The Express.
London, England, 1851-03-14 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1851.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE GERMAN

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

REVOLUTION.

THIS DAY.

Last night the Germans resident in London met
at the Freemasons' Tavern, to celebrate be a banquet the an-
niversary ot their country's revolution. 'f he large hall was
inconveniently crowded, the company being well sprinkled
with French-and English visitors. An utter absence of
deenratina was obeervable in the room, the only distinctive
mark of the occasion being a black elnth hung on the wall
behind the chair, from which stood out in sanguinary eha-
racten the mune of Robert Blum, the reemberof the Frank-
furt parliament, shut under the walls of Vienna, in October
1818, by sentence of an Austrian court-martial.
The dinner, thouggmaneseeptionable, engrossed a far
smaller share of the evening than is usual at English ban-
quets, and when in the middle of the first course the spirit-
stirring strains of the "Marseillaise- rat front the oreht 'ars,
the viands were forgotten, and the whole asseinble joined
in the chorus. The meeting was presided over by beneral

EQUITY COURTS.
Doom Lass Citurverts, Tens-Citialmuoit.
METAIRIE v. WISEMAN AND OTHERS,

1.7p0n the rare being called on, Mr. James said he ap-
peared on behalf of the Attorney-General, who was not
named as a party to the present suit, but was 12 cessurily
a party to the information which had been namtion,d.
With regard to the present suit, the Attorney-General's
duty app need to be of a twofold and incongruont. character.
He was hound, virtute °Rica, to protect the fun I. if pro-
perly given to the charity, while it was equally :,ie &cry to
see that the charity was not enriched by the sat. ans
had been suzgcsted on tile plaintiff's bill. The proper cunr,,,
for the Attorney-General, under the circumstances, wm,
he conceived, to occupy a neutral position, and to take no
share in the discussion.
Mr. Stuart said he conhl not understand the ,ground taken
by the Attorney-General. It apiwartil to be his Flak duty
to defend the charity.
Mr. Ikthell, who was almost inaudible from hoots
requested that the motion might stand over t'r a few days,
till he should be better able to make himself heard in reply,
The court and the counsel for the defmulauts at once
acquicee.•d in the proposal

ARNOLD RLGE said, if the German revolution of 1348
had failed it was because the people had too little experience,
and hod been too much disposed to confide in their princes.
In the spring of that year it wns in their power to crush
every Gcratau throne. Every sine was then weak and tot-
tering. but the German nation was generous ;it attri-
buted the former faults of its rulers to secondary causes,
and nut to radical Tiers. It again trustml the monarchs,
and German princes ratified with their royal sanction every
popular law and liberal principle enacted during the
resulutionar7 period by the liberal chandlers of
Germany. rises° the treacherous princes now tram-
pled under foot. The German nation sees this ;
and only infatuated ministers can believe that the people
nr, deceived by their present policy. It only bides its time,
because of the well-understood aversion to frequent vio-
lent change. Germany will again conquer those principles
and popular laws which arc the genuine issue of the Ger-
man mind—that mind which effected the gnat revolution
lin religion which had eversince stirred the mind of Europe.
The names of Goethe, Schiller, Fichte, and Hegel are
guarantees of Germany's independence. The nation will
call before the tribunal of public justice those traitors,
whether crowned or nut, who have r0bb...1 the people of
their birthright.
M. Reale. is neat addressed the meeting, and was suc-
ceeded by M. MAZZINI. The appearance of the triumvir
was the signal for a long-sustained demonstration of ap-
plause. When it had subsides!, M. Nl:tuts' delivered a
short address on the present condition of the people of the
principal European states.
Mr. Lewis euthequently addressed the meeting, urging
that it was the intent and the duty of England to promote
the freedom of Germany.

Mr. Stuart then suggested that the fund in dispute
should, with the consent of the trustees, be paid into court
in both suits, to abide the derision at the hearing. this
means the neemity fur any further discussion of the mutter
might be obviated.

