The Express.
London, England, 1848-07-27 00:00:00

NEW LAWS.

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT IN IRELAND.—llence-
forth, no writ er przcess for arrest shall issue from cer-
tain newts in Ireland for debts or sums not exceeding 101.,
ex. opt in actions for malicious prosecution, or for deceit,
label, slander. trim. con., seduction, or breath of promise of
marriage. Such writs for sums not exceeding 101, issued
before commencement of set, but not executed, shall not
be executed against the person. Persons in custody on or
after the commencement of the act under any such writs,
&e., for sums not exceeding 101., shall he discharged on ap-
plication to sheriff. Judgment to remain in force notwith-
standing the discharge of the debtor. When a defendant is
exempted from arrest or discharged from custody by virtue
of this act, the plaintiff may serve a civil bill process, requir
ing the defendant to show cause why process of arrest or
committal should not issue. Civil bill process to be accord-
ing to a form in schedule annexed to the act. If assistant
barrister shall find that defendant has property fit to be ad-
ministered under the Insolvent Mt. he may direct process of
arrest to issue, or if debt contracted fraudulently may commit
him. In default ofdefendant'sappearanee decree may be made.
Power is given to examine or commit at the original hearing
of a civil bill in certain cases. Upon affidavit that a de-
fendant is rbout to quit Ireland, he may by a special order
be taken in execution. Nothieg herein to extend to proceed-
ings relating to revenue of excise or mash ms, stamps, taxes,
or post-office. Too s and actual necessaries of judgment
debtnrs not to be seised in execution. Power is given to
clef& of the race to Isaac summonses to witnesses. Affi-
davits as to civil bill procec dings may be taken by assistant
banisters out of their counties. Office calks of wills are to
be evidence of the contents thereof in civil bill courts.
Official copy of judgment to be evidence. Affidavits, when
required to be made in Great Britain, may be made before
extraordinary commissioners of the Court of Chancery in
Ireland (3 & 4 Vict. c. 105). Peasession of !mall tenements
may hereafter be recovered by summons before justices of
the nrace. This act is to come into operation on the tat of
November next.
APPEALS FROM DECREES, DCBLIN.—To expedite
the determination of appeals it is enacted that appeals from

civil bill decrees and dismisses in the county and city of
Dublin are to bo heard in the vacation after every term,
with power of adjournment !or special reasons. Ini,tead of
twenty days' notice of appeal, now required by law, the
party apperilidg shall hereatter Five to the party who shall
have obtained such decree, amiss, or order, ten days at the
least.

THE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO.
BALLY-BALALING.--On arrival of May mail
from Netherlands India, it was stated in the Daily Newt
that the Dutch expedition to Bally had been postponed. On
April 30 the force quitted Batavia, comprising 70d infantry,
100 Sappers and Miners, 12 field pit ces, three steam-
frigates, and 'Aber vissela of war ; a much larger military
force wan to leave Sourabaya for the same destine.
lion. The blockade of the c .urt of Belly is etrictly
maintained, end the war steamers occasionally poured
into the native villages a few rounds of grape. Every pre-
caution is taken by the Ballin, se to insure their success ; for-
tifications and stockades in close apposition are everywhere
erected, and should thi se be carried the Beninese will take to
the jungle, and thereby protreeg the war fur an indefinite
period. In one of the steamer's discharges a shot killed the
eon of the Itajah of Klanglung, which has greatly mum.-
ratcd the Beninese against the Dutch. Well imormed partite
express their belief th it the Dutch force is far too weak, and
that its success will be doubtful. No imnsetlia.e operations
wire to commence until after the arrival, at Il davia, of the
Europe mail for Ap-il, while it is possible, from the political
agitation working in Netherlands India, the government
may deem the presenc, of a greater military force neces-ary
to check rebellion of its own European subjects.
JAVA.—RATAVIA.—By way of Singapore intelli-
gence has been received from Batavia to May 27th. The
nets veah of a throat... 4 :soots, which appears greatly
t., have alarmed the governor gent rid, especially as the greater
part of the tro las were away on the expedition to Bally.
The demand for a free press and tho abolition of the Illaats•
chappij will possibly, ere a few months expire, be conceded.
The fullest details of what took place are given in the Singa-
pore S.'raila Times, June 3, and wdl be read with great in-
t. rest.

