The Sun.
London, England, 1867-04-11 00:00:00

THE MAGAZINES.

DUBLIN.—" Never for Ever" is continued, not
very satisfactorily, however, for the engaging little
heroine is married to the captain, and soon we shall
see clouds appear in the horizon. This tale is told
in a very pleasing manner, and presents us with
some pictures of life that are attractive from their
truth and pathos. " Number Five Brooke-street"
is concluded, and the extraordinary heroine again
goes out on the world to seek her fortune. The
story is very ably written, though the chief charac-
ters do not deserve much respect. " Two Portraits
—A Satirist and an Actor" is a paper that is certain
to meet with approval, for it is well done in every
respect, and contains much to deserve notice. " The
Tenants of Malory" are continued at some length,
and though the story is very complicated, the skill
of the author, in elucidating mysteries, is as striking
as ever. " The Libraries of the Middle Ages and their
Contents" is a paper forom tiquaries to delight in, as
they can dwell upon the various accounts met with.
Some pleasing verses are also met with ; one en-
titled " Spring," a most appropriate title just now,
and the other, "My Violet," a mournful sketch of
old times. " Superstitions and Legends of the
North of England" contain a good deal to edify
and entertain, with their quaint styles and the
curious interpretations put upon things. " The
Minor Brethren" is a paper that is carefully written,
and may be attractive to some on account of the
information it imparts, as to the lives and acts of
men who played an important part in the world's
history, perhaps all the more for not being very
prominently brought forward at all times.

CORNIIILL.—" The Claverings" approaches com-
pletion, and we learn in this number what happened
off Heligoland. The rector of Clavering is now the
owner of the park, and certainly a far more deserv-
ing one than Hugh or Archie. These men, who
it is to be feared represent a large portion of the
world, were not such as to be regretted by
any. As it is well put, " What had either of
them ever doue to merit a good word from
any man? and to earn the IWe of any woman I
doubt whether either of them had ever contributed
in any way to the comfort and happiness of any
human- -being." Lady Algal- pre4ents striking
warning to those who persist in sacrificing them-
selves to obtain a position, which, when they have
got it, they are unable to enjoy. The readers of
this magazine will be sorry to miss this entertaining
story from its pages. Its incidents are not re-
markable, but its pictures of everyday life are very
well described, and there is altogether something
attractive about it. " A Week in a French
Country House" is brought to a conclusion. The
accounts of this visit are very pleasingly given, and
the sketch forms a decided contrast to the subjects
we generally meet with in periodicals. " Life in a
Alilitary Prison" is an article deserving of attention,
and, as the writer says, its perusal may afford some
useful hints to the next Royal Commission that
considers the subject of recruiting the army.
Those who read this will be surprised to hear that
limited service men will not re-engage. It
is said that "if the punishment of the
British soldier be not mitigated and pen-
sions augmented, the day is not far distant
when to recruit the ranks British factories and work-
shops will have to be decimated by the conscription."
" The Golfer at Home" is an amusing sketch, that
is sure to win notice from some readers. " Mar-
tial Law and Military Law" will be perused with
attention just now, in consequence of the recent
discussions on the subject. Don Quixote'sh
Country" is a lively well-written paper. i e
Konigsmarks.. and M arsi)alSaxc'' fuwith
some reminiscences of that rls
distinguishediihes
which has left sonic trace "in the records of almost
every State in Europe."
MACMILLAN.-- r. Henry Kingsley's powerful
story of " Silcote of Silcotes " continues in as
quaint and original a style as ever. The chapters
before us chronicle some events that closely affect
the dramatis personce. Mrs. Norton's " Old Sir
Douglas" disappears again after the mysterious
fashion he had previously adopted, and the reader
must wait patiently for another instalment.
In its place there is 'a graceful little tale
of Algerian life, by Mr. Beltham Edwards.
" Liberal Education" is a topic of very wide inte-
rest, and it is well discussed in the paper under that
head. " Charles Lamb," always a delightful sub-
ject, gives his name to another paper, and " Volun-
teer Hospital Nursing" is treated of by no less an
authority than Elizabeth Garrett, F.S.A. Other
papers of varying interest and merit are to be found
in what is a more than usually attractive table of
contents.

THE ARGOSY hai; several amusing and suggestive
papers, and has, we think, improved in style and
character. "Improving conversation" is a humorous
sketch, not without a meaning, and a chapter on
" Habits," by the author of " Margaret and her
Bridesmaids," will apply more or less to us all.
" The Doctor Onofrio" displays all Mr. Gilbert's
peculiar powers, while " Rubens in Paris," by the
author of "Citoyenne Jacqueline," and "A German
University Town" are both worth reading.
TEMPLE BAR.—A new story by the author of
" Archie Lovell" will be a welcome sight to the
readers of 7 emple Bar, and it promises, so far as we
can judge from the opening chapters, to provide
plenty of interest. It appears to be more of the
regular novel than the history of the charming and
foolish little Archie. " Marrying a Ghost," though
bearing an alarming title, is a very innocent loVe
story, and the blunder is amusingly described.
" The Lame Landlord's Story" has the claim of
originality, though very brief and simple. " Fires
and Fire Brigades" form the subject of an ani-
mated paper ; while " Bad 11'inter Weather in
England and Canada" certainly affords a very
strong contrast to its neighbour. " flow the Lion
Stocks his Larder" and "Our Marketing in Guern-
sey" are among the best of the remaining contents.
TIIE MoNTIL—Lady G. Fullerton's historical
romance proceeds with all its accustomed vigour.
The storms around poor Queen Margaret thicken
rather than lighten as her life goes on. Early.
Days of the Paris Police" furnish some Ciirioni de;
tails. " Scenes in Teneriffe" transport us. to new
and delightful scenery. "Victor Cousin and
Eclecticism in France" are ably discussed, and a
record of Christian charity in the campaign of 1866
comes happily, to ..remind us that love and charity
• -

