The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-31 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1863.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

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PARIS, THURSDAY Evisnro.
Some noise has been made at the Bourse to-day
about a pamphlet published by Dentn, entitled
" L'Emperenr, la Pologne, et l'Europe," and which
the vendor seeks to have it supposed is dictated by
the Emperor. Some people tell you plumply that
M. Mooquard is the author of it. Ido not believe
this to be the cane, but, should it even be so, the
pamphlet amounts to very little. It merely
elaborates the idea clung to so convulsively by the
government press that the diplomatic inter-
ference of the three powers in favour of Poland
must necessarily succeed if they will remain united.
Then if, after all, the obstinacy of Russia should
bring about a diplomatic rupture, it caresses the
idea of a little war, such as the Opinion Nationale
has been talking of, in the hope of making war
i palatable. It says that an Anglo-French and Swe-
, dish fleet might operate in the Baltic, while a
Franco-Italian fleet appeared in the Black Sea,
and that then there would be no necessity for war
in the centre of Europe. The effect of this pamph-
let upon the Bourse was, however, as some sup-
pose, to neutralise the rise of I in Consols ; and the
Bente, after several oscillations, left off with a fall
of 15c. Other securities were rather better.
The France says that Marshal Forey will come
home from Marko in September, bringing with
him a portion of his army, and that the corps of
occupation remaining in the country will consist of
not more than 15,000 men, to be commanded by
General &mine. The dispositions of the inhabitants
in favour of the French intervention, and of the
" ideas" of which France is the champion, are
averred to be so favourable that the above small
body of troops will suffice, with the aid of the
Mexican contingent, to "maintain order." More-
over, it is foreseen that in "some years" Mexico
will be completely transformed by French adminis-
tration. Here, then, we find an assumption (a very
rash one) that Mexico is entirely conquered, and
an admission that the French occupation is in-
tended to last for "years." The original pretext
that satisfaction for grievances suffered by
French subjects was the only object of the
war is quietly thrown over, and the wild
schemes foreshadowed in M. Michel Che-
valier's pamphlet about the resuscitation of the
Latin race on the American continent are prac-
tically avowed. The paragraph in the France
finishes with one of those hypocritical formulae
which journalists of December, 1851, were taught
to write, and which I can never read without
loathing. It says :
We are assured that Mexico, appreciating the benefit of
our intervention, offers to take upon herself from the month
of October next the whole of the expenses of our army as
well an those required by the new organisation which we
have initiated.

Why on earth cannot Marshal Forey, using a
conqueror's right, raise such subsidies as be thinks
desirable and possible to extract from the con-
quered without such sickening nonsense as this
being talked about it I It is abhorrent to common
sense, even upon the showing of the moat
glowing French accounts, to suppose that there
is as yet any body of natives in the country
(not being partisans of Juarez) competent to make
promises in the name of " Mexico." Even the
farce of a plebiscite, which is intended to sanction
whatever the French general may think himself
strong enough to decree, has not yet been gone
through. I do not believe, judging from known
statistics, that there is tax-paying capacity enough
in exhausted Mexico to provide funds for the
French occupation. The idea is probably thrown
out merely to pacify French grumblers at home.
It is fancied, no doubt, that the expedition, unpo-
pular from the first, will be better liked if people
can be persuaded that it costs nothing. Then,
there are the famous mines of Sonora, which, if
they turn out equal to their reputation, may after
all, under French working, pay off all arrears.
The Debate, notwithstanding the demoralising
doctrine sanctioned by French custom even
more than by coup d'ldat law, that it is
unpatriotic to criticise any act of French soldiers
in an enemy's country, ventures to accuse Mar-
shal Forey of barbarism when he threatens a
"criminal prosecution" against all Mexicans who
do not lay down their arms. Certainly, if any
troops in the world were ever entitled to " bel-
ligerent" rights those of Juarez are so. To treat
them as rebels when their only crime is that of
serving the sole legal government in the country is
an idea which could scarcely have occurred to any
civilised general in the world. Some allowance,
however, must be made for Marshal Foray's school.
ing since he trod the road to promotion. It must
be remembered that in December, 1851, he, being
then but a colonel, treated as rebels the members of
the National Assembly who met legally and peace-
fully to protest against the coup d'itat. By the way,
the statement of the Courrier des Etats Unis that
Marshal Forey had issued a decree of confiscation
against the property of all Mexicans who would
not submit to him has never been contradicted.
The French press generally thought the news too
monstrous to be credible, fcr, as they said, Mou-
raviefrs confiscations of the property of the Poles
who have taken arms against their lawful govern-
' ment are ten times over more excusable. Never-
theless the Courrier du Dimanehe said last Sunday
that the Moniteur ought to give an official denial ;
this challenge has not been accepted either by the
Monitenv or any of its satellites. I confess Ido
not see why, judging from Marshal Foray's ante-
cedents, he should scruple to confiscate the pro-
perty of men whom he so unjustifiably treats as
rebels.

