The Express.
London, England, 1860-05-29 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 29, 1860.

of Italy, Prince Eugene Beauharnais, the most
unhesitating approbation is given. None did so
much as Ney, though ineffectually, o etrieve the
blunders of his master, and spare the dreadful
losses of the retreat. The Viceroy, who led a
purely Italian army of 40,000 men, under their own
national standard, won a position at Malo-Jaros-
laveta, about eighty miles from Moscow, on the
24th of October, which might have enabled Napo-
leon to take hie choice of the roads home, if be had
had the good sense next day, when he arrived, to nee
the advantage so afforded him by that partial vic-
tory, and by the timid or traitorous behaviour of
the Russian commander-in-chief. We are glad to
obtain from Sir Robert Wilson, as an eyewitness,
this encouraging testimony. "The Italian army,"
he says, "had displayed qualities which entitled it
evermore to take rank amongst the bravest troops
of Europe. It had oonfronted and sustained in the
earlier period of the day a superior and concen-
trated weight of artillery that might have
daunted and subdued the firmness of most nee-
lute veterans ; and throughout the whole action,
and under all its vicissitudes, had evinced an
elasticity and energy that never drooped or re-
laxed." History still holds good against ignorant
and supercilious prejudice ! Be it however ob-
served, that the Italians fought, expecting to earn
the complete independence of their native country,
which Napoleon had solemnly promised to grant at
the termination of the war. We do not read that his
German or Portuguese levies, in this great medley
of nationalities, ever fought very well ; but the
Poke fought well, and wby 1 Partly because they
justly hated the Russian empire, and partly be-
cause they hoped that Napoleon would soon be
prevailed upon to restore the kingdom of Poland.
At Warsaw, two or three months before, he had
half-promised to do so ; and only by the dread of
arousing the hostility of the courts of Berlin and
Vienna in his rear washes kept from that liberating
Pnewm 114.134•46 smail }mono ansaest
the benefit of it, as well as the Ouse's Polish pro-
vinces, and Napoleon's German confederates, when
he stood beyond the Vistula, were not to be trifled
with ; or else he might have curbed and humiliated
Russia by doing a beneficent act of immortal
justice instead of a mad march to Moscow. But
his statesmanship at this period was like his
generalship—ehort-aighted, pusillanimous, fitful,
and vain. l'srhat splendid opportunities, to be sure,
this singular man neglected and abused, when he
, was called apparently by destiny to be the renovator
of Europe ! The /an Napoliqmierutes, which had
blazed so brightly in the eyes of an oppressed and
weary generation at the commencement of the nine-
teenth century, went out in a foul snuff and a stink.
But the true and saving principles of the Revolution,
those not of 1792 but of 1789, the principles of civil
equality and freedom, of national independence, of
progressive public life and representation of the
people, these never were Napoleonic, nor were they
con-
awedat time exclusively French ; they were
in England, brought forth in America, and
when imported into the European continent, they
kindled a world-wide unquenchable and salutary
1 flame, to which, in hie earlier days, this renegade
soldier of the age had been appointed to minister.
It is, then, with a grimly satirical triumph that
we behold his ignominious flight from Moecow,
pursued by vengeful Cossacks and by the cures of
a deserted remnant of his great army, described in
figure and features, with a price set upon his head,
like any other malefactor, in the published Hue
and Cry, on his way to deprecate the indignation,
and once more, twice more, to implore and to mis-
apply the military efforts of the generous magnifi-
cent people of France. We dare not, however,
dwell upon the "horrible and heart-rending"
scenes which Sir Robert Wilson witnessed, and
which he simply describes, throughout the forty
days of divine and human retribution along that
hideous road of the departing, despairing, perish-
ing ii.vaders. The sky and the earth devoured in
their inclement cruelty the lives of those intrusive
foreigners by hundreds of thousands, whist the
wilful merciless butchery, by Russian hands of
soldier and peasant, by the hands of men and
women practising on their naked and famished
enemies every invention and disgusting freak of
slaughter, was unsparingly carried on. The lot
seemed enviable of those who fell in battle, or
those who, slumbering upon the frozen soil, ob-
tained a quiet and speedy death. And while such
were the hard finite of this expedition, to many a
veteran and many a conscript from genial Bur-
gundy, from the jolly Rhineland and Bavaria,
from the Lombard plain and the fair Neapolitan
shores, the stern impartiality of winter smote the
Russians too. We learn from this narrative that,
'for want of food, fuel, and clothing, the troops of
Marshal Kutusoff suffered nearly as much as the
enemy, and it appears from the official returns that
above ninety thousand of them perished. What a
havoc of humanity was there !

