The Express.
London, England, 1853-07-04 00:00:00

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

We hare a file of Cape paper, and letters to the
17th May, the day on which the Melbourne sailed, by
which we learn that after suffering from • harusing and
destructive war, for upwards of two years' duration, the
frostier districts of the Cape colony are now restored to a
state of peace and comparative security, and we also find
that within the colony, an almost universal expression of
joy and gratitude has been called forth by the arrival of
the long-promised constitution.
In demonstration of the grateful feeling' of the inhabit-
ants, her Majesty's birth-day, the 24th instant, has been
filed upon as a day of jubilee throughout the settlement;
and the first day of July next, the birtlxdav of South Afri-
can freedom, will dawn upon the Cape of Good Hope trans-
formed, üby • miracle, from the most dissuisfiel and
troublesome dependency of Downing-street into the most
contented colony under the British crown.

SHIPPING INTILLIGINCIL—ARRIVALS AT THI
May 16. The Ellen Rawson, bark, 314 tons, J. Saddler,
from London, March 22 (56 days to this port). Cargo,
sundries. Passengers—Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Faure and two
children, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Gladds, and two in the steer-
age.—Thomas Watson and Co., agents The bark Maid of
Auckland arrived same day from Adelaide, with 21,060
ounces of gold and 23 passengers, for London. The cutter
Swan, 39 tons, arrived same day from Liverpool, boned to
Port Phillip, making the passage in 79 days. The Water-
witch, from Cadiz to Sydney, put into Bimon'a.bay on the
14th May for repairs, having lost port bulwarks, boats, ske.
Her Majesty's steamer Sphinz also arrived on Sunday, 16th
May, to take on board the men proceeding to England. She
wall lam* this morning.

LECTFRE ON THE GERMAN LITERATERE OF THE
LAST HUNDRED YE...aux—Dr. Rage delivered a lecture on
Friday, in Willis's Winne, on this subject. The lecturer
explained the four periods, that of Leasing, Kant, Fichte,
Hegel, how the authors originated from each other, and
worked out the spirit of their time, of which the most re-
markable point was the connexion of the romantic school
with Fichte, and of the Sophistic school with Hegel, both
branches converting the absolute liberty of the philosopher
into the absolute licentisainess of their own fancy. The lec-
ture was well attended.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

LIVERPOOL, flux DAY.
The British and North American royal mail
steamer Canada, Capt. Stone, arrived here this morn-
ing at half-past fire. Sho passed Holyhead, and
was telegraphed from thence at seven last evening,
but the tide being against her had to wait for water
At the Bar.

The Canada brings dates from New York to 21st,
Boston 22nd, Halifax, 24th. She had 17U passen-
gers, and 544,000 dollars in specie on freight.
The Asia from hence on the 4th ult. arrived out
at New York oa the 13th, and the Africa was met
at sea on the 26th ult.

There is very little news by this arrival, the slave
conspiracy at New Orleans, if it had any real exist-
ence, of which there appears to be some doubt, had
been effectually stifled ; a gool many slaves with Dy-
son, the schoolmas'er, remained in jail.
Mr. Buchanan, we are informed, will leave for
England in the Baltic, on the 9th of July. Mr.
Soule was to leave for Madrid on the 2Gth ult.

The coroner's inquest upon the victims of the
Gavazzi riot at Montreal is progressing, but no new
acts have been elicited. The city was quiet. A
number of members of legislature and others who
had witnessed the proceedings at the church in which
Signor Gavazzi was attacked, have raised a contribu-
tion for the purpose of testifying their approval of
the conduct of Sergeant Lawson, of the Royal Artil-
lery, who had exerted himself on that occasion in the
cause of humanity and order, to present Sergeant
Lawson with a gold watch and chain and a large
family Bible—the meaning of which portion of the
donation will be easily understood. On Saturday last
these were delivered to the sergeant by the Hon. Mr.
Boni too, of the Legislative Council, with an appropriate
address, which was replied to in suitable terms. " I
shall never, whilst memory serves me," slid the brave
soldier, in conclusion, "forget this your kindness and
great liberality, and I trust that should any such
affair again happen—which God forbid—many will,
from the remembrance of this notice of my feeble
efforts, be forward to the rescue of life. This book I
prize, and shall hold sacred for its character, as ' the
Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever,' and
as the remembrancer of the present occasion. Gen-
tlemen, accept my heartfelt gratitude."
The watch a' d Bible bare the following inscrip-
tion :—" Presented by members of the Parliament of
Canada, to Sergeant W. A. Lawson, 8.A., the brave
defender of Padre Gavazzi, at the riot at Chalmer's
Church.—Quebec, June 6, 18J3." Sergeant Lawson
was attended by four of his brother non-commissioned
officers, of the same corps, and a similar number of
his superior officers were also present on the occasion.
By private advices from New Orleans we learn
that the steamer which had left for Vera Cruz an the
Ist instant, took out au agent from New York, whose
object was to make a bargain with Santa Anna for
the sale of the famous lot of Law-muskets, and to
furnish other warlike taaterials, powder, &c. We
further learn, that this gentleman was prepared to
offer Santa na all he might want in that way for
the equipment of an army of 100,000 men—the
matter of payment or security for it, he (the agent)
was to see about. His instructions were to be ac-
commodating if there was good will in Santa Anna,
and to close the bargain if there was anything sub-
stantial tendered in payment or barter. The source
from which we obtain this information is reliable.

