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The Express.
London, England, 1867-04-03

HUNGARY.

PERTH, Aran. 3.

The government bill establishing the mode of
carrying out the military conscription has been
agreed to by the Lower House of the Hungarian
Diet. The departure of the Emperor and Empress
has been postponed.

Baron Von Beust and Herr Von Kusscw•ich
have arrived here to negotiate upon the Croatian
question.

PROGRAMME OF THE SPANISH
GOVERNMENT.
MADRID, APRIL 2, Eyler'Nc.
It is semi-officially stated that the ministerial
programme for the present session will comprise
the introduction of a bill of indemnity approving
the late decrees upon public order, the municipali-
ties, and the press.
The ministry will also propose a modification of
the regulations of the Cortes, a settlement of the
question of the passive debt, and measures to
improve the condition of the Spanish railway
companies.
A royal decree has been published nominating
22 new senators.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 3.

The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
America, from New York on March 21, has
arrived with 118 passengers for this port, Havre,
and Bremen, and 2G bags of mails for London.

NEW YORK, MARCH 21, MORNING.

The House of Representatives has adopted
resolutions instructing the Committee on Foreign
Affairs to inquire why claims of citizens of the
United States against Great Britain since 1859
have not been paid, and to report what steps it
considers necessary to secure their prompt settle-
ment ; also to investigate the case of the Rev. John
Macmahon, sentenced in Canada to imprisonment
for life under a charge of Fonianism, and to report
what measures should be taken to effect his release.

The Massachusetts legislature has ratified the
constitutional amendment.

Columbia and Kentucky are inundated.
There is great suffering in Tennessee in con-
sequence of the floods.

ARRIVAL OF THE HECLA.
QuEENSTOWN, APRIL 3.

The Cunard extra steam-ship Hecla, from
New York, arrived here at 11.30 a.m.
to-day, with 34 passengers. After landing
three passengers and the despatches she pro-
ceeded for Liverpool at 11.45 a.m. All well.
She experienced strong easterly weather throughout
the passage.
London, England, 1867-04-03

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

WPM'S meow's.)
THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

BERLIN, APRIL 2.

Contradictory reports in reference to the Luxem-
burg question are in circulation. The Post of this
city asserts, on the authority of a private telegram
from the Hague, that the sale of the Duchy to
France is abandoned.

BERLIN, Aran 2, Emma.

The semi-official North German Gazette of this
evening, in an article referring to the eventuality
of a war between France and Prussia on the
Luxemburg question, says :
' " Luxemburg would by no means compensate
for the sacrifices which would be entailed by war.
Even if victorious, France would only once more
evoke a former and now happily extinguished
enmity. France should well consider the question
on all aides before she attacks a people defending
its national integrity. War would also certainly
place in question that domestic stability which the
French government has striven to achieve."

PARIS, APRIL 2.

The Moniteur du Heir publishes the following
remarks upon the interpellation upon the Luxem-
burg question addressed to Count Bismarck by
Herr von Bennigsen in the North German Parlia-
ment:—" These interpellations, which might have
had an unpleasant result in the present condition
of Europe, leave upon us on the whole a favourable
impression. Although several of Herr von Ben-
;
nigsen's assertions might be seriously disputed,
he has plainly admitted how desirable is
:the maintenance of relations of cordiality
; and good neighbourhood between the German
and French nations, and how disastrous
would be a war between the two countries.
Count Bismarck pointed out in dignified language
the necessity that Germany should take the just
susceptibilities of France into account, and also
made several important declarations. Ho admitted
that Luxemburg was an independent state of which
the King of Holland could dispose in the exercise
of his sovereign rights and upon his own responsi-
bility. He did not attempt to contest the indubi-
table fact that the inhabitants of the Duchy of
Luxemburg experienced a strong repugnance to
being incorporated with Germany, and he insisted
lastly upon the influence which the desire of main-
taining pacilic and friendly relations with its power-
; ful neighbour must exercise upon the policy of the
Prussian government."

THE CANDIAN INSURRECTION.
CORFU, Mew( 31.

Intelligence received here from a Greek source
states that two fresh encounters have taken place
in Crete, resulting in favour of the Christians.
The Cretan Assembly had decreed political equality
and respect for the religion and property of the
Mussulmans.
London, England, 1867-04-03

IN RR ROBERT HERMAN PETERS.

Tho hankrupt was described as a master mariner and
general merchant of Tomlin's-grove, Bow-road. The debts
are 1,212/. Amongst the causes of failure stated by the
bankrupt are the winding up of the Anglo-Greek Steam
Navigation Company, hailing markets, and losses by the
victualling of ships. This was a first sitting. An assignee
was chosen.
London, England, 1867-04-03

TRAFFIO RETURNS.

Mlles Pas- Wer- Total, Total,
ILLILWAge. open. stingers. c.handlee. 110,7. lebi
Week ending Jan W. t L Z L
Bombs). ltaroda,diGentrali. SOS 9,503 5,220 8,722 ~&A
Neck ending .Nlarch 9.
Northern of ennuis

.. ~

445 1.514

1.659 1,916

Week ending March 24
Brecon and Merthyr llB
Week en=arck 10.
Cork and
Glaegow & South Western 940 9.444 10.74
London,llrlghtonota.tuest 319} 12,227 6,142 17,671 24,671
Week eliding Martit 31.
Cambrian l3O 996 1.20
Great Luxembourg 172 1,210 3,083
Metropolitan
North London ll 1,300 1,000

•8K 1,53

2.24.1 2.0.4
4,a72 6,13
4,171 3,9,-'1
6,22.9 44,0247

• Great scow dorm. traffic stopped. t Good Friday sal
Easter Oundar.

