The Express.
London, England, 1867-09-04 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1867.

eoureent other than that presented in the appended re-
turn :

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TN[ INSirrerswe MATZ of 40 SOTS., for all mss;
winuen extra. Five furlongs.
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COURT OF BANKRUFTCY.-Sirt. S.
(Before Mr. Registrar Spring Rim.)
IN BE W. DONALD.

This was a first sitting under the bankruptcy of William
Donald, of Regent-street, St. James's, restaurant keeper,
and of Stud Farm, Acton, farmer. The adjudication took
place on a creditor's petition, and the following gentlemen
were now appointed assignees :—Mr. Foster Graham,
of 3s, Oxford-street, upholsterer ; Mr. George Hooper, of
Queenbithe, wine merchant ; and Mr. James Henry, of
Mark-lane, wine merchant. The liabilities are retuned, in
a statement of affairs prepared by Mews. Johnstone,
Cooper, Wintle, and Evans, at about 30,0001., and the
assets are of considerable value. A liquidation of the
estate out of court is said to be in contemplation.
Messrs. Lordey and Morley are the solicitors under the
proceedings.

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THE MURDER IN THE OLD KENT-ROAD.

Two letters found in the prisoner's pocket addrented
to his brother in France, ran thus
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"September 1, 1867.
"My dear brother Alfred—Excuse me for coming to
trouble you for the last time, after having been, I believe,
nearly four years without giving you any news of me. I
have submitted during the last eight months to the
greatest miseries, and I cannot withstand them any more.
I have taken the resolution during the last fortnight to
take away my life, as well as that of my wife, with whom
I have been living thirteen years, as also that of my
children. I have nothing to reproach her whom I hate
made pass as my wife. I have nothing to reproach her
with during her management. During the time that
we have received together rot more than two women
out of 100 would not have done. We have often
had many quarrels together about things of no
consequence, but always taken care of her child-
ren and of the household as well as I coned
desire. It is with the greatest regret that lam about to
commit the crime. If in every case I have strength enough
for the end—for I have a daughter already 12, another 9
and the last 19 months old. I am going to try at all
events to accomplish it ; and if there be a God, aa many
of those Jesuits, who have by the sweat of our labours,
wish us to believe, I should have permission, I believe,
although in spite of my not having confessed myself to
them, to have an interview with Him, and that He will
pardon me the fault lam about to commit—if in any ease
one can so call it—thus to save me from misery; as well as
my family. I cannot say any more, for it would be neces-
sary that I should pass in review all that has occurred
during 21 years. I should require the whole night. It is
now 11 o'clock in the evening. Forget me for ever, and if
my poor mother still lives, do not strike her such a
blow, for the poor woman has always done what she could
to bring us up in a good way, as did our father, who is no
more. My wife as well .as my children sleep peaceably
whilst I am writing these lines—there is no thought what
would happen to them. In writing at the address which
lam going to put below, you will see how it has thus
passed, and if there remain one of my children, do what
you can to have it near you, for I have the conviction
Thy brother is no more. " Loins BORDIIII.
"Address, Mrs. Snow, 3, Millatead-terrace, Church.
street, Old Bent-road, London."
" London, Sept. 1, 1867.
" After having tried by every means, I have at last de-
cided to take away from me my life, that my poor mother
had so much trouble to preserve, in order that the gentle.
men of the jury who will trouble themselves about me may
not return a verdict, as I believe it is said always, " this
man is insane." I have all my faculties at the moment
I write these few lines. As for the past, I have
undergone during eight months that I have been ill the
greatest of misery without complaint to any one, but
seeing that I ran no longer ameliorate my position as well
as that of my family, I have resigned myself to the fate
to which I have condemned myself for this fortnight. I
desire to have time and strength to accomplish my project,
for I desire to leave no one behind whom people may some
day reproach that his father was a murderer. If these
few lines fall under your eyes, let my comrade at the
workshop (boatel) know that he will gather the few
articles which are at the workshop, and that be will keep
them for himself, as well as a night-shirt, which he can go
and get at the coffee-shop—the Leopard—which I left
there laid Saturday. Louis BoaDuia."

