The Express.
London, England, 1861-11-25 00:00:00

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(mrs's utzesaiss.)
ITALY.

TURIN, Nov. 23
The bill for levying the war tax in all the pro-
vinces of the kingdom passed the Chamber of De-
puths4 to-day by 191 against 10 votes.
Several members gave notice of their intention
to put questions to the government relative to the
Roman question on the 2nd December next.
The Bank has reduced its rate of discount from
ci to oi per cent.

TURIN, Nov. 24.

The Turin papers announce that the diderences
between General Cialdini and the Government
baring been nettled, he will resume the command
of the 4th corps d'armie.
The Ocizabi di Toriaio of to-day says :
"The statement that Garibaldi had been ap-
pointed connuander of the Volunteers is incorrect,
u this appointment has been conferred on General
Sirtori.

" It ix believed, however, that in the event of
a war breaking oat iu Italy Sirtvri would be re-
placed by Garibaldi."

AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, Nov. 23.
There is no truth in the statement made by some
French papers that diplomatic relations between
Austria and Servia bad been broken off on account
of the insult offered by some Servian officers to the
Austrian Consul at Belgrade. The Austrian
Cabinet confined itself to introducing greater re-
servo in its relations with Survia.

RUSSIA.
T. PETERSBURG, Nov. 21.
The statutes of the Great Society of Russian
Railways have been approved by the Emperor.

TURKEY AND MONTENEGRO.

lUGUSA, Nov. 24.

An official Turkish bulletin announces that, on
the 21st instant, Dervisch Pacha. with eight bat-
talions of Turkish troops, encountered a body of
8,000 insurgents near Piva, iu Bosnia. After a
fight which lasted four hours the insurgents were
compelled to take to flight, with the loss of 800
killed, and a large number of muskets which
they left on the field of battle. The Turkish lees
in killed and wounded Amounted to 100 men.
A numerous body of insurgents and Monte-
negrins, who intended to invade Kaloichiu, were
repulsed by the Turks after a bloody fight.

CHINA AND JAPAN.
CANTON, Ocr. 15.
The allied troops are leaving Tien-twin and Can-
ton.

Trade at Ningpo and Haugchow is obstructed by
the rebels.

The French are in want of men and guns to pro-
tect Chefoo.

The late Emperor of China is succeeded by his
eldest moo.
The state of affairs in Japan is reported to be
more favourable.

POINT DE G&LLE, Ocr. 31.

According to advice@ received here from Saigon
the French had promulgated regulations fur the
Chinese population.

AUSTRALIA.
BOUTHAMPTOti Nov 24.

The Roxburgh Castle, from Melbourne, bound
for London. has arrived off Cowes. She landed four
passengers, one of whom, Mr. W. J. Brullou, was
apprehended. He will be detained here until the
arrival of a detective from Loudon.

THE SWEDISH EXPEDITION TO SPITZ-
BERGEN.

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NORWAY, Nov. 14.
Some short time ago the scientific meeting at the
University of Chriatianie was attended by Mr.
Toreil, the chief of the Swedish expeditiou to
Spitsbergen, et which be gave a brief but interest-
ing account of his experiences off that coast.
It may perhaps be remembered that two vessels,
the dEulus and Magdalena, left Tromso, iu Fin-
ruarkeu' on May 9, on a scientific excursion to
Spitihergeu, having on board many eminent and
learned gentlemen. The intention of the expedition
was to take observations, correct the old charts, col-
lect geological, zoological, and other specimens, and
take meteorological and other observations
which weld be of interest to the scientific
world. Owing to a prevailing north wind and the
quantities of drift ice the vessels encountered, it
was not till the 21st that they sighted Spitz
bargee, and on the following day cast anchor in
Oubb Bay, Danes Island, lat. 79.40 and lou. 10.45
east. On the 30th the expedition proceeded to
Trenreuborg Bay, where they anchored Juue 7,
in lat. 79.56.6 and lon. 0.16.38 east. It had been
arranged to melte sledge excursions, dogs, &c.,
having been provided fur that purpose at Tromso ;
but it was found that the state of the ice would not
admit of this project being carried out. In the sun
the therunaneterstood at 14 dog. warmth, and 7 deg.
in the shade. This was unfortunate, as it pre-
cluded the possibility of many observations, ec.,
being taken.
The ships now parted company, the 2Eolus re-
maining on the northern coast, while the Magda-
less explored the western parts. During their
stay in these northern latitudes they were able to
ascertain many points astronomically the old
charts were corrected, and new harbours discovered.
They met with some Norwegian sealing vessels
which had been blocked up by the ice. From the
discovery of a West Indian plant (Mimosa
seandens), and from finding several bottles and
also drift timber, it is placed beyond a
doubt that the Gulf stream impinges on the
coast of Spitsbergen. Moreover, they kept
a journal of meteorological and magnetic observa-
tions which will be of great interest, and which
doubtless in time will be laid before the world.
Numerous drawings and photographs of the coast
were taken. Also with reference to the diffusion
of animal life and vegetable life at the depths of
the ocean, many interesting experiments were made,
molluscs, shell fish, and zoophytes being found at
depths of 2,500 metres.
the geological and botanical specimens that
have been collected are said to be extremely curi-
ous. During their stay they succeeded in killing
several Polar bears and walruses. Owing to the
quantities of pack ice they were unfortunately un.
able to extend their researches and explorations so
far south as they bad intended ; still altogether the
'expedition has been eminently successful, and the
results cannot fail to prove of great interest to the
scientific world.

