The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-21 00:00:00

ROYAL HOSPITAL FOB INCURABLES.

The anniversary festival of this excellent institu-
tion was held yerterday evening, lathe London Tavern, un-
der the presidency of Lord &Lir°, ILP., and was attended
by about 200 friends of the hospital, among whom were the
Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, Mr. Henry Huth
(treasurer of the institution), Colonel Lsbrow, Captain
Mackenzie, Captain Dighton, Dr. Dickson, R.N. Mr.
T. Thornton, Mr. Thomas Dix, Mr. G. B. Woolley, gr. T.
Kelsey, kn. From the report for the twelfth year of the
society's existence, it appears that the number of patients
at the end of 1866 was as follows :—lnmates, 101 ; pen-
sioners' 156. Total, Z 7. This number includes 17
inmates and 42 pensioners elected, and 15 inmates
admitted on payment. The total number of
beneficiaries from the commencement of the charity is
432. The health of the inmates generally has not been
affected by the unfavourable influences of the past season;
The pension list has much increased, and the public have
fully appreciated this branch of the charity. The means
of obtaining medicine and comforts are sent to upwards of
150 home*, and the pensioners, relieved from complete
dependence, may command the ungrudging ministry of
kinsfolk and friends. Much has been done to adapt the
hospital to its special uses ; and throughout the an
ments regard been had not only to the useful
but the pleasing. In this latter respect the board
are indebted to friends for presents of books,
pictures, artificial flowers, and other suitable ad-
ditions. The hospital is nearly full ; there are
not more than twenty vacancies. A wing is about to be
added to the present building, which will thus form a
complete edifice, the original mansion being the centre ;
and the contemplated additions include an infirmary, for
which 1,1001. had been subscribed before the end of last
year. Contributions are invited for the building or the
endowment of special wards to beer a distinctive name,
and in such cans the wishes of &donor are to he consulted,
and his design will enter into the general plan ; 10,0001.
will be required for the scheme of extension. Tho
Chairman, in proposing " Prosperity to the Institution,"
referred to a visit which he had paid to the institution
that day, and expressed the greet pleasure which he felt
at observing how much was done to alleviate sufferings
which had so strong a claim to human sympathy and be-
neficence. He concluded with an earnest appeal for funds
to enable the committee to carry out the enlargement of
the building. The donations announced in the course of
the evening reached an aggregate of 4,500/. The musical
arrangements, which were under the direction of Mr.
Edwin Gray, were most satisfactory, the artistes being
Mims Rose Hence, Miss Palmer, Mr. Young, Mr. Chaplin
Henry, and Mr. R. Farquharson

BRITISH HoROLOOICAL INSTITCT6.—The annual
diuner of this scientific society was held last evening at
the Guildhall Tavern ; the Lord Mayor in the chair. The
entertainment was extremely successful. The object of
the Horological Institute is to improve the principles and
practice of watchmaking by means of lectures, chimes, and
a published periodical. It also fosters some benevolent pro-
jects. Prizes are given to members producing the best
papers on horology, and a library and museum of ancient
aerological specimens are maintained for the use of mem-
bers. Mr. Jones, one of the vice-presidents, in responding
to the health of the corporation, humourously reminded
the Lord Mayor that the magnet body of which he was the
chief had hitherto neglected to provide the City of London
with an answer to the question, What's o'clock ?"—a re-
mark that was loudly cheered by the assembled horologists.
The Lord Mayor, in giving the toast of " The scientific
institutions," commented upon the growing attention to
science demanded in every branch of our commerce and
manufacture. It was to this we bad to attribute the con-
tinned commercial supremacy of the country. Professor
Tomlinson, of King's College, returned thanks, lauding
the conjuncture of science and the useful arts, which he
described as twin sisters of an uncertain and varied age. Mr.
1 V. Kniight, the president of the society, in returning
thanks for the toast of his health, showed bow successful
the mode_ y had been during the year. " Prove, ity to the
Britlah Horological Institute" was proposed by the Lord
Mayor, who said that no doubt the clock trade of England
had much deteriorated, and as the manufacture of watches
did not increase with the requirements of the population,
the same might probably be said of the watch trade. He
feared our watchmakers did not use the appliances of ma-
chinery as much as they might, and earnestly implored
the society to find out why it was their trade was depart-
ing. Mr. Johnson, vice-president, responded to the toast.
Other speeches followed.

TOTTENHAM AND HAMPSTEAD JPNCTION RAIL-
WAT.—The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of this
company was held yesterday at the offices, No. 2, West-
minster Chambers, Captain Arrow, the chairman of the
board of directors, presiding. The directors' report stated
that the railway and stations under contract were on the
eve of completion, and that with a f.-w week, of tine wea-
ther the line would be ready for public traffic. The rail-
way would be worked by the Great Eastern and the Mid-
i land Railway Connsiniee, under powers contained in the
company's act of 186.5. Independently of the residential
and coal traffic of the district, the railway would offer to
Tottenham and Edmonton and to the densely crowded
population of the Tower Hamlets a ready access to Hemp-
stmul-heath, Kew, Richmond, Hampton-court, and Wind-
sor. The company was acquiring land fur the junction
with the Midland Railway at Kentish-town priTaratory
to the contract being let. Captain Arrow and Mr. Ge
Reed, two of the directors, retired, and being eligible,
offered themselves for re-election. Mr. Nottnan, one of
the auditors, also retired and offered himself for re-elec-
tion. The report of the engineers (Messrs. Met 'lean and
Stileman) stated that the earthwork and works of the
main line were complete, and the permanent way was laid
from Kentish-than Station to the mottles with the Great
Eastern at Tottenham, which was nearly finished. The
completion of the stations had been greatly impeded by
the unfavourable weather, especially of the last few weeks,
which had caused an almost entire suspanaion of work, but
in the event of fine weather the stations would soon be
completed. The motion as to the adoption of the directors'
report having been formally proposed by the chairman, and
seconded by the deputy chairman (Mr. George Reed), was

unanimously adopted. The retiring director and auditor
were re-elected and the proceedings terminated.
On Monday last the Rev. Henry Edward Knateh-
bell, clerk, was instituted to the rectory of C.unprey Ash,
in Suffolk, on the presentation of the Right Hon. Frede-
rick William Brook, Baron Itendlesham, of Itendlesham,
in Suffolk aforesaid. On the Faille day the Rev. Harry
Cbarrington Fisher, clerk, was licensed to the perpetual
curacy of Sustead, in Norfolk, on the nomination of Mr.
John Ketton, of Felbrigg-hell, in Norfolk aforesaid.
Diocese or Noew-D•H.—At a general ordination
Bolden in the cathedral church on Sunday last, the fol-
lowing persons were admitted into holy orders. Deacons:
John Joseph Strutt Bird, 8.A., Jesus College, Oxford ;
George Frederick Long Dashwood. LA., St. John's Col-
lege, Cambridge • Joseph Sharpe Ellis, Church Missionary
College; Frank Edward Hopwood, 8.A., Christ Church,
Oxford ; Matthew Walter Tunniclitfe, LA., St. John's
College. Cambridge. Priests: Robert Lewin Howorth,
8.A., Trinity College, Cambridge • William George
Sharpie, 8.A., Geordie and Caius College. Cambridge.
A LIBERAL CHURCH BUILDER. —On Wednesday
the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new church at
Thornton Hough, Neaten, Cheshire. took place, when Mr.
Hurst, who is its founder, and who is also providing schools
and a parsonage house at his own mot, addressed a few
homely wools to those assembled, intimating that in the
new church there would be no charge made for its °can-
petion, that it would be entirely free to all, that when in-
side the church he and they would be on the same footing,
and that any one who went early to church, and went
there before him, would or could take precedence of him-
self in respect to seats.
A FENIAN ALARM IN SCOTLAND.—An extraordi-
nary alarm of Fenianiam was created in Strannter on fia-
turdey, by the receipt of au anonymous letter addressed to
the magistrates, and a telegram from the commander of
H.M.S. Lion, lying at Greenock, to Captain M'Kerlie,
commander of the oomtguard stationed along this coast.
In consequence of the information contained in the
letter both the artillery and ride volunteer corps
were suddenly assembled for parade, and a telegram was
sent to the commander of the Lion to deapat..ll a gun-
boat at once for Streamer. The gunboat Harpy arrived at
the roadstead there during the night, and detachments
' of volunteers were placed on duty all night at the Artil-
lery Battery on the shore, in order to guard the magazine
containing the ammunition for the big guns, and another
squad was placed in charge of the small arms and ammu-
nition of both corps, which were stored in the Old Castle,
while a third paraded the streets till morning, in order to
prevent a surprise. During the whole of Mond:iy and
Monday night the same strict guard was kept over the
stores, but up to Monday evening none of the rebels had
made their appearance, and the sensation which was
created has now for the most part subsided.—Glasgow
Herald. _ _