Lectures .e. the History of Esgiasd. Delivered at
Charley wood, by Wattsx Losostas. Lecture
11. Longman.
Near Watford, in a rural district of a scattered
and laborious population, a flourishing Association '
for Mutual Improvement has existed now several
years, under the judicious management and pa-
tronage of the clergyman of Chnrleywood, the Rev.
A. Scrivenor, and of Mr. William Longman, who re-
posse and recreates himself in that salubrious country
retirement from the cares of his great literary
enterprises in Paternoster-row. The last annual
report of the program of this exemplary Chorley-
wood Association is printed nu the wrapper of the
little prblication before us. It exhibits a most
gratifying picture of the real and substantial benefit
that may be achieved amongst the poorest and
most unfavourably situated of the working claims
by the operation of a guiding and instructing social
agency of this nature. The objects of the insti-
tution are, to encourage habits of order and oaf-
management, of economy and saving, and to pro-
mote education or " the use of the mmd," as .well
as healthy recreation, and "goodwill and mutual
respect between all climes." Some very interesting
facts are related, showing the willing co-operation
of the members, common agricultural labourers as
they are, in plans for their moral and intellectual
elevation. We are not less surprised than pleased
to learn, that they are not only capable of appre-
ciating such lectures as this, "On the Feudal
System and on the Origin of the Laws and Govern-
ment of England," but that many of them are
accustomed to write reports or summaries of the
lectures which they hear. Mr. Longman states
the following particulars

Mu most popular lecture of the present season wee me
delivered by the Rev. 0. R. Gleig, On the Life of Chew
Ktephenson." Of this lecture nineteen reports were met In.
Many of them were of great length, an.l were extremely
cradatahle. The most remarkable of the reporters is a mss
who works at farm labour at 12s. • week, who has • sick
wits and several children. His reports oftou till from 20 to
LS pages of note paper, well written, and well expressed.
There are several other reporters who acquit themselves
remarkably well There have altogether been Ni different
pence, who bare sent in reports; of these, seven are men
above 30 years of age ; eight are men between 17 and 30 ;
five are ander 17, but at work ; sad five ere schoolbag-
There are also five w,aneu over 25 years of age, nine over
15, and seven schoolgirls. The men, with the exception of
one, who is avows, are all labourers.
We have extracted these details from the report
of the Chorleywood Association, because it would
be diflcult, as we are afraid, for the conductors of
many similar institutions, in our wealthy and
populous manufacturing towns, to produce an
equally convincing statistical account of their good
results. Kr. Lougman's dissertation on English
constitutional history, which is excellent for clear
arrangement, exact learning, and plain, familiar
illustration, powwow, much value of its own, but
as a sample of Chcelaywood instruction it is admi-
rable indeed.

SPORTING.

To Clear the'

RESTORATION OP THE APPARENTLY
DROWNED.

At the present bathing season the following
direction. for the rertorstion of the apparently dead from
dreVpotionnot fail to be of essential orrice. Their lead-
are those of the late Dr. Marattall HaU, and
areing remits of the latest diacoveries. The favourable
opinion of the principal medical bodice and of three
hundred medical men in this country, as also than of the
chief medical bodice of the continent, have been obtained
by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the subject.
These directions have been extensively circulated by the
institution throughout the United Kingdom and m the
colonies. They are also in use in her Majesty's feet, and
have been translated into French, German, Spanish, end
Swedish.

