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liant company assembled at WILLIS'S Rooms, and
Mr. WENTWORTH presided. The President alluded
to the deep regret' which had been experienced
through the whole of Australia at the attempt made
on the life of the Duke of EDINBURGH, and, in pro-
posing the health of ,Sir J. YOUNG, entered into
some details respecting the history of the colony,
from the time when the Governor's power was
an arbitrary one until now, when the colony
is governed by its assembly and the Coun-
cil that the Crown nominates. After pur-
suing the theme of elections, &c., he came
to the point immediately before them, and dwelt
on the success which had attended his efforts in
that distant part. He was able to keep an even
hand between all parties in the colony, and they
equally respected and esteemed him. During the
time when he was Governor of the Colony it was
especially noticed that Sir J. YOUNG maintained
strict impartiality, and it was even matter of sur-
prise that he should have been so popular. In re-
turning thanks for the honour done him, Sir. J.
YOUNG made an interesting speech. He said that
he had been fortunate in some respects during his
period of government in New South Wales. The
two Prime Ministers who were in power had been
in every respect fit for their duties, and he had also
met with great support and assistance from all
classes of society so soon as they had found out
that he was no " partisan." Other governors and
persons placed in influential positions might take
to heart the opinions here delivered and profit by
them when an exigency arrives. Some amusement
was created by the observations of the right hon.
gentleman as to the style of the questions put to
him respecting Australia. They left on his mind
the impression that Abyssinia was better known
in England than Australia. It is interesting to
notice the remarks of one so eminently well quali-
fied to judge of the matters relating to the colony be
has quitted. The time for making rapid fortunes
has gone by, but things have settled down, and
there is every opening afforded to steady industry.
It is interesting to find that " England is regarded
with affection by the colonists, who always speak
of it as home.' " As a general rule the inhabitants
of the colony pay far more regard to business mat-
ters than to political ones.
Sir J. YOUNG thinks that there is great hope for
the future well-being of the colony. The rising
generation are of the most temperate habits,
and drunkenness is nearly unheard of
among the, native Australians, which is
of itself a most encouraging sign of progress
and prosperity. " The bast hopes may be
entertained for the future of such a people," said
their late Governor, and the assurance is a most
gratifying one in all respects. A sure indication of
the friendly sentiments which the colonists enter-
tain towards the mother-country is afforded by the
fact that at the time of the Lancashire distress the
colony sent twenty thousand pounds to the Relief
Fund ; and they also sent many thousands to assist
those who suffered by a flood in the colony. On the
whole, then, we may conclude that the estimate of
Sir J. YOUNG is a most favourable one, and that
he sees good grounds for believing the best in re-
spect to the welfare and progress of this important
settlement. The Duke of BUCKINGHAM made some
observatiions upon the House of Lords, and ex-
pressed his gratification that that branch of the
Legislattire received the appreciation of the
colonists. The Duke then complimented Sir J.
YOUNG on the great success be had met -with, and
the triumphant Government" he had carried on
for six years in one of our most important Aus-
tralian colonies. Mr. ADDERLEY responded on
behalf of the Commons, and likewise gave
his testimony to the merits of the guest of
the evening. It is worthy of notice that Sir J.
YOUNG has been relieved, at his •own request, of
the duties of the Governorship of the colony, and
has completed his term of service. The Chairman
mentioned the interesting fact that seven years ago
he presided at a meeting when their distinguished
guest was about to depart for the Government of
the colony where he has met with so much suc-
cess and acquired such well-deserved popularity.

