Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-22

ueNeiOpment Oh the germs Oh INT
prosperity that Providence places in our hands,"
AN ENGLISH vIEw OF THE SPEECH.
The London Times, in reviewing the Emperor's speech
finds nothing whatever that is rcassurDg. 1t says thu
speech gives for the immense increase of thu
army aud navy account Of the foreign relations of thu
country and no assurance Of her good understanding
with any other country We seek in vain for the sghtes
hint of the policy which France about pursue Suct
speech cannot, ought not, to reassure any one Tit
presence of French squadron at Gaeta shows how
lightly the policy of non-intervention can be thrown
aside at the bidding Of mere sympahies and antpathies
and as regards the future who can feel treasured by
ing told that France will act the principles Of RICH
and justice, if Savoy and Nice had been rightly ant
justly annexed if any nation ever went TO wal
procaming that it drew its sword in of wrong
injustice.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
| FRANCE.
The case Of Jerome Bonaparte Patterson versus
Prince Napoleon up for further argument in Par
the LIST instant, and public curiosity even greater
than the first day. NJ. Berger replied at length Il
the address of ~ Alou counsel for Prince Napoleon
and Mr. Allou responded The then adjourned til
| Friday the Sth, TO hear the Imperial advocate.
Ii is said tue powers are agreed the principle OF
conference Paris for the settlement Of the Syrian ques
| ton.
1t is said that the Prussan general who went to Paris
to announce the death of the King of Prussia Of
Tended by remarks Of the Emperor's that he de-
clined to go to the court ball.
The Paris correspondent of the Independence states
that NJ Ledru Roln, being DESTROYS of returning ia
France opposition raised the ground that he
condemned 10 transportation for taking part in
conspiracy against the Emperor in the Tibsld affair.
NJ Rollins contends however, that he is included in the
amnesty, and his views have been stated in memoir
presented by ~ Cremieux. The question will shortly be
decided on authority.
| ENGLAND.
The English Court will visit Osborne early in the en-
suing month for week ten days and at the latter
end Of March return Windsor Castle for the East
or holidays. The Court will visit Scotland at much
earlier period this year than heretofore and il is expect
ed that Her Majesty will keep her birthday at Bamora
the oath of May which time it is said the Princess
Royal Princess Frederick William, Of Prussia will be
visiting her Majesty.
general Court of Directors OF the Bank OF England
summoned for the 9Th inst 1t conectured that
the government me1itaed encroachment upon the
privileges of the Bank. The Times however, says -
About two months back rumor was current that Mr..
Gladstone had proposed to reduce By f70000 the
mission paid to the Bank for conducting the government
business and that the Directors declined to accede to IT,
Tue inference is that the plan his been subjected TO
modfca ions which may have induced the Directors 10
consent recommend it at the special meeting
| moned
On the evening Of the 4th inst grand banquets were
| given in London by Lords Pamerston, Granville and
De bv and by Mr. Disrsei respectively their priuci-
| pal supporters in both Houses OF Parliament.
IL is stated that Major General Sir Richard Aurey will
probably be appointed Commander Of the forces in Can
ada.
The Underwriters Of London and Liverpool had raised
tn rate OF Insurance per cent on cargoes from the
Southern States Of America account Of the numerous
fir. NJ Ghns aud IN riskS
The memorial 10 Lord Pamerston relative TO retrench
10 the public expenditure, bearing the signatures Of
sixty Liberal members OF Parliament and the reply OF his
Lordship published Palmcrson says that he con
curs with the memorasts ia their economical views, aud
that 10 framing the estimates Government will endeavor
to obtain the approval and support Of Parliament and
| the country.
Mrs Gore, the wel-knovn nove.writer, is dead The
obituary notices include the OF Bket Foster and
M Burford both popular artists
On Saturday, January 20 celebrated at St Peters,
Etonsquare the marriage of his Serene Hehness Prince
Victor OF Hohenlohe Lang nberg Captain K NJ to Laura
Wiamira, youngest daughter Of Admiral Sir George +.
