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The Express.
London, England, 1864-01-07

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 7, 1364.

[The meeting was proweediai when oar report left.]

Tun. NEW MA R LBOROUGH-NEREET POLICE COURT.
—The present ill-suited building for the carrying-on of
public hominess will soon be superseded by a new mart of
ample dimensions, accommodation being provided for every
having business to transact. To professional men
14.7:4 to Weed the court this will bee great boon.
THE CHANCERY VAC ATION. —YERIerd ay the
Chancery vacation ended, sod the several offices will to-
day resume business in enticipation of the approaching term,
oommencicg on Monday. The sneers of the courts are in-
coosiderable.

KEW, TCRNHAM-cREEN, AND HAMMERSMITH
RAILWAT.—The proposed route of this IMa is from Chis-
wick, through Strawl.on-the-green, Turnham•gress, Ealing,
Acton, Hammersmith, Starch-green, Rrook•greeo, and
Shepherd's-bush, with branches to the Hammersmith and
City line, and to the Kea■ingtoe station of the North Low-
den Railway, at an estimated coat of 70.0001. . .

FIRE AT IN IV ER. —At a quarter past 5 yesterday
afterooon a fire broke out in the 'hop of Mr. Kelly, of Inist-
lane, Dover, ceased by gas which had escaped, and which
exploded when the bo7 was going to light up. The pre-
mises in which the explosion took place are situated in a
narrow page between the shop of Mr. Prrbhle, a groeer,
and Mr. Kite. a bookseller. The Volunteer Fire Brigade
promptly attended. and, with the assistance of the police,
the fire was extinguished in less than an hour, the next
bowies on both sides being but slightly damaged by fire and
water. There was a plentiful supply of water. Neither
the hones nor stock was insured, the former being the only
property of a widow (Kra Taylor), who woe dependent on
the rent for her mole support. The damage is estimated at
1,0001.
.

•
A JOHN BROWN COINvID6NCIL—It Will be wee,
by referring to our report of the meeting at the Milos
League room. kat evenieg, that ammo( the parsons who
addressed the Virginia refugees there present was a brother
of John Brown, who stated that four years after be wit-
nessed his brother's executiee in Virginia, oe the ItUni.ol.-
Nary of that day. he saw the crowning section of the statue
of freedom raised to ite place on the dome of the Capitol.
If this coieckleare did set ester into the calculations of the
architect of the 'spitol, it is certaiely a somewhat interest-
lug
one.—Weatingfort Reprbhome, Dee. 12.
London, England, 1864-01-07

WLYDSWORTH.

• lth andll wifelicnry W. Wm( r is Mary Ann, who carry
on the business of a fishmonger and poulterer in Batterse,
were summoned before Mr. Ingham by the excise autho-
rities for selling game without a license, whereby they Lad
incurred a peoalty of 201. _ . .

It appeared that on the day named in the information,
an excise officer, named Williamson, wee pluming the de-
feedAteta' shop, with hie wife, when he saw a hare hanging
at the door. He inquired the price, and was told by the
female defendsut ss. He thought it was an ettr►vagaut
sum for a hare, and offered her 4a. lid. She maid it w.ai a
very Sae hare, and that die could not take less than 7.3. Ile
took the hare to be wife, who was standing outside the
shop, for her inspection, and be then retui lied, gave the
fondant Fe., and carried home the ham It was proved by
the supervisor of the district that the defendant was sot
licensed.

The defendant (Mr. Wiselthier) admitted that be was
not licensed, and said that the trade in game in the parish
would not pay hint to take one out. One of hue cus-
tomers asked him to buy a bare, and, knowing that he
was nut licensed, gave him 4s. rid. at the time to purchase
it. Ile was anxious for the gentleman to be examined.
Mr. Gratin was then called into the court, and so far con-
Enved the defendant's account of the matter as to the pur-
chase of the hare, but raid that he received his hare.
Mr. Ingham (laughing) said the evidence of the witness
proved that the defendant dealt in more than one hare.
The defendant, who appeared to be taken by surprise, sail
the hare was hanging up in the shop for Mr. Griffin, but
the exciseman coming iu that way his wife war induced to
let him have it, and be had to buy another.
Mr. Ingham said that before he heard Mr. Griffin's evi-
dence he felt unwilling to indict any penalty, but he proved
thst the defendant was dealing in hares. He lined bun 5:.,
and allowed him a fortnight to pay the money.
The wife looked at the officer indignantly, and said—Oh,
you wicked man, to come to my shop in that way.
London, England, 1864-01-07

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Business was suspended yesterday on account of
the holidays.
Money tight. Gold, 511 per cent. pretnimu.
Stocks steady. New York Centrals, 132:; ;Illinois,
117.

The City of Washington takes out 530,000 dots.
in specie.

WEATHER REPORT.--(T1118 DAY.)

TRUISDAT. JANUARY 7. 8 R.H.

B. E. D.

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London, England, 1864-01-07

2

SATURDAY.

FRIDAY

Si. to 5. W.

PROBAILI
01 NOITRIL.II

CQ

g. w. to N.W. and N. E ,

_ _ .......
moderate. tine. trevh.
N.E. to 5.E. and S.W., wrimas. E. to 8. and 8.1 V.,
moderate to treat. teeth.
snow In places.
As next above. MIDDLE. A, next shove.

to ft IL, moderate N.E. to S.E. and kW.,
to fresh, hue gene- fresh to moderate.

rally.
S.& w S and S.W., Loma. W. to N. and L, mode-
moderate, fine. rate. fine.

Noetlieru=scotland. Western= Ireland. )fiddler-Wales.
opposite au.l adjacent. Ematitern=Engllsh Channel and &way
Bay. Eastern= Eastward England and MsEvian&

R.—Barometer corrected and reduced to S±e at half tide level.
Each ten feet, of vertical elevation. amain/ about one hundredth
of an inch TIMINCTION and each ten degrees, above M. caus-
big nearly three hundredths MeRFASIL —Exposed thermo-
meter in shade. —Differeocc of wet bulb ,for evaporation and
dew point). W.—Wind, direction of Titus—two points uerr of
magnetic). F.—Force Ito 12—estimated X.—Extreme force
liner loot report. Q —Quarter whence ItXTRTSIR force (N
to 52= SI. 1. : b.—blue sky; c.—clouds udemehed) •
f.—fog. ; I.—lightning; M.—misty (hal) ; o.—overcast
(dull.; r.—rain. a.—sooty; L—thuuder. K Ralrefall, snow er
had melted), since last report B.—Sea disturbance (1 to 9).

