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LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

ment shown any inclination to bestir themselves in
the matter. At the recent session of the Criminal
Court, twenty-four persons had been con victen
for assaults. It is to be hoped that the
decision of the House will strike terror to
the hearts of the lawless band who have so long
frighted our metropolis from its propriety, let dem
learn that laws will be altered and amended till
they become stringent enough to meet the measure
of their iniquity—let them know that if Ministers
trifle with public safety, that Parliament will take
up the cause with vigour, and a stop must speedily
put to such nefarious transactions as those which so
lately were so rife in our streets, making us the
scandal of all foreign countries, and alike d isgraced at
home and abroad. Timid and subservient policy will
not check the growth of a monster evil, but decision
and promptitude will avail to stem the tide of a
greater fl3od of evil than the garotters themselves.

stand the shock of heavy guns unless they had a
cushion behind them, and the best cushion was wood.
But whether they built armour-plated ships of iron or
wood they must have a certain quantity in one case
of wood and in the other case of iron. Iron ships
had a large amount of wood, which was liable to
decay, and they knew perfectly well that iron
ships had great def,cts and were extremely
liable to foul. His honourable friend (Mr. LIND-
SAY), when he spoke of iron merchant ships,
did not bear in mind that there was
a total difference between the two cases.
The merchant ship went out for a good voyage,
took in her cargo, and started on her return voyage.
What did the navy do? Their moral state was
lying in harbour, and the ships of the navy, in-
stead of being constantly i❑ motion, were sent off
to foreign stations to protect our commerce,
and there they by in harbour where there was
an aggregation of grass and shells. Speaking of
iron ships, the French admiral, whom he had
before quoted, said their greatest defect arose from
their weakness against shot and shell which
might strike below the armour plates when the ves-
sel rolled, causing, probably, the loss of the vessel.
The noble lord then said that Admiral ROBINSON,
the Controller of the Navy, had no intention to
cast blame on the contractors to the Admiralty, but
had only thought it his duty to point out where
they had failed in certain parts of their works.
Then, as to iror, the Admiralty were satisfied
with 22 tons to the square inch for strength,
whereas 25 tons was required for the best. He
then came to the question, were they to plate
with wood or iron. If they were to plate with
iron they must be prep- red to state distinctly
and specifically what it was they wanted.
VFras any man in this country prepared to
say what we wanted ? (Laughter.) Hon. gentle-
men might laugh, but could they tell what they
wanted? It was impossible; the navy was in a
state of transition. They had now got the broad-
side ships, the ships on Mr. Reed's construction, and
the turret ships. Who could tell which were the best
of these ships ? It was impossible to say what might
be required three years hence; and if they were
to construct iron ships they could not be com-
pleted in less time than two years and a half.
Would any one be bald enough to say what would
be the armour plates which would be required two
sears and a half hence ? That was the practical
difficulty in entering into fresh contracts. He
might be told by certain contractors, " You can
put the ships into our hands and make any changes
you please." They had already done so, and had
burnt their fingers. They had done so with regard
to the Northumberland, the Agincourt, and Mino-
taur. At that time the Admiralty had nothing
to guide them as to the thickness of the plate re-
quired., whether they should Le 4j inches or 51.
They chose the 51, but it was not until yesterday
that they had been enabled to test that they were
right in that decision ; but it was impossible to say
what would be the kind of armour or ship required
three years from this time." The noble lord
concluded hoping the House would leave the
matter in the hands of the Government.
Mr. LAIRD supported Mr. LINDSAY in favour of
iron ships, while Mr. BENTINCK supported the
Government, on the ground that no living man
could say what would be the result of the various
experiments now taking place. Sir M. PETO was
decidedly in favour of iron, as was also Sir JOHN
PAKINGTON. Sir JOHN HAY also was in favour of
iron, and recommended the reconstruction of
the Board of Admiralty. He thought the appoint-
ments there should no longer be of a political
character, in which we entirely agree. Lord
PALMERSTON reviewed the various ()Onions
offered, but would not enter on the question as to
the reconstruction of the Board of Admiralty,
whether it should be of iron for its rigidity, or of
wood for its pliability. Those who were for iron
reminded him of the old story that there was
nothing like leather--and, eventually, the resolu-
tion was negatived by a majority of 164 to 81.

St, James's Hall National Harp Concerts.

