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wils, as well as out. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
good inside the prison
With regard to the separate .775terni we fully
..
-As most
agree with Mr. GIBSON that it requt"
delicate and careful management, but when he
speaks so strongly of the hardship of enforcing
idleness by only allowing oakum picking, he is
possibly not aware that, in some of our county
prisons, oakum picking is the only work supplied to
prisoners under sentence of hard labour. "Four
months of idleness or oakumpicking," says Mr.
GIBSON, "is too much for any rational being. It is
like placing the mind on a treadmill for four months
where there is motion without progression." Still
in our humane desire to reform the offender we
must not forget that severity is a necessary in-
gredient, especially at first, when the mind is
hardened and the temper most probably sullen and
resentful. We do not attribute the schoolmaster's
difficulty in the early stages of teaching

THE FRENCH SENATE.

PARIS, JAN. 30.

In yesterday's sitting of the Senate, the general
debate on the Address terminated, and the first six

paragraphs, were voted.
On the reading of the seventh paragraph, which
treats of Italy, M. Thouvenel gave explanations
concerning the motives of his quitin g the Ministry.
He said that after the suppression of the Gari-
baldian movement, the Emperor not being able to
concede Rome to the Italians, he (M. Thouvenel)
could not continue negotiations with Rome, which
rejected every means of reconciliation. M. Thou-
venel maintained that they who misrepresent
the policy of the Emperor are those who pre-
tend to know secrets which have never been
confided to them; who in wishing to impose
various combinations for the constitution of Italy,
forget that the Emperor has proclaimed the right of
every country to freely regulate the conditions of
its existence; who do not comprehend that Victor
Emmanuel alone can represent in Italy the principle
of order ; who forget the declarations of the Mi-
nister without portfolio (M. Billault), that Italian
unity was now an accomplished fact; and those who,
dreaming of chimerical restorations of former dy-
nasties, forget that the independence of Italy has
cost France 30,000 soldiers. M.Thouvenel expressed
regret that the Committee of the Senate on the Ad-
dress had not, in place of paragraph 7, signified their
adhesion to the nadgnificent programme of the Em-
peror. M. Thouvenel adverted to the memorandum
of the Pontifical Government, and considered that
the reforms announced therein were not of a serious
character. He said, " The great obstacle to any
reconciliation is always Rome. I do not admit the
right of the Italians to demand Rome, but it is im-
passible to contest the right of the Romans to be
governed according to their wishes. It is the wish
of the Romans that the temporal authority of the
Pope should be transformed. I regret that the
Committee on the Address has not stated this in
their draught of the Address."
General Gemeau and the Marquis de Laroche-
jaqnelin then spoke on the Address.
M. Billault, who afterwards addressed the Senate,

to the enforced idleness complained of by
Mr. GIBSON, but to the disinclination and
inaptitude produced by the man's whole previous
life. "Ce n'ost quo le premier pas qui coute," is a
maxim whose application to learning none will
dispute. "In the first month the progress is :east ;
in the last, when he has rational employment in
kis cell, it is greatest." This would, probably, be
found to be the result if the conditions were re-
versed, as every teacher must be aware of the
greater proportionate advance of elder pupils.
We cannot, it will be seen, subscribe to
all Mr. GIBSON'S arguments. He is no
doubt quite right in preaching caution with re-
gard to violent changes or a wnolesale abuse of the
present system. With his tribute to the personal
merits of Sir JOSHUA JEBU we heartily concur, but
we are not so ready to take part in his wholesale
depreciation of Sir WALTER CROFTON. Let careful
consideration be given to this important question,
let buth these gentlemen give us the benefit of their
personal experience and convictions, and let us nei-
ther be too rash in the adoption of hasty measures
nor too proud to learn from the better success of
others. The open discussion of every side of a
question, the consideration of the pros and cons
which belong to every measure, will be the beet
security against unnecessary innovation or obstinate
adhesion to unprofitable systems.

said that the state of things was quite defined, and
that the policy of the Emperor had never varied.
M. Billault continued, " The Emperor has always
desired the independence of Italy and the indepen-
dence of the Holy See. Various means to this end
have been proposed, but have not yet had any re-
sult. But the Emperor intends to pursue his ob-
ject. In order to characterise the present state of
things, I must say that the Non P09"712148 which
we met with at Rome, we now encounter at Turin."
M. Billault further said that the wish of the Senate
was to secure the ascendancy of conciliatory ideas
which constituted the programme of the Emperor.
Paragraph 7 of the Address was then adopted,
and the sitting closed.
The Moniteur announces that the Emperor has
received Mr. Lambert, the Envoy of the King of
Madagascar.

