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London, England, 1866-05-02

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HER MAJESTY'S LEVEE.-(THIS DAY.)
--*--

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, acting
on behalf of her Majesty the Queen, held a levee to-day at
St. James's Palace, which was attended by a large number
of noblemen and gentlemen who had the right of entree
arising out of former presentations. The number of pre-
sentations to-day was very considerable, the names
having, according to custom, been left some dm) s
I previously at the Lord Chamberlain's office for his
royul highness's approval. Amongst the gentlemen
presented to-day were many of the newly-elected
sheriffs of England and Wales, several officers who have
obtained promotion in the army and navy, clergy-
men who have recently obtained preferment in the churel.,
and many persons in privets statimis of life desirous of the
honour of a royal introduct'on. During the last few days
the reception-room at St. James's Palace has been to some
extent re-arranged so as to provide greater facilities for the
arrival and departure of the gentlemen attending the levee.
The Prince of Wales was attended to-day by Viscount
Sydney, the Lord Chamberlain, General Knollys, Lord A.
Paget, and several members of his own and her Majesty's
household. All presentations at the levee to-day are to
be considered equal to presentations to her Majesty. It is
announced that his royal highness will hold the next levee
of the season at St. James's Palace on Wednesday, the 6th
of June.

The Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, M.P., and
Lady Emily Peel entertained at dinner yesterday evenings
at their residence in Whitehall-gardens—The Marquis and
Marchioness of Clanricarde, the Marquis of Sligo, the
Earl and Countess of Listowel, Lrd and Lady Cecilia
Bingham, Viscount Sydney, Lady Molesworth, Baron
Meyer de Rothschild, Sir James Ferguson, Sir Edwin
Landseer, Mr. Fonblanque, and Mr. Phinn.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon, Scots Fusilier
Guards, has been appointed equerry to Prince Christian of
Schleswig-Holstein, and will enter on his duties on the
bth of July.

Lord Dalhousie, we (Owt) believe, will be Presi-
dent of the Commission which is about to be appointed to
inquire into the subject of recruiting for her Majesty's
forces.

Lord Clarence Paget is to be appointed a privy
councillor before his departure for the Mediterranean.

C. N. Kempe, Esq., of the Admiralty, is to be
appointed private secretary to Mr. Baring, who has just
entered on his duties as secretary to the Admiralty.
The Owl understands that the decision arrived at
by the Conservative party, as a result of the division on
the second reading of the Representation of the People
Bill, is that they will in committee propose that a qualifi-
cation of 201. occupation in counties and Si. rental in
boroughs ihould be substituted for the government scale.

The Cattle Plague Commissioners met yesterday,
at 2, Vieterie-rteeet. Present : Earl Spencer, Lord
Cranborne, Mr. Lowe, Dr. Lyon Mayfair. Mr. Read, Dr.
Beam Jones, Dr. Qosin, Dr. Parkes, Mr. Cooly, Pro-
wiser Spooner, and the secretary,
London, England, 1866-05-02

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Forward passage includes a tall supply of cooked provisions.
Mfor Canada and the United Slates booked through on
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with-profit policies In force on the 30th June. 1886, will partici-
pate, so that persons who complete such amuranoes before June
30th next wills share in that division, although one premium only
will have beau paid.
Tables of rates, and forms of proposal, can be obtained of any
of the Society's scents, or of
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London, England, 1866-05-02

ELECTION COMMITTEES.

In the case of the petition heard yesterday of Mr.
Michael Will, • candidate at the late election, who
complain/ of the return of Henry Jervis White Jervis, on
the ground that at the time of the election he held an
office or pimps of profit under the crown—namely, the
office of Assistant-Superintendent of the Royal Small Arms
Establishment in London, and was also a clerk in the
office of the Secretary at War,
The Chairman mid at the close of the proceedings—The
committee are of opinion that the appointment in ques-
tion was not "an office or plate of profit under the
crown" within the meaning of the act, but that it was
extra work given to • commissioned officer which he was
bound to execute under his commission.

—The co;;;;;;;;Ken 7dr;urned.ile second petition
will be proceeded with t,odey.

NEW coaairrnacs.

The General Committee of election, ionsistinof Mr.
Walpole (chairman), Mr. Bonham-Carter, Mr. Clay, Mr.
Mutt, and Mr. Whitbread, met yesterday, to appoint
select committees to try and determine the merit' of the
h
ex,:ioonicb,against the returns for Hereford, Carlow, and
The only committee, however, which it was
necessary to strike was that for Hereford, the others
having been withdrawn.
London, England, 1866-05-02

MAILS.

• The Poonah, from Southampton on the 20th
April, arrived on the 30th at 6 a.m., and left at noon
for Alexandria.

The Ripon, from Marseilles on the 25th April,
arrived to-day at 11 a.m., and leaves a. 4 p.m. for
Alexandria.
London, England, 1866-05-02

AURTILIA AIM ITALY.

