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Z.Zt 4n , ~t,—)44i,„_C„,,,,,,Ph PP -.ld4Z,i.tlek"l4 I*-N) LONDON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1867. To-day is fixed for the third reading of the Reform Bill in the House of Lords—a circumstance which will afford universal satisfaction in all quar ters. In some respects criticism has bee' disarmed by the course taken in the House last night, for the lodger franchise has been restored to its original position, and the old ten-pound limit substituted for the fifteen, so obnoxious to some and regarded with. doubt and suspicion by so many. This is as well, under all the aspects of the case, and we are glad that one cause of dissatisfaction has been entirely removed, and the clause left as it stood in the House of Commons. Earl RUSSELL had the satis faction of gaining his point, and it is to be hoped that the unanimous consent to his proposition will go some way to remove the feelings of irritation and disappointment experienced by the Opposition at their plans being frustrated last week. Lord RUSSELL said that the effect of the fifteen-pound limit being adhered to would be that large numbers of skilled artisans would be excluded from the franchise, and such a result was certainly to be avoided. The noble lord evidently took great in terest in the matter, and urged the point with his accustomed ability. Lord DERBY took a very sens ible view of the matter when he said that he did not look upon the amendment relating to the fifteen pound limit as so vital a question that it would justify them in coming into collision with the House of Commons, and he advised the house as a matter of expediency to consider the vote they came to last week. Although absent at that time the noble earl said that he quite took his share of the responsibility of the affair, and of the two he preferred the fifteen pound qualification. Lord CAIRNS made a few remarks, to the effect that he was willing to have the decision reversed. He did not know at the time he brought the clause before the House that an arrangement had been entered into taking ten pound as the figure, but bringing up the franchise practically to twelve or thirteen pounds value by substituting the clear annual value in place of rental. Lord GRANVILLE had a large majority against him in his clause to disqualify the under graduates at universities from voting for the members of the boroughs in which their universities are situated; Lord DERBY remarking that it would be a matter of regret that the amendment should be carried, because it would exclude the most highly educated and enlightened members of the consti tuency from the privilege of voting. Lord STRATHEDEN met with no better fate in his extraor dinary proposal to alter the county franchise from a rateable value of twelve pounds to a rental value of twenty pounds. The Duke of MARLBOROUGH effectually disposed of this suggestion by stating that the limit proposed by the Government had been originally fifteen, and that it had been reduced to twelve, with the approbation of both sides of the House. The scheme of the noble lord was indeed one calculated to destroy the whole principle of the bill, and the House of Lords did wisely to reject it. Had they consented, nothing would have induced the House of Commons to tolerate such a change. Lord HARROWBY proposed that ad ditional members should be given to West minster and Marylebone instead of to the borough formed by the parishes of Chelsea, Fulham, Kensington, and Hamm ersmith,which was negatived kewise, the Government refusing to entertain the motion. Lord SALISBURY'S clause was then considered, and all the regulations agreed to with little altera tion, Lord CARNARVON withdrawing the amend ment he proposed, as he found that another clause provided for the change he desired. Lord RUSSELL expressed his disapproval of voting papers, and went to complain of the evils that it would produce. In fact, he considers that this plan was " open to the objection against the ballot, which he had always thought to be strong, and likewise to the objections against open voting." Notwithstanding the discouraging view thus taken by so eminent an authority, we believe that the system of vot ing papers will be found to answer, and when the formidable prejudice is got over that attends the introduction of changes that it will be a popular plan. Lord DERBY announced that it was the intention of the Government to take the third reading of the bill to-day in order that it may be returned to the House of Commons as soon as pos sible. Good service was done last night, and there is every reason to congratulate the House of Lords upon the manner in which they have performed the task allotted to them. There is really nothing now for the House of Commons to disap prove of that is worthy of the name, and they will best consult their own reputation and the best interests of the community by allowing the bill to pass as it is. Time will be lost to no purpose, and irritation produced, if there is anything like a collision between the two houses ; and, now that the Lodger Franchise has been dis posed of in a manner so satisfactory to all, let there be an end of disputes, and a cessation from con troversy and recrimination. The public will expect that the question be brought to a speedy issue, and notwithstanding all the senseless clamour and unmeaning agitation of the Reform League and their friends, the true well-wishers to the course of Reform will earnestly desire that the present Bill may become the law of the land with as little delay as possible. That it may do so it will be necessary for the House of Commons to show its determination not to support the claims of faction, and to vindicate itself as it has now already done before this session. Almost simultaneously with the brief but im portant discussion on the state of affairs in Abyssinia, in the House of Commons, comes