The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-29 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY MMHG, MARCH 29, 1867.

other expenditure mentioned, which wu unavoidable,
was of such a nature that it would probably soon
recoup itself. He then entered into details with regard to
the items under this head. He intended to propose at
the next meeting a bye law which was once in existence
but was given up, viz., that at each half yearly meet-
ing an estimate be submitted of the expenditure on capi-
tal and otherwise during the ensuing six months, and
that the directors should not incur any other expense
without the consent of the shareholders. Although
the board did not require such a bye-law to
check them, the adoption of it would have a
favourable tendency. Adverting to the land of the
Metropolitan Railway Company, which it had been in.
tended to acquire, he intimated that something should
be done to avoid any seedless outlay. The board
were desirous to lessen the obligations under the
agreement as far as possible. Having carefully ex-
amined the state of the leased lines he found that, while
during the last six years there had been from that source
an increase of 400,0001. of net revenue, there was reason
to believe that the increase would go on, and he felt cer-
tain that any further increase would improve the divi
dends. Last spring he saw his way to getting
rid cf temporary loans, and bringing the company into a
good position. (A VOICE—" We've had that tale for 20
years.") The board could not help the crash of
last year; nor could they be accused of baring
issued incorrect accounts. It had been suggested
by 30 br 40 of the largest shareholders that there should
be a shareholders' committee to consult with the
directors in reference to the future. For that
course ho was quite prepared—(cheers)—but he
deprecated disunion as tending to injure the company.
The directors were quite prepared to resign their seats
into the hands of a oommittee. No one could con-
ceive the anxiety which he had passed through
during the last few months. He was largely interested in
the company as a shareholder, and still more closely by
long associations. (Hear.) He fullybelieved that dividends
might be made, and the directors would, one andell, be glad
to do what the committee might think best forthe interests
of the company. (Cheers.) He then referred to the accounts
for the last half-year, comparing them with those of the pre-
ceding half-year, and contending that they were not
on the whole unfavourable. The excess of expen-
diture on the maintenance of way was of a perma-
nent character, but he could not hold out any hope of
a reduction. In the cost of locomotives, he thought a con.
siderable reduction would be made by reducing the mile-
age run in conjunction with the London and South Western
and other companies, while the public would be even
better served. A bill was before parliament to secure that
object. A similar agreement was being made with the
London and North Western Company. Under such agree.
menu considerable economy might be expected.
[Left speaking.)

THE ENGLISH AND SWEDISH BANK.

(THIS DAY.)

This day the ordinary general meeting of share-
holders was held at the London Tavern, Mr. JOHNSTuN in
the chair.

The report having been read,
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing its adoption, said that the
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per share to the shareholders.
The motion having been seconded,
Mr. SWINTON said he had an amendment to propose. He
asked several questions on a variety of points, and com-
plained of the scant information afforded by the direc-
tors. He moved that the adoption of the report and ac-
counts be postponed till further information was given.
A SHAREHOLDER suggested that the adoption of the
accounts should be postponed till the next meeting. He
also complained of the want of informatios.
Mr. Br.AuxoNT said that he was anything but dim'''.
pointed, because having been willing some time ago to
take 15/. rr share, he now learned, on the best authority
and after investigation, that 181. per share at lout would
be returned.
_ _ _

Mr. C. Wecoeux, in reply to Mr. Swinton, accounted
for the Imes sustained chiefly by a depreciation of the
value of property in Sweden.
[The meeting had not terminated when our report left.]

A meeting of the Digest of Law Commission was
held on the 27th instant. There were present Lord Oran-
worth, Lord Westbury. Lord Cairns, Sir J. P. Wilde, Sir
W. Page Wood, Sir G. Bowyer, Sir Ronndell Palmer, Sir
J. G. Shaw Leferre, Sir T. Erskine May, Mr. Daniel, Mr.
Thring, and Mr. Reilly.

