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ISEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON,

rotor o 1 1144,11cint, Matriculated 'qembel of the University o' Ed:
,urgh, Tionomr) Member of the London' Hospital kiedien Soviet

lAcnuilato of Anothecarics' El all, London, &c.,
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RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.

TRAFFIC RETURNS FOR THE PAST WEEK.

Miles tteceiptS.
opened, NAME OF RAILWAY. -----
1654. 1855
1855.
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.i X
BRITISH.
72% Aberdeen ••.•••••••••• • • • • • • • • •• • • 1,99815 2,21,
8 698
3734 Belfast and Ballymena - ............
- -
17 Belfast and County D0wn........ •• ..
32 Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire 2,827 2,065
26% Bolton, Blackburn, end West York .• .. 5,7176 6;7,
1,3% Bristol and Exeter •• ....••..•• **
**
•• 11 243 11,293
18914 i1e1ed0nian............. ............ 6:1,6 5,44,
142 ginsburgh and Glasgow
9644%
CC
ohreis,
,teßr 1
at
enkd
rot Icokl y,
andheadi,.a.s.s...g e.. .... .... .. .. , 4,028. 4,555
204 150
214 245
20 Cork and 'tendon .. •• •• •• •• ••
56 Dublin and Behest Junction ........ 940 1169
63 Dublin and Drogheda."... ......... 1,244 1,581
7% Dublin and Kingstown •• •• •• •• •• •• .. 8 4 1,520
1654 Dundee and Arbroath ••••• •• -••.. .. 835 506
31
•• j ,
Dundee, Perth, and Aberdeen JunctioL 8,7 984
28 Dundalk ati Enniskillen•• .......... 206 279
f 8 East A nglian- •• •• • •• •. - •• •• .
22A.51208-74 22,671149
81% gait Lancashire ••••. • • • •
417 Eastern Counties and Norfolk...• ..
Eastern Union.. •• •• •• •........... 3
78 Edinburgh, Perth, and Dundee...... 3,015 2,909
6 Exeter and Credlton •• .• •• •• - -
22 Furness Railway ... .... •• .. •• •• •• -,„,, .-
183 Glasgow. and south-Western•• •• •-•• ',•' 5,363
283 Greet Northern and E. L......... ••18,(J04 13 499
188 Great southern and Western (Ireland) 5,239 6,8.3
242 Great Western. .................... 24,217 26,410
25 Irish South Eastern - •• •• •• ..•• •• • - -
90 Lancaster and Car1i51e.............. 5. 59 5 316
260. Lancashire and Y0rk5hire............ 19, ,47 18,05
- Leeds Northern •••• - ............. - -
161 Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport... 316 513
543% London and North Western ... ..... 53,886 54,260
53( L union and Black wall ....
174 , London, Brighton, and South Coast.. 14,815 13.912
267 London and South Westezn........ 14,212 14,972
60 Landonderry and Enniskillen ........ 547 491
- Winchester, Buxton, and Matlock, &c. - -
171 N Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire 8,181 8,564
94 Manchester and Routh .111 nction .... .. 953 696
28 Aaryport and Carlisle •• •• •• •• .• •••• 738 874
498( Midland ..... ...................„ 26,048 25,455
126% Midland Great Western (Irish) ...... 2,520 3,357
37 Monklainis ......... •• •• ,, ~
.... _ -
78% Newcastle and Carlisle.. •• .......... - -
149 North British .... •• ................ 4,542 4,675
- North staffordshire •• •• - -
46% North-Western .• ...... ~ „ ~,, ~ .. 754 805
13'. % Scottish Central .• ••• • • • .......... • , 2,248 2,431
32 Scottish Midland •• •............ „ 824 916
29% Shrewsbury and Birmingham ....., 9,4 1,290
48 Shrewsbury and Chester ............ 2,049 2,249
30 Shropshire Union .• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 664 732
44734 South Devon•• •• •• ... •• •• - ........ 2,204 2.4: 8
20 Sout 1- Eastern .. •••• • • • . ............ 17,831 18.140
162% South Wales .. •..... • • •
97 South York., Doncaster, and Goole .. 1,652 1,7.5
38 Taff Vale •• •• .• •• •••• •• •• •• •• •• .... - 3,554
;fi mater. - -
77 Waterford and Limerick - -
25 West Cornwall .. •• .. •i. , ....... 608 56;
12 Whitchaven Junction
682 York and Newcastle, and Berwick &
York and North Midland & Leeds.. - -
FOBEIGH•
57% Dutch Rhenish - ................ 1,265 1,188
262 Lyons and Mediterranean •......... - -
63 Montereau mod Troyes. .......... •• .. - -
63 Namur and Liege .. •............... - -
445 Northern of France •............... 29,647 35,956
627 Orleans and Central* .. - -
240 Paris and Lyons ............., •••, - --
82 Paris and Rouen.... • - -
392 l'aris and Strasburgh •.........., .. - - -
59 Bolen and 115vre...... „„ .. •,,
.. _ -
157 Western of France
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The Corriere A f ercaniileofGenoa. of the 17th_ cave

