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John Br,sht,s Position in birmingham.

From the London Star, July 27.]
Mr.. Bright's position at the banquet given by the
Mayor of Birmingham was certainly not an easy one
Neither II must be allowed, that of his host on
his hosts own admission. Men of opinions the most
different were gathered round the table. Extreme
liberals moderate liberals timid liberals were there
genuine Orange or true blue conservatives, conser-
natives who like to attach the prefix liberal to their
party denomination, conservatives who, with Mr..
with General Peel, are ready for nothing The host
Is understood to be man of decidedly conservative
opinions; the guest was the most popular tribune
and the foremost orator OF Liberalism. The Mayor
OF Birmingham. indeed, declared that while he
holds his official position he feels bound to an
absolute Importantly: and We only wish that the
chief magistrates of other cities would endeavOr to
act upon his honorable example in this respect,
even II they could not pretend to initiate his elo-
quence ana his good taste. still, the political
OPINIONS Of the Mayor Of birmingham are not those
OF Mr.. Bright and many OF those present thought
with the host and not nth the guest But the COM
pany had assembled mainly, no doubt to hear Mr..
Bright speak. They would have been disappointed
II he had talked mere afterdinner platltudes sup
posing him likely to cOndescend to anything Of the
kindior capable Of uttering such talk
Even tories OF the deepest dye may there
fore, on the ere or another yecOllafOn-prOmOed
and guided by hinl--take courage and be OF good
cheer when he tells them that the time
remembered by them their successors as
one OF the benedceat operations OF our national
development. The whole speech was that OF an
Engshman addressing Engishmen with whom no
matter what their differences OF sectional opinion,
he must have a common interest supreme over all
minor considerations This feeling so filled the adj
dress and gave so true tone to II that partisan
sentiment OF any kind sank out Of hearing and was
lost in the common feeling OF English citizenship
and English patriotism. Such an occasion has been
rarely turned 10 30 good an account, and we only
wish all great political speakers addressing misce
laneOus public assembly would take confidence and
courage from the example OF Mr. Bright and treat
their audiences like intelligent and thinking men
worthy Of something better than the most graceful
generalities or the most polished pattudes
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Interference Of Peers and Danger to the
Pcerage.
From the London Telegraph, Ju

- From the London Telegraph Juiy 29
The Interference OF peers at elections promises 10
as successful as me noble tt'asders desire IL
might be a question whether 'l0wer Chamber
OF AFFAIRS at Cardir is wonderfully Instructive. The
town, is generally known, "belongsn to Lord Butte
He Is lord OF the SOIL and almost OF all that Is there
on. When he mods Cardiff moves: when he frowns
Cardiff trembes, and when he smiles all the windows
are illuminated and public dinner is organized.
This happy local illustration OF the weli-known truth
that Brtons-especially West Britons-never shall
De Slaves acquires new color YVidness ana iorce
IRON the events Of the lat few DAYS ssa o%os ssoS9 no
venture to name him, is member for Cardln anu
liberal. But the Marquis himself is a minor, a
some mysterious means been influenced INTO NJ OF
torysm the boy has authorized his trustee TO sup
counsel, the tory candidate. what influence his
conservative relations brought to bear on the little
lord we do not know; they may have promised MN
days" no more Greek, and leave to sit up
late; at all events the boy wrote to his
tended to give Mr.. Gifrard negative support"
but not to indulge In 'active antagonism" to his
the tory trustee Mr.. Boylehe ' wanted more.
We earnestly hope, II it is not asking too much that
tne liberal electors or Cardi1.sncerey liberal ~
ard words Of the young lord, and the brutaly
brusque advice of the impertnent trustee and that
II not, 80 much the worse for marquises next year.
Every little fact that exhibits peers in insolen OPP
positiOn 10 tne people 'rells trumpettongueu" ior
the views OF the thinkerssin this cOuntry-as yet
minOrity-whO already talk about transforming our
hereditary Chamber into Senate, with foolish boys
like Lord Butte and incompetent old gentlemen like
the Duke Of Portland reegated to the obscure Opu-
lence Of do nothing milll0naires.
From the London News, July 2a.]
But the Marquises Of Butte owe quite as
much to Cardiff as Cardiff owes to them Its pros
perity has swelled their rentroll. Cardiff has not
sold Its political independence for its new docks. II
1t should prove to be subserv1ent as is expected
by Mr.. GifIard's patrons its corruption will be as
gross as that of Yarmouth and Lancaster In this as
pect Of the case we are not concerned with the in
age extinct the OF the Butte estates would
not be less powerful. But then another question
arises and that question is how far the laws which
hands are compatible with the free and honest work.
ing of the representative system The Duke Of Port
land and the Marquis Of Butte, rather the keeper
OF his conscience are raising very revolutionary is
sues at time when prudence would dictate guard
ed and watchful reserve.
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FRANCE.
The Mexican Loan Debate--M. Rouhor in Re-
ply To Jules Favre-The Opposition in Fault
at Fiaures-stamp Duties.

