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London, England, 1855-02-24

THE FROST.

THE frost still continues with great intensity, accom-
panied by a piercing wind. All navigation in the
river is now entirely stopped. The various docks are
frozen up, and the shipping fast. Persons have been
skating and sliding in the West India Import
and South Docks. It is upwards of seventeen years
since the docks were frozen up. The last shipping
hauled in was into the East India Docks on Sunday
last, when a passage had to be cut through the ice
in the basin to admit them. The river is full of ice,
and the banks at low water are strewed with huge
blocks, four and five feet thick, left by the tide. The
canals have been frozen up now nearly a week. The
number of labourers thrown out of employment in
consequence is enormous. Sheerness harbour is in
a terrible state in consequence of immense floating
masses of ice, which render all communication between
some of the ships and the shore an impossibility.
The navigation of the Medway has become impracti-
cable. The ships are scarcely safe from being driven
from their moorings by the floating masses. On
more than one night lately a singular performance
has taken place on the Serpentine. A great number
of noblemen and gentlemen, not wishing to mingle
with the crowd, proceed in a body to the Serpentine,
after the regular skating hours had finished, and
each with a lighted torch in hand and a policeman's
lamp buckled in front amused himself on the ice
until nearly midnight.

TEE FRENCH COMPANY for the enrolment of a
foreign legion for the English service is now in a
position to guarantee the raising of 15,000 men of
various countries in less than a month. The prin-
cipal persons engaged in the operation are well known
in the department of the Marne, and some am now
in Paris making preparations to commence on the
first signal. Mr. Sidney Herbert made the consent
of the French Government an indispensable condi-
tion, and the change of Ministry in England has pre
vented the request being made in an official manner.
It is stated that Lord Palmerston transmitted the
propositions of the company to the English War De-
partment, and it was expected that they would be
taken into consideration immediately. A considerable
'umber of Prussian emigrants are constantly arriving
in France, and among them are said to be deserters.
A French officer has arrived from the frontier to take
the instructions of the War Department as to what is
to be done with the latter. The company think they
may avail themselves of this circumstance for its
projected legion.
London, England, 1855-02-24

THE PRESS.

other. Under such influences Lord NELSOK
would probably have been quite as restive as
Sir CHARLES NAPIER. Fortunately for himself,
and for England st s most critical period of
her, history, ho was left tg conduct the war
according to established usage, and he did so
with his aapustosied energy, humanity, and
success. He instituted not a sham, but a real
blockade, of the entire Russian coasts. The
foreilin trade was fur the time entirely de-
stroyed, and what was the result? The dist
content of the territorial nobles, and the
merchants whose revenues were thus cut off,
produced a revolution in the space of three
months, which raised another Emperor to the
Throne, pledged to make peace with England.
The events of the war of 1801 clearly disclosed
the secret of Russia's weakness, and yet our
rulers blindly refuse to profit by the lesson.
They have been lavish to profusion of their
country's best blood, but the profits of trade
are sacred in their eyes; and what doctri
noire would hesitate to sacrifice an army
rather than abandon an opinion?
London, England, 1855-02-24

DEATHS.

