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The Express.
London, England, 1867-06-19

COURT OF EXCHEQUER.

Sittings at Nisi Prius.—(Before Mr. Baron Bramwell and
special juries.)
TRANCHI r. HANTLF.B.

When this case was called on,
Kr. Coleridge, Q.C., who appeared for the plaintiff, said
the action was brought for being arrested on something
like an abuse of the process of the court, which had put
him to great expense and exposed him to great humiliation.
The defendant was sorry for what be had dune, and it
bad been agreed between the parties that there should be
a verdict for the plaintiff, with 1001. damages and costs.
It was arranged that a judge's order should be obtained
to give effect to the terms agreed upon.

WHITE PTILNES; RAILWAY COMPANY.

Mr. Coleridge, who was also in this ease, said the action
was brought by Miss White against this railway company
far bodily injuries sustained by a collision on the line ; but
the jury would not be troubled with the details, as he and
Mr. Price, Q.C., who appeared on the other side, had
agreed to take a verdict for the plaintiff with 1,0001.
damages.
Verdict accordingly.
London, England, 1867-06-19

STATE CONCERT.

By command of the Queen .a state concert was
given last evening at Buckingham Palace, to which a party
of upwards of 700 was invited.
Their Royal Highnesses the Princess Mice of Great
Britain and Ireland, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Louie
of Hesse, attended by the Baroness Von Schenck, Lord
Alfred Hervey, the Hon. A. T. Fitzinsurice, Licut-Colonel
Koppel, and Hofmarschall Von Westcrweiler, arrived at
the garden entrance of the Palace from Marlborough House
at 10 o'clock.

His Royal Highness Prince Arthur arrived, attended by
Major Elphinstone and Captain Pickard.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge arrived, at-
tended by CoL Tyrwhitt.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and
the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz arrived from
St. James's Palace, attended by Lady Geraldine Somerset,
Lady Caroline Oust, and Baron Lillie.
His Serene Highness the Prince of Took arrived from
Kensington Palace.
The Royal Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard
was on duty in the interior of the Palace under the com-
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel C. D. Patterson, the Exon-
in-Waiting. Lieutenant-Colonel Cooke, the Lieutenant of
the Corps, also attended.

A Guard of Honour of the Grenadier Guards was
mounted in the Court of she Palace.

Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice of Great Britain
and Ireland, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Hesse,
and the other members of the royal family, conducted by
the Earl of Bradford (Lord Chamberlain), and attended
by their ladies and gentlemen in waiting, entered the
saloon at a quarter past 10 o'clock, whenthe concert imme-
diately commenced.
Mdlle. Adelina Patti, Madame De Mtiric-Lablache,
Signor Bethel, M. Jules Lefort, Signor C,otogni, Miss
Louisa Pyne, Signor Mario, and Millie. Lucca, sang.
A number of distinguished persons had the honour of
receiving invitations to attend the concert, but some were
prevented by unavoidable causes from obeying her
Majesty's command.
London, England, 1867-06-19

ilabid 3n intiftari).

ADMIRALTY, Juts' 14. Lieutenant Charles
Knighton to be a retired commander, under the provinces
of her Majesty's orders in council of lit August, 1860,
9th July:lB64, and 24th Marsh, Gozetie.

ADNISALTY JUNI 18.—APPOISMIENTS.—Lieti-
tesutte B. Seale, to the Viper ; and J. R. Bromilow, to
the Nymphe.
Surgeon M. P. S. Ward, additional, to the Irresistible.
OrwelL
Second Masters T. H. Smith and W. H. Peaky, to the
_ _ _

—Assistant-Paymastersli.J. Macleod,to the Cumberissd,
additional, for servioe in Naval Barracks ; and it. 2,1, (A.
well, in charge to the Viper.
Engineer A. Smart, to the Orwell.
First First-class Assistant-Engineer B. 8. Willcocks, to the

Actsng Secondtdess Assistant-Engineer W. Brown, to
the Orwell.
London, England, 1867-08-27

COMMERCIAL AND MARKET&

LIVERPOOL COTTON AND CORN MARKETS.
(THIS DAY.)
(DT TELZONA7H.)

(1110 N 0136 OWN OORIZIP.ONDENT.)
COITON. —The market quiet, and prices are irregular.
gales about 8,000 balm.

CORN.—The market well attended. Wheat in fair
request, but prime are somewhat irregular, generally show-
ing 2d, per oental decline since Friday. Flour steady for
prime French. Beans and peas unchanged. Oats end
oatmeal quiet, and the turn lower. Indian corn is
moderate demand, at about previous rates ; mixed, Ma.
to 36e. 6d.

LEEDS CORN MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
(IT TILZOIWIL)
(FROM OM OWN COILIMPONDENT.)
There was no demand for wheat at to-day's market,
millers evidently expecting still lower prices, but when
sales were made lower prices bad to be accepted. Other
articles unaltered.

MINCING-LANE.—{THIS DAY.)
SUGAYL—The market continues dull and with only
scanty sales at present reported, including soft Havana sr
6d. Refined—prime are without change, but the
demand is 'till limited.
Coresn.—No sales of importance to report.
Taa.—Ths private market continues inactive. The sale
of Indian teas are progressing steadily.
Faurr.—Busine‘s has been done in new currants just
►rrived at 295. to 305.; and fine Vostima, 345. Raisins--
Valencias remain steady.
Rms.—There is a good business doing in cleaned; rough
quiet.
RCY.—No soles reported.
SALTrzTas.—l,ooo bags sold, refractions 5 and 4! at
192. 3d.

Nurneoe.—Business has been done at newer prices at
Is. 6d. to Is. 9d. _

Corroil; market is quiet, and prices show a decline
of id per lb.
.Tars.—The market is quiet.

TALLOW MARKET.—(THIS DAY.)
The market is quiet. Tows tallowy quoted 44a. ;
Petersburg Y.C. as the spot, old, 445. 3d. ; new, 45a. 6d. ;
October to December, 445. 3d. ; Docombet. 444. 3d.

