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LONDON, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1866.

There will be plenty of excitement this afternoon
in political circles ; clubs and coteries will discuss
rumour and report. There will be open exultation
and secret rejoicing over the danger of the Ministry;
acknowledged enemies and hidden foes will share
the same feeling if they do not profess the sanie
sentiments. There are the opponents of all Reform,
and if we had our politicians in Madame DE GEN-
Lls's Palace of Truth we should find that this
party was much more numerous than it appeared ;
there are those who disapprove of the extent of the
Ministerial concessions ; there are those who not
unjustly Complain of the bill as a partial and incon-
clusive measure ;
there are those who quarrel with
the gift itself, with
manner of giving and the
givers. Everythin, that
In es from the Ministry
that is is unwelcome to mi:
tia.-ts that would be,
and the very measure thatfbem receid with
alacrity and approval if it came would
ro
onev received
quarter
has nothing to recommend it if it proceeds
from another. It is true that many
advanced Reformers have expressed ofthemselvesour
dissatisfied with the nature and scope of
the Go
vernment Bill, but it is noticeable that they have
all declared their Willingness to accept it as an in-
stalment. Certainly this inconclusive character is
not likely to prove much recommendation in the
eyes of the anti-reformers, and they probably fear
that if once they allow the ball to be set in motion
its own momentum will carry it on at a speed too
great for them to check. Devices of all kinds have
been resorted to to impede the progress of the mea-
sure. The great struggle at the outset resulted in-
deed in the nominal triumph of the .f.i-uistry, but it

was by a majority so slender that it encouraged
their antagonists to fresh attacks. So numerous
have these attacks been, so rapidly
have they fol-
lowed one another in unbroken succession, that
there now remains little hope of passing the bill this
session. The point now principally
weather
ihsseurethies
whether the Ministry themselves will
session ; and, after Mr. GfatrhsyTotNhEe'shidll, declaration
that that they will stand or
hardly Capt. llArrEn's amendment if car-
ried ; bo survivenot be pressed to a division, or, if so,
ti tm may
y
they may have a majority. A much more decisive
victory than that of the memorable Five, however,
would not suffic9,to rescue them from their dilemma.
This is the Fourth of June, when men have usually
begun to reckon the remaining weeks of the session,
but there are notices enough in the order book to
supply matter of debate till Michaelmas. Prin-
ciple and detail are alike criticised and censured,
improvements are made, amendments are proposed,
until, supposing one quarter of them were adopted,
Mr. GLADSTONE would hardly know his own
bill ! But, in truth, there is not much chance
that the Government will continue the struggle
much longer against the evident unwillingness of
the House of Commons. The election returned
a House with a majority of professing Reformers,
whose just duty it was to amend the repre-
sentation of the country. How has it ful-
filled its pledges? That is a question for
the hustings to answer, but we shall not be sorry if
Captain HATTER'S motion is pressed to a division
this evening, in order that members may show
themselves in their true colours in the eyes of their
constituents.

