The Express.
London, England, 1866-02-02 00:00:00

THE EXPRESA,„. FRIDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 2, 1866.

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alma you efficient aid in thedisebargeof thesearduoto duties
which will devolve upon you, sir. Well, we may I am
sure look forward with confides.. to a coationanoe of that
vigilant jealousy for liberty sad that immovable regard for
rd•ir which are the two main pita,* of the &gnaw and"
efficiency of this house. (Hear, bear.) You, sir, will coo.
tribute your full share, from the elevated position you
occupy, to the ecoomplishmeet of that t isk, while each of
us in our several spheres will be ready to back and socontl
70° to tbe beet of our ability ' • and in conclusion, I will
only echo the words expressed by my noble friend behind
me, that health and strength may be spared to you for
many years to discharge the high functions which you have
been cared upon to perform in a manlier the most pleas-
ing to your own mind and most calculated to elevate your
amniotic in the eyes of the country. (Cheers.)

Mr. DISRAELI—I hope, sir, I may be permitted on be-
half of gentlemen on this side of the Louse to offer their
congratulations to you on an event so gratifying to the
house as that which bee just occurred, and the more so as,
from the mode in which the business of the morning
has been conducted, if I were silent you might suppose
that your re-election to the chair had been matter of
indifference to us. However, I believe lam expressing
a very geoend feeling on this side of the house—a generel
feeling of regret that your nomination was not seconded
from this side of the house. (Cheers.) Os previous occa-
sions that method was followed. There are, I believe,
precedents for such a course under such circumstances, and
even supposing the precedents did not exist I think that
under the particular circumstances we might have esta-
blished a precedent, because it is au occasion when the
general and cordial feeling of the hones cannot be testified
in too striking and significant a manner. Sir,
you have to-day, been re-elected to that chair for the
second time. I have myself always been of
opinion that reelection to that char is in fact
• greater distinction than the original choice. Political
mew:mines and parliamentary passions may contrive to
raise en individual to the eminent poet which you now oc-
cupy, but they cannot keep him there. For that the pos-
session of great and personal qualities are requisite—a na-
tural courtesy, adequate learning, firmness, and impartia-
lity ; and above all, that inspiring sees, of honour which is
our surest guide in the perplexities of public life, and
which has ever been, and I trust ever will be, characteristic
of English gentlemen. (Hear, hem.) It is, sir, because
the house has experience that you possess those
qualities that you have been re-elected to-day for
the second time to the chair. (Cheery.) It is because
we feel on this aide of the house that you poises! those
qualities that I am authorised oe behalf of gentlemen hers
to offer to you the tribute of their respect and oongratula-
tios. (Cheers.) I would now be silent but for an unex-
pected allusion to another subject. The right hon. gentle-
man has referred to the increased responsibility which has
fallen upon him ; but I can ware the right bon. gentleman
of what indeed he used not be reminded, because, though
he appears now for the first time as the leader of this
house, he has sat in it many years as one of the most emi-
nent and distinguished of its members, and his experience
moat have told him that on all occasions whenever the
order and honour of tbsbouse are concerned, the leader of the
house may appeal to the support of those who sit opposite
to him with tee same confidence as he would appeal to that
of b is friends who sitou the same benches with himself. ( Heer. )
I appeal to the right boo. gentleman whether there is not
one cause why on this occasion in the responsible office
which he now occupies he may feel some distrust. Sir, I
do not think that it is possible for us to reassemble under
this roof—many of us who have sat in all the parlia-
ments of the Queen, and some of us who have been
members of this house during three reigns—and not feel
emotion when we mark that that familiar form which
you, sir, have referred to, ate no longer be observed
amongst us—a form connected et) intimately with the
history of this country. and the most important trans-
actions of this house of parliament. It is impossible to
deny that the disappearance of such • character from
the scene, of so much sagacity and so much experienes,
and I will say of so much fame, must in some degree and
for some time derogate from the authority even of the
House of Commons. But, sir, it is not on this occasion
that I wish to refer to the character of a great statesman,
but rather to the happy disposition of the men, which lees
indeed a charm to the struggles and toils of public life.
By his good temper and his good sense be facilitated the
Course of public business beyond what perhaps it is easy
to imagine or ascertain, and lam sure that it must be a
goners] sentiment among us when we express our hope
that the influence over our debates may not soon mese of
his genial spirit, and his mature and moderating wisdom.
Bat, sir, notwithstanding his loss I shall express my hope
that the present parliament, in intelligence and public
spirit, will not be inferior to the preceding parliaments of
the present happy reign. (Cheers.)
The house adjourned at five minutes pest three o'clock.

