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London, England, 1870-11-25

NEEDLESS DINNER PARTIES.

The promoters of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show

have resolved to dispense with their annual
dinner this year. It may be presumed that
banquets following exhibitions of cattle and
the produce of the field were originally intended as
entertainments at which the judges should have an
opportunity of deciding finally as to the excellence
of the animals and the crops they had already passed
a verdict upon during the show. This excuse, how-
ever, for a merry feast and jovial speeches it
cherished, seems to have been lost sight of in late .
years, and viands and fruits having no connection
whatever with the show have filled the hospitable

tables of the clubsmen. It is perhaps in a great
measure the large eipande attending ban-
quets held after county shoWS that has operated
so seriously in din ii the number of the latter
throughout- England. We may perhaps here add
that the forthcoming show d the Smithfield Club
is expected to be' a most successful one. The attount
of money prizes awarded by the authorities will be
£1,380 for the thirty six classes of cattle, ROW for
the tvrenty-five classes of sheep, and for the nine
classes of pigs k 136, irrespective of the various plates
and cups.
London, England, 1870-11-25

BIRTHS.

On the 23d inst., at Lovelands, Walton-on-the
wife of J. W. Ludlain,lEsq., of a daughter. Ale'
On the 23d inst., at Crohill House, Dulwich, the
Vaughan Pendred, Esq., C.E., of a son.

MARRIAGES. ij 0
On the 22d inst., at Edinburgh, George Batters,
5.:00,i0
Enfield, Middlesex, to Jean Beattie Thomso,
daughter of the late Robert Thomson, Esq., a u ~
Eskdale Muir, Dumfries. 'co
dell r
On the 22d inst. at St. Giles's, Camberwell, Frpirs3At,
fourth son of W. F. Meakin, of Acacia Lodge, to
well, to Anne Thomas, second daughter of the
Medland, of 95, The Grove, Camberwell.

DEATHS. 4 e,e,
On the 23d inst., at Richmond, Surrey, Charles J. 11
Esq., son of the late Sir Thomas N. Reeve. 00
On the 22d inst., Samuel Hickson, Esq., of Linda' /1°
Highgate, and 20, West Smithfield, aged 63.

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London, England, 1870-11-25

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London, England, 1870-11-25

RUSSIAN ARMAMENTS.

The Berlin correspondent of the Cologne Gazette writes
on the 20th instant :—" Some weeks ago I referred to the
reports of travellers as to the armaments of Russia, and
now it is shewn to what end and with what purpose they
have been undertaken. A large number of heavy guns
for the protection of Croustadt, and for in:preying, the
equipment of the artillery, have been purchased, and now
we can understand why no horses whatever have come
from Russia within the last year, the market having for•
merly been well supplied from that quarter."
London, England, 1870-11-25

THE NEW M.P. FOR NEWPORT.

Mr. Charles Cavendish Clifford, the newly elected
member for Newport, is not new to parliamentary
life, his experience as a representative ranging over
the period from 1857 to 1865. The hon gentleman
has considerable pretensions to a high literary dis-
tinction, and was for some years the private
secretary to Lord Palmerston. He is the third son
of Admiral Sir Augustus Clifford, and• was born in
1821. lie was educated at the Charterhouse School,
Mid at Christ Olittrch, Oxford, where lie graduated
B.A. iii 1842. in the sttcdeeding year he was elected
a Fellow of All Soulsl and Obtained tiii4 distinction
of B.C.L. in 1846. Mr. Clifford was called to the
bar in 1847. He has translated the "Frogs" of
Aristophanes, and the.. " Prometheus Vinctus" of
ihsehyltini his eleCticiii. for NeNirport is the first
Liberal victory after a ran of ill-Wk.
London, England, 1870-11-25

SPECIAL EDITION.

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LATEST INTELLIGENCI.47,

THE TREATY OF 1856.

Official advices received in Vienna announce that
*he St. Petersburg Cabinet refuses to modify i'm
'recent demands.

BERLIN, Thursday, 2.25.

The semi-official I'rovinzial Correvandettz says :
" Prussia is not a party to the Treaty of 1856 to the
same extent as Austria, England, and Fiance, and
•ahe did not engage to consider every violat. on of it
as a casus 'bah, but only to respect the integrity of
Turkey. The different position evidently gives the
Prussian Government the beet prospect of mediating
with success."

The war outlay up to November 15 was 121,000,000
tha!ers.

BERLIN, November 24 (10.26 p.m.)

General Timscheff, the Russian Minister of the
Interior, has cautioned the St. Petersburg Press
against supporting France and attacking Germany,
it being against tho interests of Russia to irritate
the latter country at the present juncture.

THE WAR.

CAPITULATION OF TIIIONVILLE.

The report of the capitulation of Thtortville is
%confirmed, and the formal surrender of the town
took place to-day. The bombardment was carried
on by 76 guns for two days. The town is almost
destroyed, it having been burning since the 22d.

r ENCOUNTER WITH MOBILE GUARDS.
A report from the Royal Headquarters at Ver-
sailles, dated the 24th, states that the Advance
Guard of Groeben division of Cavalry, commanded
1203 r Colonel Sudoritz, had an engagement on the 2nd
near Le (bunt' with the Mobile Guards from
AMiens. The French wore repulsed and fled in
great disorder.