HAY MARKET. -(THLS HAT)

Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow et the fol •
lowing prima, viz.:—Prime old clover, from 110 s. to Sibs. ;
inferior ditto, fiOs. to 955. ; prune old hay, 755. to Ms.;
inferior ditto, 60s. to 70s. ; prime new clover, 90e. to 100 e. ;
inferior ditto, 60s. to 75.. ; prime new hay, 675. 6d. to
75e. ; inferior ditto, 555. to 60a. ; straw, 3t.e. to 42a.
London, England, 1867-08-27

money the last price was 94 to The Three
per Cents, Reduced and New Three per Cents.
were quoted at 3 o'clock 94# to .1. The official
business report is as follows :—Three per Cent.
Consols, for money, NI, #, ; ditto, for
account, 941, ; Three per °mt.. Reduced,
g, g ; New Three per Cents., 941, fif
ditto Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 77}; India Five
per Cent. Stock, 113 j, 13 ; ditto Five per Cent.
Debentures, 106.4 ; ditto Bonds, 70s. prem.
The Indian Five per Cent. Stock was officially
marked 113, being rather dull. Exchequer Bills,
were unaltered, at 25e. to 30s. prem.
Foreign stocks were flat, and prices gave way in
nearly a dozen cases. Russian Bonds of 1850 and.
1869 declined 1 to If per cent. ' • Spanish Pensive,
Three per Cents., and New Deferred, f to &
;
Portuguese, i • Italian of 1861, Spanish Certiti-,
cause, and Turkish of 1865, # ; and Greek, I.:
On the other hand, Argentine and Buenos Ayres.
Deferred improved 1 per cent., and Brazilian of
1865 and Egyptian Railway debentures, 4.
In the market for American securities, the 5-20.
Bonds of 1882 were unchanged, but those of 1874
rose 1 per cent. Erie Railway shares were
also better. Prices closed as follows :-6-20.
Bonds, 1882, 73f to • Erie Railway shares,
454 to / ; Illinois Central, 774 to ; Atlantic
and Great Western Railway Debentures, 23 to
25 • and Consolidated Mortgage Bonds, 20f to.
21f.
Colonial government securities were firm, and-
some of the Canadian, New South Wales, and
Nova Scotian debentures improved 4 to 1 per cent.

MINES.-MlllB DAY.)

03ra o'OLotaa.

The mining market is firm today, I;ith7s. good
demand for shares in some mines, including the
following at the prices quoted : Devon Great Con-
sols, 410 to 420; South Caradon, 350 to
375 ; West Chiverton, 65 to 674, ex div., North,
Chiverton, 4to ; North Crofty,3l to 4 ; Prosper
United 2l to 3 ; East Providence, 12s. 6d. to 17s.
6d. ; West Kitty, 12s. 6d. to 15s. ; Prince of Wales,
465. to 48s. ; Wheal Seton, 1071 to 110 ; and
West Great Work, 2} to 3.
Foreign and colonial mining shares have bees
dealt in to • moderate extent at the annexed
quotations :—St. John Del Rey, 60 to 62 ; Don
Pedro, 11 to 11 prem. ; Anglo-Brasilian, 1-16 to
3-16 prem. ; Items Grande, to ; Ponarena, /to
prem. ; Chontales, 11 to prem. ; Frontino and
Bolivia, 1 to 1 ; United Mexican, 11 to 2 ; Anglo-
Italian, 1 ton prem. ; and Port Phillip, 1 1-16
to 3-16.

The directors of the Pestarena United Gold
Mining Company (Limited) have received the fol-
lowing telegram :—" About 1,060 ors. of gold
leaves Panama this day (Monday), the produce
from ore since 16th July, 1967."
London, England, 1867-08-27

BETTING IN LONDON.—MoNDAY.

The customary business of settling absorbed the atten-
tion of members for the best part of the morning, but
between whiles a considerable amount of ■peculation took
place, especially upon the tit. Leger. For this event
Hermit and Achievement were both in great demand, the
first mimed never lacking friends at 65 to 40, while Colonel
Pesnon's filly was supported for little short of 2,0001. at
2to 1. Several horses were b►cked for the Ceesrewitch
and Cambridgeshire, and the following quotations repre-
sent the business done on the several events :

T. LEOER.

100 to 6 apt JuiliolutsolcolT, t
1000 to 40 Forvooquis (O,
London, England, 1867-11-02

RENAMES..

This morning there Is a very great Increase of pressure at all
stations: it commenced yesterday at tikudanum where the
mercury rose 0.79 of an Inch. To day the rise Is en at Nairn,
and decreases hi a south-easterly direction. The highest
pressure la Is Ireland. The temperatures have diminished gene-
rally, and the wind which is now northerly ►t several stations
blew streagly from the northwest on the northern coasts.
Weather Is generally flue

Tax GERYAR FEDERAL FLarr.—We (Army
and Nary Gazette) have been informed that the Minister
of Marine at Berlin has decided that the German Federal
Fleet shall consist of 10 iron-clad frigates, 10 iron-clads,
for defenoe of coasta and harbours. eight screw-corvettes,
of 28 guns each, five of 16 guns, four dequateh boats,
four transports, one frigate, two brigs, two training
ships. Beyond the cost already incurred, the construction
of these vessels will require a farther loan of thirty mil-
lions of thaw%
London, England, 1867-11-02

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 1867

the porter to post them. To the best of my recol-
lection one of the letters was directed to Paris. (The
prosecutrix swore that not one of the letters was
directed to Paris, and that she had not made an
arrangement to go with the prisoner to Paris.) The prisoner
was in the gardens with Mrs. Cooper for some hours, as
they went out together about a quarter to three. I know
that they went out together, because they made a remark
to me about the letters.

Cross-examined by Mr. Lewis—The prisoner sent a letter
to the gardens from the House of Detention, asking for the
person who let them iu ou S.,tuiday to atten i here, and
that is the reason why lam here. They were in the gar-
dens a considerable time. They came to me half an hour
after they were in the gardens, and spoke to me about the
letters.

The prisoner said that was all the evideneehe had tooffer
for the defence.

Mr. Marker committed the prisoner to the Middlesex
Sessions for trial, and directed that the certificate of the
previous conviction of the prisoner should be produced.
The prisoner, who treated the matter with indifference,
was then removed. _

9rnrg George, aged 18, of 11, Hallett's-place, Upper
Roeoman-street, and Daniel Cowls, 18, of 6, Rose-alley,
Tummill-street, Clerkenwell, were charged with stealing
from a van in Turnmill-street one box of raisins, the pro-
perty of Mr. Henry Bridgett.
The evidence given on a former occasion was repeated.
The prisoners were arrested the day after the robbery, and
there being no evidence against them beyond their alleged
identification as the van thieves by one individual, Mr.
Barker discharged them. The prisoners, it wee stated,
were prepared with a complete alibi.
London, England, 1867-11-02

THE ATRATO STEAMSHIP.

