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LOIVDOIV, FRIDAY, .11AY 3, 1867.

Last night the Committee on the Representation
of the People Bill decided, by a large majority, in
favour of the period of one year's residence instead
of the term proposed by Government. This is by
no means an unexpected result, and it is no party
triumph, because no trial of strength was made.
Sir JoHN PA KINGTON'S speech was just what we
might have imagined it would be—he defended the
proposal of two years being the limit, which was
natural, since he was one of the Cabinet which had
sanctioned the suggestion, doubtless after mature
deliberation and upon sound conviction. He dis-
played, however, no eagerness on the matter, and
and in this respect his speech furnished a marked
contrast to some of his earlier discourses upon the
measure. The right Lon. baronet said, to begin
with, that it was a practical question, and, as Mr.
Avraws. had said, not a question of principle.
These few words disposed of the thine, so far as any
Ministerial responsibility was concerned, and left it
to the discretion of hon. members to take their own
way, unfettered by the responsibility of impeding
the progress of the Bill, and disturbing the state of
things. Sir JOHN PAKINGTON paid :just trLute
to the temper in which the majority e of the
House had met this measure, and declared t at
he never remembered a greater display of
consideration than had been exhibited on this occa-
sion. Perhaps no better way could have been
found of putting the case fairly before the gotue

than that taken by the right hon. baronet, when he
said that " fortified by the Municipal Act, and by
the precedent of 1854, and convinced that they were
asking the committee to agree to a fair and effectual
security, they were obliged to test the opinion of
the committee by a division." The test has been
applied, and the result is indubitable ; in point of
fact this two years' residence was the most unpopu-
lar part of the measure, and many disapproved of it
who were really anxious for the Government
Bill to pass. We take the criticisms of
Mr. BRIGHT, and others like him, at what they are
worth, feeling convinced that we should not have
heard half or a quarter so much about the injustice
of the proposal, and the injuries it would inflict had
they known a little earlier that the Government
would not stand or fall by the plan. All things
taken into consideration, we think that the decision
arrived at last night by the Committee is a very
satisfactory one. We should have been sorry for
any conclusion to have been come to which would
have marred the effect of the measure now before
Parliament, and in any degree deprived of it
of that support and sympathy which it
eminently deserves. Had the Government proposal
been carried, and the two years' residence proved
as unsatisfactory in some respects, as we have no
doubt it would have done, there would have been
much to regret ; and for every reason, then, the
friends of Reform have cause for satisfaction at the
result of last night's division.
Earl GROSVENOR withdrew his £5 rating amend-
ment last night, and in doing so made some expla-
nations which did credit to his judgment. He
declared that it would be useless to take up the
time of the Committee in discussing the matter,
after the " peculiar nature" of the division which
took place before Easter. The noble lord had
by far the best of it in the remarks he made upon
those who had been busy in criticising his doings
and censuring him so severely for voting with the
Government. " The hon. menber for Nottingham
stated, with reference to my conduct, that no man
in the House had done more than I to cut off all
idea of Reform. If it had been my wish to cut off
all idea of Reform, I should have voted, to be con-
sistent certainly, with the hon. member for Notting-
him, and also with the right hon. member for Colne
against the Government, because I conceive that the
result of carrying the amendment moved by
the right hon. member for South Lancashire would
have been not only to defeat the Government,
but to put all Reform out of the question for this
Session at least." This is a very true definition of
the state of things, and those who put themselves
unnecessarily forward in the matter had better hide
their diminished heads, for the sense of the House,
and the feeling of the country, are alike against
them and their spiteful insinuations. Mr. BASS
also made some allusion to the remarks which Mr.
BRIGHT had used in reference to his conduct, and if
by any flight of faney we could conjure up the
notion of that imperious individual being
ashamed of his deeds or words, we should
think he was sorry to have his excited language
repeated to the House. He said that the course pur-
sued by those members of the Liberal party who
supported the Government was full of treachery,
and they would take anything rather than go back
to their constituents ; they were, in short, " rene-
gades.' We are not sorry that Mr. BRIGHT has
been called to an account for the very impertinent
manner in which he takes upon himself to criticise
the actions of those who differ from him ; and it is
high time he should desist from using out of doors
language that he would not presume to utter
within the House. Such a license is really
ridiculous, and we hope that he may give up the un-
suitable custom. Mr. BRIGHT tried to get out of
the difficulty he had got into, but he did not suc-
ceed in his attempt; first, he said that the cap fitted
so well that the hon. member put it on ; but this was
met by cries of " Oh," and then he made other ex-
cuses equally unavailable. There is always time
enough in a debate to say anything that is necessary
on the general topics connected with the question,
and general reflections are much better left out
altogether. They never do any good, and very
often create serious mischief. It would seem,
however, according to Mr. BRIGHT'S theory, that
he and his clique are to say just what conies into
their heads about motives and such like induce-
ments, and those they pull to pieces must not pre-
sume to criticise the criticism upon themselves.
After the decided rebuke which he met with last
night, we are not presumptuous in expecting that
the hon. member for Birmingham will take a little
more heed to his ways when he next tries to make
a good thing out of a division list in his provincial
harangues.