THE FENIAN MOVEMENT IN IRELAND.—ci-
ders' News of yesterday sayie—" The' Fenian movement'
has become stationary for the present, at least, and the
members of the conspiracy are now hiding their dimi-
nished heads wherever they may obtain shelter from the
vigilant eyes of police or soldiery. The city is unusually
quiet, and our reports from all parts of the country repre-
sent an equally peaceful state of affairs. are, of course,
unable to say whether there will be any other move-
ment ; but the authorities are still vigilant, and pre-
pared to meet it. Their watchfulness ought not to be re-
lased for some time to come." The inqw,st on the body
of Alfred Bradley, who was killed by a random shot fired
from the Mountmellick police barrack on the 9th instal
t,
the barrack was attacked by a drunken man named
Dillon, was resumed on Tuesday. The jury, after hearing
the evidence, returned a verdict to the effect that the
deceased wee killed by a shot fired by a party of police-
men engaged in defending their barrack from an attack
made upon it.

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LATEST INTALLIGENCE. i EXPRESS FROM PARIS.
By Special Appointment to sreater
WWII. THE PRUSCE OF WALES of only one set of opinions are allennid in -.-- ---•••••-
Prize Medal. Loudon, Class 33. Dublin, class 10. from the shelves ? If the support of the ordi- r has et coin-
mistake than any other the Emperor , y The following are the clauses which Mr. Weide- 4USSIA AND TliE EASTERN QUESTION. I ___o___
sv A Tel I F.s-Chronoincters.K ev less, Repeateratlin NM scrushaffe. mitted. But all de/vends on the Emperor's `al views.
! grare•Ledie proposes to insert in committee on the rei EXCITEMENT IN FRANCE.
cLocKS-ForDmingand Drawing Rooms,Carrisges,Churehes,fec. minces of religion is a proper subject for local Since war broke out last year in the centre of
So vague. the terms in which his bill has been drawn
Chu. milt Rates Abolition Bill, after clause 3:
'93":l'l'Mtir srLeirrit to :I.°B°Plima' CrYitais• pinDn'nds' legislation, there is no reason in the nature of the that its practical application may have very different re-
' -.-use A (Voluntary assessments may be made).- Europe," says the Deltas," a great deal of trouble (ram ova owe coutzaroenamr.)
N. %TR:And WORKS of ART ta Bronze, by Leading Artists. cadet why the funds so raised for that purpose sults from those now generally anticipated. The whole PARIS. WED:M.BOAT EVENING.
PRICES awl IS...criptions, see Illustrated Pamphlet, post tree. Notwithstanding
. anything in this. act contained,. it •
hail has been taken to kindle a vast conflagration in the
I Watches and Clocks seat to all parts of the would
J. W. BEN MIN, 20. OLD BOND-sTREET.
Slvalll Factory and City Show 11..01110, should be invariably appropriated to one religious working of the bill lies in the proportion between the army be
body more than another, or why the grants made and the reserve. We are not positively assured that the . lawful, in any parish or ecclesiastical district, for the
hi in • t assembledthe householder a (or East, but the combustible material, on which reli-
nd ance was placed, has not been found. This is the The telegraphic reports of the prefects represent
the excitement caused throughout France by the
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Paris Exhibition, 1887. English section. Class 23.
BROWN and POISON'S CORN FLOUR
for CHILDREN'S DIET.
To obtain extra profit by the sale other kinds are sometimes
offered instead of BROWN sad POISON'S.
"John Brown," "Joh'. Poison," is signed by the makers on
each packet. in aid of a parish church should not be made con-
ditional upon the manner of conducting the ser-
vices, or upon the admission of great preachers
not of the Church of England to the pulpit. At army is to be kept up to its full muster of 400,000,
especially when,thorough by a organisation of thereserve,
the ranks may on any emergency be filled up at a short
notice. Neither we aware of the real bunlen the
reserve drill may inflict the citizen and of the
the last visitation of the Bishop of LONDON an amount of time it will take from his pesceful avocations.
important parish sent in a request for the with- It was the impression at the outset that the Eniperor's parts . onersof
des
occupiers lan within an ecclesiastical district not being truth.
a parish) to assess a voluntary rate upon the owners or •
occupiers of property within such parish for any purpose
for which church rates might heretofore lawfully have been If people at St. Petersburg mean to con-
vince us that it is a pure love of humanity which unparalleled
prompts Russia to take such a lively interest in the
upon , fate of the wretched, they have an es'
made ; and to. agree upon such manner of assessment .
as they may think fit for that purpose.
" Clause B (Voluntary assessments maybe paid).-It greater and nearer y way of
doing so ; let them begin by mitigating woes that are
home, let them begin by an debate on M. Thiers' interpellation as something
since the creation of the empire. In
the chateau, the farm house, the cottage, the
factory, the shop, the cafd, and the market-place,
the speeches are read and discussed with avidity,
The report in the Moniteetr of the concluding
i --_ -- --•--- druwal of one of the three creeds. In some parts scheme might point rather to a reduction than to an
shall be lawful for any persons to pay or to agree to pay act of reparation for making which there is no debate on Monday gives but a pale account of
Zite vrprefifi• a•oi
of the country ainj r ty would befound in favoursuch voluntary awes tsvoluntary t b
of giving the larger portion of a Church Rate to the• men or any con nu-
be, if by degrees, and on a continuance of European peace, 'need of the concurrence of Europe, but which we the row which took place in consequence of
tions, towards any purpose for which church rates have M. Rouher's artful rather than awkward elle. French regular army were to dwindle down to 200,000 shall all praise-let them staunch the wounds of
-- -•- the Wesleyan Methodists. It is idle to suppose that men, leaving 638,000 at home in the reserve? It is certain hitherto been pabl, sion to the 2nd of December. For several
TO CORRESPONDENTS. se C (Accounts to be rende I - funds to be unfortunate Poland. Before thinking of delivering .
miscellaneous parochial majorities will always that neither the condition of the population nor that of Fl 7 ' red-. All minutes the house was a perfect bear garden, and
Advertisements Mandel for "The &press," London Ermine means of any such voluntary assessments, and the Christians of the Turkish provinces let them
, must be at the Office, 10, Bouverientreet, by Two allow vestries to be used as mere instruments for the finances of the French Em ore will allow any further raid bythe shorthand writers could catch very little of
loterk on the der of publication. . 0 . - - all such voluntary contributions shall be paid to the console those of the Polish provinces-let them
collecting money to support a system in which aggravation of "rho tribute of blood." the cross fire of recrimination which took
churchwardens or chspelwardens of such parish or axle- restore to their country and their relatives the Place.
they have no voice. It should be Mr. HUBBARD'SAfter the Marquis de Pine threatened the opped.
DRURY LANKsiastical district, and shall be expended for the purposes thousands of unhappy men who in agony in
TIM EVENING. Firsr. Mr. Phelps, Mews. K Phelps. F. aim as a sincere churchman to plrce the Church for which the same shall have been assessed by the church- lion with M. Hanasmann's new barracks, M.
PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.Siberia-let them show, as has been so well said
Hanby. Iciajanies, Harcourt. Wham, Warner, and W. Hard- soon as possible in the hands of its faithful wardens or chapelwardens, with the concurrence of the Thiers, in a state of quivering excitement ex-
son : Mrs. Herman Vern. Mrs. IL Vanienhoff, & Isabel Adams. as
--as- b Prince Gortchakoff in his despatch of May 12
-and WANTED HUSBANDS FOR SIX. Illas Hudspeth. children, who are ready to make sacrifices HOUSE OF COMMONS.-HaacH 20. rector, vicar, perpetual curate, or other incumbent of such 9 ' ' ' ' laimed " Y kill if like,
, You may me you bat I will
HATHABART. to support and defend a system in which they CHURCH RATES ABOLITION BILL. parish or district ; and an account of such expenditure 1860, that ' in all questions affecting civilisation c
always say that December 2 was 'an intern • "
'Mrs EVEIMICI. DAVID GARRICK. Hews. Sather% Beck- believe. Remembering the treatment which this Order for second reading read-Motion wade and uestion shall, once at least in every year, be rendered by the and humanity we cannot admit that there arc two >•
M. Eut6nie Pelletan said, " Vous (tea des bandits."
stone. Chippendale. goners, Clark. &c. • Mesdames Moore, ChM. 2 • . churchwarden or chapelwarden to the parishioners or in- weights and two measures.' "
pewiale. ac.-TII E SERDWS FAMILY. Messrs. Buckman., question has received of late years at the proposed, " That the bill be now read a moon time.
: He, Farren, ite.-AndJ ENNY LIND AT LAST'. Miss Burke... w o habitants, in vestry assembled, of such parish or district. There was much more to the same effect. The
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Ms IMAM, HIS LAST LEGS. Mews. Verner it Fenton: hands of public men, and especially the ostenta-
tious manner in which Mr. DISRAELI came for- and at theui rout Amendment
_ _ _ the l'ueet°tiolnent7,7.lf the
ie words "uponno'
" Cis D (If n a treasurer may be appointed).
this day mix mouths."-(Mr. (Mr. Bereaford Hope.)-Question -If the person elected as churchwarden or chapel-
a Tha word 'now ' stand Bart of the I uestion "
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Sick B. White and Him Wentworth.-And THE STREETS OF ward a few years ago as the champion of Church ie, livid . I • warden shall be disqualified to act (as hereinafter pro house ed : Ayes,noes, 187. THE SECRET TREATIES BETWEEN government papers reproach the opposition mem.
PRUSSIA AND BAVARIA AND BADEN. hers with forgetfulness of their oath of allegiance
The Journal dis DEof to-day, referring the to the constitution
. bats
IJINDON. Messrs. Vining, Y. Villiers, Shore,Qthisem,Fommter, Rates, and the astonishing speechta he made in the sided) • treasurer may be appointed in his stead, who
and malice ; Mrs. 11. Marston, Hisses Montagu end Rodgers. AYKi. above treaties, asks : refuse to pass retrospectively under the y.ke •
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diocese of Oxford, in the presence of the BISHOP, Acland, T. D. Foljambe, F.J. Morrison, W. may receive and expend the funds, and shall render an
Why has it been decided to publish them now ? Was it of December 2. But to this it was very STRAND.nuaI account thereof as hereinbefore provided.
Fordyce, W. D. Murphy, N D.