As the morning was fair and calm it was thought, that
the sport on the third day of the meeting would be of a
more enjoyable character than that seen on Monday and
Tuesday, aud for some two hours after noon matters were
very favourabie on the heath. After this, however, 014
wind began to blow, and before the close there were so'.ie
smart. showers. The list for the day was rather meager,,
and the company mainly composed of professional lx,tters,
the b,olonaking portion of whom had again the best of the
speculative movements. To commence with, Ban do Vie.
the non-favourite at 2 to 1, succeeded in giving Roll Call
151 b over the last half-mile of the Beacon Course, and the
Brocklesby running at Lincoln was thus borne out; but
Veda, who was backed against the field for the succeeding
lace, began badly, and could never get upon terms with
Lictor and Bouquetiere, the prize going to the first-named,
said to be as good as Limner, though, as he was behind
Paris at Epsom, he did not appear like it on public form.
Doubtless his victory had something to do with the fa-
vourNsm accorded to Paris for the T.Y.C. Sweepstakes,
for which he stood no chance with Confederate and Court
Card, nor could Problem or Cellina bowl over Hippia for
the following race, though Mr. Chaplin's filly made a fair
fight. Some interest was excited by the appearance of
Cellina, who came out for the first time since she ran Her-
mit to a neck last year. After that performance, it will
beso me seveliiClli got" cast Lin
.her stable,,a.ua .
j trWees of which, however,
were apparent to-day, although she looked big and un-
trained. The "roaring" Pericles gave a further taste of
his quality by running away with the Subscription Plate,
and then a close finish was witnessed between Wild
Agnes and the Annie Laurie colt for the Subscription
Plate, the young one winning, as he ought to have done,
n
considering that he had fuoolfi,aib•sr
tfisotteor: thetehoef ewohl
uobileinisnt
the
soft a
filly
ehya,
wwlei tich bs.rouTghh
brought out
oltutstt a contestcoupm
by Wild Dayroll, out of Emily, proved the best. During
the day there were again some important movements in
connection with the Two Thousand and Derby, and before
a move was made to the course there was a strong demon-
stration in favour of The Hermit for the Rowley Mile
race, 7 to 1 being taken right out, while Knight of the
Garter was friendless at 1,000 to 30. Later on Mr. Chap-
lin's colt fluctuated between 6 to 1 and 8 to 1, and the
other operations on the race were noticeable for the dispo-
sition evinced to back Julius and Plaudit (900 to 200 was
taken three times about the Duke's horse), and to bring
Marksman to something like a price-8 to 1 was taken and
offered about the latter, and after 1,000 to 60 had been taken
about Trocadoro, 1,800 to 100 was offered against the-
French colt, but by one of the " foxes" connected with the
stable. The Rake was very firm for the Derby, and there
twheeremoaffrgerusistooftaHkeaslti3Onopo tooffe7roedagtsot Plaudit,betl,ooo to
b ouBto threewhom
times. D'Estournel was backed by Mr. Savile at 30 to 1
late in the afternoon, after refusing those odds in the morn-
ing. Subjoined is a return of the running :
Match: 100 sovs, h ft; both two-yr-olds. Last half

mile of B.C.
Mr. Hawksley's Eau de Vie, by Zuyder Zee—Barley
Bree, Bst 121 b (Ford ham) 1
'9ll Call, 7 111 b (Cannon) 2

Lord Uxbridge's Roll Call, 7st
Betting-2 to lon Roll Call. They ran in close company
to within a dozen strides of the finish, when Fordham gat
the best of the run home, and won a splendid finish by a
neck.

A Plate of 100 Boys, for two year obis which have never
won 100 sovs ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; last half
mile of B.C.
Mr. S. Thellusson's Lictor, by Lambton—Parasol,
Bst 101 b (Deacon)
Lord Vivian's Bouquetoire Bst 71b (T. Challonor
Lord Westmoreland's Veda, Bst 71b ............(J. Goater
Mr. Stewart's Harebell, Bst 71b (Moss,
Bst 101b...(J Mann