ADVANCE OF £HE GRAND DUKE OF
MECKLENBURG.
The latest information from Versailles states that
the Grand Duke continues to advance, but that
several skirmishes have taken place with recoil-
noitiring parties near Neuville Bois and Mazieres.

PRUSSIANS MARCHING ON TOURS.

TOURS, November 24, 6 p.m.

The Gazette de France estimates the Prussian
armita near Toury and Montargis at 160,000 or
170,000 men, and considers it probable that the in-
tention of the enemy is to march on Tours with the
object of cutting off the army of the Loire from
its base of operations. The advanced guard of the
Prussian cavalry appeared before Beaune on the
morning of the 19th, and is stated to have been
compelled to fall back by an ambuscade of Francs-
Tireurs.
London, England, 1870-11-25

CABINET MINISTERS IN PERIL,

Some interesting incidents are related of the 31st
of October in Paris, and considerable ingenuity was
displayed in the escape of two 'Ministers. M.
Ernest Picard was seized by the rioters, who re-
quested hint tti give them an order which
would put than in possession of the treasiiry
Offices. M. Picard appeared to give consent, butt he
stipulated that in order to sign the decree he must
enter a small office, where he would find all that he
required for the purpose. His request was made so
quietly.that it excited no suspicion, and was imme-
diately complied with. Two of those who had
asked for the order were commissioned to accom-
pany him. He went forward, passed through several
rOOlll9, and led his companions to the entrance of a
small office which had, as he knew, another mode of
exit. Having reached this, he opened the door, and
passing .through hastily, locked it after him. While
his attendants were reflecting. upon their awkward
position, M, Picard regained his friends. On the
same day General Le Flo, the War Minister, was
kept a prisoner in one of the saes of the Hotel de
Ville, when he was suddenly informed of the
arrival of the Breton Mobiles, who were his
countrymen. He addressed the citizens around him
with great coolness, and said that the Mobiles would
certainly shoot all present in the Hotel de Ville. They
would be lost if he did not stop the Mobiles for the
greater part of them did not understand any other
language than that of their own province. The
General was accordingly set free, but no one was
told the character of the speech he made to his
countrymen.
London, England, 1870-11-25

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London, England, 1870-11-22

THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE.

The Times' correspondent observes that though estimates
vary respecting the numerical strength of the French and
German armies north of the Loire, they are supposed to
be tolerably equal. " Information was sent to Tours
yesterday that the Germans were 180,000 strong, but
this is generally believed to be an exaggeration,
and that 130,000 would be nearer the mark.
An Austrian military observer yesterday esti-
mated the strength of the French army at 200,000,
but others think 150,000 more likely to be its real fore. It
is well supplied with artillery, but whether it really has
three guns per 1,00 men, which would make 150 batteries,
lam unable to say. That is what some positively assert
it to have, while others say that 300 guns is nearer the
truth. It is certain that an immense deal of artillery has
been going' to the front for several weeks past through
Tours, and not all that has been sent has gone through
this place."
London, England, 1870-11-22

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S—LAST EVENING.
TWO THOUSAND.
11 to 2 agst Sterling (offered-6 to 1 taken to £200)
DERBY.
9to 1 agst King of the Forest (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Albert Victor (taken)
10 to 1 agst General (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Bothwell (taken and offered)
100 to 6 agst Cricklade (taken and offered)
DOUBLE EVENTS—GUINEAS AND DERBY.
500 to 10 agst Sterling and Albert Victor (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Sterling and Bothwell (taken)
CROYDON STEEPLECHASE.
Bto 1 agst Souvenance (offered)
100 to 8 bar one (offered)
London, England, 1870-11-22

MR. KNATCHMILL-lIIIGESSEN ON TIIE CRISIS.

Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, the under Secretary of
the Home Department, whilst addressing his con-
stituents at Deal, made a very important declaration
concerning the attitude of Russia. An Understand-
ing, he believes, if it really exist between Russia
and Prussia, means nothing more or
less than the utter annihilation and destruction
of constitutionalism throughout Europe. The
Under-Secretary declares himself free to say that if
German unity be another term for Russian aggran-
disement and Prussian despotism, then the view
which he has taken from first to last will be confirmed,
namely, that German unity was not the primary
object of the prosecution of this war, and that it
would be a great misfortune for England and for
Europe at large if France were so humiliated,
and her power so crippled, as to afford
no counterpoise to the pretensions of Russia
and Prussia. He cannot tell what may be
the intentions of the Ministry, but so far as he is
concerned ho declares that he could not remain a
member of any Government if that Government
were not prepared to uphold the honour of England
under such circumstances. Ile is certain that the
Cabinet is fully sensible of the gravity of the
situation, and is prepared to take such a course
as will preserve this country her foremost place
amongst nations.
London, England, 1870-11-22

ANOTHER STRATEGIC MOVEMENT.