THE PEOPCSED RECISION OP THE PRATER-
BOOK.

To the deputation yesterday of the president and
council of the Awiciation for Promoting a Revision of the
Prayer-book, and for Securing Purity and Simplicity in
the Public Worship of the Church of England,
Earl RUSSELL, in reply, observed that, in the first place
he was very ready to hear all that could be said. Is the
next place he must tell them that he had not yet had au
opportunity of consulting any of his colleagues, or the arch-
bishops, or bishops on the subject of the memorial. He
was therefore quite unprepared to give any opinion upon
the question ; but he might state that it struck him there
was far more difficulty in attaining the object desired
than there was in having a commission with
regard to the terms of subscription. The alterations in
those terms, so wisely devised and so happily adopted,
gave to all parties in the church increased freedom, and
they an no longer bound by supposed obligations which
they formerly thought they had incurred ; and therefore
every person, whatever his opinions might be, provided
they came within the rings of the church of England, was
satisfied, whether the result was agreeable to ow party or
the other. NV hen, however, they came to ask for alterations
in the Liturgy (as to which he had no desire to express an
opinion at present), it was obvious that there were other
parties in the church who would ask for and expect alters.
tioes in a different direction, and would desire corns change
in the terms of some of the articles, so as to m►ke them
consistent with their own interpretation of them. There-
fore, instead of having a general agreement in which all
could concur, they might erwrieoce the danger of offending
two parties of opposite views. He did not wish to give any
opinion on the proposed alterations ; but he did wish to
cootraveat rather than forward that disruption in the
church which, they thought, might happen. He should
much regret if by say act of his, such a disruption
should arise. As by bad already observed, he had bad no
opportunity of consulting anyone upon the subject ; but be
would bring the question before the cabinet before he gave
any answer in substance, and he should especially consider
it necessary to refer to the Archbishop of Canterbury be-
fore be could advise her Majesty as to the course which be
might think should hereafter be adopted.
The deputation then thanked his lordahip for his omit-
tesy, , and retired.

THE LAMBETH VESTRY AND TEI CASUAL POOR.
—Theordinary muting of this vestry took Owe last night
the rector of Lambeth, the Rev. Mr. Lingham, occupied
the chWr. After the usual rowise business had been gone
through, Mr. Giles, in moving the adjournment of the
vestry, stated that,'" at the present moment ao one could
read any publication from the highest to the lowest in the
land without seeing something about the amid poor of the
Lambeth workhouse, or could go anywhere without bearing
it a topic of cooveratioe, he should wish to know whether
the guardians of that establishment were about to make a
report on that subject. It hid occupied' great deal of public
attention, and no one had the slightest knowledge how the
matter had been arranged. He would therefore ask, if
there were any guardian present, whether that body
meant to give an explanation or not? They had
heard on the last meeting what one of the guardians had
to explain on the matter; but they should like a report to
the vestry from the whole body, sad the question was
would they furnish that or not.—Mr. Churchwarden
Fowler was not going to discuss the matter at the present
moment, bat he must sty that he thought that the sooner
the government relieved the guardians from their present
responsibility the better, and he did not think that there could
be any peace or quietness in tbetelestablishmeuta till govern-
meat did so. It seamed to him most monstrous that the
poor inmates of a great public institution should be roused
in the middle of the night persons of the lowest and
most degraded character. Seth a state of things was most
abominable, and the government onset to interfere. U.
had lately visited a workhouse in Smithfield, where he
found that etch pers:4l had to go into • bath, and then
cross a yard to the sleeping-room, without anything on
except the rug which he carried oe his arm.
When they got there be would admit that they
bad oemfortable lodgings, but the casual ward of
Lambeth was eqully so. Mr. Stiff (a guardian) stated
that the guardians had a special meet;ng moused to coo-
Bider this question, when no doubt the subject would be
discu.sed with great attention. With regard to the "c-
-caution as to the condition and treatmnit of the casuals,
he had no doubt that, as the guardians of Lambeth
were entirely blameless in the matter, these assertions
would recoil upon the beide of those who had made them.
Mr. R. Taylor. jun., referred to the article which subse-
quently appeared in the Daily News, in which it was said
that the abed was bad enough, but that the lodgings were
infinitely worse. Now be waked to know what the guar-
diem, were to do, They were °appalled to provide these
lodgings, and as fourpenee per night was paid for them on
account of each casual, a license for increased accommoda-
tion had been applied for. The vestry then adjourned, no
official statement having been made by the guardians.
MIDDLESEX Hoarrrat.—A quarterly court of
the governors of this hospital was held yesterday. The
report stated that the number of patients lusted daring
the quarter bad been u follows : In-patiesta, 2,181; out-
patients, 22,998. The reeripts ware 7,913 L 6s. 3d.; while the
expenditure bad bent 3,9 M. fia. A letter was raid from
as anonymous &nor, bequeathing the sum of 90,0001. to
the funds of the hospital.. The chairman inegratulattel
the governor for baring received sock a menlicent arm.
He remarked that clergymen sent in patients tuispuingly,
and he hoped they would contribute more liberally to the
funds of the charity.

