The Express.
London, England, 1867-04-12 00:00:00

WILLS 411DIBEQUEST3.

The will of Sir Arthur Charles Magenis, G.C.8.,
formerly her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary at the Court of Sweden, afterwards her
111a)sity's Minister Plenipotentiary at Lisbon, and lately
residing at Dover-street, Piccsdilly, was proved in London
on March 23, by the executors, Lowry Veaey Beifour,
Esq., of the Chief Secretary's office, Dublin ;end Edward
Wilmot Williams, Esq., testator's nephew, eldest son of
deceased's sister, Elizabeth Williams. The personalty in
England was sworn under 40,0001. Sir Arthur died at his
residence, Dover-street, Feb. 14, aged 66, having executed
his will Oct. 10, 1869, and a codicil Jan. 28, 1867. The
testator has devised his real estates to his said nephew,
Edward Williams ; and the plate, not otherwise disposed
of, he leaves to his nephew, Major Richard Magenis, to be
held as heirlooms and enjoyed with the Irish family
esteem ; there are other specific and pecuniary bequests to
nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives; and out of
the residue of his personal estate he leaves to, his sister
6001. a year, and the remainder of the interest during her
life Is to be divided amongst his nephews and nieces ; the
capital of the residue upon his sister's decease is to be
shared amongst them, his two nephews Albert and
George, receiving each 10,0001., and his three: nieces the
remainder.

The will of Mdme. Tildesley de Bosse; late of Holies-
street, Cavendish-square, was proved in the London Court,
on the 30th ult., by the surviving executor, Michael Bent-
ley, Esq., of Richmond, Surrey, to whom is bequeathed a
legacy of 2501., free of duty. The other executor appointed
was George Whittazu, lig., of Cadogan-place, since
deceased. The personalty was sworn under 70,0001. The
testatrix made her will July 21, 1852, and added two
oodicals, and died in February last, at the age of 91. She
has bequeathed the greater portion of her property
amongst charitable institutions, hospitals, asylums,
Lc., coldly in and about London, to the number of fifty,
' and has left to them sums varying in amount; to
some 2001., several 5001., others 1,0001. and up-
wards, and to one society—that for the prevention
of cruelty to anim44-3,500/. ; the whole amounting to
upwards of X 1,0001., to be paid to the respective treasurers
within six months after her decease. To Clare-hall, in
the University of Cambridge, she leaves 6,0001., free of
duty, the interest to be applied for three scholarships, to
be held for three years. After making some pecuniary
bequest+ to relatives, friends, and servants, she leaves the
residue of her property to King's College Hospital.
The will of William Hanbury Sparrow, Esq., late of
Penn, Staffordshire, was proved in the District Registry
of Lichfield, on the 15th ult., and the personalty sworn
under 500,000/. ; the executors and trustees being his
sone, William Mender Sparrow and Arthur Sparrow, and
his son-in-law, the Rev. Daniel Mapleton, of Meanwood,
Leeds. The testator was extensively engaged in a busi-
ness as ironmaster, coslmaster, and iron and tin plate
manufacturer. He was deputy-lieutenant for the county
of Stafford, and died at the age of 78. His will is
of considerable length, occupying 80 brief sheets,
and conveys much valuable landed and mineral
property amongst his numerous fluidly. His eldest
son, N 1 illiam, takes the manor of Albrighton Hall,
with other estates; and considerable property is left to his
son Arthur. He bequeaths to his son Fredericka seventh
part of the residue of his personal estate ; and to each of
his six daughters he also leaves an equal seventh part of
the residue. There are liberal legacies to several of his
near relatives. His will is dated October 13, 1866 ; and
he died January 20 following.
The wine of the undermentioned persons were recently
proved :—General Edward Frederick, C. 8., under 25,0601.
personalty ; James Jamieson Cordes, 100,000/. ; Samuel
Newton, 100,000/. ; James Edwards, 60,0001. ; Rev. Henry
G. Nicholls, 40,0001.; Arthur M'Namara, 14,000 L; Nicholas
M'Cann, AMY. ; W. Brinton, M.D., 20,000/. ; William
Bruce, M.D., 7,000/. ; David Cree, 60,0001.—Illustrated
London News.