The Moniker de la Flail, states that a rifled
steel cannon has been cut in one of the imperial foundries,
which is superior to anything yet produced by Sir William
Armstrong. It was tried at the Polygon of Gann, near
Lorieat, and the ball passed through a target as strongly
plated as any frigate afloat at a distance of 1,000 yards. Ita
superiority over Sir William Armstrong's gun is said to con-
sist in its comparative lightness, and in the facility with
which it can be nisweuvred.

A telegram, received by the Electric and Inter-
national Telegraph Company, announces that the telegraphic
station at Irkoutak, or' the route to China, was opened on
the 2nd of December, the distance from St. Petersburg
being 5,700 roma. It is believed that messages which for-
merly took 23 days by post will now reach that point is
eight hours, _ _

An Anglo-Italian Bank, which has been for some
time in preparation, will, it is said, be shortly introduced,
all the preliminary ermagementa baring been completed,
Sir James Hudson and Baron Ric soli will be members of
the board of direction.

The Correspondent of Nuremburg says :—" By
the protocol of tondos the number of persons plead be-
tween the throne of t►e Danish monarchy and Russia was
reduced to four. By the nomination of Prince George of
Glocksburg to the throes of Greece there remain but
three. Those three persons have only to die without male
summon for Russia to ester in poesesidou of Denmark and
the Duchies, by virtue of the stipulations in question."
London, England, 1864-01-07

MARKET&

TALLOW.—WZDNFSDAT Evninl.—The market was
stead♦ to-day. Spot, 411 s. ; March, 435. ; April to Jute,
43a. tad. Delivery to hat evesiog, 411 caries ; arrivals, sous.

COTTON.—LrvERrooc, JAN. 6.—Market very quiet.
with prime in favour of the buyer. The sales are 3,OUU
bales, of which 1,3a0 are on speculation and for export.
200 American, :AO. to 30d. ; 1,900 Surat, 14d. to 2:),id.;
500 Egyptian. 2ajd. to 32d. ; Smyrna, 23,`,i1. to
; 20 Bahia and3faceio, 100 Maranham, 2eid.
to 29d. The week's import is a,416 balm.

CORN.—Bosros, JAN. 6.—We had a fair supply of
grain at this day's market. Wheat was in reiu.t vt an
advance of Is. t, N. per qr. on the rates of this day week.
Beans are more in demand at late prices. Oats without
alteration in value.

GLASGUW,IAN. IL -At this day's market a thick fog pre-
vailed ■od interfered with business, which was only of
limited extent in wheat, at an advisee.) of lid. per boll, and
lid. per barrel and sack on flour over last quctatious.
Oats were without change. 0 itiosal fid. to Is. per load
dearer on the week. Bailer :td. to ed. per boll higher.
Egy pilau bean, 3d. per boll dearer, feeding sale dull At
previous rates. Pea, firm. Indian corn held for lid. to is.
per boll advance, but there is little consumptive demand
for the article.

CATTLE—SOCTEIALL, JAII. 6.—Supplies short ; prices
high. firef made from 3e. 4d. to se. 44. ; mottos, 4s.
to Gs. 64. ; veal, r.s. to rle. 10d. ; pork, 3a. 4d. to 4s. Od.
psr stone of Sibs., sinking the offal.

COALS.—LoirDox, Jas. 6.—liutings Hartley, 18s. 9c1.:
West Hartley, Iss. 9d. ; Walls End Kelloe, aid.—
Ships at market, 6 ; sold, 6.

TRAFFIC RETURNS.
Miles Pea- Mee. Total, Total,
EAILWAYS. open. sengers. chandise. 1843. 1362.
reek ending Oct. 18. .C.
Bombay. harGia, and C.I. 1551 1,216 1,277 2,593 1,762
Week ending lke. IS.
Buffalo and Lake Huron 161} 2,405 1,387
Week ending Dec. 26.
Scottish North Eastern l3B 5.646 6.616
Week ending Jan I.
Cornwall — 973 371 1,344 I,ln
Great Famtern
Great Northern 353 11,417 17,444 1.0,001 24,907
Great Western 1064 sr..lnts 60.027
Lancashire a: Yorkshire 40., 14.63 22.005 r 4,740 22,520
Landow st horthWestern 12.1.1 62.'16 41.474 67,220 74,t9t
Londne & South Wanes 12,716 6,759 20,475
llsnehester. Sheffield, and
Lincolnshire
Manchester, South
tMa & Allainelisat 911 460 1,301 1.240
North Staffordshire 266 7,9:4 7,420
London, England, 1864-01-07

MINEB.--(THI8 DAY.)

Two 0'C7.0114
The mining market is steady to-day, with a fair
amount of business, and prices generally are well
tuaiutained. Basset and Grylla iihares are
iu demand, at 17 to East Basset are
quoted 62 to 64 ; East Cara( oil, 261 to 27. ex div. ;
Wheal Setou, 150 to 152 ; Curl:puma Veau, 21 to
3 ; Chivertou, 102 to 11 ; and West Chivert. di, 54
to 55.

Port Phillip shares are firm, awl other :••donid
mines quiet. Foreign deseriptions are um-ll:erect.

From Eut Wheal Hemel] the following telet,ram wee
received yesterday from the agent Last Russell —l3O
mat. lode produces a little copper ore, not to value.
3.30 a.m."

At North Cr, Ity the 170 east has im move/ ter
fathom, and the 160 not to 151. per fathom.
London, England, 1864-01-07

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THE BRITISH SQUADRON.

