The Express.
London, England, 1859-06-29 00:00:00

THE COUNTY FRANCHISE.

SO Tie EDITOR OP TEE EXPRIMI.

ask permission, in your column, to can
the attention of reformers to the subject of the county regis-
tration. There is reason to believe that a large number of
qualified persons throughout the country are not upon the
register, and the present critical position of political plebe*
readers it most important that liberate of the more earnest
kind should neglect no opportunity of strengthening their
political influence. Claims for musty votes mutt be mot in
to the overseers of the pari.h in which the qualifying property
is situated by the 20th July. Per one are qualified who are
males of fall ego, and without legal incapacity, and in pos-
session of freehold, copyhold, leasehold, or occupation quali-
Seethe.
Freehold, includes eetsves in fee, entail, or for life. If in
fee, the annual value must be 405.; for life, and poseeised
before June 7, 1832, 40e.; for life, acquired duce, 10/., unless
leaden! occupation.
Copyhold, by whatever tenure, 101. yearly value.
Leasehold, includes any residue of a term originally of not
lea. than 60 years, and of 101. annual value; or of not leas
than 20 yearn, and 60d. annual value.
Occupation, includes any bolding at will. from year to
year, or otherwise, at a boedi fide rent of 601. ; where joist
occuretlon exists, 60/. rent for each occupier.
The freehold end copyhold claimant roust bare had pa-
seminl from 31st January; the leseehold and occupation
claimant from 31st July. It must be. remembered did pro-
perty qualifying fors birough will not quality for a county,
and that in estimating value no rata or tax is to be deducted.
The committee will gl sdly supply duplicate forms of daises
to be forwarded to the overseers, and fall instructions as to
their nee, together with any other information and advice
which may enable parliamentary reformers who may not
have macros to district registration eseociat ions to prefer their
claims to moody votes. immediate application is desirable,
as the 20th July Is near at hand.—l em,
Rkc ,
EDWAD 8. PRYCE.
Parliamentary Reform Committee, 16, King-street,
Cncapside, E.C., Jane 27.

(MOM L./AT NIOIIT'S GAZITTE.)
BOARD OP GREEN CLOTH, BUCKINGHAM
PALACI, JII2III 23. —The Queen has been pleased to
appoint the Hon. William Contra Keppel (commonly
celled Viscount Bury), to be Treasurer of her Mijesty'a
Household, in the room of the Right Hon. Claud
Hamilton (commonly celled Lord Claud Hamilton), no-
gigue& The Queen bee been also pleased to appoint the
Hon. Granville Lemon l'roby (commonly called Lord
Proby), to be Comptroller of her Majesty's Household, in
the room of the Right lion. George Cecil Weld Forester
resigned.
BT. JAMES'S PALACE, JUNE 25.—The Queen was
this day pleased to muter the honour of knighthood upon
Vice-Admiral Alex dada, Dundee Arbuthoott, Knight Com-
mander of the Orders of San Fernando, and of Charles the
Third of Spain; upon Hercules George Robert Robin-
son, Eeq., Governer of Hong Kong; and upon Stephenson
Villiers Solna, Keg., Chid /1.0 of the Island of Mau-
ritian.
BT. JAMES'S PALACE, JUNE 25.—The Queen has
been plowed to appoint Lient.-Coteau! Robert Nigel Fitz-
hardinge Klegscote, C. 8., to be one of the grooms in wait-
ing, ia ordinary, to her Majesty, inthe room of John Ralph
Oglesby Goss, Beg, N.F.. ral4Thed.
FOREIGN-OFFICE, E 27.—The Queen hes been
piemeed to approve of Mnr. Charles White so Consul-General
in London for the Republic of Nicaragus.
WHITEHALL, JUNE 25.—The Queen has been
pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great
Seel granting the dignity of a barog of the tutted Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Hon. Robert
Vernon Smith, and the heirs now of his body lawfully to-
goren, by the name, style, and title of Baron Lyveden, of
Lyreden, In the county of Northampton. The Queen Ina
also been pleased to direct letters patent to be parsed under
the great seal, granting the dignity of a boron of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Hon.
Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart., end the beige male of hie body
Iswhally begotten by the tame, style,
in and title ot Baron
Llanover, of Llangiver and Abercani, the county of Mon-
mouth.
WHITEHALL, JUNE 27.—The Queen hue been
pleased to direct letters potent to be peered under the Great
Seal of the United Kingdom of Gnat Britain anal Ireland,
constituting and appointing the Most Noble Edward A
Sir
dol-
phos, Duke of Somerset; Vioe-Admiral the Hoooarobie
Richard Saunders Dander, K.C.8.; Kw-Admiral the Ho-
Frederick Themes Pelham, C. 8.; Captain Cheeks
Eden, C. 8.; Captain Charles Fredertck ; and Samuel Whit-
bread, Fq.. to be her Majesty's Commissioners for ex*.
cutiag the wee of Lord High AithirSl of the said United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the dominions,
islands, and territories themento belonging.
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LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29.