THE HEAVY INDIA AND CHINA MAILS. —SOUTH-
ANPTON, APRIL 2.—The Peninsular and Oriental Con-
pony's steamer Tanjore, with the above mails, arrival
here to-day with 171 rengers, 3,0001. in specie, sail a
general cargo, including P 73 bales of silk, value i4ooof.
From Gibraltar she encountered strong northerly winds
and head seas. On the 2r4th ult. she spoke the bng Han-
nah Hicks off Cape Trafalgar. Gibraltar, March
Her Majesty's ship Galatea, Captain the Duke of Mi•
burgh, left on the 213th for Malta. The French troop ship
Ar&che, from Vera Cruz, with the Ist battalion of
Zoneves for Algiers, arrived yesterday. The steamer
Thirds, from the Canary Islands, reports that heavy gales
had visited the Bay of Santa Cruz, doing much damage
to the shipping. The American ship J. E. Nikols. was
totally wrecLed. The steamers Montezuma, Chin., The-
ban, and lonia have arrived out. Exchange on London,
; on Paris, 3.24 ; Madrid, 1 discount.

_ .
DESPATCH OF WEST INDIAN, MEXICAN, PACIFIC,
ACSTRALIAN, AND New ZEALAND MAILS.—SOUTHAMPT"S.
APRIL 2.—The Royal Mail Company's steamship TSP.
menials, Captain Leeds, sailed hence this ilfternwa witk
mails for the British and Foreign West Indies, Mexico. the
Pacific, California, Central America, Australia, and New
Zealand, and she took out 90 psasengers and a large owe,
including—gold, 41,2701., silver, 5,000/. ; French gold.
54,11601. - jewellery, 8,01 W.• English jewellery, 1,7101.; and
1,000 bottles quicksilver, ;slue • ,00W.
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developed by the special mode of preparation applied, tld, coos
Is used as their habitual beverage for breakfast by thousssa
who never used cocoa before. "Cocoa stands very much Inaba
than wires or tea." Dr. Hawn says, "and contains every byre-
Went necessary to the growth sod sustenance of the iwsly.lt
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London, England, 1867-04-03

Di RE J. C. HPRATT.

The bankrupt was a surge Chiswick,
previously of Old Cavendish-atreet. He attributes his
failure to insufficiency of earnings, domestic expenses, and
becoming bail for a person who had failed. Of the debts
of 1,381/., 450/. represents a contingent liability to the
official liquidators of Barned's Banking Company, in
respect of ten 1101. shares, N. • share having been paid,
and Wit. is due to the National Bank, Old Bond-street,
This was the first sitting, but no choice of assignees took
place,
London, England, 1867-04-03

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1867.

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUE.:,DAY, AITIL 2.
IN the House of Lonns yesterday, the Judas
Chambers (despatch of business) Bill was read a
second time.

The Earl of BELMORE moved the second reading
of the Criminal Lunatics Bill, the object of which
be stated to be to provide for and regulate the
custody, the maintenance, and discharge of persons
detained as criminals during her Majesty's pleasure.
The Earl of SHAPTEMICRY expressed his approval
of the bill, but said he thought the time was
come when the whole question of criminal lunacy
and the evidence by which it was to be established
ought to be clearly laid down.
The bill was read a second time.

The Dublin University Professorships Bill was
read a second time.

The Duke of BUCKINGHAM, in reply to a question
from the Earl of Clarendon, stated that information
had that afternoon been received from St. Peters-
burg confirming the rumour that negotiations were
on foot for a purchase of the Russian territory in
North America by a cession to the United States,
but he could not state whether those negotiations
had been carried to a definite point.
Their lordships adjourned at 10 minutes to
6 o'clock.
London, England, 1867-04-03

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Oommissioner Holroyd.)
IN lit CHARLES ITRICHILRICIE RICHTER.
The bankrupt, who had kept Ferran's Union Hotel,
Richmond-street, Southampton, recently applied for his
release from custody. He ascribes his failure to having
been deceived in purchasing the goodwill, furniture, end
fixtunis of Ferran's Hotel from Mr. Leberquier, of Percy-
street, Tottenham-court-road. the former proprietor. On
the Li:Arius of the application he was directed to find two
sureties in 501. each, to appear at the sittings under the
bankruptcy. The sureties now attended, and, being
deemed sufficient, the release was ordered.

IY RE BLOUET.— APPLICATION Volt RELEASE.
The bankrupt, Charles Blouet, described himself as a
wholesale milliner, of Great Busaell•street, Bloomsbury.
His debts of 1,50:11. are chiefly due to creditors in France.
He ascribes his failure to bad debts and looses on fancy
goods which had been ordered and not delivered in time. _

Mr. Rooks opposed for two detaintng creditors, and
etoted that there were no assets in the cane.

His Honour being informed that the choice of assignee,'
had not yet taken place said he should not interfere to re-
lease the bankrupt at th►t early stage.
(Before Mr. Registrar Spring Rice.)
IN ME MARTHA BROWN.
• " ' -

The bankrupt had kept the Royal Kent Hotel, at Rand-
gate. This was the first sitting. The debts are 9901.: assets
of trilling amount—the bankrupt's property having been
sold before she came to this court. Kr. Everden, brewer,
of Dover, was chosen trade sasignes. Messrs. Ashurst,
Morris, and Co., are the solicitors under the proceedings.
London, England, 1867-04-03

FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Referring to the interview of the Fenian leaders
in America with Presidefit Johnson, the Times asks if such
a testimony of respect is not a breach of international
justice no less than of international usage. Therein scarcely
the semblance of a parallel between the American re-
bellion and the Fenian outbreak. We did not concede bel-
ligerent rights to the Confederate States until those
rights had been conceded by the United States,
and the power to which we conceded them represented a
third of the whole population of the union. As for the
Fenian themselves it is not they, but, as a Greek writer
would say, " those about them," whose proceedings we
regard with some anxiety, but not wi hout a reserve of
confidence in the sounder judgment of the American
n►tion.