Whilst the Army of the Loire is credited with pro-
found strategic combinations, it is a positive fact that
a skilful change of front is being executed by a consider-
able portion of the British army of journalists. The
position of the uncompromising German sympathisers
in the English press has become very awkward since
the probability has arisen that Prussia will aid Russia
in an enterprise which is undeniably disagreeable to
the majority of Englishmen, whether they fight for it
or not. A complete wheel round is therefore taking
place on all sides. The military prospects of the
FroLch are not despaired of now. They are even
represented as of greater promise than the facts
justify. The French armies are treated with great
respect, and the rapidity and efficiency of organisation
displayed by the French loaders receive the highest
praise. Gambetta is now termed " the right man
in the right place " by the very same paper which
formerly dubbed him a wind bag. Lot us hope that
such a practical warning against attributing all the
virtues and good qualities to one side, because it
wins, will not be lost. In this instance the worship
of the English press was the more offensive, as wo
got, and still get, little save abuse in return for our
praise.
London, England, 1870-11-22

A DINNER FOR A PENNY.

The Rev. Henry Abud, vicar of Uttoxeter, makes
a useful suggestion on the eve of a winter which, we
are told, is to be exceptionally severe. Six 61b. tins
of Australian meat, with six pecks of potatoes, 31b.
of flour, 111 b. of pea flour, slb. of rice or barley, and
a peck of vegetables, will make, he tells us, 175
pints of excellent soup at Id. a pint. The pennies
will more than pay for the meat if there are no
cook's wages. The people should give in kind, not
money, and for children and workpeople an excellent
dinner is provided on the principle of self support.
The scheme suggests the reflection that oven with
the present high rate of living, soups and stews can
be obtained at reasonable cost by the aid of pre-
served meat, if only our working classes knew how
to turn it to account, and could get rid of their un-
reasonable prejudice.
London, England, 1870-11-22

ENGAGEMENT NEAR NUITS.

Intelligence comes from Tours of an engagement
on the 20th inst. which lasted five hours,
between three hundred Franc-Fireurs and 1,200
Prussians, near Nuits, without decisive result
The Germans are strongly fortifying Montbdliard.
Five thousand or six thousand Prussian troops are
reported near Charleville and Mezieres. The siege
of Montmedy is being vigorously pushed forward.
London, England, 1870-11-22

FOUR-OARED ROWING MATCH.

Last night, at Southampton, the stakes were deposited
and the articles signed for a four•oared galley rowing
match for £2OO betvieen a Th%mes crew and a Southamp-
ton crew. The contest will take place over a straight
course in Southampton Water on Monday next.

THE LEICESTER EDUCATION BOARD AND
WORKING MEN.

At a conference of delegates representing over a dozen
branches of the trades of Leicester, held in that town last
night, it was resolved that it was desirable that there
should bd a fair proportion of working men placed upon
the education board about to be established in the borough,
who should be recouped for their loss of time in attending
to their duties by a subscription to be raised among the
various branches of trade. A committee was formed to
carry out the matter.
London, England, 1870-11-22

BARON BRUNNOW'S KINDNESS.

The Post hears that Baron l3runnow had Prince
Gortschakoff's famous circular in his pocket on the
9th of November, but amiably withheld it, "for fear
of disturbing the harmony of the Lord Mayor's
feast. The next day, however, after allowii.g a
reasonable time for the digestion of the civic turtle
and of the Ministerial speeches, he delivered his
startling communication." We ought to be grateful
for this 'kind desire not to mar the success of the
great British institution. But some good effects
might have resulted from delivering the circular before
the banquet. Its contents might have prevented some
aldermen from over-eating themselves. And it
would assuredly have saved the Government from
looking very foolish when, after the peaceful exor-
diums of the table, it found all Europe aghast at the
prospect of war.
London, England, 1870-11-22

THE BRIGHTON RITUAL CASE.

The case of Hebbert v. Purchas was resumed yesterday
before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
The Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of York,
the Bishop of London, and Lord Chelmsford
were present. Dr. Stephens now concluded his argu-
ments on the part of the appellant. He said the only
remaining point he had to deal with was the
charge in which the respondent was alleged to
have stood with his back towards the congregation
so that they could not see him perform the manual acts
of consecration in the service of the Holy Communion.
Having read some extracts from the affidavits on
the part of the appellant to shew that from
the position in which the rev. gentleman stood
it was scarcely possible for the congregation to
witness the acts in question, Dr. Stephens cited the
rubric in support of his argument, contending that it was a
ruling principle of the Book of Common Prayer that all
the acts of the priests in the Church services
should be done openly before the people so as to avoid
giving any occasion for superstitious belief. In conclusion
he expressed a hope that their lordships would grant the
prayer of the petition. Dr. Tristam followed on the same
side. After consulting about twenty minutes, their lord-
ships decided to reserve their judgment.
London, England, 1870-11-22

VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS.

