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The Express.
London, England, 1864-03-29

AGRICCLTCRAL•HALL.

'Messrs. Straugo and Pulleyn have re-opened
this hall for eqnsetriao performances on the same male as
thosi which obtained such deserved popularity at Christmas.
The programme is almost the same, with the exception of
the tournament.. The whole floor of the building is devoted
to hurdle-races, pony-races, steeplechases, and Romeo races,
and nothieg can well be more exalting than these contente.
The circus company still comprises the same experienced
•luestrians, the chief riders being Mr. John Powell and Mr.
Frank Pastor. Mr. A. Barnes and Mr. Ghee are retained
for vaulting, and the director is still Mr. John Henderson.
In addition to these attractions a " fire-king" has been
imaged, who would be invaluable if attached to the London
Fire Brigade, and who is a great favourite with the audience.
The temperature of the building is math warmer sod move
agreeable than it was at Christmas ; and judging from the
attendance yesterday, Messrs. Strange sad Pulleys may
ems apes a promisees, wring mama
London, England, 1864-03-29

EASTER AMUSEMENTS.

The Easter amusements this year—those of a
purely dramatic character—are remarkable for a
mall allowance of fairy spectacle. Many former
Easters could be named which differed very little
from Christmas in this respect, and at one time
midsummer pantomimes seemed to be coming into
fashion. Now, however, owing to the long " runs"
of dramas and comedies at several of our leading
theatres, and the Shakespearian councils which have
prevailed at others, only two new burlesques have
been introduced as Easter offerings. The national
theatre—Drury Lane—has once more taken its'
stand firmly as a Shakespearian house, resolved
to give the poet arother fair trial. If Henry
Me Fourth should prove a financial success we ,
may probably see a long line of Shakespearian re-
vivals, but if, which is hardly probable, it should fail
to hit the taste of the town, the managers will doubt-
less turn for help to some more modern " sensa-
tional" dramatist. The first dug of a theatre is to
make a profit ; if it can do this by legitimate means
so much the better. Easter, unlike Christmas, has
always been eminently an out-door holiday season,
and this year it is gratifying to record that the
weather has been tolerably favourable for such
amusements: Good Friday was cold but dry ; on
Easter Sunday we had a few April showers of De-
cember sleet, but Easter Monday could hardly have
been better suited in March for a popular holiday.
The resalt will doubtless be shown iu the returns
of all those national exhibitions, like the British
Museum, the admission fees to which are wisely
paid for out of the taxes.
London, England, 1864-03-29

PRINCESS'S.

The drama of Punt': le, t,l ra and the Conv.iy of
Err,,r• are .40 successful at this house, the latter owing to
the sensation created by the Brothers Webb as the Two
Dromite, that a new farce by Mr. Morton, rated Drawing
r-,nd F^,.•r, and Art 1,4 iris produced, less because
it was wanted than as an Easter offering. It is of French
origio, has plenty of bustling " business " and funny dia.
logo.. and provides Mr. David Fisher with a dashing part—
half li2ht and half low comedy—which no one can play with
more spirit. The house was crowded.
London, England, 1864-03-29

AUSTRIA.

ISLAND OF LISSA, Yucca

The hue-of-battle ship Kaiser andv the flagship
Elizabeth passed here yesterday. They were
coming from Polar and steering in a south-westerly
direction.

SPAIN.

MADRID, Mewl( 27.

The official Gazette publishes a royal decree, dated
the 22nd inst., creating Christian IX., King of
Denmark, Knight of the Order of the Golden
Fleece.

INDIA AND CHINA.
(By telegraph from Baez.)

CALCUTTA, MARCH 8.
Exchange ou London, first-class credits, 2s. 2111.
BOMBAY, MARCH H.
Piece goodsand mule twist unchanged. Exchange
on London, first-class credits, 2s. 2J. Money tight.
BONG KONG, FEB. Vt.
Grey shirtings nominal. Exchange uu Loudon,
4s. 11d.

SHANGHAI, FEB. 21.
Tea firm. Silk nominal. Exchange on London,
Gs. tid.

THE ARCHDUKE MAXIMILIAN AND THE

MEXICAN CROWN.

On the ground of difficulties which have arisen
as to the presumptive succession to the Austrian
throne, the Archduke Maximilian has deferred the
reception of the Mexican notables who had been
deputed to request his acceptance of the Imperial
crown of their country. It will be remembered
that Sunday last had been appointed for the recep-
tion, at which the Archduke was to have formally
accepted the Imperial dignity.

CO-OPICRATI IL SOIREE. —A soiree and public
meeting of the Society for the Promotion of Co-operation
was held last night at the Whittington Club, Strand, and
was attended by between 700 and MO ponces, iiicluding •
large number of ladies. Attar tea had been served and par.
taken of, the chair was taken by Mr. Vassittart Weals, in
the absence of the Marquis Townsheod, train indisposition,
who explained, at some length, the objecte of the society,
which was to render aid and mensal to the existing coopera-
tive societies.' There were no formal resolutions. but ad-
dressee in favour and explanatory of thepriam4les of co-ope•
ration were delivered by Mr. Lloyd Jonas, Dr. Bowkett,
Mr. H. Motu, the Rev. Henry Sally, Mr. U. Holyoake,
and Mr. John Stout Mill. the eminent political economist,
being the first time, during a beg life, he had ever addressed
• public meeting. His remarks were received with great
applause. Dories the evening • selection of vocal music wee
rendered by the choir of the Clevelandetreet I astitation ,
and the company separated at • lase hour, evidently highly
pleased with the proosediop of the 'main.
London, England, 1864-03-29

STRAND.

