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ME SUN. LONDON. TUESDAY EVENINti, JUNE 5, 1867.

touched upon, and here he thought the Government
should give dii rct assistance. The pay of the men,
he said, was no t large ; there was no speculation in
their trade, :and thy had less means to educate
their children that others of similar rank in life
possessed. Cintainly it would diminish the difficul-
ties of the ed ucation question if the Government
could, in some way, insure that all the children
of the men m ider their employment received the
rudiments of :;earning. If all large bodies could
do the same 3 great step would be gained, though
it would be neirler fair nor reasonable to throw the
burden of expense on the employers. Some assist-
ance might vc ry well be given, and the education
then rendered compulsory. It is a national dis-
grace for the children of men employed in Govern-
ment establiskments to be brought up in ignorance,
and we should be glad if a school were attached to
all large permanent national works. Whether or
no the gallant atinairal obtains his seat at the next
election the dockyard labourers have secured an
able advocate, and it is as well for those in office, to
whatever party they belong, to be occasionally re-
minded of their obligations to their employ6s.

Beranger, by M. Irvoy ; and of M. Baguet, re-
cently deceased, who was professor of civil law at
the Paris School of Law. The bust of Augusta
Compte, by M. Etex, is admirable. The head of
this advocate of what is called rationalism and the
marked features are well portrayed. Passing on
you cannot fail to stop to have a glance at a bronze
statue of an ancient chief of Gaul on horseback,
armed with his lance, sword, and shield. It is by
M. Fremiet, and is modelled. after the most antique
and authentic specimens iu the French museums.
England has sent a great many works of art to
the Exhibition, some of them of great merit. In

the first room of that department of Engt3h art are
portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and
a great many historical pictures, among others
Queen Elizabeth seated on her throne receiving the
Ambassadors from France. One picture considered
curious is the tamed mare. The tamer is a fair
young girl asleep in a corn field, and the animal
spaniel is shaking
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In the same room there is a bust of Lord Palmer-
ston. The deceased statesman looks as he lived,
and has a jaunty, coquetish air.
The Italian department is eminently distinguished
for its sculpture. I have already mentioned the
beautiful statue by M. Vela representing the last
days of Napoleon I. at St. Helena. It is worth
long inspection. This beautiful work will have
a worthy place in the Louvre. The colossal statue
of David and Goliah must also strike your atten-
tion.

King WILLIAM did not care to meet his Parlia
merit again, but sent his message to them at the
close of their sitting. In this he expressed many
thanks for the unanimous decision that they had
come to respecting the North German Constitution.
He augurs that from this time North Germany will
present a " closely-connected union of States," and
other matters of a national character will likewise
be happily arranged. It is almost amusing to
notice the effrontery with which the Prussian
authorities treat affairs, in the conduct of which
they have not shone conspicuous for honour
or honesty, and thus we find the recent Confe-
rence alluded to very quietly and unconcernedly.
" Thanks," it is said, " to the moderation and love
of peace of all the Powers, success has been at-
tained in guarding the peaceful development of
European affairs from interruption." It is, how-
ever, quite idle to go on descanting upon the bless-
ings of peace and so forth, and to talk of
the consolidation of the conquests of Prussia,
because it is well known that Berlin ambition is
never satisfied, and that as soon as one thing is
gained another is attempted.
Thus the last news is that the King of SWEDEN
is shortly expected at Berlin on a visit, the object
of which, it is presumed, will be to arrange a
matrimonial alliance with his only daughter and the
Prince ALBERT of Prussia, a cousin of the Prince
Royal. Ib all ways and by all means Prussia seems
using every effort and making exertions to gain
influence and to extend her connections. At any
rate this contemplated alliance shows that Scandi-
navianlimay be reckoned among the things
tatweurntyei. It had once been thought advisable
that the Prince of DENMARK should be united to the
Swedish Princess, but circumstances interfered.
'We do not think that Sweden has gained by the
change, but she follows the usual direction of the
world in paying court to the winning side.