BARTLEMORE—On the 19th instant, Wm. Bartlemore, Esq.,
of Castleton-hall, Rochdale, J.P. for Lancashire.
COLBORNE—On the 17th Instant, in Hill-street, Berkeley-
square, the Lady Colborne, aged 69.
LOWTHER—On the 15th instant, in Bruton•street, Captain
Arthur Lowther, aged 34.
LUSHINOTON —On the 18th instant, Maria, daughter of Sir
Henry Lushington, Bart.
REEVES—On the 14th instant, in Bulstrode•street, Cavendish-
square, Catherine, relict of the late Major-General Reeves,
C.B. and R.H.
ROBLYN—On the 10th instant, at Weston-super-Mare. Somer.
aetahire, Thomns Roblyn, M.D., aged 75.
BUTTON—On the 19th instant, at Chichester, Lieut.-Colonel
J. R. Botton, late of the 11th Hussars.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE
Lessee and Manager, MR. ALFRED WIGAN.
On MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 26, and during the week,
will be performed TIT FOR TAT. Principal characters
by Messrs. A. Wigan, Robson, Emery; Misses Maskell,
Bromley, and Turner. After which the Comic Drama of A
LUCKY FRIDAY, in which Mr. Wigan will appear. To con-
clude with THE YELLOW DWARF AND THE KING OF
THE GOLD MINES. Characters by Mr. F. Robson, Miss
Julia St. George, Miss E. Ormonde, Miss Bromley, and Mrs.
Fitzallan.
Doors open at Seven ; Performance to commence at half past.
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QIR HENRY BISHOP.—GLEES and CON-
u CERTED VOCAL MUSIC. lIANOVER.SQUARE
ROOMS.—Mr. MITCHELL respectfully announces that, under
the direction and personal superintendence of the eminent
English Composer, Sir Henry Bishop, a Short Series of FOUR
AFTERNOON VOCAL CONCERTS, by men voices, of Glees,
Quartettes, and Concerted Music, selected entirely from Sir
Henry Bishop's numerous Works, will be presented at the above
Rooms on the following days :—Tuesday Afternoon, March 6 ;
Saturday, March 10; Tuesday, March 13; Saturday, March 17.
To begin at half-past Three o'clock and to terminate before Five.
For the efficient execution of these well-known and popular com-
positions, engagements have been made with Master Sullivan,
Master Cooke, Mr. Francis, Mr. Benson, Mr. F. Bodda, Mr.
Lawler, and Mr. Land, who will assist at the Pianoforte.
Prices of Admission :—Reserved Numbered Stalls, Is.: Unre-
served Seats, U.—Tickets and Books of the Words may be ob-
tained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; of
Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and at the principal
Libraries and Muaicaellers.

THE PRESS.
London, England, 1855-02-24

DR. DE JONGH'S

LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL,
Prepared for MEDICINAL USE in the LOF EOD EN ISLES'
NORWAY, and pat to the test of Chemical Analysis.
Extracts from Medical Testimonials

Tux lATIC JONATHAN PEREIRA., M.D., F.R.S.E.,
F.L.S., Professor at the University of London, Author of
" The Elements of Materia Medics and Therapeutics," &c. &c.
" I know that no one can be better, and few so well, acquainted
with the physical and chemical properties of this medicine se
yourself, whom I regard as the highest authority on the subject.
The oil which you gave me was of the very finest quality, whether
considered with reference to its colour, flavour, or chemical pro-
perties; and I am satisfied that for medicinal purposes no finer
oil can be procured."
ARTHUR H. HASSALL, M.D., F.L.S., Member of the
Royal College of Physicians, Physician to the Royal Free
Hospital, Chief Analyst of the Sanatory Commission of the
Lancet, Author of " Food and its Adulterations," &c. &C.
da
" I have more than once, at different times, subjected your
Light Brown Oil to chemical analysis—and this unknown.to
yourself—and I have always found it to be free from all impurity,
and rich in the constituents of bile. So great is my confidence
in the article, that I usually prescribe it in preference to any
other, in order to make sure of obtaining the remedy in its
purest and beat condition."
Sold in bottles, labelled with Dr. de Jongh's Stamp and Sig
nature, WITHOUT WHICH NONE ARS GENUINE, by ANSAR,
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sole accredited Consignees and Agents for the United Kingdom
and the British Possessions.
May be obtained, in the country, from respectable Chemists
and Vendors of Medicine. Should any difficulty be experienced
in procuring the Oil, Messrs. ANSAR, HARFORD, and Co. will
forward four half-pint bottles to any part of England, caluttaos
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388

THE QUARTERLY REVIEW, No. CXCII.,
is published THIS DAY. •
CONTENTS.
I. The Crystal Palace
11. Venetian Despatches—Embassy to Henry VIII.
111. Madame de Maintenou
IV. The Forester
V. Food and its Adulterations
VI. Death of the Emperor Nicholas
VII. Sir Richard Steels
VIII. Public Affairs.
JOHN MURRAY, Albemarle-street.

