The Express.
London, England, 1864-11-15 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 1864.

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(11EUTIVII TELEGRAXs.)
ITALY.

TURIN. Nov. 14.

YARMOUTH BLOATERS, in Season from
Oct. 1 Wend."( Dec., 100, fa.: 1,000, Ma —Forwarded, upon
ructipt of remittance, by FREW:. BARNEY, Great Yarmouth.

It is believed that the application of the financial
measures proposed by Signor Sella will be far
more easy than bad been expected.
The municipality of Brescia has declared its rea-
diness to anticipate the payment of the laud tax
for 1865 on account of its citizens.

OVERCOATS.-HAMILTON and KIMPTON.
Tutors and Overcoat-tnakers, invite an early Inspection of
the NEW Utnilr3 for the cosnung sewn, of which specimen
garments are kept on hand.
No. 106, STRAND, OPPOSITI LIETER-lIALL

nAUTION.-The MOUNT ST. BERNARD
vv CLOAK.—FARIIBR and RI *ERB basing received infor-
mation that an inferior imitation of their registered it. Bernard
cloth is being sold, respeetfully caution the publle against the
same, sod to state that, theirs is the only boas. in London where
the genuine cloak can be seen or purchased —The GARAY
hHAWL and CLOAK NallORlL.Ii. 171. 17t. 170. and 176, Re-
gent-street. W.

THE WEST INDIA AND PACIFIC MAILS.
SOrTHAMPTON, Nor. 14.
The Tasmanian, with the above mails, passed
the Needles at 11.55 p.m.

HYAM and CO., 66 and 67 Oxford street, \V.
The following are the several Departments Into whieti
Hue Establishment is divided for public accommodation :
No. I. Gentlemen'. Clothing for immediate Wear.
No. t Gentlemen s Order Department.
No. B. Hoye Clothing for Immediate Wear.
No. 6. Boys and Youths' order l*partanut.
No. 6. Habil and Livery Department.
No. 4. Hats and General Hosiery.
No. 7. Travelling Clothing, Vrobrellas, hoe.
A system of quality and economy is strictly adhered to ins t
the above Departments._.

SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA.

(RELI7II.B TLIZOLILL)
VIENNA, Nor. 14.

Provincial branches : Birmingham, 21. it, and IS Sew-strewt
Leeds, 42, Urinate . and Dewsbury, N eatgate.
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futures. chemists, and at the manufactory, 12, Three king-court,
Lornoeml-strect, London.

The formal opening of the Reichenith by the
Emperor in person took place to-day in the !..reat
Hall of Ceremonies of the Hofburg, The Emperor
said :

Honoured Members of my Reicharath,—At ter arrange-
ments have been made during the former part of the ses-
sion by which the Iteicharath, in force of its constitutional
right, is enabled to treat subjects of legislation common to
all my kingdoms and countries, I have convoked that body
for the execution of this purpose as the collective represen-
tation of my empire. While I now formally open its see-
'ion, I greet you, the archdukes sod prince'
of my house, most honoured and illustrious gen-
tlemen of both Bowes of the Reichsrsth. It is my inten-
tion, so soon as the termination of your duties shall have
brought this session to a close, to allow the lesser Reich-
truth to come into operation. I also expect that in the
Eastern portion of my empire the same constitutional lie-
tirity which has so happily prevailed in my principality of
Siebenburgen will everywhere begin afresh. To this object,
which I desire shortly to see achieved, not only in the in-
terest of those kingdoms, but also of my whole empire, the
chief endeavours of my government are dire,' ted. Confidence,
and teal unanimity will conduce to blessed results. A. series
of events important not only to my family, but also to the
whole empire, have occurred between the close
of the last session and the present day. The
acceptance of the Mexican imperial throne, with my
consent, on the part of my brother, the Archduke Ferdinand
Maximilian, now Emperor Maximilian I. of Mexico, has
rendered necessary a settlement of the rights of the ago:dea
thereby brought under consideration. For this purpo3e I
executed a family compact at Miramar, on the 9th of April
in the present year, which my government is authorised to
communicate to you.