The
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steamer
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in visit]
crowd

;orriere Mercantile of Genoa, of the 17th, says :
is port never presented a more animated spectacle
does at present. The roadstead is crowded with
re, and travellers are constantly arriving within
lie from the various towns of Lombardy and Tas-
The whole populat;on are amusing themselves
in the English flotilla, and, in particular, the
The English officers receive most politely the
of Vidtors..

D EPA R I'URE OF THE EMPEROR AND
EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH.

At the station at Dover the . same arrangements
were made as upon the occasion of their Majesties'
lebarkation, and the station was crowded with
4pectators, who were loud and enthusiastic in their
.dieering. On descending from' the carriage Mt%
Rich, M.P.,•the chairman of :the company, ex•
pressed to hiS Imperial Majesty the hope. that the
irrangernents made by the company had given him
satisfaction. The Emperor with his usual goOd.
tact, neatly combining a compliment with the ex-
pression of his personal feeling, said, "Everything
has been excellent. My only regret is, • that you
have conveyed me 100 quickly out of England "
The Empress leant on the arin of Prince Albert. as
t,hey proceeded out of the station, the Emperor
tud Duke of Cambridge following next. As they
walked along the station the Emperor observed
Mr. Payne, the mayor of Dover, who was the first
Englishman to welcome his IVlajesty on his debarka-
tion, and unostentatiously placed in his hands a
small box, saying as he did so, "I hope,. Mr.
Mayor, you will keep this in kind remembrance-of
me. Upon-opening the case, it was found to con-
.ain a very handsome and valuable
jewelled snuff-
box of blue enamel, richly ornamented with gold,
old having upon the lid the letter "N," set in

As the wind was setting in very strong from the
north-east, and thn water was somewhat rough, the
steamer which was in readiness to convey the Em-
peror was placed to windward -of the pier. The
steamer was the Empress, one.of the boats of the
Royal Mail Dover and Calais Company, Captain
Smithett having command. The spectacle of the
embarkation was one of much interest, and con-
trasted greatly with the scene presented on the
landing. The Whole of the cliffs and surrounding,
heights could be distinctly seen ; the vessels of war,
forming the main guard of honour, lying in the
roads,' gaily dressed and with yards manned, were
not," as on Monday, shrouded in a dense sea fog.
The ships, however, soon became perfectly ob-
scured, but it was from the wreathed. volumes of
white smoke which gradually rose as gun after
4un thundered forth its salute, while towering
sigh above the town, small clouds of curling vapour
pointed out the spots whence the land batteries
veere also firing the parting salute. Prince Albert
And the Duke of Cambridge accompanied the Em-
peror and Empress on board the steamer, where
they remained for some time in animated corver-
sation. The Empress parted in the most affec-
ionate manner with the Marchioness of Ely,
who had been in attendance on her Majesty dur-
ing her stay, and also shook hands heartily with
the other members of the suite who had accom-
panied Prince Albert. The Emperor also did•
the same. Prince Albert, previous to leaving
the Empress, and, upon ,finally parting from
her, kissed herl-MAjesty's left hand with gr,aceful
gallantry. The Emperor cordially and heartily
shook the hands of the Prince and the Duke of
Cambridge, the gangway was withdrawn, and im-
mediately after the paddles of the steamer began
to revolve, and the illustrious guests were on the
way to their seat of empire.
As the steamer moved slowly off, the Emperor
.and Empress, as if anxious to prolong the last inter-
view with his Royal Highness, advanced to the side
of the vessel ; the Emperor raised his hat once
more, bowed to Prince Albert, and the Empress
thrice kissed the hand which his Royal Highness
had saluted, several times waved her handkerchief,
and retired with the Emperor to the saloon pre-
pared for her accommodation. The firing from the
ships was continued until the steamer had passed
some distance out to sea, and until dark clouds of
smoke seen from the land alone showed the direc-

