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WILLIAM HOLDICH and CO., LICENSED VICTUALLERS' DRAPERS, Established 1842, at 105, sleet-street, City; Southern Branch—No. 5, The Pave ment, Clapham-common. Patterns gratis and post free, vith Price List, TO LICENCED VICTUALLERS. ESTABLISHED 1842. WILLIAM HOLDICII and CO., LICENCED VICTUALLERS' DRAPERS, No. tO5, Fleet-street, corner of Farringdon-street ; and at No. The Pavement, Clapham-common (Southern Branch). NIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAT.—Morning, 3h. 45m.—Afternoon, 4h. sm. To-Moßßow.-Morning, 4h. 25m.—Afternoon, 4h. 45m. A l* / )140r.w.fjit, It" ' LONDON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1868. The Earl of MAYO may be congratulated upon having made a successful speech on the difficult subject of Ireland, which yesterday engaged the attention of the House of Commons for so long a period. His task was rendered more awkward by having to reply to a speech like that of Mr. MAGUIRE, which was replete with fervid eloquence, and naturally was calculated to turn the attention of the house from the more practical truths which had to be set before it. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, however, we think we may say with confidence that the noble lord made out a good case for the Government which he represented, and also did himself great honour by the lucidity of his explanations and the earnestness of his remarks. When we come to look at the matter dispassionately, we must feel that the condition of Ireland in general, and of the improvements proposed, demand the assist ance of calm reason and sober judgment more than the flight of eloquence and the illustrations of fancy ; and however we may admire the orato rical displays that are made by those who feel strongly, the motion under discussion is more likely to benefit by the advice of those who think deeply. Very likely some captious individuals may be found who will pick holes in the Government propositions, but it is im possible to please everybody, and it cannot be denied that the Ministry has taken great pains to consider the subject in all its bearings, and has, moreover, made some important concessions to the demands of various parties. It was generally felt that the time had come when the Irish question could no longer with propriety be postponed, and that this session must not pass away without seeing something defi nite accomplished in the way of settling the wrongs and alleviating the discontent that prevailed on the subject of special grievances. The Ministerial policy as regards Ireland has been duly set forth, and we cannot say that there has been any attempt made to shuffle it over, or to keep silence until the question had been fully debated. When the first impression produced by Mr. MAGUIRE'S declamatory remarks had worn off, it must have been apparent to the House that the hon. member's figures were not to be depended on for illustration of the actual circumstances of the case. In fact, he quoted those returns which presented a gloom)• aspect and bore an unfavourable impression, while in the most extraordinary manner he omitted those encouraging parts of the question, which went far to dissipate his foregone conclusions, if they did not actually contradict them in toto. Thus we find that when Lord MAYO quotes the official returns he shows that the total value of the stock in 1866 has increased to fifty million five hun dred thousand from twenty-one millions in 1841, while Mr. MAGUIRE merely shows the decrease that has taken place in cattle without mentioning the increase in sheep, which should have been put in connection with it. The House must have seen this discrepancy for itself ; but it is scarcely the manner to put the case before it. People are always justified in putting their own interpretations upon things, but when they come to facts and figures they should state the whole and not a part, or they should not begin them at all. The total acreage which is now under culti vation has increased from thirteen millions to fif teen millions four hundred thousand. The deposits in the banks have also largely increased, and many other facts show that so far from a diminution in the prosperity of Ireland the state of the country has greatly improved of late years. It is to be hoped that there will be no more of this sort of exaggeration on one side and of obli vion on the other in the remaining part of the de bate which is to occupy the rest of the week after to-day. At least Lord MAYO kept to the facts of the case, and did not seek to create an unfavourable impression or otherwise by ampli fication or discussion. On the whole, we may con clude that he gave a good answer to the speech of Mr. MAGITIRE, containing, as it did, so many and such serious charges against the Government and a ll those who exercised authority in Ireland. As for the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act that is unfortunate, but the Irish themselves have agreed to it, and their representatives in Parliament have not denounced it, but consented to it as an inevit able necessity. In nothing was Lord MAYO'S speech more effective than in that passage which showed how completely the Government of Ireland is in trusted to Irishmen. The Lord-Lieutenant, the Chief Secretary, the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Justice, the Master of the Rolls, the Judges of the Common Law Courts, are Irishmen, and some are also Roman Catholics. The constabulary are all taken from the country itself, and belong to different creeds. It is worthy of notice, too, as the noble lord said, that in Australia and Canada, where a large number of Irishmen are found, Fenianism is unknown, and that if the connection with the United States could be cut off for a short time the conspiracy would certainly collapse. This is worthy of attention, because some persons have been in the habit of declaring that where ever Irishmen are collected together there discord and disloyalty to the English rule must prevail as a thing of course. The Fenian movement itself has fl uo u t en r t e i c a ev l i c ed any lasses, su a p n p d or t t h i a n Ireland from heoutraegiinn g sign, and one that a well-informed person would not pass over. We hope that the House will not be led away in this matter, but calmly and carefully look into matters, of detail. Mr. GLADSTONE made some inquiries as to the views which the Government took on the subject of the motion and amendment which were put before the TIM SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, 1868. Ho use, bo.tlwe should hope the