The Express.
London, England, 1866-07-31 00:00:00

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wait of England ► dock eiillOslesep Ladles= slaughtered
by alder of the I=4 =enmities; that tee heed of
cattle were slaughtered by order of Prolamin Simonds ;
that in Staffordshire afresh outbreak was reported, and 44
animals allaisktened aa a precautionary main= ; and whe-
trier he had observed that great doubt was thrown on the
origin of the disease, and on the beneficial effect obtained
or to be expected from attempts to stamp it out at a peat
sacrifice of property.
Mr. CORBY said there had been unfortunately a fresh
outbreak of the cattle disease, affecting the sheep also, on
two oontiguous farms in Somersetehire. Professor Simonds
had been sent down to inquire, and previously to his re-
port 47 cattle and 141 sheep had either been slaughtered
or died. After the receipt of his report the kuel autho-
rities had properly ordered the whole of the remaining
stock of the two farms to be slaughtered. He was he
to say that in general the disease, so far from sp
was on the decrease, and during the last week the who
of the attacks in England end Wales comprised the
smallest number yet recorded since the disease broke out.
No information had been received of any fresh outbreak in
Staffordshire to any extent. With regard to the last port
of the question, he believed that doubts did exist as to the
origin of the diem= ; but from whatever cause the dis-
ease originated, there was not the slightest doubt in the
minds of practical persons that the diem= was communi-
cable in the highest degree from sick animals to healthy
animals.
THE BRITISH MINISTER AT FRANKFORT.
Mr. OTWAY asked the noble lord the Foreign Secre-
tary whether instructions were isent to the British minister
at Frankfort to follow the other representatives accredited
to the German Confederation who had left Frankfort and
established themselves in the town of Augsburg, and what
was the intention of the government with regard to conti-
nuing a British minister at the =at of the Diet.
Lord STANLEY, in answer tothefirstestion, saidthat
instructions were sent on the 20th of June hispredeceseor
to Sir Alexander Mallet, that he was follow the Diet to
any place where it should hold its, sittings within the
limits of the German Confederation. These instructions
were repeated by him on the 12th of July. Sir Alexander
Mallet followed the Diet to Augsburg on the 16th. With
regard to the second question, as to the intentions of the
government with respect to the continuance of the British
minister to the German Confederation, his answer was,
that in the present state of affairs he must look on the
German Confederation as having practically ceased to
exist. The answer therefore was obvious.
THE TRAFFIC REGULATION METROPOLIS BILL,
Mr. Alderman LAWRENCE asked whether it was
intended to mowed with this bill.
Mr. WALPOLE said, as the bill in question required
more consideration than could be given to it at the end of
the session, he proposed to move that the order of the day
with respect to it be discharged.
THE SUSPENSION
IN OF
ERKLANDTHE .
HABEAS CORPUS ACT
Mr. MAGUIRE asked the Secretary for Ireland whether
he intended to bring in the bill for the further suspenrion
of the Habeas Corpus Act in Ireland, and, if so, whether
he would bring it forward at such a time as would give
the Irish members an opportunity to have a full discus-
sion upon it.
Lord NAAS said he proposed to ask lave to bring in a
bill tomorrow night, and to put it on the paper for the
second reading as the first order of the day on Thursday.
Mr. MAGUIRE said be would propose an amendment
on the second reading.
MR. BAILLIE COCHRANE AND MR. BRIGHT.
Mr. B. COCHRANE said he wished, withthe pennies,