the appearance of an able and interesting summary of the history of the country and the people in the current number of Colburn's United Service Maga zine. The writer is Lieutenant-General ELERS NAPIER, who has devoted some time and attention to the works of authors, old and new, upon the sub ject, of which there is no lack, for the empire of THEODORE may boast of being mentioned by HERODOTUS, JOSEPHUS, and STRABO ; while, more recently, travellers and geographers have frequently commented upon its peculiarities. In early ages Abyssinia was known by the name of Ethiopia, which indeed was extended to all the regions south of Egypt, but Ethiopia proper, the Abyssinia of our own day, extends only from the Nubian desert on the north to the confines of the Galla country on the south. When Europe was still sunk in com plete barbarism, there were cities and monuments, arts and civilisation in Abyssinia, and ancient writers are uncertain whether Egypt derived these from her neighbour, or Abyssinia obtained them from Egypt. However this nay have been the two countries were constantly at war, a custom they still maintain, for TitEoponb: is known to regard the Egyptians with particular dislike, and has been all his life at war with them. All through the ancient history of the era B.C. we find frequent mention of Abyssinia, and it is not a little singular that when the Emperor NERO despatched an expedition in quest of the source of the Nile the explorers pene trated to the south of Ethiopia and then returned, saying they had been stopped by immense marshes covered with reeds and water. PTOLEMY, in his works, appended a map of the districts through which they passed, in which these marshes occupy the same position near the Equator, now assigned to the two great Nyanza Lakes. Coming to more modern timono find the Portuguese at the end of the THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 6, 1867 afteeenth century despatching an Ambassador to this inhospitable country with the object of dis covering a new route to India. After great diffi culties he succeeded in reaching his destination, and was kindly received. He transmitted to his King the wished-for intelligence, indicating the route by the Cape of Good Hope, but he himself was not suffered to return. " A cruel policy of Abyssinia,' says BRUCE in his work, " makes this a favour contantly denied to strangers." Another Por tuguese Ambassador narrowly escaped a similar detention. After five years, however, he was per mitted to leave, but his secretary and other Europeans were forcibly detained. " These several instances,', says General NAPIER, "of the detention of Euro peans—even Ambassadors—by the Kings of Hab besh, show that the policy adopted by its present Sovereign, THEODORUS, towards our Consul, Capt. CAMERON, and the other Europeans detained by him, is not of recent origin, but a time-hallowed custom, sanctioned by ancient usage in this barbarous country." From all that can be learned of the Abyssinians the writer seems to be justified as ranking them little higher in the scale of civilisa tion than the Kaffirs or the Maories. He considers that the misfortunes of Captain CAMERON and his associates may be ultimately pro ductive of good if they give us the op portunity of introducing commerce and civilisation into the country. Hu does not consider the hope of rescuing the prisoners by any means a forlorn one, though he insists upon the importance of select ing a proper period for the expedition, and pro viding means of transport. Massowab, on the western shores of the Red Sea, is an important station, and would, in General NAPIER'S opinion, be the best base of operations. But the difficulty is that between the Red Sea and the frontiers of Abyssinia is a strip of land belonging to Egypt, so that to get to Abyssinia we must pass through Egyptian territory. It is not likely that the Egyptians will refuse to ally themselves with us in the struggle, but many persons well acquainted with THEODORE and his peculiarities believe that their interference in the m tio a n tt , e a r n w d il n l a p u u se t h a i n m e to nd k to ul th th e e las pr t ho of .of However we must not shrink from the difficulties of the case, though it is right to weigh them carefull y . It may be considered whe ther we should not send two ex p e ditions simultaneously. The one to go leisurely by the longer a nd less engage THEODORE'S attention , heawltnhiyle r t o h u o te, ot a h n e d r should push fjrooumrne h a and journey through tolerably healthy country. The troops to be sent Gondaorn by qu a ic r k a l p y id should be Indians, with a few acclimatised Euro peans, and every attent i o n should be paid to a due p rov ision of necessaries, espe ciall y of q uinine. There is yet room for hope t hat the EMPEROR may see the folly of his conduct befo re it is too late, especially if his detention of the prisoners is due to a tradi tionary policy rather than to personal offence; but likely to succeed if he k nows we are determined to our attempts at persuas i o n will be all the more support them, if necessary, by force of arms. been excessive. The weather seems settled, at least for the present. There has been a great robbery in open day at the Exhibition. With an audacity which could hardly have been imagined thieves contrived to carry away some pearls from one of the stands, the value of which is estimated at from 25,000 f. to 30,000 f. The victim of the robbery has to thank himself for his own imprudence. Some days ago the guardians of the Exhibition told him that his window did not shut or was not closed properly, and advised him to remedy the defect without delay. Either from forgetfulness or indifference he paid no attention to their advice, and, no doubt, the thieves made themselves acquainted with the fact. The ' police have made active investigations upon the subject, but likewise without result. At the Deauville