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We learn from the Jarn•che Car runt of the Jd of May that an warm-
blv of all the notable, at present at ti davia had been conviihed be hie ex-
cellency the governor g, nerd!, when the usual oaths were administered
for the oliservanor of the new code of luau oleelared to be the ionic
with those in practice in the Netherlienda. The ceremony terminated
bye splendd dinner given by the pries- councillor Mynheer vt ichere,
to which the governor general and all the civil and military °Niel:etas as
weltas the heads of some ot the first-rate mercantile firms, were invited.
Notwit h-tandiog the granting of three ooncessions (wallet appear to
have been somewhat hastened with the view of anticipating the de-
mand for reform), the European Dutch at Java ware dilioned to fol-
Lw in the toototrom of their brethren in the mother country. By the
'last or March mail it writ be remembered news wax recrived of tire
King of Holland having yielded to the request fire libc. al otanslitu-
lion and the complete freedom of Bee prem. It was natural that
those sentiments would and a ready echo in the hearts of the Dutch
iababitanta of Netherland, 111(11U. The European Dutch and Nether-
lateloch-lavanwe have long been greening under the devotion of
the listovian executive. At fir.t the only object sought to be cor-
rected wise a social grievance wising out of the harsh
rule which required a previous course of instruction at
the Delft college to qualify a candidate for service in
Java, a qualification beyond the pecuniary meanie of heads of families
whore claims end the fitness of their Java-born offspring ought pre-
eminently to recommend them for nomination. 1 he progrealoolet
movement, which subsequently woo engendered, bail its origin in the
unwarrantable and nonce:weary fears id Governor-General Roe:humeri
The overland mail or March 211 reached Batavia May 13, and the In-
habitant., moved by the noble conduct of the Hollanders in their
futlierlana, rejoiced at the happy Mow of the alentonstration ; they
ins ly entertained a hope that tho Harald y paort by their am-
reign would find a reedy osmoses he the Netherlanaslnelia executive;
in this they were doomed to be disappointed. Alter Tonic conference
with the leading residents, permission wan formally milted to le del a
meeting of the inhabitants; the nuthorities withheld their
sanction, but communicated to Mr. Canterviescher that
wen meeting would be permitted, although Its object did
not meet the approlattion of the Governor General. Much
aprarell to hare tern expected horn the meeting, and during
the two day which elapsed after permiaita for the ...inlay, various
sentiment, were expressed relative to the political and axial Menlo.
utt.,er which they were labouring. These sentiments ahem el the
Governor-General, whore feats were augmented by lane mischievous
person informing his excellency that 5,000 Chinese, all armed, were
reedy, oa a signal being given, to strike the first blow to the existing
government The meeting was held at the hall of the Harmonic So-
ciety on the evening of the :Ands The orig.natore of the meeting had
resolved to confine their attention exclusively to tietitioniog the
king fur an abolition of the law at meant regoDting the
nomination and qualification of the civil service in Java.
A number of gendemea were charged with drawing up a memorial
to the Kirg, of which the eubsturee waste the effect that the tinder-
Menet presented the King with the eauranove to (lair heartfelt joy
at the step r e had deigned to tale on the 14th of ?torah last. They
also Wily expected as loyal sitlia etc that their wislas would not re-
main unnoticed. They would le run' to fix the attention of his Ma-
jesty upou an iniedutton which had already sorely afflicted many
parents, has rendered unhappy many children born in India., and
finally annihilated the proles-la cf all there educated in that ccontry,
while exercising a fatal innueoce over the mortal anti relleinue elate
of society at large. Thus they apirehemied teat the contionteiol. of
an institution OW pernicious in its results wood bring about a broach
between the hapoy nytopathy, which their mutant interosta com-
mended both Netherland and Netherlands India Inhabitants to
cultivate. The memorial went on to say—ln consequence of the
royal decree of date Dee. 6, 1842, all the inhabitants of Nether-
lands India ere obliged, If not willing to atop thew ay for an °racial
career to their children during life, to and them et •
wry tender age some thousand miles far irons them, to
trust them to the care of rtranaers, to reshot the pmeibil-
lity of concurring in any way either to their moral education
or =alai development. Experience has taught us what ore the
result& of these ens apace, and many a one of the usdeweigned of this
respectful petition has individually Olt OA a parent 1,3.1 affliction in
this reapescL Besides, there are lad few parents able to bear expense.'
of an education given in the Netterhouls, in so much •
that a greater part of Netherlandere hire in India can
never gin sty employment tinder government of any note.