Tnr Oxford Contest dray diurnally its slow
length along, and, before its close, will bare become
wearisome, if not hateful, to gods and men. Beyond
the limits of the constituency immediately concerned,
it excites comparatively little interest, because there
is nothing whatever in the opposition to inspire either
sympathy or respect. A straightforward political
contest, representing opposite principle., and carried
on between candidates not inadequately matched is
character and ability, everybody can understand.
There is much in a gallant battle of this kind to ex-
cite the sympathy and interest of Englishmen.
But when there is no intelligible ground of opposition,
and the forms of a contested election are resorted
to merely to gratify personal or party pique, though
the contest may be, se in the present instance,
really important, it cannot excite any general
public interest. In this fight of Oxford the ele-
ments of interest are all on one side. No man out
of Oxford cares a rush for the Marquis of CTIANDOS.
or feels the remotest interest in the disjunctive
syllogisms and dilemma, which the logical chair-
man of his committee, Mr.:Ma:4Bn., has given forth
as watchwords for his local partisans. There is
notbirg dignified or even decent in the opposition
to Mr. GLADSTONE'S return.

Reduced to its primitive elements the oppo-
sition is simply an act of revenge, not only petty
and malignant, but bitter and intense, in proportion
to the intrinsic nobltness and worth of its object.
Not that we moan to say for a moment that this is
the feeling that consciously inspires the majority
of Mr. GLADirom:i opponents. Many of them are
conscientious and honourable men, who have been
persuaded thst the course they pursue is
the right one. Rut they are simply tools
la the hands of a disappointed Conservative

clique, smarting under recent detest, and deter-
mined, if possible, to areep themselves on its
authors. The old University element of obstructive
tory ism suggested itself as a fit instrument for this per
pose. If the aristocratic and reactionary sympathies
latent amongst the does were judiciooaly ex-
cited, it might stilt be possible to snatch • triumph,
and thus enjoy the luxury of revenge through the
University w►ich would certainly be denied else-
where. This is the coarse that has been pursued, and
it is only surprising that so many honourable men have
already been the victims of it. For the Marquis of
Cuasesos to be returned would besot only a disgraat
but a calamity for Starred. It would go far to destroy
at one blow the beeeficent itfluence in public affairs
which the University has within the last few years
acquired. Oxford has recently acquired • high
charseute and position, from having takes an en-
lightened istenet. as well as an important part, in the
discussion of *octal and national questions, especially
those connected with education. In these questioes
it has generally taken an independent cosine, midway
between party extremes. This liberal but moderate
and independent meet is the secret of the in-
ifileillee which the University has acquired throughout
the country. Now this is precisely the course Mr.
Otanstosta has pursued in politics, and he has thus
repeenented the University not only happily, but
wit► mas► rare fidelity and power as to reach
almost the ideal of perfect reprmeotation. Mr.
OL•nvTo] a is io parliament exactly what the Uni-
versity is in the country. Ile brings to public
affairs a cultivated, acute, and philosophic intellect,
and discusses all questions not only from a liberal
sad enlightened, but from an independent point
of view. In retain.ng Mr. GL %I)KTONZ as her
representative, Oxford has vindicated her po-
litical independence. She has held a position
midway between extreme parties, generally in-
clining, however, of late years, like her diatin.
rushed representative, to • liberal and progressive
rather than • reactionary course. The present
opposition if successful would destroy this position,
sad the vast power for good it confers. It would
bring back the old days when the University was
bound hand and foot to the lumbering caret Toryism.
And at this time of day for Oxford to be degraded
to a mere party instrument, and dragged through the
mire and dirt of party contests, would be a voluntary
degradation of the most ignominious kind.