Ting EVEIIII4, MARRIED DACGIITEIta AND YOUNG HT& we feel inclined to ask the friends of those rates Idall. H.N.1:,, B'
.P. Forster, C. Nicholson, W. " Clause E (No one to vote who has not paid).-No to satisfy those members of the North German parliament well replied that the empire does not
BANE.-104M EgAL I/A ; I llt. THE SEN•ATIoNOOA.T. Messrs. what they think now, in view of yesterday's Agar.i.llls, LG. Forster, W. E. Norwood, C. M. who desire the unity of Germany, and who persist in the
Thorne, James, Kolemi. and lunar : Madam Bwanborough,
Hughes, Newton, Weatherby, ac„-and A SUIT OF EWIGLIYA division, of the result of their alliance with the ana.rier, Viect. Fortescue, C. P. O'Brien, hi/ P. chapelwarden (except for secular purposes only) or to vote belief that the treaty of Prague was an absolute obstacle when it was founded by universal suffrage, more
HOLBORN. Tory party T Atistruther, Sir It. Fortescue, D. F. O'Conor Don, The
Acted,,, E. Gaselee, Salt. trlionoghue, Theaa. to the triumph of that unity? Was it to give an answer
as to the dispoeal of funds raised by such voluntary.. or less forced, but the result of which M. Thins
THIS MEMO, MT TIALII NEXT. Mr. Delmore: Ulnas Anton, A. S. Gaskell, J. IL Oliphant, L. sesament,s or voluntary contributions (the rector, vicar, to the speeches made during the last few days in the Corps
Foote sad Leonov-And FLYING SCUD. Messrs. NevHle, Bel- Aytoun, R. S. Gavin. Major 01,1ilca, Si, C. perpetual curate, or other incumbent of a parish or mete. Leetlistif ! and the other opposition members admit to be
=ore Blake, Volialre, ac. Mesdames F. Josephs, C. astindars, OUB CONTEMPORARIES. Barclay, A. C. (Moon, T. M. (hallow, G. legally uncontestable. Their oath accepting the
TIMM Foote, Hddes, Lennox, Raymond, W. Barnes, T. Gilpin, C. O'Reilly, 11. W. siastical district excepted) who shall not have paid up his The Batxtrian Gazette accompanies the publica-
Hamm, Sir H. Gladstone, W. E. Osborne, N.M. voluntary assessment for any year in which such a volun- tion with some officious comments, in which a hope fait accompli in no way binds them to be admirers
BRITANNIA. (THIS DAY.) Barry, C. R. Gladstone, It. 11. Otway, A. J. of the violence and perjury committed on Dwain-
TIM Ermine% THE FLIRT. Mews. Reynolds, Cranford, Bass, A. Glyn, G. O. tmen, Bir H. tory rate as aforesaid shall have been assessed, or paid a is expressed that it will not trouble the good rela-
and Ilismossi : Mrs Lane k Mesdames Edwin and Macarthy. - -.-...-
Bam, 01. T. Ouldamld, Mr F. H. Padmore, R. voluntary contribution for the same year, which in amount -0 . her 2. They are willing officially to forget that
After which THE WATERSLIN. Miss Esther Jacobs.-To con. Baxter, W. E. Goldszaid, J. Perry. T. is not less than that of his voluntary aasessment." ti ns between Germany and foreign nations, and
elude with RODIN 1100 D. THE ANTi.CHURCH-RATE BILL. Barley, T. Gower, Y. L Pease, .1. W. especially France. "We even believe," it says, date, but it is too much to expect them to sub- •
Mr. Hardcastle's majority, the Times says, can Beaumont, H. F. ()when, G. J. Peel, A. W. mit tamely to have it thrown in their faces. It
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Pelham, lord " that this publication, regarded as a necessary
HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. no longer be interpreted as a majority in favour of Leric:i°4l.tir• F.
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Graham,T si. IV:
Peto, SD S. girt Court. was M. Rouher who first mentioned, and
?® DAT -Mewing, lb. 41in Alternoce. Oh. rm. unconditional abolition, several who voted in it, in- Biddulph, col. Gregory, W. H. Philips, IL N.
___,,,_ consequence of the principle of nationalities so
f9463111°W-Yarning, 3k. 2"1 Aftirseca• 311* 381°' eluding the leading members of the late government, Ulddinkb. M. Greville.Nugent,Col. Pim, J. generally accepted in that country, will be received unnecessarily mentioned, that date, and thus
, Blake, J. A. Grey, Mr G. Platt, J. WINDSOR CASTLE, MARCH 20. provoked the scandalous scene which fol.
- --- --- --- - having expressed their intention of supporting ammo- Blennerhesset,Blrlt. fondley, cap' Pollar.l-Vnmhart, The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise and as a guarantee of peace." "We adds the Delootst
LONDON, THURSDAY, MARCH 21. 06646 in committee which would have the effect tr_sr_igp_t,
C. Grosvenor, 1.;n1B. W. lowed. It is generally believed that he did
" see that there is no want of wit in Munich, and
Grove, T. F. Potter, E. Prince Leopold, arrived at the Castle last evening at 20
of • compromise. Kr. Newdegate's proposal to um."41o:: ;7- Gurney, B. Potter, T. B. minutes before 7 o'clock, from London, attended by the that the inhabitants of the ' modern Athens,' it on purpose, on the calculation that by
make the church-rites a permanent charge on land Briscoe, J. I. Hadfield, 0. Nice, W. I'. shaking the "red rag" of republicanism he would
Tae friends of religious liberty may be con- is to •
Bruce, It. A. Blakey, T. laniniacn. Sir H. Colonel Hon. A. Harding°, and Mr. Legg. deal in irony." alarm the conservative members, and so divert
gratulated on the progress and issue of the debate Ana it may be dismissed from consideration : and Bryan, 0. L. Hawser, 81r J. Rebow, J. G.
some votes which would otherwise have been added
which took place in the House of Commons yes- the measure of Mr. Hubbard, which would retain compul. Huller, sir A. Harris, J. D. Robertson, D. The Maharajah Duleep Singh and the Maharanee - ...
me Temps says :
Hartington, Marg. of Rothschild, Baron arrived at the Castle yesterday, and dined with the Queen to the forty-five who voted for M. Thiene inter-
terday on Mr. Hanneawri.E's Bill for the Abolition lion in the case of churchmen, may be tlismissed Bo sum- Haat.); C. Hartley. J. II de There is no longer •a south and north in Germany. We
and the royal family.
people. pellation. If so, it was a very miserable calculi-
of Church Rates. An unusually large number of manly. The only proposition which can ultimately be Ihaton, Sir T. F. Nay, Lorcil.
~.J. Rothschild, N. de are no longer in face of a Prussia of °0,000,000 of
aldegrave '-;°' k J.ll.
discussed is contained in the clauses which Mr. W . "musk 3. Russell, A. His highness was attended by Colonel Oliphant.
but of 40,000,000 until, in the course of events, they be- tion. As it was, several men of title and wealth
members took part in the discussion, and each sidelleadiam, r. Russell, H. The ceremony of christening the Shahazadah, the infant
Leslie will propose in committee. Even here, however, it Cardwell, E. Henderson, J. St. Aubyn, J. . . come :10,000,000. And that there may be no mistake -dukes, marquises, counts, barons, and generals-
of the case was ably represented ; but no hearer Sunuda, J. D'A. Son of the Blaharajah and the Maharanee, took place in the
must not be maintained that the contribution to the V.Orolito, n. eE. Henley, Lord
as to the exclusive military character of this powerful who were elected as government candidates, joined
could have doubted on which side the advantagi. Hibbert, J. T. Samuelson, B. private chapel of the Castle this morning, the Queer
' church rate is the only thing which gives a man -i right to i'srui..76.e. C. Hodgklnson, O. Scholefield, W. remain no doubt that
agglomeration, that there tray M. Thiel% and the regular opposition in bhuning
lay. We miss from the debate many an old high- a voice in the affairs of his parish church. The mere fact Cavendish, Lord F. Holden, I.Scott, Sir W. standi.ng in person as one of the sponsors, the others being
it is entirely in the hands of M. de Bismarck
flavoured Conservative argument, and those by of the church being established gives him a right to pshreiVien,h, Lord G. riollanzali,:i.EiL Serape, 0. P.
Seely, C. the Maharajah and the Rev. William Jay,
The Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor per- and his royal master, we learn that an amendment having the Emperor's foreign policy. Everybody knows
that the vote of the majority, approving it, expresses
which their place was supplied were feeble and exercise influence within it. In short, the Thera Cheetani,J. Howard, C. W. Seymour, H. D. for its object the secerity of the fundamental liberties of
contradictory. The supporters of Church Rates is at a loss to see what is to be gained by mai.
Child re. itSiutt, sir W.
eeley, Sir IL Ingham, R. Sheriff, sit.
Simeon,.f. formed the ceremony.
The Shahazadah received the names of Victor Albert. independent opinion, but merely a reluctance to
the German people, especially the freedom of the press no
spoke like men who knew they had to de-the simpleproposition to abolish cis j going beyond
The Princess Louise, Princess Beatrice, and Prince Leo-
the cum mow powers. Such an enactment would, Claimant, W. 3. Johnstone, 81, J. Smith, J. B. by the parliament of the North. It only remains now for seats and their salaries. The Emperor knows
fend a losing cause, but we are happy to indeed, . • • Clinton, Lord E. Kearsley, Capt. Spelrs. A. A. poll were present.
simply recognise the existing state of tyre, U. King, P. J. Star le, IV. the King of Prussia to get the imperial crown decreed to
The Duchess of Roxburghe and the Countess of Caledon better than anyone else that such votes in no way
acknowledge that on a topic which h:us things. Church rates can at this moment be levied Oman, w. li. Kiuglake. A. W. Stanley, W. 0, him, and to invite the Austrian Germans to take their ..
reueve the immense weight of responsibility which
caused unusual irritation, they spoke like gen- by consent, and, in practice, only by consent ; nor Colel•rooke, Sir T. King scote, Col.
Collier, /kr•
R. Stansfeld, J.
Knatchbull - limes. Steel, J. were in attendance upon her Majesty.
There were also present the Earl and Countess of Leven seats in the German parliament ; this will be the crowning
oppresses him, and that the men who give them
tlemen and Christians. The Government did not is there anything to prevent dissenters from interfering toiviiie, e. N.. men, E. Stock, 0. of the edifice.
take a prominent part in the proceedings, but it in church affairs. In point of fact, if the so-called " Com- tower, J. p. Lawn. Sir N. Stuart, Col. and Melville, Lady Sophia Melville, Major-General Sir cannot be relied upon in a crisis.
Layanl. A. 11. Ruthvan, E. T. M. and the Hon. Lady Biddulpb, the lion. Mrs. Wel-
was represented by Mr. WALPOLE and Lord JOHN PeonntorY Clauses" were Carried, they would create for Cowper, W. F. Lamont, J. Sykes, Cul. THE SCENE IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER. lam credibly informed that France has lately
Craufurd K H. Lesley, and the ladies and gentlemen in waiting.
MANNERS, who declared that it would feel it to churchmen privileges which they do not now poises.. The c....ioni.
R. W. 14:1resenseej.1. Synan, KJ.
Taylor, P. A. His Highness the Mahamjah and the Maharanee, The Arenir Notional, speaking of the scene in made overtures to Belgium to form a military con-
