The Sun.
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THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 1, 1868

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successful, and the right hon. gentleman showed actually brought under discussion, every one unites LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstone. how some of those who then differed materially in condemning it. Lord MALMESBURY in moving
THIS EVENING, INTRIGUE. Mr. Howe, Mr. Kendal, Mr (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)CIark,
from the Ministers had compromised themselves by that the report of the committee should be agreed
Clark, and Miss Burke.
To be followed by A HERO OF ROMANCE. Characters
a sudden change of opinion, and first and foremost to, explained in some measure the origin of the
by Messrs. Sothern, Buckstone, Compton, Chippendale, Rogers, SPAIN.
Clark, Sze.; Mesdames Robertson, Fitzwilliam, Chippendale,
in the remarkable list was Mr. GLADSTONE himself. custom. The Commons, he said, send representa-
Dalton, Laws, and Daubigny. MADRID, April 1.
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS. Mr. Chippendale, Lord CRANBORNE'S unbecoming attack on the Go- tives to Parliament who were in reality their
privilege, It is reported that as soon as the discussion on
mr. Compton, dte.
Commence at Seven. vernment the day before was taken up by Mr. proxies ; and the Peers possessed the same
the budget has terminated the railway companies
HARDY in the right strain, and he showed how the though it had been found occasionally desirable to
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rirs HEA T R E ROY A L, ADE LP 111. noble lord himself had not been so consistent suspend it. That the custom is a mischievous one bill will be presented to the Cortes.
.-1- Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER. as he would have the House believe, and that he there can be no doubt, and if becomes more and The same army organisation has been adopted for
Directress, Mrs. Alfred Mellon. the island of Cuba as for Spain.
THIS EVENING, UP FOR THE CATTLE SHOW. had gone some way with the Government, and more unsuited to the present day, because men are
After which, at 8, NO THOROUGHFARE. Mr. Fechter (his
84th appearance here), Mr. Killington, Mr. H. Neville. Mr. R. then suddenly left his colleagues when the sub- no longer so strictly bound by the ties of party as to
Phillips, Mr. G. Belmore. Mr. C. J. Smith, and Mr. Benjamin TURKEY.
Webiter; Miss Carlotta Leclercq (her 84th appearance),Mrs.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 31.
Alfred Mellon, Mrs. Billington, Mrs. H. Lewis, &c.
not like. As a rule it is best for those who dis- no, content or non-content, at his bidding. Men
Commence at 7. An Imperial firman for the Adrianople railway
cuss matters of great public interest to abstain like to hear and to judge for themselves, and if
ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. concession will be given to the Vanderse Company
from personal attacks and hostile criticism, but their knowledge of the subject or their judgment is
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining. this week. The contractors are to commence the
THIS EVENING, at 7, POOR PILLICODDY. Mr. when such a mode of attack is commenced, it is not worth much, at least the country expects them
J). Murray, W. Gresham; Miss Polly Marshall, E. Bar- works forthwith from Stamboul to Tcheckmedji, a
certainly fair to retort, and no one can blame to pay the outward attention of listenine. to the
nett, and Mrs. Addis. c, distance of 13 miles, in lieu of depositing caution
After which, JEANIE DEANS ; or, The Heart of Mr. ILsepv for the course he took in showing arguments and the facts brought forward. For a
Mid-Lothian. Mrs. Diln Boucicault; Messrs. G. F. money.
the House how completely the most bitter and man who is ill at his country house, or travelling in
Neville, J. G. Shore, Maclean, H. Forrester, D. Leeson --
W. Gresham, and Cathcart; Mesdames Litton, Fitzgerald, extreme of his adversaries had overreached them- Greece or in Sweden, to have power to influence DENMARK.
E. Barnett, and Mrs. C. Harcourt.
Concluding with the Far", No. 1, ROUND THE selves. As for Lord CRANBORNE'S very ancalled- the result of a debate of which he has never heard COPENHAGEN, March 31 (Evening).
costNlift, for sneers at the inconsistency and want of a word, on a subject on which he has never perhaps In to-day's sitting of the Rigsdag the Finance
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7.
principle shown by the Ministry on Reform, formed an opinion, is about as reasonable as if we Minister stated that the prospects of direct tele-
NEw QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG ACRE, he himself has been a renegade on the ques- set a deaf man to be a judge. The evidence, how- graphic communication with Russia being carried
Lessee and Manager. Mr. ALFRED WIGAN. At Half-pest ~; of
seven,. DEARER THAN LIFE. Mr. J. L. TOOLE as MICHAEL vi°ll Church Rates, and may hold his ever important, would be useless to him, and his into effect were more favourable than at any pre-
GARNER. At a Quarter-past Ten, LA VIVANDIERE.
peace with a very good grace. Mr. HARDY decision, however well-intentioned, would cer- vious time. The Danish Government would grant
then proceeded to expose Mr. GLADSTONE, and tainly be entirely independent of the facts of the the required concession as far as regarded Denmark,
