The Press. — London, England, 1857-04-11 00:00:00

356 THE PRESS. SATURDAY . 9 ....awliwillwmamy 'ltalwamssamwmaawat........... monami 6. The Confederation will proclaim, for the authors of THE REVE N U E. the insurrection of September, and fur all who took part in it, a general amnesty; they cannot, therefore, be pro ceeded against, either criminally or by civil process, for acts connected with that affair and other political offences. I.—THE NET REVENUE. For the rest, they will enjoy, in common with all their . fellow-citizens, the protection of the federal and cantonal Quarter ended 1 Year ended constitutions. No special guarantee in their favour is ~........-4.—..„ „......t, admitted. Mar. 31, , Mar. 31, i Mar. 31, 1 Mar. 31 1858. 1 1857. 1 1852. 1857. ' 6. The Confederation undertakes to defray the expenses incurred by the oc':upation of the canton of Neufchatel and A S ii A A the levy of troops which took place. On the other hand, CUSTOMS ~• , . I d! demands for an indemnity in money are rejected. ENC [tit: The Blind, which publishes these conditions, says L i V i i , : 1 , 4 )8 249,000 200,020 1 3,1001.31 3,116,048 it does not guarantee their perfect accuracy. PROPERTY TAX The Paris Siècle observes:— POST OFFICI' 700,132 777,000 , 2,777,153 2,588,001, The Neufchatel question is drawing to a conclusion, CROWN LANDS 87 , 000 87,000 ' 281,516 284,557 notwithstanding that the sittings of the Conference are MISCELLANEOUS 296,503 I 420,589 11,1513,149 1,096,173 once more suspended. We are assured that the, question TOTAL of an indemnity is the only one that remains unsettled. Several journals have, in fact, supposed that the pecuniary IL—COMPARATIVE STATEMENT. demand made by the King of Prussia formed the essential and important condition of any arrangement. The Assemblic Natiunak protests against this hypothesis; it Quarter ended Year ended feels certain that the conduct of the King of Prussia is, Mar. 31,1857. Mar. 31, 1857. above all, governed by the sentiment of what he owes on the one hand to the dignity of his crown, and, on the other, ,—. 1, —..., ..--.1—....., to the Neufchatel citizens who compromised themselves on Increase. ' Decrease. Increase. Decrease, his behalf. Should this be the case, let the miserable - A A A A claim of a wealthy creditor on a debtor who is less rich be CUSTOMS cast on one side. ExclsE SWEDEN AND DENMARK. ST.4 MPS TAXES The Diet have unanimously approved the abolition PROPERTI"FAX C 1,5111 1,01R,978 of the Sound dues and the treaty concluded with the posT orkler 16,848 various powers. CROWN LANDS The Zeit (Berlin paper) denies that a delay hes MISCELLANEOUS 127,007 been accorded to Denmark, by Austria and Prussia, TOTAL 411,600 296,532 2.585,041 59,975 for the settlement of the Holstein question through 1 French influence. It confirms the statement that 4115,074 22,525,068 Itnacria hoc rohicipti to aciroo to the claims of Denmark Quarter ended Year ended „....—..—.4.—..„ . „..............J.—, Mar. 31, 31 ar. 31, i Mar. 31, 1 Mar. 31, 1858. 1857. 1 1854. 1857. A AIiA I A— CUSTOMS 5,340,132 5,243,800 123,034,029 23,321,843 EXCISE S*l ANI PS 1,801,340 1,905.477 ' 7,078,010 7,372,209 '!'AXES PROPERTY TAX POST OFFICE 700,132 777,000 , 2,777,133 2,888,(O• CROWN LANDS B7lOO 67,000 ' 281,516 284,••57 MISCELLANEOUS 298,502 420,589 I 1,158,143 1,094,173 The Zit (Berlin paper) denies that a delay has been accorded to Denmark, by Austria and Prussia, for the settlement of the Holstein question through French influence. It confirms the statement that Russia has refused to agree to the claims of Denmark being referred to an arbitration of the European powers. The Danish Ministers on Wednesday tendered their resignation to the King en masse. SPAIN. The Madrid journals of the sth have arrived. General Prim had left for Alicante to undergo the six monthb' arrest to which he has been condemned. A letter states that the Conde de Montemolin has notified to his partisans that he disapproved strongly of any new attempt