Ac other of this popular series of concerts was
given last evening in St. James's Hall with great
spirit and success. The first part was almost ex '
elusively devoted to Irish music, and as the charm
and pathos of Hibernian melody are universally
appreciated, it is not surprising that the audience
were unanimous in their approval, in spite of a
great disappointment which awaited them on their
entrance to the hall. Madame Arabella Goddard and
Mr. Sims Reeves were both prevented from appear-
ing by indisposition. The place of the former was
fully supplied by Mr. Charles Halle, who kindly
undertook to play three of Mendeltabohn's delightful
"Se tgs without Words," and a nocturue and waltz
by Chopin, which he gave with a 'kill and ex-
pression that enraptured the audience. The place
of Mr. Sims Reeves was filled with equal readiness,
if less tfficiency, by Mr. Perren. It was to be re-
gretted, however, that this gentleman should have
selected exactly the songs set down for the
great English tenor ; as, by so doing, he
provoked a comparison which other wise
would never have been instituted. The
lady voca ists were bliss Poole, Miss Eyles,
and Miss Roden. Miss Poole's singing is so wtll
known that it needs no commendation or criticism.
Her animated style gave full expression to the
saucy Irish airs which fell to her share. Miss
Roden is a young debutante in our concert rooms
who bids fair to rank among our leading vocalisti.
She possesses a fine and singularly melodious
voice, and sings with taste and expression. Her
rendering of the Irish ballad "Dermot Astore
called forth an encore which, however, she declined
to comply with. In the second, and miscellaneous
part, sbe sacg the English song " Waters of El!e"
with much pathos. When added experience and
increased confidence give full play to her natural
advantages this young lady will rank among our
first concert singers. Miss Eyles sang with her
usual success, while the part songs given by the
choir of the Vocal Association show a decided im-
provement. The favourite airs of "The Young
M.y Moon," "The Girl I've left behind me,"
and "Down among the Dead Men" were given with
care and unanimity, but, perhaps, the most success-
ful of their efforts was the charming trio and chorus
"Up quit thy Bower." We must not omit to
mention the fantasia on Scotch melodies played on
the clarionet, by Mr. Lazarus, with his usual ex-
quisite skill.

THE PALMERSTON DINNER.—A letter has, we
hear, been received from Lord Palmerston, in consequence
of which the day for the banquet he is to receive in Edin-
burgh will be Wednesday, the Ist proximo.--Scotsman.
LISBURN ELECTION.—A petition signed by cer-
tain of the electors of Lisburn has been lodged against the
return of Mr. Barbour, the Liberal candidate recently
elected for that borough. _

CHARLESTON, Fab. 9. Me steamers Ruby, Leo-
pard, and Wagner have arrived from Nassau. The Douglas
has run out. None of them were fired at.

NEW PIERS.—The Board of Trade has under
consideration applications for provisional orders, allowing
the construction of piers at Llandudno, Blackpool, Rhyl,
Ilfracombe, Dartmouth, Exmouth, and Bray.
NEW ROUTE TO EGYPT.—TURTN, March 12.
The postal steamer Brindisi, of the new Italian line, left
Alexandria at three in the afternoon en the 6th, and arrived
at Ancona on the 11th, at noon. The mails reached Turin
this morning.

SOCIETY FGR THE ENCOURAGEM ENT OF THE FINE
ARTS, 9, CONDUIT-STREET, REGENT-STREET.—List
evening M. Alfred Gilbert gave his second lecture on na-
tional melodies, choosing those of Scotland for the illustra-
tion of his subject. The vocal illustrations were given by
Madame Gilbert and Ma ame Andrea; the instrumental by
Herr Daubert, violoncello. The bagpipe was introduced as
the only instrument capable of giving the reels, &c., with
characteristic spirit. A numerous audience testified their
pleasure with frequent applause.
COTTON FR,JM AUSTRALIA.—The Young Aus-
tralia, from Queensland, has arrived with wool and a fur-
ther shipment from the Ipswich Cotton Company of 20
bales of cotton, to the consignment of Messrs. Lloyd, Cat-
tell, and Co. Royal Exchange buildings.
DEATH OF MR. GULLY.— We regret to announce
the death of this gentleman, so well known on the turf, and
for many years member for Pontefract. Mr. Gully died
on Monday last at his seat near Durham, and was in his
80th year. He leaves a widow and nine children.
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT-OARED RACE.
—Wt. are enabled to state from good authority that
the Oxonians decline to row the race after Saturday, the
2Sth inst. ; consequently it is uncertain upon what date this
intemsting event will come off. By
of which
a commuwniecnaotiwonsub
sub-
join :
re-
ceived yesterday we find that a further change has just been
made in the Cambridge crew, the list

