The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-01 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, .JULY 1, 1862.

back upon u one in which he was called to
begin his life's work too, and devote himself
to his mother's aid, as his sister has done to
her support and consolation., When his quality
is thus proved as his sister's isa been, we shall
look out joyfully for the timo when he too may
have a nation's blessing on his wedding-day.

The House of Commons has paned the Bill for
carrying out the proposed works of fortification,
and has done so by a large majority. The argu-
ment most frequently heard on behalf of the Bill
was that to reject it would be to reverse a
"solemn decision" of the House taken two years
before. We may admit the epithet on behalf of
the oonsequences of the decisioil ; but in no other
sense, for the House has rarely acted with lees de-
liberation and responsibility than it did on that
occasion. In fact, it did then what Mr. Kurcarits
advised it, very unnecessarily, to do last
night ; it declined to consider the merits
of the plan proposed, but took Lord PALLmmurron
for its chief adviser, the Pawns himself being
advised by a number of old officers. And the
Member for Bridgewater, after recommending this
demonstration of imbecility, can still talk of the re-
sponsibility of Lord Pamenurrow to Parliament. A
house of Kr roLexits would debauch and ruin the
best minister who ever held office.

The small band of members who, of various
opinions on constitutional politica, are agreed in
the conviction that National Defence is the affair of
the assemblies of the nation, who hold that its plan
should be intelligible in order that it maybe heartily
adopted by the whole country, and who therefore
are not Trilling that it should rest on the ap-
proval of one aged statesman however eminent,
deserve the thanks of all who wish to see the pub-
lic service conducted with efficiency under the
vigilant guardianship of the House of Com-
mons. We entreat them to persevere in their
present course, and not to think that their labour
is lost because the Government can overwhelm
them on a division. It has rested entirely with
them in these discussions to maintain the delibera-
tive character of the House, while many were
ready to decline in a spirit of subserviency the
exercise of the functions they were elected to
discharge. They have useful work yet before them.
Let them not cease to expose the unreality of this
pretended scheme of defence, its isolation, the
contradiction in which it stands with the evidence
received by the Defence Commission, and the
danger that a blind acquiescence in it may
lead to false confidence and neglect of precau-
tions calculated to give us real safety. We see
now once more how wise was that spirit of distrust
of governments which gave us our splendid army
of Volunteers. Governments may spend the taxes,.
but the nation must defend itself.

Tex Quarterly Revenue Returns once more
present the feature of a nett increase, though a
very small one, coinciding with an important
decrease in the two great feeders of the public
Treasury. Competed with the corresponding
period of last year, the present quarter shows a
clear increase of 11,3101., while a falling off of
30,0001. is noticeable in the Customs, and of
285,0001. in the Excise. The decrease in the
Excise contrasts strongly with the large increase
which the last quarter's returns exhibit ; but the
smallness of the deficiency in the Customs revenue,
having regard to the continuance of the American
war, is satisfactory, the more so that last quarter it
reached 100,0001. The Income Tax shows an
increase, but one not nearly so large as that of
last quarter, and the same may be said of Stamps.
Looking at the revenue of the quarter as a
whole, it shows a remarkable constancy under the
operation of depressing forces.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COXIIONB.—Toss 30.

FORTIFICATIONS (PROVISION FOR EXPENSES)
BILL.
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Order for second reading read ; motion made, and question
proposed, "That the bill be now read a second time."
Anseoilment proposed, to leave out from the word " that"
to the end of the question, in order to add the words
" there be Lid before this house a return showing the
original and every subsequent estimate for each work re-
commended by the Defences Commissioners ; the amount
of any contract for each work ; what proportion of each
work is completed ; and what works can be postponed
without injury to the public service"—(Sir Frederic
Smith) instead thereof : Question proposed, " That the
words proposed to be left out stand part of the question."
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. M►io question put.
The house divided—Ayes, 158 ; 00014 57.