LA VIVANDIERE.—Mont Blanc and Cha-
mouui.—NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long Acre. quoted a passage from a letter which was NI ritten case. Lord CARNARvoN, in approving of the pro- and application for a similar concession had been
before the last election at Oxford, and though that posed change, declared that in his belief proxies made to the Russian Government.
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QUEEN'ST H E A T R E , Long-acre. was handed to the right hon. gentleman the leader were a source of weakness rather than of strength,
THE STRIKES IN BELGIUM.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan. of the Opposition, he did not deny its authenticity. since it would be impossible to pass any important
THIS EVENING. MARY JONES. Messrs. W. H. Stephens, BRUSSELS, April 1.
C. Wyndham, Sanger, and Miss P. Markham. This certainly contradicts what Mr. GLADSTONE measure by the votes of absentees. All the reasons
After which will be produced a New and Original Drama, Advises received from Charleroi state that ap-
entitled DEARER TIL'iN LIFE. Michael Garner, Mr. J. L. claimed to have done in warning his constituents which had formerly justified the system had, he
Tole. parent tranquility prevailed yesterday throughout
T., conclude with the Extravaganza., LA. VIVANDIERE; as to the change about to take place in the Irish thought, disappeared. Lord REDESDALE, indeed,
or, TRUE TO THE CORPS. The Scenery by Messrs. W. and the districts on strike, but that underhand agitation
T. Grieve, Johnson, and Assistants. Messrs. J. L. Toole, L. Church. " One dignatary," a consistent supporter was not inclined to condemn it, though he did not
Brough, and Sanger; Misses P. Markham, F. Addison, Jordan, continues. Labour has been stopped at places where
Montgomery, Heath. Sylvia. B. Everard, and H. Hodson. of Mr. GLADSTONE, made his vote dependant upon object to the change, believing that the practice of
the men were still at work the previous day.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston.
Doors open at Half-past Six, commence at Seven. Acting the explanation of the doubtful point, and, speaking calling for proxies was inferior to the pairing system
Money is stated to have been distributed to the
Boa-office open daily from Ten till Four. of that, this right hon. candidate observed that "The of the Commons. Earl STANHOPE, however, pointed
agitators. It was refused by the working men at
E question of the Irish Church is remote and apparently out an important difference. Pairs are made from
Gouffre, but accepted by those at Baulet.
It oSoYle 211,eslAsee anSd 'flaitnagAereNss.DMrs. STalinboEroi'llghl: It
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out of all bearing upon practical politics of the day." both sides of the House, or at least are always a
TILES EVENING, at 7, ORA NIGE BLOSSOMS. Messrs. D. The indictment against the captured rioters is
James and Turner ; Mesdames Hughes and Gwynne. He adds that one thing must be mentioned, because matter of individual arrangement between the
After which, PARIS; or, Vive Lempriere : Messrs. Thorne, is being prepared.
James. Robson, and Fenton; Mesdames Swanborough, liar- it a clear land mark, and that is in any measure holders of different opinions. They can cense-
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laws Johnstone, Hughes, Holt, Gwynne, &e.
To conclude pith MARRIAGE AT ANY PRICE. dealing with the Irish Church, though he scarcely quently exercise no influence whatever on a division OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL.
-- expects ever to be called on to share in such a mea- —their object being that the absence of the mem-
SUEZ, March 30.
11 0Y A L OLYM P I C TIIEA T R E. sure, " the Act of Union must be recognised, and hers pairing shall not be felt on either side. Proxies,
New Management. The Delhi sailed at midnight yesterday for
Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. Wigan. must have important consequences, especially with on the contrary, may often be in the hands of the
Tuts EVENING, HEN AND CHICKENS. Messrs. Ashley, reference to the position of the Government, and Earl STANIIOPE affirms that they
Eburne, Stephenson, and Vincent ; Mrs. Stirling and Miss L hierarchy." We do Bombay.
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successfully decided an important motion on foreign
Moore. not think that this reflects great credit on Mr. FRANCE.
After which, MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT. Messrs. Ashley, policy respecting the affairs of Denmark. Finally,
Stuart. Eburne, Romer, Geo. Vincent, Addison, Cooper, 11. Wigan, GLADSTONE, as it certainly puts him before the BOURSE, March 31—Three o'clock.—The market
iic.; Mesdames L. Moore, E. Farren, &c. the matter was decided by the motion for
closed as follows :
Commence at Seven. House somewhat in the light of those who are all the discontinuance of the system of calling 41 per Cent.
Uthings to all men, in order to effect some object for proxies being carried ; and on some End of month... -- Italstn Loan
R YAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, which 3 per Cent
lIOLBORN. worthy or otherwise, as the case may be. the Oppo_ minor points changes were also made
End of month 69 20 Mexican Loan ... 19 50
