biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-23

TO THE EDITOR Or THE ZINIEHM.

Sir,—lf I understand the act of 1862 with regard to
companies with limited liability, it is the intention of this
act to make a shareholder liable for the debts of the com-
pany which are contracted during the time be is a member
only ; this liability is further extended to twelve months
after he has ceased to be a member ; which no doubt gives
a better security so creditors. This being the case, I shall
feel greatly obliged to learn through the medium of your
esteemed paper whether it was also the intention of the
said act of 1862 to make shareholders liable for the debts
of a company which existed before they joined the same.
If not, I cannot understand why this should be in the
present case of " °reread, Gurney, and Co. (Limited)."
It was stated in August, 1866, that the total liabilities k
round figures were 5,250,0001., and that there were web
proper amounting to about 1,6500001., thus showing a
deficiency of about 3,600,000/. If lam right in
the debt which the old firm of Overend, Gurney, and
Co,
guaranteed to the new company amounted to 3,100,0001.,
which is included in the above sum of 3,600,0001. If this
is correct, it would clearly show that the new
company sustained only lasses amounting to 100,0001.,
for which the general body of shareholders are liable. Oa
the other side again the eight persons who have signed the
memorandum of association, and who were the only ahem.
holders in the company when this debt of 3,100,001 W. was
t..keu over, are liable to the full amount of the unpaid
capital on the shares held by them respectively. If this
was acted upon a large sum of money might be obtained
from the shareholders who subscribed the memorandum of
association, and a lesser sum might then be regains' front
the general body of shareholders.—l beg to enclose my
card, and remain, &c., F. B.
London, August 20.
- - - -

The weekly return of the Bank of France shows
the following changes

Coin and bullion -Increase E 752,000
Bills discounted Decrease 246,500
Notes in circulation
Private deposits
Advances Decrease 13,500
_ _

Government deposits lncrease 22,000
The return of the Bank of England for the week
endingWednesday,A ugust 21,00mpared with that foe
the previous week, shows the following changes :
Circulation issue 237,358,310 biomes 270,500
Circulation active 21,931,890 Decrease 181,380
Puldic deposits 6,522,514 Increase 1,018,476
Other deposits
Government securities in
banking department 12,b12,373 No change.
Other securities in banking
department 17,032,659 Increase 3W,810
Coin end bullion in both
departments
Seven day and other bills 517,913 Increase 15,977
The Beat 3,399,934 Decrease 4,107
Notes in reserve
Total reserve (notes k coin)
in banking department 14,600,771 Increase 222,528
Owing to the large increase in the public de-
posits the reserve is again higher, notwithstanding
the decline in the private balances and the addition
to the other securities. The augmentation in the
bullion is less than half the amount known to have
been sent in from abroad during the week, showing
that coin is temporarily required in the province+
for the harvest.
London, England, 1867-08-23

THI FRENCH XRPIRZ.

The Times, referring to the letter of the Emperor
Napoleon, in which he suggests the making of communal
roads, involving an expenditure of 32,400,0001., spread
over ten years, says that when the empire was established
the government was to take upon itself the management
not only of all works of public utility, however doubtful,
but also of all those which could furnish employment to
men in need of it. The experiment has been tried on
a gigantic scale, and hitherto with complete success.
Cities have been rebuilt, communications extended
and improved, trade and industry encouraged ; and
the whole achievement—streets, roads, railroads, dikes,
canals, harbours, and even hotels and theatres—has
been directly or indirectly the government's own work.
It is not without reason that Napoleon 111. is called the
" Emperor of the Peasants." His rule aims at an equal
distribution of wealth among all classes, and whatever
objection may arise against his plans on the part of the
sufferers, their voice is easily stifled by shouts of exulta-
tion from the gainers. But whatever conclusion the
French themselves may come to with respect to the Em-
peror's letter, other people may look upon it as a pledge of
his peaceful intentions ; for the many millions that are to
go for the construction of communal roads ought to reduce
the means for any further outlay in Chaeaepots and
soldiers. Even on this point, however, misgiving are
still entertained ; for the immediate result of the measure
is to place large funds at the government's disposal. When
the money is secure!, nothing is easier than to turn it
from a mere purpose of usefulness to one of alleged neces-
sity.

In the opinion of the Daily New, if the Second Empire
is to be peace, it must cease to be • government of sol-
diery, functionaries, and police, and become a government
of responsible agents consulting and co-operating with
freely and faithfully elected representatives of the people.
The chief of the state will then be relieved of a burden
of responsibilities too heavy for any human being to bear
alone ; he will no longer be held account►ble for the occa-
sional failures of a second Providence ; he will not be com-
pelled to have recourse to the ►rts of • theatrical manager
who is always preparing surprises and effects for an im-
patient and sceptical public ; he will be content with the
safer and simpler part of an impartial and disinterested
guardian of the rights and liberties of all the people,
without distinction of opinion. After fifteen years' lease
of this hazardous supremacy, it may easily be believed
that the Emperor Napoleon is not unwilling to make some
gradual approaches to a system of government more con-
sistent with the last admonitions of his uncle, and with
the civilisation of the present age. Although the pro-
mises held out by the imperial letter of January 19 have
not been fulfilled, the Daily New admits that the con-
dition of the Parisian press has been materially improved
for the better since that date, and it hopes that the same
freedom may be extended to the provincial press of
France.
London, England, 1867-02-12

TURNPIKE TRUSTS.

DFITTATION TO MR. WALPOLE.-(THIS DAY.)

