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London, England, 1855-07-07

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London, England, 1855-07-07

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,
Lessee and Manager, MR. ALFRED WIGAN.
on Monday,Tuerday, Friday, mud Saturday, will be performed
PERFECT CONFIDENCE. Principal characters by Messrs.
F. Robson, Emery, G. Vining; Misses Martitun, and Bromley.
After which the new Comedy, in Three Acts, called STILL
WATERS RUN DEEP; in which Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery,
G. Vining, Mies ?darken, and Mn. A. Wigan will appear. To
conclude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL. Jem Bap,
Mr. F. Robson.
Wednesday (for the benefit of Mr. F. Robson), PLOT AND
PASSION and THE YELLOW DWARF.

Thursday, THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL and THE WAN•
DERING MINSTREL.
London, England, 1855-07-07

Vaittg Slarlitt an Citg latelligtrat.

FRIDAY Emma.
Aurtiouox speculation remains much in abeyance,
and transactions are naturally limited in the near
prospect of the settling on Tuesday next, when the
Bank books reopen for actual transfers, the tone of
the Consol Market has materially improved during
the week. The continued fineness of the weather,
and favorable reports of the harvest prospects both
at home and in France, have chiefly contributed to
this result. Some influence was also due to the
distribution of a large amount of assets forming the
capital stock of the South Sea Company. Nominally
the amount to be distribute,' was 1,M00,0001., but in
reality it was less than half that sum—many share-
holders having anticipated the payment, and in some
cases trust money being still kept over untrans-
ferred to other securities.

The commercial bills which fell due on Wednesday
have been extremely well provided for. The value
of money remained unaltered.

The suggestion for some time under consideration
by the Bank of England for establishing a branch at
the west end of the town has, we understand, been
adopted. One of the reasons for this step consists in
the facilities it. would afford to the public business
from its neighbourhood to the Government offices.
Large arrivals of specie continue to flow in from
Australia and the West. On Monday the receipts
exceeded 400,0001., consisting of 240,0001. in gold
dust from Port Phillip, and 102,000/. in American
dollars. The efflux of bullion is, however, even
more considerable, the foreign exchange having
become adverse, and the anticipated of the new
French loan occasioning a draM of gold by way of
preparation to Paris. There was also an enormous
shipment of specie for India and the East, per the
Sultan, on Tuesday. The amount was 548,000!., of
which 491,0001. was in silver for Calcutta, Bombay,
Singapore, and China.
The daily fluctuations of prices in Consols have
established a rise approaching to 1 per cent. since
Saturday last. The successive quotations have been,
Saturday, 91; Monday, 901 91; Tuesday, 911 1 ;
Wednesday, 911 ; Thursday, 011. This evening
Consols have been quoted at 911 to 911 for the 10th
inst., and the same for money. Reduced Three per
Cents. were 021; New Three per Cents., 021. Bank
Stock has advanced to 213. India Stock 230. Ex-
chequer Bills 225. to 20s. prem. for the June bills,
and 19s. to 225. prem. for the March issue. Ditto
Bonds, 101.
London, England, 1855-07-07

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LONDON, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1855.

POSTSCRIPT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIDAY.
The Earl of Derby ny,ved the second reading of
the Religious Worshil (No. 2) Bill, on which the
Earl of Shaftesbury ;ornplained that it had taken
away from his bill all that was of value. A discussion
followed, in which the Archbishop of Canterbury and
Lord Brougham, on various grounds, objected to
both bills; while that before the house was sup-
ported by the Bishop of London. Ultimately Lord
Derby withdrew his bill, the discussion on which
was nevertheless continued by the Bishop of Oxford.
Some routine business was then transacted, and
the House adjourned at eight o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY.
In answer to Sir E. PERRY,
Mr. VERNON SMITH stated that offers had been
Made by various regiments in India volunteering to
serve in the Crimea. These offers had been ac-
knowledged with thanks, but not as yet accepted.
In answer to Captain SCOBELL,
Sir C. WOOD said Lord Dundonald's plans, as laid
before the Admiralty, were simple and intelligible,
and did not require auy personal explanation from
the noble earl.
In answer to Lord SEYMOUR,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the in-
&ease of pay to the army was under attentive ccn-
aideration, but the estimate was not yet prepared.
In answer to Sir J. SHEELEY,
Sir G, GREY said that when any specific case of
alleged misconduct on the part of the police last
Sunday was placed in his hands it would be duly in-
quired into. He had received very contradictory
reports on the subject, and was therefore anxious
that nothing should be taken as conclusive evidence
against the police. He reminded the house of the
great facilities for proceeding against the individuals
of that body before the legal tribunals and the com-
missioners of police, and of the heavy penalties
enacted against them for misconduct. He was ready
to institute a searching inquiry, so long as it did not
involve any prejudged case against the police.
Mr. T. BUNCOMBE, moving that the house adjourn
till Monday, said that any person taking the number
London, England, 1855-09-01