Ste CHAILLB Wool. told the electors of Halifax
yesterday that he hoped the people of Germany were
wise escugh to take the advice which the new English
Ministers hive given them, and keep oat of the war.
The sentiment was received with loud cheers. But be
added that in the event et Germany rushing into
" the vortex, our national interest►, our national
gagemen's, may compel as to interfere." Cries of
"No, no," were the answer to this most unfortunate
observation, and we venture to predict that they will
be echoed throughout the country. Why shield an
English Cabinet Minister go out of his way to en-
courage expectations which tend to bring on the
very mischiefs he deprecates? In the present state
of feeling at the German Courts, all our advice will
be in vain if the sovereigns believe that when it
conies to the wont, Jonu Bum. will " grumble and
f, pay." The persocs who direct the affairs of the
Continental States do not need to be reminded of the
eogagensents to fight their batiks into which we
have been betrayed in times past. Bat it
is important that they should understand
that the foreign policy of this country is
administered subject to the revision of Parliament,
which votes the taxes by which our wars are carried
on, and that public opinion will have to pronounce
upon ■nr claim they may set up under treaties of
defensive alliance. For their own sakes we caution
our good cousins not to misunderstand the expres-1

aims which fell from Sir CDAIIIII WOOD at Halifax,
but rather take his good Wein. LA UN= keep
out of the war. and, if they ma, get the Wain at
Italy settled upon a sound basis by Moodily media.
tine.

Cbt Court.

The Queen held a chapter of the Most Noble
Order of the Garter yeeterJay afternoon at Bthkinghara
Palace.

The Prism of Wales appeared at the Chapter for the drat
time. Hie Royal Highness more the Outer with the motto*
Ifoni wit qui mall penee," belew hie left Imre. The
Prince wore the purple velvet mantle together with the hood
aad collar of the Outer. Hie Royal Highness set on Um"
left of the Omen, the Prince Consort being an her tlejeetiS
right.

The Earl of Harrowhy was introduced and bad tha honour
of Knighthood conferred upon him by the Quell with the
Sword of Seats.

The Earl of Derby wee Introduced and received from her
Majesty the honour of Knighthood with the Sword of State.
The Chapter proceeded to the electioe, when the Had of
Barrowby was duly elected a Kaight of the Most Noble Order
of the Garter. Hie lordship, supported by the Dub of Do-
Tonsdire sad the Marquis of Weettn'salar, the two junior
Knights pretest, was conducted by Garter Hing of Arms to
the Sovereign, when her Mejesty invested the noble earl with
the lttband and Badge, and the Garter.
The Chancellor, by the Queen's command, read • Statute
declaring the Earl of Derby elected • Knight of the Most
Noble Order of the Garter, notwithstanding any Statute to
the centre:7 limiting the number of Knights; it being de-
clared, neverthelessnotwlthatanding to be the royal will and
pleasure that the neat vacancy caused by the death of a
Knight subject is not toll. ailed until the number of Knighta
be redtoed to twenty-flve, not including the Prince of Wales,
who is • cessUtuent part of the Order.

