The Express.
London, England, 1858-02-15 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, MONDLY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 11358.

not haring lent &single clue to his arrest. By this,
too, the French police must be guided.
On the whole, however manifest it may be that
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new modes of escape are open to eliminsiaand poli-
tical plotters, the increased facilities which have been
placed in the hands of the polioe are infinitely greater•
If railways now enable a man to get in twelve hours
from London to Paris, the electric telegraph allows
any intelligence respecting him to be conveyed in as
many seconds ; and even photography has placed a
new engine in the hands of the polka•

Whilst physical science thus offers its resources
to government. and rulers, political science does
more—it places before their intelligence and at
their disposal the means and the secrets for disinte-
resting and neutralising the political criminal. If
a country be governed in accordance with the wishes
and danz,,...r its intelligent and industrious classes,
lima it it be at the same time endowed with institu-
tions for perpetuating such a rAginis, where would
be the man to harbour a regicide thought, or the
arm to wield a regicide weapon? The true antidote
to both is to be found in the moral and political
wisdom of the Government. Without this, all
other precautions must prove more or lees ineffective
and insufficient.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

INDIA.

Thomas Duren Hodge (probably Hodges), of Glair
toobury-4 potion Inspected of oomplieity in the
affair of Jarraary 14, and who has fled to Germany.

None of the ministerial changes announced hive
yet taken place; and the better opinion is that
things will remain in statu quo, although it is not
improbable that some of the new combinations pro-
jected are only adjourned. That Marshal Vaillant
did a few days ago tender his resignation is un-
doubted. Indeed, there is overwhelming testimony
to the fact in all the principal journals of Europe.
The Emperor, however, thought it worth while to
mollify him. The decree in the iforsiteur appointing
the five marshals to the new grand command does not
contain a word throwing any light upon the great
question which provoked Marshal Vaillant's
jealousy, whether the generals of division are to
be immediately responsible to the Minister at
War or to the marshal* respectively commanding
the districts. That question is probably reserved
for future arrangement. The Emperor, as I lately
had occasion to state, never dismisses his servants
except in the last necessity. All despotic govern-
ments necessarily shrink from any step which sets
people thinking and makes them talk. The " fear
of change perplexing monarchs" is a proverb.
The effect of the new repressive measures, and the
appointment of General Espinasse as Minister of
the Interior, has been so bad that the great
object for the moment is to conjure away
the idea that " worse remains behind." Count de
Persigny arrived in Paris, yesterday, from London,
and no doubt the future course of events will depend
i in great measure upon the result of the conference
between this faithful servant and his imperial
r master.

After a winter
chash, thb.ough.no.tuaiseviyereloanngd. ewne-
have had to-day a Dimanche Gres, falling, as it
happens, on the feast of St. Valentine, redolent of
spring. All Paris is afoot. The bceufgras is run
after by countless thousands. The Cameral, which
has been rendered trine by the grippe and the com-
parative absence of foreigners, is now, in its expiring,
but always most brilliant moments, gay. Pierrots
are numerous. Crinoline is the favourite theme for
caricature in draw. I have seen on the Boulevards,
to-day, men dressed up as women, with hoops
which must have been stolen from the great barrel
of Heidelberg, and who took up as much room as
half a dosen ordinary individuals. They were
followed by laughing crowds.
M. Lamartine writes to the Wel* to repudiate
with astonishment a charge some alleged to be
founded on the evidence of the late M. Brifaut
the academician, that him novel of " Graziella" was a
piracy from Count Forbin. M. Lamartine says that
M. Brifaut was the most amiable of men, and that
nothing bat his death could have emboldened any-
body to impute an ill-natured thing to him. " Gra-
siella " was a reminiscence of the age of eighteen—
' the first tear of his heart—a tear which his heart
had kept warm like a dew drop in a hollow of
a rock, and which at last flowed over a page
of his works. If he had robbed this tear-
drop from M. Forbin, he would have been worse
than a plagiarist, he would have committed
sacrilege, for of all property there is none
more entirely personal, more sacred, more
inviolable than a tear. Of tears M. La-
martine has enough of his own, without stealing
from any one. After this poetical apology, he con-
cludes by quoting a saying of Montesquieu, meant
to illustrate the power of calumny, that if any one
were to accuse him of stealing the towers of Notre
Dame, he should think the safest thing was to take
to. flight. This illustration will not command
universal assent, but it was Montesquieu's, and is
now Lamartine's.

