biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Express.
London, England, 1866-07-13

GUILDFORD.

Mr. Long, the liberal candidate, yesterday issued
an address, in which he stated that he hail been induced to
withdraw in consequent* of several of the liberal party
having intimated their intention to abstain from voting,
and of the pressure which had been put upon the electors
generally. One noble peer in the neighbourhood instructed
Lim agent to send him the poll-hooks, and to inform his
tenantry and tradesmen that if they voted for Mr. Long
they need not go near him again. Mr. Onslow stated th.s
publicly ou the hustings, and said that he would give toe
name of the peer if the Solicitor-General challenged him
to do so. At present the name has not been
publicly revealed, although it is pretty well
own who was alluded to. Notwithstanding Mr.
Long's retirement the tories determined to go to Cie
poll and to record every vote that they could muster, de-
claring their object to be to prove incontestibly that Guild-
ford was a tory borough. If this were their object they
most signally failed, for after the most strenuous and un-
heard.uf exertions. Mr. Bovill only polled .;l6 votes,
being two less than he polled last year, rind 17 less than
Mr. Ons!ow polled, when Onelow and Pocock were the
candi Isles against Rovill. Last night, at 7 o'clmk, the
mayor officially announced the poll—Bovill, 31r ; Long,
11. This latter number of votes was taken, it is said, in
order to enable Mr. Long to claim the seat in the event
of a petition being presented, and any cases of bribery and
intimidation being proved. After the announcement of
the numbers, Mr. Erwin returned thanks, and the pro-
ceedings concluded with three cheers for Mr. and Mrs.
Bovill, and a vote of thanks to the mover.
London, England, 1866-07-13

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.-{THIS DAY.)

The sbow of Engliah wheat in to-day's market was only
moderate as to quantity, but in fair average condition. The
attendance of millers being limited, the demand for both
red and white parcels was heavy, at Ilunday's decline in
the quotations.
There was only a limited inquiry for foreign wheat, the
show of which was good, nevertheless previous rates were
supported.
r boating cargoes of grain changed hands slowly, at late
rates.
harley met s slow sale on former terms. The supply of
English was trilling • of foreign tolerably good.
There was a stet sale for malt, at full prices. The
arrivals were season ly extensive.
We have no change to notice in the value of oats. The
demand for them was far from active.
Beans sold slowly, at late currencies, with only a limited
supply on offer.
Peas commanded extreme rates, although the transac-
tions in them were much restricted.
The flour trade was heavy, at the,late decline in the
quotations
Seeds dn.l cakes were extremely inactive.
London, England, 1866-07-13

FRANCE.

PARIS, JULY 12.

The Patrie of this evening announces that the
French squadron will leave Toulon to-morrow for
the Adriatic. The same journal states that the
Prussian proposals relative to the conclusion of an
armistice are not yet definitively drawn up, but
that sufficient is known of their general tenor to
show that they are more moderate than certain
journals have asserted, and that there is a good
chance of their being accepted. The Payd declares
the intelligence published yesterday by the Franc.
relative to the conditions drawn up by Prussia as
a basis for peace to be a pure invention.
The France also states that the Italians are
marching upon Padua, and that an engagement is
probable.
The Etendard of this evening announces that
the Emperor will not go to Nancy, being detained
in Paris by political affairs. The same paper states
that the account published by the Prease of the
• views of France on the German question is utterly
unfounded. Baron von Beust had a long interview
1 with the Emperor Napoleon yesterday.
London, England, 1866-07-13

r.RIDGWATER.

We learn by telegraph that at the dose of the
poll yesterday the numbers were—for Mr. Vanderbyl, 312 :
and for Mr. Patton. 275 ; being a majority for the op-
position candidate of 37.

BELFAST.
The re-election of Sir H ugh Cairns will take place
at ten o clock on Friday morning. It is understood that
Mr. William Ewart and Mr. John Lytle will be the pro-
poser and seconder, representing the episcopalian and the
presbyterian phases of Belfast conservatism. It was for
a time, we believe, doubtful whether Sir Hugh Cairns
would be able to came over to Belfast, but it is now cer-
tain that he will be at the hustings, and will address the
electors on Friday morning. As it is his intention, how-
ever, to return to London by the 1.46 train the same day,
the proceedings will probably be briefer than usual. Tho
mayor and town clerk have made the usual arrangements
as to platform tickets, kc., for the election.—. Northern
Whig.

SIR JAMES FERGUSSON AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.
James Fergusson has issued the following wfilrese to
the electors of Ai rehire:—" I beg to inform you that I
have accepted the office of Under-Secretary of State in the
Indian Department, which the Earl of Derby has done tr.o
the honour to otter ins. This appointment does not in-
volve a new election for the county ; but I feel confident
that you will approve my aoceptance of en office which,
though subordinate, is both honourable and usefaL I
• will only add the promise of my best endeavour that the
sew duties I have undertaken shell not interfere with those
belonging to the representation of this great county."
London, England, 1866-07-13

is reduced in Belgium to

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carried on in a spirit morl
thcds more constitutiona%
where. The proof whict the prosperity of the
kingdom affords that a nation all but exclusively
Catholic in faith may exhibit the highest industrial
political virtues, and achieve the greatest in-
dustrial and political success, is a ground of hope for
the future of Europe which these would not will-
ingly abandon who see little prospect of any
sudden or speedyconversion of the Catholic nations
to the creed of the Reformation.

