The Express.
London, England, 1865-11-22 00:00:00

RESUMPTION OF OF THE INQUESTS AND VERDICT.
The adjourned inquests upon the bodies of three
children found murdered at Clapham in the beesaisr of
the current month were reaumad and concluded lost wren-
isg by Mr. W. J. Pap's, coroner for the duchy of La-
caster, at the Cock Tavern, Clapham Old Tow.
The Coroner said that he had [awarded to the Rome -office
• copy of the evidence adduced at the last sitting of the
court, and had suggested the savants's of offering • govern-
ment reward, with a view to the discovery of the wows
implicated in the mardsrof the child which was 6 or 8 months
old. Be had received sa answer from Sir George Grey,
Mader " That if a verdict of wilful murder be returned by
the jury a reward will be offered, and her Majesty's pardon
will be promised to an wroompliee on the will terms." He
would now Isla additicaal evidence in all three owls, and
this would thee be in • position to decide upon their
Detective William Retorter, 98 W, said that be was
engaged in making ioquiries with refarewe to the cam of
the elder child. He asearteined that on the night of the
led last. a lady took • cab at Westminster-bridge, and
drove to Crescent-law st 9 o'clook. The body was toned
by. the polka just two hours after she loft Westminster
bridge. The coliuma was found, but he could throw no
light upon the matter. But witness's suspicions were
diverted from that lady by the fact that a man and woman
were seen steadier war the parent between 7 and 8 o'cl
poock.
The person who had thus MINI the wail Wore the lice
constable found it stets& than be led est bees able to
identify the rasa and woman. eo War this else wank& will -
at wawa* be followed up.
Dr. J. G. Jarrett said that sloes the last sitting of the
court be bed made • poel meet= esatioe of the
bore, t the twoyeuager Andres. They were foiled rmeatly
bore, tied up together in a pissed edam They had lived
for two boars of longer. They were lee healthy male
children. The rase of death was manes to the cold and
wilful neglect. There were besides suspicious marks around
the socks. He wee of *Aim that both children had been
tied up in the cloth sad placed in the garden while alive,
and that they died there from the cold. Os* of them
to have struggled while tied up in the cloth.
aPCirtelive John &Meld. 242 W maid that he had called
on the medial man in the neighboashood, but they scald
ere no isformatios Nilotic* to the We remise sbildren.
No clue could be obtained in say quarter as to those im-
plicated.
Impeder Abrook said that the polka were still saki%
Inquiries with Menace to these woe, and they meths
We. the matter up.
The Coroner holier rimmed up,
Th. jury returned a verdict " That the deceased children
were wilfully and maliciously murdered by some ponces to
the said jurors unknown."
• The Coroner said that he would communicate the finding
of the jury to the Secretary
of State for the Home Doped-
meat ...."'""...

tiona.
Were it not that the government for financial
reasons must be supposed desirous of magnifying
rather than diminishing the importance of the re-
ductions made in the army, it would be possible to
give an explanation of the article in the Moniteur
on the subject which excited so much surprise not
very inconsistent with the original construction
which the public of Europe universally put upon
the decree of Nov. 15. True, the number of men
composing the cadres suppressed is only 10,000. A
very good reason may be given for not at once dis-
charging the common soldiers attached to ;boss
cadres--namely, that it would be to send away
young and old soldiers together, without reference
to justice or the advantage of the service. By
distributing them, as the Moniker says it has
been resolved to do, among other regiments, the
oldest men will get their dischargesfirst, and the
younger will be kept as long as they are
wanted to keep the companies up to the
full figure. But this arrangement ought
materially to diminish the number of men
called out in coming years ; and I have no doubt
that this will be the view taken by the Corpe Legis-
latif next session. It is surprising that the govern-
ment should not have suggested this view. What
the country wants is an assurance that recruiting
will press less heavily than heretofore.
The Patric, without further alluding to the Duke
de Magenta's projected hunting excursion in
Austria, which it was the first to announce, says
that the Panama steam frigate has received orders
to remain in readiness at Toulon to convey the
marshal back to the seat of his government in
Algeria, and that he may be expected to leave Paris
for that destination immediately after the council
of marshals, which will be held on December 4. It',
believes, however, that the Duke de Magenta's
family, which accompanied him from Algiers, will
remain in Paris for the winter.