This institution also operates peciudicially upon the elate of 'manse-
hon. Sine, ',obesely c at ever pretend to an office, requiring any au.
dies, provided be law not acquired his knowlr dice and science in the
Netheelanda there is of course neither academical nor collegial insti-
tution existing in hullo The caw art government bas hitherto only
extended to public echools, while there are tot few private establish-
ments winch likewise do not reach beyond the duet in-traction.
mow government school", however, are far from being sufficient to
give an opportunity for instruction to the children of a 3 the Dutch
inhabitants. There are buudreds of Mow In Java alone,
who are growing up, without having ever frequented any
school ; immorality and lowwww of manners must inviolably spring.
la order to p-event this, to inspire all hearts with a glowing love for
their king, to cultivate both union and concord between the inha.
bitants of India, and a happy sy ow:ally between the country and
colony, the under/armed beg wave to propose to your Ilajcity that he
may be graciooeiy ',Based to c' take euch inteoires le may lead to a
speedy redeem et the aforesaid grievances weighints upon the Juba-
bitante of Netherlands India, wh[reas the petitioners are firmly
persuaded that their rightful wishes will newt with a warm
pleader in the person of hint the stands at the hisal
of the Indian government." ((Here follow the signatures.;
At the latter end of the meeting several of those who took an early
part in it had departed, and their places we re supplied by others,
attracted to the Flat by the entbuiam which found expression in
loud and tontine', el cheering. l'ohtical subjects levied themselves on
the attention of the ',creme present, and many declarel their disap-
pointment that the nieeting lied formally dhenolved before petitioning
the King for freedom of the pram, the abolition of the Mastechappij or
enhaire monopoly of trade; other reforms were oleo insisted on oral
some voices exclaimed" Vise la ihipublique." The aleamlalage de-
parted to their homes, eati.fied thud one sup bad been taken in the
right way, and the fearatrielen Governor General was permitted to
retire to his chamber without misgiving' for his safety. Ilia excel.
lens, repenting of the permiaion given to bold any tooetina, pub.
fished his fears on the following tiny in a notification to the effect that
public meetings for the purpose it &wowing ',objects concerning the
government or of seismal interest, as conducing to the disturbance of
the peace, arc not permitted.
It is almost unnecessary to remark that an abolition of the
Maatschappij monopoly will open a wide field for English
enterprise, and make free of access to British shipping three
ports in Java and the idolueeas now closed against us. But
notwithetanding the interdiction against any meetings for
political objects, the Dutch at Batavia will assemble. On
the night succeeding the departure of the steamer to Singa-
pore a tea-party sees to meet; and these social meetings
will contribute to organise and arrange for a demonstration.
One night . t the theatre an English Pallor obtruded near the
Governor-General, and, slapping the letter good humouredly
oa the shoulder, said, " Sir, we must have free trade mid a
free pers." The Governor-General, seeing the English
sailor a " lectle tossicatal " (as British tars generally are
when on shore), laid with a smile, " No, not vet," and
jack replied, " Yes, yes, now or never," which was fol-
lowed by roars of laughter. The obtrudcr was s alk?d off
by a guard and lodged in the; guard-houso till the morning, ,
and then discharged.
SIAM. ItEvoLT.—Our correspondent at Singa-
pore writee:—Wc have received advices from Siam to
the Bth of May. The revolut;enary epirit which has
exercised its Influence over the whole ct Europe appears to
be extending itself to the Asiatic states. An imeute took
place in Siam which for a time promised to place the desti-
nies of that kingd ,tri in the bards of lereiners. Ti.e txten-
siee sugar p'antations and works in Siam are carried on by
Chinese, the Si.i:af FO being too indolent to engage in any
operations requiring rut ion. The exportation of the sugar
is a monopoly of a king, and much oppression is employed
by his Majesty, such as fixing the prh e at which hie sove-
reign pleasure will buy the retire crops, and disallow ing any
subject to offer an advanced rat', on peril of their heads; the
mode of payment is as arbitrary and oppressive as in &ter-
mining. the amount. The state being grerly in arrearsto
the Clones° lalmute re, and his Majesty eviocing a di,position
to rid himself of all obligation, by paying only one half of
what was due, excited the Ch.'s( se to rebel. As anon as the
King was informed of the outtreak, an army of 15,000 men,
consisting of Can.bocliano and Mala3s' with se ry few Siamese
(the latter despising valour as they hate work), was de-
spatchtd to the scene of disturbance, and several smart en-
gogim. rata took piece. The tell,wing is an extract from a
commercial letter, dated Bangkok, April 17:
Government has been necessitated to send over a foam number of
troops and men under the command of Chow Khew it din and Chow
Kbew phi. Kiang, the (-enter being on his return tri en the nor In
Clothed., where he had been for the last eight or ten year,. The
Chinese and all tridine bats have been proscribed from going into
the interior fur the prevent, whilst the destruction of property by filo
and the pillage and 1,, of life hoe been fearful. A large number of
the mills have been burnt, and sera rut villages razed to the ground.