Moro Novelties—Fresh Engagements. First appearance sition cheered when Mr. HARDY* said that he would are likely to expedite the progress of public Credit Mobilier
on Monday next of the Wooden-Headed Family and Les business through the Upper House. If the Corn- End of month... 268 75 Spanish Threes
Freres D'Avolo. The Wonderful SPANISH TROUPE pass on from personal questions ; but, as he aptly re- Credit Foncier -.1470 Hcme Debt —
every evening in addition. Open at Seven, commence at mons get on a little faster with their business, the
them, they only objected to personalities End of month... Deferred —
minded
half-past. Morning Performance every Wednesday and Lords must move faster too, else bills will accumu- RAILWAYS. Account
FSaturday. Open at Two, commence at half-past. when they were directed against themselves. It was Orleans
late and business get into arrears.
NOTICE.--In consequence of the theatre being nightly Northern llBl*
crowded, all free admissions are suspended, the Press ex- a very effective passage in Mr. HARDY'S speech in • •
Lyons and Mediterranean . 930
cepted. which he described the wrongs and injuries that Mr We are very glad to find that the reform which Southern..... 5681
GLADSTONE would inflict if he succeeeded in effect- Mr. OTWAY has succeeded in carrying through the Western
Eastern
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, ;„ • •
HOLBORN.— Enthusiastic and Tremendous Reception of ....5 his purpose, and warned him that, in holding Commons with respect to the army is to be ex- Sardinian
Mdlle. AZELLA, whose unrivalled performance on the Flying Austrian 545
Trapeze, including a Flight across the Arena of 100 feet, termi- out an olive branch, as- he declared he was doing, tended to the Marines. On the reading of the Lombard
slating in a Somersault at an elevation of 30 feet from the plat- he was all the time forgetting how much he was Marine Mutiny Bill, on Monday evening, Mr. North of Spain
form, has created a complete furore. Saragossa
Tho flying trapeze act is the speciality of Azella, a alienating, how much he was distressing the mem- AYRTON put a question to Lord 11. LENNOX respect- Roman 46
lady of faultless contour and prepossessing m Hainheperformances of the fair artiste excited the g enthu- of the Church,
bers
siasie of the house at their various stages, and terminated it were, but lookers on at a picture that is passing army, to which the noble lord replied that it was REVENUE RETURNS.
amid deafening applause. She was honoured with a
quadruple recall, and even compelled to appear a fifth before us in the distance, but it touches their hearts, quite evident whatever applied to the regular army•
I.—The following is an abstract of the gross produce of
time to
March 11receive the homage of her admirers."—Standard,
. theirfeelings ;
it touches th • it is applied also to the marines on shore. He had, the Revenue of the United Kingdom in the undermen-
sentimental grievance, it is a practical wrong." therefore, been instructed, after the division of the tioned periods, ending March 31, 1868, compared with
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GUARDIAN Mr. HARDY'S speech was long, and it was most other evening, not to oppose the amendment of , the corresponding periods of the preceding year :
GR. GLENIE, of the Sporting Library, effective also, being indeed a powerful and success- Mr. °TWAT, and, indeed, in the absence of the
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im, nil his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in general, ful reply to the remarks of those who had preceded member for Chatham, he was prepared to move the . March 31,1868. March 31,1807.
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House, of course, as all these great questions must Ina profession which they disgrace, as associates
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successful, and the right hon. gentleman showed
how some of those who then differed materially
from the Ministers had compromised themselves by
a sudden change of opinion, and first and foremost
in the remarkable list was Mr. GLADSTONE himself.
Lord CRANBORNE'S unbecoming attack on the Go-
vernment the day before was taken up by Mr.
HARDY in the right strain, and he showed how the
noble lord himself had not been so consistent
as he would have the House believe, and that he
had gone some way with the Government, and
then suddenly left his colleagues when the sub-
ject of Reform assumed an aspect that he did
not like. As a rule it is best for those who dis-
cuss matters of great public interest to abstain
from personal attacks and hostile criticism, but
when such a mode of attack is commenced, it is
certainly fair to retort, and no one can blame
Mr. HannY for the course he took in showing
the House how completely the most bitter and
extreme of his adversaries had overreached them-
selves. As for Lord CRANBORNE'S very ancalled-
for sneers at the inconsistency and want of
principle shown by the Ministry on Reform,
he himself has bee❑ a renegade on the ques-
tion of Church Rates, and may hold his
peace with a very good grace. Mr. HARDY
then proceeded to expose Mr. GLADSTONE, and
quoted a passage from a letter which was NI ritten
before the last election at Oxford, and though that
was handed to the right hon. gentleman the leader
of the Opposition, he did not deny its authenticity.
This certainly contradicts what Mr. GLADSTONE
claimed to have done in warning his constituents