Two more deaths have occurred on board the
West India mail steamer Atrato at the Motherbank from
yellow fever. John Newuham, a fireman, died on Thurs-
day night, and was buried at sea yesterday morning. Air.
W. B. Gayford, one of the Post-office officials, died at 3.30
p.m. yesterday, and will be buried this morning. The in-
valids who have been removed to her Majesty's ship Mene-
laus ore improving.
Navigating-lieutenant Cutagar, a naval mail agent, is
lying ill of the yellow fever on board the Atrato, and an-
other naval mail agent is ill in the West Indies. Both of
them were thoroughly acclimatised. An engineer named
Allee has died from yellow fever on board the Solent in
the West Indies. By an accident, an error in his name
was made in the report of his death brought home by the
Atrato, and his poor wife was quite uncoascious of the
lou she had sustained for nearly a week after the arrival
of the Atrato. Just as she heard of the death of a sister,
she learnt that her husband was dead.

WILATFIER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

SATURDAY, NOVIDRIR 2, 8 AAR
London, England, 1867-11-02

eabstt anti Military.

ADMIRALTY, Noy. I. APPOINTM ENTS. —Lieu-
tenants C R. Buckle, to be deg lieutenant to Rear Adoiirsl
Buckle, C.B. ; A. Anderson, to the Victory ; and E. L.
Trafford to the Indus. _ _ _

Navig;tiog Lieutenant J. S. Vivian, to the Ragan], ad-
ditional for Royalist.
Navigating Midshipman J. It. Goo, to the Fox.
Assistant Faynuuttere A. W. Brett, to the Nereus, in
'barge :J.H. M. Burney, to the Royal George ; and H.
leingworthy, to the Teiror.
Clerks J. D. Gordon, additional, to the Royal Alfred ;
and A. T. T. Wise, to the Cambridge.
Assistuit Clerk R. L Dymott, additional, to the Royal
Alfred.

Engineers T. 8. GA.*, to the Zealous; J. Lawson,
qualified for charge, to the Dee ; and G. Griffiths, quali-
fied for charge, to the Indus, for service in the Carron.
First-class Assistant Engineers W. T. rover, to the
Ala, for service in the Enchantress ; J. LI. Leech, E.
Jackson, and .I. Stout, to the &admin.

THE MOVEMENT OF TROOPS. —The subjoined
similar memorandum relative to the movement of troops
has been i:.sued by the quartermaster-general, Lieutenant.
General iir J. Hope Grant, G.C.8.,—" With • view to
ensure prompt arrangements being made by the oommis•
owlet department for the supply of rations to troops under
orders to move, the Field Marshal Cumm:mding•in-Chief
desires that the following instructions may be strictly
observed by commanding officers on all occasions :
1. When troops move from one station to another
in the same district, the officer commanding the troops
waving will, immediately on receiving the onl, r to march,
forward a notice to the commissariat officer of +he district.
When the troop; are moving out of the ili•trict, this
'notification is in ►ike manner to be made to the commis-
sariat officer of the district which the troop■ are leaving, as
well as of that to which they are proceeding. S. When
any alteration in the date of movement takes !dace after
Ys notice has been sent by the commanding officer, he will
lie careful to forward an immediate notiticatioa of such
change to the commissariat officers concerned."
London, England, 1867-11-02

ME NEW METROPOLITAZI STRAiTS ACT.

Last evening a meeting aTetail dealers, be., crowded
to excess, was held in St. Mary's school-rcemis, Whit.
chapel, under the presidency of the Rev. Mr. Cotten, the
rector of the parish, for the purpose of protesting against
the provisions of the new Street Act. The chairman said
the provisions of the bill, if acted upon, would deprir,
many thousands of people from earning their bread. b.
referred especially to the street dealers who carried on a
honest calling. and if they were prevented from carryinz
on their business, what were they to do! line of tw,,
things—starve or become thieves. The Rev. Mr. Sargent
said he looked upon the oostermongers as • class a
people who were as much entitled to respect as awl
other class. He really felt for them—exposed to the moat
inclement weather, and be sincerely hoped the govern.
went would be iuduced to postpone the operation of tb,
act. Mr. Harris moved, " That so much of the Marton
litan Streets Act as refers to the removal of street
stalls will entail a vast amount of distress and misery upon
the keepers of the stalls and their families, and much more
distress than was contemplated by the legislature at the
passing of the set." Mr. Lang seconded the motion, which
was carried. Mr. Lash moved the adoption of a
memorial to the Secretary of State, praying for
the postponement of clause 6 of the act, whicl
referred to the street dealers. He said it was never
contemplated by the legislature in the passing of this
set that 100,000 people should be deprived of their meant
of living.—Mr. Richardson (secretary of the Dock
Labourers' Association) said be spoke in the nameof 30,00)
starving dock labourers. He knew from experience that
when they could not get work at the docks they went into
the streets to sell a few walnuts to obtain a few shillings.
If this measure was permed knowingly by their legislator,
he would apply the words of Scripture to them, " Cursed
are they who oppress the poor." (Hear, hear.)—Mr.
Osborne supported the motion, which was carried.—The
Rev. Mr. Scott said he heartily sympathiard with the oh.
jecta of the meeting. All they could do was to get the act
put off till spring. It would be too bad, now the inclement
weather was coming on, to deprive them of their livelihood.
London, England, 1867-11-02

TALLOW MARKET.-(THIS DAY.)

TM market is quiet, at the following prices :—Town
tallow, 445. ; Petersbur. Y.C. on the spot, 434. 9d.;
Year, 435. 6d.; December: 435. Jd. ; Spring, 445.; Marsh,
445. 6d.
Jimmie AVERAGIM—Town tallow, 465. 6d. ; fat by
ditto, 2e. 3d. ; yellow Russia, 45a. 6d. ; melted slag,
3.55. 6d. ; rough ditto, 19s. ; greases, 20s. ; good dregs, 6s.

SMITHFIELD HAY MARICET.-(THIS DAY.)