THE MINISTERIAL HUE AND CRY.

RUN away from the neighbourhood of Downing•street and Whitehall,
the following public servants. They are not advertised for on account
of their usefulness, being an uncommonly bad lot, but only that they
may be brought back to be regularly dismissed and their successors

appointed :-
Ist. Old Pam, alias Cupid, alias The Jaunty Jester. A man not
much upwards of seventy; but, as he dyes his hair and whiskers, he
looks a good deal older. Very quarrelsome with little boys, but always
gives in to men of his own size. Goes to sleep a good deal, and when
he is awake makes bad jokes, chiefly about people's misfortunes. Is
supposed to be with Richardson's booth, having always had a greht
fancy to perform the part of Clown to a more congenial audienvo th, n
that at St. Stephen's ; has a bad habit of laughing at the Church aLd
parsons, and such things.

The Old Marquis, or Cock of Bowood, is supposed to be playing
Pantaloon to Pammy's Clown—if the young ladies of the ballet have not
objected to having him behind the scenes.
Granville, or the " Old Buck-hunter,' is supposed also to be culti-
vating histrionics, as his natural, graceful, and highly aristocratic or-
pearance has been lately further set off by the addition of a stubbly
beard—doubtless not grown for nothing.

The Worthy Mole is only advertised after for form sake. He has
got into a place where he can do a good deal of mischief, and if he has
run away for good so much the better. It will be the only thing he has
done for good in his life.
Ben Hall is thought to have gone to Germany after the Bishop of
London to try to induce his Lordship to allow St. Paul's to be fitted up
as a Casino for the million on Sundays and Fast•days, the Cancan to be
danced on Ash Wednesdays and Good Fridays.
The Free Kirk Toper was last seen in the Old Shades, London-
bridge, renowned for their fiery port. The F. K. T., from professional
associations, patronises the " strong military ditto." N.B. It is hardly
worth while to disturb him : he is not a bit more stupid and incapable
when he is drunk than when he is sober.

The Carlisle Pet is stated to be employed by an eminent agricul-
turist in Ireland to intimidate birds of carrion from devastating the
present harvest.
Low Bob is credibly reported to have been seen in a caravan, ad-
mission 2d., children and servants half price.
Lively Lewis has absconded to Herefordshire. He will be known
by his sprightly air and appearance. He wears a flower in his button-
hole, his hat very much on nne side, and hums light and amorous
ditties in a very doleful key, Old Pam having kindly told him that it
was enough for him to be dull without looking so.
Wooden Charlie is annotating a now edition of "Joe Miller," with
the assistance of Sergeant Murphy, who is likewise inetruoting
the art of graoefttl repartee, And
London, England, 1855-09-01

cfortign And &taint Linttitigente.

FRANCE.
The Emperor and Prince Napoleon returned to
Paris on Tuesday afternoon, from accompanying
Queen Victoria to Boulogne.
The King of Sardinia is expected to arrive in Paris
in a day or two. The Kings of Bavaria and Wurtem-
burg arc also expected in the .Frenth capital.
The oldium, which last year committed such great
ravages in the vineyards of the department of the
Jura, ha; scarcely been noticed this year, owing, it is
said, to the great heat of the summer. All the vine-
yards in that part of France are represented as being
in a most procaising state.
London, England, 1855-09-01

THE PRESS.

LRe-enter CLaaz.

833

CLERK.
There have come
Some grouse, my Lord, sent by Lord Palmerston.
Lord P. (with bitter irony.)
He never killed them. Yes, no doubt he did ;
But 'twas with silver shot. He kill a grouse !
He sends them up to plague me. Very good.
I'll have him up to town. (Revengefully.) Simpson's despatch
Requires an answer—or I'll say it does—
And I'll not take upon my single self the great
Responsibility of such a work.
Ha! ha! my Lord. Grouse Thank you. Thank you, Pam.
Your birds are old, I see, and you shall see
That your old birds have caught some first-rate chaff.
[Sits down, maliciously, to concoct a telegraphic message to the Premier.
London, England, 1855-09-01

Work by Dr. Cumming.

