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of opposition all that was really in dispute, by
consenting to the withdrawal of all the bills for
the present session. He freely and willingly
pledged himself that if the several bills were read
a second time, it should be on the understanding
that they should proceed no further for the time
being. The enemy should be fierce indeed who
would refuse to assent to these conditions—
who would not allow a strong antagonist
to march out with all the honours of war
on surrendering possession of a still tenable for-
What, in fact, more beneficial to the
cause of landlordism could they have accom-
plished than the withdrawal of the bills ? The
hereditary legislators are not desirous of coming
into collision with the representatives of the
people on trivial or insufficient grounds ; they
are too well aware that they must eventually
retire from such a contest, and a reckless deter-
ruination to precipitate the crisis would only have
been injurious to themselves, not to their oppo-
nents. That which is gained by diplomacy is
far better than a similar acquisition by open
force, and the malcontents must have hugged
themselves with joy when they found the proposi-
tion emanating from the 44 excellent ABERDET,N ~
in such a
that allitnhaeeameasures should be tranquilly shelved
for an
nite period. As there was nothing
ceeding, it
for the present,
coursewas,
s binding them to any future pro-
eaftacourse, assented to ; and thus,
of the future relations
the all-important question
the occupiers a the soil between the owners and
that, although
the sister kingdom.
We confess
disappointment at this very
feeling of temporary
it energetically carried on
s still our
unexpected termination
postponement
that
ll
proceedings that
have been so ably and
tfihbreme
rights
soilviction that the postp
bene-
ficial to the good cause,
of the actual occupiers of will .1)
more clearly and better defined under the-
new legislation that is inevitable, and that at a very
early period, than under the measures thus shelved
for the time being. The popular cause is invari-
ably benefited by procrastination. A spirit is
astonishes their op-
ponents,excited among the disappointed suitors who have
justice on their side, which
in the first in-
conc3ssions than were demanded
and speedily leads to even m. ore extensive
- of human
founded on a thorough knowledg,
stance. The myth of the Sybiliue Woks was
ated in nature ; and even within our own times we have
seen the principle powerfully illustr
extraordinary impetus given to the demand for
the
a
large and comprehensive measure of reform, by
the contemptuous refusal to confer the Elective
r
•
ranchise on some of the more important manu-
facturing towns, in
lieu of petty boroughs, by