Tin• -nterthiereetits at this popular little theatre
comm...eed with a new comedietta, in one act, from the pen
of Mr. J. rt. Woofer, entitled, .4 Bunt 1.,- a Hoat.ead.
There is no su •11 remarkable point or brilliancy in the dia-
logue as to induce the belief that it is necessarily a trans•
Lama or adaptation from the French ; though a certain
elaborate ititrica,y in the plot would favour that assnmp•
tires The piece, which was fairly successful, and pro-
voked some hearty laughter from an excessively good-
satureJ au•lieoce, consists, of a aerie. of ingenious rontreormpft,
4 which for a time everybody makes love to everybody
silse's wife. and this social " confusion worse confounded
gives rise to some very droll. and oftei, effective situations.
Its object is to produce general merriment ; and is this
performance kept the home almost coi.tinuoudy laughing,
it mu. 4 ha regarded as a decided MCCAW. and may very pro
bably have an extended run.
London, England, 1864-03-29

STANDARD.

The Sadler's-wells dramatic company Lave mi-
grated here, and Mims Marriott, who has great merit as as
actress, is the chief attraction in The Duchess of Mat*

ROYAL ALLINBRA CIRCUS.

M. Loisset has now got his excellent company of
equestrians in good working order, and the multitude
who like dashing riding, high gymnastic training, clever
children, and intelligent animals, °an find all these things
and more at the Alhambra. The spirited equestri►n gains
known as the ride for the ribbon," as we expected on the
opening night, has proved • great attraction, principally
from the perfect horsemanship of three ladies, who might
compete with the best "cross-country" riders. Since the
first performances several new riders have appeared—pro•
minent amongst whom is • little girl, named Beckley
Roche; who possesses remarkable skill and courage. This
child, we believe, is • pupil of Miss Boniest, the " star.
rider" of the company, and she promises to surname her
mistress. Master Thompson, who may fairly be called
the infant Biondi•, is a great and deserved favourite, and
his feats on the "low•rope," perfectly free from danger,
are moist interesting. Every care is taken to promote the
comfort of the visitors at this circus, and the noble archi-
tecture of the building adds a grace to the performances.
London, England, 1864-03-29

THE MUSIC HALLS.

The Oxford gives au excellent selection from
Gounotre Pewit, with the usual miscellaneous eatertain-
meat ; the Canterbury relies much upon the ghostly fairy
spectacle of Pn. nee Blosoom; at Weeton's Mauna furnishes
the chief operatic portion of the eutertainraeut ; the Phil-
harmonic is strong in comic singers of the popular type ; and
the London Pavilion, Collins's, The Regent, Tongues,
and half•edozen others, are doing their best in the lame
way to plasm their patrota. Highbury Barn has special
advastages, which Sr. made the most of by its active pro-
prietor. and it now forms a good northern Quinones.
Amongst the misosllaosous sights at this holiday meson
we observe that four views of the melancholy accident at
Sheffield are being exhibited at the St. George's Hall, in the
Gray's•ina•rosd.

CRYSTAL PALACIL ONE SHILLING DAT.
MONDAT. MARCH ,I.—Admialloas Oa comsat, 19,603;
ditto by wawa tickets, 1,940; total, 21,543.

HORNISIaIe'S TEA la choice and strong, moderate
In price, and ebolasonl• to use. These *Jeanie/les bave semen'
for tbls tea a metal preteresot. It la sold la packets by 2,2/10
sioato.—(AdvortlasusaLl
London, England, 1864-03-29

VICTORIA.

Celeste at the Victoria is an association of name
and place that would seem to indicate • considerable retro-
gradation in the professional status of one of our most
popular actresses, or • very important onward movement in
the respectability of • theatre which has long been sup-
posed to aspire to no higher patronage than that of easter.
mongers and bargemen. Our sense of pit-miry and loy►l
regard for a very talented le ly sad old &vomits w"l not
PIMA us to aooept the former alternative, and we have
therefore great pleasure in hailing the appearance of Madame
Celeste on tremepontine boards as • proof that an
improved taste and a higher standard of dramatic criticism
have sprung up amongst the playgoing population of the
New-cut and the Waterloo-road, in the cultivation of which
this present enterprising lessees of the Victoria, Messrs.
Frampton and Fenton, have certainly not been neglectful.
The Weston in Red te the title of the drama specially
written for Madame Celeste's drat introduction to • Victoria
audience, and in it Mr. Stirling Coyne, the author, has
achieved • double SUCCUBI. He has produced a piece ad-
mirably suited to the dramatic appetite of Lambeth, ►nd
his invented or adapted a character equally suited
to the ►pecie:ire' of the arguer who was east for
the principal role. TM sew drama derives its inspiration
from the French capital, where Le Timex. de Cartes, which
is the original from which the chief features of the plot sod
most of the incidents are drawn, had recently a successful
run of upwards of 100 nights. The Woman in Red wee,
altogether, • decided success, and is, no doubt, destined
to be as successful here as it has been in Paris.
London, England, 1864-03-29

MADAME TUSSAITVS.

Tbls old exhibition, which has lasted out Miss
Linwood's and • score of others, is still • favourite with
• large number of holiday-makers, and was crowded
throughout the day. The special attractions now put forth
are figures of the two American Presidents, Lincoln sod
Davis ; effigies of Henry IV. and his Queen, Joan, in the
costume of the period (1399) ; and a full-length modal of
George Victor Townley.

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S GARDENS, REGENT'S

PARK.

In spite of the gloomy and foreboding aspect of
the weather, which did not promise much enjoyment for
those engaged inoutdoor amusements, a large ceocouree of
holiday-melon resorted to these gardens yesterday morning,
sad continued to do so during the greater part of the day.
The visitors up to the time of the closing of the gates at
sunset amounted to 15,240—• large number, but less than
those that have visited the gardens on several previous
Easter Mondays, when that national holiday hag fallen later
in the year, and the weather has turned out more ptial.
It is satisfactory to be able to add th►t the behaviour of the
piseaureueelsers, a large, proportion of whom were young
people, was most exemplary, and that no injury whatever
wa■ done to the society's valuable collection of living
animals.
London, England, 1864-03-29

SURREY.