Prince D. Soltykoff's Demonstration,
Lord Stamford's Helvellyn, Bst 1016 (Morris
Mr. Sa.vile's f by Skirmisher—Buckenham's dam, Bst 71b
(Cannon)
Mr. Jos. Dawson's c by Newcastle, dam by Costerdale—
Lateef, Bst 101 b (Aldcroft) I
Count l3atthyany's The Morning Star, Bst 101 b
(IL Covey) 0
Mr. Carew's Purveyor, Bst 1016 (A. El wards) 0
Mr. F. Elliott's Bagpipo, Bst 1016 (Edwards) 0
Mr. 13,0cher's Road, Bst 7lb (J. Daley) 0
Mr. Fleming's Spruce, Bst 71b (Cartwright) 0
Fordharn weighed for Churchill, whose 'number was
hoisted on the telegraph board„ but the colt twisting a
plate on arriving at the post the others started Without
him.
. .
BAting—Even sgst Veda, 4 to 1 east Purveyor, 10 NA
asst Lictor, 100 to S each agst Churchill, Bouiinetiere,
Demonstration, and the Buckenham's dam filly, and 100
to G asst Helvellyn. After seine delay at time post, Lictor
and Bougetiere on the upper ground, Morning Star in the
centre, and the Newcastle colt on the lower ground,
jumped off in front and maintained the command to the
foot of the hill, when the latter gave way, and Veda, who
began badly, joined the others, and passed Morning Star
in the cords. Here Lictor held a clear lead, which he
maintained to the finish, the fiat being a length in his
favour, while the favourite was half a length behind F,ou-
quotiero; Rend was fourth, Purveyor fifth, and. Morning
Star nest; and Harebell, who was outpaced from the com-
mencement, a long way in the rear.
A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each ; three year olds 7st 71b,
four Bst 111 b, five and upwards 9st 41b ; the winner to be
sold for 100 sovs if demanded, Jtc. ; T.Y.C.
Mr. Ilodgman's Confederate, by Marske, out of Gloom,
6 yrs, 9st 41b (Fordhain) 1
Mr. W. M. Lambourne's Court Card, 3 yrs, 7st 71b
(flumtabl 2
Prince D. SoltYkoff's Lytham, 6 yrs, Ost 41b...(J. Mann)
3
(Cannon) 0
Captain Mitchell's Topsail colt, 3 yi s, 7st 71b (car. 7st 1011,
Mr. J. Stephenson's Zisea, 5 yrs. Ost. 4lb ...... (Eleartfield) 0
Mr. ll.ynolds's Paris, 6 yrs, 9st 41b .....
3 yrs, 7st 716
(Sift) 0
Mr. T. Fordham's Helen liven filly,

Betting-7 to 4 agst Confederate, 2to 1 agst Paris, 6to
Bto 1 agst the Topsail colt. Zisca, led for
al sal;fosrttr(ll3i:tivauncne, and then gave way to Court Carl, Con-
federate, and Lytham, who laid wide of each other. In the
cords the latter succumbed, and Court Card took a slight
lead, but she was caught by the favourite in the last three
strides, and beaten a neck, Lytham being two lengths off.
The Topsail colt was fourth, Paris fifth, the Helen Ilegai
filly sixth, and Zisca last.
A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year old
fillies; Bst 101 b each ; maidens at starting allowed slb ;
T.Y.C. ; 7 subs.
Baron Rothschild's Hippia, Bst 10i b (Wells) 1
Mr. Chaplin's Problem, Bst 10Ib (Cannon) 2
Lord Stamford's Collins, Bst 101 b (Morris) 3
Betting-4 to lon Hippie. The lot lay well together
' till about half the distance had been traversed, cud then
the favourite went to the fore, winning ultimately by three
parts of a length ; Cellina pulled up a bad third.
A Subscription Plato of 50 sovs ; three year olds ist 71b,
four Bst 121 b, five and upwards 9st 31b; T.Y.O.
Duke of Newcastle's Pericles, 3 yrs, 7st 71b...(11. Covey) 1
Mr. F. Elliott's Porter's Knot, 3 yrs, 7st 71b...(11uxtable) 2
Lord Westmoreland's I.7lphus 4 yrs, Bst 121 h (J. (13ator) 3
o
Mr. Js. Wood'srs,
Lord Glasvw's The. Rescued filly, 3 yrs, 7st 7lb
bst 31b (Boggis) 4
(liibberd) 5
Betting-1 00 to 15 on Pericles. Won by five lengths.
A Handicap of 10 sovs each,, for three year olds and up-
wards; D.M.
Mr. Jos. Dimson's Annie Laurie, 3 yrs, sst 71b (Butler) 1
Duke of Hamilton's Wild Agues, 5 yrs, Oct 71b
(A. Edwards) 2
Lord Westmoreland's Thalia, 4 yrs, 7st 1 01b...(Kenyon) 3
Mr. Hodgman's Violent, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Huxtable) 0
Mr. Oarew's Nukubova, 5 yrs, ist (T. Goodwin) 0
Lord Glasgow's Sister to Stratford, 3 yrs, 6st 71b
(Xfordan) 0
Mr. Lowther's Assineboine, 3 yrs, Est (Burnes) 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst the Annie Laurie colt, 7to 2 agst
Wild Agnes, 5 to 1 agst Thalia, 6 to 1 agst Violent, 7 to 1.
agst AsAneboine. Won by a head.
The Column Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year
olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; 31b and 51b allowed ;

R.M.; 6 subs.
Betting - G to 4 on the Emily filly, who lod throughout,
and won by ten lengths.
Match —lOO sovs, 25 ft. PM.
Captain Coventry's Kingsley, Sat 101 b ...............Received
Admiral ants's Lady Bugle Eye, 3 yrs, 7st ............... Paid

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LONDON, TiIUR.SDAY, APRIL 11, 1867.

Notwithstanding the very unworthy course pur-
sued by Mr. GL.:DSTONE through the discussion on
the Reform Bill, we confess that we are again taken
by surprise at the new step he has taken. The
secret is that the right hon. gentleman has made up