Races on Saturday, the prize of 200 f. for horses of every kind, three years old, was won by Ruy Bias. The Prix du Cheminda Fer, 2,0001., was won by Confederate. The Prix du Morny, 5,0001., was won by Mar cello. The Prix de Deauville (Handicap) 6,000 f., given by the Deauville Society, was won by Eglantine. The second prize of (2,0001.) of the Society for the Encouragement of the Improvement of the breed of Horses in France, was won by Realite. The races were the most important and exciting ever given in the town, and afford another proof of the increasing popularity of the amusement in France. _ _ A petition is in course of signature from the French exhibitors, praying the Emperor not to allow the exhibition building to be destroyed. Some sensation has been created in Paris by an attempt made by a young gentleman of 22 to poison himself at a cafe on the Boulevard des Capucines. The father, who is a very rich manufacturer, has paid his son's debts several times, but being tired out he lately refused to liquidate an amountof some three or four thousand pounds claimed by creditors. Re duced to despair, the young man resolved to com mit suicide, but by a pleasant and novel mode. lie invited a young actress of his acquaintance to breakfast at the café, and, by way of dessert, took poison. The lady raised an alarm, and a doctor being sent for immediately the effect of the poison was neutralised, and in the course of the day the young spendthrift was conducted home in the care of a friend. The Figaro, in remarking upon this incident, says that people have an undoubted right to kill themselves if they like, but it ought not to be done decently, sad it is very bad taste to commit suicide at a grand restaurant. There was an excit ing scene on the boulevard when the occurrence be came known. LATEST INTELLIGENCE (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF ANTWERP. NEW YORK, July 27 (Morning 6.35 a.m.) A serious riot occurred at Rogersville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. Some Radical negroes interrupted a Conservative meeting while being addressed by Mr. Emerson Etheridge, candidate for the Governor ship. Pistols were used, and two persons were killed, 7 mortally and 30 slightly wounded. A Conservative meeting took place at Knoxville on Thursday, and was interrupted by armed negroes. A fight ensued, and several persons were wounded. Governor Brovrnlow's militia being distributed throughout the State the people are generally arm ing, and serious collisions are feared on the approach ing election day. The South Carolina Republican Convention have a coloured candi rdeajteectfeodr thethe r .p e e o s l i u d t e i o n n e y p . roposing It is reported th,tt President Johnson has deter mined to remove General Sheridan. It is believed General Meade will succeed him. he clause in the Suffrage Bill disfranchising all who participated in the rebellion has been struck out by the New York Constitutional Convention. According to a dvices from Vera Cruz to the 15th July, it was reported that up to the present none of the Foreign Ministers but that of the United States had recognised the Mexican Republic. The re-election of Juarez was considered certain. The Inman steamship City of Antwerp, from New York on the 27th ult., arrived at Queenstown at 4.40 a.m. to-day (August 6), with 68 passengers an d $156,26 2 in s p ecie. She landed the mails and passengers and p roc eeded for Liverpool, all well. at If. 25c., at 155 f. and 1,513 f. 75c. No noticeable change in railway shares. Three o'clock.—The close has taken place with an improvement, as follows : ti per Cents . 99 85 Do. end month 3 per Cents. 69 30 Do. end month 69 17i Credit Mobilier Do. end month Credit Foncior 1375 Do. end month 1367 50 RAIL' Bank Shares 3330 Italian Loan 49 15 Do. end month 49 10 Mexican Loan ll 75 Do. Bonds lO3 75 Spanish Threes Home Debt — Deferred - (An. Orleans Northern For Account. . 880 . 1141 25 Lyons and Mediterranean 876 25 Southern 552 50 Western 565 Eastorn Sardinian 67 50 Austrian Lombard 370 North of Spain BO StvagosEa B3 Roman. 7O THE MAGAZINES. - -- BLACKWOOD.—" Brownlows" is becoming more exciting in its interest as the tale proceeds, and the various characters are well defined in their difference of thought and action. Jack is decidedly the best of the family ; he has more spirit and discernment ; he is more true to his own impressions. " The Social Era of George the Third" is an article that merits attention, and some wise counsel is given to those of this generation respecting the state of public morals. " Life and Letters of Governor Winthrop" form the subject of some comments, and deservedly so, for they relate to interesting chro nicles. " The Easter Trip of Two Ochlophobists'' is concluded, and will please the lovers of the humorous in its quaint details. An impressive paper is met with on " Maximilian," and a striking picture is drawn of the news reaching Paris when that gay, city was in pomp and pride. It is truly said that " all that is manly and womanly in Europe will sympathise with the grief though not in the remorse of the French Emperor." " The Bill as it is," forms the text of the political article, and the writer can now speak with confident expectation of its becoming the law of the land. Some allusion is made to the " bitter anguish under which the chiefs of the late Administration are suffering, and to the mixed feelings of wrath and dismay which show themselves in Mr. Bright's speeches." These are accounted for by the fear that they signed their own death-warrant in giving up official life last year This article concludes with the quotation of the peroration of Mr. Disraeli's brilliant speech on the third reading of the Reform Bill in the House of I Commons. _ _ DUBLIN.