The Express.
London, England, 1867-07-18 00:00:00

THE RECEPTION THIS EVENING AT THE
GUILDHALL

Sir C. O'LOOHLEN having expressed a hope that the
house would rise that day at 4 o'clock instead of 6,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
Secretary of the Treasury was in communication with the
City authorities as to whether the carriages of members
would be allowed to pass after 7 o'clock. No answer had
yet been received ; when it was received it would be laid
before the house.
The house then went into committee.

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On the vote of 30,479 t, to complete the sum required
for nonconforming and seceding protestant dissenting
ministers in Ireland,
Mr. HADFIELD observed that there had been a con-
stant increase of late years in this vote. It had risen
from 26,000/. in 1834 to 44,0001. in the present year ; while
there had been a decrease in the number of recipients.
Full information ought to be afforded on this subject.
There had been almost innumerable deputations to
the government for an increase of the vote. At
a meeting of the general assembly of presbyterians
there were 1,2 votes in favour of and only 66
against making an application for its augmentation.
There were many congregations which did not contribute
the amount required as a condition of the grant. The
population of Ireland was 5,720,000, and, deducting the
eases in which nothing was iceived, only 500,000 presby-
terians received any public money towards the support of
their ministers. Many Roman catholic* had declared
to him that they would never consent to any of their
priests receiving public money, knowing as they did the
advantage of keeping them independent of state influence.
He had good information that the wealth of the Irish
presbyterians exceeded that of the members of the free
church in Scotland,and yet the latter bad sincelB43 contri-
buted7,soo,ooo/. for religious purposes. At present the pres-
byterians of Ireland were encouraged to close their purses,
and their religious prosperity as a denomination would
be increased b the withdrawal of this grant. Whenever
they came to their right mind on this subject their position
would be proportionately improved. The cessation of the
vote would remove &scandal and a source of bitterness, and
be a satisfaction to the people of Ireland generally. He
trusted that in a short time all the religious affairs of Ire-
land would be placed on a satisfactory footing. The hon.
member concluded by moving that the vote be reduced
from 30,479?. to 366/.

Mr. P. DAWSON defended the vote as proposed, on
the ground that its continuance tended to the benefit of
Ireland. The presbyterians were not as wealthy a body
as the hon. member supposed • and the vote wax due to
them on account of the expectations held ont to their an-
cestors when they colonised Ulster in the time of James
I. The amount now received was, allowing for the
difference in the value of money, eight times less than was
received by each minister at the commencement, and he
hoped that would be taken into consideration by her Ma-
jesty's government.
Mr. KENNEDY said be would support the amendment
if the principle of it had been extended to the Established
Church.

Mr. HUNT said be hoped the amendment would not be
pressed. The Presbyterians in the reign of James I. were
encouraged to settle in Mater by a promise of grants. The
conditions of the grants are still enforced, and proof of
compliance was always required before any grant was
made. In his opinion it would be • breach of faith to
refuse this vote.
Mr. W. S. KNOX defended the vote.

Sir C. O'LOGHLEN, while opposed to the support
given to the presbyterians, could not support the
amendment, until the revenues of the established
church were dealt with. He should not be surprised if the
Chancellor of the Exchequer were to introluce a com-
prehensive measure on the latter subject.
Alderman LUSK supported the amendment.
[Left sitting.]

"The roadstead at the Hyres islands," says the
Toulonnais, " presents just now a magnificent spectacle.
The entire iron-clad Mediterranean squadron. under com-
mand of Admiral de Gueydon, lies ranged in order of
battle within a few hundred yards of the shore ; it com-
prises—the Solfcrino, the Normandie, the Hiroine, the
Invincible, the Couronne, the Provence, the Cato, the
Devastation, floating battery; besides the Louis XIV.,
wooden three-decker. The English armoured squadron
lies at anchor on the right—the Royal Oak, 35 guns ; the
Arethusa, 35 ; the Caledonia, 24, of large calibre. This
division is commanded by Admiral Lord Clarence Paget.
The Prince Consort has just arrived."