Things do not look so promising as they did re-
specting the Conference, and indeed rumours are
now afloat to the effect that there will be none at all.
Austria is of course the guilty party, in refusing to
entertain the question of the cession of Venice. It
may not be so bad as this, although it is certainly
unpropitious for doubts to be entertained of success
at so early a period. Preparations are being made
for the affair, notwithstanding these sinister re-
marks, and it is said that when the Conference
meets it is intended to give a grand Court fête in
honour of the foreign Ministers then assembled in
Paris. Yesterday afternoon in Paris fears were ex-
pressed that war would soon break out, and the
Pays of last night confirmed the intelligence that the
Austrian reply accepted the invitation to the Con-
ference, in principle, but with such reservations and
conditions as will necessitate the exchangeof further
ommunications between the neutral Powers and
the Austrian Government. The French journals
have all along been doubtful as to the acquiescence
of Austria in these pacific schemes, and it would
now seem that their predictions will be realised. Of
course the writers have much more opportunity of
knowing the peculiarities of German politics than
we have in this country, and therefore the unfa-
vourable opinion yesterday entertained in Paris is
very inauspicious. A semi-official article in an
Austrian journal states that great importance is
attached to the obstacles in the way of a settlement
of the question to be discussed by the Conference,
and that as regards Venetia it will be very difficult
to find the means of compensation for Austria, in
case of her giving up that province ; and indeed we
find that in her identical Notes of invitation she sti-
pulates no propositions shall be discussed which will
affect the " territorial aggrandisement" or increase
of power of any of the Governments that are re-
presented at the Conference. The Abendpost
declares that only in the event that these re-
quests are complied with can there be any
grounds for hoping that success will attend the
deliberations atraris. While most obtuse on the
subject of Venetia, the Austrian Government con-
trast very favourably with the Prussians in their
conduct respecting the Elbe-Duchies. They have
signified their intention of ceding their rights in
holstein to the Federal Diet, which is a very wise
one. The greatest satisfaction has been expressed
at the declaration made by the Austrian representa-
tive at the last sitting of the Diet, as it is thought
to place the question in a clear light, so that
peace or war must soon be settled one way or the
other. Some infer that the outbreak of war will
follow this declaration, though it by no means
appears certain how this can be true. Had Austria
only shown herself half as firm and decided as she
now is a few months back, by this time there would
be no question of hostilities at all ; but notwith-
standing the advice of her friends and -well-wishers,
she persisted in a tame and subservient policy until
things reached a climax, and she was compelled to
chose between self-assertion or becoming a complete
nonentity as a German Power. Before leaving for
Paris Count MENSDORFF awaits the answer of the
neutral Powers respecting the conditions upon which
Austria will concur in the arrangements for a Con-
ference. This is a very significant step, and it quite
bears out the assertion of those who have all
along been doubtful as to the meaning of
the Austrian Government. It is stated in the Ber-
lin journal that the Vienna Government has, jus-
tified the armaments of the States of the Germanic
Confederation to the representatives of the Great
Powers, by saying that those States have to " take
into consideration the possibility of Federal Execu-
tion against Prussia as the latter questions the
right of the Federal Diet to settle the differences
relating to the Elbe Duchies. A semi-official jour-
nal declares that Austria's declarations is tanta-
mount to war, because it is a flagrant violation of
the Treaty of Vienna, and also an attack upon the
sovereign rights of Prussia, which the latter must
perforce resist. The Berlin Government still trust
that Austria will see fit to desist from carrying out
her proposals. Whatever Austria does is certain
to be made the most of by these captious critics,
and they continue to give an unfavourable turn to
all that is said or done, in order to make the worse
appeal the
regretth
einbethttee reus
probabilityNoof
adoEuburtoptheaerne
war,, much
to regret in the Probability of a European war, but
those who are
so eager and earnest in their de-
nunciations against Austria are very apt to forget
that whatever be her faults, there is another
than she is, and to
Power far inore guilty
whom we can with far greater propriety as-
assign the responsibility of the war which
seems threatening. Had it not been for the crafty
designs of Prussia and the connivance which
she met with in carrying them out no shadow
of
all this suspicion would have fallen upon us. It
may be very convenient for some persons not to
dwell on results and to overleap the acts which led
to them ; but so long as history remains the dark
deeds of Prussia will be recorded on its pages, and
it is surely impossible ever to forget which Power
originated the confusion that now envelopes the
nations of Europe, and bids fair to lead to a
general war, in which thousands must suffer un-
deservedly, and in which the interests of many
neutral nations will be very seriously injured.

. .
The trial of Mr. JEFFERSON DAVIS is JUSI, DOW
being looked for with great interest in the States.
It is still quite uncertain when it will take place,
for although it is publicly asserted that it is fixed
for June there are so rain
that it is extremely doubtful. Chief Justice CHASE
is one of the principal difficulties. He is unques-
tionably the proper person to preside over the

court, an?_t it is known to be the PRESIDENT'S wish
that he should do so. Mr. CHASE, however, is very
ing to undertake the office, a reluctance popu-
larly 'attributed to his belief that a conviction would
not be possible on the evidence now in the
hamds of the prosecution, and his consequent dis-
like to offend the Radicals. This party, which was
at one time so clamorous for bringing the Ex-
PRESIDENT to justice, is now anxious to postpone
his trial. The Congressional Committee appointed
to examine into the alleged complicity of JEFFERSON
DAVIS in the murder of Mr. LINCOLN were forced
to declare that the evidence produced was worth-
less, and therefore Mr. DAVIS stands charged with
treason only. The absurdity of pressing such a
charge against one individual man, when the so-
called treason was the unanimous work of a whole
population, is too apparent to need comment. In
fact it is the certainty that no Southern jury would
convict a man for maintaining the cherished South-
ern doctrine of State rights that so greatly incenses
the Radicals. Very few of any party would now
expect or wish to see DAVIS visited with severe
punishment. Time has fought his battles, as it
fights many others. The heat of the conflict is
over ; the angry passions and vindictive feelings
excited by the war are fast dying out, and unpreju-
diced men cannot refuse to acknowledge that it
would be the height of cruelty and injustice to treat
the Ex-PRESIDENT as a criminal for too great love to
his country, and for that political failure which is,
in some eyes, the worst of crimes.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

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

There was another Cabinet Council yesterday at
the Tuileries over which the Emperor presidtd. The
Empress was present.

I believe it is now stated that the Conference will
commence its labours on the 11th or 12th inst. M.
de Pfordten will represent the Germanic Con-
federation. The other powers, it is said, will be
represented by their Ministers of Foreign Affairs,
and will not send a special Plenipotentiary. This
point, however, is not one of much importance, and
the public mind is much relieved at the certainty
that at all events there will be a Conference, no
matter how constituted. Some of the Austrian
papers still preserve a warlike tone, and express an
opinion that while Austria and Prussia are in
hostile presence of each other a pacific solution is
difficult.

