The Express.
London, England, 1861-04-09 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 1861.

and window tax, which falls equally on all classes,
amounts to 41 millions. The patent duty, which
was the only tax upon the trader, produces 3
millions. Of the reirigistremoil and timbre, which
bring in twelve millions sterling, the land fur
niches certainly three-fourths, leaving twenty mil-
lions sterling to the charge of the agriculturist,
compared with six furnished by monied property
and trade. Were the comparison pursued into
the repertition of indirect taxes, the conclusions
would be a still stronger proof of the lightnesswith
which the monied and commercial interests are
taxed in Franco in comparison with that which
furnishes the chief masa of consumers.

The Government seems quite aware of this dif-
ference, and has evidently been emboldened by
the conviction to listen no longer to the plea of
the niannfacturing interest for protection. When
the deputies of the ports enlarged upon the various
restrictions and burdens placed upon the French
shipowner, the Government mouthpiece replied that
if the duties were taken off which affected the
half million population of Lille, others
could not be maintained for the sake
of the population of the French ports. Too
much might even be sacrificed to that national
object, the Naval Inscription, if, in consequence
of the stringency of its rules, as M. ARMAN
shelved, French ships could not profitably trade to
India or in the Eastern hemisphere. It certainly
would be an amusing result of that institution, if,
for the sake of having a greater number of sailors
ao its maritime list, France should send a consider-
able less number of sailors to sea. Such, indeed,
seems already to be admitted in the debates.
It is impossible not to perceive how much new
light is breaking in upon the French mind respect-
ing these questions. The efforts of Mr. Cuenca and
his colleagues, and later of Mr. LINosAY, have
done more to undermine and destroy the preju-
dices and the legislation which divided the two
countries than the events of foreign policy, and the
comments upon them, have done to raise up new
suspicions and grudges. There is evidently a
peace-current and a war-current flowing between
the countries. The influence of both could be
felt and seen in the late debates on the Address in
the French Chamber. Unfortunately, the war-
like and resentful eloquence of certain members
has come before the British public more strongly
than the more friendly and pacific spirit manifested
mother portions of the debate.

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OSBORNE. APRIL R.

The Prince of Walea, attended by Major-Genoral
the Hon. It. Bruce and Captain Grey, left Osborne this
morning for bindingley Hall, Cambridge.

The Governor and Deputy-Governor of the Bank of Eng-
land had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer, yesterday, at his official residence in Downing-street.
Her Majesty's Commissioners of the International Exhi-
bition of 1862 have appointed the following committees of
advice :—"On ell matters relating to the building," the
Right Hos. the Earl of Shelburne, William Fairhaira,
low LLD., F.R.S. ; and William Baker, Esq., C.E.
"On insuses,'• the Right Hon. Robert Lowe. 3LP., Vice-
Pvesideat of the Conned of Education ; Sir Alexander Y.
Spearman, Bart. ; Thomas Field (Shim, Esq. • Henry
Thin& Esq., ; Edgar A. %wring. Eq. sad Lord
Frederick Cavmh (Secretary). Mr. J. J. Mayo. of the
Board of Trade, has ban appointed Priacipel Financial
Officer.

- Thumblike of Nowak)e arrived in town Let evening from
his sent Clamber-pork, Notts.
A deputation, consisting of Mr. Deed's, Hr.
Hugreen, M.P., Mr. H. Curling, Mr. Dottier, Mr. M.
Dowd, Mr. S. Kennet, Mr. Webster, and Heikki Wa-
tkins, HE, 6.1 an interview yesterday with the Right,
Hoe. T. Milner Gibson, at the Office of the Baird of Trade.
The Lord Chanedlor will receive the Judges, Queen's
Counsel, kc., at his lordship's residence, Stratheden-house,
Knightsbridge, on Monday next, the fist day of Easter
Term, at 12 o'clock.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-office
from the Ooveroor of the Falklead lake& and the Lord
Hith Commissioser of the lonian Islands. Despatches were
sent to the Governors of Canada and Newfoundland.

SOUTHAMPTON, ATIUL B.—His Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales. attended by CUptabs Orey, Equerry in
Waiting to his royal highness, loaded in the docks this
morning from her Majesty's yacht Fairy, Hon. Captain
Denman, from Osborne en monk for London and Cam-
bridge. His royal highness was received ou landing by
Mr. P. Hedger, and Mr. John Levy, principal entente of
the docks, whom he thanked for their attention, and Hr.
R. Beech was in attendance on the part of the Routh
Wtsteru Railway Company. His royal highness appeared
in the inijoymout of the best of health, and left the station
at Wind 11, cm., for Loudon.

