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The Express.
London, England, 1853-01-03

THE LEITH BURGHS.

Mr. Nlonereiff has issued aderess to
his constituents, intimating his acceptance of the uttice of
Lord Advocate under Lord Aberdeen's administration,
and requesting a renewal of their suffrages. He adds, •• So
short a time has elapsedsince yourlast flattering and trium-
phant choice of me, that I hope 1 need do no ?UM on the
present occasion than assure you that I carry into my pre-
sent office those principles for which, in opposition to the
then existing government, we so successfully contended at
the last general election, and which, in tile shim session
which hasjuat closed, have received from the present 1 ar-
liament so decided and conclusive n ,snetim." The elec-
tion has been tired for Tuesday (t..-%torrow). No opposi-
tion is anticipated.
London, England, 1853-01-03

GLOUCESTER.

G LOU ESTER, SAT L'lMAY..kcOnes.pondent says:
—" 1-he contest between the liberal i amiember, Admiral
Berkeley, and the conservative cani:iiiate, Mr. Hope, w.mes
warm, and both parties are certain to go to the pelt."
London, England, 1853-03-31

SPAIN.

The Spanish Senate, on the 24th, was again occu-
pied with the report of the committee on the affair
of General Narvaez. The only points of interest
which presented themselves in the course of the de-
bate were—first, a declaration made by the Minister
of Marine that there was nothing derogatory to the
general in the order given by the government to go
to Vienna, to study the organisation of the Austrian
army; and next, a statement by the President of the
Council, to the effect that the ministers had purposely
kept back for twenty days the address of the general
to the Queen, because they had proposed to give him
some additional mission, but that the publication of
the address had prevented this. The Senate then,
by 106 votes to 64, rejected the resolutions proposed
by the majority of the committee, and which were
favourable to General Narvaez. " Amongst the
minority," says a letter, " were a certain number
of public functionaries, army inspectors, members
of the royal council, &e. Some of the ministers at
first thought of dismissing these gentlemen ; but
this idea led to a very animated discussion in the
cabinet."

A vague impression prevailed at the Bourse to-
day that foreign intelligence of an unfavourable cha-
racter bad been received, but I have not been able
to trace it to any authentic source.

ITALY .

Letters from Turin of the 26th inst. state that the
reply returned by Austria to Count de Revel, on the
case of the despoiled emigrants, not having satisfiedl
the Sardinian Cabinet, AI. do Cavour had despatched
Colonel Actis to Vienna, with detailed instructions
for Count Revel, providing for every contingency.
The correspondent of the IhMosts alleges that on two
of the eventualities contemplated, the Sardinian am-
bassador was to demand his passports.
The government continued to expel the political
refugees with extreme rigour. No mercy was shown
to the Hungarians. The Lombards and other Italians
were less harshly treated, unless they were incorri-
gible demagogues.
The Monitore Toseono of the 22nd announces that
the treaty of commerce between France and Tuscany
is to receive its execution on and from the 10th of
April next.
London, England, 1853-03-31

MOROCCO.

Intelligence has been received at Madrid of the
deplorable state of the Emperor's health. His
death, it is feared, will be the signal of a terrible
crisis.

GREECE.

The Bessarabia steamer arrived at Athens on
the 12th, having on board tho Russian Admiral
Korsoleff.

INDIA.
THE OVERLAND MAIL.
DESTRUCTION OF RANGOON BY FIRE.
By electric telegraph from Marseilles we learn
that the Overland India Mail contains despatches
from China, Feb. 10; Rangoon, Feb. 14 ; Calcutta,
Feb.l9; and Bombay, March 1.
Rangoon has been almost destroyed by conflagra-
tion.
Exchange, 2s. old. China 221 Rs. per hundred
dollars.
London, England, 1853-03-31

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Toy KSDAT, MARCH 31, 1853.
The state of the Weather at each of the following places
at Nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations are
arranged la order of latitude.
HARTIMOII—S.E... Gentle Breeze; Cloudless.
flowtmowrrox—E. ; Strong Davie; Cloudless.
TUNBRIDGE—N.B. ; Strong Breeze ; Cloudless.
BASINGSTOKE—N.B. ; Gentle Breeze ; l'artially Cloudy.
OILBENWICI4--8.8. ; Gentle B ; Cloudless.
Swixtrox—B.; Fresh Breeze ; Cloudless.
Communion—E. ; Gentle Breeze • Partially Cloudy.
The retains from the following places did not reach this
'ACC in time for publication yesterday; they therefore
indicate tke state of the weather on Tuesday morning at
nine o'clock :

_ .
LIMERICK-B.E. ; Gentle Breexe ; Partially Cloudy.
bit'LLINOAR—S.E. ; Cairn ; Fo7gy.

THII3 DAY, Noox.
Osersiet Will. Iltrisail et Wad. Maio et us Walker.
N. (Jag* Baum Asa.

fLaW intelitoence.

COURT OF BAMERUPTCY.-YESTEEDAT.
Erroaz Ka. Coax taiONIA FONIAAAQVC.
IN El TATE.

This was the certihcate meeting in the case of R. Tate,
jun., miller, of Uxbridge. His debts were 1,1001.; assets
about 2701, _

Mr. Linklater, for the assignees, offered no opposition.
He stated that the bankrupt had been in business as a
miller, at Uxbridge, 17 years ; his profits bad been small,
owing to the gradual declension in his trade, which had
been taken away by pervora having larger capital. His
books bad been well kept, and the accounts were vouched.
His Honour granted a certificate of the second class.
IN roc SINCLAIR.

