biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Express.
London, England, 1861-05-18

HUNGARY.

PESTI!, NAT 17.
The discussion on the address proposed by M.
Dent was continued to-day in the Lower House.
The principal speaker was Baron Ravi* who
pronounced a conciliatory speech. He declared,
however, that the execution of the diploma of
February last, granting constitutions to Austria
and Hungary, was impracticable.

PORTUGAL.
LISBON, MAT 17.
The proposal of the Council of State with refer-
ence to the creation of 15 new peers has been
approved of by the King.
Amongst the future peers are MM. Avila, Her-
culano, Franiiui, Costa, Lobo, Paws, Manoel,
Fosooa, Brancamp, and Lux.

DENMARK.
COPENHAOI2I, NAT 17.
To-day an address, signed by 71,006 electors,
was presented to the President of the Council of
Ministers.

The President, in his reply, dwelt chiefly on the
necessity for granting to Holstein an independent
position in the monarchy, and expressed a hope
that the desire for peace might be realised.

INDIA.
BOMBAY, Aram 27.
The order for the amalgamation of the Indian
army with her Majesty's British forces was pub-
lished in the Calcutta Gazette of Thursday last.

THE BOMBAY MAIL.
The Masailia, with the above mail, arrived at
Marseilles at 7 a.m. to-day.
The mail leaves for London at 10 a.m.

THE BRAZILS.
LISBON, Ma 17.
The Messageriei Imperiales tsteamer Estrama-
dura arrived here yesterday at 6.20 p.m. from the
Brazils. She reached Pernambuco on the let inst.
The Magdalena arrived ont an the 29th ult.
At Rio, on the 25th ult., exchange on London
was quoted 264 to 261 ; on Paris, 360 to 365.
Coffee, good fiat, 6.800 to 7.650 reia per arroba.
Shi. . ants since the departure of the last steamer,
84,111 bags, including 19,300 for the Channel.
Stock, 140,000 bags.
BAHIA, APRIL 29.—Exchange on London, 264.
Sugar, white, 2.500 to 2.800 ; brown, 2.000 to
2.100 rein per snobs.
London, England, 1861-05-18

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

CASU ALTI ES.

Atm, Captain Eleka--, -seri 'lt7rd-fr-on este on te Dee.
with wheat, for the Lotted Kingdom, and has nut since been
beard of.
Colonist, Captain Mitchell, from Taganrog to the United King•
dom, with wheat, cleared from Constantinople on 16th Nov.
for Falmouth, and has not since been heard of.
Edith, Captain Nugent, salted from AWE on the 7th February
for the t oiled Kingdom, sad has not since been heard of.
Minna /al, from Kingstown, which arrived last evening, fence,'
having been in contact, off the flaterriea, at d am. Yesterday.
daring a dense fog, with a brig, which received considerable
damage: steamer not injured.-Liverpool,
Imam (schooner), of Jeremy. Captain Cooper, from Licata to the
Clyde, with sulphur, was run down on the 11th of May, near
Atha Craig, by the Ada is), from thu Clyde to London, and
mak immediately ; mew saved.
lane, of Whltehaven, Car
ic
Peirce, from Liverpool to Flt.
Join's. Nfld., was struck the e and foundered In Mt 47 E.
lon 47 ; mew saved by Columbia rs .--Oslway, hay It.
London, England, 1861-05-18

ROYAL ORTROPHDIC HOSPITAL.

The twenty-third anniversary festival of this
hospital was celebrated yesterday evening at the Albion
Tavern, Akteregegeatzest, under the presidia' of the
Right Elea. the LORD MAYOR. About 10 me
down to diaper. Amos, tbem'were Abbiss imil •
Lut, Dr. Copland, brow Coote, Mr. Alexis James
Nr. Wiip•am, Jan. 51. r. Quarks Harris, Mr. J.R.Y.:I
Dareett. ninon Mr. Adams. Mr. Ade, Mr. Under-
Sheriff gagletoc, Mr. G. Tiunplio, Rev. Pelham Dale, sad
Rev. H. Roberta, to. It appears that the ordinary re=
of the year exhibit an increase, the gross amount
o,llot. The number of patient.' admitted during fha '
year was 1,437, making a total of 26,707 duo
the first opening of the hospital. Among these were
}litigate fifty years old and upwards, some allieted
la almost every limb, all of whom had derived
tutorial benefit. Several adults had heen success-
fully' treated, after enduring seven and even help-
km deformity for many
inary eases yeas. In youtnger patients,
sates
era 44inpaotitita now in the wands, been
and about complete. There
stliendanoe as out-patients ; 207 applicants were waiting to
be admitlid into the wards, the obstacle to their reception
bs last of funds. There were outstanding tradesmen's
WOW* gm, to the amount of 2,6391., and 2701. was &n-
-asally drawn to pay interest on the still unredeemed mort-
gage of 6,0001., which the committee hoped would be
reduced by 1,0001. before the ekes of another year. The
sabscriptions announced in the coarse of the eves
Iyor ; Iro
through the Fort of Shaftesbury; 250 guiueu from W.
Gibbs, Jun., Esq. ; and 50 guineas from the Hon. B. Pierce
Pieneptifut. The musioal arrangements were tinder the
direction of Mr. I'. Wastes.
London, England, 1861-05-18