The Past regards it as natural and necessary that Italy,
in view of the possibility of war in Germany, should make
preparations against future contingencies on her German
frontier. Whatever Italy may have done is a necessity
imposed upon her gratuitously, and without any act or choioe
of her own, by the attitude of the German Powers ; and she
cannot justly be &aid to have done that in the first instance
herself which has compelled her to arm even in self-defence.
Austria excused and justified her warlike preparations,
complained of by Prussia, on the plea that it was the
attitude of Prussia which compelled her to arm, and
Prussia in her turn maintained that the conduct of Austria
bad necessitated the military preparations to which she
had had recourse. In this controversy Austria was sup-
posed to have the best of it ; but the fact of her taking the
same line of argument in the dispute with Italy may be
considered by many to weaken her position and throw
doubt upon her assertions in the former case.
The Telegraph has so high a confidence in the practical

good sense of the Italian government and people that it
does not imagine they will assail Austria without the aid
of some powerful ally. If the peace of Europe is to be
broken, it must suffer its first breach north of the Alps.
It is, indeed, possible that a war in the Peninsula may be
only part of a concerted scheme between Frugal& and Italy;
but the existence of such a scheme involves the practical
complicity of France ; and, as yet, we have no just cause
to suspect the French government3ofj any intention of de-
parting from its avowed policy of neutrality.
If Austria were wise, says the Star, she would frustrate
the knavish plots of diplomatic intriguers ; she would
play a card which not even Count Bismarck, with all his
astuteress, wild trump, and at the same time relieve her-
self of a colonel incubus and a perpetual source of weak.
ness and danger—by discarding the evil advice of the ex-
iled princes who are so busy just now at the court of
Vienna, and boldly offering to submit the in-
contestible claims of Venetia to friendly negotiations.
Meanwhile the war aloud is becoming blacker and blacker;
Prussia Is ma'cing more extravagant demands even to the
extent of requiring the smaller states like Saxony to dis-
, arm ; the Italians have abandoned themselves to a frenzy
1 of warlike passion ; and Franca, having the power to utter
the word " peace" and to exercise her vast influence as a
moderator, remains mute.

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London, England, 1866-05-05

Till BVDGKT.

After en explanation of the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer's scheme for reducing the national debt, the Times
ooncludes its oomments on the subject by assenting to the
reasonableness of Mr. Gladstone's feeling, while expressing
a doubt of the success of the means he proposes.

The Daily News anticipates an acceptance by parliament
of Mr. Gladstone's proposals though unanimous approval
must not be looked for. A measure which proceeds on
the assumption that tho greatest of all the material
treasures bestowed on this island by nature is wearing out,
will be a stumbling-block to very many.

. _
-...— -
The Telegraph urges Mr. Gladstone to reduce the expen-
diture, and to vote more money for the demolition of
the debt. It is strongly of opinion that an outlay of nearly
15 millions sterling per annum on soldiers, sailors, ships,
uniforms, and artillery, is more than, under our exceptional
circumstances and in our insular situation, it is right for
Its to incur.
London, England, 1866-05-05

70 72 '7l
87 90 1

12,000.
573,110
1,062,500.1
500.80
637,071,

DOCIiS.

Ild li

BRITISH POSSESSIONS.
Bombay, Bar., and Cent. Ind. gua. 5 per cent., 1031.
East Indian Guaranteed 5 per cent., 1041.
Grand Trunk of Canada, 211.
Great Indian Peninsula, guar. 5 per cent., 1091, 1, 1.
Great Western of Canada, 151 4.
Madras, guaranteed 5 per cent., 1014 to 1001.
Melbourne and Hobson's Bay 'United, 62 a d.
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Antwerp and Rotterdam, 101.
Great Luxembourg, 124 to 13.
Sambre and Meuse, 74.
South Austrian and Lombardo-Venetian, 121 ad.

-
PREFERENCE SHARES.
Great Eastern, Eastern Counties, G per cent. pref., 113.
Great Northern, 5 per cent. redeem. at 5 per cent.
prem., 105.
Great Western, original, 5 per cent. redeem. pref., 98.
London and Brighton, spercent. Guar.Stock, No.l, 104.
North British 5 per cent., No. 1, 105.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Australian Mortgage Land and Finance (Lim.), 5,4 j xd.
China Steam Ship and Labuan Coal (Limited), 9 dis..
Credit Fonder and Moltilier of England (Limited),
4, a, 31, 4, ad.
Credit Fonder of Mauritius (Lim.), 6j 'rd.
Egyptian Commercial and Trading (Limited), 21, 2.
General Credit and Finance d London (Lim.), 2f, 3,2 j.
Hudson's Bay, 151.
Imperial Land Comp. of Marseilles (Lim.), 5, dia.
Imperial Mere. Credit Arne. (Lim.). 71, 61, I, dia.
International Financial Society (Limited), 20, 1,1,3.
Italian Irrigation (Canal Cavour), 7.
London Financial Association (Limited), 111, 12, lie.
London General Omnibus Company (Limited), 31.
Madras Irrigation and Canal (all paid), 18.
Mauritius Land Credit and Agency (Limited), IL $.
National Discount Comeiny (Limited), 12j.
National Provincial Manna (Limited), 4.;.
Ottoman Financial Association (Limited), 41.
Overdid, Darnel, and Co. (Limited), 131, 1, 14, In.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam, new. 51.
Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance (Limited), 71, I.
I United Kingdom Telegraph Co. (Limited), S.
Universal Xarins Inman= (Limited), 4
London, England, 1866-05-05

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NARVA.—To SHIPOWNERS and MASTERS.
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London, England, 1866-05-05

COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE.