to light theflames of civil war, and that be considered that there was not at present any chance of success. The Mexican question continues to attract all the attention of the Government, and no satisfactory progress towards a peacable settlement is announced. TURKEY AND THE PRINCIPALITIES. A letter from Vienna of the 4th, in the Bourse Gazette of Berlin, states : Accounts from the Principalities state that the elections for the Divans have commenced. When the Divans shall have been instituted the European plenipotentiaries will begin their labours. Political schemers have attempted to influence the elections, but the two kaimakans have taken measures fir counteracting such designs, and for causing the elections to take plsco with the strictest impudent!. M. Vogorades, the Kaimakan of Moldavia, though personally opposed to the unionolisplays remarkable fairness. The allied Commissioners were on the 4th hourly expected at Bucharest. By the latest accounts from Constantinople, it would appear that the resistance of the Porte to the proposed union of the Princi palities is considerably modified. It, is inclined to consent to that arrangement on condition that its suzerainty shall be respected, and that the united pruviuces continue to pay an annual tribute. AMERICA. The intelligence from Boston to the 25th ult., and New York, by telegraph vik Halifax, to the 26th, is of some importance. The amended Dallas-Clarendon Treaty, in the care of Mr. Alexander H. Evans, special messenger, ar rived by this mail. Mr. Buchanan, it is said, feels the deepest interest in the acceptance of the treaty thus modified, and that this fact will be privately com municated to the British Government, together with all needful assurances of the good faith which has actuated the American Senate awl Cabinet in the modifications proptised. . . It was reported that despatches had been received from the United States' Commissioners, Morse and Bonlin, relinquishing the hope of a peaceable adjust ment of the difficulties ritli Granada, and that force will therefore be necessary. Further disturbances were anticipated in Kansas in the event of the Government not taking active measures. Governor Gear 's resignation had not yet been accepted. AUSTRALIA. Intelligence from Sydney to the 11th and Mel bourne to the 14th of February announces the arrival of Sir Harry Barkly, Governor of 'Victoria. His Excellency had been well received. The electric telegraph was now established between Bend i go, Ballarat, Melbourne. Discovenes of gold and copper are reported in South Australia. _ The French settlers at Morari, New Caledonia, had been massacred by the natives. lII.—EXPENDITURE AND RECEIPTS. (From all Sources.) Surplus Balance beyond the Charge of the Consoli dated Fund for the Quarter ended Dec. 31, ISM, viz., Great Britain Ireland £739,123 _ _ --- £739,123 Income received in the Quarter ended March 31,1837, as shown in Account I 18,519,142 Amount received in the Quarter ended March 31,1857, iu repayment of advances for Public Works, Jcc. Saving on Charge for Diplomatic Salaries for the Year 1836 7,673 4:9,567,34 Amount applied out of the Income for the Quarter ended March 31, 1857, to Redemption of Exchequer Dills (deficiency) fur the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1856 Amount applied out of the Income to supply Ser vices in the Quarter ended March 31, 185" 9,412,822 Charge of the Consolidated Fund for the Quarter ended March 31, 1857, viz.:— Interest of the Permanent Debt .. 