Bendimmediately for medical 411144•11013, hlankets, and
dry clothing, but proceed to treat the patient instantly oa
the spot, in the open au, whether on shore or afloat.
The ppooint. to be aimed at are, first and immediately, the
testuntion of breathing and the prevention of any further
diminution of the warmth of the body; and, secondly,
after breathing is restored, the promotion of warmth and
circulation.

—The efforts to restore breathing, and to prevent any
further diminution of the warmth of the body, must be
commenced immediately and energetically, and must be
persevered in for several hours, or until a medical man hu
pronounced that life is extinct. Efforts to promote warmth
and circulation must be deferred until natural breathing has
been restored.

TO EleTolll DRZATIFING. TO PIETIST LIIT MITI=
Throat. DBOXIITION OF WARMTH.

1. ll;ToTtbepatientoTi the N.B.—Thaw aorta must
floor or ground with hie face be made very cautiously, and
downwards, and one of his must not be such as to pro-
ems under the forehead, in mote warmth and circulation
which position all fluids will rapidly ; for if circulation is
escape the mouth, and the induced before breathing has
tongue i lf will fall forward, been restored, the life of the
leaving the entrance into the patient will be endangered.
windpipe free. Assist this No other effect, therefore,
operationby wipingand clean- should be sought from them
sing the mouth. than the prevention of eva-
2. If satisfactory breathing poration, and ita result, the
tOMlllelleell, adopt the treat. diminution of the warmth al
sent described below to pro- the body.
mote warmth and natural 1. Expos* the hoe, neck,
breathing. If there bo only and cheat, except is severe
slight breathing,or no breath- weather (inch as beery rain,
Mior if it fail, then— frost, or meow).
'To Excite Breathing— 2. Dry the face, neck, and
2 Turn the patient well chest, ea soon as poedble
sag Instantly on the side, with handkerchiefs or any-
sad- thing at hand ; and then dry
4. Excite the nostrils with the hands and feet.
snuff, hartahorn, smelling- 3AI soon IS a blanket or
melts, or tickle the throat other covering can be oh-
with a feather, &c., if they Mined, strip the body; but
are at hand. hub the chest if no covering can be nom..
and face warm, and dash cold (Lately procured, take dry
water on ik clothingfrom the bystanders,
5. If there be no lumen, dry and reclothe the body,
lose not a moment, but in- taking care not to interfere
staidly with the efforts to restore
To Imitate Breathing— breathing.
6. Replace the patient on
the face, raising and sup.
porting the chest well on a
folded coat or other article
of dress.

Turn the body very
gently on the side and a
little beyond, and then
bi:akly on the face, beck
again ; repeating these men.
mums debberately, efficiently,
acid preveringly about 15
times in the minute, or once
every four seconds, cam-
sionally varying the side :
[by placing the patient on
the chest, the weight of the
body forces the air out;
when turned on the side,
this pressure is removed, and
air enters the chest.)
8. On each occasion that

the body is replaced on the
face, make uniform but
efficient premium with brisk
aeowemsnt, on the back be-
tween and below the shoulder

biodaor bones ou eac.l3. aide,

rensoving the pressure imam..
stately before turning the
body on the aide.
[The first measure increases
the expiration, the second
commences inspiration.]
•,,* The result is—respira-
tion or natural breathing ;
and, if not too late—life.

CAUTIONS. CAUTIONN.
1. Be particularly careful 1. Do not roll the body on
to prevent persona crowding eau,.
round the body 2. Do not rub the body
2. Avoid in rough usage with salt or spirits.
and turning the body on the 3. Do not inject tobacco
back. smoke or infusion of tobacco.

3. Under no circumstances 4. Do not place the patient
bold the body up by the feet. in a warm bath.
N.B. The directions are printed in parallel columns to
avoid confusion, and to insure that the efforts to obtain both
objects shall be carried on at the same time.

ARIL NATURAL Di
RTAITORLD.

