The Express.
London, England, 1868-07-13 00:00:00

A terrible fire occurred at the central market,
called the Hallos, at 10 o'clock last night. It
broke out in one of the cellars where there was a
quantity of butter, 160,000 lbs. of which, it is
said, was consumed by the flames. M. Pietri, the
prefect of police, Generals Soumain and Schramm,
several officers, and large bodies of troops were
soon upon the ground assisting the firemen. One
of the latter, a corporal, named Hartmann, was
taken out .of the flames insensible, and died this
morning in the hospital. Half-a-down other
persons were more or less seriously injured.
The loss to egg, butter, and poultry merchants is
estimated at 300,000 francs, and that of the City
of Paris for buildings destroyed at 600,000 francs.
The Inspector Masaier is greatly praised for his
presence of mind in turning off the gas, but for
which timely measure it is believed the whole of
the new splendid market would have been
blown np.
An eye-witness gives me an account of a tragical
event which occurred on the Boulevards yesterday.
The Prince de Beauvau-Craon, a handsome young
man of 33, drove up in his brougham to the door
of the Grand Cafe under the Jockey Club, at the
corner of the Rue Scribe. As he was getting out
of the carriage a loaded revolver fell out of his
pocket, and the concussion caused one of the
barrels to go off. The charge lodged in his
stomach, and his bowels literally fell out upon the
pavement. My informant says that the broad foot-
way between the kerbstone and the house to which
the prince was carried by the bystanders showed
as much blood as if an ox had had its throat cut
upon it. Although mortally wounded the prince
picked up his pistol and put it in the carriage, but
he died in a few minutes.

The 19th is said to be fixed for the Emperor's
departure for Plombieree, but that date depends
upon the expected arrival in Paris of Prince
Napoleon on the 18th. The Emperor wishes par-
ticularly to hear his cousin's account of his tnp to
Vienna and Constantinople before leaving Am-
tainebleau.

An Athens letter in the Liberte (not an autho-
rity to swear by) says that grave events are ex-
pected in the Greek archipelago, and that the
influence of Mr. Tuckerman, the new American
minister, has materially contributed to the recent
nomination of M. Komondouros, the representa-
tive of the party of action, in the place of the
minister Bulgaria, who was supported by the
Western Powers of Europe.
The Bourse was somewhat affected by the ab-
sence of news from Spain, added to the fall of
in Consols. Rente fell 10e. for cash, and 171 e. for
account, closing at 70.43.

ORANGE DEMONSTRATIONS AT BELFAST.

BELFAST, JULT 12.

The July demonstrations have up to the present
passed off quietly. Great numbers of sermons wore
preached to Orangemen to-day, some of them in the
open air. In Downpatrick Cathedral, Dr. Drew addreteed
an enormous congregation. Strong forces of military and
police in dreaded districts.

SIR 11, NAPIER AT TEE UNITED SSILVICE
CLOD.—On Saturday evening the members of the United
Servie2 Club, Pa entertained Sir Robert. Napier at
dinner. The Duke of Cambridgo, K.G., presided, and
the Prince of Wales honoured the club by being pre-
sent as a member. Sir R. Napier was accompanied by
Major-General Scott, Lieutenant-Colonol Dillon, military
secretary, and Lieutenant Scott, aide-de-camp. Sir Staf-
ford Northeote, Secretary of State for India; Lord
Stanley, Foreign Secretary ; and Sir John Pakington,
War Minister, were present. The tables were arranged
to dins 140, and about that number were present.
On dessert being served his Royal Highness the Duke of
Cambridge proposed "The Health of her Majesty tho
Queen," which was most loyally responded to. The
Duke of Cambridge next proposed " The Health of the
Prince of Wale+, and the rest of the Royal Family." His
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales briefly responded to
the toast. The Duke of Cambridge then proposed the toast
of the evening, "The Health of General Sir Robert
Napier," and in so doing he coupled "the military and
naval forces employed under that distinguished officer in
Abyssinia." Lieut. -Gen .Bir R. Napier rose after the applause
with which he was received had subsided, and in a brief
speech returned thanks for the terms in which his health
and that of the brave expedition he had had the honour
to command had been drunk. General Dunne, M.P.,
then proposed "The health of the Duke of Cambridge,
their pregident." His royal highness briefly acknowledged
the compliment, and the company shortly afterw.irds
separated.
THE ARCHAROLOOICAL INSTITUTE CONGRESS.—
Lancaster has been fixed upon this year for the annual
congressof the Nava= of the Royal A.re.lueological Insti-
tute of Great Britain and Ireland, and, regard being had to
the areliteologsal and scenic attractions of the neighbour-
hood, the lot is very happily chosen. The inaugural
meeting takes place on the Zth inst., and the congress will
sit Until August 4.

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