The bankrupt, Donald Sinclair, was an apothecary, of
Peckham. This was the first meeting, the bankruptcy
hawing been only gazatted on Friday last.
From a preliminary ststement of accounts, prepared by
Messrs. Glower, of Budd:rebury, it appears that the liabi-
lities are about 4,0001. ; the masons, it is thought, will plaid
about 4001. or 5001.
Mr. Hall, eurgean, of Tunbri•lge Wells, was chosen trade
assignee ; Mr. Graham is the official assignee ; and Messrs.
Lawranco, news, and Boyer, are the solicitors under the
bankruptcy.
London, England, 1853-03-31

millions, neither do we se* the utility of an army of 70,800
Infantry sad 14,675 cavalry for the simple occupation of
Algeria, which has now completely sulUoitted. We hear
vague mention made of expeditions into Is their
utility incontestable ? We think, and we have dens so for
many years, that war is not the best means of civilimation,
and that it is time to confide to a high civil power the ad-
ministration of our great and important conquest. _ _

It may be remembered that in 184 i Count Mor-
tier, at that time ambassador of France at Turin,
was, by order of the authorities, arrested at his hotel
and lodged in a lunatic asylum, on the allegation
that he was insane; but that, after an investigation
made by the Court of Appeal of Paris into all the
circumstances alleged against him, he was in 1849
declared to be perfectly sane. After this, the
Count, not being restored to diplomatic employ-
ment, demanded of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
payment of the arrears of the salary usually
allowed to diplomatists not in active service, toge-
ther with the regular payment of the salary for the
future. Tho Minister agreed to pay him B,ooof. a
year, and arrears calculated at the rate of 8,000. A
bill was presented to the National Assembly for
carrying this arrangement into effect, but it wae re-
jected on the ground that a decree of the 22nd May,
1833, required that salaries to unemployed ambassa-
dors should be fixed immediately on the ambassadors
going into inactive service. Count Mortier subse-
quently applied to the Minister to reverse this deci-
sion, but he declined to do so. Thereupon the Count
appealed to the Council of State, and the matter was
heard yesterday. The Council, however, rejected the
appeal, on the ground that the case did not tall within
its jurisdiction.
London, England, 1853-03-31

CASUALTIES.

Duncan Ritchie, M'Einnon, from Leith to Melbourne, nut
in here yesterday ; the master reports that the vessel
strained much in her upper works during the gale of the
24th, became leaky, and had four feet of water in her
hold ;that next day, off the Lizzard, fell in with the Agneta
Juliana, de Haan, from Seville to London. on which some
of the passengers and most of the ceew gut on board. On
the 26th the weather became moderate, and the vessel
made little or no water ; she has lost one boat, and bad
the life boat rendered useless. It is expected that she
will be able to proceed after caulking her topsides.—
Seilly, March 28.
Earl of Ripon, Darril, sailed from Matanzas, Nov. 20, for
Falmouth, and has not since been heard of.
Glossypium, Harrison, from Maulmain to Queenstown, put
in here, Jan. 21, leaky, discharged part of her cargo, has
repaired, and is now re-loading, and will sail in a few
days.—Mauritius, Feb. 9.
Merit, Robbins, from London, arrived here, Feb. 14, parted
her anchors during a heavy gale at 8.E., 16th went on
shore, and has become a t'tal wreck ; crew (except ens
ma) Paved ; cargo expected to be saved, much damaged.
—Mossell B.sy, Feb. 20.
London, England, 1853-03-31

MORE POLICE INTERFERENCE.

Yesterday an extraordinary scene presented itself
at St. Pancras Workhouse, nearly 200 families demand-
ing admission to the workhouse. It appears that tho
paving board of the south-western district resolved to carry
out the powers of their act of parliament and cause the re-
moval of all the stalls which have for the last quarter of a
century occupied the western side of Tottenham.court-
road. The requisite notice to the stallkeepers having ex-
pired, they wen removed on Monday. The entire staff of
relieving-officers were engaged the whole day in affordia;
temporary relief pending inquiry into the cases.

TIIE FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION AT STOCKPORL-
London, England, 1853-03-31

COMPENSATION COURT.-STRATFORD.

RAPHARL V. THE VICTORIA DOCK COMPANY.-VERDICT
£'20,000.

Yesterday a court was held at the Swan lon, Stratford
(and subsequently adjourned to the Yorkshire Grey),
before J. Gepps, Curler-Sheriff of the county of
Essex, and a special jury, Mr. Bramwell, Q.C., sitting as

Mr. Serjt. Chanel!, with whom was Mr. Atkinson, ap-
peared for the plaintiff, and the Attorney-General, with
Mr. Bovill, for the company.
The plaintiff, Edward Raphael, who is heir to the late
Alexander Raphael, Esq , formerly sheriff of London, is
the owner of a quantity of land in East Ham Marches, a
portion of which—about 101 acres, 1 rood, and 1 perch—is
required for the formation of the proposed New Victoria
Dock. The sum of about 14,5001. was, it is understood, ,
offered by the oompany u compensation, but being re-1
hued these proceedings were commenced.
Mr. John Crouch, of Parliament-street, surveyor, stated
he was land agent to Lord Eldon and Lord Jersey. He had
examined the land, and estimated its total value, including
compensation for the compulsory sale, at 39,7111. 19s.
Thomas Evans, a farmer, and agent to plaintiff, stated
that the land would let at about four guinea& an acre, that
it was a rich alluvial soil, and would be far more valuable if
cultivated as market gardens or for agricultural purposes.
Similar testimony was adduced by other witnesses, who
were severally crams-examined.
Prior to the trial commencing the jury were occupied
'some hours in viewing the land.
The case had proceeded up to about 7 o'clock, when it
was suddenly brought to a close by the counsel on both
sides consenting to a verdict for plaintiff of 20,0001.
London, England, 1853-05-04

TURKEY.

The Augsburg Gazette publishes the notes ex-
changed by the Austrian Special Envoy, Count
Leiningen, and the Turkish Minister of Foreign
Affairs, during the mission of the former in Febru-
ary last. These documents, although belonging
henceforth exclusively to history, deserve notice here
as the first official data, on a subject which has been
carefully surrounded with mystery. From these
notes it results that Austria did not pretend to call in
question the Sovereign rights of the Sultan over
Montenegro; but expressly disavowing such in-
tention based her demand for explanations,
concerning the extent and object of the arma-
ments, upon the allegation that the notice usually
given iu such cases had been omitted, and that the
conflict was assuming the character of a holy war.
The second Austrian demand relates to the political
refugees in the military service of Turkey, and their
removal is required. the third article concerns the
tongues of land called Kleck and Suttorina, but the
substance of the demand is not stated, reference
being made to a former communication. The last
demand requires satisfaction for a number of claims
asserted by individual Austrian subjects against Tur-
key. To this note Fuad Effendi replied that the inten-
tion of the war had been stated most particularly to the
Austrian government in official notifications which
he names ; that if the force sent to Montenegro
seemed large, this was in order to diminish the
chances of resistance by the display of an overwhelm.
ing force; that in any case a powerful state like
Austria had no grounds for apprehending aggres-
sions ; and, as for the suggestion of a religious
war, it was completely obviated by the fact that
more than half the troops sent against Montenegro
were Christians. The Austrian government having
acknowledged again the sovereign rights of the Sultan
over Montenegro, the Sublime Porte is free to ex-
plain that the expedition to those mountains was
ordered only for the purpose of obtaining guarantees
against the repetition of the murderous sallies of the
Montenegrins into the neighbouring provinces. In
a second note Fuad Effendi gives the following
assurance:

