The Express.
London, England, 1866-06-05 00:00:00

FRANCE.

PARIS, JuNe 4.

The Conference upon the question of the Danu-
bian Principalities held a sitting to-day. The Duke
de Grammont left Paris this evening in order to
return to his post at Vienna. The Patrie states
that the duke has had an interview with the
Emperor, in which he received private instructions
from his Majesty relative to the posture of affairs
created by the reply of Austria to the invitation to
a Conference. La France of this evening says, in
reference to this subject :—" We have every reason
to believe that the English cabinet concurs upon
all points with the French government."

THE GRAND DUKE OF BADEN.

DRESDEN, JUN 7 4.

The Grand Duke of Baden returned last night,
rid Munich, to Carlaruhe. His highness had pre-
viously had several interviews with the King of
Saxony and Baron von Beast.

THE CAPE.
FALMOUTIff, Juwi 4.

The Diamond Company's steamer Kiffraria ar-
rived here to-night at 8 o'clock, from the Cape on
the Ist May, with 32 passengers, a general cargo,
and a mail. Peace between the Boers and the Ba-
autos has been at length restored. Moshesh and
Molappo have paid their fines. The total wreck of
the barque Prince of the Seas, of Jersey, Captain Le
Greeley, with the loss of seven hands, is reported.
The Kaffraria left for London at 10 p.m.

DESPATCH OF THE INDIA AND CHINA.
SOUTHAMPTON, JUNE 4. _The Peninsular and Oriental
Company's steamer Ripon, Captain Dundee, sailed this
afternooh with the mails for Gibraltar, the Mediterranean,
Bp. pt, Aden, Ceylon, India (except Bombay), and China.
She took out E first and 44 second-clam passengers, and
on freight
.27 xes specie, value 9,2041. 10s., for the fol.
laving' porta; vie: :—Galle : Sovereigns; 600. ; Madras :
Sovereignsan&hdfemvereigna, 2,6281. 10e. ; gold thread,
jewellery, kai,12,3631. ; Calcutta : Jewellery and watches,
335/ • SinjaPc.re : Dollars, 7,200/. ; beads, 881. ; Hong
Kong : Dollars; 6201. ; pearls, watches, and jewellery,
• 4101. ; Mid for Shanghai : Dollars, 1,180/.
CALCUTTA; CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.-
At ztuFDßUWeita 3.-:-Tbe China left at 10 am.; and the
Ni riat O pm,to-itay. The former may be ex-
, pected at Marseilles on the 9th, and the latter at South-
ampton about the 16th instant. • • •