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high repute foe it. unprecedented snares, during the last slaty
tears in promoting the growth. restoring arid beautifying the
htunan hair. It prevents hair from falling off or turalihr grey.
strengthens weak hair, cleanses it from scurf and dandriff, and
makes it beautifully soft, phonic, and glossy. In the growth of
the whisters, beard, and mustachios it is unfailing in Its stimu-
lative operation. For children it is especially recommended. as
forming the halls of a beautiful head of hair, while its intresine-
tuns into the nursery if royalty, and the high esteem In which It
to universally held. with num. VAN testimonials constantly re.
osier,' of go efficacy, afford the best and surest prnofo of its
merit,.—:'oc.• 3m.131., :s.. :es. 6d., equal to four small. and "Ils.
per bottle. sold at !It Hatton rard.n. and by chemists end
perfumers—Ask for Rowlands' Itaeasear

THE NEW C11R14i51.t9 NUMBER of ALL TUE TEAR
ROUND, eonductk .1 by C.I A Iti.Li DU LEN s.
M.A.,RS. LIKRIPER'S LEGACY
tY W he r•mtly on the 1&L of December, stitched in • curer,
price

THE COMPANIEs Ae ista. The Forms
sod Aeconot Book. requi-ed tender the slk,ve Art. a'••
all otter tin is et lee pi ut with every statiouery re-
quisite for Publis Companies. the Coo:ding-bowie, &c., sup-
plied on the best terms. ?rioting of every desenptioo.
alpine Conan:sten tiogravul and Printed Lithzial Otitis de-
&growl &oil ezesuted.

.Iniruated by the earnest endeavour to assist in the pre-
servation and maintenance of general peace, I congratulate
nij 31 If upon the good understanding and friendly relations
exisung between my government and the other great
powers of Europe. I shall not came to uphold these rela-
tions, and to do everything in order to preserve my empire,
at present occupied with so many important tasks, from
foreign eompiications.
A subject of dispute for many yeas in the north of Ger-
many has just been settled in the most honourable manner.
The representative, of my empire will participate with
truly patriotic feeling in my satisfaction that a close which
contains the fulfilment of the highest expectations ha. leen
put to the war between the German powers and Deowerk
by the treaty of peace ai„-,ned at Vienna ou the 30th Oct.,
and the raiti Idiom of which is expected in a few Joys. The
courage of the allied troops and the navies of A nitric. and
Prussia has conquered that splendid prize, and the wise and
just reticence of the neutral powers has facilitated the gnat
understanding. The high value of the unanimity between
myself and my august federal ally, the King of Prussia, has
11 again been proved 1y memorable results. II;_t Ido not
doubt that in face of the glorious and happy sent ion of the
question by which Germany has been excited to her inmost
core, the entire country will again find that concord which
affords so powerful a guarantee for her own safety and wel-
fare, as well as for the quiet and equilibrium of Europe.
To my regret, the unfortunate influence which es ent. in the
kingdom of Poland have recently exercised upon the
countries bordering my empire, have imposed upon my go-
vernment the necea.ity of undertaking exceptional me...uses
in those countries for the preservation of internal quiet and
for the protection of the person and prom.rty of the peace-
able population. They have been accompanied with sec-
' cessful results for the security of these imperilled interests.
I hare perceived with satisfaction that a portion of these
measures have already shown themselves capable of being
dispensed with, and I gladly give myself op to the expecta-
tion that they may be entirely withdrawn et no distant
period.

Aah.uad Yitat. 4s, Flat-street, E.C., and Loudon-In.:4gs, S.T.

