The Express.
London, England, 1863-12-29 00:00:00

[TWOPENCE

But admitting this fact, as I am compelled to do, I
go on to say that, by personal investigation on the
spot, I have obtained certain proof of atrocities as
great, or even greater, than the Polish papers have
ever described. Exaggerated and false reports
only damage the Polish cause in the eyes of Europe,
and the Russians know that well enough. It is
only the truth that they fear ; and that is why they
turned the Times' correspondent out of Warsaw
the other day, when they found out who he was.
To the general impartiality of that gentleman's
letters I have much pleasure in bearing testimony,
but he shared the fate of most neutrals, and became
unpopular with Russians and Poles alike. Not-
withstanding the stinging article in the Times, and
the apparent impoliv- of the step, I think Gene-
ral Berg knew what he was about. The expulsion
of the Times correspondent attracted considerable
attention at the time, but will soon be forgotten,
whereas a series of faithful pictures of the manner
in which General Berg proposes restoring order in
Warsaw would have kept the subject constantly
twines the petbEs, and remained far ever s testimony- - • - 414
against Russian rule in Poland. That General
Berg will be unable to present Poland, pacified and
in chains, to the Emperor, as a New Year's gift—
albeit that according to the old style of reckoning
he has till the 12th of January to perform his pro-
mise—is quite certain, for lam positively informed
—not exclusively from Polish sources—that there
are considerable bands in the woods. Sines I last
wrote we have had a foretaste of winter, but to-day
is close and almost sultry. I am writing with the
window open, and my Sre has gone out, so that, as
far as the weather is concerned, the insurgents may
live without any inconvenience in the woods.

The Abb4Mackiewicz, one of the most distinguished
of the partisan leaders of Lithuania, has fallen into the
hands of the Russians. Relied fought at the head of
a band of peasants since the commencement of the
insurrection, and the Invalids Busse itself admits
that be has been engaged in not less than thirty
battles. His success in his military career was
only equalled by his strictly honourable and gene-
rous conduct towards the Russians. He has been
brought before a court-martial, and the result of
his trial is only too certain.
Letters from the government of Grodno give a
terrible description of the persecutions of the mili-
tary commandant in the district of Bielek, Colonel
Boreysza. This officer, who is fanatically attached
to the Greek religion, has offered the political pri-
soners their liberty and a gratuity if they consented
to change their faith. In the little prison of the
town there are no lest than 945 prisoners, 26 of
whom are women. These unfortunate people are
half-starved, many of them are forced to sleep in
the court-yard in the open air, there being no room
in the building, and all are beaten with sticks at
the frequent examinations ; yet all but two refused
to change their religion.

THE ATLANTIC ROYAL MAIL COMPANY.—GaI-
way is no longer • port of cal), but the terminal port of the
mail steamers. The company bad been persuaded that it
could gain nothing by making Liverpool its bead-quarters,
but must rather lose considerably by its choice. We are
glad to learn that the preliminary arranger..ta axe being
made fOr transacting the busmen which will be true-
ferred from Liverpool, and that boilermakers, carpenters,
and other artisan* are being permanently employed, so
that ennead anything repairs to be does cis the
arrival of the ships from America, it can be
accomplished here unless in the case where a vessel
requires to be placed in a graving-dock. We hare for
years beard of a graving-dock in the prospect. for this port,
but, although we are told that a grant for the purpose is
probably not far distant, and though we know that there
was a company formed for the erection of a dock, Wee.-
dent of the government grant, we cannot coegratrilate our
readers on the immediate commencement of the work. The
dock committee have been long exerting themselves for the
furtherance of the project. Now, however, that the neces-
sity has again arisen for the immediate action of the Graving
Dock Company„ when the mail steamers are to be per-
=neat in Gdway, and not Liverpool boats, we trust
not a momsot will be lost in trying to bring the matter
to a encomesful issue. The harbour works, we are
sure, only require a beginning to bring into action govern-
ment aid. 1/ the mail steamers can only be retained here
—if they an but do their work eatidectorily—government
will not hesitate to make suitable armngentents, and have
proper accommodation provided for their reception. We
would again urge on the promoters of the graving dock to
be uncenieg in their exertions, and we are sure by steady
perseverance their most • expectations will his
realised. We trust, therefore, that are long we shall be in a
position to inform our readers that our harbour works are
begun.—Geliray Express.
CHRISTMAS FEATIVITIM.—hi the Woodhouse
home for young girls at Wanstead belonging to the Loudon
Society for the Protection of Young Females, the inmates
were regaled on Christmas day with the good old English
fare of roast beef and plum pudding. A variety of enter-
tainments were provided on the previous evening, and •
Christmas tree on Friday. Last night the magic lantern
was exhibited. The children were highly delighted, and it
was most gratifying to witness their youthful pleasure.
There are now is the institution sixty young girls under 15
years of age, who are fed, clothed, and educated for future
usef alms is domestic service.