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 18,

uttering articulately the inmost thought* and
sentiments of his Conservative friends. But it is
one thing to know the truth, and it is another
thing to blurt it out inopportunely. Unthinking
squires and rhodomontade rhetoricians of the
Cult, BENTINCIL, and MONTAGU school may ap-
plaud to the echo the ringing antitheses and
menacing diatribes in which Mr. HOLMAN in-
veighs against the ancient independence of the
House of Commons in matters of finance, but the
more astute leaders of the party will thank him
little for having without permission disclosed
their covert aim. They begin to understand, no
doubt, what sort of a colleague the right hon.
gentleman would make in critical emergencies,
and how unsafe it would be to let him know
beforehand whither they were going. Shrewd
men of the world, like General PEEL and Mr.
HENLEY, must have listened with little edification
to Mr. HOENNAN'S open exhortations to the House
of Commons to assume the attitude of penitence,
and to ask pardon of the House of Lords for
having questioned its right to overlook and con-
trol the financial affairs of the empire. if ever
the representative branch of the Legislature is to
be brought so low as to surrender its one great
and distinctive privilege, it will hardly be in this
fashion that its humiliation will be signified.
Febu de at is seldom explanatory of its intentions,
and self-dishonour is not given to didactic or
pathetic talk. But, for our parts, we feel a
certain kind of gratitude to Mr. BOWMAN for
having let us into the secret of what is intended
in time. We now know what we should have to
expect from a Conservative Government ; and
those who value the loyal defence of the privi-
leges of the Commons against tho encroaching
power of an irresponsible oligarchy, are furnished
with another cogent reason for deprecating such an
event.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

FRANCE.

PARIS, MAT 18.

The Moniker of to-day announces that the inte-
rest on Treasury Bills has been reduced to 3,3 e,
and 4 per cent., according to tho date of their
falling due.
A notice published by M. de Germiuy announces
that the subscriptions to the bonds of tho railway
companies will be opened at the Bank of France on
the 21st of May, and will remain open until the
28th inst.
London, England, 1861-05-18

SPAIN.

MADRID, MAY 18.

A denial has been given to the statement of the
Commereio of Cadiz that warlike preparations are
being made at Tangiers.

POLAND.

THORN, MAT 17.

The Archbishop of Warsaw having been sum-
moned to the palace cf the governor, he was
requested to prohibit the singing of the national
hymn by the clergymen.
The Archbishop decidedly refused to accede to
this demand, and said that he would not deprive
the people of that which alone afforded them
consolation in their grief.

THE EAST.
CONSTANTINOPLE, NAT 16.
The International Commissioners have arrived
here from Beyrout, and will immediately commence
negotiations for the government of Syria.
Omer Pacha has left for Bosnia, with orders to
act energetically against the Montenegrins.
London, England, 1861-07-15

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA. JULY 13.
The official Wiener Zeihing of to-day publishes
an account of the revenue and expenditure in 1860,
according to which there was au increase in the
former of 40,760,2596., and a decrease in the latter
of 172,913,3176. as compared with 1859.
The deficit in the year 1860 amounted to
65,062,8106. against 280,939,2136. in 1859.
London, England, 1861-07-15

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

On Saturday night Mdlle. Patti appeared in the
character of Lady Enrichetta in Flotow's Martha, and again
achieved a triumphant success, being received with enthu-
siasm by one of the fullest and moat brilliant houses of the
season. The opera is so well known that critical remarks
ea it would be very superfluous. It is a pretty piece, and
owes its success more to its subject—which is so happy that
it has been dramatised several times—than to its mimic,
of which the best that can be said is that it is
light and pleasant. Mdlle. Patti represented the
heroine admirably ; first as the Uncut court-beauty
weary of her monotonous life and eager for • little
excitement—then as the pretended country girl, enjoying
her escapade, but trembling at the scrape into which she
has got herself ; and lastly, ea the feeling woman, whose
heart has been awakened to tenderness and love. In all
game phases of the character the young actress was charm-
ing, showing that attention to truthfulness in the minuted
details of her part that has uniformly distinguished her
dramatic efforts. In the music of the part there are few
remarkable features. The only air of great beauty is the
lovely Irish melody' " The Last Rose of Bummer," which
the composer has wisely turned to the beet possible account
by remedial:Sag it several times in interesting situations. This
air Mdlla. Patti sang with the most captivating grace and
simplicity, throwing the whole audience into • tumult of
delight. In the lively quartett—the cleverest morcoau in
the opera—in which the two young farmers set their serving-
damsels to work at their spinning-wheels, she produced an
immense effect by the playful lightness and brilliancy of
her execution. Mario was admirable as the young lover.
He looks and seta such a part as no other performer that
we have ever seen can do ; and, though his voice failed him
• little in high passages, be sang with that rich and mellow
sweetness—that fervid, passionate expression—which are
peculiarly his own. Nothing could be more exquisitely tender
than his delivery of the air," Martha, Martha," which, next
to the " lost Rose of Bummer," ie the beet melody in the
opera. Didite was Nancy ; Or•xiani, Plunkett, and Taglia-
fico, Tristan, all excellent ; indeed the cast of the opera
could not have been better. It was, too, beautifully got
up in every respect. The fair at Richmond, with its busy
groups, merry dances, and rustic pastimes, was one of the
pyeet and prettiest scenes we have ever enjoyed.
London, England, 1861-07-15

DAR'S° ArsCAPII OP ?Wu coNEICTS PROM
MILLJ4XX PRIMINTIARP.

-
ASSAUTE ON THE POLICE AND TIIE WARDER.
(THIS DAY.)

Lot evening two convicts, of the names of
Inge sod ILUvey. two desperate sad twtoeiotr Mows, who
so well kaowa to the police, the former of wham was saa•
leocol 4. 1+ yuors' tranvortation, sod the latter to 10
traevuet.oioa, ma.le their escape from the convict
.gabli.loneat at IldlLsuk Penitentiary, tooter the following
raratii•Loice..