It seems that the good sense of the moderate
portion of the community is likely to ex-
press itself pretty decidedly respecting next
Monday's programme. We find that a memo-
rial has been prepared for presentation to the Home
Secretary, protesting against the intended demon-
stration of the League, and that it has already re-
ceived between 3,000 and 4,000 signatures. There
is no question but that the shopkeepers and resi-
dents at the West-end view these processions and
noisy demonstrations with considerable annoyance
and apprehension, and their memorial, though
brief, is very much to the point. Possibly
their reasons for asking the interference of
the Government may have some weight with
Mr. BEALES, and serve at least to convince
him that there is another aspect to the question
besides that of patriotic adventure and oligarchical
oppression,

The memorialists, after referring to the frequency
and professed objects of these political processions,
give three reasons for protesting against them.
First, such processions stop the traffic, and produce
much annoyance and confusion ; secondly, they
cause great alarm to peaceable and orderly per-
sons, while to the evil-minded they offer great
facilities for plunder and mischief ; thirdly, they
contend that these processions entail great losses
upon them, as they are obliged to close their places
of business, while their customers are also afraid to
venture out. Inasmuch, therefore, as they pay
heavy rates for the public protection, they think
themselves entitled to the undisturbed possession of
their premises, and the pursuit of their lawful avo-
cations unmolested. It is certainly a great hard-
ship, in a year of exceptional dullness, for a West-
end tradesman to lose one of the days of the season;
and, according to the estimates of political econo-
mists, even half-a-day's holiday is an expensive
amusement for London. The proprietors of the
West-end establishments have shown a cry
commendable willingness to meet the lawful
desires of their employ6s by granting them a
weekly half holiday, but they have a very good
right to object to the compulsory loss of the best
part of a day's business. So have also those em-
ployed by them, for although the memorialists com-
plain that their expenses go on while their profits
diminish, there are many cases in which persons
paid by the day will lose their day's work, and con-
sequently their day's profit. The dictatorial atti-
tude of the League is just like the dictation of the
Trades' Unions. No one may dare to dispute their
authority,
of the or to doubt the wisdom and justice
InAnnex ill which they regulate other

people's affairs. But in the same way as we
find the tyranny of the Unions becoming
intolerable to the workmen, who are nolens volens
enrolled among their members, so a good many
quiet members of society are becoming provoked
into open opposition to the doings of the League.
Besides the communications wLich have ap-
peared in the journals, we find that the ques-
tion of the propriety of swearing in special con-
stables has been mooted in the House of Com-

mons.