The comments with which the indipendaace
Beige accompanies its announcement of the Royal
progress indicate a certain distrust with respect
to the future of the kingdom. The
dangers at which it hints, it appre-
hends apparently from without, and not
from within. It welcomes the great and ex-
ceptional occasion afforded to the Belgians for
unanimously affirming their national and dynastic
sentiments. We cannot believe that there is any
real peril. Whatever may be the changes in the
distribution of European territory and power,
which may be the direct or indirect consequences
of the present disturbances on the Continent,
the external independence and the internal
liberties of Belgium cannot but be respected.
This light of hope amid the political
darkness cannot be extinguished. The compensa-
tions to which in certain eventualities the Empe-
ror of the Fartica appears in a celebrated letter
to have pointed, must in equity be sought, if the
necessity for them is held to have arisen, from the
Powers which have gained by the redistribution,
and not at the expense of neutral States wholly
uninvolved in the controversy. The precede* of
the annexation of Savoy and Nice, little justi-
fiable as that transaction was, is not to the point.
France was aggrandized at the expense of a Power
which it had helped to aggrandize still more
largely. A hard bargain was strictly enforced.
To exact it was ungenerous ; but it was a payment
for services rendered. Between the cession of a
province and the extinction of a kingdom there is
a very great difference. The annexation of Bel-
gium would be the murder of a nation ; the an-
nexation of Savoy and Nice, bad as it was, fell
:ar short of that enormity.
London, England, 1866-07-13

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LIVERPOOL COTTON AND CORN MARKETS.
(THIS DAY.)
(BY ELECTRIC AND INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPH.)
(PROM ORR OWN CORWIN/NORM%)
ram N.—The general toneof the market continue+ dulL
Sales about 14.000 bales.
rnax.—The market rather thinly attended. Wheat is
2d. to dd. per centsl better than the depressed sales of
Tuesday, And a fair business doing. Flour c. also Is. Letter,
but little doing. Indian corn in steady demand so little
ready for delivery that holders make 275. 61. for mixed
American. Oats and oatmeal quiet, at late rates.

WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET.—(MIS DAY.)
(in nitcrarc AND INTERNATIONAL TELWILAPH.)
(FROM OUR OWN ci(Rummonnenr.)
Millers more disposal to buy wheat if factors would
give way in price, but holders are firm. Spring corn un-
altered.

MINCING-LANE.--(THIS DAY.)
SrGar.. -The demand for British West India continues
very steady, at prices generally Gil. above those ruling last
week. The principal demand is for refining. Of other
descriptions no sales of importance are reported. Refined
continues in active request at firm prices.
Covrev..— The public sales continue to go off heavily,
and at a further decline. Prices now are rather below
those ruling on Friday last. Fl.intation Ceylon sold, fine
and fine fine ordinary, sirs. dd. to 695. ; low to tine
middling, 71s. to 775. Gd. ; bold, 60s. Gd. Native, good
ordinary, lid. toff.
Tea,—The —The market continues very quiet.
Huy.- 410 puncheons of good fair Jamaica sold at 3a. Id.
Rice.—About 3,000 bags of Necranzie sold at 10s., short
prompt.
SA vrrrrß E. --The market continues quiet.
IND:c.o.—The quarterly public sales of East India have
concluded without further change. The sales of Guatemala
are fixed for Thursday next ; 2,500 serous will be offered.
Corr. —The market remains quiet ; prices again favour
bulrrersi.-1,000 bales have been sold at an advance of Ma.
per ton.
Hzur.—The market is Arm.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
The market is quiet, et the tenoning prices : —Town
tallow, 414.., net cash; PetsreburgY.C. on the spot,44e. 64.;
October to December, 46e. 64.

HIDE MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
LaiDg tot.u.L. —Han baba. to RCN.. 20. to
3d. ; 64Ibs. to 721bt., 3d. • 721b0. to Mho., 341. to 3id, ;
80Ibo. to 881bo., 3ld. to itd. ; 881ba. to 981b0., 3id. to
30. Hone hides, 9s. to os. ; Chit skins, light, 2s. to
4a. • full, Gs. 6d.
Biinognswt.—Shentkins: lambs, 3s. to 4s. Bd. ; show-
llags, ls. lid. to 2•. 2d.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.- (THIS DAY.)
Messrs. Patteaden and Smith report the trade in •
dull date, but, as stocks are very small, prices rule arm.
at the late reduction. The plantation accounts state that,
where healthy and free from vermin, the plant is pro-
gressing favourably, but the blighted districts will be very
short.
London, England, 1866-07-13

(Before the Beoorder.)

Crowther &Maio'liar John Potter Sergeant, 52, de-
scribed as a surgeon, and Adis Sutton, 31, dentist, were
charged with misdemeanour in haring unlawfully and by
false and fraudulent deolseations procured the regietration
of the defendant Smith as a duly qualified 'medical prac-
titioner, under the Medical Act of 1858. The prisoners
were also charged with conspiring together to commit the
same offence. _

At the conclusion of the case for the prosecution several
legal objections were urged by the counsel for the prisoners
on their behalf, some of which were admitted to be valid.
With regard to the main question, bowers*, whether the
prisoners were substantially guilty of the fraud that was
imputed to them, the learned Recorder ruled that this
must be submitted to the jury.
Mr. Oppenheim having briefly summed up the case on
behalf of the prosecution,
The learned counsel for the prisoners addressed the jury
at considerable length, and with a good deal of ingenuity,
on behalf of their respective clients.
The Recorder summed up the evidence with his usual
clearness, pointing out the nature of the offence imputed
to the prisoners, and the jury, after a very short delibera-
tion, found them both Guilty.
Mr. Oppenheim informed the court that both prisoners
had been previously convicted, or rather pleaded guilty in
this court to a charge of fraud, the offence being that of
forging the trade mark of Messrs. Broadwood, the eminent
pianoforte manufacturers. Upon that occasion they were
sentenced to three months' imprisonment.
John Mark Bull, a detective officer of the City of Lon-
don, then stated that he had known both the prisoners for
a great many years, and they were notorious swindlers.
The Recorder, in paining sentence, said that the pri-
Popos had been convicted of what he could not help con-

;Wed/3g, under the circumstances, to be a very serious
offence. He therefore felt it to be hie duty to inflict the
full punishment fixed by the law, which wee that they be
imprisoned and kept to hard labour for twelve mouths.
London, England, 1866-05-21

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The Star represents Venetia as being the kagitone of the
difficulty. Withdraw that, and the accumulation of
danger collapses. Italy only draws the sword for Venetia,
and, free of Italy's interposition, Austria, would be in a
certain sense mistress of the situation. Why should the
Emperor of Austria refuse to treat for the cession of
Venetia ? Why should he think the honour of his dynasty
bound up with the maintenance of his power over that on-
,fortunate province?
London, England, 1866-05-21

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London, England, 1866-05-21

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London, England, 1866-05-21

HAMMERSMITH.