Considering the important interests common to both
states which are in question, and haying regard to the
friendly counsel of the Imperial Austrian government, the
Sublime Porte declares, without prejudice and with full re-
servation of its sovereign rights, that it entertains no pur-
pose of effecting a change administrative or territorial in
the argue quo of Montenegro, such u it elided before the
illegal movements of the mountaineers. It will accordingly
recall its troops from the districts which they now °neap].
and UAL *ILL lb. briefest practicable delay.
_ _ . _

With respect to Kleck and Suttorina, the Porte
will not be surprised into aoy negotiation, but will
consent to maintain the status quo, in the hope of
coming to a friendly understanding with tho im-
perial government. The claims of the subjects of
Austria are admitted, and immediate payment is
promised, and the military refugees will be employed
in a service remote from the frontier.
London, England, 1853-05-04

Me Court.

OSBORNE. Tut eDAY.
The Queen drove ant in the grounds this morning.
Prince Albert and the royal children walked as usual in
the park.
The Countess of Mount Edgcumbe will arrive to-day so
Lady in Waiting to her Majesty.

It ill understood that Use Court will return to London on
the 27th May. As her Majesty's birthday will be cele-
brated on the 24th of May no drawing-room will be held
upon that occasion.
It is also understood to be her Majesty's intention that
State Balls shall take place on Wednesday, the 16th of
June, and on Wednesday, the 29th of June ; and that Con-
eats shall be given on Friday, the 3rd of June; Mouday,
the 20th of Tune, and on Monday, the 4th of July ; and
further, that the christening of the Infant Prince shall taus
place on Monday, the 27th of June next.
Sir A. Perrier had an interview with the Duke of New-
castle yesterday at the Colonial-office. Major-General Sir
It. Nickh; bad also an interview with his grace yesterday.
A deputation from the London Dock Compsny had an
interview with the Right Hon. Edward Cardwell yesterday
at the office of the Board of Trade. The deputation con-
slated of Messrs. Cattley, Care, Fowles, Chandler, and
Weston.

Yr. George Duncan, M.P., waited on the Chancellor of
the Exchequer yeeterday at his official residence in Down-
' ing-street, and presented the following address:
"To the Right Lion. William Ewart Gladstone, M.P.,
Chancellor of her Majesty's Exchequer, dc.
"Sir,—We the undersigned merchants, shipowners, and
inhabitants of Dundee, desire respectfully to congratulate
you and the other members of her Majesty's Government
on the cheering prospects presented to the country by the
just and comprehensive measures which have been submitted
to Parliament for adjusting the finances and taxation of this
great nation. We recognise in these measures the sincere
desire of the Government to develop and carry out the
great principle of free trade on which the opinions of Par-
liament have been so emphatically pronounced; and we
receive them as a renewed pledge by you and your col-
leagues of your determination to pursue that policy which
has already conduced so signally to the happiness and pro-
sperity of all classes of the community.—We have the
honour to be, Sir, your faithful humble servants,"
(Signed by 125 of all grades of politics.)
Mr. Ross and Mr. .1 sckson, M.P., bad yesterday an inter-
view with the Duke of Newcastle.

De.patches from the Governors of Hong Kong, Ceylon,
and Mal a, and also from the Lord High Commissioner of
the lonian Islands, were received yesterday at the Colonial-
°Sloe.

TAUNTON ELECTION.
This election yesterday has resulted in the return
of the Liberal candidate, by a much more narrow majority
than bad been anticipated.
Sir T. Ramsden (Liberal) ...„ 373
Mr. 11. Padcock 366

Majority for Sir T. Ramaden.... 7

ELECTION EXPOSURES.
THE COMMITTEE ON DOCKYARD PRO-
London, England, 1853-05-04

TALLOW MARKET.-THIS D.Y.

The Tallow market is steady to-day, at the annexed
quotations, ♦is., Town Tallow, 4Gs. 9d. to 471. nett cash;
Petersburg Y.C. on the spot, 475. 3d. ; April and May,
475. 3d. ; Oct. to Dec. (new), 475. to 475. 3d.

COAL MARKET.—THIS DAT.
16s. ; Eden Main, 17s. 3d. ; Walls End
Stewart's, 18s. ; Walls End Ties, 18s. 3d.—Sbips at mar-
ket, 38.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.-THIS DAY.

Messrs. Pattenden and Smith report that there is a better
demand for all descriptions of Hops, and prices are Ter,
firm. Currency :—Mid and East Kents, 100 s. to 170 ii.;
Weald Bents, 100 s. to 1265. ; Sauer, 965. to 1155.; old
Hops, 30s. to GU.

(lIT ELECTRIC TELBORAPH.)
LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY, 10.30 Aat.
Wind E.S.E., moderate, and fine.
Arrived.—Tigris, from Calcutta; Hermana, from
Hamburg.
Sailed.—Atlantic, mail steamer, for New York.
DEAL, MAT 4, 10 sw.
Wind N.E., light, and foggy.
At Anchor.—Rubicon, from London, for Bombay;
Von Gebroeders, from London, for Port Philip;
Rokeby, from London, for Quebec.
London, England, 1853-05-04

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 4, 1853.

curious revelations as to the state of parties prior to
December 2nd.

It is aid that a literary treaty has been signed
between France and Portugal.
It has been decided to-day that one share in the
Grand Central Railway will be given in exchange
fur eight shares of the credit moodier, and for eight
shares of the Bank of Darmstadt.