This afternoon a deputation from the Central
Chamber of Agriculture had an interview with Mr. Wel.
pole, Secretary of State for the Home Department, in
Whitehall, to lay before the right hon. gentleman the
views of the council of that society in reference to turn-
pike trusts ,and the management of the turnpike roads
and highways of the country. The deputation was in-
troduced by Mr. George Clive, M. P., and among those
present were :—Mr. Neste, M.P., Mr. R. Baggalay, M.P.,
Mr. C. S. Reade, Mr. E. H. Beach, M.P., Mr.
W. D. Fordyce, M.P., Mr. T. B. Potter, M.P., Mr.
Whalley, M.P., &c. Mr. Albert Pell (chairman of the
Council of the Central Chamber of Agriculture), &c., &c.
London, England, 1867-02-12

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—MUN DAY, Fs& 11.
The Lost) CMANCIILLOR took his seat es the woolsack
at 5 o'clock.

THN HUSH LAND TENURE.

The Marquis of CLAN HICARDE said notice had been
given iu the other house that bills relating to the improve-
ment of the tenure of land in Ireland would be shortly
introduced. He was afraid that those bills would not deal
wi th't he whole of the . uestion, but onlytwith a part of it; and
as his wish was that the question should be very fully dis-
cussed wh.th it noise on in that house, he would, ou Mon-
day nest. call the attention of their lonlshije to the sub-
ject, an 4 lay upon the table a bill which was nc*rly the
same :is the one he introduced but year.
London, England, 1867-02-12

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Gold, 136}. Sterling exchange on London, mi.
5-20 United States Bonds, 108 k. Illinois, mi.
Erie, 59. Cotton, middling upland, 33}c.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

TrIXDAT, FILBRUAKY 12, ! 1.11.
London, England, 1867-02-12

BUNRILL-FIRLDS BURIAL GROUND.

In reply to Mr. CRAWFORD,
Mr. Nt ALPOLE believed there was some application
made some time ago by the City of London to the Faclesiaa-
tical Commissioners with the view of preserving the burial
ground as an ornamental open slam. There were large
claims made upon the City of London with reference to the
subject, and a vsst deal of negotiation had been going on
upon it, and all the information would be found in the
pepersto be produced in pursuance of an unopposed motion
made that night.
London, England, 1867-02-12

THE MEDITERItAIiELN.

(raom Om' OWN CORILBSPDXIADIT.)
MALTA, Fna, C.
The naval commander-in-chief, Lord ciart,,,
Paget, is expecte., in Malta on Friday next from Alcx-
andria, in her Majesty's despatch boat Psyche, after hay.
ing invested the Viceroy of Egypt with the grand erns of
the Order of the Bath. The ceremony came off act the
Viceroy's palace in Cairo, with great success,

A week ago intelligence was received in Malta 41.
noancing the wreck of the yacht Melita, on the mot of
Albania, on board of which four naval officer,
passage on a shooting excursion. We now hear th.,t te..o
the yacht was lost she was at anchor in shoal water, .0
that as it mine on to blow hard the vessel struck and LA
to be abandoned, having knocked a hole in her bot,,x,
The officers are supposed to have saved little bat nee
lives and some of their guns. Both the officer aO.l ye
crew have since arrived tat Corfu, and embarked oa
the Hellenis for Petra& and Malta.

A government notice was issued yesterday aftenutt,
directing that arrivals from European TurkiM pan, :n
the Archipelago, and from the ports on the continent of
Italy, with the exception of the Calabrias, be Maim,' to
pratique. The quarantine on arrivals from Sicily 1. ,za
maintained in force.

The screw steam troop-ship Tamar, with the r4th RT.,
has not yet arrived here, but is daily expected to tes‘wk
the 84th for Jamaica. A private of the latter regisktt
was arrested last night for killing a police constable in us
of the streets of Valletta whilst on duty.
London, England, 1867-02-12

HIIINGARY.

MTH, Fes. 11.

It is said that M. Steepen Grove will be ap-
pointed Hungarian Minister of Commerce instead
of M. Somsich.

Revolutionary pamphlets are circulating here,
but they have produced no effect upon the in-
habitants.

SOUTH GERMANY.
STUTTGARDT, FEB. 11.

- -
The military conference of delegates from the
States of South Germany has agreed to adopt the
Prussian military system, with the sole difference
that the length of the periodical attendance at
drill for the landwehr will be shorter.
London, England, 1867-02-12

*Jabal anis Sitlitarg.

ADMIRALTY, Flat. 11.—ArPOISTMENTS.—St.l.
Lieutenant A. C. Loveridge, to the Research.
Paymasters G. W. Jones, to the Niobe, sad H. H. P.
Shanks, to the Zebra.
Surgeon W. F. C. Bartlett. to the Zebra.
Assistant-Surgeon J. T. Comerford, to the Lion.
Acting Assistant-Surgeon C. L Ridant, to the Zebra.
Clerks D. C. Stephens, to the Niobe, and J. Taylor, to
the Zebra.
Midshipman G. H. Moore, to the Hector, ea super-
numerary.
London, England, 1867-02-12

REMARKS.

Moderate westerly winisaileili-Prevall on our coeds this
morning. Barometrical pressure has increased, hut it is still
much greater In the south of England than In the north of
Scotland. Temperatures have risen several degrees. On the
north coast of Scotland the sky is clear, but on our other coasts
It Is mostly overcast.

The Prince de Carignan, on his way to Rome, was
complimented by the high dignitaries of the church, who
had been sent by the Pope to meet him.