The Memorial Dip/mat:qua lays :—" The Em-
peror Napoleon remained in conference with the Sultan on
the day of his departure for London for three-quarters of
an hour. On the previous Sunday, Napoleon 111. also had
held a private conversation with his august guest at Saint-
Cloud, which lasted several hours, Djemil-Pasha acting as
interpreter. We have reason to believe that the Emperor
took advantage of the Sultan's stay at Paris to again urge
the friendly counsels which M. Bourree, on his nomination
RS ambassador, had been charged to carry to Constantinople,
and to which he made allusion In presenting his creden-
tial. The Sultan, through both Filed Pasha and Djemil
Pacha, has expressed the most sincere gratitude for the
friendship shown by the Emperor of the French as to the
integrity and stability of the Ottoman Empire, and has
promised to devote all his efforts to the amelioration of
the position of his Christian subjects, as France has con-
tinually advised him, as the only efficacious means of
avoiding a new crisis in the Mist. We may therefore ex-
pect that on his return Abdul Aziz will inaugurate a series
of salutary reforms."
PERILS OF A NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT.
The correspondent of the Nex York Herald narrates
the events which betel him in following the career of
Maximilian. "The instructions," he says, "which car-
ried the present writer into the camp of the imperial
army were brief and to the point : ' Follow Max, and
write regularly and fully.'—lEd. N. Y. Herald.) To fol-
low Max from Orizaba and Puebla, when he had deter-
mined to continue the struggle, was an easy task, and
had already been accomplished before the telegram was
received. To follow him from Puebla to the capital,
and thence to Queretaro, was a more difficult matter,
and, among other inconvenience', Involved the per-
son undertaking it in the following little perplexities:—
Robbed to the skin, two ; showed fight, and did not get
robbed, two ; captured by liberals, one ; captured by im-
perialists, one ;.days under fire, 72; struck by spent
bullet', two; slightly wound by shells, one; lived on
horse, mule, and dog flesh for days, 36 ; travelled on
horseback, stage, and muleback, leagues, 4.50." Arrived
in Queretaro two days before the advent of Maxi.
milian, the Herald's representative incurred a strong
risk of being promptly strung up as a Yankee spy.
Three days previously he bad seen Marques manifest an
earnest inclination to hang a couple of American travellers
he had encountered on the march from Mexico to Que-
retaro, because they happened to possess passes from
Embed° and drafts on the capital—an inclination only
restrained by the active intervention of the Emperor
Maximilian. In Queretaro, before the advent of the I
perish forces, Miramon was omnipotent, and Miramon, ;
more polished and educated than Marquez, was even more
virulent and dangerous in his hatred and dread of
foreigners. The arrival of the Emperor alone relieved him
of peril."

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION:4MS DA r.)
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Wimbledon-common this morning presented a
very gloomy and wretched appearance, the heavy fall of
rain of last night having had the effect of bringing back
that state of mire that had been been partly got rid of and
dried up by the strong breeze of the previous day.
The only contest of any particular importance filed for
this day is for the Elcho Challenge Shield, presented by
Lord Elcho for annual competition between eight of the
best shots to be found representing England, Scotland,
1 and Ireland. This competition has always been considered
an important one, but last year and this it received an
additional interest from the admission of eight of
the best shots of Ireland, who are allowed to contort
with a similar number from the other two countries:.
Up to last year this trial of skill was con.
fined to England and Scotland, but the Irishmen
considered that if it was to be called an international
challenge, it was an injustice to them to be excluded from
the competition. This claim appeared so completely con.
sistent with fairness, that it was at once determined that
Ireland should be represented in it on all future
occasions. Last year this determination was
made known at so late a period that
jor Leech, to whom the task of getting a km
together was entrusted, had but little time for that pur-
pose, and probably the best men were not selected. Car
sidering, however, the hurried manner in which they were
got together, they made a much better score than was
expected. For the last two years the Scottish eight have
won this prize, and this year,while there is a determination
on their part, if possible, to prevent the honour
from being wrested from them, there is an equally
strong resolve on the part of England to do all
they can this year to secure the prize. There is a good
team, after some squabbling, selected for Ireland, but
how they show in adding up the totals, remains to be
seen. The contest is one in which none but really good
shots can enter, for each man has 15 shots at the respac.
Live ranges of 800, 900, and 1,000 yards, making 45 shots
each.