A duel was fought at New Orleans between the
editors of two German newspapers. One of the com-
batants is said to have been fatally wounded.
Vice-Admiral Seymour, commander-in-chief of the
British naval forces on the North American and West
India stations, has been received with distinguished
honours at St. John's, N. B. The common council
have resolved upon presenting him with an address
expressive of approbation for the satisfactory manner
in which he has watched over and protected the in-
terests of the colonial fishermen. The admiral's visit
to New Brunswick is said to be for the purpose of
concerting measures for the more effectual protection
of the fisheries, for which object the most extensive
arrangements are still making. Steamers and sail-
ing vessels are being manned, equipped, and sta-
tioned at every paint where a mackerel or herring is
likely to make its appearance during the season.
The spirit of insubordination which has been so
long prevalent among the inhabitants of Venezuela,
has at length assumed a tangible shape. Our
correspondents state that the movements of
the revolutionists had been hastened by Pre-
sident Monagas, who had demanded and
obtained dictatorial powers. Generals Marino
and Carlos Castelli, both experienced and distin-
guished officers, have joined the disaffected, the
former having two thousand men under his immediate
command. Forcible opposition to the government
was taking place in different parts of the country,
direct communication between Porto Cabello and the

iii;ifoi,,;;ciii;ff,;niii;;;;;liii;. wee considered
as having commenced in earnest.

NEW YORK, Jumt 21.
Business is now dull, owing to the hot weather ; the
supply of money equals the demand, bvginning at 6 per
cent. Exchange remains u before—inactive; cotton steady
at the decline before noted, with limited sales. Flour
sore active, without advance in price. No change in
freights.

SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH FROM ORPORDNESS TO
HOLLAND.—Ths following order has been jostled by the
Trinity House:—" Notice is hereby given, that the subma-
rine cables from Orfordnesa to Holland, lay in a direction
E.S.E. from the Orfordneu High Light House, with the
the light house on with ()amuse high trees, bearing
W.N.W., and that it is desirable that Teasels should not
anchor with those marks or bearings on, lost, by so doing,
they damage the electric cable, or late their own anchors.—
By order, J. H , Secretary."

horn Turn or Acrunnizs.—The annual general
meeting of this institute was held at their rooms, in St.
James's-square, on Saturday, the 2nd inst., at 3 o'clock,
p.m. John Finlaison, Esq. president, in the chair. The
circular convening the meeting having been read, the seen-
' tan read the report of the council on the progress of the
institute during the past year, which was most satisfactory.
An abstract of the receipts and expenditure for the finan-
cial year ended the 30th of April last, was also sub-
mitted, which showed an increased balance in
the treasurer's hands; notwithstanding that the journal
of the institute is necessarily conducted et considerable ex-
pease. Several alterations and amendments were then
made in the constitution and laws of the institute, and the
meeting proceeded to elect the president, council, and
Officers for the year ensuing. The following were re-elected
auditors for the echoing year: William Emmens, Benjamin
Henderson, F. G. Smith, Esqs. The thanks of the meeting
were then voted to the president, council, and officers, for
their services during the past year, and a special vote of
thanks having been passed to the president for his conduct
in the chair, the meeting separated.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF A GOLD-DIGGER.—Oa
Saturday information was received at the various City and
metropolitan police stations, that on the previous day amen
named White, who had recently returned from Australia,
had been robbed of nearly 2001. in the following manner:—
It appears that White, on board a ship bound for London,
became acquainted with a person named Jones, who had
also left the diggings. When they arrived at the St. Ka-
tharine's Docks they went away together and took lodgings
at Milgrove's eating-house, Liverpool-street, Bishopsgate-
street. On Thursday night White left home, and while out
picked up a woman. Having nearly 2001. in his possession,
but not thinking it safe to carry so large an amount about
with him, he returned to his lodging, with the intention of
depositing it in the landlord's hands for security. The
landlord, however, had retired to rest, and White went to
his room, where he found Jones, who volunteered to take
care of the money. White foolishly deposited it in Jones's
hands, and went away again. When he returned the fol-
lowing (Friday) morning he ascertained that Jones had
taken all the money, and everything else away with him,
while Mr. Milgroye was at market. Jones has not yet
fallen into the hands of the police.
DETERMINED SUICIDE.—On Saturday afternoon
determined act of self-destruction was committed by •
gentleman named Caleb Sawyer, at his residence, No. 13,
Queen-street, Golden-square. The deceased, who was
sic& and about 40 years of age, had occupied apart-
ments at the above address for above three years, where
latterly being attacked with delirium tremens, the landlord
deemed it necessary to have some person to attend con-
stantly upon him for the purpose of watching and guard-
ing his movements, the person so employed being a Ger-
man, named Schimdt, who had the use of his right arm
only, the left one having been amputated at the shoulder
joint. On the previous night at 11 o'clock deceased went
to bed, and iu a sitting position commenced looking over
some papers in which he had been engaged for about two
hours when the attention of Schimdt, who was in a chair
by the bedside reading, was attracted by seeing him draw
his hand across his throat, from which the blood gushed
out, and which he was cutting with a knife, Schimdt en-
deavoured to secure the knife, hut being disabled as
stated was unable to do so, and from the subsequent ap-
pearance of the wound, which was fagged and extensive,
no doubt his endeavours facilitated the suicide. An alarm
being raised Mr. Evans, surgeon, was sent for, in whose
presence deceased shortly afterwards expired. Information
of the sad event has been forwarded to deceased's family in
Wiltshire, and the body awaits an inquest.