The Express. — 1860-11-09 (London, England)

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.  (DION On owe  The French  PARA TIMMY Engin. • : •  _ _ government journals, which at first flatly denied the fact that there was any difference of opinion between Sir Hope Grant and General Montauban concerning the attack upon the great Peiho fort, now adopt with their usual consistency and regard for the memory and understanding of their readers, the opinion of the Times that the French general's plan was " much the best," because it would have placed the Tartar army between European bayonets and the sea, and consequently would have cut off their retreat.  The Patrie has not appeared thin evening, in con• sequence of en accident to the engine. There is nothing important in the Pays.  The flear aphore of Marseilles, while noticing the transit of General Bosco on his way to Gaeta, think, itself authorised to state that he is not going, m was reported, to pleas his sword once more at the service of Francis H., but merely to oonfer with the King on private business, and that he will embark at Civita Vecchia to return to France on the 14th instant.  It is stated positively to-day that final orders have been given by the Minister of Marine for the formation of a " Squadron of Reserve "--a project which has been on the tapir for the last six months; the new squadron will, it is said, be organised and ready to put to ass by next spring.  The Bourse was extremely animated. The figure of 70fr. in the Rente, which was attained the other day and has since been lost, is now surpassed. The closing price for account wad 70fr. 10c., with a rise of 30c. For money the movement was much less marked, the last price being 69fr. 95c., and the rise only sc. Mobilier rose 13fr. 75c.-e greater advance than we have seen for many weeks. The Northern Railway rose Bfr. 75c. ; Lyons, Mr. ; Eastern, Ur. 75c.; Orisons and Southern, 2fr. 50c. each, and Western lfr. 250. The rumour that the Emperor of Austria is about to grant a constitution to Venice was favourably received, although it is impossible to suppose that any such measure will recandle either the Venetians or their brother Italians to a separation ; but the main ground of the confidence felt is the coming off of the Lord Mayor's dinner and the speeches expected to be made thereat.  I read in Onlignani : The Yiniskw of Commerce and Mme. Rooker gave a grand dinner two days ego oa the occasion of the close of the labours of the Superior Council of Inquiry, ewe. nected with the commercial treaty with England. Among the numerous guests present were Lord Cowley and Mr. Cobden, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Algeria, the President and Vice-President of the Council of State, ht. We avail ourselves of this opportunity to correct an error which has appeared in some of the London journals relative to the state of Mr. Cobdeo's health. We are happy to say that the bon. gentleman is not in any way indisposed or prevented from attending to business or enjoying himself in social intercourse.  Haying only yesterday made particular inquiries about Mr. Oobdim's health, I must correct this correction. It is true that his great energy has hitherto enabled him to attemd to hilliness, and he is happily not debarred from enjoying social intercourse, but it is quite inoonect to say that he is not in "any way indisposed." He suffers considerably from the premature winter,and his friends think it moult desirable that be should go to a warmer climate without Ices of time. The paragraph referred to rightly stated that it would not be prudent for him at the present time to go either to London or Rochdale.  A paragraph is going the round of the departmental journals to the effect that the government thinks seriously of the abolition of passports. Several of the councils-general have expressed a strong opinion that in these days of railways they are useless and worse than useless. The example of Sweden gives ground to hope that whenever the subject is taken up the reform will be sweeping and complete, and not rendered nugatory by any attempt to palliate the annoying system by a play upon words, such as the substitution of "passes" or " permits" for " passports." Madame George Sand, who was dangerously ill, hi now out of danger ; her convalescence is said to be complete, and it is confidently hoped that with care and rest she will shortly be restored to perfect health.  An alarming accident happened two or three days since to M. Dufaure, the illustrious advocate. On his return to Paris after the vacation he was sbanding too near the railway line at a Paris terminus, when he was struck in the breast and knocked dawn by the buffer of an engine. Although he suffers a good 'deal of pain, the medical men say that the injury is not serious, and it is hoped that he will be able to resume his place in the Palais de Justice next week.  At Pont-en-Royals, near Lyons, there has been • revival, in real life, of the tragedy of Virginias. The Tarquin was a government functionary, the receiver of stamp duties for the district. The injured father fired a pistol' at the seducer, killed his daughter, and attempted suicide.