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PARIS. BATITIWAY EVINDIO.
The ehambre des Miss en Accusation yesterday
received the report of M. Belle, substitute of the Pro-
careur-General, on the attempt to assassinate the
Emperor and Empress on the 14th January last ;
and it afterwards decided that Joseph Pierri, Charles
de Radio, Antoine Gomez, Felix Orsini, and Simon
Francois Bernard (the latter absent), shall be tried
before the Court of Assizes. These five persons are
accused of having formed a plot having for its object
to kill their Imperial Majesties. De Rudio, Gomez,
and Orsini are, moreover, accused of having at-
tempted to commit the said crime, and they are also
' accused of having committed the crime of assamina-
tion on different persons in the evening of the 14th
January. The number of persons wounded on that
evening was, as already stated, 156, of whom 8 have
died. It is supposed that the trial will come on in
the second fortnight of the month, but the day is not
yet fixed.
The Droit says that the first President Delengle
will preside, and that the trial will probably tape
place on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of February.
Great efforts were made to get up a rise at the
Bourse upon the official article in the Monitese, but
they met with only momentary success. The Rente
for account, after being quoted at 70.6, dropped to
69.80, closing with a fall of 15c. For cash the last
price was the same as yesterday, 69.65. Mobilier
fell 10f. The Northern Railway was a trifle firmer,
but Orleans fell 6.25, and the other lines about 2.50.
The indlpendancs Beige is informed from Paris
that certain officer. of high rank in the Imperial
Guard, who had received the order of the Bath at
the conclusion of the Crimean war, have torn off
their ribanda in consequence of Mr. Roebuck's
speech, and sent them to Marshal Valliant to be
returned to England. It is stated on the same autho-
rity that several members of the Corps Legible&
intend to do Mr. Roebuck the honour of making
speeches in answer to him. Should this latter news
be true, it will be necessary, in order to make the
debate intelligible in France, that a translation of
Mr. Roebuck's speech should be published there.
Indeed, I do not see how the majorityof the deputies
can be lawfully acquainted with IL Very few of
them can read English. It would be beyond all
doubt an offence against existing laws if anybody
had made a translation and handed about the manu-
script, and it has been decided (in the provinces) that
to lend a newspapers to commit an illegal act,
known by the name of colportage. On these
grounds it seems to me clear that the obnoxious
speech must be published in the Moniteur before
any lawful indignation about it can be exhibited.
Haider Effendi, the charge d'affaires of the Otto-
man Porte during the absence of Djemil Bey,
arrived in Pule last night.

ITALY.

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THE ENGLISH ENGINEERS IMPRISO:
IN NAPLES.-INSANITY OF WATT.

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SALERNO, Pis. 8.
A medical commission again examined our country-
man Watt last night, and this morning they gave in
their report to the Grand Criminal and Special
Court of Salerno. There were present five Salerno
medical men and Mr. Roskelly, an English practi-
tioner, being resident in Naples.
The senior of the commission being requested
to give in his report, then said : " We have
examined Watt, and inquired into all the circum-
stances attending his illness, and find-1, that imme-
diately on his arrival in this prison he attempted to
cut his throat ; 2, that he shows evident symptoms
of aberration of mind, inasmuch as he distrusts,
suspects, and fears his best friends ; 3, we have
spoken freely with his companions andusociates,and
hear that he is a completely altered man ; 4, we re-
commend that he be placed in some !mop
opposit; or convenient place, and submitted to the
prolonged examination of several phrenological pro-

fusers, in order to ascertain whether the madness be
feigned or real."
Whilst the prooes verbal was being taken down,
Signor Laurie, the counsel for Watt, rose, and, after
acknowledging the ooneideration of the court for
his client, proposed two questions : Ist, was the
insanity of Watt established, or was it still an un-
certainty ? and, 2nd, did the medical men consider it
likely that he would disturb the court in case of his
attendance ?