right hon. gentleman does zetA intend to make political capital out of a t subject of such vital importance and interest As tb.is, or to serve party purposes at the expense o the country and the conduct of public business. L !eland, of all questions that are before us, impe rL ttively demands the dispassionate judgment of al►' our legislators. They should unite on neutral ground for this purpose, and to attain the desired result those of different politics and diverse creeds should meet to further and encourage the peace and prosperity of that kingdom, which has laboured under so many misfortunes of one kind and another. This cannot be done if the trumpet-blast of faction is to be blown, and if hon. members are to be led hither and thither at the dictation of aspirants for office and not zealous advocates for the cause of national regeneration. We would appeal to all the true friends of Ireland to show more honesty and exhibit more patriotism than to let there real end in view be lost sight of in the tumult of a fight for supre macy. In the midst of the pressing political excitements of the day a private banquet took place last even ing which may claim especial notice. Seldom has a more interesting occasion summoned together a band of men associated in a difficult and tedious enterprise to rejoice over the triumphant result of their laborious and unwearied endeavours. The actual achievement has indeed become a thing of the past, but recent events have conspicuously illustrated its importance and advantage. Mr. CYRUS FIELD, so prominently known in connec tion with the laying of the Atlantic Cable, gave a dinner last evening at Buckingham-gate to some 70 gentlemen interested in the work, and in the science of .which it is so eminent an illustration. By a happy thought, Mr. FIELD had arranged with the Telegraph companies to have the wires brought into the dining room in which his guests were as sembled, and messages were transmitted to and fro during the banquet between the company and the PRESIDENT of the United States, Mr. SEWARD, New York, Havannah, and Newfoundland. A strik ing example• was thus afforded to the party of the wonderful perfection to which the science of telegraphy is now brought, and of the admirable working order the cables and their at tendant wires are in. Mr. JOHNSON telegraphed his congratulations to the assembly, and wished them all possible success—that their wires might be multiplied through many seas and their stakes be extended through many lands. Mr. SEWARD was equally complimentary in his message, and dwelt especially upon the encouragement afforded by their labours to friendship and goodwill between the nations. Mr. GLADSTONE, who was prevented from being present by the Irish debate in the House of Commons, sent a cordial letter, and the meet ing altogether was one of those rare occasions on which everything is couleur de rose, and all the addresses are full of compliments and congratula tion. No one, however, can begrudge both hosts and guests their hour of triumph and rejoicing. They have waited long and patiently to see success crown their labours. They have hoped against hope, and borne up against repeated failures as only a strong conviction could have enabled them to do. Neither have their sacrifices been those of sentiment alone. It was incidentally mentioned last night that for fourteen years, since the first agreement was signed by a few of the promoters of the Atlantic Telegraph, of whom Mr. CYRUS FIELD was, of course, one, money had been going out, and that, until within the last six months, there had been no return. Matters have altogether changed since then, and the indefatigable promoters of the undertaking are reaping something more substantial than fame from their labours, but the fact is no less evidence of their indomitable perse verance. To Mr. CYRUS FIELD individually a very large share of the praise is due. His resolution never faltered, his conviction of ultimate success never wavered throughout all difficulties and dis couragements, and he has had the satisfaction not always accorded to the originators and pro moters of such world-famous undertakings. It must have been with deep gratification that Mr. FIELD on Friday evening gave the order for transmitting the whole of the interesting and im portant debate to which he had been listening in the House of Commons verbatim to the American Press. Such an achievement was of itself a marvel, and the fact that a debate spoken in Westminster one night should be read on the other side of the Atlantic next day, makes us realise how much time and space have been annihilated by the triumphs of art and science. That debate itself was not without evidence of the more kindly and cordial feelings which the telegraph has assisted in deve loping between the two great nations, feelings which we may reasonably hope will increase rather than diminish with the coming years. The paper which was yesterday read at the meet ing of the Royal Geographical Society by Mr. WADDINGTON opened up a subject of great prac tical importance in regard to our Transatlantic possessions. The subject of the paper was, " The G eo graphy and Mountain Passes of British Colum bia, with reference to the Overland Route ;" and Mr. WADDINGTON, who is well acquainted with the country, was able to furnish some remarkable in formation. For many years he has been exploring the different valleys and passes in the Rocky Moun tains with the view of ascertaining the most practicable for a waggon road and rail. road from the Pacific across the Rocky Moun tains. The Americans, as we know, are busy effecting a communication between the two oceans, and there is no reason why British en terprise and ingenuity should be behind hand in the race of science and improvement. The statis tics which Mr. WADDINGTON laid before the meet ing, and the map which he had constructed, and on which he was complimented by Sir RODERICK MURCHISON, helped to convince the majority of the feasibility of this important scheme, which, whether we regard it politically or commercially, must b e of the greatest value to our British American colonies. The ribbon of the order of St. Patrick which was in possession of the Prince Consort, and which has not been conferred since his death, will be bestowed on his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales during his approach ing visit to Ireland. The installation will be distinguished by unusual pomp, and the ceremonial will include a public procession through the streets of Dublin. THE LATE SIR DAVID BREWSTER.