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The Express.
London, England, 1864-12-02

METROPOLITAN BOARD OP WORKS.
(THIS DAY.)

The usual meeting of the Metropolitan Board
ad Weeks was bald this morning at the office in Spring.
prdeos. biz. J. TawArros in the chair.
The financial statement was presented. which showed the
following cash balances in the hands of the treasurer :
Current accounts, 115,5581. 18e. lOs. ; deposit amounts,
348,000/.: total, 500,3581. IPe. lbd

THE THAMES - INHASICHENT, MR. WHIT, LSD THE

CHAIRMAN OF -THR BOARD.

The followingConiiiiiiiiciitioSawereTCCeived from the
pariah of St. Saviour, in refereace to the late contract for
the Thames Embankment, which was not given to Mr.
Ridley, although his was the lowest tender, and which has
already excited so much diacession in the hoard :
-"St. Saviour'. District Baird of Works Board.room,
E 'maroon-street, Southwark, Ist Dec., 1864.
" Gentlemen, —I am directed by the St. Saviour's District
Board of Work. to forward to you a copy of a resolution
passed by them at their meeting last evening, in reference to
the deuce between Mr. Ridley and Mr. Thwaites.
—1 bars honour to be,gentlemeo, your obedient servant,
" HERBERT STURM% Clerk.
"The Metropolitan Board of Works,
Spring-gardeos, S.W."
opy of Resolntiou.)
"Resolved,—That this board are of opinion that Mr.
Thweires should not have withheld the information re-
quired of him by Mr. Ridley and that a copy of this reso-
lution be forwarded to Mr. L:idley, Mr. Thwaites, and the
Metropolitan Board of Works."
The CHAIRMAN said that the information waa coaveyed
to him in confidence, and was so understood by his col-
leagues, and therefore his lips were sealed until he should
have mulish:xi to make it known, which permission he bad
not at present received. lie hoped, however, the time
would speedily come when be could make knows all the
facia in reference to this matter.
London, England, 1864-12-02

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.—Dr.c. 1.

Sittings at Nisi Prins is Sliddlarez.—(Before Yr. Junk°
Willa and • Special Jary.)
CHURCH t•. TRIM-RIGHT OP COMMON.

The plaintiff in this came was a landowner at Acton, and
among other property, he was possessed of the fee of a piece
of land known es Old Oak Common. The defendant was
the occupier of some land in the neighbourhood, and be
claimed, Ly virtue of such occupancy, a right of common of
pasturage over 1.)1,1 Oak Common ; and the question in
the cause was whether such right existed.
Mr. Maniaty, Q.C., Mr. Kerslake, Q.C. Mr. Kemplay,
and Mr. liompas appsered for the plaintsi ; and Mr. M.
Smith. (1.e., Mr. Mellish, Q.C., and Mr. Coxon for the
defendant.
_ _ _

The case occupied the best part of two &ye, and a vast
quantity of evidence was given, consisting of documents
tilted from the time of Queen Elizabeth downwards. and in
addition there was a good deal of oral testimony. It seems
that the land la question had become valuable of late, and
that in keit) the plaintiff had announced his intention to
drive from it the cattle of those person• who claimed to be
commotion", and he afterwards eoclused the land. The de-
fendant and some other parties interested afterwards resisted
this assertion of right, and committed a formal trespass iu
support of their cddin of common right, and hence this
action.

The jury ultimately found that in ancient times there had
been no right of common over the land, and that the com-
mon of puturap which had been enjoyed bad bed a modern
origin, and arose from some timid': in reference to a sale of
part of some of the land to the Grand JuncLon Canal Com-
paoy iu
The verdict was accordingly entered for the plaintiff ;
damages, 40s. ; but some questions of law were resvrved for
tbo opinion of the full court.
There were two other cases involving the same r:uestion ;
but, after some discussion, they were made remenets.
London, England, 1864-12-02

INDIA AND CHINA MAILS.

thic. 2.

The Messageries Imperialee steamer PeWee, with
the above mails, arrived here at 8 a.m. to-day.
She brings 99 passengers and 1,800 packages of
merchandise.

JAPAN.
(By tolommeh from Sum)
• SHANGHAI, Ocr. 25.

Advices from Japan state that trade is flourishing
at Yeddo. The Daimios have agreed (telegraphed
coga Ila) to reside there.
Prince Nangato is said to decline (telegraphed
time) payment of the indemnity.
A strong feeling prevails against him, and his
palace has been levelled to the ground.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.
• MELBOURNE, Ocr. 26.

The Argus says :—" The first instalment of con-
victs, whose time has expired, have oven reshipped
to England."

Advices from New Zealand announce that Mr.
Fox's Ministry have tendered their resignation,
but the Governor has declined to accept it.
Two hundred Maori prisoners have escaped, and
are now fomenting rebellion.
A native rising is threatened in Sauranja (Qy.
Tauranga).
• The shove telegrams have been indidiactly trans-
mitted, rendering the reading of several pussies uncertain.
London, England, 1864-12-02

SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 1,

The Queen has pardoned the inmates of the
Military School of Segovia who had been con-
demned, for mutiny, to serve as soldiers of the
penal class.

THE BOMBAY MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 2.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Ellora, with the above mails, has arrived here.
She brings 53 passengers and a general cargo,
including 1,650 bales of raw silk, value 150,0001.
sterling.
The English barque Ellergill, of Hull, bound to
Barcelona, was abandoned in a sinking state on
the 21st ult. in the Bay of Biscay.
GIBRALTAR, Nov. 27.—Exchange on London,
50 to 501; Paris, 5.27. Freights unaltered.
London, England, 1864-12-02

COURT OF EXCREQI:7ER.-DEC. 1.

!Ultimo at Niin Prins at Westminetar.—(Beforo Mr. Baron
Martin sad s special jury.)
*-RIGHT V. DAVIB.