The King of PRUSSIA and the CROWN-PRINCE,
with some others, arrived at Worms on the 24th,
for the purpose of inaugurating the LUTHER monu-
ment. The occasion was quite a festive one, and
the streets were decorated with flags and flowers.
The KING was well received, and great crowds
assembled. The interest of the affair was enhanced
by a message from Queen VICTORIA, in which her
MAJESTY expressed her hearty congratulations to the
committee for the erection of the LUTHER memorial
upon the "successful completion"of their task, and
added that England sympathised with the occasion
which united the Protestant friends and peoples of
Germany. The whole ceremony was an interest-
ing one, and contrasted favourably with some in
which the King of PRUSSIA has borne a part of
late, when it has been too evident that there was
no spontaneous desire on the part of the people
to join in the undertakings. News from Paris
contradicts the report that had been circulated, to
the effect that complaints had been made by the
Prussian Government with respect to the conduct
of the Hanovarian refugees on French territory.
This is as well, for it is quite evident that the Berlin
Government were making themselves more and
more unpopular by the course they had taken with
respect to the unfortunate Hanoverians, and the
sooner they changed their tactics the better for all
concerned, and for their own reputation as well,
for it could not fail to suffer by the opposition the
late tyrannous measures had attached to it.

On Saturday afternoon a very interesting cere-
monial took place in St. Pancras. It was the day
selected for the inauguration of the metropolita n
memorial to RICHARD COBDEN, and the throngs
who assembled round the statue long before the
hour fixed upon proved how warm an interest was
felt on the occasion. England has sometimes been
accused of being tardy and niggardly in her recog-
nition of great public services, and there is some
grounds for the accusation. It can hardly be said,
however, that Mr. COBDEN'S services failed to meet
with duo recognition, since in his lifetime
he enjoyed a degree of influence and consideration
not olten accorded to unofficial men. The position
which he held was not indeed confined to this
country, for abroad the name of COBDEN was
known and honoured; and more especially in
France and America it was as familiar as those
of the native statesmen. If he died as he lived
plain RICHARD COBDEN, M.P., it was from his
own choice. It was no secret that more than one
Prime Minister had sought his assistance in the
Cabinet, while the sturdy Commoner resolutely de-
clined a title which he justly felt could yield him
no additional honour. Since his death his reputa-
tion and his opinions have gained iu weight and
in consideration rather than diminished, and his
name is still dear to the people, althoug4 they
arc not yet fully prepared to understand or to ac-
cept his more advanced theories.
The statue unveiled on Saturday last stands on a
commanding site, and occupies, not unsuitably, the
pcsition for many years filled by one of the
last of the metropolitan turnpikes. It is said
that the coincidence of its removal with
Mr, Copal's lamented death suggested the idea

of erecting in its place a memorial of the statesman
whose life-long endeavour it was to remove the
barriers which restricted the food of the people, as
well as those which fettered international commu-
nication and commercial progress. The statue,
which is nine feet high, is carved in Sicilian marble.
The likeness is good, and Mrs. COBDEN, who, with
her daughters, was present at the interesting ceremo-
nial of Saturday, expressed her gratification at its
fidelity. As is often the case with the most praise-
worthy and appropriate efforts, the projectors of the
movement had great difficulties to contend against in
carrying out their design. Many persons objected
to what,they termed a local movement, and thought
that a more national recognition of Mr. COBDEN'S
services would shortly be undertaken. However, as
the vestry of St. Pancras cheerfully granted the site,
it was decided to continue the effort ; and one event
has proved that the decision was a wise oue, since
no similar undertaking has as yet been set on foot
in the metropolis. A 3 we have said, there were
throngs of eager spectators, and the metn-
ha's for the borough ant other gentle-
men delivered appropriate addresses. London
could afford a f.nv more such memorials of her
most distinguished citizens, and certainly it would
have been a standing reproach if many years bad
been allowed to pass on without a substantial
token of the public regard and veneration for
RICHARD COBDEN.