Last evening, after Mr. BRIGHT had
hrown himself into the breach by declaring that he
would call attention to Mr. WALPoLE's pro-
clamation, Mr. HARVEY gave notice that he
also intended to ask the Home Secre-
tary a question, whether any facilities would
be given for the swearing in of special
constables on Monday. Sir C. RUSSELL asked
whether the Vice-Presidents of the League would
be held responsible for any infraction of the law,
and cited the names of some half dozen who
share the doubtful honour of that dignity. Mr.
WALPOLE, amid general cheering, gave notice that
he would this day bring in a bill for more com-
pletely preserving the parks for the recreation of the
people. Whatever the nature and tendency of this
bill may be, it is scarcely likely to produce much
effect on Monday's proceedings ; but it is quite time

that there should be some clear understanding of
the affair, and the rights of agitators and
of pleasure-seekers should be plainly defined. The
Leaguers, in spite of their assumed confidence that
they have the law on their side, are evidently in-
disposed to submit their pretensions to the unro-
mantic ordeal of a court of law. Mr. BEALES, in
his letter to the Times this morning, asks indig-
nantly, " What law or principle of law, or what
statute, prohibits such meeting ? Where is it spe-
cified, or ruled, or enacted that such meeting in-
terferes with that general use and enjoyment of
the Park which the people have had for centuries?"
To acknowledge the validity of Mr. WALPOLE'S
notice would be, he says, a very dangerous prece-
dent, and amount to an admission of the legality of
what he conceives to be an un w arrantable assumption
of power on the part of the Home Office. This
might be very suitable language for a Vice-Chan-
cellor or a Lord Chief Justice, but we were not
aware that it lay within Mr BE ALES' province to
establish legal precedents. We suspect that, what-
ever his oppositions or admissions, the law would
remain very much where it was, and it is a little
curious that while feeling so convinced of the
rights of the League, he will not endeavour to
obtain for them the sanction of a legal tribunal to

whose decision any English Government must
bow. He prefers to " fight it out," fearing
perhaps that, when once the question had
passed into the passionless regions of wigs and
gowns, OTHELLO'S occupation would be gone, and
the eloquence of EDMOND BEALES would be silenced.
No doubt many of those who suffer from adverse
legal decisions find it difficult to recognise " the
force or validity" of the law against which they
contend, but we cannot always wait till dissentients
are convinced before acting. Some constitutional
and decisive action is undoubtedly called for in
this case, so that the question may be finally
laid at rest, and the public pleasure grounds
left to the free and unmolested enjoy-
ment of all classes. We trust that the good
sense and respect for law and order, which are so
eminently characteristic of the English people, will
prevent the affair of Monday from assuming threat-
ening dimensions. Meanwhile, if the general
public really object to the assembly, it is only fair
that they should take some decided course to
manifest their objection, and not throw upon the
Government the whole onus of opposition.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Thursday Evening.

There was a Cabinet Council yesterday at the
Tuileries, at which the Emperor presided. The
Empress was present at the council.
The Malheur, in its weekly review of the position
of foreign affairs, says :
" As the Minister of State wrote in his letter of
the 27th of April to the President of the Legislative
Body, negociations favourable to the maintenance
of peace iu Europe have been commenced and are
actively pursued by the great Powers. Consulted
by the King of the Netherlands upon the subject of
the affair of Luxembourg, the Cabinet of Berlin
invoked the treaties of 1839. The Government of
the Emperor, having admitted without hesitation
the examination of these treaties, hastened to make
it known that he was ready to proceed with it, in
concert with the other Cabinets of Europe.
" England, Austria, and Russia showed him their
good offices. He accepted them, and not wishing
to embarrass the action of the three Courts by in-
tervening directly in the discussion, he left to them
the care of commencing with Prussia a discussion
upon an affair which, in the eyes of France, is above
all a question of public right and of general interest.
This wise mode of proceeding has already produced
good results, and the pacific news which has trans-
pired within the last few days has determined his
Majesty to give orders that no military measure
shall be adopted which could serve as a pretext for
exciting public opinion."

