The Express.
London, England, 1868-04-21 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS; *Pandit EVitititti; /Ana 21, 1868.

INTELLIGENCE FROM ABROAD.

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THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.
ZOULLA, Arm 2.

It is Mated that Sir Robert Napier has made a
Hash on Magdala, in light marching order. He was
expected to be there on the 2nd instant, but the
result is unknown, owing to an interruption of the
telegraph near Senafok

TRANCE.
PARIS, Arm 20.
Yesterday the Emperor received the successful
competitors for the prizes awarded by the learned
societies of France collectively for the best his-
torical essay, when his Majesty expressed his satis-
faction at the activity displayed by the depart-
mental societies.
The Prince Imperial is expected back at Paris
on Tuesday next.

11171110.
ROYAL IVALLtif OPERA.

Roberto if Dim& was gives hug lath eight, for
the fen thee these five yeare—a new dyer mad a new (
finest making their opposing°e on the eccasics.
Signor Cant mad. his first appearance in Enema in
the character of Bertram. This gentians has a good steps;
mimeo, a voice of agreeable quality if not very powerful,
with • campus of two octavos ; and he phrase. like a cul-
tivated artist. In the cavern seine, and the following us-'
aneorapanied trio, la displayed considerable power of vocal
declamation ; but it would be unfair to pronoun°,
a definitive judgment on his capabilities based
on • single hearing in an opera which did
not terminate till nearly one in the morning. '
The part of the Norman Knight, Robert, is one of than
in which Signor Naudin appears to moat advantage, as it
gives scope for the display of that kind of vocal deolania-
tion in which this artist chiefly excels. In the carousals
of the introductory scene, in the invocation and tempts-
tion in the cloisters, the scene with the Princess in she
palace, and the 624 straggle with the contending priicei•
plea of good and evil, Signor Naudin sang and acted with
much power. The secondary character of Raimbaldo
was on this occasion, as formerly, efficiently filled by
Signor NeriMaraldi ; other subordinate parte being
represented by Signori Tagliafleo, (append, km.
The choruses, so important a feature in this great work,
with de elaborate finales, were excellently given through-
out, from the introductory carousal of knights and the
somewhat vulgar climax to the first act, to the masterly
and highly wrought finale to the fourth act (much
abridged, however), and the priestly music in the fifth
act. It is scarcely necessary to say bow finely the pic-
turesque details of the instrumental accompaniments were
rendered by the splendid orchestra over which Mr. Coate
presides hen; or how effectively the exquisite ballet-
music was given by the band. Of the splendour
of the scenic arrangements it is also unnecessary
to remind those who have witnessed the effects
of this kind which are peculiar to this theatre
while to those who have not it would be hopeless to con-
vey, by description, any idea of the vest gloomy grandeur
of the cloister same and its conversion into light and bril-
liancy with the unearthly revels of the resuscitated nuns.
In this scene of elaborate ballet action • new dancer, Sicilia
Doe, made her first appearance as Elena, the principal nun,
and achieved • decided success by her excellent dancing,
being called on at the end of the act.

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 99.

The Hotspur, Indian hired transport, arrived at
Spithead this morning from Calcutta. She has brought
home invalids and time expired men.
The iron screw troop-ship Urgent, Captain Samuel H.
Henderson, arrived at Spithead this morning from
Plymouth. She will embark the 43rd Regiment from
Aldershot, for transport to the Channel Islands.
The Pandora, 5, screw-vessel, Commander William
Sprott got underweigh from Spithead about eleven o'clock
yesterday morning, bound for the West Coast of Atria.
About four she returned to her former anchorage, her
boilers having given out. She will come into harbour as
won as the stormy weather moderate*, to be overhauled
and repaired. It is reported that there will be an in-
quiry as to the cause of the break down.
The Admiralty have ordered that the Lyra, screw
sloop, is to be paid off to-morrow, and the Wasp, screw-
sloop, on Wednesday. A considerable amount of prise-
money is due to the officers and crews of these ship..
WOOLWICH, Arm 20.
Active preparations are now in progress for
the launch on Saturday next of the Repulse, Irani:Wed
steam frigate; 3,716 tons, 12 guns, and 200-horse power.
A large gallery, with raised seats, has been erected on the
building slip at the bow of the vessel for the aorommo-
dation of the distinguished visitors, who will be admitted
by tickets. The launch will take place about half-pact 2
o clock, but in consequence of the housing around the'
building slip the sight will be much impeded.

