The Express.
London, England, 1861-05-03 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 3, 1861.

concentrated the whole of their strength, was de-
feated in a full House by the decisive majority of
seventeen.

Wz own that it was with feelings of mingled

astonishment and regret we learnt the nature of
the proceedings which took place at the Mansion-
house on the evening of Wednesday last. For
many years—indeed, as long as we can remem-
ber—the splendid hospitalities of the first muni-
cipal magistrate in England have not only been
impartially offered to men of opposing parties in
the ,State, but the noble banqueting hall where
such festivities are enjoyed has, with respect to
political contention and personal strife, been con-
sidered neutral ground. Topics of public interest
have indeed often formed the theme of those after-
dinner speeches which public men in this country
are constantly liable to be called upon to make,
when their healths are drunk, or some class of so-
ciety or leading interest in the State is associated
with their name. But the freemasonry of politi-
cal civil'zation is shown in nothing more signifi-
cantly than in the adroitness with which an
accomplished statesman contrives on such occa-
sions to say something which men of opposite
opinions are pleased to hear on some of the
great questions of the day ; and it has always
been deemed a blunder as well as an offence in
any man, whether chief or partisan, to obtrude
at the festive board of the mayoralty any ex-
pression, however casual, which the tenant for
the year of the civic chair could not without
discourtesy invite any of his brethren to hear.
The Corporation of London is a body open to
men of all opinions, and justly proud of the
comprehensiveness of its ci►il and religious tole-
ration. It annually names one of its number to'
act administratively and hospitably in its name ;
but it does so upon the implied condition that
its ancient prestige, its gorgeous luxury, and its
moral and social influence as the first muni-
cipality in the world, are not to be abused
for the un-national purposes of faction. It was
upon the unquestioned and undoubting confidence
reposed in him in this behalf that Mr. Alderman
Cesar was endued with the rank and dignity of
municipal state ; and we repeat our unfeigned asto-
nishment and regret that he should have suffered
himself to be betrayed into a violation of good
faith and good feeling so signal as that which it
was our painful duty yesterday to record. That
the Loan MAYOR should have given a grand dinner
to the Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses
of Parliament, aa he had already given a similar
entertainment to her Matirrr's Ministers, was
only natural and right for one in his position;
but that, under the mask of such hospitality, be
should have lent the Egyptian-hall to Lord
DCZBY for the purpose of a central hustings'
whence he might harangue, in his own reck-
less and ruthless style, his principal fol-
lowers, and wind them up by vehement
and virulent talk to the proper pitch of party zeal
on the eve of • great party battle, and with the
contingency of a general election at hand—is a
breach of faith with the City and with the country
I at large, which Mr. Cusrrr, we hope and believe,
will regret to the last day of his life. If the pre-
cedent thus wantonly and scandalously set were
to be followed, there would soon be an end to the
interest and dignity with which the festivities of
the Mansion-house have for generations been in-
vested. The charm and the grace, and the social
charity and amenity would be gone; and the elec-
tion for chief magistrate would inevitably become a
miserable trial of strength in the Corporation of
London, while it would become with each political
faction there a point of honour never to allow an
opponent to occupy the chair. Of all men in
the Court of Aldermen, Mr. Cosivr is the last we
should have suspected of lending himself to such
• proceeding ; but we sincerely hope that the re-
probation with which it is sure to be visited by
public opinion will effectually deter any of his
brethren from following his bad example.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMON&-MAT 2.
WAYS AND MEANS,

Considered in Committee :—(ln the Committee.) Motion
made, and question proposed, "That towards raising the
Supply granted to her Majesty, the Dutim and Drawbacks
of Customs now charged and allowed on the articles un-
dermentioned shall continue to be levied, charged, and
allowed on and after the Ist July, 1861, until the Ist
July, 1862, on importation into Great Britain and Ireland,
or on exportation therefrom to foreign parts, or on re-
moval to the Isle of Man for consumption therein, viz. :
Tea ; sugar, as denominated in the tariff ; sugar cane juice ;
molasses; almonds, paste of ; cherries, dried ; comets, dry ;
confectionery ; ginger, preserved ; marmalade ; plums, pre-
served in roger ; 'wades, including all fruits and vege.
tables preserved in sugar not otherwise enumerated"—
(Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer). Amendment pro-
posed, in line 7, to leave out the word "tea," and at the
end of the resolution to add the words "tea, until the Ist
October, 1861 ; and on and after the Ist of October,
la per lb."—(Mr. lioniall). Question put, "That the
word ' tea' stead part of the proposed resolution." The
committee divided—Ayes, 299 ; noes, 282.