Mr. James suggested that the better course would be
to pay the funds into court in the information aloac.
Why should the fund be exposed to the risk of cost" in
both proceeding' ? Although it was improbabt: that the
trustees would take upon themselves to app:y the mernini;
April dividend pending the litigation, it would be to well
to bring that dividend into court at the same time with the
capital.
The following order was ultimately made by consent of
all parties.
11w trustees consenting, transfer tho trust tun 1 into
court on or before the dith of April neat, and I.^t t::. A dril
dividend be also paid into court ; suet transfer and pay
meat to be made in the suit 4. Metairie r. Wf,..nrin and
others," and in the information "The Attorney-tient:nal r.
Cooke."

THE PAPAL AGGRESSION.

MEETINO OF THE LONDON CLERGY.

Yesterday morning, a meeting of the incumbents
of the living. in and uround the m.tropolis was held in the
great hall of Shot College, for the purpose of taking into
(Nutria, r..tiun the modification of the EccleekisCeal Titles
Bill, nTently proposed by Lord John Itussell, and deciding
upon the propriety of petitioning parliament to amend and
strengthen that enactment.
The Ifer. Mr. Itoxiiv, incumbent of St. Olave's, Jewry,
and president of Siun College, took the chair. Amongst
the gentlemen present were: the Reeds. Mr. Murray, St.
Dunstun's in the East ; Dr. M'Caul, St. Magnus, London
Bridge; Dr. ltutuell, St. Botolph's,Bishopfrgate ; Mr. Hull,
St. Beret's, l'aul's Wharf; Mr. Abbis, St. Bartholomew
the Gnat; Mr. Gibbs, Christchurch, Newgate-street; Dr.
Vivian, St. l'eter-le-l'our ; and Mr. E. l'isey, St. l'eter,
Saffron-hill.

THE CONDEMNED CHIMINALS-C'ONFES-
tHON OF MALY.

The liveliest interest continues to prevail re-
specting the two crimittals now under sentence of death,
and for whose execution on Tueeilay, the 2::th lust ant,
warrante have been receivesl; and as to the guilt of one of
them, Thomas I)rury, we (Cheiroulford Chroxi4c) are in a
condition to remove any slimlow of doubt that m'glit 'Jaye
lingered in the public mind, by the statement that he has
made a frill and thorough adiniesiun of Iris guilt. At tl:c
, close of the trial, and as soon as ho had been seat:aeel and
removed from the bar, the firmness he bad showu through-
out, now th it the hope which seems to have buoyed
him up was gone, forsook him, and his long pent-up feelings
found vent in !care. On reaching the gaol, his etrengtli
was so prostrated that he was obliged to be led by two of
the officers to the cell, on reaching which (as already stated)
he flung himself upon his hammock, where he lay robbing
and indulging iu a paroxysm of grief fur nea,ly an hour.
Ile woo eubstsjuently visited by the chaplain and tire
governor, and to them he made a virtual adiniseien of his
guilt. Ilecoming won after rather more calm, la• r‘ipte.ted
that his hammock might be exchaugrd for at iron bed-
stead—a wish which was at once complied with,
but he continued restless, and slept little thniughout the
night. lie has sine: %Rennie calm, listlei to tin, chaplain,
and joins in hi. devotion.. apparently with liceumine f elinf,
and a proper senor of the dreadful position in which his
frightful crime has placed hint. •to the chaplain and the
magisterial visitors of the gu .1, he has made, as we have
stated, a complete and thorough admission of his guilt, and
that his alone was the band that c.namitted the :nuttier;
adding that he believed tliruughout that because the
deed was shrouds in darkness, and it, perketration
resealed front every human eye, it would he impessibte fur
Justice to reach him. This is the substance of his full
mission, but he has, we believe, mukluk formalanidetailed
confession, though it is understood he has at times emptied
statements tu riding to blacken the character of his victim, as
to her proposing to him the cmurniseion of other erimes—un
assert to which not much credit is attached--and to the
effect that he had meditated the crime, and hail carried
the rope about with him for the purpose sums• time
before its commission that he accomplished the
murder by stepping behind her us they were walking, and
slipping the rope over her neck; adding, ales,, that the
mark on her hand was not produced by his teeth but by
Iris finger nails. In the early part of the week it emans he
had an intention of writing down his et:stemma of the
matter, but this idea it is believed he has abandoned;
and the magistratee, considering that this unqualified ad-
mission Ls amply sufficient to satisfy justice and the
public, trial that his fresh recital of the circumstances
of the crime could answer no moral or useful pur-
pose, thought it right that he should nut he pees:eel
for the mutate details. On Wednesday, his father visited
hint in his cell, and it is needless to say that the meeting
and the parting were of the most painful nature, and ealeu-
hated to call forth the deepest commiseration for the afflicted
parent, to whom the prisoner unreservedly admitted his
guilt. Since he has been in prison, the culprit seems to
have exhibited none of those traits of character that might
Lave been looked for in a criminal of his east. lle is de-
scribed in the gaol records as being able to read
and write well; and it appears he went to school for
four years at Drentwocel, but his ucquirements in those
brunches are only tolerable, and Iris education dues not
extend beyond theta.
It is a singular fact, as showing the interest attached to
all connected with the matter, that at the close of Drory's
trial on Saturday night, some person in court stole and
carried oil the rope with which the murder was committed,
and also the plan of the spot where the tragedy took place.
Mrs. Cheslkain, the other culprit, contiuues to assert her
innocence, rind to reiterate the statements and the n..erimi-
nations she made at the trial. She asserts it was the doctor
poisoned her husband, and distinctly admits that she has
taken off several persons by :ars•mr, but declares she is
not guilty of the murder of her husband. There is little
difference in her manner from what it was before trial.