The novelty at thin theatre was a historical drama,
translated and arranged for the Eoglish stage by Mr.
James Anderson, from the French of Alexandre
Dumas, entitled the TAe Soklaer of Fortune ; or
the Deril'r Death Tower. The piece, re its title import,, is
of a sensational character. Its subject is the amours and
crimes of Margaret of Burgundy, regent of France, and
Queen of Louis X. The cowtiOn fell amid general applaom,
and Mr. Anderson and Mies Patumefort had to appear before
the curtain to bow their acknowledgments. The perform-
snots concluded with the nautical drama of Ashore and
Ago a 1.
London, England, 1864-03-29

OLYMPIC.

The popularity of the TicLW of Leave Mat► re-
mains undiminished, sod no change is, therefore, zequired ia
the bills of this theatre. In all probability this successful
Anglo-French chorea will " see out" the lesseeship of
Meows. Robson, Etudes, and Co., which will terminate in
the autumn, when the house will fall into the heads
of Hr. Horace Wipe.
We are glad to see that Miss Hughes, one of the most,
if not the most, charming and finished young actresses on our
stage, has returned to her post in the racial of Leave -.Van,
as Mrs. St. EverernocaL Her companions, who have not
had her two or tbeee moaths' rest, are doubtless getting
weary of their parts, but they must not be ungrateful to a
piece which has helped to make no many theatrical repu-
tations. The critical public—audience fit though few —have
seen what Messrs. Vincent, Soutar, and Atkins (to say
nothing of tried actors like Mr. Horace Wigan and others)
have done in this drama, and will expect much from them in
their next characters.
London, England, 1864-03-29

THZ VISIT OP OARIBALDL

Brooke' the intended residence of Garibaldi
is the Isle of Wight, is situated between two mountains at
the back of the island, and is completely sheltered from
the sea. Mr. Seely, the member for Lincoln, is the lord of
the manor of Brooke, and his mansion there is to be the
residenoe of the illustrious Italian daring his stay in this
country. Henry VII. visited Brooks, and was enter-
Weed by the lady of the manor at that time, Dame
Joanna Bowerman, as she was called. There is plenty of
rich sad picturesque and wild coast scenery is the neigh-
bourhood. From • neighbouring proclaim:ice the coast of
France can be seen, and close by is • pro-historic stow
monument, which afterwards beams the locality of
Druidical worship, and subsequent to that of Suon folk-
mote', or meethigs. of the people. Brooke is a parish in the
West Medina portion of the Isle of Wight.
Mr. Seely. M.P., and Mr. Richardson, the trusurer of
the City Reception Committee, have received letters from
General Garibaldi, announcing his departure for England,
and stating his health was still ir. • delicate state, and that
the wound is his foot was at times very palatal Oa boot-
leg this Dr. Ferguson. the emieent surgeon, at once placed
his gratuitous professional services at the disposal of these
gentlemen, to attend upon the gametal daring his stay in
the hie of Wight. This offer was kratefully accepted by
Masan. Seely and Richardson, on the part of Garibaldi, and
Dr. Ferguson will go to the islaaa inuudiately oa the at-
nval of the ilos Moss visitor.

The Manchester Itranutter 'take that steps are being
Ulm to invite Garibaldi to that city, aad that a reoeptioe
committee is in course of format. Estimated by the
number of his adrainws, no city In tbe Maidens, after Loa
don (says our contemporary) tae back its request with better
arguments than Matiottestar.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colo-
Mal-office from the Governors of Malta sad Gibraltar, mid
from the Lord Milt Camisoles*, of the lochs Weeds.
London, England, 1864-03-29

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL COTTON & CORN MARKETS.
(TEM DAY.)
(NT ELDCTITO AND OrTNINATIONAL TEL/NANAPIL)
(PROM OUR ovrx coesseroinnirr.)

corroy.—The general tone of the cotton market cot tinnes
steady, although the demand is not so brisk as last week.
Bales probably 5,000 or 6,000 hales. . .

CORN. —hbulet fairly attended; American amber wbeat
at full prices. Other qualities neglected. Flour very dull,
and prices quite nominal. Indian corn steady. Egyptian
beans, oats, and oatmeal doll.

MINCING LANK-(THIS DAY.)

The public markets rennin closed for the Easter 'holidays.
SUGLZ.—No tnknaaetiona reported in either raw, or
refined.

Come.—The demand is 'Wady for all qualities. Native
Ceylon sold at 71s. fid. for See ordinary.
Rum is inquired for, but the offers made are not accepted.
Mrs.—No sale reported.
PerrgE.-1,500 bop of Penang sold at the fall prices al
Md. per lb.
Corros.—Previous prices are unaltered, but the demand
is still limited.
Jurr..—The market continues firm and active at full
prima for good and fine qualities.
SALTFISTRL—Thee hundred bags sold, at 355. for relnie-
tion 51, short prompt.

TALLOW MARK ET. —(TH IS DA Y. )
The market is strode ; annexed are the prmeat quota-
tions :—Town tallow, 41s. 3d. net cash ; Petersburg Y. 0.
omens
the spot, 42a. ; April, Ca.; October to December.
9d.

SMITHFIELD HAY MARKET,-(THIS DAY)

Mears. Haney and Esstoo report -traria at last dayi
prices :—Prime meadow hay, 755. to 80s. ; superior ditto.
Ma. to 90s. ; inferior ditto, 50s. to 60s. ; clover, oh!.
90.. to 110 e. ; ditto new, wood cut, 90.. to 105 a. ; straw.
255. to 30a.

IRELAND.
London, England, 1864-03-29

MINES.-(THIS DL YJ

Two o'CLot.n.
The mining market is steady to-day, with a fair
amount of business. Great Vor and Wheal Gren-
ville shares are in demand, and have advanced :
the former are now quoted 374 to 384,
and the latter, 8i to f. On the other
hand, Bithney Metal have declined to 41 to 51,
and East Basset to 68 to 72. East Caradon are
quoted 31 to 4, and Clifford Amalgamated 364 to
374. East Carn Brea shares are officially marked6l„
Cape Copper shares have improved, and tit.
John del Rey and Yudanamutana are firm. Cobra
Copper and Alamillos are dull.
The directors of the Vigra and Clogan Mini
Company have just declared a dividend of 14. 10s.
per share for the quarter ending the 25th inst la
accordance with the opinion expressed at the gene-
ral meeting held on the 25th nit., the directors have
also made a call of 151. per share, with a view to
provide capital for the extension of present and the
erection of new works. This call is to be deducted
from the dividend.
London, England, 1864-03-29

r. JAMES'S.