—" Never for ever" is continued, and the sketches of home life are very pleasing. This story is written in a charming style, and attracts by its simplicity and truth to nature. "The Tenants of Malory" proceeds with its marvellous accounts of adventures, and its numerous characters flit about sufficiently to puzzle any but the most astute reader. "The Scotch Reform Bill" is the title of a paper. It is sa id that Lord Derby has shown abundant courage, and has grappled with the subject with a daringlike that of a forlorn hope, or he would never have succeeded in respect to Reform. " Sketches in Stockholm" present the reader with some pleasing subjects for perusal and comment. "Light and Shadow" is the name given to some very pleasing verses, telling of a sad life and an early death. " A Manager in Robe de Chambre" brings more of the incidents of old dra matic days before us. "Lord Plunket's Life and Speeches" may be recommended to the political student, as the paper forms a good subject for con templation and reflection. " Household Tales of the Sclavonians and Hungarians" are curious in their way. COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE.—The United Ser vice for this month contains many articles of a practical character, and all in the right direction. Dr. Rennie's " Observations on the Military Mor tality question at Hong Kong" merits unqualified praise. His deductions deserve the attention of our sanitary men at head-quarters, and that promptly. We observe that they are providing floating hos pitals not only for the sick, but also as barracks, but no provision can alter the climate of that un healthy locality. We ought never to have aban doned the island of Ohnsan, and we must replace our European by native troops. The articles on " Small Arms," on " The Visit of the Sultan, the Viceroy, and the Belgians," together with " The Reorganisation of the Military," are interesting, but that on our Dockyards will be read with pleasure and advantage. The arming of our ports for the protection of our seaports, may be called " Palmer ston's folly," and so may the wisdom of Solomon, but no true patriot can doubt the absolute necessity. Our only wonder is the long delay in providing a central port and arsenal at Cannock Chase, for if by an unforeseen catastrophe Woolwich should be taken, where would be our safeguard and power of reproducing the supplies of war ? We talk of ec onomy and expense, but the t rue economy is to spare nothing for securing our national safety by being independent of time and circumstance. We are befooled at present by praise from the very men who are burning for an opportunity to enslave us because they hate our liberal institutions. Adver sity alone would show how false were our candid friends. " Notes on Abyssinia" are well timed and deserve attentive consideration. We should have a strong hold on the right of the Red Sea, as Aden secures to us on the left. There is no time to be lost, and Lord Stanley will surely see to it. FRASER.—A paper from the pen of Mr. Buckle, however brief or fragmentary its nature, cannot fail to attract attention, no less from the erudition and ability of the lamented writer than from the interest attaching to literary remains. The " Fragment on the Reign of Elizabeth," which opens the current number of Fraser, shows all the characteristics of Mr. Buckle's previous historical writings, as well as those peculiar views which prevented him from being the most competent exponent of a great re ligious controversy. The story of "The Marstons" is continued with interest, and a critical paper on it A Spanish and a Danish Novel" gives us a plea sant insight into new fields of fiction. We have, besides, a fifth paper on " Military Reform," a sketch of South Germany during the autumn of 1866, a discussion of the principal Irish difficulties, and a review of the Mexican tragedy, in which the writer seems to rank the Juarists with the struggling nationalities of oppressed European nations, whereas already there is open dissension among his fol lowers, and the wisest politician might be puzzled to define the Mexican national party. BELGRAVIA.—In last month's number the eventful story of " Birds of Prey" assumed a form of greater interest, and in the present instalment we find the unfortunate Hawkshurst puzzled and persecuted to the last degree. Some of the scenes that take place between him and the Sheldons are most aptly de scribed, and Charlotte Halliday herself is quite re freshing to meet with amid so much craftiness and cunning. Some starling denouement will doubtless take place shortly. The exciting sketch of " Circe" is continued, and Lawrence 801 l finds out that he cannot recall the past to suit his wayward fancy. " In the Churchyard" is an impressive chapter, that points the moral to the tale by anticipation, as it were. " Dead Sea Fruits" is the commencement of a new tale, and promises well. " London Squares" is continued in its former 'vigorous style, and the reader gains an insight into the chief peculiarities of these parts of the metropolis. The " Parks of London" will be treated of next. In " Lyrics of the Month" we meet with a pleasing illustration, and some appropriate verses on August. " Periodical Literature" is a suggestive paper of some consider able interest, ant' many other articles of various kinds deserve attention in this attractive periodical. COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY.—We have in the August number a good deal of variety in prose and verse. "The Deepdale Mystery," an original, though painful, story goes on, and is evidently ap proaching a crisis. There are other tales beginning and ending. " Our Merchant Princes," " West Schleswig,'' " The Aleutian Islands" are among the general papers, while Francis Jacox and Nicholas Michell are, as usual, among the contributors. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.