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LONDON HOUSES, 154, 155, 156, 157, Minories ; 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, Aldgate ; 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street ; 1,2, 3, Hart-street ; 137, 138, Tottenham-court road ; 283, Euston-road. Cot NTRY BRANCH—Bradford, Yorkshire. APOPULAR, lIISTORY of LONDON from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Present time. Part the Second—From 1066 to 1867. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAY. —MOrIIiAC lh. 40m.—Afternoon, lh. 57 m To-Itoxitow.-Morning, 2h. 12m.—Afternoon, 2h. 32m, 5- 7t1q,1 4 , 4 N SUIT LONDON, THURSDAY APRIL 18, 1867 The close of the North German Parliament took place yesterday, and the KING in person performed the ceremony. There seems . nothing but changes in these matters, and we are continually reading of one Chamber being opened and another closed, but this last affair has been settled rather iu a hurry. Count BISMARCK has little cause to congratulate himself upon tile result of the work in question, and certainly its brightest moments were not its last by any means, for lie met with a series of re buffs and defeats, which, being unexpected, were more overwhelmin2,-. Perhaps he is wise to let the cur tain drop suddenly on the scene, so that people might _ A__ll - THE SUN, LONI ON, : THURSDAY E v ENING, APRIL 18, BK. rather than to think upon the latter incidents of the of the Spanish naval courts, they had good reason sittings. It is inconsistent with his declaration that for believing that they could, so far as their own he would resign his post if the Government were countrymen were concerned, bring their cause to a defeated to come forward and state that the vote successful issue. The first examination into the case of the Parliament should be agreed to, but it is not I resulted in a decision in favour of the seizure, not likely that any one placed much faith in the asser- withstanding the inconsistency of first claiming tion. The usnal paraphernalia that attends these a vessel as a derelict, and afterwards as a public ceremonies in Prussia were met with. The smuggler. The first claim, it was, indeed, hardly speech of King WILLIAM was long, and entered possible to substantiate, even in a Spanish naval into the consideration of a good many court, seeing that the crew were on board when the subjects, but nothing new was observable. , vessel was brought into Cadiz ; the second one We wish that we could notice the absence of those would think could be easily disproved by the owners appeals to Heaven which have so often hitherto been and commander. Yet it is impossible to doubt that censured in the official statements and royal mani- without the active and resolute interference of the festoes in Berlin, but it really looks as if the worse Foreign. office this injustice would have been per the policy pursued was the better claim they had on petrated, no restitution made, and no compensa- Divine protection; audit is almost profane to find tion allowed by the Spanish officials. In spite of one in so exalted a position assuring his hearers that the evasions of General CALONGE we have every those acts have been wrought by the special grace reason to believe that the matter will be speedily of GOD, which have called forth the indignation i arranged. NARVAEZ can hardly be prepared to of honest men, anti given rise to so much scorn and affront England for the sake of a cargo of tobacco, contumely among all who value independence and and if he were so reckless and so rash we may easily respect justice. If the Prussians approve of this i believe that Queen ISABELLA would interfere. sort of thing, all we can say is, that they are Spanish affairs are complicated enough without the to be pitied for their ignorance, and condemned for folly and greed of minor officials adding to the their want of reverence. According to this doctrine, national perplexities, and it is well that even the all successful adventurers and fortunate speculators, Castilian Cabinet should be brought to realise the whether with their own property or that of others, fact that a graceful and well-timed concession is may thus excuse and palliate their conduct, and sometimes more honourable than an inflexible throw the responsibility of their actions on a higher dignity. The abandonment of San Domingo power, while they take very good care to keep all was one of the wisest and most politic acts of any the profit to themselves. Nothing can succeed, Spanish Minister for a long time past, and we are however, in making the Prussians exhibit moderation very sure that the Spaniards generally will hear in their acts or modesty in their language, and there- with satisfaction that the dispute with England is fore all that is to be done is to observe how far they likely to come to a speedy termination. Lord wander from the paths of propriety, and proceed to STANLEY, notwithstanding his non-intervention justify themselves with unblushing effrontery and principles, has shown that he is quite prepared to amazing coolness. defend the national honour and interests, and that The KING commences by congratulating the he knows when to exhibit a wise determination, members of the North German Confedera- as well as now to avoid becoming entangled in tion at the satisfactory termination of their continental disturbances. Any exhibition of vacil " important labours." It would almost seem as lation or of hesitation would have been fatal to the if the passage which refers to the manner in results of his interference, and we should probably which the work was carried on was composed be- have " drifted" on into a serious quarrel with fore the momentous division on the army question, I Spain without attaining the end desired. and it was deemed inadvisable to alter it, for the " common objects" of the Government