The popularity of Th with Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Mathews, Mrs. Stirling, and the other
members at the compel, has prevented anything more
than a trilling change in the programme—the revival of Mr.
PfasicVs i ;reek burlesque, The Gu:den Fler,e, recently pro-
duced at the Haymarket Theatre. Mrs. Charles Mathews
still plays Medea with great vigour, Mr. Chink. M
" Chorus " with admirable coolness and humour ; and Me.
John Clarke. transplanted from tlie Adelphi, strengthens
the cast materially.
London, England, 1864-03-29

ST. JAMES'S lIALL.

Miss Grace Egerton (Mrs. George Case) and her
husband, having been engaged by the indefatigable and obi-
galloon Mr. E. T. Smith to perform in Melbourne, Aus-
tralia, have thought it advisable to give a few farewell
representations of their entertainment in London. The
first of the series, which will last a week, was gives last
night at the above hall.
London, England, 1864-03-29

GRECIAN.

Mciaenthad'a Deborah (or Leah, as it is called at the
Adelphi) with Miss Edith /kraud in the principal character,
has long been an attraction at this house, and with the
ekborate Christmas pantomime of IL-Aimee* Crime, it is
found sufficient for the holiday entertainments. The panto-
mimic performance of Mr. George Conquest, the dancing of
Miss L►ura Conquest, the clever singing and acting of Miss
M. A. Victor, combined with the really elegant scenery and
dream." •ill doubtless prolong the existence of this panto.
mime for another season.
London, England, 1864-03-29

LYCECM.

No change was made in the programme at this
Loses List night, except by the introduction of an old faros.
called A Day after the Fair, in which Mr. Widdicombe
eastehsed the chief character with his nauel quaint and ori.
gisal humour. Bei Denhohio, pending the production of
Ahead, is still found sufficient to sustain the good fortune
et Mr. lechter's theatre. Mr. Fechter will not appear
until salt Saturday, when he will play Angelo is Bei
Dnaua•o, and the reosipta will be generously given in aid
of the subaziptioos for the eathren from the Sheffield
isowlatico.
London, England, 1864-03-29

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(atom's TILIGLAXI.)
THE PROJECTED CONFERENCE.

PARIS, Idmica 23.

France has adhered to the project of conference.
Sweden has not yet replied. The Federal Diet has
referred the invitation of England to the com-
mittees on the Sleswig-Holstein question, and will
give its decision about the let April. Russia de-
sires that the treaties of 1&51 sod 18.2 should
form the basis of the Conference.

NORWAY AND SWEDEN.
BERLIN, Mace 28.

Letters received here from Christiania to the
23rd inst. state, that the Committee of the Stor-
thing, in their report on the extraordinary credit
for armaments, said : " Although the Norwegian
people does not wish for any further intimate poli-
cal connexion with Denmark, the ruin of that State
would nevertheless arouse the strongest sympathy
in Norway. The committee, therefor*, reoom-
mend the adoption of the government bill, upon
condition that Sweden and Norway should also
have allies."

Advices from Stockholm state that orders have
been issued for the immediate fitting out of the
Carl Johann, screw ship of the line, and the frigate&
Norkoping and Josephine, Swea and Andrea.
The Royal Life Guards and one battalion of
each regiment have received orders to hold them.
selves in readiness to march.
London, England, 1864-03-29

SADLER'S WELLS.

An English opera company—the principal mem-
bers of which are Madam* Toonelier, Mr. Bowler, and Mr.

Durand—have taken poseession of this theatre for twelte
nights. They opened io La Sonnansbnla, bat they pro.
pose to play Sottisen*, the Bohemian Girl, Lad other popular
verb of English composers. The condactor and musical
director is Yr. H. C. Cooper.
London, England, 1864-03-29

vonrably influenced by increasing tiebtom of money, and by
the absence of demand for the ep-oonntry markets. Thee
Wants may not be of low oeuUauaace, as goods ars so
doubt wanted for actual consumption. But on the other
band, as lower quotatioos ma► now be expected from Man-
chester in response to the unfavorable edvices which ban
oontinuoasly goes leeward from all the Indian makes ler
many mailstsay demand which may arise will probably be
freely met by importers, so that the prospect deny general
improvement in prices appears remote.
London, England, 1864-03-29

CIANDLEEL—PRIZE MEDAL.
thePAßAFFlilitary RLMatkma—Adopted by Mr Majesty's 00111111UMMi far
m
J. C. and J. FIELD,
the original manufacturers sad holders of the IBM Prize Medal,
caution the public against any spurious imitations. Their label
L on all whets and boxes. field by all dacha throughout the
Weems'. Wholmal• sad bar exportation at the Works, UPPER
MARSH, LA MIRTH, LONDON. S., where also may be obtained
their celebrated Baited Belvieu Seep Tabbek.
London, England, 1864-03-29

THE POLICE COURTS.

SOUTHWARK.