" The lteichsrath, or Central Assembly of the
Empire of Austria, which is to meet at Vienna on
the 20th of May, has not assembled for two years.
Before resuming discussions within its ordinary
competence, it will have to examine the new posi-
tion resulting from the compromise between Hun-
gary and the Crown. It is already known that a
large majority support the views of the Govern-
ment. The Diet of Pesth will not sit again before
the Coronation. Rapid progress is being made in
the organisation of the kingdom. The negociations
between the Magyars and the Croats appear likely
to have a favourable termination.

"In Italy conservative and moderate opinions
gain ground every day. The Chamber of Deputies
has given a new proof of its wisdom by voting
almost without discussion the law relative to the
partition of the Pontifical debt in the manner stipu-
lated by the Convention concluded at Paris on the
7th of December last between the Government of
the Emperor and that of King Victor Emmanuel.
The strong discussions which were predicted on the
subject did not take place.
" The negotiations between Italy and Austria for
a treaty of commerce have assumed the best aspect.
" The Turkish Government shows that it is re-
solved to enter upon that path of Reform to which
it is directed by public opinion. It has under ear-
nest consideration the question of religious property
and that of the right of property to be granted to
foreigners. By adopting good economical measures
Turkey may easily procure more abundant resources
for herself, without throwing any additional burdens
upon the people."
The King of Greece has arrived in Paris, chiefly
it is said to visit the Exhibition. His Majesty has
been received at the Tuileries.

The jury appointed to examine the poetry to
serve a.s the text for the musical compositions have
decided that the prize of the value of I,ooof. for
the last " Hymn to Peace "shall be shared between
M. Francois Coppee and M. Gustave Chougnet.
The committee will at a future period award the
prize of 5,000 f. to the poet whose hymn shall fulfil
the conditions of popularity indicated in the an-
nouncement made by the Minister of State, dated
Feb. 18, 1867. A gold medal, value 1000 f., has
been awarded to M. Romain Cornut, jun., author
of a cantate " Les Noces de Promethee."
The alarmists and news fabricators seem to be
rather disconcerted because there is now so small a
chance of the interruption of peace, and so some of
the Paris papers, upon the strength of a vague
statement it the Prose of Vienna, endeavour to

show that an obstacle has arisen at the very first
step in the negotiations, arising out of a difference
of opinion between France and Prussiaas to the pre-
cise questions to be submitted to Conference. Prussia
it says, insists that the discussion shall be confined
strictly to the revision of the treaties of 1839, that
is to say merely the question of Luxembourg.
France, on the other hand, desires that every point
connected with this important matter shall be in-
vestigated, and that the Conference shall, therefore,
examine the treaties of 1815 and 1866.
Another Paris paper gives a counter report, and
says that all the Powers have agreed to discuss the
matter upon the basis proposed by Russia, that is to
say simply to revise the treaties of 1839.
It is believed in well-informed quarters in Paris
that the Conference will assemble in Loudon or.
Tuesday next.
The fete at Billancourt will commence on Sunday
next, and be continued on the three following Sun-
days, but on the week days also there will
.be much
to interest and amuse. This fete will add also
much to the attractions of the Billancourt Exhibi-
tion, that altogether it will be as fascinating as a
fairy tale, or a stretch of imagination in the Arabian
Nights. I should not omit to state that pleasure
and business may be combined at Billancourt. To
the man of pleasure its fascinations will well repay
a visit from London, but the Exhibition offers an
excellent field of speculation to the man of business.
There are some temporary shops for the sale of
goods, which are to be let at a reasonable rate.
French tradesmen take advantage of them, because
they know that there will be a rapid and profitable
sale. I seriously advise English tradesmen to do the
same. There will be an excellent mart fur English
clothes, cutlery,
,rcudtelsecryri,phtiaobnerodfasahrteirca haberdashery,
of English , mercery, and indeed
for
manu-
facture. It will be a safe and profitable speculation
for English tradesmen to offer these goods for sale
during the course of
*the Exhibition. M. Dublis,
the lessee of the beautiful island where the Exhibi-
tion exists, is an intelligent man of business, and
will give every facility to those who may be disposed
to take advantage of the suggestion. The Emperor
takes great interest in the Billancourt Exhibition as
well as in that of the Champs de Mars. His Ma-
jesty and the Empress have again paid a long visit
to the latter. The Empress Mathilde and Prince
Oscar of Sweden have spent hours at the Billancourt
Exhibition. As lam upon the subject of Exhibi-
tions, let me add that one of the most attractive is
that just opened in the Pompeian Palace in the
Champs Elyseea, of which I shall take an early op-
portunity of giving an account.