The Rev. George Hearysidr, aged 63 years, who presented
a lamentable appearance, was placed in the dock, charged
with being drunk and incapable.
Before the evidence was taken, the prisoner said—l am
sorry to say here lam ag►in, sir. I hope you will let me
off this time. I have paid 15s. between you and the
Rfarylebone court.
The constable then proved finding the prisoner drunk
and perfectly helpless in the High-street of Notting-hill,
with a large mob round him.
Prisoner—l hope you will let me off. I will promise
never to get drunk again if you will let me off this time.
Mr. Dayman—You were here yesterday. I see by the
charge-sheet before me that you were also here on the 15th.
The greatest kindness I can do for you is to require you
to find security to be of good behaviour.
Prisoner—l cannot do that, lam sorry to say.
Mr. Dayrnan—l shall require you to find two sureties in
10/. each for your good behaviour for the next month. I
believe it is the kindest thing I can do for you.
Prisoner—l cannot do it.

In default of finding the required sureties the prisoner
was locked up for one mouth.
London, England, 1866-05-21

THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.

The Daily News is utterly at a loss to know on what
Mr. Watkin founds the charge of indifference and neg-
lect which he has brought against the government. As long
as the treaty remained in force they valued it as the in-
strument of a commerce mutually advantageous to Canada
and the United States, and as satisfactorily disposing of
questions which in its absence might become sources of
difficulty. When notice was given of its termination they
showed a genuine and practical concern for the preserva-
tion of the benefits it bad secured, and they are still en-
gaged in endeavouring to overcome the obstacles which
have hitherto prevented their success. Contrary to Mr.
Watkin's statement, the Daily News affirms that every
advance having the renewal or replacement of the treaty
for its object, and every concession, whether to policy or
feeling, has come from England. The termination
of the treaty expresses the dissatisfaction of the
American people with our treatment of the Alabama
question, much more than any views of commercial policy ;
and our negotiators have fully reached the limit beyond
which it is not wise or dignified to pus even for the sake
of augmented trade. By sending a powerful squadron to
the fisheries, Mr. Johnson gives the American fishermen
the assurance of ample protection, and at the same time
affords a guarantee that whatever questions may arise
shall be dealt with by the two governments ; and it is
satisfactory to have the assurance of our ministers that the
disposition by which the American government is actuated
has been and remains friendly to this country.

Setting aside as altogether unfounded the complaints
brought against our government by Mr. Watkin, the
Times proceeds to ascribe the termination of the treaty
to the existence in America of protectionist opinions, to
the wish to compel Canada to sue for admission into the
American Union, and to a desire to show the resentment of
America at our unpalatable neutrality. The presence of
an American squadron on the fishing grounds is not to be
regarded as an act of hostile policy. On the contrary
nothing can be more conducive to peace than the removal
of the whole question from the hands of persons naturally
prejudiced and excited to the management of experienced
and responsible officers. Fishermen and colonists might
fall out easily enough, but British and American com-
manders may be expected to entertain and preserve a due
sense of their obligations and position.

To the Telegraph the prospect in this question is the re-
verse of cheerful. We must be content to bide our time,
to watch the course of events, and to avail ourselves of
the first opportunity that may be presented by a change
in the political condition of the United States. Such a
change is an indispensable preliminary to success, and we
cannot hasten it by any popular pressure or diplomatic im-
portunity. Wise statesmanship will employ itself in at-
tempting to palliate the evils that cannot be reached by
direct remedies, rather limn in seeking for results which,
however desirable, are for the present manifestly unattain-
able.
London, England, 1866-05-21

erniberdity Enteiligtntr.

OXFORD, MAY 19.
In a congregation holden this day the following
degrees were conferred :
llacuEL.m Or DIVINITY. —Rev. Charles Frederick C.
West (fellow) St.. John's College.
Baceawa OY Cam Lew.—Henry Kirke, Wadhani
College.
Alantsaft or ARTB.—Rev. Joseph F. Simmons, Lincoln
College ; John Stainer, Magdalen College ; Henry Kirke,
Wadhata College ; Richard S. Cobbett, Allan Ramsey,
Pembroke College.
BACIISLORA or ARTS.—Patrick A. Henderson, Balliol
College ; Henry Kingsmill, Worcester College, incorporated
from Trinity College, Dublin.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON. —We under-
stand that thy chair of political economy in l'niversity
College, London, will become vacant st the end of the pre-
sent session, in consequence of the retirement of Professor
Waley, who has occupied the chair since 1653.
London, England, 1866-05-21

OR S E SHOW, Agricultural Hall.
STALLIONS, thoroughbred: Roadsters and Ponies;
Hunters, In tour classes, Park Hacks, Indies' Hones, Chargers,
Harness Horses in pain and single ; Racing Trotters, and
Ponies In three classes.
N.B.—The Arcade from Lilington.grean the only .entrance o
the Horse blsow.
London, England, 1866-05-21

FRANCE

PARIS, MAT 20.

The Moniteur de r Annie of to-day says :
" Several journals have spoken of military prepara-
tions in France. We are authorised to declare that
all rumours of such preparations are devoid of
foundation."

THE NATIONAL BANK OF BELGIUM.
BRUSSELS, MAY 19.

The Nations Bank of Belgium has raised its
rate of discount to 6 per cent. for bills and 6} per
cent. for advances.

THE NETHERLANDS.
AMSTERDAM, MAY 19, Evrearra.