WILLS AND BEQUEBIII.—The will of Sir George
T. Smart, Knt., the celebrated composer, and organist of
the Chapel Royal, St. James's, was proved in the London
Court, on the 21st inst., by his relict, Dame Frances Mar.
garet Smart, the sole executrix. The personalty was
sworn under 30,0001. The will is dated May 7, 1802 ; and
Sir George died, at his residence, Bedford-square, Blooms-
bury, on the 23rd of Februsay Let, at the age of 90.
He has left to his niece, Ann Caroline Smart,
an annuity of 50/. ; and to John Gillum Booty, of
Gray's-inn, solicitor, a legacy of 1001., " wherewith to pur-
chase some token of my regard for him." The residue,
real and personal, he leaves to his wife. The will of
Alexis James Doxat, Esq., of Putney, Surrey, was
proved in London on the 11th inst., and the per-
sonalty sworn under 80,000/. • the executors and trustees
appointed being his wife, Louisa Doxat ; his brother-in-law,
'AIMS Doxst, Esq.; and Lewis John Doxat, the son of the
hut named. These two gentlemen are the acting executors,
and to each of them a legacy of 5001. is bequeathed. There
are several legacies to relatives and friends. The real
estate and the residue of the personal he leave to his
widow absolutely. The following are the charitable
bequests :—To the Swiss Protestant Church, 3,000/. ;
the Society for the Relief of Foreigners in Dis-
tress, 1,0001.; the Swiss Society (catholics and protest-
ant' to share alike), 500/. ; a cause is Switzer-
land, 600/. ; the Brompton Consumption Hospital,
1,000/.; the Hospital for Diseases of the Chest, Victoria-
park, 3001. ; Royal Ophthalmic Hospital, 5001.; Royal
London Ophthalmic Hospital, 5001.; Bishops ate Ward
School, 5001.: Marine Sociez,soo/. Truss Society, 500/.;
London Orphan Asylum, ton, 3001.; Female Orphan
Asylum, Westminster, . Clergymen's Widows'
Society, 3001. ; Brighton Hospital, 5001. ; Westminster
Hospital, 5001.; London Hospital, 500/. ; Infirmary, St.
Leonard's Hastings, 500/. ; Royal Maternity Society, Chat-
ham-plats:, 2001. ; Lying-in-Hon York-road, Lambeth,
200/. ; London Dispensary, S talfields, 5001. All which
legacies are to be paid free of nty. The wills of the un-
dermentioned persons were recently proved : —James
Sparks. Fag. , 90,000/. personalty ; Thomas Pickard Warren,
Esq., 70,000/. • Henry F. Walker, Esq., 50000/. ' • Joseph
Dart, Esq., 45,0001. ; Robert C. Taylor, Esq., 30,0001. ;
Joseph Peaks, Iraq., 30,000/. ; Charles F. Younge, Esq.,
35,0001.—Illearated London Nem.

DEATH OF MR. MILLER, LATE M.P. FOR COL-
cIraTER —We deeply regret to announce the death of
Taverner John Miller, Req., formerly for some years the
conservative member for Colchester, which took place at
his London residence on Wednesday from disease of the
heart, to which he had long been subject. Mr. Miller,
who was • member of an old and respected Colchester
family bearing that name, carried on an extensive and
successful business in ,ondon, and commenced his
parliamentary career as member for Malden in the con-
servative interest, but he was subsequently unseated
upon petition. He first offered himself as a candidate to
represent this borough in February, 1857, upon the re-
tirement of Lord John Manners, who was returned for
North Leicestershire in the room of his brother, who
was raised to the peerage as Duke of Rutland, on the
death of his father. Upon the occasion of Mr. Miller's
first candidature for Colchester he was successfully
opposed by Mr. Gordon Rebow, who was returned by a
majority of 10L The gentleman) and courteous de-
meanour of Mr. Miller under his defeat won for hint the
golden opinions of all parties, and • dissolution of parlia-
ment happening upon the China question, about a month
afterwards, Mr. Miller and Mr. Rebow were elected the
members for the borough, Mr. Miller heading the poll by
a majority of 18. Mr. Miller was returned again in 1859,
in conjunction with his ounservative colleage, Mr. P. 0.
Papillon, of Le:den Manor (the present mayor of Col-
chester), and in 1865 he was returned with Mr. Gordon
Rebow when Mr. Papillon was defeated. Mr. Miller sat in
parliament until last February when he resigned his mem-
bership in consequence of declining health. The deceased
gentleman at for Colchester altogether about ten years,
and during that period he displayed great liberality towards
the various local charities ; • monument in the shape of a
handsome drinking fountain, erected solely at his expense
and bearing his name, stands near the new cattle market.
Mr. Miller served his party in parliament with practical
good sense and ability, acting repeatedly upon election
petitions. He was much respected by all parties, who
deeply regret his decease. Mr. Miller was in his 63rd
year.— Chelmsford Chronicle.