The following isthe translation of a writing found upon
the mantelpiece :—" Having always been a comrade with
those with whom I have worked, I think it is my duty,
before quitting this world, to address to them a last
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After the close of the examination at Lambeth police.
court yesterday the prisoner was conveyed to Horeemcopr.
lane Gaol, accompanied by Mr. Oakes, the gaoler, her.
geant, and other officals of the court. Upon the cab
emerging from the station yard the crowd surrounded it,
and several parties, evidently knowing the prisoner, tried
to shake hands with him. He several times called out,
"Good bye for ever." On the road to the gaol the prisoner
maintained the utmost reticence.

LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COMPANY
(LIMITED).

After the clam of our yesterday's report,
Mr. Norms moved the appointment of • committee of
investigation, to consist of five shareholders, who should
each receive a guinea • day for their services.
Mr. Hrrencocx, in seconding the amendment, mid the
company had no right to require their servants to work
both week days and Sundays. (" Oh, oh.")
Colonel Betatron', expressed his confidence in the
good management of the board, and in the soundness of
the concern. _ _

Another PRonurroa spoke in high terms of approval of
the horses recently purchased for the company's service.
The amendment was negatived by a very large majority,
and the original motion for the adoption of the report and
accounts was agreed to.
A resolution was also passed authorising the directors to
sell the console held by the company, and invest the pro-
ceeds in home or colonial government securities, East India
Five per Cent. stock, India Guaranteed Railway stock, or
debentures.

--Thel;O:vedinge eloped with a vote of thanks to the
choirmonaaddireaten.

1801 f LAST NIGHT'S GAZETTE.

Lwi. OP SOLICITORS Aso Forms rArnarLAss TO ss
OBTAI:TED AT THI 07111:71 OP THE 011121 1/.02111T11.J1,
000 gr or sAsgsurrer. slsnrogALL4przur.)

BANKRUPTS.
;MINIM BRTDONI, Oskley.rotd, Islington, jeweller, to surrender

Sept. 17. et 11. "
LOl/flit WILIIELKINA TROTNAll,Oulldford-street, Romellequare,
late boarding.heuse keeper, Sept. 17, at 11.
EBBNIZII WOODARD, Acton, Middles's, builder, Sept. 17, at 11.
17XIIEL EDMOSD& Westbourne.grove-terrace, late woollan
manufacturer. Sept. 17, at It
WILLLAN ANDISSON, Bassett-street, St. Jannis, merchant,
Sept. 17, at 12.
CRILIGHTON, Artopur-terracp, Commercial road East,

victualler, Sept. 17, it 12.
ELI fITZEDitg, Southborough, Kent, carman, Sept. 17, at 12
JOHN 1111RBEHT flavennock-blll,Kantpstond, 1111210171:61111,

Sept. 17, at I!.
ISSAS WILIJAS DAVIS, Ilifiton.road, Homily New-town, com-
mercial clerk. Sept. 17, at 1.
CHALLIS AtOVtrea MASON, Millman-street, New Guildford-
street, tobacconist, Sept. 17, at 1.
Coil. Tranoulliwterrace, Hammersmith Nest, agent,
Sept 17, at 1.
WEJJAII KRRRY,.Newington-(peen-roa,d, 1111130 On, wheelwright,
Sept 17, ikt
JOHN OATIS, I:frighten, lodging-bowie keeper, Sept. 11 at 11.
HELVE WkIOHT, Cambenrell New-road, baker, Sept. 17, at 11.
£0511? CODDINOTOS MoORN, Hannston, IMeolnahlre, farmer,
&pt. 17 at 11.
'count L,awsuit InAvsk St. George, Gloucestershire, publican,
Sept. 14, at 11.
Tzomis DAVIES, Pembroke Docks, cabinetmaker, Sept. 13, at 11.
DAVID HOLM, Leeds. auctioneer, Sept. 73, at 11.
OSOROS NORMAN, Leeds, Joiner, Sept. 23, at 11.
Micesti. Jona Hootrir,Everten,Lancoahlre, licensed victualler,

