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London, England, 1870-04-16

THE lIOPE SCHOLARSHIP RIEVANCE.

Miss Mary Edith Pechey, ivho as most persons
probably think, was unfairly fisted from the
benefit of the Hope Scholarshi writes to the
,dik
Times stating the real grievance -of the case.
The pecuniary loss, she says, is extremely slight—
but the complaint is that after women had been ad-
mitted to the university, with the distinct statement
(as given in the Minutes of the . University
Court, of November 10th, 1869) that they
should "be subject to all the regulations now
or at any future time in force in the University as to
the matriculation of students, their attendance on
classes, examination, or otherwise," this clause
should be interpreted entirely without previous warn-
ing, to apply only to possible penalties that
might be incurred, and not to actual honours that
have been won. It will, she submits, probably
appear to the general public sufficiently curious that
the Senatus decided that women were entitled to
exactly the usual certificates, • thus declaring
them ordinary matriculated students, and at
the same time confirmed Dr. Brown's refusal to
her of the scholarship, though without revoking his
grant of the medal, which was surely an equally
public university honour.

sin JOSEPH HAWLEY ON " TURF REFORM."
Sir Joseph Hawley continues in the papers the
subject of "turf reform." For the benefit of non-
sporting readers, he explains that P.P. betting
means "play or pay," which is that all bets
are to be paid on horses not winning,
whether they start or not. Sir Joseph, in advocating
the reform of this evil, quotes a resolution rejected by
the Jockey Club in 1857, which proposed that
" hereafter no bets on horse racing shall be considered
play or pay, and that the club will in future
decline to warn off the ground at Newmarket,
or otherwise treat as defaulters, any persons who may
be brought before them for refusing to pay bets lost
on horses which have not started." Sir Joseph ex-
presses his desire to know what Admiral Rous will
say to this, and how it consorts with his doctrine
that the Jockey Club can effect no reform
because they cannot interfere with betting, especially
as the Admiral voted with the majority in confirming
this most corrupt form of betting. Among other
refornis advocated by Sir Joseph is that of giving
no public money to any race less than a mile;
the claiming in all selling races of a horse
at the price at which he is entered ;
the making of all entries in the bond fide name of the
owner; and the application by the Jockey Club to
the Home Secretary to introduce a bill enacting the
most stringent provisions against all advertisements
wild announcements by tipsters, commission agents,
and list-house keepers.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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MR. GLADSTONE'S SINGLE-HANDED FIGHT.

The -Spectator thinks there is something almost painful
in the spectacle of Mr. Gladstone's single-handedness in
this Irish Land Bill-baiting. We have all read reflec-
tions on the loneliness of intellectual greatness, but the
loneliness of a master of administrative detail is to our
eyes an even more tragic spectacle, It is true that Mr.
Gladstone is assisted by Mr. Chichester Fortescue, whose
familiarity with the Land 'Bill and mastery of its prin-
ciple is as complete as his own ; and by the Solicitor-
General for Ireland, who is a man of indisputable ability
as well as legal acumen. But, unfortunately, Mr. For-
tescue, ample as is his knowledge of this bill, is not a
ready speaker, and has not the art of illustrating the
force of his position in a few graphic words; and Mr.
Serjeant Dowse has got so great a reputation for humour
that the House, with true English narrowness insists
that he always means a joke, and laughs before he opens
his mouth, so as to quite take away the force of a serious
answer given in committee to an argument resting wholly
upon detail. And beyond these two supporters who act
the part of Aaron and Hur to Mr. Gladstone, hOlding up
his arms as the battle rages all day long the shades
of evening come on, and the Amalekites, weary as
they are, decline to be duly discomfited, and flee,
he has .no supporters of any account on the Treasury
bench at all. The English Attorney-General and Solicitor-
General evidently know nothing of the bill, and even.
united are no more able to encounter Sir Roundell Palmer
than two wooden ships of the line to fight an armour-
proof of the first class ;—as for the members of the
Cabinet, none of them have mastered it except the Irish
Secretary and the Prime Minister. Mr. Bright is out of
the field ; Mr. Lowe is lost in finance; Mr. Cardwell can
hardly hold his own, and besides, no doubt, feels some
disgust at a measure which he was so careful to condemn
with judicial preremptoriness no later than 1865; Mr.
Childers has his own hornet's nest amongst those who are
aggrieved by the Naval Retirement Scheme ; Mr. Austin
Bruce has always some unhappy convict or other on his
mind ' • and Mr. Goschen is as full of rates as rates are
full of trouble. Under these circumstances, Mr. Glad-
stone has to fight his battle of weary detail all but alone.
And what a battle it is ! Il Moses ever had to defend
the Levitical law against acute criticism, he must have
had just such a hard piece of work of it as Mr. Gladstone
has had in defending the clause and a half or so of
the Irish Land Bill already passed against the multitude
of small darts levelled at him from all quarters of the
House.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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DISSENT IN PARLAIMENT.