Times believes, moreover, with Mr. Bass that if the existing Cremorne Lord the Corps Legislatif, says : vention for her own protection of which France
be its duty to oppose the Bill. In view of this
state of'
things ' ' • Lermu.4:'.". 1::'"'..:::... T. attended by Colonel Oliphant, left the Castle this after-
re thus frankly acknowledged, and the Crowder, bir O. The speech of Si. Radler has aroused in us the past would be the head, and which other small States
announcement the second reading of the measure church threw herselfwe
on the consent of the people, she 2sveY' IL Lefenv. G. A Tracy C. R. noon.
-
Davie, Sir H. R. Lewis,H. Trevekan, G. 0. in all its intensity. He has pushed us 16 years back. would be invited to join. This reverses the fable
by the large majority of seventy-six, becomes would materially gain even in the power of assessing De La Poet, E. Lowe, R. Vand eur, Col_ The King of Denmark arrived at Marlborough.house He has excited passions, painfully suppressed, b t
u of the horse and the man. It is now the man who
a serious Ministerial defeat, The defenders of church•rates. Dent, J. D. Lusk, A. Vanderbyl, P. yesterday afternoon on a visit to the Prince and Princess
tiering, 81r E. Mackie, J. Verney, Sir. H. ever burning, an inflammable substance which a ,rodent
Church Rates are not agreed as to the position According to the Herald, the division simply indicates peke, •Ir W. Mackinnon, Capt. vllllers, C. P. of Wales. minister would be careful not to put a spark to. M. Houlter
asks the horse to allow him to put a saddle on his
which the impost occupies in public opinion. that the anti-church and democratic factions had resolved 1.11.713.31-(1. Mackinnon. IV. A. Vivian, Capt.
11.Legan. P. Warmer, E. His Majesty was received at Dover by General de Bulow, has played with tire and produced an explosion, the echoes back. Belgium has referred to England fur advice,
Lord JOHN MANNERS finds in the returns of not to lose any opportunity of proving their abiding, re- nowt... 1. Waren, D. Watkin, K IV. the Danish minister, and Lord Alfred Hervey, Lord in of which are still heard from one end of France to the which is, I suppose, a way of intimating that the
tentless antipathy to the established church, whilst, as Duff, E. W. Merjorilsaaks, D. C. Wegnelin, T. if. Waiting to the Prince of Wales. • other. polite offer will be respectfully but firmly declined.
the sums collected as rates year by yearMarsh. 01. 11. Western, Sir T. B.
usual, the church and constitutional 'es, confident and Doi r. The Prince of Wales, attended by Lieutenant-Colonel
evidence that the tax is liked, while Mr. ndas Sir D. Martin, C. W. Whalley, G. H. In answer to the Pays, which by way of reproach Reports of the termite prevailing among the
self-reliant, had taken no effectual steps to meet the eneiny. Euunlop,' A. C. Martin, P. W. Whatman, J. Koppel, met his Majesty at the Charing-cross terminus of
DERESFORD HOPE has no doubt that The Herald speaks contemptuously of Mr. Newdegate's rertertiT- Matheson, A. Whitbread, S. the London and South-Eastern Railway. to theliberal deputies said, " honed people keep the French troops returning from Mexico have pro-
Berry, J. White, J.
" there is a growing inclination throughout the scheme, while the Sta Ward views it with favour. It is Enloe. E. Milbank, F. A. Whitworth, B. Lord Skelmersdale, Lord in Waiting to the Queen, wax oaths they have taken," the A venir says : ductal such a panic in the south of France that the
" whole country in favour of the total and uncon- ageless, however, it adds, to talk of compromise to the Enaeld. Clad. NW. J. S. Williamson, Sir H. also in attendance at the railway terminus to receive his Such is the opinion of the Pays ;it is also ours ; but the government has determined to form a sanitary
Erskine, t'ke-Adni. Miller, W. Winnington, Sir T. Majesty. Pays will not be thanked in all quarters for bringing to camp near Toulon, in which these troops will be
" ditional abolition of Church Rates." Just as Liberation Society, which will be satisfied with nothing Evan.; T. W. Milla J. R. Woods. H.
little agreement is found in the arguments by short of an express repudiation of the principle of a state yvlu-teir.. W..... Mitchell, A. Wyld. J. In attendance upon the King of Denmark are General mind this truth on the occasion of the " Second of secluded for two months before being distributed
Mitchell, T. A. Wyvlll, M.
church. The allies who help them to a hollow victory may r.4714,..1. E. de Oxholm, H. de Scheele, and M. de Castenschiold. December."
which the continued exaction of rates was de-Moffatt, U. Young, G.in the different garrison towns.
probably pause before they apply such • principle to all Fawcett, H. Monk, C. J. Young, IL
fended ; there are no longer any great principles church endowments. They will be sorry to lose one of inid,..,_ Monsen, W. A Cabinet Council was held yesterday, at the (axcrea's TELEGRAM.)
uponwhich the friends of compulsoryrates can make their yearly field days if the Hoene of Lords is at last led j.441,:at.5i,,,,rs 0. Iraoreit'3; TELLER&
Hardeastle, J. A. official residence of the First Lord of the Tres- AUSTRIA. WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)
an united stand. The theory that Church Rates to yield to the agitation. But of this every politician may Foley, H. W. Morr;4s, W. Baines, E. sury, in Downing-street. The ministers pre- VI&NNA, MARCH 21.
area charge on property, inherited with that pro- be well assured-nothing will stop the agitation but a die- NOM. sent were the Earl of Derby, the Lord Chan-
addressed an autograph
The Emperor has
party, cannot, as Mr. GLADSTONE pointed out, be Peet declaration of both houses for one principle or the LlwiTi.dii.E. t.. Forester, Gen. Newdegate. C. N. cellor, the Duke of Marlborough, the Right Hon.F. Extreme. ISea' •
Freehand, C. K. Newport, Vial. Spencer H. Walpole, Lord Stanley, the Duke of to the committee for the control of the public 1L T. W. 1
3.2
117,3-...... k , IV.. L I:
advocated by a party which acknowledges that it other. Arkwrlghtl Garth, R. Noel, G. J. Ltuckinghain, Sir John Pakington, Sir Stafford debt, expressing his complete satisfaction at the
The Telegraph, while supporting the abolition of church &timelier. R. Gilpin. Col. North, Col. --- - - - sw.
would not he proper to tax the "conscientious . . Goddard, A. 1.. Northcote, Sir S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the manner in which they have conducted their Nairn 24.0024' R.E. 'I I . E. sb 0.10 2
rates, emphatically denies that the people of EnglandB. ~lialnte,alllV,l.
" Dissenter." Liability to •a tax on property can wish to get rid of the establishment The poor, it says, hiller, .sin.f. Guedaon, J.
Gore, J. R. O'Neill, E.
Pack., Vol. Right Hon. H. T. L. Coen, the Duke of ',Rich- labours, and conferring upon each of the members Aberdeen - r..;') Is 9 vr.riv. . 1 i ' N.E.!L ese" :at! 2
not vary with the opinions of the person who may cling to the church, and the rich and educated classes Bait, 11. J. Gore, W. R. rze,.sißt.Zi. mond, Lord J. Manners, the Right Hon. Gathorne
theof K ' hof the Oiler Le Id
mg t - 2
14. H. Hardy, and Lord Naas. Greencutle 20.82 38 M.S. I 2 4 C.R.C. Is.l • 1
happen for the time being to hold it. One result would make •a determined stand against any attempt to Barrington, Vint. OreenallS,*(ll." Parker, Major W. The rumour published by the New Free Press of Valenta.- 20.42 39 B.E. 1 6 7 • 8.8.6. n: 0.111 2
.
of these recurring discussions on Church Rates has put down the church. A church establishment is among HarroLW. ex. Greene, E. Patten, Cot W.
Gray, Lt.-Col. Paull, H. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office the concentration of a corps of observation upon uCaf,;,13.7.: :: 29-.0,, -la 8-.1. 1 ; - ; NRIL se. '-7 i
been to reduce considerably the importance of the the most valued possessions of Englishmen. Batmen, SD T. Grim, T. de Powell, 7. S. from the Governors of Canada and British Columbia. the Turkish frontier and the reports circulated at nonlierait ust as Z.N.E. 46 . LOLL c- 4
The Saw regards the vote as perfectly decisive of the Bathurst, A. A. Griffith, C. D. Real, C. S. Penzance- 29 tal 42, S.E. 81 4 . N.N. lor O.
Dissenter and his scruples on this question, which, Beach, Sir M. Hamilton, Id. Claud Rep ton, G. W. - - Agrant of sanguinary conflicts having taken place it,...t, WOO 41 &IL ,6 , S N.N.L Ir - 4
main question at issue. A majority of 7G in a house of
thanks to the obstinacy of a political party, has
450 members does not leave a beach' W. W. ghost of •• chance even to Beecroft, G. S. Hamilton, I. T.
Hartopp, K B. Ridley, sir M.
Robertson, P. F. HEALTH OF THE PRINCESS or WALES. -We are between the people and the authorities in Dalmatia l'ricin 20.89 41 LLB. :a , 4 N.N.W. ;o - 4
Rochefort V.76 a W.B.W. , 3 4 W.B.W. , 0 - 0
expanded into one of State policy. As Mr. the pure obstructives who, when they have tried every Bentinck, G. C. Harvey, R. B. Russell, Mr C. authorised to state that her Royal Highness the are officially denied. Plymouth 20.75 28. C.R.C. IA 3 ' N.E. Ico - S
Hay, teir J. lichrelber, C. Weymouth 19.83 33' LI43:N.N. S. c - 4
DERESFORD Hoare now puts it, the reason for retain- other expedient, naturally fall back upon a policy of delay. lit=.lt,s. Heathcote, G. H. &later-Booth, G. Princess of Wales, having passed over the fourth Portsmouth 20.82,33' EN.E. 44;N.E. . oc - 3 s
ing the machinery of Church Rates is that means - Bingham, Lord Heatheote, Sir W. Seourfleld J. H
'• H. week from her confinement, Dr. Arthur Farre will HUNGARY. London 211.8413ai LICK 34 : N. E. oh - - I
Bourne, Col. Henley, J. W Schein, H. J. pEgTH, maim 21, Yarmouth rum 35 N.C. 14 4 N.N.N. 0 - 4
may exist of compelling men to pay rates who THE WORN BILL. Bowen, J. B. Illenniker-Major, J. Selwyn, C. J. discontinue his attendance. Her royal highneas . . . Scarborough sass 1131 ESA. 124.1 L i se 0.08 3 a
have voluntarily agreed to assess themselves. The Times still ventures to hope that the bill now before Brbigu, Mr B. Herbert, Vol. &cane. J. E. The Austrian ministers at present Staying in this :Melds 19-93 28 S.C. '2 6 S.C. OC .. 4 I
There is here no question of a Nonconformist parliament may be so moulded as to justify passing it. „„,,,,,:zyk,
W D. Illirlyard, I'. B. Seymour, G. H.
Hodgson, W. N. litinsonda, W. B. is now suffering only from inflammation of the
city are expected to leave to-morrow evening for adder
The direct tax franchise may easily be modified into sn Bruce, Major Bugg, LL-Col. ankh, A. knee joint and its consequences, requiring cape-
REMARKS.
minority having been outvoted in vestry . Vienna.
income tax pure and simple, and if sufficient securities Scum sir I. lioirord, R. M. Manhope, J. B. dally surgical aid.-
. j.k.ttntaerkV.. e.t....1. le I.ir .1 ' 1 I,IIY in..tell:mine I
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Piir

