The Express.
London, England, 1867-10-26 00:00:00

PERU.

PARIS, OCT. 5.
Advice' received here from Peru, dated 21st
ultimo, announce the promulgation of the consti-
tution. At Arequipa the clause recognising liberty
of conscience in educational matters occasioned a
riot, which however was promptly suppressed.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—Miss Banks, Mr. Perren,
Mr. Nelson Variety, and (solo violin) Mr. Welt-Hill are
the artistes at this afternoon's Saturday Concert. The
principal features in the programme are Schumann's
Symphony No. 1 in B fiat, Mendelssohn's Trumpet Over-
ture, and &mini's Overture to Semirosside.

While that part of the political and financial
world which passed the afternoon in the heart of
the city was disturbed by the " latest intelligence,"
no inconsiderable proportion of the population
was more pleasingly occupied in
_witnessing
the review—favoured by as fine au autumnal
day as ever inaugurated a Martinmas summer.
The crowd of spectators was certainly nothing like
so great as at the review in honour of the Czar and
the King of Prussia on June 6, but it was still
immense. Paris is not near so full now as it was
then, and considering that the fashionable world is
yet supposed to be in the country it is wonderful
where the thousands of gay equipages came from
that thronged the Bois de Boulogne avenues to the
Longchamps racecourse to-day. The Emperor
went from St. Cloud to the Elys6e to fetch the
Emperor of Austria and the two archdukes in his
carriage to the rendezvous for getting on horseback,
which was at the farthest extremity of the reviewing
ground from Paris in the direction of St. Cloud.
The Emperor of Austria with his white uniform
and copious green plume, on a chesnut horse with
a good deal of white about the legs, looked as if
he had just cantered out of the frame of his pic-
ture, which may yet (and till the 31st instant) be
seen in the Champs de Mars building. The two
Emperors rode together at a slow walk in front of
the lines drawn up on either side of the vast hippo-
drome. The Emperor of Austria was on the Em-
peror Napoleon's left, nearest the troops ; the two
arehdukes,wearing a uniform similar to that of their
brother and sovereign, followed, and there was
of course an immense staff of generalsand aides-de-
camp in the ruck. The Empress and the Prince
Imperial were in the tribune. Prince Napoleon
was on the ground on horseback. As far as I saw
or could learn everything passed off pleasantly
without any particular incident. A review in fine
weather is always a pretty sight, but I know of no
distinguishing feature between this and the review
on the same spot which was witnessed by the Em-
peror of Russia and the King of Prussia. The
number of troops on the ground, infantry, cavalry,
and artillery, is estimated at 60,000.

THE PARIS EXHIBITION. —We are requested to
advise British exhibitors to be in Paris on the 31st October
(either themselves or by their agents), in order to look
after the safety of the objects exhibited by them, as the
removal and packing of the goods will absolutely com-
mence at an early hour on the morning of November
the let.

His Majesty the King of Prussia has conferred
on Messrs. Watherston and Son, of Pall-wall East, by
royal patent under she great seal, the style and dignity of
goldsmiths and jewellers to his Prussian Majesty.
ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION.—Tho winter ses-
sion of the association was opened yesterday evening, at
the Institute, in Conduit-street, withitbe customary forms
and festivities. Architectural designs, figure drawings,
and water-colon: paintings covered the walls and the rich
and varied dresses of the ladies who honoured the occa-
sion with their presence gave to the crowded rooms a bril-
liancy which in itself was not an uninstructive study in
colour. Prises were distributed for designs, figure draw-
ing, and for plans for dwelling houses at a specified cost ;
after which the President (Mr. Phene Spices) delivered the
inaugural address. He commenced by referring to the re-
markable progress the association had made during the
past session under the presidency of Mr. Edit, the number
of members having been augmented by one-fourth ; and,
after reviewing at some length the architectural features
of the year, concluded by offering some practical Nugget-
tions for the more systematic education of architects. He
I spoke of the French Exhibition as a failure in point of
architectural exoellenee equally with the Exhibition of
1862, but considered it better adapted to the purpose than
the English building. The result of the competition in
the case of the new Law Courts was, in his opinion, highly
creditable to the profession, and as the building to be
erected would stand as an example of architecture for
years to come, be thought purity of style and simplicity
were to be preferred to elaborate design or originality of
conception. The evening's entertainment concluded with
a coneert of instrumental music.