Just published, feap. Bvo.. 75., cloth, free by post,
END ; or, the Proximate Signs of the
Close of this Dispensation.
Rev. JOHN CUMMING, D.D.
to now transpiring present startling
the interpretation of prophecy which
Lectures. The mission of Russia. the
present war, are set forth in the light of
searnest attention of thinking minds.
Southampton-row, and Pater-

ISLES OF LOCH AWE,
AND OTHER POEMS OF MT YOUTH.
By PHILIP GILBERT HAMERTON.
" Tradition supplies a better fable than say invention can."—
Emerson.
" Let no one say that reality lacks poetical interest."—
Goethe.
London : W. E. Pfiawrzu, :,12, Strand.
London, England, 1855-09-01

THE PRESS.

could now pay Mrs. Mackenzie," the colonel replied, " quite
right, quite right," and added up the sum principal and
interest, in which they were indebted to her—he knew it
well enough, the good old man. "Of course we shall pay
her, Clivy, when we can !" But in spite of what Clive had
said he did not appear to understand the fact, that the
debt to Mrs. Mackenzie was now actually to be paid.
London, England, 1855-09-01

Ot dress.

LONDON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1855.

THE proceedings of Lord PALMERSTON require
watching. He is playing a dangerous games
and the more dangerous from the timidity and
uncertainty with which he engages in it. He
is by nature an intriguer, intent on effecting
secret ends by small means. When he is
merely making mischief he plumes himself on
working out a policy.
The objection to his Administration of
Foreign Affairs, and particularly to his conduct
respecting the " oppressed nationalities " of
the Continent, was distinctly—not that he was
favourable to the emancipation of those coun
tries, for on that cardinal point he never
made any declaration, but that he flattered

the hopes of the disaffected with vague ex-

pressiona of sympathy, and thus roused the
jealousy and anger of their Governments. He

smiled on revolt when it was at a distance or
in preparation, but discouraged it when it
broke out. There is nothing in the world so
dangerous to tamper with as the insurrection-
ary spirit, but Lord PALMERSTON has been
constantly tampering with it, ever since he
joined the Liberal party. His celebrated
phrase of " bottle-holding " exactly indicates
his policy. He has administered stimulants
to the patriots of Poland, Hungary, and Italy,
has whispered delusive promises in their ears,
has encouraged them to fight it out, and when
they have been engaged in the battle has
coolly sat apart to see them bruised, mangled,
and destroyed by the superior force he bad
encouraged them to encounter. His game was
discreditable, not only to the Minister, but to
the country. It was alike mischievous and
cowardly, and it has lost us the respect both
of the people whom we deceived, and the
Governments whom we angered.
We can conceive that an English Minister,
looking to the actual state of Europe, might,
according to his views and political predilec-
tions, advocate very different lines of policy.
He might say, for example, that lie considered
the constitution of the Aus rian empire to be
radically defective and unjust ; that the autho-
rity of its Government over countries essen-
tially distinct from it in character and language
could be maintained only by military force;
that such an empire, however nsiderable in
point of territory and numbers, must be radi-
cally weak, and could bear no effective part in
maintaining the equilibrium of European
power; and that for all these reasons he was
prepared to encourage the idea, and assist in
the work of its dissolution. This policy,
whatever might be thought of its prudence,
would be manly and intelligible.
Or he might reason that the circumstances
which give to one country its superiority over
the States it has absorbed or conquered, are
commonly permanent, and little likely to be
lastingly effected by the policy of external
Governments; that the discontent of subju-
gated States arises naturally from imperfect
amalgamation; that as time elapses, and the
London, England, 1855-09-01

THE PRESS.

The Civil Service Superannuation Fund
was established by a Treasury minute of the
4th of August, 1829. This minute was sanc-
tioned by Act of Parliament in 1834 (4 and
5 William IV., cap. 24), the Act under which
the fund is still in operation. Between the
publication of the minute of '29 and the pas-
sing of the Act of Parliament, another Trea-
sury minute was issued, to the effect that
"My Lords," being of opinion that the scale of
allowances granted to Civil servants was not
intended to be granted to all indiscriminately,
considered themselves authorised to grant an
allowance, equal to about four-fifths of the
scale authorised by the Act, or even a less
sum, according to their discretion.

