The Express.
London, England, 1861-04-05 00:00:00

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

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PARIS, THURSDAY EVZNIZO.

All the Marshals of France are summoned to
attend an extraordinary Council of War at the
Tuileries on Monday next.
General Ladmirault's division, which was re-
viewed by the Emperor in the court of the Tuile-
ries to-day, according to announcement, is now
known to have received orders to march for the
camp in the east of France. This news adds im-
portance to the series of similar reviews which the
Emperor is about to pass.
The Moniteur, with that obliquity in which it
delights, reproduces from the Con /Qui:Smartt the
paragraph repudiating Prince Murat's letter, and
wherein it is stated that "we" (the Constitutionnet)
" are authorised to say that this altogether personal
document cannot in any way engage the policy of
the government, for it is evidently at variance with
that policy." Now, in the face of this paragraph,
I ask, on behalf of a mystified public, what credit
can be attached to the frequent declarations of the
Mintiteur, apropos precisely of statements in the
Constitutionnel, that it (the Moniteur) is the
sole journal in which the government ex-
presses its opinions ? What reason can the
Moniteur give for taking this second-hand way of
excusing the government from the suspicion of soli-
darity with Prince Murat 1 It cannot allege that
his proclamation is beneath the notice of the offi-
cial journal, because it borrows the paragraph of
the Constitutionnet. It cannot pretend that it is

only reproducing, without responsibility, the cur-
rent news of the day, because it adopts the aver-
ment that the Constittaionnet is "authorised."

The Union, by mistake, attributes to the Patric,
instead of the Pays, the monstrous news that Gen.
Mos had brought to Paris a petition covered with
780,000 signatures, of which 80,000 were collected
in the city of Naples alone, praying that Murat
I might be made king. The Patrie, now that the
icue is given to treat Murat's pretensions as unoffi-
cial, is of course delighted at this opportunity of
washing its hands of that canard. The Pays is
discreetly silent on the subject, and we hear nothing
whatever of General Ulloa and his petition.
The Sid& calls for p dissolution of the Corps Le-
gislatif on the ground that the ninety-one members
who voted against the government on the address,
represent "legitimist and ultramontanist opinions,
than which none are more detested in France,"
The grease and Opinion Nationale warmly associate
themselves with the demand of the Miele.

The Corps Legislatif yesterday unanimously
passed the new law making it imperative upon the
creditor who incarcerates a debtor to allow him 45fr.
a month for his maintenance instead of 30fr.
Several members took the opportunity of
pronouncing altogether against the principle
of imprisonment for debt. One deputy
observed that, at all events, since the in-1
creased allowance to debtors was founded upon
the rise in the price of provisions, the minimum
amount for which a man could be imprisoned
should be augmented in the like proportion, viz.,
from 300 fr. to 450 fr. Among the anomalies in-
volved by the law of imprisonment for debt, it was
remarked that while it was a penal offence to take
more than 6 per cent for the loan of money, the
law enabled a man to pledge his personal liberty as
an additional guarantee for a debt, and that it was
shocking to think that a poor but honest debtor
might lie in prison five years for the simple fact of
his owing 500 fr., while a court of justice, for a
fraudulent appropriation of 50,000 fr., would often
award no more than one year's imprisonment.
MM. Conti and Baroche, on behalf of the govern-
ment, promised to take the whole subject into con-
sideration.

Marshal Castellane has just arrived at Paris from
Lyons in hot haste, bringing with him a Swiss
journal, in which it was stated three days ago that
General Trocbu had beau sent to Lyons as his alter
ego. He demands explanations from the War-
office.

The Bourse improved a little, in the expectation
of a diminution in the Bank of France rate of dis-
count. The Route rose Sc. for cash and account,
closing at 67fr. 60c. and 67fr. Me. Mobllier rase
Mr. Most of the railways were from 2fr. sc. to
oft% higher; but Western fell 2fr. 50c. The Roman
railways recovered 10fr. of the fall of 15fr., which
they suffered yesterday. The Caiwie Mires is •
little better.

A new gold coinage has just come out in which
the head of the Emperor appears encircled by a
laurel wreath, " which was not so before." I
suppose the battles of Magenta and Solferino are
considered to be the justifications of this addition.

It is said that the Minister of Marine has
declined some English tenders which were made for
the transport of munitions of war to Cochin China,
and has just taken up two French vessels for that
purpose• _

It is alleged that Sophie Bluth, the Jewess of
Lille, who has been long missing and was supposed
by her family to be concealed in a convent, has
written a letter dated from Oakley-square, London,
and attested by Mr. Venn, notary public, in which
she certifies that she is living in London of her
own free will.

