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LONDON, TUESDAY, NGV. 27, 1866.

Lord Joni,' MANNERS has had a difficult task to
perform, but he has acquitted himself in an admir-
able manner of his awkward duty. Yesterday a
clvatation waited upon his lordship from the com-
mittee who have the management of the Trade Re-
form Demonstration for Monday next. Mr. C.
POTTER explained that they bad sought to obtain
some private ground for the purpose of their pro-
posed meeting, but had failed in their effort, and
they now desired his lordship in the name
of the Government to allow them the use
of the Green Park or Hyde Park for their
object. This should not, however, prejudice the
question as to right of meeting there? but they pre-

ferred the request as a favour. The noble lord made
a few remarks to the deputation, in which he said
that ho was very glad to meet them, and to hear
their temperate language. He then explained that
there were great difficulties in the way of granting
Hyde or Green Park, because they were within the
limits of the metropolis, while Holyrood-park, which
they had cited as an example, is outside
the boundaries of Edinburgh. Lord JOHN
MANNEns then declared that "the Government would
not put the slightest obstacle in the way of the
meeting being held, and they did not for a moment
believe that the real working men of London, if
allowed to meet in one of the parks, would be guilty
of any disorderly conduct." This is exactly what
every one said who knew anything of the matter
last summer; it is not the working -classes who
come into collision with the authorities at such a
time, but the " roughs " of the town and their
associates.

The noble lord explained that it would be much
more convenient if Primrose Hill were selected for
the purpose of the meeting in question. In await-
ing the decision of the Government he reminded
them that if the Government declined their
rcquest of assembling in Green or Hyde Park,
it would be from no " indisposition upon their
parts to see the working classes expressing their
opinions with respect to Parliamentary Reform, or
on any other question in the fullest and freest
manner, but from a paramount sense of the duty
which they owed to the people of the metropolis."
At a subsequent period Lord JoHN MANNERS
wrote to the Committee to say that the Govern-
ment could not accede to the request of granting
Hyde or Green Park, but that they would
give any facility for the use of Primrose
hill. It is not yet decided upon whether or
not this place will be finally agreed upon, but in all
probability it will. A deputation is to wait on Mr.
WALPOLE for the purpose of settling about the
swearing in of special constables and other matters.
We hope that those who have the conduct of this
affair will display caution and moderation, and so
prove themselves to be worthy of the trust which
has been reposed in them. At any rate, it will be
seen by those most immediately concerned that no
hindrance whatever has been put in their way
by the Government, but that, on the contrary, they
have done their utmost to promote the object of the
meeting. It must be evident to all who consider
the matter in a calm manner that either of the
parks alluded to are not suitable for the purpose,
and it would, indeed, be most likely to cause dis-
turbances if such inconvenient localities were fixed
upon. As it is, we hope and expect that the meet-
ing will pass off in a manner creditable to all parties,
and that the proceedings will be distinguished by
that love of order so characteristic of Englishmen.

It will be with regret that the public will learn

that great disturbances are likely to take place in
Ireland, and that active preparations are set afoot
by the authorities in order to meet the emergencies
that may arise. It is true that for some time past
apprehensions have been entertained in certain
quarters that great difficulties were likely to be met
with, but no general reliance was placed in these
surmises, and therefore this last account is

sure to surprise many, and to cause annoyance
and regret in all directions. It would seem as if
nothing could put down the Fenians and stop
their stratagems. It is said that those among them
who have been permitted to go to America on parole
have contrived to avoid discovery, and so got back
again to the scene of their former mischievous in-
trigues. D ing last week also it was discovered
that in Limerick there were a number of arms con-
cealed, and besides this some cases of muskets were
stopped at Cork, and they were directed to a firm
in that city. In consequence of the arrest of a
stranger in Dublin, the authorities have in-
tercepted an immense sum of money, amount-
ing in fact to nearly a thousand pounds.
Very considerable sums are indeed constantly
arriving in order that arms may be bcught, and all
accounts seem to agree as to the unsatisfactory state
of things. Besides these circumstances referred to
having come to light, great uneasiness has prevailed
upon hearing that the troops in the garrison of
Dublin have been under arms the last ten nights,
and detachments of cavalry have been patrolling the
suburbs. The police consider that there are many
Irish Americans about fomenting strife and discord,
and making preparations for future measures of a
revolutionary tendency. The truth of this will soon
appear, no doubt, and meanwhile, of course, great
anxiety will be felt and considerable curiosity pre-
vail.