The Constitutionne/, in reference to the rumour
that a British squadron was to proceed to the
Baltic to protect Denmark, remarks :
No despatch from Lambe has confirmed the news. We
may therefore suppose that the statement is unfounded, and
that, if the rumour of sending an English squadron into the
Baltic has been current, the reason is that such a measure
appeared to accord with the comminatory language made nee
of to Germany by the English cabinet. That aggressive
policy of the British government has moreover met with but
liWe success beyond the Rhine. Fax from intimidating, it
has become the object of raillery on the part of the German
press. The Auttrian Gamtte qualifies it as a " blustering
Policy," and advises Earl Russell "to go to school to the
prudent Napoleon." The BoterhaPtr only regards the
English note delivered to the Diet "as a diplomatic curi-
osity of the present day," sod declares that Germany will
not allow herself to be frightened "by a grim threat." As
to the " idea that the English ministry would lend assist-
ance to King Christian, no German journal admits it. Much
noise for no result, is the general opinion entertained ia
Germany of the present proceedings of England.
London, England, 1864-01-07

THE WEATHER AND THE PARKS.

The fineness of the day yesterday caused an
immense assemblage of people in the various parks, some
to enjoy the recreation of skating, but the majority as
spectators. The banks of the water in the Regent's-park,
Hyds.park, and Kensington-gardens were lined with people,
and the carriage drives were filled with equipages of
every description. On the broad water in the Regent'.-
park the members of the Skating Club, both ladies arid
gentlemen, mustered in great force, and performed
variety of the most graceful evolutions on the ice.
A few accidents by falls on the ice, and one or two
immersions of venturesome lads were the only casualties
that took piece amongst at least 10,000 persons upon the
ice during the day. The Long Water in Kensington-
gardens was also largely patronised both by metubere of
the Skating Club and the general public, and about
8,000, persons were on the frozen field in the course of
the day. A few accidents of minor importance ouly
occurred there. Notwithatandhm the great depth of
the water, the skaters and sliders were enabled to
pursue their amusement with a feeling of security
owing to the admirable arrangemeato made by the
Humane Society rendering a fatal accident from immersion
highly improbable. On the Serpentine a great portion of
the ice was still unsafe, and but comparatively few persona
ventured upon it, and those who did so kept near the
banks. Several immersions took place, but none attended
with fatal consequences. The ice in St. James'op ark
tolerably firm, and many thousands of persons, ct..oty
boys, amused themselves upon it. The immersioua were
very numerous, and the Humane Society men were k-pt
well employed. The attendance at the various tents of the
Humane Society was all that could be desired. The
thermometer during some portion of the day was as low as
27 degrees, and never higher than 30 degrees.
The Victoria-park was visited by about 12,000 persons,
and probably a quarter of that number amused themselves
upon the ice. Several persons had a duck,og, and some of
the moat venturesome had either to return to their horuei
or go to the London Hospital, as they had received injuries
to their heads and limbs through fella. _ _

The Clapham and Hampstead ponds were both crowled
with skaters and sliders. Oa the latter piece of water a
little girl about 11 years of age skated in a manner that
astonished the lookers-on. After cutting out her name upon
the ire, she led several couples over the frozen surface.
London, England, 1864-10-21

UR MOSie 11021111710 EL

Mr. C. ROntneus called attention to the fact that
in the translation of the edict of the Emperor of Morocco,
presented to the Lord Mayor by Sir Moses Mont More at
the last court, it appeared that reference only was made to
the Jewish portion of hie subjects. fie said that he under-
stood that the edict applied equally to Christians and
every other religious denomination, and he wished to know
whether the translation was a correct one, as if it was, the
edict was shuru of a great portion of its value.
The TOWN CLZER (F. Woodthorpe, Eeq.) said the only
reply he could make to the question was that the translation
wan
carecorrectfully collated with the origami edict, and was found
lobs

-ift:lt-OiL;soN—Thea it only applies to the Jews.

THE SLIVERS COMM :181110N.

Upon the motioo of Mr. Deputy Ds Juan, the chair-
man, Messrs. Thrquand,Croyedell, and J. Ball, of the hrm
at Qoiher. Ball, and Co., were appointed auditors to the
Commissioners of Sewers for the accounts ending the 29th of
September last. The last named gentleman was appointed
is the place of Mr. Jay, who has retired from buainees.
London, England, 1864-10-21

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

GREECE.

ROYAL MESSAGE TO THE NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY.
ATHENS, Oar. 19.
A royal message was communicated to the Na-
tional Assembly in its sitting to-day. The King
complains of the slowness of the parliamentary de-
bates, which exasperate the people, and fixes a
period of one month for the Assembly to finish
drawing up the constitution and the electoral law.
Should this not be accomplished at the expiration
of that period, the King reserved to himself liberty
of action, and throws the responsibility upon the
Assembly.

UDINE (Go►ernmeot of Violas), Oct. 20.
On Sunday last 40 refugees from the south of
the Tyrol appeared in this province. They were
dressed in Oaribaldian blouses and carried a tri-
color flag. The barracks of the gendarmes in
Spilembergo and Maniago were surprised, the
guard disarmed, and the barracks plundered. At-
tempts to indnoe the inhabitants to rise having
failed, the refugees withdrew to the mountain
passes. Troops were despatched in pursuit and to
protect the inhabitants. Sixteen young men on
their way to join the refugees were attacked by the
soldiers. The names of the leader and several of the
members of the band are known to the authorities.

AMERICA.
SOUTHAMPTON, Om. 21.

The North German Lloyd's steamship Bremen,
Captain Meyer, from New York on the Bth inst.,
has arrived off Cowes, and proceeded for Bremen.
She brings 131 passengers, 55,700 dole. for Franoe,
and 1,500 dole. for Bremen. Her news has been
folly anticipated.
London, England, 1864-10-21

THE BANK OF FRANCE.