The answer was that Watt bad certainly lucid in-
tervals, but that he might disturb the court.
On this assurance Laurie declared that, strictly in
conformity with the law, Watt might appoint a re-
presentative for himself at the trial, which might be
permitted to go on.
The Procurator General expressed a wish to re-
concile humanity with justice, still he was se opinion
that the trial could not go on until such time as all
uncertainty was removed; he therefore was of
opinion that " periti," or professional persons, should
be chosen to decide finally as to whether the mad-
ness of Watt was real or simulated.
Lauri* said that the Articles 223, 224, and 225
of the Codice Napoletano would admit of such an
exclusion, and in fact daring this week several per-
sons had been represented by their advocates.
The court retired and soon after returned and gave
in the following decision: " That the trial be sus-
pended until such time as two medical professors from
the Lunatic Asylum of Averse should have, together
with Mr. Roskelly, examined and reported on the
case of Watt, and that such medical men shall be
selected by the President of the Grand Criminal and
Special Court of Naples.
Thus we may all of us return from Salerno, and
are now waiting the result of further medicial deli-
berations before the trial be proceeded with. To
the rest of the prisoners the delay will be a great
grievance after so long an imprisonment ; still a
great delicacy is felt in coming immediately to a
decision which would doom a young man to a mad-
house and blight his future prospects.
In the actual circumstances it is but fair to say
that the court has acted with great consideration and
humanity towards Watt ; permission was given,
both to him and to Park, to come from the prison to
the court alone, and to stop at a café on their way,
and to sit separately in the court ; but these conces-
sions cannot restore the poor fellow to a sound mind,
and it must never be forgotten that it is anxiety of
mind, induced by a long and unjust imprisonment,
which has made Watt that which he is. I repeat
this must never be forgotten.

CITY OF LIMERICK ELECTION.

Major Gavin is returned by a small majority.
The numbers are not yet accurately known.
The greatest excitement prevails, but the city
otherwise is quiet.

INSTALMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF GLASGOW
Uxzvniamr.—Yesterday (Friday) afternoon the Rev. Dr.
Barclay of Currie wee formally installed as Principal of
Glasgow University. The ceremony woe performed in
sane of of the Senate of the oollege and the students. Dr.
Barclay opened the proceedings with a Latin prayer, after
which he delivered a Latin address, and closed by pro-
nouncing the bemediotiow in the same language.—Rdiotswrpt
Osu ran t. _ _ _

MR. GENT.—In accordance with the
promise to Dr. M'Neile, the Rev. R. A. Gent occupied his
pulpit, and preached • sermon for him yesterday =
a sign before the public that, though the curate will ofe
course,'' resign, there no ill-will between him and the in-
cumbent of St. Paul's. The large church wee densely
crowded. The pews were filled ; the isles were crowded ; the
veetibulee were packed ; end the stairs were crammed with
those who were too late to squeeze themselves into the body of
the church. Among these were many regular attendant, who,
being unable to force a peerage through the crowded ap-
proach'', were compelled thus to remain out until the
reverend curate came to the end of his discourse. A more
successful illustration of " a crush," on a grand opera night
could scarcely be realised ; and the consequence was, that
for a little while, the Duelling and crowding created some
confusion. On:dually, however, the people, strangers and
members, settled quietly shoulder to shoulder, and stillness
reigned in the sacred edifice, unbroken except by the voices
of the ministers, the reeponsee of the congregation, and the
singing of the choir. The reading pulpit wee occupied by
the Rev. Dr. kii•Neile and the Rev. It. A. Gent, who divided
the service between them. The reverend doctor looked, se
he always does in his clerical robes, nobly, and reed the
lesson' of the morning with splendid effect. The Rev. Mr.
Gent's voice sounded at the outset, weak and wanting In
energy, in contrast with the sonorous tones of his incumbent,
but, as the service proceeded he appeared to gain on/Menet,
and was at length well heard in every part of the thumb.—
Lieerpool Albion of this day.
RELIGION IN INDIA.—Mr. Midi delivered a
powerful and closely reasoned addree, on the present
of religions afiain in India, in St. Andrew's Fail, No=
on Thursday evening. The following resolution, which was
moved by Mr. kiiall sad carried unanimously, expresses the
hon. gentleman's views, which he stated at ooneldereble
length:—" That in the judgment of this meeting, while the
natives of India should enjoy the fullest religious liberty
compatible with public morality, their religious tenets and
principles ought not to be in anywise sanctioned or supported
by government ; that this mee, further believes that the
evangelisation of India will be beet achieved by &betimes
on the part of the government from any acts calculated to
predate, an impression that it regards the conversion of the
people as part of the business of the state." The meeting
wee afterwards addressed by the Rev. George Gould, 15s it
minister, who vindicated man of the proceedings of the East
India Company, and dl attention to the adverse infla-
me of the present President of the Board of Control.
LONDON NECROPOLIS AND NATIONAL MAUSOLEUM
COMPANT.—The annual meeting wee held on Saturday at
the station, Westminster-rod; Mr. Thomas Dakin in the
chair. The directors' report, read by Mr. Churchill, the
secretary, contained the following entements :—The inter-
ments during the year 1867 mounted to 2,411, those in 1866
having been 2,426; but there has been • slight imam in
the better dams of funerals, and several family maue
of an expensive and decorative character, have beertaM
in the cemetery. The receipts from funerals in 1867 amount
to 3,6341., compared with 3,6771. in 1866, and 3,0931. In
1866. The disbursements during 1857 amount to 6,8721.,
against 7,8961. in 1866. This item bee been unfavourably
affected during 1857 by the high rate of interest ea
loans for short periods, of which the cow y have, of raw-
sity, had • considerable amount ontstanding. The expense
of advertising has been reduced from 1,6161. in 1866 to 6811.
in 1867. Constant efforts have been made to diminish the