PARIS, July -, 1865.
1De fainting energies Of the deputies were AVA
tened on saturday last by discussions the indem-
niDcation 20 be paid TO Mexican bondholders.
Speeches from NJ Roaher and jules Favre having
been announced the anluence OF visitors was i'm.
mense in the tribunes. The question under consid-
Grafton was what amount the Minister OF Finance
was TO be authorized 10 inscribe on the great book
OF the public debt.
The sum OF four millions Of francs IN three per
cent rente was voted by 10 TO 80.
NJ Rouher answered ". j. Favre's virulent attack
with consummate oratory, and AFTER the applause
bestowed on him on such an occasion, with the
downfall and loss OF the undertaking still present on
All minds an idea can be can be conveyed OF the
influence OF that oratory on the majority. Bond
holders will Just lose hhf on the transaction. II
locks melancholy, but most soothing, too, when
Jobs comforters assure them that " they did not
accept that half they would have nothing at all "a
cave In, with the exception OF glorious souvenirs
We all know the latter specie Is OF no value at the
Bourse SO, amer all, NJ. Rouher IL very great
man. strange letter, signed by st1apge pseudo
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AUSTRIA.


vienna. July %, 1865.
The telegraph has doubtless already informed you
that Baron Won wydenbruck the Austro-Hungarian
Minister at Washington, ~ 10 be relieved by Baron
Kari Won Ieders- at present the representative OF
this empire for Hamburg, Lubbock and Bremen.
The HKRAIp's remarks upon the character OF Mr..
smythe. az recently nominated United states Am
bassador OF the Court OF vienna we're quoted in the
OGcidl GAZETTE OF the 18th inst.
The seventeenth provincial Diets OF West Austria
have been summoned by imperial ordinance 10
meet on the I'D Of August. I enumerate them in
the order In which they are mentioned In the ordn
ance namely Bohemia, Gelicia and Lodomeris
with Cracow. Dalmati, Lower Austria, Upper Aus
iria, Salzburg, Syria, Csrinthis, Carniola, BuSo
wilma, Moravia. Austrian silesia. Tyrol, voralberg
lstria, corr and Gfsiisca town and territory
OF Trieste. These provincial Diets first created by
NJ. Won schmerling In 1891 received considerable
augmentation OF power under the constitutional
amendments OF December n. 1857, and now assem-
BILE for the first time since the Inauguration Of the
new regime. The two first named those OF Galicis
aud Bohemia representing a. they do two pro.
nounced nonGerman, NAV saw anti-Cerman, ma
uonates, are the most important and their pro.
ceedings are looked forward to with the greatest
interest The frs, thing which these Diets will have
to do 10 TO accept and ratify these constitutional
amendments OF last year. which Affect the jurfpdic-
uon anu powers OF the diets themselves
| a, Win the exception " switzerland, I think
mere Is no state In Europe which has made
local sen-government and provincial autonomy
az nave Austria and Hungary. In fact the
contest between what, In the language OF Ameri-
can politicians, one would call the state rights
very large portion Of the public lie of both See
lions 81 @'s spplrs The Stst two pWtlss hsve tpelr
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GERMANY.
Tho Prus-ian War Minister ns AN Author
Austria, England, France mud Russia Passed
In Rcvicw-North t!crmnn EnIiehtcnment.