PARIS, Om. 20.
The following is the return of the Bank of
France for the week ending to-day, together with
the corresponding figures of the previous account :

Oct. 20. Oct. 13.
Dial Vet. Fr. a. Fr. e.
Capital of the Bank
Prodta in addition to capital
(Alt. 8, law of June 5, 1..,.17, . 6,034,031 00 4,721,882 63
Reserve of the Bank and its

-- —..
brancbes
Reserve w landed property
Notes in eircul aunt
Bank notes to orderand receipts
payable at sight. 8,178821 132 5,610,107 48
Trea.m7 acouunta—current ere-

--t Di-or
Current amounts, Paris 100,290,279 95 100,080.572 16
loitto branch hanks
Dividends pa) ante
D.seounts and sundry Interests 14,017,335 0 13,8411,4e2 63
De.dismunted the last di

np.uths
Sundries

2,599,7115 17 2,689.733 17
10.4916,909 99 11,799,234 88

1,2C0.756,774 2.4 1,195,8173.014 61

Oct. 20. Oct. le.
CainTroit.
Cash In band and In branch tr.
Fr. o.
hanks
Commercial bills overdue
Commercial bills discounted,
not yet due
Ditto branch banks
Advances on deposit* of bullion 24,55,,W3 95 251052,053 05
Ditto branch hanks
Advances on French public se-
curities 16,71,200 0 16,793,000 0
Ditto branch banks
Advance* on railway shares
and debentures
Ditto branch banks
Advances on Credit Fonder
Bonds
Ditto branch banks . . ....
Advances to the State ,conven-
tion 10th June. 14,571
Government Stock reserve 12.980,7'0 14 12,980,750 14
Ditto disposable
Bentes immobillates (law 9th
June, 157;
Hotel and furniture of the hank
landed property, branches
Expenses of management
Sundries

27,719,500 0 27,921,000 o
40,010,800 0 10,814,200 0

461.400 0 448.600 0
5A,700 0 366,500 0

8.449,800 0 8,449.300 0
1.842.306 40 1,616,012 14
8409, 82.5 79 4,284,646 12

1,t06.756,714 25 1,195,803,0 M 61
Out Hied by the Sub-Governor of the Beak of Brame,
("lewd) AzDocriLLL

SPAIN.

MADRID, Ocr. 33.
The Notiricu of to-day declares the rumours that
the government intended to circulate at a forced
rate the notes of the bank, or to alter the value
of coined money, false.

The Viceroy of Egypt has again despatched
pergolas to England is order to pantile more hones to
add to his SZWIIIII,O dad.
London, England, 1864-10-21

THE COLLIERS' STRIKE.

BI4MINGHAN. Ocr. 20.

The attendance of iron and coal masters in this
town to-day was small, and no trausectioos in finished
iron were reported. Cookery to expectatioe, the colliers
motioned to assume • hostile attitude ; thole who are
evens to going in are exerting themselves in every possible
way to prevent those who are better disposed returning to
their work. Large meetings were held yesterday in the
neighbourhood of Oldbury, and in other parts of the dia.
trict ; and at au early tour this morning many thousands of
the men assembled seer Tipton; • oollieion ensued between
them and the constabulary, in the coarse of which the
latter were compelled to use their elitism's. A sharp en.
cenater took place, but ultimately the men were dispersed.
The colliers are in a very excited state, and every precau-
tion possible will be neeemary to prevent any serious out•
tweak.

WOLVERHAMPTON. OCT. 20..

In the collision which took plans to-day between the
men oil strike and the constabulary 19 prisooere were taken
to Bilaton and locked up to await examination at • petty
sessions, which it was agreed should be held specially in
the afternoon. The stipendiary remanded the prisoners for
a week, with an intimation that he should then commit
them for trial. About 1 o'clock, while the polio* were re-
posing from the fatigues of the morning, information wry
brought that 6,000 colliers from Tipton, armed with sticks,
were marching to a meeting at Dudley, and about 1,000
had, an hour previously, left Tipton, and great fears of
• riot were entertained.
London, England, 1864-10-21

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

111 A ria-LAirs.—(THIS DAT.)
A very moderate supply of English wheat wee reesived
fresh up to our market to-day. Seleed4d parade were some-
what freely disposed of at full prima, sad all medium and
inferior qualities supported Yonday's eurreeey.
With foreign wheat the market was well supplied. In
most destriptioes only a moderate !minima was transuded,
yet prio•s ruled firm.
Fbating canon of grain clanged bands to a limited
test, at previous quotidian'.
There was a moderate supply of barley on the stands.
With the exception of good and fine malting qualities the
trade WU slow, yet no change took plain in prices, com-
pared with licsiday.
The malt trade was very quiet, at late rates.
The supply of oats on sale was tolerably large. Most
deseription• were in fair average piquet, and prime ruled
firm.

Beans met a slow sale, it late rates. The show of samples
on the stands was very moderate.
Pus changed hand. at the full prices of Monday.
For sour, both English end foreign, there was • fair de-
mand, at full quotations.

ClatitENT PRIM
EwLttt
Pre Qr.
s. I.
Isom Kent, r0d,1823 35 to 39
1224 66 to 44
„ whae, lees 39 to 44
1364 40 to 45
Norfolk sod Lincoln
rod, 1804 36 to 29
!SAMMY
Malting
ro
Grinding 6l to 3628
MALT.
laser, Norfolk, and
Suffolk O9 to GS
Kinston and Warm 62 to 64
Brown

Nor. Qr.
OM. I. &
Boob* hod l9 to 1:11
Boot& potato
Irlah, ohne
„ black
London, England, 1864-10-21

THE lONIAN ISLANDS.

The following is from a Corfu letter

M. Yoffandi, the new regent who replaced Mr. Caron-
molly, has arrived here ; he was enthuaiutically received
by the lower clams amidst the ringing of bells, with
ramie and the display of banners; he had been in exile
since Sir Henry Ward's time for political reasons, and I
believe that acoounta for his good reception. The island
is at present very quiet, although the Bishop of Corfu is
very unpopular with the great majority of the people for
the active steps he took in the union of these islands with
Greece. The olive crop fortunately promisee to exceed the
moat sanguine bopes of the country people, and this
godsend has *clothed the irritation previously existing
between the peasants and the proprietors. The grapes are
at the present moment being gathered, ►nd the new wine
made. We have no English man-of-war in port, but there
are two Italian, two Turkish, and a Greek. The weather
was rather cold last week, and four woodcocks have already
been shot in the island ; but to-day the airocoo is blowing,
and the temiterature is getting milder. The English garrison
than* in the citalel has at length been converted into a
Greek one, under the title of the Church of S. George the
Fiat. The townspeople era very dull and melancholy for
want of business and canplain of thou who advocated the
salon.