and the Deputies, to complete the work speedily and satis factorily, were not much kept in view during the recent struggles and divisions. It may be all for the best, however, that the KING and his " satellite" should have found out that they were not quite in fallible before all the preliminary arrangements were carried out ; it may teach them wisdom and induce them to pay a little more deference for the wishes of others for the future. Were not the consequences so serious it would be amusing to notice the expressions of the KING relating to the " Individual States." They have, we learn, " retained their freedom of action in all de partments wherein variety and development are admissible and salutary." We know now at any rate within what narrow limits are confined the said variety and development, and it contrasts ill with the prophecies concerning the progress of Ger many which have been so rife, from Count Bts- MARCK downwards. The sacrifices which have been made have been effected for the sake of Germany ; but who can say what Prussia has done that is worthy of being dignified by the name of sacrifice. She has made about as much sacrifice as Germany has re quired, of course, but it would not do for her not to affect a virtue whether she has it or not. Really, a stranger might be justified in thinking that the Royal speech celebrated the victory of the people and nations that had assailed their rights, instead of being the triumphant declaration on the part of a country that had monopolised power to itself, and appropriated the possessions of its smaller neighbours without * scruple or compunc tion. " The time has arrived when all German Fatherland is able to uphold its plaCe, its rights, and its dignity by its own collective strength. The national self-consciousness, which has found elevated expression in the Parliament, has met with a powerful echo from all quarters of Germany." This sounds very grand, but it is quite another thing to define its meaning. There were none for to interfere with Germany but Prussia, and how the triumph of that Power over the rights of others can constitute a cause for national thanksgivings might well puzzle the most astute of German philosophers to define. About the same meaning attaches itself to the phrase " regained power," which appears further on. As usual, the King expresses his trust that Providence will perfect the work thus begun through succeeding generations, and so ends the discourse delivered on the momentous occasion. If there are any patriotic Germans who believe that the Fatherland will be benefited by those changes, they are very much to be pitied, because disap pointment complete and overwhelming awaits them, and the far-sighted may well exclaim when they hear the German people's expressions, made by the King and ratified by his Ministers, Timea danaos et dona fcrentes, for what State, large or small, was ever yet connected in intimate relations with Prussia that did not bitterly regret the day that led to such engagements. The members of the Trades' Unions do not hesi tate to put their leading theories fully and fairly before the public ; and accordingly those who are interested in the matter may understand pretty clearly the principles on which theee associations are conducted. The principle of combination against a superior force, the doctrine that union is strength, has been admitted from very early times to be a sound and wise one. The old fable of the faggots which could with ease be broken singly, but which, bound together, resisted all efforts, gave it a practical illustration ; and it is upon this principle that working men's associations were originally founded. The men were placed at a great disadvautage as compared with their employers, who not only possessed capital and intelligence, but could also confer together and regulate the rate of wages. It seemed, therefore, a natural and pru dent thing for the men, by combining together, to have some means of resisting injustice, so as to guard themselves against an unfair depreciation of their labour by the only means in their power. So far all was well, and no doubt such combi nations have done good, and ameliorated the posi tion of the working man. But the power thus exercised is liable to abuse, and there is every rea son to believe that it has been abused to a great and serious extent. Setting aside the case of the capitalists, who are very well able to take care of themselves, who can import workmen from abroad or carry their capital across the seas, or give their contracts to foreign houses, we must admit that a very unfair pressure is put upon the workmen them salves by the agency of these societies. It is as if the armour which a man put on to protect him against the enemy crushed him by its own weight. Very few employers would dream of exercising such coercion as the Trades' Unionists put upon their fellows. The radical fault of all such associations is that they strike at the great principle of individual liberty. A man, be be ever so good a workman, must not do more than a certain amount of work in a given time. If he does in some societies he is compelled to pay a fine ! This is a good method for improving the quality of English work truly ; and it is no wonder that foreign competitors are beginning to outstrip us in the race. Then if an employer takes on a non union man all the rest will strike till he is turned off, whatever his abilities or character. Again, in certain trades a man may not bring up his own son to his trade, neither may a master take on more than a certain number of apprentices. We say no thing of the acts of violence which all respectable societies condemn ; but these are the recognised principles they are not ashamed to acknowledge. All experience tells ua that they are founded on a mistake, since mankind can never be brought to a dead level of uniformity, and superior talent and energy must make its way ; but that thousands of intelligent men should submit to such a doctrine proves that English workmen have still something to learn in the science of political economy. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. The news just received from Madrid will be heard with general satisfaction. The Prize Court at Cadiz, we learn, has declared the capture of the Queen Victoria by the Spanish cruiser to have been illegal. There can, consequently, be no shadow of an excuse for the Spanish Government to persist in opposing the just claims of the English Minister. It is true that the case of the Tornado still remains to be adjusted, but the satisfactory settlement of the one difficulty, though not necessarily affect ing the other, encourages us to hope that an amicable understanding may be arrived at. The Cabinet of Madrid may probably become convinced that Lord STANLEY was in earnest, and that he was fully prepared to enforce his just claims if they did not meet with proper attention. Rash and haughty as -they are, they can scarcely be pre pared for actual hostilities with any great Power ; indeed the internal condition of Spain is such, be tween an exhausted Exchequer and a discontented population, that it would be scarcely possible to carry on a war with a much less formidable ad versary than England. The nature of the dispute respecting the Queen Victoria was not indeed one which demanded any such extremities; but Spaniards are not always to be measured by the standard of other men. England, at least, has had too good reason to mistrust their good faith, and, in spite of the boasted Castilian honour, they have not always been willing either to pay their debts or to fulfil their engagements. Despite their stateliness and courtesy, it often requires a very firm hand to re duce their elaborate diplomacy to anything like straightforward common sense and simple justice. It was the more necessary that the English repre sentatives should insist upon full justice being done in the case of the Queen Victoria, because the case is . one so very liable to recur. The revenue laws of Spain afford every temptation to unscrupulous agents to seize merchant vessels on flimsy pretexts. The Queen Victoria had, as we know, a cargo of tobacco, and it was easy to get up a charge of illicit traffic after the first seizure. The captors were unwilling to let the prize slip out of their hAntia Anti 1-taina fully. aware of the nature (FROM OUR ON lAVtils N CORRESPONDENT.)hedatntheesdy a delegates PA W RIS, Evening . of A private despatch s t at es Northern Germany have given to the Reichstag . their views respecting the change introduced by the Parliament into the Federal Constitution. On comparing the changes of the text of the 30 articles it appears manifest that about half of them have been subjected to modifications. Nevertheless it is believed, although these changes are all more or less radical, that there will be agreement upon the sub ject. M. de Bismarck announced that the Federal Government would consent to most of these amend ments in the Constitution. The Legislative Body, after agreeing to the law respecting municipal councils, and that conferring a national recompense upon M. de Lamartine, have adjourned for the Easter holidays till the 25th inst. The sum voted is 500,000 f., which he can bequeath by will, and be will receive the interest of it during his life at 5 per cent. The Italian Senate, constituted into a High Court of Justice, has given its decision upon the charges against Admiral Persano. They have declared him guilty of disobedience, incapacity, and negligence, and have sentenced him to the loss of his rank, and to pay the expenses of the trial. The Moniteur says it has received from Port-au- Prince some further particulars of the events which preceded and followed the fall of President Geffrard. Seeing the imminence of the crisis, the President had made modifications in his Ministry, and con voked the Senate within a brief delay in order to surrender his post into their hands. An insurrec• tion having, however, broken out in the meantime, the President profited by the unexpected arrival of the French aviso, the d'Estaing, and with the assist ance of the French Consul embarked with his family. The Council of Secretaries of State imme mediately assembled, and declared itself in perma nence until the constitutional appointment of a new President. Among the candidates for the office are General Paul, who is supported by the Senate ; General Petion Taubert, and General Nissaze Sa gette, who diverts the resistance at St. Marc, and who was the chief cause of the departure of M. Geffrard. At the date of the 16th of March order reigned in the Haytian Republic, where, however, French interests are not in the least compromised. The Aviso d'Estaing had returned to Port-au-Prince on the 22d. ThA ;Wm/wird Dininmatioue has some informa- tion respecting the supposed policy of England, which, in spite of its claim to official authority, must be received with what the French papers call " reserve." It says that England will not be con tent with merely giving an opinion in regard to the treaty of 1839, quite opposed to that of the Cabinet of Berlin, but that she is disposed to insist that the Luxembourg question shall be solved in conformity with the wishes of the population and the interest of the French Government. It adds that England, Austria, and Russia are unanimously of opinion, contrary to the claim of Prussia, that the guarantee stipulated by the Treaties of 1839 does not give au thority to Prussia to occupy the fortress of Luxem bourg. In consequence Prussia is becoming more LATEST INTEL LIGENOF. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AMERICA. conciliatory. The transport Ponsone has sailed from Oran with orders to proceed to Madeira to take on board a number of negroes coming to Paris from all points of Senegambia, to visit the Exhibition. These negroes belong to the aristocratic portion of the people under the sovereignty of France, and were brought to Madeira by one of the French ships on the naval station at Senegal. As the Exhibition was opened precisely on the day which was fixed there will be the same punc tuality in closing it upon the day announced, the 31st of October. A Russian Company, it is said, have purchased all the materials used in its con struction. In class No. 66 bis, there have just been . _ placed the two small boats exhibited by the Empress, a caique, and a Venetian gondola. The Imperial Commissioners of the class sent to her Majesty the usual exhibitors card, with her portrait in the corner. It has the following inscription :--" Class 66 bis. Her Majesty the Empress exhibitor." The Mexican temple, which is now installed in the Park, is au exact imitation of the temple of Bochicabo, after studies made upon the spot by a scientific mission sent by the French Government to Mexico. _ _ NEW YORK, April 17th, 6 p.m. The Supreme Court bas subpoenaed Generals Grant and Pope and Mr. Stanton to answer the complaint of Georgia next September. The Great Eastern has sailed for Europe. The City of Boston has arrived out. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. Closing Prices.—Gold, 1354 sterling ; Exchange on London, 1091 ; 5-21 United States Bonds, 109.1 ; Illinois, 4131 ; Erie, 561. Cotton, middling up land, 27k. Petroleum, refined, 26. One of the Paris papers seems to have later in formation than that of the Moniteur upon the sub ject of the Revolution in Hayti. At all events, says that General Hissago Sagot, commandant o St. Marc, has been appointed President by the Provisional Council, with Salnave and Delorme as members of the Consulting Council. A proclama tion had been drawn up to the people and the army by the Council of State, inviting the people to re construct the edifice destroyed by fatal passions and deprecating political agitation. It calls upon them to remain calm and to avoid political agitation. It concludes by expressing its desire to provide for the safety of the country, and professes to uphold the principle of liberty, equality, the Republic, and the Constitution. The son of Baron de Budberg, the Russian Am bassador, who was so seriously hurt by being thrown from his horse, is pronounced to be now out of danger, and his recovery is proceeding in a satisfactory manner. The Spring Regatta of the Paris Sailing Club took place on Sunday at Argenteuil, although a perfect tempest prevailed, and the attendance was good. Only three boats contested for the prize— Temps (belonging to M. Carpentier), Aria (to M. Bateman), and Marie Gabrielle (to M. Benort Champy). The prize was won by Marie Gabrielle, who, for the twenty-fifth time, arrived first. The Academy of Medicine of Belgium has shall da describe the prizeofl,2 e o a o u f s . es for the memoir which best of the contagious fever among symptoms, and animals. nature Th e memoir is to mention the various species of animals which are the most susceptible of contract ing the disease, and to point out the various characteristics by which it is distinguished. The competition is to be open until the Ist of January next. A curious manuscript was sold at the last public sale in the Rue Druot, which was written by the celebrated Vidocq, once the head of the Police de Surete, or Detective Police. It forms a large dictionary of the slang used by French thieves, with a glossary or explanation of the terms. It is dated 1835. Vedocq died some eight or nine years ago. At the end of the MS. is a copy of a petition sent by criminals condemned to the hulks or trans portation to Louis XVIII. at his second accession to the Throne of France in 1815. In this petition the thieves recall to the recollection of their beloved Sovereign the fact that upon his return to the Throne in 1814 they sent him a petition praying for pardon, and tha d t Lin u c e e n t o h th at ing tim bu e t (during the t i te s a l b o s o en d c a e." days) they h 4 But, oh King !" says the petition in con clusion, " your return has revived our hopes." The petitioners promise the King, if he will pardon them, that they will not repeat their sins, and that they will sing a mass to his honour. lam not aware whether this document terminates with the formula onceyn s n u r gg p e e s: :i d on f e o rs r w a il r l e e t v it e i r onfrotn attorneys—" prey." An as tron and om er of Marseilles has discovered a new small comet near the star Gamma, of the constellation the Scales, in right ascension 225 deg. 45 min., and in Austral declination of 2 deg. 27 min. The comet has the aspect of a diffuse nebulous body, of from 4 to 5 min. in diameter, rather more luminous in the centre, and without a tail. The movement of the comet at present is, in 24 hours, of only a few minutes in right ascen sion, and upon the same parallel of declination. The weather has been fine and agreeable to day, and there has been a larger attendance and more animation than I have yet observed. At one of the Paris papers a piece is now being played which is full of the most outrageous co nundrums. Here is a specimen :—The question is asked, Of what use are cannon ? The answer is, They have served to increase les dettes aux nations (detonations). The result of the further discussion on the law for the abolition of imprisonment for debt was that the Chamber agreed to the article sent back to the committee. It is a very exciting topic with the commercial world. The eehier advocates point n argument oowf imprison mentcht o iefi y settle o n is whether the punis hment o f imprisonment for debt is to be retained in cas e of non-payment of • thla g f c o s r debt n maintain civilsuits . their the ground that many