Prince Humbert, heir-presumptive to the throne
of Italy, is shortly expected at Vienna, where apartments
in the imperial palace of Burg are preparing for him. A
series of fêtes will be given during the stay of the Prince
in the Austrian capital. There is reason to believe that
the betrothing of the son of Victor Bmmanuel to the
youngest daughter of the Archduke Albert will soon be
celebrated. The Archduchess Matilda has just completed
her eighteenth year.

A letter from Alexandria, in Egypt, dated
Feb. 1, says :--" M. Lesaint, a young French lieutenant,
has set out upon s journey of exploration, in Central
Africa, under the auspices of the literary societies of
Paris. He has arrived here, and after a sojourn of some
days, he will take his departure for Karteum, in Upper
FIC/14." _ .... _

The story of Sir Roger Tichborne has been
dramatised, and is now performing at the Winchester
Theatre.
London, England, 1867-02-12

TURKEY.

VIENNA., Fze. 11.

Telegraphic &deices from Constantinople of to-
day's date state that a new ministry has been
formed, constituted as follows :—Ali Pacha, Grand
Vizier ; Fuad Puha, Minister for Foreign Affairs ;
Mehemid Ruschdi Pacha (the late Grand Vizier),
Minister of War and Grand Master of the Artillery ;
and Kiamil Pacha, Minister of Justice.

THE CANDIAN INSURRECTION.
PARIS, Fn. 11.

A telegram received here from Constantinople
dated yesterday states that, according to news re-
ceived in that city from Candia, another body of
Greek volunteers, 650 in number, had surrendered
to the Turkish troops, asking to be sent back to
Greece. The same telegram states that Coroneos
and Zimbraktilds wore almost entirely deserted.
Another telegram received from Athens, dated
9th inst., gives a different account of the state of
the insurrection in Candia, and asserts that Mus-
tapha Pacha on his return from Canes was
attacked and defeated by the Bphakiotes in
the pass between Nipro and Askyfo. It is
further asserted on Greek authority that the
insurgents have been victorious at Dilissi,
Praanero, and Anoghis. The same intelligence
asserts that the Porte has invited the Cretans
to send delegates to Constantinople.
London, England, 1867-02-12

MASTER AND SERVANT.

Lord ELCHO gave notice for Friday next, to inquire
what were the intentions of the government with reference
to the law on this subject.

TURNPIKE TRUSTS ABOLITION.

In answer to Mr. KNATCHBULL-HCOVISIN,
Mr. WALPOLE said there were a vast number of turn-
pike trusts included in the act of last year, more, in fact,
than it was usual to include, and inasmuch as several
persons affected by it were promised that they should have
the opportunity of stating their case before the house met
again, a circular was issued from the Home-office in the
course of the autumn, inviting any observations they might
have to make. The difficulties of the question were so
great that be could not, at least for the present, promise
legislation upon it.
London, England, 1867-02-12

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THE FOOD RIOTS IN ITALY.

The correspondent of the Temps writes from
Florence, under date of February 7, as follows :

There have been, as you are aware, attempts at distur-
bance in ('adore, Turin, Modena, Reggio, Florence, &c.
Workmen and peasants have gone to the municipal au-
thorities demanding work or bread. These has been
apprehension about Naples, where there exists much
wretchedness, and where, during the last six
months, the price of provisions has risen considerably.
There have been fears likewise for Venice, where there are
40,000 persons on the relief list. All the disturbance is
attributed to Mazzini, but this is simply ridiculous. The
question called the social one—the question of bread—has
arisen in Italy ; that is all. It could not but arise.
The year has been a bad one. Everything has in-
creased in price. The general and local taxation
has been constantly augmenting ; and in order to
economise the state has suspended public works-
The army has been diminished by 20,000 young fellows
who have been sent home and have nothing to do. The
funds are low, and the rich are parsimonious. The
phantom of Martini is not at all required to explain the
present state of things, and those who make use of him
for this purpose are ignorant of the true nature of the
question. "He has passed through Turin ;" "he has
been seen at Genoa ;" " they have caught ► glimpie of the
evil genius in Naples." This is absurd. Martini is in
London. There is some talk of the construction of docks
in Naples, but when will this remedy be applied ? Several
thousand seizures have been made for arrears of the tax
on personal property. Still people do not pay, and there
is considerable agitation amongst the population.

(aura's TILIGIAMB.)
THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY.
VIENNA, FEB. 12.

It is stated that the new Austrian ministry will
not be definitively constituted until after the open-
ing of the Reichsrath, in order that the govern-
ment, by observation of the various party combi-
nations, may be able to form a cabinet command-
ing a majority in the assembly. The appoint-
ments, it is added, for the direction of the different

ministerial departments will thus be only prowl-

sional.

THE TURKISH MINISTRY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, FEB. 11.

A modification has taken place in the ministry,
Aali Pacha being appointed Grand Vizier, Fuad
Pacha Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Ituchdi
Pacha Minister of War. Other changes are ex-
pected.
Intelligence received by the Porte from Athena,
of yesterday's date, announces that 320 Creek
volunteers had been brought back from Crete in
two Turkish steamers and landed at Salam.
London, England, 1867-02-12

LATEST SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

(BT ELUTILIO TELILOBAPH.)
BIRMINGHAM MEETING.-(THIB DAY.)

HUNT CUP.

Higbflyer
JeseT •••
Albnghton

... 1 'v".

11 ran.
6UTrON HANDICAP.

Risk . . ••• ..• •••
Artist ... ... ...
Osterley
5 rsn. Twenty minutes bailed time.
MAIDEN HUNT PLATE. Three miles.