as to the change about to take place in the Irish
Church. " One dignatary," a consistent supporter
of Mr. GLADSTONE, made his vote dependant upon
the explanation of the doubtful point, and, speaking
of that, this right hon. candidate observed that "The
question of the Irish Church is remote and apparently
out of all bearing upon practical politics of the day."
He adds that one thing must be mentioned, because
it is a clear land mark, and that is in any measure
dealing with the Irish Church, though he scarcely
expects ever to be called on to share in such a mea-
sure, " the Act of Union must be recognised, and
must have important consequences, especially with
reference to the position of the hierarchy." We do
not think that this reflects great credit on Mr.
GLADSTONE, as it certainly puts him before the
House somewhat in the light of those who are all
things to all men, in order to effect some object
worthy or otherwise, as the case may be. the Oppo-
sition cheered when Mr. HARDY said that he would
pass on from personal questions ; but, as he aptly re-
minded them, they only objected to personalities
when they were directed against themselves. It was
a very effective passage in Mr. HARDY'S speech in
which he described the wrongs and injuries that Mr
GLADSTONE would inflict if he succeeeded in effect-
ing his purpose, and warned him that, in holding
out an olive branch, as he declared he was doing,
he was all the time forgetting how much he was
alienating, how much he was distressing the mem-
bers of the Church, their friends. "We are here, as
it were, but lookers on at a picture that is passing
before us in the distance, but it touches their hearts,
it touches their feelings ; it is to them not only a
sentimental grievance, it is a practical wrong."
Mr. HARDY'S speech was long, and it was most
effective also, being indeed a powerful and success-
ful reply to the remarks of those who had preceded
him. It is to be observed that he took a very
decided tone, and seemed to feel his ground, as it
were. On the whole, it may be said that the Govern-
ment has gained strength by each night's debate, and
may now feel assured of gaining the day. Mr. BRIGHT
addressed the House at some length, but adopted a
more moderate tone than he often does, and though
he, of course, advocated his own extreme views, he was
not personal in his remarks. Indeed, towards the
close of his speech, he offered some advice which
was doubtless not very palatable to the Opposition.
He said it should Lot be thought that he was speak-
ing with "personal hostility to the Prime Minister,
or imagined that he was one of them who were
seeking to dislodge hon. gentlemen from the
Treasury bench. He wished to treat the subject
as a thing far beyond and above these party
differences. This question comes before the
House, of course, as all these great questions must
as a party question, and I am one of the members
of the party, but it does not follow that all the mem-
bers of a party are actuated by a party spirit, or by
a miserable low ambition to take the place of Mini-
ster of the Crown." We agree with Mr. BRIGHT
that there is something far higher and better than
that, and it would indeed be well for the dignity
of the House if more shared the opinion he so boldly
expressed. Mr. HARDY complained with much
justice at the style adopted by some speakers who
had infused into the debate a ;bitterness and
animosity which made the adoption of
the resolutions a direct attack upon the
Government. Such a course is one not
to be admired, especially under the circumstances
of the case, when the question before the Rouse
is one of such deep interest to many and of such
paramount importance besides. Mr. BRIGHT tried
to defend Mr. GLADSTONE and extricate him from
the awkward position in which he was placed, by
declaring that the change which took place in all
times were the glory of the times, and that pos-
terity would " regard them as the natural and
blessed fruits of the growth of intelligence, and of
the more comprehensive justice of the age ;" but to
effect this end they should be made in a dignified
form, and not time in so exactly with the
exigencies of the political situation, as Mr.
GLADSTONE'S have done. Mr. BRIGHT is an ear-
nest advocate for the disestablishment of the Irish
Church, and arguing that people feel more hopeful
on the matter now, because there is a growing feel-
ing in the House in its favour, but it is oue thing
to be willing to look into the question and remedy
abuses, and another to uproot the whole structure
and startle the unprepared by the suddenness of the
attack and the completeness of the change. Four
nights more will most probably be occupied by this
debate, and it is vexatious to think that no good end
will have been reached by the discussion, for Mr.
GLADSTONE at the outset infused a bitterness into
it that cannot be effaced, and will continue to its
close. While we feel convinced that the Govern-
ment will triumph, it would have been just as well,
if not better, had they not had to brave theencoun-
ter, but it was not of their seeking, and no blame
attaches itself to them. All censure rests with those
who concocted the scheme, and sought to plunge
the House into confusion in order to gain a party
end by advocating a cause which that party had not
before favoured, and it requires very little time to
arrive at a due estimate of such proceedings.