The House of Lords have come to the rescue of
railway travellers by the Southern lines, and the
alarming monopoly with which we were threat-
ened has not come to pass. Their work, however,
is not yet done, and we must hope that they will
again refuse to sanction a contemplated extortion
which concerns Londoners very nearly. The
Brighton Railway Company, it seems, are to in-
crease their fares at an average of 33 per cent. The
company in the days when they were threatened
with independent competition voluntarily reduced
their fares over the main line. This they could
very well afford to do, since the Brighton
line bas always been a remunerative one,
and there is no fear but that it will
continue so. Brighton offers too great facilities to
the hurried Londoner wishing for a sea-side trip, to
say nothing of its particular attractions, and the
tide of fashion, ever to go out of favour ; and had
it not been for the extravagance of the company in
other directions the shareholders would have been
receiving good dividends long since. Parliament
has granted powers for a second line, which
the committee have agreed should be abandoned.
But the committee at the same time, for some
unexplained reason, sanctioned an increase in
the fares, so that, as we have said, they
will be raised on an average 33 per cent !
This is really a great oppression on the part of the
company, and the Lords, we must hope, will re-
fuse to allow the bill to be read a third time.
There is no reason that the public should pay
the penalty of wilful and reckless extravagance,
and, unless Parliament will be a little more vigi-
lant, or the companies a little more moderate, it
will be necessary to consider whether we bad
not better imitate the Continental system, and
make our railways national property, with charges
on a fixed scale. With regard to the interests of
the company itself the policy now adopted
is most shortsighted and foolish. The result will be
that the number of excursionists will be very much
lessened, at least in that quarter, and that persons
wishing for a day or two's holiday will look out for
some line whose fares shall be less exorbitant. The
Brighton Railway, we are sorry to find, is endea-
vouring to take advantage of the public wants,
and there can be no reason why one particular
line should be allowed to make ac increased a- d
exorbitant charge. Let us hope the Lords will
do good service by rejecting the bill on the third
reading, and other bills of a similar character.

LATEST INTELL MENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

CHINA.

SHANGHAI, June 8.

All the treasure and 23 bales of silk have been
saved from the Benares. The Ellora is still by the
wreck. Some hopes are entertained of saving the
Benares and the remainder of the cargo. The silk
has been much damaged by the salt water.

BOURSE, June 27.—Three o'clock.—The market
closed as follows :

41 per Cent.
End of month... Itsl'an Loan —
3 per Cent
End of month 7O 771 Mexican Loan ... 23
Credit Mobilier
End of 'month— 323 Spanish Threes
Credit Foncier ...1545 Home Debt —
End of month... Deferrod ... 37 25
Cash
Orleans
Northern
Lyons And Mediterranean
Southern..... 602
Western
Eastern • • 551
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman

-1
RAILWAY

377
- 398
63

On Wednesday the Aldershot Division, under the
command of Lieut.-Gen. the Hon. Sir James Yorke
Scarlett, K.C.8., had a field-day and sham fight.
A.t half-past 10 o'clock the three infantry brigades
formed up under cover of the hills, near the Queen's
Pavilion. The Ist brigade was on the right, the 2d
brigade in the centre, and the 3d brigade on the
left, near the Farnham road. The sth Dragoon
Guards were placed between the 2d and 3d brigades.
The remainder of the cavalry and artillery were
under cover in the barrack square, except a
battery which was posted on the hill in rear
of the Ist brigade. These dispositions were
made with the object of attacking an enemy re-
presented by D Battery, Royal Horse Artillery,
under Colonel Laffan, commanding the Royal En-
gineers, in a strong position on Ca33ar's-hill.
About 11 o'clock General Scarlett, accompanied
by his Staff, inspected the position, and shortly
afterwards the artillery of the enemy opened a
heavy fire on the advancing force. It was quickly
responded to by the battery of artillery in position
near the Queen's Pavilion. A fierce discharge was
carried on for about ten minutes, after which the
three irigades, covered by a strong line of skir-
mishers, advanced steadily towards the point of
attack. Meanwhile, the cavalry and horse artillery
were proceeding along the Farnham-wood, together
with some regiments of infantry, and debouching
upon Hungry-hill, they took the enemy in flank,
pouring in a heavy fire. After the skirmishers of
the division arrived at the base of Cm3ar's-hill they
were recalled, and relays of fresh skirmishers charged
up the steep face of Cte3ar's-hill. Colonel Laffan,
perceiving his position nearly surrounded, retired,
his retreat being nearly cut off by the cavalry and
horse artillery, which bad emerged upon the plain by
way of Lawdy-house. The second battalion 6th and
the 54th Regiments scaled the bill, and on gaining
the crest reformed and fired upon the retreating
enemy, who retired to Heath-house, whence he re-
opened a spirited fire. The cavalry having made
several demonstrations, the infantry formed a line
facing south, fired some volleys by companies, and
then took up an independent fire, which compelled
the enemy to surrender. The troops then marched
past Bricksbury Plain, the Horse Artillery and
cavalry by wings, the field batteries in open
column of batteries at a walk, and the infantry iu
grand divisions in quick time. After the march
past the troops returned to quarters, which were-
reached shortly before two o'clock,