Ruby Edition of Moore's Poems.
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STRENGTH OF THE BRITISH FORCE.

The Times correspondent writes on the 3rd
init..—

As there have been many conflicting statements respect•
inv, the strength of the army, I have procured the following
returns, which, on a certain day now past, were accurate,
and which show the strength of the British army last
month according to the ration returns

The Light Division, Lieutenant-General Sir George
Brnwn.-7th Flisil,ers, 1109; Z 1 rd Font, 1574 ; lath Foot,
400; 88rd Regiment, 811; 84th Regiment, 809; 77th

371

Foot, 650; 84th Foot, 781 ; 90th Foot, 537 ; one wing 2nd
Battalion Ride brigade, 795; total, effective and non-
effective, 5,480; non-effective, 1,000 men ; for duty, 3,800
wen.

First Division, Sir Colin Campbell.—Grenadier Guards,
1,0.10 ; Coldstream Guards 840 ; Scott Fmiiliers, 815 ;
42nd Highlitudels, 04.10 ; list Highland Light Infantry,
878; 79th Regiment, 090 ; 93rd Regiment, 734 ; total.
4,697; non effective, 1,200; for duty, 3,500 men.
The Naval Brigade, 1,000 men for duty.
The Marines, 600 ineu fur duty.
Second Division, Major-General Pennefather.-30th
Foot, 499 ; 55th Foot, 0+17; 62ed Foot, 453 ; 1/sth Foot,
309—total, First Brigade, 1,948. 41st Foot, 880; 47th
Foot, 331 ; 49th Fuut, 689—total, Second Brigade, 2,066.
Artillery, H and B batteries (Turner and l'ennycuick'a),
300. Total ration strength of di%ision, 4,254. Number of
sick in hospital about 650, leaving available, say 8,600
mat, of whom at least 860 are required for camp duties,
for commissariat duties, for hospi'Al and of derly duties, as
storekeepers, batmen storemen, servants, eto
Third Division.-Ist li.o)ala, 586; 4th Foot, 504 ; 9th
Foot, 4011; 14th Foot, 730; 18th Foot, 848 ; '2Bth Foot,
490 ; 38th Foot, 673 ; 39th Foot, 717 ; 44th Foot, 562 ;
50th Foot, 321 ; 811th F00t.576; total, 6,416 ; strength fur
duty, 3,500 men.
Fourth Division, General Sir John Campbell.-17th
Regiment, 829 ; '2oth Foot, 411 ; 21st Foot, 007 ; 4 th
Foot, 324; 57th Foot, 007; 68th Foot, 407; Rifle
Brigade, Ist Battalion, 550; Artillery, 156; Ambulance,
101 ; Commissariat, 128; total, 4,120; strength for duty,
3,000.
Cavalry Division.—l;oo men.

Total strength, 2'2,600 men. Of these about 6,000
would only be available in extremis, and the ordinary strength
of the whole army in bayonets would not exceed 16,000
men.

THE BALTIC FLEET.

The English fleet, consisting of one three-decker,
eleven two-deckers, and three corvettes, passed the
Great Belt on Wednesday afternoon, steering south-
ward. The Firefly proceeds with the fleet.
The communications so long interrupted by the
ice between the North Sea and the Baltic are about
to recommence. The passage before Copenhagen
has opened, and an English vessel arrived on the
9th at Elsinore, from Memel.
London, England, 1855-04-21

pants anD Ofitncts.

