The Express. — London, England, 1861-05-02 00:00:00

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Tu. um• wonder. -Ting MIMI COMPACT. Mann. J. Xeysolds .odd T Drummed: Mir I. Cheese Sal Mn. 4 lars.--Aad ILOBLY MOOD. Meet. Jamie eed Demi& ZION WArn AT LONDON BRIM& T DAT —Nana& 71 . Afternoon. YR. En. 'roaMrs—Nlaivios, IA am.— Atbraaos. 9124. LONDON, THURSDAY, MAY 2. Tim news from America which we publish this morning shows how much the intensity of the war feeling prevailing in the opposed States has been underrated in this country. The course of future e v cute is beyond human foresight, buts better know ledge of American character than has been mani fested might have been expected of some who have to this moment treated the antagonism of the Free and Slave States of the Union as a alight matter to be terminated iu some facile compromise. The secession of Virginia, which we anti cipated last Saturday as the probable news of the next mail, has become a fact, not by the act ci the people, for it is extremely doubtful whether a majority could be obtained for such a proposition, but by the act of the Governor, and a mob of the Eastern section of the State, which has always sympathised with the extreme party at the South. In proportion to the illegality and usurpation of his conduct is the virulence of the Governor's heati- litytothe Federal administration. He has signalized I his choice of a side by sinking vessels in order to Mock up Norfolk Harbour, in which is the United States navy yard of Gosport, doubtless in tending to destroy the material there. A body of armed Virginians has also attacked the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, but the bravery of its small bend of defenders defeated their object, for rather than let the armoury with its arms and manufactory fall into the hands of the enemy, they set fire to the whole, and withdrew, with slight I loss, into friendly Pennsylvania. The Government of North Carolina, instead of sending the contingent required by Mr. Lnicour, has secured the forts in that State for the Secessionists ; and in Maryland, or at least in Baltimore, the South ern party are sufficiently strong to carry out an ' attack upon Massachusetts troops on federal duty, in which eleven persons have loud their lives. The Governor of the State has forbidden the passage to Washington to troops of the United States, sod the more effectually to carry out the same purpose, the bridges between Baltimore and Washington have been destroyed. The North, however, no longer allows the seceders a monopoly of vigour. Its measures are taken. Washington cannot now be surprised. From all parte troops are arriving to defend that city. All the porta of the seceded States are declared under blockade, and the trans poet of provisions or arms to the South is inter dicted. The Slave States have now in their turn to learn the calamities of the war they have so wantonly provoked. Even with the plunder of a Federal Mint in hand, and with the millions they owe to New York withheld, they are straitened. The Free States, rich in men and money, are united as one man, and all political differences are con signed to forgetfulness in the determination to uphold the old free constitution against a haw born confederacy of slave-driven The preponderating resources of the North are in the hands of able and honest men. Mr. Uncut:4 is trusted as no President has been of laid years; Mr. CA)/ EKON is an energetic War Minister ; Mr. Ceu,e has proved a most successful financier ; more than all, the people are prepared for any sacrifice which the com mon cause may require. It ia idle to bewail this conflict ; although its date was uncertain it was inevitable from the time when the South, taking the enslavement of men for its most che rished distinction, began to develop its laws, insti tutions, social economy, and life, and even its religion and morals, in a direction contrary to the whole genius of a free Republic. A despotic oligarchy, as the people of the South chine to become, could not dwell in lasting union with • true democracy like that of the North. The worshippers of aristocratic govern ment may tell us, for the thousandth time, that the great democratic experiment of the Anglo- Saxon race has Wed because it could not find a place for the heterogeneous elements abundant in the Slave States ; but, if the Free States have the virtue to terminate this war without coming to a compromise of the principles of the Union, we for our parts shall rejoice that, instead of assimilating those detestable elements, they are prepared, even by a sacrifice, to expel them and recover their own pristine virtue. CAN nobody frame for the Tories an amend ment for which they can all vote together f I Here upon the eve of an engagement which they themselves declare must prove the decisive battle of the session, we find them squabbling about the road by which they are to march to the attack, and about the flag they are to follow. HUBBARD won't give way to Holoirsii., and Hossrat.i. won't give way to HUBBARD. The Liverpool broker wants to make sure of cheapened tea, while the London banker wants to prove a theorem of high finance. Let us bid for the grocers in the country towns fivepenco a pound off congou, says one, and if all comes to the worst wo shall win seats at next general election. Let us assert a great financial principle, says another ; let us declare that remission of taxes should never exceed the surplus available within the current