:his fiction was brought by an infant seven months old,
through its father as next friend, to recover corm emotion
in damages for the loss of an eye and serious in-
3ury to the other, in consequence of the alleged un-
skilful treatment of the defendant. The only plea wee
noLguilty. _

He. Did and Mr. Hamad were mune' for the plaintiff ;
and Mr. "%quint Ballattine And Mr. Henry Jaunts for the
defendant.

The plaintiff was an auctiooeer at Yorktown, in Surrey,
and the dekodant a forgoer' prectisuig in the same place.
In April last the plaintiff 's wife was confined of a male
child, and the defendant attended upon her. A few days
after the birth the child's eyes became red, and the advice
of the defendant we. obtained to alleviate the intismEne-
tioo. After be had attended the child some time one of the
eyes burst and its sight disappeared, and the sight of the
other was very imperfect. Afterwards • medical man
netted Mabary was consulted, sad upon his recommenda-
tion the child was taken to Dr. Alazander, the well-known
oculist; but, although one eye was perfectly cured, the
eight of the other was found to be permanently gone.
"Rm. Bessie Wright, the mother, deposed that when she
showed the eyes of the child to the defendant he said they
looked very va, and asked her if she had got anything for
them. She said she had got a lotion from the surgery, and
be asked to look at it. The nurse gave him a bottle. He
said it was vireo', put the bottle in hie pocket, and rid he
would send some drops which she was to nut into the eye
with • quill once a day. She received the drop., and ap-
plied them. The defendant afterward& told her that the
chili bad loot one eye and nearly the other. He came again
is two days. The spa win Om won* sad gathering,
London, England, 1864-12-02

THE VRLTRATION OP TILE SEWAGE.

Several communications were received from vestries and
district boards in reference to the utilisation of the sewage
of the metropolis, some approving, and others disapproving,
of the arrangements contemplated by the board with Messrs.
Hope and Napier. No motion, however, was founded upon
them.
London, England, 1864-09-15

THE WESTERN POWERS AND DENMARK.

The Northern German Gatette states that the reply
of Prussia to the last despatch of Earl Russell has
been sent to London. The ministerial journal
adds that this reply is similar in tone to that of the
note of the English minister.
The Kreutz Zeitung says that is the course of last
month France took a step in favour of Denmark,
but " this was only out of complaisance for Eng-
land. This proceeding, moreover, possessed no offi-
cial character. It merely consisted in officiously
charging the French ambassador at Berlin to re-
commend moderation towards Denmark in the
I conversations which he might have with M. von
Bismarck and M. de Theile. The additional re-
quest of Earl Russell, with a view of applying
universal suffrage in Bleawig, was not supported by
the cabinet of the Tuileries."

RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA.
The Czar is expected at Berlin on the 20th, and
will stay there, it is said, five days.
London, England, 1864-09-15

lIIVELLAN2OI.7S SALL

MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION,
at his Great Rooms, 38, King-street, Covent-prden,
TO-DORROOV, Sept 16, at Eall-psat 11 precisely. a small collec-
tion of ,HELLS, selected by the late Dr. Nutlet a few skins of
animals, a lot of agricultural implements. several capital lenses,
photographic paper, microscope., and a variety of miscellaneous
articles—On view, sod catalogues had.
London, England, 1864-09-15

THE BRAZILS.

LISBON. Sirr. 14.

The Menageries Impiiriales steamship Estrema-
dare, with the above mails, arrived here this morn-
ing.

(Per the Eetremadara, by telegraph from Lisbon.)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Amen 24.
_ _

Exchange on London, 27i, 27i ; on Paris, 345
to 348. Coffee, good first, 6,500 to 6,700. Ship-
ments, 66,000 bags, of which 35,000 were for the
Channel Stock, 65,000 bogs.

BAJIIA, Almon 29.
Exchange on London, 27} to 27g. Sugar, 3,000
to 3,200 refs. Cotton, 26,000 rein.

The Parana arrived M Pernambuco on the 28th.

THZ BOMBAY MAIL
MALTA, Sin. 15.

The Kllora, with the heavy portion of the above
mail, will leave here at 8 a.m. to-day. She may
be expected at Southampton about the 24th inst.

OUTWARD CALMITTA AND CHINA ➢fAIIS.

The Enxine, from Marseilles on the 12th met.,
reached Malta to-day at b am., and leaves at 9 am.
for Alexandria.

A sad accident happened at Stockholm last
Saturday. A well-known engineer, of the name of Nobel,
who has become famous for his invention of a submari•e
explosive machine, bad established in one of the suburbs •
manufactory of nitroglycerine, having discovered • process
by which it might be used for the purposes of explosious oa
a large wale with astonishing results. On that day there
was en explosion, end the whole manufactory and adjoining
houses become a heap of ruins, while several persons were
killed and others were seriously injured. One of X Nobel's
sons is among the killed.

The theatre of Copenhagen must be clamed among
the distinguishing features of the capital. The building,
which accommodate. 1,200 persons, is the property of the

Slog, and is managed by five director", nominated by him.
To its maintenance the state devotee a sum of 45,000 fix-
dollars annually, or more if necessary ; and the condition
of the hood is that all the performasoes shall be in Danish.
The ptecee put upon the stage are as far so possible by
Danish authors, and operas are likewise sung in the laminge
moat intelligible to the people. In compliment doubtless
to the softer mix the word " Siren" is retained, but s
male singer is invariably addressed upon the stage as
"Herr." The season extend. from the let of Reptember
to the let of June, sod daring that time the theatre is open
every sight, Braider not excepted, the performance being
varied by the allocation of different nights to particular
clams of entertainment. Opera, ballet, tragedy, sad
comedy all find a home beneath the same roof, and see im-
partially fostered by the management. The ballet, how-
ever, has been attended with marked anceses, obtehring a
reputation for the theatre which extends beyond the limits
of the country.
London, England, 1864-09-15

NEW ZEALAND.