BERLIN, July q, 1865.
The Prussian Minister OF War, Herr Albert Theodor
Emil Room. wrote previous to the year 1852 since
which he has occupied his post In the Cabinet, q
number Of highly esteemed treatses on geography
and ethnology which ore looked upon as standard
works OF instruction, and have been published in
numerous editions. Born In the year 1908, In the
Pomeranian town and fortress OF Kolberg he re-
ceived his education al the military academies OF
CUM and OF Berlin; was then appointed instructor at
the same In 1893 10 the command OF the Topographic
ca Bureau In 1885 TO the stan in 1912 tutor OF Prince
Frederick Charles in geography and tactics accom-
panyng In 1s40 this Prince TO the University OF Bonn
and In lsas chief OF the stan OF the Eight army corps
In 1850 he was made colonel 1856 major general 1869
lieutenant general and s at present fun general and
member OF the Relchstag, representing Breslau
city district After this brief sketch Of the authors
position, some extracts from his ,Mauual of Political
Geography" which has just appeared in q twelfth
edition. and brought mp TO the present year may be
found interesting.
In the last chapter short summary of the social,
religious and political position Of every European
state is given. Speaking Of Austria General Won
Room says:--The Austrian monarchy, which In 1895
separated, together with her German provinces,
from all political connection with the rest of Ger.
many, has ever since the year 1s4s labored under
great number Of experiments in constitutional gov-
eminent. The leading principles OF these expert.
ments, while often Numerically opposed to each
other, have conduced at one time to Capitalization,
at another 10 decentralization, now 10 constitutions
atty and then to an unlimited monarchy. The con-
stitution agreed upon in the present year is ex-
pected to secure The paragon OF a constitutional
monarchy, tie joopaer e9p'ps los complete govern
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NEW JERSEY.
HObOken.


QUARTET CLUB ANNIyERsARY.-Otto Cottsger
Garden presented brilliant appearance last even.
Ing on the occasion OF the anniversary OF the Omar.
YET CluD Ihere was large attendance from
Jersey CITY and hudson City as well az from New
night the Foster Quartet Club of th. ctv ortS,
pating in the former An excellent band WAS en-
gagged and altogether the occasion was one of reaf
Jersey City.
ACCIDENT AT THE CAR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .,ter-
noon man named John Martie had his leo cauoht
In the machinery at Cummins car factory and ao-
severely mangled that amputation will be necessarv
He was removed to his residence at No. isi Moran
street.
Newark.
FIRE broke out yesterday about noon IN the
chemical laboratory attached to Cooper Co.'s sil-
yer smelling establishment, on Oliver street, by
which damage to the extent OF about $500 was
occasloned. An overheated retort was the cause.
az qa Union Township.
SERIOUS EFFECTS OF THE observation-disclosures the
thunder shower Of Saturday afternoon an extensive
barn, owned by DIR. Elias N. Bonnel, containing
three cows thirty tons Of new mown hay, valuable
lot OF corn and other property In all valued at about
$1,000, was struck by lightning and completely de-
strOyed. A stack OF wheat in the rear OF the barn
was also demolished. At q place called Rosele, near
Elizabeth, a carriage house, IN which had run for
shelter handsome colt belonging to DR.. Norton or
the latter place, was also burned up
M0ntclair.
STYLISH NEGRO WAITER IN TRouBLE.-On Sun
day afternoon Major Haggerty, Of the Newark indie
pendent Detective force, by an adroit inan9uvre
discovered the whereabouts Of pocketbook which
had stolen from the proprietor Of the Mountain
House, Mr.. John Wood at this place. II was dis
covered to have been carried Off by fancy mulattO,
the head waiter, James Z. Sadler, who, in anticpa
0 81 being Welded soS to Te g as i Is
first class outfit. Yesterday he was lodged In the
Essex County Jail to await the action OF the Grand
Inry
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we have come TO when Parliamentary speaker OF
long standing of eIninence and even influence,
throws the proposal into a sentence Of his address
TO his constituency What may next eNpectf
propose as the turning point for the next great
trial OF strength Thus far II Is the constitution we
reforming. hut VIII the constitution yield matter
enough for reforms when reforms become the fash
ionable amusement Of the age? Certainly there is
good deal that might he altered with advantage In
this country but England still contains many things
worth cOntending for, and seem to be approach
ing the line between the two. We trust 1t may be
found out and respected
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QUEENS COUNTY INTElllGEkCt.
Disastrous Fire at Hunters Point-The Fore.
man of IA Factory Burned to Death.