AYSH.
Acton, Sir J. D. Wring, H. K. Forth, F.
Adam. W. P. Fenwick, H. O'Brien, P.
Agar-Ells, L 0. Forename, Col. &Connell, Capt. D.
Agnew. gin A. Portnoy, lord OffilrY. Sir J.
Akock, T. Pinky, A. X Onslow, G.
Aagentein, W. Foley, J. R. Oaseste, X. B.
Ammo, Capt, Foley, H. W. Owen, Sir H. 0.
Antrobus, R. Foilsman,. F,l. Packs, G. IL
Amon, Sir J. Forster, C. IPsdmore, R.
Atherton. Mr W. Forster, W. B Pagel, C.
e,A.i.B. Faster. W. 0. Paget. Lord A.
Forieser, F. D. Paget, Lard C.
Farina* C.ll. Palmerston, Visa
Baring, H. B. Wetland, H. W. Paxton, Sir J.
Bring. Sir F. T. Ossimllks
ji.:TI. Pease, H.
Brim r. G. Gavin, Peel, F.
T. S. H.
Hess. .T. Gibson, T. M. Pete, Sir
Pllkington. J.
Baxter, W. H. Gilpin, Charles Pinney. Col.
Barley, T. Gladstone, W. Pollardrrquhart,W
Beale, S. Glyn, 0. C. Porisouby, A.
Beamish, F. B. Olyn, O. O. Portman, W. H.
Beaumont, W. B. Ckddemid, Sly F. H. Pritchard, J.
Beaumont, S. A. Gordon, C. W. !rob,. Lord
Bellew, R. It. Gower, P. L. Puller, C. W.
Berkeley, H. F. Graham, Sir I. Baynham. Vint
Berkeley. Col. F. Greenwood. J. Ricardo, 0.
Bothell, Sir B. Grasses, L Rich. H.
likklulph. Col. Orville, Col. Recherdson, 1.
FIRM J. Grey, Sir G. Roberti* T. J.
Black. A. Grosvenor. Fed loberine. D.
IMencowe, 1. G. Gordon. R. rt0zi=1.4.,..
Bonham-Cartm, I. Gary, 1. R. L
lintield. B. Gurney, S. leihseldld,RmOsX
/Meyer* IL P. Hadfield, G. 10801 M. W.
Bomar* P. P. Bantam H. lanai A.
Brady, J. Handley, J. Itessdk H.
Bright. J. Rankly, T. Itaertn. lard J.
Briscoe, J. T. Reamer, Sir 1. Rear" Mr W.
Bristow, A. X Hammen, O. G. R. Anne, J.
Brown, J Bardeen* J. A. Salomon, Aid.
Browne, lord J. T. Harlington, Mama Rehoielleld, W.
Bruce, H. A. Hayter, Sir W. G. Scott, Ski/
Buchanan. W. Beadle* T. R. ilow9e. G. W.
Buckley. Gen. Hsatbeets, G. N. Seymour, Sir M.
Buller, J. W. Hensege, 0. F. Saymear, H. D.
Buller. Sir A. W. Realm, lard Seymour, W. D.
Bury, Visck Haney, lord A. Shalt*, S. D.
Butler C. S. Hodoldmiso, G. Shelley, Stn J. V.
Suit, i
