The Express.
London, England, 1860-04-25 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 1860.

" upwards was 67,859. Then it niust be borne '
"in mind that change of reaidenes, and other
" circumstances which tended to reduce the num-
" her of electors as compared with the number
"of occupiers qualified by the rating value,
" would be greater aunder 101. than above ; and
" with a franchise he would undertake to say
" that the addition estimated by the Government
" was the full maximum, and a maximum which
" would be liable to serious deductions." Instead
of spouting rhodomontade about revolution and de
mocracy, we should recommend the chatterers and
coxcombs of the Carlton to try and answer the
force of facts and arguments like these.

Peeing from the dry statistics of the question,
the Roils Bacaersaz proceeded to grapple boldly
with the true practical philosophy of electoral re-
form. The aim of the Government he declared to
be, not the realisation of any speculative dream of
curing arithmetical anomalies, but the substantial
and solid benefit which would be attained by
securing to every locality of any importance the
privilege of direct representation, and the confer-
ring upon the best and most intelligent of the
working classes the privileges of citizenship. All
the evils and mischiefs now prognosticated as
likely to flow from further Reform had
been foretold from the step which was made
in 1832. Yet, what had been the consequences of

that memorable proceeding I Was the throne
less firm, or the aristocracy less potent, or
property less safe, or the law less revered f
Had not society, on the contrary, been
greatly benefited by the removal of the dis-
contents which had then been dealt with I
And would it not be wise, ere those which still
remained assumed the tone of menace and the
language of disloyalty, to deal with them betimes?
The present might be truly called a precautionary
measure. We heard much talk of foreign inva-
sion ; we were called on to adopt vast military
estimates ; and the demand was loud to fortify
our coasts. But there was something better than
all these which might be done to render the
country impregnable. Political contentment might
be given to important classes of the community
by means of wise and moderate enfranchisement.

The latest and most eloquent chronicler of the fall
of the first French Empire had lately shown that
notwithstanding all the reverses of 1812 and 1813
France could not have been successfully invaded
and her capital taken by the Allies, had the govern-
ment of NAPOLZON been loyally sustained by
the mass of the people. It was because the great
'conqueror had never trusted his subjects
thoroughly, and because his government was
carried on without their participation or assent,
that in the day of his reverses he was allowed to
all. All that had been done in 1832, and all
the moral and social consequences that had ensued
therefrom, justified the further steps now pro-
posed in the same direction, and warranted the
best hopes of equally good fruits. It had always
been the policy of the Tory party to stand still
until external pressure became irresistible, and
then to yield without shame what could not longer
be refused with safety. There might still be some
who advocated such a policy ; and who would seek
by factious delays and mere talking against
time to waste the present legislative
year. Sir Gsome Lawns challenged the Oppo-
sition to meet the supporters of the Bill more
worthily and manfully. Evasion would be calculated
only to undermine the influence of the present
House of Commons, and to reveal to the =-
enfranchised community the meanness of the mo-
tives by which their exclusion was prolonged.
Eventually it could not succeed ; he might have
added that in 1831 it had been attempted and
persevered in for several months, but in the end
the Itevrixess and Mowrsous of that day had
only drawn down upon themselves more complete
and ignominious discomfiture.

rbt court.

The Queen held a levee yesterday afternoon in
81 James '• Paha*.

Previous to the levee Pi/Ad-Marshal Lord Beaton was
presented to the Queen on his appointment as ffisid-Marshal.
The Queen and Prince Consort were aatesded by the Mar-
chioness of I2e, officiating for the Mistress of the Robes,
and the officers of the royal household.
Her Majesty wore a train of black corded silk, trimmed
with a ruche and rosettes of black crape ; the petticoat to
correspond. The Queen wore a black jet circlet sa
headdress.

The foreign ministers were introduced, when the following
preeentations to her Majesty took place in the diplomatic
circle :

By the Belgian minister—Baton Oscar de Mesnil, So'xre-
tary of Legation.
By the Prussian minister—Prince Fenlinand itadaiwitt,
Baron yonßarnezow.

By the Secretary of State—Le Bares H. d'Esaen, Score.
tar, to the Legation of Sweden and Norway.
By the Swum minister—Mr. Neville, Secretire de la
Ilte"Bakes.
diplomatic circle was attended by the Turkish Am.
hamador, tke an. Bavarian, Hanoverian, Sardinian.
Greek, Nethwia.nda, Portuguese, Prussian, United States,
Am, _ Seam, Ranieri, Spanish, Danish, and Hansa
Towns Midden • Mr. Auguste de k Rave, Envoye
de Ls Confederation Suisse ; the Sicilian Charge d'Affaires,
the Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Salvador, the
Brazilian Charge d'Affaires; Lord John Russell, the Queen's
principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ; and Lieut. -
General the Hon. Sir Edward Cost, K.C.H., her Majesty's
Master of the.CIMPII)0111i611.