-----.. --
Carbine (sold for 100/.), Violet (SOO,— Ethel, Pelios,
Ptcheter, Reveller, Woodpecker, Lawyer, Etasquine, Lady
Melbourne, Colleen 11.iwn, and Juliet (for 31W. each). AR
are here.
ERDINCTON PLATE. Three miles.

The, sa;i&iiii1:Wia;;;;;;;, c;;;;;;;; Cabin Boy,
King of Hearts, Dermot Asthore Sir William, Ace of
Trumps, Grace Darling, Cure All, hea King, Jacob, King
of Hearts, Charlemagne, Sinking Fund, Dick T
Stiff, Albrighton, Reinfrid, Genievre, Omen, Bird oIT::
sage, and Miss Dobson are here.
London, England, 1867-02-12

PRINTING.

Mr. B. CARTER having moved the appointment of the
printing committee,
Mr. CHILDERS called attention to the large sums
which were expended upon printing.
Mr. HUNT thought that a considerable saving might be
effected in the printing if members would only state in
their notices the particular information they wanted.
The suggestion of his hon. friend should not be lost
sight of.
The motion was then agreed to.
PUBLIC PETITIONS.

On the motion of Mr. C. FORSTER the following com-
mittee on public petitions was nominated :—Mr. C.
Forster, Mr. Bonham-Carter, Major Gavin, Sir C. O'Logh-
len, Mr. H. Russell, Mr. Alderman Salomons, Mr. 0.
Stanley, Mr. Kinnaird, Mr. R. Yorke, Mr. R. Torrene,
Mr. M'lssgan, Mr. Sandford, Sir C. Russell, Mr. De Grey,
and Mr. H. E. Surtees ; three to be the quorum.
ACCIDENTS AND EXPLOSIONS (COAL MINES).

On the motion of Mr. Wai.Pott an address was ordered
for copy of • circular letter from the Home-office to, and
reports from, the inspectors of mines to the Secretary of
State for the Home Department on the recent accidents
and explosions in coal mines ; together with the letter of
instructions of the 29th day of January, 1866, from the
Secretary of State for the Home Department to Mr.
Southern, the recently appointed inspector of mines.
London, England, 1867-02-12

BRUSSELS.

BRUSSELS, FEB. 11.

The Dutch government is said to have declared
its readiness to give every facility to the three
engineers appointed by England, France, and
Prussia to carry on separately their investigations
with reference to the question of the barring of the
Scheldt.

THE PARIS BOURSE.
PARIS, FEB. 11, 3.30 PAL
The Bourse continues very firm. Rentes closed
lv 69.77, or 40c. higher than on Saturday.

INDIA.
(sr rimer OVERLAND retsoura.)
BOMBAY, Frs. 8, 4.5 P.N.

Cotton firm. Oomrawuttee, 306 r. Shipments
of the week, 32,800 bales. Exchange on Lon-
don, ls. 11$(1. Government Securities : Four
per Cents., 89 ; Five per Cents., 106; Five-and-
s-Hall per Cents., 111 k. Freights, 40s.

CALCUTTA, Fes. 7.
Exchange on London, ls. Hid. Freights to
England, 675.
London, England, 1867-02-12

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(Via Queenatown.)

NEW YORK, Figs. 2, MownNo.

The Louisiana Legislature has passed& resolution
to call a convention to revise the State constitution,
so as to release the State from radical rule.
Governor Wells has decided that if a new con-
stitution is adopted he will re-assemble the con -
vention of 1864 to depose the present legislature.
The Judiciary Committee continue their de-
liberations on the impeachment of President
Johnson with closed doors.

(11T ATLANTIC MIGRATE.)
NEW YORK. FIB. 11, EVIING.

Mr. Banks and other republicans urge the neces-
sity of the adoption of some measure to secure the
President's co-operation with Congress.

The Cunard steamer Australasian arrived out
yesterday, and the Malta to-day.
London, England, 1867-02-12

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.

After Term Nisi Prius Sittings at Westminster.--(1 efore
the Lord Chief Justice and Special Juries.)
The heat case in the list unexpectedly went off, the
parties having come to terms ; in the second case the re-
cord had to he withdrawn,the parties not being ready, the
Lord Chief Justice observing that attorneys bad no right
to speculate on the first case lasting any length of time ;
in the third case the record had been withdrawn also, the
parties having come to terms ; and the fourth and last case
on the list had to share the same fate. His lordship then
took common jury cases from the Lail Court.
London, England, 1867-02-12

MINCING-LANE.-(THIS DAY.)

SCGAIL—The market ham opened quietly but steadily at
last weeks currency. Refined—Previous prices are main-
tained for dried goods • pieces of common quality sell
freely, but the better kinds are dull of sale.
Comae—A few sales are reported, at steady rates.
Tea.—The public sales of 5,900 packages of Indian tea
are progressing without material change in value.
Bor.—A small parcel of fine Demerans sold at Is. 91.
Parma-200 bags of Singapore sold for cash at 3 3-164.
Mem-3,000 bags sold, short prompt, at lls. 44d.
Imm:co.—The quarterly public sales of East India have
commenced with spirit. Kurpahs are in most request, and
are selling at tid. to 94. advance ; Bengali, at 3d. to Id.
advance ; and Madras, par to 3d. advance.
SALTrrriti.—BUldlidlai has been done, but particulars are
kept secret.
HEMP.—The market is quiet at 321. 10s. to MI. for clean
St. Petersburg.
eorrok.—The market has again become dull, and prices
generally are lower.
London, England, 1867-02-12

TALLOW MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

The market is flat at the annexe! quotations :--Town
tallow, 435. 3d. ; Petersburg Y.C., on the spot 435. 6tl ;
March, 43e. 3d., sellers; April to June, 435..54., sellers ;
June, 435. tI4L, sellers; October to December, 44a., sellers.