The impression left on the Times after a careful perusal
of Count Bismarck's speech is that be is anxious to leave
to others the responsibility of any movement in the matter
of Luxemburg. Any secret understanding that may ever
have existed between him and Napoleon may easily be
disavowed by a reference to the irresistible will of the
German nation. It is extremely probable that the scheme
of the sale will be abandoned. Both Napoleon and Bis-
marck are fully aware of the magnitude of the enterprise
to which a moment of rashness might commit them.
Neither of theme young, neither of them exults in that
firm, exuberant health which urges men to incessant
activity. Peace would be equally • boon to France and
Germany ; but while it is difficult to see what good a war,
however successful, might bring to France, the mere
danger of it is used to promote the union, and thereby the
strength and greatness of Germany.
The Poet argues that Prussia is prepared to make terms
if Luxemburg is ceded to France. If the Prussian troops
are now poured into the duchy to vindicate its nationality,
it would amount to • declaration of war, and inaugurate
a conflict for which France could not be held answerable.
The Telegraph is driven to the conclusion, either that
the Emperor hopes to secure the consent of Prussia to the
cession of Luxemburg by some inducement, whether of a
persuasive or a coercive kind, or that he does not design
to prosecute the scheme at present. As things are, it
seems probable that the grave difficulties attending the
negotiation will hinder it from being actively prosecuted
for some time to oome.

OOR NAVAL ADMINISTRATION.

The Daily Notts remarks that the Navy discussions
have this year been distinguished by their practical
character, and by their being lees critical than constructive.
London, England, 1867-04-03

BOMBAY MAIL.

MARSEILLES. Aran 3.
The Syria arrived at 7.30 a.m. to-day, having
been delayed by rough weather.
The mail leaves for London at 11.30 a.m.

INDIA, CHINA, AND JAPAN MAILS.

MARSEILLES, APRIL 3.

The Menageries Imperiales steamer Said ar-
rived here at 8.30 a.m. to-day, with the homeward
India, China, and Japan mails.

THE IMPERIAL PROCEERION IN THE Ex HIBITION.
The procession along this gallery took about three-quarters
of an hour. The Emperor and the Empress had a little
word or a bow for scores of commissioners as they passed
along, and the wonder is that they travelled through the
gallery in so short • space of time. They stayed longest
with a little party of Japanese, most of whom to the
barbarian eyes of any Londoner would seem identical
with the troop of jugglers who lately performed the but-
terfly trick in St. Martin's HalL They were, however,
commissioners from the Tycoon and from Prince Satsuma,
and were presented to the Tycoon
and the Empress with a
good deal of formality. Opposite to them, on the gang-
way, were ranged a small band of gaily dressed Tunisian
musicians, who played on • sort of hurdy-gurdy and on a
tamburine. It was • little bit of comedy introduced into
a rather dull ceremonial. On the one side of the plat-
form, in dark solemn robes, the Japanese were bend-
ing with the most awful gravity, some of them
reverently falling on their knees to the Empress; on
the other side, in the gayest of dresses and with the
jauntiest air, the Tunisian minstrels seemed to make'
mirth of the sombre Japanese with • jingle, jingle, jingle.
The Emperor looked from one side to the other, per-
plexed whether lie was to be grave with the Japanese, or
merry with the Tunisians. He did his best to be courte-
ous to both, and so passed on to the American commis-
sioners, and finally to those of England, stationed at the
end of the circle. As be descended the staircase he was
ggrreeeated with loud hurrahs which one rarely hears out of
England. Two sailors seemed to be foremost in cheering,
sndd were conspicuous in the crowd. The Empress smiled
upon them, and smote their hearts. " Ah, said the
one to the other, " she our me sech a look." In the great
crowd, rushing and tossing about, and filling the ear with
• rattle of French phrases, " Vire l'Empereur !" " Par
ici !" " Attendee ! " Brinell," one beard with • sort of
bewilderment interpolated in all their genuineness, " Ab,
Bill, she !rue me gosh a look."—Correspoodent of Tiara.
Garlic came originally
om from Sicily ; the bean,
pear, and onion from ; the egg pleat from Africa ;
the artichoke, horseradish, and beet from southern Europe;
the peach, walnut, and mulberry from Persia; spinach
from Arabia ; rye from Siberia ; the chestnut from Italy ;
the cucumber from the East Indies ; parsley from Ear-
dials ; and the potato and maize are natives of this eoun•
try.—.Asterican paper.
London, England, 1867-04-03

TALLOW MARKET.—(rem DAY.).

The market is firm. Town tallow ho quoted 445. ;
Petersburg Y.C. on the spot, 44e. &l. ; April to June,
ees. 6d. to 445. 9d.; October to December, 445. Pd. to 455.
BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
Messrs. Pattenden and Smith report a fair trade doing
in both English and foreign without any alteration ia
Prices•

CRYSTAL PALACE. Olfi SHILLING DAY...
TtifIDAT, APRIL 2.—Admissions on payment, 772 ; ditto
by mammon Motets, 1,171. Total viaitan, 1,941
London, England, 1867-04-04

SPAIN.

MADRID, APRtL 3.
The journal La Politick has been seized for the
fourth time.

PORTUGAL.
LISBON, Amu. 3.
The visit of the King and Queen of Portugal to
the Paris Exhibition has been postponed.
The bill brought forward in Cortes for the reform
of the civil administration will undergo great modi
fication.

THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA.
LIVERPOOL, APRIL 4.

The African Company's steamer Calabar has
arrived here to-day. Her dates are—Benin,
March 5 ; Fernando Po, March 1 ; Cameroons,
March 1 ; Old Calabar, Feb. 28 ; Brass River, New
Calabar, and Bonny, March 4 ; Lagos, ith ; Accra,
9th ; Cape Coast Castle, 10th ; Cape Palmas, 12th ;
Monrovia, 14th ; Sierra Leone, lith ; Bathurst,
20th ; Tenerife, 20th ; and Madeira, 28th.

The Calabar brings 2,2050 z. of gold dust,
4,190 dollars, and 631 sovereigns in specie.
At Cameroons, Fernando Po, Old Calabar, and
Bonny, trade was brisk.
At New Calabar, owing to hostilities having
commenced in the interior, trade was dull. Health
was generally good.