The Bill for Security from Violence came before
the house on Wednesday, and gave rise to some
discussion. Sir G. GREY, as usual, this session spoke
against the bill, and found himself in the minority.
So large a majority as 63 decided in favour of the
bill, and rejected the amendment for that day six
months. This is highly satisfactory, for
some preventive measure is highly necessary
as regards the ruffians whom it concerns. It
is really surprising how men of intelli-
gence can stand up in Parliament and defend such
lawless characters as those who stalked about our
streets so lately, and rendered a walk in the
most populous city in the world about as safe as a
journey through the wilderness. Mr. HADFIELD
proposed as au amendment that the bill be read
a second time that day six months. He gave as a
reason for his objection that "corporal punishment
would brutalise mankind." Really one could
almost fancy the hon. member intended a joke upon
a serious subject. How in the name of common
sense can any mode of punishment still further
brutalise a man who is capable of stopping
an unoffendiug passenger in the steeet
and inflicting injuries that threaten life, and if
not to that extent, at least that cause great in-
convenience, that may last while life endures.
'Phis is the great mistake nowadays. Convicts are
considered as sacred from all annoyance; they aro
to bear a charmed existence, and no ono is to do
them ill. They are to have the beat of food, and
firsterate medical attendance. If they suffer in
health means are at once devised to rectify the
error committed. There are many who will agree
with Nit.. HADFIELD, but those who take a right
view of 'le question will rejoice that he was
defeated. Mr. A DDERLEY spoke to the point with
great decision, energy, and spirit. He said tl at
" It was said that juries would riot convict if flog-
ging was to be the punishment. He thought the
reeling of the public was entirely misapprehended.
He believed the public were prepared to see the
punishment of death inflicted on garotters for the
second effence. The right hon. gentleman
opposite said the health or age of garotters
might not be always such as to allow the punish-
ment of flogging being inflicted. But he was of
opinion that the man who was in health enough to
spring from his lair to commit an act of violence
was prima facie healthy enough to be flogged." Sir
a GREY'S views on this subject were moat unsatis
fectory, considering that he is in a position of such
consequence, It is not too much to affirm that ail
he said had better have been left unspoken, and
that be did pot say what an English Minister
should have said in similar citcutnstances. His
arguments were absurd from beginning to end.
He said that he supported the amendment, be.
cause the law was sufficient to punish all kinds
of offenders. This is a direct contradiction to the
testimony furnished during last autumn by myriad
sufferers. He deprecated a " panic legislation."
All this is very flue, but if the Home Secretary
and his subordinates had been so perfect, how is
it that the decorum of our city was so disturbed,
and the general quiet of its inhabitants dissipated
so signally when thoue lawless ruffians stalked
abroad. Sir S. NORTIICOTE said that his hen.
friend would not have come forward had Govern-

manufacture illegally. After the coroner had explained the
law bearing on the case, the jury returned a verdict of man-
slaughter against tha deceased Morris Lawrence.
A " TIP" FOR THE CITY AND SUBURBAN HAN-
DICAP.—At the Westminster Police•conrt, yester-
day, John Stewart, a man having the appearance of a stable
helper, was charged with being drunk and incapable.—Mr.
Arnold (to defendant)--What have you to say to this ?

Defendant—l was as drunk as a lord, your worship 1_ Yes,

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)

BANK OF FRANCE.
PARIS, MARCH 13.

The Moniteur of this morning publishes the usual
monthly return of tha Bank of France, which
shows the following restilts as compared with the

February account:--

INCREASE.

Cash in hand @ • • @
Treasury balance ... , ....
Current accounts

13 ank-notes

Francs.
54 1-5 millions.
9 millions.
1 million.

DECREASE.

51 1-3 millions.

Bills discounted, not yet due 61 2-5 millions.
Advances

ITALY.

TURIN, MARCH 12, Evening.

The Officißl Gazette of to-day publishes the bill
authorising the conclusion of the new loan, fol-
lowed by a royal decree regulating the terms of its
emission. The principal conditions are that a por-
tion of the loan will be taken by private indi-
viduals, and the remainder be submitted to public
subscription. This latter portion has been fixed
at 5,000,000 lire, bearing interest from the Ist of
January, 1863. T'43 rate of purchase will be de-
termined by Ministerial decree. The subscription
is to be paid in tEn insta;ments, the first payable
at the time of subscription, and the last upon the
20th March, 1864. No scrip will be issued in
smaller amounts than for 10fr, of rente. The rate
of emission is at 71.

The King has given the royal assent to the bill
authorising the Government to conllude a loan with
the Messrs. Rothschild, of Paris, and the National
Bank. The contract holds good for 700 millions,
but it is not intended to raise more than 500
millions at present. The payment is to be effected
in ten instalments. One hundred millions of lire
have been reserved to be submitted to a national
public subscription which will be kept open during
the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th inst.