SMITHFIELD HAY MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow at the fol-
lowing prices, vis.:—Prime clover, from 100 s. to 1101.;
inferior ditto, 801. to 92a. 6d. ; prime second cut clover,
90s. to Ma. ; inferior ditto, 50a. to 70s. ; prime meadow
hay, 75a. to 85s. ; inferior ditto, 55e. to 655.; straw, 445.
London, England, 1867-02-12

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, FEB. 11.

The betrothal of the Princess Mary of Hohen-
zollern with the Count of Flanders will be cele-
brated in Berlin in May next, probably on the first
of that month.

It is asserted that the Prussian troops will only
evacuate Dresden when Prussia's authority to regu-
late the movements of all the Federal military
forces shall have received indubitable and uncon-
ditional recognition.
London, England, 1867-02-12

THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

In answer to Mr. GREGOR;
Lord STANLEY said he had that evening laid on the
t►ble the papers relating to this subject.
REFORM.-MLNISTERIAL STATEMENT.

On the order of the day for the consideration of so much
of her Majesty's gracious speech as relates to the repro.
gestation of the people in parliament,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, who was
received with loud cheers, said—l move that the para-
graph of her Majesty's gracious speech be read.
The paragraph was accordingly read by the clerk at the
table.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER began by
stating, amid the laughter of the opposition, that it was
the opinion of the government that parliamentary reform
should no longer be a question which should decide the
fate of ministers. They had arrived at this opinion
because all parties in the state had attempted to deal with
this question and had failed. Successive governments in
1852, 1854, 1858, 1859, 1860, and 1866 had brought in
reform bills which had all failed. Previous to 1832
the working classes bad a certain power in the
representation. They could return the two mem-
bers for Preston and for Coventry, and they had
considerable influence in many boroughs as free-
men. In 1832 those rights were abolished. He thought
now, and he thought then, that that was a grave error.
In 1852, after consulting with Lord Derby, and his other
then colleagues, he declared, m • minister, that he con-
sidered the rights of the working classes were not duly re-
garded in the bill of 1832. He was still of that opinion.
There had been • great increase in the material pros-
perity of the country since 1832. One great reason for
that was the application of science to social life. This
bad no doubt elevated the condition of the working classes.
He repudiated the notion that the claims of the work-
ing classes to the franchise had been met in that
house in • vexatious spirit, and kid encountered
a spirit of neglect and intentional delay. On the
contrary, he knew of no great qutstion which had
met with less discussion and lam difficulty. He never
blamed, bat bad ddeaded, Lotd John Russell for bringing
London, England, 1867-02-12

THE HYDE-PARK BARRICADE.

Mr. NICOL inquired when the pnaent barricade around
Hyde-park was likely to be removed ; and what description
of fence was to be erected in place of it. (Laughter.)

Lon] J. MANNERS replied that the Park-lane portion of
the fencing was under contract to be completed by the
15th of October next. (Laughter.) The remaining por-
tion was under contract to be completed by the 15th July
next year. (Renewed laughter.) The character of the
fence was iron, substantial, and, to a certain extent, orna-
mental, set in a granite curb.
London, England, 1867-02-12

BANKS.
IPI Q. 1

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COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL COTTON AND CORN MARKETS.
(THIS DAY.)
(n ZLICTILIO AND UfTUNATIONAL TZLIOSAPE.)
(Paoli OUR OWN COREENTONDENT.)
. . . . . .

C,orrow.Tbe market steady. Balaa aboui 8,000 bales.

COHN. —The market well attended. Wheat 'in rather
better demand at extreme rates of Friday. Flour 6cL per
sack dearer. Leans quiet. Oats and oatmeal in fair
demand at fonner prices. Indian oorn in moderate
demand, at 395. 9d. to 40s. for mixed.
London, England, 1867-02-12

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, FEL 11.

The Chamber of Deputies have approved the
ministerial bill for the reform of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
The Minister of Finance has explained to the
deputies his project for covering the deficit.

MEXICO.
ST. NAZAIRE, FIB. 12.

The Transatlantic Company's steamship Impe-
ratrice Euge'nie has arrived here with 94 passen-
gers, 775 soldiers, and a full cargo, including 234
boxes of silver dollars on private account, and 250
boxes for the government. The health of all on
board is good.
The Impemtrice Eugdnie brings dates from
Mexico to the 13th, and Havana to the 18th
January.
London, England, 1867-02-12

THE REFORM DRHONETIIATION.

The Tiara finds a remarkable contrast between the
promise and the performance is yesterday's demonstra-
tion, and thinks considering what the teaching of those
who assume to lead and teach the working men has been,
the working men have shown excellent sense. By refusing
to yield to the incessant instigations of their leaders they
establish a better claim to the franchise than if they were
to treat " the clubs" to an overpowering " demonstration "
every Monday for a twelvemonth. It feels certain that
from lint to last not more than 18,000 passed. Nor did
the procession make up in quality what it wanted in
quantity.

It is intolerable. exclaims the Herald, that a civilised
city should be exposed, even for a few hours, to this kind
of nuisance, periodically repeated. AU decent citizens—
whether reformers or anti-reformers—will agree that the
farce has been repeated long enough. and that it is time to
stop it. If three is no law to prevent these idle gatherings
of an undisciplined multitude in the busiest streets of
London, the sooner there is a law of that kind the better
for all dames of the people.

The Star urges that the reform agitation is only be-
ginning. that the party of privilege will never yield save
to the coercion of public opinion strongly expressed, and
that the Reform League must extend its organis►tion to
double its present size before even a decent reform mea-
sure can be obtained.