of the house, to make • personal explanation, and in order
to facilitate his doing so, he proposed to conclude with a
motion. He perceived that there had been a growl attack
made on hire in the otTan of the hon. member for Bir-
mingham. He regretted that his unavoidable absence on
Thursday and Friday precluded him from answering the
charge at once, but as it had been widely copied in other
papers he could not pass it unnoticed. The charge against
him was that he stated to the hones whenit was not the fact
that the letter of the hon. member for Birmingham inciting
the collection of these mobs in the park was written subse.
a
quentl to the speech of the Secre of State for the
Home Department, and that of the • t hon. baronet the
late Home Secretary. Now, it that in makingthat
statement he was wrong. ( reareear, hear.) Perhaps hon.
members who cheered world wait till the conclusion.
It was true that the letter in question was dated the 19th
July. The debate took place on the 19th of July, and
therefore the letter preceded the discussion. But it was
equally true that the publication of that letter did not
take place until Monday, the 23rd It was sent for publi-
cation on the 22nd, and, therefore, when the hon. member
sent his letter for publication to the morning papers
of the 23rd, he mast have perused the debates
that took place on the 19th. The mistake
that he (Mr. Cochrane) made was that he used the word
" written" and ought to have said" published." With that
exception he was perfectlyright in the statementhe made to
the house. Therefore, he said thiswas only another evidence
of the want of frankness with which the hon. gentleman
had behaved throughout these painful discussions. The
charge that had been brought against him of misstatement
would not prevent him from expressing the opinion which
he still held that the letter of the hon. gentleman was a
moat pernicious letter. (Loud cries of " Order.")
Mr. HADFIELD asked if it was right to attack an hon.
member in this way in his absence.
The SPEAKER said the hon. member for Honiton, he
understood, rose to make a personal explanation, and the
distinction between that and making a charge against
others was very great. When any charge was to be made
against • newspaper, the rule of the house was that the
paragraph should be read at the table, and that the member
complaining should then proceed to make • motion.
The hon. member proposed to make • motion with a view
to personal explanation, and he must confine himself to
that.
Mr. B. COCHRANE said he bowed of course to the
authority of the Speaker. He had certainly been grossly
attacked. He maintained that he had virtually stated the
exact truth, and the charge of misstatement might be ap-
plied to the hon. member for Birmingham and not to him.
(Cries of " Move.") He moved that the house do adjourn.
Mr. M'LAREN seconded the motion for the purpose
of expressing his opinion, but the hon. gentleman had
added to his original charge • new accusation as un-
founded as that original charge. He (Mr. M'Laren)
believed that the hon. member for Birmingham had never
sent the letter to the newspaper at all. (Hear, hear.) It
was a letter addressed to an individual, and it was that
individual who had in all probability published it. Surely,
if a person addressed a letter to another man, and that
man sent it some days after to the newspapers, the
original writer was not to be called to account. (Cheers.)
Mr. HADFIELD said the hon. gentleman (Mr. Bright)
was the last man in Great Britain or Ireland to shrink
from the responsibility of his own acts, and he protested
against accusations being brought against him in his
absence. (Hear.)
The motion for the adjournment was then withdrawn.

FORTIFICATIONS (PROVISION FOR EXPENSES)
BILL

On the motion for going into committee,
Mr. OSBORNE said he had not had the honour of a seat
in the house when the bill was read • second time, but he
believed that up to this moment no explanation bad been
given by the Secretary for War as to the state of
the fortifications or of the alterations that had been
made in them. He had always entertained • strong
opinion as to the inutility of the scheme—(cheers)—but
since it had been begun the whole thing had undergone a
change. One of the live forts had been given up, no
foundation could be found for another, and none of those
floating defences which form so important a feature of
the plan had been constructed, although five years had
now elapsed (ROM the scheme had been determined upon.
These forts, it seemed, were now to be plated with iron.
The original estimate had been for 11 millions ; but he be-
lieved that the real cost would be nearer 30 millions. He
could hardly expect the gallant gentleman (General Peel)
to give any explanation, but be regretted that the noble
lord, his predecessor (the Marquis of Ilartington) was not
in his place.
General PEEL said that he should not have thought it
necessary to come down to the house for a sum like
50,0001., had he not thought it right to call attention to
the fact that it was wanted for a new work, to which the
assent of the house bad not yet been asked. The necessity
for that work he did not think would be disputed, for it
was wanted for the improvement of Tilbury Fort, and the
defences of the Thames, which had been designed
when there was not such • thing as an iron-plated
ship or a gun of the present large dimensions in exist-
ence. It was the wore necessary that the proposed works
should at once be undertaken, inasmuch as the other works
could not be begun for the next two years, it being neces-
sary to allow that interval for the foundation to settle.
The proposal (so the right bon. gentleman was understood)
was to spend 350,0001 upon shields for the sea batteries,
turrets, and turn-tables, and that for the present only
50,0001. would be taken for the purpose of procuring iron,
the exact plan of the shields not haling yet been deter-
mined upon
Mr. GLADSTONE denied that the fortifications bad
been estimated at 11,000,0001. That was the estimate for
the whole scheme recommended in the report of the de-
fence committee ; but the late government had never
adopted that report. The estimates of the work actually
adopted was a trifle over 5,000,0001., though they had gra-
dually grown till they were now between 6,000,0001. and
7,000,0001. Still the original basis had never been altered.
The financial arrangements for these works bad been alto-
gether peculiar. The house had assented to the principle
of constructing them by means of a loan, simply because
at the time they were proposed the country was suffering
from considerable pressure. He had been at first con-
siderably puzzled to know why the right hon. gentleman
should have proposed to raise a small sum like 50,0001. by
loan ; hut it seemed that his object was to obtain the consent
of the house to a new scheme. He must confess, however, that
he thought the house ought not to agree to the proposal.
Such a proposal, indeed, ought not to be made at this
period of the session at all ; and considering that these
were times of surpluses and financial ease, the cost of
carrying out any new plan ought to be placed upon the
annual estimates. (Hear, hear.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the most important proposal on the subject of these forti-
fication' was one Lid before the house in 1860, at so late
• data as July 23. (Cheers.) His right hon. friend had
no occasion to come before the hours to raise money at all
for the proposed works, which were works that had been