At the Bourse to-day there hes been a good de-
mand for all descriptions of public securities. The
closing prices were:—For cash—Three per Cents.,
81f. 10c.; Four-and-a-Half per Cents., 103 f. 30c.
Bank Stock, 2,700 f.
In the market for railway securities to-day a con-
siderable amount of business bas been transacted at
a general advance in prices. The final quotations
were :—Northerue, 919 f. 75c.; Orleans, 1,003 f. ; Pa-
ris and Strasbourg, 910 f.; Paris and Lyons, 970 f. ;
Paris and Rouen, inBof.•' Lyons to the Mediterra-
nean, 867 f.; Western of France, 812 f.; ltouen and
Havre, 549 E 50c.

The serious illness of the patriotic Viscount Sada
Bundeira has cast a damp over Lisbon, the voice of
the public is one of perfect sympathy for his suffer-
ings, and an ardent desire for his recovery, of which
some hopes are now entertained.
Since my last letter the address in reply to the
speech from the throne has been carried in the
Upper Chamber, but a commission has been ap-
pointed in that house to inquire into all matters re-
lative to the contract of tobacco.
A bill is to be introduced to facilitate the expro-
priation of property for the railroad.
Mr. Hislop's railroad still remains but a project ;
this was to have been the day for breaking ground,
but it is put off to the more genial month of May
(the 2nd). The work, however, is now more than
ever mistrusted, as the public begin to canvass
it more freely, and have considered &at for the share-
holder only to receive his six per cent., with all
risk (including that which may arise from the bad
faith of the government), will not be quite so good a
prospect for him as for a director to receive his six
per cent., his benefit upon the government entering
into the affair, his salary, his share of the bonus of
three per cent. upon the work concluded, and his
profit upon the estimate agreed upon and its pro-
bable cost—a benefit which some say will reach 80
per cent—all this the rules and regulations of the
company ought to explain; but the public are in
the dark upon every point. It does not appear
that any property on the line has yet been pur-
chased or even agreed for ; nor has the definitive
contract been signed, nor can it be till agreed to by
the Cortes.

On the 20th, the Turkish vessel of war which had
been a short time here, sailed ; and on the 21st, the
Firebrand steamer arrived from a cruise, and the
Fancy yacht, from Plymouth in five days.
Exchange, 34 ; discount of notes of the Bank of
Lisbon, 2; per cent.
London, England, 1853-05-04

AT ELECTIONS.

Mr. C. BElt LESLEY, on Tuesday, bill to ',men the ex-
pense of candidata@ at elections, by prohibiting the employ-
ment of bands, banners, and other emblems. (Laughter.)

THE SYDNEY MINT.

Mr. HUME asked whether the staff and machinery for
the branch mint at Sydney had been sent out, or when they
would be despatched ? He stated that considerable anxiety
existed on the subject in the colony.
Mr. PEEL said though no part of the establishment had
yet been sent out, no time had been lost in acting upon the
Treasury minute for establishing a branch mint at Sydney.
Msjor Ward hail been appointed the chief officer, and had
been directed to put himself in communication with Sir
John Herschel', the Master of the Mint.
Mr. C. BERKELEY asked whether the Secretary of the
Treasury had received a memorial from Sarah Allen and
Anna Maria Randall, which had been sent more than four
months ago ; and if so, why no notice had been taken of
it. (Lsughtorl
Mr. WILSON said the memorialists asked to have some
property handed over to them which would otherwise go to
the crown. The matter had been referred to the Queen's
Proctor; but very extensive inquiries were nectseary, which
were still ping on.

LiOIITINO OF THE MOUSE.
Mr. HUME complained that this lights of the house were
more glaring and the heat more oppressive het night than
he had known them since the adoption of the new system.
He wished to know it any alteration had been made t
Sir W. MOLESWORTH was aware of none. Perhaps
the heat was more oppressive last night on account of the
greater number of persons present.

Mr. BOUVERIE said he was perhaps as well qualified
tojudge as any one, laying been in the chair nine hours;
and he thought the atmosphere was as natural as it was pos-
sible for the sir of a room to be, or he maid not ham sat
for so many hours.
London, England, 1853-05-04

NOTICES OF MOTIONS.
THE IRISH CHURCH.
._____

Mr. G. 11. MOORE, on the 81st, to sore fore select
oessmittee oa the ecclesiastical revenues of the church of
irelead.

BARNSTAPLE.

Mr. O. STANLEY,oiTtWellitia7a—a.• addrns for a com-
mission to inquire into corrupt practices at Barnstaple.

SELECT COMMITTEES.
Mr. EWART (day not beard), to move for • committee
to inquire whether the construction of select committees
might not be improved by diminishing the number of mem-
bers on each.

ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS.
Mr. COLLIER postponed till the 31st his motion on this
subject.
NORWICH ELECTION.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE postponed till the same day his mo-
tion respecting the Mimi& election petition.
London, England, 1853-05-04

EIAILBD.

As: a-from Gravesend, May 3, to St. Wens
Barron-from Oneenetoim. April 29, to
Co/ Ale. %It ALIA 00Nos team Liverpool, May 3, to St Petersburg
Cu...mason - from Liverpool, May 3, t 0......„ Rucksport
DavlD -from Liverpool, May 3, to Naples
ETANCIELINt -from Liverpool, May 3, to New Orleana
DWI:IA/Oa-from Liverpool, May 3, to New York
EUDOCIA-from Lireepool, May 3, to St. iuhn'r. N.B.
EINCALOVNA-ftom Liverpool, May 3, to. Bilbao
01BRALTAl-from Liverpool, play 3, to Charleston
IlanalClTA CLANINA -from Liverpool, May 3, to Pitavia
I:maim-from Liverpool, April 3, to Cbriztiansand
Jowl ELLIS-from Liverpool, Mae 3, to 131. Thomas
Jaala PROWNa-from Liverpool, May 3, to. Demerara
Imam-from Liverpool, M,y 3, to Alarm
Java Loworn-from Falmouth May 2, to Goebel)
LAND O' Calied-from Gravesend, May 3, to Hong li9eg
La Bonne. Maas-fromiGraverend, May 3, to Barceloth.
LOOSIN-from Liverpool, May 3, to New Orklna
MAID* TON CAIIMINOIL-frOal Liverpool, May 3, to Archangel
Moirrizent-from Liverpool, May 3, to. New York
MaasaLA--from Liverpool, May 3, to ,„ Malta
51suinta Ilkunal.-from Liverpool, May 3, to Nantes
MaliCliae. CO. LONPONTaaIIY-from Gravesend, May 3, to.. Sydney
PhIPIAN-from Liv. rpool, Maya, to Quebec
PlallaValtANCE-troy Liverpool, May 3, to..
QUSZN-from Plymouth, May 2, to London
Itonseso Caurte-from Gravesend, May 3, to P. Phillip
ICASIPACHait -from Liverpool, May 3, to .." Coratantinople
Romani. So ite-from Queenitown. April 29, to Swan River
TELIXAAPII-from Liverpool, May 3, to Chalour Bay
Nor Gasioatous-from Gravesend, May 3, to P. Phillip
London, England, 1853-05-04