The evidence obtained before the Sheffield
Trades' Union Commission:yesterday was less start-
ling than on the previous days, bat, as the inquiry
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ciates had obtained over their fellows. Between the
desire to keep up the Union, and the fear of the
consequences of detection and exposure, the money
was generally forthcoming for any excesses when
wanted, and those secretaries and managers who
objected at first to blowing up and shooting inva-
riably gave in at last. BROADHEAD appears to be a
daring criminal. He knew the weak points of those
with whom he had to deal, and when he had found the
necessary implements for carrying out his de6igns,
he would go to the other secretaries when the busi-
ness was done and obtain the money. Sometimes
they demurred at matters having gone so far, but
he pithily remarked to one of these objections—
" Well, it's done ;" and this argument was un-
answerable. JOSEPII HOYLE, secretary to the
Jobbing Grinders' Union, said that he had "ar-
ranged" with BROADHEAD about rattening some
men belonging to both their societies, who worked
at a Mr. IroLnsworan's. Soon after the place was
blown up, and BROADHEAD came to,
Tie objected to the blowing up, but got the money
from the committee, telling them they had
better pay and keep the matter quiet. Another
witness, whose conduct was shown to be most
shuffling- and inconsistent, said he had not liked
to divulge what he knew, as BROADHEAD, whom
he had always considered a respectable man, might
have employed some one to shoot him. He ad-
mitted that he was aware Vaat BROADHEAD was
supposed to be connected with most of the outrages
in the town, but he never thought him so bad as
he had turned out to be. So that being con-
nected with the outrages does not necessarily inter-
fere with the respectability of Sheffield ! We live
and learn.

countries form altogether a singular and varied col- LATEST INTELLIGENCE
tection, presenting peculiar types. There are not
many pictures of the French school, for most of them (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
were sent to the Exhibition in the Champs ElyEecs.
Two magnificent portraits of M. Cabanel, however,
arrest general attention. One is the portrait of the
Emperor Napoleon 111., the other that of M.
Rouher, Minister of State. The likeness of both is
very striking.
The sculpture is in great abundance. There are
marble busts of Richard Cobden, by M. Oliva ; of

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, June 25.

The Czar has presented to Count Bismarck the
Order of St. Andrew, and to General Von Roon the
Order of Alexandernewski, both set in diamonds.

CLOSE OF THE PRUSSIAN CHAMBERS.
BFLIN, June 24.

At the sitting of the Upper House to-day, 119
members being present, the draft of the North
German Constitution was unanimously passed.
The close of the present session of the Prussian
Diet took placo at 3 p.m. Baron von der lleydt,
the Minister of Finance, read a message from the
King, of which the following if a summary :
" Ilis Majesty thanks the Chambers for the
adoption of the Constitution, and announces that
it will be immediately proclaimed in all the States
of the Confederation. While North Germany will
henceforth constitute a closely-connected union of
States, the national community which already
secures the protection of German territory will
also be extended to the commercial life of the
German peopla. The Zollverein, the foun-
dation of which formerly marked the com-
mencement of the united development of
Germany, will be brought into harmony with
the vital conditions of the North German Con-
federation. Thanks to the moderation and the
the love of peace of all the Powers, success has
been attained in guarding the peaceful develop:tient
of European affairs from interruption. The friendly
and confidential relations existing between the
King and the Sovereigns of powerful neighbouring
States afford the prospect in every direction of the
blessings of peace continuing to be undisturbed. A
powerful guarantee is supplied by tho fact that
the wish and aim of the Government will constantly
be directed towards specially employing the import-
ance and power of the newly strengthened common-
wealth in securing the benefits of peace."

