The Express.
London, England, 1868-12-23 00:00:00

Tilt MISSION TO ABYSSINIA.

We have this morning received from the Foreign-
ogles copies of the report tuods by Mr. Baum
=his mission to Abyssinia, and the report
Cameron, describing the oiro instances
of his imprisonment. To the former I. appended
the following despatch from Lord Stanley :
LOW) 11113.SLNT TO Ili SAISUL
Pbreiga-ollice, December 6, 16.18.
Ifir,-1 have Amsted a tsetse to be addressed to you in
regard to your duels* anangeemste during your mission
in Abymiefa, and asl mast now hold your &000111411 to be
virtually ciesed, beyond such information as you may still
be alas to afford. it is my duty to signify to you that shall
ers imager &Maim yea from your duties under the Indian go-
verment. I cennob however, close my correspoudanos with
yea without expressing the high sense eutertained by her
Majesty's goveennseat of your conduct during the difficult
and arduous period of your employment under this
c You appear to have acted for the beet, and your
prudence, discretion, and good management ISM to
have tended greatly to preserve the lives, and thus
to recur, the ultimate release of the captives. Your coos-
pinions, Dr. Blanc and Lieutenant Trideaux, are also •
entitled to the thanks of her Majesty's government, which
I request yen to convey to them, for the uniform and
'talons support which they gave to you in very trying
times. The sufferings which you all under-
went have been deeply deplored by hor Ma-
jesty's government, and as some compensation
therefor, as well as a testimony of appreciation
of good 'Write, they have resolved to present a
sum of 5,0001. to yourself, and sums of 2,0001. each to Dr.
Blanc and Lieubseast Prideaux.—l em, de.,

(Signed) &arum.
The following letter has also been addressed by
Lord Stanley to Consul Cameron :

Foreign-office, Dec. 7, 1868.
Sir,—l have to inform you that her Majesty's govern-
ment have decided to suppress the appointment held by
you of her Majesty's consul at Massowah and that in the
consideration of the sufferings which you have undergone
during your captivity in Abyssinia, and of your services
being now an longer required, the lords of the treasury
have been pleased to aniction the grant to you of a special
pension at the rate of 36W. a year to commenos from this
day.—l am. he., (Signed) SUNLIT'.

TERRIFIC STORM.

Evidence was given of the uttering of the words, and
further, that it was not true that the plaintiffs had bought
all " their coffee of Peak Brothers ; nor that they had
ever dishonoured a bin. The course of business was not
to give bills ; but the payment' were prompt at three
months: and the account was closed, during the panic in
18&S, in a perfectly friendly way, in consequence of the
plaintiffs baying on several occasions desired an extension
of time for payment.
The defendant's counsel, in the course of the case, re-
tracted and apologised for the imputation which had
been made upon the plaintiffs, and a verdict was entered
for than by consent—damages, 40e.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. •
(Before Mr. Registrar Brougham.)
IN RN abIi.IAZD..OLBBO2II SWANN.

The bankrupt was described as late of Chelsea, and
of Fi iday.street, City, previously of several pieces in
France and Belgium, of no occupation. The adjudicati in
is on his own petition. The liabilities are about 13,0001.,
of which 12,9304 is stated to be claimed by the
liquidators of the Oriental Commercial Bank (Limited),
the bankrupt having been fixed as a contributory on
621 shares; but thq, bankrupt states that he has appealed
against that order, and that the appeal is now pending
before the Lord Justices. This was an adjourned sitting
for choice of arsignees.
Mr. Bagley tendered a proof on behalf of the Oriental
Commercial Bank (Limited) for 12,9304
Mr. Monne and Mr. Brandon objected to the admission
of the proof, on the ground that the matter was still sub
judice.
The Registrar said it appeared that the bankrupt had
entered an appeal before his bankruptcy, but there was
no evidence that the official assignee had taken any steps
to prosecute that appeal. Me would admit proof for
3,04.0 L, an amount which was dealt with under a separate
order ; as to the remaining 9,930!., the proof would stand
Over.

Mr. Mullin mid he should take the opinion of the com-
missioner on the point.
Mr. Winkle, official liquidator of the Patent Carriage
Company, tendered a proof fur &W., which was admitted,
unopposed.
An assignee was then chosen.