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AYKS
Adam, W. P. Gibson, T. M. Mildmay, H. F.
Adeane, H. J. Gilpin, Col. Miller, W.
1 Annesley, Col. Gladstone, W. Mitford, W. T.
Autrubue, E. Glyn, G. G. Moncritff, J.
Atherton, Sir W. Goddard, A. Montgomery, Sir G.
Bagwell, J.
Bain Clore, J. It.
Gore, W. R. Morrhon, W.
es. E.
Mowbray, J. R.
Ball, E. Gower, F. L Newdegate, C. N.
Baring, T. G. Greenwood, 1. Noel, 0. J.
Barttelot, CoL Oregeon, S. North, Col.
Beecroft, G. 8. Orny, think. Ogilvy, Sir J.
Bentinek. U. W. Grey, Sir G. Paget, C.
Black, A. Grosvenor, Earl Paget, Lord A.
Bonham-Carter, J. Hamilton, Lord C. Paget, Lord C.
Booth, Sir B. G. Hankey, T. Palmer, Sir B.
Bridges, sir B. W. Hamner, Sir J. Palmerston, Vieth.
Broeidehunit, J. Hassard, If Parker, Major W.
Buckley, General Ithyter, Sir W. 0. Peacocke, 0. M.
Buller, J. W. Hemilwa, T. K. Peel, Sir R.
Buller, Sir A. Manley, J. W. Peel, Gen.
Burghley, Lord. Henley, Lord Peel, F.
Bury, Vlad. Henniker, Lord Pennant, Col.
Cardwell, R. Herbert, H. A. Pritchard, J.
CartwriOt, Col. Hosketh, Mr T. G. Prohy, Lord
Cave, 8. Heygate, Sir F. W. Pugh, D.
Cavendish, W. Bottum, Lord Puller, C. W.
Cole, 11. Howes, B. Ridley, Sir M. W.
Colebrooke, Sir T. Bumberoton, P. S. Roebuck, J. A.
Corey, H. L Hunt, O. W. Salomon, Aid.
Cowper, W. F. Bulk W. Selwyn, C. J.
Craufurd, E. H. Jackw,n, W. Sower, 11. K.
Crawford, R. W. Jermyn, Earl Seymour, Sir M.
Darner, 8. D. Jervoise,Sir J. C. Sheridan, It. B.
Davey, it. Johnstone, Mr J. Smith. H. T.
Davie, Col. Kinglake, A. W. Stanhope, J. B.
Dawson, R. P. King cote, Col. Steel, J.
Dewier W. Kinnaird, A. F. Torrent, R.
Denman, G. Knatchbull. - Huge& Trefusis, C. H.
Dull, N. K limn, E. Vance, J.
Doke, Sir J. Knlahtley, R. Vernon, H. F.
Dundee, Sir D. Lawn, Sir IL Villiers, C. P.
Dunkellin, Lord Layard, A. H. Vivian, H. H.
Donne, Colonel Lefroy, A. Vyner, It. A.
Ethhiastone, Sir J. 1401101, Lord G. It alcott, Ados.
Earle, J. Leslie, W. Walsh, 81r J.
Estrourt, T. H. Lewis, Sir G. C. Walter, J.
Farquhar, Sir M. Liddell, H. G. Watkins, Col.
Fellowes, I Lowe, R. Weguelln, T. IL
Fortescue, F. D. Mulnwaring, T. Whitbread, S.
Foeteseue, C. 8. Stalin., R. White, L
Gard, R. & Nlartin, J. Winuington, Mr T.
Garnett. W. J. Maiiiey, W. N. TELLERS.
Gavin, Major Matheson, A. Brand, H. B.
George, J. Merry, J. Dunbar, Sir W.

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HORS.
Moak, T. Forster, W. F. Peto, Sir 8. M.
Bailey, C. Greene, J. Pillungten. J.
Barnes, T. Gregory, W. H. Robartes, T. J.
Beach, W. W. Hay, Sir J. Robertson, H.
Blackburn, P. Heyspite, W. U. Seely, C.
Brooks, B. Hibbert, J. T. Seymour, 11. D.
,Ruston, C. Hodgkuison, G. Shelley, Sir J. V.
Calculi, P. M. Johnson. Capt. Smith, Augustus
Childers, H. C. Kershaw, J. Sykes, Col.
Clifford, C. C. Langton, W. H. Taylor, P. A.
elitism Sir R. Lawson, W. Tempest, Lord A.
Cobbett, J. U. Latham, N. A. Vandeieur, CoL
li,oolzintain, W. Maguire, J. F. Warner, F. I
Mills, T. Westhead, J. P.
L R. Mills, J R. Williams, W.
Dickson, Col. Mitchell, T. A. Willoughby, Str H.
Dillwyn, 1.. L. Munson. W. J. Wyld, J.
Douglas, Sir C. Morris. D. TELLERS.
Nathan, P. Oitslow, G. Henoessy, J. P.
Ewhig, 11. Z. Osborne, IL B. White, J.