CANIBRIDC ►, MONDAY EVA:III4I.—Hu Royal
High's= the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Hight
How. Major-General BM" Captain Grey, and suite,
arrived here by the express train, at half-past nix, and
with their attendants immediately took their departure in
the royal carriage*, which were in waiting, foe llislingley
Hall

Tin Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalb.Ano
arri►ed at their mansion in Park-lane, yesterday, from the
Stud How, Hampton Court, where they have been pass-
ing the mess.

1!a Marquis anal Marchioness of Carmarthen
an 'kyle( ea a visit to Lord aid Lady Riven at Run-
time Lades, Donetabire.

The ilarchioncee of Bath coitus to town to-day
freak bur mat, Maitham Court, wax Worthing, for the
SOWS.

The Marchioness of Ely and family arrived at
Pvimmogate yesterday afternoon from the Lord Warden
Hotel. Dover.

The Karl of Clarendon came to town yesterday
hem the t)rs►e, sear Watford. Her ladyship and family
ars expected is Greevesoc-eremest today.

The Karl and Countwea Somers, who have been
peas* the men at the Priory, near Reigate, are expected
Is town as Saturday for the steam

The Earl and Countess of Strafford and family
ems to tows to-dsy from their mot oear Barnet, for the
mem

The Kee end Conntem of Minto have arrived in
Doroneinot, from &Wand.

The Earl and Countess Constance Grosvenor will
mum to town on Tuesday next, from Calverley Hall,
Cheshire, for the wawa.

The Countess of Jersey cud family, who have
lam staying at St. Loonanl'aon-Saa for 11101120 weeks put,
are expected in town at' the latter end of the week.

. -
Vtecount and Viaeounkas Sowerton arrived at
their residence on Prince's-terrace, yesterday, for the
NYCO.

Lord sell Lady Pruby have arrived at their real•
de m is Halkupstrest, Belarave•equare, for the wawa.

Sir George Conte'sli and aLeiy Theresa Lewis,
and W Lister, lave returned to Kent House from viole-
t% the Emil sad Omuta* of Clarendon at the Grove, war
Watford.

The dissolution of the marriage of the Landgrave
Alexia et lieses-Philippathal-Barchfeld with the Laed-
pawls* Louie% eldest daughter of Prince Cherie* of
Praia, has wow been definitely settled by the Electoral
Prises el limse, though, in fact, the union wet long since
dliselesd.

A reform meeting at Southampton last night was
very numerously atteuded. Mr. Richard Coles, the mayor,
occupied the chair. Resolutions calling epee the meeting
to support Mr. Baines'. I. Borough Franchise Bill, the vote
by ballot, more equal distribution of *oats, kc., were carried
with enthusiasm.

A grand hall, given by the city of Torii' to the
deputies on the 4th, was exceedingly brilliant. The Duchess
of Genoa and the Primes of Piedmont and irAoste honoured
ft with their presence. The President of the Chamber, with
• peat number of deputies end senators, attended. The
Wks of the nobility and others displayed their moat
brilliant toilettes, and diamonds were displayed with
profusion._
. _

General Prim, Conut de Reuss, who has been for
a short time in Paris, has just returned to Spain to con-
tinue the military inspection with which he has been charged
by the Spaniels government.

REACTIONARY CONSPIRACIES AT
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NAPLES, MONDAY Arrzasoms.

The Muratists have just been making ridiculous
demonstrations, such as sending round to people's
houses cards inscribed "Murat, King of the Two
Sicilies, by vote of the people."
The Bourbon faction has also attempted a move-
ment, which has been thwarted by the vigilance of
Nigro,. Duke Cazaniello, Bishop Trotta, and other
leading conspirators, have been arrested, and a
quantity of anus and munitions has been seized.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Renter's office :

NAPLE3, Ana 7.