The John Bull declares that the parliamentary pros-
pects of the Education Bill become more uncertain,
exactly in proportion as the intelligence of the country
discerns and adjudicates upon the questions at issue.
While all parties have been uniting to make Mr. Forster's
path easy and his triumph certain, his own chief, the
Prime Minister, has chosen to put a formidable obstacle
in the way. Mr. Gladstone's unlooked for vaccillation at
the second reading, his elaborate self-humiliation before
an insignificant minority, and his' gratuitous offer to re-
open the religious difficulty in committee, have operated
as an invitation to sectarian bigotry to muster its forces
against the bill. As if to encourage and give time for the
attack, the Premier expressed himself in ambiguous
language which he refused to explain, and keeps
postponing the Committee to an indefinite day.
Dissent, though nowhere in the schools, is a real power in
the House of Commons. The 5,000 Dissenting Ministers
are probably everyone electioneering agents. Like the
Romish priests in Ireland, they bring the influences of
both worlds together to bear on the local hustings, and
few candidates like to incur their displeasure. The dis-
sent which stalks in the House of Commons is not the
lazy, languid nonconformity of bucolic chapel-goers, but
the fierce, dogmatic dissent of the town ministers, who
can lift up a powerful voice in a contested election. Not
a few even on the Conservative benches quail before this
form of conscientious conviction. Still, the House of
Commons would palm the Education Bill by large
majorities if Mr. Gladstone would let them. It is the
Premier who cannot bring himself to the pitch of break-
ing with these noisy supporters. He dreads a desertion
in his ranks which may ere long leave him at the mercy of
the Conservatives. National education is good, but a
ministerial majority is more necessary ; and thus there
is a growing apprehension that this bill, by far the greatest
of the Government measures this year, will be dropped
through Mr. Gladstone's unwillingness to offend its oppo-
nents.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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London, England, 1870-04-16

CHARGE AGAINST 3m. MIINDELLA.

A pretty little scene, rendered of somewhat more
than local interest, owing to the parties concerned,
has taken place in the Sheffield town council. The
council being about to make application to Parliament
for power to purchase the gas and water works of the
town, were most anxious, of course, to secure the aid
of Mr. Mundella, their M.P., in so 'doing. The reply
of Mr. Mundella, is said to be that if the inhabitants
desired it, he would "go in" with all his
might and main to carry out their wishes. The
application was unsuccessful and on this promise
the Mayor founds, the serious charge against Mr.
nundella }taxi= hetraarati I, L. .et tb.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, 'Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other
journals, recommendingits universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.
London, England, 1870-04-16

THE OLLIVIER MINISTRY.

The state of the French Ministry is getting from
bad to worse. Not only has Count Daru resigned,
but it is expected that M. de Talhouet will follow.
This politician does not hold so prominent a position
in the public mind as either of the two statesmen
who have resigned ; but he is, nevertheless, one of
the ablest men of the Right Centre, and his retirement
will further weaken the Cabinet. The vacancies are to
be filled up by a mere redistribution of seats. M. 011i-
vier takes the portfolio of Foreign Affairs for the
time being. M. Segris leaves his present post to
become Minister of Finance, and M. Maurice
Richard, who was appointed to the newly-created
office of Fine Arts, takes the portfolio of
Public Instruction. The Senatus - Consultum
progresses in the Senate, and it retains its original
form. The Emperor will not give way in the matter
of the pldbiscite, which has caused all this dis-
turbance in the Cabinet. But the Marquis d'
Andelarre is convinced that his Majesty has no after
thought, cherishes no retrograde regrets, and has
more than ever the firm and absolute will to insure
the success of Parliamentary Government.
London, England, 1870-04-16

THE EMIGRATION MOVEMENT.