ALARMING CATI'LR DI/MA/IR.—A disease of a very
alarming character has broken out among a herd of cattle
belonging to Mr. John Mill, of Penpill Farm, near Calling-
ton, Cornwall. Within a few days 14 bullocks have suc-
cumbed to the disease, and several others are in a critical
state. One pig has also died from the same cruse. Several
veterinary surgeons have examined the diseased animals,
yet have been unable to decide upon the nature of the dilt-
eaae, which they are all of opinion is not rinderpest. Pro-
fessor Symons is engaged on an analysis and examination of
the internal organs of some of the animals which have died.
The outbreak has caused great uneasiness and alarm in
East Cornwall.

MONEY MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

Oils o'Caons.

The expectation that the purchases by the go-
vernment broker on account of the Sinking
Fund will terminate to-morrow, has unfavourably
affected the English funds, which have declined 1
per cent. British railway stocks, however, are
firmer, but the improvement has been caused by
transactions to close speculative accounts,
and not by any increased number of investments.
The dealings in other securities are upon a very
limited scale, attention being almost exclusively
directed to the fortnightly settlement, which will
be completed this afternoon.
The requirements incidental to this period of
the quarter and preparations for a large amount
of Indian paper, which arrives at maturity on
Monday, have caused an active demand for money .
to-day, while the supply is limited. The rate for
the best paper is 2; per cont., with exceptional
business at 21.
Consols are now quoted 911 to 1 for money, and
911 to for the account (April 10).
In the foreign stock market a rise of 1 to 1 percent.
is observable in Greek, Russian Scrip, and Mexican.
Turkish of 1865 are quoted 29; to 301 ; Greek,
151 to f ; Spanish Passive, 21 to jt ; ditto Certi-
ficates, 134 to 1 ; Italian of 1861, 5.31 ;
Mexican, 17 to 1 ; Russian Scrip, 2; to 1 prem. ;
and Chili= Scrip, 21 to 2 dis.
United States 5-20 Bonds show a fresh rise of
per tent., viz., to 741 to 751 , but Erie and Illinois
Central railway shares are unchanged, at 381 to
ni, and 78; to 79, respectively.
Atlantic Cable shares are steady. Anglo-Ame-
rican are quoted 151 to 161, and Atlantic Tele-
graph Eight per Cent. Preference, 31 to 1.
International Financial shares are quoted
21 to 1 die. ; London Financial, 18; to 18
die. ; General Credit, 31 to / dia. ; Credit Fon-
cier, 61 to k dia. ; National Discount, 7/ to 8
prem. ; and Hudson's Bay, 161 to 1.
The Madras Railway Company have resolved to
issue additional share capital to the extent of
631,1001., bearing a guaranteed interest at the rate
of 5 per cent. per annum.
It is understood that the various gas companies
will use every effort to throw out the Metropolis
Gas Bill, the second reading of which is expected
to be set down for an early day next week.
A circular just issued by one of the companies
alleges that the " measure if carried cannot fail
most seriously to injure a large amount of property
created on the faith of acts of parliament." 9
As an interesting illustration of the extent of
the blow which has been given to business this
year, it may be mentioned that the clearance of
cheques through the Clearing-house is less by about
one-fifth than it was last year.
The steamer Great Britain has arrived from
Melbourne in 60 days, with 236,0001. in gold,
' and the Sarah Grice with 12,0001., the whole of
which, it is thought, will be sent into the Bank.
The Euxine, from Alexandria, has brought 3,1211.
Private telegrams received yesterday, quote the
Bombay exchange at 2s. Id. showing an unfavour-
able movement of no less than 6 per cent., com-
pared with the last advicea to hand. Pending the
confimation of these advice., the demand for silver
increased yesterday, and the price was Id. higher
than yesterday, at ss. Old. per ounce.
Messrs. Christopher Newton, Brothers, and Co.,
an old and respectable firm in the Australian trade,
whose difficulties have been currently referred to
in City circles during the last two or three days,
yesterday afternoon stopped payment. Their liabi-
lities reach 240,0001., but the assets are estimated
at 430,0001., including 50,0001. on the way to the
colony, thus showing an apparent surplus of
190,0001. The embarrassments of the house have
arisen from the difficulty of disposing of goods in
Ausaalia, whore a large portion of the assets are
lying, as well as from the magnitude of the amount
due from Messrs. Goodyear and Co. (who lately failed)
on acoountof advances made tothat firm. It has been
reported that some large accommodation bill trans-
actions have been carried on by Messrs. Goodyear
and Co. and Newton and Co., but this statement,
as regards the latter establishment, is distinctly de-
nied in well informed quarters. The following cir-
cular has been sent to the creditors

