The Express.
London, England, 1866-08-22 00:00:00

THE FRENCH DIVANDS.

The Star finds in the statement of yesterday's Mani-
tear respecting Belgium the following perport:—By it the
French nation are informed that the world may have
been a little too quick in thinking that the Emperor had
resolved to be an absolute cipher in the present situation ;
that the Emperor was not quite so officious u some had
alleged in informing all the world that affairs might go on
without him ; that while no neutral power need fear ag- '
gremion or annexation, it was premature to assume that
the negotiations with Prussia had terminated in a conclu-
sive withdrawal of France's demands ; and that it is not
competent for any French journal to assume that the Em-
peror is lees vigilant than of yore for his country's pres-
tige, or more disposed than the Frenchmen to see the in-
fluence of France overbalanced in the course of the changes
which are now proceeding. Under these circumstances
great plainness of speech was not to be expected, but the
NoUtear's ambiguous voice is attuned to peace rather than
to war.

In the opinion of the Herald, when France seeks com-
pensation on the side of Belgium she will seek it by the
absorption of the whole of Belgium, and the extension of
the territory of France to its so-called natural frontier, the
Rhine. She may do so some day. At present we have the
assurance of the French government that it proposes no
violation of Belgian territory, and even those who may
not give that assurance the implicit credit which the
Herald does may find in the circumstances of Europe suffi-
cient reasons to reassure them. The English govern-
ment and the English people are only concerned
in the independence of Belgium. The rectification of
the French frontier on the side of Germany is a
matter with which we have nothing to do, except so far as
, the attempt to °Hest it is likely to produce a quarrel be-
tween France and Prussi► The Herald thinks we have
only a respite from war. The peoples of Europe will set
to work again te, accumulate wealth for fresh ermine to
destroy, and the taxpayen of Enrope will have their beau
dens angmested to prepuce the forces of each wintry for
soother combat.. Nock power will be afraid of Wog
salaamed ky its neighbour, and, dreading another medle-

Witt Cater&

OSBORNE. AUGUST 21.

The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon with
Princess Beatries in • carriage and four, attended by Lady
Churchill, and her Majesty walked in the grounds this
morning with Princess Lords..
Princess Louise and Prince Arthur, accompanied by
the Princess of Lehdngen, embarked yesterday afternoon
ca board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, Captain the
Prince of Leiningen, and steamed round the Isle at Wight,
returning to Osborne aeon atter seven o'clock.
Their royal highnesses were attended by the Hem
lady Biddulph, the Hon. Flora McDonald, Majoe43eneral

&yin- our, Major Elphinstose, and Mr. fiahl.
The Prince and Princess of Lehuingen dined with the
Queen and the Royal family, sad the Rev. George and
Mm. Prothero were honoured with invitations in the
Wig.

There is some probability of Glasgow being
honoured soon with a visit from her Majesty. A statue of
the Prince Cowart has for wme time bees in preparation
for the city, and the equestrian stake of the Queen, so keg
stationed at the comer of St. Vincent-place and Buchanan-
street, was removed a few months minim from its pedestal
to be improved. These works are now about completed,
and when both ere reedy, the Albert statue will be placed
on the east side of George-square, and that of the Queen
will have a corresponding place allotted to it on the west
side of the square. They are both to be formally unveiled
about the end of next month, and it is intended that the
inaugural ceremony shall be a notable one in =say re-
spects. The civic, authorities are to make application to
her Majesty to grace the proceedings with her presence,
if, however, the Queen finds it impossible to honour
Glasgow with a personal visit, it is intended to ask her to
depute one of the royal family for the duty.
The Duchess (Eleanor) of Northumberland has
arrived at her residence In Whitehall-garden from
Worthing.
The Earl of Gainaborough has left town for
Switzerland, to join the countess and the ladies Noel at
Geneva.

The Baroness de Clifford, who is still residing at
Brighton, continues to improve in health.
Lord Dunkellin, M.P., has arrived at Air-la-
Chapelle.
A marriage will shortly take place between
Viscount Dania and lady Adam. Hervey, eldest 'ar-
riving daughter of the late, sad sister to the present,
Marquis of Bristol.
Lady Middleton has arrived at the Queen's
Hotel, Upper Norwood.

'UST
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—.omit of the banquet given by the town of Crenate&
to the United States officers.
14. Nikitine, in proposing the toast of Mr. Fox, Envoy
Extraordinary from Washington, and of Mr. Clay,
the Minister of the United States at St. Petershorif,
said :—" We, the citizens of Cronin*, avail ourselves of
the present opportunity to present to the honoured repro'
sentative of a great and glorious nation, Mr. Fax, our sin-
cere and cordial thanks for this testimony of the sympathy
aed friendship of Americana for the Russian people,
which has been so solemnly expressed in the *darer of
the Congress of the United States of North America re-
specting the occurrence of the 4th of April. This sym-
pathy is dear to Russians. The citizens of America in
the person. of their representatives who are now amongst
us, join with us in the universal joy of the Russian
people at the preservation of the life of our beloved
monareb, and therefore, I propose a toast to the parte of
this d►y's festival, " To the citizens of the great republic
of Amerlea." (Prolonged hurrahs.)
General CLAY, in replying to the toast of his heal*
said—As representative of the great republic of the
United States of America, I am necessarily a republican,
and it would be difficult to And on either side of the
ocean a more fervent one, but whilst living in a country
which possesses a monarchical form of government. I have
been convinced that a monarchical government may also be
the best form of government when the beet and most vir-
tuous man in the world is at he head. My hon. friend
Fox, likewise a sincere republican, will also soon be
convinced of this by bis residence in Russia, and,therefore,
it is that I feel it to be my duty to propose as a toast,
" Russia, the Russian government, the Russian fleet, the
Mimi= army, and all the citizens of Russia." (Load
applause.)