The close of the Spring Steeplechases at La
Marche was a very dull affair, and the attendance
was very small. The Prix d'Ete (handicap) was
won by Pronostu, Katinka 2, Infante 3 ; eleven
ran. The Prix Reclaner was won by Farintosh,
Miveilla 2, Gabion 3. The Hacks Stakes was won
by Regate, Sybilie 2.
Only a day or two since I mentioned the com-
position of a very inspiring song in the style of the
" Marseillaise " by M. Brofferio. News has now
come of Brofferio's sudden death. This warlike
composition was undertaken with the direct wish
and sanction of Victor Emmanuel. M. Brofferio
was not only a poet and musician, but he was one of
the leading patriots and Democrats of Italy.
One of the most impressive sights ever witnessed
at the cemetery of La Villette was afforded on
Friday by the interment of the remains of the per-
sons killed by the firework explosion. More than
15,000 mourners, chiefly workmen, followed the
remains. Much sympathy was excited by the pre-
sence of a young woman, Madame Pirelle, made a
widow by this frightful occurrence.. She is left with
four young children ; the youngest was in her arms,
and the others walked among the mourners, all of
whom were bare-headed. The funeral ceremony
in the church of St. Jacques lasted about an hour.
The church was hung with black, and all who could
obtain admission were much impressed with the
solemnity.
Mdlle. Cornalie Meyerbeer, the youngest daughter
of the late great composer, is about to marry M.
Gustave Richter, professor of the School of Arts at
Berlin.

In the Legislative Body, during a discussion on
the law respecting crimes committed by Frenchmen
in foreign countries, M. Rouher, Minister of State,
explained that the proposed law would not at all
affect the negociations between France and Eng-
land for a new treaty of extradition. Far from
having any cause of complaint against this law
foreign Powers must approve of it, for it guaranteed
the punishment of crimes committed on their terri-
tory by Frenchmen, who could not obtain refuge
in France. It was true that the negociations with
England respecting the treaty bad not yet been
attended with any useful result. At all events the
Government, pre-occupied with the possibility of
seeing the negociations end satisfactorily, was dis-
posed to give six months' additional delay to the
time allowed for abrogating the treaty. To facilitate
the negociations an intimation to this effect had
been given to the English Government.

It appears from official statistics respecting the
internal navigation of France that the total length
of the navigable rivers is 7,000 kilometres. Great
improvements have been made in the rivers since
1835 by means of sluices, darns, and various en-
gineering works. The expense of these improve-
ments amounts to no less than 215 millions of francs.
These operations are not yet concluded, but are still
carried on in regard to the Marne, to increase canal
communication also on the Seine, the Rhone, the
Saone, and the Sarthe. The length of the navig-
able canals of France is 4,800 kilometres ; 1,030
kilometres are ceded to and worked by private in-
dividuals. The State only occupies 3,770 kilometres
of this canal navigation. New canals are being cut
to the total extent of 160 kilometres, viz., the canal
of Vitry, at St. Dizier, the canals for the convey-
ance of coal of Sarre and Roubaix, of La Rochelle
at Abrams and of the Upper Seine, between Troyes
and Bar-sur-Seine. Various improvements are also
in progress—the canals of the Upper Deule, the
Centre, of Brittany, the Somme, the Rhone to the
Rhine and Burgundy.
An act of devotion and courage at the recent ex-
plosion deserves all possibly publicity. In the vi-
cinity of the workshop are several temporary build-
ings of wood. When the explosion took place, one
of these buildings was filled with fireworks and ex-
plosible materials of great power. This was sur-
,rounded with flames. M. Mirol, mayor of the 19th
arrondissement, and M. Blavier, peace-officer,
rushed into the building, and, guiding the firemen,
enabled them to prevent, the flames from reach-
ing it. The extent of the danger cannot
be magnified. Upon the isolation of this
building depended thousands of lives, for the
nature of its contents was such that had a spark
reached there, the greater part of this portion of
Paris wculd have been destroyed, and the loss of
life would have been awful. The attention of the
municipal authorities is now particularly directed to
this point, and no doubt in future care will be taken
not to allow such dangerous materials to be stored
in a populous district of the city.
A general Exhibition of the Fine Arts is to be
opened at Brussels on the first of August. It will
last two months. The number of articles to be ex-
hibited by each artist is limited to four. The Bel-
gian Government undertakes to pay the expense of
the transport of all articles to and from the exhibi-
tion. Nothing will be received after the first of
July next.