Tin outbreak of an extraordinary conflagration on
Thursday week, at the village of Needingworth, near
St. Ives, is reported in the Cambridge Chronicle.
Four separate and distinct fires, supposed to be the
work of an incendiary, occured within about an hour.
The damage done is estimated at about 6,000/. A
man is in custody on suspicion. The first fire com-
menced in a stack on Mr. Samuel Thorpe's premises,
and the flames soon communicated with the bath,
which was filled with oats, and thence to a whole
range of buildings, forming a square, consisting of
seven barns, containing corn, together with the
harness for ten horses, the whole of which was com-
pletely destroyed. The flames then spread to four
cottages, which were soon destroyed. Four large
stacks oppsite next took fire, which shared a like
fate. Thence the conflagration spread to another
range of buildings, consisting of six barns and other
buildings, together with corn, implements, and the
dwelling-house of Mr. Thorpe, scarcely a vestige
of which remains. The property destroyed be-
longing to Mr. Thorpe is estimated at about
3,0001.; he is said to be fully insured in the Norwich
Union. The second fire, about 150 yards off, broke
out at the back of some cottages belonging to a
Mr. Harris, and destroyed property to the amount of
5001. The third fire was extinguished before much
damage was done ; but the fourth was very destruc-
tive, a number of cow-lodges and other buildings
being destroyed, together with fifteen or sixteen ions
of valuable hay, and some extensive and modern
farm buildings belonging to Mr. John Hairidine, and
a granary, containing an immense quantity of valuable
hay chaff, which had been deposited there for expor-
tation. Altogether Mr. Harridine's loss is estimated
at nearly 1,5001.
As Kum GRANVILLE was driving in his gig on
Tuesday evening from the House of Lords to the
Great Western terminus on his way to Windsor
Castle, he met with an accident, happily unattended
by serious results. Being anxious to catch the train,
he urged his horse to a rapid pace, and lost all con-
trol over the animal, which carried the gig against a
lamp post. In the collision Earl Granville and his
groom were both thrown out. The noble earl was
much aliaken *but fortunately not seriously hurt, and
availed himself of the brougham of a iriend then
passing to resume his route to the railway terminus.
London, England, 1855-04-21

8, King

MS C. HALL'S PICTURES.—We would
direct attention, for more reasons than one, to the sale
by Messrs. Foster on Monday, 23rd instant, of a collection of
cabinet pictures and drawings by British artists of celebrity,
formed during a series of past years by Mr. S. Carter Hall, edittr
of the Art-Journal; including specimens by D. Roberts, R.A.;
T. Creswick, R.A.; F. Goodall, A.R.A.; E. M. Ward, R.A.; T.
S Cooper, A.R.A.; R. Redgrave, R.A.; Sir W. Allan, 8.A.: W.
Collins. R.A.; W. F. Frith, 8.A.; J. li. Pyne; W. Muller; E.
W. Cooke, A.R.A.•, W. idulready, R.A., &c. The occasion of the
sale is a reason why we should especially allude to it. For many
years, as editor of the journal in question, Mr. S. C. Hall has
waged war against the sale of mock old masters and other dis-
honourable practices in picture dealing. He has put the public
on their guard against impositions. In doing this, he recently
set forth the proceedings of a certain picture-dealer in a way
that brought upon him an action for libel; and, although the
jury marked their opinion of the case by giving 401. damages,
the costs have fallen upon him. To meet this. instead of falling
back upon his ordinary sources of income, he has chosen, it
seems, to sell his pictures. Fur the course ha has pursued mo-
dern artists owe him deep thanks, for it must have aided very
materially in turning the current of expenditure from old to
modern art, where imposition was less easy."— The Builder.

T------_
HE SIEGE OF' SEBASTOPOL!
GRAND MARCH, by W. R. BRAINE, as performed
before the Queen at Buckingham Palace and the Allied Rove-
reigns at Windsor, now ready. Piano Solo, 2s. 6d. ; Duet,
3s. 6d. Beautifully Illustrated.
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The following despatches have been received :—.

Before Sebastopol, March 31.
Since I wrote to your lordship on the 27th instant, the
operations of the siege have been continued, without any
material interuption from the enemy beyond occasional
shots from guns and mortars, and the more constant tiring
of musketry from rifle-pits, which have occasioned, 1 regret
to say, the casualties which your lordship will see in the
returns I inclose.
Captain A. E. Hill, of the 89th regiment, whom I men•
tioned as having been severely wounded and taken prisoner,
died, I regret to say, of his wounds, before he reached the
Russian ambulance, as I learnt last night from General
Osten•Sacken, to whom I had written for information on
the subject.
He had gone forward with a view to place the sentries in
front of our advanced works, as I stated to your lordship on
TuesdlY, and he, unfortunately, mistook a Russian for a
French picket, and, having challenged it in French, he
was immediately fired upon, and br)ught to the ground.
Early yesterday morning a fire was observed in the town
of Sebastopol, which raged with violence for a considerable
time, but how it originated I have not been able to