C.
Retypes, IL D. Sherldes, H. B.
Ihurton.
j,.1.8.M. T. S
C. W. illhirnriegyl,24 11.
a.
Wes t; F. Mlf. rßoatwt74. Finney, R. A.
F.
CardCalitr ff.
R. Lashio., R. Smith, J. B.
Jooksos, W.
Smith, M. T.
Cams* C. Lambe, Mr J. C. Smith, Augusto.
Casilorosse, ?Yet. Joimetaso, Mr:. Somerville. Sir W.
Cavendish, W. Kershaw, J. le. W.
Cavendish. lard His. P. J. 814a4nerland, M.
Childers, H. C. Ilinglake, A. W. Stanley, W. 0.
Cliothiondeley.Stri Kinglets, J. A. Stanefehl. J.
Churchill, Lord Hingscote, Col. Steel, J.
Clay, J. Linnaird, A. P. Minn, Col.
Clielord. C C. Langston, J. B. Sykes, Cot.
Clifford. Col. Langton, W. 11. litison, R. S.
Clive, G. Lawson. W. ill. W. P.
!C1......11..„.V. H. layard, A. B. Me, W.
Mr T. Latham, R. A. Tollemachn F. I.
CCITli;r. /..it. Lee. W. Torahs*, G.
CloolnAime, W. Lavinge. Sir B. Trani, 0.
Cowper, W. F. Lewis. Sir O. C. Turner, J. A.
Omitted, X. R. Lewis, H. nt., Cal.
Crawford, X W. Modem. W. B. Vane, Lord N.
7. Locke, J. Verney, Mr IL
Dailkß. Lockhart, A. Z. Villiers, C. P.
,y, L Lowe, R. Vivian, N. IL
Davie, Str i X. ilatin. J. ?pass It A.
Dane. Cal. P. Ill'Connick, W. Waldron. L
Den.G. Mackie, J. Walter, J.
Doom
Mackinnon ,Lym ) Warner, I.
Differyn. 1.. L. Mackinnon Rye) Watkins, 001. L.
Dive* I. Midabon. P. Weans, J. M.
Dodoes, J. O. , J. F. Wasters, S.
Donoiss.Ns C =Lies, T. W J.!
Doe, H. S. XarJosibsoks, D. C. What y, 0, H.
Duke. sir J. Bonk IC H. Whitbread, 11.
Dumdum lir W. Marshall. W. White, Col.
!kiwi's, F. Martin, P. W. White, J.
Dundee. BY D. Wit* J. Wicktuun, H. W.
Donlon A. H. Motbsoes, Mr J. Willcox. B. MoO.
1et..., It. Mike, J. Williams, W.
Dutton. B. R. Merry, J. Winniugton,MrT.H.
Elam lend maxim ge. r. Words Sir C.
Killen IL (Coot) _ Minor. W. H.
101Ioe, LIL Sad.) Mills T. y, Lord
&And. Vint. Milses, X M. Wyld. J.
Ennis, J. Mitabell, T. A. Wysill, M.
Farmed*. J. Moffatt, 0. =LIMB.
Brass, T. IC Monaca, W. I. Brand, H. B.
Ruud, W. Norris, D. KnatehhollHoser
&tart, J. C. Norris, J. T. is., H.