The receipts at the last races in the Bois de
Boulogne exceeded £5,000, as I have already in-
formed you. A Paris paper, remarking upon this
fact,Horse racing is no longer a taste or a
passion, says,
but a mania."

There was a thunder storm at Meziene, a small
town near Rennes, on Monday last, during which
several houses were surrounded with flames, and the
church was destroyed. Nothing remains of it but
the walls.

There is a very strong opposition just now, parti-
cularly against the cheap papers, those at a half-
penny and a penny. M. do Villemessant, proprietor
of the Evenement, instituted some proceedings
against M. Mlland, proprietor of the Soleil. M.

Milland, on the other hand, is taking legal steps
against M. Villemessant, the complaint being for
" unfair opposition" concurrence deloyale. It ap-
pears that M. Villemessant offered to supply the
Evenement for a fortnight gratis to any subscriber
to the Soleil who would send him the band on which
the name and address of the subscriber is printed.
The imputation on the part of M. Milland is that
the object was to obtain the names and addresses
of his subscribers by means of which injury might
be done to the Soleil, as by sending the Evenement
to them some might be induced to take it instead of
Le Soleil. The Journal lllustre, a penny illustrated
paper, attempts a joke upon the subject, and says,
"M. Milian is forced by his religion to admit that
the course of the sun may be stopped, but only by
his ancestor Joshua. The law therefore will see
nothing in the matter except the law of gravita-
tion."

•The departure of the Emperor and Empress on
i
their autumnal trip s still postponed, as long
absence from the capital is considered inexpedient
under present political circumstances. Their ma-
jesties, however, sometimes go into the country in
the morning and return in the evening. This was
the case on Friday, when they went to Fontaine-
bleau.

At last settled weather seems to have come.
Yesterday and to-day was real midsummer.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE.

PARIS, JUNE 4.

The Moniteur of this morning confirms the news
that the Austrian replies to the proposals for a
Conference contain reservations which must be
examined before the meeting of the Plenipoten-
tiaries.

" The nogociations," adds the official journal,
" to which these reservations will give rise will
necessarily retard for a few days the proposed
meeting of the Conference."

The Constitutionnel of this morning says :—" The
despatches received from Vienna seem to render
extremely difficult the solution of the questions
which agitate Europe. The Austzian Cabinet
accepts the Conference, but only on condition that
all the Powers represented shall undertake to de-
mand no modification of frontier and no territorial
aggrandisement."

CASSEL, JUNE 4,
The Estates have been convoked for the 11th

instant.

BERLIN, JUNE 4.

Should the Conference assemble Prussia will send
a Representative, whatever may be the final resolu-
tion of the Austrian Government.

Bavaria advises Austria to accept the Conference
unconditionally.
The visit of Count Blome to Vienna is connected
with this advice.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, JUNE 4.

Accoding to the Vienna papers of to-day Prussia
will declare that the Federal Diet is incompetent
to accede to the Austrian proposal in reference to
Schleswig-Holstein, and will summon Austria to
abandon her intention of taking the steps au_
nounced by her in the last sitting of the Diet.
Prussia, moreover, is said to have resolved to look
upon non-compliance with this summons as a causus
belli.

INDIA &ND CHINA MAILS.
MARSEILLES, JUNE 4.
The Mcssageries Imperiales steamer Peluse, with
the above mails, arrived here at 1 a.m. to-day.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
PLYMOUTH, JUNE 4.

The Union Company's Cape Mail steamship
arrived here this morning from the Cape on April
21, St. Helena May 1, St. Vincent May 18. She
brings a small mail, 33 passengers, and 94 military
invalids, 75 time-expired men, 14 women, and 18
children in charge of Lieut. Marillia and Dr. Tait,
staff-assistant surgeon, also a general cargo.
The Anglian's Cape news is four days later than
that brought by the last mail steamer. The settle-
ment of the Basuto war is further confirmed.
The Free-State President had returned to Bloem-
fontain, where there had been great rejoicings. The
Free State authorities had taken early measures to
colonise the new territory acquired from the Basu-
tos by the treaty of peace.

The Kaffrarian elections were completed. The
returns had been gazetted, and British Kaffraria
had become an integral portion of the Cape Colony.
Another fire had occurred in Cape Town. Mr.
Willemburg's store was burnt, and Mr. Dilliman's
partially so.

The bark Prince of the Seas from London, for
Algoa Bay, went ashore near Cape Receive on the
17th of April. The captain and four men were
saved, but seven of the crew were drowned.
The South African Advertiser and Mail says that
a relative of Mrs. Olive Wilmot, is now a school-
master, at Bloemfoutein, free State.
Large quantities of gold are reported to have
been discovered in the vicinity of the Crocodile
River, in the Transvaal.