Lis mind to defeat the bill of the Government, and
::.;!I.!e cotzte he will go on to the end. It is
doubtful if any decision will bo arrived at to-night,
but we hope that it wijl be, because it
.is useless to

prolong such discussions, and the delay may be pro- 1
ductive of injurious results to the measure. It will
be a very good thing if hon. members can separate
for the Easter recess with the firm conviction that
the passing of the Government measure is certain
so far as human plans can be. On the other hand,
it would be most vexatious to meet again in doubt
and uncertainty, and to commence anew vexatious
discussions and initiatory debates. There is really
nothing new in these proposals of Mr. GLAD-
STONE'S, and we do not see how he can offer
any valid reason for disturbing the course of
public business, and stopping the progress of a
popular measure by thus interposing Lis perpetual
objections. It amounts to this—the good seyst) and
public spirit of some of the leading members of the
Liberal party prevented the attempt of Monday
from succeeding, but instead of profiting by expe-
rience and relinquishing the task as hopeless, or at
least impolitic, the Leader of the Opposition strikes
out another line for himself. He keeps the same
end in view, the destruction of the bill before
the House. It is all to begin again, the never-end-
ing theme of renting or rating franchises. But what
matters it that the House was against Mr. GLAD-
STONE'S plea of last year? what matters it that it de-
cided to support the Government on Monday last ?
Nothing at all compared with the fact that Mr.
GLADSTONE is offended, and that he must show off
his indignation and irritability to the House and to
the country. As we said yesterday, he himself will
be the greatest loser by the adoption of this fac-
tious course, but it is too bad that others should
have to suffer for his perversity and want of self-
control.

The right hon. gentleman only shows his folly
by supposing that he has been put on the shelf,
and that there is nothing for him to do this year
unless he thwarts the Government scheme at every
stage, because there is an important responsibility
which rests with the Opposition ; and if they ear-
nestly impressed upon the Government the advan-
tage of giving up this or that clause without
making a party struggle of the matter, they could
really serve the interests of the country far more
effectually tha❑ if they merely sought to carry out
their own individual prejudices, regardless of risk,
and unmindful of consequences. As it is, however,
we have the mortifying spectacle before us of a man
of consummate ability casting all considerations of
patriotism to the winds, and, regardless of the ex-
pressed wishes of his party, going in every direction
which his fancy suggests to him. We hope that
those members of the Liberal party who came to
the rescue on Monday will be on the alert to-
night, and, above all, that they will not be de
ceived by this new scheme of the right lion, gen-
tleman. It is quite evident that this unruly sprit
cannot be still until some momentous division has
been taken, and, therefore, perhaps hon. members
had better make up their minds, with the best grace
they can, to the disagreeable necessity. It would
be unreasonable to doubt the result of such a
division after the firmness the House has shown,
though its faith and its good intentions have been
sorely put to the test through the months they have
been assembled this session. Still, we must not
deceive ourselves into the belief that there is nothing
to apprehend and no danger in the prospect that
looms before us.

The truth is that there is great danger, and
always will be when so skilful a foe as Mr. GLAD-
STONE has implacably resolved to make the Govern-
ment measure a nonentity ; but, at the same time,
the danger can be removed and the difficulty sur-
mounted if the House keep true to its duty and
preserve its pledge unbroken. The Government
are not likely to be too much wedded to any parti-
cular thing to which reasonable oppcisition has been
made, and which the house dispassionately condemn,
and therefore the great object with all true Re-
formers must be to defeat the tactics of Mr. GLAD-
STONE, and prove to him, once for all, that they
have determined to settle the question this year.
There must be some limit even to his arrogant de-
mands, and the sooner an impassive barrier is put
to his presumption the better for all parties; and we
earnestly hope that to-night will see the end
of his mischievous machinations for the time
being. If his amendments are thrown out, we
may have a little breathing time, and to all intents
and purposes we may consider the Ministerial Bill
to be safe to pass. That this desideratum may be
obtained it will be necessary that a firm stand be
made this evening, and when we consider the con-
sequences cf a defeat we feel convinced that the
House will not look to the right or left, but go
boldly and determinedly on ward to secure to thLt
Government that success which is imperatively ne-
cessary for the settlement of the Reform question
this session, and the fulfilment of the expectations
of the country.

The Atlantic Cable brings us news from New
York, dated yesterday afternoon at half-past five !
We are growing accustomed to this marvel, and
receive it as naturally as we do the intelligence from
Paris or Belgium a few hours old. The news which
comes to us from the other side of the Atlantic is,
as usual, full of incident, and after many long years
of domestic tranquillity and undisturbed foreign
relations the States seem to be destined to pass
through a series of storms without and within. The
foreign news is, indeed, no more than we had
reason to expect, since it was not likely that
America would forfeit the chance of extending their
dominions so easily as Russia proposed. The
Senate, we learn, has ratified the treaty entered into
with Russia relative to the cession of the Russian
possessions in America to the United States. We
do not hear what effect this has produced upon
those British subjects who manifested such uneasi-
ness a little while ago. Most probably the change
will make no real difference ; and, certainly, if
Russia chooses to part with her possessions, which
are comparatively useless to her, for a considers..
tion, we have no grounds for interference. There
may, indeed, be some other considerations involved
which would demand our interference, but we have
as yet no intimation of it, and, therefore, have no
reason for thrusting ourselves into the matter,
though we may be stimulated to an increased
watchfulness over our own interests.

With respect to the domestic policy of the
States, we find that the Governor of Georgia
has filed a Bill in the Supreme Court
to stay the execution of the Reconstruction
Act. This is remarkable, coming as it does with
the intimation received yesterday that the Govern-
ment would oppose the motion for petitioning the
Supreme Court to stay the execution of the Recon-
struction Act. It is necessary, however, to receive
all these telegrams with extreme caution. The rapid
changes in the political situation of any country at
a time of disturbance and excitement vary with
every hour. Rumours originate no one knows how
or where, and after passing through one or two
channels conjecture becomes certainty, and what
was doubtfully and hesitatingly advanced at first
becomes confidently announced as authoritative in-
formation. Each party is of course anxious to make
the best of their own case, and thus we sometimes
get quite as false and exaggerated views of affairs at
first. It is possible that the President may have
4ctorwitued 071 opposing the vetitioi.a 011 0710 or two

grounds. He may think it advisable for the South
to take no active part in opposing Radical legisla-
tion, so as to give its enemies no opportunity for
pleading disaffection and insubordination. He may
also object on theoretical grounds, as he has declared
the measure to be unconstitutional, and therefore
illegal ; he may not wish to recognise it as having
passed into law. Whatever his actual course
may have been, we cannot doubt -that his convic-
tions are unaltered, and his objections to the bill in
principle and practice are as strong as ever. The
unfortunate Southern States are now suffering from
fresh trials. The floods, which have been unusually
severe, have laid waste a large proportion of the
best plantations in Louisiana, and rendered them
useless for the season. A freedmen's settlement on
the Mississippi has been submerged, with the loss of
100 lives. Whether these fresh misfortunes will
help the advocates of Southern rights to obtain
further concessions from the people of the North
remains to be seen.