The Rev. Dr. M'CAVL said four months had elapsed
since they had last assembled in that ball for the purpose of
considering the subject before theta, but few, if any of
them, could say that they saw any reason for not again
urging upon the legislature the necessity of checking the
aggression of the vourt of Rome. Since the last meeting
that aggression had by no means been checked, on the con-
! Wary, it appeared to have extended, anal to be still extend-
! ing itself, and the persons who were originally implicated
in it were now putting forth the power with u bich they
had been entrusted by a foreign potentate. It was obvious,
therefore, the- if the sentiments which had imbued their
minds four mouths since still retained their power, that tho y
had yet again to do their best to urge on the government the
necessity of speedy and efficient legislation on the subject.
The act of the Pope was uu aggression nootwithstandiug
all that had been amid to the contrary by the advocate, of
the l'opc. There could be no doubt that fact had been
affirmed by the English people from one end of the land to
the other. The English people were celebrated for common
sense, anal every rank of them--men of every denomination
and variety of opinion— had decided that the Pope had sem-
lo itted an aggression—a direct invasion upon the rights of
the crown and the liberties of the subject. (Hear, hear.)
That the art was a deliberate one was evident, and to show
this he need only state that the person chosen to curry out
this act was Cardinal Wiseman, who, in one of his writings,
stated that lie considered St. Thomasl Beckett as his father
anal model—a prelate who haul always opposed his sovereign
in this country. Nothing had been done to cheek this insult
to their beloved sovereigu—(hear)—the Queen of the
greatest nation upon the earth—and yet this illustrious lady
had Mond no gentleman of sufficiently chivalrous spirit
amongst the numerous ranks of her peers anal senators to
stand up and tight her battles against this net of a foreign
potentate. On the occasion of their last assembling a letter
recently published was read—that letter from Lord J. Rus-
sell was groadis et rerbusa; but very little had come of it.
The Prime Minister made a speech quite equal to his letter,
but be hail brought in a bill which, as Mr. J. O'Connell
justly said, wan a mouse born of A mountain—it was a mea-
sure which he, as a Roinan catholic, thought quite un-
worthy of opposition. That measure was now about to
he curtailed of its chief provisions, leaving no-
thing but the penalty for the assumption of a
title which need not Imo essumeal, as it would be given. In
that art the religious independence of the country was
passed user in silence, and all mention of the Pope was
avoided. It appeared, in fart, that for sonic reason or
another there was a deference and a reverence on the part
of our statesmen for the Pope which he confessed he was
quite at a loss to understand. (Hear, hear.) The Pope had
invaded the rights of the Queen, and yet not a word had
been said of him. The rev. speaker proposed a resolution,
declaring the altered bill altogether below the expressed
wishes of the nation, and insufficient for the object con-
templated.
The Rev. Mr. RL'DDOCK supported the resolution, but
feared the government were too far pledged to the altera-
tions to recede. It was nevertheless well to express the
opinion of their body. Ile fur one was of opinion that
the spirit which had been recently exhibited by the country
was by no means destroyed or in the least degree enfeebled.
lie believed that it was a slumbering volcano, which it
would not be very difficult to awaken again. He helloed
also that it would be very unadvisabla that the country
should be in a state of constant agitation from one cud
to the other, however important might be the cause.
Because he thought that this would be a strong exprensiou
of their opinion to the legislature, and because he trusted
that it would at least prove that they were active to main-
tain their religious privileges from being infringed upon
by a minority, hu cordially supported the resolution.
(Cheers.)
The ltev. C. MURRAY said it would be a great mistake
to suppose that the country had said its last word on this
question. It had been silent—candidly trusting the word
of those who had made promises.
The Rcv. D. WORTHINGTON, Mr. COT, and Mr. MAC-
KRNLIE, subsequently spoke in support of the resolution,
which was earned unanimously.
A committee waS then appointed to draw up a peti-
tion, after which the meeting thanked the chairman and
separated.

