. N. Hood, and the Hoe. Mrs. T. M. Biddulph. The queen, areompanied by Viecomet Palmerston, rode eat on boneblack this morning, attended by the Lady in Waiting. L3rd Charles Fitzroy, LicutenAnt.General the Hoe. C. Grey, and Lieutenaat-Colonel Kingseote. The Prise* thaeort, attended by Colonel Pornosby and Camel !Jidda!ph, went to Loodoo. His Royal Highnem drove from Paddington Station to Buckingham Palau* and Marlborough House. Princess Alice, attended by Lady Augusta Bruce, rode cot ou horselsick. The Duke of Newcanle left London Yesterday for his seat, Clumher-park, Nett'. Despatches wars received yesterday *Attie Colonial-office from the Governors of the Wert leak bleach and the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian Islands. Despatches were sent to the Governor of Quads. PRINCE ALFIRD.—The Brighton Glimete says : "By a private lotto, received in this town fr. Halifax, Nova Acciti... dated • lith October, we learn that his Royal Hintioess dined with the Rarl Nulpave, the Orivessmr. General of Halifax, the day before, His Royal Highness had been for some days at Halifax, bat he woe about to leave in his ship on the following day as a melee, intimating to go to Bermuda and to return to Halifax some time in November. The Royal Prince was in excellest health and in his usual mobile." The Duchesa of Wellington arrived at Apaley Hasse on Tuesday evening from a tour in Sootland. The Marquis and Sfarchionest of Bath arrived at Taiwan' be Vases residence ou Carlton House-tarrnos on Tneaday evening. The Earl and Countess of Carnarvou havo re turned to Highelere Goths from the Continent. Viscount and Viscountess Stratford de Redoliffe come to town to-day from visiting the Earl and Countess of Entland at their mat is Torkahire. Lonl and Lady Willoughby de Eresby will leave town ou Mooday, for Torquay, for the infamy. Mr. and Lady MaryCravon leave Newmarkot to day for Mellon Mowbray. Yesterday afternoon the Bishop of London visited St. Philip's, Stepney, of which Mr. Bonwell was formerly incumbent. A suitable address was presented to his lordship, and he congratulated Mr. Hill, the present in cumbent, upon the efficient manner in which be had per formed the important and redly serious duties which had I devolved upon him. The Earl of Carlisle and the Bishop of Oxford (layered addrewee at York yesterday afternoon on behalf el the county school for the blind. They both advocated the muse of this unhappy class, who possess such irresiati hie chnina upon the public sympathy. Lord Carlisle made • graceful allusion to Wilberforoe's connexion with York shire. and to the presence on that occasion of his gifted we. The new Bishop Designate of Gloucester and &idol, Dr. Thomson, is (remarks the Sher Lorne Journat) as accomplished photographer and amateur chemist ; sod is ea active member of the committee of the Photographic Basisty. FUNERAL OP SIR JAMES GRAHAM. The funeral of Sir Jame.* Grahams took place yesterday. By the special desire of the right hon. baronet, U was of a strictly private character, so for, indeed, as a man can iotluence those charged with the fulfilment of the led sad offices. But with the public the case was some what different, and there was a general wish to pay fitting respect to the memory of so distinguished a mats. Yet, in the face of Kir James's known request, there was naturally a &limy la giving full vent to the public feeling, and there fare a asupsesies was arrived at. There was nu combieed l iiimamellratiera et sympathy ; but while, on the one hood, may emus from Carlisle went to the funeral, on the ether the shops were closed in the mid lie of the day, at the voiseat of the mayor. Netberby, the seat of the de emed slatessesa, is about twelve miles north of Carlisle, I en the beaks of the cleric Fib ; died Arthuret Chuteh, the vector of Vidal is Sir James Graham's brother, is about two ogles and a half south of Netherby.. Detweva Nsdrurby and the church is Loogtows, which contains about 3,000 inhabitants, sad to whisk the Border thin Railway wee op lied for passemyen only es Tuesday. The di,tance which the funeral everjoe had to Mavens, therefore, was considerable, ant, though it started teem Notherby about 11 o'clock, it was nearly one before it arrived at the aura. The body was conveyed in a plain twoliene hearse, which was followed by four mourn ing esnispe said six private eisaveyatusea The former iseateleed the eseetbore of the family : Mr. (now fiir) Prisheisit Graben, Mr. Mabee Graham, the Mimes Chakm, the Rev. W. Graham, and Mr. G. Graham, regiserarionerel (brother of Sir James), Sir W. Lawson, sad Mr. Lawson, M. P., Lad Dufferia, Sir J. Campbell, and other relatives. Nose of Sir James's