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Edouard Baynaud, 36, described as a tailor, was in
dieted for unlawfully attempting to conspire with others
to kill and murder 'Louis Napoleon the Emperor of the
French.
Mr. Bodkin and Mr. Robinson conducted the prose-
cution, and the prisoner was defended by Mr. Wollett.
The trial excited a good deal of interest, and the court
was very much crowdd. Prince de Joinville occupied
a seat on the bench, and was attended by his secretary.
The whole particulars of the case have already been
published in detail, and it will only be necessary to re-
capitulate some of the main facts. The prisoner, who
is a tailor by trade, lived at 4, Gerrard-place, Golden-
square, and he was charged with sending three letters
to Prince de Joinville offering to assassinate Louis Na-
poleon, the Emperor of the French, for the sum of 201.
On receiving these letters, his Highness handed them
to Sir Richard Mayne, the Commissioner of Police, who
set an inquiry on foot, and the prisoner was traced to
Southampton, and apprehended. On being taken into
custody he expressed his regret at having sent the let-
ters, and said he wrote them while labouring under an
affection of the head, for which he had been under treat-
ment at the hospital at Southampton. The present pro-
secution was instituted against him by the direction of
1 the Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Prince de Joinville was'the first witness called, He was
examined through an interpreter, and deposed to re-
ceiving the letters, but said he knew nothing of the pri-
soner, and saw him for the first time at Bow-street. He
added, in cross-examination, that he was in the habit of
receiving many applications from exiles for money.
A Russian, named Lemiot, identified the handwriting
of the prisoner, and said lie had frequently gone with
him in search of work. Sometimes they were unsuccess-
ful, and on these occasions he was very much upset and
depressed, and seemed troubled in his mind.
John Saunders, of the detective force, said he arrested
the prisoner at Southampton, and that he expressed
his regret at having sent the letters to the Prince.
The letters, and a literal translation of them, were
then put in and read.
This concluded the case for the prosecution.
Mr. Wollett objected to the prosecution on the ground
that Claremont, where the letters were received, was
beyond the jurisdiction of this Court.
Mr. Baron Platt over-ruled the objection.
Mr. Wollett then addressed the jury on the part of
the prisoner. He contended that the prisoner had no
intention of carrying out the threat contained in his
insane letters, andthat his only object was to get money.
If he really had any serious thought of assassinating
the Emperor, he would have made some preparation,
but no evidence was adduced to show that he had in
his possession any infernal machine, knife, pistol, or
other weapon, with which to commit the deed. Under
these circumstances he did not think the jury would be
justified in finding him guilty of the serious offence
alleged in the indictment.
Mr. Baron Platt then summed up the case, and said
the only question for the consideration of the jury was
whether the prisoner intended to induce Prince de Join-
ville to join in the conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor.
If they believed that to be his object, they would find
him guilty ; if not, they would return a verdict of ac-
quittal.
The jury then retired, and after an absence of about
twenty minutes, they returned into court, when the fore-
man announced that they had agreed to a verdict of
not guilty, intimating that they thought the only object
of the prisoner was to extort money from Prince de
Joinville.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at 5,000 bales, of vbich 2,000 were
taken for export. The market closed heavily
with but little alteration in prices. The sales com-
prised 3,000 American, 1,000 Pernam and Maran-
ham at 60. to 7d. ; 20 Egyptian at 9d., and 1000
Surat at 4 1-16th per lb. Railway Shares were
dull at lower prices.
A conversation that took place last night in Par-
liament, possesses a good deal of interest for the
banking community. The inconvenience felt by
the circulation of half-crowns and florins at the
same time, Kassa een a matter of complaint of late,
and it is very isfactory to learn from the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer that there have been no
half-crowns issued for the last year or two.
It would have, perhaps, teen desirable how-
ever, that Glvernment should have gone still
further, and have decided upon calling in all half-
crowns, or at least of instructing the Bank of Eng-
land to exchange at the Mint all that it might re-
ceive. The Chancellor of the Exchequer urged,
in reply to the latter suggestion, that there was a
good deal of preliminary inquiry and arrangement
necessary before the decimal system could be con-
veniently introduced, but a measure so simple as
this, one might have thought could have been at
once carried out without interfering in any way
with the interests of the public.
The accounts received from Australia entirely
corroborate the assertions that the markets would
soon be much more amply supplied with produce
and manufactures. The arrivals had been very
large, and already there was a decline in the prin-
cipal necessaries and luxuries. According to a state-
ment by Messrs. W. Barrett and Co., there had
been, in 28 days, flour and wheat equal to 45 days'
consumption received from Chili and America. Still
the colony grows so little for its own consumption
that ifis most desirable that these supplies should be
kept up, and it may be hoped that there will be a
sufficient margin of profit to preserve the induce-
ment to continue these shipments. The arrivals
of wines and spirits were very large, but the con-
sumption was considerable—much more so, in fact,
than the health and morals of the Australian popu-
lation rendered desirable. For groceries the de-
mand at Melbourne in the early part of June was
not so active, and it is very important to bear in
mind that the Americans supply many ar-
ticles in this line, and that no calculation
which does not include their shipments, will be a
guide to the exporter from Europe. Timber was
high, but a reduction in prices was expected about
August or September, as increased imports would
then probably reach. The banks were selling bills
at 2 per cent. premium. Gold dust was 765. 6d.
per oz.
In the quotations for Bills of Exchange upon
the principal Continental cities, there was no par-
ticular change yesterday. Paris, 90 days was at
25 20 to 221, Amsterdam at 11 18 toll-, Hamburgh
at 13 6-34 to 7, and Trieste at 10 56 to 59.
English Securities have been very steady and
not in any way affected by the discussion last night
h
in Parliament upon the Eastern question. It
seems to be pretty well understood that there will
be no war, and this is the point upon which specu-
lations generally go. At the same time, no pru-
dent man will consider the question settled until
the provinces are evacuated. Consols have been
971 the New 3t per Cents. 1004 to 1011, and
the 3 per Cents. 98i There is still a talk of the
rate of discount being advanced to-morrow. Ex-
chequer Bills have been rather better, being par to
2s. discount. India Bonds are 12s. premium.
India Stock has been firmer at 257 to 259.
In the Foreign Market there has been a better
tone as regards a few of the Securities, but with-
out much doing. Grenada Deferred have ad-
vanced to 91 Sardinian are 96k. Spanish 3
per Cents. have been at ch to g, and the Deferred
at 23k. Russian 4-i per Cents. are not higher
than 1011. Mexican bring 261 to 27. Buenos
Ayres have receded to 65. Brazilian 4& per
Cents. are at 991., Dutch 2 per Cents have been
at 641.
The market for English Railway Shares has been
rather heavy this morning, and there has been a
preponderance of sellers. The French lines are
decidedly higher, the Bears having left their ac-
counts open until the last moment, and now find-
ing the shares bought in against them. Indeed,
I with the statements which the English companies
are submitting to their proprictory, showing a large
increase of receipts, and yet no augmentation of
dividends, it is hot surprising that French shares
should, even at the current high rates, be prefer-
red. There is nothing but the political uncer-
tainty that would dispose any one to hold them
as au investment, and with persons of small means
should always be regarded as a serious objection,
however capitalists may afford to run a risk.
The Gold Mine Shares are heavy again, and also
;he Australian Banks.
The Land Companies' Shares do not improve.