The Tekwrop• mays that a chapel of ease, with a fashion-
able congregation, could hardly have behaved better than
did the thousands upon thousands of working people con-
vened in the Agricultural Hall. It was only when Mr.
Mill's eloquent letter, or such incidents as we have de-
scribed. excited them, that one could measure at all the
human forces which held themselves obedient to a sign
from chosen leaders, for the sake of the great hope of
freedom and civil rights which they cherished, and were
met to obtain. It is to such men that Mr. Disraeli, on
behalf of his party, proffers the puny policy of but night.

In the House of Commons last evening the Prince
of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Teck, the Duke
of Argyll, and Earl Russell were present, sitting in the
peers' gallery, during the debate on the reform question.
London, England, 1867-02-12

FALSE WEIGHTS AND MEASURFA

Lord E. CECIL asked whether it wag the intention of
the government to introduce a measure for the more
effectual discovery andpunishroent of persons using false
weights and measures, in order that a practice disgraceful
to the trading community, and especially prejudicial to the
interests of the poorer classes, might be put a stop to.
(Hear, hear.)
Mr. WALPOLE said it was the intention of the govern-
ment to bring in a bill on the subject. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1867-11-06

HUNGARY.

PESTII, Nov. 6.

The Assembly of the Comitat of Peeth having
resolved to abstain from continued opposition to
the orders of the Hungarian Ministry, no further
obstacle is made to its meetings.

THE CROATIAN DIET.
&MAN, Nov. 6.
The opening of the Croatian Diet has been post-
poned to the 2nd January next.

TURKEY.
OONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 1.

The Porte is about to send a reply to the
last note upon the Cretan question pre-
sented by the representatives of France,
Russia, Pram* and Italy, communicating
the Grand Vizier's last report, according to
which the convocation of delegates from the undis-
turbed districts of Crete is progressing favourably,
and military operations were recommencing against
the districts that still hold out. The report further
states that foreign invaders will henceforth be tried
by court-martial, and native rebels by the civil
courts.

The Belgian minister, M. Grende, attired here
on Saturday, and has an audience with the Sultan
to-day.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
QUEENSTOWN, Nov. 6.
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The Inman steamship City of London, from New
York, arrived hero at 2.30 a.m. to-day, with the
mails, 1,5001. in specie, and 17 cabin passengers.
She landed mails and passengers and proceeded for
Liverpool at 3 a.m.

NEW YORK, Ocr. 26, Moasucc.

The Virginia election has resulted in favour o
the Reconstruction Convention, the negro vote
being nearly unanimous in favour of it and the
white vote equally opposed to it. The radicals have
elected a majority of the delegates, among them
Mr. Hunnicutt, Judge Underwood, and 13 negroes.
The State elections were held in West Virginia on
Thursday. The returns as yet are incomplete, but
it is known that the democrats have gained
largely.
Full returns of the California judicial election
confirm the success of the entire democratic ticket.

General Pope has ordered the military to assist
the civil authorities to collect the State taxes in
Alabama.

General Canby has issued an order for the re-
gular municipal elections at Charleston.
The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill
making criminal any distinction of passengers on
account of race or colour by common carriers.
Chief Justice Chase has announced that he will,
in accordance with the wishes of the counsel of Mr.
Davis, preside at the trial if held previous to the
assembling of the Federal Supreme Court, which
takes place on the 2nd December. Chief Justice
Chase has instructed Judge Underwood to notify
to counsel that Mr. Davis's trial can commence on
the 13th November if they wish it, although the
bail bond only requires the prisoner to appear on
the 27th.
The national statistical bureau estimates the
cotton crop for the year 1867, at 1,700,000 bales.
Advice, from Vera Cruz, to the 20th inst., state
that the re-election of Juarez has been confirmed.
Admiral Tegethoff is still at Vera Cruz.
London, England, 1867-11-06

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Anglo-American Telegraph (Lim.), 17j.
Atlantic Telegraph 8 per cent., 72i, 70.
Berlin NV (Limited), 12g.
Electric Teraph. 145.
General Credit and Discount (Limited), 51.
International Financial Society (Limited), 2i.
London General Omnibus Comp. (Lim.). 2.
National Discount Company (Limited), 111, I.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam, 54.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam, New, 1867, 51.
Rio de Janeiro City Improvements (Limited), 19, a in.
Royal Mail Steam, 764, ad.
LTnited Discount Corporation (Limited), 3.
Viceroy of Egypt (Mortgage) Loan, 721,

SERIOUS OAS EXPLOSION AT WALWORTIL

(THIS DAY.)

An alarming explosion took place this morning
at the King's Head public-house, situate No. 204, Wel-
worth-mad, and belonging to Charles Stephenson and Son.
The " bar " of the house forms a projecting front, extend-
' lug some yards from the dwelling portion of the pre-
mimes, and stands at the southern comer of Manor-plaoe.
The house was opened, as usual, at 7 o'clock, and about
half.jost 7 a customer entered and remarked " What
a strong smell of gas '^ No notice of this was taken by the
barman and potman, who were the only persons in at.
tendance at the time. It should be mentioned that
the burners in the bar had been lighted,
and that led to the belief that all was right ; but
at ten minutes to S the barman and potman were
startled by the sound of a loud report, and they
had scarcely time to effect their escape before the bar be-
came a perfect wreck. The force of the explosion earned
away the whole of the ceiling and me at the top ; two
large lamps in front of the house were blown into
fragments, and the entire facia, with a large sign.
board and the iron railings around the front,
were hurled some distance and broken to pieties. At the
time when the explosion took place Ur. Stephenson sen.
was dressing himself. On hearing the report, he hastened
to learn what had occurred, and having done so, in
order to prevent the ravages of tire he, by incurring great
=risk, managed to turn off the meter. The barmen
maps without a severe shaking. An elderly man,
who gains a livelihood as a phoeblack in Manor-place, was
knocked down and had his head much cut by the broken
fragments that flew in all directions. He was taken to
the hospital, where his wounds were dressed, and he was
enabled to leave. The origin of the occurrence is not pre-
cisely known, but there can be little doubt that the gas-
pipes between the ceiling and the zinc-work were defective
and that the accumulation of gas in that part having forced
itself through caused the explosion. The report was heard
some distance off and much glees was broken in the Wal-
worth-raad and adjoining streets. The loss to Messrs.
Stephenson will, it is said, exceed 3001.