"The prospects of peace in .New Zealand seem
as far removed as ever (says the Mo?l,,errie Herald).
The intelligence received from the seat of war in
that colony is important as conveying information
of another hard fought action between the Maories
and the British troops. After the troops had gone
into winter quarters, and Major-General Sir D. A.
Cameron had left Tauranga on a visit of inspection
to the posts at Waikato, the natives, elated with
their victory M the Gate Pa, sent a challenge
through Henare Toratoa, one of their number, to
Colonel Greer, of the 68th, the senior officer
commanding. They informed that officer he
would be attached, and consequently all the
troops were held in readiness. The rebels, in
the meantime, bad erected a new work, about four
miles from the Gate Pa, on a narrow neck of land,
having deep gullies on three aides. On the
morning of the 21st of June an expedition
consisting of 400 infantry and cavalry, with a
aix-pounder gun, started for the purpose of
dislodging the enemy. The Maories were the
neat to assume the offensive, and shots were
exchanged between them and the skirmishers
which had been thrown out. iteinfrircemeuta
were sent for to Te Papa, but before they
arrived it had been determined to charge the
position, the gallant colonel having been in-
duced to give orders to that 'fleet through the
impatient demands of the 43rd and 68th, who
were anxious to be permitted to storm the
works. The men of the above regiments,
with the Ist Waikato Militia, having received
their orders, rushed at the ride-pits, and drove the
enemy back to his position. The men again ad-
vanced and were speedily iu occupation of the pa,
will.' the works forming the position. The whole
affair only occupied a very few minutes, but during
that time some execution was done. The loss on
our side amounte Ito 10 killed and 40 wounded.
The M•tories had 204 killed and wounded. This is
the largest number that has yet been slain in any
one engagement during the present unhappy
war. Their principal chief and leader, Rawiri,
was amongst the killed, besides several other
influential chiefs. Amongst our wounded are
mentioned the names of Captains Trent and
C►sement of the 64th, and Csptains Smith and
Bernard of the 43rd, both severely. It has been
ascertained that a large number of the natives left
the pa when they saw the troops advancing, but as
yet no information has been received as to their
whereabouts. We learn that they have elected a
DOW general to succeed Rawiri in the person of
Tarelia, a man of weak and undecided character.
It is not improbable that hostilities may be sus-1
pended DOW until the spring, and perhaps by that
time some pacificatory steps may be taken by the'
New Zealand government with a view of bringing
this useless and inglorious war to a termination."
London, England, 1864-09-15

I• wadi this be seen that the average value 'as represented by
the price of the shores of the ahovensentloned four companlea
is t 3 ta. pentium per share, after dedocting fit any, the reserve
fund the price of tome .f this. Compsnifs new shame to the
13s. 41. premium, from which, after deducting the
an,ir tof his C*.mpany's re' erre fond, mime to CI per share,
leson the *hare costing only 13.. 4d. premium. against ES M.
Premium, the average price the fear oompantes before referred
V. leaning a hones to the public of £2 10a bd. per share: but.
islosr the premium of the lass-mestioned company as the most
Ls.'..,‘"imto this Company. it having been amalgamated only two
ap.t.tha it will he seen that their prime/ Ed 10s. per share 'which
Is fir below their Intrinsic worth', added to the E 3 preinhim In
this e•enpanys reserve find, gives C 6 lfia. per shore, or t2llla Sd.
bowls on the price of Mane.
The shone Prices are quoted as they are gives In the Stock
.1- ',mum 14.1, last it is general) y admitted that they by no .
mean. n present the full value of the different shame ;tooted,
s of which ought to. and will doubtless be. Minch
*her.
aPplicatlons for therm nom he made In the form ram& sad
most aceompanied by thedsayment of al Par ahem. flassolni
Ilte.,eonent be made the amount will he Warned feethwith
deduction. Should a less smasher he allotted then Is
spy...l for, the ash paid on aceonst of such &ppiksap.,
London, England, 1864-09-15

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and
most riven] Invention of the day. AGCA A M ARELL A.—
Sleeps JOHN GO:3N ELL and Co., Three king court, Lombard-
street, London, perfumers to her Majesty, respectfully over to the
pubhe this truly marvellous Bold, which gradually restores the
human hair to Its pristine hue—no matter at what age. The Aeua
gmarella has none of the properties of dyes ; ft, ou the contrary,
I. humid& to the system and when the hair Is onoe restored
one application per month will keep it fa perfect colour. Price
Ll le. per bottle, or In half bottles. lOs. fit John Gosnell rt Co,
bays been appointed perfumers to H. 1.11. the Priam, of Walea.

THE INVIGORATIVE NERVINE ESSENCE.
The most scientifically prepared and most powerful nutri-
tive cordial ever introduced : restores to their Dorsal condition
all the secretions, on the integrity of which perfect health de-
pends. It la a specific for debility of all thole. and fmm its con.
taiote among caber ineredieute, peptise and phomete of rata,
will prove Middy beneficial to the nervous and dyspeptic.
Price na. per bottle. or Your quantities to .me for 2ft. Vole
A.VIIOtP, 31.ssrs. Itanmearten and 0., ate, Oifordetreet: W.C..
and 133*. renchurch-strwe. LC. Lcada.,
London, England, 1864-09-15

TO the SHAREHOLDERS in the LONDON
and SOLTIi WENTERV RAILWAY COMPANY.
32, Prince•-prdesa. Kenienetes.W..
tun August,
SIT LORDS, LADrOL ASD OESTLIXIN, UM&
I have the honour to announce my intention of presenting
myself at the meeting to be held to October next as a candidate
for the seat at the Board of Directors of the Loudon and South
Weston Railway Company, vacant by the retirement of Wynd-
ham A. Portal, Eaq.
I hope that 23 years' mercantile experience as the head of •
commercial firm, and the pillstical koowledge acquired as Go-
vernment Comm:x.lol2er of Railways, which appointment I held
while Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, may be considered
sa enabling me to bring to the direction some qualifications
which may prove of Rae.
_ .