political associates were present. Shortly before entering Longtonn the rot-Wye was met by the tenantry, who uncovered their heads till it pseud, and thee fell in four deep. Them were followed by the friends train Oartisis and the leading inhabitants of Longtime's, the shape of which were closed. Though the late Lady Graham wee interred in the late of Wight, Sir James's feast, grandfather, and other members of the family en buried in the vault inside the parish church of Artherst. Whether ft is that the family vault is full, or that it moot be opened, we do sot know ; but Sir James Graham, the letserbwr a a famous same, now lice in ao ordi nary pave ia a seuetley einwebyard, amongst his tenaotty sad the poorest ef bit sightseers. Not even a vault re ceived his remain The ealls, too, was of plain oak (with doe shell, bet without esswaries), with a common plate bear* the inscription, " Sir Jas. R. G. Graham, born Joe 1,1790 ; died Oct. 25, 1861." VENETIA. Several of the foreign journals remelted this morning assert that France has entered into nego tiations with the Court of Vienna relative to Venetia ; they even assert that the Duke of Ma genta has been entrusted with a mission to Vienna on this subject. HUNGARY. The A +lstria,' Gautte states that in a Council of Mini4tern held on Sunday, under the presidency of the Emperor, the ministry decided to establish in Hungary an executive power which shall carry out all the intentions of the government. It is not in tended to put the country in a state of siege. The French Minister, the Marquis de Moustier, hashed a long interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. BADEN-BADEN. The elections to the Chamber of Deputies, which took plat* on Thursday, the 21st of October, re sulted in the return of an immense majority of liberals. The ultramontanes have not succeeded in electing a single candidate. (nuna's =saw's.) FRANCE. PARIS, Orr. 31. The lifoniteur, in its bulletin of to-day, makes the following announcement : "The controversy now being carried on between several journal* might have the effect of leading the public to form wrong ideas respecting the policy of the Emperor in regard to certain changes to be effected in the internal constitution of the empire. The contents of certain newspapers would suffice to show that the government remains free from all responsibility (solidarity) on account of publications which are only self-inspired, and engage no other responsibility but their own. In order to at once cut short all false commentaries, we call attention to the fact that the Moniker is the sole organ of the policy of the government, awl that no semi-official journal exists in France." ITALY. TURIN, Ocr. 30. The OffiAial Ga:ette of to-day publishes a circular addressed by the Minister of Juatico to the arch bishops and clergy, in which the Minister deplores the grave acts of clerical opposition against the laws and the national government, and says : " The government wishes to respect the liberty of the churches, but will take severe measures if the clergy continue to attack the laws and institutions of the country, and endeavour to disturb public order." NAPLES, Ocr. M. ;Seventy-four brigands who have been infesting the country between Concello and Nola have made proposals to the authorities to surrender. HUNGARY. MTH, Oct 30. The whole of the magistrates in the Cowitat of Pesth have tendered their resignation. A few functionaries only will remain in office a fortnight longer, in order to transact the most urgent public business. POLAND. DRESDEN, Om. 30. The official Dresden journal of to-day publishes a letter from its correspondent at Warsaw, asserting that General Lambert had not left that city on account of ill health, but in consequence of a tele graphic order to proceed to St. Petersburg, for the purpose of making a report on the state of affairs in the kingdom of Poland. He proceeded by rail rid Konigsberg, and is expected to return to Warsaw. According to the same letter, two more Lutheran priests bad been arrested. TURKEY. RAGITSA, Ocr. 30. The insurgents have set fire to the houses occu pied by Turks in Schuma. The inhabitants have fled for refuge, some to Trebigne, and others into Austrian territory. AMERICA. NEW YORK, Ocr. 18, Emma. (Per QV of Waskiegten, vie. Queenstown.) It is reported from Missouri that the Confede rates have burned Big River Bridge. General Price, with 20,000 troops, had made a stand 25 miles from Osceola, in Western Missouri. Gene ral Fremont was preparing to lay a pontoon bridge across the river Osage for the purpose of crossing it and encountering General Price. The Cincinnati Gazette states that the government has resolved