The Express.
London, England, 1847-02-27 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27, 1847.

cations had taken place on the subject with the
Vatican and the Tuileries. It was thought that in
the event of the majority of the diet deciding against
the Jesuits, that body ahould be required to withdraw
voluntarily from the cantons of Lum rue and Friburg.

FRANCE.—NAVAL PUNISTIMENT.—The Armorkon
of Brest of the 20th hurt. states that ou the 18th inst. a suitor
suffered the punishment of the nile. The punishment is as
follows: the culprit is hoisted up to the yards with a weight
of 25 kilog. to his feet, the yards being about 20 mores
above the level of the sea, and be is thin dropped three
times successively into the sea to a certain di pth.
GERMANY.—BAVARIA.—LOLA MONTES.—" For
the last two months," says a letter from Munich, " Lola Montcs
has turned everything upside down. She has become the
medium of all favour, and disgraces. But this is not all:
she has turned out the ministers who opposed her nomi-
nation as Counters of Starenbiirg, which would carry along
with it one of the richest crown domains. Count de Bray,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, sent in his resignation, rather
than sign an act he thought unworthy of his Majesty. The
other ministers followed his example. Some of the resig-
nations were accepted, others declined. Count de Bray has
been sent en mtge. to Naples ; but what has caused most
astonishment is, that the king accepted the resignation
of M. Abel, so long his friend and his favourite minister.
No one knows how this will end. The Dubarrys are no
longer the fashion. The people murmur, the nobles grumble,
and some openly declare that King Ludwig is gone mad,
and talk of dethroning him, and appointing the Crown
Prince regent of the kingdom. It is announced that the
king is about to bring out a fourth volume of poems."
MAYENCP..—A stone bridge is about to be erected
over the Rhine, at Ma)eece. It will be remembered that
Napoleon entertained a similar idea, and had given orders
for the commencement of the works.
RUSSIA.--The following fact is worthy of remark.
At Sebastopol great activity prevails in the amends.
Various steam-fngates now on the stacks are to be launched
in the spring, and a strong division of the Russian fleet has
received orden to 'ail at the same time.--LS,bastopol is the
principal Russian maritime establishment on the black
Sea.]
IitiYPT.—ALEXANDRIA, FED. 5.—" It seems now
certain," says a letter of the above date, " that the French,
Austrian, Russian, and English governments, have decided
uponeutting through thelsthmus of Sun. AnEnglish,French,
and a German engineer, are now at Paris on this subject.
The English government demands that the canal be made
navigable, not only for trading vessels, but for first-clam
ships, men-of-war, &c. People wonder that the Egyptian
government has not been consulted in an affair of this im-
portance, and it is greatly offended, showing the greatest
repugnance to facilitate s work which it had formerly
eagerly desired. It is said that the negotiations on this
affair will be concluded at Constantinople.

CAIIBRMOR.—ELECTION OF CHANCELLOR.
11ie exciting contest was continued yesterday
man with umuch spirit and, if possible, with more uproar
than it was begun the day before. Prince Albert's friends
managed to keep his royal highness at the head of the poll
throughout the day. Su far as it has been passible to ascer-
tain from the conflicting returns of the rival committees the
majority steadily increased, and at 6 o'clock, when the poll
temporarily elooml, the numbers were :
Prince Albert B2B
Earl Powis 763
giving a majority to the former of 65.
The first vote given this morning was that of Sir
ironer Fuat, for Prince Albert ; and during the day the
Dean of Ely, the Rev. Christopher Benson (late master of
the Temple), the Earl of Burlington, and the Bishop of
London polled fur the prince. Mr. Justice Pattcson gave his
vote to Earl Powis.
When the election was resumed, the senate-house
was crammed. The shouting, groaning, cheering, hissing,
and hooting in which the undet.graduates revelled
is described in a correspondent's letter as " terri6c." To
this the young gentlemen added a species of amusement
quite worthy of the junior pupils of an ill-regulated board-
ing-school. Provided with pees and pea-shooters, they
showered down those missiles from the galleries in shoals,
making them fly about in every direction, like hail. But
even amid the pelting of this pitiless storm the polling pro-
ceeded with vigour, and at 9 o'clock, when the uproarious
proceedings were closed for the day, the numbsts an-
nounced were:
Prince Albert.
Earl Posh