Jahn Dap was charged with being comerned, with •
female not in custody. in stealing two half-crowns and two
shillings from the person of Jane Taylor, an elderly lady,
residing atChisieliorst, while waiting on the platform of the
North Kent Railway Terminus, Loodon-bridge.
The preeecutrix said that on Saturday afternoon she went
to the railway station for the purpose of. proceeding home
by the four o'clock train. After pnrchumg her ticket she
deposited two half-aowns and two shillings in her dress
pocket. She then went on the platform, sod while reading
the time-tables an officer came up to her and asked her to
feel is her pocket, and see if she had loot anything. She
did so, and missed the money above-mentioad. A few
moments after she saw the prisoner is custody of Sergeant
Holmes, a detective officer, with her money on him.
John White, • aupeninnuated officer of the Metropolitan
Polies, said he was employed is making arrangements at
Parley-heath for the voluotairs, and on Saturday afternoon,
while waiting for the train to proceed to Guildford, he saw
the prisoner and a well-dressed female pass on to the plat-
form arm-in-arm. She looked about a minute or so, and
then went op to the promecutrix. The female lifted up the
latter's dress, and afterwards passed something to the
prisoner, when they separated. He caught bold of the
prisoner and called out to the railway poster to assist him,
and while securing him the female contrived to make her
leap&
Sergeant Holmes, • detective officer of the /I division,
specially employed by the South Eastern Railway Comiany,
said be toot the primmer bum last witness, and on searching
him found in one of his waistcoat pocket. two half-crowns
and two shillings.
The magistrate asked if be knew anything of the primmer.
Witness replied that be did mot.
The prisoner pleaded pil; to the charge, begging his
worship to deal with him M •t
summary manner.
The magistrate bad no doubt as to his sod his companion's
intention ; therefore he should sentence him to six mooths'
hard labour in the Wandsworth House of Correction.

Priziese—Tbsak yoa, sir. I multi obliisdViou.
London, England, 1864-03-29

- -
AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS.

The week opened with a splendid day—fine and
bright, with the wind east. Monday eau rather cloudy,
occasismally sunny, and field work progressed most Javan:
ably as well as extessively, the barley going into the
ground in the finest order possible. Drilling and rolling
was resorted to in all districts, and the farmers are making
up for lost time during the Leavy rams aid floods in the
early part of the mouth. Tuesday proved dull and cloudy,
and rams war threatened, but little fell until the evening,
when a few slight showers were experienced, with the
eight dull. The:weather remained favourable to Thursday,
sod spring tillage was pushed on with activity and emergy ;
while the day following in Susses was sunny and
bright, very warm and pleasant. It is surprising to lieu
the great extent of field-work done within the past fort-
night ; the chalky and light soils are nearly finished, and in
the primest order possible ; so all thew refreshing &Lowers
would be useful, wow that the seed has been so nicely got
in. Everything is very backward, particularly the meadow,,
sod it will be • keg tune before there is a good bite of gram
The sight frosts so frequently esperienc,u give a check to
vegetation, and the wheat plant begins to sigh foe warmer
weather, the cold north-easterly winds keeping it bare, ru
that there is a general feeling now expreseed that we cannot
have se early harvest. Nothing, however, seems to revive
the trade, and the present prices give spoor return to the agri-
culturists, large ea was theleat crop. This week's average was
down t0:146.5d., and since January it has been difficult to get
the average • little over 40s. per quarter, although choice
white samples occiaionall? bring • high price, fins heavy
Chidham having touched as. per quarter for • great weight
in the neighbourhood where the choicest qualities are
grown. Barleys have come out slowly, and fine qualities
have realised good prices for seed puzposes; the nialtsters
also paying high rates. This corn is going well into the
ground, being so much accomplished towards another good
crop, and farmers are disposed to sow en great a breadth
as possible, in the hope of the sgitatiou for a repeal of the
malt-tax helping next seasons price. Saturday proved
colder, with the wind from N. to N.S.E., barometer low,
and at 5 p.m. steady rain set in apparently for • wet night.
—Mark-last Ezprus.

.BEETS

ATUBSI3.—ILaca 26.
Btock 18133.

137
18,360
1,611

4340
London, England, 1864-03-29

STAND PLATE. One Mae.

Reindeer, Columbia, Capidi;t7.Birdlime, frolic, Ivanhoe,
Waveney, Le Narwhal, and Tailor are here.

GREAT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. Two miles.
Fairwater, Wingrave, Gibraltar, Glenorchy,
Dollar, Fantail. Turn of Lur.M.Mterer, Despair, Gardena.
Touch and Go, Lspidist, Dumas, Countarsiga, Anglo-
Saxon, Ina, Lord Reiland, Casts, Sheridan, Iphigenia, and
Alabama are here.

PLID Fotrur.—Blithield, Liege's, Beejamlo, Knave of
Trumps, Double Finn, Lingolleo, Idahosostaui, and Ghillie
Cullum.
DELAPRE HANDICAP. About half a mile.
Neilabwry, Bedouin, vigil, Leontfh
Airedale Orphaes, Dawdle, Gazelle, Lady Nichol, Wild
Thyme, Poetess, Muak, Mother Bunch, Tailor, Jewel, Rosa
Lea, Aurora, Templar, Munoz, and Decoy are hare.
NENE HANDICAP. One mile four farloop 180 yards.
Turn of Luck. Knave of Trumps, Faufreluche, Reserve,
Worthless, T. P. Cooke, and Cams are here.

DURHAM MEETING.-(THIS DAY.)

RABY fiTAKFIL Ow ma,

Sauterelki, Madame Patti, Tbeobakbi, Good Advice.
Rob, sod Little Hannah f are hers.
LAMBTON STAKES. Six frillocp.
Good Advice, Side Wind, Wu Whoop, Black Duchess,
King Arthur, Tabitha, Bramble, and Sweet Jessie are here,
NORTH DURHAM HANDICAP. One mile and a

quarter.
Honest Jobe, Mantrap, Hypermsestranheobalda, Stiff,
Wensley e, Wisdom, and Little Hannah I are here.
ElPBCl7o.—Veamo.
WYNYARD PLATE. T.Y.C.
Lady Louisa, Betsy Copeland, Gaily, Little Duchess,
Lizette, Tarlatan, and Chioquot the Jester are here.
UNITED HUNTERS' STAKES. Two miles.

Th. I4C.«;,‘4hit«ecis, by
Night, Aroogrove, rod g by Boaaborough ere ham

DISTRESSING SHIPWRECK.
London, England, 1864-03-29

BRITANNIA.