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June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Hardt 3%
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Stamps
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Property Tax .„, 1,577,000 648,000 885,000 3,067,000
Post-ofli.e 1,150,000 1,200,x.00 I,lt 0,000 1,100,000
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Klace. Emus.— 402,925 719,740 5153,98') 909,57}
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The season at this magnificent establishment
began yesterday evening, when a very fine perform-
ance of "Norma" was given. Theatres, like nations,
have their customs ; and it is the custom at the
Royal Italian Opera to sing the National Anthem
before, not after, the regular performance. The
house was already well filled, and with a very
brilliant audience, when Mr. Costa took his seat in
the orchestra, and gave the signal for the com-
mencement of " God save the Queen." Before the
treacherous Pollio (Signor Naudin) had finished his
first air there was scarcely a vacant place to be
seen; and Norma's " Costa Diva" was sung
before
an audience which was as closely packed as an
audience ever ought to be even at a fashionable
opera- house.
The manner in which the opera was executed
justified the anticipations that had been formed.
Madlle. Fricci, though not hitherto recognised as
an artiste of the very highest attainments, is im-
proving year by year ; and we can quite
understand the success which, according to
Mr. Gye's prospectus, she has recently
gained in Italy. One thing is quite cer-
tain—that in Germany, Russia, Italy, wherever she
has sung, Madlle. Fricci has been very much liked.
There is something sympathetic about her talent,
and, whether she excites the highest admiration or
not, she never fails to please. If anything was
wanting to prove her value as one of the lead-
ing members of Mr. Gye's company, her perform-
ance last night did all that was required.
In the opera of " Norma" the interest is all
centred in one principal character, and no one cares
very much what becomes either of Pollio the de-
ceiver, or of Adalgasia the deceived. Nevertheless,
both Madame Lemmens-Sherrington and Signor
Naudin did their best yesterday evening with their
respective parts ; and the performance was quite as
noticeable for its general completeness as for the
ability with which the principal role was filled.