Dish strous Fire at Hunters Point-The Fore.
Of Factory Burned To Death.
Between two aud three O'Clock yesterday after.
noon q FIRE broke out in the varnish factory Of
Hubs, BY & Hubbard, situated at the corner OF
Fourth street and West avenue, Hunters Point, BY
the boiling over OF a pot OF varnish. The flames
spread with such rapdity that the building and con.
tents were destroyed, involving loss Of about
$4,000
The flames spread to several buildings on West
avenue, and involved losses as follows
The residence of Mr. John Hunt, totally destroyed.
Loss $4,000: insured for $500.
Frame house, rear OF above, occupied by John
Clark and family and owned by Michael Morris.
Loss $500.
Factory of Michael Norris Loss on building and
stock $500.
dwelling OF John McGinnis. Damaged 1900.
Factory OF John McGinnis. Damaged several hun
dred dollars.
When the connagration was subdued by the Eastern
District Fire Department report was circulated
that Daniel Il. johnson, foreman OF the factory OF
Hubbs, BY Hibbard was missing. This report IN.
duced the citizens to clear away the ruins, and ateS
an hour or two OF vigorous labor the body OF the I'M
fortunate man. burned to q crisp, was found 10 =
tank. Mr.. Johnson was ffty-two years OF age. re
leaves family. lie had about hts person, wnen "a
met mis- sad fate, the sum Of 900, which ne
to pay In the evening house which ne Tecen,y
purchased. Coroner Seib will hold an 'ns
body.
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Papal Preparations for the
Roman Council.
Jules Favre'S Figures of the Franco
Mexican Loan. {
Austrian Expedition to China
and Japan.
Prnssian Review of the Surround
ing Great Powers.
THE ELECTION CANVASS IN ENGLAND.

BY steamship from Europe we have the following
special correspondence and mail report in interest
ing detail OF cable kilograms to the 30th of july
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ARRESTED FOR BxrNe UNrAsHforABLs--Twolad ladies'.
one married and the other single, appeared on ,ns
streets on Saturday, dressed fasnionsoy III al -
spects, except their head gear, when consnse1 OF
the old style OF large bonnets heavily veled IheZ
were followed by crowd from state 70 zen rs, S,oeE n
stead OF the rang that followed them. Upon being
taken TO the police court they were promptly d's
charged. Albany August Iw0sAst ~
New-York tribune., 1868-05-13
THE WHISKY FRAUDS.
THE ENRrGHr-ALLEN TRIAL.


The trial of Enright and Allen was con-
tnued in the United Circuit Court eastern Do
trico yesterday before Judge Benedict Henry Brke"
was recalled by the prosecution and testified In relaoz
IN the blank forms which he said we're received fron
Washington and indOrsed by the Internal Revenue Con-
missioner. Christian Gatten Of HoDokeni testneu nA
fine bond OF William Ellis (eXhibited, with his lGaeLa
name as surety was not his handwriting he never
whisky bond; did not know VIM Ellis, ue1ise 81
sign whisky bond (exhibited This concluoea te oess
the prosecution and OF the counsel or the s
Tense made his opening address 70 the jury alter NDea
several witnesses were called Charles H. isPPsa.
Deputy Collector Of the Second District, recalled, en-
naned the routine OF the Office In relation TO the ISSUING
OF bonds The rst step taken by distier was TO m,s
application to the Assistant Assessor then ME MS Ooha
the bonds were almost always brought In ana execatea
the application In duplicate almost always brOushi
in with the bonds; the Assessor asSeSsod thc w
when the bond was presented the next step was "
swear the surees and that done IN an open mannel
The next step was TO pass the nona 70 the Oohu ces
see II was In proper form. IL found correct In fotn
witness put his initials on IL sometimes ana sone'S ~
not Tie bond then accepted Dy tle COucctOh ~
te speoal tax paid Money for the security OF the ws'e
Is $780, and this Is deposited Ine TAX Wy iIVa s, y
about the 1st OF May Witness testned that ne teen
bered that Mr. Allen good care 10 nave the pOh ~
amined and knew that when he found some were Lss
dulens he refused to receive any usfe VII - ,as,asl
clerk In the Assessors office, third district tessns ,,
that Ar. HOpke had made Application tvr @ al''' w..
bond, which he thought had been graDteu 70 Di 80
r. DevOe, connected with the same once H Dono a,s
described the routine OF business, and the olm VI v
administered by Allen and said that he tAenl Sss
ways very particular IN having surees swear " w S ~
dayits in a proper manner. James H. AOvns, ~ \.
same office, described the manner OF doing Dv5 NJ
the Office Henry Lewis testified that Enrgns S tss
sureties; did not know the name OF either sufev' -
EnriRht g. The Court then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1868-05-13
THE GREET ERIE VAR