COI,..II.I=O.I.IDENCE FROM PARISI

,FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
?ARIS, SUNDAY, June 28r

The're is a revival to-clay of the old disquietude, and war,
which seemed to have been indefinitely adjourned a few
days ago, is once more talked about. The pessimists
point to various circumstances which, they contend,
indicate that hostilities are probable. There is the
affair of the Hanoverian Legion, concerning which
the semi-official journals are at issue, some declar-
ing that the Prussian Government has made no
representations to 'our own, some assuming that it has.
Then the retreat of Bismarck, and the taking of his place
by military men like Moltke and Boon, is looked upon as
dangerously tending towards war. In Austria, too, the
war party are raising their heads and trying to get rid of
Baron von Beust. Then, again, the Garibaldian enlistments
in Italy spew that in that country war is considered immi-
nent. Coming home, we have repeated rumours of Ministerial
changes, the result of which would he the downfall of
Rouher, who is earnestly in favour of peace. It is further
said that the reason why the Emperor does not order the
elections to take place is, that he sees the necessity of
issuing a peace manifesto before he appeals to the consti-
tuencies, and this he cannot issue at present. No
doubt men who have already made up their minds
that a certain event is to happen will see in every circum-
stance a confirmation of their theory. Still there is no
doubt, I think, that even among the public generally, as
well as the pessimists, there is a good deal of uneasiness
just now.

Clearly, the Corps Ugislatif has little faith in the main-
tenance of peace. An attempt made by Ernest
Picard and Jules Favre to reduce the contin-
gent of the army for this year from 100,000
to 80,000 men, met with hardly any support ;
it had only 23 votes against the 184 which were given
to the Government proposal. To-morrow the discussion
upon the Budget begins. M. Magnin is the first member
of the Opposition who will speak. M. Thiers, it is sup-
posed, will not speak until after M. Rouher has made his
speech. There will be abundant opportunity for criticism.
PQr instance, the report of the commissioner, M.
Busson-Billaut, shews how very unfavourably the
large military expenditure) of the Government was
received by the Budget Commission. Finding it impos-
sible to get the Budget reduced, M. Billaut attempts to
remove an unfavourable impression by declaring that
France has no reason to expect any interruption of peace,
and that the present heavy expenditure is caused by a
revolution in the art of war since the battles of this time
two years. Unfortunately, he goes on to add : " Science is
far from being immoveable, and it may be presumed that
time will bring other changes, and new methods of
acquiring perfection." In other words, the present heavy
expenditure is likely not only to be maintained but
increased. Truly a pleasant prospect.

The question of the elections has malgrg the official
journals been much discussed in the Council. One batch
of prefects has already arrived in Paris, and a second and
third are expected forthwith. The Empress is said to
have made quite a long speech against the system of
official candidates.

The Emperor left Chalons to-day, and returned to
Fontainebleau rid Rheims. He reviewed the troops in
the morning. They were drawn up in a large square
facing the Imperial quarters. At eight o'clock he mounted,
and, accompanied by Marshal Niel, Generals Fleury
and Douay, and other distinguished officers, he rode in
front of the troops, who received him with accla-
mation. He then placed himself in the centre of the square,
surrounded by the flags and the bands, and distributed
a large number of medals and decorations. The marching
past followed, and then, by a sudden movement, all the
troops concentrated at one point. The camp will be raised
on Wednesday, and a fortnight afterwards a second series
of camp instruction will commence, under General Lebceuf,
and will last till September 15.
According to the Opinion Nationale, the Emperor was
taken ill on Thursday, after the grand manceuvre, and was
not able to meet his guests at dinner. But he has since
cut right again.