IMPORT DUTY ON CIIICORY.

Sir J. TROLLOPS said a deputaironlniwXited on the
Chancellor of the Exchequer on this subject some time ago;
be wished to kuow whether an answer could be given.
Mr. WILSON said, the claim of the chicory graven had
had the beet consideration of the government ; and the
Chancellor of the Exchequer had come so the conclusion
that it would be fair, considering thit forward state of the
preparation of land for the growth of chicory in the present
year, to continue the duty at 4s. per cwt., or 41. per ton, till
October,
1854. That aliened to be aduty which would
fairly meet the case. He ought to mention that the present
duty, which was 201. per ton, was entirely prohibitory, and
had no reference whatever to the present value of the ar-
ticle, but was fixed at a time when the duties on coffee were
9d. id 1.5 d. per pound.
84 J. GRAHAM brought up the report of a committee,
which was ordered to be printed.
London, England, 1853-05-04

GERMANY.

Berlin letters state that the Prince of Prussia re-
ceived, the other day, a deputation from the estates
of Pomerania, of which province he is titular gover-
nor. The deputation included MM. Gerlach, Kleist-
Retzow, and other notabilities of the violent reac-
tionary party.
ross's Gauttc states, that the Prince, without dis-
avowing that decided conservative tendency which
is a part of his character, gave his audience plainly
to understand that ho could neither aid nor sanction
efforts directed to restore a system from which vi-
tality had (departed, while, on the other hand, he
would watch with pleasure the endeavours of those
who should work for the public good, under the new
order of things.
London, England, 1853-05-04

SWITZERLAND,

It is stated in the New Zurich Gazette that the
Federal Couneil received on the 29th ult. a tele-
graphic despatch from Lieut.-Colonel Burnant, secre-
tary to Colonel Bourgeois, announcing that the Aus-
trians had established a military post near Stabbio,
on a territory which is considered u belonging to
Switzerland. On the receipt of this intelligence, it
is said, the council assembled at once to inquire into
the affair.

ITALY.
PIEDMONT.

The following telegraphic dispatch has been re-
ceived from Turin, dated the 3rd : " A disturbance
took place yesterday evening at Chambery, but
tranquillity was immediately restored. The conflict
was unconnected with politics.'

ROMAN STATES.

Letters from Rome of the 20th ult. announce that,
in consequence of the conclusion of the loan of 26
millions with the house of Rothschild, a decree will
shortly be issued by the Pope, declaring. that all paper
money now in circulation is to be withdrawn and
cancelled within the space of eight months. The
shareholders in the Pia Latina Railway have unani-
mously accepted the offer which had been mado to
them, and the parties interested are looking
forward anxiously to the Bth May, when the
40 day's delay fixed for the payment of the
aim agreed upon will expire. A quarrel took
place recently between some French invalid holdiers
and some Roman dragoons; tha former, though un-
armed, wore attacked by the latter with their sabres,
and one of them was seriously wounded. A sergeant
of the 21st light infantry, who happened to come up
at the time, endeavoured to restore order, but two
of the dragoons attacked him. He managed to
lay hold of the sabre of one of his assailants, with
with which he ably defended himself, and the
dragoons were at length overpowered and ar-
rested, and will be tried by a court-martial for in-
subordination.
The Modena Messenger states that the Roman
loan has been definitively concluded at the rate of
8 per cent. for a sum of 26 millions of francs, which is
to be paid by fortnightly instalments, to commence on
the Ist of May. It is added that the exchange on
this paper for silver had fallen from 4 to 2 and 1 per
cent. since the intention of the government had been
ascertained.
By a decree of the Roman Inquisition, dated
April 24, Macaulay's " History of England" is placed
in the index of forbidden writings. The same dis-
tinction is awarded somewhat tardily to the Scrip-
ture lessons published by the British government in
1835 for use in Irish national schools.
London, England, 1853-05-04

PERSIA.

The llamburguriforrespondent has the following
from St. Petersburg dated dated the 21st alt.:
The government o Persia entertains the project of send-
ing a new expedition spinet Herat. Colonel Shiel, the
British ambassador, has declared that if this object be car-
ried into execution he will apply for his passports.

THE WEST INDIA MAILS.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAGDALENA.
The Royal West India Mail Packet Magdalena,
Capt. Chapman, L.R.N., from the West Indies, &c.,
arrived at Southampton yesterday, and landed her
mails under the charge of Lieut. John Hay, RN.,
Admiralty agent.
Her dates of sailing are as follow: Vera Cruz,
April 6; Tampico, 3; Havana, 11; Charred', 8;
Carthagena, 9 ; Jamaica, 11 ; Demerara, 9; Trinidad,
9; Barbadoee, 11; Antigua, 13; Martinique, 12;
Grenada, 10; Porto Rico, 14; St. Thomas, 18; La

.
Guayra, 9. •
The Magdalena brings 125 passengers, among
whom are Major Kelly, Lieutenant Armstrong,
Lieutenant Edington, Mr. Parsons, RN., Mr. Mar-
ryatt, Mr. Heron, Mr. Kelly and lady, Mr. Elder and
lady, Mr. Hunt and lady, Mr. Whoffeild and lady,
Mr. Gibson, Mr. Pierrepomt, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Mane,
Mr. Deana.