875
789

leaving a majority for the Prince of 86.
The majority in favour of H.R.H., though not quite so
much as repre.ented, will be too large to be defeated, unless
the most extraordinary exertions are made by the supporters
of Earl Puwis to-morrow ; and, as the pollieg will only last
until twelve o'clock (noon), commencing at ten, there will
be no time to love. It was stated in the noble lord's com-
mittee to-day, that a large number of clergymen had pro.
mised their votes for Earl Powis, but that they found it in-
convenient to attend Cambridge to-day, being one of the
Fridays in Lent—a day on which the church demands
clerical duty from them. Probably, therefore, they may
come up to-morrow, in which ease the chances may be
turned.
The installation of the successful candidate will take place
with the usual ceremony in the week following " Com-
mencement Sunday," which happens in the month of July.
In the event of the election of Prince Albert, the directors
of the Eastern Counties Railway intend building a royal
carriage, in a style of unsurpassed magnificence, for the
conveyance of HAIL and suite to the university, whither
it has been said to-day (perhaps rather from the desire of a
visit than from any authority to make the announcement)
her Majesty the Queen will accompany her illustrious
Consort.
It will be one of the fiat duties of the new Chancellor to
present to H. Gunning, E.g., M.A., the senior beeleß. a phi
chain, value 100 guineas. This will be the four* deft re-
ceived by Mr. Gunning from successive chancellors, previous
ones having been conferred on him by the Duke of Gloucester,
the Marquis Camden, and the Duke of Northumberland.
The following anecdote in connexion with the election has
reached ns:
Amongst the curious adventures of the Cambridge chan-
cellorship election, is that of a certain peer who, with his
two sons, set out to vote for Earl Powis. The peer himself
undertook his pilgrimage for nothing, for he found that he
had no vote. One of his ma got boxed up in the train with
five pergola, who were so loud and loyal in their attachment
to the prince, that they forced the heir from hie political alle-
giance to his sire, and registered his vote for Prince Albert
The other son, less fortunate in procuring benefit of clergy,
voted for Eat Fowls. So that the noble family of
achieved nothing more than • tie! It is whispered in
circles which unite humour with fact, that Prince Albert and
Earl Fowls are both to resign their pretensions in favour of
Lord Brougham, who is considered as the fairest and best
representative of all parties and all opinions.
CORPORATION REFORM.
MEETING OF THE WARD OF ALDEREGATE.—Yes-
terday, a wardmote of the ward of Aldersgate was held in
the board-room of the General Dispensary, Aldersgate, to
take into consideration the state of the corporation and to
adopt such meagurea in reference thereto as may he deemed
expedient. Sir Peter Laurie having taken the chair,
Mr. STALEY propelled the first resolution—
That this meeting is dogmas of affording every support to the
Court of tbmmon Council in the maintenance of their lust and esta-
blished privileges; but that it regrets to see the ►assertion of a princi-
ple of vital importance, coupled with a measure to alter the qualiNea-
bon of members of the Court at Comm' Council, of very doubtful
utility, and founded on very questionable law.
lie considered, however, that they erred in judgment. Mr.
LANE seconded the resolution.
Mr. ALCOCK and Mr. GonsoN supported the motion, which
was agreed to.
Mr. Axeuea proposed the second resolution, which Inn
as follows :
That, in the opinion of this meeting, any reform which can be ef.
(acted by the corporation within itself, will fall far short of the moire-
menu of the inhabitants, WA that the present time is particularly
favourable toe all application to parliament for an extension of the
franchise, for an alteration of the mode of electing the magistracy,
and such other improreromits in the corporation as shall give more
ample control over lie immense revenues, to its contributors and the
whole bwly of the citizena in its well-being and management.
Mr. NORRIS observed that no good could be done, until the
present system was superseded by an act of the legislature.
(Hem.)
Mews. STACEY (a common councilman of thew srd),Beeley,
Sherwood, &e., addressed the ward ; when Mr. Saul moved,
and Mr. Herring seconded an amendment, to the effect that
they should not petition parliament, bat leave the question
with the corporatiou. The amendment was lost by a large

nujority.
Sir P. Laenta tali he was of opinion that the commotion
among the civic body was nothing more than a sham fight.
(Hear.) Ile could not, however, agree with the proposition
to petition parliament. (Hear.) It wu his opinion that
the Lord Mayor had taken a wrong course, and he told him
so. With reference to the interference of parliament, he
was of opinion that it would be bet er not to petition.
After some further discussion, a petition, founded on the
resolutions, was adopted. Thanks were then voted to the
chairman, and the wardmote separated. It was agreed that
the resolutions should be inserted in the Doily News, Tuners,
Morning Advertiser, and Sun newspapers.