--The editor's story of s Myddleton Pomfret" is proceeded with, and the plot developes rapidly. The third part of Lule- CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, Monday Evening. a Thede deputation nt Emperor at in r r o e c m e i v the e d y e f s o t r e e r i d g a n y a C at o t h m e m s u s i i o l Tuileries teExhibition appointed ore p .resent Ine theireir addressrespe respective tive theystate that t t among the pacific works which will render the reign of the Emperor memorable to posterity the present Exhibition will hold the first rank. In conclusion, the address expressed a hope for the happiness of the Emperor, Empress, and Prince Imperial. In answer to the address his Majesty said he was deeply moved by the expressions of the address, and he as happy to do justice to the spirit of civilisa tion and friendly feeling with which the Commis sioners had been constantly actuated in their labours. His Majesty then expressed his confidence that the competition of such varied intelligence and the fusion of interests of the people of all nations to which it would give rise would add to the har mony so necessary for the progress of humanity. His Majesty has given a formal reception at the Tuileries to King Charles the 15th of Sweden, who came to Paris privately under the travelling title of Count du Boakosgog. The accounts from Rome speak of much excite ment there, but there has been no overt act of trea son on the part of the perturbed spirits who wish again to make Italy the seat of disturbance. The Italian paper the Opinione says :--" Prussia and Italy are engaged to respect the rights of the Romans, and to cause them to be respected. Every attempt against that right, however slight it may be, and even if it could be repaired, would bring about consequences which cannot be foreseen. From the spirit of moderation and friendship which unites France and Italy we are convinced that the inci dent respecting M. Dumont would not assume largo proportions. It ha 3 been promptly and satisfactorily explained. Let us try to prevent the occurrence of anything calculated to disturb that good feeling between the Government which is so annoying to the political agitators and the enemies of the French Empire and Italian unity." There was a grand dinner on Saturday at the Tuileries to the King of Portugal. A letter from Florence states the cholera in- creases in intensity in several parts of Italy, and particularly in Sicily. There is a report that it has broken out at Leghorn. At Florence there have lately been many deaths, some of which are reported i sjs Journal o o have unrnal d a e r s i arisen from appointed Debuts,to icunhqourlieermrea. airnktion g the epe a n ff a t i h r e s Commission of Mexico, says : " What measures have been adopted to preserve the persons and property of our countrymen ? The last despatch of our Charge d'affaires, M. Dano, gave no information in this respect. It only announced that the French who had entered the service of the Imperial army had not been subjected to any ill treatment when the Republican troops entered Vera Crnz. But it appears that since this period there has not been any news even of M. Dano. This is a situation as painful as it is inexplicable." The advices of Hungary record a political fact of much significance. Louis Kossuth has been unani mously elected as a deputy to the Hungarian Diet by the district of Wartzen. One of the papers says that Kossuth has declined to accept the mission, but I do not see any confirmation of this statement. The return of Kossuth to political life is an im portant sign of the times, and must have consider able influence upon public opinion in Austria. General Perzcel, one of Kossuth's courageous com panions in the great struggle of 1849, has returned to Hungary. A grand ovation awaited him. In answer to a complimentary speech male to him, the General said--" I do not return to my country to ask pardon, but rather to pardon those who have been the cause of its many sufferings during the last eighteen years." According to the latest news received in Pari3 from Mexico, General Losada, at the head of 12,000 or 13,000 men, forming the nucleus of those formidable native tribes, by the aid of whom Alvarez spread terror throughout the whole country, now occupies the State of Jalisco. He has pro claimed its independence. Losada has associated with him many courageous and well-known chiefs, among them Placido Vega, formerly Governor of Sinaloa. According to the announcement in my last letter, the Imperial Prince returned to Paris last evening, and, after remaining about an hour at the Tuileries, proceeded to St. Cloud. The Prince is in excellent health. At last we have had another summer day. There has been uninterrupted sunshine, and the heat WA PRUSSIA. BERLIN, Aug. 6. The Spenersche Zeitung of this morning says : " Our news from Paris does not confirm the report that the Emperor Napoleon, after meeting the Emperor Francis Joseph at Salzburg, will extend his journey to B erlin. a convention was si gne d b e t ween Aus t r ia laying dow n d e t a il e d regula tionslru Yesterdayssa andthefior new railway communication between Silesia and Bohemia, which is to be established in conformity with the Treaty of Prague. THE EMPEROR AUSTRIA, NAPOLEON'S VISIT TO VIENNA, Aug. 6. The semi-official organs state that the postpone ment of the journey of the Emperor and Empress of the French to Salzburg to the 16th or 17th inst. is not occasioned by any political reason. The State as usual upon ee Emperor Napoleon the visit will be paid delay receives h i nst . necessary, tg e s . rseaaThrty bodies, e b y e a c d au d o s e f tt thatthe exclusively for the purpose of condolence, the Emperor Napoleon desiring, by a courteous step, to insure the journey of the Emperor Francis Joseph to Paris. The return visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria is therefore certain. The New Free Press says that the Papal Government, in reply to the request of Austria, has declared its readiness to enter into negotiations with a view to the modification of the Concordat. It