THE friends of religious liberty may be con-
gratulated on the progress and issue of the debate
which took place in the House of Commons yes-
terday on Mr. Hasecornes Bill for the Abolition
of Church Rates. An unusually large number of
members took part in the discussion, and each side
of the case was ably represented ; but no hearer
could have doubted on which side the advantage
lay. We miss from the debate many an old high-
flavoured Conservative argument, and those by
which their place was supplied were feeble and
contradictory. The supporters of Church Rates
spoke like men who knew they had to de-
fend a losing cause, but we are happy to
acknowledge that on a topic which has
caused unusual irritation, they spoke like gen-
tlemen and Christians. The Government did not
take a prominent part in the proceedings, but it
was represented by Mr. WALPOLE and Lord Jon";
MANNERS, who declared that it would feel it to
be its duty to oppose the Bill. In view of this
announcement the second reading of the measure
by the large majority of seventy-six, becomes
a serious Ministerial defeat. The defenders of
Church Rates are not agreed as to the position
which the impost occupies in public opinion.
Lord JOHN MANNERS finds in the returns of
the sums collected as rates year by year
evidence that the tax is liked, while Mr.
Bows►OßD HOPE has no doubt that
" there is a growing inclination throughout the
" whole country in favour of the total and uncon-
" ditional abolition of Church Rates." Just as
little agreement is found in the arguments by
which the continued exaction of rates was de-
fended ; there are no longer say great principles
uponwhich the friends of compulsoryrates can make
an united stand. The theory that Church Rates
are a charge on property, inherited with that pro-
perty, cannot, as Mr. GLADSTONE pointed out, be
advocated by a party which acknowledges that it
would not be proper to tax the "conscientious
" Dissenter." Liability to a tax on property can-
not vary with the opinions of the person who may
happen for the time being to hold it. One result
of these recurring discussions on Church Rates has
been to reduce considerably the importance of the
Dissenter and his scruples on this question, which,
thanks to the obstinacy of a political party, has
expanded into one of State policy. As Mr.
BERESPORD HOPE now puts it, the reason for retain-
ing the machinery of Church Rates is that means
may exist of compelling men to pay rates who
have voluntarily agreed to assess themselves.
There is here no question of a Nonconformist
minority having been outvoted in vestry
and being reluctant to pay the demand
made on it. The battle is between Churchmen.
The case supposed is that of persons who
have voluntarily mounted an obligation, declin-
ing to discharge it. Why it should be supposed
that people who once a year agree to give money
to a church should be less willing to fulfil their
engagements than those who similarly promise to
give to hospitals or schools,we are left to conjecture.
As Mr. GLADSTONE observed, " the compulsory
" clauses are given up against the unwilling, but it
" is sought to retain them against the willing."
In former debates the necessity of continuing
the exaction has been maintained because the
sums yielded by the rate were too large to be
dispensed with. We are glad to be assured on
this occasion, by so competent an authority as
the member for Buckingham, that the sum at
stake is insignificant. But Mr. HUBBARD has a
profound constitutional objection to surrender-
ing the rate. In his view a great principle is at
stake—" the principle of government by ma-
" jority, which has always been respected in that
" Houma." Let us hope that another House will
show not less respect for the same principle
as embodied in the division of yesterday.
The doctrine of the sacred right of a local ma-
jority is a somewhat dangerous one, and we are
a little surprised to see the member for Bucking-
ham adopting it so readily. A few years ago it
suddenly occurred to an astute prelate of Mr.
HUBBARD'S acquaintance, who has a little of
Mr. Duisszu's propensity for recommending
things by their opposites, that something might be
made of this same doctrine ; but he had no sooner
taken it up than he dropped it, as if
it were red hot iron. Church Rates are
voted in hundreds of parishes because they have
been voted for many years; but take the
faculty off the ground of tradition and positive
law and base it on a theoretical proposition,
and you will see it developed in an unex-
pected manner. If a majority has a natural
right to coerce a minority to pay rates for • pur-
pose which seems good to it, it must have a still
better right to control the expenditure of the
money so raised. Mr. HUBBARD finds an analogy
between a Church Rate and a Library Rate which
the majority of a parish has power by law to levy.
But did Mr. HUBBAAD ever hear of a library