(uorza's Turawas.)
ITALY.

FLORENCE. Avaoirr 22.
The Official Gazette publishes the nomination of
General Cialdini as chief of the general staff.

ROME.

ROME, AVOlin 21.

The official journal of Rome of to-day says :
" Signor Giacomo Commin, deputy to the Florence
Parliament, has been conducted to the Pontifical
frontier, solely for using a false passport, con-
trary to law. Other deputies and senators have
previously visited Rome without ever having
been molested, notwithstanding their intemperate
language in parliament and their hatred against
the catholic church."

OUTWARD AMERICAN MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Ammer 22.

The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
Allemania sails at noon to-day for New York with
the mails, a full complement of passengers, and a
large cargo including 102,8001. English specie, and
French jewellery value 38,000 fr.

AMERICA.
(DT ATLANTIC TELCCRAPH.)
NEW YORK, Atom 20, Evaßims.

Gold, 144. Exchange on London, 1581 ; 5-20
United Statesl3onde, 1101. Middling upland, 34.

(Rzurzz's inravuo.)
ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIAN.
NEW YORK, Auourr 9.

Queen Emma of the Sandwich Islands, together
with her suite, arrived at New York on the Bth
inst. in the steamer Java from Liverpool. She
was received by the United States officials of the
ports, acting under orders received from the State
Department at Washington. The Queen was
stopping at the Brevoort House, and would shortly
leave for Washington, where Secretary Seward
would show her the courtesies becoming her rank,
the Queen having accepted an invitation to be the
guest of the government.
Accounts from St. Alban's, Vermont, state that
the grand jury at Windsor had found indictments
against General Sweeney, General Spear, and
Colonel Meehan, the Fenian. Against General
Spear there are two indictments. Justice Nelson
presided in the Circuit Court, and Chief Justice
Chase was present for a short time during one
day's session.
A private letter to General Howard, dated
Vicksburg, August 3, says :
Things are getting worse in this oonntzy every day.
Freedmen murders are nothing. At least thirty have been
kilied during the past air weeks in this country.
The New York Tribune had received the follow-
ing from New Orleans concerning the loss of life in
the late riot :

Official information at headquarters shows that the
statement of the Lieutenant-Governor that 43 police.
men and several citizens were either killed or wounded, is
an unmitigated falsehood. One policeman died of sun-
stroke and about three were badly wounded. One citizen,
a rebel, was killed accidentally by the police. On the
other side, the record will show the slaughter to be over
100 Union men, and the wounding of about 300.
General Howard and General Gregory, his in-
spector, just returned from Texas, had an inter
view with the President on the Bth, regarding affairs
in that state, which are reported in a very de-
moralised condition.

Madame Bonaparte, widow of the late Jerome
Bonaparte, sister-in-law to Napoleon 1. and aunt
of the present Emperor of France, residing in
Baltimore, met with quite a painful accident on
the 6th inst. She was descending the stairs of her
residence, when, by a misstep, she fell forward,
breaking one of the small bones in the right
wrist and bruising her forehead.

MEXICO.

A San Francisco despatch of the 17th says :

It is dated that passengers recently arrived from Tepie
aad Acapulco assert that Hosea& and his whole
form had gone over to the l'berala The French had
notified a large number of the inhabitants of Ampule° to
deist in the defence of the town, and officers appointed to
command them, and declining to serve, were summed from
10 dollars to 25 dollars per month.

The New York Herald's correspondent in the city
of Mexico says :
It was regarded as a fixed fact that Maximilian and a
large body guard of Atustelan troops would soon embark
for Europe. On the other hand, it is said that Marshal
Bassin* would order their detention by force if necessary.
_ _ .

San Francisco advice' to the Bth inst. had been
received. The British war steamer Sparrowhawk
arrived the previous day from Victoria. The
amount of bullion shipped from Virginia City and
Gold Bill, Nevada, during the past seven months
amounted to 7,891,326 doles

The Princess Dagmar and the Prince Royal of

Denmark are to embark at the

of next

month for Eit. Petersburg. The marriage between the
Cammewitch and the princess is fixed for the beginning of
October.
It is announced that the Prince Royal of
Prussia is about to visit Hanover and Hesse as Viceroy to
preside over the organisation of the Prussian administra-
tion in those countries.
A story is current that se Napoleon 111. was this
year leaving Vichy, be called for lAon, his old valet, and,
having banded a sealed packet to him, said that the parcel
positioned the titlwAseds of the clink* and grounds be had
just quitted, and which the Emperor has inhabited dining
his successive vide " Yon are a landlord now," said his
master to Lion, " and I hops you will accept use next
year se • taunt, at the rate ei 20,000 fr. rent. I 'hell pay
regularly."

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