At thin large and popular East-end theatre, the
proprietor, Mr. S. Lane, ►away produces • saniptuous spec-
tacle at Fster, and this year he has goes beyond his pre-
vious efforts to this line. A piece called The Left-Heeded
diarria,,e has been written by Mr. Haslewood, to introduce
as much brilliant scenery and costumes as possible, and the
author has been well seconded by this scene painter and the
dressmaker. The first act ends with the Great Ghost effect,
with La the recent improvements, and the second and third
acts have gorgeous terminations. The characters are well
represented by old and tried favourites.

An additional attraction has been provided in the enpge•
memt of Master Perry Roselle, who performs in the Four
Mow6rays, the personation faros produced for him at
Drurylane. Ile iv the most genuinely clever " infant
prodigy" we have ever seen on the stage.
London, England, 1864-03-29

GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION.

Mr. and Mrs. German Reed, with Mr. John
Parry, after resting during Pension-week, appeared last night
with renewed vigour in Mr. Shirley Brooks's eutertaio-
meat, The Pyramid. Mut Roseleal's Evening Party
now concludes the evening's amusements, and gives Mr.
John Parry an opportunity of showing his rare humour and
power in what we may call pianoforte recitals. Several
special morning performances are announced of the popular
operetta, July Lea.

MR. ARTH►JR SKETCHLEY'S ENTERTAINMENT.

Mr. Arthur Sketchley'e Parid, and Mrs. Brown
at the Play, still successfully hold their ground, and furnish
literary and artistic entertainment to full audience'.

POLYGRAPHIC HALL.

Mr. Woodin now feels perfectly at home in his
little ball with his aew emnidrantatic entertainment, and
ham made several judicious alterations since the first night
The scene in whi.th he performs four characters at once by
the aid of cleverly constructed dummies sitting in a railway
carriage is almost sufficient by itself to fill the, hall for many
months to come.
London, England, 1864-09-27

SPAIN.

MADRID, Szrr. 27.

The Central Progressist Committee held a
meeting yesterday to settle the policy to be
followed in the present state of affairs.

Prince Napoleon is now at his villa of Prangis,
Switzerland, where he will remain a fortnight, and then re-
turn to Compiigne, to meet Prince Humbert, in time for
the fltcs, which it is understood are to be given on a grand
scale in hamar of the youthful prince.

The Autographs publishes the foe-simile of the
following lines, written by Rossini in the album of ifdlle.
Adelina Patti :—'• My good Adeline,—Nothing can he more
easy far me than to insert an idea in your album—an idea
which Mk my head : to cherish you as an adorable creature,
to admire your enchanting talent, and to be for ever your
friend, G. Rossist"

The Gazette de France, referring to the intelli-
gence comrnunimted from Madrid that the fines imposed ou
the peen for some years are to be returned, observe.:—
" This is certainly the first time that a decree of amnesty
far the press has received a retrospective interpretation so
broad and so liberal. We most sincerely congratulate our
Spaniah contemporaries on the fact. For a retrograde
ministry, ensiled by the Siirle and the Opinion Natiunale,
it really is not amiss. We do not ask for the reimburse-
ment of our own fines or to be indemnified for our iroprisoo-
matte, alas! We are unwilling to bear too bard on the
public truantry. But, till we can get something better, the
annulment of oar warnings would give on great pleasure."
The Brussels September fifes commenced on
Saturday with a service at the Church of Sainte Michael
and Cidule, to the memory of the citizens who fell in the
war of independence. The King was represented by a nom•
bee of functionaries of his Majesty's household and several
of the ministers, the governor of Brabant and the mayor of
Brussels being preset. An international rifle shooting
meeting was also opened in presence of Count de Flandre.
Several English volunteer were among the competitors, and
excited curiosity by their uniforms.

The Giornali di Napoli states that on the morning
of the 19th the miracle of St. Jannirius wu aneoonoed by the
itriag of the guns in the roadstead.

The pleasure yacht of the late King Frederick
has beta sold to a stearopeeket company for 2.5.000
dollar; and is intended to be used in future in the coasting
trade at Jutland, between Aalborg sad Frederickshavn. It
coat originally 00,000 no dollars, or about 7,0004

An ingenious Englishman was permitted to try
some mpariments at the ps-works at Moline. last week,
tho most sucoassful of which was the sodden appearance
throughout the city of a beautiful clear red light, which
threw missed rays of the most brilliant deecriptioit It is
said that by the addition to the geometer of some chemical
salts, as Menem of light sad &sages of oolour ma he ia-
otantaneonaly produced. On Suodsy it is ansouoced, to
the gnat delight of the population of Moline', that some
further experiments ars to be exhibited,
London, England, 1864-09-27

PRUSSIA.

BEELES Swr. 26.

The semi-official Nay/deutsche Zeitung , referring
to Herr von Bismarck's despatch of the 31st August
in reply to the English note of the 20th, states that
the former does not enter into the details of Earl
Russell's note, but merely mentions that Prussia
never called in question the rights of Christian
IL, and could therefore demand his renunciation
of those rights. With regard to the apprehensions
expressed of possible disadvantages to the nationali-
ties of North Sleswig, Herr von Bismarck's despatch
declares that they are unfounded, and says
that the events which have transpired between
the class of the London Conference and the con-
clusion of the preliminaries of peace have induced
Prussia to return to her proposal of the 28th May.
In conclusion, Herr von Bismarck expresses his
satisfaction that England is now paying more atten-
tion to the wishes of the Duchies than she did at
the Conference, and rejoices that in this respect at
least there is an assimilation of the views of the
two Cabinets.

ARRIVAL OF SIR HENRY BULWER IN
PARIS.

PARIS, Sur. 26.
Sir Henry Bulwer has arrived here, and dines
this evening at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Queen Christina has set out for Spain, and will
stay to-night at Bordeaux.

THE PARIS BOURSE.
PARIS, Sarr. 26, 3.30 r.a.
The Bourse has been Id. Renter closed at
65.90, or the same as on Saturday.

SWITZERLAND.
BERNE, /kn. 26.