HAS BEM

To promote Vantmid Circulation.
1. Commence rubbing the limbs upwards, with firm
and energy, ruing handkerchiefs, flannels,
tr3letEiirrre measure the blood is propelled along the veins
towards the heart).
The friction must be continued under the blanket, or
over the dry clothing.
2. Promote the warmth of the body by the application
of hot flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot water, heated
bricks, ke., to the pit of the stomach, tho armpits, between
the thighs, and to the soles of the feet.
If the patient has been carried to a house after respira-
tion bin been restored, be careful to let the air play freely
about the room.

4. On the restoration of life a teaspoonful of warm water
should be given ; and then, if the power of swallowing
have returned, small quantities of wine, warm brandy and
water or coffee, should be administered. The patient
altorald be kept in bed, and• disposition to sleep encouraged.
General Observations.

The above treatment should be persevered in for several
hours, as it is an erroneous opinion that persons are irre-
coverable because life does not soon make its appearance,
eases having been successfully treated after persevering for
sway hours.

A cee which generally accompany Death.
and the heart's action cesee entirely ; the eye-
lids are generally half-closed ; the pupils dilated ; the jaws
clenched ; the fingers semi-contracted ; the tongue ap-
proachee to the under edges of the lips, and these, as well
as the nostrils, are severed with a frothy mucus. Coldness
and pallor of surf's' %mew.
Royal Nation! lifeboat bretitution,
Lands" say, 11100.

GREATSTOEM AT LITEEPOOL,AND IMMENSE
DAMAGE TO SHIPPING.

On Sunday night the wind, which during the
greater portion of the day had been blowing pretty "stiff,"
veered round to the north-west, and increased about mid-
night to a terrific gale. The storm, which continued up to
about 12 o'clock yesterday, when it abated a little, was
accompanied by heavy showers of bail, rain, and sleet.
During the night the shipping moored in the river suffered
very much, and, as far es we have learned at pre-
sent, the following are the particulars concerning the
different casualties. The American ship, Y Elam,
which was anchored on the Cheshire side of the
1,011.6=60.1. dragged her anchors, drove up the river,
sad the South Landing-stage, damaging her quarter,
and breaking six stanchions off the stage. She ultimately
wont ashore at the end of George's Gut. The schooner
Content lost bowsprit, foremast, ttc., by getting foul of the
Young Sam. The French brig Mire, from Bordeaux, drove
foul of the South Landing-stage, had her quarter badly
stove in, and loot her main-boom. It was with the utmost
effieulty that this vessel could be kept from sinking, and
up to the departure of our parcel yeetenlay, the pumps
were kept continually at work. A fiat sunk under
the North Landing-stage, but whether there was any
person on board at the time in at present a
mystery. The ship RockawaLr:om New York, carried
away part of her forequarter, coming into collision with
the North Stage. The T. C. from St. John's, N.B.
dragged her anchors and drove against the Prince's-pier, and
damaged her bows sad quarter • she was ultimately taken
into the basin for safety. The West Point, from New
Orleans, drove easiest the Victoria Wall, and was severely
. The I. K. Wood, from New Orleans, ran against
the Waterloo Wall, and damaged herself badly. The ship
Adelaide, from New York, while at anchor in the Moyne,
was fouled by the btrque Sreflower, bound for Africa,
with salt. The Seeflower was cut to the water's edge, and
sank immediately. The Adelaide broke her windlass, and
ultimately slipped her anchors, and after grinding on the
wreck of the Seafiower, was ran ashore on the mud bank,
bat not until she had got foul of the schooner Rose, which
vessel had both her masts carried away. The ship Joseph
Steele, hosted to Calcutta, lost her bowscbrythicollisaon
with a vessel name unknown. There is • e ship ashore
en Gerstoo Point, supposed to be the Mary er • and
another large vessel is reported on shore close to Esetluim.
Inland also the storm prevailed with terrific and destruc-
tive force. The gardens and orchards suffered greatly, and
the splendid show for fruit of every description has been
except in well-sheltered grounds—to a very considerable
extent destroyed. All the country raids are strewed with
boughs and branches of trees, and in many districts where
the system of " rry building" has been adopted, the
booms, if not absolutely with their " fronts off," have suf-
fered most severely.