The TIMES still ventures to hope that the bill now before
parliament may be so moulded as to justify passing it.
The direct tax franchise may easily be modified into en
income tax pure and simple, and if sufficient securities
can be devised to prevent the fabrication of votes,
there is little to be said agaicst the enfran-
chisement of fundholders or savings bank depositors.
The system of dual voting, the Times understands, is
already ►bandoned, and in committee it may be deter-
mined whether a discriminating extension of the fran-
chise will best be effected by a household suffrage re-
stricted to those who pay their own rates, or by a 71,
rental franchise unfettered by any obligation of rate-
Ming.

Balancing the respective advantages and disadvantages
of allowing the second reading to pass unopposed, and
perniitting the debate to come on in comuiittee, the Daily
News concludes that the latter course would have the
clear profit of compelling the conservative party to define
positively their own position. They could then no longer
go to the country as vague supporters of household suf-
frage. If they were defeated at all it would be upon dual
voting, or compound householders' disfranchisement, or
on some fancy suffrage or detail, and if they dissolved upon
that defeat they would be seen in their true colours. But it
is as yet not certain that they would not accept the defeat,
and either resign without dissolving or modify their bill
to meet the opinion of the house. In the former case a
liberal ministry would take ottice, warned by its predeces-
sors' blunders what to avoid, and by their offers what to
advance to. In the latter case a bill containing what is
good without what is objectionable might yet be carried
during this session ; leaving till next year the debateable
questions involved in the redistribution of seats, and
other points secondary to the great matter of enfranchise-
ment.