—On Monday afternoon a meeting was held in the Royal Society's Rooms, Edinburgh, for the purpose of considering the pro priety of erecting a monument to the late Sir David Brews ter, in commemoration of his services in the cause of science. Sir David Baxter, of Kilmaron, was called to the chair ; and among others present were Lord Neaves, Sir David Dundas, Sir J. Y. Simpson, Sir G. Harvey, Profes sor Pluyfair, Professor Balfour, Professor Tait, Dr. Alex ander Wood, Dr. Andrew Wood, Dr. Keith Johnston, Mf. Maim Horne, of Wedderburn, Mr. Bryce, architect, Mi Francis Brown Douglas, Scc. It was unanimously resolved on the motion of Lord Neaves, seconded by Dr. Andrew Wood, that a monument, taking the form of a statue, to Sir D. Brewster, should be erected in some public and conspicuous part of Edinburgh. A committee was ap pointed to carry out the resolution. THE TEA DUTY Is REDUCED. —Horniman's Pure Tea i 2 sold Bd. per pound Cheaper. This interesting fact will, when fully known, even further increase the demand for these Choice, long-approved Teas. They are not sold loose, but only in Packets, signed " Liorniman," London. CORRESPONDENCE PROM PARIS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, TIIESDIY, March 10. At last the Press Bill has passed the Corps Lggisfatif. It has now to go to the Senate, and it is to be devoutly hoped that this body will not alter it for the worse. There is certainly no need of increased stringency. French journalism is now in a worse position than English, Bel gian, German, Swiss, or Italian. The concluding debate on this bill was very animated. The Government proposed a clause by which "any conductor of a journal shall be authorised to establish a printing office exclusively for the production of the publication." M. Berryer proposed to stop at the word" office,"and urged that if a newspaper proprietor were not at liberty to print circulars, bills, pamphlets, &c., he would be often working at a heavy loss. The Ministers opposed this alteration, on the ground that it would be unfair to the present holders of printing licenses, of whom there are 649 in Paris and 4,239 in the departments. It was then argued by the Opposition that these persons should be compensated for the loss of their monopoly. Jules Favro declared that the word " exclusively " in the above clause was worthy of the middle ages. In France there was not a printing-press for every 40,000 persons; and he added : " I blush for my country when I see that in free America people always begin by establishing a school, a printing-office, and a church." But in spite of arguments and eloquence the whole clause was passed by 171 to 72 votes. Another dis cussion took place upon M. Javal's amendment to the effect that foreign journals not printed in French should he allowed to circulate freely in France. M. Javal said that there were no fewer than 1,206 foreign newspapers and other periodicals sent to France, and that it was absurd that all the subscribers to these should be kept waiting until the pleasure of a few clerks belonging to the Minister of the Interior had been consulted. M. Glais-Bizoin provoked considerable bruit from the Right, by declaring that this continental blockade was a disgrace to civilisation. The amendment was not put to the vote, the Chamber deciding not to take it into consideration. After several other amendments had been disposed of the Chamber voted on the entire bill, and it was adopted by 242 votes to 1, that one being M. Berryer's. The other most distinguished members of the Opposition did not vote. This bill, and that for the sup plementary military contingent, have been brought before the Senate to-day. The Corps L6gislatif will commence the discussion on the Public Meetings Bill on Thursday. If the Presee is to be believed, the Prince Imperial's twelfth birthday, on the 16th instant, is to be signalised by a general amnesty for political and press offences. I own I am rather sceptical. M. Kervtguen has "skedaddled." Finding that he has raised a hornets' nest about his ears, and that the more he stirred them the more unplessuit was his position, he has' taken to his heels and has fled to Spain. In the mean while M. de Girardin vows vengeance against him, and declares that he will insist upon demanding from the Corps L6gislatif an authorisation to prosecute him. The manufacturers and Baron Haussmann have made up their quarrel after a fashion. It will be remembered that several months ago some of them closed their esta blishments rather than pay the enormous octroi levied upon the raw produce which they used in their factories. The "Emperor of Paris" has now consented to make a considerable reduction. But there seems to be great inequality, and some of the manufacturers are taxed two thirds again as much as others. The Elea , .lard (semi-official paper) publishes a glowing account of the success of the National Guard in the South of France. This journal tells its readers that the con scripts marched with drums beating, clarions blowing, and arrived at the capital of the canton " gay and in good humour." They replied with empressement when their names were called, and when asked if they were suffering from any infirmity they almost unanimously said they were not, and refused to be examined by a surgeon. Out of 314 inscribed, 15 only demanded to be inspected. The number of young men who demanded dispensation on the ground that they were the support of their families did not reach the 10 per cent. allowed by the law. All which proves, says the Etendard, that "if the agricultural and manufacturing working classes do not desire war, they have not for the noble profession of arms that repugnance which was gratuitously attributed to them by those who, without authority, represented them." The new opera of " Hamlet" was played last night for the first time. The music is by Ambroise Thomas, the libretto by Michel Carr 6 and Jules Barbier. In spite of the fact that the Empress was giving a concert at the Tuileries, in which Patti was singing, this first representa tion was a great success. Mille. Nilsson was rapturously applauded, especially in the scene in which Ophelia pulls the flowers to pieces in a song of laughter and tears. She was, after this scene, called before the stage and smothered with bouquets. The Florence correspondence of the Times describes the evil effects which have resulted to Italy from last autumn's " Garibaldian folly." The Papacy is more elated than it has been for many a day. It looks upon the ruin of the kingdom of Italy as certain. On the other hand, last year's invasion has brought money to the Pontifical coffers and men to