THE
MANUFACTURING . DISTRICTS.

MANCHESTER, MAlult 13.

_ ........_
Our new college—founded by the lute Mr. Owens,
who bequeathed the munificent sum of a hundred thousand
pounds fur the purpose—is at length fairly in operation.
fhe principal and professors have been engaged, the house
which half-a-dozen years ago was the residence of Mr.
Cobden, near to St. John's Church, has been adapted u
much as possible to the requirements of such an institution,
and this morning two of the professors delivered introduc-
tory lectures to a course of study in classical literature and
mathematics. Severe indisposition prevented Professor
Scott, the principal of the college, from attending,
and from delivering an inaugural address, which
it is now understood will be postponed at least for
several weeks, if not till the opening of the first regular
'lton, commencing next autumn. The present is under-
stoosl to be only an introductory session, and will terminate
is July. The examination of students for admission com-
menced yesterday, and will not close till Saturday. About
eighteen young gentlemen presented themselves yesterday
fur elimination, and it is expected there will be souse other
candidates ter admission before the close of the week. The
public were admitted to the introductory lectures this
morning, and the company comprised, in addition to a
great number of ladies, some of our leading public men.
the Miyor of Manchester was present, and the Very Ile,.
Dr. Dowers, Dean of Manchester, Alderman Watkins, Mr.
Samuel Fletcher, Mr. Alexander Kaye (the three last
named being trustees under the will of Mr. Owens), Mr.
Alderman Shuttleworth, and Dr. Hodgson, principal of the
Chorlton High School.

The following is a copy of the petition agreed to at Sion
College :
"TO TII6 LION., &C., 11.1 E OF CONIION4.
" The humble petition of the l'resident and Fellows of
Sion College. showeth,
" That your petitioners are sincere friends to full liberty
of conscience, but determined enemies to that papal arrogance
which claim., supremacy over sovereigns and statm, and sets
the law of nations at defiance. . . .

"That your petitioners sec with indignation that the
papal aggression made six months ago on the imperial
rights of the Queen, the religion, and the laws of this
great nation, still remains unrepelled.
" Your petitioners, therefor.•, humbly pray that your
honourable house will speedily adopt means effectually to
resist papal usurpation:
"1. fly declaring that the recent attempt of the
Bishop ut Rome to create in this kingdom an hierarchy,
with territorial titles, is a violation of the law of na-
tions, an attack upon the independence of the British
church, an infringement of the ancient rights of the crown,
and an insult to this protestant nation ; that such pretended
creation of archiepiscopal and episcopal Sees is, therefore,
null and void.