Considerable exertions are being made in the borough
of Chatham to obviate the necessity for the establish-
ment of School Boards there. A large meeting was held
last night :in one of the parishes comprising a portion of
the town occupied. chiefly by dockyardmen, at which it
was resolved to adopt a voluntary assessment for the pur-
pose of raising the funds necessary for the increase of
voluntary school accommodation.
London, England, 1870-11-22

THE ENGAGEDIENT AT LA. FERE.

A report has been received at the Royal Head-
quarters at Versailles, stating that on the 20th six
companies of French infantry and four cannons
attempted to relieve La Fere, bat were driven back
with considerable loss to the right bank of the Oise
by a battalion of the 6th Regiment. A sortie from
the fortress made immediately afterwards wai also
repulsed.

THE FRENCH FLEET.
Twenty French men-of-war were, seen last Friday
between Texel and Bourkum.

RISE IN THE BELGIAN FUNDS.
BRUSSELS, November 21.

The funds have risen here to-day, in consequence
of the rumours of an armistice which were in air-
culation.

REPUBLICAN DEMONSTRATION AT
TOURS.

Turns, Saturday Evening.

There has been a great Republican demonstration
here. 500 National Guards and an immense crowd
took part in it. A flag was displayed topped by the
Phrygian cap. The crowd paraded the streets and
proceeded to the Hotel de Ville, where several
speeches were delivered. All the speakers swore to
die for the Republic. M. Gambetta addressed the
crowd. He said they had done well ; but they
should do more than " manifest," and should abstain
from bombast and shouting.

MOVEMENTS OF BELGIAN TROOPS.

BRUSSELS, November 21.

The movements, which are taking place amongst
the troops, is to bring back the regiments to the
places which they formerly garrisoned. The fron-
tiers will, however, not be denuded of troops..

A. Lemberg despatch of the 20th says that one
Division of Infantry of the 20th Cossack Regiment
has arrived ; in Kiew two Divisions of Infantry ;
and in Luck one division. Krupp cannons are
expected in Cronstadt.

A private dispatch, dated the 20th, from Constan-
tinople, in the Vienna Wanderer, states that nego-
tiations between the Russian Ambassador and the
Porte are being zealously pushed forward, but that
an understanding seems impossible.

The Echo du Nord states that it was the army of
Brittany—that of ConLt de K6ratry, not that of
General d'Aurelle—which sustained a check at
Dreux. "So far as we can judge from what we
London, England, 1870-11-22

ENTERPRISE IN IRELAND.

The numerous Parliamentary notices in the Irish
newspapers are rightly regarded as a proof of reviv-
ing enterprise. Several valuable local improve-
ments are contemplated. The purification of the
river Liffey is the object of one bill which it is in-
tended to promote in the next session of Parliament.
A system of main drainage for Dublin is also
proposed, and it is said that the construction
of this great work will serve as a
model for the sanitary boards in other
towns. The Irish metropolis is to have a
set of tramways also, and thus the outlying popu-
tion will have great facilities given them of reaching
their places of employment. From the structural
arrangement of the City, the tramway system is a
necessity, and a great want will speedily be supplied.
These and other improvement schemes, it is thought,
ought to be considered by a board or committee in
Dublin, instead of in London. So much of home
government is favoured by a large number of Irish-
men, who are tuifa,vourable to the repeal of the union.
London, England, 1870-11-22

THE SURRENDER. OP METE.

Field-Marshal Sir John Burgoyne considers that
Marshal Bazaine has been most unfairly treated.
The French armies, he points out, had no leading
counsel, and each commander was left to act
for himself. In consequence each was ex-
posed to the concentrated movements of a united
enemy, The German armies contrived through this
means to crush one French corps after another, until
they came to that of Bazaine. Sir John Burgoyne says
that if Marshal Bazaine was not able to break
through the forces of the enemy at the beginning of
the siege he had still less chance as time went on,
because the positions of the Germans were improved
by field works. While the besiegers strengthened
themselves the forces of Bazaine rapidly deteriorated.
He had at last no choice but to surrender, as his pro-
visions were exhausted, and he had no expectation
of meeting with friendly support. His position was
desperate when efforts were made to relieve him by
the movement from Chalons. As one of those who
served with Marshal Bazaino in the Crimea, Sir
John feels constrained to defend a "gallant fellow-
soldier" from the attacks which have been made
against him.
London, England, 1870-11-22

TOTAL LOSS OF A SCREW STEAMER.

On Friday evening, about six o'clock, the screw steamer
M. E. Clarke, Captain Lewis, of and for London, from
Shields, got upon the Hasborough Sand during hazy
weather, and has become a total wreck. The crew, 16 in
number, having secured part of their clothing, left the
vessel in their own boat, and managel to reach the North
Hasborough lightship. They were subsequently taken
on board a fishing lugger, and landed at Cromer. The
vessel belonged to Messrs. Clarke and Co., of London.