theTLhoosred Cwhhie had
f Justice
t it
ch:
yesterdayopportunity
h a
do f
agrand
listeningra to
nd op-
portunity
of hearing a masterly address. His
lordship spoke for nearly six hours in delivering the
charge to the jury in the case of Colonel NELSON
and Lieutenant BRAND. The closing passages of
his remarks will have the most interest for the
generality of readers, because they refer to those on
whom has fallen the burden of the affair. His
Lordship said that very different opinions had
been entertained on the subject in respect
to all that had taken place in Jamaica,
and opposite views were entertained as to the pro-
priety of the course pursued. "In his humble
judgment, he was bound to say, looking at the gene-
ral consternation and alarm which prevailed through
the whole of the island, and to the small proportion
of the white population compared with the blacks,
that if ever there were circumstances which justified
the application of martial law they were to be found
in this case." Nothing could be more forcibly put
than the language employed by the Lord Chief
Justice on this occasion ; he said that the
question should be decided as it stood alone,
and quite apart from any exaggerations on either
side. "Passion or prejudice should never under
any circumstances be allowed to enter into
the arena of justice." We feel convinced that
the question will be considered free from prejudice,
and no doubt the result will be that the prisoners
will be relieved from the harass of further proceed-
ings, a result which cannot but be acceptable to the
public, since they were not individually responsible
for the course they took, even allowing that course
to have been an erroneous one.

The debate on the Oxford Tests Abolition Bill
yesterday afternoon was not altogether satisfactory.
Its result was that the bill passed through committee,
but it is to be hoped that it will not go through its
final stages without some further examination.
Owing to the peculiar circumstances of the case
there was some confusion of opinion. Mr. GLAD-
STONE and others, who are averse to a total change
in the management of the universities, voted for
Mr. COLERIDGE'S instructions, on the ground that
whatever was done in one university ought to be
done in the other. This is reasonable enough,
and no one would wish the two venerable
sister establishments to be considered on different
systems. At the same the division which expressed
the conviction on the part of the house that such
an alteration would be most undesirable must not
b. 3 accepted as evidence that Parliament is pre-
pared to sanction wholesale changes. The ad-
mission of Dissenters to full equality in the educa-
tional and social advantaged of the University is a
very different thing from their admission as
members of the governing body of a pro-
fessedly religious corporation. Mr. SELWYN,
who made a poiverful speech in opposi-
tion to the measure, urged that the University
of Cambridge had carried out bona fide all the
requirements of the Reform Act, and had opened
all her advantages to Dissenters. No test was re-
quired on taking a degree, and it was only on be-
coming a member of the governing body that a
graduate was required to declare himself of the
Church of England. The spirit of the time is
heartily in favour of religious toleration, and any-
thing like exclusiveness would infallibly tend to de-
feat itself. At the same time it may be questioned
whether the full importance of the measure yesterday
discussed was appreciated by the House of Com-
mons, and we cannot believe that the public gene-
rally would like to see our universities approximate
in character to the German universities, and be-
come seats of " free inquiry." The pursuit of
truth is undoubtedly a great and noble object, and
we must respect the seeker even if we think him
mistaken ; but the age at which English fathers
send their sons to the universities is the age
on
tsttfrroauri entiinogu,
plunging
hneo f
an
at
eoonrt al
metaphysics. indepen-
dentpowe
rs
ouri
for
for
f u
titinrqe effort,i ry
receiving
f
The years from 18 to 25 are not the years for theo-
logical inquiry. That study is not so light that un-
trained powers and inexperienced judgments should
be rashly involved in it. We hope that
the whole
matter will be carefully reviewed before further
action.

Once more the threatened clouds of war have
dispersed for awhile, and general relief will be ex-
perienced in the several capitals of Europe. The
excitement and agitation which prevailed in Paris
ou Saturday and Sunday could hardly fail to reach
the Legislative Chamber, and accordingly in yes-
terday's sitting M. JULES FAVRE and others made
demands for leave to question the Government re-
lative to the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. The
President announced that he had received a decree
authorising the Minister for Foreign Affairs to
make a declaration on the subject, and M. MOUS-
TIER in a few sentences declared that the French
Government was disposed to examine the question
in concert with the Great Powers, and believed,
therefore, that peace could not be disturbed. This
declaration was received with cheers; and in reply
to further remarks from M. 'fniErts, who wished
for the despatches, M. Rotilan said that the ques-
tion had not yet entered upon the offi,.lial diplo-
matic stage. There were, therefore, no despatches
to lay on the table, but the declaration already
made " was of a character to satisfy the suscepti-
bilities of the Legislative Body and of public opi-
nion." Good reason is there for the tenderness of
these susceptibilities just now, and the long smoul-
dering anger of the French people at the arrogance
of the Prussian Government gave grounds for
uneasiness elsewhere. M. MOUSTIER says in effect
that it was not the French Government that raised
the question. The undecided situation of Luxem-
burg and Limburg gave rise to communications
between France and Holland, but without official
character, when the Dutch Government consulted
Prussia, who replied by appealing to the treaty of
1839. Prussia has always treaties at her fingers'
ends when wanted, though sometimes her political
memory is short. however, M. MOUSTIER dis-
tinctly disclaims any intention on the part of his
Government to interfere without consulting the
great Powers ; and whatever the actual history of
the case, we may accept the solution as tempora-
rily satisfactory, especially in the present condition
of LILL'Opc4,4 44,24ccg. V

CORRESPONDENCE FROAL PARIS.