Lord Robert Montugu, on the 15th, will sub-
mit &motion to the House of Commons regarding events
in Mexico.

On Monday next the Marquis of Normauby will
call the attention of the 1101110 of Lords to the treatment
of political prisoners at present in confinement at Naples,
and move for any information in possaision of her Majesty's
government on the subject.
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Hie Excellency Count de Peraigny hu forwarded
the sum of 201. toe/little the Egliotou memorial, accompanied
by ■ letter expressive of the high regard that he eaterteised
for the doomed esti

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The Prince d Wale., Prince Alfred, Princes
Helena, Princes, Louise, the Princes of Hama, and Princess
Hohenlohn attended divine service atWhippingham Church
yesterday.
The Crown Prince of Prussia, and the Duke of Saxe Coburg
arrived at Osborne yesterday evening from the continent.
The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, attended by
Captain Orey and Major Cowell, crossed over to Ports-
mouth to meet their Royal Highnesses, and accompanied
them to Osborne.

Lieutenant. Colonel Cavendish and Colonel F. Seymour
attended the Crown Prince and the Duke from Dover.

Count Furstenatein and Lieutenant-Colooal Obernits
are in attendance on the Crown Prince. and Baron de
Wangenbeim is in attendance on the Duke of Saxe Coburg.

The Viceroy of Egypt received a visit on Sunday from
the Duke &Mimi., at the residence of the Turkish Em-
bassy. Yesterday the Viceroy went in his yacht, which was
lying off Woolwich Arsenal, for some distance down the
river, in order to try the speed and trim of the vessel, which
has recently undergone some alterations. His Highness
was accompanied b Captain the Hoc. Jima It. Drum.
mood, RN., one of the Lords of the Admiralty; Rear
Admiral the Hon. Henry Murray, and other British naval
°Moen.

It is understood that his Highness the Viceroy
of Egypt will give a fête on Wednesday, the 18th
July, on board his yacht, now lying off Woolwich
Arsenal. The guests invited upon the occasion
will include several members of the Royal Family,
and those of the aristocracy and gentry whose hospi-
tality his highness has enjoyed during his stay in
England.

THE FRENCH EMBASSY—It ii generally rumoured
in diplomatic circles that his Excellency Count de Flahault,
Ambassador of France, will shortly relinquish his post at
the Court of St. James's. It is said that Count de Pemigny,
who previously filled that high diplomatic position at the
British Court, will be the successor of his Excellency.

The Crown Prince of Prussia is expected to come
to Buekitglima Palace to-morrow from Osborn Rio royal
highness will day in London four or five days.

His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Meelden-
burg-Strelitz, anecnopenied by the Hereditary Grand Duke
Adolphus, is expected to arrive in London in a few days
from Germany.

Hie Excellency the Austrian Ambassador and
the Countess Appoayi entertained at dinner on Sunday last,
at Chandoe Hones, a distinguished party of their country-
men. Coven were laid for twenty-flue.

His Excellency the Swedish and Norwegian
Minister, Count Wachtmeieter, has left town for Sweden,
on leave of absence for a few months. Baron Beck-Pros
will act as charge d'affaires during his excellency's absence.
The Duke of Devonshire has issued cards for a
ball on Tuesday next at Devonshire Rouse.
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland enter-
tained a select party at dinner bust evening at Stafford
House. Later in the evening her grace received a small
party.
Field-Marshal Viscount and Viscountess Com-
bo-ware and Mias Pitt have left London for Buxton.

Viscountess Dillon has left Vichy for the Bag-
ncasde•Lechoo, Pyreueem.

Lady Muncaster, accompanied by Lord Richard
Groavencw, M.P., her brother, arrived from CostaGemara
on deturday, and for the present is staying in privacy with
the Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster at Grosvenor
House.

Lady Aveland'e ball, announced for Monday
next, is postponed to Monday, the 14th nat.
The Count and Countess Nadaillac have left
Fonseca's Hotel for Paris.

Lady Moleawortlx entertained at dinner heat
evening his Excellency the Austrian Ambassador and the
Countess Apponyi, his Excellency the Italian Minister, his
Excellency the Belgian Minister, the Marchioness of Ely,
the Earl and Countess of Clarendon, Viscount and Via.
countess Newport, Viscountess Corabermere, Viscountess
Jocelyn, Lady Dufferin, Lord Dufferio, Lord Stanley of
Alderley, Lord and Lady Raglan, Baron Alphonse de
Rothschild, the Hon. Captain Edgcumbe, and Dr. Quin.