When the present the Act—of '34
was brought forward, it was endeavoured to
embody therein this minute of '29. But the
clause (clause X) to that effect was struck out
by the House of Lords, and another clause
(clause 23) inserted, giving power to the Trea-
sury to exercise their discretion in fixing the
amounts of pensions, having regard to health,
meritorious conduct, &c.

In spite of this decision, however, the Trea-
sury minute of June '3l is made the founda-
tion of all grants of pension. This may he
seen from the form of application, published
in another portion of our columns, to be filled
up by Civil servants wishing to retire. The docu-
ment in question, fallen by a curious chance
into our hands, proves, not only that " My
Lords" consider themselves entitled to dock
one-fifth of every pension, thus reducing a
pension of 5001. to 4001., but that applicants
are not even allowed to ask for the full amount
secured to them under the Act, and paid for
out of their own pockets.
There are two questions involved in the
system established by this document. In the
first place,—ls a Treasury minute rejected
by an Act of Parliament intended to over-ride
that Act. In the second,—By what right do the
Treasury consider themselves authorised to
subtract any portion of an allowance, granted
out of a fund that should be considered
private? The contributor is not allowed to
omit one-fifth of his contribution. How, then,
can the regulators of the fund pretend to
deprive him of one-fifth of the pension
entailed by that contribution ? If, under cer-
tain circumstances of brilliant services, an
additional pension is considered the due of
any public officer, let the Crown and country
reward him for his services. Let every
man receive the full amount to which he
is entitled. Let something additional be
given a man of eminence. According to the
present arrangement, every one is bound to
ask for less than his share, in order that a man
of talent, by obtaining the full amount of his
just dues, may consider himself placed on a
higher pedestal than his less brilliant col-
league Ordinary services are rewarded by
fraud. Great services are to receive nothing
more than bare justice.
London, England, 1855-09-01

SPAIN.

Some more members of the band of the brothers
Ilierros have been arrested in the province of
Burgos. The insurgents of Catalonia are closely
pursued, and do not increase in number.
The Madrid Gazette publishes a royal ordinance
relative to the creation of anew junta fur the Spanish
possessions beyond sea.

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POSTSCRIPT.

THE WAR.
Admiral Bruat, in his despatch relating to the
battle of the Tschernaya, offers some observations
respecting the critical position of the enemy of con-
siderable importance. He says that Russia's finances
and her armies are almost exhausted—that her
strength has been worn out in long and useless efforts
—that her old soldiars slain on the battle-field have
b.?,en replaced by young recruits—that her army is
ill-supplied with food—that her resources have been
in consequence, in a great measure, cut off—and that
then the rains of agttimn shall overflow the roads,

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[SATURDAY, SEPT. 1, 1855.

This day, No. X., price One Shilling,
THE MARTINS OF CRO' MARTIN.
By CHARLES LEVER.
With Illustrations by PHI.Z.
Poet Bvo., cloth, price 6a.,
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
From the Year 1853 till July. 1855.
An Bistorioo-Crltical Sketch of the Campaigns on the Danube,
in Asia, and in the Crimea. With a Glance at the probable
Contingencies of the next Campaign.
By General GEORGE ELANIA,
Author of " Memoirs of the War of Independence in Hungary,"
Ac. ByTranslated from the Original Manuscript,
Lieut.-Colonel MEDNYANSZKY.

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In the Select LibrarT of Motion.
locap. Pro., price 95.,
LIZZIE LEIGH ; and other Tales.
By the Author of " Mary Barton," "Ruth," tc. Now first
collected.
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END; and a TRIP TO THE SCILLY ISLES.
By WALTER WHITE.
Forming the New Volume of Chapman and Hall's Series of
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Mrs. Trollooe's New Novel.
Thls day is published, in 9 vols.,
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Colburn), 13, Great Marlborough street