It cannot be too much regretted that such a state
of things should have supervened upon a condition
which many believed to be one of comparative peace,
if not of completely restored order. A significant
proof of this unfavourable opinion entertained by
the Irish authorities is furnished by the fact that a
steamer arrived at Holyhead on Saturday night
having 50 cases, containing 1,250 breech-loading
rifles, for the members of the constabulary force.
These were conveyed by a strong escort of
mounted police to the depot at Phoenix Park.
In the course of some evidence taken at the petty
sessionswould
awitness
beitn aessdeposed that he had been asked
man when STEPHENS arrived.
Upon the arrival of a steamer at Drogheda, from
Liverpool, two men were' discovered in the engine-
room who had lately come from New York. They
were taken to prison, but it did not seem that much
could be proved against them.
city In the neighbourhood of Cork d the itself
a great deal of uneasiness prevaanil
police
s. The
stations are barricaded, and the military are
dispersed through the country. It is said
that one of the prisoners lately taken is a
Head Centre. Three men were arrested yesterday
as suspected Fenians. It is to be hoped that even
now, when things have gone so far, the good sense
and right feeling of the majority of Irishmen will
triumph over the excitement of the thing before
them, and the foolish idea that they have at last an
opportunity of settling the vexed questions of
national jealousy and wounded honour. If this
mad attempt of Fenianism be persisted in a
l'outrance, we all know what the consequence will
be ; but while the law must take its course, there
will be ample cause to lament the necessity of its
enforcement. Surely experience ought to show the
utter uselessness of these contests, and duty points
most inflexibly to the adoption of another course.
As for talking of revenge upon the English, it will
be Ireland and the Irish who will suffer and have
to pay the penalty.

Some expressions made use of by Mr. HUGHES,
M.P., in his recent speech to his constituents re-
specting Mr. CLAY'S Educational Franchise Bill,
have called forth a disclaimer from that gentleman.
Mr. HUGHES'S words implied, or seemed to imply,
that he thought Mr. CLAY'S measure was brought
forward mainly with a view of damaging the late
Government. Mr. lIUGHEs denies that he had any
intention of imputing party matters to Mr: CLAY
himself, though he believes that some antagonists of
, the defunct Reform Bill were glad to use it
against that measure. Mr. Clay's letter to
the member for Lambeth shows very clearly
that his motion, as way curoltly believed at

the time, was altogether independent of any other
arrangements ; but we learn from it also a signi-
ficant fact, namely, that Mr. BRAND was the first
public man to whom he communicated his design,
and that this communication was made before any-
thing was known of the Government Bill. Mr.
CLAY frankly states that he explained his scheme at
length to Mr. BRAND, "in the hope that Lord
RUSSELL or Mr. GLADSTONE might think it worth
while to speak to me on the matter." This hope
was plainly fruitless, though we cannot but think
that the leaders of the late Administration would
have done wisely to have taken a hint from Mr.
CLAY. That gentleman has for many years past
advocated an educational franchise, which affords a
simple and practical test for separating those work-
ing men who are really competent to form an
opinion on public affairs from their illiterate com-
panions, who can only vote at the bidding of their
leaders. Mr. CLAY began preparing his bill so
long ago as the spring of 1865, in disgust
at finding the subject of an extension of the
franchise practically shelved. Before the late
Government had declared their intentions about
Reform at all he had promised his constituents to
bring his bill before Parliament early in the session
of 1866, a pledge he faithfully fulfilled. Mr. CLAY
has therefore some grounds for annoyance if an im-
pression exists that his was a mere partisan measure,
instead of the deliberate action of a consistent re-
former, who " has supported every reform bill and
every reform movement for many years past." The
Government bill last session, which Mr. CLAY also
supported, would, he believes, have satisfied thepublic
with the addition of his educational franchise. lie
always recommends his plan as a supplement to
any other existing or adopted franchise, and we
believe that applied in this manner it would be the
most satisfactory test yet thought of for securing
intelligent and constitutional electors.