to remove General Fremont cud transfer his command to General Hunter. The Philadelphia Press states that the com mander of the blockading squadron off Charleston is to be superseded immediately. The New York Times' Washington correspond ent asserts that Mexico has asked the in tervention of the Federal government for the set , dement of the affairs with the European Powers. According to the same correspondent, Mexico has requested the Federal government to become trustee of the Mexican revenues, and pay the interest on the capital of indebtedness to the foreign powers, the Federal government guaranteeing and collecting • sufficiency of funds to meet the obligations of Mexico. The New York Times attributes the circular of Mr. Seward to the governors of States to the atti tude of the European Powers towards Mexico, and says :—" We doubt not that the Federal govern ment would offer armed asaiatanoe against any at tempts of Spain at the invasion and conquest of MONACO. " The Pacific telegraph line has been opened as far as Utah city. LAMEST BY TELEGRAPH TO CAPE RACE. NEW YORK, Ocr. 22. General Stone crossed the Potomac on the morn ing of the 21st inst. at Edward's Ferry and Harri son's Island, with 1,800 men, and marched in the direction of Leesburg, near which he was met by a large force of Confederates, who repulsed bins. A body of 5,000 Confederates has been defeated with heavy loss at Frederickstown, Missouri. It is expected that General Fremont will be transferred to another department. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, Ocr. 22. Exchange : Bankers' bills, 107 i. Stocks quiet. New York Central, Da ; Illinois, 135 f ; Erie, 31*. Cotton firm. Breadstuffs quiet. Provisions steady. The ball of the Duke of Magenta, at the French Dubuc/ at Berlin, wee given on Tuesday evening. Their Majesties, who arrived at 10 o'clock, were received at the foot of the grand staircase by the Duke, the Dachas, sod the members of the embassy. The Mamba gave hie MTh to the Queen and the King to the Dtudissa. Hie Majesty opened the ball with the Duchess, while theMarelel danced with the Queen. A maguilkent supper wee served at 11 o'clock to the distinguished visitors, who left at 11a the morning. The whole arrangements are discribed as having been splendid in the extreme. SHE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE MAIL. PLYMOUTH, Om 31. The Union Company's Royal Mail steamer Celt, with the above mail, arrived here this morning. She left the Cape on the 21st ult., St. Helena on the lot inst., and Ascension on the 6th inst. She brings 55 passengers, among whom are Generals Durban and Gordon, and a collection sent by Sir George Grey as a present to the Zoological Society. The Celt was detained a day at the Caps by the government. All alarm as to the intentions of Cetywayo and the Zulus had passed away. Cetywayo bad professed loyalty to the British govern ment, and declared himself ready to fight on the side of the English, if necessary. Furious internecine wars were still going on between the native tribes. There hod been a terrible massacre iu No- Man's-Land. Tebu, a chief of the Ainabacaa, surprised a number of Hottentots under the chief Fodo. The Hot. tentots fought bravely, but Tebu's people fired their huts, and upwards of 160 persons, including many women sad children, perished. A rumour wee current at the Cap that Kreli with all his forces was going to re-enter the Transkeian territory, from which be was expelled by the frontier police in 1858. It was feared that the Cape would not be represented at the forthcoming International Exhibition, as the government commissioners had resigned, and the Cape parliament had declined to grant aid. A reformed municipality had been elected in Capetown. The arguments io the cam of " Ling v. the Bishop of Capetown" had concluded. The Supreme Court reserved its judgment. A movement was on foot for augmenting the incomes of the clergy in the diocese of Capetown. Intelligence had been received from Die. Livingstone and Mackenzie to the lath May. All were in good spirits. They bad failed in ascending the Ruvuma, on account of its being too late in the season. The slave trade was being carried on briskly on the east mut. The troop ships Coodict and Boanerges bad arrived. Business at the Cape had considerably improved sad trade was increuing. The clip of wool promises to be one of the beat ever known. THE ARREST OP MR. W. PORWOOD. The following is an extract from Mr. W. Forwood's letter, describing his wrest at New York : "About 9 cot. on Wednesday morning, on having passed my luggage, I took a cab, ordering the man to drive to the hotel. When on the point of starting a respectable