don which the Empress and the steamers which
:tccompanied her were taking. The steamers left
the pier about half-past one, awl were expected to
arrive at Boulogne about four o'clock._ _

We understand that previous to his departure
the Emperor placed the sum of 100/. in the hands
Hof the French Consul at Dover (S. M. Latham,
Esq.), to be distributed amongst the poor ot that
town.

scene was a most extraordinary and splendid one,
and struck the spectator with amazement at the
immense military resources and military organisa-
tion of the country of our good friend and ally.
Her Majesty the Empress witnessed the move-
ment of the troops from the balcony of the hotel,
and shared with the soldiers the attention of a vast
crowd of persons. Tho English mustered strong on
the occasion, and vied with the French in paying
the most respectful homage to the Emperor and,
the partner of his throne.

At length the Etliperor took his leave of his good
generals and brave troops, and, still mounted on
his splendid charger, and in his field-marshal's
uniform, he rode in the - midst of his gallant staff
to the railway.' The Empress followed in a car-
riage and four, and an escort of the Guides ; and at
half-past one the imperial cortege were on their
way to Paris.

In the course of the day Admiral do Chabannes
communicated to Captain Stnithett that the Em-
peror had-signified his intention to bestow ou him
the Legion of Honour, and commanded his attend-
ance sat the Palace for that purpose. Captain
Smithett accordingly attended, and in the most
gracious manner the Emperor himself conveyed
his thanks for his services, and with his own hand
presented him with, the highly-prized decoration.
His Imperial Majesty also selected• three splendid
jewelled pins, and commissioned the French ad-
miral to present the same to Mr. Churchward,
Captain Jenkins,•and M. De Clepsadel ; also gold
medals to captain Genie, of the L'lmperatrice (the
name the little steam-packet` is henceforward to
bear), and to Mr. Harrington, the superintendent
engineer of the service. A handsome douceur of
500 f. was also ordered by the Emperor to be dis-
tributed amongst the crew.
The kindness of Lord Alfred Paget to those of his
countrymen whose duty it was to cross the Channel
with theirlmperial Majesties was most conspicuous,
and his lordship has gained golden opinions, not
only from the English with whom he was brought
in contact, but from the whole French Court. Lord.
Alfred did not return to Dover, but intended to
leave Boulogne last night on oard the French
screw steamer D'Assas, on board which vessel Ad-
miral Chabannes had hoisted his flag, for the pur-
pose of proceeding to Portsmouth, in order to pay
a complimentary visit to Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas,
Cochrane, the Commander-in•Clrief of the British
naval forces at that port.

FAREWELL BANQUET TO THEFOREIGN
GUESTS OF T.LIE LORD MAYOR.