ADMIRALTY, APRIL 20.—APPOINTNINTS.—Navi-
rating Sub-Lieutenants : George A. Broad, to the Dwarf ;
Edwin R. J. Williams, to the Avon ; and John W. Gor-
man, to the Philomel. Paymaster Charles A. Thorne,
additional, to the Irresistible. Assistant-Surgeous : James
F. Parr, to the Philomel ; Dr. Walter Reid, to the Dwarf ;
Dr. Edward J. Elmwood, to the Avon ; John Lemberg, to
the Orwell ; and Dr. Frederick N. Manning, additional,
to the Victory, for service with the Royal Marini Artil-
lery. Acting Assistantanrgeoa, Dr. Edwin Wheeler, to
the Cambridge. Engineers: Edward Ramsay, to the
Regal Alfred ; and Charles W. G. Chambers, to the Fre-
derick William. First Clue Amistant-Eogineer Charles
J. W. Bridle, to the Royal Alfred ; and Acting Second
Class Assistant-Engineer George Swinney, to the Royal
Alfred.

SPORTING INTBLLIGRNOB. •

TATTERBAWS.-I(Orrxictli.
The animism, to-dag was not es numerous as might
have been anthdpated, and although there wen a certain
number of Lap transaction spoulalioa genteally was
scasswhat Mina Per the Obsolow Osp the algid fore
was the backlog of Omatonipt, who, in the amino of the
afternoon, was supported to win a good stake all 20 to 1,
'Mao othar horns month:ma coining in for a moderate
share of moth*. For the Two Thoosand Rasionadan bad
several hundreds invested upon him at 3 to 1, but it was
noticeable that he did not gat any better favourite, 3 to 1
to large or mall money being offered &Oast him to tho
' don. In mach the same way Sir Joseph Hawley's lot,
although liberally supported at 2 to 1, bad the es®a odds
offered throughout, as mash as 1000 to 500 failing to meet
. with a raspaose. Formosa was mond favourite, has-
' much as 700 to 100 was booked in her favour, but Pars
trod Gloomily upon her hods, 7 to 1 being the highest
correct offer, while 8 to 1 was sot culy readily taken but
I caked for. yap Royal was not in so much request as id
the club., and after 900 to 100 had been hid, 100 to 12
was offered, without meeting with takers. Le Sarrazin
went moderately well at 100 to 9, but Green Sleeve pre-
, malted anything but a healthy aspect, snoopilve offers of
• 100 to 8 and 100 to 7 failing to secure business. flee Saw
I IVY in a slightly improved condition, 500 to 20 being we
copted Janos about him. These odds were offered aphast
• , St. Ronan, who, although not backed outright, found
• I favour at 20 to 1 with a start, while, coupled with Brother
, to Strafford, 1,000 to 60 was booked five times. Moslem
was in some force at 30 to 1 and 1000 to 35 ; and there
wse also some place betting, as indicated in th1...2.2t,
Mons. The Derby wagering exhibited no
• change as regards the more prominent candidates
among the outsiders Torn Bowline colt had some 30W. or
, 4001 invested upon him at 40 to 1 ; while at the same
pries Maas was in a trifle better request. The fotowing
wars the closingrrotations
• 0 THOUSAND GUINEAS.
3to 1 eat Sir J. Hawlers Rodcradan (t and off)
7to 1 Mr. Graham's Formai it sad off)
r 7to 1 Doke of swesatlit's Paco rep, Bto 1 t sad w)
, 100 to 12 Lord Stamford's VW* Royal (of)
100 to 9 Count La Oranges to gamuts It and off)
100 to 7 Sir J. Itstflors Oreen Sleeve (t)
' 23 to 1 Lord arliton's Mee Saw (t)
23 to 1 Mr. Cloptin's SR Rosen (off)
28 to 1 Mr. W. S. Crawford's Modem (t)
I 40 to 1 Mr. Headman's Iroumader (off)
. 20 10 1 St. Ronan, with a start (t)
5000 to 300 SR Ronan and Brother to Strafford, coupled,
both to ran (t)
r 1000 to 11 Biros Rothschild's lot :0f1)
Sto 1 Sir J. Hawley's la ,t and off)
2 W 1 Roalcrictan, with a start (off)
7to 4 Vale Royal, 1 2, 3(t sad off)
2to 1 Pace, 1,2, $ (ts
6to 1— Hoskin, 1,2, 3 (t)
10 to 1 Rana Rothschild's let. 1,2, 3 (t)