All the Ministers in a body have tendered their
resignation to the King to-day. The report cur-
rent here, that only the Colonial Minister had re-
signed, is incorrect.

THE DA NUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES.
BUCHAREST, MAT 18, EvrifiNG.

The official reports received by the government
from Mettchin, Roustchouk, and Toultcha repre-
sent the crossing of the Danube by the Turkish
army as so imminent that the government has
ordered the pickets on the left bank of the river to
be withdrawn.

The government has requested a credit of
7,000,000 piastres from the Chamber in order to
form a camp deatined to cover Bucharest.
__ --

JASSY, MAY 19.

Rumours are current that a sanguinary conflict
has taken place between the Roumanian and
Turkish troops on the frontier. 1,000 troops have
left here for Galata.
London, England, 1866-05-19

THE WEEKLY PRESS.

The Saturday Review concludes a minute survey I
of the considerations which seem to it likely to affect
Prussia, France, Austria, and Italy at the present mo-
ment, with the expression of its opinion that there are
signs of a greater disposition to peace than might be fan-
cied, and that consequently the proposal for a congress is
not wholly chimerical. If it is true that Austria has in
any way entertained the cession of Venetia as a
possibility, the congress might meet with a very
fair prospect of being useful in the highest
degree. Nor does it make this prospect worse that
the congress would meet at a time when Austria is in an
exceptionally good position. She would now be treated
with a respect that might soften the jealous pride of her
Emperor ; and her satisfactory position, both in Germany
in Hungary, might open to her the way to new combina-
tions on which she would set a high value. Prussia
could be very easily satisfied in Germany, and abroad
<maid be readily induced to give up the glory of seeing
a Hohenzollern in the Danubian provinces. 'The answer
to the question, Will there be war? seems then
to be, that any day accident or misunderstanding may
bring on a collision that will be the prelude to one of the
greatest wars Europe has ever seen, but that no comba-
tant has any apparent intention of beginning the war im-
mediately ; and that, meantime, great efforts to preserve
peace are being made, that Europe generally desires peace,
that the combatants have many secret motives for desiring
peace, and that it seems possible there may be a solution
of the present difficulties which shall be at once peaceable
and satisfactory.

The Spectator believes that matters have arrived at that
point at which a compromise is almost impossible, and the
nations-before they can settle down in tranquillity most
test their comparative strength. The views of all the
London, England, 1866-05-19

THE DAICK OF ENGLAND ISSUES.

Mr. WYLD asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
whether it was expedient that the directors of the Bank
of England should exercise the power they possess by their
exclusive privilege of issuing notes to compel the sale of
consols, and thereby depreciate the securities of the state
upon which their own is,:ms are mainly founded."
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—I hope
my hon. friend will allow me to say that this is a question
which opens a very wide field for discussion upon a matter '
of general policy. It amounts, in reality. to a question as
to whether the entire position of the principal issuing
body in this country should be changed, and whether
issues and advances should be made on the direct responsi-
bility of the state. This is a question which it is impos-
sible to meet or discuss in answer to a simple interrogatory;
but ! must say that on the principleof the law as it stands.and •
viewing the position of the Bank of England as essen-
tially that of a commercial establishment, especially as
that position has been defined and understood since the
act of 1344, I think it would be quite impossible to de-
prive the Bank of England of the discretion it is possessed
of. and which it exercises with a view of making a greater
or a less amount of advances either on public securities or
on mercantile accounts. ‘Cheers.)
ALLEGED IMPORTATION OF DISEASED CATTLE

FROM IRELAND.
In reply to Mr. 0. STANLET,
Mr. LAIRD said the chairman of the Birkenhead Com-
missioners had informed him that lam Saturday week &cargo
of cattle arrived fraw Ireland. and the cattle were sold in
the Liverpool market on the following Monday. Some of
them were taken to the Birkenhead slaughter-house on the
Tuesday and killed, and it was then found that one of
them was so far gone in the cattle disease that it was ne-
cessary to bury it immediately. Be (Mr. Laird) had pro-
, milled the Vice-President of the Cotamittee of Council
that he would ascertain all the facts from the officers of
the market, and forward the information to the Privy
Council.
London, England, 1866-05-19

TALLOW MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

The market is flat. Town talloW is quoted 435. 3d. ;
Petersburg Y.C., on the spot, 445. ; June, 445. ; October
to December, 465. 6d.
MARKET AVERAGES.—Town tallow, 435. ; fat by
ditto, 2.. 3d. ; yellow Russia, 435. 9d. ; melted stuff,
335. 6d. ; rough ditto, 18s. fid. ; greases, 205. ; good
drers, 6s. _
London, England, 1866-05-19

19, 1866.

LATEST' INTELLIGENCE.

THE 110;PRZTh1NG CRISIS.
A meeting of the German Diet takes plain to-
day at Frankfort. The Middle States have pre-
pared proposals which are to be submitted to the
Diet with a view of bringing about a pacific
solution of the dispute between Austria and
Prussia. Both these Powers are to be
called on to give explanations of their ar-
maments. The conclusion of the treaty of
alliance between Prussia and Italy is reported,
both from Berlin and Florence. The articles of
the treaty are reported to be the following :
Prussia binds herself not to make peace with
Austria till Italy is in possession of Venetia.
Italy likewise binds herself not to make peace
with Austria till Prussia has obtained an
amount of territory equivalent to Venetia.
The treaty will only come into operation when war
shall have broken out between Austria and one or
other of the contracting parties. General Govone,
who negotiated the treaty of alliance on the part of
Italy, has returned to Florence. According to a
despatch from London in the Inclipendanee Beige,
the Austrian minister there intimated, in regard
to the bases of the proposed congress,
that, as respects Schleswig-Holstein, Austria
did not wish for an appeal to universal suffrage,
but for a consultation of the estates ; that as re-
gards federal reform she would require the aban-
donment of the Prussian programme (a parliament
by direct and universal suffrage), and that as to
Venetia, she should like to know beforehand what
territorial compensation she should have.
A letter, dated May 16, from Dortmund, West-
phalia, in the Rhenish Gazette, says :
Some men belonging to the landwehr and the reserve
of the Iserlohn battalion passed here to-day. The laws on
the press unfortunately prevent us from publishing the
sentiments which animated these men, but they may be
judged of from the following facts. At the railway
station they forced the door from its hinges and flung it
on the rails. In the waiting and luggage-rooms they broke
56 large squares of glass to the cry of " Bismarck" The
railway officers and the waiters of the restaraunt at the
station dared not refuse anything that they asked for, with
closed fists and the cry of " I say, Bismarck."
London, England, 1866-05-19

THE PROPOSED EUROPEAN CONGRESS.