Sept 16, at 11.
Jima Crrtits ARMOR, St. Bolen'', Lancashire, ship broker,
Sept. 16, at It
ADAM 8C1101.13 LARCH, Manchester, fustian manufacturer,
Sept. 18, at It
TRosias ksirrwoon, Rochdale, cotton manu.factr., Sept. 17, at 11.
EDWARD HOIYITT, Linden East Farm, Northumberland, auc-
tioneer, Sept. 17, at 1.
Bltnissta TURFIRIL Newcastle-upon-Tyne, jeweller,Sept.lB, at it
Jung rains, Birmingham, hosier. Sept. 20, at 10.
WILLIAM LIVIIKITT, Birmingham, umbrella manufacturer,
Sept. 20, at 10.
ROHR? NANSON, Carlisle, saddler, Sept. 16, at 11.
0131011 HICATERIL Frensham, Surrey, shoemaker, Sept. 16, at It
fOairs MoCIITPORD, Hanky, journeyman potter, Sept. 14. at 11.
Pstglelt WIWI, Liverpool, hardware dealer, Sept. 13, at 3.
' inns fisgort HAYWARD, Lkerporl, metal broker, nept.l6, at 3.
JOlll OALLIMoRt, Salford, beerseller, Sept. 14, at el.
WILLIAM JAMRs DRowitim CIoAD. Truro, grocer, Sept. 14. at 3
Joni hikers, Takashi, Staffordshire, beerseller, Sept. 14, at 10.
waume Bonn Coventry, victualler, Sept 17 at S. '

CHAR= Bamusr, Runcorn, Cheshire, beerseller. Sept. 25, at 11.
JAM WIXTIIDOI7OII, Birkenhead, brush manufacturer, Sept.
17, at 2 .

PATRICK MOLOWT, Cardiff, coal tipper, Sept. 16, at 11.
010143 E HILL WEDDELL, Newcastle upon-Tyne, late beerhouse
keeper. Sept. 19, at 10.
ROSIE! (BATES, 111311/01111-ISPO/ATOeS, Durham, brick maker,
Sept. 16, at 10.
CHAIM= BERTON, North Marston, Bucks, miller, Sept. IS, at 2.
JOHN SEITR, Weston, Cheshire, tailor, Sept. 19, at 10.
TEONAS LONOSUAIT. Monks Coppenball, Cheshire, carrier,
WSept. 19, at 10.
ILLIAM Flatus, HaMwell,Lumashlre, Quarryman,Sept.lesatlo.
ED/Flll PITr, at*urPort. cordwaimr, Sept. IS, at 11.
DECLARATION OP DIVIDEND.
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Isaac OAST, Hass,iferefoidsiiirerlinendraper—lst dividend of
7s. lid., any Thursday, at Kinnear's, Birmingham.