INSURRECTION IN POLAND.
S T. PETERSBURG, JAN. 30.

The ..Tournal de St. Peterebourg of this morning
publishes a detailed account of the events which
have taken place in Poland.
While lamenting the large participation of the
clergy in the revolt, the writer rejoices at the ab-
stinence of the majority of the students.
One hundred and fifty insurgents, who were at
Bialaystock, had crossed from Poland into the
district of Bielsk. General Manioukin has concen-
trated a detachment at Biabystock. The railway
station at Luppa, the first in the kingdom, has been
occupied by troops. Flying col u mns have been sent
to protect the railway at Kowno and Wierrbolor (P)
and to dislodge the insurgents from the environs of
Brest and Braby. Colonel Suckow attacked the
rebels yesterd 17 in the woods of Piocki, Kostelnoi,
Stroumianska, and N.ozny. The rebels were put to
flight, losing 38 prisoners—one a priest, the prin-
cipal instigator of the movement in his district.
Warsaw is perfeet ly quiet.
The bands of Thesiewis are beginning to dis-

perse.
Many workmen have returned to their °coup
tions. The conscription has been effected in the
provinces without hindrance.

been sent against them, and near Bazeslitowski a
colonel of gendarmes has been killed.
It is ten years to day since the celebration of the
Emperor's marriage in Notre Dame.

Le Constitutionnel learns from Vienna that the
Electoral Prince of Hesse is now building a large
palace at Prague, the capital of Bohemia, His
Highness intends to reside there, and to establish a
regency in Cassel. The same journal has received
from Turin the intelligence that the sentence of
M. de Christen has been commuted from ten years'
hard labour to ten years' imprisonment. The King
has signed this decree, and it is promised that M. de
Christen will have all the care possible. There are
grounds for hoping that on the first favourable oppor-
tunity he may be the object of still greater clemency.
BOURSE, Jan. 29.—The anticipation that the
Bank of Prance will speedily follow the example of
that of England, and raise its rate of discount, has
caused a degree of heaviness in the market, but
p. ices have been wel; maintained. Threes, for the
Account, are now at 69!r. 75c. Railway Shares
Market quiet. The market closed as follows :

It per Cents. .. 98 60
Do. end month....

3 per Cents
Do. end month 69 75
New 3 per Cents -

Do, end month....

CrediiMobilier....ll6l 25
Do. end m0nth....1108 75

Bank Shares 3400
Credit lioneier 1475
Piedmontese Fives.
Italian Loan 7O 05
Russian -
• Austrian
Spaniai Threes —
Rome Debt
WAYS.

RA IL

Cash. Account.
Orleans lO9O .. 1085
Northern
New ditto • • •

Lyons and Mediterranean 1157 50 .. 1160
Geneva ..
Southern . . Bl7 50 .. 817 50
Western
Eastern .. ..
Sardinian
Austriam
Lou.ba.rd
North of Spain
Saragossa 661 25 .. 662 50
Ditto to Barcelona

GREECE.

ATHENS, JAN. 24.

An extensive anarchical conspiracy has been dis-
covered here. The Ambassadors of the protecting
Powers have declared that Greece would not in any
case be militarily occupied.
Troops have been despatched to Mains (the
southern portion of the Mores) for the suppression
of risings which have broken out in that district.
Conflicts have taken place in Megara, the Piraeus
and Nauplia. At the latter place the disturbances
are said to have occurred on the occasion of an
excursion made by the English Ambassador, and an
English non-commissioned officer is reported to
have been killed.

TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, JAN. 29.
It is officially announced that the Sultan signed
the firman for the establishment of the new bank
yesterday. It will receive all the customs revenue,
and be entrusted with the payment of the dividend
on the public funds.
Turkish Consols, 40/.

POLAND.

,(?ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
WARSAW, Jan. 21.

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Jan. 29.
The Queen drove out yesterday morning.
Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse also took a
drive.

The Prince of Wales, attended by Captain Grey,
arrived at Osborne yesterday from London.