An entertainment of unusual splendour was given by
the Lord Mayor, on Saturday evening, in the Egyptian-
hall, Mansion-house, to the Prefect of the Seine and the.
president and deputation of the municipality of Paris,
who were met at the civic table by nearly 300 English
guests, including the mayors of several of the largest
towns in the kingdom. The interest of the occasion
was greatly enhanced by the circumstance that the
banquet was, as it were, the closing ceremonial con-
nected with the imperial visit, the municipal deputation
being on the eve of setting out for Paris. The gentlemen
were for the most part arrayed in military or official
costume, and the scene, with its associations, was one
not easily to be forgotten by any who were present.
Among the company were Baron Claustnan, Prefect of
the Seine ; M. Delangle, President of the Municipal
Council of Paris ; M. Thayer, M. Germain Thibault,
M. Pelouze, M. Mille, M. Ferrier des Tourelies ; the
Earl of Cardigan, the Earl and Countess of Lanesborough,
Lord Chief Justice Campbell and Lady Stratheden, the
Bishop of London and Mrs, Bloomfield, Lieut -General
Sir John Burgoyne; Major-General Sir Frederick Smith,
General Llewellyn, M. le Baron de Veaunce, the Go-
vernor and Deputy-Governor of the Bank of England,
the Chairman and Deputy-Chairman of the Hon. the
East India Company, Sir Chas. Forbee, Bart., Sir Wm.
Newton, Sir John Potter, Sir Richard Mayne and Lady
Mayne, Sir George Lee and Lady Lee, Sir Geo. Smart ;
Messrs. Masterman, M.Pi, T.-Baring. M.P., S. Lajng,
M.P., T. Hankey, M.P., D. Waddington, M.P., Sam.
Gregeon, M.P., Alex. Matheson, M P., Wm. Williams,
M.P., Apsley Pellatt, M.P., James Macgregor, M.P.;
the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the Worshipf,il the Max ors
of Southampton, Dover, Bath, Cambridge, Leeds, Shef-
field, Plymouth, Newcastle, Windsor, Stockton, Ports-
mouth, Bristol, Exeter, and Nottingham ; Aldermen Slr
P. Laurie, Farebrother, Humphety, Sir Geo. Carroll,
Sir James Duke, M.P., Sir John MuAgrove, Hunter,
Sidney, Sammons, Finnic, Wire, Carter, Cubbitt, M.P.,
Kennedy, Rose, and Muggeridge (alderman and sheriff);
SheriffOrosley, the Recorder of London, Mr.' Henry
Po nen, and a large number of ladies, members of the
fam:lies of the gentlemen of the corporation.
The living cup having passed round, the first toast af-
ter that of "The Queen " was "The Einperor and Eli-
press:"