ETON MoNTElL—Yesterday afternoon, a rote:tint,
of noblemen and gentlemen educatedat Eton was held at the
British Hotel, Coclopur-street, far the purpose of taking
measures to prevent the suppression of the Eton Montem.
Amongst this noblemen and gentlemen present were the
Marquis of Londonderry, Lord Castlereagh, M.P.; Lord J.
Manners, M.P. ; Lord A. Hervey, the Hon. E. Upton, It.
Neville, Eq., M.P., &c., &e. Lord J. Manner*, M.P., was
called to the chair. His lordship said that the abolition of
the time-honoured Eton Montem would be a serious loss to
all Etonian,. It was certain that there did exist abuses
In enusexion with the Montem which required removal.
(Hear, hear.)—The Rev. G. I. Dupuis said that the first step
far the abolition of the Montem was taken in October last,
when the head muter, in a memorial to the provost, stated
**the ceremony was accompanied by so much extrava-
gance. that it had better be discontinued altogether. The
question was brought before the authorities, and the num-
bers kr and against the proposal being equal, it was referred
to the queen. Her Majesty heard at the proposal with evi-
dent regret, showing the greatest reluctance to assist
in the suppression of a custom so deservedly popular.—
The Marquis of Londonderry said chat he would willingly
lead his humble aid to prevent the destruction of the Mon-
tan, end moved that a committee be appointed to draw up a
seassorial to her Majesty expressing the sense of those Et°.
slaw who are favourable to the preservation of the Eton
Montem, and that a copy be forwarded to the provost, head
master, and fellows. This resolution was carried; and it
was resolved that another meeting should soon be held.
PROPOSED PAUPER EMIGRATION.—Yesterday, at
the meeting of the directors and guardians of the poor of
Bt. Marylebone, held in the board-room of tl.c workhouse,
New-road, the secretary laid before the board the following
communication from the Canadian Laud and Emigration
Society
Yeb. 1A,11147.-84,—Annaportant society is now before the public
is prwast(ag emainasko co an extenehe wale to nett* North
the nein asks et which is *s lounation o' a railway
boafa. ra, Mesa nen% as
e .el Cinehes, a distance of .beatela insins the ele*spnon. et a wry taste body of
hipline gad ohms of the ws=neleaTer, niepeniesely of the
amber that nil be fee king the amebae and
*mg* the Lisa et the w=
hone which the ahem winn-
ings* The sommllles nemeseymonent delnes, ha the shake of
signets, le alma these dot meet temeattely len tenant
theseether esambp, mediateninon IMP" NV* lIIIZELVIII4
Mee 111111 burdened with alieheitel wpm meet*
re ember ef ebet mien perhere well le be
weds* Wined to oak his Ind toe thlehea flower holies
in premise) whe Wet be wake le Meow elmeivee ea thopee-
bas et *e oak*. The awisly awn ism One to
then pins et Isitlesdas, ea seeped thus vies ere by wider
empisysetet ler • term=irepte, ensue* Se amen then la
lecallog thendelos ts
Mr. Michie said he did not see how the board could deal
with a communication of so singular a character. They had
certainl no power to send out pauper poor as emigrants to
North America, and if they had they had no money which
they could legally apply to such a purpose. Ile would move
that the proposal be acknowledged, and that the Canadian
Land and Emigration Society be informed that the Board
bad no funds for the purpose proposed. This motion was
carried unanimously.
GOLDSMITHS AND JEWELLERS' ANNUITY INSTITU-
no N.—Yesterday a half-yearly general meeting of the donors
and subscribers to the above institution was held at the
Crownand Anchor Tavern, Strand. The report stated that
there are now on the funds 14 male and 6 female annuitants,
whose pensions during the part year amounted to
2281. 12.. Pd., the males receiving 161. and the females 101.
per annum. The receipts for the past year wen
1,6541, 19s. 3d.; the expenditure, 3421. 6s. Bd. ; leaving a
balance in favour of the institution of 1,3121. 12s. 7d., In-
vested la the Bank of England. A farther sum of 8001. hae
been set apart for the erection of almshouses. A dismiss
arose as* rewinding the 14th law, which in future easiest&
• that the number of females shall in no case exceed the
member el male annuitants."
bruutaaT FOR 00IMUMPTION.—The annual
semadsi of the reemeees safl eeppertere of the I s '
far Aath.a, Ceeetnetleo, sae air Newel of the
Blissgagats, was hold yesterday, at
lersiltesdamAnin= Dishoragate-street. John Ingram
Trevose, Beg., ?,sneer, le the chair. The report read by
Mr. Amery, the his. riassiory, stated that the number of
patients meted dub. the year amounted to 1500. The
sum at 4781. wee the amount of receipts for the support of '
the bastitution and the expenditure left a balance with the
Ineennier of 26.51. The landed property amounted to 6,5001.
the amoogsts having been passed, the officers for the ensuing
yam WNW anied. Dr. Fox was re-appointed one of the
piridens, sad Dr. Davis was appointed to the vacancy
essopd by the resignation of Dr. Bobbage. After a vote of