Lord Chrichton, M.P., is at preseut the guest of Lord
Enniskillen, at Florence Court. His marriage with
Lady Florence Cole, second daughter of Lord Ennis-
killen, will shortly take place.
The Admiralty yesterday desired the Liverpool, one of
the vessels forming the Flying Squadron, which last week
was orderedato be retained in commission, to be paid off
with the other ships. The Cadmus, a steam corvette, is
ordered to be commissioned.
London, England, 1870-11-22

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THE EUROPEAN WAR.
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the LATEST NEWS of the WAR, and
of all other events.
London, England, 1870-11-22

SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCES.

The Commissioners of Police seem at length to
lave become conscious of the dangerous character of
sensational acrobatic performances. The feats of the
Hanlon Brothers at the Alhambra, and the perform-
ance of " Victoria, Queen of the Air," at the Oxford
Music Hall, have been interdicted, and a warning
given to the proprietors of those places of amuse-
ment that they will be held responsible for
any accident which may attend a continuation of such
entertainment. If prohibitory action be also taken in
the provinces, we shall soon see a wonderful diminu-
tion in the tribe of trapeze performers, who have been
called into existence by the prevalent taste for the
sensational. Recently a great number of trapeze
accidents has been recorded, and probably it is for
this reason that the Commissioners of Police have
determined to remove what is often stigmatised as
one of the worst features in our popular amuse-
ments.
London, England, 1870-11-22

NEWS FROM THE CAPE.

Intelligence from the Cape is on the whole satis-
factory. The trade of the Colony has greatly
improved, the imports showing an increase on the
quarter of £160,000, and the goods entered for home
consumption of nearly £lOO,OOO. In the June quar-
ter the increase was still larger, the exports exceeding
those of the corresponding quarter of
last year by £2202000. The harvest
prospects, when the mail left, were said to be
splendid, and to be finer than any the colony ha,dknown.
The diamond region proves to be more extensive
than was at first thought, and gems of great value
have been found in fresh districts. The announce-
ment of the Colonial Government's intention to
appoint British magistrates to the diamond fields has
given great satisfaction. Gold, it is said, has been
discovered on the west slopes of the Drakensburg,
to the North of Lidenburg, and rich samples of
auriferous quartz have been found th. re.
Two land surveyors from Natal have been despatched
to this new El Dorado. It may be well, however,
to receive these gold and diamond reports with
caution. The digging mania which prevails in South
Africa is having the usual result—prizes for the few,
blanks for the many. Even over the far extremity
of Southern Africa the catastrophe of Sedan has
produced an immense sensation, and the general
excitement is relieving itself in the characteristic
English form. Subscriptions are being raised for the
sufferers on both sides.
ENGLAND AND INDIA.

The comments of Indians and Anglo-Indians on
European affairs have often the benefit of originality.
One of our Indian contemporaries has found a new
occupation for the fortunate Marquis of Lorne, for
whom everyone seems ready to find employment.
" Who will undertake to say," asks the journalist
across the seas, " how long it will be before tho Mar-
quis of Lorne, as Viceroy, brings the Princess
Louise out to India ?" It is probable
we shall soon be getting eimilar suggestions
from Canada and tho Southern Seas. The
comment of the King of Burinah on the European
war would not be very agreeable to the Chancellor
of the North German Confederation, if he could hear
it. His Majesty was discussing the struggle between
France and Prussia with the British political agent,
and he asked why the Queen of England did not
interfere to settle the disputes between these
Tsaubwas, or tributaries, of the British Crown ?
London, England, 1870-11-22

THE BRITISH FORCES.

The Daily Telegraph thinks it expedient to reckon
up the forces which the Government has at its dis-
posal, and finds the result pretty satisfactory. "Much
has lately been said about our utter want of prepara-
tion, but it may take many of our readers by
surprise when they hear that we could send off
35,000 troops of all arms, ready in every respect
for the field, at a week's notice ; and that in about a
couple of months this first division could be fol-
lowed by another numerically equal in amount."
The number of infantry in the country at this mo-
ment is 59,000; the cavalry, 11,500; the artillery,
14,000, with 180 guns; 3,300 engineers; and 2,500
of the Army Service Corps. For home defence,
there would, after the two corps had been sent off,
be a balance of line troops, the militia, and the volun-
teers—it being taken for granted that no danger of
invasion exists. The Telegraph (the article appears
to be inspired) considers that England was never
able to do so much as this before.
London, England, 1870-11-22

DEATHS.

On the 18th inst., at Donnyland Lodge, near Colchester'
General Sir Charles R. O'Donnell, Col. 18th Hussar&
On the 18th inst., at Town Place, Throwley, Kent, Robe"
Cobb, Esq., aged 82.

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London, England, 1870-11-22

GOOD NEWS FRO3I CHINA.

The Foreign Office has favoured us with a tele-
gram from Pekin, dated November 3, to the effect
that Mr. Wade does not anticipate any necessity
for the employment of military force anywhere.
This is satisfactory : the question is whether
such a condition of security may be expected to con-
tinue. The late Tientsin outrage seems unfortunately
to establish a fact which tho English Government
has heel' naturally reluctant to recognise—that the
Imperial authorities at Pekin have really no control
over distant provinces, which are ruled absJlutely by
the mandarins. What the Pekin Government says,
therefore, is no guarantee respecting the entire
empire.
London, England, 1870-11-22

THE EDUCATION ACT.