Portugal and Greece have sent many statues o
more or less merit.
As to the specimens are magnificenl
and
abundant. There are portraits, landscapes
photog photography
buildings ; in short, representations of almost every
thing. This art has evidently made wonderful pro
gress. It has entered the domain of the useful as
well as the beautiful, for almost every day it is ap-
plied to some new and essential purpose. It shows
us not as we see ourselves but as others see us. A
French photographer has said that celebrity is for a
man to be known by those who did not know him.
Photography exhibits men to all the world, and their
characters may be estimated nowadays by all if it
be true that the face is the index to the mind.
Russia has sent to the Exhibition 24 horses, which
are all comfortably installed. There are six saddle
horses, six trotters, three draught horses, and nine
others of various types. The trotters belong to
the celebrated breed of Count Orloff Tchesmensky,
and come from his haras at Khrenoraya. They are
remarkable for beauty and speed. The Cossack
horse is admirably represented by a graceful little
black specimen called Donetz. Of all the Cossack
horses the Cossack of the Don bears away the
palm, and this is a fine specimen of the breed. In
the Russian portion of the Exhibition there is an
Arabian stallion, sixteen years old, which in every
respect has the attributes of a young horse. The
value of this stallion is estimated at 10,000 f.
The programme for the great ceremony of the
exhibition of prizes, on the IstJuly, is now arranged.
The doors will be opened at twelve o'clock. At
one the orchestra will play, under the direction of
George Hain], the overture of " Iphigenie en
Auhde," of Gluck, after which will be executed a
new piece by Ilalevy. The next piece will be
the " Chant du Soir," with chorus, by Felicien
David. The Emperor will then make his ceremonial
entrance, the band playing. The new hymn of
Rossini to the Emperor and the French people will be
performed. Appropriate speeches will then be
inade,• after which the distribution of prizes will
take place. The Emperor and the Royal person-
ages will then promenade round the building, and
the orchestra will play the national airs of various
countries. As soon as the Royal party shall have
resumed their seats, the band will play the overture
to Auber's " Muetto de Portici " (Masanicllo).
The ceremonial will be concluded with the cele-
brated chorus of " Judas Maccabseus."
Another important and wonderful addition to the
Exhibition now attracts the admiration of all. As
you enter the French department by the Pont
d'Jena, immediately on turning to the left is a stu-
pendous clock of surprising perfection as a piece of
mechanism. It is from the establishment of M.
Detouche, of the Rue St. Martin, clockmaker to
the Emperor, and its details afford strong proof
that France can claim the merit of per-
fecting the art of clockmaking to a marvellous
extent. The works are large and communicate
with the dial, which is placed externally. The pro-
portions are gigantic, the dial being nearly three
yards in diameter. The clock strikes the hours
and quarters with such power that it may be heard
from some distance. The principle is the same as
that of the clock at the Arts at Metiers. Scarcely
anything in the Exhibition excites such general in-
terest and admiration.
It must be satisfactory to the French that their
taste and skill have not only been witnessed with
pleasure, but well patronised. When the Prince
of \Vales visited the establishment of Messrs.
Christofie and Co. he was so delighted with a -tea
and coffee service that he not only bought it, but
ordered another similar service on -a larger scale.
This service is of elegant design and most exquisite
workmanship. No one should omit to ask per-
mission to see it. This selection of the Prince of
\Vales is a well-deserved tribute to the excellence
of the articles manufactured at this eminent esta-
blishment. It is satisfactory to add that many
articles, both English and foreign, in other parts
of the Exhibition, are marked " sold."
A curious marriage has been celebrated at the
church of St. Vincent de Paul. The husband is a
prisoner at La Roquette, and the wife at the prison
of St. Lazare ; the former was condemned to eight
years' imprisonment, and the woman to two years.
The marriage was brought about through the me-
dium of the Abbe Croze, almoner of La Roquette,
and the Abbe Michel, almoner of Lazare, who de-
vote their lives to the consolation of prisoners.
They officiated at the ceremony. The administra-
tion of the Prefecture of Police in the interest of
morality encourages marriage between prisoners.
Several marriages have taken place under similar
circumstances. The present marriage was cele-
brated in the chapel. The husband was in deep
mourning for the death of his daughter, aged five
years, which took place a few days ago. After the
ceremony the husband conducted his young wife to
the threshold of her cell in the prison of St. Lazare,
where they kissed and separated in tears. He was
then conveyed to his cell at LA Roquette.
Prince Arthur of England has arrived in Paris.
Another arrival mentioned is that of Ali Pacha,
who is the richest man of Egypt, except the Pacha.
The report is that Ali Pacha means to spcud a
marvellous deal of money in Paris.
Brigandage does not seem to be confined to Italy,
but the system has been introduced into France.
There has been an audacious attack by brigands
upon waggoners between Nice and l'Escarene.
The brigands attacked four waggoners, knocked
them down with their guns, and robbed them of all
tlo money am] valti!tl.42. Five other w3gzolla..
wcre attacked and fired upon. The wounds of two
of them are such that they arc not eY.pecte,l to :=.llr-
rive. The occurrence has created unusual excite-
ment, and the authorities have taken vigorous steps
to arrest the malefactors.

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, June 24.

The steamers Hammonia, from Southampton,
and the Caledonia, from Glasgow, and the Fulton
from Falmouth, arrived here to-day.

SOUTIIA3IPTON, Juno 25.