Mr. Charles James Easton reports trade slow at the fol-
lowing prime, viz. : —Primo clover, 90s. to 14,r0. ; inferior
ditto, 60s. to 755. ; prime hay, 725. GI to 84s. ; infe-
rior ditto, 555. to tiOs. ; straw, 335. to 38a.

COVENT GARDEN:-(THIS DAY.)

-
Business has not been so brisk this week as it was last,
but prices remain unaltered. Importations are heavy.
Pears and apples still comprise the usual varieties now in
season. Chestnuts also continue to make their appearance.
Hamburg grapes are still plentiful and good.
onions, large and fine, realise from 12s. to Its. per
case. A few peas of the Ne Plus Ultra, Veitch's Per-
fection, and first-crop varieties may still be had. Flowers
chiefly consist of orchids, (nebsisa,pelargonituus, balsams,
&sten, mignonette, and roses.
11r6U IT.
_ .

Oranges, new. per 100, Oa tons
Peaches, ;we doz !LI to 15s
Pears, per doz., Ye to 3a
Pine Apples, per lb., 3s Od So Is
Plants, p. bait there, 3m dd So is
Walnut., per blithe!, lOs to Hs

Apples, per bushel, 41 to sa
IMs, per dos • 15 tots
Filberts, per lb., Is
Grapes, per lb., la 6.1 to 35
Lemons, per 130, Rs to 104
Melons, each. 3. to Is
Nectarines, per dos., 34 to Os
YEGIETARLINS.
Artichokes, per Om., Is to 4a Mint, per bunch, 4d
Beans, gidney,pli me.,:sto3aild Iluehrooma p. ;tett.. 15 ng too 4
Beet, per doe., la to ts Onions, per bush, 4* to Ss
Cabbages, per dos Mto its Panning, per doz., 9d to Is
atrrots, per bunch, Gd to 8d Parsley, per bunch, RI Lord
Cauliflowers. p. dos, 3s to 6s Potatoes, York Regents, P. ton
Celery, per bundle, is to Is 04 Has to 130 e
Cucumbers, each, 6d to Is Rocks, do., 90s to 1005
Ludt's, per score, It 64 to Is Flukes, 1305 to 140 s
Garlic ant Shallots, per lb ,Sd Other sorts, 73s to 805
Herbs. per bunch, al to 44 per hush., Is to 34
Horse ItadlOt,p.bund.,3a tor.. onrktoes, perto 34
Leeks, per hunch, td to 4d Turnips, per bunch, 14 to Od.
Lettuces, per score, Is to Is 6d
London, England, 1867-11-02

WORSHIP-STREET.

Sdrard ilart(Reld was charged with stealing a silver
watch from the person of James Cook.
The prosecutor is a working man, and having got into
bad company in Shoreditch was robbed of his property by
the prisoner, as he swore, with the complicity of a woman.
The watch has not been recovered, and the accused denied
his guilt, and called a shoemaker, who said he had worked
with him, and he was a hardworking man.
Sergeant Kendall said he had received information on
this robbery which justified a remand.
The Magistrate—l shall send the prisoner for trial, and
any fresh evidence can be adduced at the trial.
London, England, 1867-11-02

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.

Baron Rothschild, of Frankfort, will, it is said,
be nominated a member of the Upper House of the
Prussian Diet as a mark of the King's confidence.

THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.
(Via Trieste.)
BOMBAY, Ocr. 14.

The advance brigade of the Abyssinian field force,
under Colonel Field of the 10th Native Infantry,
left Bombay for Massowah on the 7th instant.
H.M.S. Satellite (1) is to assist in landing the
troops and stores. A depot will be established at
Massowah, and tho advance brigade will probably
march 60 miles into the interior of the country.
Up to October 12, 25 vessels had been chartered
fur transport service by the Bombay government.
The Scinde brigade of the Abyssinian force will
leave Kurrachee about the 26th October. 1,800
mules have been bought in the Punjaub for service '
in Abyssinia
Colonel D. M. Stewart, of the Bengal Staff Corps,
has been appointed to command the Bengal brigade
of the Abyssinian expedition, with the rank of
brigadier-general.
The cholera, which has been severe in many up-
country stations, has almost disappeared.
Cholera of a virulent type has broken out in
Teheran.

The transport Malabar arrived on Sept. 28, after
a passage of 61 days, including stoppages. She
leaves for Suez on Oct. 18.

The Chief Commissioner of Burmah has gone to
Mandalay, to conclude a commercial treaty with
the King of Ava.
At a chapter of the Star of India, held at Simla
on the 3rd inst., the Rajah Godbeer Chund of
Nadowawas was installed • knight commander,
with the usual ceremony.
The Viceroy leaves for Simla on the Ist of Nov.,
and will reach Lucknow on the 9th, after re-
ceiving the talookdars of Oudh in durbar. His
Excellency will proceed to Calcutta on the 18th.
London, England, 1867-02-16

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
THE HUNGARIAN MINISTRY.
PERTH, F. IG.
The new Hungarian Ministers are expected to
arrive here to-day.
An Imperial rescript upon the future relations
between Hungary and Austria will be published on
Monday or Tuesday next.

VIENNA, FEB. 16.
The rumour that disturbances had broken out at
Perth is wholly unfounded.

THE WAR IN THE DRAMS.
(n: TELEGRAPH FROM LimisoN.)
RIO DE JANEIRO, JAN. 30.
The latest intelligence from the seat of war
announces that the Brazilian squadron had made
a reconnaissance off Curupaity. The Brazilian
vessels were received with a brisk fire, which
mused great damage to their gunboats, one of
which, the Paraibues, exploded. The Brazilians
subsequently bombarded the Paraguayan camp.
Senator Ferraz is dead.

REUNION AND MAURITIUS MAILS.
MARSEILLES, Fen. 15.

The Menageries Imperiales steamer Peluae
arrived here at 9 a.m. to-day with the R4union
and Mauritius mails.

OVERLAND MAILS.
BOMBAY MAIL.
MALTA, Fes. L.
The Ceylon leaves at 9 p.m. to-day and the
China at 2 a, m. to-morrow.
The former may be expected at Marseilles on the
18th, and the latter at Southampton about the 25th
instant.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, FEB. 16.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Syria has arrived here with 39 passengers,
11,3721. in specie and a general cargo including
1,185 bales of silk, value 110,000!. sterling.
Across the Bay of Biscay and up Channel, she
encountered easterly gales and high seas.
On the 9th she signalled the barque John
Stonard, steering N.N.W., and on the 16th the
steamer Tanjore, bound for Alexandria.