_ _
MAT 1.
(Before the Judge Ordinary.)
OZZARD F. GIRARD AND ULLITHOBNI.
Dr. Spinks far the petitioner ; Dr. Tristram for the re-
spondent ; and Dr. Pritchard for the co-respondent.
The petitioner was married to the respondent at the
British Embesy at Paris, on the Bth November, 1860, they
having eloped thither from Kent, where the young lady
was at echoed at the time. After marriage they made a
little tour, and returned to London, where they lived in
lodgings, in Halsey-street, Chelsea. Early in 1862 the pe-
titioner obtained an appointment to a situation in Calcutta,
returned d his wife left for India. In 1863 the respondent
to England alone, and told her friends that she
had come back in consequence of her husband's ill-treat-
ment ; but there 'was no further evidence on this point.
The petitioner soon rejoined her here, and they again lived
in Halsey-street, where they were viaited by the co-
respondent, Mr. Oscar Ullithorne, who was a friend of
the petitioner. In July, 1863, the petitioner returned to
India. After he bad gone, the respondent was confined of
a child at her father's house at Hanwell ; and in September,
1864, she again returned, and again went to live in Hal-
sey-street. It was proved that in 1863, 1864, and 1865,
during the absence of the petitioner, she was frequently
in the habit of passing the night with the co-respondent at
his chambers in Staple's-inn. There was barely the show
of a defence, the evidence leaving no doubt of the adul-
tery ; and
His lordship pronounced a decree nisi, with costs.
The other cases disposed of offered no features of interest
to the public.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.—MAY 4.
(Before Mr. Commiseioner Goulburn.)
IN Si BLZIGH AND COLVILLE._

The bankrupts were warehousemen, of Trump-street,
King-street, Cheapside. This was the sitting for examina-
tion and discharge. The accounts, prepared by Messrs.
Dubois and Newstead, show liabilities of 5,7581., with
assets of about 4001.
Mr. Heather, for the assignees, asked for an adjourn-
ment to give opportunity for an investigation of the
accounts.
Mr. Heed, for the bankrupts, consented, and an ad-
journment was ordered.
London, England, 1866-05-05

-No. I Sli.-1

IPd I Ct Peose I 'ales.

136 133

St. East and West India .1100
10 General Floating Dock 6
St. London &St. Katharin. 100
100 Do. Deb. St. 4 p. cent. all
!It. Southampton lOO
St. .Surrey Commercial lOO
London, England, 1866-05-05

NIL GLADRTONR'S CHURCH RATE BILL.

The Herald supposes that the count-out last night
postponed Mr. Gladstone's introduction of a bill
for the compulsory abolition of church rates. is
Mr. Hardcastle informed the house that he should not
propose to go into committee on his bill on Wednesday,
without naming any other day for that purpose, it would
appear that the subject is to be left in the hands of
the ministry. If this be the ease, it is incumbent upon
Mr. Gladstone to lose no tune in laying his bill upon
the table. A new proposal on such a subject cannot
be pressed forward in the house till it has been con-
sidered by the country ; and after time has been allowed
for such consideration it is likely that the discussion within
the walls of parliament will be long and earnest. The
reform bills will occupy by far the larger part of the
remaining period of the session. The financial schemes of
the Chancellor of the Exchequer will require mature
deliberation ; and it is clear, therefore, that if the Church-
rates Bill is to have any chance of passing this year its
introduction cannot be longer delayed.
London, England, 1866-05-05

THE WEEKLY PRESS.

The Saturday Review hopes that Mr. Gladstone,
having been made wiser by what has happened respecting
the Reform Rill, will henceforth have more indulgence for
those who differ from him. For the moment he has a
position of some advantage, and he may be able to recon-
quer the ground he has lost. If • reform bill is to be
carried, there must be displayed a general disposition to
bury the memory of past offences. It will be idle to think
of passing • comprehensive measure this session, or any
other session, unless the shortcomings of government are in
some degree overlooked, and • quarrel is avoided if it is
possible to avoid it. So far as can be seen, the majority of
those who separated themselves from the government last
Saturday are willing and even anxious to let bygones be
bygones, and to join in passing a moderate measure. Nor
is there any great reason to dread a very violent opposition
from the leading conservatives, if they can but see their
way to securing fair terms for themselves and their party
in any reform bill that they may virtually help to carry.
Too much fault-finding is • mistake now, and all moderate
men should unite to make the passing of a reform bill pos-
sible, provided only that the scheme of the government,
when it is revealed, is not found to be so wild and out-
rageous as to make any honest support of it an impossi-
bility.
While the Sateirdcy Review would tremble for a nation
which rejected the wholesome discipline of an occa-
sional repayment of debt, it is by no means satisfied
that the machinery of Mr. Gladstone's sinking fund,
which would throw the burden equally upon years of pros-
perity and trouble, of war and peace, and would even con-
tinue the operation with one hand while we might be bor-
rowing with the other, is the right way of giving effect to
his policy. As to war prospects, our oontemporary thinks
it fortunate that England has no motive and no excuse for
interfering in the unintelligible complications which dis-
turb the continent. If war, after all, breaks out it will be
difficult to decide whether Austria, Prussia, or Italy will
have the lout claim to the sympathy of byestanders.
The Spectator trusts that some member—Sir E. Lytton,
for example—will have the courage to move that reduction
of the franchise shall apply only to such and such boroughs,
selecting those with say over 50,000 people. He would
find more support behind him than he thinks, sad could he
London, England, 1866-05-05

THE ROUMANIAN ELECTIONS.

