The Express.
London, England, 1867-09-07 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867.

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it be if the rebuke of making clean merely the
mini& of the cup and platter did not descend
upon its authors with a sanction more awful than
any which Kings or Parliaments can confer.
The question whether the Church of England
shall preserve or lose its scriptural Protestant cha-
racter is truly a great one, both for England and the
world; but the question whether the miracle of
changing the elements of bread and wine into
a divine substance shall be performed in a surplice
or in a chasuble is one of the pettiest that can agitate
a frivolous mind. The English mind, however, is not
frivolous. It is magnanimous enough to make great
sacrifices, and—also a proof of its greatness—to in-
flictgreatsufferingforanadequateobject. If it should
be found that under the protection of a national
establishment of religion men are pursuing ends
which the nation cannot but condemn, and
that while the public money is being expended
to spread light and knowledge, public authority
is being employed to lead the people back
to meditevsl darkness and superstition, let us
remind offenders of their obligations in an open
manly way not to be misunderstood. But let
us avoid petty persecution. If we can stomach
the doctrines of Confession, Penance, Priestly Ab-
solution, the Real Presence, let us not be so
childish as to kick at their symbolical expression.
That which we allow to take root and propagate
itself, we must in reason permit to flower. No
other course becomes the straightforward character
of Englishmen. To encourage the priest to as-
sume supernatural authority in his public teaching
and private dealings with his people, and to come
down upon him with restrictions when he trans-
lates those same pretensions into the language of
ritual, would be to proclaim ourselves persecutors
and hyra..ites. Whatever else they may do,
Englishmen will not do this.

fel political topic to the whip; bat the working-maneman-
cipated, master of the situation, and asking you to dinner, is
quite another sort d thing. It hi with the whip as with
a good many Northerners in the United States. The
nigger was a useful whip to flog the South with, but the
nigger sitting in the same church and railway car with the
superfine Fifth Avenue man is to the Boston aristocracy
much what Mr. George Potter's card must have been to
Pembroke Lodge. If it is in flesh and blood, as Mr. Glad-
stone perhaps admits, to eat and drink with Samaritans
and Publicans, it is not in the blue-blood Pharisee' of
politics to be so polite. According to the Saturday Bering
Earl Russell cannot deny himself the small luxury of a
snarl while Mr. Gladstone is oracular, vague, and unin-
telligible in his reply to Mr. Potter.
The idle complaints of Mr. Dillwyn and others as to
the unfitness of Mr. Gladstone for the leadership of the
liberals strike the Spretator as mere wind. Mr. Dillwyn
says he is not a hearty liberal on ecclesiastical questions,—
meaning that as to the universities be has not yet quite
got so far as wishing to see dissenters in the governing
bodies. But everyone knows that Mr. Gladstone's mind
is opening on all these subjects, and on almost all ecclesi-
astical subjects who would wish for a stronger and more
effective leader? Who has put the liberal aide of the
Irish church question so powerfully as he? Who
has showed the absurdity of refusing to let the
Lord-Lieutenant be a Roman catholic more amus-
ingly? Who but he has opened the way to an
almost certain and easy settlement of the church-
rate question? Nor is it on such questions alone that the
liberal party may heartily trust him. No man has done
so much to advance the question of land tenure in Ireland
to a satisfactory settlement. No man has shown views so
large and enlightened on the subject of charitable trusts.
No man has done so much to encourage the thrift and
providence of the working classes. No man has taken a
wider and nobler view of Italian politica. No living states-
man hoe declared views which ought to give such deep satis-
faction to liberals on the still pending Germania crisis.
That be has certain disqualifications may be admitted ; but
the question is, are those disqualifications nearly no great
as were alleged against Lord Melbourne, Lord Russell,
and Lord Palmerston by the dissatisfied of their time?
We suppose Mr. Dillwyn and Lord Elcho will say so. But
after all, Mr. Dillwyn and Lord Elcho are small men.
The Emperor of the French has supplemented his
speeches in the Northern departments by the publication
of a circular addressed by M. de Moustier to the diploma.
tic spots abroad. According to this document " neither
the object nor the remelt " of the interview at Salz-

burg was the " formation of combinations which
there is nothing in the present state of Europe
to justify." It is not likely, however, says the Chronicle,
that this disclaimer will convince any one who is not con-
vinced already, since the indications of the future imperial
policy merely amount to an usurance of fidelity "to the
intentions which we have from the first manifested in the
presence of the changes that have taken placein Germany."
There is nothing in this to prevent men who have dis-
trusted those intentions all along from distrusting them
still.

the Court.