TURIN, MARCH 13.

'The amount of the new Italian Loan reserved for
public subscription in Italy is 5,000,000 of Rente,
or 100,000,000 Lire Stock.

THE CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS.
The following telegram has been received at Mr.
Renter's Office from the Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation Company :
FRIDAY, MARCH 13.
The Euxine, with the above mails, arrived at
Marseilles at 7 a.m. this day.
The mails were to leave fur London at 11 30 a.m

THE BOMBAY AND MAURITIUS MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, MARCH 13.
The Peninsulsr and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Ellora, Captain Killock, with the heavy por-
tion of the above mails, has arrived. She brings
54 passengers, 4 packages of specie, value £4OO ;
also 9 cases of silk goods, 5 oases of shawls, 10 bales
of cotton, 539 bags of wheat, 461 bags of beans,
124 packages of sundries, 1,094 bales of raw silk,
value £90,000 sterling.
The Ellora sailed from Alexandria on the 18th
February, Malta 3d, and Gibraltar 7th inst. ; from
the latter port to Southampton she experienced
strong N.N.W. gales in the high sea.
Her Majesty's ships Firefly, Hibernia, Icarus,
Magicienne, Marlborough, Medina, and St. George
were at Malta, and at Gibraltar H.M.S. Procris.
Intelligence from Casablanca, dated the 19th,
mentions the consternation caused in that town on
the 14,h and 15th February by an attack of the
Kabyles of Ceid Mcshish. Toe K ebyles came down
to the gardens and pasture lands outside the town
for the purpose of carryingoff the cattle. The Moors
of Casablanca sallied out to protect their property,
and a combat ensued, in which the town Moore
were overpowered. Thirty-two fathers of families,
natives or inhabitants of Casablanca, perished in the
fight, and the scene in the town when the news was
brought in bsffl s description ; the women ruched
through the town shrieking and beating their
breasts ; the inhabitants stood panic-struck in the
streets, and the governor closed the gates, and
told the consuls to warn their countrymen not to
stir from their homes, as atumult was apprehended.
The Kabyles surrounded the city, robbed even the
poor water carriers, and stripped some pilgrims that
were coming to Casablanca to embark on their way
to Mecca, and then retired without attempting to
force an entrance into the town. On the 18th a
new governor with an escort of 50 soldiera arrived,
and the town was tranquil, and reassured by this
seasonable protection ageinst the Kebyles.
The Gibraltar Chronicle of the 6th inst., says :
A private letter from Barbary mentions the ap-
pointment of an Eeglishman, Mr. James Craigg, to
be civil engineer in the service of the Sultan of
Morocco, at a salary of £BOO a year. We believe
that the construction of a pier at Ssffi, and some
improvements in the port of Magador are works
which the Sultan has decided on, and which wilt
facilitate European commerce.
The sum of £133 ss. 7d. has been subscribed by
st lb British subjects and their agents in the different
1 Mr T. C. Hawkshaw, Trinity
2 Mr R. H. Morgan, Emmanuel ll JO
3MrW. C. Simyly, Trinity
4 Mr 1. Wilson, Pembroke
5 Mr C. 11. La Motile, St. John's
6Mrße A. Kinglake, Trinity l2 8 Majesty's Minister in Morocco.
7 Mr T. Chambers, Trinity
8 Mr T. Stunning, Trinity (stroke)..... , 10 13 Gibraltar since last advices: brigantine Hackmatack,
Mr F. H. Archer, Corpus (coxswain)
15 days from Newcastle ; steamer Gibraltar,
The Oxford crew, who are keeping well together, and row-
ing in very fine style, are the favourites at 5 and 6to 4 ; 8 days from London ; brig James Rogers, 45
and the Cambridge men, notwithstanding their repeated days from Sunderland; brigantine Marjory,
changes, exhibit marked improvement. jl9 days from Middlesboro'; brig Cresswell,
AUSTRALIA.—PLYMOUTII, Thursday.—The ship 18 days from Falmouth ; barque Marshmallow,
Prince of Wales, 1,244 tone, Capt. R. K. Deacon, 23 days from Shields ; brigantine Keldhead,
belongieg to Mr. R. Green, of London, which has arrived 16 days from Cardiff; brig Londesborough, 58 days
from Melbourne, as already reported, brings 17,135 ounces from Hull ; barque Harbinger, 36 days from Sun.
of gold, 1.858 bales of wool, 80 casks of tallow, 70 tons of
derland ; brig Alfred Stariard, 19 days from Swan-
copper tiles, end sundries. She has a total of 76 passengers,
including in the cabin, Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, Messrs. sea • schooner Clio, 15 days from Cardiff; schooner
Cookman. Restron, Walker, and Sussman, and Miss Quain. Aeron Queen, 15 days from Cardiff; steamer Syd-
The Prince of Wales left Port Phillip Heads on the 2d of I ney Hall, 13 days from London ; schooner Ann, 17
December, rounded Cape Horn on the 7th January, and days from Liverpool; brigantine Superb, 46 cloys
crossed the line on the Bth of February. Shs experienced t from Newcastle ; schooner Eider, 17 days from
tolerably fine weather throughout the passage, and saw
Cardiff; brig Zealous, 26 days from Sunderland ;
about 40 icebergs between long. 140 and 83 W. She
brig Triton, 16 days from Ctrdiff; •bark Paragon,
J an. 5, lat. 55 53 S, long. 76 05 W, the ship R. W.
Wood, the French bark Marie, an I a French ship, name t 18 days from Cardiff; schooner Laura, 14 days
unknown, with the initials "T. B." on her foretopsail ; 25th, from Llanelly ; brig Bathes, 20 days from Cardiff;
let. 27 02 S, long. 22533 W, the Dutch bark General de I schooner Arrow, 16 days from Liverpool ; barque
Stmts. On the 23d, in lat. 30 21 N, long. 44 06 W, the Mey .Adelia, 15 days from Cardiff; brig Elizabeth,
Confederate States war steamer Alabama sent a boat along- 60 days from Liverpool ; brig Dauntless, 18 days
side the Prince of Wales, the crew of which reported that
they had destroyed 34 Federal merchant vessels during from Newpoet ; steamer Delta, six days from South
their present cruise. The William Duthie, 963 tons, Cap- anipton ; steamer London, eight days from London ;
tarn J. Duthie, which left Port Phillip Heads December 13, and steamer Gladiator, six days 20 hours, from
and arrived on Monday, brought 2,891 ounces of gold, 2,015 London.
bales of wool, and several passengers. The British bark Warhawk (of Shoreham) was
American
An
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TIIE FIREWORKS EXPLOSION AT PLYMOUTH.—
found abandoned
An inquest was holden by the coroner of Plymouth barque
Anglo. on h
Anglo-Saxon
xont
and e 15Et
English
g ult.lisby
h br tgh
e
on Wednesday, on view of the bodies of the persons who let. 46 52 N., long. 10 35, with loss of topgallant
lost their lives through the explosion anti fire in King- Ratcliffe,Aca
mast and foreyard, foremast badly sprung, and a
street, Plymouth, on Monday morning. The deaths
through that occurrence now amount to nine,the three men hole in her side, f
the Ratcliffe
having been apparently in collision
who were removed to the hospital having dies from the in- with another vessel. The masters o
juries they had sustained. It came out in evidence that the and Ang lo S ,xon placed a crew en board from each
deceased Morris Lawrence; the elder, had applied for a of their vessels, and they succeeded in making
licence to manufacture fireworks, but had not obtained it,
Gibraltar on the 31 inst•
and was therefore, at the time of the fire, carrying on the
Exchange at Gibraltar was quoted on London

