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London, England, 1863-02-09 00:00:00

was natal al that Mr. Disraeli should be dissatis

fled with all that has been done. The Brazilian
difficulty was a special windfall on which he can
scarcely have reckoned when he laid down the keel
of his speech; and before a week has passed, in all
probability, it will be a difficulty no longer. In like
manner Mr. Gladstone's and Mr. M. Gibson's indis-
cretion on the subject of North and South had proba-
bly been forgotten by every one except the member
forßuckinghamshire and the American Minister,both
of whom have, perhaps, the same sort of bitter me-
mory for the shortcomings of the English Govern-
ment. But it is obvious that on the subject of the
lonian Islands, it will be in Mr. Disraeli's power to
get up a very pretty debate. He will have Mr.
Bright with him, and perhaps a considerable sec-
tion of the advanced R itlical members. For the
resent it may be assumed that the Opposition are
for cutting down the budget, and on this basis they
may succeed in patching up ~n unholy alliance with
Mr. Cobden.

SATURDAY REVIEW.—The debated or conversa-
lions on the Address throw little light on the poli-
tical probabilities of the Session. It appears that
both Houses are unanimous in disapproving of in-
terference in America, or recognition of the South.
But for the windfall of the lonian Islands, Lord
Derby and Mr. Disraeli would have failed to dis-
cover an excuse for differing from the Government.
If the question becomes the subject of a regular
debate, the most forcible argument of the Oppo-
sition will be derived from the risk which may be
caused to the Turkish dominion on the mainland of
Albania. The priests and demagogues of Corfu have
lately, with characteristic impudence, informed the
High Commissioner that they regard the approach-
ing annexation to Greece as an earnest of future
encroachment. Their power scarcely corresponds
with their mischievous intentions, and even the de-
cadent empire of Turkey is strong enough to resist
the attacks of a community somewhat less nume-
rous than the inhabitants of Marylebone. The
Greeks of the kingdom have learned that they must
have a revenue, an army, and a reputation be-
fore they attempt to extend their territory
by conquest. The danger of disturbance in the
East is not altogether imaginary ; but Europe can
always prevent • any petty State from disturbing
the peace of the world. Two or three English
frigates would interrupt any meditated invasion
of Albania at a much smaller expense than the
cost of garrisoning the islands. On the whole, it
may be conjectured that the Opposition will make
a push for office, but that they will wait for some
advantageous opportunity of trying their strength.
They ascertained, on Thursday night, that the
House of Commons is not disposed to censure the
Government on questions of foreign policy ; but
some difference of opinion is certain to arise, and if
all sections can be induced to combine, a hostile
majority may possibly be brought together. The
Queen's Speech confirms the general belief that re-
ductions will be effected in the Estimates, and there
is reason to hope that Mr. Gladstone will be en-
abled to afford some relief to the taxpayer. Mr.
Disraeli, notwithstanding his economical profes-
sions of last year, thought fit to protest by antici-
pation against ill-judged retrenchment, but he will
scarcely throw away the hope of Mr. Cobden's
support by insisting on the maintenance of estab-
lishments on a scale which the Government con-
siders unnecessary. As far as it is possible at
present to judge, the party contests of the year will
not turn on finance, and no measures are announced
which can give rise to serious division. The un-
toward transactions in Brazil may, perhaps, occasion
:I damaging deb-d_+, and the policy which has lately
been adopted in China wilt requite justification,
The chances, however, are opposed to a change of
Ministry, especially as it would be necessatT, in
the first instance, to pass through the disagreeable
experience of a general election. Lord D.,rby him-
self prognosticates a humdrum Session, though h
may, perhaps, hereafter defeat his own anticipa-
tions.

The
THE CIVIL SERVIC ffice
of Chief Justice of British Guiana has become vacant
by the death of Sir W. Arrindell, Knight, C.B. ; salary
£2,500 sterling, with retiring allowance of half salary
after 25 years' service, of which 11 years are at, and given
on, appointment. War-office.—Mr. M. Murray has
been appointed a civil assistant in the Ordnance Survey-
office, Southampton. Post-office.—Mr. W. C. Hurley has
been appointed a clerk at Cardiff. The Admiralty.—Mr.
Pickering has been appointed acting inspector of shipwrights
at Woolwich dockyard. Law Department.—The Judge•
ship of the County Court Circuit 54, Bristol, &c., has be-
come vacant by the death of Mr. W. H. Willes. A vacancy
has occurred among the Registrars of the Court of Exche-
chequer, by the death of Mr. H. Fora. Public Record-
office.—A vacancy in the Public Record-office has been
caused by the death of Mr. H. Yonge, junior clerk. Cus •
toms.—Mr. J. Cooper has been appointed examining-officer,
London : Mr. D. Fraser, an examining officer, Glasgow;
and Mr. J. Harper, an out-door officer, London. Mr. R.
Ruegg has been promoted from third to second, Mr. J. D.
Lynch from fourth to third, Mr J. W. Everitt from fifth to
fourth, and Mr. T. Beattie from sixth to fifth class clerks,
East and West India Docks, London ; Mr. J. C. Stockton
has been promoted from fourth to third; Mr. A. Neill
from fifth to fourth ; and Mr. W. Ward from sixth
to fifth class clerks, warehousing department, London.
Inland Revenue.—Excise Branch.—Mr. H. Purchase,
examiner, has been appointed supervisor of Macclesfield dis-
trict ; Mr. I. Bell, officer of Bedale division, officer of Hun-
tingdon division; and Mr. J. Brown, officer of Pontypool,
Ist Ride, officer of Brighton, Ride. East lndies.—Mr. M.
B. Thornhill, judge and sessions judge of Mirzapore, has
been appointed to be judge and sessions judge of Jotmpore ;
Mr. H. P. Fane, judge and sessions judge of Furruckabad,
and officiating as judge and sessions judge of Mirzapore,
has been appointed judge and sessions judge of Mirzapore.
Mr. J. H. Walker, deputy-collector of second-class, first
grade,and attached to Zillah of Jounpore, is to be promoted
to first class of that grade. Captain W. Cadell, deputy
commissioner,has been transferred from West to East Berar;
and Capt. J. Allardyce, deputy commissioner, from East to
West Berar. Mr. H. E. Perkins, personal assistant to the
finance commissioner, to officiate as a judge, and to preside
over Small Cause Court at Hoshyarpore. Captain J. D.
Ferris, assistant-commissioner, has been transferred from
Bunnoo to Dera Ismail Khandiet, Punjab. Mr. M. J. M. S.
Stewart has been appointed collector and magistrate of
North Canara, Bombay. Mr. S. St. J. Gordon to be col-
lector and magistrate of Tanna Presidency. Mr. N. Oliver
has been appointed senior magistrate, Mr. H. E. Leeke act-
ing second magistrate, and Mr. C. J. Forjett acting cora-
• missioner of police for the town and Island of Bombay.
Jamaica—Mr. M. Laidman has been appointed surveyor of
Customs, Kingston, Jamaica; Mr. J. A. Fowles, first
landing waiter, vice Laidman, promoted ; Mr. T. Bravo,
second landing-waiter; Mr. S. N. Pa Costa, third landing-
waiter ; Mr. Poole, fourth landing-waiter; Mr. Berry, firth
landing-waiter; Mr. Malabre, landing-waiter, surveyor at
Falmouth ; Mr. Galbraith, sub-collector at Rio Bueno,
landing-waiter at Falmouth; Mr. Stennett, sub-collector
at Port Maria, sub-collector at Rio Bueno; and Mr. Chid--
holm, sub-collector at Port Maria.—civil Wince Gazette.