BALMORAL, SEPT. 5.

The Queen went out yesterday morning, accom-
panied by Princess Louise and Prises Leopold, and in the
afternoon her Majesty drove out, accompanied by Prince
and Princess Christian.

Princeu Louise rode out, attended by Lady Churchill ;
and Princeas Beatrice also went out riding.
His Excellency M. and Madame Van de Weyer and Lord
Stanley had the honour of dining with the Queen and royal
family.

The Right Hon. Stephen Cave, M.P., and Mrs. Cave
have pulsed through London on their way to Vichy.

The Duke of Cambridge has notified to the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the National Exhibition of Works
of Art, to be held at Leeds, his permission to add his
name to those of the Queen and Prince of Wales as patron
of the undertaking.

The Duke of Cambridge having consented to visit
Preston during the first week in October for the purpose of
opening the New Town-h►ll and the public parks, the
authorities of the town are putting forth every exertion to
maks the proceedings worthy of the occasion. An address
will be presented to his royal highness, who will arrive
from Knowsley in company with the Earl of Derby and
that nobleman's invited guests,

The Duke of Loinster, Mr. G. Repton, M.P.,
Lady Jane Repton, Hon. Henry Stanhope, and a select
party are visiting the Berl and Countess of Harrington at
Elvaston, Derbyshire.

The Marquis of Huntley has, since the com-
mencement of the shooting season, had a large party staying
at Aboyne Castle, N.B. The marchioness and family, the
Earl of Goldoni, Ladies Acheson and the Ron.W. Acheson,
ko., have been among the visitors.

Viscount and Lady Adeliza Dunlo and Lady
Mary Hervey have arrived at Garbslly Park, Ballinaaloe,
the Earl of Cluacarty's seat in the county Galway.

Lord Colville, Lord Huntingfield, Lord balmeny,
and a select party have been visiting Captain the Hon.
Henry Wyndham, H.P., at Sidddaw Lodge, for grouse
shooting.

The Right Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart.,
M.P., leaves town to-day for his seat, Fyne., Devon.

THE QUEEN'S NEW Boon.—The Queen's book,
of which we announced the completion some months ago,
has been printed, and will shortly be given to the public.
Her Majesty describes, in her own fresh and feminine
style, a series of journeys, chiefly made by the royal party
in Scotland. A good deal of guide-book matter is thrown
into the narrative, and there are many pleasant references
to her travelling companions and servants. From this book
the public will learn something authentic about the Prince
Consort's gillie, who bee recently attained a sort of
grotesque notoriety.-4 Mencrson.