90 days' data, 50,4 ; Paris, st. 30c.; Marseilles, sf.
31c. ; Genoa, sf. 31c. to 32c.; Bruss&s, of. 32(:.;
Madrid, eight days' sight, / pm.; Cadiz, Q to I dis. ;
Seville, dis. ; Malaga, par; Barcelona, • pm. ;
Alicant, dis.;
Aitneird, dis.; Valencia, 1, pm. ;
premium on Five-franc pieces, per cent. pm. in
demand. Freights without alteration.

I was, 'pon my honour, your worship. I hope you'll let me
go.—Mr. Arnold—lf I do I think you'll get into further
trouble; you are hardly sober yet. —Defendant-4f you will
let me go, your worship, I'll tell you something.—Alr.
Arnold—What is it P—Defendant—You must keep it quiet,

THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.—On Sa-
turday last the 19th anniversary of this, the oldest
medical society, was held at the Albion Tavern, when Ed-
win Canton, Esq., F.R.C.S , was announced to have been
unanimously elected President for the ensuing session.
Mr. Canton, as many of our readers are doubtless well
aware, also holds the important post of surgeon to the
:,haring-cross Hospital, and has attained a position in his
profession which ful:y entitles him to the honour which has
been thus conferred upon him.

your worship, and I'll tell you._ Back Sea King, your wor-
worship. You can take my word for IL—The magistrate
wor-
ship, for the City and s
joined in the hearty laugh which followed this attempt to
aburban. He's safe to win, your
propitiate the severity of justice, and ordered the man to be
kept till sober, and then discharged.