The weather, like the Luxemburg question, has
assumed a better phase. It bas been warm and
agreeable to-day, and the sun has done his duty.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-MAY 2.
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE BILL.

(In Committee.)—Clause 3—Amendment proposed, in
page 2, line 5, to leave out the words " two years," in
order to insert the words "twelve calendar months."—
(Mr. Ayrton.) Question put, "That the words proposed
to be left out stand part of the clause." Tho committee
divided—Ayes 197, Noes 278.

AYES-197.
Adderley, C. B. Goldney, G. Mowbray, J. R.
Anson, Major Goodson, J. Naas,:Lord
Archdall, Capt Gov't, J. N ecid, Sir J.
Arkwright, It. Graves, S. It. Neville-Grenville,R
Bagge, W. Gray, Sir J. Newdegate, C.
Bagnall, C. Grey, T North, Col.
Bailey, .ir J. Grosvenor, Earl Northeote, Sir S.H.
Millie, 11. J. Hamilton, Lord C. Packe. C. W.
Barnett, ii.
Hamilton , Lord C.J. Paget, R. H.
Barrow, W. H. • Hamilton, I. T. rakington, Sir J.
Sateson, Sir T. Hamilton, Vied. Parker, Major W.
Hardy, G.
Beach, Sir M. rotten, Colonel W.
Beach, W. Hardy, J. Paull, IL
Beecroft, G. S. Harvey, R. reel, Gen.
'
Bentinck, G. C. Herve 3, Lord A. I erey, Earl
Benyon, lt. Hay. Sir J Renton, G. W. J.
Bingham, Lord Henley, J. W.
Ridley, Sir M. W.
Booth, Sir R. G. Henniker, J. M. Robertson, P. F.
Bourne, Col. Herbert, P. E. Bolt, J.
Bowyer. Sir G. Hesketh, Si: T. Royston, Vtact.
Brett, W. B. Hiliiyard, T Russell, Sir C.
Studfurd, G. 11 W.
Brooks, R. Hogg*, I .t-Col.
Bruce, Sir 11. Milord, R. S. Schreiber, C.
Burrell, Sir P. liornby, W. li. relater-Booth. G.
Campbell, A. li. Hot s.ali, T. B. .courtield. J. 11.
Capper, C. ILthain. Lord Selwyn, C. J.
Cave, S. Howos. R. severne, J. B.
Clive, Capt. G. W. Iluddletitone, J. Seymour, G. IL
Cobbold, J. C. limit, G. W. Sitnondr, W. B.
Cochrane, A. D. B. lune., A. C. Smith, A.
Cole, Ilon. 11. Jolliffe, 11. Smith, G.
Cole, 11 on. J. L. Jones, D. Sinollett, P. B.
Coco ly. T. Karsloise, Sir J. B Somerset, Col. E.
Corranee, F. K trslake.E. K. Stanhope, J. B.
Corry. 11. L. ii. • vana4h, A.. Stootey, Lord
Courtena', Lord Kekewich, S. r. Stirling-M., Sir IV
Cooper E. It. Kondal , N. Stu! ford, S. G.
Dalkeith, Earl of Kennard, R. W. Stronge, Sir J. H.
Dick, F. Ker, D. S. Stuart, Lt.-Col. W.
Dims late. R. King, J. K. Sturt, H. G.
Disraeli, B. Kin!, J. G. Sturt, Lt.-Col. N.
Dowdeswell, W. E. Knight, I. Surtecs, F.
Du Cane, C. Knightley, Sir It. Surtees, H. E.
Duncombe, A. Knox, Col. Sykes, Col.
Dunne, Gen. Langton, W. G. Th010.d..1. 11.
Du I're. C. G. Lan you. C Thynne, Lord IT.
Dyke, W. 11. Lasco lea, E. W. Tottenham, LC-Col.
Dyott, Colonel Leader, N. I'. Treeby, J. W. .