NOEL
Akroyd, E. Forester, Geo. Newdegate, C. N.
Arthdall, (B‘pt. Freehand, C. E. Newport, Viact.
Arkwrlght, R. Garth, R. Noel, G. J.
BAPEaIIAL R. Gilpin. Col. North, Col.
Isagge, W. Goddard, A. 1.. Northcote, Sir S.
Bapuß, C. Goudaun, J. O'Nelll, E.
Bailey, sir J. Gore, J. R. Pack., tot
Bantle, 11. J. Gore, W. R. Paget, R. H.
Barnett, H. Greve., S. R. Palk, Sir L
Barrington, Viact. Omen*ll, G. Parker, Major W.
Barrow, W. H. Greene, F. Patton, Col W.
Barttelot, Col. Gray, Lt.-Col. Paull, H.
Bateau., Sir T. Grey, T. de Powell, F. 8.
Bathurst, A. A. Orittith, C. D. Read, C. S.
Beach, Sir M. Hamilton, lAI. Clam! Repton, G. W.
beach. W. W. Hamilton, I. T. Ridley, Sir H.
Bretton, G. 8. liart.PP. E. B. Itobertson, I'. F.
Bentlnck, G. C. Harvey, R. B. Rumen, Sir C.
Benyon, it. Hay, Mr J. Schreiber, C.
Bernard, Cul. Henboote, G. H. Mater-Booth, G.
Bingham, Lord Ileathcote, Mr W. Scourfleld, J. H.
Bourne, Col. Henley, .1. W. Selwin, H. J.
Bowen, J. B. Henniker-Major, J. Selwyn, C. J.
Bridges, Sir B. Herbert, Cul. Severe, J. .6
Bromley, W. D. liiirlyard, I'. B. Seymour, G. H.
Brooks, IL Hodgson, W. N. lianaunda, W. IL
Bruce, Major Rugg, Lt.-Col. Smith, A.
Bruce, Sir I. Holford, R. S. Stanhope, J. B.
Buckley, K llolramdale, Viact. Stanley, V.
Burrell. Sir P. liotham, Lunt Stoptord, S. 0.
Cartwright, Col. Hubbard, J. G. Stuart, LL -Col.
Cave, 5. Hunt, G. W. Stuckley, SRO.
ChaUerton, H. K. limes, A. C. Surtees, Y.
Clive, Capt. Jervis, Major Sunoco, H. E.
Cobbold, .1. C. Joßilie, 11. H. Sykes, C.
Cochrane, A. 1). Kanlake, MU. Taylor, Col.
Cole, H. Kasslake E. K. 'rhombi, Sir J.
Cole, J. L Kavanagh, A. Tolleinache, J.
Currance, F. S. Kekewich, S. T. Tottenham, Lt.-Col.
Cooper, E. H. Kendall, N. Treeby, J. W.
Cox, W. T. King, J. K. Vance, J.
Cranborne, Vtact. King, J. O. Verner, E. W.
Cubit', 0. Knight, F. W. Verner, sir W.
Dawson, R. P. Knightley, Sir R. Walcott, Admiral
Dick, T. Langton, W. G. Walker, Major
Dickson, Major Lechmere, Sir E. Walpole, S. H.
Dlinsdale, It. Leigh, Major Walroud, J. W.
Disraeli. B. Lennox, Lord 0. Walsh, A.
Dowdeswell, W. K. Lennox, Lord H. Walla., Sir J.
Du Cane, C. Lindsay, Col. Waterhousa, 8.
Duncombe, A. Lowther, J. Weiby, W. E.
Duneombe, Col. Mainwarlng, T. Whitmore, H.
Ina Pre, C. G. Malcolm, J. W. White, H. C.
Dutton. R. H. Manners, Lord J. Wuudd, B. I'.
Dyke, W. U. Manners, Lord 0. Wyndham, H.
Dyntt, Col. Mellor, Cul. Wyndham, P.
Edward., Sir H. Montgomery, Sir G. Wynn, C. W.
Egerton, A. Y. Mordatint, sir C. Wynne, W. 11
Egerton, K C. Morgan, 0. Yorke, J. B.
Egerton, W. Mon, Major
Pane. LL-CoL 31^wY. J. a. TRLLERA.
Feliden, J. Naas. Lord Bereelord-Hope, A.
Fellows', E Neeld, Sir J. Guest, J. K
}'toyer, J. Neville-Grenville, R.

The Earl sod Countess of Fife entertained at
dinner last night—his Excellency the French Ambassador,
the Duke and Duchess of Montrose, the Marquis and Mar-
quise di Ban Germano, Earl of Abingdon, Countev of
Jersey, Lady Caroline Villiers, Mr. Brandling, Viscount
Smiley, Viscount Hyde, Lady Agnes Murray, and Mr.
John Lumley.

Yesterday evening the Duke and Duchess of
Marlborough entertained at dinner his Excellency the
Prussian Ambassador and the Countess Bernstorff, the
Duke and Duchess of Buckingham and Chaudos, the Mar.
quis and Marchioness of Salisbury, the Earl and Countess
Stanhope and Lady Mary Stanhope, the Lord Chancellor
and Lady Chelmsford, Lord Colville, Lord Henry Lennox.
M.P., Lord Redesdale, and the Right Hon. the Chancellor
of the Exchequer and Mrs. Disraeli.