Earl Russell also arrived yesterday, and had an
audience of the Queen.
Lord Russell left to-day.

The Marriage of the Prince of Wales.

MARLBOROUGH HOUSE.—The repair and decora-
tion of Marlborough House, the future town resi-
dence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, are now being
pushed forward as rapidly as possible. A great deal yet
remains to be done before the house will be in a fit state to
receive their royal highnesses The decorations and furni-
ture are by no means of a gorgeous or costly character, or
such as in former times would have been provided for the
heir apparent. The reception rooms are rich and elegant,
but not gorgeous or overloaded with ornament, contrasting
in this respect very favourably with the old Carlton House,
the residence of the last Prince of Wales. The furniture
will be in keeping with the prevailing style of the mansion,
and worthy of the residence of the first gentleman in the
land. The decorations and furnishing of Marlborough
House have been placed in the hands of Messrs. Holland
and Co., of Mount-street. The furniture, damasks, and
hangings are being woven by vi essrs. Walter, at their
mills in Essex. The carpets are in course of manufacture
by Messrs. Lapworth and Co. The glass is to be supplied
by Messrs. Pellet; from designs selected by his royal
highness during the kite Exhibition. Messrs. Copeland
have in hand the dessert service, in addition to one just
suppli, d for his royal highness's residence at Sandringham,
Out of deference to the st ish of the prince, the manufac-
turers are unwilling to give any particulars relative to the
goods they have to supply, and it must suffice, therefore,
iD say, that this dessert service now being made for Marl-
borough House will certainly be the finest ever produced
in this country. The edges of the plates have borders Of
pierced gold trellis work, in which are compartments filled
with red and white roses intermingled ; and groups of the
white orange blossom. In the centre of the plate is the
monogram in gold, " A. E. A." the letters tastefully inter-
twining. The drawing and colouring of these flowers may
be placed in successful competition with the best of the
modern productions of Sevres or Vienna Of the centre
and larger pieces of this magnificent dessert service we can
say that they combine in a rare degree gracefulness of out-
line, harmony of colour, and happy fitness of ornament, and
are alike creditable to the taste of the designer and to the
skill of those who have formed and fashioned these charm-
ing productions of the ceramic art. Messrs. Hunt and
Roskell have on hand some large pieces of plate, intended
as table ornaments ; and Messrs. Garrard and Co. supply

the whole of the plate required for the prince's establish.
went. The whole of the decorations and furniture are ex.
petted to be completed by the first week in March.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge re-
ceived a select party at dinner last evening at Gloucester
House.

Lag Russell returned to town yesterday from
Osborne, Isle of Wight.

The Earl and Countess of Bandon are expected
in town in a few days from Castle Bernard, Ireland. 11is
lordship has taken a residence at Prince s-gate for the

season.

Lord and Lady Willoughby d'Eresby are ex.
petted at their residence in Piccadilly, to-day, from Tor.
quay, Devon.

Lord and Lady Sherborne have left Howchin's
Hall on a tour of visits.

Lord and Lidy Calthorpe have arrived at their
residence in Grovenor-square from Elvatham. Rants.

The heartrending scenes of kidnapping men,
young and old, single or married, which the Rus-
sians call " recruiting," had been repeated on the
lath, 16th, and 17th, in the middle of the day as
well as during the night. All that could be got
was, according to the lists prepared, safely lodged
in the citadels, but is great many young workmen
and artisans had contrived to escape, disguised in
the garments of the peasants, thinking they might
find refuge in the large forests and marshesextend-
ing along the rivers Bug and Narew. The incle-
mency of the weather aid the insufficiency of food
induced many of them to return and submit to their
fate ; but the troops sent in pursuit of them would
not allow them to do so ; fired at them, and hence
a struggle which resu►ted in loss of life on both
sides, and the capturing of many poor fellows. This
barbarous conduct of the Russian soldiers, inexcus-
able as it is, served for a pretext for the Government
to spread the intelligence, which no doubt has also
been telegraphed abroad, of the insurrection having
taken place. That a feeling of hatred and revenge
against the Muscovites pervades the whole of Poland,
and would blaze up at the slightest chance of suc-
cess, it is impossible to deny ; that the atrocious
manner ii, which the proscription was carried out
in Warsaw, and is to be repeated in all the parts of
the country, excites the minds of the people to des-
peration, is also certain ; and should the Central
Committee flame this feeling, God knows what may
happen ; for the Grand Duke Constantine has asked
for reinforcements, in addition to nearly 30,000
troops now stationed in this kingdom. There can-
not be any doubt that the Government had ex-
hausted itself in giving every provocation to the
people, and should be glad to see the Poles
up and in arms; but the wisdom and patience which
have characterised the Polish nation of late will
prevail, and this mach oppressed country will bide
its time, and wait for a better future. Of course
the ultra-Democratic party, regardless of th,l con-
sequences, may perhaps attempt to raise the country,
and rumours to that effect are afloat, but as yet we
have no details. God forbid that such be the case,
for no benefit would thus be conferred upon the
country.