working mod the directors have effected an mina
saving of 8301., which will be more apparent in the accounts
for 1868. In order to promote the business, three distriot
came have been established, and are tenanted by agents of
the eempsny—one in Sloane-street, one in Kennington, end
one In the New Kent-road ; the expense of them will net
exceed 2601. per annum. With regard to their capital ee-
-1 count, the directors Mate that in March 6,0001. will become
due from the government on amount of land already sold,
and further sales of land will also reduce the debt, which is
estimated, including the loans from bankers, at 14,4161. It
is under consideration whether a portion of their motets shall
not be sold at auction. The sum received for the Hersalsage
estate has been carried to capital account, and the
4,6251. from sales of land apportioned between capital
revenue. Some objections to the report were raised- by Mr.
Sherwood, Mr. Harmer, and others; but after • short dis-
cussion, in which Captaus Strutt expreeseol his confidence in
the board, the report wee adopted ; the retiring directors and
auditors were re-elected, and a vote of thanks peeved to the
chairman.

LEVIATHAN EXCITILSIONL—The railway Com-
pares announced axon trains to star on Saturday last
from Menchaster and Liverpool, "to ass the Leviathan
saloat," at 12a. OM. Piet airs, ad Is. 6d. in corer
there and back, snore( four days to the metropolla
result wee a repeater train by the Larkin end North-Western
Railway from Liverpool, drawn by three engines, and oar
Toying from 2,000 to 3,000 preingers. Another train by
the Great Northern rents ccsvieyed WO. Fran Manchester,
the Great Northern tort conveys 500 pampies, and then
was also a heavy train by the London and Meth Western,
the number of peseengere by which cannot be exactly stated,
but It is supposed by the caws to have been wirer& of 500.
THE ALIEN BILL—A numerously signed run
guiders of the Town Conseil of Dunfermline has been pre-
sented to the Provost, reqnseling him to call a meeting " to
carder the proS of perks* against Lord Pal-
merston's bill, as inefacient to prevent orapiraciee and
inexpedient anderexisting ciro" The meeting
will take place on Monday.—Scormen.
ATTEMPTED MURDER IN PRESTON GAOL BY A
Puroorraa CHAZOID WITH PAHRICIDIL—II will be 701101:0-
bored that Thome, Kanhaw, 19 yens of age, a factory
operative, was on the 15th ult. committed for trial it the
Lancaster wires one charge of having murdered his father
on the llith ult., at Over Damao, by striking him on the
heed with a poker. After committal be wee removed to the
girl at Preston to await his trial, and was ocrined in one of
the hospital wards two oral-Bea, named Collins and Corner
(also prisoners) being appointed to watch him alternately.
It seems that be has made some statements to Colima shout
the murder, which Collins has written down and given to
Colonel Martin, the governor. He told Collins on the 9th
Ins t. that he " intended to act mad before the amiase." Be
has since charged Collins with telling tales of him, and
threatened to use the poker and toep against him. On Fri-
day morning Collins was sitting ty his bedside, reading the
Testament, when prisoner got out of bed and rook him on
the heed with ea iron firrehovel. Collins wee knocked down
insensible, and dreadfully injured. Other men an is end
seised Kershaw, who only said, " I may ea wall be hung it
two murders as for one." The matter was investigated by
the visiting justices on Saturday, and he was committed on
this rational Amp.

TRIAL OF •THE DIRECTORS

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