stipulates, however, that the rights of the Church should be strictly maintained. The Austrian Government, in answer, laid stress upon its wish to be enabled to acquaint the Reichsrath upon its reassembly with the progress of the negotiations. THE ABYSSINIAN CAPTIVES. The Secretary of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company presents his compli ments to the Editor of The Sun, and begs to hand him at foot an ex t ract o f a l e tter received this morning from Mr. D av i es, th e a gent of the Com pany at Aden, dated the 20th ultimo : " ller Majesty's steamer Dalhousie arrived from Nlmsowah on the 15 t h i ns t., latest date. She re- ports : " Captives cut off from the Empe:•or, both parties being surrounded by the rebels ; no danger of their falling into his hands again.' " FRANCE. • BOURSE, August August 5, Two o'clock. —The market is calm,with generally a slight improvement in quota tions. Three per Cents. are doing at 69f. 12ic., an advance of sc. Italian Fives with a similar im provement, at 49f. 10c. Credit Foncier shares gain 2f. 50c., at 1,367 f. 50c., but Credit Mobilier have declined llf. 25c., at 327 f. 50c., and Comptoir d'Escompte 5f., at 7321. 50c., whereas Suez Canal have riAcn 01., at 292 f, Inunobiligepild Gm o°l Lappmark" is given, and we have besides an essay - - on " Vast Effects from Little Causes," and a sketch of the career of " Sebastian Bach." CORNHILL. "The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly " brings some striking scenes before us, and Marian evidently seeking to make a grand match. " Captain Marryatt at Langham" is a most interest ing paper that may be well recommended to notice. It presents the reader with some details of the latter years of this distinguished writer. "The Knapsack in Spain" is an attraztive sketch ; and some of the descriptions make one feel inclined to follow the writer's example. " Breech-loading Rifles "is an appropriate article just now, and considerable pains have been taken with this one, and as the various specimens are given in illustrations, it is more easy _ _ or the reader to form an idea of the matter. "Toasts and Sentiments" form an agreeable change to heavier subjects, and many curious and lively anecdotes are told. " The Pageant at Pesth " gives a good account of the imposing ceremonial that electrified that part of the world. It is said that no more " remarkable sight has been witnessed by this generation." " Stone Edge" is continued in some eventful chapters, which brings about startling changes in the fortunes of some of the characters. TEMPLE BAR.—" Stephen Lawrence, Yeoman," is continued at some length, and the plot is becoming more developed as it proceeds. The heroines of this tale are both too worldly to attract much interest for themselves, but the manner in which their doings are described is very effective. " A Lost Name" continues its eventful details, and Sir Roke Wycherly figures away in an extra- ordinary style. An interesting paper is met with in " Lancashire Song Writers," which affords a good insight into the peculiarities of that style. it seems strange to think that this dialect so unattractive to the uninitiated " has its high priests of poesy, whose names are household words in Lancashire homes, and whose wayward notes of minstrelsy touch hearts of rich and poor alike." " lle or She" is a sad story, that is told in a feeling man- ner. " Man-killers and Man-eaters" is a sketch that may be useful as a warning to the rash and impetuous ; it is melancholy in its incidents. "A Lunar Volcano in Eruption" will please some rea ders, from its scientific information. " Gup" is still continued. " Poor Torn" is an amusing sketch, full of incident, and novel in its way. " Ordered Abroad" i ,worthy of perusal. "The Building of St. Sophia" is an impressive sketch in verse. TINSLEY'S MAGAZINE. No. I.—This new maga zine, conducted by Edmund Yates, and ably illus trated by several artists, takes its place among the light and animated periodicals which have in our days succeeded to more weighty journals It promises fairly so far, beginning with five chapters of a novel by W. IL Russell, of Crimean and American reputation, with the prologue of a modern romance by the editor, which plunges at once into terrible complications, and gives us a liberal supply of sketches and criticisms in jest and earnest on the minor questions of the day. No shadow of politics is allowed to darken its pages, but the writers tell us frankly how they were " starved at Spithead," how they went through the mazes of the Belgian ball, and mourned over the untimely fate of the brave but unfortunate Maxi milian. It will be a pleasant companion for a rail way journey, or for any other interval when the reader wants nothing more solid than amusement. THE VICTORIA MAGAZINE.—" English Gipsies' , is the title of the first paper, which gives us some interesting details of the life of these wandering tribes. The twelfth part of "The Women of the Latin and Germanic Races" is given, and discusses the position of Frenchwomen in regard to industrial occupation. " Premature Interment" is a painful subject, but one that it is well to discuss occasion ally. The various topics of the day connected with women's interests are as usual amply discussed. MACMILLAN.—The August number of Macmil lan shows us an attractive table of contents. We have one of Lady Duff Gordon's, always fresh and delightful, pictures of Arab life ; a well-written paper on Stephen's essay on some of the charac teristics of Reynolds as a painter ; an article on The Old Bardic Poetry ;" and two important instalments of the clever and original novels now running through the magazine. THE ENGLISH MAGAZINE, No. I.—Kent and Co. This is a new claimant for notice, and would seem to have entered upon a race overstocked by compe titors. Let us hope that there may be yet space and a welcome for the new corner, who belongs to the lighter order of serials, having a plentiful supply of fiction and short and animated papers. THE SUNDAY MAGAZINE.