A rumour is current that General Bosco arrived
at Naples five days ago, in order to direct a re-
actionary movement which was to have broken out
yesterday.
The police are said to be on his track.
The ramifications of the conspiracy have been
discovered. They extend even to the provinces.
In some places the conspiracy has really broken
out, and most atrocious deeds have been committed.
Several priests have been arrested, among whom
are seven curates of this city.
The inhabitants request the government to take
energetic measures against the reactionists.
Yesterday reactionary attempts in the environs
of Naples were suppressed by the National Guard.
Several Bourbon officers and priests implicated in
the conspiracy have been arrested.
A depot of arms and ammunition has been disoo-
vered in Naples.
The inhabitants are everywhere quiet.
NAPLE% Aram ft, 8.35p.w.

In consequence of the Bourbon conspiracy re-
cently discovered here the Duke Cazaniello and
Bishop Trotta have been arrested.
Yesterday 300 rifles were seized, and this morn-
ing 600 muskets and ammunition. Forty-three
armed persons were arrested yesterday at Caserta.
The attempts at insurrection made at Castiglione,
in the Abruzzi, and at Vico, in the Capitana, have
been easily suppressed. The insurgents at Casti-
gkone committed incredible atrocities. The Muratists
of Naples have made a demonstration by sending
voting tickets to the houses of the inhabitants
i bearing the inscription " Murat, King of Naples,
by the vote of the people." The Chevalier di
Nigri displayed great firmness in this affair.
Naples is tranquil. To-day great numbers of
the inhabitants went to the races, at which Prince
Carignan was present.

AN EX-GRAND DUKE PROTESTS.
BERNE, Apart, 8.
The ex-Grand Duke of Tuscany has addressed a
note to the Federal Council, dated from Dresden,
protesting against auy recognition of the kingdom
of Italy on the part of Switzerland.

AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, TCESDAY.
The official Wiener Zeitung of to-day Rays
'Yesterday the imperial resolution was taken
with reference to the public rights of the protestant'
of both confessions in the German and Slave pro-
vinces of the empire."

VIENNA, MONDAY.
The Austrian Diet voted to-day an address con-
taining asaurances of loyalty to the Emperor, and
praying for the maintenance of the adininistrative
unity of the empire in conformity with the constitu-
tion of the 26th of February.
The address also laya particular stress on the
necessity for the further development of the con-
stitutional principle.

POLAND.
WARSAW, SUNDAY Rviansa.
A great popular demonstration has taken place
before the palace of the Governor, in consequence
of which the military were called out. The
Governor personally exhorted the people to main-
taim order and to disperse.
The people replied that they would do so if the
military were first withdrawn.
The Governor gave orders to that effect, and the
crowd then dispersed quietly.

AMERICA.
GALWAY, MOIMAT.
The Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Com-
pany's screw steamer Prince Albert, Captain
Walker, from New York on the 26th ult., has
arrived. She brings dates vik St. John's, New-
foundland, to the 30th tilt.
The City of Baltimore arrived out on the 29th
ultimo.
It was rumoured that the Southern States had
5,000 troops at Pensacola.
Fort Sumter would probably be evacuated
shortly.
Advioes from Mexico atako that the French
minister had been received by the Mexican go-
vernment.

The Spanish flag was hoisted at St. Domingo on
the 16th ultimo.

On receipt of this news, three ships of war with
troops were immediately despatched from Hsvannah.
NEW ORLEANS, Name 29.
The cotton market is firm. Middling, 124 e. Sales
of the week, 82,000 bales. Receipts, 18,000 bales.

AFRICAN MAIL.
LIVERPOOL, Tummy.
The African Royal Mail steam-ship Athenian
arrived here at 1 o'clock this morning, but, owing
to the non-attendance of the tender, no mails were
landed until 8.30 a. m.

She brings 3,0000 z. of gold dust. Her dates are
as follows :—Benin, March 8 ; Fernando Po, 3 ;
Cameroons, 3; Old Calabar, 1; Brass River, 7 ;
Nunn, 7 ; Bonny, 6 ; Lagos, 10 ; Accra, 12 ; Cape
Coast Castle 14 ; Cape Palmas, 16 ; Sierra Leone,
21 ; Bathurst, 25 ; Tenerife, St ; and Madeira,
April 2.
At Bonin trade was fair.
Her Majesty% ship Buffalo was at Fernando Po,
at which port trade was dull.
Trade was inactive at the Cameroons, and also
at Old Calabar.

At Brass River trade was very quiet.
The steamship Runbeani was at Nunn.
At B4niny trade was dull, but brisk at Accra,
Cape Coast, and Bathurst.
Business was improving at Cape Palmas.