The genera circle was attended by most of her Majesty's
Ministers and Officers of State.

Mr. Colin Blackburn, Judge of the Queen's Bench, was
presented to the Queen by Sir George C. Lewis, and had
the honour of knighthood conferred upon him by her
MaMr.jesty. Plaided Wilde, Baron of the Exchequer, was
presented to her Majesty by Sir George C. Lewis, and re-
ceived from the Queen the honour of knighthood.
About ZiO noblemen and gentlemen had the honour of
being presented to the Queen. Among them were the fol.
Major Alison, A.D.C. to Lord Clyde, on his return from
India, by the Duke of 011111,1144 e.
Lord Ashburton, on his marriage, by Sir P. Baring.
Sir T. Powell Buxton, Bast., by Lord Montesgle.
Colonel Hon. George Cadogan, on his return from a mili-
tary mission in Sardinia, by the Lord Chamberlain.
Major-General Cameron, on appointment to the com-
mand of the troops in Scotland, by the Duke of Cambridge.
Mr. Ernest Clay, first paid attaché to her Majesty's
Leption at Mexico, by Lord John Russell.
Mr. C. R. Oockereß, RA., President of the Royal Insti-
tute of British Architects, by Lord Broughton.
Capt. J. E. Cracroft, late Deputy Commissioner,
class, in the Panjaub, by the Right Hon. Sir John law.
moos, G.C.B.

Mr: Cuthbert, High fiberiff of Northumberland, by Lord
Bavensworth.

Lieut. E. St. John Daniel, KN., on promotion and re-
turn from foreign service in India, and on receiving the
Vktoria Cross, by the Duke of Somerset.
Mr. Alfred Dick, her Majesty'. consul, Relates (Society
Islands), by Lord John Rumen.
Dr. J. Fraser, Deputy Inspeetor-General Army Medical
Department, by the Director• General, Dr. Gibson.
J. B. Gibson, M.D., C 8., you appointment as Director-
General Army Medical Department, by the Duke of Cam-
bridge.

irajOr Charles Gough, on receiving the Victoria Croon, by
Lord Seaton.

Rev. J. P. Herrin, late chaplain to the garrieon of Luck-
now, on return from India, by the Secretary of State for

—The Pert of Hopetoun, on his marriage, by Sir Archibald
Hope, Hart.
31r. W. Jeekeon, jun., of New Orleans, by the United
Eastern Minister.

Major-Gen. Lawrennon, on appointment as Inspector
Genend of Cavalry, by the Duke -
of tkmbridge.
Deputy Inspector-General Lougmore, on sppointment as
Professor of Military Surgery at the Army Medical School,
by the Secretary of State for War.
Mr. J. S. Lumley, Secretary to her Majesty's Embassy
at Constantinople, by Lord J. Russell.
Vice-Admiral Martin, on appointment to the comma,'
of the Mediterranean squadron, by the Duke of Somerset.
Hon. R. Pachees, of California, by the United States
Minister.

ler Augustus Rawlings, of New York, by the United
States Minister.

J47lll:Boers, M.P. by Lord Vivian.
Major-lien. the Hon. Sir Jaynes ficariett, K.C.8., as ap-
pointment u Adintant•Genersi, by the Duke of Omb
Mr. Silney Smith, Postnuuder.General of Canada, by the
Duke of Newcastle.

Icmifitafford,un his marriage, by the Lord Chamberlain,
in the absence of the Luke of Norfolk.
Mr. William Follett Arnim, Secretary to Her Majeetv's
Special Minion to Central America, on return home, by
Lord John Ruseell.

SitgAii;r:i3eneral Brook Taylor, on appointment to
Aldershot, by the Duke of Cambridge.
Sir J. S. Trelawny, Rt., M.P., by Mr. H. Rus.ell, M.P.
Major-Oen. Sir A. Tolloel, K.C.8., on promotion, by the
Duke ef °Ambridge.
Major-Oen. Horatio Nelson Vigor*, on promotion, by the
Duke of °Ambridge.
Mr. George Wilkes, of New York, by the United States
Laker.

Lie;si.T. N. Walker, on hie return from Delhi, by the
Secretary of State for India.
The Queen and Prince Conaort returned to Buckingham
Palace after the levee.