THE BRAZILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Amt. 4.

The Royal Mail Company's steamer Shannon,
with the Brazil mail, passed the Needles at 11.40
a.m. to-day.

MEXICO.

CRITICAL POSITION OF THE EMPEROR
MAXIMILIAN.

NEW YORK, APRIL 3, 5.30 P.M.

Official news has been received at Washington,
from Mexico, that the Emperor Maximilian was at
Queretaro, cut off from all communication. The
natives were deserting him.
The City of Manchester, the Arago, and the
Java have arrived out.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Cold, 1334. Exchange, 108/. Five-Twenty
United States' Bonds, 1091. Erie, 544 ; Illinois
Central, 1154. Petroleum, 174. c. Cotton—mid-
dling upland, 29c. —Tinieo (second edition).
London, England, 1867-04-04

'Ptis CHEAPER THAN EVER-Is. 6d. 2. ~,
ed. per puuud are the prices at which PHILLIPS and
Co., tea merchants, N. King Willisinetreet. City, London, H.C.,
are selling good and too BLACK TPA. A price carnet poet tree.
nu worth carriage Iree to any railway statics or market town Is
the United Kingdom. All goods carriage tree to all parts of
London. Wane.—PHILLIPS and Co. hare so alma Sews
me supplied at market prices.

fI.A.RPETS--800 pieces, at extraordinary low
V price. —lnspect them. Also see our reduce., Turkey Carpet
Ikt free per post. Ills-traded price lists of furniture, bedsteads,
gratis. .C 30,000 worth to select from.
All coeds warranted and delivered free throughout the kingdom.
WSI. WAINE, 133 to i 139. Newtogtoo-butta—Facturies, Fran.
eh-street.
London, England, 1867-04-04

REVARKR.

Barometrical pressure has decreased very considerably in the
north of the British Isles since yesterday morning, hut to a less
extent to the south. Temperature hoe increased in a slight
degree. The winds are more northerly In the north than they
were yesterday but lu the south and west have returned
towards the west, with an increase of force. Some rain has
fallen In the north and west ; (.4; and haze have prevailed in the
south-west; and sea disturbance has increased generally.
London, England, 1867-04-04

bi.TREss IN POPLAR. —On Tuesday evening last
a very numerous and crowded meeting of the unemployed
wow hold in Poplar, for the purpose of adopting mesas fur
hinging the present destitute condition of the people
tuula the notice of government. Speeches were made by
several of the unemployed workmen, and also by Dr.
Boa kett, treasurer, and Mr. T. Loud, hon. sec. of the
Working men's committee for the relief of the destitute. It
wrx, ultimately resolved that a precession through the
Streets of London should take place to-day. Daring the
meeting it was stated that at the present moment the
!ward of guardians and the hoard of works for Poplar are
inen,sing the number and the salaries of their
weu,ra. giving premiums for designs, and intending
to build new offices for the board of works and • new
workhouse for the parish. Besides this there is now being
constructed an extensive pleasure ground at • cost of some
1;1'00. or 1:',01M. The amount of salaries at present
twid in Poplar to the various officers amounts to some-
,lll,. en. about 5,0001. ; the cost of new offices, 4,0001. or
0,(100/., maims a total of 14,000 f. It wsa also 'tided that
there Was uo likelihood for improvement, or any prospect
0I work, unless government provides it for them. The
destitution was descrihed as being unprecedented, most
fearful and indescribable in its character, and completely
overwhelming in its extent and consequences. It was
uttaninionsly reeolverl that a peaceful and orderly prows.
wrou should take place, and that they should continue
their agitations till government took up their case.
London, England, 1867-04-04

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

MET % TELEGRAMS.)
FRANCE.

PARIS, APRIL 4.

An imperial decree has been published promul-
gating the declaration relative to the duty on re-
lined sugars, signed on the 20th November, 1866,
between France, Belgium, England, and Holland.

THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

BERLIN, APRIL 4.

Information has been received here from the
Hague that the King of Holland has relinquished
the proposed cession of Luxemburg to France,
and that Count van Zuylen, the Dutch Minister for
Foreign Affairs, has communicated the resolution to
the French minister at the Hague.

AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, APRIL 4.

The text of the treaty of commerce and navigation
concluded between Austria and Belgium has been
published to-day. The treaty places each of the
contracting states upon the footing of the most
favoured nation.
London, England, 1867-04-04

WHITE and SOUND TEETH are indispena-
&hie to personal attraction, and to health and lobsevity
by the proopvr mastication of food. ROWLAND'S ODUNTO, or
PEARL DENTIFRIcE, compounded of Oriental ingredients is
of inevtlmahle value in preserving and beautifying the Teeth,
Strengthening the gums, aml In giving a pleasing fragrance to
W breath. It eradicates tartar from the teeth, removes smote
at incipient decay, and polishes and preserves the enamel, to
which it imparts a pearl-like ahltetissa Its invaluable proper-
ties have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aniotocracy
of Europe, and It k universally in high repute. Price is. 9d. per
bot. Sold at 20. Hatton-garden, and by chemist. and perfumers.
ask for Roaland's Odonto.

KEATING'S PALE NEWFOI7NTILAND COD-
LIVER OIL, perfectly pure, nearly tasteless, and tree
feira adulteration of any kbut. having been analysed, reported
on. and recommended by Professor Taylor, of Guy's and St.
Thomas's Hospitals, Dr. Scott, M.D., LN. he., and
Dr. Edwin ue, M.D., L R.C.P., N1.1LC.8., who, In the words
of the late Dr. Pereira, Pays that "the best oil Is that which is
=opt devoid of colour, odour, and flavour, characters this will he
found to poPPcss, being purely of hepatic origin, a point of great
weight with regard to its therapettbe mdse." Sold In hall-pinta
Is al.: pints, Its. 9d.: quarts, Is.: and five-pint bottles, IM.
imperial measure, by THOMAS K EATING, chemist, 79, et.
raul'a-chunhyard.
London, England, 1867-04-04

APRIL 3.