---
We regret to state that in consequence of the failure of
Meson. F. Goodyear and Co., whose estate is largely in-
debted to us, and from the inadequacy of remittances
from Australia to meet our engagements, we have con-
sulted some of our principal creditors, and under their ad-
vice have determined to suspend payment. Our books
have been placed in tbo hands of Messrs. Honey and
Humphrys, accountants, who will prepare a statement of
our affairs, and report thereon as soon as possible. Mean-
while it may be satisfactory for you to know from us that
our estate will show a large surplus over and above the
debt owing by Messrs. Goodyear and Co., and that we
contemplate being necessitated to ask for an extension of
time only from our creditors.—We are, yours respectfully,
CHRIRTOPHLR NEWTON BROTHER and Co.
17, Gresham-street West, LC., London, March 28.

. .
A meeting of the creditors of Mews. F. Good-
year and Co., warehousemen, of St. Paul's-church-
yard, who recently stopped payment, is convened
for the 2nd of April.
The Great Northern Railway traffic return shows
this week an increase of 1,0281. over last year ; the
Great Eastern a decrease of 1,7761. ' • the Great
Western a decrease of 3,3171. , the London and
South Western a decrease of 2,286/. • the North
Eastern an increase of 8031. ; the Lancashire and
Yorkshire an increase of 611. ; the Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincolnshire a decrease of 31. • the
North British an increase of 2221. ; the London,
Chatham, and Dover, including the Metropolitan
Extension and branches, a decrease of 3361. • and
the Metropolitan Extension a decrease of 2831.
At the meeting of the Credit Fonder of Mauri-
tius, held yesterday, the net profit for the past year
was stated at 7,0521., and a dividend was declared
for that period of 7} per cent., free of income tax,
whereof 33 per cent. has already been paid in the
shape of an interim dividend.
At the meeting yesterday of the City Offices Com-
pany (Limited) the directors' report, which has
already been published, was adopted.
The Imperial Land Company of Marseilles
(Limited) have notified that the interest warrants,
due the 31st instant, will be payable on presenta-
tion, after being duly stamped.
The general ordinary meeting of the South
Austrian, Lombardo-Venetian, and Central Italian
Railways Company is called for the 30th of April,
at Paris, " to receive the report of the committee
of management, confirm the accounts of the year
1866, and for the dividend."
An extraordinary general meeting of the Metro-
politan Railway Company is called for the 10th of
April, to consider the bill now before parliament
which grants further powers to the company, and
authorises them to make a junction with the Metro-
politan and St. John's-wood Railway.
Subjoined is Messrs. Culverwell, Brooks, and
Co.'s report of yesterday's hide sales :
At the sixth series of hide sales for the year there was •
good attendance of buyers, and a fair demand was expo-
ruinced, chiefly for export. East India—Ox and Cow :
Calcutta were in good request, and extreme to occasionally
advanced rates were realised. Exporters were the chief
buyers. Bombay were chiefly bought in. Of 100,677 hides
offered, 84,650 were sold. East India—Buffalo were only
part sold, at about late rates. Salted Hides.—Australian :
For light sad second.chus hides there was • good compe-
tition at an occasional advance of I per lb. ; heavy were
only part sold, without any alteration in quotations.
Gibraltar brought full rates. Leather.—Australian was in
moderate request at previous prices to a slight decline.
Bark.—Mimosa was in limited request at late prices to •
slight decline.
The Emigration Commissioners have accepted
the ship White Star for the conveyance of passen-
gers to Melbourne.
The weekly return of the Bank of France shows
the following changes :
Coin and bullion lacrosse £512,000
Bills discounted
Government deposits Leman :42,000
Notes in circulation
Private deposits
Advances

The chief feature is the continued increase in the
min and bullion, the total stock of which is now
no less than 30,957,7001.
The return of the Bank of England for the week
ending Wednesday, March 27, compared with that fur
the previous week, shows the following changes :
Circulation True 233,584,170 Increase £156,407e
Circulation active 21%337,715 Increase 467,e2A
Public deposits !%3M,,556 Increase 543,057
Other deposits
Government securities in _

iiii;it;eat 13,111,0003 No &sage.
Others rities in banking
department 20,017,989 Immense 1,141,451*
Coin and bullion in both
departments
Seven day and other bills 490,014 Increase 73,rk0
The Rest 3,882.192 Increase 8,113
Notes in reserve
Total reserve (notes & coin)
in banking department 12,289,517 Decrease 322,034
This return shows the effects of the increased de-
mand for money which is usually experienced at
the close of the quarter, and which has caused an
increase of 1,141,25 V. in the Bank's advances on
private securities. Owing, however, to the simul-
taneous influx of denosits, the decrease in the re-
serve is only 322.934 g. It would appear from the
increase of 105,7ttiii. in the coin and bullion that
between 60,010. and 70,0001. in qoin must have
been returned from the provinces, over and above
the gold received from abroad.
ENGLAND.
7th and Bth Vie., e. as, for Me
the 27th day of March, MM.
,ARTIMAIE
Government debt.. /11,015,100
Other secoritim.... 3,564,1100
Gokt coin and bul-
lion 11084,170
haver Whoa —