BUCHAREST, MAT 3.

All the deputies elected in Moldavia and Walla-
chia belong to the party favourable to the union of
the Principalities under a foreign Prince. It is ex-
pected that the government will find in the new
Chamber the support which will enable it to with-
stand any home or foreign intrigues.

TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE. Mir 2.

The Viceroy of Egypt has arrived here. It is
stated that the opportunity of his visit will be taken
to recall Mustapha Faail.
More troops are beingsent to Shumla. to be con-
centrated on the line of the Danube.

THE BANK OF PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, MAT 4._

The Bank of Prussia has raised its rate of dis-
count to 7 and 7i per cent. for bills and advances
respectively.

THE CITY OF WASHINGTON STEAMER.
CROOK HAVSN, MAT 4.

A ship-rigged steamer, in all probability the City
of Washington, under a heavy press of canvass,
and steering well, was passed by the pilot boat
Cutler at 6 p.m. to-day, seven miles from the
Fastnet. The temporary rudder, Sm., were plainly
observed. Wind fresh.
London, England, 1866-05-05

SUICIDE OF A GENTLEMAN AT TOTTENHAM.
Si

INQUEST.—(THIS DAY.) io
This morning Mr. John Humphreys, Middlesex 100
coroner, held an inquiry at the Bull Inn, Tottenham, re- 10
lative to the suicide of Mr. Rice Ives, aged 42 year& Ss.
Mr. Thomas Jackson, private secretary at Stafford-house, 9
identified the deceased as his cousin. He was • private St.
gentleman living in Tottenham upon hia means, which he 25
had reduced very much. He was subject to fits of melon- St•
choly, and while so suffering he used to commit acts t.
which he afterwards repented of. He was no doubt of
unsound mind when he destroyed kis life, He had been se.
educated as a chemist, but he never followed any occu- sc.
pation. St.
Mr. Frederick Burton,Grove-place,Tottenham,said that 25
deceased had lived at his house off and on for the last four ?st
years. He used always to go away during the hunting 10
season. Latterly he was strange in his manner, and 10
would sit alone in a room, apparently brooding over the v•
amount of money which he had spent. On Tuesday after-
noon he was found lying on the bed with his throat cut,
and the floor covered with blood. A doctor was immedi-
ately sent for.
Mr. C. Atkinson, M.R.C.S., said that be found the
deceased in a hopeless state, dying from a deep wound
inflicted with a razor on the left side of the throat. He
died in a few minutes from the great loss of blood.
The Coroner having summed up.
The jury returned a verdict of " Suicide while in • state
of unsound mind."
London, England, 1866-05-05

R ~,,Y :.~~
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r
WAR NEWS. 41,)0
War —the marching of troops, mos"' callifkg
in of reserves, the accumulation of military stores,
ibe.,—continues to occupy the columns of the Ger-
man and Italian press.
A despatch from Brescia, dated the 3rd inst.,
says that the 9th Corps d'Armee, forming the
reserve, and consisting, it is believed, of 30,000
men, has been sent towards Vincenzo. The cavalry
has arrived at Pordenone. The belief is that the
greatest part of the Austrian forces will be posted
near the months of the Po.
A Paris correspondent of the Independence says
that the French government is prepared for all
eventualities, and that without making any noise
on the subject the soldiers on leave in the different
military divisions are being called in.
A correspondence from Dresden, dated May 1,
says that war is regarded there as inevitable, and
the entrance of the Prussian troops into
Saxony is expected from day to day. The
royal family are no longer satisfied with
lodging their money and valuables in the fortress
of Konigstein. They think it more prudent to
send their treasures to London, and a portion of
' them now lies near the railway station, to be sent
off to England the moment the advance of the
Prussians is telegraphed. Negotiations are going
on between Austria and Saxony as to the course
the latter should pursue in case of an attack.
Austria recommends the Saxons to resist the
onslaught of Prussia, and promises to support them ;
but the King and his most intimate advisers
are of opinion that this would lead to a useless
waste of blood, as the Saxon army is too small for
'resistance, and that it would be better for them to
fall back on Bavaria.
It is reported from Berlin that Wurtemburg, like
Saxony, has declined the invitation to disarm
made by Prussia.
It is denied from Florence that the Italian fieethad
left the port of Genoa. The ships still remain there,
ready for any service that may be required. Ad-
miral Persano will take the command. The muni-
cipality of Catania has voted an annual pension of
2,000 fr. to any soldier of that place who should
take an enemy's flag ; of 300 fr. to those who should
obtain a medal ; and of 200 fr. to the families of
those who should perish."
In the letter of our Paris correspondent will be
found further important intelligence.

IT INTELLIGg.
London, England, 1866-05-05

PIACI OR WAR.