COUNT BISMARCK'S TEMPER.--In the sitting of
the Reichstag at Berlin, on the 7th, • Progressist deputy
having said that Count de Bismarck played last year a
dangerous game, which had been gained by the
great qualities of the Prussian nation, the Pre-
sident of the Council made the following reply :
" The last speaker 'has stated that the ministry,
at the head of which I have the honour to be placed,
had ventured • heavy stake which the bravery
of the people bad ended by gaining. In conformity
with the habit of the People's Gazette he has thus accused
us of having unnecessarily risked the honour, independ-
ence, and liberty of Prussia in hazards called by him a
dangerous game, which we might have avoided. I repel
that insinuation against which I find for the first time
an opportunity to protest publicly and energetically
as an entirely false party invention. We found our-
selves under the necessity of drawing the sword in
order to resist the attempts long prepared with the view of
destroying the Prussian influence at Frankfort, and to de-
fend ourselves against perils which could only be opposed
by the bayonet ; we did so from necessity—in the honest
defence of ourselves ; and to apply to our own acts the
word hazardous game is—l will not use the expression
which rises to my mouth." (The speaker sat down in •
state of great excitement, which soon communicated itself
in some measure to the assembly.)
Coincidently with the commencement of the Ex-
hibition the park at Buttes-Chaumont, near Montmartre,
Paris, has been opened to the public, and has been visited
by great numbers of people. The plantations are nearly
finished, and • pretty temple of the Sibyl is nearly ready.
The ornaments of the park are many and varied, and there
are some pretty bridges ; one on the suspension principle
being remarkable for its lightness and elegance. Grottos
and Alpine streams are scattered about in • very pic-
turesque manner, and • plantation of Cedrus deodara is a
pleasant adjunct to the many agreeable attractions offered.

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A specimen of thaw carillons heard in Antwerp
and other cities in Belgium is about to be exhibited in the
Champ de Mars, previous to being placed in the tower of
Saint Germain l'Auxerrois. Four years have been spent in
the manufacture of this set of chimes, which is very coin-
plicated, though it will be managed very easily, the per-
former being enabled to play any tune upon it as easily as
upon any ordinary pianoforte. There will be 42 bells, so
that every variety of tone may be produced.

A letter in the idonifeur states that $ magnifi-
cent cathedral was inaugurated at Pekin on the Ist of
January, and that a solemn mass was there performed by
the bishop, Mgr. Monly, in the presence of the diplomatic
corps, the Chinese authorities, and the pupils of the
schools. The metropolitan church at Canton is approach.
ing completion. Mr. Medhurst, Britannic consul, laid the
first stone of an Anglican church at Kin-Kiang on the
25th of January. Religious temples appertaining to all
the different sects are being erected in close proximity to
sash other—Protestants, catholic, Anglicans, Greek schis-
matic, Buddhists, Mahometans, disciples of Confucius, live
side by aide, with a perfectly good understanding between
them. Free worship is so thoroughly rooted in the habits
and manners of the people that even the Jesuits dare not
show themselves to be intolerant.

REPERSEXTATION or MIDDLESEX.—MT. if, D.
Labouchere, the candidate for the representation of Mid-
dlesex, addressed a large and influential meeting of electors
and non-electors yesterday (Thursday afternoon), in the
Public Rooms at Uxbridge, Mr. Norton being in the chair.
Several questions were put at the conclusion, among which
was one in reference to Mr. Graves' bill before parliament
in reference to the lioensing of public-houses and throwing
open the trade. Mr. Labouchere expressed himself strongly
to the provisions of the bill and any attempt to
tTro°lB,74&e trade open, which he considered would be an act
of injustice to those who had large amounts at stake in-
vested therein. A vote of confidence was pissed in his
favour, the meeting pledging itself to secure his election by
every possible means.
STEIN rs ON THE Corrminer.—The journeymen
ropemakera of Le Mean are at present on strike. They
demand an additional 60c. a day. The masters have
offered:lac. on condition that the men shall work 12 days
in each fortnight. The terms were not accepted, and man
of the men have left the town to seek work
elsewhere. " The determination of the committee
of journeyman tailors," says the Epoque, "to ac-
cept no compromise as the extent of their demands, has
produced the result which might have been expected. By
• circular issued two days back, 18:1 masters engage to
make no concessions. The affair is assuming a serious
aspect, for, if the first claims made by the workmen ma
be considered as exaggerated, the rejection now
by the muter' must also be acknowledged tolie7to;

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Any ice TO ROYALTY. —Since the commencement
of the illness of the Princess of Wales, the Prince and
Princes' and their medical advisers have been over-
whelmed with letters of advice and recommendation. All
kinds of embrocation have been sent; the most varied
specimen. of leather, felt, and tin splints; and • thou-
sand (and more) prescriptions of the most varied charac-
ter. One good soul from Ireland of course recommends
that • potato be worn ; and a lady sends a large piece
of ordinarT oil-ailk, which she feels certain, from her
own experience, would effect • cure. We see it stated
that, in one instance, a donation of 2f. was forwarded
to some one who had sent • bottle of embrocation.
This must have been under very peculiar circum-
stances—not really forwarded at all in reward for
the advice or the embrocation. To have sent similar
recognition of the multi.udinous and no doubt well-
meant prescriptions and embrocations, Ice., forwarded,
would have involved an expense of many hundred pounds.
There is • large box full of such letters. This is always so
on such occasions. When the late King of Portugal was
lying ill with typhoid fever, some one wrote to Dr. Jenner
assuring him that • certain cure for the disease was to
turn sheep into the lower part of the house, and concluded
by suggesting that, if necessary, sheep might be sent over
is crates.—BraisA Medico/ Amnia.