Lechmere, Ste E. Trevor, Lord A.
Eaton, 11. W.
Edwards, IL Lefroy, A. Turner, C.
Egerton, Sir P. Lennox, Lord G. G. Vance, J.
Egerton, E. C. Lennox, Lord H. G. Verner, E.W.
Leslie, C. I'. Verner, Sir W. •
Egerton, A. F. Lindsay, Col. R. Walcott, Admiral
Egerton, W.
Elcho, Lord Lindsay, Col. C. Walpole, S. H.
Forte, I.t-Col. Lowe, K. Walrond, J. W.
Wane, Col. Lowther, J. Walsh. A.
Feilden, J. Mainwaring, T. Waterhouse, S.
Fellowes, E. Malcolm, J. W. J. Whitmore, 11.
Floyer, J. Manners, Lord G. Wise, H.
Marsh, M. H. Woodd, B. T.
Forde, Col.
rCrgllBl3oll. Sir J. Manners, Lord Williams, F. M.
Forester, Urn. Montagu, Lord R. Wyndham, P.
Freshii?ld. C. K. Montgomery, Sir G
Galway, Viscount Northunt. sir C. TELLXRS.
Garth, P.
Morgan, 0. Taylor. Cot.
Gilpin, Col.
Morrie, G. Noel, G. d,
NO ES-278.
Acland, T. D. Tildes. J. Milton, Viacoun t
Adair, 11. E. FitzGerold, Lord 1. Mitchell, A.
Adam, 10.1'.Fitzwilliam, C. W. Mitchell, T. A.
Agnew, Sir A. Foley. 11. Moffatt, G.
Foljatnbe, F. J. S. MoncreitT, J.
Akroyd, E.
Fordyce. W.
A.A.!), W. S. r C. Murphy,
Amberley, Vie.
Forster, Neste, C.
Andover, Lord R. Nichols
Anstruthcr, Sir It. Fort, C. P. N. on, W.
Fortescue, r, Jew.
j.
D.
A.ntrobus, E.
Fortescue, D. I. Norwoid, C.
Armstrong, P.
French, Col. O'Brien, Sir P.
Aytoun. It. S.
Gallwey, Sir W. P. O'Donog,hue, The
Bagwell, J.
Givielee, S. Ogilvy, Sir J.
Baines, E.
Gibson, T. M. Otiphant, L.
Raring, Henry Forste .
w.
E. Atorrison,zl7.6.
Gilpin, C. Osborne, K. B.
Barnes, T.
Gladstone, W. B. Otway, A.
Barry. C. R.
Gladstoae, W. H. Macke, Colonel
Bass, A.
Glyn, G. G. Padmore, R.
Bass, M. T.
Glyn, G. C. Palmer,, Sir R.
Bathurst, A. A.
Goldsmid, Sir F. 1 arry, P.
ltazley. T.
Goldamid, J. rea.,e, J.
Beaumont, H. F.
Beaumont, W. B F. L. Peel, J.
Iliodulph, M.Peel, A. W.
B.
Berkeley, li. F. Gower, Gooch, D. _
J
Goachen, G. J. Pelham, Lord
Biddulph, Col. Graham, W. Peto, Sir M.
Blake, J.
tireenall. G. • Philips, It. N.
Biennerhaseett, R. Grentell, H. R. Platt, J.
Bonham-Carter, J. Gray,
Lt-Col. Portman, IV. H. B.
Bouvet le, E. r.Sir(,.
Grey, Potter, E.
Brand, H. Gridley, 11. Potter, T. B.
Bright, J. Grosvenor, Lord It, Powell, F. S. :
Briscoe. J. tirosvenor, Capt.lt Price, W. P.
Brocklehurst, J. Grove, T. Pryse, E. L.
Brown, J. Gurney, R. Pritchard, J.
Bruce, I.ord C. Iladfieid, G. Rewhoson, Sir 11.
Bruce, Lord E. A. Hamilton, E. W. T . Reardon, D. J.
Bruce, H. A. Ilankey, T. Rebow, J. G.
Bryan G. L. Hardcastle, J. A. Robartes, T. J. A.
Butler, C S. Harris, J D Robertson, D.
Buxton, Sir T. F. Hartington,3larquls Roebuck, .J. A.
Calcratt, J Hartley, J. Rothschild, Baron N
Calthorpe, F. 11. Bay, Lord J Rothschild, Baron
