The Express.
London, England, 1848-03-10 00:00:00

MEETING OF ENGLISH RESIDENTS IN
PARIS. _ - .

A very numerous and respectable meeting etthe.
English residents in Paris took place on Wednesday,
at the Hatel Meorice, for the purpose of considering
the propriety of presenting an address to the Pro-
visional Government of the French republic. Colonel
Fletcher, being called to the chair, briefly explained
the object of the meeting, after which, Captain
Courtenay 13oy1 read an address, which it was pro-
; posed to adopt, declaratory of the high sense which
the meeting entertained of the conduct of the French
people, national guard, and Provisional Government,
on the occasion of the late revolution, in protect-
ing the property of English subjects in Paris ; and
expressive of a hope that friendly relations might con-
tinue to exist between France and England. Several
gentlemen intimated their concurrence in the views
thus set forth, and amongst them Captain Jennings
declared that he possessed property near Paris, which
he had not the slightest idea of disposing of, having
perfect confidence in the eventual prosperity of the
country adder the new government. The address was
then carried by acclamation; a vote of thanks was
passed to Colonel Fletcher for his very proper conduct
in the chair, and the meeting separated. The address
in question now lies for signature at the office of
Galignanes Messenger.

STATE OF THE COUNTRY.

kunkation by

We have received the following comma
the Electric Telegraph Company's Express :
MANCHESTER, MAacit 9, 9 9 r.m.
The rioters have attacked the station in the Oldham-
road, and are now occupied in putting out the lamps
in that densely populated district. Having broken
up the stalls in Smithfield-market, they have armed
themselves with the fragments, and are threatening
farther mischief. Many collisions have taken place
during the afternoon between the police and the
people. The military are under arms, and the mayor
t and magistrates are sitting at the Town-hall.
MARCH 9, 11.30 P
Tho disturbances continued until about eleven,
without more serious results than the destruction of
lamps and windows. The town is at this hour per-
fectly quiet ; but the authorities are in possession of
information, which is said to justify the anticipation
of serious disturbances to-morrow (this day).
Malice 10, 8.30 A.H.
Oar city has continued quiet during the night. The
magistrates are still sitting for the reception of half-
hourly reports from the different districts. There is
no doubt of the authorities being well prepared for any
physical demonstration which may be made by the
turbulent.
MAncm 10, 8.30 A.Y.
The city continues tranquil to this hour. Distur-
bances, are however, calculated upon, and provided
for by the police.
Mane 10, 11 A.H.
The city remains quict ; but the utmost vigilance
continues to be exercised by the magistrates.
HULL, MARCH 9, MIDNIGIIT.
A meeting of Chartists assembled to-night in the
large room,lMytongate. About three hundred people
attended, and the chair was taken by Mr. Stephens.
A Chartist lecturer of the name of Kidd and others,
addressed the meeting in praise of France and re-
publicanism, and in special denunciation of our aristo-
cracy. The people were called upon to arouse from
their apathy, and to imitate the noble conduct of the
French people, and so enfranchise themselves and
their posterity. Reference was made to the Grand
National Chartist Convocation, which is intended
being held in London on the 3rd of April, and it was
announced that the plan for electing the delegates,
with all other details, would be immediately published,
Hard words, much noise, enthusiasm for every thing
French, and deprecation of every thing English, were
the characteristics of the meeting, which broke op in
satisfaction with itself, and without any de
the rest of the world.

perfect
facto outrage against

LEITH, Hance 10, 1, s.w.
A Chartist meeting, convened by placards, has just
taken place at Mr. Walker's academy, in the Links.
The following paragraph from the placard will show
the character of the proceeding : " 'Working men,—
To you especially we say come forward and hear what
republican France is now doing for the sons of toil."
The building was densely crowded, but the people
conducted themselves throughout in a very orderly
manner, and we do not expect any disturbance, not-
withstanding the re-appearance in our district of that
screaming petrel of our political atmosphere, chartiem.
The principal speaker was a Dr. Hunter, who advo-
cated republicanism, denounced the aristocracy, and
propsoed a congratulatory address to the Parisian
hEdavienburgnh,
sworn in
patriots. Other
Ostherii:lPccoaknesrtllforesni
during the last two days, and every precaution is being
taken for the preservation of the peace of the town.

GLASGOW, MARCH 10, 'u ♦at.
It is understood that the operatives of this city
have determined upon a demand for higher wages,
and that the strike is to commence this morn-
ing by the men refusing their work. Although it
is believed there is no riotous feeling at the
bottom of this industrial agitation, it certainly takes
place at a time and under circumstances which sub-
ject it to that suspicion.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—Tifis DAY.
THAMES POLlCE.—SwaAntren IN or SPECIAL CON.
STABLESPOII THE PARISH 07P ST. MAST, WIIITECHAPEL.-
This morning Mr. Ballantine, the magistrate, was some time
engaged in swearing in about 300 of St. Mary, Whitechapel,
to act as rp cial covetable.. They consisted princi-
pally of tradesmen and housekeepers. The churchwardens,
overseen, and other parochial officer* were also sworn in as
special constables. It was stated that a meeting was ex-
pected to be held at the Eastern Institution, Commercial-
road, East, this evening, for the purpose of congratulating
the French on their late victory, and also to consider the
necessity of abolishing the income-tax. Placards have
been most extensively posted about the metropolis
stating that Joseph Hume, Esq, was to take the chair, and
that Charles Cochrane, EA., T. Wakley, Esq., M.P., and
other members of parliament would address the meeting, Mr.
J. Hume has forwarded a letter, denying that he should
attend any meeting at the Eastern Institution, and that
he had never authorised any person to use his name.
The inhabitants are greatly alarmed, and it is expected
that the meeting will be attended by the mob who have
caused so much excitement in the metropolis. Ellis, the
chief usher, said the inhabitants of Shadwell were expected
to attend before Mr. Ballantine this afternoon, to be sworn in
as special constables, to be in readiness to protect their pro-
petty, and the lives of her Majesty's subjects. There is no
doubt that the other parishes within the district of the above
court will immediately follow the example of St. Mary,
Whitechapel.

JEWISH to the let of March
63 towns and cities have petitioned in favour of the removal
of Jewish disabilities. Jedburgh being the only corporate
town that has petitioned against them. Up to the same date,
there have been presented in ur
favo of removal of Jewish
disabilities, 841 petitions, signed by 298,211 persons, and
Naiad their remonl, 768 petitions, signed by 511,127
perms.