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the chief attention. We have so often spoken of this
interesting del eaiion of the great fortress of the Crimea
and the surf„untling country that allusion to it now is
:druo it stme:fluous. It drew a vast number of visitors
yesterday, who listened with great attention to the clear
and couvreliensive description of the lecturers provided
by Mr. Wyld, and many impressions respecting the
stronghold and the operations of the war were ob-
tained
which no account, " official" or " special," could
possibly of themselves suggest. The cast of the model,
taken a week or two since by Mr. Wyld to Paris,
has met with even a larger amount of public atten-
tion, and the approbation of the Emperor as to its truth
has been testified in a marked and gratifying manner. We
may mention that the movements and positions of the
allied forces receive periodical correction as the reports
come over, and that the latest acts of hostility are dis-
cussed by the lecturers with a fulness that cannot but be
gravely instructive when the precise spot and its local
bearings are under the eye of the spectator.
Love's LONDON SEASON. —Among the most popular
places of amusement now open is the Upper Hall of the
Regent Gallery, Quadrant, which is the present. theatre of
the entertainments given by Mr. Love, the well-known
and much-admired ventriloquist, whose dramatic and poly-
phonic powers are superior to those of any other professor
of the ventriloquial art now before the public. The enter-
tainment given last evening was that called " The London
Season ;" and to witness it there assembled a numerous
and respectable audience, whose hearty laughter and re-
peated plaudits testified to their abundant appreciation of
the efforts made for their amusement.
KAHN'S MUSEUM.—This popular gallery of anatomical
models has recently been removed from the Salle Robin to
snore commodious apartments at No. 4, Coventry-street.
The collection now embraces an extensive variety of sub-
jects in illustration of the anatomy of the human being,
and also the diseases, the malformations, &c., to which it is
liable. Dr. Kahn, whose industry in gathering together
fresh models is no less remarkable than his skill in produc-
ing them with life-like reality, is aided aby well-informed
and fluent expositor in the person of Dr. Sexton; whose
periodical lectures are of a class suited to the comprehen-
sion of the public generally. Knowledge of this kind is
not usually imparted in our systems of education ; but
acquaintance with the principles and machinery of
existence, of the local functions of the body, and of what
is likely to impede or derange health, cannot surely be im-
proper or undesirable. It is this that Dr. Sexton essays
to instil by his daily discourses ; and, as he confines him-
self to practical disquisitions upon the human frame, and
the wondrous machinery by which it acts, exception can
scarcely be taken as regards the propriety of popularly
discussing subjects hitherto confined to the professional or.
purely scientific student.

THB ARGYLL Rooms.—Since the inspiriting Polkas and
graceful Schottisches which were introduced by the in-
defatigable Jullien, we have had positively nothing worthy
of the appellation of a new dance to enliven the monoton-
ous round of our ball-room performances. In this Terpsi-
chorean stagnation our vivacious and inventive neighbours
the French, who invariably come to our aid under such
circumstances, have hit upon a new idea, which they have
worked out under the designation of "La Varsoviana,',
and M. Laurent has imported it to the Argyll Rooms. It
is a most graceful and fascinating dance, and at the same
time is easily acquired. The music, which has been com-
posed by M. Laurent, is exceedingly pretty. We have
little doubt but that it will become a decided ball-room
favourite.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE.—This most splendid of all
public exhibitions attracted yesterday no inconsiderable
share of the patronage of the London sight-seers. The
number of people who entered the Crystal Palace was,
perhaps, about 8,000 or 9,000, and we only wonder that a
still larger crowd did not assemble on such an occasion to
witness such an unparalleled collection of the brightest
and most beautiful creations of ancient and modern artistic

genius.

MR. ALBERT SMITH'S ENTERTAINMENT.—The pretty
Swiss Cettage a,t the Egyptian Hall was again opened last
night, and was of COUIIO crowded to excess.