The other competitions are but a continuation of one
that have been going on for several days past. They were
begun at the usual hour.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
(THIS DAY.)

nil day the ordinary general meeting of pro-
prietors was held in the Bank premises, Piinces•stitet;
Mr. Nicol, In the chair
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The following is the director's report :
"The annexed accounts, which the directors have the
satisfaction of presenting to the meeting, will inform the
shareholders that during the six months ending the tick
ultimo, the bank has made a net profit of 92,175/.lBe. 4d. of
which the sum of 90,000/. is appropriated to the paymentof
the usual dividend, at the rate of 125 per centum per
annum, with a bonus of tie 3d. per share, together V. Is.
per share, leaving an unappropriated balance of 2,175/.
Dis. 4d., to be carried forward to profit and loss new
account. The guarantee fund, with its accrued interest, now
amounts to 3X,8111. 4s. Bd. The board has resolved
(subject to confirmation at a special general meeting of
shareholders) to complete the addition made to the capital
of the bank in 184.1, by the issue of 8,000 shares, the
remaining portion of the 20,000 shares authorised to be
honed, and of which 12,000 were allotted in August, BCC
These shares it is intended shall be offered in the lust
instance to the shareholders, in the proportion of one
new share to every nine shares of which on the 25th
day of July they may be the registered holders,
at 25/. per share, being 15/. per share, the aminnt
paid up on he existing shares of the Com-
pany, and 10/. per share premium • the sum to
be received as premium to be added to the guarantee
fund. On the completion of this issue, the capital of the
bank will be increased to 80,000 shares of 50/. each, paid-
up to the extent of 15/. per share, thus raising the paid-up
capital to 1,200,0001. A special general meeting has bees
conveaed for Thursday the 25th of July when a resolatica
will be proposed to authorise the issue of 8,000 new shares,
and the directors will avail themselves of the occasion of
this meeting to propose to the shareholders certain alters.
tions in datums 7,9, and 52, of the deed of settlement of
the company, which the board deem for the interest of the
bank should be sanctioned. The directors recoguisiug the
propriety of granting pensions for long and faithful set.
vices rendered by the officers of the bank have
established rules and regulations for granting a retiring
allowance to the staff of the bank, and from the uniform
interest taken by the shareholders in the welfare of those
devoting themselves faithfully to promote the prosperity
of the bank, thedirectors feel confident that thee: muse they
have adopted will meet with the hearty concurrence of all
shareholders. The dividend and bonus, free from inane
tax, will be payable on and after Friday the 28th inst.
" Liabilities and Assets.-Dr.: To capital paid op.
viz., 72,000 shares at 15/. each, 1,060,000/. ; to amount of
' The Guarantee Fund,' 31st December, 1866. 33.2,546/.
10s. 9d. ; to six months' interest on ditto, at 3 per cent.
per annum, 4,9921. 13s. 11d.-F17,8391. 4s 5.1. ; to amount
due by the bank on current accounts, deposit receipts, cir-
cular notes and acceptances 14,73:3,764/. 17P. Bd.: to no.
cial reserve, 40,000/. ;to rebate of interest on bills dia.
counted not yet due, carried to new account, 15,110/.
18s. 6d. ; to amount of net profit for the balf•year endiag
30th June, 92,175/. 18s. 4d.-16,295.x9et. •AL
Cr.: By government stock, valued in accordance with the
resolution passed by the general meeting of sharehriden,
on the 19th January, 1865, viz., 1,4'40,000/. ; by
caah in band and at the Bank of ngland,
3e. Ild.; by bills discounted, loans, and other securities,
13,568,703/. 18s. 3.1.; by building, furniture, ec., at head
office and brinehes,47,sBs/. 175.; t0t:U.16,20 4,8901.195. 2,1„
" Profit and loss account-Dr.: To current expanse,
proportion of building expenses, directors' remuneration,
bad debta, income tax, Ss., 35,5841. 17s. • to rebate of in'tenet on bills discounted not yet doe earned to new ac-
count, 15,110/. 18a. 6d. ; to six months' interest on ' The
Guarantee Fund,' at 3/. per cent. per annum, 4.9924
13s. 11d.-55,688/. 9a. 3d. ; to dividend account, for the
payment of half a year's dividend, at the rate
of In per centum per annum, upon LoAnay.,
amount of paid-up capital upon 72,000 shares, 67,:4.11.; so
ditto for the payment of a bonus of esi.:ld.pershare,22,sool.;
to amount carried forward to profit and for new account,
2,175/. 18s. 44h-total, 147,864/. 7e. 9d. Cr.: By amount
of gross profit for the half-year ending AM June,
147,844/. 7.. 9d.
" Guarantee Fund Account. -Dr. : Present mount,
337,8 e./. 4s. Sd. Cr.: Amount on the 31st December,
IS/Si, 332,841 V. 10• ild.; by interest on ditto to 30th Jana,
1867, at :1 per cent. per annum, 4,992/. 13s. 11,1.-totd,
337.5.391. 4a. Sd."
The CHAIRMAN, having declared the dividend set forth
in the report, remarked that there was a redaction of lir
bilities in consequence of a falling off in the tore;gn blue-
ness of the bank. In other respects there was little
change in the accounts. There was some redact:us
in the amount of dividend this season, but the
times had been unfavourable, and they sure re•
solved to act with caution. It might be de-irt le
to inform the shareholders that they were sat
mixed up with any railway or finance companies eNctp: to
an inconsiderable extent. (Hear.) The acceptances of ths
bank at the latest date amounted to 3,868,000/.,
were of undoubted character. (Hear, hear.)
re In ply to Mr. Ho PRINRoN,
The CHAIRMAN said that it was not likely that ary lee
like that which occurred in the Imporial Basil. could
occur in their bank. He believed that ample proviske
had made for bad and doubtful debts. and :best

