The Express.
London, England, 1864-09-30 00:00:00

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

(nor OUR OwN

PARK THURSDAY Evw,o.
The evident wish of a group of politicians to find
another ally for France other than England is
causing some alarm. Those in favour of a conti-
nental alliance have determined on seeking the
good graces of Prussia, both Austria and Russia
being looked upon as impossibilities. The chief
democratical organ regards this attempted union as
a challenge thrown down to public opinion, and
that at a moment when France, by withdrawing
from Italy, has shown herself in a liberal character.
For more reasons than one the time for this would-
be alliance is ill chosen. The blame inflicted on
Prussian diplomacy by the burning circular of
Lord Russell is still hot. The French government
could not choose such an hour to seek the friend-
ship of the Prussian cabinet. This would plainly
be a rupture with England which nothing would
excuse, since we have supported and still support
at Vienna and Berlin the incessant objections
raised by the cabinet of Great Britain in favour
of Denmark. The Siade says this power stopped
France at Villafranca, and alliance with her is
impossible. It would be sincere on neither side.
France can have no object in seeing an essentially
military power domineering Germany. France is
the natural protector of the weaker powers
menaced by Prussia. On the few occasions that
Prussia became our ally she was occupied in betray-
ing France. Prussia is friendly to all France hates. 11
She owns part of Poland. By the treaties of 1815
she keeps a portion of France. Whilst even Russia
and Austria are attempting reforms, the Prussian
government braves opinion, and places herself at
the head of European reaction. She is retrograde
and aristocratic.

This is a strong indictment, and it is time that
Franca should speak out on the matter if she dis-
likes Prussian partnership. It has long been clear
that the government here has been leaning towards
Prussia to the disadvantage of Austria. On top of
the Franco-Prussian treaty of commerce comes the
Franco-Italian treaty. Frequent diplomatic inter-
views take place, and whilst France is blaming
rapacity in the Duchies, the French Empress is
asking Marshal Wrangel to stop and dine and give
her three photographs. I was assured some months
ago that France had given a carte-blanche to
Prussia.

Some months ago a journal, which from time to
time was interesting enough, was started here and
christened the Autographe. The business of this
sheet was to find out letters of distinguished per-
sons and have them lithographed. The public
has already been put in possession of hundreds of
letters, sentiments, or verses, written by cele-
brities of different epochs, and has become
familiar with the handwriting of great men and
women. A curious and interesting collection of
documents has thus been placed within the reach
of those who are unable, like M. d'Hunolstein,
to pay 60,000 for a few letters written by
Marie Antoinette. The Autographe has expe-
rienced a good many difficulties, but it has
pushed bravely on and taken hold of the public. The
number of the Ist October next is to contain the
fac-simile of all the principal documents in the pr,.
cerdiugs against Charlotte Corday, together with
some rare stamps of the "angel of assassination,"
and her hideous victim. Several letters written
by Charlotte Corday to her father and friends have
Arcady appeared in the Autugraphe repro-
duced even to the stains in the paper. It hs4been
said that no one could praise Marat whilst looking
at the portrait of Marat, and that his sister, who
died here not long ago, preferred that painted by
Boze, which bore the least resemblance to him.
the Moninur du Soir informs us that Alexander
Dumas enjoys immense popularity in America.
The least of his autographs sells at an exorbitant
price. When the late fair at Pittsburg was being
organised in favour of sick and wounded soldiers, it
was determined that a letter should be addressed to
Dumas asking that author for his autograph, and,
if he felt so inclined, a email donation. "We
know," said the letter, " that this appeal will not
be made in vain to you whose heart and pen have
ever been employed in the service of humanity,
kindness, and charity." Dumas, on receiving this
letter, immediately replied to I'reaideut Lincoln,
sending back not one but a hundred autographs
and ten dollars. Each autograph was sold iu
America for 600 fr., or 241. • piece. He should
take to writing nothing else.

There was little doing on the Bourse yesterday,
and there is even greater inactivity to-day.