The quantity of eater 41:1,1 cane deatroyed is wry great. The ring-
leaders of the insurgent, have now however all been taken within the
last few days and brought into Bangkok, lance which the indiscri-
minate 'laugh' er of the Chinese in those districts has mad. It is
estimated that about 40k Chinese tare fallen, but we are inclined to
think that the number Is much more, tender the number of prelates
hey hare taken.
At the date of our latest whims (May 8) till was quiet,
peace had been restored; but it was feared that tranquillity
was not very setth d, and the Chinese having bad proof of
the want of valour en the part of the King's troops (nearly
three times the number of the insurgents), they will probably
occasion fresh disturbances. A sort of trial of the prison, rs
was going forward at Bangkok, and it was thought that
about 200 would be execute:l. Notwithstanding the "coming
crop" of huger had been d-stroyed, uo failure is anticipated
in the export supply, owing to the heavy b•oriv. the King has
on hand. On receipt of the intelligence of the (mode. the

RIVER PLATE.—There ere accounts from Buenos
Ayres to the let of May, brought by the Roland, arrived at
Antwerp. Mattere atilt remained in states quo. limas de
mended the conditions first proposed by Mr. Rood, and will
not acknowledge the mediation of the French and English
plenipotentiaries. The French blockade still continued,
though when the Roland sailed them was a report
that it would be raised. Buenos Ayres, April 27.--Consi-
derab.c alarm and distrust respecting the result of the ne-
gotiations now pendieg ; nothing known thereof. It is
generally believed that General Rosas will not accept any-
thing leas than Mr. Ilood's arrangement, and, as it seems
pretty plain that this will not be granted, the natural in'e r-
ence is that no settlement will be made, although hopes
are entertained that the blockade will be raised. April 2S.
—Dates from Monte Video to 25th instant. News of
the suspension there of individual security and the ion:errs:•
; .
merit of the government with extranteline: y p
also of • '7"!!ttlet with the government for fivo months'
provisions. There is a general mistrust and conviction here,
that, unless the intervention is withdrawn, no settlement
can take place. General Items will not admit the
ministers of England and Franco as mediators, as he con-
siders them bellieterents; and he will not treat with the
authorities at Monte Video, whom he has never considered
as agm ernment. April 29.—Her Majesty's steamer Harpy,
which arrived on the 25th, is still detained here, and
we have nothing to report rerpreling the negotiation.,
or the ready to be given by the government to the de-
spatches of General Oribe, brought by the above-named
vessel. The same unfavourable impression exists, and there
appears to berm hope now but the withdrawal of the French
b:otkatle, as it is reported that General Roses disapproves of
the proposals sent to him. May I.—A report was
current yesterday that the commander of the French
blockading vessel had stated to en officer of the
American brig-of-war Perry, now lying here, that
the French had orders not to impede the entry or depar-
ture of vessels to or from this port. In consequence of
this the American commander has written to the French'
to know the truth, but we have not heard if a reply has been
received. The steamer Itorpy is still detained here. All
sorts of rumours are in circulation. It seems that en arranee•
meat has been concluded with General Oribe, at Monte
Video, subject to the approval of this government, which, it
is said, this senvernm.nt will not sanction; and, in the
event of General Orion carding out the Beene alone,
people talk of a rapture of the alliance between him and this
government; and, in the event of the blockade being raised
without any settlement, an interdiction to the English and
Frerich trade is to be the consequence. Ye give you these
as reports, without attaching any present importance to them.
D oublce,cs have declined to 356 dots.; Exchange, 625. 6d.