A CENTIPEDE AT SOMEBART-HOCEM.—Mr. Henry
Weaver, a messenger in the Inland Revenue Department.
Somerset-house, brought to our office on Thursday a
medium-sized centipede, which be captured in a letter-bag.
This rather disagreeable foreigner in all likelihood travelled
post-free by her MaisAy's mail from its native land.
Lend sad Water, Oct.

A very strong feeling appeared to be evinced that these
documents ought to be brought forward, and they were
produced. It appeared that various attempts bad been
made to establish a county rate in the City of London, for
more than a century, but that the principle had never
been carried out, from various awes, and the opinion
now given by the Attorney and Solicitor General, the
Recorder, and the Common Serjcant was to the effect that
although the justices of the city of London might legally
make a county rate, it could only be applied to particular
purposes.
Mr. H. L. TAYLOR said that from what he could see of
the feeling that prevailed in the court he was afraid that
what he had to say would not have much effect, bat he
could not help stating what his views were upon this
subject. He then called the attention of the court to the
fact that if • county rate had been levied during the
present year the citizens would have had a great deal less
to pay than they had, but Matted of this they had been
assessed to the main drainage rate by the Metropolitan
Board of Works upon the new assessment which had been
raised to an extravagant amount. He urged the
court to permit the justices of the City of London to per-
form what they considered to be their duty, and he said
that he believed. the present proceeding would have
taken place but for the pressure from without. If the
money that was necessary for the support of those luna-
tics and other purposes was derived from the public,
there would be • larger amount applicable to the purposes
of the improvements that were so necessary to be carried
out in the City of London, and he believed that if these
matters were explained to tho ratepayers this agita-
tion would not be continued, and they would be content
to leave the matter in the hands of the justices of she City
of London.
Mr. Ez.nronncontended that Mr. Taylor had endeavoured
to lead the court from the real question at Issue, and that
they ought not to give the least effect to his suggestions.
It appeared by the legal opinions that had been read that
the aldermen only had the power to expend about
12,0001. a year, and if this was so, be said be should be
glad to know what authority they had for drawing
33,000/. a year out of the Chamber. (Hear, hear.) If
the proposition of the justices was to be carried out, the
justices would levy a rate upon the citizens to which
they would not contribute, and be must any that this ap-
peared to him to be • truly aldermanic idea. (Laughter.)
Alderman SALOMONS, M.P., said be thought the court
ought to be aware of the fact that there was a great dif-
ference of opinion exiat'ng in the Court of Aldermen sa
to the propriety of enforcing the county rate, and his
own opinion was that at the present time it was most
undesirable fo- the aldermen to levy this tlx upon the
citizens of London. (Hear, hear.) The expression of
the opinion of that court would no doubt have greet
wegbt with the Court of Aldermen, and he should do
all in his power to induce them not to carry out each a
proposition, at all events without obtaining an act of
parliament. (Cheers.)
Deputy Eutorr said it was his misfortune to follow
gentlemen who had made popular speeches, which it was
I very seldom his good fortune to be able to do. (" Hear,
hear," and a laugh.) He should give a popular vote, but
not for the reasons that had been stated. He did not
agree with the practice of making use of threats to obtain
a particular result. He was always anxious to see the law
enforced ; hut, although the justices clearly had the law
on their side, he thought they ought not at the present
time to make a county rate, because they had plenty of
money that could be obtained from other sources. One
honourable gentleman had talked about money being
wasted by the Court of Aldermen, and be would admit
that to some extent this was true, and he observed one
most shameful item of 2001. for robes for the Lord Mayor
during the past year. This court, however, had sanc-
tioned this expenditure, and the only observation that
could be applied to the matter was, " Brother, brother,
we are both in the wrong." (Laughter.)
Alderman Rose then addressed the court, and he said

that although he was favourable to the principle of •
county rate, and believed that it would be the means of
enabling the corporation of London to carry out a great
many important improvements, in his opinion it was not
advisable that the magistrates of the City of London
should incur the responsibility of proposing a county rate
at the present moment.
The report was then unanimously agreed to, after a few
words in reply from Mr. Lawley ; and the Town Clerk was
directed to furnish • copy of it to the Court of Aldermen,
and also • copy of the resolution appended to it.

We understand that a gentleman, anxious to
extend the useful operations of the Associate Institution
for Improving and Enforcing the Laws for the Protection
of Women, has engaged to present to that society a dona-
tion of fire hundred guineas, if nine other contribatlo•s if
• similar mount sea be *Weaned.