A letter has been received by the master of the
Training College at Carmarthen from the Education
Department, which has led to some uneasiness in
English and Welsh towns. Amongst the arguments
used by the adversaries of the voluntary system it
has been said that when the ratepayers in a
given parish have decided upon supporting their
schools by a rate, they know the worst that
can befall them in the way of pecuniary liability.
Threepence in the pound it was declared would be the
utmost sum which the ratepayers could be called
upon to supply, the necessary balance being made up
from the school pence, and, when that fails, from the
national Treasury. This, it now seems, is an
erroneous view. In the letter referred to
the officials connected with the Education
Department write that " Section 97 of
the Education Bill does not limit the amount which
the rating authority is liable to be called upon to
pay in any given case, to a sum which would have
been raised by a rate of threepence in the pound in
the school district, but simply fixes the latter rate as
the minimum to be paid by the rating authority before
any additional grant can become payable." At this
statement considerable alarm, as we have said, has
been manifested, and local newspapers are explaining
in indignant language what the purport of the mes-
sage means. They show that parishes must pay
threepence in the pound before the Treasury comes
to their aid. how much more money may be de-
manded of them subsequently, depends upon circum-
stances beyond their control.

For her own part she would have the Bible read
in schools and explained to the children, nor
does she think this process necessarily involves sec-
tarian teaching. At the same time she would make
it her duty to prevent teachers enforcing doctrinal
teachings, upon subjects which admitted of a differ-
ence of opinion. Miss Garrett is in favour of compul-
sion, but opposed to free schools. The greatest care,
she thinks, should be exercised in enforcing the provi-
sions of the Act; and she is decidedly opposed to the
power of carrying out the compulsory clauses being
invested in the police. Miss Garrett admits that she
is a Trinitarian, but would not have such doctrine
forced upon children. The "scruples of even Uni-
tarians should be respected."
London, England, 1870-11-22

AVARRIAGES.I

•
On the 17th inst., at St. James's, Piccadilly, Edward 0
Hayter, Esq., son of the late Goodenough Hayter, Eggi
of Loughton-park, to Alice Louisa Elizabeth, young.°
daughter of Capt. Netherton Langford, R.N.
On the 17th inst., at St. Alphege, Greenwich, George
James, second son of the late William Iliffe Catlio_eo
formerly of the Terrace, Old Kent-road, to Esther gni,
Eliza, only daughter of Captain Thos. W. Green, of "'
Old Kent-road.
London, England, 1870-11-22

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

The sessions commenced yesterday before the Lord
Mayor, the sheriffs, and other officials. The calendar
contains the names of GO prisoners, a comparatively small
number. Of these 49 are males, and 11 females. There
is one charge of murder, two of manslaughter, one of
attempted murder, five of forgery, one of bigamy, besides
numerous other offences, including the case of Creasy
Whellams, who is charged with obtaining money by false
pretences, by means of subscription boxes for the sick and
wounded, and Joseph Patrick McDonnell, who is
alleged to have induced persons to leave Eng-
land for military service in France. In charging the
grand jury, the learned Recorder congratulated them upon
the fact that the calendar of the present session was a
very light one. There was only one charge of murder,
and it would seem the prisoner and the deceased had a
quarrel, and there was some fighting between them. The
deceased was, however, taken away, and put to bed.
The prisoner, who slept in the same room, afterwards
went upstairs, and the quarrel was resumed. Suddenly
the deceased cried out that he was stabbed, and
it was afterwards discovered that he had re-
ceived no less than seven wounds. If this was
shewn to the jury they would probably return a true
bill, and allow the case to undergo a fuller investigation,
so that it might be seen if there were any circumstances
in it which would reduce the offence to that of man-
slaughter. There was one case of manslaughter of a
peculiar character. The prisoner was charged with killing
a woman by reckless driving. It was the duty of persons
who drove through the streets to exercise ordinary care,
especially in turning corners ; and the question here was
whether, in driving round the corner where the deceased
was knocked down, that care had been exercised.
London, England, 1870-11-22

