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LONDON, FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1866.

We may now reasonably hope that all appre-
hensions of further riots and disturbances of the
peace of the metropolis may be at an end. The
matter was brought before both Houses again last
night, the Earl of SIL in the one, and
Mr. OSBORNE in the other, making themselves the
organs of the general astonishment at the placards
which yesterday announced that the Home Secre-
tary had given permission to the members of the
Reform League to convene another open-air meet-
- ing in Hyde-park on Monday next. Every one who
read this must have been immediately con-
vinced that there was some misunderstanding,
seeing that no Minister could consent to such a re-
signation of his duties as guardian of the public
peace. It is the more extraordinary that Mr.
BEAUS should hayed fixed his name to that placard,
seeing that his own letter applying for permission
to hold the meeting next Monday was not in Mr.
WALPOLE'S hands until the placard was printed.
We must presume, therefore, that the courtesy and
consideration with which the Home Secretary re-
ceived the deputation left them under the im-
pression that his ultimate consent was cer-
tain, and that it would be the best means of
quieting the people, and preventing further riot to
make it known as soon as possible. At any rate the
members of the League have shown every desire to
avoid further collision with the authorities, being by
this time no doubt convinced of the truth of
the warnings previously addressed to them, that in
every assembly summoned to meet in defiance of the
authorities there is sure to be a large preponderance
of those who acknowledge no control whatever, and
to whom it is impossible to say, " Thus far shalt
thou go and no further."

Mr. WALPOLE'S explanation in the House leaves
nothing to be desired, and the answer which he and
his colleagues have decided to return to the applica-
tion of Mr. 13EALES and the Reform League was
accepted as perfectly satisfactory. The Govern-
ment cannot, consistently with their duty, consent
to allow the mob full use of any of the royal parks,
but they are perfectly wining to allow an open-air
demonstration in favour of Reform on Primrose-
hill. If it is a mere show of numbers, and
a discussion on the
Points of the Char-
ter that is wanted, Primrose-hill is
large
enough, and in dose vicinity to the busy parts of
the metropolis. The men who marched
from the
East and from the South to Hyde Park may just as
well march to the North-west and expend their
energies in climbing the ascent. Judging from
what Mr. MILL said last evening it is very probable
that the Reform League may abandon the idea
altogether. Lord DERBY, whose language on the
subject was firm though courteous, said
last night
in the House of Lords that he hoped the good sense
of the leaders of the movement would show them
how impossible it was for them to answer for
the conduct of those who do not belong to them,
but who fo)low in the train of a monster proces-
We have no fear of any mischievous conse-

sion,

The Prussian levies on Frankfort were alluded
to in the House last night, and Mr. GOSCHEN asked
the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether
any official communication had been received rela-
tive to the demands made by the Prussian authorities
on that city ? Lord STANLEY was of opinion that
a demand such as bad been alluded to had been
made. In reply to the question by Mr. Orway, as
to whether her MAJESTY'S Government would arbi-
trate in this matter, the noble lord stated that there
had been no demand made for arbitration, and
therefore we had no locus standi, since the question
was one between the German population and the
German Governments. As to the threats used, one
was that, in the event of non-compliance, the town
would be bombarded, and the noble lord said that it
did appear from the information received that such
language had really been used, but the Prussian
Government most distinctly disclaims that such was
authorised by them, and therefore we may conclude
that the higher authorities did not desire such a
manifestation to be made. The noble lord sent to
inquire what protection would be afforded to British
residents in tlra event of very strong measures being
taken against the town, and the replies that he re-
ceived were most satisfactory. This is so far reassur-
ing, as the Berlin authorities would think it too
much for them to trifle with the English in such an
important respect ; but it certainly shows what an
opinion is entertained of their principles that it
should have been supposed likely that they would
commit such an act. At any rate, now they should
recall the General who made use of such threats,
and thus vindicate their character in some degree.
It appears that the Prussians will find their match
in the citizens of Frankfort. The commercial com-
munity are showing themselves quite competent to
deal with the intruders and withstand their en-

eroachments. The Prussians have ordered a list to

be drawn up of the members of the Senate and other
municipal bodies, together with a statement of their
landed and movable property. The bankers have
held a meeting, at which it was declared that if such
violence were resorted to, they would suspend pay-
ment in Germany and abroad. This will, of
course, occasion a great deal of distress, and
the Prussians themselves will suffer from it.
The Pussians residing in Frankfort have sent a
deputation to the Prussian Commissioner, to plead

Le cause of Frankfort. The fact is that the Prus-

sians, in one way or another, are over-reaching
themselves in their conduct at Frankfort ; and
they will find their mistake, for the citizens of that
place are not to be put down and trampled upon,
like those of some of the smaller States, with im-
punity. The Official Gazette, of Berlin, pub-
lishes an article in which the course pursued
by Prussia towards Frankfort is justified. It is
done so after a fashion entirely Prussian, for
no legality is pretended, but the spirit of
vengeance and vindictiveness breathes throughout
its sentences. We are told the reasons for the
persecution that has been instituted in that city :
" The systematic hostility shown towards Prussia
by the Government of Frankfort, the toleration by
the latter of articles in the Frankfort press insulting
to the King of PRUSSIA, the violation of treaties,
the damage done to Prussian property, and Frank-
fort's participation in the war carried on by the
Austrian coalition against Prussia." We have been
repeatedly assured that Prussia's only object in this
war was to renovate and improve the condition of
Germany, but the secret now creeps out that
she intends to revenge her own injurieS, real and
imaginary. Frankfort is to be doomed first, and
will doubtless have many successors in misfortune
if the BISMARCK policy is to be carried out. We
are glad that the inhabitants prove themselves
worthy denizens of their "free city," and make
a stand against the tyrannical oppression to which
they are subjected. It has always seemed suspi-
cious that the Prussians will not consent to an
armistice with the Federal forces ; and if we are
to form an estimate of their intentions from
their conduct with Frankfort, it bodes ill in-
deed for those States which have offended against
the majesty of the Berlin Government. The un-
fortunate burgomaster's death is now explained :
he hanged himself in despair at the manner in
which the Prussians treated him, and their harsh
conduct towards the city. We do not suppose for
a moment that the untimely fate of Burgomaster
FELLER will affect the Prussian authorities either at
Frankfort or at Berlin, but it shows to what an ex-
tent their ruthless persecution goes, and how hope-
less people consider affairs when they assume their
management and control.