_ •
ascertain.
The enemy has made no movement on the side of the
Tschernaya.
The railway continues to progress in the most satisfactory
manner, and last night had nearly reached the top of the
hill, usually called the Col de Balaklava, and advantage has
been taken to bring up large quantities of ammunition
and stores.
April 3.
My Lord,—l have the honour to tranem't to your lord-
ship a letter of this date, from Dr. Hall, inclosing a
weekly return of the sick of the army, up to the 31st
ultimo.
Your lordship will see with satisfaction that the general
health of the army continues steadily to improve.
I have also to submit to your lordship, with reference to
your despatch, No. 22, of the 28th of February, the copy of
a letter from the same officer, on tha question of 11C0011111110-
dation for wounded men, on the event of any sudden emer-
gency occurring. As the ships referred to 1)y Dr. Hall are
oonstantly on passage, and might all he so at the time they
might be wanted tin- the wounded, 1 proposed to Sir Ed•
mund Lyons to have some sailing vessels got ready for
their reception, and accordingly, w►th his sanction, the
London, England, 1855-04-21

THE PRESS.

rights of minorities, too small and scattered to
set up schools of their own—and if, at the
same time, a denominational teaching is to be
allowed at all,—which we at least hold to be
matter of necessity—we affirm it, with confi-
dence, no plan except this—Oct those who will
call it a compromise, though to us it seems
rather to resemble an equitable arrangement
of conflicting claims)—no attempt at a more
thorough separation, no division between half-
& dozen schools of a sum only sufficient to
support one respectably, will really meet the
exigencies, or receive the support of thoughtful
fairminded men.
London, England, 1855-04-21

Anti, 21, 1855.

There have been violent storms in the Black Sea.
Six brigs, Turkish and Wallachian, have been
wrecked even in the roadstead of Varna.

RUSSIA.

The Grand Duke Constantine returned on the 3rd
to St. Petersburg from his tour of inspection of the
maritime establishments on the Baltic. The three
divisions of the Russian fleet, those at Cronstadt,
Bweaborg, and Revel, are said to be perfectly manned
Ind able to keep the sea.
The German journals announce that two camps,
each of 30,000 men, have been established, the one
between Mittau and Riga, the other between Revel
and Nerve. These constitute the lesser portion
only of the Russian forces destined for operations in
the Russian provinces of the Baltic for the entire
army amounts to 140,000 men, of which a consider-
able mass will be cavalry, ready to proceed rapidly
wherever the allies may attempt a disembarkation.
This army will have been completed chiefly by means
of a recent levy (the fourth in fifteen months) which
has been carried out in Poland in the most expedi
tious manner. In the middle of the night, and with-
out any previous warning, the recruiting parties,
without other form of process, opened, or caused to
be opened, the doors of houses, and carried off the
men who were judged fit to carry the Russian musket
conveniently. This levy has given 18,000 men.
Official reports published in St. Petersburg on the
sth, state that 150,000 of the new militia of the em-
pire have already been organised. These men are
not available, except for the defence of their own
homes.
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APRIL 21, 1855.

rich sky-blue satin, surmounted by Honiton lace of the
best and must classical design. On the centre of the
table is placed an oval looking•glass, richly carved and
festooned with Honiton lace. In the front is a cushion,
I rmed of green satin, with the letter " E " embroidered in
the centre.
The room known as the Queen's Closet has been fitted up
as the sleeping apartment of the Emperor. The decora-
tions are of the most gorgeous description. The cornices,
ceilings, and mouldings have been newly gilt, and the
doors and panels redecorated. The sofas, couches, chairs,
and other furniture of the room are covered with green
satin, the woodwork being all splendidly gilded.
The apartments for the personal attendants upon the
Einpiror and Empress have also been splendidly fitted up.
Th• whole of the rooms have been furni4ed with new car-
pets, and every appliance resorted to in order io render the
visit as magnificent as it is undeniably welcome.
London, England, 1855-04-21

?-"tx -1P rtOg+

LONDON, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 18M.