The business of this circuit was brought to a conclusion
yesterday afternoon, the whole of the 121 causes that were
on the list for trial in the county of Surrey having been
disposed of in eight days. So large an entry of civil causes
was never known at Kingston ; but out of the large quan-
tity of eases that were put down for trial, not more than
one-third were actually tried, the whole of the remainder
having been either withdrawn or turning out to be in
point of fact undefended causes.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

(Before Mr. Payne.)

Raoul Riclrtts. 27, described as a needle-woman, was
indicted for stealing a pair of boots, value 2!., the pro-
perty of Dr. Paul, of 2ti, Burton-crescent, divisional sur-
geon of the E division of police.
Dr. Paul said—On the 19th of March the prisoner came
to him and said she wasted him to attend her in her con-
finement. This he consented to do, and the prisoner left.
after giving her address as " Mrs. Cooper, 13, Thanet-
street. After she was gone he missed a pair of
boots from his consulting-room, value 2/., which were safe
when the prisoner came. There were six pairs of boots in
the room, but they were not all good ones. (Laughter.)
He went to 13, Thsnet-street and asked for Mrs. Cooper,
and a person who answered to that name came to the
door, and whilst he was speaking to her he saw the priso-
ner peeping behind a door, and immediately identified her
and gave her in charge.
The jury found the prisoner Guilty.
Mr. Payne sentenced her to six months' imprisonment.
Francis, 21, and Geur's' Moir., 29, were
charged with attempting to pick the pockets of several
ladies in the Strand ; to which they pleaded not guilty.
Ackrell, a sergeant of the F division, was on duty on
the 13th of March in the Strand, near Somenet-house,
when he saw the prisoners go up to two Lsdies, who were
standing outside Tweedie's, the booksellers, and put their
hands into their pockets. It was about midday, and
there were a great many people passing at the time.
The prisoners concealed their operations by a piece of
cloth which they had across their arms. They tried to
steal a lady's gold chain and a gentleman's watch.
The Assistant Judge—You say this was in the broad
daylight in the Strand, one of the most crowded thorough-
fares in the metropolis?
Aokrell—Yes, my lord.
Mr. Harrison, an engineer, who also observed the pri.
goners' movements, corroborated Ackrell, and upon his
application assisted to take the prisoners into custody.
They were very clever in their movements.
The jury found them Guilts.
Herbert Reeves and Joseph Smith, House of Correction
warders' proved several convictions against Francis.
The Assistant Judge, after commenting upon the
audacity of the prisoners, sentenced Francis to two
years' and Mean to eighteen months' imprisonment,
with hard labour.
London, England, 1867-04-04

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
)THIS DAY.)
(BY TELIGILAPIL)
(FROM OUR °WY CORRESPONDENT.)
The market continues rather quiet, and prices are
somewhat in favour of buyers. Bales about 7,000 or 8,000
bales.

MINCING-LANE.—(THIS DAY.)
St GA R. —The market is quiet at previous prices. Cuba
Muscovado sold at 31s. clayed Manilla, :Ns. ; native
Mmlrart, low to bright yellow, 27.. 31 to 2&.. 91. Refined
dull of sale at previous prices.
Cones.—The market continues quiet.
TEA.—There is no improvement to notice in the demand
for this article.

Rice.—Aparoelof white Bengal sold forarrival at 168.6 d.
SPlC!M.—lllack pepper has sold steadily at barely pre-
vious prices; Singapore, 3 3.ind. ' • Penang, to 6d. ;
Cochin, 3ld. to Cinnamon, fine, :is. 2d. ; second
sort, Is. Md. ; third, Is. 4d. ; fourth, Is. 241. Pimento,
good quality, at about previous prime ; common at a alight
decline ; ordinary coarse to good. lid. to 24d.
GlNGER.—Jamaica, common of the new crop, rds. to
60s. • African, at Is. tid. decline, :12a. lid. ; Bengal, 2i a.
to Stia.
Fai rr.—The market continues steady but quiet.
Run.-250 puncheons of Demerara sold at la. 6d. to
Is 7ld.

Jure bas sold at prices rather in buyers' favour ; ootn•
mon and medium, 14/. I:es. to 1$! ; good, 19/. 10s. ; fine,
21f. to 231.

Corny remain‘ dull. Prices show a further decline.

S UTPETRE.-1,700 bags sold for cash, and full prompt,
at life. to its. 61, refractions 61 to 4j.

TALLOW MARKET.--(THIS DAY.)
The market is steady. Town tallow is quoted 445. ;
Petersburg Y.C. on the spot, 445. ; April to June,
445, rid. ; October to December, 445. 9d.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.
(THIS I)AY.)
Although the number of besets is not large, it consider-
ably exceeds the demand. Monday's prices cannot be
realised, and very few are sold. We have a large supply
of sheep and very few purchasers. Prices are lower
for all descriptions, and very little business is transacted.
Choice calves are still scarce,and maintain late quotations.
Our foreign supply consists of 80 beasts, 1,00 sheep,
W 2 calves, and 40 pip.
Per stone of 811*. a. d. a 4. I Per done of alba a. 4. S. 4.
Best Scots, Helot& 4 8 6 0 Hest Dm& Hi hdoSh 4 8 5 0
Beg Short-horns 4 41 4 10 Best Lang-w 0015.... 6 0 6 4
Second vial beads 2 8 3 4 I Do. do. Morn.... 4 0 4 6
Calves
PUP
Bed Dos&HIS-brpda 6 6 6 8, Lambs
London, England, 1867-04-04

FRANCE.

PARIS, APRIL 3.