recommended by the defesess enmities, and it the house
thought it objections',/,' be would not prim it. (Hear.)
Borne father dinaturdon took pleas, in the course of
which Kr. Watkin drew attention to the earthwork de-
fences found so effectual in the American war. lb.
Maim recommended that the forte should be plated with
iron, and Mr. Horsmen reminded the house of the circum-
stances under which the Aril loan for fortificetions was
raised. Ultimately, Sir B. Northoote, on behalf of the
Government, withdrew the bill, undertaking that next
salon every such new work should be brought before the
house in the shape of an ortimate.
The remaining alarms of the Public Health Bill were
discussed in committee, and agreed to.
The Reformatory Schools Bill passed through com-
mittee.
The Industrial Schools Bill was also taken in committee,
and the drat t 4 clauses were agreed to.
A number of other bills were forwarded a stage, and the
house adjourned.

'Music.

KR. NOSCIIRLEB'S CONCERT.

Mr. Moecheles (who is now on a visit to his old
friends in London, where he resided for so many years
during the most brilliant period of his life) gave a concert
last evening at St. James'. Hall, for the benefit and relief
of the nick, wounded. and sufferers of all nations engaged
in the present (we trust we may my the late) war. The
concert must have contributed substantially towards
this benevolent object, as the hall was crowded
by a fashionable and musical assembly, among
whom lwe observed the familiar faces of many
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distinguished artists and amateurs. The entertainment
consisted chiefly of Mr. Mambalee's own performances,
which were listened to with great interest and warm
expressions of admiration and delight. The illus-
trious veteran enjoys a green old age. lie may have
lost a little—a very little—of the strength of hand and
elasticity of finger for which he was pre-eminent above all
the pianists of his time, but he has loot none of the quali-
ties of a great musician, which, indeed, he possesses in a
higher degree than ever. His musical elocution still is
as it always was, perfect. The clearness of his phnsing;
the roundness of his periods, the accent and emphasis
given to every passage, the commanding greatness of
his style, the liquid delicacy of his touch, the
vocal melody of his tones, the energy of his man-
aer, and the truth and variety of his expression—
ire all as conspicuous as they were in the most
palmy days of his youth. The music he played was,
of course, wholly his own, and consisted principally of
pieced, selected from his various books of !studies—
the most valuable treasures which the modern
pianist can possess ; for they not only all
Into action all the various powers of the instrument,
but every one of them is a sonata, full of genius, origi-
nality, and beauty. The piece which made the strongest
impression on the audience was one in which he intro-
duced the most striking themes of Beethoven's Symphcmy
in 0 minor, including the Andante in A fist, and the
Triumphal March, which were given with all the power
and effect of • grand orchestra. Mr. Mombeles's own
variations to " The Harmonious Blacksmith," in a more
modern style than those of Handel, were a fins veal-
men of his masterly skill.
We need scarcely add that these fine performances were
listened to with breathless silence, and applauded with
enthusiastic vehemence. Mr. Moscheles was assisted
by Madame Lind-Goldachmidt, Madame Parepa, and Dr.
Guns. Mdlle. Art6t was mentioned in the programme,
but did not appear. Madame Goldschmidt, who was
greeted with acclamations, sang the charming =retina
Men the Freischista, " Una ob die Welke." with exquisite
purity and grace. Madame Parepa and Dr. Guns received
their due meed of applause for their excellent performances.

THE IRISH ELECTIONS.—We learn by telegraph
that the Attorney-General, Mr. Walsh, was elected yes-
terday without opposition for the University of Dublin.
_ _

The nomination for the borough of Galway took place yes-

tarday ; the candidates proposed were the Solicitor-
General, Mr. Michael Morris, and Mr. Stubber. The show
of hands was for Mr. Morris ; and a poll having been
demanded, tomorrow was fixed for the purpose.
MR. BRIGHT AND THE BIRMINOHAM REFORM
Lassos—The Birmingham Reform League having
applied to Mr. Bright to attend an " open air meeting" on
the subject of Reform in that town on Tuesday night, the
following reply has been received: " Rochdale, July 27,
1866.—Dear Sir,—l must ask your friends to excuse me if
I am unable to attend the meeting on the3lst inst. After the
labours of the session I cannot at ones enter on those of

public meetings, in connection with the great question on
which the session has been mainly wasted. I suppose your
meetng will be held in the open air, and I dare not attempt
to speak in the open air. I hope before another session
some steps may be taken to enrol working men, now nn-
franchised, in emaciation., which will enable them to bring
their demand for the suffrage with increased effect before
parliament during the next session. Some concession to
them cannot be far off, and the extent of it will depend
much on their own organised efforts on behalf of their own
cause. I regret very much not to be able just now to take
part in your movement. —I ant, &C., JOHN BRIGHT.—Mr.
John Oxford, Birmingham."