Amongst the freight are 27,000 dole. on account of
Mexican dividend, in dole. and enter bars; gold
dust and British coin, 3,000,000 dole ; platina and
gold, 3,623 dole. ; 77 serons of cochineal, 22 serons
of jalap, 49 tierces of coffee, 54 casks of ditto, 8,000
dole. pearls, 166 bales tobacco, 2,0651. Si, 4d. in pre-
cious stones, 94 cases cigars, 23 bales eusaperills, 8
packages succadees, and 103 sundries packages.
The Magdalena was put in quarantine as soon as
she arrived, on account of sickness on board, bat was
released in the course of the evening.
THE WEST LNDIA ISLANDS.

There is nothing of political importance in the 1
islands. Tho yellow fever has subsided at most of
them, but at Trinidad and Jamaica it is said to be on
the increase.

BRITISH GUIANA.
The Royal Gazette, in its review for home readers,
eays:—" The period since the sailing of last mail has
been occupied by the Combined Court of tho colony
in devising a scheme of ways and means to meet tho
extraordinary votes upon the annual estimate. We
regret to have to record a continuance of dry wea-
ther, which, even fur the time it has lasted, will, we
are afraid, materially affect the year's crop. The
health of the port is improving, although an occa-
sional death by yellow fever occurs. Small-pox is
prevalent, but ►n a very mild form.
London, England, 1853-05-04

TO THE RDITOII OP THE EXPRESS.

Sta,—Allow me to say that I have read with con-
siderable pleasure the remarks on this subject co ntained in
your paper of Saturday last.
In default of any better arrangement for cab reform,
would not the following serve as some protection to
travellers I—Allow each carriage stand to be the centre of
various radii or circumferences ; the charge beyond the first

circle to be ed., beyond theie'cO-n-d-117,-beyoild the third
Is. 6.1., and so on, and have these circles clearly:set forth in
a large sized map of London. There might be some scale
of charges also for stopping, and the whole might be alined
up in every carriage licensed to be hired.
In riding along there would be ample time for studying
this information, and it would certainly arm the passenger
with some means of preventing imposition.—l am, &c.,
A CONSTANT READER.
Worcester, April 26, 1953.
London, England, 1853-05-04

Idr. 11. DRr3I3IOND was quite prepared to withdraw
sfte w.,rtt M. had used, at which the haa. baronet ar,ght
take ameptioa.
NICNTZ should support the motion, which be
theedht neeessaly to vindicate the character of the house,
and to esisSle Sir F. Smith to clear his character.
&r T. ACLAND was not prepared to Rive a vote ea a
questiout of perusal justice and personal character, from
say regard of what ay be said of his conduct as a member
pf ..t beam
Ike boom divided :
For the useti,m
Avast it lBB-110
StsLOIF.RS AT ELECTIONS.

Sir .1 11TM:tilt ALD then proceeded to bring a motion,
or which he had given notice, for leave to bring in a bill
orevaline that the set of Victoria which regulates the pre-
war* et robbers is Nr.glawl during • parliamentary &Ac-
tion be intended to Ireland. He had been induced to bring
',mord this motion on account of the aid event which bad
u; Sees at the reeent election for the county of Clare.
The h mimeos' re was proceeding to comment on the eir-
'agitation; anneeted with the affair at Sizmile Bridge,
whoa
An Hoff. M R wed that the house be counted,
and three 'wing only ET members present, the house ad-
journed at ball-peat II o'clock.

CONTROVERTED ELECTIONS.
NEW COMMITTEES.
11.1r.ro:e.—Lord Robert Grosvenor, chairman ;
.n. !Laraine, Mr. Milner, Mr. Williams, and Mr. F.
T..:Nr..•-111n. Mr. Lancelet, chairman; Mr. M. T.
Rushout, Sir T. Winnington, and Mr.
Wt amore.
I Null. --Mr. M. G t.kell, chairman ; [lon. L. Menlo,
31: . N,ld. Mr. J. Walter, and Mr. Sandars.
London, England, 1853-05-04

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 4, 1853.

LONDON AND FINSBURY IMPROVEMENTS AND

RAILWAY BILL.

Sir I. DUKE movedibe postponement of the second
reading of this bill till the 12th inst.
Agreed to.
MANCHESTER AND SALFORD EDUCATION BILL.
Mr. BROTHERTON postponed the second reading of
this bill to the 2nd June.
London, England, 1853-05-04

PANAMA.

Our correspondent, nude; dato of March 28, sup-
plies the following news:
Arrived, the Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company's steamer
Golden Gate, from San Francisco and Acapulco, with
United States' mails, 560 passengers, and 2,408,000 dollars
in gold dust left San Francisco 16th inst.
The Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company's steamer Ten-
nessee went on shore in a fog on the Bth inst., four miles
north of the Heads, at the entrance to San Francisco Bay ;
the passengers, crew. mails, and cargo, saved, but the vessel
is a total wreck.

The United States' steamer Independence, which left
Acapulco with 400 to 500 passengers on board early in Feb-
ruary, and waa seen on the lath of February off Cape St.
Lucas, has not since been heard of. This steamer was built
fur a river boat, and belonged to Vanderbilt's Nicaragua
line.

April 2. Arrived the Pacific Steam Navigation Com-
pany's steamer Quit; from Valparaiso, Callao, Ac., with
her Majesty's mails, forty passengers, and 119,500.871
dole. in bullion for England. The Quito brings amongst
her passenger* Senor Joie Uregorio raz Soldau and suite,

Peruvian minister to Bogota, who proceeds, per Dee, to
Carthagena.
General Belau has ordered all the Peruvian consuls out
of Bolivia, and Colonel Lloyd, her Britanic Majesty's
Chargé d'Affaires, has asked his passport, on account of
insult received from Bolivien authorities, Colonel Lloyd
having claimed satisfaction, Mc., on behalf of a British subject
unjustly and roughly treated in the town of Corrocorro.
The differences between Peru and Ecuador have been
amicably settled.
The Dee, to leave Colon at 1 a.m. on the 9th, will take
treasure from California, 314,247.91 doll.' ex Quito,
119.503.87 e dot.., and from Panama 44,648.24 dell.—in
all 608,397.4 del.
Panama is very healthy, although we have had during
the last three days as heavy showers as in the worst of the
rainy season.
The Quito will leave with the mails on the 9th lest., and
will take forward to Valparaiso the lion. Captain Harris
and family, her Majesty's char 44 d'affairs at Santiago.
London, England, 1853-05-04

THE LATE CENSUS.