It is officially announced that the Empress being
indisposed, the Emperor will not hold the recep-
tion which was fixed for Thursday. The Court
dinner, which was to have taken place on the same
day, has been postponed.
The Mmiiteur du Moir publishesthe text of Count
Bismarck's speech relative to the Luxemburg ques-
tion, and says that the text clearly shows the
elevated sentiments expressed by the Prussian
Prime Minister.

AMERICA.
(BY AMA:MC TZLZORAPII.)
NEW YORK, Aram 3, 6 rm.

The New York Herald of to-day asserts that the
most prominent Southern politicians, with Presi-
dent Johnson's advice, propose to petition the
Supreme Court to stay the execution of the Recon-
struction Act.
COMMERCIAL ENTELIJOENCE.

Closing prioes :—Gold, 134. Sterling exchange
on London,loBl. 5-20 United States Bonds, 1091;
Illinois, 1151; Erie, 5.11. Cotton : Middling Up-
land, 29e. Petroleum, refined, 27.
London, England, 1867-04-04

DSCOW'S BILIOUS and LIVER
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never tailing remedy, prepared without any
btreasent, will be found Invaluable to all who suffer frombilious
aad liver complaints, indigestion, wind, gamma, giddiness, dimi •
nese of the eyes, de. Yor Eabitual costiveness, as • family
aperient medicine, and as • perigee of the blood, they are truly
gm:silent mild In their operatien and grateful to the stomach,
they create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—dold by W. Lambert, chemist, 8, King
William-street. Chariug.croes, and by most druggist, lu boles,
it lid. and three times the quantity in one, Yu ad. Be sure to
ask ir Dr. theirs Bilious and Liver Plili. The genuine are in a
Squat a green package, with .• William Lambent" wogrrired on the
wham
London, England, 1867-04-04

THE WATERFORD ELECTION.

The Times regrets that the decision of the Water-
ford election committee seems likely to encourage the
notion in Ireland that violence and terrorism can be em-
ployed with impunity. Candidates and partisans now
know how far they may go with safety. They may drive
back the enemies' voters at a dozen points, they may
force those who have voted to steal back to
their homes like criminals, but they will have
done nothing which ought to invalidate an election.
The decision was no doubt, grounded on the conviction
that the majority for the sitting member was larger than
could be accounted for by the success of the mob in keep-
ing away Captain Talbot's voters, and that consequently
no substantial injustice had been done. This may be so ;
but the moral effect of the decision may be not the less
hurtful. It is impossible to believe that such shameful
acts should be committed unless they were in some way in-
stigated by those who are concerned in the election, and
the only way to restrain them is to show that whoever re-
sorts to such unfair means is defeating the cause to which
he has attached himself.

The Star, on the other hand, cannot refrain from ex-
pressing its satisfaction at the issue of the petition. What-
ever irregularities might have been charged against the
liberals, they were amply excused by the audacious in-
sults to free opinion and common sense of which the land-
lord party on their own showing were guilty. Such riot-
ing as took place originated in strong and immediate pro-
vocation. Every witness summoned on behalf of Captain
Talbot was compelled to admit that the influence of the
landlords was exerted directly and vigorously in favour of
the tory candidate, that bands of tenant-voters—un-
willing to vote against their consciences and afraid to
offend those on whose liberality they depended for sub-
sistence, were gathered together under the guard of cavalry
and infanty, of magistrates and police, to be hurried to
the polling-booths. Is this more legitimate, more con-
sistent with representative institutions than the terrorism
of riotous mobs?
London, England, 1867-04-04

THE EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1867.

LAW INTELLIGENCE,

(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANICIWPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
Plf RE poWELL. —AN ARiCONDING BANKRUPT.
On the application of Mr. Preston, solicitor for a creditor,
adjudication of bankruptcy was' made against James
lamp dealer, of Little Tower-street, in the City of
London. The bankrupt has absconded, but fortunately
for the creditors some letters have since come to hand
containing remittances of about $OOl. The liabilities are
stated to be 4,001 N.
London, England, 1867-04-04

THE POLICE COURT&

Jamn William Chapman, a professional singer, residing
at 15, Phcenix-street, Somers-town, was charged before Mr.
Cooke with violently assaulting Miss Ellen Hooper with
a poker.
Yr. H. Allen. prosecuting officer of the Associate Insti-
tute for Improving and Enforcing the Laws for the Protec-
tion of Women, watched the came.
The parties have lived together as man and wife for
eight years, and h►ve obtained their livelihood by singing
duet, at sonoerts. The defendant went home the worse

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London, England, 1867-04-04

Beasts at market, 42U
Pigs. 150.

and lambs, 7,040 ; calves, 118

SMITHFIELD HAY MARICET.—(THIS DAY.)
Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow at the
following priors, viz.: —Prime clover, from 100 a. to 1104. ;
inferior ditto, 80e. to 955. ; prime second cut clover,
90a. to ; inferior ditto, 50e. to 70s. ; best green bay,
84a. to 90s. ; infetioa ditto, 50a. to 70a. ; straw, 40s. to 4fis.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

TRIMSDAY, APRIL 4, S A.X.
London, England, 1867-04-04

rpo GENTLEMEN, MERCHANTS, and
1 TRADER'S —Mr. 13. Liasiughall• treet. opposite
the Rinkruptcy court.. effects amoittemeota between Debtor*
ant their Creditors without publicity. Immediate protection
obtained for Person and Property. Terms very moderate. Con.
imitation free. ilighest r. ts retires.
London, England, 1867-04-04

PM NLEAS SYSTEM Ole DENTISTRY,
Just published. price 3d., or post tree four stamps,
TOTAL ABOLITION of PAIN u applied to
MECHANICAL DENTISTRY. By
Memo GA BRIM., the old established DENTIST'S,
64, LUDGATE HILL, CITY,)
oa
HARLEV.STRELT, AV., -
134, DUNE-STREET, LIVERPOOL
London, England, 1867-04-04

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

DILUTER'S ULF-GRANS.)
THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

BERLIN, APRIL 3, EvENl:in.