FINE ARTS.
BRITISH MUSEU3l.—Yesterday brought largo numbers
of visitors to the British Museum. When there are so
ninny objects to attract notice and divert attention, it is
natural that on so universal a holiday as Eister Monday
all who are able should avail themselves of the opportunity
of inspecting them. Little alteration has taken place since
last Easter in the upper part of the building, and though
accessions to the collections are continuously made no
new gallery has been opened ; but on the ground floor a
handsome gallery has lately been thrown open to the
public, filled with Greek and Roman sculpture, principally
from the Townley collection. Other galleries are in pre-
paration, and we may expect before long that a congrega-
tion of sculpture of all ages and nations will be formed in
the British Museum.

NATIONAL GALLERY.—This gallery was thronged yes-
terday with holiday visitors, who amused themselves by
the inspection of the fine works of art it contains. In one
of the rooms are displayed several examples of medieval
art; but these, though they excited the curiosity of some,
could hardly be supposed to contribute much to the general
entertainment. The principal attractions are] centred in
the great room, where the works of Titian, Raffaelle, Mu-
rillo, Paul Veronese, Rubsns, Claude, and other groat
masters command the admiration of all who view them.
THE MUSEUM OF ORNAMENTAL ART AT MARLBOROUGH
IfousE was a particular object of attraction to the holiday
folks yesterday, who received much entertainment from
the inspection of its collection of objects of decorative art,
engraved armour, porcelain of the finest character and
most beautiful design, tapestry, bronzes, and works in
silver and gold, carvings, painted glass, and in short of a
great variety of articles in the execution of which elegance
is combined with utility.
THE VERNON COLLECTION, at Marlborough House, was
visited by large numbers of persons yesterday.
BRITISH INSTITUTION.—The exhibition of pictures at
this institution, by living British artists, is generally very
well attended ; yesterday, of course, it received a conside-
rable accession to the usual number of its visitors.
NATIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE FINE ARTS.--The same
remark may be made with regard to this exhibition, which
is now opened at the Portland Gallery, opposite tho Poly-
technic Institution. Considering its recent establishment
this society has made great progress, and the exhibition
yesterday received its due share of public patronage.
SOCIETY OF BRITISH ARTISTS.—This exhibition, which
has been open only a few days, displays a very good collec-
tion of works by living artists. It was well frequented
yesterday.

ing, and can only be equalled by similar exertions by th
i juvenile branches of the family, who
.create fearful havo
with ging(rbread and theirna.tivetongue: Then there ar
lave passages in various groves, and others of a more bois
terous character from " One-tree Hill ;" there are grounds
for the practice of `• ye merrie sport of archerie," in
r which, by the way, if we may judge from the flight of
arrows into a figure with a strong resemblance to the
Emperor of Russia, we have greatly degenerated ; there
are numbers of extraordinary-looking-quadrupeds of the
equine and asinine kind for the use of equestrians • and
there is another animal, indigenous, we believe, to dreen-
owfietho,atchcoe,oblcalrpteernsioner—who will, in exchange for a bit
--- Odd matter, strange and merrie,
Well sauced with lies, and glared all with glee,"
and prate of the exploits of Nelson and the glories of Tra-
falgar. And such is Greenwich Fair !