The Council of the States has unanimously re-
jected the appeal of the Genera Electoral Bureau
again!' the Federal decision confirming the election
of 31 lAenerik-e, and has accorded full powers to
the ,feral (banal R this smitten It bag also
comt :need the discussion of the Franco-Swiss
treat.) of commerce.
London, England, 1864-09-27

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(..sin's sae-rmr.,
ITALY.

TURLY. Sser. 26.

This morning the city is tranquil.
General Della Marmora and Signori Lanza, Sella,
and Petitti, have taken possession of their respec-
tive ministries.
London, England, 1864-09-27

PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND THE CONTEST FOR

THE PRESIDENCY.

The following has been published in America,
wage the head el " platform '•
" Executive Mansion, Weahingtoe, July le.

"To whom it may conoern.—Aoy proposittoo which
embraces the restoration of pews, the integrity of the whole
Union, and the abandonment of slavery, and which comes
by and with the authority that can control the armies now at
war against the United States, will be reoeived and coml.
dered by the executive government of the United States,
and will be met by liberal terms on substantial and collateral
points, and the bearer or bearers thereof shall have safe
conduct both ways. " ABRAHAM LINCOLN."

The Washington correspondent of the Tribune states :
" Information, deemed trustworthy, is received, to the
effect that Gemara Fremont has placed his letter of with.
drama in the hands of his friends, who will make it public
at the proper time, and that before long."

THE SUSPENSION OF THE LEEDS BANKING
COMPANY.

PROPOSED WINDING-EP OF THE UNDERTAKECG.

(From the Leeds Mercu►u of this day.)

We regret to learn that the examination of the
amounts of the Leeds Banking Company continues to dim-
close a state of affairs of a most serious character. The posi-
tion of the bank is such that the directors and committee of
shareholden have decided to wind-up the affairs under the
company's act of 1861, rather than make any attempt
to settle them by arrangement with other oompaniee,
at one time contemplated. In accordance with this
decadon, a petition wee presented to the Court of Chancery
on Saturday, and an application is to be made to the court
oa Thursday to fix a day for the haariog. The petition,
we believe, states that the liabilities of the company are
2,000,0001., and the seta 1,000,0001., leaving a balance
against the bank of 1,000,0001., or more than 1201, per share.
With reference to the statement th►t customers' securities
not drawn against had been banded to the London agents,
we are assured that this has sot been done to any gre►t
extent. So far only three snob cases are known. In one
of these, the securities have already been returned, and
Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smiths are prepared at once to
return the others. It is stated that Mr. Alfred Tale has
absconded, and that his affairs have in consequence, beeu
thrown into the bankruptcy court.
The following letter has been forwarded to us by Mr.
Greenland :

" Gentlemen,—ln the report of the examination of
Thomas Scaife contained is your paper of this morniog it is
stated that the prisoner said to Mr. Joy ' that Mr. Green.
land knew all about it.' This statement was made by Mr.
Joy in reply to a question pat to him by Mr. Granger, the
prieonar's attorney. I beg to give the most emphatic and
indignant contradiction to the prisoner's statement, and I
appeal to your sense of justice to give the same publicit., to
the contradiction which you have to the statement contra.
dicted.—l am, gentlemen, your very obedient servant,

_
" E GPICCLAND.
" Leeds Banking Company, Sept. 26, 1864."
London, England, 1864-09-27

THE LOCH MOOR, and MOUNTAIN
TOURIST and TRAVULING SUM, Three Guineas, In
all the new materials.
Better than ever and move than ever."

at ALFRED WEBB ;I.ll:REs37liieTa:etreet, Etizioveraquire.
Removed from Dond•etreet. HaabMod 184 L
London, England, 1864-09-27

CHINA.

The following intelligence is taken from the
Overland China Moil of the 12th of August :

our led issue we stated that preparations ware being
made for the succeed& attack of Nankin, and we have now
to report that the city WOI taken by the Imperialists on the
19th ultimo. For many months past, in consequence of
the anent ;Invaded success which had attended the opera.
tioas of the Chinese army under its foreign leaden, the
Fuming' bad evidently begun to lose heart, and the ac-
counts received state that the chief of their "Coolie kinp'.
committed suicide when he heard that Colonel Gordon was
present before the walls of the city.

MUTER'S TELEGILMS.)
ITALY.

TURLN, SEPT. 27.
Baron Ricasoli has arrived here. Chevalier di
Nigra is also at Turin.
Nothing positive il known in reference to the
new cabinet.

It is confirmed that Signori Lanza and Sella
have accepted the portfolios which were offered
them.
The city is tranquil.

NAPLFS, Stn. 27.

A meeting will shortly take place here, in which
all the fractions of the Unity party will be repre-
sented. The meeting will pass resolutionsstating the
right of Italy to Rome as the capital, and her right
to Venice. Another resolution will express a hope
that no municipal interest will prevail with the
government in the choice of a provisional capital.
The committee entrusted with the organisation of
this meeting will be composed of members of the
Senate and of the Chamber of Deputies.
London, England, 1864-09-27

1,736 1,510

ALARMING ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON, CHAT-
HAM. AND DOVER RAILWAY.— Vadatlay morning the 7.30
Dover .:peas, consisting of two first-clam carnage., oos
second -class, and a pusetheraluggege.van. besides the engine
sad tether, ran off the line about • mils past the Yugo
stsMon. The segith•driver bad felt something wrong up-
wards of 400 yards before tho engine loft the lieu and had
immediately applied tho brooks. At this portion of the line
tho embankment is not loss than 20 feet high. sod a bridge
aorta • turnpike road. Fortunately tin catastrophe did not
oath until the higher portion of the embankment was passed.
The engine rolled oa it. aide, and its maohioary was clogged
op with ths soft clay into which it ton its path. Tllll tender
was rendered • shapeless mass, with the timbers of a second
class carriage literally drives from and to end through the
interior. This carriage was a °mamba* ruin, the front and
sides being splintered into firewood. That the fire-
man, the stoker, or lb* passengers in ths first car-
riage should hays escaped is perfectly miraculous. In
the socond•clus carriage next the tender wore • gam-
fitter in tbs company's service, end a soldier. The gui-
ltier has had his leg broken, sad wan otherwise seriously
injured, but lb. soldier was only slightly bort. The engine-
driver, though *twined. was Ws to walk from tho Sam
the fireman and the paasso in the first clam carriages
were uninjured. Drs. Wood, ofgors Peng., and Stillwell, from
Beckenham, were shortly in attondesco to give whatever
medical assistance was required, and tho officers of the rail-
wily set vigorously to work to dew the line. Tho traffic was
not interrupted.