It seems by the intelligence brought by the Cuba
that President JOHNS ON has again exercised the pri-
vilege of the veto against the Freedmen's Bureau Bill
on the same grounds on which he refused to affix
his signature to the Bill of the same character
last spring. The Congress, however, manifests the
same obstinacy in the matter as it did then, and
the Radicals are
apparently determined to make w
the most of their majority
while l
over the veto
Both Houses have passed theßli
in defiance of the President, so
has not made them anythey have it.
at experience
has wisereoxrmienorcee
moderate. The arguments which Mr. JonN-
SON brought forward appeared to most unpre-
judiced fact,
an
ithlirdoieuegdho throughout personsth e
States
themselves
conclusive;d,
there is a very
strong sense of the disadvantages of the Bureau,
and there is no question that its influence among
the blacks themselves has been often mischievous.
They are only too ready to believe that it is the duty
of the State to feed, clothe, and house them, and
their constitutional indolence makes the idea very
this
agreeable. But it is not, by fostering
love of dependence that the negro can be
raised to a higher level. lle has been treated
as a child too long; let him now be taught
gradually but surely to depend upon himself. For
a long time to come it will be the duty of the State
to watch over his interests and to afford him pro-
tection and encouragement, but it should be with the
view of helping him to help himself—not to con-
tinue a system which must inevitably tend to keep
him down and degrade him. All these questions will
hbaesmaovre foieieilliyo atnhd fair
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day is,
we hope, not far distant. The Radicals, indeed,
are growing no wiser, and the animosity' between
them and the PEESIDENT'S supporters is said to be

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quences from the meeting on Primrose-hill, suppos- daily increasing. In the Cabinet there have been,
ing it should take place, but we hope that the as we know, changes which will strengthen rather
disasters of the last few days, which all sides agree than weaken the power of the PRESIDENT. Attor-
to deplore,
will impress upon the minds of all ney-General SPEED, known for his vindictive hos-
Reformers of the unenfrauchised classes the very tility to the South, has resigned office, and the
sensible advice given yesterday by Mr. KNOX to resignations of Messrs. STANTON and HARLAND are
one of the few really working men brought before anticipated, though nothing definite is known.
him for taking part in the riotous proceedings— When Mr. JOHNSON finds unanimous support from
"If you want to have a share in making the laws his own immediate colleagues, he will be in a better
begin by obeying them." Our magistrates have acted position to deal with a refractory Congress. Mr.
as they usually do, with judgment and fairness, and SEWARD, with his usual political sagacity, supports
on no side has there been any disposition shown to the PRESIDENT, and has written a letter approving
mistrust or to malign the people. The only jujus- the Philadelphia National Convention, which he
tice of which our working men have reason to corn- styles "a patriotic effort to induce Congress to
plain is, that, by the mismanagement of their self- admit the Southern representatives ;" adding that
appointed leaders, their names should have been in such admission can alone complete the restoration
any way associated with a movement whose riotous of the Union.
and illegal nature is entirely foreign to their opinions The strong Protectionist feeling in the States has
and sentiments. been gratified by the tax on cotton fixed at 3 cents

per lb., which forms part of the Inland Revenue
Bill, to take effect in September next. This will
be good news for India, though otherwise unsatis-
factory. The Americans have still a good deal to
learn in commercial policy.

It will afford general satisfaction to the public to
learn that the Atlantic Telegraph is all but com-
pleted ; the intelligence of its being safely landed on
the shores of Newfoundland will indeed be a
triumphal declaration, more especially after the
many drawbacks and disappointments it has met
with on previous occasions. The greatest credit is
due to those who have persevered in this arduous
undertaking, and, despite all discouragements, have
gone on in their endeavour to establish a communi-
tion between the old and new worlds. Mr. GLASS,
the managing director of the Company, has been
most assiduous in his application, and to his exer-
tions much of the success of this last undertaking
is attributable. In expectation of the completion
of the affair a great entertainment has been planned
at Foilhommerhum. As soon as the present work
is completed it will be sought to recover the end
of last year's cable, and the most ingenious arrange-
ments have been made for that purpose. If all
goes on well, as there is reason to believe, the
communication between New York and London
will be complete in a few hours, and the people
of both hemispheres may well congratulate
themselves upon the success of so very im-
portant an undertaking. This communication
between England and America may well be re-
garded as one of the most striking accomplishments
of modern science, and it ought to be appreciated,
for it will connect in closer unison the leading com-
munities of the world, and be au incentive to pro-
gress, and a stimulus to industry. It will in every
respect be matter of rejoicing when this grand un-
dertaking is successfully completed, and the commu-
nication fairly established between the distant shores
of America and Ireland. It is one of those works
which to all ages are landmarks of human skill and
enterprise, and speak favourablyof a nation's progress.