year; weshall then only have to keep up the expenditure to its present point, and ma y defy Retrenchment and Bewildered Tories go about begging of some one to tell them what they are to do. If they could only know which ticket would win, or which afforded the best chance of winning x We are sorry for their sakes to be constrained to tell them their search is in vain. The thing is not to be done ; the Budget is not to be beaten ; and it signifies simply nothing at all whether they go in for Hosa►ALL or go in for Hussain, for in neither case will they go in to win. Nor can we divine what practical object would be served if either of the proposed amendments of the Opposition were carried to-night. This is the third session of an unwork able Parliament, and already everybody be gins to lose all patience with its selfishness and incoherency. One act of wayward folly more, and the thing would become insufferable. There is little of party politics iu the country ; and people in general would be surprised and displeased per- haps at a dissolution for mere party's sake. But the community at large want to see practical busi ness done, and it is not only not done by the present House of Commons, but there is not even a decent pretence of doing it. Half the session is over, and, with the exception of the Bankruptcy Bill, not a single measure worth naming has passed the the Lower House. This is the more disreputable, inasmuch as there has not been a session within our memory in which Government brought forward so few Bills; yet, few as they have been, the House has steadily and stolidly thwarted their progress on the only two nights of the week in which precedence is given to Government orders of the day. The other three days have been left to the House at large for such business and talk as might please it. But it seems equally indisposed to either. Some half-dozen Liberal measures have been got rid of with brief discussion ; Conservative measures by independent members have not been brought forward ; on Tuesdays the House is generally counted out, and even on Fridays it cannot be kept together beyond eight o'clock in the even ing. We are in fact at a dead lock, and if things were allowed to remain much longer as they now are, representative institutions would be in danger of becoming ridiculous. Without some positive and palpable provocation, however, Lord PALMNA groin would not feel himself justified in advising the Crown to dissolve. The Court is understood to be invariably averse to resort to that exercise of the prerogative. Nevertheless the last Parlia ment was suffered to exist but for two years ; and the present Parliament may possibly terminate its ignominious career in a similar period. It has proved one of the most useless and impracticable assemblies that has ever existed in England. It was packed by the DAM Cabinet almost enough for their purpose, but not quite. As seats have accidentally fallen vacant, they have in many in stances been filled by friends of reaction. The Liberal party is decidedly weaker than it was when, in June, 1869, it drove the Conservatives frees power • and as the latter fancy that the day of retaliation they have since been waiting for has now come, they will of course try whether they have not at length achieved a majority. We be lieve that they have not ; and we know that, even if they had, men do not always vote on Budget questions according to their party bias. Many considerations, local and personal, enter into the complexity of motives whereby they are swayed. Last year several Liberals, some of them men of distinction and influence, lent their aid to defeat Mr. Graf:error a's Budget, yet it was car ried triumphantly, • greater number of Tories voting for it than of Liberals voting against it. On the present occasion hardly any deserters will be found from the Liberal ranks, while not a few Conservatives are likely to be missing when wanted from the muster-roll of their party. fielf-interest will prove once more all-powerful with men pos sessed of neither patriotism nor philosophy ; and sooner than pull down the house in a corner of which they have made an expensive investment, they will either vote as they do not like or not vote at all, for they well know that Lord PALMER wros is not a man to lay down power without a struggle. This Parliament is not of his calling, and constitutionally he is not there fore bound to submit to its arbitrary dictum without appeal. It is of course too late in the session to interrupt the necessary course of business by a general election. Though there may be little or no legislation this year, the sup plies have to be voted, and certain routine matters of necessity provided for • but if a majority were to pass a vote of want of confidence in Ministers with reference to their finance, their foreign policy, or any other important matter, Lord Pat.mrsarox would doubtless come down in the course of a few Aiwa and make the announcement that, having ro ped to their past proceedings and to the exi gneiss of the State, he had felt it to be his duty is sootomood the Quern to dispense with their Ibises servicing, and that arrangements would ac 1, esedingly be made to wind up the session at the earliest period compatible with public interests. The quiet intimation given by the PALMIER at the close of Monday night's debate that the Govern ment meant to stand by their financial measures, puts an end to all the glozing talk about taking back the Budget or throwing Mr. G i.sneross overboard. Let the Tories win if they can and if they dare. Lord PALMAIITON is too wise to threaten the House ; indeed we are not sure that he will be very sorry to be furnished with a sufficient reason for getting rid of it. At the same time no one can say that he has not given ample, though civil, notice that he means to staid no more nonsense. He has made only too many sacrifices already to humour the present Parliament ; but the end of every thing comes at last, and the end of compliance and concession by the head of a great party to the un reasoning and arbitrary caprice of its opponents must come with the rest. Whenever that day shall come, sincere Liberals will have nothing to regret. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. ROUSE OP 0031.110103.-MAT 1. RELIGIOUS WORSHIP BILL. Order for see2M7l7eaiii i ilio - Hobos muds, and question pro ; posed—" That the be sow read a mooed time. " Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at the end of the question to add the words "tpon this day nix months"—(Mr. Sotheron Fstoourt). naatioo put—" That the word `now' stand part of the question." The house dinded .; Ayes, 145; Noss, 151. _ . . AWES. Adam. W. P. In&id, Visa. Miller, W. Adcane, H. J. loran, W. Mills, T. Agnew, Sir A. Swart, J. C. Mitchell, T. A. Alcock. T. Swing. H. IL Monson, W. J. Anaerobe's. W. Fartnoy, Lord Morris, D. Arnott, Sir J. Folimnbe, F. J. Nicol, W. Atherton, Sir W. Ponder, C. North, F. Ayrton, A. B. Fortescue, F. D. trustow, G. Bagwell, J. French, Col. PilScl. C. Baines, L. Genoa J. W. ream, B. Baring, T. G. Gavin, Major Peel, Sir R. r liar, et T. M. T. Gibson, T. M. Oftin, Charles Peto, Sir S. Si. Pigott, Salt Baxter. W. L Goldamld, Sir F. B. Ponsonby, A. Rml a a h T. Gordon, C. W. Prohy, Lord Be F. R. Greater, E. Itaynharn, VIM. Beaumont, li. A. Gregory, W. H. Ricardo, J. L SWIM" Col. Gregson, S. Ricardo, 0. Black, A. Grosvenor, Earl Robartss, T. J. Blencowo, J. G. Gordan, B. Roebuck, J. A. Bounds, L P. Hadfleld, 0. Rusaell, Sir W. Brand. H. Banbury, R. ficholedeld, W. Briscoe, J. 1. Handley, J. Scott, Mr W. Browne, Lord J. T. Hardcastle, J. A. Seymour, Sir M. Buchanan, W. Hartlegtoo, Mary. Smith, J. B. Buller, J. W. ifeediss, T. Z. Spooner, R. Butler, C. B. lieriaas. 0. P. inacpoole, W. Butt, I. Herbed, H. A. Stansteld, J. Buxton. C. Hodgidason, G. Thornhill, W. P. ('gird, J. Holland, 11, Tile, W. Calculi, 7. M . N. Hatt, W. Tollemactle, F. J. , F. 11. Jackson, W. Turner, J. A. C eat ardt g er R. jarroise, sir J. C. Wane, Lord Ham Cavendish, W. llershaw, J. Villiers, C. P. Cavendish, Lord G. Linuaird, A. P. Violas, IL H. Churchill, Lord LS. Langstoo, J. H. 'dyad.. P. A. Clay, J. Lawson. W. Warner, L Clifford, C. C. Leatlio , R. A. Wemyse. J. N. Daord. Z. H. I,Astataa. Wann, J. P. vey, B. lawn, ilir G. C. Whalley, G.E. Davis, HrH. D. Lawn, H. Whitbread, S. Davis. CIL F. Locke, J. Wickham, H. W. Denman, G. Lowe, R. William, W. L. L. Mackie, J. Woods. IL ~. Sir x. C. Mackinnon (Lynx) WAS, J. Mackinnon (Rye) Dustmr, Mr W. llarjuribanks, D. C. IBILIng. Dunlop, A. M. Martin, P. W. King, Locke Illios, - 11. iCov.) Mellor, J. HoMan , T. B. Moe, Z. (St. And.) Midway, H. F. Adderley, C. B. Gray. Capt. Montgomery, ErG. Arbothoott, Gnu. GrayileWiltoo,Tiact Morgan, 0. AstelL .1. H. Garz i rr . K Mowbray, J. R. Bailie, H. J. T. C. Mundy, W. Banta* Major Hang/ton. Lord G. Murray, W. Bathurst, T. R. Hamilton, J. H. Naas, Lad Banat, G. 5. Hardy, J. N W .;. . v Bentinok, G. W. Harvard . M. N Mr IL H. Bsuatisek, 0. C. Healhoote, Mr W. Parke, C . W. Denim, R. Hostbcote, G. H. Parke, G. H. Bond, J. W. Henley, Lard Papillon P.O. Boland, B. Henniker, Lord Parker, Major Boyd, J. Hervey, Lord A. Patten. Col. Brainston, T. W. Heygate, Itir F. W. Peel, Gen. Bridges, Sir B. W. HewW. U. Pennant, Col. Brown, J. Hill, l ar d L Philippe, J.J. FL Sunbury, Capt. Hodgson. R. Phillips, G. L. Burghley, Lord HoUord, R. 5. Powys, P. L. Cairns, Sir H. Hood. illr A. A. Puller, C. W. Cartwright, Cot Hope, G. W. Ropier, G. W. Cave S. Hopwood, J. T. Nichardion, J. Childers. H. C. Botchy. W. H. Ridley. nir IL W. Clive, 0 W. Hollins lord Roll, J. Close, H. C. Hosea IL Rowley, B. T. Cobbold, J. C. Hubbard, J. 0. Russell, H. e Cc a lrizton, Sir W. 'Huntington. P. L Russell, A. Hume, W. W. flelater-Boak. G. Cole, J. L. Hunt. G. W. Selwyn. C. J. Coiling. T. Ingestre, Vint. Inman, R. R. Canny. T. Jetsam Bari Mikity, K P. Copeland. AM. Johnstone. J. J. Sanborn, Major Cony, H. L loutSn, Sir W. G. Batik, Abet Culdtt. G. Ill.h. L T. Smith, 8. G. Dame:. IL a Imadall. N. Somerset, Cal. Deimos, R. P. Lessard, R. W. Somas, J. Dust, I. D. Renton, Sir KC. Stanhope, J. B. Debra J. G. Irsatekbull, W. P. Stanley, Lord DS Oar, C. Rnatchbull-Hugel- Stewart, Sir H. IL , Iltomonabe, A. son , Z. Talbot, W. C. Diniims, Sir D. Knox, Major Taylor, Col. Da Pre, C. G. Letrny, A. Thompson, H. I. Beg, 81r J. B. Legh, Major C. Thrum, Lord L lihrards, Major High, W. J. Mynas, lord H. Betrton, Sir P. G. Lennox, lord 0. G. Takeshita C. ion, A. P. Lennox, Lord IL O. Trefoils. C. H. W. Leslie. C. P. Uptm, Gerd. T. H. Liddell, E.G. Vissittart, W. Ihswirir. et M. Lockhart. A. IL Verner. Sir W. hem 3. Long. IL P. Walcott, AduL IL Longeeld, R. Walker, J. B. ribtrimlir, L Lopes, ell IL Walgiole. 