HOILNINAN'S Tea is choice and strong, mode-
rate in price, and wholesome to use. These advantages have
secured for this tea a general preference. It is sold to packets by
2,2B(fsgeata.—(Advertleentent.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.
BIRTH&
_ .

ZDZ.V.--September M Tioel;urst Vicarage, the wife of the
Ron. k. Eden, of • daughter.
FillCWBON.—September U. at Eheiharn-strett, Mrs, f. ter•
411;7of fitfour, of • sou
_ 4
—September U, at berkeley.square, Mrs. 11. Oro. of s

KERR.— Peptemher !4. at Wyndham-place, Bryanstonaqy tee,
W., the Idle of R. J. Kerr. Eaq , of a daughter.
MAICK —Reptember M. at Upper flonstou Ceramics-MR.
the Idle of R. W. Mann. Zen, of • ma
RICHARLOIoN.-Bepeareber 24. the ode of B. Richardson, Ea+.
of a daughter.
London, England, 1864-09-27

QT. JAMES'S-HALL (entrances in Regent-
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ENTERTAINMENT, the WORLD of MAGIC, and Miss ANDER-
SON'S extraordinary powers In SECOND SIGHT have made a
success hitherto unparalleled la the annals of the art =gigue.
EVERY EVENING. at 8. On Saturdays • fashionable juvenile
day performance at 3 p.m. Doors open at 7 and Y o'clock.
Stalls (dregs, numbered and strictly reserved). : balcony, 2.. :
area and gallery, Is. Juvenile tickets for the stalls, 2s. Seats
may be secured at tha Ticket-ofbce, Picemilily.

HYAM and 00.'s CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT, A 6 and Or, Orford-dreet.
The attention of Gentlemen is particularly hinted to the fol.
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to latd oat for public aopmetodation :

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No. 3. Juvenile and Youths' Department.
No. S. Hat and Hosiery Department.
The most experienced cutters and work hands are engaged In
the Tailoring branches, and the best and most lash. Juable
Fabrics and tree economy are guaranteed.
YAM and 00., ed and g 7. Oxford-street, Loudon 21, 11, and
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gate, Dewsbury.
London, England, 1864-09-27

NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA'S One Guinea and
Two Guinea FIELD GLASSES and TELESCOPES are war-
ranted as unrivalled for power and brilliancy. 21s. and 42a. in
ave complete.-1, Hatton-garden, LC. ; 60, Cornkill, LC.; 122,
Regent-street, W. 1.53, Fleet-street: and Crystal Palace.
London, England, 1864-07-11

THE POLICE COURTS.

(THIS DAY.)

MAR [MOROI:GM-STREET.
CHARGB AGAMIT a BOLDUC:B.
' a private of the Grenadier Guards,
▪ hoior io possession of a watch and chain of the
which was afterwards aecertained to belong to
weldeteio, of Most-street, °roweling...square, wee
brought before Mr. Tyrertiitt.
:t may be remembered that the prisoner stated that a
Hemm outside the barracks invited him to take some-
i:•r: to drink, and then took him to his lodgings and made
present of the watch and chain. The count's state-
• to the police was that he was robbed of his watch and
,to to a quarrel anicogst some soldiers.
Mr. Weymouth, ,t Clifford's len, appeared to-day on bas
of the count, who was not in attandanoL
Mr. Trrwbitt ordered the evidence taken on the last
-.lot to be red over, winch was dose.
Mr. Tyrwhiti asked whether the want was present, and
.:,poctor Tanner, from Soolland-rird, said be was not,
.....!ranch the prisoner had been twice remolded.
Mr. Weymouth said he attended en behalf of the count,
it was • matter of the greatest importune that the
should be preeeot to give an explanatiou of the obits
n.-tt made by the prisoner. It happened that the day the
was to appear at this court he was taken ill, and
also in great pecuniary difficulties he had to ggoe to
• for money. Re (Mr. Weymouth) had a cestileate
'toeing that the count had been in ill health, and unable
Att.401.1 to business. The coast being a foreigner was
▪ rant of the inference draws by the report of the case is
tte rapers. His object was to salt for an adjournment, that
It. count might be enabled to attend.
laspector Tanner said that after the trimmer was If••
hAnded last week be called him andtold him that he did not
to tall the commanding officer at the time, but the gen-
t:ermui had taken him home, told him to strip himself,
which he did, and that he pre him the watch and slain for
so.

_
Mr. Weymouth said he had the landlady of the house is
which the count lodged present to state that no soldier came
to the house on the Sunday, the day of the robbery.
Yr. Pohl, the secretary to the count, said the count was
au Austrian, and bad lived in this eoontry same years. He
Ind latterly been very ill and unable to attend to busier'.
The count was obliged to go to Berlin, owing to the pecu-
stary state of his affairs. The want told him on the You-
day morning that be had been robbed the preying. day,
and he believed by a soldier, in a street new the National
Gallery ; that there was a fight going oa, and he went up
and wee robbed of his watch and chain.
The landlady of the bones said that no soldier came to it
on Sunday, Lod that the coact was too ill to attend to
business.

3117..fireihitt—Ent he vas not teo ill to go abroad.
Mr. Weymouth mid be telt certain the count would
:steed.

Mr. Pohl said be would be back in a week.
Mr. Tyrwbiet remanded the prieoner, offering to take
too bell is 10/. for his atteedanoe in a weeik.