the Pontifical army. Under these circum stances all attempts at negotiation on the part of the Florence Government are useless. The non possnmus more accentuated ti.an ever. Even should the French troops be withdrawn, the Court of Rome believes that it. can rely upon the devotion to the Papacy which exists throughout the world for defenders. Moreover, the de fences of the city and of Civita Vecchia have now been so much strengthened that a c)up de main would be almost impossible, and an Italian army, much more a half-armed body of volunteers, would have to attempt the reduction of these places by a regular siege. At the present moment the French troops give not the slightest intimation of withdrawing from the Papal territory, and the correspon dent believes. that they will remain there until after the French elections. The Avenir National publishes a special telegram from Rome, dated March 9, to the effect that " in accordance with new arrangements with Italy the last French troops will evacuate Roman territory very shortly. The Pon tifical armaments are being doubled." Upon one matter the Governments of Rome and Florence are said to have come to an understanding. The brigands are to be put down, and all difficulties respecting the pursuit of them from one territory into another have been arranged. General Pallacivini is to direct the opera tions on the Neapolitan frontier. The rumour that the Marquis Pepoli was to be the new. Italian Minister in this country is not confirmed. The Opinicne of Florence says that the Marquis will represent his country at the Austrian Court. The late King Ludwig forwarded, a few minutes before his death, a request to the Pope for his blessing. The Holy Father sent it without delay in the shape of a telegram. The mother of the present King of Bavaria, daughter in-law of the just-deceased King Ludwig, and widow of the late King Maximilian, is said to be dangerously ill. It would seem as if her journey to Nice, to attend the funeral of her father-in-law, had been too much for her. While Italy is almost overwhelmed by financial difficul ties, her ancient rival, Austria, is emerging from hers with wonderful rapidity. The two Financial Ministers of Austria. and Hungary seem to be engaged in friendly rivalry as t , which of them will first restore a financial equilibrium. The Hungarian Minister has won the race, for while his competitor has presented a scheme by which Austria will be paying her way three years hence, he himself is able tt. chew a clean balance-sheet at once. Moreover, tin Austrian Minister is compelled to resort to a measure which is " heroic " in its proportionth, and eemlnds great sacrifices from capitalists. Capital, whether movable of immovable, is to pay a certain percentage for three years. Landed property, houses, financial societies, industrial un dertakings, all are to contribute in a certain ratio, accord ing to their capital; the holders of funds by a coupon tax, which is to be increased in proportion. The latest rumour respecting Prince Napoleon's visit to Germany is, that he is endeavouring to bring about a, alliance between France, Prussia, and Italy. To-morrov we shall hear no doubt that he is promoting treaties o friendship between Juarez of Mexizo, the Mikado of Japan, and Theodore of Abyssinia. Why should it 13( thought impossible for princes to travel for their own amusement ? The Western Morning News records the destruction o the inside of the Church of St. Michael's and All Angels at Princetown, Dartmoor. During morning service 01 Sunday the fire broke out in the heating- apparatus, any spread through the interior of the building. By grea exertions the building itself w as happily saved. Th , church was erected by the French and American prisoner: of war who were incarcerated in Dartmoor Prison at tht beginning of the present century. It had no pretension: to architectural beauty. The addresses of Mr. Mason Jones in reference to th Irish Church, in which he violently denounced that esta blishment, are provoking replies. A large public meetin g - has been held at Preston, the vicar in the chair, at whit] a petition against the disendowment of the Irish Churei was carried almost unanimously. According to the Western Morning News, Sir . Masse: Lopes, who at present s it s f or W es tbury, and Mr. Bast= will probably be the Conservative candidates for Sout] Devon, and Sir L. Palk and Mr. Kekewich will stand fo the new divisicn of East Devon, unless Sir L. Palk shoul, be raised to the peerage. In that case Lord Courtenay eldest son of the Earl of Devon, who now represent Exeter, will probably be brought forward for the county The Liberals have not yet made any movement. In Nortl Pevon it is thought that Sir S. Northcote and Mr, Aclan. 1411 not be opposed, LATEST INTELL WINCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AMERICA. (BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.) NEW YORK, March 10. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. Closing prices :—Gold, 139 f. Sterling exchange on Loudon, 109/. 5-20 United States' Bonds, 1882, 110 ; ditto, 1885, 108 f ; 10-40 Bonds, 1011. Illinois, 138 ; Erie, 751. Cotton, middling up land, 25/c. Petroleum, standard white, 25/c. Flour, extra State, $lO 50c. Corn, old mixed, $1 28c. THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION. ADEN, Feb. 26. The 10th Bengal Cavalry have re-embarked, and will proceed immediately to Annesley Bay. Letters received here state that Gobazye is close to Lasta, and is advancing on Magdala. CALCUTTA AND CHINA (HEAVY) MAILS. MALTA, March 10. The Poonah left at six p.m. to-day. She may be expected at Southampton about the 19th inst. THE WAR IN PARAGUAY. The mails from the Brazils and the River Plate, per Royal Mail steamer Tasmania, arrived on the sth inst. Her news are only important as re gards the deranged and alarming financial and commercial state of things in Brazil. At the seat of war in Paraguay nothing of any note has taken place. General Mara had gone to Buenos Ayres, where he arrived on the 19th of January. The Command-in-Chief of the Allied forces has been placed in the hands of the Brazilian commander, the Marquis de Caxias, and great things were expected from him, now that he was alone, without being fettered by the advice of Mitre. But as the position of the Allies is getting worse every day, and as they have done nothing for the last year notwith standing all their boasting, it was generally believed that Caxias also would only wait a good oppor tunity to retire or to resign his post where no laurels have been won as yet. All the Allies are able