Lady Fremantle hie lemma card; for an aaae mbly
this evening at her residence in Upper Ecchietnantreet,
Belgrave-equare..

The late Major-General the Hon. Robert Bruce
is to be buried in the family vault of the noble house of
Ifigin, in Scotland. The funeral will be quite private.
Major Teesdale and several other intimate personal friends
will, however, go to Scotland to attend the funeral, as the
last mark of regard to the memory of their departed friend.
DEATH Or THE DUCHIM DOWAGER OF BUCKING-
HAIL—This lady died at Stowe on Saturday last, after a
lengthened illness, alleviated by the attention of her son
and daughter. Her ladyship was the youngest daughter of
the first Marquis of Breadalbane, and, distinguished in all
the relations of life, she has died regretted by a very nume-
rous circle of friends.

His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant has signified
his intention of laying the first stone of the new College
Hall of Physicians in Kildare-street, Dublin, on Monday.
Dr. Corrigan, as president of the college, has issued cards
for a conrersazione and dejegner on Tuesday, at which his
Excellency has signified his intention of being present.

A number of august visitors are expected shortly
at the chateau of Possenhofee, the summer residence of the
Duchess Maximilian of Bavari► The Emperor of Austria
will join the Empress at the baths of Kissengen, and eccom-
psoy her to Posumbolen, where they will be met by Queen
Marie of Naples, the Omit and Countess de Trani, the
Queen Dowager of Bavaria, Duke Maxe of Bavaria, sod the
Prince de la Tour et Taxis.

Prince Paul Esterhazy, who is in Lis 77th year,
fell a few days ago, while walking in his roo,n at Carlsbad,
and broke him leg.

Letters from Madrid announce as not impossible
the return into Spain of the Infante Don Juan de Bourbon,
who is said to have recognised on certain conditions the go-
vernment of Queen Lobelia.

According to the Madrid journals Pope Pius IX.
has addreased the following congratulatory letter to the
Queen :—" We have heard with pleasure of the happy
delivery of her Majesty, and we pray Ood to preserve her
health and that of the newborn infanta. We heartily Man
the whole royal family."

The Japanese ambassadors are occupying them-
selves at the Hague by visiting all that is interesting in the
neighbouring towns and cities previous to their reception by
the King, which is expected to take place in a few days.
They hare visited Amsterdam, and are going to Leyden, to
inspect the university.

A gentleman, M. biathlon (de la Drama), who
filled no undistinguished place in the French republican
assemblies of 184 d, affirms that he has discovend regular
tides in the atmosphere precisely analogous to those of the
sea, which reduce varieties of temperature to settled rule,
by which the weather can be foretold days, weeks, nay,
months, in advance, with scientific accuracy.
While the number of voluntary contributions
for the benefit of the sufferers by the St. Petersburg fires
remains small, one M. Verouine, a wealthy proprietaire,
who has been frequently castigated for his economy in the
columns of the St. Petersburg Punch, has availed himself
of this opportunity to redeem his reputation. The sum
subscribed by this gentleman amounts to 50,000 roubles,
and has brought him the honour of an autograph letter
of thanks from the Emperor.
Accounts from Valence in the Drome state that
new silk has been offered for sale in several markets. The
disease among silkworms has been considerably less destruc-
tive this year than last, but the effect has not been uni-
form. In some places there has been no loss, while other
silk growers in the neighbourhood have lost nearly all their
worms. In the here the result has been less satisfactory
than was expected, and the cocoons are seminally light.
The silk producers in the Drums and the Ardecke have been
more fortunate.

Some time since 300 Viennese made an excursion
to Tricete, bat little or no notice was taken of them by the
inhabitants. A few days ago two trains conveyed 1,000 Hun-
prians from Path to Trieste, and they on their arrival
were received with the greatest enthusiasm. Half the
inhabitants of the place went to the railway terminus to
meet them. and they were loudly cheered u they marched
in proemial to the city. 111 the evening the ifunprians
went to the theatre to hear Verdes Ifrnaai, and there
was a tremendous uproar when "Skew tutti fratelli" (We
are all brethren) was sung. The shoots of " EVTIV&" and
" Eljon" are said to have bee perfectly deafening.

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