B. log eV-Neely muter of my own time I shall he enabled to
devote a sufficient portion energetically to seals& In the n.anage-
mem of the extensive affairs of the Company. To these of you
who may be disposed to support my election and not be &Me to
silted the meeting la October, 1 shall be happy to messed a
proxy for signaturs.

i ban, the honour to be,
My Lords, Ladles. end Gentlemen,
Your &MAW rerwato,
MAZY ALUANDKIA DONALDSON.
London, England, 1864-09-15

TIR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS,
IF a never tallied remedy, prepared without any memorial
Ingredient.from the recipe a Dr. scrip, will be found Invaluable
to ell who suffer from billona and liner complaints, iniffeestiou.
wiod spasms, giddiness, dirtiness of the eyes, de. Tor habitual
ostireners, in a family aperient medicine, aad u a purifier of
the blool. they are truly excellent . mild In their operation and
grateful to the stomach. they create appetite, promote Wallet/00,
and strengthen the whale nervous system —Sold by W. Lam-
bert. chemist, e, Masi Wtltt ma., Charier-crow and by most
drircirts. in bores, Is. 14.1. and WI. be tare to ask for Dr.
Scott's MMus and Liner tina The gentilne are in • square PION
mime with William Wotan" engraved on the stamp.
London, England, 1864-09-15

so fax as it will extend, be applied lo.payraent of the mm due on
allotment.- -

Copies of the Report of the Credit Feeder t Limited) and the
eft‘dit Slotdßef ,Landted), shows rdorred to, with prospectuses
of this Company, may he bud on application to the bankers,
solicitors, stockbrokers, or the secretary.
London, Sept. 1, WA

loax
FORM OF LTTLICATION FOR MURIA
(To be retained by the Bankers.)
To the Directors of the err. it Fourier and liobiller of England
(Limited).
Gentlemen,—Baring paid to your henken• the sum of
being a deposit of Li per share on Shares to the
above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that
annoyer . and I agree to accept such shares, or any less number
you may allot to me oe the Ursa* of the prospectus, at a
13$. lid. premium per share ; and I agree to pay the de-
posit en alltment, and to sign the articles IV amociation of
the Company when required : and I authorise you to Insert my
name on the register of members for the number of shares
allotted to me.

Usual signature
Name in full
Residence
Profession
Date ilopioniber. 1964
• Insert tisainsis* DaiNM.

fIiHE CREDIT FONCIER sod MOBILIER of
ENOLAND (Lirattedt
NOTICE IS HEREBY Olif V.N. that tae LISTS of APPLICA-
moss for SHARES to be allotted to the public will be CLOSED
oa SATURDAY neat, the 17th Instant. at three o'clock for
Loudon applicants, cud on MONDAY, the Ilith Itll4llt, at twelve
o'clock. for country a 'Wheats
By order of the Court of Directors.
ALFREDLOWB, Secretary pro tae.
Temporary Myra SO, leiebarduireet, loud."
ends:saber 1; Mk
London, England, 1864-09-15

THE OVERLAND MAIL.

By the arrival of the overland mail we have re-
okytti advises from Calcutta to August 8 ; Madras,
August 13 ; Colombo, August 17 ; Singapore, Au-
gust 4 ; Hong Kong, July 29 ; Melbourne, July
25, kr.
London, England, 1864-09-15

CHINA.

At Hankow a painful affair occurred on the 27th
June. It appears that the Chinese there had
assembled in some numbers to celebrate the Dragon
feast. They crowded the river iu their boats, and
all the standing ground on the river side was occu-
pied by spectators. A Dr. Rice, finding the lower
portion of his house, which has a river frontage,
crowded with Chinamen, became irritated, and fired
off his revolver among them (3 shots), and killed an
obi man who had come to town to witness the spec-
tacle. Fur this Rice was tried before the consul,
and he pleaded ignorance of the fact that the
revolver was loaded with ball. That it was so
loaded there is, of course, no doubt, as the China-
man was shot through the heart. The consul,
however, seems to have been satisfied with the
plea, as be let Rios off with a fine of 500 dollars
and I Inportatiou from Chins. The case is consi-
dered a very painful one, as a conviction for mur-
der would certainly have been expected had a
Chinaman been theculprit and Dr. Ruse the victim.
The following information respecting Major Gor-
don's movements is from the China Mail of the
29tli July
Sines Major Cordon quitted active service wider the
Chinese Imperial Government, not much further progress
has been made towards suppressing the remaining part of
the Teeping rebellicu. The only active operation recorded is
the capture of the walled city of Chang-shing by an expedi-
tionary force from Soochow. This city lies between Ye•sing
and Woochow, and would appear to have beers re-aamireff
by the rebels after they had retired from it after the march
of Cordon towards the former place ; it is again in Imperial
bands, ■nd is considered en important position as regards the
still treading attack upon Woochow.
London, England, 1864-01-29

POLAND.

Rudolph Freitag, a Prustdan, was banged at
Similes on the Sth, for having taken part in the
insurrection. On the 18th the following
were hanged at Wloclawek :—Henry persons
t,
Ignatius Czekalski, Ignatius Raczkowski, Valeutine
kapczynaki, and Constantine Poznauski. On the
18th, a new transport of 300 exiles left Warsaw.
A letter from the Polish frontier, dated the 23rd,
says that the train due on the 22nd at 9 p.m. did
not reach the frontier, but on arriving at Radomak,
returned to Warsaw. The cause of this was, that
• body of 500 insurgents had destroyed the rails
and the telegraph between Czenatochowa and
Warsaw.

The Warsaw correspondent of the German
National Gazette says in a letter dated January 24,
that notwithstanding the addresses of loyalty ex-
torted from the inhabitants of Warsaw, the state of
siege in the town still continues. The invitations
to Russian balls still continue, and the President,
Colonel Witkowski, uses every means to secure a
large attendance. The addresses are signed in all
parts of Poland with the greatest unwillingness, and
the clergy, with the Arcbbiabop Raewuski at their
head, have positively refused to rigs.