The coroner's jury at Liverpool returned yester-
day a verdict of manslaughter against Hell and Davenport,
the second and third mates of the Ocean Monarch, wham
braiithti led to the death of a sailor named MOM

Rain Intelligente.
COURT OF QUEEN'S BI NCH.—MAY 28.
Sittings in Banco.—(Before the Lard Chief Justice, Mr.
Justice Wightman, Mr. Justice Crompton, and Mr.
Justice Eacirannounced burn.)
It was this morning that for the future upon
Mondays the court will not sit until half-past 10.
THE QUEEN (AT THE RELATION OT MIDDLETON AND OTHZIM)

V. LINIOL

This was a rule obtained on the motion of Mr. Bliss,
Q.c., during last term, calling upon Mr. Henry Legge to
show clause why a quo warrant° should not issue to ham, to
show by what authority he acted as chairman of the Leeds
Board of Guardians. The relators are guardians of the
union. _ _

Mr. Legge had acted as chairman of the hard for
185960 ; and the new board having met for the purpose of
electing a chairman, on the motion of Mr. Sharpe, seconded
by Mr. Clarke, nine out of eighteen of the guardians
present voted that a Mr. Lawson should be the
new chairman. The other nine, however, including
Mr. Legge himself, voted that Mr. Legge should be
re-elected as chairman, and the votes being thus equal, Mr.
Legge insisted that as chairman of the past year he was
entitled to preside over this preliminary meeting, and fur-
ther that as chairman of the preliminary meeting, it devolved
upon him, on the numbers being declared equal, to give a
casting vote, so u to decide who was to be the chairman for
the ensuing year. flaring thus declared his right, Mr.
Legge prooeuled to enforce it by giving a casting vote in
favour of himself.

The Solicitor-General, with whom was Mr. We'shy, now
appeared to show came spinet the issuing of the !Tit, and
argued that in the first plane this was not a case in which
a quo warrant° would he,
, sad referred in support of that as-
sertion to the case of The King v. the Aston Union "(8
Ad. and El.).
Mr. Justice Crompton--Ali my earlier notions on the
subject were dissipated by " Reg. v. Drake (12 C. and F.).
By that case the instances where a quo warranto will be
were very much extended.
The Solicitor-General said a second objection was that
the relators, by taking part in the election which subs..
quently took place, had precluded themselves from laying
the information.
The Lord Chief Justice asked was there any act of parli
meat which declared that Mr. as chairnwa-
n of the
previous year, was entitled to take chair at the pre-
hminary meeting.
The Solicitor-General said undoubtedly there was not.
The court then decided, without hearing Mr. Bliss on the
other side, that the rule for the quo warranto should be
made absolute.

Sittinp at Nisi Prins at Guildhall.— (Before Mr. Justice
Hill and Common Juries.)
RZNIZT V. VILITCHARD.—KANDISR.
Mr. Serjeant Shee and Mr. K enealey were counsel forth.
plaintiff ; Mr. Serjeant Parry and Mr. Martin represented
the defendant.

who is a contractor for the duet and refuse
in the West India Dock; brought this action against the
defendant, the proprietor of the Dock Tavern, at Poplar,
for slander.

It apieared that the plaintiff had formerly used the de-
fendant s house, but subsequently he had gone to another
tavern, and had signed a memorial to enable the proprietor
to obtain a license. After he bad done so he was passing
by the premises of the defendant, who caned him in, and,
in the presence of some persons, brandbibed the memorial
in his faoe, at the same time imputing to him that he bad
been guilty of some misconduct with reference to his con-
tract at the docks.

Tb. case having proceeded some way,
Mr. f3erjeant Parry, on behalf of the defendant, said that
the plaintiff was a most respectable man, and that the
defendant was ready to withdraw all imputations, consent-
ing to a verdict on terms.
The learned Jodge said that such an arrangement was
creditable to both parties, and
A verdict for the plaintiff for 40s. was taken by consent.