Paris, London, and St. Petersburg.—Tirrlin, May 29, 18d13.
--Sir,—The representatives of France, England, and
Russia called upon me yesterday to hand me identical
despatches, in which their respective courts invite the
King's government to take part in deliberations it is their
intention shall be held at an early date in Paris, in order
that the various questions at present threatening the peace
of Europe may be settled. I have hastened to lay
this communication--• copy of which is annexed
—before the King our gracious sovereign, andhis Majesty,
thoroughly agreeing with the feelings which induced
this step of the three courts, deigned to commission me to
announce that he very willingly accepts the proposal, and
that his plenipotentiaries shall meet those of the other
Powers at Paris. The King's government considers it
should make one remark upon this communication which
has occurred to it from the form of the invitation. It will
not be able to admit that the affair of the Elbe Duchies is
that which threatens the peace of Europe ; the King's
government at least has never entertained the intention of
endeavouring to settle that question by force of arms.
On the contrary, it considers the threatening position
and the war preparations of Austria and of other
German governments, as the real point of de-
parture of the complications, which have since
assumed the most disquieting proportions. With the in-
tention, however, of doing everything in its power to
remove all causes of the uneasiness that prevails in
Europe, the King's government willingly consents to sub-
mit this question, as well as the two others mentioned in
the communication of the three courts, to general discus-
sion. The King's government further completely shares
the view of the three governments, that the assembly of
the conference should take place as soon as possible, and
this in the conviction that all delay can only endanger the
prospects of success. I request you to communicate this
despatch to M. —, and embrace this opportunity, &c.,
(Signed) Bismancs."—Reater's Express.
ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY OF LONDON. —The
first exhibition of American plants, as it is called—though
not quite correctly so, for we understand there are many
Asiatic and even European varieties of audios and
rhododendrons—took place yesterday at the society's
gardens in the Begent's-park. The large number
of plants, covered with splendid trusses of bloom of
all colours, from pure white to bright yellow,
violet, and crimson, artistically grouped under a large
marquee, is a sight which must be seen to be thoroughly
appreciated, while the beautiful flowers themselves deserve
and will well repay minute examination. The plants will
remain in full bloom for nearly a fortnight, and will be in
more perfection in a day or two than they were yesterday,
some of the later flowering varieties not being yet open.
We understand the society, unwilling that so attractive
an exhibition should be visited only as hitherto by those
who may be fortunate enough to be able to obtain an order
from one of the members, have decided to throw open the
gates for the last three days of this week, when the general
public will be admitted without the necessity of obtaining
fellows' orders. The band of the Ist Life Guards was in
attendance during the afternoon.
THE Roue TESTIMONIAL. DINNER.—This dinner,
which had been postponed from the 4th instant, in
consequence of the death of the Earl of Chesterfield, will
take place on Monday, the 18th instant, at a quarter to
eight o'clock precisely. • Tickets already issued for the
dinner to subscribers will be available for the 18th inst.
FREEHOLD AND GENERAL INVESTMENT COMPANY
(LibirEn).—The second annual meeting of this company
was held yesterday afternoon at the offices of the com-
pany, Grosvenor Mansions, Victoria-street, Viscount Mal-
den in the chair. The report stated that such progress
had been made with the freehold property in Victoria-
street that the boar 1 felt quite satisfied that at their next
general meeting a satisfactory dividend would be placed at
the disposal of the shareholders. Continual application
was being made for suites of apartments by parties of the
highest social position, and the directors had concluded a
contract with Mr. Parsons for the completion of the whole
building. As soon as this property was completed they
would proceed with the Phillips-street buih • s. The
uncovered ground on the Camberwell estate h not yet
been disposed of, but from the improving nature of this
property a very remunerative result was anticipated, and
a contract had been entered into for the erection of 10
additional houses, which it was expected would greatly
facilitate the disposal of the uncovered ground. Lord
Malden moved the adoption of the report, stating that the
property in Victoria-street was being rapidly proceeded
with, and that the rents which would be derived therefrom
would prove highly remunerative, the gross estimated
rental from this building being 5,0001. a year. Mr. Cox
seconded the adoption of the report, which was carried
unanimously, and Means. Harding, Whinney, Gibbons, and
Co. having been re-elected auditors, the prooeedings ter-
minated by a vote of thanks to the chairman and directors.
ADMIRALTY, JUNE 4.—APPOINTMENTS. —Staff
Commander G. L. Carr, to the Indus, for service in the
Zealous. Masters F. B. "Unlaced, to the Pembroke •W.
F. Parsons, to the President. Engineers E. W. Thomas,
additional, from the Caledonia, for the Pigeon. First-
class Assistant Engineer J. F. Hatteraley, from the Cale-
donia, for the Pigeon.
HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION, BROMPTON.—The
proposal to raise the scale of governors' 'payments made at
the recent annual meeting was withdrawn by The Weyer.
In the account of the proceedings it was stated in error
that the alterations in the rules as to the admission of
patients were proposed by Mr. Rose, who, on the contrary,
objected to them as being at variance with the original
design with which the hospital was established.
CLERICAL SITSPENSION.—The Bishop of Oxford
has withdrawn from the Rev. W. Acworth 'permission to
officiate in the diocese over which he presides. Mr.
Acworth was formerly vicar of Plumstead, and has lately
been residing at Oxford for family reasons. He has appa-
rently made himself obnoxious to the bishop by his expo-
sures of the practices of the Romanising clergy in '
churches of Oxford.
HEALTH Awn Resswora RESTORED EY Do BANAT%
DELICIOUS ItIvALEEVA ASAIMCA FOOD, which cures witboat Taw
dicing or Inconvenience dyspepsia (indigestion), call
jaithme,
consumption, debility, einutipetion, d oil, ner-
vous, bilious, liver, and stems& comistalntiarrta"itilles fitly those
its cost in other remedies, and te the best teed tor Infanta
80,h00 cures eannelly.—DD Barry and Co., No. 77 PEDIM-street.
Loudon, W. In tins, at is. 114; Rh, S. s& lets., Us. •,
tabs., 40s. alio at CI, Graceehorch-strest ; 4._Cheenbrldol da,
and 208, oxford-swot :and and at all Grooeis.--lAdre.l

iii:Kederick Bruce has:conveyed to Mr. Seward
the thanks of the British government for the effi-
cient means adopted by the
.government of the
United States to suppress Fenian demonstrations.
Intelligence received here from New Brunswick
announces that the Confederation candidates have
been elected in all the parishes of Northumber-
land. Great excitement prevailed, and riots were
apprehended.
The America and Saxonia have arrived out. The
City of New York takes out nearly 4,000000 dols.
in specie. The total shipment to-day for Europe is
six minions.
NSW YORK, MAT 26, Evrmco.
Money tight. Gold, 138 i. Exchange on Lon-
don, 1524 ; on Paris, 3.643. Stooks slightly firmer.
New York Centrals, 95}. Illinois, 118 i. Brie,
674. 5-20 United States Bonds, 1011. Cotton
quiet. Middling Upland, 410. Flour and wheat
quiet, and prices drooping. Corn and provisions
quiet. Coffee and molasses held firmly. Sugar
slight firmer. Petroleum dull : crude, 27* ;
refined, 43. Receipts of cotton at New York during
live days, 6,000 bales. Two days' sales, 7,000
bales ; stock, 14,000 bales.
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NEW ORLEANS, !tax 25.
Cotton firm and active : low middling, 36c. to
37c. Week's receipts, 5,000 bales. Week's ex-
ports, 15,000 bales. Three days' sales, 7,000 bales.
MOBILE, MAT 25.
Reek's sales of cotton, 4,000 bales. Week's re-
ceipts, 3,000 bales. Week's exports, 2,000.