ROYAL GLocinArini•AL Sr.clF.TT.—The Ntintcr
*sestet, of this .octets for 1464 were opened yesterday evem
ing at Barlingtombouse uoder the preeideuey of Sir Rode.
tick Muretuson. The busioess of the evening, besides the pre-
soleut's opening oleervetious, was nunoooced to corsist of
the reading of the follow ng papers:—" Oa the present
state o: our Inowl.,l;e with regard to the sources of the
Nile," Le Captain Burton; "Joiners- to the Sonwy
Peaks of K.lii.a.lsoljare," by (the late)Sir kiehard Thornton,
and "Letters from M. 1.4 Chaillu sod the Baron Von du
Aft,r the ustial formal prelimivaris4 the chairman
prOCectlel to captain that the anouuneenieut of an address
free, him had been ItlC.iftet. The preeklect'e address was
deliverer at the -v of the society, and all tie had
thee to say would be a few Words by way M introduction to
the pap., s which wore about to be read. He glanced at
the dai.i...lties of African cep:oration, which edam:reed the
distioctiou of suruimiotieg theta. 11 waa that which hod
stimulated their redoulited African discoverers. The
president next proceeded to allude in toucliug
and eloqaeut terms to the loos the society and
society in general bait sash:hied Ly the prema•
ture death of Captain Speke. It Lail been
his paiuful date tv ant'onoe to the ethoologi-al
lion of the British AFsociation 'at Beth the loss the_,' had
sustained, sod eubseouently to attend the reunion of their
distioguiahed liked who had opened op equatorial Africa to
their knowledge, and eolved the long studied problem
of the source of the Nile. liemediatcly after the
funeral he had taken stets to obtain subscriptions for the
erection of a teetinionial to the memory of Captain Speke,
and he might take that opportunity of hiehtienitig that their
object was merely to obuon funds for the erection of en
obelisk similar to that which had Loci erected to the
memory of Li,intenaut Beirut, of the French navy, the
heroic companion of our Arctic discoverers. The name of
Jamie Nanning Spoke simply inscribed would be his beet
raeloorial. (Cheese) The president proceeded to state that
steps Lad been taken to proceed with those investigations
of the depths of the ocean which bad beer:icon:minced a
few years since, and it was Loped that Sir Leopold
M'Cliutack and other c vornauders in the r 'vat nary would
greatly assist in the promotion of this useful work. The
papers whip h would ii. read to them that evening would be
one from CAI lain Rurt.u, respecting the draiesee of Central
Africa as conoected with the headwateis of the
Nile. They would also have read to Brent •
letter from M. Du (Marlin, written previous to Lis
exploration of inner Africa, who procured specimens of
African produce, several stuffed at crimes, of the gorilla
tribe, and beat of all, a live (Loud cheers.) Having
autoan..ed that in the course of the summer Ciptsiu Living.
stone's oarrative, and Captain Greets " Walk through
Africa," would he pobliehed, adding greatly to their
knowledge of interior .Ifrica, and the maouers end canton:,
of the people. tie president concluded by menti.iniug, all a
proof of tee pro.penty of the society, that the summer of
Poll opened with no less than 37 applications tor admission.
Captaiu Burton proceeded to read los paper, the object of
viLii.o was to question the fact of Lake Nyanza bring the
true source of the Nile. as atatiounoed he the late Captain
Sjeke. Dr. Livingstone confirmed Burtoo's
nesting in ereeral particulars. fle believed that the
words Nyanza and Nyams spidlied to the serve waters. They
bad the same lo,•aulug. Iris general conclusion was that
yet they hire nothing about. lio greet water:sheds of
thatportion of Africa. After Poole discussion, in which
Mr. Calton, the Chairmen, and Dr. Milne took part, Cap-
lan, Burton briefly replied, promising within a week to
bring out • work which would elucidate the whole q•iestion.
The secretary read M. Du Chaillu'a letter, the purport of
which was to sketch out his intended route, but in coarse
quence of the lateness of the hour, the reeling of the other
papers was postponed. The chairmen cloeuil the proLeed-
sags with an exhortation to the meeting to suLscrine to the
Spoke n.onunient.
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•
.1 L. 1,1 Soc rrv. —Lmt night a wetting of
this eaciett was held at 4. Sr. Martin's-Oace, Trefahsar-
s.ju ire ; Mr. lhornan, P., in the cf..lr. .t rater was
roof by the Rev. F. I). Maurice on this ...abject :—"Ought
soy pei set. to be excluded from .it tug esi.lcureou the ground
of religious unbelief." Two questions sett invoiced in the
discussioe—one concerned the worth of an oath o. a test of
the credibility of a witoess; the other concerned its worth
as effecting the couvience of a witness ; blustering his in-
clination to falsehood, and gietog him • bias towards the
truth. It 'evil. Ito him, after conatuting the authorities on
the subject, that religion. unbelief ought not to Lea reason
for excluding a pei.on how giving eshieme in any case. He
did not ark that oaths atoll be aboliabed if persons were
will:ng to take them hot let • person who declined
to tale en oath be pertiwteal to decline it without proving
that he was a quaSer or belooged to any other ptreuastuo
thot Keretite.i us from telemg it. It should Lot lie over-
looked t hat the wool., country wos interested in obtaining
evidence. aml instead of itjektios it every person should
lie stigmatised who under any pretest withheld it.
The chairman ib dared that the subject outmost interesting.
and was one on which he entertained a airing op'•,ion. He
objected to the present practice. and befitted that tin many
Gees an oath in a court of justice was used as • mock
sanction that Cid a great deal of 'Mediu f and 'mimes!. Mr.
Daniel, objected to the rule at present in operation.
It was suundal iu le furence to the objec, g. sr which it was
established, and was not a...undone. Xi-. Deo. was strongly
disused to belie, that oaths aught nut to be
a1x.1..4ed in the case of those persons tau cons •
sidered them • eruct:on ; but on the other
hand the retinal to take them ought not to
exclude the evidence of persons who so refused. Mr. C.
Clarke did not think that the evidence of ;onions who re-
fused to take an oath on religious grounds ought to be
refused. but he did net think oaths ought to le abolished. I
They ahauld encourage ii. principle of a man telling the
truth. Mr. Reilly observed that there wens persons who •
bad DO denude opinion, who were scepCes iu the true seal*. I
sad who sospewled their judgment as to the esisteuoe of If
future state. They were engaged in the investigation of
the subject ; and if during the investigation such persons
Wars canal on to give their eviileoce, was that evidence to
be rejected? Others might think that it was not given to,
them to determine the question of atheism or deism. After .
• few remarks by Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Williams, and Mr.
Hake, Dr. Maurice replied, and a vote of thanks was given
to him for his paper.