NOE&
Addertey, C. B. Gray. Capt. Newdeusto, C. N.
Admin., H. J. Grey deWilton,Thet Nicol, W.
Annestry, Col. Griffith, C D. Noel, G. J.
ArehdalL Capt. Grogan. Sir R. North, Col.
Astell, J. H. HaMurton, T. C. Northcote, Sir 8. B.
Halley, C. Hans Moo, Lord C. O'Donochue, The
Bane, B. L HamUtak J. H. Puke, C. W.
Rell. L. Hamilton, Major Paklngton, sir J.
Raring, A. H. Hamilton. Vlscoont Palk, sir L.
Earns. T. Banbury. Capt. Palmer, B. W.
Rattlelot, Medea Hardy, 0. P. O.
hattoirst, A. A. Hardy. J. PaPafitr°,•ksaor
XI. =
" Patten. GIL
thaw. .4. W. N. Paull, H.
Bective, Earl at Neatbcote, Fir W. Peacocks, G. IL
, Ammon, G. IL Hennessy. J. P. Peel. Gen.
Dentine& G. C. Henniker, Lord Pennant. Col.
BenthaeX G. W. Hearten,H. A. Pesensey, VlBB6.
11B=.X asystele, Mr P. W. Philippa J.H.
T. T. Hymn., W. U. Phillips. G. 1..
Blake, J. M& Lard I. Pigott, Respond
hoed. J. W. Bin. B. C. Potts, G.
IseUl, W. Hodpon, I. Powell, W. T.
Bowyer, 81r G. Holtord, R. S. PI F, P. I.
Roy& J. Holnwsdale, Vied. D.
Brameton. T. W. Hood, 81r A. A.
Bridires, Fir B. W. Mope, G. W. lint J. W.
Brooks, I. Hopwood. J. T. J. Es
Banbury, Capt. Horuby, W. 11. 'lepton, G. W.
Darghley, Lord BorefAl, T. B. Ridley. 111, B. W.
Calms, 111 r H. Boehm; Lord Rogers. J.J.
Cirlwl4lllldi Oa Howard, Lord P. Bolt, J.
Cam 8. Bowen X Rowley. XT.
cayky. L S. Mutants'. J. G. Ruuell, F. W.
Clog, Lard L. Humbantsk P. S. Salt. Thomas
Clive, G. W. Home, W. W. Sclater-Booth, G.
Close, H. C. Bunt G. W. Selwyn, C. J.
Cobboid, J. C. Ingest». Vied. inymer, H. K.
Cochran*. A. D. lennya. Mai Shirley, B. P.
Codel.V. Mr W. Jervis, Capt. solth,ep Major
Johnstone, H. B. Smith, Sir X
Cote, H. Johnstone, XL Smith, K.
Colo. J. L. JollaTc, Sir W. H. Smith, Abel
DAIWA T. /alas, H. H. Smith, S. 0.
Conolly, T. Jones, D. anillett, P. B.
Copeland. Ald. Kekewieh, S. T. Somerset, Col.
Carboni N. N. Kelly, Pk X &MCI, J.
Oen& H. I. Kendall. N. Spooner, A.
Crean R. A. Kennard, L W. Stanhope, J. B.
Culdit.G. Kerrhon, Mr Z. C. Stanhope. Lord
Dalkon& Bad GI King. I. K. Manley, Lord
Denser, S. D. Knatehball, W. F. Lltlwrallig. W.
Dawson, R P. Knight, F. W. . A.
Dudes. W. Knightlm K. litowart, Air M. R.
Moon, CM. K too, 6ti. Stuart. LL.CoI. .
Disraeli. B. Kam. MAMA L PArsceg, 81r H.
Dens, J. A Leese. Mr L. sturt, VI G.
Ds Cans. C. Lessd•r, N. P. Shirt. N.
Buncombe, W. L Lake, 81: B. Sottisen. W.
nunno, enl, tel.rry. A. Talbot, C. X
Da Pre, C. G. !Ai i,t
~ W. . J. Talbot, W. C.
Drat, Sir J. S. B. Thyme. Lord X
Edwards, Kelm Lea=es.n.rred G. G. Thy cite, Lord H.
Iteerton, Mr P. G. Lung, C. P. Tolleinaehe, if.
Ematos, A. X Lose J. G. Torrens. X
Dorton, X C. uantit. B. G. Tottenham, C.
W. Lindsey. Gan. Trotting', C. H.
.lAreetalLy, Vitemmt Tom. R. P. Trollop'. sin y.
Mpittestone,elrJ.D. Lopes,
Si, X Upton. Goa.
lateourt, T. S. Lopes, rM. Valeta', Vlach
Farquhar, Mir Si. Localise. Lori Vance..l.
Miner. J. Lowther, Col. Vandeleur, Col.
Fellowes, E. Lyell, G. Vannttart, W.
Fermium, Sir J. Lunn. F. Venter. Sir W.
Filmer, Fir K Macaulay. K. Walcott, Adm.
Fitzgerald. W. S. Macibinogh. F. Walker, J. H.
Fords, Col. MecEvoy, K Walpole, i 11,
Forester, Col. Malcolm, J. W. Walsh, Sir J.
Forster. 131, G. MARROWS. Lard L Wntllngton, X W.
Franklyn, G. W. Maxwell. Cog Way, A. I.
French. Col. Miles, Sir W. Welby, W. X
Gellerey, Sir W. P. Miller. T. J. Whited.* X
flaws!. Vied Mills. A. Williams, C.
Gard. X B. Mittord. W. T. Willoughby, NIT IL
Ostrion, W. J. Monsen, W. Wood, & T.
Noma, J. Moutesu. Lord P. Wyndham, IL
Gatti, 8. G. Montgomery. Mr G. Wyndham, p,
Guple. Col. Mord/oust. 81r C. Wynn, Oal.
Gladstone, CBO. Medan. 0. Wyse, Mr W.
Godard, A. P. WIIIIII, Major Wyse. C. O.
Ow% J. Z. Moshray, J. L WYWW, W. I.
Gore. M. B. Murry, VI. Poets, IL T.
Graham. Iced W. More. D. =Mg.
Greases. L Murray. W. Taylor CIA
Greene J. Neu, Lad Whitlows, H.

