The Express.
London, England, 1861-12-14 00:00:00

BELGIUAL

The discussion on the address in the Belgian
Chamber of Representatives continues to drag its
slow length along. The speeches made by some
of the hon. members are marked by considerable
violence, but in a general way the proceedings are
void of general or political interest. During the
discussion on the paragraph relative to religious in-
struction in schools, the minister took occasion to
remark on the excesses of that part of the press
which represents the policy of the right, and re-
proached that party with its inaction in not dis-
countenancing their conduct. The minister said
that one of the leading organs of that party had
not hesitated to heap the grossest outrage on M.
Rogier, one of the founders of Belgian nationality,
by applying to him the epithet of "Grandson of
the Executioner of Arras." On hearing this a loud
cry of indignation burst forth from the benches of
the left and from the public tribunes, and shouts
of "Cowardice !" " Infamy !" and such like were
heard on all sides. "Notwithstanding such an
outrage," added the minister, "the right never
checked the violence of their organs, and even at
the present moment did not protest against it, but
were silent." The discussion was again adjourned.

(azurim's mraux&)
FRANCE.

PARIS, Dec. 14.
The Moniteur of this morning reviews in its
bulletin the conflicting appreciations on the Anglo-
American question, and says :—" The London
papers indulge in criticisms more or less hazardous
on pretended offers of mediation, and announce
that General Scott has gone to America to make

an effort in favour of peace. That may probably
be correct, but the name of France has been mixed
up in this matter embellished with details abso-
lutely false."

THE PACIFIC MAIL.
SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 14.
. _

The news from Chili by the Atrato is favourable.
Much good was expected from the present ad-
ministration. Confidence was returning in com-
.

mercial circles.

The establishment of a line of steamers between
the Atlantic and Pacific through the Straits of
Magellan wee urgently demanded.
The accounts from Bolivia are deplorable.
The commander-general of Leper, Colonel
Yanez, had ordered 220 persons, engaged in the
late revolutionary movement, to be shot.
The elections in Peru had resulted in favour of
San Rimon.

The preparations for war against Ecuador were
still progressing. The Peruvian treasury was re-
ported to be in a bad condition. Mar was expected
to be the next president.
Thel state of political affairs at Mazatlan Lupaz
was quiet.

The Valparaiso import market was dull. Copper
had advanced. Money was scarce. Shipping in
demand at advanced rates. Silver, fine, 19.30 per
marc. Exchange on Loudon, GO and 90 days, 45 to
to 45k ; Paris, 460.

SOUTHAMPTON, Dr.c. 14.

The ship Dunphavile Castle, ten days from Lon-
don, bound for Sydney, put in here to-day to re-
move cargo, and take in dead weight.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

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t W.-0.12. t W.-41S
PROBABLE WORM mien.
W. to N. and N.N.E.—ltrodt,
clear. snowy.
Statlbw or rainy.

N. Britain-B.E. to &W. and
N.-Btrong, rain and snow.
lreland—S.S.R. to B.W. and N.
—Gale, rain, then moderate.
Central--8.8. to S. and W.—
Strong, rainy.
I Cast-8.8.K to &W. and
W.—A gale lu places, rainy.
S. itimband—&3.W. to W.— W. to N.W. and N.N.X.—Freth
Heavy gale In places, with to strong, Rue.
hall, rain, and some snow.

W.S.W. to N.—Trak

W. to N. and N.L—Frtah.