favourable modifications have been made in behalf of the debtor. Ato debtors in the time of the Romans. deprovisionsor refusedw as t that a pay hie b a i f s te d r e a bt d , e a la i y id o n f 0 / 3 e Ocio g n a nde l ea writer ywosfo ttu hhlwould calls attention to the severity of the l a w in regard the b hi e m com ho e m se e c , u t r i i e ty hi f m or him, the h t e he ne c e le , ditor might and At another period th e cre di tor, a ft er giving three days' notice to th e d e b tor, m i g ht, in case of non payment then, t a k e hi s d e b tor t o the public mar ket and there expose him during three d a y s, and cause a crier to p roc l a i m f rom time to time the amount of the sum of w hi c h he had been defrauded. If a man became indebted to several creditors they might, after a notice of three days, cut his body into as many pieces as they liked, or the creditors might sell the debtor to the foreigners who lived beyond the Tiber. It was Louis XV. who instituted the Gardes du Commerce, or the per sons who take debtors into custody. They now form a regular corporation, at the head of which is M. Perrin ; the secretary is M. Lespart. It is stated that a member of the corporation once asked a poet whom they should select as their patron saint. " You must not seek for him in the almanack," replied the pet, " but in the Bible. Let it be Joshua, for he tried even to arrest the sun." Under the existing system the creditor is bound to provide food for his debtors in the Rue de Clichy. In case of default in finding reasonable and proper food for the debtor the omission en titles the debtor to his discharge. When the news that the article was agreed to by the Cham ber reached the prison it was read aloud by one of the prisoners, and there was immense enthu siasm. Thu prisoners asked for permission to illuminate the prison at night. There still exists in the garden of the Tuileries a cafe at which a debtor was arrested, but he pleaded before the tribunals that a person in a Royal residence was privileged, and the court set him at liberty. THE NEW LIBERAL " `Tim."—The division of last Saturday morning on Mr. Gladstone's amendment was the last in which Mr. Brand will appear as "whip" to the Opposition. After the Easter recess his place will be taken by fir . George Cireutell Glyn, the member for Shutfteebury. HUNGARY. PEST!!, April 18. The Royal Rescript for the Assembly of the Croatian Diet will be countersigned by the Presi dent of the Hungarian Ministerial Council. The elections of the Municipalities arc taking place without disturbance throughout Hungary. ENGLAND AND SPAIN MADRID, April 18. The Council of State has confirmed the decision of the Prize Court of Cadiz, declaring the illegality of the seizure of the Queen Victoria. The King and Queen of Portugal are expected to arrive here on the 26th inst., on their way to Paris. BOMBAY MAIL MALTA, April 17. The Massilia leaves at 7 p.m., and the Nyar.za at 4 p.m. to-day. The former may be expected at Marseilles on the 20th, and the latter at Southampton about the 26th inst. OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL, GIBRALTAR, April 17. The Ceylon from Southampton, on the 12th inst., arrived to-day at 1 a.m., and leaves at 9 a.m. for Alexandria. SUEZ, April 16. The Madras (extra steamer) from Bombay, on the 33 inst., arrived at 8 a.m. to-day. CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS. SUEZ, April 17. The Bengal ar-ived at 6 a.m. to-day. CHINA. * SHANGHAI, March 7. The death of the Mikado of Japan is confirmed, COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. Grey Shirtings, 6i catty, 2.50 taels. Tea firm Silk unchanged. Export to date, 38,500 bales, Exchange on London, ss. 10d. Freights—Tea, 40s IIoNG KONG, March 15. Grey shirtings, 6f catty, 3.50 taels. Tea un changed ; total export 112,000,000 lbs. Exchange on London, 4s 3d. * The above messages have occupied 20 days in transmission from Galle. INDIA AND CHINA MAILS. GALLE D April 11. The Messageries Imperiales steamer Tigre left hero to-day with homeward India, China, and Japan mails. She has 200 first-class passengers on board, 1,300 bales of silk, and 300 packages of tea. The Donnai, with the outward mails, left here on the 12th. TURKEY. PARIS, April 18. Telegraphic advices received here from Constan tinople to the 16th inst. state that the publication of several reforms is expected after the Bairan fes tival. One of these measures would have reference to the laws affecting the property of foreigners in Turkey. RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, April 18 The official Northern Post, referring to the state ment that Russia would support Prussia in the event of war, states that the sole object of the Rus sian Government is the maintenance of peace. The Emperor and Empress will make a public entry into Moscow on the 3d May. CLOSE OF TILE NORTH GERMAN PAR. LIAMENT. SPEECH - OF KING WILLIAM. BERLIN, Wednesday Afternoon The close of the North German Parliament by the King of Prussia in person, as previously announced by Count Von Bismarck during the morning's sit ting, took place at noon to-day in the White Saloon of the Royal Castle. A large number of Deputies were present,iinclud ing Prince Frederick Charles. The Left, how ever, was only represented by Herren Becker and Schraps. In the box of the diplomatic body were the Ambassadors of England, Russia, Denmark, and Holland. The Queen and the Crown Princess, with her eldest son, were in the Royal box. On the entry of the King Herr Simson, President of the Parliament, exclaimed, "Long live the King, the Protector of the North German Blind." His Majesty then delivered the following speech from the Throne : " Illustrious, Noble, and Honourable Members of the Parliament of the North German Confederation, " I see you again assembled around me at the termination of your important labours