The ships arrived at Tromati safely on the 25th
September; all were in perfect health and excellent
spirits, having escaped any attacks of scurvy. They
encountered many storms and met with much thick
weather, and had moreover one ar two narrow
escapes from the ice. Petersen, the Dane, who as
oompanied M'Clintock, and who has made so many
voyages to the northern waters, accompanied the
expedition.

UPROAR FROM PARIS.

(PLOY ova OWN CORIIEMPONDM.)
PAR,h3, SUNDAY EVININO.

All doubt about the immediate abolition of the
entrance fee to the Bourse is removed by the ap-
pearance in the Momiteur of an imperial decree,
countersigned by M. de Persiguy, repealing the
decree by virtue of which the city of Paris was em-
powered to levy the tax five years ego. I passed
by the Bourse this afternoon, and saw workmen
bodily taking away the turnstiles. The Consfitu-
tamed 'ordains some curium confesidous as to the
motives which led to the impost, and the disap-
pointing results of it. The object was to check
the feverish speculation which all dame* of Parisian I
society indulged iu for some time previous to 1856.
The crowd at the Bourne became so great that the
broken and their clerks often found it physically
impossible to communicate with their clients. It was
fancied that if a small entrance fee were este-
blislied it would be no consideration to merchants,
capitalists, and private individuals with means, but
would have the effect of excluding a host of small
gamblers. , Experience seems to have shown, how-
rm, that if the latter class do not now frequent
the Bourse, it is not di' franc entrance bibriey
which keeps them away so much as the abolition
of those small securities, going down as low as
25fr., and even Mr. the share, which working men
need to gamble in and pass from hand to band,
within the precincts of the Bourse. Now compa-
nies ems emernandife can issue nothing leas than
500 fr. shares. But it has been found that well-to-
do people who used to lounge into the Bourse as
into a club-house where they might meet their
friends, fell away from it when the fee was im-
posed. litany people shrunk from taking an an-
nual ticket still more than from paying a franc at
the doors, for the reason that inscribing their
names would be like asking the Prefect of the
Seine for a license to gamble. The respectable part
of the public was kept unt, the professional
gamblers had the field all to themselves, and the
brokers, in despair at the loss of numerous clients,
gave theme gamblers more encouragement than be-
fore. The Comeittitionnel, now that the tax is
removed, finds out that it was seriously unconsti-
tutional, since it prevented the free transfer of the
public funds, which is the emeuce of the con-
tract made by the state with the public. The en-
trance fee produced a revenue to the city of about
flo9,ooofr. Some time ago the syndicate of the
Bourse would gladly have bought off the tax for a
large sum, but I beer nothing said now about cent-
pensation. The decree in the Moniker seems to be
one of simple repeal.

The Patric takos credit to itself for having long
opposed the lir. fee, and says it shall nuw
strenuously advocate the repeal of the tax (dating
only from June 23, 1857) upon the transfer of ne-
gotiable securities, which impost is a serious hin-
drance to transactions.

The expectation, referred to by the Sieck, that
this, (lay the anniversary of November 24, lila,
would be signalised by a Aeries of liberal measures
in the Munitcur, has not been realised.

It seems that the Aftmiteur was deceived when it
annownsed the arms& of the murderer Jul The
authorities at Moutelimart felt sure that they Lad
got him ; the man arrested had " irregular papers,"
gave lame accounts of himself, and had " several
broken teeth, a scar over the left eye, and a strong
German accent," just like Jud. He was sent to
Paris, and considerable excitement was occasioned
at all the railway stations on the road, by the report
that the great Jud was in custody. Unfortunately,
however, when the individual arrived in Paris he
was proved not to bo the long " wanted " man.

PAWS, SATUILDAY Evintisa.
The Patric continues to discouutenance the idea
of any substantial disarmament in France. Under
the head of "Latest News." it says this evening :
A Touloa journal armousose that the projected dis•
armament extends to the navy. This news is as untrue
with respect to the envy mri to the army. The Marine
Admioinuatioa which sows so mach devotedmiss to the
interests weeded to Its aye, is endeavouring to lighten the
public burdens without in any way diminishing our naval
tomw and in this view certain measures of detail are, it is
yid, about to be taken ; as part of these measures, we bear
that the Imperial yacht+ Aile and keine Hosteeme
will be laid up, they not bring wanted at present.
The same journal speaks of the squadron of evolutions, and
women' that the number of its vowel+ is Jobe diminished.
We believe we know that no decision on this subject has
yet been come to ; but that in any cam: if any ships of the
lies are to be withdrawn from this squadrou, they will be at
agar replaced by iron-plated frigate+, a description of viral
which, la a military point of view, will be superior in future
to lise ships.
I learn from a private source that the Atlantic
squadron, so far from being reduced, is to be aug-
mented by three or four vessels.
General de Goyon left Paris this morning to re-
sume his command at Rome with the higher rank,
which there is but too much reason to fear is au
indication of the Emperor's intention to occupy
Rome permanently. The Marquis de Lavalette,
the new ambassador to the Holy See, will leave
almost immediately.
General Miramou the ex-President of Mexico,
expected at Marseilles to-murruw from Alicant.
He wishes to go home, and offers to act iu con-
cert with the three powers for the settlement of
the country.
The French adventurer Lambert, who has ob-
tained a diplomatic appointment from the new
King of Madagascar, Radium IL, is expected in
Paris.

It is reported that tho bullion in the Bank of
France has increased by 26,000,000 within a week,
ten of which, however, are the prudtioe of a loan
negotiated at Amsterdam.
There is no doubt about the death of Father
Lacordaire. He expired on November 21, at
Smite, after en minimally long and painful ill-
ness. By his death there is a vacancy iu the French
Academy, of which he was elected a member in
February, 1860.