Candlish, .1. Hay. Lord W. Russell, A.
Cardwell, E. R. 11ayter, Capt.A.D. Rus,ell, 11.
Caring-ton, C. Headlam, T. E.
_Russell, F. IV.
Carnegie, C. Henderson/4. Salomona.A.derman
Cave, 'l'. 11 Ibbert, ..i' T
• • Samuda J.
Cavendish, Lord N. Hodgkinson, G. Samuelson, B.
Cavendish, Lord F. Hodgson, K. Scholefield, W.
Cavendish, Lord G Holdrn, 1, Scrope, G. I'.
Chambers, U. Holland, E. Seely, C.
Chatubers, T. Iloraman, E. Seymour, A.
Cheatham, J. Howard, C. IV. G. Seymour, 11. D.
Childers, H. C. E. Hughes, T. Sheriff. A.
Cholmeley, Sir H. Hurst, it, Ir. Simeon. sir J.
Clement, W. J. In
Clay, J. Butt, .ir W. Smith, Jervoise
Clive, G. Jackson, W. Smith, .1. B.
Cowan. W. H. James, B Speirs, A.
Colebrooke, Sir T.E. Je ' •
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Coleridge, J. Johnston,eSir J. Steel, J.
Collier, Sir R. P. Kennedy, -r. Stone, if.
Colthuret, Sir G. Kinglake J. A. Stuart, Col. C.
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Crawford, R. W. Laird, J.
Crossley, Sir F. 1 A. IV. Stueley, Sir G. S.
Tracy, H.
Cremorne, I.crd Layard, A. H. Vauderbyl, P.
Adlont, J. Verney, Sir 11.
Dalglish, It. Villiera, C. I'.
Lawrence, W.
Davey, it.
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Leathern, W Vivian, J.
Davie, Sir H. R. F. Lee, IV. • * Waldegrave-Leslie
Denman, G. Waring, C.
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Bering, Sir E. Lewis. 11, Welby, if. E.
Nike, Sir IV.
Lord Liddell, H. G Western, Sir T.
Dillwyn, L. L.G.
Whalley, G. 11.
Lloyd, Sit I'.
Doulton. F.Whitbread, S.
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EDUCATION. —A Parliamentary return just issued
shoivs that since the year 1859 the number of scholars in
average attendance in the elementary day schools in Great
p
Britain under the inspection of the Education Committee of
the Privy Council has increased from 801,401 to 1,039,183;
the number present at inspection from 880,131 to 1,264,829;
the number of certificated teachers in the schools from
6,222 to 11,871; the number of schools under inspection
from 6,586 to 8,753. In England the number of scholars
in average attendance under annual inspection has increased
29 per cent. in the seven years, being more than three
itmOs the increase Of population.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

BERLIN, May 3.

Upon receiving the invitation to the Conference
yesterday, Count Bismark stated that the King's
Government was willing to accept the neutralisation
of Luxemburg as the basis of negociation. Ile
added, however, that Prussia has no intention of
excluding Luxemburg from the Zollverein, if neu-
tralised, the latter question not lying within the
scope of the Conference.