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THE LIRARMAR GATHRRINO.—OR Thursday the''
Braemar gathering, the most noteworthy of the Scotish
gatherings for competition in Highland games, was held at
Castletown of Braemar. There was a large number of
persons present, many from great distances ; but the
gathering was deprived of a chief attraction by the absence
of her Majesty the Queen and the Prince and Princess of
Wales. There were, however, present from Balmoral
Castle Prince and Princess Christian, Prince Leopold,
Princess Beatrice, Princess Louisa, and suite, with numer-
ous and distinguished guests and the summer residents at
the principal seats on Upper Deeside. The weather was
towards afternoon favourable, and the contests were kept
up with much spirit. Highland honours were maintained
by Colonel Farquharson of Invereauld, and the Marquis
of Fleetly, Above) Castle.
DEATH OF LORD AVELAND.—We regret to an-
nounce the demise of the above nobleman, which took
place last night shortly before 11 o'clock, after a painful
illness of some months. The deceased, Gilbert John
Heathcote, was eldest son of the late Sir Gilbert Heath-
cote, by his first wife, daughter of John Manner. Esq.,
of Grantham Grange, Lincolnshire, and the late COunters
of Dysart. His lordship was born at Norwanton Park,
1795, thus dying in his 72nd year. He married in 1827
the eldest daughter of the 19th Lord Willoughby de
Eresby, by whom he leave issue two daughters and one son,
Hon. Gilbert Heathoote, M.P., Hon. Cleinentina Heath-
cote, and Hon. Elizabeth Heathcote. The deceased was
the first peer, the title being created in 1856. He suc-
ceeded his father in the baronetcy only In 1851 ; was
M.P. for Boston from 1820 to 1831, for Lincoln-
shire from 1832 to 1841, and for Rutlandshire from
1841 to 18-16 ; was patron of eleven livings ; a dituty
lieutenant for Lancashire and Hutlandshire; appointed
hon. colonel of the South Lincoln Militia, 1857 ; lord
lieutenant of Linooloshire,lB62. The first baronet was one
of the projectors of the Bank of England, an alderman,
lord msvor, and N.P. for London ; his brother was an-
cestor of Sir William Heathcote, Bart., of Hursley. Tho
fourth baronet was well known in the sporting world.
His lordship is succeeded in the title by his son, Hon.
Gilbert Henry, horn in London, 1830; married 1863 Lady
Evelyn Itlizabeth, second daughter of the tenth Marquis
of Huntly ; educated at Harrow and at Trinity College,
Cambridge; was M.P. for Boston from July, 1842, to
March, 1856, when he was returned for Rutlandshire.
By the death of Lieutenant-General James
Robert Young, Colonel of the 80th Regiment, the follow-
ing promotions will, according to the Anne and Nary
Gazette, take place :—Major-General Henry Eyre, Colonel
of the 59th Regiment, to be lieutenant-general; Colonel
Holdioh,C.B. (major in the 20th Regiment), on the Bengal
Staff, to be major-general ; Major R. Mackenzie, Royal
Artillery, aide-de-Damp to Sir George Buller, at Porta-
' mouth, to be lieutenant-colonel ; and Captain J. L.
Bolton, Royal Artillery, to be major in the army.
lattat LEGAL APPOMMINTB.—We are enabled
to state (says the Drone Express) that the Mastership of
the Exchequer has been conferred on Mr. James Corry
Lowry, Q.C. Mr. Lowry has been always highly respected
in the profession as a sound lawyer and a courteous gen-
tleman, and has been unwavering in his support of conser-
vative principles. From inquiries made at a late boor last
night, we regret to say that am-Cimmosilor Blackburneh
condition hat not improved,

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EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

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PARIS, FittnAY EVEVINGI

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The Epoque says an attentive reading of the
Marquis de Moustier's circular will neither dissi-
pate nor augment the anxiety about the mainte-
nance of peace. The weak part of this document
(and it could not be otherwise) is that it throws no
light upon, and does not even allude to, the two
principal points which darken the horizon. Nobody
ever supposed that an immediate cures belliwas pro-
pounded by the accomplished fact which the Salz-
burg interview is content not to dispute. But the
two great questions are—lit, whether Prussia will
not cross the Maine in spite of the treaty of Prague,
to establish German hegemony ; and secondly, whe-
ther, in that case, France will not think it neces-
sary to interfere by force. To be conclusive the
Marquis de Moustier should have dealt with these
two cases. We freely admit, however, that he
could not have spoken out upon them. To have said
that if Prussia crossed the Maine France would
make war wculd have been gratuitously to
give a comminatory character to a document in-
tended only to give explanations on a special sub-
ject. To declare on the contrary that France is
indifferent in the matter would be to encourage
Prussia in her annexionist designs. It is evident
that M. de Moustier could neither predicate
a violation of the treaty of Prague nor
make by anticipation any engagement as to
the course which France might pursue in the
case of such violation. The misfortune is
that public opinion doubts not that Prussia
is not going to sleep on her laurels, and it follows
that peace, which depends on M. de Bismarck, is
neither more nor less assured than it was before
the Marquis de Moustier's circular.
The Epoque and Liberte lately complained that,
whereas the Conditutionnel and other bit% pensauts
journals got the English papers as soon as they
arrived in course of post, they did not receive them
till many hours afterwards, and too late
to be of any use. The Epoque now says
the complaint has been attended to, and
it has received for once at least the English papers
in proper time. I have long ceased to make any
noise on the subject ; but now that the grievances
of French subscribers are attended to, I hope those
of the English in Paris may get a hearing. I can
testify that when the Daily News is not seized I
never get it till twenty hours after the letters which
arrive by the same mail are delivered. If this
grievance—a petty grievance most discreditable to
the French government, is reformed, I will not fail
to give the authorities credit for it.
The Bourse was weaker. Rents fell 10c. for
cash and sc. for account, closing at 69fr. 20c. and
89fr. 80c. Italian fell 25c. ; Mobilier, 10fr. ; Cre-
dit Fourier, 20fr. ; and Comptoir d'Escompte, 25fr.
The latter security was sensibly affected by rumours
concerning the state of its Indian branch.