with a feeling of sincere satisfaction. The hopes I recently ex pressed from this place in the name of the allied Governments have since then, through your aid, been brought to fulfilment. With patriotic earnest ness you have understood the greatness of your task, and havekept in view our common objects with voluntary self-restraint. For that reason we have succeeded in establishing upon a secure basis a con stitution whose development we may confidently leave to the future. The Federal authority is fur nished with the attributes indispensable to, but also sufficient for, the prosperity and the power of the Confederation. The individual States, while their future is guaranteed by the totality of the Bund, have retained their freedom of action in all depart ments wherein variety and development is admis sible and salutary. The popular representation is secured, that co-operation in carrying out the great national objects which corresponds to the spirit of the existing constitutions of the countries, and to the necessities of the Governments to see their action supported by the agreement of the German people. _ " All of us who have co-operated in carrying out the national task—the allied Governments as well as the representatives of the people—have readily made the sacrifice of our views and our wishes, and we were able to do so in the conviction that these sacrifices were made for Germany and that they were worth our union. By this universal readiness, coupled with the conciliation of and victory over opposing views, the guarantee is at the same time gained for that future fruit ful development of the Confederation, with the conclusion of which also the hopes com mon to us with our brethren in South Germany have advanced nearer to their fulfilment. The time has arrived when our German Fatherland is able to uphold its peace, its rights, and its dignity by its own collective strength. The national self-con sciousness, which has found elevated expression in the Parliament, has met with a powerful echo from all quarters of Germany. None the less, however, are all the Governments and peoples of Germany unanimous that the regained power of the nation has, above all, to uphold its significance by render ing secure the blessings of peace. " Honourable Gentlemen, —The great work in which we have been thought worthy by Providence to co-operate is approaching its completion. The popular representations of the individual states will not refuse their constitutional recognition to what you have created in community with their Govern ments. The same spirit that has enabled the task to succeed here will also preside over their delibera tions. Thus, then, the first Parliament of the North German Confederation may close its labours with the elevating consciousness that it is accompanied by the thanks of the Fatherland, and that the work it has accomplished will, with the help of Providence, be fruitfully developed both in our time and in future generations. " May God bestow his blessing upon us and our dear Fatherland." The paragraphs of the Speech relating to South Germany, and to the duty of securing the blessings of peace, called forth loud cheers. After the delivery of the Speech Count Bismarck, on behalf of the Federal Governments, declared the session closed. The Saxon Plenipotentiary then called upon the assembly to give three cheers for the King of Prussia. FRANCE. BOURSE, April 17, Two o'clock.—There is again na abatement to notice in the general uneasiness of the market ; and quotations, in consequence, continue their downward course. Three per Cents. have declined 10c., to 66f. 47ic., and Italian Fives 40c., to 48f. 20e. In miscellaneous securities Cre dit Mobilier have receded 6f. 25c., to 363 f. 75c. ; Fonder 10f., to 1,310 f. ; and Transatlantic 5f., to 390 f. The little business which is being transacted in the railway department is ;also at prices lower than those current at yesterday's close. A fall of is likewise telegraphed on English Consols.— Three o'clock—The market has improved, the close taking place as follows : 41 per Cents O5 50 Do. end month — 3 per Cents. 67 Do. end month 66 75 Credit Mobilier Do. end month Credit Foncier — Do. end month 1327 50 RAIL' Bank Shares 3400 Italian Loan 4B 60 Do. end month 4B 45 Mexican Loan l7 Do. Bonds ll2 50 Spanish Threes Home Debt 3O Deferred NAYS. For Account. Orleans Northern 1127 50 Lyons and Mediterranean BBO Southern 542 50 Western 530 Eastern Sardinian . — Austrian 3Bl 25 Lombard 376 25 North of Spain — aragosE a — Ditto to Barcelona — Roman., — The Engine-Drivers' Strike. The position of affairs between the directors of the North-Eastern Railway and the engine-drivers and firemen on strike remains much the same as it was on Monday, with the exception, perhaps, that the company appear to be rapidly surmounting their difficulties. The applications for the situa tions of the drivers, they allege, are exceedingly numerous, but, of course, selections have tobe made, and the greater number of the applications have to be rejected. Not many of the trains now leave the stations on the line without two extra persons on the engines, who are being instructed in engine- driving. The men out on strike have issued an ap peal to those who are seeking employment on the North-Eastern system. They say :--" We are cer tain that you are not reflecting sufficiently in seek ing or accepting work on the North Eastern Rail way during the present crisis. There are 1,500 of us who have turned out on that line because we could not:get our grievances redressed, because the refusal to redress them was conveyed to us with such heartlessness and insult that any longer submission became intolerable. In doing this we have been act ing i n your interests as well as our own. We are striving to get the perilous business and heavy re sponsibilities of engine -driving fairly