to accomplish in their present position is to keep well on the qui vice their ever-active and unre lenting enemy, who so far shows no sign of weak ness on any point. By last account it was stated that Marshal Lopez had outflanked the Brazilians in the Chaco, and that the Brazilians had sent two battalions to strengthen their position, as, if not, the communication of the Allied forces with their fleet would be interrupted, and the fleet would be unable to exist for one week ex cept by fighting its way " back," running again the gauntlet of the guns of Curupaity, for nobody thinks of forcing the pass of Humaita. As a proof of the great energy and devotion of the Paraguayans, we may cite that on the 18th of January the Brazilians were lucky enough by throw ing some red-hot shells to fire some empty barracks of their enemies, but when the next morning they came to look at the great damage they supposed to have done they could not trust their eyes, as every thing had been speedily repaired during the night. At the same time the Paraguayans were able to lodge a considerable force in rear of the advanced Brazilian troops, and to carry off a large convoy. The telegram news from Rio as to a movement through the Chaco must be regarded by all who know that country as moonshine, as the difficulties which would be found in that desert are a hundred fold greater than any the Allies have, so far, en countered, and they were not few. The much easier passage of the river Tebicuari, which flows a few miles in front of the Allied camp, is not in the Chaco, and as some of our contemporaries believe and state has as yet not been attempted, though the plan was heralded to the world several months ago. The cholera has broken out with great mor tality amongst the Brazilian troops at Tayi and in the Chaco. It was hoped that the Government of President Mitre, which is decidedly unpopular, will be forced to make peace with Paraguay, as, according to the Buenos Ayres Standard, there is not the slightest indication of Lopez succumbing. From Buenos Ayres we are most painfully affected by the news of the death of the American Minister, Major-General Alexander Ashboth, after a long and painful illness. General Ashboth, a Hungarian nobleman by birth, was well and favourably known in both hemispheres, where he always was found foremost in the ranks to fight for liberty and law. His funeral was the largest that ever took place at Buenos Ayres. The well-known English physician, Dr. John Leslie, the friend of the poor, has paid with his life his devotion to his profession and to suffering mankind, and expired after only a very few days of sickness, deeply deplored by the whole population of the city. Cholera, notwithstanding the immense heat, had diminished in Buenos Ayres, but was making sad havoc in the country at Montevideo. Many people had died, and at the well-known slaughter houses (salaveras) of M. Lafond, 21 labourers had died in one day. The immense amount of imports and the small amount of exports attracts the attention of the whole commercial community. Exchange was quoted at 48, and gold bought at a premium. Sovereigns are at 6 reals apiece ; and, says the Standard, "if we add to this the alarming news respecting the financial condition of Rio, the panic in the exchange market, the unsatisfactory state of affairs could not be more unsatisfactory." Although General Mitre had returned to Buenos Ayres to take again the command of the Government, he has as yet not been able to form a new Ministry, It was reported that three among the Ministers of the national Government had sent in their resigna tions, which were not accepted by the President. The revolution in the province of Santa Fa is still holding its ground, and the Government has, not withstanding that the city of Rosario is again in the hands of the Government, bought large quan tities of arms, which every one knows will not be needed in Paraguay, but nearer home, as even Buenos Ayres was supposed to be on the eve of re volution. At Montevideo cholera was still in pro gress and the port not yet opened, the Banks have not resumed specie payment as was expected, and it is feared many months will elapse before they will be able to do so. The new Brazilian Minister, Senor Don J. T. Amaral, has been officially received, but his mission to the River Plate, just at this critical moment, is justly looked at with mistrust, as the antecedents of that gentleman in the River Plate are certainly not favourable to the South American Republics. From Rio de Janeiro we have only to report the heavy fall of the Exchange to 15, and the rise of gold to 80 per cent. more than all the official war telegrams send to Europe. These figures represent the true state of things, and a speedy peace only may per haps save Brazil from entire prostration, bank ruptcy, and revolution. CAPTAIN 11AYNE REID.—It has:been talked of in literary circles that Captain Blayne Reid has gone to America to make it his future home. We have reason to know that this distinguished novelist has no such inten tion. His visit to the United States is solely with the ob ject of once more looking upon those wild scenes so faith fully portrayed in his novels ; and we may hope to read many more of his delightful romances written with a rein vigorated pen. While abroad Captain Reid is not un mindful of his literary brethren at home, inasmuch as ha is using his influence with his friends in the American Congress to secure the passage of the international Copy right Act, which, if obtained, will be a grand advantage to English authors. The American people now demand, and pay high prices for first-class literature, which the act will guide into the pockets of the author, and not es hitherto into that of the piratical publisher. THE PREMIER AND LORD CHELMSFORD.----WC (Pall-Mall Gazette) hear that explanations have passed between Mr. Disraeli and Lord Chelmsford with a satis factory result. It is now said that Lord Chelmsford, on the formation of Lord Derby's Government, was appointed Lord Chancellor on a distinct understanding that he might be asked at any time to make way for Lord Cairns. Mr • Disraeli had relied on this in arranging to appoint Lord Cairns ; Lord Chelmsford had utterly forgotten the exist once of such a condition ; but on the production of his own letter to Lord Derby ho has admitted Mr. Disraeli's perfect right to do what ho did, and the Prime Minister and Lord Chelmsford have shaken hands. ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND. Ile Dublin correspondent of the Times writes i "The nnouncement which is officially made that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is about to visit Ireland has sent a thrill of pleasure through every loyal heart in the country. There is reason to anticipate an enthusiastic welcome for the Royal visitor. Jealousy is but the dark side of a nobler feeling, and the deeper the shade the brighter the other side. The Irish people have always been sensitively jealous upon the subject of Royal visits. If they were not by nature generous and loyal, they would regard with indifference the preference shewn for other parts of the empire, which they bitterly feel and rashly resent. Loyalty is a principle and passion with them which may be perverted and misapplied if its legitimate object be withdrawn, if there seems to be no reciprocal feeling, and estrangement be allowed to take the place of cordial intercourse. The presence of the Prince will rekindle the enthusiasm which royalty has ever inspired in Irishmen. In Dublin especially, where his Royal Highness has not been quite so great a stranger, his visit is looked forward to with antici pations of genuine pleasure, and a hearty welcome awaits him from all classes of citizens. He will be the guest of the Lord-Lieutenant at Dublin Castle during his stay, which, it is stated with regret, is limited to a period of a week or ten days. His Royal Highness is expected to be here during the Easter week, when the steeplechases at Punchestown, which combine some of the attractions of a Derby and an Ascot meeting, will afford him a view of Irish life and character which may be novel and interesting. The annual cattle show of the Royal Dublin Society will be held during the same period, and furnish another scene which he may witness with satisfac tion. Other arrangements are in contemplation to impart éclat to the event, and contribute as far as possible to the enjoyment of the Royal visitor." The Dublin Mail says the object which has induced the Prince of Wales to intimate his intention of honouring Ireland with a visit is that he may be enrolled among the Knights of the National Order of St. Patrick. On the occasion of his Royal Highness's creation a grand installa tion will be held in St. Patrick's Cathedral, the first since the memorable installation presided over by King George IV. in 1821. The great popularity of the Lord-Lieutenant 'among all classes of the people will be enhanced when it is known that the Prince's visit is owing to his Excellency's anxious regard for the country over which he rules in the spirit of true patriotism. In the delicate health of the Princess, it has been found impossible far her to carry out her known wish of visiting Ireland, and the circumstance will be universally regretted. The Irish public will hope, however, to have an opportunity ere long of sliming the Princess that she has during her illness had their sympathy. The Prince will, it is understood, be accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, and remain about a week in Ireland. Imposing military displays will take place, and the Castle will be the scene of entertain.- silents on the scale the public will be ready to expect. Before the period of the Prince's visit, the local excite ment attending the judicial proceedings arising out of a former manifestation of Fenianism will have passed away, and the country, we hope, will enjoy its natural quiet. The Telegraph adds that the ribbon of the Order of St. Patrick which was in possession of *the Prince Consort has not been conferred since his death. The installation of the Prince of Wales will be distinguished by unusual pomp, and the ceremonial will include a public procession through the streets of Dublin. THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH. Mr. Cyrus W. Field, of New York, gave a dinner on Tuesday evening at the Palace Hotel, Buckingham-gate, At which about seventy of the principal gentlemen in Eng land interested in telegraphy were assembled. By arrange ment with the telegraph companies Mr. Field was enabled to have the telegraph wires brought into the dining-room of the hotel, and many interesting messages were de spatched to and replies received from New York, Wash ington, Havannah, Newfoundland, and Heart's Content. Among these we may state at full the following messages from the President of the United States, and from the Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary cf State. The President telegraphed as follows : "Express my congratulations to the telegraph festival assembly. I wish them all possible success, and that their wires may be multiplied through many seas, and their stakes be extended through many lands." And Mr. Seward said : " I congratulate the telegraph builders. Instead of building a bridge for the tramp of hostile armies across the ocean, they have stretched a wire beneath it which effec tually exchanges friendly sentiments, sympathies, and affections." Mr. Gladstone was expected, but being detained by the Irish debate, the following letter received from him by Yi.r. Cyrus Field was read to the meeting : " House of Commons, Mareh 10. "My dear Sir,—l had cherished to the last the hope of coming to you, but unhappily it is now arranged that Lord Mayo will not speak until after dinner, and I therefore fear that my presence at the only time of the evening when it could have been of use will be impossible. I should have much enjoyed, and I had greatly coveted, the oppor tunity your kindness offered for speaking a word of good will to your country. But lam detained here by a yet higher duty ; for there is, in my judgment, no duty for public men in England which at this juncture is so high, so sacred, as that of studying the case of Ireland, and ap plying the remedies which I believe it admits. We shall be here till past midnight, but not without thoughts of your festival and of the greatness of the country with which it is connectei. You are called to encounter diffi culties, and to sustain struggles which some years ago I should have said were beyond human strength. But I have learnt to be more cautious in taking the measure of American possibilities, and, looking to your past, there is nothing which we may not hope of your future.