Mayfair

Mistletoe

Nicotine

IVicteora
Alas ....

Misletoe

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)
Business done.
3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 9BA 1
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities
New 31 per Cent. Annuities lOl4 li 100 i
India Stock 257 9
India Bonds, £lOOO l2
Ditto, under £lOOO 2O
Consols for Account Bth September 971 i
Exchequer Bills, ld.
par 2 d
£lOOO
ar
5a
.................................. . ....... p
Small ...... 3 d CLOCK.
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent
Ditto Ncvv, 1852, Q per Cent 991 x d
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent —
Ditto for the Account 65
Grenada Bonds, Deferred
Mexican 3 per Cent.
Portuguese Bonds, 4 per Cent.
Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent.
Ditto P per Cent.
Sardinian Bonds, slper Cent 961
Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent 47a i
Spanish New Deferred, 3 per Cont. 231
Dividends on the above payable In London.
Dutch Exchange, 2. per Cent.
a d
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates .
HALF-PAST TWO.
Consols 971 i
Ditto September Account 974 if

YORK RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
DUNDAS STAKES.

Antigone
Captain Cornish
Surveyor

Sittingbourne
Dear Me

Seven ran. Fine race.
YORKSHIRE OAKS.

Won by a neck.
Nine ran.
CONVIVIAL STAKES.

Won in a canter.
EBOR ST. LEGER.

Three ran.

CHESTERFIELD HANDICAP
Snowdon Dunhill

Nine ran.

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ORDER OF RUNNING.
2. o—Dundas Stakes.
2.3o—Yorkshire Oaks.
3. o—Convivial Stakes.
3.3o—Ebor St. Leger.
4. o—Chesterfield Handicap.
5. o—Her Majesty's Plate.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS.
King of Trumps, Sally Warfoot colt, Chief Justice,
Mistletoe, Holiday, Wild Huntsman, Ammonia, Boiardo,
Newminster, Honeydew, St. Andrew, Neville, Captain
Cornish, Feversham, Dervish, The Queen, Broughton,
Meteora, Goorkah, Sittingbourne, Kingston, Nicotine,
Dick Turpin, Peggy, Mayfair, Welham, Nabob, Evadne,
Nerva, Auld Acquaintance, Bianca, The Sheriff, North
Pole, Rosaline, Itch, Exact, Astolfo, Boddicot, Barrel,
Catspaw

PAID FORFEIT.
County Plate—Longbow and Malice.
Ebor Handicap—Gossamer and Fancy Girl.
Prince of Wales Stakes—Applause, Exactly, Bonehill,
Tadcaster, and Beauty.
Great Yorkshire Stakes—Belle, West Australian, colt
by Melbourne, Auld Acquaintance, Mabella, and Bracket.
West Australian is scratched for all his engagements
here.

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Lord Lieutenant is expected.
Ariosto does not go to York.
Flutter does not run.

LATEST OFFERS.
EBOR HANDICAP.
4 to 1 agst Pantomime.
8 to 1 agst any other.
Nothing doing.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER--YESTERDAY
GREAT EBOR HANDICAP.
sto 1 agst Pantomime (taken).
7to 1 agst Sally Warfoot colt (taken).
7 to 1 agst Lord Lieutenant (taken).
10 to 1 agst Adine.
14 to 1 agst Goorkah.
15 to 1 agst Newminster.
100 to 6 agst Indian Warrior (taken).
100 to 6 agst St. Andrew (taken).