GIBRALTAR, FIB. 11.

Her Majesty's ships Skylark and Redpole
and the French war steamer Catana were in the
harbour.

Exchange on London, 49g ; Paris, 5.22 ; Madrid,
to 1 din.

AMERICA.
(ST ATLANTIC TSLEGRAPR.)
NEW YORK, Fan. 14.
The last French troops quit Mexico on the 15th
instant.

NEW YORK, Fan. 14, EVENING.

Gold, 1371. Sterling exchange on London, 10811.
5-20 United States Bonds, 110. Illinois, 116.
Erie, 57. Cotton, middling upland, 33c.
The Inman steamship City of Baltimore arrived
out to-day.
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE STATE OF IRELAND.

Mr. C. FORWltiCiJk—aintheriglitl;on. gentleman
the Home Secretary give the house any information re-
ceived since yesterday as to the events which are passing
in Ireland.

Mr. WALPOLE—The information I have received since
yesterday is this—that the armed parties whom I men-
tioned yesterday se marching upon Killarney doubled back
when they were within fourteen miles of that town, and
went into Tuomy's Wood. Brigadier-General Horsford
had force enough not merely to follow them, but I be-
lieve he expected to be able to surround the wood, and
therefore it may be considered that this movement at
any rate is now pretty nearly, if not quite, put a stop
to. No other intelligence has reached the Home-office
of an authentic kind. excepting that the information
which comes from the Irish government adds emphati-
cally that it may be considered that the present move-
ment in the south-western part of Ireland is completely
arrested. (Cheers.)
Mr. C. FORTMCUE—Is it true that the telegraph
wfres have been cut in several places, as stated in the pub-
lic papers?
Mr. WALPOLE—I have seen it stated in the public
papers, but I have received no communication myself to
that effect, and therefore I cannot state one way or the
other.

Colonel FRENCH—Is there any foundation for the
statement that they were so numerous as 800?
Mr. WALPOLL—No infornuttion I have received has
mentioned the number, and I am unwilling to state any.
thing on mere conjecture.
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.

Loral lEl4sllelaidOWiiii:iletie reporta of the
commisaionen appointed to inquire into the corrupt prac-
tices at Great Yarmouth, Lancaster, Mere, and Totnes.
The house adjourned at Ti minutes to .

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FRIDAY, Fas. 15.
The Seneca took the chair at 4 o'clock.
NEW MEMBER.
Mr. SACRTILLIL STOPFORD took the ostbsand his seat foe
North Northamptonshire.
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE COLONIAL CHURCH.

The Bishop of LONDON moved for certain passages
and returns with respect to the colonial church.
The Earl of CARISARVON Eed to lay them on the
table, and stetted that he was t to int.aduce a bill
which would kemove the diem now felt with respect
to the status and relations of the church in "the colonies.
In consequence of the recent judgments in the Privy
Council and other tribunals, further legislation on this
subject was absolutely necessary. In the meantime he
considered that no bishops ought to be nominated to
colonies having constitutions.
The Bishop of OXFORD contended that it was impos.
Bible by legislation to unite the church in the colonies,
which was a purely voluntary church, with the established
church at home. That could only be done by the action
of the synods of the churches in the colonies in adopting
the same doctrines and profession of faith.
After some observations from the Earl of HARROWBT,
the returns were ordered.
London, England, 1867-02-16

901 to 1. The official business report is aa follows:
Three per Cent. Consols, for money, 901, j ; ditto,
for account, 901, 1,1, 1 ; Three per Ceuta. Re-
duced. 893, 90;,1 ; New Three per Cents., 90,
891, 901, 90, ; Bank Stook, 253 ; India Five per
Cent. Stock. 1071, 1, it, 7, 1 ; ditto Five per Cent.
enfaced " rupee paper, 1021, ; ditto Five per
Cent. Debentures, 102 f.
Indian ,overnment securities were steady.
London, England, 1867-02-16

VOLUNTEERS IN CASES OF SEDITION.

A question aske,Thi Lon! Vivian ngrecting the duties
of volunteers in events such as recently occurred at Cheater
gave rise to an animated discussion, Lonl Belmore's state-
ment that volunteers could serve as special constables in
aid of the civil power, and in auch character could use
their weapons, being questioned by Lord de Grey and
Ripon, who thought the subject demanded the serious con-
sideration of the government.
. . .

Lord GREY was of opinion that the law as it stood
allowed of the volunteers being summoned to aid the civil
power to quell an insurrection, but also allowed them to
obey the summons or not. ay they chose.
Lord iMenborough and Lord Lyttelton thought that
volunteers were not exempted from the civil oblige•
tions of aiding to preserve the peace ; but Lord Port.
man deprecated the calling out of the volunteers as
such.

The Duke of CAMBRIDGE urged the necessity of an
immediate settlement of the question, pointing out the
embarrassing position in which military officers were at
present placed by the uncertainty which prevailed as to
the legality of any assistance (min the volunteers.

Aft;:r wine further conversation,

Lord BIALMMIIURI", admitting that a clear under•
standing of the law upon the subject was necessary,
undertook on the part of the government to endeavour to
obtain it.
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE REFORM RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. H. RAILLIE gave notice that, on the consideration
of the resolutions with reference to the representation of
the people on the 2.lth instant, he should move, in place
of Resolution 5. the following :—" It being desirable that
the electoral privileges of all her Majesty's subjects should
be placed on an equal footing. no elector for any county or
borough shall be allowed to give more than one vote at such
election." (Opposition cheers.)
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE SEIZURE OF THE TORNADO.

- ...
Mr. hf I I.LER said he should not put the question of which
he had given notice on this subject, as the blue-book which
had been laid on the table oontained enough to satisfy the
public, and perhaps too much for the owners of the Tor-
nado. (Hear, bear.)
London, England, 1867-02-16

itEmAaKs.

Barometers fell rapidly yii;renray,llt this morning they are
attain rising In the sooth.weat. Temperatures have risen on the
east vest of England. The rinds are light to moderate. chiefly
easterly on the coons of Ireland. and southerly S.R. to KW.) on
our other coasts. Rain has been very general.
London, England, 1867-02-16

FLOGGING IN THE ARMY.