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MR. HENRY LESLIE'S CHOIR.

Mr. Leslie's' adwirable choral concerts, having
now been can id on for ten years, have taken firm root
moss the principal entertainments of the London musical
season, land their commencement is always looked
for with expectations which aro never disappointed.
The eleventh gessoes, which began last night, promises to be
se interesting and successful as any of those of previous
years.

The concert of last night, as heretofore, was made up of
part-songs, glees, and madrigals, by ancient and modern
composers, intermixed with a few airs for solo voices, and
shoat pianoforte pieces. The music is chiefly secular, unless
in Leot, when there isgenerallyst least one performance of
sacred music. The choir mustered last evening in its usual
strength, and betrayed no falling-off in the quality of the
individual voices, or in the care and ability with
which they have been trained by the conductor.
The solo singers announced in the programme were
Mr. Sims Reeves and Miss Ada Jackson. Mr.
Reeves was prevented by indisposition from appearing. Mr.
Leslie read a letter just received from him, in which he ex-
pressed his regret so strongly end earnestly for being com-
pelled to disappoiet the publio that the audience were com-
pletely satisfied, and not a murmur of discontent
w.ss heard : conduct very unlike the inconsiderate
and unreasonable ill-humour too often exhibited
on such occasion. Those who know Mr. Reeves
know well that no public performer is more anxious to
fulfil his dotes, or more grieved when his delicate organisa-
tion disables him from doing so. His place on this occasion
wan supplied by Mr. Wilbye Cooper and Mr. Leigh
Wil-
son (the new tenor, who has lately msde so successful
debut at the concerts of the National Choral Society),
whose services Mr. Leslie was fortunately able to obtain.
St. James's-hall was crowded to the doors, and moat of
the performances were warmly applauded.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.
FEB. 1.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)

V. MALLINIIION.

For the defence, the respondent himself was examined,
and he denied that he was responsible for the separation.
He stated that, although the petitioner might not have
received a letter from him till the one that had been pro-
duced, he had in fact written many other.' in which be had
offered to live with her at any place she pleased, except
Huddenfield. He also stated that he bid previously urged
her to quit that town, but that she had refused to leave her
relations. The respondent admitted that he bad latterly
lived with another woman ; bat he alleged that that con-
nexion would not have been formed if his wife bad pesmit-
Led him to return to her.
_ . _

T. learned Judge, after reviewing the evidence, pro-
nounced a decree of jaclioal separation as craved by the
petitioner.

neural. Neither the agents tor t oompany Vey lexe-
rented would refeod the mcney.
Mr. S3•lfe mid that was very cool, oettrioly. The 15f.
bad not been sent to New Yolk, and the contract tickets
for the conveyance of the three persona from London to
Liverpool had not been need. lie was of opinion it was
most discreditable and mesa to retain the soldier's mosey
under the circumstances. He was sorry Vioey and Co.
wera not in the Mansion-honee district. The Lord Mayor
had &anode of disposing of cases of this kind and a power
be (Mr. Self.) oould not exercise. He could only recom-
mend Thompson to wait on Captain Leen, R.N., the
government emigration agent, who would look into the
matter.

THE CATTLE PLAGUE.

Census Divisions.

Metrop. police district
South Sarin. Counties
South Mid. Counties..
Eastern Counties ....

South West. Counties
West Mid. Counties
North Mid. Counties
North West. Counties
Yorkshire

Northam Counties
Monmonthen. dt Wale
Scotland

Tot,ds..

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mi
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Result of reported cafes
from tbe commence-
ment of the (Warne.

21; 7474; 11149
33 4646 1491
80171 10217' 183
316 7037 sees
~._ 84 1167 193
44 4833 624
44 49641 WO
3768 19506 606
1314 19231' 924
290 2481' 693
642 6226' 101
1 3276& 37-
71
Ma lONPlerdt.

Inn,'

did
1 1.1

3131 ON
•22 217
741 754
638 617
132 118
615 672
•00, 685
1298 4371
9034' 3510
268 374
621 481
6888 1975

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(Signed) ALEXANDER WILLIAM, lieeretary.
Veterinary Department of the Pri Conneil,
Me, 9, Priasee-ekeek Weete r,
S.W., Feb. I.