POSTSCRIPT.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY.
THE BUDGET.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER commenced
his statement by apologising for its delay. The
Government had desired that the statement should
be es complete as possible, and there was an advan-
tage in waiting till the financial year was completed
and some view could be taken of the result of the
Vienna conferences. After a review of the estimates
and expenditure of the past year, he proceeded to
the estimated expenditure for the present year,
which be calculated actually at 86,899,561/., but it
would be necessary to have a considerable margin
under the present exigencies, and he proposed to
make arrangements for 86,339,000/. The estimate
included 16,214,0001. for the at-my, 16,653,0(10 navy,
T,t 08,000/. ordnance, a credit vote of 3,000,0001., and
an instalment of 1,600,(X)0/. for the Sardinian loan.
The sum was large, but not over the wants of the
country, for the disbursement of the past quarter had
been no less than 19,474,000/. He compared the
military expenses with those of the last year of peace,
which had risen from 16,000,0001.et0 32,000,000/. in
the past year, and 43,000,0001. in the present. He
estimated the revenue for the ensuing year at
63,339,0001., including 20,500,0(W. for customs,
17,000,1001. for excise, and 15,535,0001. for property
tax. This would leave a deficit of 23,000,000/. to be
provided for. For this purpose the Government had
decided on asking for a loan. No doubt there were
many objections against intruding Government with
the power of borrowing money, but experience had
shown the impossibility of avoiding it. He showed
be checks which the prospect of increased taxation
had already offered to the business of the country.
We bequeathed our science, our art, our institution
to posterity, and we bequeathed our debt with
them. At the same time we accompanied that
debt, as far as possible, with measures for reducing
it hereafter. All loans by subordinate bodies carried
it their regulations for repayment. Terminable
Cumities offered many advantages, but they were of
London, England, 1855-04-21

Obituarg.

The well-known geologist, StR HENRY Da LA
BECHE, F.R.S., died suddenly on Friday, in the fifty-
ninth year of his age. The deceased was son of
late Colonel De La Beebe, and was the member of
an old family, one of whose members tilled tie office
of Constable of the Tower in the reign of Edward 111.,
and subsequently that of Seneschal of Gascony. the
Barons be La Beche, from whom the deceased
deduced descent, were settled in Berks during the
reign of Edward IL In Sir Henry the public have
lost a most useful public officer. He was director
of the Ordnance Geological Survey of Great Britain,
of the Museum of Economic Geology, and of many
public institutions. He was also the author of valu-
able works on scientific subjects.
We regret to announce the death of GEORGE
BELLAB GREENOUGH, ESQ., F.R.G.S., of Grove-house,
Regent's-park, in his 76th year, deeply and sincerely
lamented by a large circle of attached friends. The
melancholy event occurred at Naples on the 2ud inst.,
after a short illness. In him the arts lose a distin-
guished patron, and science a devoted and enthusi-
astic follower.

Tim SPANISH 130VERNMENT have issued a decree di-
recting that., except in cases of special treaty, the
inland Spanish postage on all letters received from
abroad shall, from the Ist of next month, be 4 reels
(101) the quarter-ounce. On English letters this
will have the effect of reducing the Spanish chatge
(when the letter does not exceed a quarter of an
ounce) to less than one-half the present amount—
viz., from 2s. Id. to 101
ON Goon I'itinzx a new and beautiful composition,
by Sarmienti, was most successfully performed before
the King of Naples in the Royal Chapel. Charles
Braham took a prominent part in the performance.
At the close of the ceremony the King, leading one
of his children, and followed by her Majesty and
their children, advanced to the altar to kiss the
crucifix.
IN consequence of the duel which recently took
i)lace at Madrid between two newspaper-writers, the
Journalists of that city have decided that in order to
prevent such affairs in future a tribunal of honour,
consisting of five members, shall he nominated every
month, to decide on, and arrange, all personal die-
putes which may arise between gentlemen of the
press in that city.
THE merchants of the St. Petersburg bourse have
resolved, at the instigation of Baron Stieglits, to
ereet in the hall of the Exchange a monument to
the Lau) Cur Nicholas.
London, England, 1855-04-21

IRISH FISHERIES.