8. H. Feeds. Cal. Loraine, Lord Watliogton. J. W. Perist. Sir 0. Lowther, CoL Way, A. R. Gslimm, Mr W. P. Lyall, O. Waltiy, W. 1,. Gera R. S. Lytton, P. Whiteside, J. Garrett, W. J. 11•Corralek, W. Inillanor•,11. Osage, J„ Milawaring, T. Winningtoalitr T. K. Gisigigne, W. J. W. Wyndham P. Goddard, A. L Malign,L Wynn, Col. Gars, J. IL Manners, Lou./ Wynn. Sir W. W. Gore, W. R. Media J Wynne, C. G. Graham, Lord W. Miller, T..J. Wynne, W. IL Oreenill. G. Mills, A. "ULM& Greenwood, J. Milford, W. T. Nanknats, C. I. liteslail, C. P. Moutagn, Lads Hardy. G. Detailed and distreaaing intelligence had been received at the Cape of the misfortunes of the Ilakoloto raissooaries. The Bev. Mr. Price sad the Rev. Mr. WlLende bad returned is 'slaty. The Bev. Mr. Helm" Mn. Helmer., two al their children, Mr. Price's child. Bra. Price. and several native members of the expedition perished in quick succe•ion, there is now too great reason to fear, not from the fever of the ?emboli, but from the insidious poison of the Makoloto chief. Their treatment otherwise was also altogether barbarous. Some aaxiety was felt about D. Livingstone, sad the return of the Lyra to the Cape was looked forward to with much interest. The Italian Opera season at Paris closed on Tuesday evening, the manager barb*, itis reported, to con gratulate himself on pecuniary success. On Monday night Mario took his benefit, on which occasion his popularity was Indicated by the applauding humour in which the audience remained throughout the evening. Mario this year, owing to the absence of Tamberlik, has had to sustain the priori' pal Moor relles during the whole season. Madame Penes, who is now the lady favourite of the Italia' Open at Paris, le also on the wing for Loudon. Grasinsi is impged for kit. Petersburg, but he also first visite London. M. Calndo has secured nearly all his old artistes for pert year. Mr. Smith's break-up has thrown many eters out of their sans of whom are Dow in Park. Madame Beighi-Maino, who was 'lmaged at Her Majesty's, is ed to the St Carlo, Naples. . . A VlOl3llll letter gays :—" Prime Leopold of Eami•Coborg-Kohary has roweled a La 0011•6111011 flinger. a lady who for a long ernes of years Owned hero sad eke where a. a composer, raankias, poet, sod retreat The public press prow/aimed her to be a • bon,' but her paresis always maintained that she waa a ainversal genius. In a few days one of the young Primes Csmiarishe will lied Miss Y. Czarina, who was a member of the corpi de ballet, to the bymenial altar." THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1861. gbe genre. Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince Concert left Bacidagham Palace at half-past Hulse o'clock yesterd►y enemas for the White Lodge, Richmond-park. Her Majesay aad his Royal Highness were accompanied by the Primoseass Alior. Helm. Locke, aad Beatrice. In attend. wade wen Lady Carohne Barringtoo, Lieutenant-General the Hee. C. Grey, Major Da Plat, and the Master of the Hossebold. Prises Azibter mad Prince Leopold accompanied the Qom sad Priam Coaled to the White Lodge, but returned i• the weals& attended by Major Elphinstoue, to Bucking. barn Palace. Yesterday wee the birthday of Prince Arthur. No festi vities took place in consequence of the deep mourning. The Prime of Wales, attended by Major-General the Hon. R. Bruce sod Captain Grey, left Buckingham Palace yeller• day morning for Cambridge University. Mr. Wortley Richards and Mr. B. T. Pritchett had an in terview yesterday with the Right Hoo. T. Milner Gibson, at the Moe of the Board of Trade, on the subject of tr ade warka TliODake of Newcastle left Loudon yesterday too his seat Clumber•park, N o tts. A deputation fom the Vestry of St. Marylebone, on the subject of the footpaths acmes Primrose-bill not being basted, had an interview yesterday with the Right Hon. W. F. Cowper, M.P.. at the Office of her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings, Whitehall-place. Mr. Alexander Young. managing director at the Patent Riturnenixed Pipe Company, bad an Interview frith the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday, at his official re sidence in Downing-street. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office from the Governors of the Cape of Good Hope, Natal, and 81. Helena. Despatches were sent yesterd the Go rman of the West India Islands, Britiah CoC.olumbia, and %nada. His Excellency the Brazilian Minister, Madame de Carvelho Moreirs, and family have returned to Caven dish-square from Paris, after an absenoe of some weeks. Lady Itolle's concert, announced to take place at 23, Girterenor-square, on Friday, May 10, is postponed to Menday, the 13th hat. ; the first ball on Friday, the 17th hist. Lady Moletworth entertained at dinner last waging his Royal Highness the Duke d'Aurnale, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Pen and Countess of Elgin, the Fart and Coutes, of Cork, Mr. Harcourt, M.P., and Frances Coon. tees et Wsklagnive, Viscount and Viscoustess Sydney, Viscount and Viscountess Stratonl de Radcliffe, the Right Hon. Sir George and Lady Theresa Lewis, Sir Anthony end Lady de Rothschild, Vincouut Chelsea, Mr. Henry Greed's, and Mr. Chichester Fortescue, M.P. Mr. Washington Hibbert's second bell is fixed for Moodey, the 27th hot. The following letter was read yesterday by the clerk, at the tattle of the Ammo of Cowman :—" Speaker's Hews, May 1,1861. Sir,-1 regret that I have again to request you to inform the house that I am disabled, by re. sewed iodisposition, from attending thaw service this morn iog.—l have the honour to be, air, your obeisant servant, JOlOl EVILTN DEMON, Speaker.