BANK OF
An Account pursusnt t., the Act
week ending on Wednesday,

UPON bill
Notes Issued L 33.564,170

433,554.170
lalitino 14
Proprietors' Cap!tal /14,553,000
Rest
PuNie Deposits in
chiding lachen ,
Hanka, COM.
nab. of National
Debt, and Div.

.. 7 .l.st
Other Deposits 17,169.h12
Spree day and other
Bala

L 48.416.44
March 18, 1867.

:PARTIMM.
Government Seco-
'Kies (including
Dead Weight AR-
nutty; L13,111.068
Other Secoritiee L 1017.019

11;246,466
00141 sad Silver
Cap

05.!8,674

1. MAT. Deputy Melia-17.

TIRTRSDAY E'VIXIII43.

Console, which closed yesterday at 911 to for
the 10th of April, opened this morning at 91*
and closed at 91* to i. For money the last
price was 911 to f. The-Threeer Cents. Reduced
improved* per cent., viz., to to 1, but the New
Three per Cents. were unaltered at 891 to 1. The
official business report is as follows :—Three per
Cent. Consols, for money, 911, 1,1, ; ditto,
for account, 911, il,;; Three per Cents. Reduced,
g, ex div. ; New Three per Cents., 89),
ex div. ; Red Sea Telegraph, 191 ; Bank
Stock, shut ; India Stock, 217 ; ditto Five per
Cent., 1101, 9i, 101 ; ditto Four per Cent.
" enfaoed " rupee paper, 851 ; ditto Five per
Cent., 1031 ; ditto Five-and-a-Half per Gent.,
1081 ; ditto Five per Cent. Debentures, 1031 ; ditto
Bonds, 445. pram.
The India Five per Cent Stock was steady at tho
late improvement.
Exchequer Bills remain at 14s. to 18s. prem.
Foreign stocks gave way in several cases owing
to a preponderance of sales. Spanish Passive and
Certificates were offered, and fella per cent., and
Mexcan Bonds and Chilian Scrip were worse.
The movements in other descriptions comprised a
reduction of 1 to 1 per cent. in Brazilian of 1865,
Portuguese, Russian of 1850, Sardinian, and Vene-
zuelan of 1864, and a rise to the same extent in
Buenos Avrean Six per Cents. and Peruvian of
1865. Italian of 1861 were better.

MINES.-(THIS DAY.)

Oss o'Csocz.

This being. settling day, there is not much
general business in British mining shares, but West
Chiverton are still in good demand. Some of
the present quotations are as follows:--Great
Vor, to ; Prince of Wales, 555. 61. to 575. 6d. ;
West Chiverton, 6.) to 67 ; Wheal Basset, 65 to
70 ; Tincroft, 15 to ; Rosewall Hill, 375. 6d. to
42a. 6d. ; East Lovell, 101 to I ; (lreat North
Downs, 32 to 4 ; and North Chiverton, 41 to }.

RAILWAYS.-(THIS DAY.)

Om co'l

There is a demand to-day for British railway
stocks, and the general course of prices is favour-
able. Great Northern (Original) has improved
per cent. ; Midland and Great Eastern, ; and
Metropolitan, Great Western, London and North-
Western, Lancashire and Yorkshire, and South-
Eastern, 1.
Metropolitan stock is now quoted 1161 to 4 ;
Great Western, 404 to ; London and North-
Western, 1154 to .' ; Midlan, 11111 ; Lanca-
shire and Yorkshire, 1221 to 1231 ; Caledonian,
105 to 106 ; , South Eastern, 661 to ; Great
Eastern, 204 to 2n; Great Northern, 114} to
114 ; ditto A, 120 to 121 • London, Chatham,
and Dover, 161 to 1 ; and No;th British, 321 to 33.
A moderate amount of business has been reported
in foreign and colonial railway shares, at steady
quotations.
[For to-day's Share 14. t see page 4.1