(acorn's nalos4xs.)

THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.

COPA:NHAGEN, Ocr. 21, 10.9. A.Y.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales will leave Copenhagen to-morrow.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
COPENHAGEN, Ocr. 21, 10.9. a.m.
The Pyreposten of to-day says :—" The peace
negotiations at Vienna are not yet terminated, in-
structions upon the financial question having been
sent as late as the day before yesterday to the
Danish plenipotentiaries at the conference."
London, England, 1864-10-21

PROPOSED OPERI3O OF SOUTHWARK-BRIDGE.

The next motion brought before the court was • recom-
meodation by the Bndge-house Committee that the proposal
made by the Southwark-bodge Company, to open tint
bridge free to the public for six mouths for the sum of 1,8341.,
sad fora farther period of six months for the sum of
2,7501., be accepted.
This matter, it will be remembered, was before the court
et its lest meeting, and to-dAy it gave rise to a very stormy
disunion,

ti. L. TAYLOR proposed as se amendment that Inas-
moth as there could not be two opinions as to the import-
ance of opening Southwark.bridp free to the public., no
experiment for a limited period was necessary,
and that if it was to be thrown open permanently, and in
accordance etch the resolution agreed to by the House of
CoOtOtDOUS it reference to all the metropolitan toll bridges,
and that the charge be defrayed by a rate upon the metro-
polis generally, and that the subject be referred back to
the committee for them to enter into further negotiations,
and take the namosari steps for applying to parliament upon
tAte
Deputy BONE said that he should most cordially second the
amendment. He was ready to admit that it would be an
advantage to the public to have the bridge thrown open, but
he did not tniuk the corporation ought to pay for it. (Hear.)
Mr. J. Tvmoss here suggested that the court was out of
order in &learning the question, inasmuch as it bad not pre-
yissalytte beea submitted to the Coal end Core and Finance
Commie.

This led to a long and desultory discussion, daring which
several members attempted to discuss the point before the
court. They were, however, stopped by the Lord Mayor,
who said that they were out of order in diacuaslog the main
question; and a good deal of laughter wu occeaioned by his
lordship observing that the only question the members
could spe.iS nposs, was what the question was that the
court should discuss.. Eventually ►n alteration in the
form of the motion, which was auggerted by the learned
Recorder, was agreed to, atd the debate then proceeded,
Ultimately the court divided, when there appeared;
For the motion Bl
For the suasondment 3ll
Majority in f►vour of the motion
_ .

. _
Deputy Pik then mowed another amendmeot, that the
othiset should be referred back to the budge-house Es-
tates Committee, to consider whether it was expedient to
pa/thane Southwark-hridge, and if so, out of what feeds
the purchase-money atioMd be provided, with power to con-
fer with her Majesty's government, and also with such other
public bodies as the committee might deem it advisable, and
their opinion upon the whole subject to the court.
"chit
s amendment woo also negatived upon a division, and
the original motion was agreed to.
London, England, 1864-10-21

THE NEW LUNATIC ASYLUM.

Alderman and Sheriff DAILLN, the chairman of the special
bustle in u manurittge, brought up a report from that
csommittom with estimate* for certain buildings, furniture,
and fittings, at an expense not exceeding 17,6201.
The report wee agreed to.
Deputy Coi asked when the medal commemorating the
gutty and reception of her Royal theism.' the Primers of
Wales into London war likely to be delivered.
Mr. ANbXIiTON, the chairman of the committee of
martagem,ut opus that occ aket, said the work was not
completed, and he wee unable to give any answer to the
question.
The court shortly afterwards adjourned.
Although the motion of Mr. Webber in reference to the
opeuiog of Southwark-bridge was carried, it should be ex-
plowed that owing to the technical punkt raised by Mr. Sy-
moue, nothing further will be flute iu the matter until it has
been .0 nit ted to the Coal, Coro, red nuance Committee,
no that ',mainly. after all, the proposition for opeiriag the
bridge may not be carried out.

THE MURDER OF MR. BRIGGS'. —Yesterday after- I
noon a totrultatiou was bell at Mr. learjeang Parry's chain-
bets, at eieh the learned earjaint (who will hold the lead-
ing brief for the ilef..nce). Mr. Metcalfe, and Mr. Edward
Begley, the other counsel engaged, Mr. Thomas Beard,
the auliev.er, Mr. Maynard, tea managing clerk, and Dr. '
inch, one of the leadiug members of the German Legal
Protection sec.ety, were present. After a consultation of
upwards of two hours, it was decided that, unless the tenor
of some evidence which had come to light at the last
moment should warrant a contrary course, the trial should
come off during the ensuing 'twos, which commence. on
Monday next. Of course should any circumstances min
necessitating an application for a postponement, it would be
to, and it may to well understood that such an ap-
liireVon is sot only possible, but extremely probable, as
pcl.l.ltinipil evidence is daily being put before the advisers
of the &team.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT A MILTON RIFLE RANCH...
As inquiry was held yesterday at tbe Torang!,
*
ea the body of Joseph Little, a pries:. a the Chatham
diVilliOD of the Royal Marion, who was shot dead by a cow-
rode. while practising at the Milton Rifle range, on the
eseeshes, y the aide of the river. The inquiry was ad-
jeansed.
London, England, 1864-12-13

SOUTH AUSMALIA.