Mr. M‘MAnoN moved on Wednesday the second
reading of a bill to assimilate the Irish fishery laws
to those of England and Scotland. These laws, he
said, imposed restrictions on the fishermen of the
W. st, which had seriously diminished their numbers,
and placed them at a disadvantage even with
foreigners. This last assertion was repeated by Mr.
M. CHAMBERS.

The bill was supported by Mr. DUFFY.
On the other hand, the bill was opposed by Mr.
Napier, Mr. Whiteside, and Mr. Keogh, who said
that the restrictions were intended for the benefit of
the Irish fishermen themselves, that the falling off
of their numbers was attributable to emigration, and

denied that the Irish were subject to greater restric-
tions than foreigners.
The bill •waa lost by 145 to 19. Another bill, on
the Irish inland fisheries, was then withdrawn by
Mr. AVM ahon.

A short discussion was raised on church rates in
the Lords on Friday, in which the Bishop of EixTica
vigorously maintained that it was in the power of the
Church, notwithstanding recent decisions, to enforce
the repair of churches by the parishes when neces-
sary. The Church had still the power of excom-
munication, which involved imprisonment on those
who neglected its admonitions. The power was
recognised by acts of Parliament up to Wit Suck
he considered was the law, whether it was politic or
not to put it in practice.
London, England, 1855-04-21

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Volitttal atO

LORD PANMURE, having been slightly indisposed
last week, transacted business every day at his resi•
hence in Belgrave-square. His lordships health is
row much improved, and he has been able to resume
his place in Parliament. Mr. F. Peel has been in
daily attendance at the War Department.
WITHIN the last two months no less than ten
whole companies of artillery have sailed for the
Crimea, and many of them have already arrived at
the seat of war. Last week no less than 5,000
infantry left the shores of the United Kingdom to
reinforce our battalions in the Crimea. Early in
May there will be full 6,000 British cavalry at the
Sat of war.
ON Saturday the first volume of the evidence in
the committee of inquiry, respecting the army before
Sebastopol, was published by order of Parliament.
The blue book contains 729 folio pages.
THE ANGLESEY MILITIA REGIMENT which a fort-
night ago numbered upwards of three hundred, has
now dwindled down to twenty or thirty men. The
Majority of the few retained cannot claim their dis-
Ifharge, but some of them have been reattested,
turd have received additional bounty. A memorial
• bas been presented to the authorities by the inhabi-
tants of Besumaris praying for the removal of the
militia corps.
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TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION.

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UNITED STATES.

New York dates of the 4th have been received by
the Atlantic steamer. Much excitement has been
occasioned in the States by the alleged discovery that
men were being enlisted for the British army. It
was stated that five hundred recruits had been raised
in Philadelphia. Ffteen men were arrested in that
city just as they were leaving on board a steamboat
for New York. About fifty passengers left Boston
On board a brig bound for Halifax, and it was gene-
rally believed that they were recruits for the British
servioe, but the agent of the vessel affirmed that they
were engaged as railway labourers. A person named
J. R. Bucknall, said to he an officer of the British
army, was arrested in New York by the authorities,
and conveyed to Philadelphia to answer a 21targe of
enlisting peasons to serve in the allied armies
against Russia. Mr. Bucknall represented himself
as an engineer, and states that he was engaged in
• nploying men to work on railroads in Texas.
A savage riot occurred at the election in Cincin-
nati, on the 2nd instant, between the foreigners and
Americans. The ballot-boxes were destroyed at the
outset; and whether the Know-Nothings or the
"Sagnicht " party elected their candidates, cculd not
be ascertained. Several serious fights took place in
different wards of the city during the early part of
the day, and in the afternoon a terrific battle came
in the Eleventh ward.
The steam ship Star of the West bad arrived at
New York from California. The suspended banks
bad not resumed, and it was not known definitely
whether any of them would be enabled to commence
operations again very soon. A number of mercantile
houses had failed since the last news. A mob had
broken into the vaults of Adams and Co., at Sonora,
and distributed about twenty-seven thousand dollars
to the holders of certificates of deposit on that
concern. The excitement about the Kern river
mines was still kept up, and large numbers of
emigrants were flocking to them.
London, England, 1855-04-21