Between the hoots of iight and nine, the two convict'
were sen by a government derk. on the top of the wall of
the pone. and after looking about for a moment or ...they
dropped into thr .treat roil ran off. They went to the
a• root crib-staial and took a cab, which at 0000 done off,
I..llowed by the clerk, who called out "stop thief." He
followed the cab. which was drawn by a white horse, as far
as tliaring.enws, where he loot tight of them.
Both the omelet., who had been to the prison' about ten
tooth., it would seem toned the ventilator in their ee'l,
why h was On the cooed Boor, as thus obtained accost*
the oudea .4 the prison. Having changed their convict
...at. for owes soidinie elotbee which they towel. they thee
untetemsed scaled the walls nail made their escape.
The police of the C division, stationed at tlerkenwell,
sire applied to. roliaraiergeeht Baldoek, 10, at once
,brpstiloal Polieetonetablen Nevin, 205 G, Turner, 157 0,
and Mhcw, 4(t A. to Britanaia-street, litynond, hat could
not Cr some boars see anythial of the secaprol convicts.
Th.. morniag, shortly after I. the two men were seen
iomieg down the street. and were at once pounced on. A
moot itoperate strn=le then ensued, sal the warders sod
the police were violently anaulted by the convicts, wbo
thrert. DO,I to. 4.11; the eine-shies. It required the aid of
screech awn to secure the omen:is 'Lod cover them to the
Mabee. Teo of the omstahlrs were AO mjuntl that it u
stated that they will not be fit for duty for a day or two.
When the convicts were convey...l to the prune it was
towed that they bad chimed ell their cloth*.
A searching urinary is to be node WAD the matter.
London, England, 1861-07-15

MARRIAGES.

RICK NELL—BROWN.—JuIy 11, at All Saints', Colchester, 10
the Rev. P. Curtis. ALA., K C. Bicknell, Esq., 98th Rein- .
of the late E. thckuell, Esq., of South-place. liernehill.
Amelia, daughter of 8. Brown, EN.. J.P., of the Grey Dian
Cokiteater.
BILLINGE—GOOD.—JuIy 11, at St. Marra. Winton'. by the
Bev. A. W. Gurney, George Frederick, eon of Mr. 6. T. Gd.
, R
tinge, of Pimlico, to Maria Rowe, daughter of Mr. J. Good,
WsMorderts.
BRITTON—CABTEX--July 10, at Redeliff Church, by the C.
Mr. (Vouch, Mr. G. W. Britton, of Trowbridge, to Eies.
Vim daughter of Mr T. Carter, of Bristol.
ODATA—STOIIIIO.—JiaIy 11, at Horbury Chapel, by the Re
W. Roberts, W. Costa, Eaq., of llorbury.terraee, hutting tot
to Mary, daughter of the late Mr. J. Stobbee, of Bedlor,l
place, Kensington.
London, England, 1861-07-15

THE FRENCH IN ROME.

The Opinion Nationale ventures to make the fol-
lowing outspoken observations upon the extraor-
dinary conduct of the French government in
cherishing a focus of reaction at Rome :

The state of things in Italy sines the taking of Gaeta will
certainly furnish one of the most curious and extraordinary
chapters of history that was ever registered in its annals.
In the name of the great principles proclaimed in 'NJ, in
the name of justice, in the name of the sacred right of
people to choose the form of their government, we have
permitted Victor Emmanuel to realise the desires of Italy,
and to create national unity. France, England, Switzer-
land, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, the Scandinavian states,
have recognised the new kingdom. Our desire is that it
may consolidate itself, progress peacefully and with order;
but by the strangest of all possible contradictions, we stand
between Italy and the exercise of the most essential of all
her rights—that right which nature has engraved in the
heart, and conscience of all creatures—the right
of self-preservation and legitimate defence. We
allow her bitterest enemies, those who hope for her
ruin and sigh for her death, to fix their camp in the very
centre of her provinces, to foment rebellion, to suborn
brigands, and furnish supplies for civil war ; and when the
sleeted king would defend himself —when he would punish his
enemies and sweep them out of I taly,we stop him under the
pretext of religion, and require from him a degree of patience
which God would not exact from saints in Paradise. Such
an abnormal situation cannot long continue. It is preg-
nant with danger, and in keeping it up, we run the risk of
goading the Italian people—if not the Italian government—
to some extreme resolution, likely to compromise the gene-
ral peace. This 11 a truth which mast strike everyone. We
must enure the future of Italy and the triumph of liberal
principles; we must at length allow Victor Emmanuel's
government to emerge from the stifling atmosphere in
which he is pent up ; sod oar opinion is that it would be
for our own interest and dignity to hasten the desired
solution with or without the concurrence of other powers—
whether catholic or legitimist.

TURIN, JOLT 14.

According to news received here from Rome to
the 11th lust. Francis 11. had had a secret con-
ference with Chiavone.

The arms of the late Bourbon army, which were
stored in the Castel Sant Angelo, had been distri-
buted among the reactionary bands.
The Italie asserts that General Cialdini has been
invested with powers analogous to those of General
Della kovere, the lieutenant of the King for Sicily,
and that able men have been placed under him fur
the administration of civil affairs.
London, England, 1861-07-15

ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE THE KING OF

PRUSSIA.

BADEN BADEN, JULY 14.

This morning an attempt was made on the life of
the King of Prussia with a pistol while he was
walking on the promenade.
His Majesty, however, received no injury beyond
a slight contusion on the neck, and returned to his
residence on foot.

The miscreant who made the attempt was imme-
diately arrested, and proved to be a student from
Leipsic, and a native of Odessa.

LEIPSIC, JULT 15.

The miscreant who made the attempt on the
life of the King of Prussia is a young man named
Becker, aged 21 years, who formerly studied at
Vienna.

He does not belong to any society.
Yesterday evening seals were affixed to the doors
of his residence at Leipsic.

FRANCE.

PARIS, JCLY 15.

The Moniteur of to-day says :—" The Emperor
continues to derive much benefit from the waters
of Vichy. There is no truth in the report that Dr.
Bayer has been summoned in all haste to Vichy.
Dr. Bayer has not left Paris."

The Mouiteur also announces that "General
Fleury left yesterday for Turin. He will remit
to the King of Italy an autograph letter from the
Emperor, replying to the notification made by
Count Arese."
London, England, 1861-07-15

AUSTRALIA.

PLYMOUTH, Jrcy 14.
The Norfolk, Captain Allwoud, passed up Chan-
nel yesterday, on ha., way to London. She left
Melbourne on the 13th April, with 192} statute
adults and 80,000 ounces of gold. She experienced
rough weather until she reached Cape Horn, and
passed many icebergs, One birth occurred on the
voyage, and eight persons died—namely, one

female, two children, one of the new, and four
male peememgere. Seven landed off
Plymouth in the Cowes pilotTiolisinteeinua.