The transportation question has been discussed
iu the Adelaide parliament during the mouth in
connexion with the bill for excluding expirees.
This measure, which has passed the Assembly, is
a copy of the Victorian Art, and is intended to
prevent the landing in South Australia of all
liberated convicts whose sentences have not
expired for at least three years.
A great impetus, it seems, bi bring given to the
intercolonial river trade. Many new steamers
are being put on, and tel;Taphie communication
is to be established between Adelaide and Went-
worth at the Darling junction. The general
shipping trade of the colony is also greatly in-
creasing, "and the question is arising," says the
.••.:with lfedrnline RegiNter, " thether a harbour
more worthy of South Australia than Port Ade-
laide is at present should not be provided.
This is a question which the colonists will not
allow to be much longer neglected."
Reports front North Australia show that Mr.
the leader of the expolition fitted out in
South Australia fur the Adelaide River, has been
touch harassed by insubordination iu his party and
hostility on the part of the native+. The country
in the neighbourhood of the settlement ho declares
London, England, 1864-12-13

DUBLIN INTER-NATIONAL F-NRIBITION
OF FINE Mils AND NIANUFACTURE4.I, ISGS.
Coder the Special Patmnage of her Majesty the QUEEN.
INTENDING EXHIBITORS are informed that the 3154 De-
Comber is the latest day on which APPLICATIONS for SPACE
will be receisel The requisite forms can be obtained at the
BOUItt of the Society of Arts, John-sleet. Ad,elpid, London,
C., or at the Exhibition Palace, Dublin.—By order.
HENRY PARKINSON. secret-Arr.
London, England, 1864-12-13

TATTERSALL'S.-MONDAT.

December being known as the deed mouth of the year on
the turf, no surprise is evinced when • thin attendance at
the Corner is announced, nod this afternoon will have
proved no exception to the rule. The weather war not in-
viting to those whose presence was compulsory, and hence,
perhapa, the meagre attendance fora Monday. The prin-
cipal business done during the afternoon was the squaring of
sundry small balances, several, however, being lef &untouched.
The general lull in the betting world for several days put
induced several to put forth • "feeler" for the Ihy,
when it was speedily discovered that Breadalbatie was the
hero of the hour, and so keen war the desire to get on Itr.
l'Ansoe's horse, that 12 to 1 was snatched up in every
direction, leaving little or no money in the market at the
same price, consequently 11 to 1 wan only obtainable at
the close of business. The Spring Cottage second eking
showed decided signs of • coming tendency, inasmuch ea
that after 40 "tenure" had been taken—to start with-
-33 ponies were booked, and finally 1,000 to 30. The re-
mainder of the animals backed belong to the oatside divi-
sion, except perhaps Christmas Carol, about whom
.'hundreda" were accepted. Closing prices :

TWO THOUSAND.
4to I Agit Mr. Merry'. [Addington (of)
DERBY.

6tt 1 apt Mr. Merry 3 1.61110p0n (off)
11 to 1 Mr. W. l'Ansou's Breadaltone (off, 12 to 1
't freely,
21 to 1 Captain Christie's Christmas Carol )t)
33 to 1 Mr. W. l'Ansou't Droondelaw
33 to 1 —51 r. WWtams.•n's Longdown 3 and off)
40 to 1 lord Wastraorlands Bookt and off
40 to 1 Lord Westmoreland's Brma (t and off)
40 to 1 lotd Durham's Arirl it and of;
1000 to 15 Mr. 7. Fairs Inlay t;
1000 to IS Mr. Naylor's COOVV4II it and off)
London, England, 1864-12-13

In Yokohama, silk is plentiful and itzebooa am MM.

The rumours with regard to the Taepings having began
to regain ground appear to be utterly without foundation.
The rebels still in the field amount to a very small num.
ber, and are pressed into a corner of Kian,;si. It is not
likely that they will cause any further sai.rtai trouble in
China.

AUSTRALIA.

THE TRA.NSPORTATION QUESTION,

No efforts were being relaxe.l in Victoria to
strengthen the conviction " which seems," says the
A rgus, "to have dawned upon the English mind
that the colonists are thoroughly unanimous and in
earnest upon the subject of the convicts, and to
show that they regard it as a sacre.l d ry t i them-
selves and their posterity to prevent the continu-
ance of transportation to Australian shores in any
form." Communications had been furw•arded to
the mayor of every municipal corporation and
chairman of each kcal board in th•• a.y, to
convene meetings for the purpose of arranging
petitions to the English parliament. The other
day, at a ladies' meeting at Ballarat, a pc.thion from
the women of Victoria to the wain,m of England
was adopted, appealing to them to nse their inti
once. The following is au extract from this
petition :
Mothers, sisters, and Women of Enlaod.—We, the
women of Victoria, we, your daughter' and siaters, appeal
to you to avert from us a terrible calamity. By the monthly
mails, you know how—amid trials, discomforts, and disad•
vantages which you have never known—we strive, and
agonise, and pray that our little ones may grow up servants
of the Most High Gad; how, amid difficulti:s a-d dis•
cocragements, we endeavour to raise and keep etre: the
standard of truth and righteousness. You have encouraged
um, and sympathised with us ; you have yearned over us,
and prayed for us. We beseech you to come forwird now
and aid us, lest we be overthrown iu the strulo ; lvst we
be steeped to the lips in the polluted stream of con victim ;
lest our children grow up t tinted is an atmosphere of ‘..rime.
If only half the convicts sent hod their way to us. in ten
years hence we shalt haw. 3,0C10 among ns—sunoo.; a pops.
lation of only Lilt a million, alreidy deeply tinctured with
the convict stain.

The measure devised by a number of gent Kneen
who have taken a prominent part in the anti.trau-
sportation movement, for the pitrpum of raisiag
funds to send back to England expirec convict, who
were ori4inally transported from that country,
have been thoroughly organised, and an active
secretary appointed to carry out the 0i,j2,!:
promoters. The first instal:mut of expirees, in-
ch:4hr.: a notorious felon who w m coat-lend of
burglary at Newgate and transported L.r Li:, ha.'
already been shipped off.
As an illustration of the character 01 Cie
scamps scut out to Western Australia, it may be
mentioned that the Fremantle mirresp.sid lit of
the 110 A u,teettin rants announce.; the arrival
of the convict ship Merchantman front Eii;:anil.
"This," he says, "is the second time this ship
Las brought out convicts. Her freight seen.. not
to have been as quiet and well-behaved as usual ;
38 are in irons, and nine or ten were fogged
London, England, 1864-12-13

ST. JAMES'S-BALL, PICCADILLY.