The majority included, it will be seen, a few conserva-
tives, viz.:—Mr. Antrobus, Mr. Gasket], Mr. Hartley,
Sir E. Lacon, Mr. Peter IFLagart, Mr. Pugh, and Colonel
Vandeleur ; one liber►l only voted against the bill, viz.,
Mr. Akroyd, one of the members for Halifax.
The following compose the minority of 45 in favour of
Mr. Newdegate's Commutation Bill:—Messrs. R. Ark-
wright, R. Baggallay, W. Bagge, Viscount Barrington,
Sir T. Bataan, Mews. J. B. Bowen, R. Brooks, Major C.
Bruce, Sir H. Bruce, Sir P. Percy, Mr. S. Cave, Lord A.
Clinton, Mears. J. C. Cobbold, H. Cole, E. H. Cooper,
W. T. Cox, F. Dick, Major Dickson, Mr. R. Dims.
dale, Col. Dr ott, Messrs. E. Fellowes, J. Moyer, R. Garth,
A. L Goddard, J. R. Goro ; Sir J. Hay ; Messrs. T. B.
Hildyard, W. N. Hodgson ; Lieut.-Colonel J. Hogg ;
Sir J. B. Kerslake ; Mr. A. Kavanagh, Sir R. Knightley ;
Mr. W. G. Langton, Colonel C. Lindsay, Sir M. Lopes ;
Messrs. T. Mainwaring, R. Neville-Grenville, R. H.
Paget ; Sir M. Ridley ; Messrs. C. J. Selwyn, J. E.
Severn, C. H. Seymour ; Lieut.-Colonel W. Stuart ;
Messrs. J. W. Treeby, H. C. Wise. Tellers: Messrs.
Newdegate and Barrow.

Mr. D. Griffith on Monday will ask the Secre-
tary of State for the Home Department whether it be
proper, or in accordance with precedent, that justices of
the peace who may be removed from the commission of
the peace in accordance with the address to the crown,
carried in the House of Commons on the 19th of March,
should be allowed to retain the commission of deputy-
lieutenant.

Atmospherical pressure7as increased, especially in the easi
and mouth, hut at Valenti& it hu decreased. Temperature hail
decreased slightly. The winds are variable, light in Scotland;
esaterip, modernist, in England . south-easteriv. tre+h. in Ireland.
dome snow has halm in neoUand and the north of England.

A Florence letter says :—" In addition to Shak.
apexes Richard M. we have lately been favoured with
original illustrations, from contemporary Italian drama.
tints, of what some of those gentlemen choose to consider
as the most remarkable facts in the English political and
literary history of the nineteenth century. We have had
• Georgio Byron in Venezia,' and a most remarkable pro•
duction, lam compelled to say, it WAIL Not only have
vr3 all ' Giorgio's ' female belonging., from the Countess
Guiccioli downwards, exhibited on the stage, but his
dread critical antagonist, ' Geffri,' is represented as put,
suing him front Auld Reekie to tho city of the Laguna.
and there renewing his vindictive persecutions. No
wonder that poor ' Giorgio,' in danger of auocuucbing be.
fore the combined influences of Scotch animosity sod
Italian love, takes his departure for Greece, and 'beaded
forth, just before starting, several grand clap-trap par
sages distinctly foreshadowing the present Caudian iron,
rection ! "

ELEirrioN Pirririows.—The following is a list
of election petitions in the order in which select com-
mittees thereon will be appointed by the general com-
mittee of elections : —l. Waterford, Walter C. Talbot ;
select committee to be appointed from panel No. 1,
Thursday, March 21. 2. Tipperary, Wm. Pennefather
and John Dwyer O'ltyan ; 3. Tipperary, Lowrencs Wal-
dron ; 4. Tipperary, Luke Walsh ; from panel No. 2.
Monday, March 25.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S 1109PITAL.—The governors
of St. Bartholomew's Hospital having recently resolved
unanimously to invite his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales to accept the office of president of the hospital, at
• general court of the governors, held yesterday, a letter
was read from General Knollys, intimating his royal high-
ness's assent to the wishes of the governors, and express-
ing his gratification " in accepting so distinguished a post,
and in connecting himself with an institution of such an-
tiquity and value to this great metropolis."

The Telegraph believes that Mr. Disraeli, on behalf of
the C►binet be represents, is prepared to make a statement
to-night intended to discount the demands of the opposi-
tion, and to inform the House of Commons that part of
what we called the " deck cargo" of his measure of reform
will without further hesitation be thrown overboard.
The Star also bears that it is Mr. Disraeli's intention to
make another supplementary statement to-night, and
warns him that this policy of continually changing front
is wearying the country. Confident that the political
sagacity of Mr. Gladstone will shine out as brilliantly as
heretofore, and that the united liberal party will assert
their command over a question which is peculiarly their
own, the Star looks forward to the debate of Monday as
the beginning of the end of the unhappy and inglorious
tart'

The Ohio legislature has provided for the appoint.
went of a competent person, who shall travel over the
state, inspect all the gas works, and see if they are honour
ably and fairly conducted.
Ex HIBITION PRICES AT PARIS.—The hotel•
keepers appear to have come to an understanding as rsmanls
raising of price. They. have already given notice to
lodgers. A family occupying two small bedroom,. and one
sitting room in agood and known hotel have been told that
they must pay Cf. per day instead of Y. Pis. A Cdr. per
day bedroom is now, in some hotels, charged 11. eta
far as I can calculate they are demanding three
times the usual charges, and mast hatr.•lweirra
will not be bound down to any tis..l eliarAn
for any length of time. One respectable landlord told me
—" I shall not charge old patrons more than 2u per rent.
beyond old charges but from strangers I intend to get as
much as I can." This is the only exception I found to the
most exaggerated propmed demands. The till.hs..t.fo:te
of Mr. and Gfr. are to be raised to sfr. and lufr. eerier:illy,
and some landlords pretend that their hslgers must
pay for dinner whether they dine at hon., or away.
1110 not may that all the proprietors of hotels in this wide
city are going to squeeze travellers' purses dry, but I must
conclude that the majority speak like those ronmetie
gentlemen who have given so much trouble to Kum
Victor Emmanuel's government. There are endloaapart-
meats to let all over Paris ; but what prices ! I liars
heard people of experience soy, over And over again—
" The Parisians will cut their own throats; their
avarice will be punished." Food grows de..ter
every day, so to speak. Beef, good joint'. 3.1. per lh. ;
mutton, la. per lb. ; veal, ditto ; fish, ;bout double the
price of London markets ; and vegetables :Ai per co&
dearer than usual. And with all this tradespeople grumble,
and say they do not remember such dull times for years.
They account for it by saving, " People are holding back
for the Exhibition period, and are economising for tbe
moment."—Paris correspondent of Pug.

. - -
The Speaker gave his sixth parliamentary full-
dress dinner last evening to the following noblemen end
gentlemen :—Lord Bingham, Lord George Lennox, Lord
Cremorne, Hon. C. Fitzwilliam, Hon. Charles Carington,
Hon. H. Cowper, Sir John Hanmer, Bart., Sir Daniel
Gooch, Bart., Sir John Gray, Colonel J. Fano, Captain
Gridley, Mr. H. R. Grenfell, Mr. W. H. Gladstone, Mr.
Goldamid, Mr. Getty, Mr. Garth, Mr. Freshfield, Mr.
Foljambe, Mr. Eckeraley, Mr. Eaton, Mr. Dyke, Mr. Dow-
deswell, Mr. Dinputale, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Colvile, Mr.
Clement, Mr. Cheetbam, Mr. F. Cave, Mr. Capper, Mr.
Candlish, Mr. M. W. Due, Mr. H. F. Beaumont, Dr.
Brady, Rev. Dr. Merivale (chaplain), Mr. Alfred Denison
(private secretary). The right lion. gentleman will hold
his levees on the evenings of Wednesday, March 27, and
Wednesday, April 3, at ten o'clock p.m. ; full dresa

We are requested to state that Mr. Waring and
Baron Lionel de Rothschild were accidentally shut out
from the division, and prevented from voting in favour of
Mr. Hardcastle's church rate motion yesterday.
The second reading of the Oxford and Casa-
bridge Universities Education Bill is deferred from Wed-
nesday, May 8, WI Wednesday, June 5.