.FRANCE.
Three o'clock.—The market has closed on the
following quotations :

41 per Cents 9l
Do. and month —
3 per Cents. 64
Do. end month 64
Credit Mobilier 515
Do. end month
Credit Fonder —
Do. end month 1130
RAIL'

Bank Shares 3400
Italian Loan 39 25
Do. end month 328 7
Mexican Loan 32
Do. Bonds 252 50
Spanish Threes ~ 34
Home Debt —
Deferred
'AY&

For Account.
Orleans
Northern
Lyons and Mediterranean 790
Southern
Western —
Eastern
Sardinian —
Austrian
Lombard 290
North of Spain 135
Saragossa 7O
Ditto to Barcelona 5O
Boman —

THE MAGAZINES.

BLACKWOOD.—" Memoirs of the Confederate
\Va.'. for Independence" are brought to a conclusion
in this month's instalment, and the reader will ex-
perience both regret and interest as he peruses those
stirring pages that chronicle that eventful period.
In this portion many memorable incidents are re-
corded. The death of Stonewall Jackson is mentioned,
and (of that hero it is truly said that "his memory lies
fresh in the hearts of all who know him, and both hemi-
spheres regard him as the greatest of those who fell for their
principles in this gigantic civil war." The Avriter of this
glowing description of the Confederate struggle suffered
greatly at the conclusion of the war, and was severely
wounded. Before that time he had been reported dead.
and many letters of condolence were sent to General
Stuart on the subject, besides which General Lee received
a communication requesting that his body might be interred
with all the honours of the State in Virginia. To this the
General returned the following characteristic reply, " Can't
spare it, it is in pursuit of Stonewall." A touching allusion
is made to the death of Stuart, to whom the writer was
warmly attached, and whose grave ho loved to visit.
Finally, he quits his subject with the emphatic statement
that "Lee's glorious army is no longer in existence," but
those [who have survived the fearful struggle for inde-
pendence can look back upon a series of battles and victories
inaugurated is history, and every one of us will speak with
pride of the time when he was a soldier of the army of
Northern Virginia, as every renewal of my pains remind
me of the past, are alleviated and almost effaced by the
pleasure with which I revert to the time when I fought
side by side with those brave men, and I shall ever rejoice
that t drew my sword for the gallant people of the late
Confederacy." "The Political Crisis" goes fully into the
nearly exhausted subject of the new Reform Bill, and the
chief flaws in the Government scheme are ably shown
forth ; some of the criticisms on the speeches in the debate
are very well done, and make a most interesting study.
" Sir Brook Fossbrooke" is continued in some entertaining
chapters. " A Man's a Man for a' That" is a new version
of the famous old song, ingeniously rendered by Charles
Mackay. " The Permissive Bill" is a smart sketch in
verse, that sets forth the hardships and privations of the
new measure proposed recently in the House of Lords.
Genevra da Siena" is a sketch in verse that is well
written ; and interesting article of the " Life of Steele"
is else foun4 %along the contents of this attractive number
of May.

FRASER.—We have really had quite enough of
Parliamentary Reform of late without its intruding
itself into the monthly magazines, However, it
confronts us in the very first page of Fraser, and
harangues us through 22 pages. We leave the
reader to follow, if he choose, the pros and cons of
the vexed question over again, and to discover the writer's
bias from his comments. A. lecture by the Rev. C. Kings-
ley is certain to attract attention, though it is a painful
view of human nature which ho selected for consideration
before the Royal Institution. Superstition in its darkest
forms gives terrible evidence of the depths of cruelty and
cowardice to which man can sink. An American gives us
his views of the anomalies of his national constitution—
views which, just now, when the American Constitution
may be more truly said to be on its trial than even during
the civil war itself, are likely to attract attention. The old
indifference with which Englishmen were accused of re-
garding politics across the Atlantic is certainly at an end,
for a keen and vivid interest is now taken by all ranks in
the changeful panorama of American political life. Victor
Hugo's " Travailleurs de la Mee form the subject of an
article which pays homage to his genius, though it con-
demns the book. The story of " The Beauclercs' is con-
tinued, and among the remaining contents of a somewhat
uninteresting numb2r wo find papers on "Belgium" and
on " Church Politics in Scotland."