PROVINCIAL SHARE MARKETS.
LIVIMPooL, MAWR 18.-Ilahr to-days Caledonian, 107 zd
'I
-
Great Eastern. 771 717 61 7-Grest Wigan, 401 1 1 40-Lan-
(*Mire and Yorkahke 121.1 2, 4-LiMo. and North Western,
Int 111 le. 11 15 144 1 1 15 141 15 1 1 - Manchester, Shetllclti,
Linosinsidre, 451 1 45 5-11idiand, 11011 North Britash,
321 1-South Eastern, 661 51 1 6-North Union, A, tit -
Great Western ut Canada, 131-111 e, 30-United Rates 5,20,
1562, 741-Great Luxembourg sharm, 9 15-16- Mancheeter and
Liverpool District. 8 c p.-Atlantic T4waph 8 per cent, 317-165
-NaZional Steam Limited), 162 d.
MANCIIMITOI, MAUCH ai. -There was a better market, WS
ft declined subsequently. A miller considerable bushiest was
done. Bolckow, Vaughan, and Co. (Limited), 51 d.-Crap
Pastern, 91 / 1 7 61 1 1 i 1 1 1 7-Gnat Northern A, 121 901
-Great Western, 404 46 140 1- Lancashire and York-
shire, 1931 91-London and NorthWedern, 1151 1 15-Mais-
cheater, MalWd, and Lincolnshire, 451 4 1 6 s---Iletropolltao,
~
11211 18 171 1.7 161-Midland, 1111 11 101 ; ditto, New Cat-
„hie, 1 p.-horth British, 321 1 1 1 3-South FaMers, St} 4
- lah Passives, 211-1 idled Maim 5.!0 Years Bond, 744
Partstlate, 181 d -Atlantic and Great Western Bonds, $6-
Lemke, &16ton, and South come, 711 4.
BIRMINGHAM, MARCH 28.-Business done: Great Western,
Birmingham Guaranteed 34 per cent., at 65. Worcester and Bir-
mingham LVenal, at It: and Birmingham Joint Stock Bank
(Limited), at 301 per share. Closing prices: Great Western
Railway, 454, buyers. I.onsiou and North Western Railway, 1151,
seller: North Eastern Railway, Berwick. 100 buyer. Stratford-
upon-Ama Railway, pi, sellers : Lloyd's Bank (Waited), 71 to 74
press Staffordshire Joint stock Bank (Limited), Ito 24 pi=
and South Staffordshire Waterworks, t 1 to I pee share.

COUNT BisMARCE AND BAILOR VON ma
PPOROTEC—" A Vienna letter," says the L:brrt,, "con-
tains some rather curious details of the first interview of
Count de Bismarck and Baron de Pfordten at Nikolsbaug,
and which explains in a certain degree the origin of the
offensive and defensive alliance between Prussia and
Bavaria. The Prussian minister, whose haughty
manners are well known, had received Baron
de Pfordten very coolly, and even expressed surprise at
seeing him penetrate to the he►d-quarters of King Wil-
liam. The Bavarian Minister of Foreign Affairs having
observed that he had only had to state him of9ei►l ehArac-
, ter at the Prussian outposts, to arrive without difficulty,
' It was for that moon,' cried out Count de Bismarck,
' that I placed under arrest the officer who commanded,
for his duty was to have refused to allow you to
pass.' This uncivil reception caused Baron de Pfordten
to believe that the ruin of Bavaria was the more certain,
that neither Franco nor Austria troubled themselves to
impose on Prussia the integrity of Bavaria as they bad
defended that of Saxony. He thus thought there were
no other means of safety than to place his country at the
discretion of the conqueror and to offer a defensive and
offensive alliance."

THE PRINCE IMPERIAL.—We have authority to
contradict the rumours current here concerning the
serious constitutional character of the illness of the Primsi
Imperial of France. The little Prince has been 'uttering
for some time from an abscess , resulting from a bruise,
which bad been forming since the opening of the legisla-
tive session, when its effect upon his gait was first ob-
served. M. Nelaton opened the abscess—the first time
under chloroform—but it was snowed to close prema-
turely, and the young Prince had to undergo a emend
I operation, this time without chloroform. M. Nelaton is
criticised • little severely in the correspondence whick
has reached us—first, for not causing the abscess to heal
from the bottom ; and secondly, for using chloroform in
this cue, when local anesthesia by Richardsoe's process
would have answered the purpose quite effectually.-
1 &Staab Medical Journal.

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