In pr 'posing it, the LORD MAron ol.n,rve,l that the
past week wai replete with events which would ever be
remembered in tho history of this period. Thu Imperial
visit lad scaled ilia most Pivot-cant alliance ever formed
--the alliance with France, our ancient foe, our dearest
friend. (Loud cheers.) Henceforth it woul I be felt,
in regard to the two countries, that monarch could meet
monarch, and only rival each other in good will—(l:m.d
cheers)—that ration could meet nation-, and only rival
each other in deeds of glory ; that city could meet
city, and only rival each other in improvement and
ud
hos-
pitality. (Cheers.) Their Majesties the Emperor l
Empress had been welcomed with universal en, u-
si
asm. And why ? Because in them the empire recog-
nised not only the sovereigns of France, but France her-
self. (Much cheering.) The Empress—that beautiful
personage—(cheers)—had won the affections of every
heart, and there was no one present, he believed, who
did not feel that that week would never be forgotten.
Ho now gave " The Emperor and Empress of France."
The toast was drunk with the most lively enthusiasm,
testified by several, salvos of huzzas, the band playing
" Partant pour la Syria," as, indeed, it did frequently in
the course of the evening.
The PREFECT of the SEINE on rising to reply (speaking
in English), said—My Lord Mayor, this toast should
rather have been acknowledged by his Excellency
the Ambassador of France, than by a simple mem-
ber3.of the Paris deputation. I regret very much that
the official organ of our nation has been kept elsewhere
by the duties of his office, having been in attendance
on the Emperor himself previous to his departure for
France. (Hear, "hear.) After what took place in the
ceremony at Guildhall I will not have the presumption to .
attempt to express the feelings of our sovereign towards
England, and particularly towards this City. Any such
attempt could not fail to diminish the impression of that
memorable event. But I can declare, for myself and my
fellow citizens, that the reciprocal feelings which have
been excited between their Imperial Maje ties and their
royal hosts in this country will be to our minds a conse-
cration of the alliance of England and France. (Cheers.)
Henceforth, most certainly the two nations will unite for
the promotion of mence, industry, and trale; and when-
ever their armies meet in the field of battle, it will be, as
it is now, to fight on the same side, for the security of
nations and the peace of the world. (Cheers.) In con-
clusion, my Lord Mayor, I beg to propose a toast, and
in doing so, I place my hand in your lordship's as a mark
of my sincerity. [Here =the Prefect graced the hand of
his lordship ; and the action, combined with the words
which 'preceded it, elicited rapturous cheering]. The
toast which I propose is, " May the friendship of Eng-
land and France last for ever !' (Renewed cheers, the
toast being drunk with great cordiality.)
The next toast was "Prince Albert, Albert Prince of
Wales, and the rest of the royal family."
The LORD MAYOR then give, "The Army," coupled
with the name of Lieutenant-General Sir John Bur-
goyne, whom he warmly eulogised.
Sir J. MIRGOYNE, who looked well and hearty in spite
of his advanbed age, on rising to reply, was received
with loud and reiterated cheers. He said—My Lord
Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, the British army never
ceases to feel deeply grateful for such tokens of appre-
ciation of its services as are conveyed in this toast. At
the present moment eapecially_ that army is most anxi-
ous to make its warm acknowledgments, not only for
such compliments as this, but for the much more sub-
stantial favours which have been conferred upon that
large portion of the army which is now serving in the
East. I have been a witness of the many comforts
which have been diffused among the army by the magni-
ficent contributions sent out by the people of this
country. (Cheers.) I have also ,witnessed the gratitude
which the army have felt for the warm sympathy which
their countrymen have manifested in their hardships and
sufferings. The ardour of the British troop before the
enemy, their patience under the hardships which they
have endured, and the energetic efforts which have been
made by their countrymen to alleviate their sufferings,
make me feel proud of my country. But, while we give
vent to the feeling of national enthusiasm, we must not
omit to express, in the presence.of the gentlemen from
Paris whom I see before me, our admiration of the
noble and gallant conduct of our Allies. (Great cheering.)
My Lord Mayor and gentlemen, while you have been
exchanging courtesies with our Allies, as you have done
this evening at this board, I can assure you that the sol-
diers. of the two countries in the Crimea have, initheir
own rough way, exhibited similar feelings of cerdithe
mu-
tual respect, and have exerted themselves evenfotro ex:
tent, many of them, of sacrificing their lives
Thusmutualare
support against a semi-barbarous ener:g.tnny
use such
they united in feelings of respect,
other even
and, if I
a sentimental term, of affection towards eachin
to death. towards
In acknowledging the warm expressions
which have been used by his lordssheripepe
myself, of course feel some reserve.
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delay
which have been suffered by
which there has
operations before Sebas-
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given
that grave errors have
nrise to, a feeling of dissatis-
faction. An idea p
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on
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ont short, to a great deal of obloquy ; and
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PRicE

sumption in our accepting praise which we may
hereafter 'be thought not to have deserved. You
have, my Lord Mayor, attributed to me an expression
which I could not have used, namely, that the more
I looked at Sebastopol the less I liked it. Sebas-
topol, no doubt, presents to our arms an enterprise of
great difficulty, but I like it all the for that—
(laughter)—and I only regret that I could not stay in
- the country to see the end of the siege, which ram sure
wi'l be favourable to the allies. (Loud cheers.)
The LORD MAYOR said the atnicaole intercourse which
had taken place between the monarchs should be fol..
lowed by similar intercourse bet Ween the -subjects of the
two countries. (Hear, hear.) He had now tb propose
the health of One who represented the citizens of Paris
—the Prefect of the Seine, end— [The Lord Mayor here
grasped the Prefect by the halm]] —in again giving him a
hearty welcome he shook that gentleman's hand with as
much heartiness and sincerity as the Prefect had previ-
ously felt in shaking his. (Great cheering.)
The toast was mot cordially responded to.
The PREEkCT Of the SEINE, in replying to the toast,
begged psrmission to be allowed 'to abstain from any
personal allusion to himself in connexion with it, as any
such allusion- could only tend to embariass hem while
he a' tempted to address them in English, or even if he
were to attempt to address them in French. He should,
however, remark that, occupying as he did an official
position in France, the fact of his having been deputed
to visit the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of London
under the'present Circumstances would form the ereateit
event and the highest honour of his life. In the name
of himself a al of his companions he cordially thanked
the Lord Mayor, the aldermen, and the members of the
Common Council for their kind, their megnifiCent hos-
pitality, and fur the unremitting attention which had been
bestowed upon them during their stay in this metropolis.
These were reminiscences which would never be effaced.
from his memory ; and he was sure he might say the
same with regard to the other members of the deputation.
The approaching Exhibition in Paris would present to
them an opportunity of manifesting in a more positive
manner their sense of the kindness of -this reception.
(Cheers.) He would conclude by proposing as a. toast
"The Health of the Lord Mayor of London, the chief;
magistrate of the sister city—now the dearest sister-,-of
Paris. (Loud cheers.)
The toast having been fittingly received,
The LORD MAYOR Inr.de a brief acknowledgment.
The LORD MAYOR then proposed "The President of
the Paris Municipal Council "