The Emperor Maximilian, ever anxious to imitate
French institutions, has appointed a "director of
he press," and chosen for that office a priest, the
Abbe Domenech, who was formerly employed on
the staff of several journals in Europe, supported
by subsidies from the French government.
M. Pichat, a writer in the Phare de la Loire of
Nantes, has been sentenced to three months' im-
prisonment and a fine of I,ooofr. for " bringing the
government into hatred and contempt;" and for a
participation in the offence X. Keogh), the
responsible manager, is sentenced to one month's
imprisonment and a fine of 500 fr.
It is rumoured that the new bishop of Cabors
will be M. Dahomey, the curd of St. Etienne du
Mont, who some short time since received the
abjuration of Madame Duruy, the wife of the
Minister of Public Instruction. It is to be
observed that M. Duruy has no patronage in the
appointment of bishops, the department of
" worship" having been detached from public
instruction and annexed to that of justice, when
M. Dnruy was chosen to direct the former.
Madame Dummy was induced to renounce pro-
testsntism after the death of her daughter,
Madame Glacbant.
The Bourse closed with scarcely any variation
from yesterday except a rise of 7fr. 50c. in
Mobilier. The report that the Marquis de
Montholon bad asked for his passports at Wash-
ington was talked of but not believed.

THE DEPLORABLE DEATH= OF A LADY IN
HACKNEY-WI

An inquiry was held by Mr. John Humphreys,
Middlesex ooreeer, last evening, at the White Lion
Toyer% liaokawwiok, relative to the death by ere of Mien
Lucy Harriet Chwewright, aged 35 years.
gre. 0. a. aieeemtht, 2, Alma.read, Hlglitrory, said
that the demand woo her sister.in.law. iffea resided with
her mother at No. 1, Elisabeth-terrace, Hackseywisk.
Witness was not present at the time of the accident.
The following witnesses were then examined:
Mr. Philip Tweak Dart, 6, Frauciwterrace, Home=
said that on Touchy evening last he was at No. 1.
terrace. The deceased and her mother were in the parlour,
and witness sat on the sofa. The deceased left the room
for • moment, and on her return came over to *peak to wit-
new. Her back was to the &replace, to which unfortunately
there was no guard, and her dress was much distended
by crinoline. He noticed a sudden burst of light
in the room, and he won found that she was on fte.
He did everything that lay in hie power to save her. He
put her lying down on the ground, and threw hie wet and
other thioge over her. the own hands were burnt in trying
to erne:push the flames. He oat,
then got • couple of pails of
water which he threw over her, and so got the ilre
otherwise the bowie itself would most likely have been
burnt. A doctor was sent for immediately, and witness was
in bore that he bad saved her life, but she died from her
brinnes.
Dr. F. Tonlarin said that the derv:awl died from the shock
and the bares 48 bows after the accident.
The Coroner sad that the peasant was only another sad
instanos of the fatal effects of aim:Line, whisk ladies would
wear in spite of all warnings and remonstrances.
The jury returned • verdict, " That the deceased was
burnt to death accidentally by her dress becoming ignited
in rowan:owe of the crinoline which she wore *rusting
spinet the been of • flee grate."

THE UNDERGILLDUATIII DESERTING TEAM CON-
NOEL—The agitation now going on in the universities es to
the prior charged for bettals and commons seemed •
carious sod somewhat laughable phase st Christ's CoUsge,
Cambridge, oa Monday bist. The uorlergradlustes here
alleged that the pries paid for dinner in ball WY excessive.
