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w (far IMwti Cflrmpntat. [We deem it right to state that we do not at all times Identify eurselvea with our Correspondent's opinions.] No one who knows anything of Paris will begrudge that fair city the run of prosperity which she expects to enjoy through the opening of the Exhibition.. She has passed through her time of tribulation, and now has her day of sunshine and of shccess, Just seven years ago, after .having undergone a four months' siege by the victorious German army, in which thou- sands of her citizens perished through cold and hunger, Paris was in the hands of the Com- munists. Seizing the city on the 18th March, 1871, they instituted a veritable reign of terror in the French capital, which, after having been invested go long by the Germans, had now tD undergo a second liege and bombardment by tie troops of the French Government. By the middle of May, Marshal MacMahon, now President of the Republic, had drawn his cordoa of seldiers so tightly round the city that the Communists, usable to escape, set fire 18 the public buildings, and the night of the 24th of that month will never be forgotten by those who witnessed the awful scene. From the Ministry of Finance, where the windows overlook the Place fie la Concorde; from the splendid palace of the Tuileries, flanked by its shady gardens; from the handsome facade of the Hotel de Ville and from the Palace of Justice, on the other side of the Seine, bright < ilames and dense volumes of lurid smoke rose high over the panic-stricken city. Unlike London, where all the public buildii jr.3 are on one side of the river, in Paris they are on both. The Tuileries, the Louvre, the Palais Royal, and the Madeleine, are on one bank and the H(,tel de Ville, the Palace of Justice, the Corps LegislatifF and the Invalides on the other. Therefore, when on that night the reflection of the blazing piles on both shores of the Seine was cast upon the surface of the stream, the river eeemed alive with liquid fire. There was fire every- where, in the heavens above, in the earth beneath, and in the water which is under the earth. Then on the 28th came that terrible fight in the streets, when Marshal MacMahon's army forced their way in, foot by foot¡, and the streets of Paris once more ran with the blood of her citizens. How different are these May- days to those of 1871 for the people of the capital of France! Instead of a victorious army thundering at the gates, they have been invaded by a vast number of the peaceful representatives of industry and in place of the Crown Prince of Germany at the head of a triumphant legion, they have been delighted with the Prince of Wales, and have gone into eestacies over the kindly words of friendship which he has spoken in their midst. The animosities of centuries have been swept away; Crecy and Agincourt, Trafalgar and Waterloo, are succeeded by an era in which nothing but the most friendly sentiments prevail between the two countries. Last week the Queen held two Drawing Rooms in • London, and the time was a gay and busy one. During the stay of Her Majesty in the metropolis an incident took place at Buckingham Palace which is well worth a passing notice. The Empress Eugenie eame from Chislehurst on a visit to our sovereign, and she was received at the entrance of the Palace by Queen Victoria and her two daughters, the Crown Princess of Germany and Princess Beatrice. Thus, while the Prince of Wales was assuring the French people of our cordial goodwill towards them, the Crown Princess of Germany did her best to remove any unpleasant feel- ing which may have remained in the mind of the Empress Eugene after the tremendous events of the last war. It will be remembered that it was the Crown Prince who on the 6th of August, 1870, sud- denly fell upon Marshal MacMahon at Woerth, and inflicted the first great disaster upon the French arms, and that he commanded the German army at the battle of Sedan which dissolved the fabric of the French empire into ruin. Well, here is his wife now, in the heme of her childhood, extending her hand to the wife of the sovereign whom her adopted countrymen overthrew, and drove into exile. It was a circumstance upon which the lover of peace and goodwill would fondly dwell Many of us remember well a previous occasion on which the Queen, her husband, and her eldest daughter received in the same building the Emperor and Empress of the French. It was three-and-twenty years ago, a