(FROM OUP. OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Wednesday Evening.

The Moniteur contradicts the report given by an
Italian paper, the Opinione, that M. Rattazzi had
not been able to form a Cabinet. On the contrary,
he had succeeded in selecting a Ministry, the pro-
bable composition of which would be—Messrs.
Rattazi, President of the Council and Minister of
the Interior ; Viscount Venosta, -Minister of Foreign
Affairs ; Ferrari, Miaisteriofyinance ; Revel, Minis-
ter of War ; Piscetto, Minister of Marine ; Afilito,
Minister of Public Works ; Cerrenti, Minister of
Public Instruction ; Tecchio, Minister of Justice ;
Cambray-Digny, Minister of Commerce.
A private telegram from Berlin announces that
the Reichstag has adopted, without discussion and
by a large majority, after an hour's examination,
Articles 59 to 61 of the project of the Constitution
of the Confederation of the North, which completes
the vote of the whole of that portion of the project
which relates to the Military Federal Constitution.
After some explanations had been given upon cer-
tain points by the organs of the Government, the
whole of the amendments proposed by the Opposi-
tion were successively rejected.
The Prussian Government intends to convoke
the Parliament as soon as an agreement has been
arranged relative to the Federal Constitution. The
conferences of the delegates from the Government
of the North in reference to the modifications pro-
posed by the Reichstag were to commence this day,
April 10.
On Sunday last, in the Palace of the Tuileries,
their holinesses, Messrs. Gros and Hugonin, ap-
pointed bishops of Tarantaix and Bayeux, took the
usual oa.ths to the Emperor, on the presentation of
the Grand Almoner to his Majesty, in the presence
of their Excellencies the Minister of State and
Keeper of the Seals, and the Minister of Justice
and Public Worship.
The Paris papers are, of course, still agitated
and excited upon the subject of Luxem-
bourg. There is, however, no new fact of
importance to mention on the subject to-
day. The articles of the Siecle which I noticed
have produced a great sensation, and many of its
contemporaries accuse it of endeavouring to pro-
voke war. The Siecle denies the " soft impeach-
ment," and says it neither exaggerated nor ex-
tenuated the gravity of the position. It was only
anxious for the honour and dignity of France.
The Siecle proceeds If we to -day leave aside the
question of Luxembourg, it is from pure patriotism.
When France has a difference with a foreigner, all
that we look to is the honour and interest of the
country. The only point with which we think
it necessary to occupy ourselves is that Prussia
shall not keep a garrison in a citadel which does not
belong to her, and which appears to be a continual
threat against our frontier. When Prussia shall
have withdrawn her troops, then, and then only,
shall we have to know how the first negotiation with
Holland was brought about. We shall never con-
sent that the Prussians shall indefinitely occupy the
citadel of Luxembourg, because there would at once
be humiliation and danger in such occupation."

The exhibition of the works of living artists at
the Palace in the Champs Elysees will open on
Monday next. On week days the admission will
be lf. On Sundays the exhibition will be gratis,
but should the galleries be inconveniently crowded
the administration reserve to themselves the right
of closing the doors temporarily.
The Scientific Congress of France will hold its
thirty-third session at Amiens from the 3d to 12th
of June. _ _

Among the novel speculations at Paris is the for-
mation of a society to take advantage of a privi-
lege granted by the Viceroy of Egypt for the for-
mation of pawnbroking establishments in that
country. The title will be " Monts de Pit
Egyptiens." Great care has been taken to afford
every possible accommodation at a cheap rate. The
chief directors are M. Alfred Ernest Voisin,
formerly Receiver-General of Finance for the de-
partment of Maine et Loire, and M. Gustave de
'ante."
Cholley. The seat of the directors will be at Paris,
l
but the money lending offices will be at Alexandria
and Cairo, for it appears that people in Egypt,
like those in other places are sometimes in wpaenrtsooncash. The capital invested is 500,000 f. In Eng-
land, as is pretty well known, a pawnbroker is
icsa lell‘aeldlsehidnoymr
short
time l. I,
Aunt"—"
ago, a
n cul
net.':_l“ l
un Paantg risa, thei obliging
girl employed by a
young
washerwoman, while washing some linen had a
needle introduced into her hand, which soon be-
came much swollen, and she was in great pain. In
attempting to extract the needle it entered further
into the hand, and she lost sight of it. A surgeon
discovered that it had proceeded upwardi to the
shoulder. It has been extracted by means of a
er any
inconvenience from the wound.
painful incision, but the girl does not suff