Mr. OTWA.I7g;;;;;JceIOr Monday next to inquire of
the Secretary for War whether his attention had been
called to an inquest held by the coroner of the city of
Limerick on Monday bud, on the body of Robert Syme, •
private of the 74th Regiment, who was dogged by the sen-
tence of a district court-martial on daturas y ; whether
his attention had been directed to the medical evidence
given on that inquiry, and to the following verdict of the
jury, " That the deceased came by hie death at the new
lauracks at Limerick on the 9th of February by fever and
congestion of the brain accelerated by corporalpunishment
received as the result of • district court- " (Hear.)
London, England, 1867-02-16

THE WEEKLY PRESS.

The Saturday &vita, treats of the present
predicament of the reform question in three consecutive
articles called respectively "Mr. Disraeli's speech," " The
Resolutions on Reform," and "The Liberal Party."
Describing the eagerness of Mr. Disraeli's audience and
the impatience of the country, our contemporary nays that
the right hon. gentleman nevertheless spoke for nearly
three hours literally without saying anything whatever.
To baffle, to mock, to deride the House of Commons
and the country at such a time and on such a subject
was surely the highest triumph of shallow audacity
which has ever been witnessed at Westminster. The
conservative party was greatly to be pitied, sitting
there bewildered and amazed, feeling itself dragged it
knew not whither, and grinning in a ghastly, happy way
in the face of its enemies, while its leader told the world
that it had no opinion in which it believed, and no shame
in being kicked. We may be sure that though the con-
servatives cheered, as in duty they thought them-
selves bound to do, many spirited and conscientious
men on the ministerial side bitterly resented this degra-
dation of their party. The resolutions were very badly
framed ; their purpose was ill-defined, and their language
unintelligible. The conclusion is indisputable that on
neither of the cardinal heads of reform is there
sult.ient kilitinctnest in the resolutions as now framed to
London, England, 1867-02-16

[STAMPED, Id. ADDITIONAL)

Shand an Military.

ADMIRALTY' Fen. 12.—Commander William
Henry Webb has been this day promoted to be a retired
captain under her Majesty's orders in council of 3rd August,
18eA 12th July, 1864, and 24th March, 1866.-oa:die.
ADMIRALTY, FIER. 15. APPOINTMENTS.— Pay-
masters R. F. C. Morison, to the Beringapatam ; S. H.
Moore (additional), to the Indus, for the Malabar. As-
sistant Clerk H. A. Malaber, to the Royal Adelaide.
i Engineer J. Francis, to the Racoon. First.class Assistant
Engineer T. Jones (additional), to the Zebra.

PORTSMOUTH, Frs. 15.

A court-martial was held on board the Victory
to-day, under the presidency of Captain E. Tatham, to try
Mr. John Howard Evans, asaistant.paymaater on board
the Cnrecoa, on the charges of having ban drunk while on
duty on the 20th December, and of having refused to
obey the lawful orders of Mr. Millman, paymaster of the
ship, his superior officer. There was a third charge of
having been drunk while on duty on the 7th of February.
The prisoner pleaded guilty to all the charges, and threw
himself anon the mercy of the court. He was sentenced
to be dismased from her Majesty's service.
THE Loss or THE GRITFON.—A court-martial
was also held on board the Victory to-day, under the
presidency of Captain E. Tatham, to try Mr. John
Edwards, master of the Pandora, on the following charge :
—" For that he did, when in charge of the pilotage of the
said ship, on or about the evening of the 2nd day of
October, 1866, allow the said ship to stand in too close to
the shore off Little Popo, on the West Coast of
Africa, without exercising proper caution, and with-
out acquainting Commander Italwanl Stubbs, of H.M.S.
Pandora, his commanding officer, with the dangerous
position of the said ship, and its proximity to the line of
breakers ' • and when the signal to her Majesty's ship
Griffon, then in company,`to tack in succession, was
made, did not acquaint the said Commander Stubbs that
there was not sufficient room for the evolution to be per
formed in safety." It may be remembered that the two
vessels came into collision, and the result was that the
Griffon went ashore, and became a total wreck The
inquiry was mainly of a technical character, and the pri-
soner having handed in a number of excellent certificates,
the court fully and honourably acquitted him.

CHATHAM, Fut. 15.

The Virago, 6, 226-horse power, Commander
Bingham, paddle-wheel 'learner, undergoing some altera-
tions and repairs to her machinery, in the steam basin, is
ordered to be completed with all despatch, 03 she is re-
quired for particular service.
London, England, 1867-02-16

COLCHESTER ELECTION.

After& severe contest victorydeclared itself yester-
dayin favourof the conservative candidate, Mr. E. K. Kan-
lake, Q.C. Dr. Brewer (liberal) headed the poll for the
first two or three hours, but afterwards he was gradually
left behind by Mr. Kendal's, who increased his niajority
every hour. At 5 p.m. the mayor (Mr. P. 0. Papillon)
officially declared the numbers as follows :

Kerslake
Brewer ...

Majority for Kerslake

The mayor accordingly declared Mr. Kars'Ace duly
elected. Mr. Barslake, who was enthusiastically cheered
by his friends, addressed the numerous crowd which had
assembled. Great excitement prevailed during the day,
bat order was well maintained.
London, England, 1867-02-16

MINES.-(TBIS DAY.)

Ulm (Mims.
The mini 11.;, market is rather quiet to-day, but
there is a demand for Prince of Wales, North
Crafty, We - Chiverton, Wheal Bassett, ttreat
Rotallack, i Ch:verton Moor shares. West Chi-
verton are quozed 61 to 62 ; North Crotty, 51 to
Wheal Basset. 65 to 70 ; Great Retallack, 475. Od.
to 50a. ; ClAverton Moor, 0 to ; Prince of Wales,
365. to 34•.: N..rth Treskerby, 2 ; Wheal
Buller, 25 to 27 ; Great Vor, 17 to ; Great South
Tolgus, 12s. 6d. to 17s, Od. ; Chiverton, 8 to ;
and East IllafteU, to
Tho subjoined report on the metal market is
from the circular of Messrs. von Dadelszen and
North :

We cannot report any iniprovemett in the metal taer-
ket ; comps lints are general, and prieee are with difficul
maintained. Iron—Welsh bars are dull, prime nnehur
51. Ifs, to rm. in Wales; rails firm at Gl. and upwards;
ritaffonlahire de..criptions continue dull; Sootah pig iron
hes declined to fits. 61. cash. Copper—Hardly any bulgi-
ness doing in either English or foreign. Seat waticted,
821. ; tough tik and ingots, 824 ; Burrs is obtainable at
$61.; Waflaroo. ; ores and regulut obtain compara-
tively higher prices. Tin—The market quiet, and
prices ane in bu3ers' favour. Straits radio) ff./. 10s. for
fine; goad merchantable, 841. ; distant shipments,
&W. 10s.; Baum 48/. 10s. to KW. In Holland the pine
remains at ...ff. Tin Plates—Prices are fully maintained.
Lead steady at 10/. lfis. to AC Speller continues un-
settled. Small salvi of spot Is at 211.15 e.. while for
forwent delivery there an at 211. 10s. here and in
outpoete. Specials, 21/. Us.