cattertut
too to 7 eget Mr. Gordon's Bracken, 4 yrs, let fib (t)
20 to 1 Mr. Graham's Caithness, 5 yrs, 7st 1316
Y 5 to 1 Duke of BantUton's Contempt, 3 yrs, art Sib (t)
25 to 1 Mr. Hodgman's Paul James, 3 yrs, Est lib (t)

DERBY.

4to 1 apt Marquis of Ilsotilige lady Itlfsaboth (of)
13 to I Sir J.-Hawley's Rosfcruclan (of)
Bto I Sir J. Hawley's Green Sleeve (t and Gen
12 to 1 Duke of Newcsatle's Speculum (t I)
40 to I Marquis of Allesbury's Frsncblss (t)
40 to 1 Lord Glasgow's c by Tom Bowline—darn by
Melbourne t)
40 to 1 Mr. Lincoln's Vacs& 3)
60 to 1 Marquis of Hastings' The Ravi (t)
60 to 1 Mr. Q..aplln's St. Ronan (t)

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

EQUITY COURTS.—Arta. 20.
(Beers the Itaistot of the Rolle.)
V. MM.

Tido was • toiei taus his fariii;k7;rilitient • jury upon
• question of fest. via, whether there was or were say,
and what child or children of Thomas Sayer. living on
the 10th day of June, 1861, or born after that date. The
bill was fihd by two illegitimate children of Thomas
Sayer., to whoa' in the exercise of a power of appointment
reserved to him in the settlemest of the fund collected
for him after his Sgbt with Heenan he had
bequeathed the sum of 3,0001. This power was
dependent on his not leaving any legitimate children, and
the will contained • rental to the effect that he bad not
any sash children. It appeared, however, that in addition
to the plaintiffs there wars three other children born of
the mother of the plaintiffs, who before the birth of these
three ohildren had become the wife of Sayer., from whom,
however, she soon separated. Mn. Sayers took refuge
with a cabman, while Sayers lived with the wife of his
brother. All the parties lived in the neighbourhood of
Camden-town, and it was proved that, the separation not.
withstanding, Mr. and Mrs Sayer, were in the habit of
meeting both at public and private houses. The evidence
was coullisting.
Mr. Baggall ay, Q. C., Mr. C. Barber, and Mr. Francis were
for the plaint ; Mr. Jesse!, Q.C., and Mr. Bain for the
defendants.

His Lordship held that there were three children born
of Thomas Sayers and Sarah, his wile, one born before and
two after the date of the settlement.

(Before Vioe•Chancellor Gifford.)
LYON V. HONE.—CAVE OF THE BPIRMIALIRT LEADER.
This important ease which has been looked forward to
with the greatest interest for some months past, as well
by members of the lips profession as by gm leader of
the spiritualists and his friends, was oonunenced this
afternoon.