In reply to Mr. SANDroun,
Mr. LAYARD stated that negotiations were at the
present moment going on between the governments of
Fr►nce, Russia, and England, for the purpose of arranging
a congress to be held at Paris, but in the present state of
theme negotiations it would be premature to enter more
fully into the question. (Hear, hear.)
THE BOMBARDMENT OF VALPAILUSO.

In reply to Mr. D. GIITTFTTH,
Mr. BAYARD stated that he had seen the despatch
purporting to have been written by Commodore Rogers,
and he (Mr. layard) was bound to say that that part of it
which related to the proposal of Commodore Rogers to
unite with Admiral Denman for the purpose of stopping
the bombardment was entirely inconsistent with the state-
ment made officially to her Majesty's government by
Admiral Denman. Mr. Thomson. the British minister
in Chili, had received the entire approbation of her
Majesty's government.
London, England, 1866-05-19

NOT-CONTENTS.

lar KR. LAI:LS. Vl4enrlrN. LORDS.
Cleveland. Leven and Mel- Powenkntirt Hunsdon
MA Rq UPI. villa Stratton' de Minster
Normanby. Mtnto Itedrliffe Montosinle
£ A 10. S. Morley Sydney. Oversume
Ablnolon B. ,runey Otentoord
Albemarle Shaftesbury LORN/, PAZUMITe
Cannerdown Spencer. Abercrnenby Simile
Carnarron vtleorsrg. Aveland Stanley of Al-
t at 'wart Bolingbroke Helper derlcy
Chichester and St. John Camoys Taunton teller)
I .0.1.4.1. Eversley Carew Teyuham teller)
De they Halifax Concleton M . alehouse
De•on Hanlinge Dartrey Wrutteshey.
Eilinpirim Lister Dlnliy
Granville Llfford Foley

The following is the list of Whitsuntide preachers
at Oxford :—On Whit Sunday, in the morning, the Bishop
of Oxford in the afternoon, Dr. Pusey. On Whit Mon-
day and Whit Tuesday, the Rev. R. Michell, Vice Prin-
cipal of Magdalen HalL
It is the intention of the Bishop of London to
leave Hastings this morning and proceed direct to Fulham
Palace, where he will remain all next week occupied with
the Trinity Sunday ordination examinations. His lordship
does not intend to return to reside at London House, St.
James's-square, again this season. He has appointed a
contirmation for Friday, June 1, at St. Paul's Church,
Wilton-place, Knightsbridge. . _

. .
WEsTMINSTER ABBEY.—To-morrow (Whit-Sun- I
arty) the Very Rev. Dr. Stanley, Dean of Westminster,
win preach in the Abbey at both the 10 n.m. and :I p.m.
services. The Lord Bishop of Ely (Dr. Harold Browne)
will deliver the sermon at the special evening service, in
the nave, at 7 p.m.
EARL PERCY AT ST. JAMES'S-HALL.—A crowded
public meeting was held yesterday afternoon at St. James's-
hall, at which Earl Percy presided, to hear an address
" On the Instant Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and
the only preparation by which the Church can be enabled
, to meet Him." The noble chairman in a few prefatory re-
marks alluded to the condition of the church of Christ—
! which was one family in the mind of God—and dwelt on
the state of things when at the present daytheauthenticity
of the Scriptures was impugned by those who held office in
the church. He introduced a gentleman named Walker,
' who spoke for an hour and a half, and was listened to with
I much attention. He reviewed the condition of the church
—the state of the nations, and declared that the object of
God was the manifestation of Himself in Jesus Christ and
His Church. God would be revealed, and by the means
t He had ordained in the beginning of the Christian diven-
, lotion. Lord Percy moved a vote of thanks for the admi-
rable addresses delivered. No discussion was allowed, and
after the doxology the meeting dispersed.
The London poor-law guardians will, we are in-
' formed, bold a conference, on Friday next, at St. James's-
, hall, in reference to the present mode of administering the
poor-law.
London, England, 1866-05-19

COVENT GARDEN.-THIS DAY.)

Cherries from the Continent are now arriving in tolerable
abundance. A few foreign apricots have also made their
appearance. Grapes are plentiful, and prices unaltered,
but the supply of strawberries is still unequal to the
demand. Dessert pears are now confined to Easter
Beurre. Apples consist of nonpareil and court pendu plat.
Of pineapples there is a fair supply. Salads continue to
arrive in good condition, and green peas are more plen-
tiful, as are also cucumbers. Flowers chiefly consist of
dentzins orchids, heaths, Chinese primulas, cinerarias,
camellias, pelargoniums, assleas, stocks, mignonette, and
roses.

Apples, per i sieve, 4s to 8s - -
Goosel,erries, Veen, p. qt. ls.