RAILWAYS.-(THIS DAY.)

Om WOLoci.

The railway market is firm to-day, with a good
amount bi:sinims. Lancashire and Yorkshire,
South Eastern, and Great Eastern stocks are in
prominent request, and have risen to per MAL
Midland has also impmved I, but Caledonian his
declined
_ _

Met;X;litan stock is now quoted 12411 to ex
; Great Western, 50 to 1 ; London and NOrth
Western. 1224: e ; Midland, 1221 to 12M ; Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire, 1261 to 127 ; South
og to ; SlEastern, Great
Northern, 124 to 124 ; ditto A, 1281 to 129 ;
London, Chstiam, and Dover, 18 to ; and
North British. 374 to 384.
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---lioreiiii----Ml7lc:.fonirlriilwav shares are quiet, at
the cl.mtni; priors of yesterday. East Indian are
quoted LUG to
nk 1 ; Lombardo-Venetian, 16 to 1.
and Grand Tru 4if Canada, 21 to

1 ror to-day's Share Lieu see page 4.1
London, England, 1867-08-20

BETTING IN LONDON.-MONDAY.

The chief movements of to-day were the backing of
Seeming and Gement, and the retrogression of Good-
wood. "The Squire's" mare made each rapid strides in
favouritism that 4 to 1 was eventually taken about her,
while Gomera wan heavily supported at 7 to 1 and 8 to 1.
Brsdamante also held a strung position, and found nume-
rous friends at odds ranging from 4 to 1 to 5 to 1, the
price laid against her at no time exceeding the last-
mentioned. Goodwood was out of favour at Bto 1 offered,.
and Challenge could only just manage to secure a sup-
porter at the comparatively long prices of 10 to 1 *act-
in, to 9. Fortunio was frequently inquired after and sup-
ported with spirit, while some half-dozen outsiders were
backed at 100 to 7 and 100 to 8 ; but the odds were laid
in small sums. Por the St. Leger, the friends of Hermit,
after vainly endeavouring to obtain 2 to 1, accepted 7 to 4,
Mr. Chaplin's colt being backed to win several hundreds
at these short odds. The current price of Vauban was
3 to 1 taken and offered, bat one speculator laid 100 to 80.
Marksman was put up at 12 to 1 offered, and speedil de-.
dined to 100 to 6, 500 to 30 being laid, and the layer
desiring to repeat the operation. The remaining business
consisted of offers which do not call for any comment;
beyond the ordinary quotation, which will be found in the
following list of latest prices :
London, England, 1867-08-20

lIEETE—Mews. GABRIEL
(ESTABLISH 1815).
NEW PAMPHLET, YKSK BY POST POUR STAMPS,
Explaining the Paint.= System of Dentistry end self-adhesive
Artificial Teeth without spin" at half the usual charges.
64, LCDOATE.HILL, CITY.
56, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, London.
134, Duke-Mrs:et, Liverpool.
London, England, 1867-08-20

MARKET&

TALLOW.—Monn.tv Evan nro.—The market main
in a very stagnant condition, and with only 200 casks a
the way from St. Petersburg some improvement might it
looked for; the trade continues quite indifferent, and My
purchase for immediate wants. From St. Petersburg no
marketis quoted steady at 49 to 48A silver roubles; el.
change, 321, shipped to all places to date, 9,000 agsh‘t
14,000 last year. Oar closing prices me: Spot, 455. • hr.
year's tallow, old, 445.; New Ukraine, 455. fM. ;October
to December, 45a. 9d. ; and December. 48.. ; South Arse
I rice, 455. to 45a. 6d. first pipes. No Odessa or Austmka
offering. Cocoa nut oil firm ; Cochin, 575. ; Ceylon, 50s;
Sy&ey, 495. to 495. 641. ; fine good and middling, 455. n
4741. 6d. • infenor kinds and mixed, 41s. to 4lbt. Palm oil
steady, 4os. ; fine Lagos, ;19s. to :Os. 641. ; Acrepalm so
oil, 398.—(From the Ciroslar of Messrs. J. Smith sod
Charles.)

COTToll.—lacimpow., Aimee 19.--Quiet, widget
quotable change in prioos. Estimated sales to-day, loiti
bales : including 2,000 speculation and export 4.0 N
American, 91d. to 13td. • ' 400 Fenian. Ac., 9 .to IX;
200 Maceio and Bahia, 101 d, to lljd.; 200 ' , DOA ;
300 Egyptian, 13d. to 16d. ; 4,700 Surat, ojd. to NI;
Madras, lid. • Bengal, &Ands, ke., 61d. to 7;41. ;
200 Peru, lid. to 11 id. Fair Dhollenb, &I. ; lair
Oetnntwuttee. 7jd. ; fair Broach, Bd. ; fur Bengal.
60. • fair Epgptian, 13fd. ; fair Pernam, 11d. ; isiddhig
Bowed., 10jd.;- middling Orleans, 1111

WOOL AND WORSTED.—Bitediroan, Auccerr 19.—
The wool market bag been well attended today; and
although the transaction• in wool have not been so
numerous a• last week, the tendency of prices continues
to be in favour of the buyer. In worsted yarns, simmers
have taken only • few fresh orders to-day, and prices,
though in some instances • shade firmer, are not any
higher than last Thursday. The improved state of the
weather has imparted a more cheerful tone to the**
market, and is better feeling seems to prevaiL Thelon.
nee which has been done, however, is on the whole only
small. Prices remain fully as low as hitherto.

