The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-07 00:00:00

ROME.

ROME, MARCH G.

The rumour that the Pope, in an audience with
M. Langrand-Dumonceau, had neither approved
nor disapproved of the scheme for the liquidation
of the church property in Italy, is officially denied.
No uncertainty was shown with regard to the sub.
ject, the Pope having at once expressed his disap-
probation of the project.

THE PARIS BOURSE.
•
PARIS, MARCH 11, 3.30 P.M.
• The Bourse has been heavy. Routes closed at
70.0'2, or Bc. lower than yesterday.

AMERICA.
(Per the Hermann.)
NEW YORK, FEB. 2:1, 31,11INING.

General Sherman's substitute for the bill pro-
posing the military government of the South has
been finally passed in both houses by a two-thirds
vote, with an amendment providing that, until the
rebel States are admitted to representation, civil
governments in the South shall be provisional
only, and subject in all respects to the paramount
national authority. The radicals have again nomi-
nated Parson Brownlow as governor of Tennessee.

MEXICO.
NEW YORK, F. 2.3..

Intelligence published here from Mexico states
that, on the evacuation of the capital by the
French, General Marquez proclaimed martial law.
Corona had notified all persons supporting Maxi-
milian to leave the State of Jalesco within four
days. It was reported that Romero had received
confirmation of the defeat of Miramon, and of the
safety of Juarez. The Emperor Maximilian was
in the capital on the sth.

DEATH OF ARTEMUS WARD.

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Mr. Brown, well known as a writer and lecturer in
the United States and in this country under the cognomen
of " Arteums Ward," died in this town at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. He was about years of age, and was a
native of Maine, in the United States. While lecturing
in London he was taken ill, and went to Jersey. Find
in; that he did not get better be came here for the par.
pose of returning to America. About three weeks since.
l'.iptain Britton, the American consul at this port, re-
ceived a telegram from the United States embassy in
London, stating that Mr. Brown was in Southampton,
very ill, and desiring the °ottani to see him. Captain
Britton found him very ill at Radley's hotel, attended by
his man of business and his servant boy, an in-
telligent Canadian youth, both of whom seemed
deeply attached to him, and waited on him
with the most affectionate solicitude. Dr. Hearne, a phy-
sician of eminence in the town, was sent for, and although
it was not anticipated that Mr. Brown would ever be a
strong man again, it was thought that he might partially
recover and be enabled to return to America; and it was
intended that he should leave Southampton for New York
on Wednesday last. Captain Britton took great interest
in his countryman, and has not left him for more than a
few hours ►t a time since he first saw him. About ten
days since Mr. Brown was convinced that be should not
recover, and he settled his worldly affairs. He made
his will, dictated a simple epitaph for his tomb, and
prepared for the event which he was conscious
was approaching. He expressed his firm belief in the
great truths of the Christian religion, and humbly said
that he was not afraid to die. From his last understood
words his thoughts appeared to be dwelling on his native
country. He was unconscious for some time before death,
and was therefore spared much suffering. Although he
had been only a short time in England he appeared to
have gained many friends, who esteemed and admired him•
He was gentle and kind to all who approached him in his
illness, and every one seemed to love him. His only
relative is an aged mother in the L'nited States, of whom
he spoke with reverence and affection. His remains will
be conveyed to London for interment. Mr. Robertson,
the dramatist, was with him to-day, and was the last of
his London literary friends who saw him alive. The towns-
people have shown much sympathy.

THE BISHOP:4 AND DR. COLENSO.—The Arch-
bishop of Canterbury has written the following letter to
the Dean of York:—"Lambeth Palace, February 2s,
D467.—Dear Mr. Desn,—l did not fail to lay before the
archbishops and bishops of the united church of Eng-
land and Ireland assembled at Lambeth in the earlier
part of this month, the address of ' the undersigned
clergy and laity of that church, praying us to take steps
to remove the grievous scandal now attaching to our
church from the apparently permitted continuance of Dr.
11 Coleus° amongst it. bishops.' The prayer of the petition
was carefully considered, and the following resolution was
ummiuwusly agreed to :—Resolved,—•That it is desirable
to take an opinion on the question whether there be any,
and if so what, mode of bringing before the courts at
home the scandal alleged in the prayer of the petition.' A
sue will accordingly be prepared, and counsel's opinion
taken in the matter.—l have the honour to be, dear Mr.
Dean, your faithful friend and brother, C. T. CANTUAIL"
SECESSION TO Kumg.—The Rev. W. H. H. Kelke
was received into the Roman catholic church last week at
the Oratory, Edgbanton, by Father Newman. Mr. Kelke
was a graduate of Brasenese College, Oxford, from whence
he proceeded to the Theological College, Wells. Latterly
he was a member of the English Church Union.

ENGINE DRIVERS A 74 D FIREMEN ILND THEIR
Gal E V ANC V 4. —The agitation which has been going on since
the beginning of the year for a redress of the grievances
of the engine drivers and firemen of the various lines in the
kingdom, who are estimated to number upwards of 20,000,
has now assumed such importance that it is feared, and in
fact it is openly expressed. that unless their requirements
are complied with there will be a general strike throughout
the country. As in most other trades these men assist and
stand by one another through their societies, which have
been established in most large towns and cities. During
the last few days memorials have been addressed to the
j boards of directors of all the large railway companies,
stating the grievances of which the engine drivers and fire-
: men complain, and others are about being sent in. It ap-
pears that at present the men are frequently required on
many lines to work 17, 18, and 10 hours without extra pay-
ment, and many advantages they at one time possessed
have been taken from them. It is said, in fact, that they
complain that they are overworked, and badly paid.
What is asked for now in the memorials is that 10 hours
should constitute a day's work ; all over 10 to be paid at
the rate of two hours for a quarter, and all Sunday duty
to be paid as time and a half ; that a " sped day" be
allowed in each week, and if required to work on that day
to be paid at the rate of time and a half ; that drivers'
wager' be as follows :—First six months, 6s. per day ;
second six months, 6s. GL ; after 12 month., 7s. 6.1. ; that
firemen's wages be, first six months, ; second, 4s. ;
after 12 months, 4s. Cal. That any engineman or fireman
being sent on duty rendering it necessary for him to re-
side away from his home shall be allowed 2s. fa per
night : and that as a rule there should be nine hours clear
off duty before tieing called on to go out again. It is also
suggested that, if possible, they shall not work wore than
every alternate Sunday. There are other grievances re-
lating to individual companies too numerous to mention
Deputations are about to wait on the directors of all the
companies.
ORYETAL PALACE. ONE SEIMLING DAY.—
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6.—Admissions on payment, 742 ;
ditto, by season tickets, 931. Total visi.or., 1,673.