—J am, &c., "`V. E. GLADSTONE." After the usual loyal toasts had been proposed, and one to the President of the United States, with others having special reference to telegraphy, had been duly honoured. _ _ Mr. CYRUS FIELD stated that he had bad on Friday evening the pleasure to hear the debate in the House of Commons on the Alabama claims, and he added that the whole of the principal speeches made in the House of Commons on that question had been word for word tele graphed under his order to the American Press. He con cluded by a toast to his Excellency the Hon. Charles Francis Adams, the American Minister, who, much to the regret of everyone who had' been brought into official or friendly intercourse with him, was about to leave this country, after long, faithful, and distinguished services. Mr. WALTER and Mr. MORAN (Secretary to the Ameri can Legation) responded to the toast. Mr. J. H. LLOYD, in an eloquent manner, adverted to the untiring energy and dauntless efforts of Mr. Field, which culminated in the successful laying of the Atlantic cables. The Rev. Mr. NEWMAN HALL referred to the fact that fourteen years ago that clay an agreement was signed by half a dozen men, Mr. Field being among them, that a telegraph wire should be laid under the ocean between England and America. They said it would promote civili sation and lead to love and harmony; it was a thing worth making sacrifices for ; but it was due to Mr. Cyrus Field's untiring energy and sacrifice that the .difficulties were finally vanquished. For fourteen years money was going out, and until within the past six months there had been no return. He concluded by proposing a toast to the ladies, the two daughters of Mr. Field, his niece, and a lady friend, who accompanied him on his present visit to England, and who had graced the table with their pre sence. Mr. FIELD read a letter, which he stated had been en trusted to him by one of the principal citizens of New York, to Mr. John Bright, whom he had hoped to have the pleasure of seeing that evening. He could say, without fear of contradiction, that there was no man living who would meet a better reception in America than Mr. John Bright. The letter was as follows: " New York, Feb. 17, 1368. " Dear Sir,—Your friends in America are so anxious to see you that we beg leave to renew at this time the invita tion which you have so often received to make a visit to this country. You will receive a hearty welcome from thousands to whom your name is already familiar, but who desire to hear your voice, and to take you by the hand. Your presence at this time would tend to strengthen the ties between your country and ours, and we beg leave to suggest a visit during the ensuing spring, if you can then be indulged in a short respite from your duties in Parliament. Hoping that you may find this possible and convenient.—We are, &c., " To John Bright, Esq." The two Roman Catholic Judges of Assize at Wexford, Chief Baron Pigott and Mr. Justice O'Brien, attended Divine service in the Roman Catholic church, Rome-street, on Sunday last, in their official robes, and were attended to the doors of the sacred edifice by the mayor and sheriff, who are Protestants. This incident shews the change which has taken place in the relations of party and the state of public feeling. THE HORRIBLE MURDER AT TODMORDEN.—trpon inquiries being made at Todmorden, it was ascertained that Mr. Plow was favourably progressing, but Mrs. Plow, the wife of the former, still lies in a very dangerous condition, and no hopes are entertained of her recovery. Since the prisoner has been committed to take his trial at the Manchester Assizes, a number of important letters have been given up to the police by his sweet heart, Sarah Bell, which will shew that he had enter• tained thoughts of the dreadful crime for somfi monthg • —. past•. THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION. The long-expected report of the Boundary Commis sioners was issued on Tuesday to members of Parliament, but not to the public. We have been favoured with a copy of this important document in anticipation of our own. It is a large octavo volume, containing 471 pages, and a large number of beautifully-executed and coloured maps from the survey over which Colonel Sir H. James pre. sides. The work costs £2 2s. The total number:of districts was eighteen. To each were appointed two assistant commissioners—one a barrister, the other an officer of the Royal Artillery or the Royal Engineers. There were 266 inquiries in all. The commissioners were—Lord Eversley (chairman), Mr. Russell Gurney, M.P., Sir John Duck worth, Sir Francis Crossley, M.P., and Mr. John Walter. They say that in all cases the assistant-com missioners have personally inspected the existing and proposed borough boundaries. They acknowledge the courtesy of the local authorities. They mention that there was a general indisposition on the part of persons residing in the immediate neighbourhood of boroughs to their premises being included within the parliamentary boundary ; but that in almost every case this indisposition was attributable to the fear that an extension of parlia mentary boundaries would be followed by a corresponding extension of municipal area, and that consequently they would become liable to the payment of borough rates. The commissioners then point out some peculiarities in various boroughs, which need not be detailed. They give the following summary of their recommendations as to boroughs : Boroughs existing before 1867 : Extension proposed ... 81 No ditto ... ... 116-197 Boroughs constituted by " The Representation of the People Act, 1867 " : Extension proposed ... ... 3 Contraction ditto ... 4 Contraction and extension ... 2 No alteration ... 1-10 Total number of boroughs, 207. In recommending extensions or alterations of boundaries, the commissioners have endeavoured to adhere to the well-known limits of parishes, townships, or districts under local boards of health ; but in cases where such boundaries would include too large an area, they have recommended the adoption of other well-defincd limits, such as railways, rivers, &c. The number of counties and divisions of counties affected is thirteen, and in only two instances have they found it necessary to recommend alterations in the temporary divisions as constituted by the Act. As far as practicable they have adhered to the old-established divisions of hundreds. In Smersetshire they have followed the more modern arrangement of petty sessional divisions, and in the West Riding of Yorkshire they have recommended that certain parishes and townships should be sepa rated from the rest of the Wapentake of Morley. There are two special matters to which the commissioners call attention. Ist. Wherever additional districts are in- cluded within boron ghs, which ,like Nottingham, are counties in themselves, the freeholders in parts added will, in the absence of any provision similar to that contained in the 31st section of the Reform Act, of 1832, still vote for the county, notwithstanding