—Sir Denis Ls itarobant, Dart," Mr. DfacEvoy, to-morrow will ask the Secretary at etaae tor Foreign Affairs, whether be has made any re presentations, and if any what representations, to the ROMILD government, relative to the recent destruction by the imperial troops of unarmed people in Warsaw and other ports ol Poland. On Viscount Pahnerston's motion on public busi ness, to-morrow, Mr. Bentinck will move as an amendment —"net this bone., Levin con►idered the proosedings and the report of the Select Committee on Public tininess, does not deem it expedient to sanction the proposed altera tions in the standing orders, and in the practice of the henna" The sou of Mr. Serree, who married the alleged daughter of the ,it wife of the Duke of Cumberland, the brother of George 111., has long been a resident is the Caps Colony. After many fortunes he is now an overseer of the convicts there on the roods. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. THE AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT. The Vienna correspondent of the Dilfrata of to day says: " I think I am in a position to inform you the Emperor has appointed the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian president of the First Chamber of the Supreme Council of the Empire, and that in all probability Baron Hubner will be appointed vice president. The nomination of the Emperor's eldest brother will be received with satisfaction by all parties in the empire. M. Schmerling and his liberal colleagues in the cabinet will find in him a powerful supporter of their advanced views. Amongst the first projects to be submitted to the consideration of the new legislature will be a de mand for a large vote with the view of increasing the navy of Austria. In order to give greater development to this branch of national defence, the appointment of a Ministry of Marine has been adopted in principle by the government." VIENNA, WZDNIIDAT. Both houses of the Council of the Empire were opened to-day. The Emperor, in his opening speech, said : " It affords me the greatest satisfaction to greet to day in this assembly the imperial princes, the high dignitaries of the church, and the heads of the noble families of the country. I also welcome the deputies. I have been deeply moved by the many addresses of thanks which I have received from the provincial diets. I consider them as a token for the future, which is rich in hope. I am convinced that free institutions, accompanied by a conscientious protection of the equal rights of all the nationalities, and the equality of all citizens, will lead to a safe re-organization of the whole monarchy. With this aim in view I sanctioned the introduction of tried constitutional forms. A liberal policy shall be equally developed in all parts of the empire, with special regard for the historical traditions of the provinces. I desire to learn positively, through the months of the representatives of the people, what they con sider best for the welfare of the country. It is necessary to show the world that political, national, and religious differences do not form an obstacle to a national understand ing. Austria is powerful enough safely to carry out the development of her internal interests. She will inspire no fear abroad, because we shall avoid all passionate excitement. Relying on the justice of my policy and on the intelligence of the peoples, I expect a satisfactory solution of the question of the representation of Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, and Slavonia. As soon as they shall understand the real state of things, they will be inspired with the necessity for, and the advantage of, the institutions I have granted, and will then justify my confidence by their actions, and I shall see around me with the greatest satisfaction the representatives of the whole monarchy. I hope to enjoy undisturbed the blessings of pesos. Europe feels the same want, as she wishes to repose from the agitation of recent times, and to recover her equilibrium. This universal feeling imposes upon the Powers the duty of not exposing the precious treasure of peace to any danger. Austria acknowledges this duty, which has also been admitted by the other Powers, in order to give herself up to work for the general welfare. Estimates will be submitted to you for establishing an equilibrium between the income and expenditure, and also proposals for the introduction of desirable modifications in some branches of the revenue, and for the settlement of the relations between the National Bank and the State." The Emperor concluded as follows :—" I acknow ledge the duty which as a sovereign I have assumed before all nations to protect with all my power the constitution of tho whole Empire in the sense of the diploma of October and February last, as the invio- lable foundation of the unity and indivisibility of the whole monarchy, and it is my firm intention to repel any violation of the same as an attack on the existence of the monarchy, and on the rights of all the provisoes and nationalities." The allusions to the unity of the Empire and the liberal institutions granted to the country were loudly applauded by the members. Baron Vay and Count Beechen were present at the opening of the Council. VIENNA, WIWNIIMAT, ii P.M. The city and suburbs are brilliantly illuMinated. The Emperor drove through the crowded streets this evening, and wee loudly cheered by the people. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, THURSDAY. In to-day's sitting of the Chamber of Deputies M. Von Vincke put a question to the ministry re lative to the affair of Captain Macdonald. Baron Sehleinitz, minister for foreign affairs, promised to reply on Monday next. DARMSTADT, THUMADAY. The Darmstlidter Zeitung of to-day contains the official announcement of the betrothal of her Royal Highness Princess Alice to Prince Louis of Hesse. ITALIAN FINANCE. The Minister of the Finances, itsatogi, in the sitting of the 29th ult., presented bills for the con. solidation of the public debta of all the former States of Italy into one great national debt. He stated that the deficit, which had been at a rough guess computed at 257,000,000fr.,amounts in reality to 314,000,000 fr. He nett brought in a bill for empowering the government to open a loan of 500,000,000 fr. (20,000,0001.). BELGIUM. Disturbances of a serious nature have taken place at Gaud (Ghent). The workmen of MM. Pennon tier, Van Hoegarde, and Co., weavers, having struck, the firm replaced the strikers by hands from the country. These new hands were insulted, pelted, and otherwise annoyed by the recalcitrants. Messrs. Parmentier and Co. issued placards offer ing 15fr. per week and upwards to good hands. These placards were all torn down, and it was ne cessary for the police to interfere. The Journal de Gond says : " On Sunday last matters took a more serious turn. Large bodies of weavers assembled in the vicinity of the establishment of Messrs. Parinentier, and ooming upon that gentleman and his clerk, assailed them in the most brutal manner. It was with difficulty they escaped with their lives, and found a refuge in the house of M. Calder. The treatment they received reminds us of the worst days of our revolutionary epoch. The mob then proceeded to the manufactory, which was occupied by the police, and pulled down the gate way and iron railings. The police were compelled to use their weapons, and various persons were more or less seriously wounded. A great number of persons have been arrested." Two other strikes took place the next day. The police and gendarmerie were called out. Women and girls paraded the tdreets singing. On Monday evening matters slummed so serious an aspect that it was found necessary to call out the military. According to the last accounts the strike continues. TEE EAST. PARIS. XAT 2. The Paris papers publish telegraphic despatches from Constantinople to the 34th inst., announcing a concentration of troops at Yenibazan against Montenegro. The same telegram asserts that the English and Turkish squadrons had received orders to act in concert. The Turkish squadron has re ceived provisions from the arsenal of Corfu. The Meniteur of to-day says :—" Yesterday the plenipotentiaries of France and Belgium signed a treaty of commerce, a convention concerning navi gation, and a convention for guaranteeing literary, artistic, and industrial copyrights." SERA.TEVO, KAT 1. The European consuls arrived on the 25th April in the defiles of Douga, and entered into negotia tions with the insurgent Christians, who, in defe rence to the great powers, abandoned the defiles of Douga and Christach. The consuls arrived at Niksich on the 26th April, the siege of which place has been raised. The Christian inhabitants have again risen in in surrection, and demand local self-government. Omer Ps.cha is expected here. He is the bearer of the proposals which have been deemed satisfac tory by the ambassadors at Constantinople. After having visited Niksich, the foreign consuls will pro ceed to Piva and Coupche. /PM, MAT 1, 12.15 T.Y. The Porte has notified ita consent to the union of the Principalities during the life of the present Hoapodar. By an arrangement between Sir Henry Bnlwer and the Porte, the sequestrated arms have been stored in the Seven Towers. Delegates from the legations are to go to Bosnia with Omer Pasha, RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, WIDIRSDAT, MAY I. The Journal de St. Pelersbourg of to-day publishes an article, which says : " The last war in Italy, the success of a fortu nate soldier, the contagious example of Hungary, and the declamation of the foreign press on the policy of developing nationalities, have exercised a great influence on Poland." The article also states that the government can reckon on the support of the rural population. SPAIN. MADRID, Ann. 90. The Empress of Austria has arrived at Cadiz. The Correepondescia Autografa announces that the Emperor Napoleon has congratulated Queen Lobelia 11. on the re-incorporation of San Domingo with Spain. THE BOMBAY MAILS MALTA, MAT 1, U. 25 Aar. The Peninsular and 'Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamer with the Bombay mails et 12th April arrived here this morning. EXPRESS FROM PARIS. (nu ous OWN PARA WIDNIEDAY EVENING. The Exhibition of Modern Artists was opened to-day at the Palais de l'lndustrie. It is two years since the last was held. The great novelty on the present occasion is that, in order to put a stop to all complaints of favouritism on the part of the hanging committee, the pictures—with the excep tion of a few painted by imperial command, and which occupy the central saloon—are arranged alphabetically. A great deal will be said for and against the new system. One convenience of it is that the works of any favourite artist are readily found. A drawback is that inasmuch as all the contributions of any given artist are necessarily placed together, the crowd at particular spots is very great, as I found to be the case to-day when I attempted to get a sight of the four works exhibited by K Gator.. One of these is a striking, but by no means