The North German Gazette of this evening pub-
lishes an article demonstrating the importance of
the fortress of Luxemburg in a strategical point of
view. The article concludes thus :—" Luxemburg,
as a French fortress, together with Metz, would
endanger our lines of communication on our right
dank, which arc safe as long as Luxemburg is oc-
cupied by Prussians." The same journal con-
tradicts a rumour current here that certain
military measure, had been taken with re-
ference to the fortress of Luxemburg.

" From communications received both from
Paris and the Hague," says the same paper,
" it is clear that general negotiations will have to
take place before the Luxemburg question is de-
cided, as several of the great powers were parties to
the treaties which settled the international position
of the Grand Duchy. One-sided action will there-
fore be avoided, and it is hoped that a mutual un-
derstanding will bring about a solution of the
question which will be satisfactory both to Prussia
and to Germany."

RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aran. 3.

A proposal has been set on foot to form a private
society at St. Petersburg and Moscow for the care
of the wounded in time of war. The society is to
extend its sphere of action over the whole of
Russ

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Aram 3, EVENING.

The Italie of this evening says :—" Reports are
in general circulation that the whole of the
ministry have sent in their resignations. We
believe, however, that nothing definitive is yet
settled." The same paper also says that it has
received intelligence to the effect that the Porte
had refused to cede Candia to Greece.
London, England, 1867-02-06

ILJUtYLEBONE.

Williaat Macintosh, aged t 2, of kings Lynn, Norfolk, no
occupation, and Charles Temple, of LS, l'ark-road, Park-
walk, of no occupation, and both of whom are said to be
mesliQd students, were charged with wilfully and mali-
ciously damaging a drinking fountain in Marylebone-road.
The prisoners were followed by a constable, who thought
they were •• spreeish" and inclined for •• a lark." Upon
reselling the drinking fountain, near Trinity church, Mac-
intosh took up a large block of solid brick and cement
weighing near upon a half hundredweight, and threw it at
the fountain. Temple then took it up and threw it at the
fountain aa well. The prisoners were not drunk, only a
little fresh. They broke the ornamental work on the top
of the fountain ma well as other parts. The pipe was also
boat

William John Reynolds, a surveyor, who attended on
behalf of the Drinking Fountain Association, said the
second stone from the top, containing a deal of carving,
was broken and the design altogether destroyed. The
upper stone from the top would have to be removed in or-
der to remove the underneath one. A fresh stone would
have to be carved to replace it. Other parts of the front
were damaged. It was Gothic work, and would take from
10/. to 111. to repair it.
Mr. d'Eyncourt said be believed a good deal of damage
was done to these fountains, and the policeman replied
that such was the case ; they were defaced and the cups
stolen. The pillar Post-office boxes also were continually
beirg injured.
Mr. d'Eyncourt said he could not deal with the case, as
the amount was beyond his jurisdiction, lie must send it
for trial.

Temple—Oh pray don't, for I shall be ruined for life.
My uncle is a bank director.
ilitiniately they were remanded for a week on bail,
offering to pay any amount of lines or damage.
London, England, 1867-02-06

NEW MEMBERS.

The SPEAKER announced that he had during the re-
cess, in pursuance of acts of parliament, issued his war-
rant for the election of members for Guildford, West
Gloucester, Pembroke, Belfast, Tipperary, Armagh, Car-
narvon, Wexford, North Salop, and Brecknock.
The following hen. gentlemen came to the table, were
sworn, and took their seats :—The Attorney-General, Mr.
Garth, Mr. Lanyon, Mr. Cust, Mr. Pennant, Mr. Bowen,
Captain White, Mr. Vance, Mr. Jervis Smith, and Mr. H.
London, England, 1867-02-06

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TuesnAy.

The second session of the seventh parliament of the
Queen, and the 19th of the United Kingdom, was inaugu-
rated to-day. At 12 o'clock the doors of the House of
Commons were thrown open, and shortly afterwards mem-
bets began to arrive, and there were about 400 present
when Mr. Speaker, who was attired in his gold robes of
office, took the chair at a quarter past 2 o'clock. On the
front ministerial bench were the Hight Hon. the Chan-
collor of the klachequer (Mr. Disraeli), the Right Hon. the
Home Secretary (Mr. Walpole), Lord John Manners
(Chief Commissioner of Public Works). Mr. Mowbray
(Judge Advocate-General), Sir Stafford Northoote (Ir•resi-
deut of the Board of Trade). Mr. Oathorne Hardy (Presi-
dent of the Poor-law Board), Mr. Brie, and Colonel
Taylor ; and on the back ministerial benches we noticed
.roonpt others Sir J. Hay, a lord of the Admiralty, Mr.
Kekewich, Sir Brook Bridges, Mr. Solater Booth, Mr.
Vaillie Cochrane, end Mr. Hubbard.
Mr. Nawnec are took his usual seat below the gangway.
The front opposition bench was almost deserted, there
being only Mr. Headlam, Mr. Young, Mr. Layard, Mr.
W.B.Forster, anal Mr. Crawford seated thereon.

Mr. Roebuck, Mr. Horoman, and Mr. Marsh sat together
on the front opposition bench below the gangway, and
the O'Douoghue took his meat behind them. In the body
of the house, and at the bar were Mr. Otway, Mr. C.
Forster, Mr. White, Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Hankcy, Mr.
Hugessen, and Mr. C. Turner. Mr. C. Buxton, on enter-
ing the house, Intoned to his old place on the ministerial
side, and this little incident caused some merriment, when
it was noticed that he had made a mistake.