Up to the time of the late rise in the price of butcher's
meat the charge was 2.. per Mad, and for this • choice of
meat of three vsrions kinds was offered, with vegetables
and breed, cheese and beer being charged se " Wisp* or
extras. The priori, as the spurner of the riodupest,
was Wised to 2e. 3.L, sad bens the dissatisfaction. Os
Mooday diner was provided in hall for the usual number
—about 100 uodergradostes—but only two put in so ap-
Tao MARRIAGE OF EMU. DUDLET.--This event prunes, one a scholar who had to read grace, and sit
was marked by greet op in several places in Wor. " nadergrad" who voluntarily attended, but wee " left
ciestershim, where his lordship's raver. sod high pod. alone in his glory." The nosiagredustes allege want ft
tion were generally acknowledged. The principal towns change
.of meat, and shortness el quantity of green veg.-
at which these rejourings took place were Worcester, tables, in comprrison with due price charged. On Monday,
Kidderrniostr, and- Dudley. At Worcester, where his insteed of falling into hall is the usual course, the ruder-
lordship's petormage of the ate and his munificent gifts graduates assembled in the front court, mid antede
the
to lord charities sod public undertakings is duly sp. college. and, linked arm In arm, proceeded is whom to
predated, it was determined to raise • public subscrip. dine at venous reetsurents in the town, where notice had
tion for presenting to the countess a first-clue specimen boon given of their encase. sad Provision weds ter their
of Worcester chins. The corporation of Worcester also accommodstioe. Yesterday, however, they attended hall
voted an address of congratulation to the earl sod counter ; as mud. Petitions with regard to this matter, grounded
but it was arranged that both these primestations should or similar ootoplusts, have been sent by the warps-
be deferred until the arrival of the earl arid countess dears of Christ's and several other colleges to the audio•
in their country rot at Witley Court on their rises, sad it is understood that they are now under con.
return from their wedding tour. Yesterday's doings, sideration.
therefor, were refilled at Worcester to the 1300LISRS' RACE rot £lOO.—Yesterday of ter.
hoisting of flags, ringing of bells, a trest to the DOOD a magnificent race took place over the metropolitan
school children, and a partial illumination at night by his course. One of the men is acknowledged to be ow of the
lordship's tradespeople. There were abundant " outward very best that ever rowed on our river, and
has never
and visible signs" et rejoiclop at Kidderminster yesterday, hitherto been bears, while the other had never reviously
such as may be melded as expressive of the inward wood "eller,. race, save in motto.. In the.% boo.
satisfaction of the ishadrote et the happy chimp in the ever, hie prows. was so great end pus so fast that the
condition of Weir liberal pstros, Earl Dadil, snow Water in backers of Randolph Cook, of Oxford, sought a customer
the wife of the Rev.T.L.Clanghton, vicar of Kidderminster, for him long mace, but as little men would hete nothing
and canon of Worcester Cathedral. lo acknowledgment to say to the Cerro, he was at length brought out
spirt the almost brined. Thomas Hoare, of Hammer-
of the material help which his lordship gave to the revival
of the trade of the tear, the inhabitants determined to merthoied they were miaow to row from potoog to
mark the day of the earl's marriage with Dome special tforruire for 50f. a tide. heed accordingly corn, off yo.
recognition ; accordingly the mayor heeded • committee,
ing trined under the core of the champion, Harry Kelley, at terday,when both men
rind it was determined to decorate the tows, sod bold •
the Bells, Putney, while Hoare had takes his practice at
public dinner, both of which resolutioas were carried out
in a very spirited manner. At Dudley due honour was dime Hr.
Wit, Whit Hart, Throe snoorbooto
.
to the day by•
• pudic holiday, distribution of bread and bed how to szoompsy the race, and on board one
meat to the poor, decorations. a public dinner, and thee- of thew wirti.. Wilcox, as umpire for Hewn, and yr.