IL—lncrease and Decrease in the periods ended March 31,
1868, as compared with corresponding periods of the
preceding year :

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The House of Lords last evening occupied some-
time in discussing some questions concerning the
method of conducting business in their own House.
Stimulated apparently by the prospect of a reformed
House of Commons, they have begun looking out
for the flaws in their armour; and the report of the
committee appointed to consider the business of the
House suggests several minor improvements. Fore-
most among these comes a very sensible and de-
sirable change—the abolition of the system of
proxies. This usage is so ancient that it is con-
tinued almost without thought, though when it it

Quarter ended Mar. Year ended Mar.
31, 1863. 31, 1868.
-- -----
Increase. Decrease. Increase. Decrease.
--
X £ £ £
Customs .......... 2", 00 .. 347,000 ..
..
X xcise
Stamps. 66,000 121,000 .. ••
Taxes
Property Tax
Post-Office
..
Crnwn Lands
• •
Miscellaneous .. .. 178,197 487,146
• •
—,-- --- --__ _
Tota's ...... ,1,171,000 23',297 1,16 ,090 9g5,349
Net Increase X936,703

Totes .....
Net Increase,
A s
* Inclnclii

1,171,0)0
X 936,
tlncrtB9e,
ig New Ze,

!Aland Bon

£l6 ,65t
is, £500,000

111.—An Account showing the Revenue and other
Receipts of the Quarter ended March 31, 1868, the ap-
plication of the same, and the Charge of the Consolidated
Fund for the said Quarter, together with the surplus or
deficiency upon such charge :
Surplus Balance beyond the charge of the Con-
solidated Fund, for the Quarter ended
December 3i, 1867, viz.:—
Great Britain
Ireland

t89),22!
Income received, as shown in Account I 19,378,571
Amount raised on Account of Fortifications,
&c., per Act 28th and 9th Victoria, cap. 61
Amount raised by the issue of Exchequer Bonds,
per Act 3,) and 31st Victoria, cap 31
Amount received in repayment of Advances for
Public Works, &c.
Ditto for New Courts of Justice

10 \OOO

£41,717,4b3
Balance, being the Deficiency on lifarch 31,
186 Q, upon the charge of the Consolidated
Fund in Great Britain, to meet the Divi-
dends, and other charges,
Payable in the
Quarter to June 3'), 1868 .................... 2,253,124

£23,970,677

Deficiency of the Income of the Consolidated
Fund in Great Britain in the Quarter to
December 31, 1867, for the charge of the
Consolidated Fund in Great Britain for
that Quarter (ae shown in the preo_ding ac-
count) £4,088,926
Less Amount of Sinking Fund Applied in Repay-
ment of Advances to meet the said De-
ficiency £2 43,957
Amount applied out of the Income to supply' Ser •
vices
Amount Advanced for New Courts of Justice .• 37,000
Ditto for Greenwich Hospital ................
Charge of the Consolidated Fund for the Quarter
100,9 t 0
ended March 31, 1868, viz.:—
Interest of the Permanent
Debt .0,212,537
'Terminable Debt l,l 51, '55
Principal of Exchequer Bills 1,000
Interest of Exchequer bills 21,563
Interest on Advances on
Account of Deficiency 2,387
The Civil List 101,879
Other Charges on Consoli-
dated Fund 462,185
Advances forPubliclirorks.deo. 443,344
7,329,330
Surplus Balance in Ireland beyond the charge of
the Consolidated Fund in Ireland fur the
quarter ended Marc i 31, 1863 ..... 490,916

MR. GLADSTONE'S RESOLUTIONS.—(By Tele-
graph.)—Shrowsbury, Tuesday night.—A crowded publio
meeting was held here to-night on the Irish Church ques-
tion. A petition to Parliament in support of Mr. Glad-
stone's resolutions was proposed, and was met by an
amendment condemning the disestablishment of the Irish
Church as unrighteous, which was proposed and seconded
by local clergymen. The resolution 'was declared to bo
carried, amid great cheering.
TRADE OUTRAGE AT ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE...-
At the Liverpool Assizes, yesterday, Robert Ryan was
indicted for taking part in an outrage committed in 1862
upon the premises of Mr. Clifford, brickmaker, Ashton. A
number of men wearing masks were met by two police
officers as they were returning from destroying a quantity
of bricks. In the course of a struggle which ensued an
officer, named Jump, was shot. Two mon were convicted
of the murder, and one, named Ward, was afterwards exe-
cuted at Liverpool. The prisoner absconded to America,
and only recently returned. He pleaded guilty to doing
wilful damage, and was sentenced to nine months' impri-
sonment with hard labour.

X :3,970,577

THE COMMAND OF THE TROOPS IN SCOTLAND.—
Major-General Randal liuualey, formerly Inspector-General
of Infantry, assumes the duties of Commander of the
Forces in Scotland to-day, in room of Major-General
Hamilton, C. 8., who has been promoted to the command
of a division of Foot Guards.

TILE OUTRAGE AT SWAVESEA.—The man Low,
convicted at the last assizes for Cambridgeshire, of a mur-
derous assault and robbery on Mr. Williams, of Swavosea,
in a cart on the road leading from Cambridge to Mr.
Williams's residence, has confes3ed that he was the culprit.
lle struck Mr. Williams, ho says, with a hedger's hook,
and afterwards concealed it. Low, who is 66 years of age,
was sentenced to penal servitude for life.

--- HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION --
AND DISEASES OF
THE CHEST, BROMPTON.—On Sunday last an appeal for
funds in aid of this charity, by tho Rov. W. B. Mackenzie,
at St. James's, Holloway, producod a sum of £37 is. I.d. in
the morning and £2B Bs. in the evening, making a total of
.£65 4s. ld.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, TUESDAY, March 31,

There are very contradictory reports about the Minis-
terial Council on Monday. It is known that the various
councillors (not merely the Ministers, be it remembered,
but the councillors who are summoned whenever there is
any special business to be discussed) spent several hours
with the Emperor and breakfasted with him. M. Rouher
read a report upon the state of public feeling, and a sum-
mary of the opinions of the prefects. It is understood
that the prefects of all the towns except Bordeaux were in
favour of having the elections this year, feeling pretty
sure of returning Government candidates. As regards
the Ministers, it is understood that they were about
equally divided—Rouher, Baroche, and Vuitry taking
one side, and Magne, Pinard, and Forcade de
la Roquette the other. I learn, too, that Persigny,
Walewski, and La Valette were for a dissolution, but that
Drouyn de Llinys was opposed to it. At the time I write
it is, believed that there will be no dissolution, at all events
not for some months. Nevertheless, the Liberal journals
are suspicions. The Siecle, for instance, warns its readers
to be prepared for anything that may happen, and not
allow themselves to be taken unawares by a sudden
election, which the Government might resolve upon in
the hope that the Opposition would be unprepared with
candidates.

There are again unsatisfactory rumours with regard to
foreign affairs. Various circumstances are pointed to as
warlike symptoms. None of them are worth mentioning
except the old chronic symptom of increasing armaments
pushed on with great energy. Those who take a gloomy
view of the future argue that the Emperor finds his
Government so unpopular at home, and that so much
opposition is offered to the maintenance of the present
huge army without any need for it, that he will force a war
in order to act as a diversion. Of course there will never
be wanting pretexts when a great military Power like
France desires to exhibit its strength. The Danish ques-
tion, the Eastern question, and the evident intention of
Bismarck to Prussianise South Germany, are all avail-
able. But, after all, Napoleon is not likely to enter upon
a war which would be an outrage upon the moral sense of
Europe ; nor would he begin one without allies.
The Government seem to apprehend fresh disturbances.
At Toulouse, where the anti-conscription demonstrations
originated, the troops were on Sunday suddenly called
out, and although the place was perfectly tranquil, some
of the chief streets and the Pont Neuf were occupied and
passengers were turned back. In the evening the troops
returned to their barrracks. It is said that the Govern•
ment feared a demonstration in consequence of the dear-
ness of provisions.
The Avenir National declares that the retirement of M.
Durny, the Minister of Education, is decided upon, and
that he will be succeeded by M. Parieu. This paper adds
that in clerical circles this is considered "an accomplished
fact." The Petrie, however, formally denies this.
A. report has been presented to the Emperor by the
Minister of Agriculture with respect to working-class or-
ganisations. It favours the development of working-class
councils, an inquiry into the operation of the councils of tho
prud'honmes, modifications of the certificates given to
working men, and the abolition of that article of the Civil
Code of 1781 which orders that the master shall be be-
lieved simply upon his affirmation in evidence. as to the
payment of wages.
Our Minister at Florence has been suddenly summoned
to Paris. The reason is not known, but it is supposed to
be connected with the withdrawal of our troops from
Rome. It is reported that Baron Budberg►, who has for
many years been Russian Minister here, will shortly cease
to be so.

Some very important experiments have been made on
board Prince Napoleon's yacht with the electric light.
They were intended to shew how far a ship could illumi-
nate her course, so that in the darkest and foggiest night
it would be traceable, and a collision prevented. In ordi-
nary weather the light can be seen ten miles. With steam-
vessels it is easy to work the magnets. It has been found
possible by a series of mirrors to light the track of the ship
without lighting the vessel. This would be important in
time of war. An enemy's vessel seeing the light would of
course fire at that, with no other effect than fracturing a
ray of light, which might be!at almost any distance from
the ship. The experiments shewed also that it was
possible to illuminate the ship suddenly, so as to enable
the crew to fire, and then leave it in darkness immediately.
For sea signals the value of the light is manifestly great.
The markets have been crowded the last few days with
persons curious to see the Russian game which is now
being sent to Paris. It consists of several birds unknown
in this part of Europe. They are packed in oats, and they
travel by rail from St. Petersburg in five clays. Of course
the cost of carriage iS heavy, but then the birds have such
a nice flavour, and Parisians are gourmets, though not
gourmands.