Oranges, per 100, 64 to 12s
Peaches. per doz.. 30s to 48a
Pius-apples, per lb., as to 121
Strawlx•rries, p. oz., Is to is Od
Walnuts, per bush., Us to 30s

to is Od.L
Grapes, per lb., ea to 15s
Lemur., per 100, Gs to lOs
Chestnuts, per bulb., 85 to 164

VEGET
Artichokes, per doe., Os to 6s
Asparagus, p bundle, 8s to 8s
Beans, Kidney, p. 100, 2s ed
Beet, per dos., Ss to Ss
Broccoli, p. bundle, is to Is 6d
Cabbages. per dos., is to 211
Carrots. per hunch, 14 to 84
do. French, do., is to is lid
Cauliflowers, p. dos., Ls to tis
Celery, per bundle, 23 to 2s Eid
Cucnmhers, each, 64 to is
EIIIIIVO. per score, Is to ts
Garlic and Shallots, per lb., is
Herbs, per bunch. 64
Horse Baulish, p. bond, bed to 41
Leeks. per bunch, 3d
Lettuces, per dos., Is to Is 64
Mot, per bunch, 6d to 8d

Mushrooms, p. putt. Is 6d to 2s
Mustard is Cress, p. punts., 24
Onions, p. bush., Gs to ss
pickUng, D. qt.. td to Is
?pinky, per sieve, sto Ss
Parsnips, per doz., I+ to is
Peas. per qt., Si to 63
Potatoes, York Regents, p. ton,
SOs to 95s
Rocks, do., GOs to 70s
nukes, 1454 to 1154
do. Kidneys, bs to lb
per cwt.
Radishes, p. 12 bun., 6d to Is
Rhubarb, per bundle, 44 to is
Spinach, per bash., Os to 6s
Turnips, per bunch, ad toed

SMITHFIELD HAY MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Dlr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow at hat day's
prices. Primo meadow hay, from 100 a. to 110 a. ; infenor
ditto, 80s. to 955. ; rowan, 60s. to 80s. ; clover, old, 120 a.
to 1355. ; second cut, 20a. to 120 s. ; straw. 38a. to 44a.

A THIEVISH BLAoKuntn.—ln the neighbourhood
of Cockermouth, the other day, a person had a washing of
small articles, which were put out to dry in the orchard.
While they were being collected in the evening, three
handkerchiefs and five ladies' collars were missing, and an
they could not be found, they were scoonnted as stolen.
Next morning something white was observed in one of
the apple trees, and upon examination it was discovered
that a blackbird had made a pretty successful attempt to
build its nest with the missing articles. They were, of
course, removed, but the following day" blackie" had pur-
lloined couple of small caps, and appropriated them to
I the same purpose.— Weentoretaml oo:etts.
London, England, 1866-05-19

ROYAL COMMISSION.

Shortly afterwards, the Deputy Usher of the Black Rod,
Colonel Clifford, appeared at the bar, and summoned the
house to attend the Peers, to hear the royal assent given to
certain bills.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER accordingly proceeded to the
House of Lords, accompanied by a few members, and pre-
ceded by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
On his return, he announced that the royal commission
had given the royal assent to the Public Offices Sites Bill
and several other bills.
The chair was then again taken by the SPEAKER.
SALE OF CATTLE AT MARKETS, FAIRS, AND
London, England, 1866-05-19

MISCELLANEOUS.,

Atlantic Royal Mail Steam (Lim.), 16A.
Atlantic Telegraph (Lim.), guarantee& 8 per cent., 21,
City Offices (Limited), 1, 4.
Company of African Merchants (Limited), 21.
Credit Fonder and Mobilier of England (Limited)
3,2, 1, 11.
Credit Fonder of Mauritius (limited), 6, 51.
Crystal Palace, 374.
Egyptian Commercial and Trading (Limited), Si, dis.
Electric Telegraph, 135.
Fore-strezit Warehouse (Limited), 121, 11/.
(len. Credit and Finiuirsi of London (Lim.),
Hudson's Bay, 151,1, 1, 16.
International Financial Society (Limited). 31, 1.
London Financial Association (Limited), 74, 54.
London General Omnibus Company (Limited), 31,
I.
Madras Irrigation and Canal (all paid), 19.
National Discount Company (Lim.), 12, 111, 121, 111.
Ocean Marine Insurance, 22.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam-(new), 491.
London, England, 1866-05-19

FOREIGN OBLIGATIONS.

Rtn.wAys.

4 all
ID. Luxembourgsp. cent.
zo all Du.
100 all 'Hacana and Matanzas
100 all (Lausanne and Yrlhourn
100 all .Matanzas and aslantHa
100 all i Dn. net.g.wl
. _

I Closing prices. I Bales.

F,
88 91
95 98

'North of France S p et.
90 all I Do date Char]. p, et.
100 All Ottoman (Smyrna. he.
40 'all 'Paris,Lyons,A 51n et.
20 lall Do. New 3p.e.t.
100 all !Recife & S. K
4 all 'Royal Swedish p. ct..
100 !all 'Signs La Grande 7 p. ct
20 !all ,S.Aus. h Lom-Ven. 3p. c.
100 ;all ;South liast.of Port :p.c.
20 .all ,Southernnf France 3p.e.
20 'all 'South Italian. S per et.
20 all iW.et N. W. of Irra 3p. c.

S 9 90
111 12t

88 92

11i 12
94 96
lf 2
83 86
I 8
90 94
In 1!
5t 61
118 12

PREFERENCE SHARES.
Great Eastern, East Anglian, No. 1, 5 per cent. Mock, 96.
Great Western—Original 5 per cent. redeem. pref., 100.
Lancashire and Yorkshire, 6 per cent. (East Lancashire),
130.
London and Brighton, spercent. guar. stock, N 0.4, 103 A.
North Eastern--14 per cent. redeemable, 95, 3}.
North Eastern—York, H. and S. purch.,
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Great Luxembourg, 121, 13.
South Austrian and Lombardo-Venetian, 1.111,
London, England, 1866-05-19

THE ASIATIC CHOLERA AT LIVERPOOL.