—Miss Tytler's story of Anglo-French life is continued with unabated inte rest, and among other excellent papers we have a memoir of Parkin Jeffcock, who lost his life while nobly trying to rescue others at the Oakes colliery, an essay on Trades' Unions in connection with the religion of the people, "Job's Son," a page from hospital experience, and " Quiet Resting Places," a pleasant chapter of reflections. GOOD WORDS.—George Macdonald continues his story of " Guild Court." Mrs. Walker describes to us the Baths of Broussa, Mr. Hales discourses on the peculiarities of some English dialects, Professor Sbairp gives us a memoir of St. Margaret of Scotland, one of those good and pious women who at intervals adorn history. There is therefore no lack of variety or entertainment, especially when we add an ani mated paper " From India," and a page or two on " Summer Holidays." THE MONTH.—" A Stormy Life," by Lady Georgiana Fullerton, continues the chronicle of Queen Margaret's troubled life. " English Pre miers" this month are Grenville, Portland, and Perceval, so that the series is proceeding rapidly. " Life in the Landes" gives us a picture of a strange , existence. Other papers of interest, most of them ecclesiastical or historical, are to be found in the number. THE ARGOSY.—This serial has a good many well written papers, and seems altogether likely to keep its place among its host of rivals. " Painters' Perils," " A Paris Diogenes," and " Belgians at Home," aro among its subjects. BOYS OF ENGLAND JOURNAL.—Part 8, conducted by E. J. Brett. This excellent book for the amuse ment and instruction of boys still continues a pros perous career. The tales " Captain of the School,"' " Strongbow," and "lie would be a Sailor," con tinue to afford great amusement. They are excel lently written. The progress of the " British Boy," " British Sports," &c., are full of interest, and well calculated to amuse as well as instruct the youths of the United Kingdom. The illustrations are excellent. THE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS.—A very elegant edition of the works of Robert Burns is now in course of monthly publication in shilling parts, by Mr. Wilson, of Glasgow. It is embellished in the highest style of art, and edited by the Rev. P. H. Waddell. On completion it will form a beautiful volume, and prove an attractive addition to the library of every admirer of nature's poet, and an ornament for the drawing-room table of every person of taste and judgment. It is decidedly the best edition of Burns's works that has yet appeared. CRICKET.—TIIE TRADESMEN OF ST. JAMES'S AND THE C DIVISION OF POLICE.—The annual match between the tradesmen of St. James's anti the C division of police will take place on Thursday next at the Eton and Middle sex ground. The excellent band of the C division will be in attendance, and a goodly muster, should the weather prove favourable, is expected. DESTRUCTIVE WATERSPOUT. —Last week a water spout burst over the village of Palazzolo, near Udine, in Italy, and did great damage. Not fewer than 30 houses were destroyed and 70 damag d. Ten persons were killed and 28 injured by the falling buildings. Out of 1,500 in habitants upwards of 400 are without an asylum. MURDER AND SUICIDE NEAR CARLISLE.—A melancholy circumstance occurred near Carlisle on Friday night. A person named Toppin, who has been for some time residing with his wife and family in Asley-street, went out for a walk with his grandson, and proceeded to the foot of the data which enters the Eden at the Bone Mill. There he tied one end of a cord to the nock of the child, and fastened the other end to his own neck, and, having walked up iu the direction of the varnish works plunged into the dam. His coat and hat, and likewise the child's hat, were found on the bank, and assistance was at once obtained, but before the bodies could be got out life was extinct. Toppiu was a man in good circumstances, i but bag for 69120 Wale bon iu a loW otata of mina. Nkok.,4iiv 40.4 • C CftUrt .k 1 - 1". ;r 4,7-- trig br HER MAJESTY, do. OSBORNE, Monday. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise and the Princess of Leiningen, walked in the grounds this morning. Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice also went out. The Prince of Leiningen has arrived at Osborne on a visit to her Majesty. The Earl of Malmesbury has left for London. The Queen has honoured Mr. Joseph Wyon with sittings for a portrait for a medal. TILE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. The Prince of Wales presided yesterday at meeting of the Council of his royal highness, held at the office of the Duchy of Cornwall, Buckingham gate, St. James's-park. There were present—Lord Portman, Lord Warden of the Stannaries ; Sir William John Alexander, Attorney-General ; General Sir William Thomas Knollys, ComP - troller of the Household of his royal highness ; gr. Herbert Wm. Fisher, Keeper of the Privy Seal ; and the Earl of Leicester. Mr. Bateman, the secre tary, attended as Clerk of the Council. The Prince of Wales received his Excellency th e Austrian Ambassador at Marlborough House yes terday, who presented to his royal highness the in signia of the Order of St. Stephen, together with a n autograph letter from his Imperial Majesty th e Emperor of Austria. The Prince of Wales went to tlw House of Lords in the afternoon. ROTAL STRAND TREATRE.