The Duchess of Kent arrived at Rockingham Palace yes-
terday front Frogmorc Howe, on a visit to her Majesty.
In the afternoon the Prince Consort presided at a meeting
of the Council of the Zoologiail Society in Hanover-square.
-
Despatches for the Governor of Canada and for the Lord
High Commiaioner of the to blends were sent yester-
day from the Colonial-Ake.

His Royal Rig Mires the Prince of Wales and
suite arrived at Dover town Calais at six p.m. yesterday,
and, after dining at the Lord Warden Hotel, left by 7.30
a:pre,. train fur London.

Hie Royal Highnese the General Commanding
in Chief will held a levee et one o'clock on Monday next,
the 30th instant.

The Earl of Radnor is expected at his house in
Orosvenor-street next week, from Berkshire. This vener-
able peer, although in his Alit year, is in the enjoyment of
mound health, and still takes an active part in the load busi.
Dens of his county.
The Earl and Countess of Erne have arrived at
their mansion in Eaton-square for the season.

The Countess Appouyi has issued cards for an as-
sembly on Saturday neat, at Chaodus House.

Frances Cotudeas Waldegrave has issued cards
for an aseemby on Wednesday, May 2.
Lord and Lady Vivian have arrived in town from
Cornwall. His lordship has taken a house in Cliesham•
place for the season.

The Countess (France.) Waldegreve and Mr.
George C. Harcourt, M.P., gave a sumptuous dijedaer yes-
terday, at their residence in t`arlton.gurdens, on the eons-
Won of the nuptials of Miss Mary Harcourt, youngest
daughter of the Rev. Wm. Harcourt, Vanua of York,
and granddaughter of the lute Archhishop of York, with
Mr. George De la Poor Bercafonl, eldest son of the Rev.
Dr. Beresford, Bishop of oru, solemnised yesterday
forenoon at St. Martin's.in.the.Firlds.

Lady Caroline Towneley gave her finit ball hut
evening, at her mainline in Cluirleast met, Berkeley-square.
Among the company at Brighton am the Earl
at Chesterfield and Lady Evelyn titanhope, Lady Digby,
the Canute= its Hamnail de Mania, Sir Robert Fitzwy-
pani, Lord Vase, Lady Villiers, the Duke of Rutland,
Major la Touche and Mn. La Touche, Sir John Thorold,
Hart., Lady Thunild, and family, Lord and Lally Nigel
Kennedy, kc.

Mr. Ingram, on Friday, will ink the Secretary of
State for the Home Department, whether his attention has
been called to the notice of a public auction for the imme-
diate letting of certain toll-gates in the metropolis. And
also, whether he intends to take step to prevent such
auction, and to introduce to the house a measure to abolish
turnpike-gates within the nietrrpolis.
_ .

. _
Mr. Buxton intenda asking the Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs, on Friday, what steps the government
are taking to stop the slave trade in coolies between China
sad Cuba.

Next Monday Mr. Alcock will ask the Chief
ementisainuer of Works whether he will have any objectioe
to allow • certain number of Thkllll4l watennen to hays
baste on the Serpentine, and other waters in the Royal
parka, during the summer mouths.
On the 4th of May Mr. liaillie Cochrane will ask
the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps have
been taken by her Majesty's government to protect our
commercial interests in Japaa.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held at the
Guildhall Colfee•hnuae, in consequence of a circular issued
by the Secretary of the Parliamentary Reform Committee.
The original object of the promoters of this meeting hail
been to protest against Mr. Marey's prep sal to refer Lori
John Russell's bill to a select committee. Several ruolu•
time were passed, and amongst others one to the effect that
"in tho event of any further delay or postponement of
Lord John Russell's bill, Mr. Bright be requested to bring
forward his meuure in the Rouse of

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
THE PROGRAMME FOR THE CON-
FERENCE.
VIENNA, WEDNIEDAY.
The great powers having nearly agreed upon the
assembling el a conference, there only remains to
fix its programme. The Court of the Tuileries has
framed one which is now submitted for the accept-
ance of the other interested parties.
nano° thinks the object of the conference should
be limited to a simple examination of Art. 92 of the
final act of Vienna, which contains the stipulations
relative to the neutralised districts of Chablaia
and Faucigny. To render tle teak of the con-
ference still easier, France adds that for her part
she is quite ready to assume the same obligations
which Art. 92 imposed on Piedmont in favour of
the neutrality of Switzerland. Should the con-
tracting powers of the final act of Vienna be of
opinion that those obligations require modification
—as, in consequence of the incorporation of Savoy
with the French empire, the strategic conditions of
Switzerland undergo a change--Franoe will accept
every new combination which would not in any way
involve either an alteration of the rights acquired
by the treaty of the 24th of March, or any dismem-
berment whatever of Savoy.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