The report was adopted.
Mr. Omisby Gore, M.P., was elected a director in the
room of Mr. Taylor, deceased.
Mr. BROOKING explained the alterations proposed to
made in the deed of settlement. At present they ace
compelled to have a bco.nl of 19 members with a poo,r el
increase to 24. There was no power of diminution. and
they wished to have such power conferred an lino, 'nth,
a view of reducing the number of directors to 15. 111,04
Mr. Brooking also explained the plan of pension r' P° 4*
to be given to the officers of the bank for long and "!ithfal
service,. The plan proposed was to give peniiallS :It TV ais,
cation of the directors to the officers of the bank dt r
years' service, and that any officer at the ago of
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CHARGE OF STABBING.—A yottag man. named
John Barge:mon a commercial traveller, was charged before
the city magistrates at Manchester yesterday with stabbing
Mr. John Richardscn, agent of Morns. to 1, CooPe,
Co., brewers, Burtou-upon-Trent. Mr. Ilchani<on.
appeared to be in a state of great weal:nem. ans 5'60.4
into court by one of the nurses of the Royal Infirm iry. It
appeared from the evidence that about hii.f.pist I o'clock
on the night of the 2nd inst. the prisoner ass ejected
from the King's Arms Hotel, Windroastrcet. by the land'
lord on account of alleged misbehaviour, and Mr. Richard.
son assisted the landlord. After he had been pet out he
again rushed into the lobby and stabbed Mr. Richardson
several times in the back of the thigh, saying," Wr, shall
see bow you like that." Mr. Richardson was found to "`
losing much blood, and was taken to the infirmary. Mr.
John Rostoon Woodcock, surgeon, at the ittinuirr. said
he examined the wounds of Mr. Richardson. and found
one of them to be a puncture about six inches deep. There
were two others— one 2' inches and the other I inebll
deep. The three wounds were in the inner part sf the
left thigh. The prisoner had given up a pocket knife si
being the instrument with which be inflicted the wounds.
but the last witness said the depth of one wound ell
greater than the length of the blade and the handle of the
knife put together. The wound might have been inflictri
wish a swordstiek. The prisoner was committed for tad
at the assize. Mr. R. B. B. Cobbett asked if bail weld'
be accepted. Mr. Fowler, chairman of the bench. said tbs
case was too tenons ; it might yet become • tharie
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