Lady Howard de Walden, accompanied by her
sons—the Hon. John, Charles, and Augustus Ellis—has
arrived at the Brunswick Hate', Jermyn-street, from the
Embassy at Brussels.

Lord and L idy Cran worth will return to town
on Monday next from their seat in Kent.

Lord and Lady Henry Unolmondeley have arrived
in town from Holly Hill. His lordship has taken a resi-
dence in Berkeley .square for the season,

A Cibioet Council was held yesterday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury
in Downing-street. The Minis;,ers present were—Viscount
Palmerston, the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville, the Duke
of Argyll, Sir George Grey, Earl Russell, the Duke of
Newcastle, Sir Charles Wood, the Chancellor of film Ex-
chequer, the Duke of S.,rnerset, the Right lion. T. Milner
Gibson, the Right Hon. Edward Cardwell, Lord Stanley of
Alderley, and the Right lion C. P. Villiers,

A circumstance which has so much exasperated
the proscribed, and driven them to offer resistance
to the troops, was the barefaced calumny cast upon
them by the official journal, describing them as
heartily pleased with entering the Russian ranks,
and exchanging an idle and visionary for a useful
and profitable life. This calumny, I repeat, pierced
the hearts of many young men, who determined to

lose i❑ an unequal struggle their lives on their na-
tive soil rattler than see it subject to such an oblo-
quy, The article referred to, and published by the
official journal, is as follows

" There was even no individual opposition, and within the

last 30„years there has been no example of the exhibition
in such alertness and good will in regard to a conscription,
In the rooms of the Town-hall and the cstadel, where the
recruits are temporarily located with great regard to their
comfort, they give evidence of the best disposition, and even
of gaiety. Many of them complained of the agitations of
disorderly persons and the supposed authorities of that
party, which drove them from the path of honest labour
into idleness and fruitless dreaminos, and thereby deprived
them of their former means of living, which is also in ac-
cordance with the confessions made at the military trial by
those accused of belonging to a so• called National Organi-
sation.

" Many of the recruits, therefore, expressed their joy that
the school of order, for such will be their military service,
will liberate them from the inaction which torments them
especially as the shortening of the period of service and the
alteration of the treatment of the soldier now place recruits
under very different circumstances.
"Many persons, too, who had bean selected for the levy
in Warsaw, and who, either because they did not know the
day on which the levy was to take place, or for other reasons,
were Lbsent and could not be found, are now voluntarily
appearing before the authorities. Of these there were 49
the day after the levy. Volunteers to the army have also
presented themselves.
" The preparations made in Warsaw by both the civil and
military powers, in the event of the outbreak of disorders,
have nowhere been required to be put in active use. Both
the army and the police behaved in an exemplary manner,
and so satisfactory a fulfilment of this important function in
the capital leads us to expect that it will be in like manner
performed in the provinces, and that there, too, the in-
trigues of agitators tending to excite disturbances will be
without effect."
Whatever means the Marquis Wielopoiski may
employ to vilify the character of his countrymen,
he may be sure that nothing, when au opportunity
occurs, will prevent them from showing him and the
world that they are true Poles, and that he is quite
mistaken in the appreciation of the attributes of a
Polish patriot. lie has sunk into a Russian him-
self, and sees no other triumph for the Voles than
to be absorbed into the PeAslavatie element. How
far his prodintiou are realise,i, the passing events
are the beet denial. Shut in \Va rslw wca awe without
news from the 1 provinces, beyond the rumour tnat a
..
proclamation frutu tne Central Cornmitlvp has been
published calling on tl/4.1-o people to rise, This re-
quires confirbaa.tioA. . .
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