Mr. BUTT asked when the census papers of 1851 would
be laid before parliament? They had been delayed a year
beget than usual; and the house had a right to complain
of the exceedingly dilatory manner in which the duty had
been discharged.
Viscount PALMERSTON said he had made inquiries
into the subject. The house must be aware that the ar-
rangement of such a complicated mass of details required
not may great time, but great accuracy. (Hear, hear.) A
very considerable time must be necessary to place those
materials in inch a shape as the house required, and se
might render them useful. No unneceseary delay whatever
bad taken place ; the returns were much more complicated
than these made in 1841. Immediately after Whitsuntide
the papers would be ready for presentation.
CHURCH RATES.

Lord J. RUSSELL said he had promised Sir W. Clay to
name a day oa which he might bring before the house the
question of church rates. If instead of Thursday, the hon.
baronet would take Monday nett, the government prece-
dence would be given op on that day.
Sir W. CLAY said he was only too happy to comply with
the suggestion.
London, England, 1853-07-09

SPORTING.

LTEST BETTLNG AT MANCHESTER.
FLL inAv.

There was a very meagre attendance this morning, most
of the members being absent, and speculation was almost
exclusively confined to the events detlded today at Lancaster.
The following were the only transactions upon future en-
gagements that came under our notice :

LIVERPOOL CUP.
4 to 1 apt Goorkah (t)
5 to 1 Cariboo (t)
10 to 1 Harbinger (t)
10 to I Daniel O'Rourke (t)
12 to 1 Montague (t)
16 to 1 The Alp (i)
20 to 1 Chief Justice (t)
GOODWOOD STAKES.
10 to 1 apt Hobbyhorse (t)
10 to 1 Little Harry
11 to 1 Teddington
10 to 1 Semi
15 to 1 Trifle
16 to 1 Placid
25 to 1 Haricot
BT. LEGER and DERBY.
No betting.

LANCASTER RACES—FRIDAY.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
VALE OF LANE FREE HANDICAP STAKES Of 5 tort
aeh, 3 ft, with 31) added. One mile and a half.

Gameboy filly (Cliff) 1
I'atienee
REVIVAL HANDICAP of 7 SOTV. each, 4 ft, and only 2 if
declared, &c., with a added. Two miles. (20 labs.)
Allegro (Carroll) I
Lough I3awn
Lerrywhcut
6to 1 apt Lough Hawn. Won by a head. 4
QUERN. 6 PLATE.
Red Lion

(Lyc) I
2
. .
London, England, 1853-07-09

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.-YESTERDAY.

B/7011 Ma. BILICAN7 ADAM, AMBIf7ANS limo; AND ♦ FULL BD=
or 11LAOLITIATII, AT TIN GUILDIALL, WIIB7III.IIBTIA.
Arne/.Le. .

The court sat to-day fir the purpose of hearing appeals.
Homer Hardy, an inspector of the G Division of police,
appealed against the conviction of Mr. Jardine, one of the
magistrates at the Bow-street Police-court, for violating his
duty as a constable of the Metropolitan Police Form.
The conviction was quashed.
London, England, 1853-07-09

COVENT GARDEN.-THIS DAY.

All kinds of produce are now supplied in abundance, end
trade is brisk. Forced Peaches and Nectarines are abun-
dant. Strawberries from the open ground are sell sup! lied.
Importations from the Continent of Potatoes, Carrots, and
Artichokes, aro still well kept up, and there aro some
good French Cherries and Apricots in the market. The latter
are very fine et from 4s. to Gs. per doz. Greengage and Or-
leans Plums, from the South of France fetch 4s. per basket.
There is also a largo quantity of foreign Piuea in the market
this week, and in fine condition. Rhubarb is abun-
dant. Young Carrots and Turnips fetch from 4d.
to Gd. per bunch. Green I'eaa are coming in in very good
condition, at from Is. to Is. 3i. per quart shelled, and
from 3s. to Gs. per bushel sieve. Old Potatoes may still be
obtained. Good Ash-leaf Kidneys from Cornwall, Enter,
and Kent are plentiful. Mushrooms are scarce. Cut
flowers consist of Pelargoniums, Fuchsias, Roses, Cycla-
mens, Mignonette, Cinerarias, Tulips, and Azaleas.

METALS.—Mr. liloate's circular states that rails con-
tinue in excellent demand. Scotch Pigs: • lag° business
has been done during the past week, in the early part it
receded to bls., and again rallied to d 35., the ptasint quo-
tations are 524. W. fir mixed numbers, G. U. B. No. 1.
Gartoherrie SG,. Gd. f. u. b. in Glasgow. Spelter—llather
dull. Tin Plates are more inquired for.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC DURING THE PAST WEEK

(Front Iletnpath's Railway Journal.)

Name of Railway.

iteselptb.
)

1853.
London, England, 1853-07-09

THE CAMP AT CMOBHAM.

Thera will be a grand review this day on the field
at Chobiam. The brigades will form at 11 a.m. in front of
the centre of their respective encampments. Ten rounds of
blank ammunition will be Nerved out to each rms. Major-
eneral Sir De Lacy Evans will be general of the day. One
company of each regiment, except the Scots Fusilier Guards
and the 42d and 93rd Ilighlanders, wu despatched yester-
day afternoon on outpost duty. Each regiment was thrown
out oppcsite its respective encampment. The exception in
favour of the Scotch regiments arose from the fact of the
" Highland games" having been appointed to take place
yesterday, by permission of Lord Seaton.

LIVERPOOL ELECTION—YESTERDAY.
POLL AT 12.30.
Liddell
Hort&11
Perry
Moore
ONE O'CLOCK.

.... 4,146
.„ . 4,414
3,464
897

Liddell
Horsfall
Perry
Moore
Two o'CLocx.

Liddell
Borstal'

Perry
Moore

THREE O'CLOCK.