DUBLIN.—" All in the Dark" is this month in a
very satisfactory manner, and the reader's opinion
of Aunt Dinah is considerably enhanced by the last
communication to her nephew, which he finds so
opportunely. The notion of William's being his
own ghost, too, is very ludicrous, and forms an ex-
citing episode in the tale. "Number Five Brook-street"
is continued, and is very eventful in this instalment. The
adventurous Mrs. Lepell is attracted by the new arrival,
Miss Bulwer, and the conduct of Severna is ridiculous in
the extreme. Extreme as he was, the reader's sympathy
will be with Sir John, who was evidently bamboozled by his
specious nephew. "Not Wisely, but Too Well," relates
the last scene in the life of James Stanley. That zealous
and devoted man died of the fever, which was raging, and
his death furnished a better illustration of his faith to
Kato than his wife had done. The toil-worn body, and
the weary mind had done their work, and she left her
friend "never hungry, nor lonely, nor sick, nor sorry,
but at rest for over in the bosom of God." "Baby in
Undress" furnishes a curious instance of the vagaries of
that writer, and shows him in a new character. "Glas-
tonbury Abbey, Past and Present, the Rise and Influence
of EnglishMonachism," is continued, and special attention
may be directed to the eloquent passage on the Anglo-
Saxon progress, and the wonders of its tongue, which it is
said may be heard "wherever the solo of man's foot has
trodden, alike where civilisation rears its palace and its
temple, and where the naked savage plants his primitive
huts." The readers of this magazine will be glad to meet an
old friend again. " Carols from the Cancioneros," by Denis
Florence MacCarthy, aro written in a flowing strain, and
present great variety. Some "Episodes of the Irish
Jacobite Wars" refer to a subject that is full of interest,
and to scenes for ever memorable in history. The writer
has wisely determined to treat the events and the person-
ages concerned as if the campaigns took place in the
neighbourhood of the Great Wall, and the warriors were
polished Chinese and horse-taming Tartars.

BENTLEY'S MI SCE LL AN Y.—Mr. Ainsworth's ro-
mance of " The Constable de Bourbon" proceeds
with animation, and chronicles the result of the
battle of Pavia, when, on the side of Francis, " all
was lost but honour." The other stories, " Briars
and Thorns," and " ThrSwn Away," are both tales
of modern domestic life ; and we hare, besides, an elec-
tioneering sketch, in which Cupid plays a prominent part.
Francis Jacox discusses Bardalplo's Bond in his old dis-
cursive fashion, and there is, besides, an account of eastern
travel, but it will be seen that the contents aro chiefly light
and entertaining.

C 0 LBURN'S UNITED SERVICE.--Health, the
greatest of all human blessings, seems to find
especial favour with this magazine, which delights
in discussing the sanguinary doings of man both on
land and water. But the articles for the present
month are devoted to cure the evils incident not
more to the sailor's than to tie soldier's career. Here we
have a good article on the Bengal Sanitary Commission,
which enters into the many topics brought under the con-
sideration of this szutinising body. The mortality
among our troops in India is an exceedingly serious
matter for a variety of reasons. The value of human life
taken commercially is more than three times its cost at
home. Besides the knowledge of its danger in Eastern
climes deters youths from entering the army for fear of
being sent abroad. The average rate of mortality in the
army in India, according to the report of the Royal
Commission, from 1800 to 1856, was 69 per 1,000, but this
included deaths from all causes, war and natural diseases.
In the report for the year 1863, in twenty of the principal
stations, containing about three-fourths of the whole force,
the death-rate was less than 20 per 1,000. Cholera is the
chief cause of death, both with natives and Europeans. In
the four years ending with 1863, the deaths among the
men wore 30.3, those of the women 49.6, and the children
90.4. The Commissioners laid it down as a rule that
cholera depends mainly on the locality, and that its
virulence is much abated by removal from one place to
another. The Himalayas offer the best positions for health
at an elevation of from 5,000 to 7,500 feet above the level
of the sea. " Who are Naval Esquires ?" is a paper on the
position of our naval officers in their social rank in the
olden time, which is now much altered for the bettor.
Tristram, a first-lieutenant, gives a humorous description
of his being presented at a levee held by William IV. him-
self, a Royal sailor, in which the pride of rank was
vividly displayed, by some superior officers, ad-
mirals and captains, who gave the poor lieu-
tenant the cut direct, all on the left, as in duty bound
to maintain the assumed dignity of their rank, in a very
unbrotherly manner, to a young officer of merit and natu-
ral aspiration. " A few Notes on the History of British
Army Costume Concluded" deals in some quaint charac
teristics of the manner in which our gallant defenders hold
to their facings of blue and red, emblazoned with gold and
gewgaws of army trappings, which reminds one of Gold-
smith's definition of natural vanity—
" Let human pride dissemble all it can
What little things are great to little man !"
" Invaliding of Sick Soldiers at Home and Abroad" is dis-
cussed in a friendly spirit. "Reflections on Recent Events
in Jamaica" remind one of the harsh conduct pursued by
our Government towards a gentleman who merited the
best acknowledgment and reward for his performance of a
painful duty in a spirit as humane as it was prompt and
patriotic. 'Tore are several other articles of various merit
on our naval and military services, which well deserve the
attention of the young aspirant to fame and fortune.
LONDON SOCIETY.—" The Queen of Diamonds,
and how She was Won and Lost," is an entertaining
sketch, that conveys a useful warning to fortune-
hunters. Philip and his friend hardly deserve the
good fortune that befel them in escaping from their
dreadful bargain ; but at any rate the reader will be
instructed in this sketch of their misadventures. As for
Miss Rowney, she was quite capable of taking care of her-
self. "My First Visit" is another striking passage in life,
that is well told. The heroine, if she Shad not nerve
enough to pass muoter in a drawing room, was endowed
with courage that enabled her to shine in an emergency.
" Gambling Sketches" furnish us with some characteristics
of life which are more profitable than pleasant to study.
" The Gambling Table" is a very apt illustration, that well
carries out the meaning of the sketches, (tad 9Xhibits the