On Thursday about 580 emigrants—men, women, and
children—left the Victoria Docks, London, in the large
screw steamer Medway, bound for the Dominion of
Canada, under the auspices of the managing committee
of the British and Colonial Emigration Fund. It was the
first party sent thither by the society in the present year.
The emigrants came from various parts of England, some
from so far away as Torquay ; but the great majo-
rity of them were Londoners, and, as was natural,
they were accompanied to the place of embarkation by
the relatives and friends whom they were leaving—" it
may be for years or it may
.be for ever "—who crowded
the wharves and jetties in the neighbourhood and
lingered long about the piers to bid them a sad but hope-
ful farewell. Each of the travellers had provided, either
with or without assistance from Mends 23 towards
the expense of his or her passage—the difference
between that and £7, the whole cost, being made
up out of the funds at the disposal of the society—
and they were pronounced by those who are accustomed
to these matters to be a decidedly superior class of
emigrants. The whole party embarked between ten and
eleven o'clock, and shortly afterwards, the ship, which is
excellently appointed, sailed away. For the information
and encouragement of intending emigrants it may be
desirable to state what preparations are made
for their reception at the further side of the Atlantic.
These were explained •on board the Medway on Thurs-
day by Mr. Dixon. the Canadian emigration agent in this
country, who is well entitled to speak on the subject.
First of all, he takes care from time to time to send out
to the Government authorities at Quebec lists of emi-
grants who are preparing to embark from this country,
containing the name, age, and occupation of each, with
the number of children where there are children, and
these lists arrive at Quebec a week or a fort-
night before the emigrants themselves reach their
destination. The chief Government agent there
is Mr. L. Stafford, who is thus prepared be
forehand for their arrival, and makes the requisite prepa-
rations. The most of them on landing at Quebec are
usually sent on to Toronto, where the Government has
established a depot for the reception and accommodation
of emigrants, under the charge of Mr. Donaldson, chief
emigration agent for Ontario, and who, being in commu-
nication with the magistrates and municipal authorities
all over the province, is enabled to pass them on to parts of
the country where work is awaiting them. There are
agents in many other of the principal towns, including
Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, and Hamilton, acting in
concert with Mr. Stafford, the chief representative of the
Dominion at Quebec, and it is in contemplation to
establish other agencies. The Hon. Christopher Dunkin,
Commissioner of Emigration at Ottawa, is said to be a
very energetic man, and to be infusing fresh life into the
movement.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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44 CONSERVATIVE REPEAL."

Longford is once more in full electioneering fer-
ment. The Hon. George Greville, brother of the
member who has just been unseated, is the Liberal
candidate, and the Hon. Mr. Harman comes forward
under the Nationalist, or, strictly speaking the " Con-
servative Repeal " flag. What these gentlemen
think, or what they say, is not of great consequence.
But it is noticeable that the "Conservative Repeal"
movement is attaining some proportions, just
now. Mr. Martin, the late Nationalist candidate,
received several Conservative votes. Mr. Harman is
likely to get more, and the several Conservative
journals have been writing in favour of " native
government." The opposing journals openly ques-
tion the sincerity of this assurance. The Limerick
Reporter put the case very plainly :
_ _

- - -
By way of adding to the difficulties of the situation, the
Irish obstructives, Tories and ultra-Nationalists, and some
few honest enthusiasts whose patriotism and purity of
motive cannot be doubted, are preparing for a Repeal
campaign, which is to be opened in the House of Commons
on the third of the next month, under the conduct and
auspices of Mr. G. H. Moore. Repel' of the Union;
indeed ! First put all sects on an equal footing to run the
race of Nationality together—by destroying the
last vestiges of ascendancy ; educate our youth as freemen
ought to be educated; but first, above all other necessary
reforms, give out people some means of feeding, clothing,
and housing themselves ; give them the'necessaries of
life before you talk of the luxuries. Give Ireland, at
least, a good Land and Education Bill, and then talk of
political independence.