Now ready. in 2 vols., with Portrait, 215., bound,
MEMOIRS OF LIEUT. BELLOT.
With his Journal of a Voyage in the Polar Seas in Search
of Sir John Franklin.
" This is a book welcome to the hearts of Englishmen, for
dear to the English is the memory of Joseph Rene Bellot. The
noble young Frenchman who won so much love and confidence
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017: in the first it is a compulsory levy ; in the second it
is a voluntary one.
The book moreover treats upon questions of
finance, and in its elaborate tables gives an estimate
of taxation in Europe, by which Holland is repre-
sented as taking precedence of us :
The annual contribution paid by each inhabitant in the
following different countries, is estimated as follows,
counting in French money. In Holland 53 francs 32
centimes, in England 49.82, in France 43.5, in Denmark
37.50, in Spain 30111, in Belgium 2'4.33, m Germmy
19.48, in Russia 14•41. It may be a surprise to some, to
see that the Englishman does not occupy the first place.
The only political article is the closing one upon
the past session, in which, while it is admitted that
nothing has been done, the people and the Opposi-
tion are blamed for the result, and Fraser contentedly
concludes with the hope that Lord John Russell may
regain his position, and the Duke of Newcastle
be our Prime Minister!
Bentley offers an article upon the war; it is candid
in its tone, but in dealing with Sweaborg it persists
in corroborating the popular blunder, that in the
attack wood has proved triumphant against granite.
The fact is that the two were never brought into con-
tact at all. There are several light and amusing
papers in the present number, and an excellent
review of poor Bellot's Memoirs.
London, England, 1855-09-01

Zerffi, Dr. Ph.

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FOREIGN.

Notice has been given by the Bank of England to
day that the scrip of the Turkish guaranteed Four
per Cent. Loan will be ready for delivery on Monday
next. The settling day is fixed for Wednesday
next. The dealings in this stock continue to be ex-
tensive, but prices are lower again. To day the Six
per Cents. were down at 031 931 for money, and 931
for the 12th September. New Four per Cent. Scrip,
1I prem. Scrip of the French Loan was 21 prem.

BRITISH FUNDS. Closing Prices.

OFFICIAL QUOTATION.

Mond. Trod. Wed. Thurs. Friday.
91$ 91
914 2j192 19 101., V 911 2
921 1. 1
IG':4l 1 921 521
-11
4 1-Idl4 1. 4 4 10
12154 2164 2154 2101

per Cent.Consols
bitto for Account
$ per Cents Reduced
8 per Cents
Long Annuities
/lank Stock, 7 per Cent
Omnium —
Rsch. Bills, 2d. per diem :2 5 j 16
India Bonds, (1,0001.) BO I
London, England, 1855-09-01

ftlontg ftlarkel ani) ctit Itttiligtittt.

FRIDAY EYININO.
DULLNESS still continues to predominate in the
English Consol Market, and the quotations, in the
absence of any determining impetus in the way, show
a marked tendency to depression. Speculation is
inactive, as for this long while past, so that the
fluctuations remain limited to a comparatively narrow
range. The prices for immediate transfer also vary
but by a shade or two from those marked for the
account of the oth inst. Next week the books close
for every description of home Stocks, excepting
Consols, a circumstance which has bad some in-
fluence in restricting operations. It is expected that
the Bank of England will offer advances of cash
against dividend-day, at the customary rate of three
per cent. In other quarters money has been rather
tighter for the past few days, although not sufficiently
so to cause any inconvenience in mercantile or specu-
lative circles.

The daily quotations of Consols have been—
Saturday, 91 1 1; Monday, 91 11; Tuesday, 91 1,
" sellers " ; Wednesday, 91 ; Thursday, 91 1.
This afternoon Consols were dealt in at 91 and 91
Reduced at 911 92. New Three per Cents., 921 921.
New Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 75. Bank Stock
was dealt in up to 2161. Long Annuities, expiring
in 1885, sold at 161 17. Exchequer Bills of the
March issue firmer at 13s 17s prem. ; June ditto, 12s
15s. Exchequer Bonds, 100 f 100 i.