ANALYSIS OF THE DIVISION.

The majority includes a few liberal congervatives,
awes whom are Mr. S. Antrobea, Mr. B. Botfield, Lord
A. Mundyll, Mr. R. H. Naos, Mr. J. M. Gaakell, Mr.
W. WOormiek, Mr. T. Maiawariag, Mr. J. Prilabard, sad
Mr. J. Biehardwa.

The ascend nerve in the list of those who voted against
the government is that of the liberal member for Cam-
bridgeshire, Mr. Henry John Adeane. We find there
alio the names of Colonel French, Mr. H. A. Herbert, Kr.

Sirjeant Pinot!, Sir John Muniden, Mr. F. W. Rumll, ma
Mr. C. R. Tina (Ohnearganshire).

The oppoeitke reesiveil the support of several rout-
ben of the Roman Catholic party, including Lord E.
Howard, Sir George Bowyer, Messrs. Blake, C,ozbally, J.
Greene, E. M'Evoy, O'Donoghue, W. Mouse% N. Sullivan,
he. On the other hand, Mr. Maguire, Mr. P. Mahon,
Mr. Brady, and one or two other members of the same
party voted with the government.
Sir E. B. Lytton, whose advocacy of the repeal of the
paper duty is so well known, was absent from the division.
But Lord Stanley, who, out of parliament, hat equally die.
tinveisheil himself in the same course, by his vote 'sat night
declared hi preference for the reduction of the tea duty.
Mr. George Moffatt, whose speech was one of the earliest
in opposition to the budget, and who at the time doubted
the existence of a surplus, has been so he influenced by the
subsequent explanations of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
as to appear in the list of the majority. Mr. Walter also
voted with ministers. Mr. Houma was not in the house.

The above lust of the minority contains two hundred and
eighty-two mimes, which redness the goverment majority
to seventeen.

The Morning Herald thinks that, on the whole, the
number of votes recorded in favour of Mr. Borstall's amend-
ment is satidactory. " Bat for the defection of some nine

oonservatives the victory of the

would have

been a defeat. It Is difficult to comprehend the motives
that can have led gentlemen who on ordinary occasions
vote with the opposition to desert their colours in
this important struggle ; and we repot their mistaken judg-
ment while we honour their mimes*. However, there is
time even now to withstand the carrying out of the most
obnoxious principle of Mr. Gladstone's budget ; and we
believe that in the event of the repeal of the paper duties
being opposed many members who voted with the govern-
ment last night would be found in the ranks of the opposi-
tion."

lorelities. Is the daytime we have • bright sea sad •
warm atmosphere, but the teemperature falls ousidusbly
woe after unmet, and for several naorsiap put the va/leys
have ben covered with boar frost. _

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Otter accounts from several departments are, I
am sorry to say, much worse than the above. The
sharp frosts of the last three or four nights have
done much injury. To-day the weather is milder,
and there is thunder in the air, but the wind is
still in a cold quarter.
The Count de Marceline, whose death, after a
short illness, is mentioned by the papers, at the
age of 61, was secretary of embassy at London
when Chateaubriand was ambassador. He had a
considerable literary reputation, was the discoverer
of the Venus of Milo, and stood a good chance of
filling one of the seats now vacant in the French
Academy.
The Salut Public of Lyons tells the extraor-
dinary story that the Marquis de Mcntmorillon,
getting into a railway carriage at the Irigny
station, was annoyed at the conduct of a fellow
passenger, who kept his legs stretched out, instead
of facilitating the access of the new comer to a
seat. The marquis, by way of reprisal, lit a
cigar without asking the usual question whether it
would be disagreeable to his neighbour. There-
upon the grumpy traveller rudely told him to
put his cigar out, and upon his refusal
knocked the cigar out of the marquis's hand.
Stung by this insult, the Marquis de Montmorillon
caught hold of his assailant and pitched him out of
the window. Wonderful to relate, he fell without
receiving any injury, and the triumphant marquis
threw his cloak out after him, and W&VOd adieu
with his hand, while the train dashed on at express
speed.
I find that the subject of K Gerame's principal
picture, which from the imperfect look which I
got at it yesterday over the shoulders of a crowd, I
had taken to be Roman, is in fact Greek ; it repre-
sents the story of Phryae before the Areopagus.