remunerated, and we have asked for no more, not even so much, as other companies have granted. We appeal to you, therefore, as one working man ought to appeal to another, is it right that you should seek to supply our places upon conditions which we found to be uo longer bearable ? For, rest assured, whatever in ducement may be offered to you, it is only to serve their purposes in conquering us, and your lot will become as hard as ours has been. Believe us, there fore, fellow-workmen, by accepting employment under such circumstances you are inflicting a deep an d permanent injury on yourselves as well as upon us, for if the company would not yield to the mode rate claims of men who have served them faithfully for many years, is it likely they will be more consi derate to a number of strangers who have come in to take their places ? We feel very strongly upon this subject, and we feel sadly about it too. It is sad to find that when an effort is being made to get a better recognition of the rights of labour the chief obstacle to success should come from working men. W e ask you, then, to consider wisely what you are doing in this matter, and instead of opposing us lend your assistance to get proper hours of labour and fairer pay for the English engine-driver." More of the men in the Newcastle district have ex pressed their readiness to return to their empioyment. But nothing will be done by the managers until they receive their instructions from the directors, who would meet at Newcastle-on .Tyne yesterday. In the meantime the company are rapidly working up to their ordinary traffic in goods and minerals. A threat is held out by the men that if terms are not speedily made with them by the directors, the North Eastern goods and mineral traffic will be blocked at York and Knottingly by the Great Northern and Midland Counties enginemen, who will refuse to take goods and minerals along their lines which have come by the North-Eastern. At Shildon, from which place most of the mineral traffic which passes along the Stockton and Darlington line is despatched, the trains are getting away pretty regularly, and a num ber of men from the railway shopshave taken charge of the engines, and all who know the line have to go with them to pilot them. The month's pay of the men on the Stockton and Darlington who have struck work, and which was due last Friday, con tinues to be refused by the company. At Middles borough there are plenty of engines, and the com pany are nearly able to meet the requirements of the Tees iron district. REFORM LEAGUE DEMONSTRATION INiIYDE PARK. —A meeting of the Council and delegates of the various branches of the Reform League was held last night at the Sussex Hotel, Bouverie-street, Fleet-street. Mr. Edmond Betties, who took the chair, addressed the meeting. He strongly condemned the late proceedings in the House of Commons, and expressed a decided opinicn that the time had arrived for another great demonstration in the metro polis. After a long discussion, a delegate moved " That a demonstration of the Reformers of London be held iu Hyde Park at 6 o'clock in the evening of Monday, the 6th of May." An amendment was moved to the effect that the proposed demonstration should be at midnight. After a protracted and personal discussion the original resolution was carried by a majority, and was referred to the Execu tive Council to carry it out. The routine business being transacted, a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings. MADAME TUSSAUD'S. Among the numerous additions to this exhibition is a model, life-size, of the late lamented Prince Consort, executed with the greatest possible artistic skill, and illustrative of his Royal High ness as being the originator and founder of international exhibitions. There have been likewise added new por trait models, life size, of her Majesty Queen Victoria ; their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Helena, Louise, and Beatrice; also the Duke of Cambridge and Princess Diary. et trjurt fey, ht.. nor. HER MAJESTY, &c• WINDSOR CASTLE, April 17. The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon, accom panied by her Royal Highness Princess Louie. Her Majesty took a drive this morning. Countess Blucher had the honour of accompanying her Majesty. Princess Louise, attended by Lady Churchill, walked in the Home-park, and Prince Leopold also walked out, attended by Mr. Legg. The Princess Christian. Her,Royal Highness Princess Christian passed very good night. Her Royal Highness and the infant prince are doing perfectly well. (Signed) THOMAS FAIRBANK, Foreign Courts. PARIS, April 16. The Count and Countess de Chambord, Who lately arrived in Vienna from Frohsdorf, left that capital on the 10th inst. for Prague, to pay a 'jol t to the Emperor Ferdinand and the Empress Marie Anne. They will spend Easter at Prague ; after the fetes they will return to Frohsdorf, where Duie Robert of Parma is at present staying. Count Cibario has returned to Florence. During his short stay in Vienna he has been engaged in the preparation of documents and other matters con cerning Venetia. It seems that important and un foreseen matters have necessitated his sudden return to Italy. The Courier of the Rhine states that the Hotel d'Orange at Kreurnach has been taken for the Prince Imperial, who is to proceed to that town a t the commencement of the bathing season. The King of Portugal is expected in Paris on the Ist of 11 lay. The Queen of the Belgians was present on Sunda/ at the opening of the annual horticultural exhibition at Brussels. Her Majesty was attended by th e Countess de Moerkerke and the Marquise de Trs" zegnies. The president of the society, Count de Sauvage, received her Majesty at the entrance and presented her with a magnificent bouquet. Th e Queen expressed her admiration of the productions exhibited, and after a lengthened