FRESH INSURRECTION IN NSW ZICALAND.

. • AUCKLAND, Mar H.
The natives are preparing to renew hostilities.
A general native insurrection is anticipated.

INDIA.

The following telegram has been received by the
Secretary of State for India.

CALCUTTA (vu °Aux), JONI 14.
There has been abundant rain at all principal
stations in the Punjab and Upper Provinces gene-
rally. No other news of importance. Funds: Fives
at nye rupees four annals to five rupees six annals
discount; Five-and-Half at one rupee two annals to
one rupee four anima premium.
London, England, 1861-07-15

MINES.-(THIS DAY.)

Two o'Ccocl.
The mining market is quiet to-day, with very
little business. No transactions are recorded in
the Stock Exchange official list. There are still
inquiries for East Caradon shares, which show a fur-
ther slight improvement, being quoted 24 to ?. The
following also meet with attention, viz.:—Marko
Valley, which are quoted 9„ to g ; Wheal
Trelawney, 14 to lb ; East Devon Consols, 2„ to
lEast Wheal Russell, 3to ; and West Polmear,
Bs. ed. to 19s. ed. All heavy stocks are eat.
Bun Accord Copper shams are in demand, and
are marked and 11. United Mexican have been
dealt in at 54, and Port Phillip at par.
The annual meeting of the Strathalbyn Mining
and Smelting Coniptny is called for the 31st inst.
At Marks Valley Mine meeting on the 11th instant, the
sicootiols showed a credit Warms of 3,976!. 150. 2d. A divi-
dend of ss. per share (2,250/.) was declared, leaving 1,7961.
15a. 2d. to the east account.
East Bertha Mine, us the 9th Instant, made a call of 4s.
per share. The shares in arrears of call were forfeited.
The Laxey Mine sold, on the 10th instant, 100 tons of
lead ore, at 151. 3e. per ton.
London, England, 1861-07-15

MIDLAND CIRCIIIT.—Luezenz, JULY 13.

The commissions for the county and the borough were
opened to-day at the Castle cod at the Town-ball by Mr.
Justice Wilke. who arrived et 2.10 from Northampton.
The trials of the prisoners will commence on Mooday
morning at the Castle. There ate four cases in the Borough
Calendar ; two fur perjury and two for housebreaking. The
cause list is light both to number and interest.

NORTHAMPTON, JOLT 12.
Sittiags at Nisi Prima.—(Before Mr. Justice Wines and a
Common Jury.)

DAWHON V. JOHNSOII.-lILL GMAT /LEDO IN THE LEATHER

This was an action for breaking and entering a dwelling-
house, and for illegal detention of the plaintiff's furniture.
Mr. Field and Mr. Manley Smith appeared for the idaintilf ;
Mr. Mellor, Q.C., and Serrault Ha es for the defendant.
The plaintiff in this action is lie. Roger Dawson, a soli-
citor of Northampton, who was in December last charged
by Mr. Van Soudan, of King-street, Cheapside, with having
conspired with a bankrupt shoo manufacturer named
Poole, and other persons, to defraud the creditors of
the bankrupt, a are which created considerable
public interest at the time, and on account of which
the principal parties were sentenced to penal
servitude on taking their trial at the Old Bailey sessions in
January. The plaintiff was examined several times before
Sir 8.. W. Carden, at the Guildhall Police-court, where he
was discharged. He announced in this court that Le had
commenced proceedings against Mr. Van Bandon, on account
of this trensaction. The declaration bad been delivered, and
the action was now pending. While the plaintiff was air
emit in London concerning Poole's trial, the defendant John-
son broke open his haunt, and put a man in possession.
Under hie Lordship's direction, the jury retuned a verdict
spinet the defendant Johnson on the coast of illegal de-
tention, but only granted nominal damages if the furni-
ture was given up.
London, England, 1861-07-15

HUNGARY.

AGRAM, JULY 13.
The extreme Croatian national party has
triumphed, the Diet having in its sitting of to-day
adopted the proposal for the separation of Croatia
from Hungary by 120 against 3 votes.

THE CALCUTTA, CHLNA, AND AUSTRALIAN

MAIL'S.

31488EILLES, JULY 15.
The Vectis, with the Calcutta, China, and
Australian mails, arrived here at 8 am. to-day.
The mails will leave for London at 10 a.m.

TURKEY.

YALTA, JULY 12.
According to adrices received here from Alex-
andria a decree had been published abolishiug
punishment by baatinado in the Egyptian army
and navy.
The Eugliah Consul had gone on a visit to the
works of the Suez Canal.
London, England, 1861-07-15

AMERICA.

QUEENSTOWN, SUNDAY Monne°.
The Royal Mail steamship Africa, from New
York on the 3rd init., arrived hero at 12 midnight,
landed Irish and portion of the English mails and
nine passengers, and proceeded for Liverpool at
12.20 a.m. She brings 102 passengers and precious
stones value 68,100 dollars.

QUEENSTOWN, JULY 14.
The Royal Mail steamship Arabia arrived here
to-day, at 9.30 m m., embarked mails, ipaseengers,
and latest telegrams, and proceeded for Halifax and
Boston at 4 p.m. All well.

NEW YORK, JULY 2, Ernrnrc.

Groat uncertainty and speculation ;sift in the
public mind as to the reason why the Federal ad-
ministration make no forward movement.

AU the Baltimore police ootnmissioner; have been
arrested, and the military remain posted through-
out the city.
The Tennessee Secession troops have left Knox-
ville iu order to prevent the advance of Federal
troops into East Tennessee.
The Bank statement shows the amount of specie
held to be over 42 millions of dollars, the largest
sum over held by the New York banks.
The stagnation of trade is increasing.
The steamers Persia, Etna, and Hammonia have
arrived out.