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

KILMARNOCK BURGHS.
Mr. E. P. Bouverie, who has so long represented
these burghs, having accepted the office of Vice-Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, a new eledion became
necessary ;- and, accordingly, it took place on Saturday
last. There was a fair attendance of the -Kilmarnock
electors, as well as gentlemen from some of the other
burghs.
Provost DONALD, of Kilmarnock, proposed that Mr.
Bouverie should be again returned as member for the
burghs of Kilmarnock, Dumbarton, Port-Glasgow, Ren-
frew, and Rutherglen.
Provost HOUSTON, of Renfrew, seconded the resolu-
tion, and no other candidate being proposed,
The SHERIFF declared Mr. Bouverie duly elected.
Mr. BOUVERIE, on coming forward, was received with
much applause. He said—lt is impossible for me not
to be reminded of the circumstances and of the political
aspect of affairs which existed at the time when I last
solicited your suffrages, and to compare those circum
stances and that political aspect with those existing at
the present time. We were then in a state of unexam-
pled prosperity ; our manufactures and our trade were
increasing at a rate and to an extent unknown before in
the history of this country. The taxes of the country
Were gradually being reduced, and the public burdens
were becoming lighter. We were then, too, under the
administration of a Tory and a Protectionist Govern-
ment ; and, last of all, we were in a state of profound
peace with foreign nations, (H hear.)
place the Tory Government, whoear,
se poi
In the
cy was to rs
-
fire-
verse the principles from which -had arisen that great
prosperity, died as a Government. It is dead, gone,
and clean forgotten. Our trade, which then ex-
panding in an unexampled manner, is nowwas being cur-
tailed and is diminishing. The taxes, which were then
being lightened and taken off, are now being increased ;
and the state of peace which then existed has been
converted into a state of foreign war—war with the
most powerful, with the most 'formidable country
in the world. Now, I believe that peace with foreign
countries is the essential condition of our prosperity and
welfare. But, at the same time, I believe that the war
in which we are at this moment engaged is justifiable on
the only grounds on which it can be justified—namely,
that it is just and necessary. I believe that what is in-
ferred in the term " balance of power" is a combination
of the different States in Europe for the protection and
security of the various members. It is just the same in
reference to the nations of the world as it is in respect
to the civil government of a community. What is the
reason, for instance, that any one of you, and that I my-
self, can walk the streets in the most perfect security,
and feel that our lives and property are not liable to be
assailed ? It is because we have all combined to protect
ourselves from the aggression of those who might be de-
sirous tq. attack us. It is the same with foreign States.
Unless France and England and those other kingdoms
which occupy a leading position were to consider it their
duty to combine for the defence of their weaker brethren
from those who assail them in the lust of empire, ne
should soon see the whole of Europe in confusion, and
our very existence as a State endangered by 'the use of
the enormous power of another State. I say, then, that
the war was necessary, because it was unavoidable by
any reasonable or fair means ; and if we had attempted
to avoid it now we should assuredly have met it hereafter
under far more dangerous circumstances. (Applause.)
I beg to repeat that no one deplores more than I do the
circumstance of being at war. It involves great sacri
fices—great pecuniary sacrifices—but it involves sacri-
fice; much more important than pecuniary ones ever
can be. Last year new taxes were imposed for the pur-
pose of meting the expenses of the war. These taxes
now amount to nearly 10,000,0001. a year; and the
practical result has been that, while for fifteen years
previously we have been reducing the taxation and
diminishing the burdens of the people of this country,
the whole of the amount so reduced has been reimposed.
You see, therefore, without going into details, what
vast pecuniary sacrifices war brings upon the people of
this country, But I state again that there'ate greater
sacrifices than pecuniary ones. I refer to the lives of the
brave fellows sacrificed in doing their duty, -and in de-
fending the honour and interests Of this country in fo-
reign lands. (Hear.) By means of our industry we
may get hack the money which has been spent. The
wonderful skill, genius, industry, and activity of the
people of this country can accumulate wealth almost at
a greater speed than it is possible to spend it • but the
lives of those brave men who have been sacrificed in their
country's cause can never be recalled. But, at this
time, their bravery has not been exerted in. vain. Our
soldiers have shown to you and to the 'world that they
have not degenerated from the heroism of their forefathers
—that we are equal, in true courage and in military
valour, to our ancestors, great and brave as they were.
But, yet more, they have shown us an example of pa-
tience under great sufferings, and endurance under the
bitterest privations, in which they have exhibited a still
greater heroism, and displayed all those characteristics
which exalt mankind even more than due courage and
bravery in the field. It is a complicated machine, an
army; and we have not had that machinery at work
since the war of the French Revolution. We had to put
it in action at once, and,
did
until we tried, we did not know