After the toast had been duly honoured,
The PRESIDENT of the MUNICIPAL COUNCIL proceeded
to acknowledge it in French. Words, he said, failed
him to say how deeply the deputation were impressed
with the kindness with which they bad been received.
He was born at a time when the English name excited
in France nothing but a feeling of animosity. But
even in the midst of animosity an honourable man
might esteem his enemy : one • could admire an
enemy, though it was diffieu!t to love him. But, thank
God, Frenchmen and Englishmen had at length learnt
to love one another. (Cheers.) Their hatred had
been extinguished. Cmitnerce, industry, arts, and civi-
lisation, had drawn together those two great nations,
who, when united, were masters of the entire world.
Their ranks were every day becoming more and more
closely united, as they fought in aid of the feeble and for
the independence of nations. France and England,
standing on the same battle field, were now mingling at
once their blood and their glory. (Cheers.) Among
the most gratifying events connected with the union of
the two countries was undoubtedly the magnificent re-
ception given to the Emperor and Empress of France.
On behalf of the Municipality of Paris he thanked the
Lord Mayor and the corporation for the hospitality
which had been extended to his friends and himself, and
he hoped that the opening of the Paris Exhibition would
afford them an opportunity of further testifying their
gratitude. He concluded by proposing. " the health of
the Lady Mayoress."

The LORD MA.TOR, after a brief ackno wledgraent of
the toast, gave << The Earl of Cardigan and the House
of Lords.'

The Earl of CARDIGAN, in replying; expressed the
pleasure which he felt at meeting so many gentlemen
who held offices under that great man who had ju-t left
the shores of England. As regarded the HouSe of Lords,
be felt that the great duty of its members at the present
time was, irrespective of par.:y. feeling, to give that just
and fair support to her- Aiajest'y's- Government which
would enable them to carry on the war with that vizour
and energy which alone could enable them to bring it to
a conclusion consimtent with the honour of this-country.
(Cheers.) . As for himse'f, he was deeply sensible of the
kind reception which he had met with in that rooto on a
previoui occasion ; and he could not doubt that Sir J.
Burgoyne, who had performed such eminent services in
the Crimea, felt how gratifying it was for persons thus
situat-al to meet with such manifest tti ns of the good
will of their fellow-cnuntryintn. (Cheers.) •
The LORD MAYOR then proposed " The ,TudgeS,' com-
bined with the name of Lord Campber.
Lord CASIPEELL, in r,sponding, otykerved that previ-
ously to tl.e union of England aad Scotland, Scotland
awl France were always on friendly terms ; hut England
awl France ha I, until recently, indulged in mi.chieveus
rivalrie,,, which Lo wag happy to see t mnlnatecl, and he
trusted that the eatente cordiale would continue to ani-
mate them.

The Loan MAYOR then gave "The Bishop of London,"
to which the right rev. prelate briefly responded.
His LORDSUIP next proposed " Thaycr and the
deputation from the municipality of Paris."
M. THAYER replied in English, reiterating at some
length the sentiments of his colleagues, the Prefect and
tie President, with regard to the alliance of England
and France. Referring to Sir J. Burgoyne; and to the
services recently performed by him before Sebastopol, he
observed that the experience of that gallant officer hav-
ing been gained chiefly in fighting against the French,
had lately been turned to account in fighting with them.
Among the remaining toasts wera " The Lord Proiost
of Glasgow,". "John Masterman, Esq., M.P. for the
City of London, and "The Sheriffs of London and Mid-
dlesex."
The company broke up about 11 o'clock.