The Gazette de Saint Ptterabourg publishes on the
jubilee (or fiftieth anniversary) of Prince Viaremski an
article by Count B—, from which we make the following
extracts :—" On the morning of the jubilee-day Prince
Viaxemaki was no sooner up than his apartments were filled
with visitors ; from all sides congratulations, notes, nose-
gays arrived. In the midst of these joyous noises the prince
had handed to him a letter from the minister of the Empe-
ror's household, in which he read that his Majesty, wishing
to confer distinction on the fiftieth anniversary of
the prince's literary life, had deigned to nomi-
nate him Master of the Imperial court, and pur-
suant to the wish of her Majesty the Empress,
to attach him to her person. Thus the Russian litera-
ture has been honoured in the person of the Russian writer.
Among the telegrams bearing congratulations, and which
were read aloud at dinner-time, after Prince Viasemaki's
speech, a letter from the King and Queen of Wartemberg
was observed, and also one from the ladies of St. Peters-
burg. In the evening the prince and several of his friends
were invited to come to the Grand Duchess Helena's. Here
a high favour awaited the prince. At the supper his Ma-
jesty the Emperor called him to him, and congratulating
him in the presence of all the bystanders, drank to the
health of the Russian poet."
IrrnnaaANcx tN TVRIEEI7.—An exhibition of
intolerance worthy of the authors of the disgraceful scenes
which took place some months ago at the burial of a pro-
testant Armenian in Stamboul, has occurred during the
past week near Yeni-Capou. A Greek woman in that
neighbourhood genie days ago sold her house to some Arme-
nian protestants, who purpose to build on its site a chapel
for the celebration of protestant worship. No sooner did
the "orthodox" Armenians of the district become aware
of the sale, and of the object of the purchasers, than they
commenced hostilities—gathering nightly in crowds, hoot-
ing at the women (who is yet rmident in the house), and
I smashing the windows. Such conduct carries with it, to be
I sure, it. own
..punishment in the contempt and indignation
every right-minded man nod woman feels for its authors.
Rut, what would half Europe say if such rufliauly
ranee were exhibited by the Turks? It is, however, the
conduct of " Christians," and it is right that others who
bear the same name, and to whams sympathy appeals are
nude bY thew and such like " sufferers" from Ithoembitioi
"oppnimiess" should be informed of the fact.—Levant
Simi el.

THE FRIEND OP THE CLERGY CORPORATION.

The annual festival of the above valuable insti-
tution was held yesterday evening at the London Tavern,
when about 150 gentlemen, principally clergymen, sat
down to an elegant and abundant dinner. The chair was
taken by the Loan MAYOR, supported by the Sheriffs of
London and Middlesex, Mr. J. Bekewitch, M.P., Mr.
N. Foster White, Rev. H. Hutton, Dr. Letheby, Rev.
C. M'Kensie, Rev. Professor Christmas, Rev. J. Jackson,
Rev. Honest Roberta, Rev. W. Mitchell, Chaplain of St.
Bartholomew's Hospital ; Rev. Hughes, Rev. T.
Chambers, Rev. F. Pigeon, Hon. and Rev. Hy. Legge,
Right Hon. Wm. Napier, Rev. Dr. Meyer, Rev. M. W.
Lusignan, Rev. Dr. Worthington, Messrs. Lows, R. Otbbe,
S. G. Grady, Rev. H. Howarth, Rev. P. P. Gilbertokc.
The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN having proposed the usual
loyal toasts with very great propriety and force of expres-
sion, proceeded to give "The Archbishops, Bishops, and
Clergy of the Church of England," to winch the Rev. Dr.
Meyer returned thanks. The next toast was " The heti-
Union," in giving which the Right Hon. Chairman briefly
explained the objects of the charity. These were to pro-
vide permanent pensions, not exceeding 401. per
annum, to the widows, orphans, and unrntrried
daughters of clergymen of the Established Church, and
secondly, to aftord temporary assistance to necessitous cler-
gymen and their families. The Lord Mayor, in giving this
toast, stated that on looking over the proceedings of former
saniveriaries he found amongst his predecessors the names
of Sir W. Page Wood, Sir J. Pskingtsmt, and Lord J. Rus-
sell. He therefore could not hope to add anything to their
eloquent advocacy, end should content himself with
reminding his bearer, that whenever the cry of destitu-
tion had beep heard, English benevolencifbad always been
ready with its assistance. News had just come home of a
terrible famine in India, and immediately public meeting,
had been held, and 20,0001. had been sent to the East as a
first offering. With each proofs of the charity of his coun-
trymen before hint he had no fear for the funds of " The
Friend of the Clergy " The next toast was " The Bench
and the Bar," to which the Right Hon. W. Napier returned
thanks in an eloquent speech, after which the hon.
secretary, the Rev. J. E. Cox read the list of subscrip.
tions, which, with the collection of the evening, returned
an addition to the funds of the charity of 5,3361. The
health of the sheriffs was propose& and responded to by
Sheriff Lusk, and finally the health of the Lore Mayor, to
which his lordship returned expressive and appropriate
thanks.