A telegram received at Vienna from the Austrian
Ambassador at the Pontifical Court states that the pro-
Positions submitted by the Imperial Government to the
Holy See with reference to the revision of the Concordat
have been met on all and every point with a decided non
poss►imnus. it is stated also that the Emperor Francis
Joseph has net yeti given his assent to the Civil Marriages
Bill, but wishes to have the opinion of the Hungarian
Chambers upon it. The Independance Beige positively
denies this, and says that the Emperor merely waits until
the two other measures affecting the Concordat are passed,
and that he will give his assent to all three simul-
taneously.

News has been received in Paris that an insurrection
has taken place at Traustein, in Bavaria, on the meeting
of the Landwehr, and of a similar riot having occurred at
Frossberg. The cause of these disturbances was the re-
fusal made by the people to take the oath of allegiance to
the King of Prussia. The National Guard refusing to
fight, troops were sent for to Munich ; an encounter took
place between the citizens and the gendarmes, many of
whom were severely wounded. It is even reported that
the Hotel do Ville of Traustein was burnt to the ground
by the insurgents.

The proposed law against the Jews which had been
brought before the Roumanian Legislature has excited
universal indignation. The "Israelite Alliance "at Paris
addressed the British and Italian Ministers upon the
subject, and the following is Lord Lyons's reply :—" The
news which you announce to me had already come to the
knowledge of the Government of the Queen, who with-
out fail transmitted to her Majesty's agent at Bucharest
the necessary instructions. I seize this opportunity to
assure you of the interest which the Government of the
Queen has in the cause of the Israelite community of
Europe,and which I also take in it." The Italian Minister, S.
Nigra, writes even more strongly ; he declares that such
intolerance is " more than a public scandal." When Jews
direct the counsels of Cabinets and the finances of king-
doms, there is little fear that even the bigoted Moldo-
Wallachians will venture to carry out their monstrous
intentions.

The Owl considers that Eastern Europe is in a danger-
ous state. It declares that the English Government has
proofs of a secret understanding between Bulgaria, Servia,
Bosnia, and Greece. The Bulgarian Central Committee
has issued an incendiary address, calling upon the Bul-
garians to take up arms, "be it either a musket,
or a knife, or an axe, an I rise." They are
told that the Sultan will never improve their
condition, that England will not come to their assistance,
and should " first improve the condition of the Indians and
the Irish." "Do not trust in Napoleon 111., he has
betrayed the principle of nationality—the proof is the
battle of Mentana. Austria is certainly out of the ques-
tion. Look for help to yourselves and to your brethren.
Hold out your hand to the Bosnians, the Thessalians, and
the people of Epirus. . The hour of our national in-
surrection is at hand. . . Rise, take up arms, brethren !
Let our war-cry be ' Liberty or death."' The effect of this
proclamation has been that the people in Northern Bul-
garia have refused to pay the taxes. The Turks begin to
perceive that matters now grow serious.

The new proposed loan has caused great dissatisfaction
in Spain. It is calculated that in fifteen years the country
will pay for interest and the extinction of the debt double
the amount she will have received. Meanwhile, it is not
surprising that Spain should be embarrassed. With an
army of only 100,000 men, she has no fewer than 510
general officers.

BOLTON AND THE SUNDAY LIQUOR BILL.— A.
house-to-house canvass has just been made at Bolton by
the Temperance Society for the purpose of eliciting the
opinion of the inhabitants of the Sunday Liquor Bill. At
a public meeting, held at the Town Hall, on Monday, the
result of the canvass was set forth. It was stated that the
canvassers had secured the opinions of 9,717 occupiers of
houses •in Bolton, out of which number 1,557 said that
they would not vote at all. There were against the total
closing of public-houses, and in favour of the law as it at
present stood, 1,733. In favour of closing public-houses
for the whole twenty-four hours on the Sabbath they had
6,377 votes. The analysis of the occupations of the voters
shewed that amongst professional men there were 10
against the measure, and 170 in favour of it ; in the
trading class were 201 against, and 1,071 for; beersellers,
5 for total closing, and 132 against closing; of the working
people, 1,471 voted in favour of the present law, and 5,111
went in for shutting public-houses altogether on Sundays.
Resolutions were passed expressing satisfaction at the
results of the canvass, and dissatisfaction at the present
184.98 tlis sublect.