Seymour, &. b.
fresh proof of her Msi'st benevoerce and con-
alteration for her subjects says the Morning POST has
Just rarspred Ia addition her liberal donation, and
her encouraging pat onage Of their SKILL the Queen has
communicated to the Coventry trade pattern OF ribbon
found in the Summer Palace Of the Emperor Of China,
with the view Of bringing it into fashion.
Prince George Gazin Of Russia is giving monster
concerts IN London. The Prince belongs TO CT the
highest families among the Russian nobility His resi-
dence in England the result Of iberalty Of opinion
and feeling which the atmosphere OF the Russian Court
has not been congenial.
The Life of Captain John Brown, the Martyr of Har-
pes Ferry" has attained circulation Of 80 900 copies.
The youngest daughter of the Archbishop of Canter
| bury died recently.
fir end of Garbaldi, in Newcsstle has had letter
frcm him. in which the General says it is his settled de-
termination visi; England soon as circumstances
will allow him 10 leave Italy, and that when in that
country one Of the first places he will 20 TO will be New.
castle The resul, OF the Italian elections renders
pagn into Venetia this year doubtful and should matters
in Southern aud Eastern Europe subside for time is
no, improbable that the Italian hero may visit Tyneside
| before the Autumn.
| The Rev j. Sumner Brockhurst, of Emmanuel Col
lece having horse whipped the Rev. Edward Dodd Fell
low OF Magdaen College and Vicar OF st. CHESS Gam
bridge, makes singular statement in justification.
He SAYS he was II that Fellow had actually omitted
from the grace tie of the Lord Jesus Christ and
had said when asked for his that account
of the presence Of Jew at the table. But Christ died
for all men, and say that the who would omit the
name OF Christ in asking blessing college Dime
must he lost indeed but when found that the omission
was TO please wealthy felow-commoner felt that mat
tiers had reached point that man. eeing the
ton do for the Lord Jesus, must take notice Of
He subsequently went TO Mr. Dodd's room, and ad.
dressed him thus
IL am a stranger, sir, to you but permit me to ask
whether on any occasion you omitted the name OF
tic Lord Jesus Christ from the college grace in the
| halle" To that question the immediate answer was,
Never" then said, 81 have the story undoubted
authority sir do you you never did?" lie answer
ed, Never"
After further conversation in regard to the matter and
stating the name of his informant, he continues
Communing with myself, said Here is the statement
OF man. on whose trUthiuness would almost stake my
| life ignored by whom have hardly before
| will insult my friend by telling him. will go and
do what is right went back. had horsewhp with
n, concealed about my person. sent a message into
the hall that gentleman desired 10 see Mr. Dodd aud
then sent in my name The answer was, Would not TO-
morrow do?" i thought not so waited outside the
in the second court watching the entranca to the
hall Mr. Dodd came out very soon after. l followed
I'm quickly through the screens haing him when about
half way through the quadrangle. called his and
that induced him TO around and then sada deli
cacy being of course flung away Nov, sir, tell me
which is the liar, you Mr. NeynerY" The reply was,
| "Oh can't talk about that; come to my rooms thtn
drew the whip His back was towards me, but did
not want to strike him there so struck him sideways
on the arm. OF course, | prepared Tor anything
that might follow, excepting what did ollow-that the
person stuck took little or 10 notice, but walked Oh.
| have doubt repeated the blow, how many times
can't say
Having finished the infection threw down the whip
at his feet and said Now sir have done that to you,
tuke il up if you dare aud do it TO me- then said to
the bystanders and college servants, after had taken
up the whip, go and tell all the University that
Mr. Brockhurst, of Emanuel, has hofsewhipped Mr.
Dodd OF Magdalen for having been false TO his saviour
aud false TO his friend. made some observation 10 the
crowd without the college If said thank God
pay God 10 ardon me if used his name rreverenty,
bu l don't think did. Ii did, did it in the cause OF
| tic Saviour