Stephen Salta, of Oxford for Cock, and Mr. John !rehired,
tried performance. The presents made by the town to the
ciountre consisted of a beautiful bracelet of peals sod of the Louder Bowleg OWN as referee. Cook was taken
diamonds set in silver, which cost fidol., awed by public up by Kelley. sod Hors by Owrge Drowitt. The Oxford
subscription of the inhabitants of the town. oiso having won thethey wet to their shares and
CITY CORPORATION Rtiortw. —A public meeting were off at about half-gest 3. Cook immediately taking t
of City ratepayers, convened by the Aldgate.word Rate. lead. This be increased rapidly until he had cleared
toyer.' hosociatioo, was held last sight at the Cheshire man, rowing at rapid roe sod in very fine form. At
Cheese Tavern, Crated:edifirs, to consider the advisability Simmooda' boat-yard Cook led by half a clear length, and
of reform in the corporstioo. Mr. T. F. Salter prided. by soother et the London Boat-bouse, Hoare laying out
and the business of the meeting having been introduced, Mr; all his powers sad exhibiting his very hest form, but being
1 Wright proposed a resolution to the effect that reform is as yet unable to diminish his opponent's lead ;so they rowed
the corporation was Dootway, and that say propositioo peat the Willows and round the Point, when Cook spurted
for such a purpose should receive the earnest support of sod led by a clear length, still further iocresslog the pp
the members of the Aldgste ward. yr. Whiteside, C. C., higher up. Hors, however, wee rowing is that careful and
in the course of some remarks, Wrested the en. artistic manner for which be hes always bees ceishrated,
largemeot of the constituencies of the differed wards in end, eyeing his man DOW and them, s Dung such occasions
proportion to the amount of asserment Mr. Proctor (Crip. estefied with the scrutiny. Past-wbuf they
pleptdrud) said the members of the Common Council kept the time positions, but ea they made the open water
g-wharf and came into the lumpy stuff
were amenable to their constituents sonnally, and opposite the Duo
he thought there could bo hut little difficulty .in Cook faltered in his stroke, sod catching • crab Hoare
dealing with them. Be thougt that the principal immediately reduced the Uri to half a clear lesgth. Cook
changes were required in the Court of Common Sewers sod got seal scale. but again wee °slimed. and • oneeemion of
the Court of Aldermen. He was sorry that the latter body hid beautiful spurts followed to within • short data
cif
betrayed the trust reposed is them, sod he thought it was liammersmith•bridge, when Cook, who had lately been
monstrous that the power of impomog the obnoxious runty borieg his man. soddenly eased, and Hoere's boat rinsing
rate should have been_ gives to them. Be believed a most up his quarter they came into collision. Cook righted him-
beneficial change would be effected if the aldermen of the self first, and, Home backlog astern. Cook passed ruder the
corporation were elected every five years, sod not for life. bridge. holding • lead of a dear length *pis. Shortly
Mr. Isaacs (Aldgate ward) believed there was room for a afterwards, Hoar &swiss up, Cook span bored his man
certain amount of reform, and thought that the franchise out ; Hare gave way end went wide of him still leaving
should be give° to every citizen householder. He feared Cook with the lead, till they were within • 'few yards of
that in trying to accomplish tbe desired reform they would the bottom of Clriswiekodt, wirers the wind raged the
be furthering the attempts at centralisation made by the wator, Cook Says In, and Hoar. was left to win as he
government. He had given full cossideratioe to the ques- Picasso, which is did, occupying Vinin. 300 en
tics, and he bad come to the conclusion that "it was better Tat Pianos Boon FORT.—A rumour is current
D the ills theyhed then fly to others they koew motor' is town Wiry to the effect that the sudden determination
Mr. Davis, C.C..asd other gentlemen, addressed the meet• of the "nowt." with mum.e to putting the Pi...n
tree, sod the resolution proposed by Mr. Wright was carried Homo wiimt into a stow of dof0000;u ocessioneri.;
TM. COX. A vote of thanks to the gentlemen of the other a communication from th„ommoird„t saying th7t
wads who had come to the meet* Worsted the pro- woo largo vessels were observed lying to the offing.
aiding& sad that he would Dot be resposeible for the safety
Cotrtruntennote Irma NORTH Arrgraulu.—lf al the fort milers he received reinforcements. Ws
airbag can be does to shorts* tie *Wanes Win o° this give the rumour fee what it le worth, as we have net re.
°door sad Adam Bey we may well desert of dees rived any wtheoticatios of it. Ws may °brans, however,
suserfolly with that settlement We we pt • letter that it Jew uncommon Chiles for vessels beating up or down
from Eogland in six weeks, but we bore to wait three or the drawl to scratch pretty near the Irish shore. The
four months for • letter from North Australia. The go- Ibmscre Fert is the Maeda Park is guarded at present ia
vennownt wrote to Mr. leisure last February, and they • limiter wooer to the Flow is
end the greatest
received so sower on the llth of August. —South Asseres- we is exercised in allowing Dose but authorised prow to
Tian paper. aster the military barracks.—Dattin Evening listil.