New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-04-24
EUROPE.
GREAT BRITAIN.

BY ATLANTIC vKLEGRAPH
LONDON, April 23.-There was an immense assem-
blage of anti-Tory citizens at the Rev. Mr.. Spur
geon's Church in this city Hast evening to consider
the question of the Irish Church. The Hon. Johr
Bright was called to the chair, and made a speech O
unusual eloquence. Many other distinguished mel
addressed the meeting. Resolutions favOrng the
abandonment of all religious sects in Ireland were
adopted with enthusiasm.
THE CLERKENwELL EXPLOSION TRIAL.
LONDON, April 23-EvENJNG-At the trial of the
Clerkemwel Fcnians to-day, the examination OF the
witnesses for the Crown was continued John Davis
testified that on the 18th Of December he saw man
lighting the fuse attached to the cask under the
prison wall but was unable TO identify the person.
Warder Cane of the Clerkenwell House of Detention
was sworn and said he found among some clean
linen belonging to Burke while a prisoner there, a
small package containing a green-coored mineral
which he gave to the keeper Inspector Thompson
again took the stand. He testified that he arrested
Burke Oh the Goth of November; on search
ing him he found in one of his pockets a
small vial of liquid, which he gave to DIR.
Gliding but subsequently returned II to Burke.
DR.. Olding was then called to the witness box. He
testified that he examined the liquid in the vial
given him By Inspector Thompson and found 1t to
be chloride of gold this chemical fluid, when used
be brought ont by the application of copperas-the
writing would then be perfectly plain; he swore that
the mineral found among Burkes linen cOpperas.
The police officers who arrested Burke and Casey
gave the particulars of their arrest and the prison
officials testified as to their conduct while in legal
custody. A Mr.. Morris and Jane Keppel both swore
that they had seen Barrett and Burke at Mullaneys
house previous TO Burke's arrest. After some add-
tional but unimportant testimony, the case for the
Crown was closed. The jury will probably acquit
the female prisoner Ann Justice, recommendation
of the Court
In the afternoon, Mr.. Sleigh, counsel for w Des-
mOnd opened the case for the defense. At the con-
cluson of his speech the Court adjourned. 1t is be-
leved that the trial of Ann Justice will proceed on
other counts.
LAST NIGHTS PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, April 23-MIDNIGHT.-In the House Of
Lords tonight the Earl of Buckinghamshire and the
Earl of Canarvon eulogized the late Hon. Thomas
Darcy MCGEE Of Canada, who was struck down by
the hand of an assassin
I'm the House of Commons. Mr. Ward Hunt, Chan
eellor of the EXchequer submitted the annual
budget. The revenue for the last fiscal year. which
had been estimated at f70,0OO.OOO yielded total of
SOC OOOO falling about third of million below
the estimate made by the Government. The real
expansion OF the revenue amounted nearly 100000
The expenditures of the last year. estimated at about
Ell $50 Co., fell $4,000 short of that amount. The
surplus of receipts over expenditures during the
coming fiscal year is estimated by the minister at
Gg2O00e
The cost of the Abyssinian is estimated at
f5.0O0000. OF this amount balance of t3OOOOOO Is
to be met during the ensuing year, follows First
by the addition Of two pence to the rate of the in
come tax, which will realize nearly e9,OOO.OOO;
H. nc INxyohn la lie 70
the amount of 100000; and, third, by
the application of the estimated surplus of
$4,000 Thus the Minister estimates that
he will have 100000 or 100000 moro than he needs
to meet the expenses of the war. Mr.. Gladstone
made some brief remarks the estimates submitted
by the Ministry. He said he preferred the inipo-
stion of an income tax to any addition to the bur
dens of trade He thought the cost of the Abys-
sinian war was underestimate. He censured the
Government for its increasing expenditures, which
every effort should be;made to reduce.
Mr.. Thomas Barring memberfor Huntingdon, urged
All increase of the customs duties.
Sir Stafford Northcote explained that the reduced
estimate of the expenses of the Abyssinian War
based upon and fully justified by the great reduction
in the transportation service.
Mr. Ward Hunt defended the budget from the
criticisms of Mr.. Gladstone The House which
them. The OUTLAWS on forts and for the
navy which had been neglected by the Libe-
rails when in power, were necessary and could
not be avoided. The surplus of other years
was reduced this year by financial distress,
bad crops, and a depressed state of trade, causes
entirely beyond the control of the Government. He
asked for the renewal of the actual duty on tea and
moved that the Committee on the Whole report to
''-"' ON the 4th of May next.
tho HonSo GnIs SuUyVVs ~--r--. 49,,
The motion was agreed to. IVY.
In .he House of Lords the bill for the abolition Of
Church rates, which passed the House vi Commons
before the Easter holidays up Eg consideration
Lord Derby who was able to be present, spoke
against the bill.
The ArchbishOps of Canterbury and York and the
Bishop of London opposed the bill, but approved Of
its passage to a second reading.
The speakers all concurred in the opinion that the
prcsent tendency of politics was toward the discs
adjustment of the Church.
motion was made to refer the bill to Select
Committee, but after long debate, the motion was
withdrawn, and the bill was read Il second time.
The House then adjourned.
IRELAND.
I'LL. Ala