This is outspoken; but it may be safely affirmed
that " Conservative Repeal" is the most arrant
humbug ever propagated, even in polities.

THE POOR-LAW BOARD.

A correspondent, who is evidently no advocate for
centralisation, points out that apart from the general
policy of the Poor-law Board, or its utter inability to
grapple successfully with the problem of how to
deal with our national pauperism, there is
a sad want of the ordinary essentials to the
transaction of public or private business in the mode
in which correspondence is conducted by the
Board. He says it is no uncommon thing for months
to elapse before any reply is received to official
letters, although these may have been backed
during the time by two or three reminders.
Were the local authorities to wait, he adds,
until the dictum of the Poor-law Board
was received, their work would be completely para-
lysed, and the business of parishes and unions brought
to an utter deadlock.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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London, England, 1870-04-16

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TWO RIVAL CLUBS.
Mr. Cecil Hay, M.A., gives the following graphic
sketches of the two great London Political Clubs, in his
new work, "The Club and the Drawing Room "
London, England, 1870-04-16

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MORNING SITTINGS.

The complaints against the early institution of mor-
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general. Though Mr. Disraeli and his colleagues most
vehemently opposed the proceeding, it is not the country
gentlemen, who form so large a portion of the Con-
servative party, that suffer the greatest incon-
venience. Business men find morning sittings
most prejudicial to their reputation as legislators.
The Law Journal, for instance, appeals, on behalf of
the community of lawyers—who swarm in the House
of Commons. "It will be admitted that lawyers
are, in one sense at least, the salt of Parlia-
ment. They are sent to Westminster• on account
of their special fitness for the business of
Parliament and the work of legislation. Legal
members cannot attend morning sittings, and
an invaluable debating element is lost. iThen
we say that lawyers cannot be present at morning
sittings, we mean that they cannot do so regularly
without a personal sacrifice that it is unreasonable to
ask them to make." A good many people think
that legislation would be none the worse if the num-
b3r of lawyers was smaller; but it is obvious that if
Parliament has more work than the time will allow it
to get through, it may be worth consideration
whether lengthening the Session would not be a better
expedient than setting the clock round.
London, England, 1870-04-16

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
is the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Railway
Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN.
Vice-Ps tron—
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.
President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G.
This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to establish the
principle of fr. e admission to the sick poor, without the delay and
difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly dependent for support on
voluntary contributions and legacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition
to this, the average number of attendance'of the destitute sick has
for a considerable period averaged between 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevolent,
as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several
hundred more bed had the Committee the requisite funds Co
maintain them.

Contribution.; are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown,
Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ;
Drummond and Co.; Glyn and Co.; Herries and Co.; Ransom
and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Bar-
clay and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Burners-
street; and at the Hospital from 10 to 5.
London, England, 1870-04-16

A SUBURBAN WARFARE.

Wandsworth •common is still the field of battle.
Earl Spencer threatens enclosure, the inhabitants
prepare for active resistance, and as a matter
of course, a public meeting is the first
weapon of defence. The residents mustered
in considerable force, a night or two since, under the
presidency of Mr. James Bevington, one of their
magistrates. Mr. Peek, the member for Mid-
Surrey, has offered to give £l,OOO towards the
common fund, if the inhabitants of Wands-
worth, Clapham, and Battersea would give
£4,000. This offer, however, only holds good
until next June, so it is to be hoped that the sub-
scription list, opened at the meeting, was a long and
liberal one. In the course of the• discussion a Mr.
Buckmaster stated the aggravating fact that 200
acres of the common had already been enclosed;
and he not inaptly asked if Lord Spencer, as lord of
the manor, could do what he liked with his own,
why was it necessary for him to bring an enclosure
bill into Parliament ?
London, England, 1870-04-16

STATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common
Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861.
_
Under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of °AMBRIDGE, K.GF.,
whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan
Girls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of
the kingdom.