6111TIDAY. 011 ThU /KINDLY.
N.K to B.IC , moderate, NOIIIII-Kalf. B.K to W., treed.
fine.
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freak, fine. showers.
S.N.B. to 8.8. E., fresh, SournComns. LILL t0111.8.W., mode-
rate to strong, show-
N.E. to 8., fresh, floe. florti-Saar. Z. to 8. sad kW.,
freak
Northilmt=Calthness to Norfolk. Weat=Dooesal to Core-
vralL 800th.,-Charmel sad Bay Coasts. Booth-lfaat,BMalt of
Doter to Norfolk.

A report has been set going that the Mexican
mines, in return for a relatively small outlay, will
produce 200 millions of francs a year !
The Mexican General Mendoza and his two aides-
de-camp, to whom Lorient had been assigned as
their place of residence, have obtained authorisa-
tion to oome to Paris, and remain on parole in the

Prince Frederick of Prussia, cousin to the Kiog
sod eldest eon of Prince Louie, died on the evening of the
27th at Borba. He was born in 1794, and took part in the
wan of independence in 1813 and 1813.
_ _ _

The Mercure de France says :—" A certain jour- .
rawly styled Duke de Chitellerault, sad that DO member of
nal pretends that the Duke of Hamilton has been ne- i prisoners of war, have arrived at Blois, and ninety
capital. One hundred and two Mexican officers,
his family has borne that title for two • The amongst them 22 colonels and 15 lieutenant-colo-
at Tours. All of them are superior officer% having
journal in question is mistakes. The Dub of 'geniißoo nets. Moat of them wear the uniform of the corps to
was ormfirmed in his right to the title of Duke do tel.
laritult by an ordinance of Charles X. in 1825. The duke similar to that worn by
which they belonged. Certain ranks are indicated by
stripes of litre on the sleeve
was also successful in an action brought spinet him in the French non-commissioned officers. They are
Scotland by the Marquis of Abercorn, who claimed the title
generally men of middle height, and few appear to
of CbAtelLerault." be more than 30 years of age. Another detachment
As M. Orleta, a Spanish priest, who has, during
the last 18 years, officiated in the church of St. Hoch, was of thuo;sewasofficerscom, which arrived two days ago at
composed of twelve generals, six
ca
Wednesday
PreP*6°6 t°
lacend
t° the alt" to "'farm two captains. They were all made prisoners at
Colonels, one lieutenant-oolonel, three majors, and
mass, he suddenly fell to the groaod and expired. He Imo
carried into th, yeet.ry and a medical man seat for, who Puebla, and wear their arms, a permission given
them by General Furey, in consequence of the
declared that death had been tamed by the motors of an bravery they displayed in defending that city. They
aueurieras.
Tug Lewis DELAY Ant IssciUSPPS OF °PTV'S.— appeared much touched by the kind reception given
them at Bantu, where they were invited to a
The law's delay is frequently :be obiect of general corn-
, f-- is "punch." Mail of them speak French fluently,
plaint ; but such an example as the oi owing not often
saw On the 30th September, 1785, in the Duchy of and all of them can make themselves understood.
i Idecklenherg.Sch warns, the shoemakers of several towns __ _ _
brought an action against the authorities of Rostock for
refusing to allow them to sell their productions In Sher THE Emousa Squeolow zw vas Piastre,—Let-
place. The judsment has only just been given, at the end tire from Athens of the 24th state that the English squadron
of 7d vain. ine decision is in favour of the plaintiffs. has tended the crews for a little exercise on :Nue, but the
and the principal magistrate of Rcetonk will expose himself
admiral II rad that t waling would
to • fine of 1,759 fr. it he again refuses the shoemakers of
other towns permission to attend the fair sad dim of their has tecn no permanen
take place without the previous assent of the protecting
goods, powers.

PETE AT TIPYRRE FARM.