The Gulden Fleece bae pealed Father Point.
COIIIIERCI&L INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, JULY 2, Evetriac.
&oche dull. New York Central, 74 ; Erie, '94. Ex-
ams,: Beakers' bills, 1061. Money abundant. Cotton
Ana and advancing. Midtßi Upland, 14gc. to 15c.
Flour lbe. lower with a tendency to a further decline.
Wheat heavy and 4e. lower. Corn dull and prices lc.
lower. Provisions quiet. Suer held Anal. Molasses in
Waited deauall. Curies unclaaagad ; Mame Csatal, fib j.
London, England, 1861-05-27

SYRIA.

A Berlin telegram, dated Saturday evening,
states that a fresh note of M. Thouvenel relative
to Syria has been received, and that it is couched
in very conciliatory terms. It is stated to recom-
mend to the powers represented at the conference
at Constantinople, the choice of a native prince for
the government of the Lebanon. The cabinet of
Berlin is said to take the same view, but with the
condition that the Porte consents.
London, England, 1861-05-27

SAXONY.

No little surprise has been caused in Saxony by
the seizure of the government organ, the Leipaic
Gazette. This measure appears to have been pro-
voked by a very strong article directed against the
Prince Napoleon, relative to his dispute with the
Due d'Auniale. When the news of the confiscation
became known, there was a rumour that it was owing
to the demand of the French minister. " But,"says
the Augsburg Gazette, " our information authorises
us to contradict this rumour in the most formal
manner. It was the Saxon minister who, on his
own account, and by the immediate assent of the
Brunt ministry, caused the journal to be seized.
The incident has caused great sensation, because
it is certainly the first time that a government has
seised its own organ."
London, England, 1861-05-27

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, MAT 16.

The cotton market is srm. Middling Upland. 141.
Flour dull. An active business doing in wheat for export.
Good qualities are firm, but iuferior declining. Corn un-
changed.

NEW ORLEANS, MAT 15.
Wes of cotton to-day, 1,500 toko; ntoldliog, to 11k.
London, England, 1861-05-27

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMO-

TION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

A distinguished and fashionable company aaaem-
bled on Saturday evening, on the invitation of the Pneident
and Council of the association at a roarer/a:Mac, held in
the rooms of the South Kensington Museum. By permis-
sion of the Committee of Council on Education and the
trustees of the National Gallery, the art galleries, the edu-
cation museum, the food collection, and the animal producta
museum were all thrown open. and afforded ample scope for
promenade, while their valuable contents supplied sub *t
matter for amusement an I instruction at every step.
Tur-
ner's magnificent pictures, and the masterpieces of Leslie,
Cooper, Mediae, Roberts,: Landseer, Jones, and others of
our most eminent modern artists which remnant, the fine art
collections of the Museum, show to great advantage in the
bright but not overpowering artificial light by which the gal-
leries were illuminated, and the brilliant effect of the vista was
on Saturday night not a little enhanced by the hundreds of
elegantly Attired ladies who, moving through the rooms in •
continued stream, gave life and animation to the scene.

Lord Shaftesibuyi, as president of the association, as-
sisted by the Right Hon. J. Napier, vice-president, and Mr.
Hastings, the secretary, received and welcomed the visitors
as they were anuoueemL Lord Brougham was amongst the
early arrivals, and we also observed the Bishop of Durham
and the two Misses Vflliers, the Bishop of Manchester, Sir
T. Troubridge, Sir J. Wiuningtoo, Vice-Chancellor Bir W.
Page Wood. Mr. C. Foster, M.P., Mr. Serjouit Shea, Mr.
E. Chadwick, Mr. Barnard Holt, Mr. George Cruiksbank,
Rev. C. M'Kensie, &c. The band of the Middlesex En.
gieeer Volunteers attended, and performed various sirs and
marches at intervals during the miming.

It is proposed to place three stained glass win-
dows in the chapel of Bens/mope College, Oxford University,
to the memory of the late Rev. F. W. Robertson, of Brigh-
ton. To honour a name so well-known and so well-loved
by thousands of English Christians belonging to all parties
in the church, many will rejoice to contribute. The sub-
scription list already shows a goodly number. Subscriptions
will be received by Mr. C. Coldwell, of Braaenose College.
" Argun," of the Morning Post, predicts DUNDEE
as the winner of the Derby. "Should the slightest acci-
dent or mistake, however, occur to him, then I should have
no fear of Kimikoff occupying the vacancy. Next to this
pair I shall expect to find Dictator and Royallieu."
CITY or LONDON HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OT
Yli Cesar, VICTORIA-PARIC.--The number of patients re-
Dived at this institution during last week was 1,187, of which
900 were new cases.
London, England, 1861-05-27

MARYLEBONE.

ATIIMPTED SUICIDI ST AN ELDERLY FINALS.
Elizabeth Wallis, a woman about 60 pars of sge, living
1 Famontlsetreet, Hampstead-road, wee brought up by
Harmer, 3298, charged with haring attempted to terminate
her existence by poison.
It appeared from the evidence that at 1 'o'clock on Bator-
day afternoon the constable was called to the house above
*Ended to, and be there found the prisoner lying almost
insensible on the bed. As soon u she could be properly
removed he conveyed her to the hospital, when
the usual mode of treatment resorted to in
such cues wu administered, and she vomited con-
siderably. In the course of the same evening abe had
recovered sufficiently to leave the institution, and she was
them taken to the station-house and charged with the
offence. At the hospital the surgeon asked her what she
had takes, and she pointed toe bottle which the constable had
with him,and she subsequently stated to the officer that distr.=
had driven her to commit the act. bottle was labelled
" laudanum"). It further appsaead that on George Wallis
(the
nos) going home at half-pant 12 on the day in question
discovered his mother (prisoner) in an almost un.
conscious condition • he went to the cupboarl, which
Yopened, and else them midis a faint tone of voice, ' Its now
too late." Os the previous day she had expressed to him
her intention of taking two pennyworth of laudanum, but he
did Dot think that she meant to do anything of the sort.
Is reply to Mr. Yardley, triter@ said his mother took in
washing, and he believed that she bad lately pledged some
things entrusted to her, which she had been unable to
radassa.