Showing the distinction between our neutrality
and that of France, the Daily New points out that the
foreignpolicy of ourneighboursis really the policy dazing%
seen, and is therefore inappreciable by other nations,
which cannot judge the course a country so dr
ownetuiced is likely to adopt. The object at
which one man aims may coincide with the objects
aimed at by the nation, or they may not ; and this it is
which gives such uncertainty to the theories also about
Prussia, whose present attitude is mainly determined by
the personal views of the Prime Minister. A further dis-
tinction between our neutrality and that of our neighbours
lies in our obvious inability to take any other line except
at great cost and sacrifice. France, maintaining a vast
military and naval establishment, is constantly
suspected of meaning mischief, and we confess that
there is nothing in M. Ronher's speech in the
Corps Legialatif last Thursday that is at all calculated to
dispel these vulgar suspicions. No man believes that
Prussia and Italy would provoke a war with Austria and
Germany without an unavowed hope of bringing France
into the contest. What is wanted, therefore, from the
latter power is a declaration, not of a neutrality which
leaves her free to take which side she likes, but of a neu-
trality which leaves her bound not to make common cause
with the aggressor.
So long as peace is not actually broken in the north of
&rope we are justified, the Telegraph thinks, in hoping
everything from the infinite variety of motives that must
urge even the most unscrupulous of sovereigns and states.
men to abstain from the dread extremity of battle.
Before it is yet too late the Star implores the Italians to
think of the frightful peril in which they would be placed
►y war. When such taxes are seriously proposed as one
on the grinding of corn and an income t►x of 8 per cent.
en all incomes above 141. annually, it is evident that the
limit of endurance, or at least of ability, is about reached.
The Italians have hitherto borne their burdens nobly, but
their means to do so are not great, as may be inferred
from the fact that the national association formed some
time ago to raise contributions for paying off 40 millions
of the national debt, has only succeeded in raising 40,0001.
—a mere drop in that ocean of liability which is engulph-
ing the young kingdom and its fortunes. But if such the
debt and such the expenditure now, what will it be when
the expenditure of another war is added to it!
London, England, 1866-05-05

MONEY M,

:THIS DAY.)
ONII O'CLOCK.

The stock markets remain fiat, with a continuance
of sales, consequent upon the adverse tenor of the
news from abroad and the unfavourable character
of the Bank of England returns. Consols have
declined per mat., and a reduction is also
observable in English railways and foreign bonds.
Amongst the latter Italian are especially heavy.
Financial and discount shares are likewise some-
what flatter, with the exception of Imperial Mer-
cantile, which have risen 10s.
The applications for discount to-day are mode-
rate, while the supply of money is large. The rate
for good bills, however, is fully 7 per cent.
Consols are now quoted 864 to both for money
and the account (May 9).
Italian Bonds are heavy, and have declined I
per cent. Greek have also receded 4, Turkish of
1865 4, and Spanish Passive and Mexican 4. Some
of the present prices are as follows :—Turkiah, 1862,
62 to 63 ; ditto, 1865, 304 to 4 ; Greek, 11 to
12 ; Spanish Passive, 24 to ; ditto Certificated',
14) to ; Italian, 1861, 42 to 4 ; Brazilian scrip,
7 to'64 die. ; and Mexican, 183 to 1.
United States 5-20 bonds and Illinois Central
Railway shares have declined per cent., and Erie,
1. The present quotations are subjoined : 5-20
bonds, 674 to 68 ; Erie Railway shares, 464 to
474 ; and Illinois Central, 754 to 764.
International Financial shares are now quoted

21 to 21 dis.; London Financial, 81 to 8
; General Credit, 1* to 11 die. ; Imperial
Mercantile, 81 to 61 die. ; Credit Fonder and
Mobilier, 11 to 11 die ; Overend, Gurney, and
Company, 1 3-16 to 1 1-18 die. ; and National
Discount, 7i to I pre=

Two O'CLOCK.
Consols are unchanged, at 86* to j both for
money and the 9th inst.
At Paris this morning the Three per Cent. Rentea
opened at 64fr. 80c., showing a rise of * per cent.
Mr. David Robertson, 3LP., has just received
the following satisfactory communication from the
Stock Exchange Committee :
Committee Room, Stock Exchange, London, May 4.
My dear Sir,—ln reply to your letters of the 3rd inst.,
enclosing resolutions passed at meetings of the holden of
Spanish Passive Bondi and Spanish Certificates, I am de-
sired by the committee to inform you that they have or-
dered that your letters and their enclosures be entered on
their minutes. lam further directed to assure you of the
sincere hope of the committee thatthe proceedings to which
you allude may lead to a speedy and satisfactory arrange-
ment. —I remain, dear Sir, yours very sincerely,
MATTHEW FLOWER, Chairman of the Committee
for General Purposes.
David Robertson, Esq., M.P.
London, England, 1866-05-05

DEPOSITS.
DEPOSIT CERTIFICATES,
With Quarterly Interest Warrants attached, Issued by
THE CREDIT FONCIER and MOBILIER
of ENGLAND ,Llntited).
NOTICE. IS REMEDY GIVEN, that .tia and after Ist May next,
nal further notice, Money will be received on Deposit, for which
Deposit Certificates with Interest Warrants attached, payable
quarterly, will be Issued for the following periods, at the follow-
ing Sled rates fur such periods, viz.
For 1 year
For S years
For 3 years
The distinctive features of these Deposit Certificates are-
1. The perfect security 'Honied to Depositors by the large
Subscribed and Pald-up CapitaL
2. The large Reserve Funds.
3. The convenience of the Quarterly Interest Warrants,
which can be detached and paid in through any banker.
Forms of Application can be obtained of the Secretary, to
floes all communications must he addressed.

