The New York herald., 1876-12-03
DOMESTIC POLITICAL SQUABBLES
A Severe Criticism on the Failure OF the
Arctic Expedition
A DISTRESSED AMERICANS BENEFIT
Art Exhibition at the Royal Academy-Com.
ing Books.
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LONDON, Dec. ., 1870
The London season has not opened yet and in
consequence everything social is duh here Eng.
land Is, however, expectantly awaiting a dccara-
ton OF war the Eastern question, or, what Is still
hoped for. the announcement OF enaur-
ing peace. All, the indications, however,
are that the present difficulty viii lead
to war between Turkey and Russia, in which Eng
land viii doubtless be obliged TO take part. To
what Is the second question, but the dispos
ton OF that portion or the nation which does not
agree with Mr. Gladstones policy OF leaving Russia
barbarous Moslem out OF Europe, Is that II England
takes up arms she shall not make two bites to the
cherry.
PRINCE LEOPOLD.
The Lancet announces the recurrence OF Prince
Leopold's ma!ady--a swelling OF the knee. lie is
the youngest son OF Queen Victoria and his health
has long been precarious. The symptoms are said
to be grave.
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA.
The thrty-second birthday OF the Princess OF
ringham, the country seat OF the Heir Apparent In
Norfolk Tho school children were treated to a tea
and ball was given to the tenants on the estate.
The royal standard was unfured at the Windsor
with nags and sautes were nred. The Princess is
. favorite.
A SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.
The latest bonnie 0ouche for scandamongers and
civilization has been furnished by the scion OF q
house whose ennoblement dates back to the
time OF the Stuarts, scion that boasts
OF knightly ancestor who distinguished him
one created knight Of the Carpet by Queen Mary for
helping suppress Sir Thomas wyatt's rebellion,
aud one later who was principal Secretary OF State
under william LII. ana high In the confidence OF
Queen Anne and George I. This parsonage is
vscount Maidstone, eldest son and heir OF the
tenth Earl OF winchelsea, who is also Earl OF Not
tingham, with other titles that have grown on the
family as 1t pushed Its branches higher and higher
into the atmosphere OF aristocracy.
BANKRUPT AND A CAvALRYMAN.
viscount Maidstone is In his twenty fourth year,
but for SO young person has managed to get
through his property ut remarkable rate. The
first scandal arises from His Lordshps having gone
into bankruptcy, probably because he saw no other
way OF bringing his noble parent and his inexora-
BILE creditors to terms. The next shock to society
comes In the shape OF q double enlistment, as
private OF artillery and his rejection by the CON-
mandng oflcer. This scarcely had time to excite
the Qtidnuncs before 1t became known that the
young viscount had enlisted In q cavalry regiment
The young scapegrace has had his revenge on his
family, but the inercjected husks OF the Prodigal
were not much better fare than the British cavalry.
mans to him who has been reared as the successor
to an earldom.
THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION.
The Arctic expedition stin exctes comment The
is gaining ground that the out
break Of the disease of scurvy caused the
break down and return after one winter in
the Polar circle. The Admiralty authorities
are arraigned the question OF an
inadequate supply Of lime juice. The law compelling
small trading vessels to carry anti-scorbutics has
been dsregarded by the Admiralty, thus running
the finest expedition ever equipped for Polar dis
covery
DOMESTIC POLITICS.
London s Just now excited over the School Board
elections We have the livelcst squabbles daily be-
tween the rival supporters Of the voluntary and the
sectarian systems OF education. The feud between
and dissenters Is characterized by a
party warfare Ike that OF whig and tory, even on
this question.
AN AMERICAN BENEFIT.
At q matinee on Wednesday Manager Carl Rosa
rendered benefit to the Society for the Relief OF
Americana The artists volunteered
their services The opera OF "Paust''was per-
formed. the affair being under the patron
age OF Mrs. Perrepont and many other
American ladies resident in London. The cast was
as Acknowledgements. Nine. Van Zandt; Faust,
Fred Packard; Mephistophles, signor Cell.
The military bana OF the Codstream Guards took
part and the whole affair was great success.
PRETTY INCIDENT.
The chief characters were recalled and huge
bouquet was thrown, with Q ribbon attached bear
ing she legend. England and the United States
united In bonds OF charity and love-" The task OF
picking this bouquet up devolved upon Mephis-
tophiles, who read the undiabolical sentiment TO
the audience.
SUCCESSFUL ENGLISH OPERA.
the nnai performance OF Rosa's season took place
tonight The opera was Cherubinfs "water
Carrier" Much enthusiasm was manifested. On
che niavns OF the "Estionai AnshAmp NJ Roaa vas