THE INTERNATIONAL WORKING-MEN'S CONGRESS.
—At the sitting of the Congress on September 4, it was
announced by telegraph that General Garibaldi bad arrived
in Geneva, whereupon the Italian delegates proposed that
he should be invited to Lausanne. The meeting however,
decided that Garibaldi, being president of numerous work-
ing-men's societies in Italy, he might, if be desired it, oome
and take his seat in the Congress, and would be received
with all the respect due to his illustrious character ; but
that it would be out of place to send him a special invita-
tion. On the question whether the privation of political
liberty is not an obstacle to social emancipation and one
of the chief causes of social disturbance, the Congress
came to the following resolution: —That the social eman-
cipation of the workman is inseparable from his political
emancipation, and that the enjoyment of political liberty
is of primary and necessary importance. The congress
also adopted the following resolution:—" Considering that
the burden of war falls principally on the working-classes,
inasmuch as it deprives them not only of the means of
subsistence, but compels them to abed their blood in con-
tests which they did not sanction—that armed peace para-
lyses the forces of production and frightens labour by the
menace of a sudden war—the Congress gives its entire and
cordial adhesion to the League of Peace which is to as-
semble on the 9th September in Geneva, and will energeti-
cally support it in its efforts to obtain the abolition of stand-
ing armies, and to secure peace." The following addition
was alaoadopted : " Considering that war has for its primary
and principal cause pauperism and the want of economical
equilibrium ; that in order to put an end to wars, it is
necessary, not merely to disband armies, but to modify the
organisation of society, with a view to a more equitable
distribution of products—the working-man's congress
conditions its adhesion to the Peace Congress by the
acceptance of the preceding declaration on the part of the
latter."

The naval arrangements in connection with the
Abyssinian expedition in the Indian seas, says the Army
and Nary Gazette, will be under Commodore Heath. Com-
mander Tryon will have the direction of the transport ser-
vice from India to Massowoh, or whatever port may be
decided on as base of operations and depot station.
Colonel Clark Kennedy will have the control of the land
transport depilts and the transport generally, and Colonel
Ross, who is charged with the overland route arrangements
in Egypt, will no doubt have full scope for his great expe-
rience and abilities.
THE ARMENIAN BISHOP AND KING THEODORE.
The following is the letter of the Armenian archbishop.
which, according to the Constantinople telegram, effected
the release of the Abyssinian prisoners:—" I, Isaiah, ser-
vant of Jesus Christ, and by the grace of find Archbishop
and Patriarch of Jerusalem, and guardian of the Holy
Places, offer, with the divine benedictions and favours of
the Holy City, my apostolic salutations to your very
Christian Majesty, Sovereign of Ethiopia. May the
Heavenly protection and the care of Divine Providence
always watch over the person of your Majesty, your august
family, and the whole state governed by your puissant so-
vereignty. We know, sire, the exalted prudence and love
of justice which characterises your Majesty. We are, more-
over, enchanted to see in your august person the true type
of the queen, eulogised in Holy Scripture, who was
enamoured of the wisdom of Solomon. It is the some
blood, undoubtedly, as that of Solomon which flows in
your Majesty's veins, and animates yon with the same
equity. These precious qualities, then, which adorn your
august person. have encouraged us to bring our prayers to
the foot of your sublime throne. We feel assured that they
will be heard by your merciful Majesty in the love of Jesus
Christ, who has given us in his person an example of
humility and gentleness, and who has also prescribed to us
to visit all who are oppressed and deprived of their
liberty, which is beyond all the possessions of this world.
Animated by the same evangelical sentiments, we pray
your most merciful Majesty to look graciously upon the
English consul and hie companions, and to pardon them
for all the faults they may have committed. If our
Players are beard by your clemency, as we feel a pleasure
in believing, we shall be infinitely obliged, and everyone
will be as delighted as ourselves at your indulgence
towards the unfortunates. By fro philanthropic a deed
your Majesty will increase the number of those who pray
for the prosperity of your empire, and for the preservation
'of the precious life of your august person. May the peace
and grace of God be always with you. So be it ! Given
at our Apostolic See of St. Janis', the 30th of March, of
the year of our Saviour 1867."