CREIDEXAS AT CLARE-71110MT RAGGED SCHOOLS.
—Om Bttarday, the 'kith inst., 160 of the elder boys and
girls belonging to the above schools partook a. subtends'
Christmas dinner of plum pudding end mast-beef in the
presence of a large number of teachers and friend'. The
Tempests did ample justice to the good fare provided, sad
the rows of happy faces Wailed to light hearts and thorough
enjoyment, while the earnestness with which they applied
themselves to the good cheer, supplied to them by a lugs
number of indefatigable lady-helpers. proved indisputably
that their appetite. were in a healthy condition. After
dinner some bongs and school-pieces were well sung by the
children, who were afterwards briefly addressed by the
Hey. M. Baird, the Rev. E. G. Harding, and other gentle.
men. The expenses of the dinner were defrayed by contri-
butions from the ladies and gentlemen residing in the neigh-
bourhood.

A MAN DECAPITATED ON THE NORTH KENT RAIL.
war.—An inquest was held ors Saturday, by Mr. T. Hills,
one of the coroners for West Kent, on view of the body of
• man, 06131111 unknown, which was found lying by the aide of
the metals on the up side of the North Kant Itailssy, es
Christmas-eve, quite dead, sod with the head completely
severed from the body. On the arrival of the 7 p.m. train
from Itocheeter at Gravesend, the engine driver reported
that he had ruu over what be thought was a bullock. Some
men were immediately despatched down the line and shoeral
ca me upon the body of the deceased, without the heed,
which was found about a dozen yards off. From the posi-
tion in which the body was found there was every reason to
believe that the deceased had committed suicide. Deceased
appeared to be about 50 years of age, and from the articles
found on him it is probable that his identity will be estab-
lished. The jury returned • verdict of • lAccidental Death.*
A SPECIMEN MONEY-LENDER.-0110 rule he had,
that he would never compound. All or nose, if he waited
twenty years for it, was his motto; and the result was
that be often got rand in full, when more deeerving creditors
went begging. Not that he was very fond of giving time.
He would rather take his debt in instalments, especially as
that plan bad the advantage of carry iug you before him
much oftener. My solicitor once proposed that hesboold
sign an agreement, alkaline% me three years' grace. " Three
Jeers!" said Slummy. " Why, l'm a-drinking port wine, I
shall be deed in three years! " And he does drink port
wine. In the morning lie can hardly hold his pea. Not
that it signifies much, for be caul write anything, except
the letters of his own name, which be pinta at the bottom
of his cheques, giving them to the clerk to 611 up. It
bothers him awfully to press him for a cheque when his
clerk's not there, for he doesn't like to let you see be can't
write. " You ain't in no hurry," he'll say on three arca-
@ions. "William 'II be io in half an hour, sod be shall brio(
it round. I ain't bad nothing to drink this morning ; and if
I was to begin to write, my band shakes so I should break
dove in the middle and spoil the paper." Talking of his
clerks, they're all men whom he has ruined, and whom he
takes on at • ponied a week, or something of that kind,
"out of pure charity." He likes to tell you, when their
hacks are turned, how much they were once worth. " A
foolish fellow," be will say, "pore Halfred—be was a Hoes-
draper, he was—he had his 10.0004 once ; but he couldn't
keep it, yer see." Aod so on—tinging of the size of his
victims as • sportsman of the was he has brought dove.
They are usually reduced to a shocking state, thew clerks—
always drunk, shabby, and ill-tempered. I eaw one drop
down dead myself, and another had • fit jest oppreite my
windows. Yes! and then Slummy tells you with perfect
simplicity that he thinks they drank.—Corskill Maya:ine
fur January.