In the contempt proceedings against Dyes'
Thompson, Lane, Davis Edrdge, Fisk Gould ana o.,a
more for violating the injunctiOns IN the scnen 'u
parties appeared by their counsel The Coui' s"'
by the 10th tho testimony would be feaay " aiayits
the 26th counsel could have ~ sllvsS . Sescndsnts
Including one for Mr. Eldridge who has hot ges Peness
explaining his nOappearance by the colihu eiaytts
OF hIs family. IL understood tat AZ n,Ser attach
were TO be printed with the testimony rusbls %
ment was then taken against Mr Eui LII hat dav
the 10th and the Court then adjourned tlll thas us'
THE MOTIONS BEFoRB JUDGE hvIhHiu,,.. 10 gafh-
Mr. BurrT resumed his argument ueivo 'o,s An ths
erand on the motions 20 yaeate the me DO
Schei Rloodgood and Peoples suits on te part ~
SenSants THAR theory was the action was vse Frs
I'M had faith without regard TO the Interests vi G sps
oaa h,,t I'm fhe interests Of the Central hnu i,er
uaf,ve nnrnosas schell and bis conductors to fhs
ested IN Central; only the directors lassned Alth
hroad oua oo Western connections were rt. nIanc
aileSatlons were on Information and Deei; Sy ssaed
fion restrained the conversion OF bonus unless
Including the sterling bonds thS We .Ss only pow@
claimed by the directors was 20 issue not the
Tho conversion then matter ior te % isse st0ck
directors. The directors were bound 'nen '"
The Issue OF convertible bonds was expreSx " brosd
zed nv Sec 2s of the General Railroad ne. ths gs-
General language That this might DO wt.o @ unknesz
eraI eoneurren OF the stockholders was nos ~ Thes
thing but was authorized by various ~ rower
was no obiecfton that che LeRsature had no vss
Judge Sufherland--0f course. n tho S,er aud ~
formed under that act that was ther srs are bsa
nnNyers granted under that act 20 tho ane
no on the sfOokhOldors, tho question Is it uth0u
construction. Is a power 70 increase tho ''''-
New-York tribune., 1868-05-13

necessities OF eEpendsg woah improve the condition of H.
Mankind and hasten the reign Of universal ,d
The two se@ OF resolutions were unenimously ado,.x
ProfessoI Perry OF Williams College spoke next an1 80
that at the expense OF home producers the
takes nai the aggregate value Of the Imports and ti y
the Iounaaton ON Which rests all the eongratuation -
absolutely needed, and TO effect It such men ss haI
ea .ae taLln laws since lsel must be voted against
not adjourn without come definite policy beiny soa9
upon the sixth resolution Of the second series
by the Secretary and debated at a fosQ
amendment striking out the words "aecording 20 a.
ability OF The citizens 10 bear itp was voted AM 2 se
carried. 'r'S~ on ara
series Of resolutions relative to the public deb. -.
then adopted. The resolutions were esseDtiss seis
strongly demanding that the debt be paid e.d
the terms In which it contracted; declaIne IN
grant derelicton Of duty aud honor 20 obtain
loan In times OF trouble and when the danger
TO deny the interest bargained for whole OF In -,
and that under no circumstances shall it be poTm,1
Rebel debt. The meeting then adjourned. We
New-York tribune., 1868-05-13

and shooting-match. The King with Pia; the newly
married couple in another carriage PIOa POn, look
ali quite in the Darby and Joan style This evening,
the grand Court ball; curonsy, the invitations
issued by the Prefect and not by Breme, the Mig
gardly master of ceremonies of the Royal household
He and Menabrea have had squabble about the few
invitations issued for the Cathedral but see that
new order of the "Crown of Italy" shall not
weary you with list Of these new Knights, officers,
commendat0r, etc, but must mention the nomination
of Francesca Crispi Why he is named Is the ques-
ton Perhaps for his good offices in inducing Carl
bald to leave the Fortress of Aessandra for CapreTa
Will he accepti Chilosa. Even the Persereyanza is
disgusted at the large quantity of promOtOas in tho
army, promised precisely when economy is so neces-
sary but Menabrea insists on being made Army Gen
eral. After his valorOus conduct at Bologna who
could refuse himf