Di. DZ JoNales LIGHT-BLOWN COD LIVZI OIL
The excedient throes of thIsOU bu been universally angnefated.
Dr. J. Kidd, who Ira isrgely preerrlbed ft, states r—.ll'er sway
CaftaaxiLknri=ftrftdrft pr. de Jangles Oil, sad nave timid
It agrees perfectly with enemy meow wine
were unable to me the wattled ' reined,' ar white cod Ifter aft
from f 4 tinkly tame, 'Ma 1,04 Inn at aft Orft Plana' 01 In Dr. do
Jamb. Otl."--hold only In repealed bottler. Se. 6d., Mi. ad.. and
In, by Dr. le leseles assab, larr, Nerfard, and Co., 77, Mend.
London, and cheenieft.—(AdveralsemenLl
London, England, 1864-01-29

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

A special Court of Common Council was holden
Tester& for the purpose of discussing orbe or two questioes
ei • •Aoportmees affecting the Waists of the
oorporatice.
Tbeltight HOG. the Loan MAYOR presided, sod there woe
• very full attendance of members.

THY CITY SWIMS COMNISIIIOIL
The first business brosight forward was a maim by Mr.
blestwin, the effect of which was to entirely romod4 the
constitution of the Commission of Sewers of the Oil y of
London. The motion wee to the effect that "so somh of
the 33rd standing order of the court relative to the cosatitu.
tics of the Commissioners of Sewers be amended, by omit-
tiog the words • one commissioner out of each ward' and
substituting the words the ---amine wso are

—.muting woi., ie c0u0..-__
To this motion an amendment was placed upon the paper
of bosinees by Mr. Norris, M.P., in the following terms :
That in the optima of this court it is highly mexpedisot
to make any alteration in the 33rd standing order for ap-
pointiog the Commissioners of Powers of Or City. Because
the constitution of that commission has existed to its present
form from the first power given to this oocirt to appoint it io
the reign of Charles IL down to the present time, extending`
over a period of 180 years. Became during that
meat additional powers have been from time to time given
to the commissioners by parliament. and very expeosive
works have, especially of late years, been committed to and
executed by them, and no came for complains has ever
beer. suggested against the commission at any time, either
by government or the legislature, or by the court ;on the
ountrsry, the public importance and value of their works
have been repeatedly acknowledged and approved."
After a long diecumwe the motion and the amendment
were put to the court, and upon a show of hands the Lord
Mayor declared the 'majority I. be in &MOW of lie amend-
meet.

A &yawn was then called for, and the motion WWI negatived
by a majority of three ; the numbers being—For the amesd-
meet, ; and for the motion, 69.
Mr. Morris' ameedment then beams the original motion,
which on being pet to the court, the Lord Mayor declared
to be lost.

Another division was demanded, when the DUlllberS for
the negative and affumative were precisely the aame—al.
The Lord Mayor declined to give the asstiog vote, and the
matter of COl4llO radicles it was. _ .

]fr. Coitrun, the reniernbraseer, reported that be bed
received a letter directed to him, sod sigma, " H. Wad-
dington," in which that gentleman stated, that he was di-
rioted by Sir George Grey to state is 'sewer to his letter of
the Zkd inst., that her Majesty would Ss a day foe the »-
ovation of the Corporation with ao address after bet return
from Oebmne, which would probably not be for some weeks.
The court then adjourned.
London, England, 1864-01-29

MINCING LAN&-(THIS

&Gal.—The market coutirms dill, and tlie limited saw
of Wert lodic reported are at maw la other desorlp-
tioss scarcely soy business tnaaseted. &dined dull of silo;
Suess sold at lower star.
Cones.—There is a good demand for oolory sorts, of
Ceylon, and full prior are paid; common qualities are lam
in request. . . . . .

Tr.s.--In black teas there is but little barium doing
but China and Japans yang Hymns, at about la. 6d.
have sold freely at advanced rates.
Rica in dull of sale, and no Oaks are reported.
Spicre.—There is a good demand for most descriptions, at
fall prices.
Faorr.- The market generally is quiet, but prima are
without material alteration.
Ron.—About 100 casks of Manritium have been sold at
la 6d. for pumheoes, sod at la. 7d. for hogsheads.
Corrog.—This article continues dull, and prices have a
declining tendency.
Jcrc.—No Isles reported, the demand being inactive.
HEMP. —Remiss is quiet al former rates, but Manilla
continues in active request at full prices.
SALTPLTILD.-500 bop of Bengal sold at 375. 6d., short
prompt, for refraction 111.

TALLOW mARKsr.—(THIS DAY.)
The markets steady, prior en quoted as follows.
Town tallow, 41s. 81 ; Petersburg Y.O. on the nook
41s. 9d. ; January to March, 41s. 6d. ; March, 425. 3d. ;
Aprd to June. 425. 6d. to 411. 9.1 ; October to Decem-
bar, 441. to 445. 6d.
London, England, 1864-01-29

rAMBERrS ASTHMATIC BALSAM, an
.1.1 effectual remedy, withoat cosigning the bowels or sled-
to: the head, truly etheaciess and pleasant, Is admitted S.
h• the heat medicine for immediately relieving coughs, colds,
continued awes of asthma, sad incipient eonscuuptica. It fro-
au-ntly corm pereoas whom the (meaty pronounce incurable,
admirably allays the tickling which provokes frequent=
is approachlog consumption its effects sr* truly
Persons deprived of sleep. or even lying down for fear of erica&
t.t, may depend on relief ln • few eiMniee after taking It
?Mitred only and sold by W. LA 4 FIRM. chemist, L Lim
Chantuecrom, London, mid by all druggileis.
hdtlea. end three quantities In ma, gd. parklashr
and ask for Lambert's Asthmatic Balsam De mar ad Miklos
we miasma is the 'Mom
London, England, 1864-01-29

AUSTRIA.