examination re turned to the palace. A letter from Rome, in the Independance Beige , says :—" The health of the ex-Queen of Naples causes great anxiety. Her Majesty is suffering fron an affection of the chest. A few days since a con sultation of physicians deliberated as to the climate best suited to the patient, and they have recom mended Switzerland. The Queen will very likely leave this city in a few days." Prince Mustapha Pasha, attended by his s uite, has arrived at Florence. The Marquis de Chateaurenard three days back presented to the King of Wurtemburg his creden tials as Minister of France at the Court of Statt gard. The official journal announces that the title of baron has been conferred on M. Mercier de Los tende, French Ambassador at Madrid. Amongst the notices of marriage just posted up in Paris is that of Count de Montesquieu-Fezen sac, lieuenant in the sth Hussars, with the Princess Marie de Bibesco, daughter of the ex-Prince of Wallachia. The Prince of Wales, attended by the Hon. A. T. Fitzmaurice, rode out yesterday. The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Lot Margaret Scott have arrived at Dalkeith Palace, neat Edinburgh, from Bowhill, the Duke's hunting seat in Sol kirkshire. The Duke and Duchess of Richmond have left Beigravo-square for Goodwood, Sussex, for the East er recess. The Earl; and Countess of Derby have gone t ° their villa at Roehampton. The noble earl is much better. Re is daily regaining his lost strength, and there is 11° doubt will be able to take his place in the House of Lords on the reassembling of Parliament. The Duke and Duchess of Buckingham an d family have left Chandos House for Stows, Bucks, for the holidays. The Duchess (Eleanor) of Northumberland re turned to her residence in Whitehall Gardens, on MondeP from visiting the Earl and Countess of Macclesfield at thei r seat, Sherborne Castle, Oxen. The Earl and Countess of Darnley have left Hill' street, Berkeley-square, for Cobham Hall, Kent for th• Easter recess. The Earl of Malmesbury has left Stratford' p!ace for Heron Court, New Christchurch. The countess is regaining strength daily after her late most precarious illness. ...........,. The Earl and Countess Stanhope and Lady Mall Stanhope have gone to Chevening Park, Keut, for a I ° lr weeks. EVICTIONS IN THE CITY. A numerously-attended meeting, under the Os' pees of the Evicted Tenants' Aid Association, NO ° held last evening in the mission-room, Fyefoet lane, Upper Thames-street, to consider the cases of about a thousand working people about to be turned out of their homes by the clearances needed for the new street from the Mansion-house to Blackfriars• The chair was taken by Mr. George Cruikshank' vice-president of the association, who, with Mr. ( 1 . L. Banks, hon. secretary, Mr. T. Restieaux, and other gentlemen, attended as a deputation fronl that body. Mr. Banks said that the first question which ought to be considered in a community ' OO the household of a man—a question which had re' ceived hitherto too little attention. During the next two years 100,000 people were to be evicted, and as many had been dispossessed of their houses within the last 10 years. In the present case the association had at once sent a gentleman to make house to house visit, and from his report it appear ed that about 1,000 persons were to be evicted, sal about 250 families. About one-fifth of these per sons were widows. In a few cases the occupier s had been allowed to remain in their rooms free of rent from the 25th of March last to the time of actual eviction, which had been on the 11th Apri l for some, early in May for others, and at th e enel, of June for the rest. He detailed some cases 01 great hardship, and proposed a resolution to til e effect that it was wrong in principle and. cruel W evict the poor tenant without allowing him aeY compensation. The resolution was seconded by th ° Rev. Mr. Taylor, who mentioned the case of a poor man who, with his wife and five children, had bee° earning a comfortable living until two years since' when he had been forced from his home and th e connection he had formed. He had since bee° struggling hard with poverty, and at his now mor e advanced period of life had not been able to form a fresh connection equal to that which he bad lost. This case was but one of hundreds. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Rev. Mr. Vigeo n moved the second resolution—That a committee b° formed to collect a fund in aid of those evicted ob taining other houses. He said there were many gifts in the parish, and it was doubtful how far sl of these could be applied to . those who moved beyond its boundary. The small tradesmen, b e said, would be great sufferers. The resolution wa ll seconded by Mr. T. Restieaux, and passed. Id s ' Hargood moved that a deputation should wait ee Sir John Thwaites to represent the case, and that petition be presented to the House of Commons (3° the subject. Mr. Bell seconded the resolution, which was passed. Mr. Vigeon then asked thos e who were about to be evicted to ho ld u p their hands, and the hands of nearly a ll p resent Were raised. He then asked those who had b een able te, s obtain house-room to raise their ha nds, and tl'elci was responded to by seven. It further a pn ea that one had found room in the neigh bourhood nearly double the old rent, and the others at varc,,'e long distances, also at increased rentals. meeting concluded with votes of thanks to.NL'a Cruikshank, Mr. G. L. Banks , a n d the Pile° Tenants' Aid Association. • N E W ACT ON SIIIPPIN6 LOCAL DUES. — Ye Ste : day one of the last acts p assed was p rinted, to abolish (Ai; win exemptions of local dues on sh i pp in g , and 01 1 g o carried in ships. The exemptions are to cone on the - August next. obser active the / City small At furth a wit T 1 to th W e; am ( Con cre T of] sam $49 Posl equ of 1