The object of e Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng-
lish education, au.' practical instruction in the kitchen, house,
and laundry, to fit them for domestic service; and, if not other
wise provided for when they attain 16 years of age, to obtain
suitable situations for them.

The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is
entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions.
HzxaY EINGSCOTE, Treasurer!
W E. WARWICK, Secretary.
Office, 121, Pall mall, S. W
London, England, 1870-04-16

PAINLESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY,
by Mr. B. L. MOSELY, the Dentist by special appointment,
312, REGENT-STREET, exactly opposite_ the Royal Polytechnic, and
23, MOORGATE-STREET, CITY. Established 1820. This, the most
perfected system of painless dentistry, originated and invented by
Mr. B. L. Mosely, is recommended by the Hospitals and adopted
by the profession as one of the greatest improvements of the age
for the alleviation of pain and restoration of the natural functions,
can solely be obtained in such perfected success (the result of
forty years' practical experience) at his only residences, as above.
The superlative excellence of this system is perfect immunity from
pain, no operations, stumps and decayed teeth rendered useful,
loose teeth and tender gums protected. Qualities: These teeth
never change colour or decay—in fit unerring • ease and comfort
unsurpassed —detection impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully
studied - and youthful appearance restored—mastication and arti-
culation guaranteed. The " Times" of March 6 says :—" So good
an imitation becomes the next best thing to the original." Teeth
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312, Regent-street, exactly facing the Royal Polytechnic; and 23,
Moorgate-street, E. C., opposite the Star Insurance Office.
London, England, 1870-04-16

PITY THE POOR PAIVNBROKER.

"A Pawnbroker" writes with a view of pointing
out that the business of " mine uncle " is not so
profitable as it may look. lie says that
all men of - business reckon their capital
worth five per cent., and that the best of his
class have to borrow at that price before they can
lend. at 15 per cent. Then their expenses, even if
well managed, amount to 5 per cent upon their
capital, leaving 5 per cent for the man who, more than
any other, is open to the cheating, dishonesty, and,
last but not least, abuse of his fellow
citizen. Another great drawback to their profits,
he says, are the " duffers "—that is, the plated chain
for gold, the jargoon for diamond, the paste
for the emerald or the ruby, and the loss of
money advanced- upon stolen property. Finally,
he submits that the mere fact of having to issue for
every pledge a duplicate, which is in currency for
twelve months, giving the astute detective
that time to ferret out a case, with the
certain knowledge that all the money ad-
vanced is forfeited on detection, is a sufficient
bar to a pawnbroker openly lending his money
upon stolen property, although such of necessity
must sometimes be the case. Such is the case as
stated by the pawnbrokers. The trade, however,
finds abundance of followers.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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THE WOOLWICH CADETS.

The case of insubordination at Woolwich Academy
was not so black as it has been painted. The three
cadets who have been dismissed were not punished for
taking part In the riotous excesses of their comrades,
but for refusing to give information. They were corpo-
rals, and it was their business to keep order. Not only
did they fail in so doing, but when asked for parti-
culars as to the rioting, they declined to give them
on the ground that such " betrayal " would
be " dishonourable." This conduct is improper
and foolish ; but it is much less heinous
than the doings of the three youths as
represented in the original story. Young men whose
express duty it is to maintain discipline cannot
think themselves harshly treated if they are not per-
mitted to remain cadets in consequence of such con-
tumacious refusal ; but it is hoped that the unfortu-
nate answer will be retracted, and that the
authorities will accept the withdrawal.
London, England, 1870-04-16

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home for life, with every comfort and medical atti. ndance. Patients
are admitted, and annuities of Zlii obtained by election.
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London, England, 1870-04-16

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
1N boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing.

870 children.
115 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank,
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E. 0.; and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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London, England, 1870-06-24

THE EDUCATION BILL.