A patient has died at one of the hospitals who
was affected with a strange kind of madness
. He
c piecee iv eodf at i seriousinbe
r, injury from the fall of a heavy
but
the wound was soon healed.
dead, and
when
Spiinecreriethsaatitinime ,
questioned upon the subject he used to tell people
that what. remained was only a model or
fancied however,
tlia the man, whose name was
t he was
machine of
that person, " lamely and unfashionably male up.,,
In speaking of himself he never used the word me
or I, but that. Ile remained sometimes in a state
of insensibility for two or three days, but blisters
and other painful remedies did not seem to hurt him
iu the least. At other times he refused to eat or
drink, saying that is not hungry or this is not
thirsty.
The journeymen tailors are still on strike, and
there are symptoms of a strike among other classes
of workmen.
The Emperor has paid another visit to the Exhi-
bition in the Champ de Mars, and spent nearly two
hours in the inspection of its marvels, again express-
ing his great satisfaction with all the details of it.
To-day has been the first day that the Exhibition
has presented an animated appearance, with the
exception of the opening. The weather being very
fine and warm the visitors were numerous, and many
e rI be
daisrttimncetniot is not quitefashionnand m
e owe were present.completed.
d.indeedthe jury appointed to award prizes have for
persons French of
department
this reason postponed a visit to some of the classes
till to-morrow. In order to form an idea cf the
admirable objects here presented, I recommend the
visitor to traverse the long gallery marked Mobilier.
It is gorgeous and picturesque. To speak of a tithe
of the articles would require columns, but I will say
in a word that you meet with all that is glittering,
tasteful, and useful. Stop for a moment and you
see magnificent glass chandeliers, Sevres china,
articles of bronze, and as you go on, statues,
luxurious furniture, cutlery, pictures, tapestry,
jewellery, and splendid plated articles. About the
centre of the gallery you see " Manufacture d'Au-
busson," a spacious
andlofty compartment contain-
ing much that I have just enumerated, and more
besides. It looks like a large room in a fairy
palace. Even in minor points of this gallery much
skill and taste have been evinced. For instance,
circular seats, which the other day were only,
crowned with woodwork, are surmounted by a gor-
geous covering, with gildings, paintings, and orna-
ments of Eastern magnificence, evincing great taste
and artistic skill.

The English department has been very attractive
to-day. Indeed some portions were so crowded
that it was difficult to pass, and I had not time to
give a minute description of its wonders as Psintended.
There was an eager rush to the portion occupied by
Messrs. C. F. Hancock, and Co., for it is now known
that it contains what many will consider to be the
gem of the Exhibition, the beautiful gold casket
presented by the Mercers' Company with the free-
dom of the City to the Prince of Wales. The
enamel work is executed with exquisite skill and
finish. This splendid work of art was kindly lent
the by the Prince of Wales to give increased lustre to
Exhibition, and the French as well as the English
will fully appreciate the feeling which induced the
favour. The triumphs of English genius, taste, and
industry have appeared to-day to much advantage.
The preparations for the display seem to be now
Cully coallUted, The Laglig.4 ,vavgacturors and

artists, whose familiar names appear in all direc-
tions, have shown their determination to prove that
" England has done its duty." All classes of the
Parisians have mixed to day among the aristocracy,
and costumes as varied as the kaleidoscope have
added brilliancy and novelty to the scene. Even
the Church has paid its tribute to human talent and
ingenuity. There were many priests among the
spectators to- day.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

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THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.
Sr. PETERSBURG, April 11.

The official Northern Post publishes an article
stating that no apprehensions need be entertained
of any warlike complications arising from the
Luxemburg question.
Tile Northern Post is confident that the Emperor
of the French will shortly dissipate any such appre-
hensions by an energetic disavowal of warlike in-
tentions.

PARIS, April 10.

The 3loniteur du Soir, in its weekly bulletin
published this evening, says :—" The French and
foreign press have given circulation for some time
past to incorrect views and intelligence concerning
the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. The Government
has deemed it useful to place the facts in their
true light by a communication destined to tranquil-
lise and enlighten public opinion. The Minister
for Foreign Affairs has been insructed by the Em-
peror to inform the Senate and the Legislative
Body of the present state of the question. The
uncertain situation of Limburg and Luxemburg
had given rise to preliminary negotiations having
no official character between France and Hol-
land, when the Cabinet of Berlin, consulted by
the King of the Netherlands, referred to
the arrangements of the treaty of 1839, by which
Belgium was separated from Holland, and the
limits of their respective territories were deter-
mined. The Government of the Emperor had no
reason to refuse an exchange of ideas between the
signatary powers of this act. It has besides only
admitted the eventuality of an acquisition under
the following three united conditions :—" The free
consent of the King and Grand Duke ; the loyal
examination of the interests of the Great Powers,
and the vote of the populations manifested by uni-
versal suffrage. The public may he assured that
France will be able to reconcile the requirements of
national dignity with the interests of peace and
sentiments of moderation and justice."

PLYMOUTH, Thursday, 10 a•iu.

The armour-plated screw steamship Lord Clyde,
23, Captai❑ Roderick Dew, C.E., from Liverpool,
arrived iu the Sound this morning.

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 3 (via Marseilles).

A deputation of Bulgarians has just presented a
petition to the Sultan, asking for certain privileges
referring to the autonomy of Bulgaria.
Prince Michael has been received with great
honours by the Sultan and the Porte.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN

MAILS.

111Ansauns, April 11.
The China arrived at 11.15 p.m. yesterday.
The mails leave for London at 11.30 a.m. to-

day•

GIBRALTAR, April 9.

The Pera, from Southampton, on the 4th, arrived
yesterday at 10 p.m., and left at 9 a.m. to-day for
Alexandria.

FRANCE.
BOURSE, April 10, Three o'clock.-=The market
closed as follows :

II per Cents 96
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 66 50
Do. end month 66 25
Credit Mobilier 375
Do. end month
Credit Foncier —
Do. end month 1305

Bank Shares 3400
Italian Loan 47 75
Do. end month 47 7C
Mexican Loan —
. Do. Bonds 125
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred
-
VATS.