where the weak parts lay ;we not know rit
would break down or whether it
would work. That whet Whether it
would break down or whether it would work, That is the
source of the disasters which happened to our brave army
in the East. But lam glad to think that this state of
things has passed away ; and, as our future experience
shall be increased, so shall we meet with success after
that army has already conquered evils which were
almost overpowering.. (Here Mr. Bouverie was inter-
rupted by the kni braying of a donkey, when he said,
amid much laughter—" It seems I am to have a rival,
after all.'') Admitting these sufferings, which we so
much regret and deplore, I will say that,: in con-
tinuing the war, the only objet we ought to have
in view is the attainment of a speedy and secure peace.
I believe we can have no other justifiable object.
There is one measure of importance which is now be-
fore Parliament. This is the proposal for the abolition
of the newspaper stamp. At present, as you know, no-
body is allowed to print or publish a newspaper, or a
piece of paper containing the events of the day, unless
it be printed with a stamp, which pays something to the
Government. Now, to that law for many years great
objections have been entertained. I have always held
the opinion, and I have expressed it more t than once in
Parliament, that that prohibition or that stamp was an
objectionable thing. Many think that the law as it stands
is not an objectionable thing ; but I would justiike them
to answer this question—Why should not a man have as
much liberty to print and circulate among his neighbours
the news of the place as he has to write a letter to his ,
friends containing that news, or to state it in conversa-
tion in company ? I can see no difference ; the same
rule should hold good as well in the one case as in the
other, and, upon abstract grounds, I have been of opi-
nion that this prohibition of the circulation of news is
objectionable. I have always supported the principles
of free trade, and I consider that they should apply to
the restriction caused by the stamp as well as to the
laws which have restricted our commerce. Yon should
not prohibit a man from doing that which is innocent in
itself, so long as it does not hurt his neighbours ; and how
can he butt any one by printing and circulating the news
of the day among his neighbours ? I must .ay that of all
the marvellous things which this age has produced I
wonder at nothing more than that wonderful thing, a
newspaper. Take one of- our great London morning
papers—you find recorded there the events which have
taken place in every corner of theglobe ; you find not only
this, but you find the wants of every man detailed by
means of advertisements. You find statements that have
been made and opinions offered by the best and wisest
of
and heads in the country, You find there the Fi
the most profound thinkers of the day ;
w.atilnigsthis
published every 24 hours, and circulated
"ellr the length
this as no
and breadth of the country, I look „pan a
mean advantage, and I think that the greater liberty and
freedom that we can give to a syste_tn which yields such
vast results even when restricted, the greater would be
the boon to the community at large.
t epie number
will o
Alany people are
of opinion that there is something rather startling and
alarming, in the pro
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and
of
Pei oaps licentious writing. Ifspeaere prospect
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do not say that there will not be such things as foolish
but what I say is this—they
wit lhi le) tai
vs
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chanceriyiebwasrl)e s;
against a good article. I
liarls such a good opinion of the morality and pure feel-
in„ of the public that I believe they will always prefer
a„ honest and well-conducted newspaper to the bad and
the licentious. The argument against cheap reading, if
worth anything, is equally an argument against all edu-
cation), c'ven reading and writing. Mr. Bouverie, in con-
ell://ii0P, said—l have eneeavoured, to discharge my
public duty to the best of my ability, and I will endea-
vour so to discharge it still. The man placed in the
councils of his country as one of its administraters has a
heavy duty to fulfil. Hitherto I have received from you
iu times past a fair and friendly construction of my tno-
tires and actions. I trust you will continue to treat me
in the same spirit still.

A person in the crowd asked Mr. Beuverie his reasons
for voting against Mr. Roebuck's motion ?
Mr. BOUVERIE said that Mr. Roebuck's /notion for an
inquiry on the state of the army in the Crimea might
have been supported with one, two, or three objects in
view. It might have been to ascertain the lids that
had taken place in connection with the war ; bfit these
facts were not disputed ; and, practically, the committee
now sitting had brought out nothing new. Btit it was
not originally intended as a committee for inquiry. They
wished to pass a vote against the Ministry who had
the conduct of the war. He believed the Ministry was
not treated quite fairly in the matter, and that blame
was put upon him at whose door it did pot lie. He
did not like a vote to get rid of the Ministry by a side-
wind. But he had a stronger objection. It was the
privilege 'of the House of Commons to say to,what Go-
vernment they would give their countenance; but prac-
tically it,had nothing to do with the actual administration
of the war, and he hoped he should not live to see the
day when the House of Commons would atteimpt to
usurp the functions of the executive Government.
Thanks were given to the Sheriff; and the proCeedings
terminated.