The Express.
London, England, 1861-05-28 00:00:00

HUNGARY.

The Austrian journals of the 22nd inst. publish
the following ordinance :
In virtue of an imperial resolution of May 15, 1881, the
civil functionaries of the state holding places m Hu , as
well as the offievi of revenue and excuse stationed there,
shall be until further notice subject, like military officers,
to military jurisdiction, sod consequently shall have
recourse, both in criminal and in civil eases, to the coin-
rnanders-in•chief and the military tribunals 431 Buda and
Temesvar. Nevertheless, these persons shall be treated, in
criminal mss, in conformity with the criminal law of May
27, 1852, and the right of appeal from the sentences of the
superior military courts belongs to them to the seine extent
as would be granted them by the civil code of penal proce-
dure. SCHMERLDIG, m.r.

DEGXNFILD,
The Cologne Casette considers this ordinance the
commencement of a state of siege.

THE WORKING HEN'S EXCURSION TO PARIS.

The following remarks relative to the above ex-
cursion are from acifignetai
" The residents in the French capital must have
been struck during the past week by the great number
of respectable-looking Eoglishmen—evidently strangers
and sight-seers—who were to be met in all the public
thoroughfares. Many were accompanied by their wives,
equally well-dressed with themselves, and all were per-
ceived to conduct themselves with au unvarying
propriety, which spoke well for their sense of
personal dignity. These were the English workmen
whose visit the public prima has been for some time an-
nouncing, and it must be admitted that their appearance,
conduct, and evident intelligence wero calculated to produce
a strong impression on their fellow-operatives in France.
Tho object of this visit to France was of a somewhat
diversified cheracter—being to make the Englishmen
and their fellow-workmen in Paris known to each
other, and so increase the mutual respect which such
acquaintanceship was sure to generate ; to livable the
men to examine personally such branches of manu-
facture and business as specially interested each ; to
fill up usefully and at a reasonable cost the Whitson week,
which is always au idle time in England ; and lastly, to
promote the good feeling which is so desirable between
the inhabitants of the two countries. Too much praise
cannot be awarded to Hie Joseph Paxton and Mr. Ley-
erd for their unwearied attention to every point that con-
cerned the excursionists; and the consequence of their
experience and judicious suggestions has been that
nothing could have gone off better than the whole
' visit. All that Sir Joseph Paxton and the other gen•
tlemen who lent their assistance to the scheme thought
necessary to do for ensuring comfortable lodgings in
Paris for the visitors was to procure a list of houses
where they could be received, and the charge for
their bed, breakfast, and dinner. The result was that the
whole of the parts made out lodgings for themselves with-
out the slightest difficulty, and the sad mishaps which marked
the Orphenniste visit to London were entirely avoided.
The French authorities evinced the greatest readiness to
meet the wishes of the excursionists, and, as an instance,
it may be mentioned that. although Thursday is the usual
day for seeing the HAtel-de-Ville, that splendid building
was thrown epee to the visitors so Wednesday from ten to
four. Versailles, the Louvre, the Luxembourg, the Gobe-
line, and the Hotel Cluny were duly visited, and, notwith-
standing the great number who went through the rooms at
the same time, no confusion whatever arms. In private
establishments the saute radio's' to oblige was manifested.
As to the French workmeu, they showed the most friendly
seetinienta, and fraternised with the Englishmen whenever
the occasion promoted itself. About 1,000 of the men
left Paris on Thursday ; several hundreds yesterday ; and
the remainder this morning, Sir J. Paxton renainiog to the
last to afford assistance, if required. On the whole it may
be safely affumed that the excursion has passed over in a
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most satisfactory manner."

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(THIS DAY.)

INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT.
(Before the Chief Commissioner.)
IN HE BBOWNLOW JOHN JARVIB NORM.
This insolvent, • gentleman residing in St. Jame,..,
110111&111, whose debts were nearly 8,0001., applied for bid
till the hearing. Two gentlemen proposed themilvo
sureties for nearly 10,0001.
Mr. Dowse appeared for two creditors and Mr. sirsvd
supported.
A point arose u to whether the insolvent could be
charged on sureties, and the case of Mr. Stephens, say
manager of the Eastern Bank (reported in our paper) as,
mentioned, and it wee stated that within the last 48
he had been removed to Scotland to complete his cue.
It appeared that Mr. North, in May last year, obtamq
his sequestration, and had passed his examination .0
taken the statutory oath.
Mr. Dowse submitted that the court could not alla
bail. The insolvent had not completed his cue in Stmlatt
Mr. Sergood contended that the case was not like the
of Mr. Stephens.
The Chief Commissioner said bail was • matter of
tine ; and without deciding the matter be would allow a.l
discharge till the bearing.

SHRIMPS' COURT.
(Before Yr. Kerr.)
MARSHALL O. DKLLASIOUTTIii GAMIC COCK TN THE CIIN

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SHOP.
In this ease the plaintiff is a china-shop keeper, and de.
hoiden' a livery stable keeper, and the action was brouel
to reoover 21. Bs. Id., damage sustained through the taiscot.
duct of defendant's game cock.
Defendant pleaded that the oock did not belong to hi o,
and that be was not liable.

Plaintiff dated that be carried on business in tla
Crescent, and defendant in Vine-street, Minorien. Upo
• oertsin day, • game cock belonging to the defend
walked into the shop and knocked some articles off a 5h,,.;
causing great breakage in the plates and dishes en
sweater,

Mrs. Heßamore—The sock does not belong to wt.
His Honour—(to plaintiffi—,'an you show that the cat
as a habit of breaking crockery? (Laughter.)
Bikini—l did not mak it.

IHs Hanoui—Thelaw b; been clearly laid down that i
must be shown the animal causing injury waa vicious to its
knowledge of the owner. Some peruses object to this Ls,
and I confess I am cot satisfied with it. It had been decide!
*lsere a dog bit a man that the owner was not liable, as de
dog was not shown to have bitten anybody' before witta
the owner's knowledge.
Plaintiff—lf that is the law I think It is high time tia
law m altered. (Laughter.)
His Honour—You never knew the cock to break chins
before this!

Pialit7lLoh, no.
Hie Himour—l am very sorry, and it appears to be a bald
law; but I moat nonsuit yea. But if ever that cock comas
into your shop again—
Plaintiff (very emplatically)—l will take care that be
never goes oat spin. (Great laughter, during which the
parties retired.)