Mr. ALEXANDER KAYE said, in the absence of Mr.
John Frederick Foster (chairman of quarter sessions), who
had generally presided at the meetings of the committee, he
had been requested to introduce to them the various profes-
sors of the Owens College. lie was sorry to say that Mr.
Scott, their respected principal, would not be present on this
occasion. A severe attack of indisposition, which came upon
hint so suddenly, as to prevent hun attending that assem-
bly, was the reason why it had not fallen to him (Mr. Kaye)
to introduce Mr. Scott in the first instance. lie had, there-
fore, simply to introduce, first, Mr. Sandcman, professor of
mathematics, who would deliver his opening lecture on that
subject after Professor Greenwood had finished his lecture.
(Applause.) lie would neat introduce Mr. W. C. Williamson,
professor of natural history, and Dr. Fraukland, professor of
chemistry. (Applause.) lie could only say that the very high
character which these gentlemen had received from every
quarter and the very agreeable mode in which all their commu-
nications with the trustees had been conducted, led him to
imagine that they would have introduced to the town of
Manchester a number of gentlemen whose attainments
were of the very highest character, and whose conduct was
likely to contribute very highly to sustain and support that
tone of society we must wish to see perpetuated. (Ap-
plause.) With these observations, he begged leave to in-
troduce Professor Greenwood. _ _ _

" 2. By prohibiting the assuming, giving, or receiving, In
writing or in print, of any titles conferred by the Bishop
of Rome, and declaring that all wills, acts, deeds, or
instruments, in which such titles occur are null and void;
and by compelling all who shall in England assume or re-
tain such ecclesiastical titles to leave the country.
"3. By prohibiting those political agents of the Court
of Rome, commonly called cardinal., from residing in
any part of her Majt,ty's dominions, as being unnecessary
to the exercise of any of the rites of the Homan catholic
religion, and dangerous to the peace and liberties of the
country.
.• 4. By expelling from all parts of her Majesty's do-
minions that order, commonly called Jesuits, which by its
difrolution by one Pope, and its former banishment from
all Roman catholic countries, has been proved to he incom-
patible with the well-being of society, and the safety of
sovereigns.
"And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever
pray..'
The Bishop of London is, as a matter of course, to pre-
sent the petition to the House of Lords. Mr. Masterman
will be requested to present it to the Commons, and a copy
hos been sent to Sir R. 11. Inglis, with a request that he
will support its prayer.

J. G. Guennwoou, Esq., B.A. (Professor of the Lan-
guages and Literature of Greece and Rome), then came
forward and delivered en able and interesung address,
which was frequently Interrupted by expressions of appro-
bation; and concluded in a few remark", more particularly
addressed to the students of the institution.
Professor Sandeman then delivered a lecture, intro-
ductory to a course of study in mathematics, and this
concluded the proceedings. The visitors were invited to
walk through the building, and a great number waited to
avail themselves of the privilege. Proftssor Williamson
delivers his lecture, introductory to a course of study on
natural history, anatomy, and physiology, to-morrow morn-
ing. -A subscription has been commenced, with a view to
raising 10,000/., as the means of providing a more suitable
building for the college.

THE REPREsENTATION OF SOMERSET.—The Hon.
W. Portman, eldest son of Lord Portman, is confidently
spoken of on the liberal interest, and from the high and
influential p.ition of his family, especially in this neigh-
bourhood, lie would probably be successful in case he comes
forward The turies are rather undecided, but Capt. Hood,
son of the derea,all baronet, has been named. No one has
been positively tiled on yet as the person most eligible to
blithe vacant scat, and the likelihood of a general election
renders it probable that there will be no tonttst.—Nlacr-
borne Journal,