RE SUis, LONDON, TUE

whom, by the way, was a foreigner. Nay, the very
fire brigade who had turned out in force at the first
glimmer of the conflagration, devoted their
energies exclusively to the preservation of
the tenements immediately surrounding the burning
pile, allowing that most freely to go its way to
destruction. It is not, moreover, that this was in any
way an isolated instance of fanaticism of that kind
towards the unfortunate Chinese Christians. For
weeks and weeks, almost uninterruptedly during this
last month or two, we have been receivingifrom China
detailed accounts of murder and arson by wholesale,
of cruelties and atrocities of the most revolting nature
perpetrated by the lowest and most degraded classes
in that vast population ! Crimes that have made
the Christian races of Europe, in merely reading of
them, shudder with abhorrence and indignation.
The criminals who have been guilty of these inhuman
hostilities, we have known for certain for the most
part to have been allowed to pass on scathless.
One or two were subjected to punish-
ment. But instances like these were
most exceptional. As a rule these robbers
and murderers, whose victims were Christian
foreigners or native converts to Christianity, were
allowed to slip from the grasp of justice. Ha I not
the great mass of the Europeans in the north-west
of our own continent beon absorbed in the deadly
contest all the while raging in this terrible war
between France and Germany, an Anglo-French
fleet would, beyond all manner of doubt, long before
this, have been on its way to the Chinese seaboard—
there once more to demand reparation for a heinous
offence, not only against the rights of nations
but against the laws of humanity at the hands of the
most self-sufficient and, in many respects, also the
most barbarous and besotted Government upon the
face of the earth. There has been a consciousness
among us all the while that, later on, when we
could turn our attention once more in earnest in the
direction of the Chinese, there would inevitably
be an account to settle between us and them, an
account that, sooner or later, would have to be settled
by them, yea, to the uttermost farthing. Meanwhile
before a single step in that direction could be taken,
comes to us this startling, but most satisfactory,
Foreign Office telegram of yesterday. Reading it,
our curiosity in regard to the real meaning of it is
piqued, insomuch that we shall await with eager
expectation the next batch of detailed Chinese in-
telligence.

TOPICS OF THE DAY.
London, England, 1870-11-22

COMPLAININGS IN ALSACE•

If almost general dissatisfaction at the course of
government and conduct assumed by the Prussians
since the taking of Strasburg, be any crite-
rion as to the popular feeling on the subject of
ceding Alsace to Germany, we cannot but believe
that a separation from France would be highly
objectionable to the Alsatians. The gallant French
who were picked up on the field after the battle of
Worth were brought to Alsace, and devoted
mothers and sisters there tended them. These women
have now, it is said, now tortures and troubles im-
posed upon them, for when their wounded relatives
are beginning to recover and giving them joy thereby,
they are led into captivity by the Prussians, even
though they are only strong enough to bear being
lifted. Loud is the wailing, we are told, at this
treatment, but this is not the only grievance com-
plained of. Germany, the Alsatians say,
gives alms for the poor of Strasbourg
and the neighbouring territories, but on the
same days almost that they send money into the
towns they make a requisition for thousands of
flannel shirts and other clothing for the troops, who
are still left billeted on the inhabitants. The new
Governors-General, moreover, it is alleged, aro giving
banquets and other festivals in exultation at the
German victories, in the towns full only of humiliated
French people, and chiefly at their expense.
London, England, 1870-11-22

A BOY STABBED BY ANOTHER.

At the Ledgely Police-court yesterday, a boy, about 11
years of age, named Joshua Turner, living at Gornal
Wood, was chArged with cutting and wounding Joseph
Brooks, aged 14 years, on the 7th instant. The lads were
playing together, when a quarrel arose between them,
s.nd after exchanging blows and kicks for spine time,
Turner drew a shap knife and thrust it into the thigh of
Brooks, causing a wound an inch and a half in length,
and half an inch deep. The lad was so ill as to be con-
fined to the house for a week. Turner was committed to
the Staffordshire Sessions for trial.

MR. RATHBONE, M.P., AND HIS CON-
STITUENTS.

Mr. Rathbone, the Liberal member for Liverpool, ad-
dressed his constituents last night. He congratulated
them upon the passage into law of the Irish Land Bill
and the Education Bill. He regarded the Solicitors'
Remuneration Bill as a proper step towards introducing
free trade in law, expressed the hope that the Ballot Bill
would be introduced next session, and that a single regis-
tration court would be established for municipal and Par-
London, England, 1870-02-09

POOR RELIEF.

Mr. BREWER, gave n3tice of hip intention to
move for leave to biiog in a bill to place the vagrant
population applying for relief and food under the
regulations of the police.
TILE WORKING CLASS.

Mr.:CORRANCE gave no ice of his intention to
Call the attention of the House to the abwnce of
any measure for the gold of the working cla-s in
her Majesty's Speech, a class who had been mainly
instrumental in placing the present Government in
power.
London, England, 1870-02-09

AUSTRIA..

The North-East Correspondence has communicated some
despatches from Vienna, which state that the Emperor
had a conversation with Herr Mende, and requested him
to assist the Ministry. He coincided with a remark
of Herr Meude's, to the effect that the Govern-
ment ought to maintain a good understanding
with all the nationalities. The project of elec-
toral reform relating to the direct elections will not
be presented to the Reichsrath, but in all probability this
question will be discussed during the course of the debate
on the Gallician resolution. At any rate a proposal for
direct elections cannot be made before the end of the ses-
sion, for the Budget and the Callician resolution engross
all the attention of the Chamber.
London, England, 1870-02-09

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quetailon of gold at t'sris is about' at par ,and
t.c short exchange on London is 151 per kl m.erna,
oncomparing these rates with the English Aii:ll price of
lis.loBd. per ounce for standard gold, it appears th.t
gold at the above price is slightly dearer in ?aria than in
L'Aidon
London, England, 1870-02-09

TIIE CRISIS IN BATARIA.