—His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Earl of Leicester, Captain Ellis, and Mr. Ode Russell, honoured this theatre with his presence last evening. Railway and Other Companies. LONDON AND SOUTH -WESTERN. The directors of this company have resolved to recommend to the proprietors at the ordinary general meeting, on the 15th inst., that the dividend for the half-year ending the 30th of June be at the rate of 3! per cent. per annum on the ordinary capital stock of the company. ISLE OF WIGHT. The half-yearly general meeting of this companY was held yesterday at the offices, Great George' street, Westminster—Mr. Simpson in the chair. The report stated that the receipts for the last half year from all sources had been £6,952, as agains t £4,331, showing an increase in the receipts since the opening of the last four miles and the completion of the line to Ventnor of more than 62 per cent. over the corresponding half-year of 1866. As the most important part of the summer traffic was not included in the half-year to the 30th of June , it was expected that the total receipts of the year would show an increase of 70 per cent. The work ing expenses amounted to £3,670, and the net profit of £2,767 had been appropriated in meeting press ing liabilities on capital account. The CHAIRMAN having moved the adoption of the report a discussion ensued, in the course of whic h it was stated that the original capital of the com pany was £252,090, and that under the companY's new act of Parliament powers were taken to raise additional capital to the amount of £50,000, Wh ich would be ample to pay all the creditors of the com pany, and leave a sufficient surplus to carry on the necessary works. Mr. BEATTIE seconded the motion, which wa s carried. 'I he meeting was made special, and the directors were empowered to issue new capital authorised by the company's act of the present session, and to issue debenture stock in lieu of debentures, and the proceedings terminated. GREAT SOUTIIERN AND WESTERN. The report of the directors states that the total traffic receipts for the half-y car ending June 30 last amounted to £249,236, and for the same half 0f 1866 to £221,988, showing an increase of £27,248. The net surplus revenue for the half-year amounted to £108,442, out of which the directors recom mended that a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum be paid to the proprietors of the conso lidated stock of the company, which would leave a balance of £5,743 for the next half-year. If the receipts of the Cork, Youghal, and Queenstown line be deducted from the returns, it would be found that the actual gain on the Great Southern and Western Railway for the past half-year amounted in round numbers to £13,700. When the disturbed state of the country arising from the Fenian out break was taken into consideration, the increased traffic arising from goods and cattle must be con sidered exceedingly satisfactory, affording, as it did , convincing proof of steady and progressive improve ment in the main elements of prosperity in the country, not easily affected by exceptional circum stances. The decrease in passenger traffic w as such as might naturally have been expected. The increased traffic in goods and cattle for the last two years had necessitated a large outlay ° 1:1 , rolling stock, and additional accommodation " Kingsbridge, Inchicore, and other stations. The capital account showed that £6,094,350 had been expended, leaving a balance against the ae: count of £4,501. The revenue account showed tha t £250,569 had been received, and £118,849 pended on working, &c., and £38,428 for intermi t on loans and preference shares, leaving wit h £151150 . from last half-year an available surplus of £108,444 BELFAST AND NORTHERN COUNTIES. s tates The report of the directors of this compa n y that the total receipts for the past s ix months a mounted to £58,542 ; for the corresponding months of 1866 to .£51,043 ; for the same mo of 1865 to £48,647 ; and for the same period of 1864 to £43,619. They had paid for renewals £6,831, £4,756, £4,172, and £2,946 respectively' the dividends being at the rate of 5 per cent., 4 P' cent., 31 per cent., and 3 per cent. per annum. I) : total amount from all sources in excess of the bah" year ending the 30th of June, 1866, was £7, 493 ; The working expenses were necessarily higher, 0" only from the advance in wages and increased Price of coal and other materials, but from the larger nun', ber of extra miles run, and the severity of th e weather during the earlier portion of the year, e° tailing a considerable expenditure for engine-pnw.er' labour, and materials, keeping the line open dorle t the snow storms in January and the sub se q u . e° rains in February. The permanent way and rollat stock had been maintained in good and effiel ° , order. The balance of revenue account, after 01 0 ing all charges, was £21,175. The dividend di , preference shares would absorb £ 5 , 176 , an d on °r to nary shares £13,947, leaving a balance of £2,05 2 rit the credit of the next half-year. The capital aoc °tl showed that £1,149,100 had been expended, leavri,ll3:o a balance against the company of £ 98,604. n th revenue account for the half-year ending the 3to of June showed that £58,541 had been received, 3 5 ' 63 £33,620 expended on working and rene wals, i7'. for interest on loans and £l3B for rent of stat i : J . , leaving, with £3,944 from the rrecedi n g half-Yea £21,175 available for dividends. ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN. , for The traffic receipts on this company's l'ne the second week in July amounted to V 5, 0, : 5 3 6 , for the corresponding week last year to sl°l,' showing a decrease of $5,988. LONDON TAVERN (LIMITED)• The directors of this company, in declaring a.. ad interim dividend at the rate of 6 per cent. P e s" annum for the half-year ending the 50th of Ju n ., last, informed the shareholders that they deetned prudent to limit the dividend warrants just issu e , to that amount until the expiration of the r esel l year, assuring them that the respective profits of the London Tavern and the Albion during the P ao six months had been equal to those of any Pre vi° , 4o corresponding peri&d. They thought it desil a ' to to retain in hand a large portion of those profit° a meet the depreciation of goodwill, &c., at the e° of the year.