Mr. LAIRD asked the Vice-President of the Corn- I
inittee of Council on Education by whose orders
two hundred emigrants from the Helvetia, a ship
infected with Asiatic cholera, were removed from
that vessel late in the evening of Tuesday, the Bth
instant, and placed in the government emigration depot
at the Birkenhead-docks, there being in that ilepOt at the
time 400 healthy emigrants waiting to embark ; why the
local authorities at Birkenhead were not communicated
with before these emigrants from an infected vessel were
sent to the depot ; if her Majesty's government were aware
that within four hours after the arrival of the ?on emi-
grants at the depot Asiatic cholera broke out, that up to
the 15th instant eight deaths had occurred, and that
twelve of the emigrants were now suffering under an at-
tack of cholera ; and what steps, if any, had been taken
by her Majesty's government in reference to the use of the
emigration depot for such purposes.
Mr. BRUCE said the government hail been informed
that the emigrants from the Helvetia were removed to the
emigration depOt at Birkenhead by order of the Mayor of
Liverpool. The depot was not the property of the Emigra-
tion Board, but was occasionally used by them. It ap-
peared that 200 emigrants were sent from the Helvetia to
that depOt, which was a very large one, containing a large
mess-room and dormitories capable of accommodating 400
persona. At the time the emigrants were removed from
the Helvetia there were 400 other emigrants in the depot;
but th -? latter were sent upstairs into the dormitories, and
next morning they were removed to their ship, and had
since left, there being no reason to suppose that they had
suffered from the 200 other emigrants having been for so
brief aperhel in the depOt with them. With respect to the 200,
the cholera shortly afterwards brokeout among them. and the
number of) deaths that had occurred wsalas stated in the
question of the hon. member; but he (Mr. Bruce) was
happy to state that no more deaths were mentioned in the
last report, nor any new cases, while the cases of those
who were at present suffering from the disease were re-
ported upon favourably. (Hear. hear.) The depot would
continue to be employed as at present. He was unable to
say whether the Birkenhead authorities were communi-
cated with before the emigrants were removed to the
depOt.
London, England, 1866-05-19

DIVIDENDS.

June 6. J. Rowland, on-on• rent, contractor-June 13,
T. Nash, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, builder-June 25. R.
Langford, Birmingham, cabinet maker-May 31. J. Adamson,
Bradford, woulstapier-May 31. L. Whiteley, J. Gamed, M.
Farrar, W. Farrar, and W. H. Lever, Rastrick, Yorkshire, cotton
spinners-May 31. J. Sykes, W. Sykes, and W. Brooke, Onsett,
Yorkshire, corn millers-June 1. R. T. Martin, Smithdown•road,
Lancashire, hotel keeper-June 4. R. Campbell, Liverpool,
printer-June 4. R. Rivenall, Liverpool, bookseller-June 4. I.
Atherton. Liverpool, attorney-June 4. W. P. (lunnyon, Liver-
pool, outfitter - June 11. W. L. Hughes, Holyhead, attorney-
J tine 4. J. Lomax, II ulme, Lancashire, common brewer-June 14.
8. Berrisford, Stockport, trunfounder-June 21. IL Cass, Stock-
ton-on-Tees, mercer-May 29. D. James. Newport, Pembroke-
shire, master mariner-May 23. W. H. White, Lincoln, builder
-May 31. J. Miles and A. Miles, Banbury, Oxfordshire, coach
builders-May 31. J. Miles Banbury, Oxfordshire, coach
builder-Slay 31. W. Sparkes, jun., Drayton, Oxfordshire,
farmer -Slay 31. H. Scott, Banbury, carpenter-May 31. T.
Knight. Neithrop. Oxfordshire. boatman-May 31. J. T. Parra-
green, ('hipping Warden. Northamptonshire, blacksmith-May
31. A. Winterhottom. Oldham, late publican-June 6. 3.
Bickerton. Williford, Cheshire, grocer-June 6. W. Boardman;
Anderton, Cheshire, farmer-June 1. E. B. Julian, Chipping
Campden, Gloucestershire, architect-June 1. 0. Raiding,
Church Tysoe, Warwickshire, innkeeper-June 8. T. Myers and
B. Slyer', Halifax, oil extractors-June 8. T. Clay, Halifax,
grocer-June 8. J. Fletcher, Halifax, drysalter-June 8. R.
I Ballwin, Halifax, boot maker-June 8. K. Topbam, Halifax,
eating-house keeper-June 8. W. lor, Halifax, plasterer-
June 1. J. Haigh. Halifax, Blubber-June 8. W. Smith, Hemel
Hempstead and Watford, Herta, banker-June 11. E. F. A.
Boyle separate estate'. hew-street. Spring-gardens, Iron dealer
-June 15. U. Norman and 0. B. Norman, Birmingham, brass
founders.
London, England, 1866-05-19

AUCTIONS.

Mr. READ asked the Secretary of State for the Home
Department if it was the intention of her Majesty's
government to allow the general sale of cattle at markets,
fairs, and public auctions after the Ist of June : and if any
alterations in the present restrictions were contemplated,
he would state those alterations to the house.
Sir G. GREY, who was almost inaudible in the gallery,
was understood to say it was deemed inexpedient to make
any alterations in the existing restrictions with reference to
the sale of cattle at markets, fairs, and auctions.
It was proposed to continue the order which would expire
on the Ist of June, not fur any specified time, but until
the necessity for issuing fresh orders arose. The re-
mainder of the right hon. baronet's statement was totally
inaudible.

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THE NAVAL FORCE ON THE PACIFIC STATION,
Mr. GRAVES asked her Majesty's government if it was
true that Commodore de Courcey, who was recently sent
to Valparaiso to succeed Commodore Harvey on the Pacific
station, had been superseded ; and if true, whether it was
at his own request, and what were the reasons given for
relinquishing his command.
Mr. T. G. BARING replied that Commodore de Courcey
had been superseded at his own request.
THE TRADE IN GLYCERINE OIL.

Mr. GRAVES asked the President of the Board of Trade
if it was his intention to introduce a bill for regulating
the landing, moving, and shipping of glonoin or glycerine
oil.