few months before the captures of Sebastopol, when the alliance between the two western Powers was closest in its ties, and Napoleon was at the height of his, power and his prosperity. The Princess Royal was then six years younger than the Princess Beatrice is now; and the Queen of England, with her husband by her side, and surrounded by her little children, may well have been described as the happiest in the land. Prince Consort and Emperor are gone; the children of that time are now men and women with the cares and responsibili- ties of life; and if the visit of the Crown Princess to her mother marks the beginning of a more kindly feeling between Francafcud Germany, all the better for the two great nations which were so lately engaged in one -,of the most gigantic wars of the present century. Every one who comes to Londoq from the country is certain to find out Fleet-street, which is a different place now from what it was in the days of Dr. Johnson, for there were no penny newspapers then, and the offices of these journals now form some of the most conspicuous features of this important thoroughfare." The imposing pile of the Law Courts is, slowly rising at the head of Fleet- street, hard by the spot i where < Old Temple Bar formerly stood; but it is somewhat remarkable that amid the many improvements which are con- stantly going on, the numerous courts on the northern Aside still have a local habitation and a name. For in- stance Gough-square still exists* where Dr. Johnson resided from 1748 to 1758yin which his wife died, and where he wrote the greater part Of his Dictionary. In the narrow blackened Johnsoa's-court he-dwelt from 1765 to 1776, after wsjiich he lived at No; 8, Bolt-court, till in December, 1784, he lay upon his death-bed. The names of Olivet Goldsmith, Dfyden, and Milton are also intimately associated with the history of Fleet- street and there can be no question that the author of Paradise Lost fftr sonie titte in a house over- —looking the church of St. Bride, with its graceful spite and its aoMe pdalOf'bells, whose chimes so often fling out their pteasanrfuoelQdy over tha troubled air of the f y > 4 „ It isrfrequ^tAy-the case that in the speech of a great or. a quotation is'made, the source of which is not tke .tujie,: and although ic is, perfectly familiar to, both-ILe speaker and his afodience, OMn- eaa: afctfee meaafcht traee it to iteAigty. happened:: tb^ towas^g feoe tluae, al the Easter recess, two of <«ha .members for Birmingham, Mt"» ^dressing aadiencjU on -».*th# same evening in diffeffftak, p&rtg of the kingdonl, quoted the -eame passage- Wsw- |s a gaiae which, were-thpir ,1åp,rs wotfljl not iiy at ji'' but neither give, tho nam^ <j> £ t^ig author. The pas- sage is, however,. fouod in ^OTPcr s Task'—j' Tl^e *& £ ^as feQowfe J "BiitWar's st game Wiiieb, were their subjects wise, | V, Kin^wfcfaldeafcpiay at. Nations. wouldLdoWu f T' extort their truncheons Worn the puny hand# | go i vtKMe.infira jnjdAf&y.mindVtj.; i Are gratified, wi$h ijMs^lyef *< who spoil, t Because men suffer it, tfieir Wy, Uie world." ^Botir for! out of Parliament, Mr. Bright often I inalsea^iji aaaBif«sfchdw QloBe » hia acrpiaintaece witli the poets. Not long ago, whilst speaking iu the House I oiOvxtxhovsoxi tHe p6Kcy' of Rtissia, a'Conservative member fefm with" cfy &f "Poland!" .?»He at ance saasSe it-tcle&r* that-'hie^dSd^no^ Justify the trsa £ wnfc<j>t: tlfcafc unhappycountry, by, quoting with dramatic effect fewrJines of Thoaias Campbell, which he had read thirty or-ferty-years ago :— I nu? hdr gaTafnt'scnS, • -H« first, her best, her bravest ones, I 6' c^^0Wia<laUg6ty. ie/7.\ | *4ar- JOTJK bjfeatlsoa jwayen aad ddo. > | Jfft. Bright' disapproval ^of^war hds been knowu'tcl. generations; an i if wl^l remembered how^ Kj&W } jara ajo, whea h<»(^iities TW ab^alf between Jj'jfwica; and lAaatri*, in adi -of hm -^nstkJItenfS U them Byrou'a description of the war-fiend itt Cailde HamU U La t where the giant on the mountain Stands, His blood-red tresses deepening in the son, The death-shot glowing in his fiery hands, And eye that scorches all it glares upon." At this time of the year, when vegetation has burst forth into a new and vigorous life, and the gardens in town and country are bright with flowers, the way in which some of our best known poets have added flori- culture to their tastes, is irresistibly brought to the mind. The daffodil invariably recalls the verses of Hetrick and of Wordsworth j the holly tree is fitly