Paris is becoming quite a royal residence just now. The
Queen of Portugal is here igcognito, en route from one of
the German watering-places. The Queen of the Comores
Islands, Africa, has ordered a suite of rooms to be taken
at the Louvre Hotel, and will be here about July 10. The
Viceroy of Egypt embarks at Constantinople to-morrow
for Marseilles, and will take Paris on his way to Ems.
A letter from Belgrade says that Prince Michael was
warned by an anonymous letter that there was a plot
against his life, and that he took no notice of the warning,
believing that as he had done no harm to any one, no
'ne would do harm to him.
An arrangement is said to have been made between
the Italian Government and our own respecting the
Pontifical debt, and the first is said to have handed over
a considerable sum towards the discharge of her debt.
The great French dictionary is making slow progress.
A. new portion has just been issued, which will bring the
work down to the letter V. As we have no "w" this
magnum, opus must be close upon completion.

THE WEATHER TABLE,-THIS DAY.

NG, JUNE 29, 1868.

LITLIIATUBE.

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The London Quarterly Review. No. LIX. Eliot

Stock, Paternoster-row.

India and Indian affairs occupy a prominent
place in this number, engrossing no less than three
articles. We have first, " A Native Ministry in
India," referring to the opening which presents it-
self of educating Hindoos as Christian missionaries.
This had already been done with great success in
some instances, and it is easy to believe that such
native teachers, if duly qualified, could powerfully
influence their fellow-countrymen. Further on we
come to an essay on " Kaye's Indian Officers,"
which, we need scarcely add, supplies a most inte-
resting subject. The lives of our Anglo-Indian
worthies form one of the brightest pages of British
biographical history. They are replete with inci-
dent, with adventure, with heroic dying, and des-
perate achievements, and, better still, they
are often characterised by a high principle and
patriotic spirit, which are rarely found in any race
or nation. The other article on India, if less inte-
resting in its nature, is full of importance. The
Indian Civil Service and its examinations is a mat-
ter of considerable consequence, both as affecting
the career of the young men who arc preparing for
competition, and as influencing those to whom is
hereafter to be entrusted so much of the welfare of
the subject populations. " Philosophy and Theo-
logy" is a thoughtful article, in which the writer
fearlessly treads the difficult and dangerous path
of metaphysics. One of the most attractive articles in
the number for the general reader is one founded on
Dean Stanley's "Memorials of Westminster Abbey."
Those who have not been fortunate enough to have
the book in their hands will be able from the notice
and the quotations before us to form a good idea
of its scope and character. Altogether the number
before us is a good one.

The North British Review. No. XCVI. Edinon-

ston and Douglas.

A Liberal Education is the first subject that
meets us in the current number of the North British
Review, and the question of how best it is to be
bestowed in our public schools and universities is
carefully considered. The writer takes a very
fair and temperate view of the controversy of
science versus classics in education, and shows
very ably and convincingly that there is really no
antagonism whatever, but that a better and more
judicious rearrangement of the programme of study
would leave ample space for the pursuit of scien-
tific knowledge, and the careful study of the great
masters of ancient prose and verse. " The Memoirs
of Baron Bunsen" form the subject of an interesting
article. The life of so remarkable and gifted a man
could hardly fail to leave a sensible trace on the
history of his time and of his associates, and his
memoirs only serve to show him to the world at
large in a still higher light than formerly illumined
his reputation. The story of a very different life,
belonging not only to another country and
another time, but to an epoch and a school
of thought and habit of life wide as the poles
asunder from that of the German thinker, yet
shows a good and high-minded man rising superior
to all surrounding trials. " St. Louis and the Cru-
sades sound strangely in these work-a-day hours,
but the story of the capture and the
surrender of Damietta, of the captivity
and ransom of the high-souled Prince, whom
neither danger, nor sickness, nor imprison-
ment could daunt, are still fresh and enthralling.
Those who are inclined to study the history of
the art of writing in all its vagaries down to the
present time will find a curious and entertaining
account of its rise, progress, and origin. Some of
the specimens given of our royal medieval caligraphy
are not a little singular. The Greek Idyllic poets,
Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus are discoursed upon
at length. A poet of another order—a sweet Pro-
vencal sieger—supplies a pleasant piper. " Mis-
tral's Mireio" deserves to be better known, as the
extracts before us prove. The number before us is
calculated to give much pleasure to the thoughtful
and cultivated reader.