This year has been fruitful in legal changes, in-
dependent of the transitions attending a change of
Ministry. Lord DERBY'S party is rich in judicial
and forensic ability, and the honours which he has
bestowed on his long-tried supporters have been
acknowledged by the profession and the public to
have been well deserved, and well bestowed, on
legal as well as on political grounds. There are
rumours of further changes, retirements, and pro-
motions, with more or less foundation ; but the
great event of yesterday, the retirement of Lord
Chief Justice ERLE from his high office, must have
been remarkable at any time. The scene in the
Court over which he has so long and so ably pre-
sided was of no slight interest. It was known that
the Bar would not permit the last day of term to
pass without some public acknowledgment of their
respect for the Chief Justice, and their regret at
his departure; and, accordingly, the Court of Com-
mon Pleas was thronged with members of the pro-
fession of every degree, the seats usually occupied
by the attorneys being filled by Queen's Counsel,
and even the Attorney-General and his colleagues
finding it difficult to struggle within the_Bar. The
galleries were thronged with spectators, and the
tribute of respect thus paid to a faithful and dis-
tinguished public servant was evidently genuine
and irrepressible. The eloquent address of the
Attorney-General, who spoke in the name of his
profession, whose members stood around him, was
worthy of the occasion. "My Lord," said Sir
WILLIAM BovILL after a few preliminary observa-
tions, " we all feel and desire to acknowledge that,
under your presidency in this court, the great judi-
cial duty of reconciling, as far as may be, positive
law with moral justice has been satisfied. The letter
of the law that kills, and the mere discretion of the
judge, which has been well said to be the law of the
tyrant, have been alike kept in proper and due re-
spect. The Court of Common Pleas, under your
presidency, my Lord, has attained the highest
confidence of the suitor, the public, and the
profession." To this high and well-merited
tribute to the public services of the judge,
the Attorney-General added the expression of gene-
ral regard for the kind and social qualities which
adorn the private gentleman. The Lord Chief
Justice, in acknowledging the compliment paid him,
took the opportunity of testifying his high opinion
of the general character of the Bar, not only as pos-
sessing advocates of eloquence and ability, but men
of inflexible integrity. Such a testimony from a
judge of Sir WILLIAM ERLE'S experience and in-
dependence must have been gratifying to the Bar
as it will be satisfactory to the public, since
from the leading members of the profession
must the ranks of our judges be recruited, and to
their hands, consequently, will be eventually com-
mitted the administration of those laws upon which
the safety and liberties of the people are based. It
is gratifying too to see a long career of official toil
and arduous exertion close without a word of dis-
paraging comment or reproach, and if all his suc-
cessors cannot hope to equal Sir WILLIAm ERLE'S
extended learning and administrative ability, they
may yet set before them the example of like high-
mindedness, the integrity and the public spirit
which have distinguished the retiring Chief Justine.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, Monday Evening.
The Moniteur is still silent in regard to the re-
ported abdication of the Emperor Maximilian.
The Bulletin of the official paper says:—
" The opening of the Diet of Gallicia took place
on Nov. 19. The President, Prince Sapieha, after
having expressed the desire to obtain for that part
of the empire a more complete and independent ad-
ministration, on the part of the populations expressed
their gratitude to the Emperor -for the intention
manifested by his Imperial Majesty to consent as
far as possible tp their legitimate wishes. The Go-
vernor General, Count Goluchowski, in his reply to
this address, enlarged upon the necessity of the cor-
dial union of the province of Gallieia with the Aus-
trian Monarchy, in order to attain the happy result
of a further development of the industry of the
country.

" The Croatian Diet was also opened on the 19th
at Aram. In his speech to the Assembly the Presi-
dent expressed his hope and desire that the Croatian
people would experience from the new situation of
the Empire increased guarantees for its future pros-
perity.

A private despatch from Hanover states that
the officers of the army of Ring George, in pursu-
ance of an order of the day of the Prussian Gover-
nor-General, have the choice of obtaining their dis-
missal or of becoming incorporated with the Prussian

army."

The Constitutionnel says The Cabinet of
Vienna continues its efforts to convince the public
of the pacific feeling of M. de Beust. It is evidently
with this view that the Vienna Gazette publishes
correspondence from the Cologne Gazette, which
gives a full, explanation of the policy which the
Austrian Government intends to adopt. M. de
Beust, according to the Prussian paper, is deter-
mined to act in strict conformity with the treaty of
Prague in regard to the affairs of Germany. He
expects, however, on the part of Prussia that
she will not consider this treaty as a mere tem-
porary arrangement, but as a definition of Prus-
sian domination in Germany, and as a guarantee
that Prussia does not intend or desire to extend her
power over Southern Germany. If Prussia will
respect the limits traced by the treaty—and the at-
titude she has assumed towards certain agitated
spirits in the South strengthens the hope that she ,