7_.per cent.

By order of the Court,
ALFRED LOWE, Secretary.
17 and 18, Coruhill, Loudon, April 27, 1666.

THE IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CREDIT
AMOCIATION (Limited,.
Capital subscribed. 0.000.000. Paid-up, £500,000. Rest, £75,000.
CHAIRMAN—JOHN CHAPMAN, F.s9 , Director of the Union

Bank of LondO.n.

NAdiomms—Henry J. Barker, ''''''''' ?near SandemaD, get

BAN
The Union Bank of London.
The Bank of Loudon.
The Agra and Masterman's Bank ;Limited:.

MN Association makes Advances upon apmsed mercantile
eed other securities, and receives Stoney on Deposit at Interest
for short or long periods.
Depositors for periods of not less than three years may procure
te application at the oilier% Debentures of the Association, hear-
* Interest at 6 per cent. per annum, pa,yable quarterly by
moon "to bearer" attached.
London, England, 1866-05-05

Now ready, price Is. &L, small Bvo, cloth,
THE REPORTS of the "LANCET"
SANITARY COMMISSION on the STATE of the IN/11-
11ARIM of the METROPOLITAN WORKI101;81C3. Reprinted
from the " Lancet."
The " Lancet" Office, 42:3, Strand, London.
London, England, 1866-05-05

cafes 1* ; ditto Three per Cente.„
_Moorish and Por-
ttigneae, 1 ; and Menace and Turkish of 1862, i•
Turkish of 1865, however, left off at an advance

MINES.--(THIS DAY.)

Ors o'CLoci.

In the mining market to-day the transactions
are extremely limited, and prices generally tart
not varied. Some of the present quotations asW es
follows :—Chiverton Moor, 5t to ; W
Ohiverton, 69 to 71 ; Clifford Amalgamated,
to I ; Prank Mills, to 6 ; North Treskerbg,
21 to ; Camborne Vean, to 1 ; West
61 to it ; Chontalea, It to t prem. ; Prontin=
Bolivia, 17s. 6d. to 20e. ; and Mineral Rights, Per
to prem. •it
The subjoined weekly report on the metal nisralit
is from the circular of Messrs. von Dadelsaen and
North :
The metal market has been eakessely eat through's& ths
pin week, and prices generally lower. Iron.—Welalaraml
Staffordshire are without change. Scotch pig iron advanced
to 82s. cash on the 30th April, but baa since entirely broke&
down, males having been made down to 63. me, and drys
which it rallied rapidly to 095., sad closes at 70e. each. A
per.—Smelten have reduced the efficialpricesl. per ton, Ws
wi.hout improving the tone al the market, which is Mk
The last Chili mails brought advice of only two charters
for ores. Little business in foreign ;50 tons Buns r•►•
po-ted at 901., three months prompt, and at 87?. cash.
Walleroo, W. to 871. ; Chill held at 791. ; ingots at OfiL
Tin : A fair businessdone at 791. down to 771. 10s.
art KC three months prompt. Stock in London SMOG
tons. Banes sold at 801. 10s. and 81L, and lastly at 801. ;
in Holland 474 f. has been paid. English nominally an-
changed, but obtainable mach ender official quo=
Tin plates lower, and all but imeekable. Lead
Spotter baa sustained a heavy fall ; the lest sales wen sit
221. 15e., and even 221. 10e. cash, sellers over.
brands in outports 221. 10s. Stock in London, 5,51:cr
outports, 3,040 tons.
London, England, 1866-10-13

THE OONSCIECCE CLACSE.

At noon yesterday (Friday) a meeting was held in the
Chapter-house of York Minster, to consider the conscience
clause as affecting the charter and the deeds of the national
schools. The dean occupied the chair.
Mr. J. G. HUBBARD, M.P., moved that a deputation be
appointed to waft on the Prime Minister, and represent
to him the serious injury to popular education which has
resulted from the practice of the Educational Department
of the Privy Council, in making the conscience clause •
condition of building grants. He observed that the result
of the evidence on this question was that the conscience
clause for the acceptance of church school builders as •
condition of grants was a bond to give secular education on
demand ; that it greatly obstructed the of church
building as indicated by the great dlminntion of the
government building grants ; that dissenters of the labour-
ing classes, whether in England or Wales, enter-
tain generally no dislike to the religious teach-
ing of church schools ; that the conscience clause
alleged by the Education Department to be specially
requisite in Wales, is there rejected by churchmen, and
is reputed as insulting and degrading by the representa-
tives of the nonconformist bodies, and that the means for
promoting education in Wales was to make grants im-
partially to any school for which the requisite number of
scholars could be obtained. _