agreeable, picture of Rachel as the Tragic Muse, as engraving of which has already been seen in the print show. The other three are scenes in ancient Rome, which this artist specially loves to depict. One of them, as far as I could see over the heads of the crowd, represented a naked female slave of wondrous beauty, exhibited for the approbation of some hundred conscript fathers, sitting in curate chairs. The various phases of satyr-like expression shown in the fares of this congregation of elders gazing upon a pagan Susan nah, display extraordinary talent. In the official saloon, where, as stated above, the alphabet does not bear sway, the principal painting is by M. d'lvon, and represents the Emperor at the battle of Solferino ordering General Carmen to send forward a brigade of the Guard to support General Foray. This pic ture will not, I apprehend, be considered equal in merit to the "Taking of the Malakoff" by the same artist. In the hurried glance which I was able to take of the long galleries, I only noticed, besides M. Gerome's works, a very striking picture by K Baudry of Charlotte Corday killing Marsh The alphabetical arrangement, while equitable to the artiste, certainly does not hurt the general aspect of the exhibition so much as might be supposed. The Pays says in its latest news that Turkey proposes to the powers to maintain a corps of 1,500 French troops permanently in Syria, together with 500 furnished by other nations. In this way it is hoped that the Christians may be sufficiently pro tected, without jealousy being felt of France. The only thing new about this statement, which was given in nearly the same terms by the ind4pciadance a few days ago, is that the proposal sow comma from Turkey, but query The settlement at the Bourse wont off swim mingly for the "bulls." The report of the Credit Mobilier, though much criticised—for the prudent financiers observe that the reserve is only 8,000 fr., and ask what it wants to do with new capital —was favourably received. The Rente rose 35c. and 400., closing at 69fr. 10c. and 69fr. 15c. Mobilier rose 15fr. 35c. Railways were 2fr. 50c. higher. Bank of France fell 25c. M. J grime Bonaparte, of America (the co-plaintiff in the great and yet pending case of Paterson v. Bonaparte), left France for the United States on Tuesday by the Arago steamer. His son, who has been for some years in the French army, accom panied him as far as Havre. It is said that in consequence of the numerous affairs before the Legislative Body the discussion of the Rural Code is postponed to next session. There is reason to believe that it will be the same with the bill on patents. The French national shooting match, held last year at Vincennes, was so successful that a perma nent one has been decided on, and plans for the construction of the erections required have just been approved of by the authorities. The edifices in question will be completed by the middle of June, and the contest can take place in the course of that month. M. Retain, of the French Institute, who, as is known, has been sent by the Emperor into Syria to make archasologind res3archea, hu just discovered at T)re • music consisting of seventy-two medallions, osotaising mythological designs of great beauty, and they are to he out to the Louvre. AMERICA. SECESSION OF VIRGINIA. BLOCKADE OF THE SOUTHERN PORTS. LONDONDERRY, WIIMORDLY. The Canadian screw steamer Canadian, Captain Graham, from Portland (Maine), on the 20th April, has arrived here. She landed all mails except those for Liverpool. The Kedar arrived at Halifax on the 18th, and the Niagara on the 10th April. Virginia had seceded. The Governor had issued a proclamation recog nising the Southern Confederacy. This news wax received with great rejoicing in the South. North Carolina had seized the forts in the State, and all the Slave States appeared to be arming in defence of the South. Virginia had closed Norfolk Harbour by sinking vessels at its mouth, in order to prevent egress from the Navy-yard. A Federal ship of war threatened to level the town if the obstructions were not removed. President Lincoln had iasued a proclamation de claring a blockade of all the porta in the seceded States. Troops are arriving at Washington from all points. A Massachusetts regiment while going to Wash- ington was attacked in Baltimore by the mob : 11 were killed on both sides and many wounded. Martial law had been proclaimed at Baltimore. Govemm Hicks declined to allow the Federal troops to pass through Baltimore, thereby causing great indignation in the North. The Massachusetts regiment reached Washington on the 19th. The Federal government will condemn as pirates all privateer vessels which may be seised by Federal ships. No more provisions or arms were allowed to go South. On the 18th ult. the Federal Commissioners at Harper's Ferry, being pressed by 1,000 Virginians, destroyed the armoury, arsenal, manufactory, building, and 15,000 stand of arms. They then retired into Pennsylvania with the loss of three men. The Southern loan had been all taken. Advice* from Havannah stated that an addi• tional number of Spanish troops had gone to San Domingo. It was rumoured that Prince Alfred will return to England without visiting Havannah, on account of the death of the Duchess of Kent. LATMT. NEW YORK. Aran. 20. All the bridges have been destroyed between Baltimore and Washington. The Federal troops will be forwarded from Phil. adelphia viA Havre de Grace and Annapolis. Five thousand men are under arms at Washing. ton to-day. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, Ann 20. In the cotton market, middling Upland is quoted 134 e., but higher prices are asked. Other markets are duE an al heavy. Stocks are lower. Erie, 18 ; New York Centrals, 684 ; Miaow, Mi. Exchange on London is nominal NEW ORLEANS, Arm. 19. Cotton is nominal. Sales of the week, 10,000 ; receipts daring the same period, 10,000 bales. DEPARTITRE OF THE GREAT EASTERN. MILFORD, WIDIFIADAT EVICITNO. The Great Eastern left 'at 7.50 p.m. for New York, with one hundred passengers. The vessel was in the most perfect order. The Vi'atertord steamer accompanied her for some distance, and brought back the directors, the visitors, and the government pilot. THE PENINSULAR. MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON,. MAY 2. - , -- The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam. ship TWA. Captain Han, with the above mails in charge of Lieut. Smith, R.N., has arrived; she brings 49 pas. engem ; 4 boxes specie, value 1,7301.; one box silver tinsel, value 721. ; precious stones, value 170/. ; also 610 boxes of , 261 eases of egp, 437 half chests of oranges, and potatoes of sundries. Her Majesty's ship Adventure, from Chins, with 27 officers and 52. i rank and 81e of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, left Vigo on the 27th for Spitbead. The Portuguese despatch gun-boat Segni arrived at Li . bon on the 26th ult. _ LISBON, Aran 27. The term allowed to the Sisters of Charity for delivering an inventory of their possessions expired yesterday ' but the pains and penalties laid down by law were not enforeed, probably in consequence of the strong remonstrances of the French minister. The commandant and many of the officers of the Mind cipal Guard of Oporto have been dismissed, it is mid for having embezzled the pay of the soldiers. Mr. Jeremiah Meagher, British vim-consul, in co ll ecting stilawaiptions for the le= Famine Relief Fund, which flow In freely. Count Thomas has been dismissed from his poet of minister to Brazil, Latino Coelho from that of director of the government. Pasette and several others, parties high in office, have also been dismissed, being now iu opposition to the government. The vine disease is again appearing. Exchange on London at 110 days in quoted at 54 to Al: Paris, 527 fr. 30c. ; Hamburg, 48 1 ; Amsterdam, 421; Gems. 525 ; Rentes Three per Cent., 474 ; Coupons, 471; le. forted, 393 • Lisbon Bank, 577 mffreis ; Oport o Commer• dal Bank, 256 milreis ; and Oporto Mercantile Bank, 256 Baron Niviins, so well known on the turf in France, be. just been married at the Madeleine to Malls. &sway. The Cardinal Archbishop of Lyons officiated. After the ceremony the couple left for Villebon. depute meet of the Seineet-Oise, where the heron possesses • chateau. A Paris letter in the Inapentiance of Brussels mays:—" The Emperor, I believe, has just settled the minces in which he and the Empress will occupy their time dune the vacation of the great political bodies. The Emperor, after a short stay at the camp of Chalons, will visitwith the Empress different departments of the south. His Majesty will inspect the works of Saint-Saurcur and Baines, and visit Bagnires-deMigorre, Bagnres-de-Litchon, and the Landes of Lanmezan, where Martha' Niel proposes to es• tablish, as at Chalons, a permanent camp. The position selected is magnificent ; it is a plateau which computed' • marvellous view of the Pic du Midi and the valley of IA Neste. Their Majesties will terminate their tour at Biarritz." ----- - The lifesaver de Nice says :—" The works of the railway from Toulon to Nice are proceeding with a rapidity that does honour to the Mediterranean Company. The way is complete and ready to receive the rails in almost ail the level portions ; in some, as at Muy and Cannes. rails have even been laid down to hasten the completion of the line." At Bochum and Essen, places in Prussian West- phalia, • large quantity of cast steel cannon are bang made for the Dalian government. An engineer dicer from Turin auperinteods the manufacture. At ono of the fac tories employing 900 men, five hundred more are required immediately. THE RIGHT SORT OT " HOLY FATHER."—n• SiOrte commends to the notice of the ultntroontanists the following, which has been circulating, in the form of • handbill, through the workshops of Paris :- -"If the Holy Father followed the exampleof Christ, sod showed us by lag conduct that he was the chief disciple of his Master, meek and lowly of heart ; if instead of talking about his pen toony and his Peter's pence he spoke to us of the heavenly country and the treasures of faith and morality ; if like Ins Master in the temple he drove the traders out of it that the whole edifice might be filled only with works of punt s _er charity, and pity ; if, lastly, he gave us the Holy Coalwee fur err sole commandment, then it would be, who should be first to welcome him ; then it would be repeaeo! • thousand times, Behold the Pontiff we want! bong heel the Holy Father.'" THE MONUMENT TO WELLINGTON IN Livotroot. —Yesterday (the anniversary of the late duke's birth) the first Moos of the monument, for which funds were o ° e veers sines raised lo Liverpool, was laid by the mayor. S. it. Graves, Esq. The situation chosen by the committee is commanding and attractive, being about equidistant from two of the finest load edifices—St. George's-hall and the new Fres Lamy snows* efeolowl by Mr. W. Brown. i del ay Prx COS. Par wrb Ctiq