The finances of ruy kingdom will claim your special atten-
tion. It was not possible that the unfavourable conditions
which everywhere govern the European tuo:,ey market,
could be without obstructive influences ou the progrirs of
the politico-economical and financial development of Austria.
In this unmistakeably ddlicult situation tho payment of the
increased &wands of the State has yet constantly
been punctually provided for. The earnest striving
to economise affords eatisfacte ry expectation that ult. a the
extraordinary State expenses still at present eaisting have
been surmounted, the disturbances in the finances and in the
equilibrium ti the budget will at last be removed. Two
budgets will exceptionally be laid before you in the present
session, viz., that for the year 1865, and immediately after-
wards that for the year 1664. By this transitory lAltJallte
it is intended to introduce a settled succession of %imam the
sessions of the Beichsrath and the Provincial Diets, and also
ensure the possibility of concluding the labours of the
budget prior to the commencement of the finaccad year.
The first financial law constitutionally passed, has been
included in the general budget for ltt62 ; the Lot will be laid
before you in this session by my government. I recom-
mend to your especial attection the bills to be brought in
for the regulation of the direct taxation, the speedy opera-
tion of which is to be desired u much in the interest of •
more just and equitable partition of the burden of taxa-
tion as of • provision better corresponding to the demand.
of the State.

Your attention will also be directed to the consideration
of other financial measures, with the object of improving
existing laws, and the partial, not naimportant, ►Leviation
of the burdens of the taxpayers.
I mentios is this category a bill to lessen the poll tax in
my principality of Siebenburgen.
For several years past the politico-economical unity of
Germany, which is designated in the 19th Article of the
Federal Act as the object of the efforts of the Federation,
has taken more decided shape in later treaties, and one
more in conformity with the requirement& of the time.
This question has engaged the full attention of my govern-
ment.

To bring about a successful solution of this problem,
which is of importance to the Foderal Diet and greatly con-
cerns the interests of Austria, negotiations have become
necessary, which are now being conducted by my govern-
inoLt with that earnestness befitting the suLject. The re.
stilt of these negotiations will be communicated to you by
my government, and I hope that they will not be without
favonrable istluence upon the establishment of the new
customs tariff which is to come into operation in the worse
of this session.

Recognising the advantages which will accrue to my em-
pire in every respect by the increase of means of communi-
cation. I have commissioned my government at once to
direct their uninterrupted end energetic labour,. to the pre-
paration of a plan for the formation of &network of railways
sufficient for the wants of my kingdoms and principalities.
Conformably to these views, my government will bring before
you a series of bills in reference to the State guarantee to
several new railway undertakings. At any rate in the
comes of this session, and u soon as possible, a bill will
be submitted for constitutional consideration, having for
its object the formation of • lien to the principality of
Transylvaoia and through the interior of that country.
With deep regret I have perceived the heavy pressure to
which trade in my territories, as well as elsewhere, has
been exposed ; yet the advanced position it has already
taken up induces me to hope that, sheltered by the blessings
of Naos, its own power, and sound legislation, it will again
Mein • lasting and satistactogy developmsnt. Snag balk

having reference to politico-economical interests as well as
other matters coming within the province of the assembled
Reichirath, are being prepared by my government to be
laid before you, and will be brought in for discumion in the
course of the session. It is ray wish, for the
merit of which your devoted zeal is a guarantee, to see the
questions to which you are about to turn your attention
speedily settled, since a series of important and voluminous
hills Las been prepared by my government for the COUlli-
&ration of the lesser Reichsrath, whose return depends
upon that condition.