semi officiorui-looking personage asked the privilege of riding with me. We drove on, and I was not • little surprised at the cabman stopping before the door at the Police-office, when my companion, whom I obliged with a ride, desired me to walk inside. Two Mikan came, emptied my pockets, and afterwards commenced a most indecent search of my Wonbefore an open window in a leading thoroughfare. i l sdone, they took me below to the oelb, where I found my luggage, which they rigorously examined, seizing every bit of paper with writing on it, and reading the contents, against my protest, as they were only infenor officers, and could not decide what was treasonable. I was kept locked up in a cell until 8 p.m., the officials continually coming in to pry into my things, and making impartment remarks ; and when I inquired when [ should regain my liberty, the answer was that I would be sent to Fort Lafayette on the following morning. At 8 o'clock p.m. I was taken be fore the superintendent, who mid that I was to be discharged, but that he had ordered my arrest to examine my papers, as he bad heard that on board the Great Eastern my father and myself hail spoken of the Northern Government in no complimentary terms; that on the occasion of Priuce Alfred's visit to Liverpool my ' friends bad displayed • Secession (Confederate) dag, and that they were agents to a large southern house, and that he now gave me my discharge. I have made a report of the circumstances to the British consul here, and he has promised to send it on to Lord Lyons. The mogul advised me to leave the town for • week or so, but. not having spoken • wool for or against the North, I think I ought sot to have occasion to fair." With reference to the remark of the official about Mr. For wood's expression of sentiment when on board the Great Eastern, we ( Times) are informed that he and the other passengers by the Great Eastern were careful in their allusion to politic, laving been warned before the Great Eastern left the Mersey that • Milted &ate* officer, who was pointed out to them, was cm board for the purpose of watzhing the passessers sad taking notes of their obserra noes and movemeeta. Mr. W. Forward travelled with a British passport. We hive just heard that another gentle man, Mr. Cornelius Walford, connected with a large public company, who was also on board the Great Eastern. and continued his voyage per Niagara, was arrested on landing at Boston. English residents in Paris are beginning seriously to complain of the constant seizure of their newspapers, and of the delays which take placo in their delivery when they are not seized. The cause of this is, that no paper can be distributed until the minister has signed • permission, and they frequently remain lying at the post-office for upwards of twelve hours. A Florence letter says :—" Borghi-Mamo is now singing Deedernona. The .1 7 Wia del Itegginsento is pining away, I fear. at the Pergola. There are four ' prove' theatre* crowded to the very door, and in the Borge Ogni Semi there is a little place where for threepence you con bear a good opera and see a very fair ballet—this is, of course. in the pit. Io a box (and you get a large private boa on the grand tier for three shillings and fourpenos) you may pus a very pleasant evening, and have the beautiful music of Literezia Borgia sung to yon by a young Roman, • Enrica Beare,' in a way that will astonish you, and make you reflect on the relative taints and prices of Loudon and Paris. There is also a very good ballet included in the threepenny pit ticket. There is also a French play, and Sired is giving concerts to large audiences* Father Fasaag lia, who is now in Turin, is de • scribed by a correspondent of that city as " a tall man, con siderably above six feet high, with pest breadth of shoulders and flat chest ; a ewe, erect, imposing erne, with an easy, dignified, refined bearing ; the moat gentle- manly priest I ever beheld. Hie forehead is high, not massive, and rather slanting backwards ; the brow is sharp and prominent. He baa a rich, glossy head of hair, slightly silvered all over; be may be fifty yens old, certainly not more, and he complains that deep study and care have °ldeated him before his time. He has regular, deeply chiselled fe►tures, with a remarkably wide, round,' firm, but by no means heavy tinder jaw. The *yes are deeply set, light brown, vivid, wakeful. The countenance is gifted with gnat mobility and sudden powers of expression. He is thin and pale, with deep farrow' on the forehead and mead the mouth. The habitual look is grave and thought ful ; but the face lightens up with oecasioeal glimpses of peat shrewdness and humour." ; rl 7 'I I •