DEBATE UPON THE CREDIT OF TEN
MILLION FLORINS.
VIENNA, JAN. 28

The debate upon the credit of ten million florins
demanded by the government commenced in the
Lower House of the Reichsrath to-day.
The reporter of the finance committee made an
historical statement of Austria's position with
regard to the Sleawig question, which position, he
said, was divided into Federal occupation and occu-
pation without the consent of the Confederation.
Respecting the former, Austria was obliged to
carry out the resolution of the Diet; with regard to
the second, Austria was acting unconstitutionally
in expending sums without the consent of
both houses of the Reicharath. The re-
gretable policy pursued by the government
incurred the danger of losing all German sympa-
thies, if, indeed, they were not already lost. Whit*
the state of the finances demanded great tare, the
government had adopted a policy which, if leading
to war, would consume all available means. Count
Rechberg should either confirm or contradict the
rumour current to-day of England and France hav-
ing protested against the plumage of the Eider.
Austria intended to uphold the London protocol,
but such a course could not be sanctioned. For this
reason, the finance committee recommended the
resolution by which the house declined responsibi-
lity for the policy of the government.
The commissioner of the government defended its
point of view upon the same grounds as on former

[Stamped, Id, AdditlMW

Nineteen speakers are on the list of members in-
tending to address the house. It is, however, ex-
pected that the supporters of the resolution will be
is the minority.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, J. IA

The semi-official General Correspondent of to-day
denies the statement of some Vienna papen that
proposals for an advance of silver bullion have
been addressed by Parisian capitalists or the Bank
of France to the National Bank of Austria.

THE lONIAN ISLANDS
TRLSSTE, JAR. 28.

Advices received here from Athens state that a
favourable amusement with regard to the lonian
Islands is ettpeeted.

Several Greek officers intend to offer their services
to the Danish government in case of war.

SWIDEN.

ffrOCKHOLM, Jar. 2g.

The Swedish officers who had asked permission
t take service in Nano* have been refused by
the government, on the ground that Sweden befall
required them.
The Norwegian Minister of War has arrived here.
The King and Royal family of Sweden have given
a considerable sum of money to the fund for the
support of the families of Denali soldiers.
London, England, 1864-01-29

VPARENTS and GUARDIANS —The return
ol Tooth to their reipeetive Boarding Schools Induces a
fflicitude for their personal comfort and attraction, and
iWLANDEV MACASSAR OIL, for accelerating the immtli and
icipniring and beautifying the hair, Rods di Kalyilor, for
%Ingres-lag the akin and ceasplegica, and removing cuthaeots
dcfeeta, and Rowlands or Pearl Dentifrice, for rendering
she teeth beautifully white, and preferring the gums are con-
sidered Indispensable accompiinlinenty—Sold by A. ROWLAND
sod siONsi, 103, Itattaainuten, and by elfsfalaM and ,serfustiera—
Aek tot Rowlands' articles.
London, England, 1864-01-29

TURKEY.

The Levant Herald of the 20th says :—" The
complicated and unsettled condition of European
affairs is inducing the government to put the mili-
tary and naval departments of the empire in the
moat efficient order, and, amongst other things,
they are directing their special attention to the de-
fences of the Danube, upon all of which engineers
and artificers are at present busily engaged."

(awrza's maaiwo.)
FRANCK

PAWS, JAN. 29.

A decree has been issued fixing the import duty
upon coals and coke by Frenob ships and by land
at 12 centimes per 100 kilogrammes, dating from
February 4.
London, England, 1864-01-29

THE OCCUPATION OF MEXICO.

The &Me of to-day, in commenting on the
debate in the Legislative Corps, says :—" Our
opinion, which without doubt is that of many of
our deputies, and in which our readers will partici-
pate, is that after such a brilliant discussion, in
which the members of the opposition have pre-
sented the question so well, it is impossible that
France can give any guarantee whatever to
the Archduke Maximilian. If he goes to
Mexico it will be at his own risk and peril, at the
demand and the expense of the Mexican popula-
tion. From the time that be is proclaimed in
the capital of his new empire, France will
recal the valiant troops which at Palmas, at the
Cumbrie, at Fort San Xavier, at Puebla, at Zara-
poaxtla, have sustained with so much t,cltit the
honour of our flag. It was impossible for the
Minister of State to indicate in a precise manner
the period of their return, but it may be inferred
from all his words that the government will yield
to the wishes of the majority of the country, and
that this onerous expedition will have the nearest
termination that is possible."
London, England, 1864-01-29

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S.—Tanneeae.
There was acutely a feature of the afternoon's
emiaatkee calculated to redeem the tats of business from
Mod d utter datums. There were few members present,
end emu those who did put in an appearance came more in
expectation of arriving at something detinite on the Chester
Cup movements than with any decided intention of betting
ma that or any other event. The great spring handicap was
briwaver but slightly touched upon, the only bete booked
Wog 100 to 6 about Ardiekl, 20 "fifties" about Black-
hewn, and 1,000 to 40 about Mueszin. In the City,
is the morning 500 to 10 emit was wonted &bout
Mail Troia and Listoo for the City and Suburban, but at
"The Corner" the race was sot even mentioned. For the
Derby, Scottish Chief would have been backed to money at
11 to 1, but the layers were not disposed to accommodate
ewe or two who displayed comiderable eagerness to "get
on" Mr. Merry's crack. Coast Guard was again in renewed
force, 14 to I, or two poiots Isthan on Monday last,
laving bees taken freely. Forager was anything but firm,
sad Birch Broom was not eo fondly inquired after as in the
early part of the week. Closing prices
TWO THOUSAND GULVEAS.
5 to 1 on the field (of).
CHESTER CUP.
100 to G apt Mr. Greville'a Annelid. 4 yrs, 7st 61b (t)
90 to 1 Mr. R. Drewitt's Blackdown, 4 yrs,
let Slb (t)
100 to 40 Mr. W. Day's Muezzin, 4 yn, Gut 51b (t)
DERBY.
11 to 1 apt Mr. sferry's Scottish Chief (wanted)
14 to 1 Mr. Nayloes Coast Guard (t)
17 to 1 Lord St. Vineent's Forager (t)
30 to 1 Mr. Fluptine's Coup d'Etat (t)
go to 1 Lord Westmoreland's Birch Broom (t)
1000 to Mr. H. Hill's Aekworth (t)
MK/ Mr. G. Gate's King John (t)
London, England, 1864-01-29

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE (vu Tauten), Jaz. 211,
The Turkish government is strengthening all the
defences of the Danube.