The North German Lloyd. steamer Hansa, sail-
ing to-day for New York with the English, French,
and German mails, takes 62 cabin, a full comple-
ment of steerage passengers, and a large cargo,
including French jewellery to the value of 15,000

'ranca.

LISBON', June 24.

The Chamber of Deputies has to-day granted
the King leave to travel abroad. Ilis Maje.,ty will
take his departure on the 3d July, and will travel
at his own expense.

THE BAR OF Q
..,COTLAND.—ThO Edinburgh
Courant says a meeting
of the Faculty of Advocates was to
be held on Friday for the purpose of considering the follow
ing resolution to be moved by the Dean :—" That the
Faculty are of opinion that the bar of Scotland should be
put on the same footing as regards the appointment of
Queen's counsel as the bar of England and of Ireland, and
direct the Dean.and his counsel to communicate this reso-
lution to her Majesty's Government."
IMPORTANT TO JURORS.—The new Act of Par-
liament (30 and 31 Vic., c. 33) which has just been issued
provides that jurors in civil or criminal proceedings who
object to be sworn are to be permitted to make a solemn
declaration.

LI

RE.

He Cabinet Secret. By Leigh Spencer. 3 cols.

Hurst and Blackett.
This novel will attract those who seek for some-
thing more than mere amusement when they turn

to the pages of fiction, for it contains very apt re-

presentations of character, and descriptions such as

are calculated to awaken thought and interest. The
story is in two divisions as it were, for the Lees of
Lee Manor belong to a very different world to the
Lockstones, Merestown, High-street, who usurped
their place, but could not emulate their popularity,
or take their position in the regard and the respect
of the county. Of these the former do not come
out near so strikingly in tho sketch as their
opponents the Lockstones. Mr. Lee was almost
reduced to imbecility in consequence of the
annoyances and persecutions to which he had been

subjected, and he performs no part in the drama
before us but that of concealing, through confusion
of mind, an important paper, the existence of which
was not known to any but himself, and the dis-

covery of which would speedily have changed his
day of mourning into one of rejoicing, and put a

period to his banishment. The manner in which
all the attendant circumstances connected with this
the " Cabinet Secret" are told to the reader is very

ingenious, and the extreme naturalness of the
descriptions strikes us forcibly; for many writers,
in seeking to convey an idea of a thing of this sort,

narrate theso details with an air of improbability

which defeats the purpose aimed at, and totally misses
its end, but in these pages it is simply told, that
the unfortunate old gentleman clung with a striking
tenacity to the preservation of a curious old cabinet,

and manifested extraordinary anxiety lest any in-

jury should befall it. The vast importance of cha-
racter in its influence over others is shown by the
manner in which Mabel acted, or rather did not act,

in connexion with the mystery appertaining to this
cabinet. Sarah Lockstone in her place would have
speedily solved the difficulty, and set at rest the
doubts that existed on the subject, but it was other-
wise with the gentle daughter of the fallen race.
She did not look beyond the present moment, and
hence much confusion arose, and grievous losses to
her own family. The scene is almost dramatic in
its excitement and interest, in which a minute
investigation is made into the intricacies of
the affair, and the significant words, " too late,"

meet the gaze of the disappointed prize-seekers.
The intimacy between Sarah Lockstone and Harry
Neville is a curious one, but not inconsistent with
her strange character and peculiar circumstances.
Before the tale closes one cannot help entertaining
a sort of respect for this young girl, although she is
not at first sight calculated to win regard. She
possessed great natural abilities, and a very bold

spirit, which attributes were a misfortune to one
circumstanced as she was. A complete retirement
would have suited far better with her most equi-