The Rev. Canon TREVOR seconded the motion, stating
that only the schools of the church of England were sub-
ject to the conscience clause, and arguing that it was un-
fair and unequaL
The Rev. T. MYERS moved as an amendment, " That a
deputation be appointed to wait on the Prime Minister
and the Lord President on the subject of the conscience
clause, with a view of endeavouring, after conference, to
settle that difficulty in a spirit of cociliation.
The Rev. R. GARYIT, of Richmond, Surrey, seconded
the amendment.
The Van. Archdeacon DENISON said the amendment and
resolution contemplated the same thing ; and that the
question was, what was conciliation? Was it conciliation
to go and deliver up to the people in Downing-stn.-14 the
principles of the church of England! If that • ere concilia-
tion, then be would advise them to adopt the amenlment.
The amendment having been withdrawn, and the original
motion carried, the Lord Mayor of York, the lion. C. L.
Wood, the Dean, the Rev. T. Myers, Mr. Hubbard, M.P.,
Canon Trevor, Mr. Beresford Hope, M.P., Colonel Akroyd,
M.P., the members for the city and county, Archdeacon
Cburton, and Archdeacon Denison were appointed on the
deputation, with power to add to their number.
A vote of thanks to the dean concluded the proceedings.
London, England, 1866-10-13

CHURCH CONGRESS AT YORK

MI MI CHUICH comndlrOß.
Yesterday the Free Church Conference resumed their
sittings from Monday list, in the De Grey Booms, York,
when the Dean of York occupied the °hair. The dean, in
his introductory speech, expressed his hearty approval of
the objects of the society, and stated that the pnneiple of
free and open churches was becoming very largely more
recognised, whilst the church of the poor man waa bean(
more generally adapted to hie wants. H. Clarke, Esq. of
Liverpool, read • paper un "The law of seating the
parishioners by the warden`" The Bishop of Dunedin,
the Dean of St. Asapb, Mr. Brady (of London), the Rev.
J. Sharpe (of Horbury), the Rev. J. Foley (of Market
Weighton), and the Dean of Ely spoke all recognising the
principle of the society, the evils of the pew system, and
the !morality of the abolition of pews for the welfare of
the church. The latter gentleman also remarked that in
him arclideaconry one of the causes of dissent was the pew
system. Other meetings of conference, were held in the
afternoon and evening of yesterday.
London, England, 1866-10-13

IN RE ENILTOLIVER.

The bankrupt, a widow, was described as of no wen-
patice, residing at Islington. The accounts, prepared by
Mesa Dubois and Newstead, show debts of about 1,1001.
Mr. Doris opposed, and asked for accounts as to the dis-
posal of the bankrupt's property, at Carshalton and Oxford.
Mr. Bagley, for the bankrupt, stated that the trans-
actions had been conducted by Mr. Elworthy, the bank-
rupt's solicitor, who was the assignee, and who was in
poweuion of all the information that could be required.
His Honour said that Mr. Elworthy must give all the
assistance in his power, and directed an adjournment for
additional accounts.

TN ILL DALE..

The bankrupt, a publiCan;nd ea We-dealer, of Stanaway,
Essex, sought his discharge from debts of 3:381. He attri-
butes hid Were to the crttle plague. There was no oppo-
itioe.
Older granted.

THE POLICE COURTS.
(THIS DAY.)

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
London, England, 1866-10-13

Egyptian (first and seoond blarney declined 1 per
cent., and Equador and Spanish Warred,

MINES.-(T1118 DAY.)

ONS OVLOCI.
The mining market is rather active to-day,
with a good demand for shares in the
following mines, at the quotations given,
via.: West Caradon, lb to 16 ; Prince of
Wales, 275. 6d. to 30s. ; East Lovell, 10 to 11;
Chiverton Moor, 4i to 51, ; North Treskerby, 3* to
I ; Marke Valley, 4to * ; East Grenville, 2to ;
Great Laiey, 14 to 19,1 ; and Chontales, 31 to j.
London, England, 1866-10-13

MALTA.

MALTA, Ocr. 12.
The transport Pennsylvania has just arrived with
the 24th Regiment from Belfast.
The Malta and Alexandria submarine telegraph
cable has been repaired by the steamer Hawk.
Communication will be resumed to-morrow.

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE JAVA.

The Royal Mail steamship Java, from New
York on tho 3rd inst., arrived at Queenstown at
4.50 a.m. to-day (Oct. 13), with 98 passengers and
92,158 dole in specie. She landed 25 passengers
and all the mails, consisting of 116 sacks, and
proceeded immediately for Liverpool. All welL
(Via Roche's Point.)
NEW YORK, Oor. 3.

Mr. Sumner has delivered an address at Boston
on " The One Man in Power s. Congress." In his
discourse ho animadverted at length upon Presi-
dent Johnson's conduct of the government, accus-
ing him of having assumed tho legislative func-
tions, and declared that the present state govern-
ment in the South was not of republican form.
The congressional and constitutional amendment
must, he said, be adopted, and the universal
suffrage demanded and secured by the North could
not be left to be granted to the negroes by the
Southern States themselves. Ho concluded by
declaring that all negroes who held to their alle-
giance were entitled to citizenship.
The district attorney has announced that no
courts will be held at Richmond at present.
Mr. Secretary Chase will not preside at the
November term.

It is believed that Mr. Davis's counsel will
demand a writ of Habeas Corpus to bring Mr.
Davis before the state courts. If not the bar of
Richmond will take the matter in hand.

.....
The September statement of the public debt will
show a decrease of 15,000,000 dollars in the in-
debtedness of the United States, as well as a large
increase of specie.