The Executive Committee of the National Exhi-
bition of Works of Art to be held at Leeds in 1868, have
received the moat encouraging assuranoes of support in
their efforts to bring together • collection of sculpture in
marble worthy of the English schooL Several of our
most distinguished sculptors have evinced a warm interest
in the exhibition, while many well-known patrons of art
have promised examples from their collections. Mr. Henry
it. Saedbach has offered, in the moot liberal manner, Gib-
son's famous chef therre, " The Hunter," together with
the " Aurora," by the same eminent sculptor; the
" Nymph preparing for the Bath," by Wyatt ; and the
" Shepherdess and Faun," by Spence. Mr. W. It. Sand-
bag& will lend " The Angel's Whisper," by Spews ; and
Sir F. Crossley, Bart., Mr. F. Bennoch, Mr. H. Barnard,
Mr. J. Rainey, Mr. James Kitson, and Mr. Arthur
Lupton, will also contribute.
RITUALISM AT ST. ALBANS, HOLBORN. —The CSSO
of " Martin v the Rev. A. H. Mackonochie," which has
been already noticed in this journal during the pre-
liminary proceedings, is appointed to be heard on Tuesday
next, at the Court of Arches, before the Queen's
Advocate, Dr. Travers Twigs, Q.C., and Dr. Robertson,
to whom the Dean of Arches, Sir Robert Phillimore,
has issued a special commission, as the promoter objected
to bis sitting as judge, on the ground that he had been
counsel for the defendant. The case is increasing in public
interest, as it will form a precedeut on ritualism, and an
appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
will follow as a matter of course. Both parties are repre-
sented by ptitlie bodies.
WORCFAT/LR, LICHFIELD, AND HEREFORD TRAIN-
ING 'Coma:ca.—The annual meeting of the subscribers.
former students, and friends of this institution was held
yesterday at Saltley. There was a large attendance.
Lord Lyttelton presided; and amongst those present
were the Earl of If arrewby, K.G., the Earl of Lichfield,
Lord Leigh, the Right Hon. SirJoba Pakingtoo, the Right
Hon. C. B. Adderley, M.P., the Dean of Hereford, Arch-
deacon Waring, the Rev. V. M. Smythe, Mr. T. C. Kyn-
nersley, Mr. C. H. Bracebridge, &c. The prizes were dis-
tributed, and several speeches made. The proceedings were
invested with increased interest by reason of the presenta-
tion of a testimonial, consisting of two handsome epergnes,
silver gilt, to the Rev. William Cover, Id A., who has
been principal of the college for • period of seventeen
years. Lord Lyttelton made the presentation in suitable
terms amidst the hearty acclamations of the assembly.
His lordship said that the suggestion that this acknow-
ledgment should be made to Mr. Gover had met with the
approbation of every one who had ever been connected
with the college.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR LORD MAYOR'S-DAY.—The
Lord Mayor and Sheriffs' Committee, at a meeting held on
Thursday morning, determined not to use the sld state
coach in the procession on the 9th of November, but that.
in lieu thereof, the Lord Mayor should go in his semi-state
or "drew" carriage. At the meeting of the Court of
Common Council, held subsequently, however, it was re-
commended by a majority of the court that the old state
carriage should be used. Whether it will be so or not is al
matter which yet remains to be settled by the committee.
The committee have resolved to dispense with the pedes-
trian part of the procession. The pageant will consist
therefore of the Lord Mayor's private state carriage,
with the state carriages of the sheriffs and under.
sheriffs, and the carriages of the members of the Court of
Aldermen, and of such of the corporate officers as usually
accompanied the procession, with a military escort, com-
posedet two squadrons of dragoons, and the mounted
l of the Life Guards, which will play while the pageant
is being marshalled at Guildhall, and afterwards in Palace-
yard, while the Lord Mayor is being presented to the
rons of the Court of Exchequer. There will be no music
on the route, and, as far as practicable, the procession will
move at a brisk pace, Boas to avoid the necessity of closing
any of the streets, and as much as possible any interrup-
tion of the general business and locomotion of the citizens.
Colonel Fraser will have the control of the general
arrangements. Mr. Glenn Wesley will have the (Urea
tion of the vocal music, and Mr. Dan Godfrey the band.
Adams's quadrille band will also be in attendance.
It has been resolved to dispense with the objectionable
bar amass the centre of the halL The committee, under
the presidency of Mr. Deputy Tegg, are meeting almost
every day to complete the arrangements. The
will be lit up on the evening of the 4th proximo, and will
be open to the public between the hours of 7 and 10. The
interior, however, will present nothing novel or attractive.
The Lord Mayor elect has appointed the Rev. F. E. Lloyd
Janes, M.A., ordinary of Newgate, to be his chaplain
during his year of offiee. Mr. J. E. Saunders, one of the
representatives of Coleman-street ward. is serving on the
committee on behalf of Mr. Sheriff M'Arthur, in lieu of
Mr. Deputy Perkins, who is seriously ill.—City Press.
CRYSTAL PALACE. OHS SHILLING DAY.—
FRIDAY Ocr. 25.—Admisaions'on payment, 688 ; ditto by
season tides* 928. Total elation, 1,616.