The Quarterly Revi,w. No. 248.—N0t the most
brilliant by any means of its cl assis this number
before us. and the first article is a most invidious
one. Its purport is to criticise Lord Macaulay, and
show how mistaken are those who swear by him,
and rest on the infallibility of his judgment. We
cannot say if the writer's object has been attained
by the philippics he here hurls at all great
essayists and historians, but if the aim
and object be to detract from his popularity
it is not likely to be a successful one. It is true
that it is said with emphasis that his " exam' le is
deprecated and his authority disclaimed," together
with an expression of " unfeigned admiration of his
genius;" but that will not go far with many readers,
and throughout these pages there is too evident a
a desire manifested to render the dissertation
palatable. Lord Macaulay was doubtless prone to
exaggeration, but that is an error often met with in
writers of so vivid an imagination, and at any rate
there can be no occasion to make use of such harsh
blanguage in dwelling on the writings-of one of our
greatest ornaments of literature. " The Use of
Refuse" is a paper that will astonish many who are
not well versed in such subjects, and a great many
illusions may be dispelled by the careful study of
these accounts. Thus, we find it is said, "Dyes,
like perfumes, are often derived from the most re-
pulsive sources : gas-tar gives the magenta and
mauve, so fashionable of late, acid from the
same source produces orange and yellow.
Some of the most delicate perfumes are
now manufactured without ever having bad
their home in flowers; indeed, they are made by
chemical artifice, " concocted, in short, from oils
and ethers, many of them of a most disgusting
kind, the products add refuse of other matters." It
is, indeed, curious to notice some of the details here
and there met with, and in looking at the statistics
of " unutilised food," we find that the quantity of
animal matter wasted in the Newfoundland cod
fishery is 120,000 tons annually. It is certainly
a warning to the would-be wise to ponder over
these things, and to note how much may be made
of extracts the ignorant despise and condemn. " The
Irish Church" is the title of an article, in which
Mr. Gladstone meets with no very gentle treat-
ment. Apart from some apparent prejudice, there
is a good of satirical truth conveyed in some of the
truths and inuendos thrown out. The Irish diffi-
culty presents itself in the form of a contest between
English parties as to who shall occupy the Treasury
Benches. had Mr. Gladstone been on the other side of
the Speaker's chair, he would have allowed Mr. Bright
the monopoly of the words " disestablishment" and
" disendowment." Those who attentively consider
the matter may recognise the justice of some of
these strictures. In treating of " Purchase in the
the Army," a good deal is said in favour of that
mode, which is summed up at last in several pro-
positions, the meaning of which
.is that to abolish
the system would tend to discourage men of family
from entering into the service, and lead to a system
of promotion that would infallibly be slow ; but it
seems to be overlooked that, according to the pre -
sent arrangement, merit is continually put on one
side, and wealth may step in to the disparagemen
of real worth not so fortunately endowed with the
privilege. " The New School of Radicals" is
an article that is written with spirit, the
particular subject of which it treats affords
an opportunity to the writer to dilate upon
the glaring evils of the present day, an i
the most is made of the opportunity thus presented
of throwing a great deal of blame on certain party
leaders," who are not nominally Radicals, but who
have confused things by their tergiversation and
extraordinary freaks in politics. " University Re-
form" treats of Oxford and Cambridge, which
sacred abodes of learning have been so uncere-
moniously interfered with by politicians of all sects
and creeds. A fine defence is here made for these
two renowend seats of learning, and an eloquent
passage appears in conclusion, in which the delights
of a College life are told in a forcible style.
" Surely the statesman cannot afford to ignore the
thousand influences which gather round such insti-
tutions, so wholesome, so useful to the nation at
large." The paper on " Robert South" is well
worthy of attention, and Lord Romilly's Irish
Publications contains some curious Specimens,
# which will repay perusal.