Tkib primmer, who somas& vary low-spirited, sad asserted
that she was awry for having mad, the attempt upon her
lifa, was reminded for week.
Jobs Yemen sad Devid Dui* wen shafted by Servant
mad
Whit% D, witli=estot, pick ladies' pockets in th•
till Malasoday.

DEATH OP ADIMAL 11001190111.

We regret to learn that this gallant officer, who
was chairman of the London end Noe* Western Bra.
way, died at 5 Ale* yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, at
hY
walcasesa, Meatagnsplace. It appears that the
eases of ohs* wee an eporailom rendered wierwaly la eon.
segneaes al a wound he received la the aim at the slop of
Copenhagen. At a Wharricliffe meeting of the London.
sad North Western Railway, held on the 18th instant,
et which Admiral Noonesen presided, he appeared in
excellent health. The admiral was influentially connected
with the railways of the country from their commence-

meat, mid took an active part in the promotion of the Lon-
don end Birmingham line. The London and North Western
proprietors will feel the loss of t►e pliant admiral,
whose position sod inflexible integrity gave a high character
to his administration of their affairs, and the Akers will

feel it more deeply from the fact that they had the most
implicit wahines la his *madrigal/on of their claims, and
that he personally attended to say grievance they might
complain of.
London, England, 1861-05-27

THE DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES.

The Roumain Monikur of the 13th inst. contains
the list of a new ministry for 'Wallachia. The fol-
lowing are the names :
President of the Coun-
cil and Minister of
the Interior
Justice

Finances
Worship and Educa-
tion
Foreign Affairs
Public Works
War

The detailed explanation of these appointments
will be looked for with interest by all who are con-
oerned for the peace and prosperity of the new
Christian state of the Lower Danube. The in-
coming ministry, as the names given above show,

is Boyard, ultra-conservative, and anti-unionist.
It is supposed that the Porte must have refused to
fulfil' its promise by sending an Edict of Union. It
will not be surprising if public tranquillity is dis-
turbed in consequence.
London, England, 1861-05-27

ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH

AT PEKIN.
Mr. Brace arrived at Pekin on the 26th of March.

(azoTzz'ot TnzaRAAL)
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, NAT 26.
An inquiry has been instituted by the Criminal
Tribunal of the Vorarlberg, with reference to the
fanatical persecution of the protestant' by the
people in that province.

SPAIN.
MADRID, MAT 23.
The Court of Spain will maintain a representative
near Francis 11. so long an be remains in Italy.

AMERICA.

QUEENSTOWN, SUNDAT.
The Royal Mail steamship Australasian arrived
here at 9 a.m., embarked mails, gers, and the
latest telegrams, and proceeded for New York at
4.15 p.m. All well.

QUEENSTOWN, SATURDAY.
ThelLiverpool,New York, and Philadelphia Coin-
pany's steamer City of Manchester, from New
York on the 11th inst. has arrived. She brings
44 cabin and 124 steerage passengers. She passed
the American ship Belvidere, the Black Prince,
Thamitta, and steamship America.
The news by the City of Manchester has bean
anticip►ted.

MADEIRA.
80UT/I.llf ETON, SATURDAY.
The Royal Mail Ateamship Derwent, from
liliatkiirs, pawed Hurst Castle at 1.15 p.m. to-day.

The hadipetadasee states that Prince Napoleon
ban minced the Grand Mastership of the Freemasons, and
that th►t poet will be provisionally filled by M. Doumet,
member of the Corps Lsgialatif for the department of the
Herault.

The exports of grain from San Francisco con-
tinue on an extraordinary scale. At the last date eight
ships were preparing to rail with cargoes of wheat for Eng-
land, and at the earns time two were loading for Australia,
.64, far the °ape, one for British Columbia, and one with
barley for New York.
The next steamers to arrive from America ere
the Hennepin the City of Baltimore, and the North Ame-
rican, all of which were to leave on the 18th. It is amerted
that in mioisterial quarters there was a strong expectation
that a battle would be fought at some spot between Rich-
mond in Virginia and Washington before May 22.
Mr. G. L. Lennon Hunt, her Majesty's Consul at
Puerto Rico, has been appointed consul at Pernambuco,
Brasil. Yr. H. A. Cowper will named Hr. Hunt at
Puerto Rico.

INDIAN RAVINE RELIEF FUND.—The total sum
received in aid of the Indian Famine Fond up to Saturday
dtermoo was £1,7971.111., of which 2,6001. has been re-
ceived during the put week. By the mail which leaves to-
day for Bombay 6,0001. Ina been sent to Sir G. Clerk
Governor of Bombay, to be distributed by him as he may
think beat.
London, England, 1861-05-20

COMMERCIAL INTIILLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, MAY 7 (Evening).

Exchange is somewhat firmer. Banker's bills 104 to
106. Stocks hare improved, the following are the closing
quotations :—Erie, 22i ; Illinois Central, 63 ; New York
Central, 731. The cotton market is firmer. Sales to-day,
2,300 bales ; middling Upland is quoted 131 c. Breadstuff.
and dour are steady. Wheat is moderate demand. Freights
'lightly improved.
_ _

NEW ORLEANS, MAT 7.

Cotton, middling, 10fo. to Ile. dales of the last three
days, 1,800 bales against 8,001 at the same period last
year. Donau. at all the southern ports, 890,000 bales.
Freights heavy.

ITALY.

TURIN, MAT 18.

The NationaUUa of to-day says :—" General
Klapka has taken his departure for Caprera, to pay
a visit to General Garibaldi. He will return to
Turin to meet Kossuth."

TURIN, XAT 18.
The Turin journals of to-day announce the arri-
val of Kossuth in this city.
M. de Martino, the new lieutenant of the King,
will leave to-morrow for Naples.

NAPLES, MAY 17.