irgATHRR REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

WIDN66DAT, NOliXiall 6, A.ll.
London, England, 1867-11-06

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London, England, 1867-11-06

THE ITALIAN RETREAT.

The defeat of Garibaldi, says the Timer, has
smoothed a whole world of difficulties. The return of
tranquillity in the papal provinces has done away with
the necessity for the presence of the French troops in
Rome. By withdrawing his divisions from Rome, and
limiting his occupation to Civita Vecchia, the Emperor
Napoleon will enable King Victor Emm►nuel to recrou
the frontier without too great a sacrifice of his dignity.
There seems every probability that an arrangement may
be made on the footing of some such mutual concession.
By his anxiety to refer the question first to a European,
then to a catholic congress, it seems evident that the Em-
peror is anxious to shake off a responsibility the weight of
which has already caused him sufficient distress and
anxiety. Were he unable to transfer the burden either to
the European or the catholic powers, it is by no means im-
possible that he may deem himself entitled to leave the
Pope to shift for himself.
Yesterday it sewed almost equally impossible for the
King of Italy to hold his ground or withdraw. To-day,
observes the Daily News, the case is not presented so
absolutely. Public opinion in Italy is not so unreasonable
and imperious as many of us had feared. The popular
newspapers at Florence appear to regard Garibaldi's defeat,
under the eye of the royal general, as a critical event,
demonstrating the inutility of further contest, and accord-
ingly approve of the entire withdrawal of the national
tomes from the Papal territory. This new feeling is a very
important element of the situation. If the French occupa-
tion was limited to Civita Vecchia, the Roman question
would enter upon a new phase, and be transferred to
ground on which Italy might recover by reason some of
the advantages which have been snatched from her by
brute farce.

The Post now believes in a diplomatic solution, and thinks
we may yet hope to see a Pope crowning a King of Italy
on the Capitol, and the eldest daughter eclipsed in devo-
tion by the youngest son of the church.
The herald represents Italy as lying at the feet of the
Emperor of the French, and ventures to hope he will
spare her further humiliation. Nothing, it thinks, could
be worse for Italy at this moment than a notification of
the interest of foreign governments in her welfare which
should convey the slightest intimation of active inter-
ference upon her behalf.
London, England, 1867-11-06

THE FOREIGN MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. s.—The North German
Lloyd steamship New York, Captain Dreyer, has arrived;
she brings 71 passengers for this port, Havre, and Bremen
34 sacks mails for London, and 1,400 tons cargo for Bremen,
also 102,000 dole. for England, 37,363 dole. for France, and
2,200 dull. for Bremen. The New York left New York on
the 24th ; on the following day she spoke the steamer
Pennsylvania; 27th, lat. 44.34 N. long. 51.28 W., passed
Hamburg ship C. H. Miether, steering west ; 30th, lat.
47.50 N., long. 36.19 W., pared English ship Enoch Train,
steering east ; 2ad inst., lat. 48.34 N., long. 20.41 W.,
passed English ship Bob Roy, standing east ; and on the
3rd, lat. 49.33 N., long. 14.48 W., spoke English ship
Lockett, steering same course.

CROOKKAVEN, Nov. 5, 8.30 P.M.—The Inman
steamer City of London, from New York, is now passing
Browhead Signal station en route for Queenatown. Letters
will reach London on Thursday, at 6.45 a.m.

DESPATCH OP AMERICAN M AIL..4.—SOUTHAMP-
TON, Nor. s.—The North German Uoyd steamship
Bremen, Captain Neynabar, sailed this afternoon for New
York with the English, French, and German mails ; 142
cabin, and a full complement of steerage passengers ; also
a large cargo including French jewellery from Havre,
value 64,000 francs. The Hamburg American Com-
pany's steamship Teutonia, Captain Kier, sailed this
afternoon for hew Orleans direct ; she took out a fair
complement of cabin and steerage passengers and a general
cargo from Hamburg, Havre, and this port.
London, England, 1867-11-06

IL&LLTWELL r. CHAMBERS ANT .6210THER.