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PIOUNIaIt• ft. 11:0110.
Tlio.lries-Clienesller, ober &ember of •quokka in
this wait, "bilk Semi upon the saw* of • good deal of
viol /nee widene * wed in the malt proved to lo s of so
intelebt, excpt to tho partial; oceosesed, roes al 'boat
ball-test 12 We
It understood 1117millits Imam will net .it again 5
Vieshancello, his of the will °b.
Lord Jas.
ties Wag now en fret He will be anoseeded
in this blench of the court by Mr. W. It UMW, ta.o.

JUDGES' CHAMBERS.
(Before Mr. Justice Willa.)
stnerlON terrnown
His lordship took to:dad:sip:Boatmen under the Par-
liarmataty NO& Several raembers peti-
tioned againsupplied by solicitors for partioulars of
the charges and in a number of oases better par-
Simian, as in maims sit common law, were ordered to be
given.
The following days have been appointed for the trial of
electeon* petitions:
Norwich, Jan. 14; Windsor, Jan. 12; Warrington,
Jan. 1; Bradford (2), Jan. 26; Ottildford, Jan. 19 ; Lick-
Jan.,26 ; Cheltenham, Feb. 8_; Westbury, Feb. ;
Timmer* Feb 9; Westmuuter, Feb. 12.
The tint case taken to-day was
211.1 miaow) ILBOTION rnrrnon.
Mr. Layout (instructed by Mum. Reed, Phelid
Sea/Prick) opposed two summonses on behalf of t peti-
tions=; and Mr. H. Tahourdin appeared on the other
Bide.
The question in this case Wll3 as to double security, there
being two members.
Mr. Justice Wills said be had held that security for
I,OOW. was suarient, and this case would follow the other
cams he had &Med:
Aa
would etainimation
d was given that an appeal to the court
mae.
His said he could have no objection.
Order y.

COURT OP 0011110 N PLEAS
Sittings at Nid Arius in London.--(Belore Lord chit
Julia' Dorill and a Special Jury.)

menu um anornni v. scenint.
This wan sa adios to mover damages for gander.
Mr. TIM, Q. 0., sad Kr. Bokiswortb %reared for the
ge %Mat...tend Mr. D. Keane, Q.C., end Mr. L. fkalth for
The plisaile, Mean. Moore aad Prior, were winges
rale sons, dealers, m baldness .is Lime-sheet; and the
dedwidant wee a traveller for Mama Peak Brads* into
wore is the lea sad main finis
The daverym toe the was that ta ispenbe.
ft
last their Yr. Prier was in Water odes,
and ho called upoa Yr. Ounn, a grocer, mmeow, lrydvA wiso told him that the dedralmat
bees there that morning, and said, in referent* to the
Brotherss,
landiff " T used to all r Peak
up to tie time that Iboy beganthei to mrcollaiessedof
Om,
and Peek Wdhors were obliged to disomftue
with these because they were not able to meet
bills."

TEE CHARON 404INET 4 METAL 110111.
awe DAL)
At the Justice-room of the Mention-house this
afternoon, Mr. James flies metal sad iron sgentgrearassien-
hall.rbeet, appeared. on remand, before Mr.
Finale, for further anashistios se lisr ohms preierred by
Mr. rdby, a dtip and imams* minor. et
to his ova nee sad basset the preemie of lirigdstilgssebi
for 3f,0/. each entrusted to him as an agent for a special
purpose.
The money was given by the complainant to the defen-
dant for the purchase of iron, and at the last examination
it appeared that Mr. Bide had forwarded to Mr. Thorburn
at Glasgow Mi. of the mosey to lift certain
warrants for iron which had been purchased in Mr.
Filby's behalf. Mr. Thorburn was now called and stated
that he had placed the money to Mr. Iliffe's general account,
and not to the creelt of the iron bought for Mr. Mb,.
At the close of the examination of this witness, Mr.
Metcalfe, banister. who appeared for the prosecution,
raid the charge could not be supported vaunt Mr. Mee,
and withdrew the summons.

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W. }Mott at oboe dieehetsed the Telmer.
It wee afterwards asoettalsed that some of the papers
consisted of estimates tot the ousehig budget.