The Express.
London, England, 1861-08-02 00:00:00

GARIBALDI AND THE PAPACY.

Garibaldi has addressed the following letter to
the Countess d'Ora d'lstria, ode Princess Ghika :
Carrera, July 16.
Madame—l have read with admiration and gratitude
your charming letter ; it strengthens in me the opinion I
have long entertained that (woman is called by Providence '
to play the first part in the emancipation of oppressed
nationalities, and in the annihilation of despotism. Yea
are right, madame ; the papacy r the moat horrible
plague that my poor country is afflicted with; eighteen
centuries of falsehood, persecution, and burning at the
stake, in complicity with all the tyrants of
Italy, rendered the plague incurable. At present as here-
tofore this vampire of the land of the llcipios supports its
body, which' ia corrupted and eaten up by pastes', by
means of discord, reaction, pillage, and civil war ; sad it
affords • pretext for keeping permanently in Italy • foreign
army which by its influence prevents • generous nation
from constituting itself. Hungary is at the present mo-
ment in • very definite situating. The Hun.
prise people, who on the field of Italian liberty
have cemented their fraternal alliance with us,
well deserve the co-operation of the nation of
Pastern Europe, whom cause is ideation" with
theirs. The Serene; Croats, and D 420666114 have ad-
hered to the national aspiration of the Maven. The Moldo-
Wallachians ought to imitate that example, and I entertain
the full conviction that you will exercise your high influence
over your countrymen to draw closer the paternal ties which
Pet henceforth to unite the autism races with the sister
races of the matzo and west of Europe. When nations
shall love each other and be in &mord, as required by the
laws of Christ and of humanity, they will realise the dreams
of happenses in which I have isdulpd at the epochs of
my life. G. Gsaissimi.

SHOCKING MURDER OP A WIPE BY HER
HUSBAND, AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OP THE
MURDERER, IN ST. GILEYS.-( THIS DAY)

The neighbourhood of Newton-street, Holborn,
abutting upon the end of New Oxford-strost, was throws
into a state of great excitement this morning owing
to • rumour, which turned out to be but too true, of a
murder having been committed by a husband cutting hie
wife's throat, and then attempting his own life.
At about three o'clock this morning police-constable
Wakeham was on duty in Holborn, when he saw a man
whom he had some previous knowledge of, named William
Oogan, coming towards him covered with blood. He asked
him what was the matter with him, when he tried to
articulate something, but failing, lifted his right hand and
drew it across his neck. The constable then lifted up hie
head, and found that his throat was cut. He then askedhim
who had done it, when he (Cogan) pointed to himself. Wake.
ham then took bold of his arm, and led him to King's College
Hospital, where he was at once admitted. On the way to
the hospital, Wakeham, who knew him to be • married
man, asked him where his wife was, when he again drew hie
band across his neck, meaning that her throat was cut.
He was next asked where she was, when he turned round
and pointed in the direction of his home, and when asked
who had cat her throat be pointed again to himself.
Superintendent Durkin and Inspector Mackenzie, of the
F division of polioe at Bow-street, were at once made ac-
quainted with the occurrence, when they proceeded to No.
4, Newton-street. On their entering the first floor front
room • shocking sight presented itself. In about the middle
of the room lay the wife, with her feet and legs lying
along the Boor, and her head and the upper portion of her
body resting on a couple of baskets. Her throat was cut
from ear to ear, and as her head hung back the wound pre-
sented • shocking spectacle, the blood still oozing from it.
On the floor just beneath her was a large pool of blood, and
in the midst of it a razor was found with which the murder
bad been committed. The room itself presented all the
appearance of a comfortable home, and outside the two
windows there is a large green board surrounded by little
ornamental railings, and on which is a collection of ever.
greats and flowers.

From what could be gathered, it appears that the man
Cogan and his wife attended the funeral yesterday of his
godfather, after which, with five or six more friends, they
returned to his place in Newton.street. Here they all sat
down and had tea, after which they all went out tog*.
ther. Cogan and his wife returned home rather
late in the evening the worse for liquor, and be
went up and threw himself on the bed. After lying
for about a couple of hours he got up, missed a love.
reign from his pocket, and accused his wife of taking it,
which it is believed she strenuously denied. They had
• quarrel together about the sovereign, when he
left the room, and going downstairs, went to •
lodging-house opposite, where, after conversing in
an angry tone es regards his wife towards some
penman there, he left and was seen to enter the Queen
and Prince Albert public-house in Holborn. On the way to
this house he was beard to say that he bad had quite enough
of it, and that be would put an end to it that night or to.
morrow. After remaining a short time in the public-house,
and having bad something more to drink, he returned home,
and it is supposed committed the dreadful act. When me,
dicel aid was called in to the wife, she was pronounced to
have been dead for some time.

Cogan sod his wife, although they quarrelled at times,
were considered by their neighbours to have lived very
happily together. Cogan was in the habit of earning a good
deal of money by going round with a horse sad cart and
selling poultry. They had only one child, • boy aged 15,
who is away from home.
Information of the murder has been forwarded to the
coroner, and the police are in possession of the place.
Greet crowds assembled round the house from an early
hour this morning.
From inquiries made at the hospital, it appears that
Cogan is at present going on favourably.