that the freeholder within the existing parliamentary area vote for the borough only. 2nd. Compound householders in parishes not within existing borough boundaries, hut which may be wholly or in part added to boroughs, will be precluded from qualifying as N oters in 1869 unless some special provision is made for their protection similar to that contained in the Represen tation of the People Act. The commissioners conclude with expressing their obligations to Colonel Sir H. James, Mr. Lambert, of the Poor-law Board, and Mr. C. W. Freemantle, their secretary. THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT. lin Monday, at the Hull Police-court, before T. H. Travis, Esq., stipendiary magistrate, John Wray and William Wray, shipbuilders, Burton Stather, were charged by James Fisher, of Barrow-on-Furness, with committing a breach of the 41st section of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, whereby they rendered themselves liable to a fine of £lOO, or, in default of payment, two months' im• prisonment. According to the complainant's statement, on December 4, 1863, the defendants contracted in writing to build two ships for him. The first was completed, but the second was not progressing so rapidly as the complainant thought it should do, and an action was brought against the defendants. It was, however, not proceeded with. After these proceedings had dropped the complainant still kept paying for the ship by instalments, as arranged ; that was to say, in accordance with the state of the vessel. An action was brought against the Messrs. Wray for the great delay that had been occasioned, and it was mutually agreed that the matter should be referred to Serjeant O'Brien, and that gentle• man made an award for damages which, with costs, amounted to £BO3 Ss. 2d. in favour of the complainant. Complainant contended that by this payment of instal ments as the building of the ship progressed, he be came absolutely the owner of the vessel. The ship was built for him, and was his property, and no one else had any interest in it whatever ; and Mr. Wray must have known that it was the property of the com plainant. On the 20th of February of the present year :Mr. Fisher came down from Barrow and saw the defen deant, and told him there was a sum of £BO3 Ss. 2d. due to him in respect of the damages and costs awarded by the arbitrator, Mr. Serjeant O'Brien. He (Mr. Fisher) asked that that sum of money should be deducted from the £2,890 due from him to the defendant on the com pletion of the vessel. The defendant stated that he had mortgaged the ship to his bankers for the £2,890, and after some further negotiations the complainant left, and on a subsequent day came to Hull with a banker's draft for the £2,890, less the amount of the damages and costs. Defendant said he would see his bankers and ascertain if they were willing to take the sum offered by complainant, and give up the mortgage they held on the vessel; but they (the bankers) refused to do so unless they received the £2,890. The day after this the defendant made himself bankrupt, but of course, the complainant did not admit that bankruptcy at all. It was contended that the defend ant had not complied with the requirements of the Act, but had certified that Mr. Fisher was the first owner of the vessel. The solicitor for the defendant said his client (the charge against William Wray only having been proceeded with) believed that he was entitled to ,be regarded as the owner of the vessel because of the 2,590 which remained unpaid• If he had erred, it was unintentional. lie thought that he was acting in a bona fide manner in mortgaging the ship. The certificate was entcre.l at the custom house before any disagreement arose between the parties. It Was not until five days after that the disagreement occarred, and an arrangement was made that there should be a set-off. The Stipendiary, in giving his decision, said that by Vie Act the builder was compelled, in the first place, when be gave the certificate, to state who was the owner of tht vessel, and, secondly, its proper denomination, tonnage , &c. He was clearly of opinion that had not been d o ne, and that defendant had made an untrue statement io suppressing some portions of the facts most wilfully. l l ' variety of circumstances had been imported into the case, and he could not for one moment excuse the palpable breach of the Act that had been committed. He should , therefore, inflict the full penalty of £lOO and costs, which would have to be paid forthwith.—Eastern Morning Neva. One hundred pikes have been found by the police , under the floor of the Roman Catholic chapel of KilteelYs county Limerick. In a sermon at St. Lawrence's, Gresham-street , the other day, the Bishop of Labuan made some very plai n remarks about the commercial morality of the age, o bsery ing that in the far East, where he had laboured for marl years, the keen-eyed natives refused to treat with some of, the white men speaking the English tongue, on account o; their more than questionable conduct in commerci matters, and had named them " second rate," or " No. English." A meeting of miners employed in the Morlel and Adwalton districts has been held to consider the lic" tices which had been given by the masters to reduce theil wages ten per cent. The number of men who will be affected by the reduction is 3,000, and about 500 of they attended the meeting. Resolutions were passed recall' mending resistance unless the necessity for the reduction were shewn, and a deputation. from each colliery was ar pointed to seek an interview with tht it employers and r e ' present this opinion. THE MURDER OF SERGEANT BRETT.-111 t he i case of the prisoners Thompson and Mullady, charg e with the murder of Sergeant Brett, an application , V 9 l. made on Tuesday at the South Lancashire Assizes, held to M 3 _Manchester, to have the trial fixed for Monday the 160(1 inst. Mr. Justice Lush consented, and the trial was - fi 3 c e accordingly. The counsel retained for the prosecution Oe Mr. Attorney-General Temple, Q.C., Mr. Pickering, Q• C '' Mr. Monk, Q.C., and Mr. Gully, \VoMEN's SUFFRAGE.—A meeting of the Societi or Women's Suffrage has been held at Aubrey If°l Notting-bill ; Mrs. F, Hill being in the chair ;at willa it was resolved that a meeting on the same subject be beg, on Monday, April 6, at the Stamford-street Chapel. Plia fessor Fawcett, M.P., has kindly offered to preside, 1 1:: 0 other speakers of ability will be present. The Len `,lO petition to be laid before Parliament for reconsidering. 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