Ths Barl of Derby was latroclucad, sad Ins lareated by
the Qom with theltitatid and Badge, and the Garter.
_ . _

The Prince Consort and the Prince of Wales assisted
the Queen in investing the Earls of Herrowby end Derby.
The Chapter being ended, the Knights Companions were
celled over by Garter King of Anrv, end withdrew front the
Royal presence.

The Queen held a Court.
Lord De Its had an audience, and reoigned his gold stick
of office a* Captain of the Yeomen of the Gamed.
The Earl of Shrewsbury and Tallot had en audience, rod
resigned bit gold stick of office as Captain of the Ilun. Corps
of Gentlemen at Anne.

Lord Foley had an audience, kissed hands on Ms appoint-
ment, and received from the Queen his gold stick of oftice as
Captain of the Hon. Corps of Gentlemen at drme.
Earl Dude had an audience, killed hands en hie appoint-
ment, and received from her Majesty his gold intik of aloe
as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard.

The Earl of Cuhale had an &whew, of the Queen.

The Durham of Sutherland, hipatreal of the Rohm, and
Viacounk ea Jocelyn, Lady in Weting, attended her Majesty
at the toreatitars.

The Duke Nicolas de Lenc.hietterg and his brother, Prince
Eugene, vintied the Queen •cf the afternoon. Baron Dino-
sow, the Rue-ion Mu:diner, aocompani I their Impend
Highnesses, wha were attended by Colonel Robbinder.
Tke King of the Beletana acd the Couet of Flanders, at-
leaded by Colonel do Wei koike, want yesterday to Too-
bridoe, and visited the Ciusteee de Neoilly.
The Mike of Oporto paid • root to the Duke of Canilo:dge
at hie residence to St. James's Palen,.

Priece—Leopold--- ;d11713-I;ricevee—Llaia• took • curiae.
drive.

The Qum had a dieser party yesterday evening. The
company inchbdrd the Kieg of the Begiess, the Priam of
Waldo, the Pruwese Alive, the Dab* of Oporto, and the
Coast of Flanders the Lord Chancellor add Lady Swathe.
Ent, the Baleen Minister end Madame Van de Wept., the
Margate and Mereblessre of We Ammeter, the Earl sad
Comers of Derby, the Earl end Coastree Stanhope, Conn-
Star Cowley, Lord Proby, Colossi the Hoe. K. Bend, Colo-
ssi Comede Morriterie, Dr. Koepl, LierdeneabCksersl
Vinod, de Conpaatraa. Caisain Semis, Saineva, liajvr
Bow" omi Major E'Atiartose, Y.

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The V immune* Jocelyn has eneeseied the Drams et
Athol' ae the Lady ieWao ten g to the Claes,. Lord Campsed
Major-General Berkeley Drummond he.. mounded Lewd
Bugles sad Mr. R. Ormsby Gore ad the Lord end Grans
w.tiag to bar Barmy.
The Judicial COMMIllta• of the Privy Conseil est yester-
day. An appeal trim Bengal, "Junin:whim Ohms v.
Illaalchchuad sad soother " (prrt beard), we. carieded ;
end an appeal hoe. the Vice Admiralty Court, Rani Kass,
Atiardlia," sad crow appeal Admiralty
teased ), was n-
oosed.

The Chancellor of the litzebeguer had s diner party on
Monday. The comptay included the Right llon.- IL. C.
Niatit Harsdtes, the ()overtire of the Bulk of Enema, the
Drina, 00•HIMR of the Bank of Esglirrid, Mr. Hubbard,
N. Mr. Si. C. 01705, 'ALP., Mr. Laing, M.P., M.
Idaedellech, Mr. Brusly, Mr. Audersou, Mr. ArtAithoott,
sod 141:;eRarae;. Mrs. Oledatone received s small parry Loki-
ia the

The Countess of Dysart has arrived at her man-
skahs Granesor-squsre from Nies, where her ladyship has

re.eled iiel,se the winter and epriag.
SI/coaster Clairton has arrived at the Queen's
Hotel, I:peee Plenteed.