Mr. M. GIBSON stated that immediately after the
Whitsuntide holidays a bill would be brought forward with
reference to this question.
London, England, 1866-05-19

THE EXPECTED WAR.

The Times represents the contending powers on
the Continent as having reached that stage in their disputes
when they must be hurried on by causes seemingly beyond
their oontrol. There is war in every respect except that
which alone brings war to a conclusion—the exhaustive
actuality of war. All are now on a course which does
not permit them to stop, and which reduces political
manifestoes to passionate or plausible ejaculations. It
matters not what the passenger wishes or says when
the train is in motion. Of course, if a nation
comes to be worn out without fighting, that is equi-
valent to passing through the ordeal of actual war
and accepting its results. If, for example, 400,000
Italians chose to stand under arms for a whole year, with
all the usual expenditure of that position, in the face of
an empty treasury, bankrupt credit, and taxation already
overwhelming, they are working up to a definite and
speedy result, though it is very probable they have no
choice in the matter, and must proceed as they have
begun. But the very gulf before them compels rather
than persuades them to cut the knot of an intolerable posi-
tion. Yet, how they will then fare, or how they will
afterwards stand, it needs one of their old Sibyls to say.
The Telegraph thinks that the prospects of peace have
sensibly brightened during the last two days, and that the
possibility of assembling a congress to discuss the entangled
quarrels of the powers has become stronger.
The Telegraph fully believes the Emperor of the French
to be sincere in his desire to save Europe from the sin and
shame of the conflagration which threatens it. The prin-
cipal difficulty lies with Italy.
The Star also thinks peace is more likely than it has
been for some time of late. The Emperor Napoleon does
not like the revolutionary element which must be intro-
duced if war is to be conducted on the part of Italy.
Nevertheless, no solution is possible save on the under-
standing that Italy is to have Venice, and to this Austria
will only assent on receiving a territorial compensation.
She would give up Venice on obtaining a good slice of
Silesia, and Prussia would probably give up Silesia on ob-
taining Holstein. The Star is glad to learn that her Ma-
jesty Queen Victoria is using her most strenuous efforts
to induce the Prussian king to listen to more pacific
councils. The Czar is using his personal influence in the
same direction, and the only difficulty in the way is the
baneful power exercised by Count Bismarck.
London, England, 1866-05-19

at ntberOttp inttingertre.

OXFORD, Mtr
In a congregation holden this morning at ten
o'clock Sir Benjamin Charles Brodie, M.A., Balliol Col-
lege, after having taken the usual oaths, was admitted as
Waynflete Professor of Chemistry. At the same time
Robert B. Clifton, M.A., Wadhain College, was admitted
as Professor of Natural Philosophy. At the same time the
following degrees were conferred :
MASTERS or ARTS.--Rev. Frederick Salter, Rev.
Walter Mareham Hoare, Exeter College. Henry John
Rawlinson, Oriel College. Rev. George Protheroe, Rev.
Clement Reginald Tollemache, Hartwell de Li Garde
Grissell, lirasenose College. Thomas Hayes, Christ
Church. Arthur Ruscombe Poole, Trinity College. David
Wilkie, St. John's College. Rev. Charles Henry Annesley,
Rev. Robert Douglas Monro, Rev. Henry Marcus Clifford,
Wiulhani College.
13Acnr.Losm or ARTS.—Leopold George Gordon Rob-
bins, Trinity College. John Dailey Haslain, Christ
Church, incorporated from St. julm's, Cambridge.
Mr•vrcAi. BACIIELOR.—ReginaId Francis Dale, Queen's
College.
M.A. Colmar's CAUSA.—Rev. Edward London Pincott,
M.A., Caius College, Cambridge ; Rev. Alfred o.Willsted,
M.A., Catherine College, Cambridge.
The name of H. J. S. Smith, M.A., Fellow of Ralliol
College. was approved as Public Examiner in the School of
I Natural Science.
London, England, 1866-05-19

TR' SUNDAY TRADING BILL AGA/N.

It is much to be deplored, the Times remarks, that the
Sunday Trailing Bill did not meet with • " happy
despatch " last night in the House of Lords. By Lord
Redesdale's amendment, which closes all shops save those
for the sale of medicines between the hours of 10 and 1 on
Sunday, the bill has lost its identity, and, in spite of •
good word from Lord Russell and Lord Grey, reached a
third reading last night by a majority of one only, of which
the episcopal bench contributed • large proportion. Nor '
is its fate yet decided, for on the motion that it
should " pass " several new modifications were sug-
gested, and it was ultimately resolved to give
time for reconsideration by adjourning the debate.
It would doubtless be • great benefit to get a holiday for
these shops on the Sunday, but it is a benefit which may
be sought to be obtained by voluntary organisation. So
undignified has been the haste with which this bill has
been pressed that it was only at the last moment Lord
Harrowby proposed it should not extend beyond the
metropolis. It is absurd to suppose that, whatever shape
the bill may now assume, it will be received with much
respect by the lower house. The metropolitan members,
whose opinions must carry great weight on such • sub-
ject, will, of course, protest against it, and they will be
supported by the public.
London, England, 1866-05-19

Saba ants Sitititarn.

ADMIRALTY, MAY 17.—Lieutenants William Hob-
son Moubriy and Hobert Hussey Moubray have been this
.lay promoted to be retired commanders, under the pro-
visions of the Orders in Council of August 1, 1860, July 9,
1864, and March 24, 184A—Gazrtie.

ADMIRALTY, MAY 18. —APPOINTNIESTSI. --Com-
mander W. E. Gordon, of the Star, to the Petrel, com-
missioned.
Surgeon Dr. W. H. Lloyd, to the Jason.
Assistant Surgeon W. P. Clapp, to the Royal Adelaide.
Second Mister R. G. Roe, to the Achilles.
Master's Assistant H. Sw•ire, to the Achilles.