DIYID*IDIL

Sept. 25. 11. J. Morganiaiciol„ Shropshire, grocer
—Sept. 25.
B. Smith, Eccleshall and Onomll, Staffordshire, chemist—Sept.
25. J. Brown, Newcastle-under-Lyme, travelling dtrapsr —Sept.
25. J. Howkins, Coventry, coal dealer—Sept. EL J. Eaters.
Ross, Herefordshire, saddier—Sspt. 25. T. Ward, Leeshill,
Staffordshire, farmer—Sept. 17. J. Fenno, Roche, Cornwall,
miller—Sept. 16. R. lease,, Farm, Somenetaidre. farmer—
%pt. 16. 6. A. Chlicott, Stratton, Doisetahire, miller—Sept. 11.
Margaret Edwards and R. Edwards, Liverpool, bu
16. J. Pownall, Mold, Plintahlre. confectioner—Oct-17.17M
Shanklin, Liverpool, coal agent—Oct 1. W. Armstrong, Great
Balked. Cumberland. farmer—Oct. 1. T. Potts, Sunderland, tim-
ber merchant—Sept. lh J. Beck, Andover, plumber.
PARTI.ERITIPS RIINKIILVEDt
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G. W. C. DeLiatidW. F7ey, 171SwBi7c;adTtreet, City, attor-
neys—R. N. Coghlsn and 8. G. Duke, Fen-court, Fenchurch-
street, commission merchants—Harriet Gadney and Mary Ann
Gadiser. Margaret-street, tavendlahnquare, licensed victuallers
—O. Cartellieri and IL Oehlmaon, Water-lane, City, merchants
—W. Glover and J. Sanderson, Rotherham, Yorkshire, corn
millers—W. Sharpe, R. A. Parker, Y. R. Parker, and G. P. Jack.
son Bedford-row, attorneys, so far as regards G. P. Jackson—
R. J. Hayhow and G. 0. Caroroux. Fensburck.street, ablpbrokers
F. R Werhorg and M. Liebmann, Huddersfield and Bradford,
merchants—H. 0. Andrews, Francis Berryman, and H. M. Watts
has executors of W. Ride, deceased), Francis Berryman, and
Frederick Berryman, Charlton, Somersetsere, common brewers
—G. Beasell and J. Ellis, Liverpool. boot manufacturare—O. H.
Harris and H. B. Edwards, Old Change, City, cotton factors—
' F. Hamilton and 0. J O. Prusl, Golden lane, City, engineers—
F. Truemao and P. Walton, Brighton, corn merchants—W.
Simpson, H. Tod, and R. Tod, Bucknall, Staffordshire,
oreenbalgh and W. Norris, Salford, bleachers-7.. Buck and
Bennett Norwich, professors of music—Jane Quayle, T.
Quayle, and W. Quayle, Liverpool, joiners—J. Taylor asd Marsh
Gardner, Croydon, butchers—Y. Fenton mid R. Penton, Dews-
bury, Yorkshire, merchants—F. H. Meerut= and I. HOMY,
Great Newport-street, Russia mat merchants—J. Taylor, Jun.,
J. Whitehead, B. Lee, J. H. Birch, and R. Winterhottom, Old-
ham, cotton spinnecs—W. Crook and W. Woodhead, Liverpool,
tobaccooles—W. Baldwin and J. Cam Bradford, commission
agents—P. B. Conroe and H. L P. Pore, Oldham, common
brewers—J. Woodsy and J. Morley, Bath, peintere—Serab S.
Noyes and X. Meson, Manchester, bneeKers—W. Dean and
O. F. Hall, Manchester, commission agents—B. W. Shipway
and P. Hammond. Oxfordutreet, breeches makers—O. Urn, J.
Smith, and 8. Wells nod, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire fronfoon-
den, so far as regards S. Wellstood —J. Smith and 8. tVellstood,
Glasgow, and Boanybridge. Stirlitigshire American stove menu-
torturers—R. H. Samuel and S. H. B;znuel, Liverpool, mer-
chants

SOOTCH SEQI7ISTAATIONS.
JOHN Dointa, Lath, merchauk Sept. 6, at the New Ship Hotel.
Leith.

017CORTIli ALLAH BU T, Aberdeen, watchmaker, Sept. 10, at the
Lemon Tree Hotel, Aberdeen.

TEITIIA9 WILINDII, Merton Tower, lad-Lothlaa, dairyman, Sept.
10, at Wirers Roma, Iddlabarh.

ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CONPANY.—The report of
the directors to be submitted to the extraordinary general
meeting of shareholders, to be held at the Loudon Tavern
on Friday, says :—" The business of the present meeting
is confined to the declaration of a dividend, in order that
the warrants may be issued with as little delay as pos-
sible. It may perhaps, however, be necessary for the
shareholders again to be called together during the
autumn. It will be observed that the large sum of
206,3171. has been earned by the cables during the past
year. Towards the close of the financial year the revenue
has had to bear the expense of two accidents to the cable
of 1866, both, it is believed, the result of crushing by
icebergs. The last accident, now being repaired, occurred
only four days before the 27th July. The Anglo-Ame-
rican Company have deducted 21,8061. lee. from the
revenue in respect of these two events, and this charge
not having as yet been agreed to by the Atlantic Com-
pany, has for the present been carried to a suspense
account. Notwithstanding these large deductions, there
remains to the credit of the revenue account a balance
amounting to 28,1331 Ifie. 6d., and out of this the board
propose to declare a dividend for the year ended 27th July
ultimo, at the rate of 4 per cent, free of income tax,
upon the fires 8 per cent. preferential stock. The di-
e atom of the Atlantic Company in pursuance of their
poky, which met the approval of the share-
holders at at their last meeting, arranged an interview with
the Anglo-American directors a few days after the end
of the financial year, for the purpose of discussing a
reduction of tariff. The directors of both companies
present agreed upon a scheme to be recommended to
their respective boards, and on the sth of August the
Atlantic Telegraph Compare y wrote to the Anglo-Ame-
rican Company setting forth the proposed reduction of
tariff, and grimily recommending its adoption. They are
sorry, however, to state that these concessions to the pub-
lic were negatived by the board of the Anglo-American
Company. The Atlantic Company have also subsequently
failed in their renewed endeavours to induce the Anglo-
American Company to unite with them in the adoption
either of the proposed or any other practicable form of
reduction."

MODERN NOVELR.—There can be no doubt that a
singular change has passed upon our light literature. It is
not that its power has failed or its popularity diminished—
much the reverse ; it is because a new impulse has been
given and a new current set in the Hood of contemporary
story-telling. We will not ask whence or from whom the
influence is derived. It has been brouslit into being by
society, and it naturally reacts upon society. The change
perhaps began at the time when Jane Eyre made what ad-
vanced critics call her " protest" againet the convention-
alities in which the world clothes itself. We have had
many " protests" since that time. but it is to be doubted
how far they have been to our advantage. The point to
which we have now arrived is certainly very far from matis-
factory. The English mind in still so far torn.' that we do
not discuss the seventh commandment with all that effu-
sion and fullness of detail which is common on the other
side of the channel, though even in that respect progress is
daily being made ; but them are points in which we alto-
gether outdo our French neighbours. To a French girl
fresh from her convent the novels of her own language are
rigorously tabooed • whereas we are all aware that they
are the favourite reading: of her contemporary in this
zountry, and are not unfrequently even the production,
with all their unseemly references and exhibitions of for-
bidden knowledge, of young women, moved either by the
wild foolhardiness of inexperience or by ignorance of -
thing that is natural and becoming to their condition. It
is painful to inquiry where it is that all these stories of
bigamy and seduction, those soi.clisant revelations of things
that lie below the surface of life, come from. Such tales
might flow here and there from one morbid imagination,
and present themselves to us as moral phenomena, without
casting any stigma upon society in general i but this is not
how they appear. They have taken, as it would seem,
permanent possession of all the lower strata of light lite-
rature. Above there still remains, it is true, a purer at-
mosphere, for which we may be thankful ; but all our
minor novelists, almost without exception, are of the
school called sensational. Writes who have no genius
and little talent, make up for it by displaying their acquain-
tance with the accessories and surroundings of vice, with
the means of seduction, and with what they set forth as
the secret tendencies of the heart—tendencies which,
aooording to this interpretation all point one way.—
Blackutairs Magazine for September.i

The cultivation of the choicest kinds of grapes
hos become very considerable in Guernsey ea well as us
Jersey. A very few years since not above six met were
exported to Eogland from Guernsey in the course of •
year. Last year there were as many tons. The yield this
year for importation will, it is expected, be about ten tons.