The Muslims) entertainments of the evening, which were
under the direction of Mr. R. G. Wesley, included the
talents of Mn. Lockey, Miss Poole, Mr. Frond, and Mr. C.
Henry. The singing of Mn. Lockey and Miss Poole elicited
enthusiastic applause. Mr. flukes was the toastmaster.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(adore Mr. Commisiolier num.)
la tut NEINIT SAYLIIIMr.
is,..krupt was a timber merchant awl underwriter,
..! I I iool *Wel, awed el Lloyea Maw was the eaanlina-
:.....taik Thu amain% which are very complicate.'
; . mamma, ifiow• total liability of 19J,V.111, with gimlet.
r..• 1 at 1:.,:404.
applicatioa of Mr. Lawman. the araounts baring
Med. se adpaniassat fur • week was ordered
at WATTIL—JI7II6IIM.
• lwatnipt, • wism-aserehaat, ltlacknian.street,
ravestli .appli..l for kis certificate.
llownr Now palirnietd. H. said, The bankrupt
• • ',a-1 by Me.... awe and anal Mmars. Hart
• ll.' ala.ut 2,111/V., aml produces sies4. which
:CO. Ile wax imolvent before March, littitc
that month Iwtook liiniarlf to Cauterbury, when
.. a • -art for relief .1 insolvent alebton. ter,' Pirdar
• ,•Iglo, .Ittairlo• t.. meet tlielr en-az...heat. att.
1.1 I •If .f that c..urt. apt pl;er.l himself is a
. „..• n as I presume, t., frv•lftslllo.o...r hosinees set hut-
eak old .kbt. M treh, 14.1. I• however, he has
• 0•1110 Wbr.vtaable io,trumeats to the extent
.'oat nat., for Aromitu..latwo aeol though
have Does partiolla provided for, the moult
that hi. estate ILIA Icon Ininiesed with extra
• , to the extent of shout 4W. Thu. coodurt wax nerd

r ler . awl After having thus uoLeseganly
. i with debt, he eutenal into a aerie. d transie twos
. Wein. Um mai Co. and Moors. Hart and co t..

• . de, wises, and spirits to • cossiderable amount,
...i.e that be amid dispose al them with gnat advantage
ingtbe managersidtbs Bern•vgardens. The aeon tAnf
and 1%1. Awl Hart awl Chi. seem to have ea.!
. th ell that rare And prode•es which t..
.-tenie. Rut their care was vale • the representation.
vie by the liinlirupt wire en plausible that ultimately
1/(114.11N1 and their agents 1111/111 deluded, And a heavy
to will he inettaitio.l by them. ruder these cin•umatances
un..t A...• 016 Wilkrlll4 a errtietate in lege time than
• rear fr.•m the• •Lde •.f the petition Pith August). I
however. give Wm protecting from arrest. The
.run..it.. will be 04 the lowest elm.

I'l YE C11.,R1.1.4 44 011111111:4:[.—JrDGWVNT.
Th. lotnllll4, a mervbant, of 45, l'heapehle, recently
fir hi. ,ertiticate. The particuLas of the case ap•
th:. tube.
111 Ilmmur n..w aril -This is a ease of the most reek.
tralin4. The bankruptcy u dotal 11th May, 1+440.
Tie hoskropt owes shout 10,000/. ; his estate has realised
w than .141111., asigionst which there are the common charges,
lesvies s net Waste, of about 701. only. He may receive a
wrtOwate, but of the lowest alum ..n the Slat of December,
le.l, with protection in the meantime.
Mr. La4rleDro was for the assignee., and Mr. Lumley
for the bankrupt.

IN RE lIEZILIRIRHOY RESToVJEE.
The bROLEtIpt MIA a merchant of liishopegatentreet.
T 1... WWI the adjourned examination meeting. The coin
L.( been freimently before the court. The h&bilitiee an
19.11111.; the meets consist chiefly of consignnienta,
?Nal which very little has been realised.
Mr. Holland, fur the aitignees, askeil fur an adjournment
one thr.

Mr. Linklater, 00 the part of the bankrupt, did not ob-
hut asked for protection till the lit of August.
tdjourned w. ly.

(Before Mr. cotrusihsioner Evans.)
112 ARCIIILIALD Hiwros.
The bankrupt recently kept the Highbury Barn Tavern.
no was the certificate sitting. The accounts have apposed
a detail. The debt' are about vow., and the sante are
monied at NNW. ; but no dividend Ilea yet been declared.
Xr. for the amalgam, World no opposition, and
La lima/ gaoled a aecaad-olamm sartilicate.