The Bohemia, a journal of Prague, states that the Bava-
rian Government has endeavoured to obtain the confiden-
tial opinion of the Austrian Cabinet on the German
question. The CaLinet of Vienna replied that
Austria's chief interest was that the general peace shoul I
not be threatened, and that en other matters she
had strictly reserved her opinion, and into nded to preserve
the same attitude. According to another account, Herr von
Werther has been commissioned by Count Bismarck to
" converse " with M.Daru on the general state of affairs in
Germany. M. Daru said that France "reckoned upon the
strict execution of the Treaty of Prague." Respecting
Bavaria there is some anxiety. The Liberte of Paris says
that on the attitude assumed by the people, should
the King dissolve the Chambers, much will depend. Wtir-
temberg only awaits the fall of the Hohenlohe Ministry
to overthrow the Warnbuther Ministry, which is devoted
to Bismarck, and the Grand Duchy of Baden, which is
weary of Prussian pressure, is ready to insist upon its
Government assuming a more dignified and national
course. The internal policies of Germany deserve to be
carefully studied at this moment.
London, England, 1870-02-09

SHEFFIELD'S DARLING.

It is announced that Broadhead has returned from
America to Sheffield. Surely it is not because he is
unable to gain a livelihood amongst the nation which
boasts of its ability to take and support all who
choose to cast in their lot with it. Broadhead is a
useful man—a very useful man ; and out in the Far
West, especially in California, there are communities
of individuals who would just suit him. Even
if the right sort were not to be found
in Californian hells, we are told that the
navvies of the Union Pacific Railway are of
a very superior class—the scum of the earth in
short. But is it possible that the Americans have
decided that Broadhead is too bad for them, and
have sent Sheffield her own back again ? It will be
curious indeed if the land which rejoices in Fisk and
Vanderbilt, and in corrupt judges, not to speak of the
aforesaid navvies, has rejected this choice specimen
of English humanity. But it is quite conceivable that
the man so highly esteemed in Sheffield has met with
a very inadequate compensation elsewhere.
London, England, 1870-02-09

ROYAI PRINCESS'S 'THEATRE.

THIg EVENING, at 7, WHITEBAIT AT GREENWICH.
Followed by. FORMOSA: Messrs J. Rouse, Bignold. Ashley,
Taylor, Philips. Lseson, Ebnrne, &c. ; Mesdames Billington, K
Rodgers, Brennan, Barnett, Grey, ct.c.
London, England, 1870-02-09

PAYMENT OF MEHBERS.

Mr. p. TAYLOR said, in order that all parties might-
be represented in that House, he should, on the Bth of
March, ask the House to revive the ancient privilege of
payment of members of Parliament.
OPENING THE MUSEUMS ON SUNDAY.

Mr. CANDLISH gave notice that that day four weeks
an hon. member would move that the public institutions
be opened on Sunday.
THE PUBLIC FINANCES.

The CHA.NCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said on an
early day he should ask for loave to introduce bills to
amend the law with respect to the national debt, tho coin •
age, and savings banks.
London, England, 1870-02-09

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THE CLERGY AND EDUCATION.

The Bishop of Salisbury has followed the example
of his brethren, and has held an educational con-
ference of the clergy and laity in his diocese. Dr.
Moberley told the assembly that by means of the
ruri-decanal gatherings of the clergy and laity of the
diocese he had ascertained that they were strongly
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London, England, 1870-02-09

The Bank Returns.

The Banker.? Magazine furnishes the returns of the cir
culation of the public and joint-stock banks in England
and Wales for the four weeks ending Ist of Jan., 1870.
These returns, combined widi the circulation of the Scotch
and Irish banks for tho same period, and the average cir-
culation of the Bank of England for the four weeks ended
the 29th of Dec. (the nearest date furnished by their
returns), will give the following results of the circulation
of notes in the United Kingdom when compared with the
previous month :

f Dec; 4, 1 Jan. 1,
1 1869. I 1870.. 'lncrease..Decrease.
Bank of England 23,181,190 22,706,752 474,438
Private Banks I 2,751,7191 2,66 .I.t, bv,b99
Joint-stock Banks 2,3,8,73')1 2,281,198 —1 87,541
Total in England ------`,8,301,64i,17-7,650,070 171,578
5c0t1and....... 5,287,15,3: 4,975"7 ' ;
Ireland

United Kingdom.
London, England, 1870-02-09

EMIGRATION.

Sir George Grey, in conjunction with Mr. George
Potter, again enforced the necessity for State-assisted
emigration at a Leeds meeting on Monday night.
There need, he said, be no fear as to this country
being drained of artisans and labourers. The popula-
tion increased at so large a ratio that " weeding"
was rather a beneficial operation than other-
wise. By sending surplus labour abroad
we should prevent the working clmses from indulging
in vice and immorality, and from falling into the
poor-house. In Australia and New Zealand there
was no possibility of failure except through idleness
or bad conduct. The inhabitants of these countries
were the owners of the land they tilled
and the houses they built, and when he compared
their condition with the squalor and wretchedness of
many a home in England, his heart was oppressed
with heaviness.