Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-15
IFrom Our Regular COTcspondent.l
Our European Letter.
LoVuoN, Eng., Feb. 81. 1873.

Uuf EuTOpedh Lchcis
LovuoN, knG., Feb. 81. 1882.
Once more tho r, presentatives of the ma
tion met on last Tu .sday. There will be a
host of diff ult questions, but perhaps the
greatest difficulty will he to deal with the
members themselves. The queens speech
was not expected to be brilliant. In fact
the wisest policy was adopted in saying as
little as was possible consistent with the
precedents usually observed on such occa-
sions. But, with all the caution exercised
in framing the speech, an opening was lett
for severe criticism, and Lord Sail sbury,
eager for the fray. made fierce attack
upon some portions Of the royal speech
Earl Granville replied with moderate ef'
feet. According to all appearances the
liberals must be prepared for sharp antag-
onism this session All the more 50 because
last wear the conservative leaders we're
accused of being too indulgent and too
Welding to their rivals, the most remark
able attacks on the policy OF the liberal
party being made by the younger chieftains
on the conservative side.
Mr.. Bradlauch was at his post on Tues
day last. Allthe circumstances connected
with his case are too well known too need
repitition. Mr. Bradlaugh wonld not take
the oath, Tncn the commons would not
have him in their midst. Then, when he
was ready TO take tho oath, Sir Stafford
Northcote opposed him, backed up by the
majority Of the House. GA Tuesday Mr.
Bradlaugh again presented himself, and
with better chances than before, as the
government aided him, and the premier
spoke on his behalf; but the result was as
before. and, by 2SG votes against 22S, the
House of Commons endorsed its former
opinions. In fact, it was altogether a
laughable incident that the first business
transacted this session should lead to q
positive defeat Of the government. Mr..
Bradlaugh again presented himself at the
table, but was politely ordered to with
draw. The unucky member quietly did
so, not wishing this time to have his coat
torn in an undIgnificl struggle. Mean
whilo the religious bodies are engaged
hammer and tongs in potitoning the con
servatives,in getting up addres-c', holding
meetings, preaching sermons, and deliver
Ing lectures against Mr. Bradlaugh
The next bus IS in the House was the
discussion o! Irish lillrs AMI We may
expect u pretty good dose Of that before
the session ends Mr.. Forster is hopeful,
spite of plots to put an eud to bis life. that
hc has found the right way to pacify
Ireland, aud he cheer(uIly says that he
hopes to havo Ire and in better condition
than he found it. Possibly the sanguine
statesman formed theories son sthe simple
doctrine that when things come to the
worst they sometimes mend. Heaven
knows there is room for mending in the
condition of Ireland just now.
Lovers OF instrumental mlsic in Scot.
land have frequently striven to introduce
1t in their churches; but The opposition
was ever severe, For three days this weel
tho good people of Dundee have been
engaged in a severe controversy on the
subject Bitter in eed were the arguments
against it. By majority of one it was de
cided that instrumental music was profan
ity in divine service. 1t appears strange
indeed to hear of such y decision, but
know that most religious Scotchmen have
an impression that q fiddle is an invention
of the evil one, and that an organ is al
abomination. One would suppose that the
addition of an instrument of some kind
whether organ or harmonium. fiddle,
clarionet or bassoon, 10 help the raw un
musical voices in the psalms and hymns
would be an improvement; but no-thc
rigid worshippcrs of Dundee seem to fancy
they will be led astray by the sound of in
strumcntal music. If they are right tn,
Catholics must be in n bad way, seeing
that they have full band accompaniment
on Sunday and Saints Days to masses O.
the great composers.
The health of Queen Victoria has moi
been satisfactory of late, and it is consid
cred advisable for the queen to have ;
change of air. Mcntone is tho spot chosen
and her majesty will proceed there carly
ia March and remain there for about 81,
weeks.
The empress Of Austria, unable to g
to ireland, owing to the disturbed condi
ton of the country. hls mldo Wrensbur,
her hunting quarters, and, having arrivet
at Dover on Saturday last, at once pro
ceedcd to the above residence, aul ha
already enjoyed good sport.
Sympathy with the Jewish population
OF Russia daily increases. Tho manson
house fund is considerably moro than fort,
thousand pounds, and it is believed it will
soon reach one hundred thousand. 1t is
howeS or, believed the outrages in Russit
are not against tho Jews alone, but agains
all who have property.
The earl of LonsdalG died on Wednes
day, at the early age of twenty-seven. III
seoceeded his father rs the fourth earl il
1876, and in 1873 married Lady Constanc
Gladys Herbert, dtusharr of the tate Lpr
Herbert, of Lea, aul SISTER OF the presen
earl of Pembroke. Tic earl of Lonsdal,
leaves one daughter. lis brother, there
fore, the Honorable Hugh C'cil Lawther
born in 1857, wiz succeed to tho enrldon
hnd estates.
AUGUST.