Commodore Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren—
two American dwarfs, who are described in the bills as the
bridegrootnaman and brideemaid to General Tom Thumb,
the lady being a sister of the General's little wife and the
gentleman looking like a handsome brother of the general—
appeared, for the first time in England, yesterday, at the
lower St. James's•hall, in Piccadilly. Commodore Nutt is
said to be twenty years of age and only twenty-nine inches
high, his weight heing only twenty-four pounds. Ile is
compact but somewhat stout in figure, and haa a pleasant
humorous expression. Alias Minnie Warren is said to be
eighteen years of age, twenty-four inches high, and to
weigh only nineteen pounds. She looks like a sister of
the conimudore'so and the family likeness between them
and General Toni Thumb and his wife is vary remark.
able. They have rather sallow skin., prominent foreheads,
receding noses, and alutill voices. Miss Warren is amusingly
stately in her deportment, and the commodore is a well-
drilled little actor, with a great deal of natural siolity.
His comic song, are delivered with all the practised same and
knowledge of t.ir-plity of an old professional singer. All
that he dues is done in what is called " character," that is
to say, he changes his dresses half a dozen times in the
course of a performance. When lie appears as an Irishman,
a sailor, or so hive a representation of the "Grecian sta.
toes," he looks like a child, and it is only in his evening
dress that the little gentleman is strikingly apparent. He
is intelligent is conversation, and wonderfully self-poseessed.
Miss Warren assists him in comic duets and dances, but the
chief work of the entertainment rests on his shoulders. The
smallness of the two performs,' is well tested by seeding
young children on to the stage. A full-grown boy or girl
six years of age is a bead taller than the commodore, and a
head and shouldon taller than Miss Warren. The enter.
taionient is to be gives twice a day—afternoon and evening
--and it lasts about en hour.

ROYAL NAvsi. Rusavx.—The following &p-
-p:automata have Leen nude :—To be sto•heutenant—
William Joseph Whereat. To be honorary lieutenant--
Charles Cribble.

--..--..--.
Soma KENSINGTON MrsECN. —During the week
ending Dee. 10, the visitors have been an tollowa:—On
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, free days, open from
10 a.m. to 10 p.m, 10,213; on Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, students' days (idea...ion to the public tid.),
open from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., 1,593 ; total, 11,SOt. From
the opening of the museum, 4,V61,31.78.
London, England, 1864-12-13

CHINA AND JAPAN.

The China'/nil (Hong-Kong, Nov. 1) gives the
following summary of news :
The news of the fortnight, both from China and Japan,
is by no means unimportant. It appears that the
Japanese have made a show of coming to terms with
foreign nations ; and there is no reason to doubt that they
are in any way untrustworthy in the latest arrange.
manta come to with outside powers. Private .uivices
state that the late fight at Shimonoseki has had
the happiest effect. The most powerful among
the Daiinios have begun to believe tLat England
is not so easy to quarrel with as they had supposed. After
the flag of truce had been hoisted at Shimonoseki,
foreigners could walk about on either side of the straits
in perfect security. The fleet remained in the place for
some days. It appears, from every account, that the
manner in which the fight was ocuducted impressed the
Japanese somewhat forcibly as to the force of foreign
arms. Nagato's ministers have visited Yokohama. and
had an interview with the native and foreign authorities,
They returned to Shimonoseki in her Majesty's ship Tartar.
Sir It. Alcock went to Yedo soon after the lighting occurred,
and found that the little brush with Nagato produced
the most desirable "moral" effect.

The Tycoon, whatever power he may possess, is said to
be very well pleased with .Nagato's defeat, and there is no
reason to doubt the rumour. Satsuma, who is a much
more wealthy and powerful Daimio than Negate. came off
second best in his engagement with the British fleet ; and
Prises Nagai* has fared very much worse. So strongly does
the current of feeling go against him at Vedu that
his palate has been razed to the ground. The Datieios are
recalled to Ye& to reside, as before the disputes arose ;
and there is every reason to believe that matters will now
go on with perfect smoothness in every treaty port in
Japan. The Tycoon is said to rule once more
supreme, and to be favourable to foreign intercourse,
which is about all that we desire. Negate is likely
to receive punishment fur his selfosautued hostility to
foreigners. The reports aiy that be has Leen stripped
(by the Mikado) of all his titles, and is nu« little more
than a common swashbuckler.
London, England, 1864-12-13

TUN POLIO& COURTS.

(THIS DAY.)

BOW-STREET.
RAPID DRIVING.
Alfred Earl, a driver lately in the service of the London
Parcels Delivery Company, appeared to answer hie bail on
s charge, adjourned from Satnnily, Nov. 19, of being drunk
and drivintlfziotjulaly in the Strand on the 18th, causing
injury to Ann Seymour and Jane Johnson, aid da-
magingthei!

ifiewr evideme had been heard,
Mr. Rigby, who appeared for the complainants, said it was
much to be regretted that the company had not made any
overture. There was no desire on the part of the com-
plainants to press the matter unduly. It was not a cue
which he could treat civilly.
Mr. Vaughan said bill only doubt was whether be ought
not to send the prisoner for trial. The offence was a mis-
demeanour, for which at the sessions he might be sentenced
to two years' imprisonment. At all events he should
pose the full penalty in his power, which was 405., or one
month's imprisonment. That was for the public offence.
The complainants must seek compensation for the injuries
they had sustained in a court of law.
London, England, 1864-12-13

MINCING-LANE.-(THIS

- -
Srcan.—The market continues very dull, irrl altbotigh
there is some inquiry for refining and export Inalitiew, the
offers are mostly below those ruling last wont. 1:r....n5d,,
both dried goods and pieces are in more demand at steady
one's.

COFFEE. —The market generally is steady ; 11, few lots of
Rio have brought 63a.
TE 1. —The market is quiet ; the public salts of Assam an
portpoeed to Thursday nest.
Rem.--^_o puncheons of Jamaica sold at f prises, and
20 puncheons of ordinary Demerara at 1•. !,'
Curren. —The market has again become et, and prices
are barely supported.
GAMBIZE.—A parcel of good quality sold t 2is. yid.
London, England, 1864-12-13

NORTHERN CIRCUIT.—YoRK, Dec. 12.