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A NEW CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION IN THE
Noarn.—A telegram from Newcastle-upon-Tyne states
that a meeting, convened by. circular, for the purpose of
forming a conservative association, designated' The New.
castle-upon-7'pm Conservative Association," and appoint-
ing • provisional committee, secretaries, and treasurer, was
held yesterday in that town. Among those present were
the Hon. H. G. Liddell, M.P., the Vicar of Newcastle (the
Rev. Mr. Moody, M.A.), the Mayor of Newcastle (Mr. R.
Doddst, and several other gentlemen of influence. Reso-
lutions were passed urging the conservatives of the town to
organise and prepare to rectify their parliamentary repro-
sentatiou, in view of the next general election, and in sup-
port of the government of Lord Derby ; and subscription
lista were opened.
NATIONAL ARTILLERY MEETING. Yesterday
morning the second annual prize meeting of the National
Artillery Association, which is under the patronage of her
Majesty, was inanforated at Shoeburyness, by the opening
of the camp in which a large portion of the Artillery Vo-
lunteers from all parts of the kingdom will be located during
the next nine or ten days, during the competitions for
the Queen's and the other numerous and valuable
prizes offered by the association. All the arrangements
were completed by Saturday night, and yesterday morning
the volunteers began to arrive in great numbers and take
possesaion of the tents. On their arrival in camp they im-
mediately reported themselves to Captain M'Kown, the
oamp adjutant, who instructs them as to the quarters they
will occupy, and the battery to which, during the meeting,
they will be attached and on receiving their camp
equipage and utensils they proceeded to their tents. All
' the marquees and tents are now pitched, and judging
from the fact that almost double the space is now covered
with canvas as compared, with what it was last year, the
L entries are already sufficient to ensure the success of the
meeting. The prizes will be distributed on Wednesday,
the Bth of August. "
"

Tag TILL,: lc Cascaras. —The new scenic ballet
at the Alhambra, called " The Titanic Cascades," is of
some little importance to the parish of St. Martin's-in-
the-Fields as a sanitary agent. Every time it is exhibited
at leant twenty tons of water, after flowing before the
audience for twenty minutes or more, find their way into
the sewers, and flush them free of cost to the ratepayers.
This is not to be despised in hot weather and a close neigh-
bourhood.
The National Olympian Association, whose fete
is announced at the Crystal Palace for to-morrow, is
rapidly growing in favour. The programme set forth for
that day will be earned out under the energetic manage-
' went of Mr. E. G. Ravenstein, and is of unusual interest.
Competitors from all parts of the United Kingdom, and
especially from Liverpool and Manchester, will then meet
their London friends, among whom the Germans muster
largely. The committee announce for distribution among
the successful competitors 120 medals and art prizes, in-
cluding bronzes, cups, jewellery, watches, 5.c. The sports
will take place on the cricket ground, which is being espe-
cially prepared for the purpose. The file will conclude at
dusk with &grand torchlight procession in the grounds and
a display of fountains.
A HINT.—The Record of last evening observes in
a leading article :—" Mr. Bright has as yet scarcely escaped
from the peril of being held responsible for bloodshed in
Hyde-pa ; and although happily there is no Governor
Eyre in the case, the fate of poor Mr. Gordon in Jamaica ,
has no doubt excited in his breast a sympathy in which the
idea of identity of danger is a component element." It
will be seen that we are getting on.
SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSECIII. —Visitors during
the week ending 28th July, 1866: On Monday, Tuesday,
and Saturday, free, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 9,.396 • on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (admission 6d.) from
10 am. to 6 p.m., 1,780; National Portrait Exhibition
by payment, 2,358—t0ta1, 13,534. Averse of correspond-
ing week in former years, 10,900. Total fr the opening
of the museum, 6,190,560.
PATENT-OFFICE MUSIVIII, SOUTH BENETNATON.
—Number of visitors for the week ending July 28, 1,87 L
Total number since the opening of the Mum= free daily
12th May, 1858), 1,066,005.
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