The debate on the amendment to the Education Bill
proposed by Mr. Richard, was resumed by Mr. Mun-
della, the member for Sheffield. The benches were
tolerably well filled, and the House seemed prepared to
debate the subject very warmly.
Mr. MUNDELLA was decidedly of opinion that the
Bill as it now stood was much more acceptable
than when introduced in its original form. He strongly
advocated the principle of compulsion in the matter of
education. He referred at some length to the state of
education abroad, and pointed out the frightful amount of
mental destitution in this country. He disapproved of
religious teaching being prohibited in the schools. It
was their object to infuse into the people a better
moral tone ; and this could only be done by religious
teaching. It was competent to have religious instruction
without sectarianism. He urged the House not to lose
for a trifling difference such an opportunity of inaugu-
rating a grand system of national education.
Mr. W. H. SMITH assured the House that, having
made inquiries among the working class portion of his
constituents, they were generally in favour of re-
ligious teaching, and entertained the belief that a system
of purely secular education would not be worthy the
name of education. He thought that the increased pay-
ment for results by the Privy Council was a great boon
both to the ratepayers and to those who wished to main-
tain voluntary schools. The hon. gentleman suggested an
extension of the area of the School Boards, and said that
hon. members on that side of the House were prepared to
make every concession which did not involve the sacrifice
of a vital principle.
An amusing incident occurred as the member for West-
minster resumed his seat. Mr. Horsman and Mr.
Walter rose together to address the House, and
the Speaker selected the latter, who remained
standing. Mr. Horsman seemed undecided, and
reseated himself, but rose again immediately. There
were cries of "Horsman 1" but the hon. gentleman
seemed confused, and turning to the Speaker left the
House, as was imagined, in high dudgeon. Mr. Walter
had just commenced to speak when the representative of
Liskeard re-entered, bearing a glass of water, which he
offered to Mr. Walter. The House indulged incon-
siderable laughter, and the hon. gentleman was greeted
with cheers.
Mr. WALTER supported the. Government Bill, and ex-
pressed his belief that the religious difficulty was more
imaginary than real. The moderate Churchmen and the
moderate Nonconformists were quite prepared to act toge-
ther, and he believed that the great majority of the
House would adopt,a middle course.
(LEFT SITTING.)

A GREAT FIRE AT NOTTINGHAM.
This morning, shortly after twelve o'clock, fire was dis-
covered issuing from the factory of Mr. George Bridgett,
yarn and silk agent and lace manufacturer, Woolpack-
lane, Nottingham, and the result was the total and com-
plete destruction of the building, and nearly all the stock
London, England, 1870-06-24

CAB FARES,

Mr. CRAWFORD asked the Secretary of. State for the
Home Department, whether the " course " system for the
ascertainment of cab fares within the metropolis, as pro-
posed by Mr. Hadden, C.E., has been considered, with a
view to its adoption or otherwise.
Mr. BRUCE replied that the course system had been
considered together with many others. The scheme was
incompatible with the experiment which was about to be
tried in the metropolis. The right hon. gentleman des-
cribed the experiments tried at Manchester and else-
where, and then stated that the inspection of
cabs in London was commenced on the first
of June, and he had the returns up to the last few days.
Notice had been given to the cab owners that the examina-
tion would be very rigorous, and the consequence was
that so far 200 had been rejected out of something like
one thousand presented. Two companies had been
formed, and supplied a very superior class of vehicles.
DULWICH COLLEGE.

Colonel BERESFORD asked the Attorney-General whether
representations had been made to him or, behalf of the
inhabitants of Dulwich and Camberwell as to the conduct
of the governor's of Dulwich College, and what course he
intended to take in reference thereto.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he had received deputa-
tions on the subject, and had visited the governors to
depute some person to attend on their behalf,
but they had not felt it consistent with their
dignity to d, so. Under such circumstances he had
to determine this conflicting state of things, and he
might say that he was not altogether satisfied with the
expenditure for building, which appeared very large,
but the item had received the sanction of the
Charity Commissioners, and there were other matters
London, England, 1870-06-24

ESCAPE OF. A PRISONER FROM GAOL.