strange beings who follow the wretched pursuit in
their true colours. "Ah, come ye on," exclaims the
narrator, in apostrophising tho troops of victims that
hasten to their doom, " wasps, butterflies, bluebottles,
bees, drones, gnats, gadflies though you be, you are all des-
tined, sooner or later, to be broken on yonder roulette
wheel by those modern bandits of the Rhine." " Walter
Savage Landor" forms the subject of an interesting sketch,
in which full justice is done to his merits, and itis quaintly
said that "if not better, if not worse, at least he was other
than his fellow-men." " The Game of Croluet and its
Laws" is very applicable at the present time, when this
amusement is so much the rage, and all seek to be informed
concerning its mystic arrangements. A few remarks on
" Tact" aro replete with sense and meaning ; and truly is
it said that this quality seldom accompanies great ability.
A sketch is given of Frederick Lemaitre's career, of whom
it is said that no more learned and renowned name will
appear in dramatic annals. " The Juno Dream" is the title
of some pleasing verses, to which is joined a charming
sketch of a lady surrounded by the flowers and foliage of
luxuriant summer. "The Playgrounds of Europe" fur-
nishes a sketch of the Mole',son, and has the advantage of
being on no exhausted theme, for it has been neglected by
the pens of travellers. This account of the Rigi of West-
ern Switzerland will be found attractive. "London Opera
Directors" continues its graphic descriptions of the cele-
brated doings of those chiefs who procure for the fashion-
able world of London a constant source of amusement.
" Up and Down the London Streets" is likewise a read-
able narrative of times when our familiar haunts of to-day
looked very different from what they do now.
CORNIIILL. —" Armadale" is concluded in this
number, and it ends in a manner befitting its cause.
The last hour of " Miss Gwilt" are described with
much force, and the peculiar talent of the author
for depicting these startling passages in life has
ample scope for its exercise. The tale has been
one of great interest and excitement throughout, and will,
doubtless, rank high among the sensational novels of this
line. " The Claverings" has not much new this time. Wo
are informed of Lady ()agar's imprudence in the selection
of her friends, or rather associates, abroad, and judging
from their appearance when presented to us the stric-
tures passed upon her aro correct. Harry Clavering's con-
duct may be natural under the circumstances, but still he
was greatly in fault, and was also laying out trouble for
himself. A pretty litle sketch is that called " Cinderella,"
and it forms a contrast to those tales of more solid
pretensions by its pictures of home-life and domestic
seems. 4. The R3-discovery of Dantee Romaine at
Ravenna" is an interesting • paper, and many
will be gratified at this opportunity of becoming
acquainted with the Report here alluded to. "A German
Life before the Peace of 1815" presents us with accounts
of the old doings of the Germans ; an attractive account is
given of the life of Caroline Perthes, in whose memoir may
be found descriptions of men who aro truly national cha-
racters, and ready for any patriotic sacrifice ; they have
nothing in common with the aggressive, almost filibuster-
ing spirit which pervades certain classes, and which
threatens confusion to Europe, a disaster not only to their
domestic life and national interests but, it may be, to the
integrity of their nation. " The National Portrait Exhi-
bition" is the last subject met with, and its details are
well worthy of attention. It is truly said that the " sug-
gestion of it came from the Earl of Derby, whose powerful
influence has mainly contributed to its success," for the
public are greatly indebted to that nobleman for the exer-
tions he has made in furthering this interesting work.

MACMILLAN.—A paper on " Penny Novels" is
worth reading, and illustrates very effectively the
high-flown morality which is in these improved days
considered absolutely indispensable by the millions.
" Parisian Manners," by the Rev. Archer Gurney,
is an essay which paints in vivid colours the distinc-
tive features of the two nations. The story of " Credock
Nowell" is continued with interest, and the denouement is
evidently rapidly approaching. Eva succeeds in routing
her silken adversary, Mrs. Corklemore, but that
soft-spoken lady does not depart without leaving a sting
behind her. There is no secret now between the
reader and the writer respecting the murder of Clayton,
but the principal parties concerned are as yet unenlight-
ened. " Ecce Homo" is a criticism of that remarkable
work ; and among the remaining articles are discussions
on Mr. Gladstone's new financial policy and our "Early
Philosophy," by Professor Bain. Mrs. Norton's story is
not proceeded with in this number, owing, we are told, to
"unforeseen circumstances."