Honoured Menu Lem of my Iteklarath.—While I dismiss
you with the aasurance of my imperial favour and grace to
the consideration of the important questions before you, I
em not unaware of their difficulties but I have firm cot*
fideuce that. with your counsel and moister:tee, I shall suc-
ceed in conducting the empire entrusted to me by Prowl.
dance with a strong Laud towards • fortunate future. I
derive this confidence from the love and fidelity, from the
sagacity and strength of my subjects, whom I recommend
to the Almighty protection of Heaven, wishing from my
inmost heart that their destinies may conduce to the hap-
piness and fame of their common Fatherland.

THE DEBATE IN THE ITALIAN PAR

L[A]CENT.

( REUTER'S TELEGRAII.)

TURIN, Nov. 14.

lu the Chamber of Deputies to-day Signor Berti
opposed the transfer of the capital, believing that it would
lessen the strength of Italy.
The Marquis Pepoli said that he did not consider himself
at liberty to re-open the discussion closed by the despatch
of General La Mumma. He replied to the observations
of Signor Laporte, who had doubted the declaration of Vie-
count Visconte-Venosta. His hon. friend had no occasion to
conceal the truth, because in signing the convention he had
remained faithful to his political antecedents and his party.
The proposal fur the transfer of the capital had been ini-
tiated by the Italian government, supported by public
opinion. The opponents of the convention, who approval
the despatch of tioneral La Mamma, must vote for the
project. The speaker called the attention of the Chamber
to the bearing of the convention upon European eves-
Ilona The national party, successful after the Crimean
war, had since been defeated in Poland and the Duchies,
by the refusal of • enigma. The threat of the formation
of a coalition was not • vain menace. The Italian govern-
ment had felt the necessity of drawing near to France to
prepare a new Western alliance. The Roman question might
be an obstacle to the formation of an alliance with hber.l
Europe. France would only settle the question in re.
mauling catholic opinion that the Pope should be placed
beyond all danger of violence. A sentiment of honour had
forced the Emperor tot to abandon this Pope, protected by
the liberal remembrance of the earlier years of his reign.
The convention bad produced an immense sensation in
Europe. I: had relieved Italy, whose iuiluence abroad the
French occupation of Rome had diminished. It bad adinned
her stability god unity, because the transfer of the capital
is • serious pledge that France will abandon ,her ideas of
federation. The Marais, of the capital to the centre et Italy
is to give • body to that which has hitherto only teen • soul.
The speaker repelled vehemently the fear of • cession of
territory. The convention, be said, frees the French
goversinicut from the responsibility of a reactionary policy
at Rome, and relieves the national patty, because Luria
and Germany hare settled the *les wig •licisteiu and Polish
questions amoeg themselves. France has resolved in Italy
the question of the oc,urstiau of Rome. Ile hoF el the
convention would re-establish cot ddence betation Eogland
I and France, iliatutbed by the refusal of the former to par-
ticipate in a congress. The teak of Italy is to further this
alliance, which alone can secure the triumph et liberal
bless. Ha looked for the success of literty in the struggle
against reaction. He recalled the woris of the Emperor
Nei:oleos, that the object of French policy is the swoon-
ciliation of the church and liberty, and said, "the for-
mula laid sic sea by Count Cavonr of a free church
in • free state will bring about this result."
The Roman question concerns the liberty of the world, be-
cause Rome is the centre of European reaction. We cannot
obtain conciliation by violence, by stratagem, or by the
violation of treaties, but by moral force. A solution ob-
tained Ly violent means would for a bog period COMprO.
mise even liberty. After the convention the Austrian ques.
tion alone remains in Italy. The position created by the
convention compels the Italian government to advance with
liberty. It is necessary- to solve the Roman question by de-
!Polishing feudal Rome in the interior, and in the Italian la we.
Ho adjured the chamber to avoid any declaration of prin-
ciples which might for eve r compromise the dignity of the I
country. The rejection of the convention ,would shatter
the liberal alliance of Europe, destroy public credit, and
provoke Italy to attempt culpable estorprises. The des-
tinite of the liberal party in Europe are bound up with the
existence of Italy. Rome and Austria have not replied.
They reckon upon a want of foresight of the Italian par-
liament. He hoped their wish would be dezeived ; he Lad
already a pledge in the admirable order which reigned at
Turin. (.1 pplause.)
-Signor Boggio attacked the convention.
General Della Marmon said that the fusion of the Italians
is a fact throughout the army.
The debate will be continued to-morrow.