CATTLE.—Ltreepooc, Auce,,T 19.—The supply of
cattle woe less, but that of sheep and lambs larger tb.oi
on Monday last. The demand was slow for each, without
much change in value. Beef, 6d. to 70. ; mutton, 1.1. to
74d. ; lamb, bd. to qa. per lb. There were as nuoit;
2,331 cattle and 15,158 sheep and lambs.

COALS.—LoNorm, AUGUST 19.—Holywell Main, 154
North Melton Gas, 121.9 d.; West Hartley, 16s. td. , 1% ail
End Hatton, 19s. 6d. ; Walls End Hatton Lyons, 17a.;
Walls End Tunstall, 17s. ; Walls End Cusop, lee. 91;
Walls Emd Cowndon, 16e. ; Walls End Hartlepool, Mali.;
Walls End Kelloe, 17s 9d. ; Walls End East Hartlepool.
18a. 9d.--Shipe at market, 45 ; sold, P.I.
London, England, 1867-08-20

SPAIN.

PARIS, Avorecr 19.
Several Paris papers regard the position of affairs
in Spain as extremely senous.
The Epoque says that amongst the persons
arrested was Senor Mados, the ex-minter.
PERPIGNAN, Aucuer 19.
Advices received hero from Barcelona state that
martial law has been proclaimed in that town.
One battalion of French troops has left Perpignan
for the Spanish frontier.

THE PARIS BOURSE.
PARIS, Arcirrr 19, 3.30 P.Y.
The Bourse remains quiet. Rents' closed at
45.60, or Sc. lower than on Saturday.

Tug BOMBAY MAIL. —MARszu.LEs, Auousr 19.
.--The Tanjore arrived** 6.15 this morning. Mails leave
at 11.30 s. m.

SOUTHAMPTON, AUGUST 20. —The North GIRTH=
Lloyd's steamer Bremen, from New York on the Sib inst.,
arrived here late last night with 76 passengers for this port,
Havre, and Bremen, 34 sacks of mails for London, but no
wreck, During the passage she spoke the British barque
Palestine, and the Bremen brig Hydra. Her advice. are
=important.
REGISTERED LETTERS POE THE BRAZILS.--The
Brazilian Post-office having ag►in consented to give receipts
for registered letters sent from the United Kingdom by
British Mail packets, thus acknowledging the due anival
of such lettere at the port of disembarkation, letters ad-
dressed to Brazil may, in future, be registere•t. A British
fee of fourpence must be paid upon every registered letter
addressed to Brazil, in addition to the pOatage.
ADMIRALTY, AUGUST 19. —APPOINTMENTS.
Assistant Surgeons—Dr. George V. Wright, to the
Medusa ; Dr. John B. Burke, to the Jason.
London, England, 1867-08-20

SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY.

The report of the directors of the South Devon
Railway Company and statement of accounts to be we.
Dented to the shareholders at the half-yearly tbeetbg
to be held at Plymouth on the fend inst. Lie
just been issued. It sayi:—The revenue of to
half-year ended 30th June last amounted to luti,l;:if,
gs. 14d., as compared with 1014,171/.114. 6d. earned dun;
the corresponding half of 1866. The put six moods kin
been a period of great commercial stagnation, act the
causes which have depressed railway traffic generZly
throughout the kingdom have been aggravated by the
unfortunate condition of mining industry is torn.
wall and Devonshire. The result has been that
the traffic of the main line has considerably decresed,
although that on the branches has improved. Tloreiesse
account is for the grit time debited with this company's
proportion of the deficit arising under the lease of the
Cornwall Railway, former losses having been met by
the Cornwall Company. Under that lease the Aso-
dated Companies are to have their losses refunded prior to
payment of ordinary dividend on Cornwall stock, tat
until there is some nearer prospect of such a result,
proposed to charge the company's proportion "gout
revenue. The working expenses of the put half•yor
amounted to 47.46 per cent., whilst those of the cone
spending period in 1666 absorbeil U. 83 per cent, of the
receipts, showing the gratifying reduction of 7...7 per
cent. these expenses. The revenue account present. s
disposable balance of P. 7,102/. 84. lld., and afteriaint;
provisions for all preference and other claims, lie
directors recommend the declaration of a dividend st
the ordinary stock at the rate of 11. ss. per sent. pr
annum, carrying forward a balance of 5611. 154. 3d.
London, England, 1867-08-20

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE CIMBRIA.

IN, AvouuT 20.

The Hamburg and American Company's steam-
ship Cimbria, from New York on the 10th inst.,
arrived here to-day with 115 passengers for this
port, Havre, and Hamburg, 35 sacks of mails,
40,300 dols. for London, and 1,200 dole. for
Hamburg.

On the 13th she passed the English ship
McAllam, and on the 16th the Faverretta.

NEW YORK, Auorwr 10, Mourrsa.

Mr. Stanton is still exercising the functions of Some.
tare of War, but the President bolds no communication
11:th him.

It is reported the Cabinet agree that President Johnson
has the right to suspend Mr. Stanton under the Tenure of
Office Bill. It is expected the President will take decisive
act;on in the matter on Monday. [Mr. Stanton's suspen-
sion has since been announced by cable.) It is reported
that numerous radical congreu men urge Mr. Stanton to
maintain his position.

General Sheridan has removed the chief of the police in
New Orleans, and the judge of the twelfth judicial district
in Texas.

A number of negroes have been appointed members of
the Mobile police force.
Many of the citizens of Not th Carolina refuse to pay the
State taxes, on the ground that the State government has
no practical existence.
Mr. Brinkley, the acting Attorney- General, has trans-
mitted to the President an application for pardon from
Sanford Conover on the grounds of informality in his
trial and conviction. The application is endorsed by Judge
Bolt and Congress men Ashley and Riddle, on the grounds
of the valuable services rendered to the prosecution
at the pending Surratt trial by Conover. Accompanying
these documents is • letter from Conover, declaring that
Ashley and Butler engaged him to procure suborned wit-
noises to implicate President Johnson in the assassination
of Lincoln by proving intimacy and frequent intercourse
between Booth and Johnson, and that a correspondence
had taken place between Johnson and Jefferson Davis re-
lative to the proposed assassination. Conover alleges he
procured a witness who was r ersonally instructed by Ash-
ley bow to give his testimony.