(mow oua owe CORRESPOWDENT.)
PARIS, TUDIDAY EVLICING.
The Pays oontaina the following somewhat oracu-
lar paragraph :
Nothing new about the Swiss affair. The question will
only be treated of after the vote of the Turin parliament.
There is a serious talk of conferences to take place at Paris.
The idea of a congress is entirely laid aside.
Whether this is meant for an admission or for
a modification of the news yesterday telegraphed
from London (which news, by the way, the Consti-
tutionnel inserts without the " reserve " made by
the evening papers last night), it is difficult to tell.
The distinction between "conferences" and a
" congresa" has not been hitherto taken in refe-
rence to this particular question. A passage in
Bullier's latest correspondence uses the two ex-
pressions synonymously :
We learn that the Swiss difference is in the way of an
arrangement. Russia and Austria are said to have proposed
a "conference," to which Prussia will adhere in the first
instance and France afterwards, the latter admitting the
participation of the Federal government, but on the con-
dition that Sardinia also is to be represented. Take this
news, however, as conjectural—just as I have it. In mat-
ters of "congress" one cannot be too much on one's guard
against deception.

It is curious to notice in junta-position the com-
ments of two French journals upon the debate
in the House of Lords upon Lord Noruumby's
motion. In the independent Preset., M. Prevost
Paradol, after giving an analysis of the discussion,
as known by telegraph, says :

But we will no longer fatigue our readers with de-
bates and usages which have no practical interest fur us,
since there is nothing whatever analogous to thorn in the
mech►nism of our institutions.

The government Pays, whose business it is to
run down constitutional practices, says :

All this is merely lost time. This debate has been of no
use either to the ministry, the opposition, Lord Cowley, or
Switzerland. What, then, was the use of it?

The dissolving view of the French troops evacuating
the Roman states continues to be represented oc-
casionally for the amusement of the credulous.
Paragraphs from the Toulon and Montpellier
journals, to the effect that preparations were mak-
ing in the southern ports for the reception of
General Goyon'a army ou its returu home, have
gone the rounds of the press for the last two days,
but the Patrie now soya that " nothing of the kind
has been decided."

The Ocean of Cherbourg states that the imperial
yacht Aigle is about to proceed to Nioe, there to
await the orders of the Emperor.
M. Senator Laity is expected in Paris to-morrow
on his return from his electioneering mission in
Savoy.

M. Lamarche, an old and esteemed journalist,
for some years past a writer in the Mode, died yes-
terday.

General de Cambiaire has died at Nimes, from
the injuries received when thrown from his horse
at the review which I lately spoke of.
The Bourse opened well, but became very heavy
in the after part of the day. The Route, after being
quoted at 70fr. 35c., closed at 70fr. 20c. for cash
and 70fr. 50. for account, with a fall of 15c. and
25c. Mobilier sustained the further considerable
decline of 16fr. 2.1 c. The Northern, which was the
favourite railway, only fell lfr. 250., and Orleans
was without change; but Eastern fell Sir. 75c.,
Western 3fr. 75c., and the other lines about 2fr. 50c.
each.

The Pram mays in ita weekly commercial review

Trade remains everywhere in an expectant attitude, wait-
ing for the solution of the different questions raised by the
reform of the tariff. It is to be hoped that the final settle-
ment of these matters may be hastened as much as pos-
sible, for iu the meanwhile there is no prospect of anything
like ►ctivity in business. The stagnation caused by the
suspense alluded to is aggravated in regard to spring stuffs
by the extraordinary backwardness of the WAWA. The
latest accounts from Rouen, Mulhouse, Roubaix, and
Amiens state that sales are almost entirely suspended, and
that there is a fall in all sorts of woven goods. Business is
equally dull at Lyons, where the absence of
orders from North America has compelled some
nusnufacturers to diminish their production, while others
offer novelties at very low prices, in the hope of tempting
buyers and setting the fashion. English agents have lately
bought some fancy goods by way of patterns, but not to
any great extent. Sugars are in a dead calm, waiting fur
the passing of the new law. Cereals are firmer, in con-
sequence of the prolonged cold weather. The young wheats,
howeeer, are not looking ill as yet, but a speedy change in
the temperature is much to be desired. A rise in wines is
looked fur at Bercy, but for the present prices remain with
but little variation. It is said that the vines have nut suf-
fered so much from the extremely severe frost of 1./...cember
as might have been expected.