Tun APPROACUIN,: PRIZE FICITT —The pugilistic
tourney between Mace and Coburn' the rival champions of
the ring, is exciting a good deal of interest in what is termed
~sporting circles' this city. As the day named for the
fight, she ith of October, approaches. it is likely the interest
will increase, for the movements of the rine sad their
friends indicate that the match is • pennies affair, and
that the coatest is intended to come off it the
police ma be baffled. The stakes, amounting to 1,0001.,
bare been made good in London, and the icons;
unow in the hands of the recognised banker of the fighting
corps. Coburn is at Ms training quarter. in the county of
Limerick, making himself " fit" for the jtb be has in hand,
under the care of James Cusick, • pugilistic " Mentor" of
much nepotism*. Mace, who has all but completed his work
in England, is expected to arrive here to-morrow en rock to
the country, where he will remain quiet toll the morning of
the fight, Nat Longhorn, • retired pugilist, who has the die.
t oguish ed honour of being " the only man who ever beat Tom
Sayan," has been in Dublin for some days past in the in-
terest of Coburn, arranging several matters in coonezion
with the affair. He has " put up" at Mr. Woodrooffe's
tavern. Wood Bridge, which is regarded as the " head-
quarters "of Coburn 's friends, The American champioa's
" colours " are consequently displayed in the bar, and
soy dropping " mans " m reference to the fight
are to be gleaned there. Last seeping Harry Brun-
ton, one of the representatives of the Mace party,
arrived in town from Loodoe, and betook himself
for • while to Woodrooffe's, but, finding that he was to
some extent in the wrong box. lie finally selected other
quarters. Brunten is to be we of Mass's seconds in the
ring, having obtaining great repute when acting in that
capacity for Sayers in several of the battles by which
that ornament to the British prize ring fought his way
up to fame and competence. No information is yet to
Ibe obtained es to the actual place of fighting,
and it is posrible that the "adviser." of the men will
keep the " try sting spot" dirk till the last moment, is order
to throw the authorities eff the saint. Aa the men are
not confined to weight they have not to go to scale any-
' where, and it is likely they will not meet till about to enter
the ring. Coburn's friends, as stated in Bell's Life of
Saturday last, won the " toes," which enables them to
name the exact spot for the contest. On Friday next
there will be • meeting to select the official known as
the " referee," and, if a party is agreed on, the patrons
of the ring believe that they will be able to bring off
comfortably the display of pugilism in which they are so
deeply interested.—bublia Freeman.
DaATII IN CHURCH. —During the celebration
recently of Divine service at St. Chineviire Paris, • gentle-
man auddeely rose from his chair and cried out, " Help !
help ! I am dying !" and immediately fell to the ad.
Ile was earr*d into the vestry-room, but before reaching it
had expired. From papers limed is his pocket his name
being found to be de Loraine, residing in the Itue des Oor-
diem, the body was 000veyed to his home.
EXPORT OP FLOUR TROY SOUTH AUSTRALIL—
We are happy to learn that there is now every prospect of
that great desideratum being attained—the export of &nth
Australian floor in barrels, and not in bags. In the colonies
of the Adrertiser we have for years past been urging this
point, bet it was feared that the extra cost of barrels, as
compared with begs, would preclude the use of the former.
But we are now in a position to state that by the Let mail
an enterprising merchant of this city sent orders for the
shipment of a large quantity of barrels, and also forwarded
isi-tructions to his agent to opt* negotiations with the beet
American houses with • view to • regular supply of American
flour hatreds for the export trade of South Acid:eta.—
Adelaide paper,

LAW INTELLIGENCL.

(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commirdooor Hokey].)
RS - APPLICATION vol BALI or THE I
PEOPZILIT.

Mr. Carter, of the firm-Or YatiLews, Carter, a,, !
applied for an order for the sale of the bankrupC4 pt ,•
The assigoess and the bankrupt coacurred, end ~ •
peered by the affidavits made that not would
quarter-day, the Commissioner thought be could
the official assignee to sell property if ie hi. • ,
thought it nsomaory to do so, and the proof of t. • .
coming due was not in itself sufficient reason.
His Honour at in chambers, and disposed of a
cues of no importance.
The case of a disputed adjadicatiou, in which M-.
(Matthews, Carter, and Bell) and Mr. Chidley
was taken with closed doors.

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