For Account.
Orleans
Northern llO5
Lyons and Alediterranea.n 865

So-uthern 545
Western 535
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 366 25
North of Spain BO
Saragossa B5
Ditto to Barcelona
Roman.

525 -

PRUSSIA AND WURTEMBERG.

BERLIN, April 10.

The semi-official North German Gazette of this
evening gives a denial to a statement of the Bank
Gazette that, in a despatch recently addressed to the
Cabinet of Stuttgart, the Prussian Government had
declared that it looked upon the treaty of alliance
with Wurtemberg as inseparable from the treaty of
peace concluded between that State and Prussia.
The North German Gazette adds—" The Prussian
Government considers it self-evident that the treaty
of alliance of the 13th August last must require the
sanction of the Estates. At the same time it has
equal confidence in the German national feeling of
the Wurtemberg Diet, and in the thorough fidelity
of the
%Vurtemberg Government to its treaty en-
gagements.
The North German Gazette also publishes an
article, in which it points out that the fortress of
Luxemburg had a national obligation to serve as a
protection to the German Confederation, and also
the international object of guaranteeing the neutra-
lity of Belgium. It adds—
,' This position the dissolution of the former Con-
federation has not changed. Were Prussia, on her
own responsibility and without the consent of the
Powers represented at the London Conference, to
give up the occupation of Luxemburg, she would
violate her national and international obligations as
a member of the Bund and as an European great
Power.

" The Marquis de Moustier appears, according
to his communication in the French Legislative
Chamber, to desire to conform to these considera-

Lions.

" That no intention exists of incorporating Lux-
emburg with the North German Confederation has
been already made manifest by the declaration of
Count Bismarck in the North German Parliament."

THE NORTH GERMAN PARLIAMENT.

BERLIN, April 10.

The North German Parliament completed to-day
the preliminary discussion of the Draft of the Con-
stitution.

On the debate of the 71st and last paragraph,
which declared that the relations of the Bund with
the South German States will be settled by special
treaties immediately after the cinstitution of the
North German Confederation, Herr Lasker moved
an amendment, proposing that the entry of all or
one of the South German States into the Northern
Bund could take place on the proposition of the
presiding power and by means of Federal legisla-
tion.

Herr Von Hoffmann, Federal Commissioner of
the Grand Duchy of llesse Darmstadt, inada a
speech, in which he thanked Count Bismarck for
the reply conceived in Federal and friendly terms
made by the latter to the interpellation of Count
Solms-Lanbach in yesterday's sitting of the Parlia-
ment. Herr Von Hoffman added, "I believe I may
at the same time give expression to the great satis-
faction which that reply afforded the Hessian Go-
vernment. The entry of the whole of the Grand
Duchy of Hesse Darmstadt into the Northern Bund
would certainly be the simplest mode of removing
,the existing evils. Nevertheless such a step, while

conferring upon the Grand Duchy greater rights,
would also lay upon it heavier burdens, and an un-
derstanding with the representatives of the country
would therefore be necessary before a decision upon
the question could be taken. I am, however, per-
suaded that the Hessian Government and Diet
will be found to be animated by the same patriotic
spirit, and that the matter in question will speedily
be settled in a way corresponding with the interest
both of Hesse Darmstadt and the whole of Ger-

many."

Count Bismarck, in rcTly, declared that the
amendment of Herr Lasker was not opposed to the
wishes of the Federal Governments, though he (lid
not intend to vote for its adoption. " The Treaty
of Prague," he said, " makes reference to the recon-
struction of the whole of Germany, and thus em-
braces the international and national relations
between the North and South. The fact that a
South German Confederation bas not yet been
established prevents the North and South from
being connected by a bond of union. If a South
German Confederation existed the Parliaments of
the North and South would not long submit to being
kept separate."
Article 71, together with llerr Lasker's amend-
ment, was then adopted by a large majority.

At the conclusion of the debate the Polish mem-
bers protested against the union of the Polish popu-
lation with the North German people.

ATJSTRIA.

The following is the text of the Imperial letter
addressed to M. Von Beust, and which was read as
a message at the opening of the three Diets of
Bohemia, Moravia, and Carniola :
" My Dear Baron Von Beust,

" The Diets of my kingdoms and territories which
are unconnected with the Crown of Hungary, and
which were opened on the 18th of February last,
were informed of the motives that led me to have
recourse to the convocation ordered in the patent of
Jan. 2, 1867, of a constitutional Reichsratia, which
is to deliberate upon the questions to be solved.
" The Diet of my kingdom of Bohemia, &c.,
answered the invitation of my Government to pro-
ceed to the elections in such a way that I thought
proper to make by my patent, of the 26th of Feb-
ruary, a new appeal to the faithful population of
that country.

" I consequently request you to invite again the
Diet issued from the new elections to send repre-
seLtatives to the Reichstadt. I reckon upon the
political wisdom and the loyal feelings of the Diet,
and I trust it will hasten to answer that appeal.
" I request you to give to the Diet the assurance,
reiterated and special, that nothing is more opposite
to the intentions of my Government than the idea
of infringing the constitutional autonomy of that
kingdom ; that, on the contrary, my wiih is that
that autonomy shall be extended when the condi-
tions of security and power of the monarchy will allow
it, and even that it shall besurrounded with new gua-
rantees by the durable consolidation of the consti-
tutional organisation of the monarchy, and by the
progressive development of liberal institutions.
" Ofen, April 3." " FRANCIS JOSEPH.