This was an action by the administratrix of her husband,
who had been killed by some coal trucks belonging to the
defendants, under Lordeampbell's Act, to recover damages
on behalf of herself and seven young children, and was
tried before Mr. Baron Pigott at Leeds, when the jury
found a verdict for the pliuntiff—darnages 40s.
Mr. Mellor now moved for a new trial, on the ground
that the damages were too small, and also on the ground of
the inoonaistency of the verdict. The deceased had gone
with a cart for some coals at the colliery of whiuh the de.
fendimts were proprietors, and was knocked down and
killed by a train of trucks running upon a tramway. The
negligeoce complained of was that the truck' were sup-
plied with insufficient break+, and that no notice was given
to deceased of their approach. The jury found that there
was negligence on the part of the defendants, and also
that the deceased did not contribute by his own negligence
to the accident. Under these circumstances the learned
counsel submitted that the verdict was inconsistent, as it
was absurd to say that 40s. was proper compensation for •
widow and seven children who were wholly unprovided for.
Mr. Baron Pigott—My opinion was that the verdict
should have been for the defendants. When the deceased
went into the weigh-house his horse moved on, end in
order to save it from being struck by the trucks be ran to
its head and tried to send it back. In doing so he saved
he horse but wax himself killed. I thought he ran into
the face of danger. The verdict of the jury was evidently
• compromise.
Mr. Mellor said the trucks were going at an unreasonable
speed, and the breaks were not strong enough to stop them.
One of the men in charge of the breaks had to jump off to
save his life.

Mr. Baron Pigott—My opinion is that I ought to have
nonsuited the plaintiff.
The Court maw no reason for disturbing the verdict, and
refused the rule.
Rule refused.
London, England, 1867-11-06

KENT OPEN HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.

Three miles.
Patience, Biahopton, Northern Light, Jaary, Hippo!yte,
Milford, Wade, and Flying Horse are here.

BETTING IN LONDON.-(THIS DAY.)

2.30 P. If.

The attendance was limited to-day, as was the
business transacted. Regalia and Honesty were about
equal favourites. Mouleey and the Corporal were in
good request ; the remaining transactions call for no
especial remark beyond the following quotations :

LIVERPOOL ALTUMN CUP.
6 to 1 apt Regalia (t)
6 to 1 Honeety (t and off)
100 to 12 The Peer (t)
100 to 7 Corporal (t)
100 to 7 Caithness (t)
100 to 7 Monkey (t)
100 to 6 Aeitworth (t)
20 to 1 Primate (t)
60 to 40 Regalia I, 2, 3 (t)
100 to 40 Moulaey 1,2, 3 (t)
London, England, 1867-11-06

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 1867.

BROMLEY MEETING. -(THIS DAY.)

BICKLEY STAKES. Seven furlongs.
Wild Bee, Quirina, Tina, Vicious, Varnish, E,lny,
Greenwich, Hoeing Maid, La Sorrentino, Elburg, Whit-
worth, Marlene, The Nuo, and Woodman are here.

STEEPLECHASE PLATE. Two mile.
Patience, Triumpher, Jamey, Artbur, Batthyany, Helier,
Confusion, Lord Craven, Wedding Peal, Signal, Red Rose,
Little Peevish, and Rosebud are here.
BROMLEY HANDICAP. One mile and a half.
Dayrell, Aldcroft, Changeable, Split the Difference,
Tom Coke, Pakrita, Pevenaey. Puebla, Worchhov,
Kismet, Vicious, Lord Craven, Leading Suit, Oration,
Lydia, Oftiety, Order, La Sorrentino, and Residuary Legm
tee are here.
London, England, 1867-11-06

TALLOW MARKET.-(TMS DAY.)

The market is steady :—Town tallow, 44c ; Potertbirg
Y.C. on the .port, ; Year, 43e. to 3d. ; December,
4:.5. to 3d.; Spring, 43e. lid. to sd. ; 3lArch, 44.. to :id.

BOROUGH HOP MARKET.—{THIS DAY.)
Miura l'atteeden and South report the m.uset in a
healthy state, with a hare supply of really choice samples,
and for these higher prices are asked. Middling sn•l lower
sleveriptiona are to be bought 4s. to to. cheaper than this
day week.
London, England, 1867-11-06

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 067.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

AUSTRIA AND ENGLAND.
THE VISIT OF BARON DE BEM TO
LON DON.

We read in the Vienna Passe:

Baron do Iteust went to London to enter into personal
relations with the leading statesmen of England, or rather
to renew those relations with them, for since the con-
ference on Danish affairs he has been held in esteem in
London. When it is considered that people here await
with the greatest impatience the arrival of this politician,
since it now rests with him to make the new machine of the
state work, it is evident that important reasons must h►ve
determined him to spend even so short a period as two days
in the English capital. Among those reasons the chief one
is the desire to realise the long-promised understanding
with the western powers, and to act in this way on Prussia
through the medium of England. But, besides this, we
believe we can affirm with certainty, a thorough con-
sideration will be given to the Italian question. The
Emperor Napoleon desires, as is known, that a conference
should take place. Austria considers that she ought not
to oppose any obstacle to it ; but she would not lend her-
self to that kind of proceeding unless England consented
to join in the conference. Baron de Beust wishes to know
clearly whatpositionitis beet to maintain on that question.
As for ourselves we are in no wise partisans of the pro-
jected conference. The conference which took place in
regard to Luxemburg had ►n end traced out beforehand,
' especially after France had declared that she renounced
any desire for the acquisition of the princip►lity.
Whether the town should be evacuated or not was the
issue. Can the Roman question be defined in that
way' Evidently not. Europe sal no more decide
to abolish the temporal sovereignty of the Pope
than to guarantee it. The majority of the powers
convoked will leave the solution of the question to events,
and, since France has thrown herself between Rome and
Italy, upon the cabinent of the Tuileries will rest in the
first instance the are of all that shall follow. It is not
necessary to be endowed with the gift of prophecy to
perceive that England will not bind herself to the project
of a conference ; and in that case Austria must not only re-
fuse to take part in it, but even decline any responsibility for
what may occur at Rome. Let us not assume the position
either of champion or oppressor of the Holy See ; let
as not meddle with things which in no way concern us.
London, England, 1867-11-06

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