Kr. W. M. James, Q.C., who with Mr. Pincher ap-
pears for the plaintiff, opined the case by stating that
the complainant was a widow lady who sought to recover
from the defendant, Mr. Dundee Home, the celebrated
spiritualist, several large sums of money, which she had
at different times made over to him, on the ground that
at the time when she did so she was imposed upon by the
defendant's representations that he was oonveying to her
the wishes of her deceased husband, and that she acted
under the ascendency and influence which the defendant
had to obtained over her mind. The circumstances as stated
lin she opening were briefly these—that 3ln. Lyon, having
been introduced to Mr. Home by a friend of hers in
October, 1866, was persuaded by him that through his
means die was on several occasions placed in communica-
tion with her deceased husband, with which she was so
much pleased that she first gave Mr. Home SOL u a
subscription to his " Atheneum" in filoanenreet, and
afterwards 501. mare. On the 10th of October,
seven days only after the first interview, Home
obtained from her 24,0001. sterling. Shortly after-
wards she was told it was her husband's wish that
she should destroy her will, and make the defendant
her universal legatee. In December Mr. Home assumed
the name of Lyon in addition to that of Home ; and in
the same month Mrs. Lyon was induced to sellout 6,0001.
odd Consols, and give the proceeds of this sum also to the
defendant ; and, finally, in January, she made over a sum
of 30,000/. to the defendant, reserving to herself only a
life interest. In Mardi, 1867, Mr. Home invested 20,0001.
in a mortgage, and shortly after the plaintiff, finding, as
she said, that she bad been deluded, filed this bill.

A ne 'exest regno was obtained against Mr. lime
under which he was arrested, but the matter was ar-
ranged, and the defendant had submitted to the juris-
diction by paying and transferring the sums be had ob-
tained from Mrs. Lyon into court.
Mr. James had only commenced to read Mrs. Lyon's
affidavit, in which she narrates in detail what took place
at the various interviews and seances which she bad with
the defendant, when the cowl rose.
. _ _

Mr. Kay, Q.G., Mr. Henry Matthews, Q.C., Mr. God-
frey Luenington, and Mr. Fitzroy Kelly ire the other
counsel engaged.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.7APRIL.2O.

sittings in Banc.—tßelon Justices; Manor, Lush, and
Hansa.)
manilas OP MI COURT.

Mr. Justice Mellor unnamed that the Lord Chief
Justice's new trials would not be taken during his absence
at the Old Bailey, when he yam madding on the Fenian
trials, and that Mr. Justice Blackburn's new trials would
be taken on Thursday next.

THE POLICE COURT&

GUILDHALL.

Mrs. Pratt, a poor needlewoman, attended by many
others in the same condition as herself, applied to the
magistrate for kis advice and assistant* under the follow-
ing eiretiesstsnoes
Several advertisements have lately appeared in the
Clertrarell Rem offering bead work to people to execute,
but requiring a small deposit for security of the goods
given out. The advertisement bore no name. but appli-
cants were directed to apply to No. 4, Jewin-street,
Ahleregateetreet. Upwards of 30 poor women and girls
went there in answer to the advertisement, and sack made
deposits of from 2e. 6d. to 155., according to the work
they took. Their work cow leted, they took it home,
and were told to call on Satur ay for their money. When
they called on that Saturday there was nobody in the
office, but a notice was put up stating that Mr. D. Wilson
would meet the workpeople on the following Wednesday,
pay them for their work, and return them their deposits.
When they went on that day, another notice was put up
putting off the day of payment till another day, and so
it had been going on till the present time. When they
called on Saturday last, the notice requested them to call
on next Saturday, but as there appeared to be no pros-
pect of ever seeing Mr. D. Wilson, they had come to this
court to see if they could obtain any redline.
Mr. Martin, chief clerk, said it looked very like a fraud,
and if Mn. Pratt would bring him a copy of the ad-
vertieement, he would see what redress the worthy
alderman could give her.
Mrs. Pratt thanked the chief clerk, and withdrew.