SAD Occtraitaxca.—As Captain Chopin, of Ro-
mans (Drtime), was giving a lesson a few days back to his
two sons in pistol firing, a false movement in the arm of
the elder, a lad of 14, produced a fatal result. The weapon
being discharged, the bullet passed through the eye of the
father and penetrated the skull. Katraction was found to
be impossible, and the unfortunate gentleman expired two
days after, without ever having recovered his seams. He
had formerly distinguished himself in the African army,
and retired from the service 16 years ago with the moss.

THE RESIDENCE OF THE EMPRESS CHARLOTTE.—
The King of the Belgians haring greatly admired, during
his last visit to Paria,tbe plantations of squares and public
gardens executed under the direction of M. Alpban, a few
days ago invited the celebrated architect to come to the
Chateau of Tervueren, which his Majesty wished to trans-
form in such a manner as to render it an agreeable resi-
dence for his august sister. King Leopold IL has just
visited the place, in company with 111. Alphan, who had
the honour of being invited to dice at the royal table with
the Empress Charlotte. During the whole time of the re-
past the Empress asked questions about the works with an
intelligence betraying no symptoms whatever of mental
alienation.

Sinew yesterday strong south-
on the western and southern ,
morning the winds have veered t
in the barometrical pressure, I
halt an Inch at Valentia. Weste
Chestnut Rain has been general

1-westerly winds have prevailed
coasts of the British isles. This
to W. and N. W.,..10 an Increase
which has amounted to nearly
miy winds are still strong In the

The Bishop of Carlisle commenced his triennial
visitation in his cathedral yesterday. In his charge he
referred to the present position of the clergy, and to the
causes which led to a proper respect not being shown to
them. He dwelt at great length on the present aspect of
ritualism, contending that the church of England was
evangelistic in its character to those both within and without
its communion. He contrasted his view with "the POW*
dotal theory " of the ministry, and stated his opinion that
any succors which ritualism might achieve would be only
transitory.