Otte hundred thousand ducats, destined to pay
the reactionary bands, have been seized at the
house of a person attached to the Bourbon party.
A depot of spoil, the results of the late plunder-
ing expedition of the reactionary bands, has been
discovered at hernia.
London, England, 1861-05-20

AUSTRIA.

TIIIESTE, MAY 18.

The Empress of Austria arrived here this morn-
ing in the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, which
was accompanied by the Osborne. The Emperor
went to meet her Majesty at Pirano.
AORAM, NAT 18.

In to-day's sitting of the Diet of CrOstia docu-
ments relating to the abdication of King Ferdinand
were laid on the table.

HUNGARY.

PERIL MAT 18.
The discussion on the proposal of K Deak, rela-
tive to the address, was continued to-day in the
Lower House of the Diet.

K Lonijay declared that Hungary, reserving her
rights, was ready to bear her share of the common
burdens of the state, and would enter into nego-
tiations on the subject with the council of the
empires
VIENNA, MST 19.
By virtue of an imperial resolution, M. Aeboth,
formerly general of the Hungarian National Guard
of 1848, and who was lately arrested, has been par-
doned and unconditionally set at liberty.

DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN, NAT 19.

The Copenhagen journals of to-day publish the
following as the full speech of the President of the
Council of Ministers, in reply to the address signed
by 71,006 electors, which was presented to him on
Friday last :
M. Hall said :—" The government share the
views expressed in the address, and consider that
they have acted in accordance with them They
await the moment when a more complete statement
can be made to the Diet without damaging the in-
terests of the country by an anticipation of the
result of the negotiations which are still pending.
Nevertheless I will state that it is the conviction of
the government that a solution of the question now
the subject of controversy is urgently necessary.
Painfully acquired experience has convinced
me that a solution is only attainable when
such an independent position is granted to
Holstein as may enable the King, without
allowing any encroachment on the government
of those parts of the country which do not form
part of the German Confederation, to satisfy the
demands made by the Federal Diet on the Duke
of Holstein, even if they be not founded ou federal
right. Friendly powers have acknowledged the
conciliatory nature of the steps taken by Denmark,
and have admitted the danger of leaving the ques-
tion open. I may, therefore, be permitted to
express a hope that they will adopt the view of the
government, that this is the only possible solution.
The government are preparing for any eventual
conflict, but they still retain the hope of a peaceful
arrangement and a re-establishment of good rela-
tions between Denmark and Germany, which are
both natural and desirable."

A line of American steamers is about to run
between San FlallaiSoo and tits western partied Mexico.
London, England, 1861-05-20

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.

Arias, from London for Mica Bay, April 29, bd. 40 N., lon. 18 W.
Blanche ibarouel, from Singapore fur Qacennown, April 19, Ist.
17.0 N., 10n.118.36 W.
Ivanhoe !ship), from Bombay for London 60 days, April 11, Ist.
3.19 N., lon. 94.20 W.
Julia (barque;, from Colombo for London 117 days, May 6, lat.
48.10 N., lon, 14.20 W.
Launceston (ship), from London for Kurrachee 49 days, March
30, lat. 20.46 ton. 37.10 W.
Mary Z. Ray, from London for Port Adelaide 55 days, March 14.
Regent !shim, from Liverpool for Calcutta 46 days, March M,
lat. 22.10 3., too. 36.12 W.
Robert Lowe Imo , from New Zealand for London, May 5, lat 45
N., lon. 20 W.
Thatcher Magma, from London for San Francisco 19 dap, April
14, lat. 7.28 N., Ica. 2834 W.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

lft et Abbey.plece, St. Jobdawool, the Wife
- - • - • •

of H. J. Bartiei,Esq., of a linght,m.
COBB.—May 15, at 42, Olouctateridace, Hyde.park,,the wife of
Thomas Cobb, Esq., of a eon.
WOKE—May 145,at Witapoleatreet, the wife of W. M. Cooke,
Eaq., of a eon.
OA WORTII Y.—May 17, at College.willas, Ylachley New road.
the wife of E H. Oalsworthy, rAI., of a eon.
HANBUHY.—My 10, at Belmont, Herta, the wife of C. A.
Hankpry, Kay., of • eon.
HAY WOOD.--May 14, the wife of F. Y. Harwood, Nag., Derby,
of a aoo.
119.1.4...EFE7May 15, at Northfieet, Kent, the wife of J. W.

Monett. of a son.
PITCAIRN.-11a7 15, at Backlnghanrcreecent, Victoriariarit.
the wife of the Rev. J. P. Pitcairn, )1.A., of Ilanchtster.

.71 ;;;;li.
BALMON.—May 16, at Soothethe. the wife of Mr. A. Salmon, of
a daughter.
81CH.— May 11, at Chiswick, the wife of W. T. filch, Fey .• of a
daughter.
SLATka.—Mg 16, at Vortst.hill, the wife of J. Slater, Fey., of
Perla, of a aut.
London, England, 1861-05-20

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

AMERICA.

QUEENSTOWN, MAT 20.
The Asia arrived here at 1.45 a.m. She brought
149 passengers and 4,795 dollars for Havre.

She landed all mails except those for Liverpool,
and 10 passengers, and proceeded at 2.90 a.m.
All well. She experienced strong easterly gales
on the passage.

NEW YORK, MAY 8.
(Per Asia via Queenstown.)
The Federal government has telegraphed to New
York for 5,000 stand of arms.

The President of the Defence Committee has
telegraphed to Albany to the Governor of New
York, requesting him to send more troops to Wash-
ington, as reliable information had been received
that the capital was in imminent peril.
The Governor of Virginia has issued a proclama-
tion, declaring his intention to resist any invasion
of the state, and authorising the general of the
army to call out as many volunteers as may be
necessary.

The Governor of North Carolina has sent a
warlike message to the legislative, urging the imme-
diate calling of a convention of the people to
declare for secession, and condemn President
Lincoln's policy.
The legislative of Tennessee has passed a seces-
sion ordinance, subject, however, to a vote of the
people.
A despatch received by the Associated Press
states that Arkansas has passed a secession ordi-
nance.