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1 A deficiency in the bull' ding account of a country
school was the occasion of a very pleasant day yesterday at
Mr. Mechi's model farm. In connexion with the church of
St. Luke, Tiptree Beath, • school has been recently
erected, the contributions to which have fallen short of the
actual expenditure by about 200/., and in order to make up
the amount Mr. Mechi has placed his grounds near Bel-
vedon at the disposal of perilous interested in the object
for the purpose of holding a fete and fancy bazaar.
Yesterday was the opening day of the festivity, and in
addition to the numbers who flocked to the grounds from
the neighbouring villages, the morning trains from Landes
took down • large cootribution to the gathering of visitors.
There were the casual feature, of a fancy fair, but the
most attractive feature in the amusements was the exhibi-
tion of Mr. Mechi's system of farming and its melte,
which the time of the year and the state of the weather
tiie show now to advan ii e. The plan of irrigation and the
process of distrib liquid manure by steam pressure,
which are
adopted model farm, certainly give heavy
Grope, and the pub who take this opportunity of visiting
the grounds have the means not only of judging of the
weight of the produce, but of the methods by which that
weight is attained, with the advantage of the fullest
explanations from experienced guides. The wheat is in a
sufficiently forward state for the reaping machine of
Messrs. Burgess and Key to be exhibited in actual working,
and throughout the day yesterday this was one of the chief
points of attraction.
In front of the hall • large marquee has been erected in
which are plated stalls for the sale of needlework, toys, and
other fancy goods, and there is also a " Wizard's Tent,'
where a magical end ventriloquial entertainment takes
place at intervals during the day, and for which there is
considerable competition to obtain Beata Archery, Aunt
Sally's and knock-'em-dovros are liberally patronised at
twelve shots for • shilling, and wheels of fortune
and lucky bags presided over by young ladies find
so many speculators that one is led to believe that
if it depended upon that one source to supply the deficiency
there would be no cause to fear the result. The stalls are
under the charge of Mrs. Ificid, Mrs. W. Baena, Mrs.
Vivian, Mrs. Dimmitt, Mrs. Messom, Mrs. Cramer, Mrs.
French, and Mrs. Causton, and the sales effected yesterday
bore testimony to the energy of these ladies in the benevo-
lent work which they have taken upon themselves. The
band of the West Essex Itifie Volunteers was in attendance,
and played during the day appropriate selections. The
music wee exceedingly well execut4 and formed • promi-
sent feature in the amusements. _ _

The fete will continue to-day, and there is no doubt that
it will realise fully enough for the purpose for which it is
held.

ENTERTAIRMEJIT TO THE DUKE OF
SALDANHA.

The Portugal Iron and Coal Company yesterday
availed themselves of the proems in this country of the Duke
of &Kasha to invite hie excellency to • banquet, pro-
vided at the Star sad Garter Hotel, Richmond. YMr. G. F.
Yovwo occupied the chair, and among the company were
Count Bilbor, Sir S. M. Peto. M.P., Mr. B. Oliveira, Mr.
Scott Russell, Mr. J. D. Powles, Mr. J. L. inalliven,
Mr. J. Rivolta, Mr. T. Rumbold, Dr. Gorman, Mr. J. W.
DO I& More, Mr. H. L Morgan (monetary), Sc.
The CHATIDIAN, after proposing, in felicitous terms, the
health. of "Her Majesty" and the "King of Portugal,"
gave in appropriate terms the toast of the evening, the
health of the illustrious individual who bad honoured them
with his presence.
The Duke of SA LDANHA, in acknowledging the compliment.
said that having entered the service of his country at the
age of 14, its independence, and liberty, and prosperity had
contently been before his mind. Equally devoted to the
liberty of the people and the security of the govern-
ment, he had the unutterable consolation of seeing both so
thoroughly united. and finding that the exertions hebad made
to sane the one had strengthened the other. In the sixth
year of his last administration • great impulse had been
given to all measures that could develop the resources of
the nation; and although since that time he had
repeatedly refused to undertake the formation of • new
cabinet, he could ensure them that he had not been
idle in promoting his country's -velfare by every
means in his power. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the Per.
tngsl Iron and Coal Company, his excellency said he was
perfectly satisfied that in such highly intelligent and re.
erectable hands the company would be conducted with great
usefulness, and he was highly gratified at seeing his name
associated with the direction, to whom he felt it an honour
to give all the aasistanoe in his power. The mineral riches
of Portugal were immesee, beyond conception. Two of the
greatest men Europe had produced had given their testi-
mony to that effect, one of them stating his conviction that
if its mines were properly worked, Portugal would become
one of the first nations in Europe. The formation of this
company was an epoch in the history of the country. He
was at the head of the government when the first discoveries
were made, and took • strong interest in them ; and he felt
persuaded that its °parttime would not only be • soars of
benefit to Portugal, but of profit to the shareholders, who
had thus for the gist time entered upon that virgin field of
wealth. The extraordinary fortune of finding at the same
spot an unlimited quantity of iron of the beet quality, with
an equally uolimited supply of coal and charcoal, and other
requtsites for reducing it, was such as rarely occurred, and
augured the beet possible results. With the help of Eng-
lish capital, the district would probably in • short time be
transformed ioto a large iron and coal producing locality.
and obtain • reputation for its yield of the great
production which industry was so dependent. Already
4 030,00 W. or 5,000,0001. had been employed, and had
creates in some of the southern districts of Portugal en im-
portant and improving branch of labour ; while on the coast
of Spain new mines had been opened, and these too bad given
an impulse to the working spirit of the people. Although
he rejoiced at the prospentv of the company they must
pardon him if he confessed that after all that was with him
a secondary consideration. The first was his country, for
which he had laboured throughout his life, is peace sod in
war, in industry and in politics. (Hear, hear.) The duke
concluded with a reiterated &agoraes of the Portuguese go-
vernment's support to the company, and their wish gess-
rally to facilitate the intercourse between the two countries,
and then proposed, " &Peelle to the boa and Coal Company
of Portugal."
Mr. Pow Les briefly responded.
A few other Masts were drunk, sad tie party then broke