The SI'EAKER took his seat in his chair at a quarter
past two, and immediately thereupon the right hoe.
gentleman said he had two requests to make—one
was, that order might be obser►ed by bon. members on
their paesage to the House of Lords—(hear, hear)--and,
secondly, as the space at the bar of the House of Lards
was limited, that those hon. members who might have to
remain in the outer lobby would be pleased to preserve
silence during the delivery of her Majesty's speech. (Hear,
bear.) That would he a tribute of respect which every
member would be ansions to pay to her Majesty. (Hear,
hear.)
Shortly after a quarter•past two Admiral Sir Augustus
W. Clifford, Bart., C. 8., Gentleman L•eher of the Black
Rod's approach to the house was announced by Mr. White,
the principal door-keeper, and immediately afterwards he
appeared at the table attired in his full-dress costume, and
informed the Speaker that the Queen commanded the at-
tendance of that hon. house in the House of Peers.
The Speaker then left his chair, with Lord C. Russell
in his official insignia, hon. members standing and un-
covered, followed immediately by the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, Lord J. Manners, Mr. Ward Hunt, Sr Stafford
Northcotc, and other hon. members whose names were
called over by Sir Denis le Merchant, Bart., the chief
clerk. The reading of the names occupied so much time
that many members departed before their names were
London, England, 1867-02-06

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

(THIS DAY.)

GREENWICH.
ROBBING A BENEF/CTOR.
Dan id Sheen, a sharp-featured youth of lei, wascharged
with stealing a quantity of articles, the property of Mr.
; udgeon, a tradesman, of Neptune-street, Rotherhitbe.
The evidence diaelossed great ingratitude on the part of
the prisoner. A few nights ago the wife of the prosecutor
found the prisoner in the streets of Botherbithe ainging for
a living. Taking an interest in his destitute condition, she
duestioned him, and ascertained that his mother wis
ead and that his father had deserted him. She
then told him that if be chose he could accom-
pany her home, and that her husband would find work foe
him at his business of a painter, and take him as an ap-
prentice. The prisoner assented to this proposition, and
worked for eevend days, gi*',ng so much satisfac-
tion, that an order had been given to a tailor
to make him clothes. On Saturday night the pro-
secutor and his wife went from home, leat:ng the prisoner
in charge of the house, but on their return be was gone.
Shortly before 2 o'clock on the following morning Police.
constable Chittock, 448 M, stopped the pi ironer carving
a bundle, which be said was his own property, and that
he was going to the Borough. He was taken into co.
tody, and the bundle was found to contain numerous
articles belonging to the prosecutor.
The magistrate said it was as bad a case as he remem-
bered ; the prisoner had robbed those who wished to be his
benefactors, and had thus lost .he opportunity of acquiring
a trade and becoming a respectable member of society.
He was then sentenced to a month's imprisonment, with
hard labour.
London, England, 1867-02-06

WYIiTMI;4STER.

Timothy Sulliran„ U, we with stealing a purse
---an Charged
containing lne. lid, and half a return ticket to Croydon
front the pavan of a lady unknown, at the opening of pal-
lianieut.

Goorge Ward, 201 V, said a little before one o'clock he
was on duty iu llridge-street, Westminster, and saw the
primmer put his hand into a lady's pocket, and draw out
the purse mentioned in the charge. The crowd jostled
the Ludy away, when the cry was raised that the queen
came, and be loot sight of her.
Prisoner said* boy passed him and gave him the puree.
He did not steal it. _

He was remanded for a week.
Two or three other cases were also heard and remanded,
WORSHIP STREET.
J4IJICS Archer and Sastre/ Gorge, in the employ of
Messrs. Palmer and Co., patent candle manufacturers,
were charged before Mr. Knox with robbing their masters
of goods, and Jews Briggs, • shopkeeper, at 20, Sew-
street, Borough, was charged with receiving the same
under a guilty knowledge.
Mr. Beard preeecuted for the firm : Mr. Vann defended
the prisoner George ; Archer was undefended ; and Mr.
Lotus Lewis, of Ely-place, attended on behalf of Briggs.
London, England, 1867-02-06

141NKING and FINANCIAL.—GLENN and
1.1 3.4 E.C., BUY andSELL na COY:

1.4.41iiN in the totelon Market United States Government

builds owl American hallway Shares advance money on Anie-
rh an Securities, and boy for cash Contains ami Dividends pay-
able in New Vol*. Draft w issued on [mono shennan anal Co.,
Nen Vora, and John Mauro and Co., Puts; and main:Dom made
m all parts .d the United stab% and Canada. Glenn's American
financial Circular Issued every Itiday.
London, England, 1867-02-06

LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1867.

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

ORzurn's Tasowts.)
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Fes. 5.

Baron Benet will receive the title of Imperial
Chancellor. The Emperor has entrusted him with
the f..rmation of a new ministry. Baron Beust's
progntnune is based upon the principle that the
assembling of an extraordinary Diet would be in-
expedient, because the German provinces have
to a great extent abstained from taking part
in the elections, and also because the un-
derstanding with Hungary has become an accom-
plished fact. The Emperor has therefore decided
that the project for assembling an extraordinary
Diet shall be abandoned, and that the opening of
the ordinary Diet shall be deferred until the 18th
inst. The Wanderer of this evening states that
ministerial conferences are held here daily, at
which Count Andrassy is present, and adds : " Count
Andrassy most strongly advocates the adoption by
the government of the oontitutional course of sub-
mitting the Hungarian propositions, in so far es
they may concern the empire at large, to an ordi-
nary cis-Leithan representative assembly." Herr
von Kellersperg, who it is believed will enter the
new ministry, has arrived here.
An imperial decree has been issued suspending
in Southern Tyrol the laws for the protection of
personal liberty and inviolability of domicile.
The reasons given for this measure are that recent
disturbances appear to have endangered in the
highest degree the public safety in that district.

Five-and-a-Half per Cents., 111
Liverpool, 225. 6d.

spb. shirting's, Br. 6s. ; 40's ;nk twist,
Br. 2a. Exchange on London, L. 11d. Freights
to England, 625. 6d.

AMERICA.
(sr ♦TLANTIC TELEGRAPH.)
NEW YORK, FEB. 4.
Political affairs are dull, but a better feeling pre-
vails in financial circles.

The Royal Mail steamer Africa arrived out on
Saturday evening.