Great agitation prevails in the Mohlo-Wallachian
provisoes, and it is rumoured that Turkish troops
will be concentrated on that frontier.

Keen frost and heavy falls of snow have occurred
here. The present winter is the severest season
known in Turkey for many yesn. Thirty thousand
sheep have perished in the province of Gallipoli
alone.
London, England, 1864-01-29

RE CAUL-HRATT FAILURE.

Mr. Owen Tuliai,4Lotitinry opsiiera petition against
Thomas Saunders Cave, of Argyle-square, New-road, St.
Pancras, late of St. George's-tenses, Hyde-park. also
baying a residence at Ropbeis Manor, Schull, Ireland, gen-
tleman. It is stated Mr. Cave failed about twenty years
Igo for half a million of money. His present liabilities are
between 40,0001. and 50,0001. ; assets sufficient to pay be-
tween Ss. and Ds. in the pound.

THE POLICE COURTS.
London, England, 1864-01-29

MOODY F. Id 00Di.

Dr. Tristram for the petitioner.
This case was similar to the but, the petitioner being the
wife of • labourer. at • place in Durham. She was wor-
ried in 1838, and was deserted by her husband In 1846. He
had sews been lid in adultery.
. .

Deem nisi, with onto.
- JNINSIDDI D. arrarts ♦RD SNUB.

Dr. Spinits for the petitioner.
The who were both domestic servants, were
• in 1844. They cohabited in lodgings in Brown.
street, Grosvenor•squ.re ; but after • time Jeffreys
took a new place at Dover, where be was
occasionally visited by his wife. There were four childree.
It was proved that while living by herself in
London the respondent formed the unlawful connexion with
the co-respondent Smith, who was a lodger in a house which
she bad taken for the purpose of letting apartments.
The petitioner was examined by the judge, end
Sir j. Wilde said that though he was convinced the re-
spondent had been guilty of adultery, he was very far from
being satisfied either with the conduct of the petitioner,
or the manner in which he had answered the questions of
the court. He would, however, allow the cue to ha ad-
journed for the production et further evidence.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Men Xs. Commissioner Holroyd.)
IN CE LORD HUNITROTOWER..

This was a dividend sitting ender the Ant banlreaptcy of
Lord Huntingtowerawbich took place twenty-two years ago.
Several proofs were tendered and admitted as claims, chiefly
on judgments and warrants of attorney.
An adjournment of the dividend sitting for six months
was ordered, to give the assignees the opportunity of hm
♦estigating those claims.
London, England, 1864-01-29

MANNION-HOUEL

Jan Elant and !wept Jones were placed at the bar
before Alderman Sir Robert Carden, minima for the
Lord Mayor, charged seder the following circumstanote.
Two lads, named George Henry Sowell and Edward
Bridges, the former 15 aed the latter 16 years of age, both
describing themselves as " clerks " in she City, were Sc.
meted by the prisoner Evans, who said he had some cigars
to sell. They went with him as far as Monument-yard,
where they were joined by another man. Nothing more was
said about the cigars, but the second man produced a case
containing what appeared to be jewellery. The priamier
said be was a steward's mats, and the other man wee a ship's
carpenter. They sailed together to Malta, sod there was a
very rich gentleman who went as passenger in the same
ship, who had a large number of ships of his own. He died
on the voyage, leaving a large chest, the contests of which
had beer' divided, and the article* produced were what
they had for their share. There were two rings,
one scarf pin, and a watch chain, which the
prisoner said were gold. He said be did not know
what times they were in the (rings, but he had DO
doubt the lads would know. They would cut glace, mid he
cut • piece of glass to show them, and both the youths
thought they were diamonds. The ['rimier wanted 4f. for
the lot at first, hat eventually he ioduced them to make
en exchange, sod the lad finazell gave him a gilt watch
guard, • scarf, and a sat of ivory tablet, for the watch
chain and a ring, and Bridges gave him hie great east,
worth about 305., and a small gold pin, for the scarf pin and
a ring.
. .

the lads thought they had made • great bargain,
and joyfully exhibited their wires to their pareuts, who,
however, immediately detected the fraud, the articles being
the commonest trash, and worth oely a few peace.
. .

Information wee given to the police, &ad.-from the de-
scriptioo given of the two men, detective officer Monger
apprehended the two prisoners.
Neither of the lads, however, identified Jones, and be
was discharged. They were positive as to the other pri-
soner, who said nothing in answer to the charge, and Sir
Robert committed him to prima for two months with hard
labour, at the same time remarking, that he was sorry to
find the prosecutors Mid been so green as to allow them.
selves to be duped in such a manner.
London, England, 1864-01-29

TO THE EDITOR OP THE EXPRESS.

SIR,—My attention Las been called to a para-
graph is Mr. Medwin's speech at a meeting held in oppo-
sition to a proposed arcade from Regent-street to Bond-
street, in which my name is mentioned.
I bog to say that I know nothing whatever of the scheme
question, and sat in no way connected with it.—l sm. &c.,
S. MORTON PETO.
9, Great George-street, Westminster, Jan. 28.