Alice Wilton, 23, was charged with the wilful murder of
Thomas Wilson, her infant son, nine months *ld. at Booth,
near Howdeo, on the 12th of November last. Mr. Thomp-
son and Mr. Newton were for the prosecution ; Mr. Camp-
bell Foster appeared for the prisoner, who pleaded not
guilty.
The yruooar was a married woman, but had been
deserted by her husband since 1542. She had bad two
children. The eldest, a boy, died, and the other wee a girl
of the ego of three years. On being deserted by her hus-
band she went to service, but in February or March of
the present year returned to her mother's house at Booth,
near Bowden, where ahe gave birth to the child who
formed the subject of the present inquiry.
The jury, after three hours' deliberation, found the pri-
mmer Guilty, but reoosomeoded her to mercy.
Sentence of death was passed in the usual form.
LIVERPOOL. DEC. 12.

The winter assizes were commenced here today before
Mr. Justice Mellor in the crown court, and Mr. Justice
Blackburn in the nisi prices court. The cause list end calendar
are both very heavy, and the suites &reexported to last up
to Christmas-eve. In his charge to the grand jury, Mr.
Justice Mellor expressed his regret at Noise so heavy aor
after the gaol delivery at Menchester. There were,
he said, no lees than num cues of murder, and every other
crime common to a large town. Some of the murder eases
would doubtless be reduced to manslaughter, and it was a
cur kin fact that most of them originated in " roar," where
extreme violence had been used. In the no. pans court,
Mr. Justice Blackburn said that he would not be able to
release the special jurymen' until the aid of the Cbrivtinas
week, and he trusted that he would not require their ra-
vines after that.

There are 97 causes entered for tri►l, and of these 40 are
marked for special juries. Amongst the latter is Hanrotty
•. the Great Northern, s collision case, which will not be
tried before Saturday. Price v. Bowen will not be tried
before Tuesday in next week. This is as action against •
surgeon for malpractice, and amongst the medical men sub-
rreaed is the President of the Royal College of Surgeons.
London, England, 1864-07-05

MINCING LANZ. --.(TH.113 pe7.)

Sucul.—The market has °paled flatly and sales reported
private) y antrifling. 300 Mid'. Barbadoes at auction were
all bought in at 395. to 45e. Refined : 50a. is still the pries
for brown lumps, but there is only a partial demand.
Coma—The public sales of Ceylon are progressing
daddy at last week'aprieia.
Tea.—The
demand is quiet ; prices are firm.
Rica—The demand is only moderate, at unaltered prices.
Rangoon sold at Bs. 9d.
Rua.-20 puncheons of Jamaica sold at full prior.
fiLLITITIOL —About 2,000 bags sold for arrival at 35e.,
for refection 5, usual terms.
INDIGO.—The declarations for the next quarterly sales are
now closed, the quantity advertised amounts to 12,333
c.besta
COTTON continues in good request at firm prices; yeeter.
day the ales were 1,800 bales.

TALLOW HARKET.—(THIS DAT.)
The market ix steady. Town tallow is quoted 39a.,
wet cash ; Petersburg Y.C.. on the 40a. 9d. ; July to
6eptember. 405. 9d. ; October to Thmember, 43e. 6d. ;
December, 44..

BMITHIMILD HAY MARIOLT.—(THIS DAY.)
Kern. Harvey sad Poston report trade 6rm, at the fol-
lowing prices :—Primo meadow bey, 76e. to 80e. ; superior
ditto, 841. to 935. ; new ditto, 555. to 725. 6d. ; clover, old,
90a to 112 a. 6d. ; strew. 250. to 30a.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

TURMAS, JULY ; 6 6.1 L

l

It
London, England, 1864-07-05

ROWLANDS' MACASSA R OIL.
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high repute for its unprecedented moms during the last sixty
years in promoting the growth. restoring and beautifying the
humus belt. It prevents hair from falling off or taming grey,
strengthens weak hair, cleanses It from scud and danalrlif, anti
makes It beautifully soft, pliable, and glossy. In the growth of
the whiskers, heir& and mustachios It is anhdling la its Alma.
lades operation. lot children It I. especially recommended,
forming the heals of a brautiful bead of h.lr, white Its introduc-
tics law the saner, of royalty. and the high enema In which it
is universally held, with numerous testimonials constantly re-
ceived of eicacy, afford the best and surest proofs of Its
31. 64., Ts., Oa rid., equal to four entail, and 21a
per bottle.—Sold at 20, liattoolgarJen, and by chemist' and
pedausera.—Aak far Reertandi blames Oil.
London, England, 1864-07-05

THE PROJECTED CANAL THROUGH
HOLSTEIN.

ALTONA, JOLT 6.
The Official Gazette of to-day publishes the fol-
lowing :—" The Canal Committee which had
assembled at Kiel with the sanction of the Federal
Commissioners to examine the line projected in
1848 and 1849 from Kiel Harbour to Bilttel, has
received permission from the Holstein government
to undertake the necessary surveys."

THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND.—REPULSE
OF THE BRITISH TROOPS AT GALEPA.
(By Telegraph from Baez.)
MELBOURNE, MAT 26.
Advice. from New Zealand announce that the
troops besieged Galepa on the 27th ult. An attempt
was made to carry the position by storm, but was
repulsed by the natives with severe loss to the
British.
Colonel Neooth (1) and 5 officers of the 43rd Regi-
ment were killed.
The Maori loss was 100. Their leader bad since
been defeated by friendly natives.
London, England, 1864-07-05

THE CREDIT MOBILIER COMPANY of
LONDON (Mated) Weise TENDERS for the PURCELSE
of MORTGAGE BONDS of 460 seek to the extent le RANO,
charged upon keerbold property of Urge Talus and hearing hp
terms at Ns par era per amens, payable hatf•yearly es pre-
sentatfoe of coupons (which are attached to the boat*, at the
Unfoe Bank M Les en, Temple-bar branch. The prlnelpal of
the Impda redeemable In three yore Forms of application may
be obtained at the Company's omen, K Threadneedlostreet,
London. Entrance Ifereuleepaeasge.