Liddell

Horeb.ll

Perry .. ..
Moore

4,748
5,073
3,905
1,102

4,934
5,301

4,162
1,130

5,612

4,442
1,273

For it O'CLOCK.
CLOSE OF TIIE POLL.
Liddell

Horefall
Perry
Moore

5,618
4,495
1,302

TITS KING OF HANOVEL—Hia Majesty the King 1!
of Hanover has conferred on Mr. S. \V. Faßorn, the author
of "The Marvels of Science, aid their Testimony to Holy
Writ," the Hanoverian medal of the arts and sciences, as a
' mark of his approbation of that work.
LETTER'S FOR LIPPE llEflIOLD.—The following
notice has been issued :—On and from the Ist July next,
the postage upon letters addressed to the principality of
Lippe Detmold, when sent in the mail to Prussia, tin Bel-
half,
once to Bd. for a single letter not exceeding
an in weight; Ist id. for a letter exceeding half
an ounce, and not exceeding one:ounce; and so on, accord-
ing to the scale fur charging inland letters. This postage
includes both the British and foreign rates upon letters for
Lippo Detmold, and it may be paid in advance, or letters
may be forwarded unpaid, at the option of the sender.
London, England, 1853-07-09

GERMANY.

BERLIN, JULY 6.
The Czar's manifesto to his subjects has reached
our city. It is considered a very defiant document.
Opinions differ as to whether it pretends war, but all
parties agree that it signifies the firm intention of
the Russian Autocrat to have his way.
Some ask, But will the Czar dare to force his po-
licy against the public opinion of all Europe? Do
not doubt it. If all Europe condemns, and yet has
not the courage or the power to check him in his
lawless course, will not his victory be the more sig-
nal? The explanations in your parliament upon the
interpellations of Lord Clanricarde and Mr. Layard
are looked forward to here with very great interest.

GREECE.

ATIItSS, JuLT 2.

The Minister of the United States iasista that the
judgment of the court which condemned 1)r. King,
the missionary, for preaching against the Greek
faith, shall be annulled, as contrary to the religious
liberty promised in the const►tution. The govern-
ment has fired Dr. King from the effects of the sen-
t tenee, but persists in holding him guilty. The
American minister was pressing his demand with an
earnestness calculated to awaken apprehension.
London, England, 1853-07-09

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACT AMENDMENT

BILL.

This bill passed through committee.
JEVANGEE PESTONGEE, AND IU

VICAGEE.

The adjourned debate on the question of printing this
petition, was resumed, and after a short discussion, was
negatived.

CORRUPT OFFENCES (COLONIES) BILL.
This bill was tcad a second time.

COURTS OF COMMON LAW (IRELAND) DILL.
This bill, as amended, was considered, and ordered to
be read a third time on Thursday next.

NATIONAL EDUCATION (IRELAND).
Mr. COWAN moved for as address for copics of the cor-
respondence between the Treasury, the Stationery-office,
the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland, and

any other parties, on the subject of the recent or intended
changes in the mode of preparation, publication, and supply
of the Irish National School books; of the names and
places of abode of the agents hitherto employed by the said
commissioners for the supply of these books, whether to the
National Schools or to the public, with the rate and amount
of their remuneration, the value of books supplied to or
sold by such agents, and the amount received as the pro-
, duce of such sales, during each of the last ten years ; and
of the names of any persons who have been appointed in
consequence of the new arrangements, the nature of their
duties, and the amount of their salaries.
I Agreed to.
The house adjourned at a quarter past one.

Viscount Newark paired on Thursday night against the
Succession Tai Bill with Serjeant Murphy in favour.

'ARY COMMITTEES.

IMPROVEMENT OF LANDS THROUGHOUT GREAT
BRlTAlN.—Yesterday a committee of the House of Lords,
consisting of the Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Doncaster, Lord
Harrowby, Earl of Ardrossan, and Lord do Mouley, met to
consider the provisions of a bill for incorporating the Lands
Improvement company, the object of it being •.o improve,
convert, and reclaim, Linde in England, Scotland, and
Wales, by draining, irrigation, embanking, inclosing,
making roads, erecting farm buildings, trenching, clearing
and planting, for the purposes of shelter, for tha general
benefit of agriculture, and the public advantage. The drain-
age of lands is to be carried out by any such means as the
Inclosure Commissioners shall approve. The capital is to
. . .

be 100,0001., with power to issue additional shares up to
300,0001. Power is also given to afford facilities for the im-
provement of land by enabling the company to issue trans-
ferable mortgage dihentures. Landlords may contract with
the company for the improvement of lands, and Inelosure
Commissioners may inspect lands and works. The measure,
the preamble of which was declared proved, is not tof extend
to Ireland.

RAILWAY COMMITTEPA.—ROYSE OP Loans.—Yester-
day the following bills passed through committee in the
House of Lords :—Bideford Extension; Wavency Valley;
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire; Llandiloes and
Newtown; London and North Western (Oldham and St.
Alban's branches) ; Great Southern and Western; Fur-
ness ; Eastern Counties (North Woolwich) ; Edinburgh and
Glasgow; Carlisle and Port Carlisle; Copper Miners
Company.
London, England, 1853-07-09

TALLOW MARKET.-THIS DAY.

-----
The Tallow market is firm, wihout much business doing
speculatively. Town Tallow is quoted 525. nett cash;
Petersburg Y. C. on the spot, 535. 9.1. to Ohs.; Oct. to
Dec. (new), 535. 3d. to 535.
MAUKET AVEILVIES.—Town Tallow, 645. 3d.; Fat by
ditto, 2s. 110. ; yellow Russian, 053. Gd. ; Melted btuff„
401. ; Rough ditto, 2Gs. Gd.; Tallow Graves, 165.; good
Dregs. 7a.

SMITHFIELD HAY NIARKET.-THIS DAY.
Mr. B. J. Davis reports the trade &little hoary, owiue to
the heavy rains this morning. Prime Meadow 113 y, 90s.
to 100 s.; Inferior, 70s. to Sas.; new, 50$. to 75, ;
4,51. to 525. 6d. ; (over, 100 s. to 105 s. ; Second Cut, St's.
to 100 s. ; Straw, 28s. to 335.