Tee NOLICAN SYNOD. —The following me-
morial, signed by the Rev. Dr. Pulley, the Hon. and Rev.
H. Liddell, M.A., of Knightsbridge, the Rev. A. IL
Mackonochie, of St. Alban's, Holborn, the Rev. Dr. F.
G. Lee, and other gentlemen belonging to the high
church piff, is to be presented to the Pan-Anglican
Synod : To the Most Reverend and Right Reverend
Fathers in God, their Graces the Archbishops, Primates,
and Metropolitans, and to their lordship. the Bishops,
now at Lambeth assembled,—We, the undersigned priests
and deacons (or lay communicants), in full communion
with the see of Canterbury, desire, in respectfully ap-
proaching your lordships, to express our sorrow at the
long continuance of the divisions of Christendom, and our
deep sense of the manifold evils which result from
them. We therefore regard with fervent thankfuluma
the efforts made both in this oountryand the United States
towards a visible reunion between °unitives and the ortho-
dox church of the east, and trust that your lordships
wiil, by every means in your power, promote this most
desirable object. We are mindful of efforts made in former
time by English and foreign bishops and theologians to
effect, by mutual explanations on either side, a reconcilirv.
Son between the Roman and the Anglican communions.
And, conederin the intimate and visible union which
existed between the church of England and the rest of
Western Christendom, we earnestly entreat your lordships
seriously to consider the best means of renewing like
endeavours, and to adopt such measures as may, under the
guidance oiGod's Holy Spirit, be effectual in removing the
barriers which now divide the western branch of the
catholic church. But, fully oonscious that so great a gift
as the healthful reunion of Christendom cannot be ob-
tained by any efforts of mere human wisdom, we further
ask your lordships specially to commend to the members
of your docks earnest and persevering prayer that God
would so pour His love into the hearts of all Christians
that they may be drawn to be again one fold under one
shepherd. Praying that in this and all other deliberfr
Cons for the glory of God and the good of His church
your lordships counsels may be abundantly blessed, we
subscribe ourselves your faithful and obedient servants
Christ."
REPRESENTATION or BIRMINOHAM. —Mr. Philip
Henry Munts, of Easton. Hall. brother of Mr. G. F.
Mentz, one of the members for Birmingham, will offer
himself as a candidate for the third seat for that borough
created by the Reform Act of 1867. Yesterday Mr. Hunts
issued an address to the electors, in which he says:—" In
accordance with the wishes of many friends, and with •
promise long since given, it is my intention to offer myself
as a candidate for your suffrages. My political opinions
are decidedly liberal, and when the time arrives I shall be
prepared to answer any questions in reference to public
matters."

At the beginning of the year Mr. J. Tollernaehe,
M.P. for South Cheshire, decided upon relinquishing his
seat in parliament. He bat now issued an address to his
constituents, announcing that he has reconsidered the de-
cision at which be arrived, and will, if his health permits,
continue his parliamentary duties.
Some of our innovations, remarks the Army and
Nary Ga:eite, are not improvements. The other night the
electric light, used by the Engineers at Chatham, failed to
discover an enemy at 1,000 yards. Ohl.fashioned carcasses
would have illuminated an enemy 'pretty clearly at that
distance, and Colonel Lennox ought to be able to tell his
men something about the way in which the trenches on
both sides were lighted up before Sehastopol ere electric
batteries were portions of our siege trains.
THE LATE MR. HENRY BUCKLAND. —The early
death of this gentleman before he had time to make a pro.
vision for his family has left them in such circumstances
that several gentlemen who much admired and respected
him have thought it desirable to raise a fund to be in-
vested teethe benefit of his widow and children. The
dean and clergy of St. Paul's have already liberally sub-
scribed. Subscription lists will shortly be opened and
trustees appointed.
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE CHORAL FESTIVAL—The
choirs of North Staffordshire have held a a very successful
festival at the newly-restored church of St. Edward, Leek.
The choirs which took part were mostl surplieed, and
comprised the following :—Slielton, 277; Madeley, 22;
Madeley Heath. 18 ; Retley, 20 ; Silverdale, 14 ; Trent.
ham, 24 ; Bhutan, 10; Chesterton, 27 ; Longton, St.
James, 20; Stoke, 40 ; Leek, St. Luke's, 31 ; Meerbrooke
8; Compton, 18 ; Grindon, 13 ; Dresden, 27 ; Cheddletene
21; Horton, 12 ; Leek, St. Edward's. 26 ; Steen, 16 ; Nor.
ton, 14 ; Blurton, 14 ; Oakanmor, 8; and Radon, 13. The
Van. Archdeacon Moore preached in the morning, from
lumens, xi. 36 ; the evening preacher was the Rev. Bar
L. T. Stainer.
A HINT TO Morecus.—The authorities of Munich
for some year. past have required that in all cases of
children dying in their first year the lasrents should declare
whether or no the infant bad been suckled by the mother.
A statistical table of the last two years shows that out of
100 deceased 88 were not so brought up.
A serious coach accident occurred in the Pass of
Llanberis on Thursday. The drarpchain breaking as the
coach was descending the hill, the conveyance cause down
at a tremendous pace, the reins broke, and at the bottom
the ouch upset. One or two of the passengers were IS.
riously injured, bat happily no life was lost.