thanks to the chairman and other officers, the meeting
broke up.
LONDON PROVIDENT IN STITUTION.—The Annual
General Meeting of the London Provident Institution, or
Bank for Savings, in Blomfield. street, Moorfields, was held
at the institutiou yesterday, Themes Baring, Esq., M.P. and
vice-president, in the chair, when the report for the )ear
ending 20th Nov. last was read. The number of accounts
has increased 918, with an addition of 3,7 Ifif. 16.. Id. to the
funds, including interest—a satisfactory state of affairs, consi-
dering the reduction in the rate of interest allowed by go-
vernm. nt, from 31. IS.. 014. to 31. ss. per cent. per annum.
the state of the money market, with various temptations held
out to the industrious classes for the disposal of their surplus
funds by other invefmente. During thirty years the num-
ber of depositors and the funds of the institution have (with
the exception of two years) been progressively increasing.
There has been received during that time from 109,067 degr-
aders, in 834,981 receipts, the very large sum of
4,680,6921. Ss. Bd. Several resolutions were passed, and
after thanks had been voted to the chairman, the meeting
separated.
BROKERS AND FACTORS.—We have received the
following communication, in reference to an article in the
Express of yesterday, under the foregoing heading.
It was far from the net ntion of that article to cast any
stigma upon the great body of leather factors, iu reference.
to the unpleasant differences agitated in the hide trade, and
so much should be inferred from the line of distinctien drawn
I between parties in the latter part of it. The meaning was,
=not so decidedly expressed, however, as it might
teen, and therefore the letter of our respectable corre-
spondent, with its adjunct, will set the matter right. It is
highly desirable that the minds of country tanners, who con-
stitute an important industrial else, should he set right as
to the equity of mercantile dealings with them, and we
should be the last to countenance any system by which they
should be foreclosed from exercising their industry and
energies upon the most favourable conditions. The intro-
mission of the leather factors un their behalf is an essential
portion of that commercial economy which simplifies labour,
say. s time, and multiples the means of production at a rea-
sonable rate of remuneration fur capital, skill, and exertion
expended.
sir, —We are sure you will do the justice to cornet an error in
your widely extended journal of to-day in an article entitled 0 &deers
and Factors." You date that the party mussed to the brokers.
" whom bye-Way come s in hailing a, the hack-ground certain
interests of thetr own," are the leather factors. Now, sir, we agree
with you in thin censure, an it regards those leather tutors who have
thus acted; but it is only a pert of them who have laid themselves
, open to this charge; the rein: under (and these by far the largest
buyera) apontaneouely joined with tame " nepeetable and extensive
tanners and hate-buy-ere" whom you name. about sixty in number,
in publicly deprecatmg the when and needless clamour. We, there-
fore, hope you will reee the leather fedora generally from your
,weeping condemnation by the insertion of the, as we do not like to
be placed in the category of those who have justly incurred your cen-
sure, and who, to mm' their pond, endeavoured to induce the City
authorities to remmeitate an obsolete civic regulation, which would
Matron the progress of free.trade.—Temeas Jana end Thomas
Poona.
looks, Dee. 15.—We, the undersigned, are of opinion that it in
met tbotatereet of the tanners to deprive the London brokers of the
WI pee mat hisiserage which they have received fur so many yeses.
bedrars la London are sworn brokers, and by virtue of
daises& andollisatioas (under heavy. penalties) to the City authori-
ties an aimed- from doing any business, duet ly or indirectly, on
tisk ems amount (which is not the ease in Liverpool or any other
= I=d), and believing that they strictly adhere to this, we
In buying through them. We also think they are
Adair entitled to this charge foe the various facilities they render to
the -buyers; that this, the general opinion, is proved by the filet of
brokerage being paid by the narkus trades, with ecareely an exoep-
Mon. Yor them maims, we, the undersigned factor., tanners, he
believe it to be only justice, and, at the MUM time, our interest, to
continue paying the half per cent. brokerage, ti heretofore. Item
Sallow the names of 35 most respectable firma of the trade.
FIRE AT LOWER EDMONTON. Two Horags
BURNED DowN.—Yesterday morning, shortly before one
o'clock, the town of Edmonton was alarmed by the sudden
outbreak of a Bre on the premise, of Mr. Kyano. The in-
mates escaped through one of the upper windows. The
engines of the parishes of Edmonton and Tottenham ar-
rived, but, for want of water, the fire extended to the house
adjoining. The two engines were kept working until late in
the day, but both the houses, with their furniture were
eansumed.—lN SIIOREDITCH.—Last night, just before
midnight, a fire was discovered in the shop of Mr. Shield,
tailor, 3, High-street, Shoreditch. Immediately upon the
I alarm being given the inmates attempted to effect their
escape by coming down to the lower floor, but the smoke was
so suffocating that it was foucd impossible to obtain egress in
that quarter. livppily there was strap door in the roof and
a good parapet, which, though almost stiffed they all managed
to reach in safety. Engines from several stations having
reached the spot, an abundance of water was poured into the
lower part of the premises and the fire shortly afterwards
extinguished.