It is currently reported that Federal troops will
occupy Baltimore in the course of the present month.
The Southern Congress at Montgomery has
passed a law recognising the existence of war with
the Federal government.

An act has also been pained for granting letters
of marque.

The Vice-President of the Confederate States has
made a warlike speech at Atalanta. He declared
that if Maryland seceded the confederate states
would claim Waabington, as the right district of
Columbia would fall by reversionary right to Mary-
land.

Despatches from Pensacola state that General
Bragg is making active preparations to attack Fort
Pickens.

Mr. Seward, in answer to inquiries made by New
York merchants, has telegraphed that a foreign
vessel could not be sent to load cotton at Norfolk
for a foreign port.
Mr. Seward's official correspondence with the
United States minister at Paris has been published.
He requests the minister to inform the French
government that the Federal government would
never allow a dissolution of the Union.

The steamships City of Baltimore, North Ame-
rica, and Africa, have arrived oat.
London, England, 1861-07-12

.71111D-HIAT.

Bales crow, Lanabethi
Whitworth crew, Chelsea and Lambeth
Eichmondcrew, Richmond
Bain's Crew.
F. Carter. J. Chapman.
A. Hopkins. I R. Bain.
J. Hill, coxswain.
Whitworth Crew.
E. Pm, J. Benny
W. Walker I IL Freshwater
W. coxswain.
ftood Crew.
It. Etedknap The I
T. Bell
W. Troubndge G. Francis
B. New, coxswain.
The winners went right away from the °then, and won
as they pleased.

PT ILL NEAT.

Baln's Crew, Lambeth ..
NII Deaperandum
The eman Crow a
The but-named were disqualified through a foul with the
second. The winners went right away, and won as they
liked.

&miss' ILtes—Opee to the World.
11115? MUM.
-

11. Kelly, Putney
T. Pocock, Lambeth 2
0. Drewltt, Chelsea
.7. Chandler, Hammersmith
The latter did nothing in the rant, but the work of the
others was admirable, Drewett on one, and Pooook on
the other bald the ea-champion. Kelly, for a long distance,
but having to row round a barge Lewitt lost his lead just
below Craven, Pocock baring before dropped a little astern.
Kelly now led gallantly, and lDrowitt rowing desperately
to amend his fortunes, fouled Pocock, and became dis-
qualified.
PAIR OAR Rem—Open to the World.
. _ IMT HEAT.

R. Chambers and & Winship, Newcastle
T. Might' and M. Scat, Newcastle
M. and F. Taylor, Newcastle
The wanner., wont right away, and won easily.
SECOND HKAT.

O. flaumerton and J. Tagg,Teddlngton
W. Bell and J. Mackinney, Mehemet 2
T. Snell and H. Snell, Hampton
The start was very good, and taken eta fine pace. bit be-
fore they bad gone many yards the Snell' fouled a boat and,
of course, by that accident lost all chance of sumer'. The
race between the other two pain was very good. Mackinney
and Bell held a alight lead up to the point, where they
became oar and oar, and Mackinney and partner being put
out by a barge the others won easily.
WATERMItteB Arearcnack
(Open to Apprestaess from Orford to Gravesend. Old-
lashioaed boats.)
17118 T NW.
_ _

P. Cole. Chelsea
J. %Venturer, Tower
J. Co:, Limehoans 0
The winner immedlately took the 164 the other two
fouled. Won easily.
B. Cole, Batters&
C. Brown, Richmond
D. Tayler, Horselydown
J. Heath, Greenwich
The wiener took the lead after the first few pulls, and elms
ie first with the most perfect ease. The others were very
evenly matched, Brown beating Taylor with difficulty.
Tea CkLiMPIOII Foua Oka= iteCk.—Open to the World.

SZCOND HILT.
London, England, 1861-07-12

THAMES NATIONAL REGATTA.

Fan DAT.

---•
The great annual regatta at Putney commenced
yesterday, and afforded a vast amount of first-rate sport
there being no less than a dozen races on the card of a
varied character, and including competitors from various
parts of the provinces of established renown. The weather
was very fine, and as the afternoon advanced the assem-
blage of spectacles wee very large.
The sport owner seed at a little before two, with

Ties RTAIDLIce TIMM WetzlißlDE FOURS.
TIM MA.
Nll Deaperandum (Strand sad LembTellt)
TOW White's Crew (ithedwell)
Victoria (Elsekfrlare)
White's crew had the beet plan, the beat hang rowed
up, and they having the Middle's: stalks'. The distance
in all the four-oared races was from Pinney to Chiswick
Eyot, or vice tiered. The start was not taken well by
White's crew, hut the other two were off together; the Nil
Desperandum then drew slightly in advance, and off the
committee's barge by what is well known am Finch's thicket
Field were their own length itheed ; they then went on
mending, and won by a couple of lengths,
The followmheeomposed the three crews:
Nil Desperandum Crew.
William Kinchin. George Hint.
William Aiwa i F. cross, stroke.
R. Cook, coxswain.
Tom White', Crew.
Joseph Clark. John White.
Robert Bernaley. I Thomas White, stroke.
A. Ross, coxswain.
Victoria Club Crew.
H. Hastings. G. (looper.
H. Strange. P. Miller, stroke.
M. boa, I
sonsais.
SWORD HILT.
Rifleman crew, Lambeth 1
Albion crew, Honelydown 0
Western Club, Hammersmith • 0
The crews were :
The Rifleman's Crew.
W. Spencer. 0. Bereft
IC. Paden. L. 11.`Guire, stroke.
H. Dobsoo, coxswain.
The Albion Crew.
J. Reed. I J. Broughton.
J. Bottomley. C. G. Rose, stroke.
J. Pitman, coxswain.
The Western Crew.
H. Beckett. I C. Gibson.
T. Rust. T. Wolsencroft.
T. Gibbs, couwain.
A fine start, but the Inst.oamed broke a thowl in their
bon directly, and were disabled. The Rifleman then took
the lead, and won by four lengths.