.
The specie arrivals reported this week amount to
283,0001. including 15,000 oz. of gold and 30,0001.
in sovereigns, by the Ocean Chief, from Sydney ;
825,179 dols. by the Asia, from New York; and
2,000 oz. of gold by the Candace, from Africa The
demand for gold for exportation has been slight, and
it is expected that the bulk of these arrivals will be
presented for purchase at the Bank.
SHARES.
To-day the fortnightly settlement in Shares bar
taken place, and the differences have been adjusted
without difficulty. The account has proved
" bearish," and consequently the market is depressed
to some extent. The quotations of the Great
Western, Midland, and South-Eastern lines have
principally suffered. Foreign Railways are firmer.
There is much doing in the new Bank shares.
City Bank shares hive been dealt in at 7 to 9 pm.;
and Bank of Dindun, 3 to 4 pm. Crystal Paiaoe
command 24 to 4.
The Bank of Bengal has declared its 33r I divide a
at the rate of 141 per cent. per annum, beini t
•
largest dividend but one yet made by that inbti
tution.
London, England, 1855-12-29

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DECEMBER 29, 1855.

THE SECESSION OF THE REV. MR. WHEELER, Rec-
tor of Shoreham, and his reception by Dr. Manning,
into the Roman Catholic Communion, took place at
Brighton, last week. The secession of so leading a
member of the Puseyite party has excited an im-
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SHEEP-STEALING iS just now so common in Kent,
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of " County Bloodhounds!" The humanity of this
proposition is, we think, rather questionable.
THE ROYAL BARON OF BEEF this year weighed
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decorated with holly and ivy, and placed, cold, on a
sideboard in the Banqueting-room, on Christmas-
day, where it remained, together with the boar's head
and woodcock pie, during the week. The baron was
cut from a five-year old Highland Scot, fed by
Prince Albert at his farm in Windsor Great Park.
THE GIFT OF THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH Of
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week between nine hundred families, under the
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Queen.
LORD LYTTELTON, the first president of the Midland
Institute, and one of its warmest supporters, has
expressed his willingness to deliver a lecture on
Shakspeare to the members of the institute. The
lecture will he delivered on the 14th of January, the
day of the annual meeting.
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The statements that Prussia has already seconded
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The budget of Prussia for 1856, which has just
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at 113,308,218 thalers, and the extraordinary at
5,555,853 thalers.
The Communal Bill, which the Prussian Govern-
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that mayors and other municipal functionaries shall
be elected for life instead of fur six or twelve years
as heretofore.
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THE PRESS.

DECEMBER 29, 1855.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS OF THE PAST YEAR.

JANUARY.

9th.--Parliament being about to meet, the Aberdeen Cabinet con-
siders the excuses it will offer for having sacrificed an English army
for want of common foresight and prudence. Lord John Russell
undertakes to make it all right.

12th.—Mr. Sidney Herbert directs, with his own hand, several pots
of marmalade for the Crimea.

14th.—Lord Aberdeen begins to think that the country is in earnest
in its indignation at the fate of the army, and he evinces nervousness
when Tower-hill is alluded to.

17th.—The Duke of Newcastle, with his own hand, packs pickles
for the Crimea, and goes with them to the booking-office.
25th.—Parliament meets, and Lord John Russell makes it all right
by running away before the fire begins.

Between this time and the catastrophe various explanations on the
part of the Coalition Ministry as to their reasons for destroying 40,000
of our soldiers, but the reasons are not considered so satisfactory as,
from their variety, they might have been expected to prove. The Duke
of Newcastle cries in the Lords, and sends out more pickles.

1241

14th.—Parliament is prorogued, and the Ministers go in pro-
cession to their different churches, chapels, and conventioles, to
express their gratitude at being now safe in their places until February
next.

SEPTEMBER.

llth.—We learn that a teriible rebellion has arisen among some
of Mr. Vernon Smith's Indian subjects, and he asks Lord Palmerston
to send him out as Dictator, to put down the revolt; but the Premier
advises him to be a Dictator at home, and dictate a remonstrance,
which he does accordingly. _

OCTOBER.

Lord Palmerston delivers a terrific speech out of a phaeton, and
so terrifies the Emperor of Russia that he hastens down to Odessa to
see with his own eyes whether the furious Minister has not annihilated
it; but it is discovered to have escaped this time.

NOVEMBER.

Lord Palmerston tries a very artful dodge for strengthening his
Ministry, but somehow it fails, and Mr. Labouchere, to his excessive
astonishment, finds himself Colonial Secretary. He relieves himself
of such astonishment in a speech of two hours, addressed to the meg-
Bermer who brought him his appointment, and the consequence is that
the poor man is discharged for alleged loitering.
Lord Palmerston fails, also, in getting up a war with America.
London, England, 1855-12-29

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