KENT-STREET WOESIWG Cara—A public
meeting to promote the formation of • working men's club
and institute was held on Tuesday evening. in the School.
room, Lerudowee-plan, Kent-street, Southwark. The
chair was taken by Mr. George Newman, who was supported
by W. J. kiaynes, £.q., treasurer, and Mr. J. T. Dexter,
boo. sec. of the Southwark Working Men's Clubs Associa-
tion, William Buren, EN., Mr. Suell, Mr. G. J. William-
son, and the local fries& of the project. The chairman
' hawing introduced the business of the meeting, Mr. Dexter
made a statemeat on the character, adv.utages, nod work-
Mg of clubs in various parts of the country. Mr. Hayes
(who described the club established at Forst-hill) moved,
and Mr. John Thompson seconded, "That s working men,.
club be formed for Kent-attest." The resolution was at
ones adopted, as was also another, appointing a provisional
committee, with Mr. Hughes, as secretary, which was pro-
posed and seconded by Mr. Rummell and Mr. Williams,. A
vote of thanks to the chairman was unanimously pearled. A
coesiderable number of inteasdiug members were enrolled at
the close of the meeting and on the following day.
11 SOCIETY FOIL THE ENCOURAGEMMiT or THE FM.
ARTS.—Lae evening the opeciug lecture of the present
session we. delivered before the members of this society, at
their looms in Conduit-street, by Mr. James Ihitforne, who
took for his subject, „British Art, Past nod Present."
The lecturer britily reviewed the growth and development
of architecture, sculpture, and painting, as evidenced in
the works of the moss eminent turn who ham contributed
to make the English shoot what it now is. While accord-
ing full juatice to what appeared worthy of commendation,
he condemned much that was done in the present day, con.
siderios that the injudicious patronage too commonly be-
stowed upon art of every kind, and the fah* taste which
prevailed, are little calculated to exalt as dm arts to the
high position ilieY might reach Beds more discriminating
encouragement. The lecture was listened to with neat at-
tention by • numerous audience. An animated &emetics
followed.

EloummAN's Tat, is choice and strong, moderate
la prim sad lobotomise to use. Then advantages hays aseaead
tar this Too a paeral preenuacs, is sold la packs' sy SAO
sigsals.—(aAvirtissmat.l
London, England, 1864-12-05

THE DAB111(1 ROBBUT BT AN ITALIAN.

Ascauio Afositi, an Italian, who was convicted tut
18111ii0D of stealing a great quantity of property be 1044,4
to Mr. J. T. Murray, Mr. Thomas Innen, and Mr. livery
Winter, was placed at the bar to receive the judgm.lot
the court. _

In this case the prisoner was convicted of robbing the
chambers of numbers of legal gentlemen, and be was pat
back for judgment to allow inquiries to be made as to Lis
anteoedente from the Italian embassy.
Mr. Inspector Brennan, of the F division, peodneed
certificate from the Italian ambassador, which stated rte
while in Italy. being a native of Pistoja, he bore a very it:
different character, and bad been in prison at Novaro. 11.
was in posseesion of a passport for Luna.
The Assistant-Judge sentenced him to be imprisonel ao
kept to hard labour for twelve months.
London, England, 1864-12-05

Z• H E NE X T MOV E,
1. after kering the Cattle Show, should by to the LON MN
PAVILION, Ttchnourne.street, liecadilly. Professor RAD-
MONDpertorna th, ROPE TRICE NIGIITLY. The GREAT
YAM and the Lauri Yemily are there. operatic Met tuns
are given and what with the profusion of comic artiste, to say
nothing of the waned incidentals, you may make up your nand
for such an evenings amusement as Is only witnessed at the
LONDON PAVILION.
London, England, 1864-12-05

SMITHFIELD CLUB CATTLE SHOW.
SUTTON and SON‘, Seedsmen to the Queen, rape, thilly
Melte the attention of their patrons and aviculturists gerseruily
to their resident. ent :-.IAND to the 1. A LLLILI of the Ur-
-11. LTURAIeII ALL, Ishngtoo, cousistio4 of two hundred
distinct ♦arieties of Gr..LSSES for ULLMAN ENT PASTI-EL
and other purposes, all Mien by themselves In the.,
trial grounds, /trading. A large end tholee collection
of reeds of the moue grasses, and some very excel-
lent specimens of their Improved mary ei worse', champion and
other Swede., yellow and white flashed turnips, de.. de., grown
by their rust. rs In various pate of the United Kingdom. (Inc
of the ttrm will attend at the Si and, where orders will tie received
for new seeds at ei,itlierste prices.—SUTTON and SONS, Loyal
Berke Seed Lstablishment, heeding.
London, England, 1864-12-05

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

(THIS DAY.)

The December general seassions of the peace for th•
county of Middlesex commenced this morning at the her.
eioa-house, Clerken well-green, before Mr. Bodkin, Ass,
tent-Judge, and a bench of magistrates.
The calendar contains the names of 89 prisoner, committed
for trial, ofswhom 6$ were indicted for felony end 21 for
misdemeanour. The state of education of the rri.ora-ri
was reported to be u follows :—Can neither read nor writ:,
37 ; read only. 1 ; rend and write well, 2; read arid
write imperfectly, 49.
The Assistant-Judge only very briefly addressed the grand
jury before sending them to their room.
London, England, 1864-12-05

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY R(B)MS, 218, High
h..rtiorn.—The LAVAL (MAN D HAL SI/i.eicCE
take place on TitUASDAY, Dec. e. and will be conducted on the
mime ac le .1 maimiriceon e and ol •.!eui to comfort
Welters which has given etch general non Mimeo ya rr
The whole eateuelve resources of the eslahllchen, at. the spacious
promenade. galleries, reactor.: fwd smoking rooms. will be drim.l
to the courealeme of visitors. Mr. W. M. Packer's ,;rand hand
will be augmented, and the dancing arrawernenta will be super.
Intended by a large stall of 3l.C.'s. The wines will he of the first
quality ant rootage., and at the usual price. Supper will be
served at 14 o'clock, at :at each. Gentlemen's tickets. 10s.:
ladies', di. each. Commence at 0. close at 3 o'clock. N.D. In
consequence of the special permission of the Commissioner of
Police extending only until II eel. ek, the Proprietor begs relined.
tally to announce that the hall must positively terminate at that
hoar. Tickets it Mews. Cramer, Wood, and Co.'s, ilausumaid a.
Chappell's. Ilttehells ; and In the City, at Keith. Prowae. and
Co. a, Chem:wide.