vocal position, and her attempts to force her unwil.
ling father and herself into the county society
was as ill-judged as it was unseemly. Her
brightest moments were her last, when she
did her utmost to redeem the past, and to let jus-
tice take its course. It must have been a satisfaction
to Harry Neville to find that his devotion to her
was not altogether thrown away, but that his in-
fluence had acted in the right direction in urging
her to make restitution, instead of braving it out
to the last, and endeavouring to add one wrong to
another. Stephen Lockstone himself is an unsatis-
factory character, and through his hesitation and
drawing back does not seem to derive any profit or
pleasure from his daring ventures and unscrupulous
conduct. " Not half a villain and not half a
knight" would serve for his definition when he
attempted to shine forth as a county mag-
nate, and still to play his part as a crafty
attorney. His conscience stood in the way of
his success, and the poorest labourer on his
estate was a greater object of envy than the
new master, who occupied so ungracious a position,
and whom no man wished well to. It must be con-
fessed that the heroes of the tale have the advantage
over the heroines, for Frank Marsden, Dr. Arms-
daile, and Harry Neville are each in their several
ways distinguished for sincerity of purpose, and
for kindness of feeling displayed too under circum-
stances of the most trying description. A friend
in need is a rare acquisition, and in a different
manner Harry Neville showed his steadfastness and
sincerity of trust when Sarah Lockstone was placed
in a most painful position. The judgment of their
sins do not always overtake the wicked so quickly
in this world as was the case with the slereston
lawyer, but the epitome of life and death thus
put before us cannot fail to impress all who
peruse the striking record. He who had sacrificed
all things to gain his point, found out that he could
not acquire peace of mind and contentment for him-
self. He who had driven his employer in his old
age from his home met himself with a wretched
end. In flying from the pursuer he came to a fright-
ful death, and all that he had perilled so much to
obtain passed subsequently into the hands of those
whom he had so fraudulently'del)rived of their rights.
While it cannot be said that some of the events here
met with are very probable, none of them are im-
possible, and some very naturally follow upon pre-
vious occurrences. "The Cabinet Secret" is a work
that commends itself to the notice of all who like a
descriptive novel, one that sketches characters
mosto st
omp and dives below the surface
that
superficiallylet el y,
attracts attention. In its
pages we meet varied events, and can recognise the
completely,
truth of some of the lessons inculcated. Depth of
cunning and unswerving energy may often compass
the ends which the wicked seek for ; but they may
at the same time fail to satisfy the very ones who
succeed in the eyes of the world, for the upright
mind can face adversity with a better grace than
he cowardly spirit can bear ill-gained prosperity.

BELGRAVIA.—‘‘ Birds of Prey" forms as usual
the most exciting of the subjects offered to the
public, and this portion of the story is more attrac-
tive than the last, because the researches of the
indefatigable Hawkshurst lead him to Yorkshire,
where ho enjoys country quiet and home
scenes after his overdose of town pur-
suits, and of its not most elevated pleasures.
The scene which tells us of the Muses being at tea
is a refreshing one, and the versatile talent of the
author is as much at home in still life as in sensa-
tional adventures. " Lyrics of the Months" tells of a
dinner at Richmond ; the representation is effective,
and the verses pleasing on the whole. " Circe " is
proceeded with, and at some length ; the story is a
brilliant sketch of fashionable and artistic life, and
in the accounts•we meet with of the divinity of the
scene, we recognise that she is a heartless and un-
principled woman. The mistakes which the in-
fatuated young man made who sacrificed his art to
his devotion for her are very truly shown.
Moccatti's decisive manner and outspoken
language are quite a relief after the platitudes of
some and the falsehoods of others in the tale. 6, Lon-
don Squares" contains some curious revelations, and
this, with its predecessors on the same subject, pre-
sents a good idea to the unsophisticated reader of
London, past and present. An account of the
Paris Exhibition does not appear to take a very
flattering view of the Palace of Art and Industry in
the Champ de Mars.

THE RECENT RIOTS AT IVATERFORD,—On Fr
day an application was made to the magistrates at Water•
ford, by :qr. Power, solicitor, for the next of kin of tie
late Denis Walsh, who lost his life in the recent unhappy
riots in that town, to hays information sworn for the com-
mitment of constAble llub:rt Mercer on a charge of murder.
The application was refused on the ground that no sum-
mons had been served on the constable. The mayor
and the other magistrates made use of the occasion to
compliment the police on their conduct during the riots,
stating that their forbearance was beyond all praise.
DREADFUL DEATII.—An accident of a most
lamentable and heart-rending nature took place yesterday
iu Liverpool, at the brewery of Mr. John Lane, Oriel-street.
It appears that one of the men, named William Carr, was
engaged at a largo mash-tub, containing boiling-hot liquor,
some five or six feet in depth, when suddenly the unfortu-
nate fellow lost his balance, and was precipitated into the
scalding liquid. His fellow-workmen hastened to his as-
sistance, and after considerable exertion got him out, but
he was so frightfully scalded that he expired very shortly
after the occurrence. At the inquest held by Mr. Davey,
deputy coroner, the jury returned a verdict of accidenta
death.