GOOD 'WORDS.—Miss Oliphant's story of " Ma-
donna Mary" proceeds through four chapters, and
shows us the gentle, careworn heroine reappearing
on the stage of life as the mother of three adven-
turous sons. 'William Gilbert, better known as the
author of " Shirley Hall Asylum," also supplies us
with the introduction to a new story, entitled " Ruth
Thornbury." " Some effects of Intemperance ou the
Brain," by a medical man, is a paper which gives a fearful
record of the terrible Vengeance which outraged nature
takes upon the drunkard. Dr. Wynter's papers aro always
entertaining and full of information, and his chapter on
" London Street Traffic" is no exception to the rule.
Country readers, living in quiet and safe retreat, may well
pause, after reading it, before entrusting themselves to the
tender mercies of the mighty Babylon. Let us hope that
before long some practical reform may be introduced. A
memorial of Admiral Fitzroy does due honour to his great
acquirements, high character, and laborious public services.
The record of his life and labours is deeply interesting.
"Evasions of the Law" treats of the difficulties which
police supervision puts in the way of the discharged con-
vict; and "An Overland Journey from San Francisco to
New York, by way of the Salt Lake City," is graphic and
animated in its narrative. There is, therefore, abundance
of readable matter, much of which is above the average.
TIIE SUNDAY MAGAZINE.—There are several
things among the contents of this number which are
attractive as well as valuable. The verses scattered
here and there are above mediocrity, and the
"Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood," and " Preju-
dice," a tale for the young, are both full of interest
and knowledge of character. The more serious papers,
which are less open to casual criticism, aro of a high cha-
racter. They address themselves principally to those
readers who belong to Dr. Guthrie's way of thinking, but
there is much in them to instruct and enlighten all true
Christians.

THE DOMESTIC ENGLISHWOMAN'S MAGAZINE iS ex-
ceedingly attractive this month. The illustrations
are very beautiful, and the writing more than usually
good.—THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN, as usual, cuntains a
variety of entertaining articles, besides which it is literally
overflowing with designs for all kinds of useful articles.
—The HOUSEHOLD and FLORAL GUIDE are two excellent
and cheap publications : and LE FOLLET maintains its
character for novelty and fashion.

THE BOY'S OWN MAGAZINE.—THE BOY'S
MONTIILT MAGAZINE.—These two little periodicals
maintain their wonted attractions, and continue to cater
for their juvenile readers with unabated spirit.
THE TRUE HISTORY OF A LITTLE RAGAMUFFIN.
No. 4.—The author of the famous " Night in a
Workhouse," which so forcibly directed public
attention to the state of our casual wards, has taken
another department of London pauper life, in pourtraying
which he displays all the graphic ability which he showed
in his earlier undertaking.

THE LATE MR. KEBLE.—An important meeting
was recently held at Lambeth Palace under the presidency
of the Archbishop of Canterbury, to consider the propriety
of raising a memorial in honour of the lamented John Keble,
author of the Christian Year. The resolutions, which were
moved and seconded by the Bishops of Winchester, St.
Asaph, Salisbury, Moray and Ross (Primus of Scotland),
Earl Beauchamp, the Earl of Devon, Earl Nelson, Lord
Richard Cavendish, Dean of York, and Mr. John Walter,
were adopted unanimously. They wore to the effect that
the proposed memorial should take the form of a separate
college at Oxford, bearing Mr. Keble's name, where young
men might be trained in simple and religious habits, and in
strict fidelity to the Church of England, with the hope,
among other advantages, of promoting the supply of candi-
dates for Holy Orders. A sum of not less than £50,000
would bo required for the erection of the college, towards
which nearly £20,000 have been already promised by per-
sonal friends—the payment of the subscriptions being die
tributed over five years. An influential committee has been
formed to give effect to these resolutions, and it is under-
stood that a general appeal is about to be made to the public
to aid in carrying out the work.

THE RECORDERSHIP OF THE CITY OF LONDON.
—A statement has been extensively circulated and
believed in, to the effect that Sir Roundell Palmer, the
Attorney-General, would shortly be promoted to the office
of Master of the Rolls. We have the best authority for
stating that, whatever may be the future course of promo-
tion, the rumour has not, up to the present moment, the
slightest shadow of a foundation. When Mr. Russell
Gurney, Q.C., M.P., the Recorder of London, was de-
spatched by the Government on the Jamaica Commission,
(whose report we are awaiting) it was generally under-
stood that promotion would be offered him on his return.
The learned gentleman has, however, signified his inten-
tion not to accpt a puisne judgeship, and ho will therefore
remain Recorder of London until, at all events, one of the
offices of Chief Justice or Chief Baron falls vacant. His
successor in the dignity of Recorder will be Mr. Thomas
Chambers, Q.C., M.P., the Common Sergeant.—Norwood
Post.

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