FETE AT BROADLANDS PARK.—The annual fife
of the Southampton Polytechnic Institute was held at
Broadlands, the seat of Lord Palmerston, on Wednesday,
b 7 the kind permission of his lordship, who gave orders to
his steward to do everything in his power for the contra
nieoce and enjoyment of the visitors. The South-Western
Railway Company ran excursion trains to and from Rom.
say and Southampton, Salisbury, and Winchester. Resided
these trains, a vast number of vehicles from the surround-
ing neighbourhoods travelled to and from Broadlands.
Most of the shops in Ramsey were closed, and the church
bells were set ringing. About 5,000 persons entered the
park during the day. The amusements consisted of cricket,
football, dancing, running, boat-racing, and fireworks. Two
volunteer bands played alternately. Marquees were erected
for refreshment., and in one of them about GO gentlemen
dined, the president of the Southampton Polytechnic be.
stitution, Mr. J. R. Stebhing, J.P., occupying the chair.
There was some spirited boat-racing on the river during the
day, in the course of which the boat of Mr. Payne, a
surgeon-dentist, of Southampton, was upset, and that/sod*.
man was thrown into the water, but being a good swimmer
he experienced nothing more serious than a ducking.
THE FESTIVAL Or THE THREE CHOIRS. —As the
Triennial Musical Festival of the three choirs of Hereford,
Worcester, and Gloucester approaches (and which this veer
will be held in our own ancient city) the interest attaching
to it is increased and intensified by the efforts now making
to ensure its success, and the goodly prospect that daily
opens up enables us to presage for the future a most Utter.
trig result. On every, hand we eee the indications whialt
geottrally precede these gatherings in cathedral cities, sack
as Hereford, Worcester, and Gloucester, in increased neat-
ness and cleanliness of the streets, the renovation and fresh
painting of old, and In many instances the substitution of
more modern, elegant, and appropriate facades to the prin-
cipal commercial establishments of our good old town,. In
every respect the movement is decidedly and nomistakeably
"onward. Our btisinens, however, to-day is with the
"Music Meeting," as it is popularly termed throughout the
country, and our aim is to foreshadow the fact that there is
every reason at this moment to expect that the gathering of
September will inaugurate a new em in these pleasant
county reunions.—Hereford Journal.
MUTH SUNDAY SeHOoL FESTIVAL. —The teachers
and scholars of the Sunday schools belonging to the Con.
gregational Church, Erith, held their manual festival on Wed-
nesday in Belvidere-perk, the seat of Sir Culling E. Eardley.
Bart., which be kindly appropriated for the occasion. The
minister, the Rev. Samuel March, who has just completed
the second year of his ministry at Erith, was most iodated.
gable in his exertions to promote the comfort and happiness
of the children, of whom a large number with their (rum&
were present. Tea, cake, (t.c..' with nniusements of various
description were provided ; and the pleasures of the day
were greatly enhanced by the juvenile drum and fife band
from Dartford.

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Tait BUILDERS' STRIKE.—The masons' committee
y reported that Mr. Allen. of ZFinsbury, who has a yesterday
at Haggeratone, requiring about 40 masons,
has accepted the terms of the compromise, and the men
have gone to work under it. The masons' committee, under
instructions from their society, do not allow their men to
commence work for any employer who does not give a writ•
ten_ guarantee to abide by the terms of the compromise.
MELANCHOLY CASE OP POISONING IN SCO/'LAND.
—On Wednesday morning, Mr. Vauguan, a highly respected
private gentleman, residing at Dolls, for the education of
his family, died iu his own house under very painful cir.
cumstances. Tuesday was the usual examination
day of the chases of Dollar Institution, and Mr.
Vaughan was present in the various clus.rootns of the
institution during the day, and afterwards partook of
, luncheon with the trustees sad their friends. Mr.
Vaughan, who was a native of England, bad spent soma
years in Australia, where he enquired a competence. and
he always retained in his residence his own private media
tine chest, which he hail made use of when abroad. Early
ou Wednesday morning, Mr. Vaughan, feeling himself
unwell, rose from bed and proceeded to take from his nod'.
eine chest an emetic, which, however, proved to be some
. potent poisonous substance. The fatal mistake was not
covered until the draught was partaken of. The household
were immediately apprised of the circumstance, sod medical
assistance was forthwith obtained, but in a few minutes
Mr. Vaughan had ceased to breathe. —Edin4urgh Courant.
THE BIDEFORD POlSt/NINO CASE.—This inquiry
was again resumed at the New Inn on Tuesday evening, at
eight o'clock. The first evidence went to show the result
of post.seorftta examination. Mr. W. H. Ackland, cur'
goon, gave a most clear and lucid statement, showing that
the unfortunate lady had been the victim of a strong narcotic
poison. At half-past ten the inquiry terminated, and the
jury, after considering the case, returned the following vet"
diet :—" That Fences Ann Rowland die,l from the effects
of laudanum, inadvertently supplied by Mr. Thomas t:ridiths
instead of tincture of rhubarb."

Pfievorrfort or Amor-war, PoigoNiNii.—The
Council of ths.2barniaceirtical Society have appointed the
masident, rice president, Masers. Norma, Deane, WaUflh
Hills' Hamadan, Buckles, end Bird, a committee to inquire
into, and report te the council upon, the best arningemeota,
if any, to be adopted for the protection of the public against
aomdmital poisoning. There is no subject upon whin)) coo.
&dent are more frequently offered to the public,
and few w are attended with greeter difficulty in practice.
We hope that from the experience of this committee 1001.
thing tram and wafer will be elnbomted than the crude and
empirical recommeodationa hitherto broached in parliament
or through the press.
Last evening a fire happened in the premises be-
longing to Mr. R. Jolley, situate in White Hart-courts
Charter House-lane. The perish engine and several of the
London brigade were soon in attendance and the fire ex-
tinguished, but not until the large workshops on the'
first and second floors were nearly destroyed. The cause 01
the fire is unknown.