APRIL 21, 1855.

is well for Spain to ponder on the concluding sen-
tence of his speech. It is not likely that we should
ever degrade ourselves by a system of petty annoy-
ances and savage persecutions unworthy of a great
and enlightened people ; but it is worthy of consi-
deration whether we have any and what interest in
propping up a nation whose antiquity is best esti-
mated by its decay and its faith by its fanaticism.
I am, sir, your very obedient servant,
A CONSERVATIVE.
Malaga, April 4, 1855.
London, England, 1855-04-21

PRISON DISCIPLINE.

A PAMPHLET has been published by Captain
MACHONOCHIE, formerly superintendent of Nor-
folk Island, explaining what he terms the
" Mark " or " Task" system, by which convicts
may be encouraged to steady habits and good
behaviour by being made to comprehend that
the duration of their imprisonment, with the
penalties or indulgences attending it, depend
very much on their own conduct.
On questions of prison discipline Captain
MACHONOOHIE is a practical authority. He
writes with the weight derived from long study
and experience, and the subject of his publi
cation is now more than even important. It
is undeniable that our present means of penal
repression are a failure. Transportation is
virtually, though not absolutely, at an end.
Tickets-of-leave are a hazardous, and have
proved hitherto an unsuccessful expedient.
Juvenile reformatories may, probably will, do
much ; yet even in the case of these it must
be remembered that the results so loudly
vaunted have been due rather to individuals
than to the system. It does not follow that
what (to take an example) Mr. TURNER has
done at Red hill, or Mr. NASH at Westminster,
can be effected with equal certainty of success
by any teacher whom a board of magistrates
may select as the recipient of a moderate
salary for disagreeable duties. To the reti►r-
nation of young criminals, therefore, and to
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SIR HENRY BISSOP'S CONCERTS.—The first of
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M. MEYERBEER, the composer, has been decorated
with the cross of commander of the order of Saxe-
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A FEW days before the departure of the King of
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AT Vienna, on the evening of the 18th, the Em
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first time since her confinement. The public, who
were taken by surprise, received' her with much
enthusiasm.

AN ingenious inquirer has discovered that the
initials of our late imperial guests and of their royal
hosts spell the name of the river of the Russian
capital, " N. E. V. A."
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HOUSE OF LORDS.-FRIDAY.

The Bishop of EXETER in presenting a petition
on the subject of church-rates, entered at length
into the mischiefs that would result from their
abolition, the evils of the extension of the voluntary
system, and the risk that the compulsory enactments
for the support of church edifices would lead to the
separation of church and state.
The LORD CHANCELLOR detailed the perplexities
arising out of the present state of the law, and hoped
that some means would be found for maintaining the
fabric of the Church without perpetuating the
irritation and quarrels now of such frequent occur-
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The Earl of ALBEMARLE, moving for returns
respecting the Russian trade, expressed his convic-
tion that a commercial war upon Russia would be
more effectual than a military one, denounced the
negligence of our last blockade, and urged the
Ministry to take more efficient steps, especially to
check the large trade carried on through the Prussian
territory.
Lord STANLEY of Alderley repeated the explana-
tions of the lenity of last year's blockade. In the
present, the blockade had been already strictly esta-
blished in the Black Sea, and would be so in the
Baltic as soon as the communications were opened.
He proved from returns the diminution in Russian
exports, amounting to one-half its trade, and asserted
that she had already been severely crippled in every
branch of her resources.
ALBEMARLE made a few further ob-
uncertainty of returns, and the
at Live minutes to nine.

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