35,586,3111 Terminable Debt Interest of Exchequer Bills (De ficiency) The Civil List Other Charges on Consolid Fund Advances for Publio Works, de... Nil. 100..91 886,84+4 3611,*ca Surplus Balance beyond the Charge of the Consoli dated Fund for the Quarter ended March 31,1857, viz.:— Great Britain Inland 19t41,454 7,793,883 1,301,329 £19,3C7,386 THE HON. AND REV. J. T. PELHAM, younger brother of the Earl of Chichester, we have good reason to be lieve will be nominated by Lord Palmerston to the va cant see of Norwich. The following comprise the Pre mier's recent clerical appointments :—Mr. Villiers, to be Bishop of Carlisle ; brother of the Earl of Clarendon. Mr. Baring, to he Bishop of Gloucester; brother of Sir Francis Baring and cousin of Lord Ashburton. Dr. Langley, to be Bishop of Durham ; son•in-law of Lord Congleton, brother-in-law of the Eari of Darn ley. Mr. Biekersteth, to be Bishop of Ripon ; nephew of the late Lord Langdale. Mr. Trench to be Dean of Westminster; first cousin and brother in-law of Lord Ashtown, and also cousin of Lord Cowper, Lady Palmerston's former husband. Mr. Lewis, to be Canon of Worcester ; brother of Sir G. C. Lewis, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Waldo grave, to be Canon of Salisbury; son of Lnrd Waldo • grave. Mr. Alford, to be Dean of Canterbury; and now Mr. Pelham to the see of Norwich. Mn. JOHN BRIGHT has issued a farewell address to his late Manchester constituents. The address is dated Florence, March 31, and after stating that the result has " not greatly " surprised him, and that he does not "seriously regret it," and justifying his votes upon the Russian war, concludes : I have esteemed it a high honour to be one of your repre sentatives, and have given mare of mental and physical labour to your service thea was just to myself ; I feel it searedy less an honour to suffer in the cause of peace, and on behalf of what I believe to be the true interests of my country,—thringh I could have wished that the blow had come from other hands, at a time when I could have been present to meet face to face those who dealt it. In taking my leave of you, and of public life, let me assure on that I can never forget the nisly—the innnmerahle—kindnesses I have received from my friends amongst you. No one will rejoice more than I shall in all that brings you prosperity and honour ; and I am not without a hope that, when a calmer hour shall come, von will say of Mr. Gibson and of me, that, as colleagues in your representation for ten years, we have not sacrificed our principles to gain popularity, or bartered our independence for the emoluments of Alec, or the favours of the great. I feel that we have stood for the rights, and interests, and freedom of the people, and that we have not tarnished the honour or lessened the renown of your eminent city. gout au (Min. Her Majesty the Queen continues in excellent health, and has taken daily drives in the Park during the week. On Thursday the Viscount Palmerston and the Mirquis of Breadalbane had the honour of dining with her Majesty. The royal charities were distributed, with the u'ual ceremonies, on Thursday to thirty eight men and thirty-eight women, the numbers corresponding to the age of the sovereign. His Excellency the Ambassador of France and the Countess Persigny leave town next Thursday for Paris, en eonge for a short period. The Duke of Montrose left town a few days since for Scotland. The duchess still remains in London. The Earl and Countess of Bradford left town on Wednesday for their seat, Castle Bromwich, near Birmingham. Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston entertained at dinner on Wednesday at their residence, Cam• hridge-house, Piccadilly, his Excellency the Sardinian Minister, the Countess of Shaftesbury and Lady Victoria Ashley, Sir John cnd Lady Milbanke and Miss Milbanke, Mr. John Evelyn Denison, and Mr. Norman Macdonald. The noble viscount leaves town for Broadlands next week. The Right Hon. B. Disraeli and Mrs. Disraeli have left town for Hughenden-manor, Bucks. Valitual Ax ORDER Is Cooxem was published on Saturday last prohibiting the importation of cattle, or of horns, hoofs, hides, or skins, from those temtories of Russia, Prussia. or Mecklenburg Schwerin which lie on the Gulf of Finland, or between the gulf and the city of Lubeck. A CABINET COUNCIL WAS held on Saturday at the official residence of Lord Palmerston in Downing strect—all the ginisters present. __........ iiii