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Last evening a prisoner escaped from the Tiverton
borough gaol. He was awaiting his trial at the Exeter
Assizes on a charge of highway robbery, and in some way
managed to climb to the top of the prison walls and let
himself down by a sheet. Mounted police were imme-
diately despatched in pursuit.
London, England, 1870-06-24

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ANOTHER DISPOVERY
ND OF BOMBS IN
IRELA.
DUBLIN, JuNE 23.—1 n the Commission Court Mr.
Henry Pritchard has been sentenced to two years' im-
prisonment, with hard labour. The Limerick police has
discovered in the Iriebtown a quantity of bombs fully
charged, and arrested the man on whose premises they
were found.

A deputation of members of Parliament and
others connected with the Commons Preservation Society
waited upon the Lord Mayor, this morning, respecting
arrangements to be made for a meeting in the City to
assist the fund for the preservation of Battersea and
Wandsworth Commons, to which Mr. Peek, M.P., has
conditionally promised £l,OOO.
London, England, 1870-06-24

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.-
Lessees—Messrs H. J. Montagne. D. James, and T.
Thorne.—THlS EVENING, at 7 30, CUPBOARD LOVE, by F.
Hay. After which, at 8, a new and original Comedy, in Three
Acts, entitled TWO ROSES. To conclude with the new and
successful Burlesque. DON CARLOS; or, The Infante in Arms
Supported by Messrs. H. J. Montague, 11. Irving, G. Honey, W.
H. Stephens, and T. Thorne; Mesdames Nelly Power, Amy Faw-
mitt, T. Levis, and A. Newton.
London, England, 1870-06-24

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-THURSDAY.

-- -
The Speaker, who took the chair at five minutes to four
o'clock, was loudly cheered as he entered the House
consequent upon his return from Oxford, where on the
previous day he had the degree of D.C.L. conferred upon
him.
CORRUPT PRACTICES AT ELECTIONS.
The report of the Select Committee on Corrupt Prac
tices at Elections was laid upon the table.

TRAMWAYS BILL.
The Liverpool Tramways Bill and the Portsmouth
Street Tramways Bill, were read a third time and
passed.
London, England, 1870-06-24

NARROW ESCAPE OF AN EMPEROR.

The Corporation of Southampton recently sent the
Emperor Napoleon an address :congratulating him
upon his escape from the recent conspiracy against
his life. • A letter of thanks was received in
reply. It appears that the worthy municipal
body has thus been indireCtly the means of
giving great offence to the Pari;:illepublicans. The
Siecle is very angry with the g.mperor's reply, de-
claring that the so-called conspiracy -has never yet
been proved, that the prisoneVs are uow awaiting
trial, and that, in acknowledging these congratula-
tions, the Chief of the State assumes the guilt
of men who may be innocent. " Does he
know," asks the Siecle, "a single detail
of the conspiracy other than by the re-
port of M. Grandperret, and does he not know
as well as we do that that report has no judicial
value ?" To assume the guilt of men awaiting trial
is undoubtedly strange to English notions, though
the French are apt to think nothing of such an
irregularity. The Parisians are beginning to regard
this conspiracy—it is the one in which M. Gustave
Flourens was mixed up—with suspicion. One of the
Paris papers has just got itself into trouble for pub-
lishing the official report of the plot day by day,
with the humorous addition "To be continued." It
does not follow from this ridicule that the plot had
no existence; but it is certain that the evidence
pointed more towards a design to subvert the Go-
vernment than to assassinate the Emperor.
London, England, 1870-06-24

BILL.

Dr. DALRYMPLE moved as an amendment to the Lords'
amendment to the above bill, that the name of Mr. Ray
be withdrawn from the schedule. The amendment was

not agreed to.

Several orders were disposed of, and the House ad.
lourned at ten minutes to three.

According to a statement of the Cowrie?. of Con•
stantinople as many as 2,030 persons were lost in Om

fire.

The reports from the Braemar Moors give favour-
able accounts of the grouse prospects for the coming
season. Everywhere it would appear that the birds are
plentiful and healthy, and no appearance of any disease,
while the weather is admirably adapted for the preserva-
tion and maturity of the young progeny.

THE HEAT.—The excessive heat of the weather
combined with the exposure to the glowing heat of the
furnaces, caused a number of men in the iron works in the
South Staffordshire district to leave their work on Wed-
nesday morning. It is stated that a number of the
puddling furnaces will he let down till the weather be-
comes cooler again.