H.EVOLTING CRUELTY TO A GIRL.—At a sitting
of the Margate magistrates yesterday, Mrs. Adelaide
Loma: was committed for trial upon the charge of having
ca Golly ill-treated her child, Agues Lomax, aged seven
years. The solicitor for the defence resumed his speech
on behalf of the defendant. He pointed out various 'las-
crepencies in the evidence of the witnes.es for the prose-
cution, and called upon the bench to discard altogether
the statement which had been made by the servant girl
Kennedy, who was the teal culprit. About a dozen wit-
nesses were called for the defence. They stated that they
had frequently seen the child having its meals, and that
it always had plenty of good food. They had never seen
the mother act cruelly towards it. Sonic of the wit-
nesses added that the child was quite healthy and free
from bruises when Mr. and Mrs. Lomax went to Brussel..
Coon th'ir return the mother called their attention to
the condition of their daughter, who was then covered
with a number of severe bruises. One witness for the
defence deposed that during their absence he found the
girl naked and tied up to the kitchen doorpost by a rope
which was fastened round her waist. At this time the
servant Kennedy had charge of her. Other acts of cruelty
were proved against this servant, and the excuse she
made was that she had been told to do so by her mistress.
On behalf of the defendant evidence was brought forward
that she had tied the hands of the child to prevent it
getting into mischief. The prosecution called two wit-
nesses to throw discredit upon these statements. One,
named Davis, used that he was staying at Mr. Lomax's last
July, and saw his wife beat the child with her open hand
for damaging her shoes. The bench decided that these
statements were too conflicting for them to decide upon,
and therefore sent the case before another tribunal.
THE NEW HOP AND MALT EXCHANGE.—MEET-
ING of Sussex Hoe GROWEM—An influential meeting
of Sussex hop growers was held at tho George Inn,
Robertsbridge, near Hastings, on Friday, the loth inst., to
receive a deputation of the directors of the new Hop and
Malt Exchange, Southwark, who attended for the tem-
pose of explaining the objects for which the exchange and
warehouses had been built, the wanner in which its
business will be conducted, and the many advantages
which the hop growers will receive from the establish-
ment of an open market in future. Mr. John Bennett, of
Mounttield, presided, the vice-chair being Idled by Mr.
Durck, of The Abbey. The following resolution was
unanimously passed.:—"That in the opinion of this meet-
ing it will be materally conducive to the best interests of
hop growers that they should avail themselves of tho
facilities offered by the new Hop and Malt Exchange."
SKETCHING EXTRAORDINARY.—JournaIists who
undertake " pen and ink sketches " of notable preachers
should make sure of their models before they give dm
result to the world. A new weekly paper which has com-
menced a series of compositions of BIM kiwi published
two columns the other day about Canon Boyd, describing
minutely his appearance, his manner, and his 'sermon. It
now turns out that Canon Boyd was not even in sown on
the Sunday in question, having delegated his duty to a
clergyman belonging to a different parish. The editor
says this week that his contributor had taken the precau-
tion to inquire from several of the congregation the name
of the oflicaating clergyman, and was informed it was Mr.
Boyd. However, "on some future occasion he will take
care to atone for this error by doing ample justice to the
rev. canon's characteristics, whether of manner or matter."
—Bury Post Correspondent.
INDIA-OFFICE, Ocr. 22.--The Queen has been
vracioasly pleased to nominate and appoint the Light
Honourable William Robert Seymour Vevey Fitzgerald,
Governor of the Presidency of Bombay, to t• • Knight
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of
India.--Gowtte.