The government has entered a n'lk pruscqui
in the ease of the Fenian president Roberts.
Advices received here from Toronto state that

the Fenian prisoners there will be tried next week.
At a meeting which had been held at Victoria,
Vancouver's Island, Mr. Macelure announced that
it was the intention of the government to introduce
a resolution petitioning the home government
for a responsible government in Vancouver's
Island, and for a reciprocity treaty with the United
States, and that in case this failed the Queen would
be solicited to arrange for the annexation of the
colony to the United States.

MEXICO.

NEW YORK, OCT. 3.

The New York Herald publishes advices from
Mexico which state that Santa Anna has negotiated
a loan of 3,000,000 dots. with three New York
banking-houses. Ile had purchased six steamers
at New York for the liberals, and had despatched
an expedition of 2,000 men to land at some point
on the Mexican coast. Mr. Seward had used his
diplomacy to bring about a league between Santa
Anna and the Fenians. _ _ .

It is reported, via San Francisco, that tho
Emperor Maximilian had countermanded the
evacuation of Sonora, but that the French com-
mander having embarked his troops had refused to
land them again.
London, England, 1866-10-13

BAXONY.

LEIPZIC, Oar• 13.

A numerously-attended meetingof the inhabitants
of this city was held here yesterday in the Central
Hall, in which a resolution was unanimously adopted
protesting against the resources of the country being
any longer employed in maintaining the Saxon
army in a foreign country, on the ground that the
object for which the supplies had been voted ceased
to exist with the termination of the war. A mo-
tion was introduced proposing the establishment of
a legal representation of the people, in order to fa-
cilitate the conclusion of peace. _ .

The debate on this motion was adjourned.

SPAIN AND CHILI.
MADRID, Ocr. 13.

The Politica publishes an article on the Chili=
question, in which it declares that Spain must ob-
tain satisfaction from Chili by force, and advocates
the retention of the Chiuchas Islands.
London, England, 1866-10-13

Sabiti stilt Mitt/try.

WAR-OFFICE, PALL-MALL--Ocr. 12.

HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OP LONDei.
—The Queen has been pleased to approve of the appoiht.
ment of captain and brevtt lieutenant-colonel, with the
honorary rank of colonel John Charles Downie Merriam,
on retired full-pay Royal to be adjutant, with the
rank of captain, via Captain George Brinewood potte,
who reggae.
ADIKIBALTY.-70cr. Al.

The undermentioned offieera hate tits day be pn,
moted to the rank of staff commander in he Matson
fleet ; viz. :—Mr. George Frederick hepatic' am xr.
John Hilary Allard.

I/ADMIRALTY, Ocr. 12. —APPolg.raiknra.—Maik
ten and Pilots—W. F. Maxwell, to the Silvia ; J. B.
to the Star.
Burgeon Dr. A. L. Archer, to the Clio.
Assistant Burgeons—Dr. A. Robertson, to the Vire ;
T. N. W. Colahan, to the Egmont.
Second Master F. L Palmer, to the Sylvia.
Master's Assistant P. D'Ouless, to the Sylvia.
Gunner (third class) W. Craig, to the Star.
Boatswain (third class) J. G. Lynch, to the liter.
Midshipman H. M. Barkley, to the Endymioc.

PORTSMOUTH, OCT. Lt
His Howe Highness the Duke of Cambridge left
Portsmouth this morning in the Black Eagle steam-
and proceeded down the West ChanneL
Sir John Pakington, the First Lord of the Admiralty
accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Alerandel2fnee;
K.C.8., arrived at Portsmouth yesterday, and
tb e Royal Marine Artillery barracks at Fastney.m=
afternoon he opened the new wing of the Royal Portsmouth,
Portrait, and Gosport Hospital, which has been bunt to
receive cases sent to the hospital under the Contsgine
Diseases Prevention Act,
The Bristol, 39, screw-frigate, Captain L. E. K Sore .
set, arrived at St. Helen's last night, from the West Coed
of Africa, from which station she has been ordered hams
in consequence of the prevalent* of sickness on board- Oa
coming up to St. Helen's she ran foul of the Nab Lid*
Ship, and knocked one of the lights overboard. The
vessel was considerably damaged, the mast upon which
the light was borne being carried away, and the crew
jumped overboard, but succeeded in getting on board $
BristoL
London, England, 1866-10-13

17 to 2 apt The Rake (tr I

THE LATE HARRY GRIMSHMT.—We are requested
to state that the company with which the above unfor-
tunate young man is said to have been assured was the
Railway Passengers Assurance Company, with whom he
had effected a policy against accidents of every description
for 1,0001.
DESPATCH OF THE BOMBAY MMES.—SOUTHAMP-
TON, Ocr. 12.—The Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steamship Syria, Captain Christian, sailed this afternoon
with the mails for Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, Egypt,
Aden, Bombay, &c. She took out 88 first and 32 second-
class passengers, and a general cargo, including 5,0001. in
sovereigns for Alexandria, and 53/. in watches for Bombay.
Amongst the passengers embarking from this port by the
Syria are Assistant-Surgeons Bow, Man, Fry, Vessy,
Hughes, Code, Baby, and Miller; Captains AllPeY.
Preston, Wellesley, Manly, and lambert ; Dr. Kendal ;
Colonels Buchanan and Page ; Major Fawcett ; Lieutenant
Hood; Dr. Thorpe; Ensign Eden, and the Rev. Mr.
Liston.