PALS ?MST CLASS And LONDON PEI=
YBDAIAL
WITHMISTON sad BIOGDZN.
GOLDSMITHS sod .TIWIILLSIS.
Masatseiory, 16. lidarietts-stryot, Govent•gsrales, Isadot.
N.B.TUB establisbaidst Is closed ate Is the mods& sad so
Isiardays al I edit&

DEPOT AI7THF.NTIQUE DE LA REGIS,
for PALE of French Caporal SMOKING TOBACCO and
FRENCH SNUFF a Ma. per 2 1-6 lea, kilogramme . ditto ditto
Foreign, at 16s. &I. per Sl4 Ma, kilogramme. French empire,
from 1.. to 31 per &gen. "Warranted Havattrui" agars,
Tobaceee, and Smith, aa himported by the
FRENCH IMPERIAL REGIS, 202, PICCADILLY,
Near Bl JAMBI'S CherciL

riiROUSERS.--Specig attention is called to the
Dew WINTRY MICR ; and gentlemen who do not mind
pairin; fair price for a good pair of trousers can depend on
• Mat pattern. that cannot be excelled, at
HAMILTON and ILIMPTON S,
Id., Strand, opposite Exeter Hall.

ALFRED WEBB MILES,
Everybody knows Mr. MILES,
REMOVED from Bond-greet, to 78, BROOK 'STREET,
Hanover-square, in 1850. The 16s TROUSERS ;originated by
I. in au the New Patterns for Winter, •' better than ever."
SPECIAL NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN.
A. W. M11&9 begs most respectfully to announce that his
stork in the various departments of his establishment is now
replete for Overcoats, Vesting', Bedford Cords, and scarlet
waterproof cloth for huntin.r. The wool.dmid Black and Bine
Frock Coats, 50e. A choice of 50 Mean of lodestrociable
West of England Cloths. ESTABLISHED 16,4 L Only
address.

HOW COLD IT HAS BREN.-NEGRETTI
and ZAIII32AIi celebrated THIRMOMETT.2B will me
rectly register the lowest temperature. Price Su ed.-1, Make-
gerden 59, ; 153, lieetatreet ; and 12% Redillil-ttreste.
Agents wanted.

WHERE CAN WE MEET AFTER THE
PANTOMIMES
My deer Mow I gentlemen sop at EVANS'S, Covent-garden.

the Orpreslo.

To 004111111PORDINTL

Avertieement• tutZdad Is, The Ilagalea" laud= lambs
Papr, meet be at all 'Mee, lt, 11011Vert.a4nik by Two
C dock os the day ad pablaetioa.

00VINTALUIDEN.
Tam Irrirrnig The led Act of THE BOHIMIAN GIRL
—And HARLEQUIN BT. 0101011 AND Till DRAGON.
Messrs. W. H. Pays% I. Payoe, E. Payne, the Brotbers
Monate, MAIle. Lase—Coloreesee at 7.

HAYYAY[SP_

THIS EN.=lo, OUZ AYIBICAN COUSIN. Means. Sabena
Bucksione, Chippendale, 000/00. Rogow Coe, and Clerk;
Mesdames angel and anowdon.—And LINO ARTHUR.
Mr. Compton . Mesdames t Lousy, Terry, Malley, X lamer.

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LITTLE TOY TIJC/LIJL Moors &Ono, Cathcart, A. sad C.
Isclercq, Haw sad Soa, =Apo, Nylon, sad Cbschto ;
Masdames Bennett. Adam. sad Howard

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Min P. Lortoroa—Slit. DIIIIONIO, a Uwe Story. Mersa
Arcata. &meld" Dorm Marisa, aad Jordan ; Moor
Taffy, lamas, sad anreM7, aid M Dn.

THIS Irma. the New fantoatrese HICKORY. HICKORY,
DOCK. Urn S. Jane and fted-rate Pastern Meta—he Marvels
of Peru.— TRH GARAY OHM MEM %rewind Bertrand.
Fairy loantelnAnd THE OORLLIA HUNT.