Lord irsadiaboroagh and family have again left
town for the °Miami. Park Hotel, Walton on-Thrureo.

Sir William and the Hon. Lady Middleton enter-
talsod at Manor oa idaday the Dakes aid Duchene* of
Wellington aid Mariboroagh, the Earl and Countru of
Canada*, the Earl and Countme of &alive, Lord sad
Lady Valletort, Lord and Ltd, Barphsrah, Lai, Canalise
Obi Mite Coat, Lord Canterbury, Roo. E. Edgoacob., Mr.
Miami, Srl E. Cast, and Count Vitztham. L the evening
M ladyship had some music, at which see Ira of the corps
dtpiesaatique and a select party of the aristocracy were
permat.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer hid a dinner
party on Monday. The company induct: d the Right Ilea.
It. C. Mishit Haroilon, the Governor of the Bank of
England, the Deputy-Governor of the Bank of England,
Mr. Hubbard, M.P., Mr. G. C. Glyn, K.P., Mr. Laing,
M.P., Mr. Idaemllockt. Mr. Pearly, Hr. Anderson, Mr.
Arbuthnot', and Mr. Ryan. Kee. Oleditome toraivad a
mall party later in the erantag.

Goyernar Fish and family hays taken their de-
partvre from the Brunswick liohtl, Jenne-strest, fe. the
1.7a1t.cl Nolen.

Mr. and Mrs. Smyth Vereker received at dinner
yesterday, at their millrace in Chestsam.pliscr. the Donbas
of tavern/ea sad Mi.w O we, his Eacell-ney the Netherlands
Minister, Lady Emily Foley, Vilooant and Viscountess
Ingestre, Sir Junes sad Lady Anse Merkeszio, Vimast
Ranalegli, Viscount Owe), Sir Jams Mattram, M.P.,
sad Lady Matbeies, Sir Jams and Lady Weir Hogg and
Mira Hogg, Mr. Lawreace Palk, M.P., sad Me/. Palk, sad
Mr. Cosully, M.P.

Mr. Serjeaut Berwick has accepted the office of
Judge of tba Bankrupt Court, Dublin, and a gret•clame
einimanship (Cork, lest Riding), worth 1,1001. a 'ear, and
a NerPesatcy become recant. Mr. Charles Barry, of the
Mbar aradt, ham been nine:tied Crows Prosecutor foe
re airy wad aunty at Detains, fa the roots of Mr. O'De.
wank 41011•11111. The Right lion. Merino Brady will take
his mat ns Lord Chancellor to-morrow.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin ha received a letter
trees the bad otCarliele, to which his excellency latlinatee
his desire that the usual congratulatory address on his re-
sumption of the viceregal alike should be illopesistd with.

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TtiTIMONIAL TO TOL " SCOTOMAII."—Mr. Alex-
eader Rufrel, the able sad eiternied editor of the geotatimo
newspaper, is shout to receive from his political sad other
frigate a tratinionial of a subritintial sad gratifying kind.
At a meetiag held at Ediaburgh cat the 19th of May It WY
71001 " That Mr. Maisel, by his able, oocelyeat, sad
advocacy of enbghttnad political principle., having
y eantribated to the diffusion Glowed liberal opinioas
i a lestirocedsl be presented to bim in recoguition
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of them morkss to the community, and as • mark of respect
for hie lossortgable and iedependrst cooduet in public and
private tide." Tits subecription list then opened hes nos
published, showing an amount alresdy subecribed of
1,1911. The Het i. beaded by the Duke of Roxburgh. sad
the Bari cif Stair Iv 601. each, sad among the other DAMN
ral:fme a ere Lard Macaulay, the Earl .4 Mato. Lord
Lord Paamarr, the Right Hoe. Mr. Ellice M.P.,
mod about tweedy preticut and former Scotch members of
parliament, a large soluble of the chitties of Edinburgh sad
a the birdie" supporters of liberal *Makes in the oast and
south of &MIAMI. .

THE WAR IN ITALY.