linked with Southey's name; the daisy, so honoured by many, is the favourite chiefly of Chaucer, Burns, Montgomery, and Wordsworth; but the latter is the sole poet of the celandine, .and the "long, yellow broom" has been appropriated by Barns. Speaking of vegetation is a reminder of the increased attention paid within the last few years by our public bodies to the beauty of trees. When the Thames Embankment was made the Board of Works planted a double row of planes throughout the length of that splendid thoroughfare; and even within the past few months miles upon miles of trees have been planted in the streets of London, principally in the suburbs, but even adorning such a busy place as the Blackfriars- road. These are, of course, young, and will require care and attention but from the rapid way in which this work is now being prosecuted, it is obvious that the London of a generation hence will be a great im. provement upon the London of to-day. We shall have avenues and boulevards all over the metropolis, quite as stately as those of which the people of Paris are now so justly proud, and which afford them so much recreation and enjoyment. The departure of the Dutch Arctic Expedition tells us of the peaceful and persevering enterprise of the people of Holland, and of their freedom from national cares at a time when the minds of the inhabitants of these islands have so long been impressed with a fear of impending war. It is strange that, although Hol- land is so near to our own shores, so little is practically known of it. Yet it is one of the most interesting countries in Europe. Its interest may well be said to consist in the complete absence of every feature of national beauty and of the natural resources possessed by other countries. It derives its attraction exclusively from its unlikeness to all other inhabited places Vast difficulties have been vanquished by the application of intelligence-and skill; the country has been reclaimed inch by inch from the sea and yet, without a single quarry, mine, or forest in the whole land, colossal dykes have been con- structed, embankments formed, and houses built. Rescued from the waste of waters, ceaseless and untiring exertions are necessary to maintain an existence, for if these efforts. were to be re- laxed, the whole kingdom would be submerged. Holland, notwithstanding all its disadvantages, pos- sesses all the activity of a human hive, and the in- dustry of the people is unflagging. They have a variety of manufactures, were amongst the earliest navigators, competed with Great Britain for maritime supremacy, and are still a great maritime community, It is difficult for Englishmen to believe that just across the German ocean is a country, where the land is below the level of the sea, and where canals and water-courses are above the level of the land, where the people have no fresh water, no wood, no salt, no coal, no stone. Yet the Dutch are prosperous, happy, and contented. With- out springs, they take the utmost care of their rain- water; they extract salt from the sea, make turf take the place of fuel; and in the midst of a depressing climate and influences lowering to the strength of the nervous system, enjoy themselves thoroughly. A visit to the quaint old city of Amsterdam, with its houses toppling forward, from the subsidence of their foundations, would be full of interest to many a British tourist.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF…
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR. On Saturday afternoon, about half-past three, an attempt was made on the life of the Emperor William, while re- turning from a drive. The Berlin Correspondent of The Times gives the following account of the affair The full name of the would-be assassin is Heinrich Max Hodel, usually called Lehipan. He was born at Leipsic on the 27th of May, 1857, is a journeyman tin- smith, and has been staying at Berlin only a short time. When firing the first shot he stood on the foot- path of Unter den Linden, and then ran to the other side of the street, where the trees are, threw himself on the ground, fired a second shot, and, missing, again took to flight, firing twice more at the by- standers. He ran a few paces, was pursued, and opposite the Schadow-strasse was arrested by several gentlemen and the Emperor's chasseur. At his first examination at the Mittel-strasse Police-office he said that he was starving, and that he had determined to kill himself and impress the rich with a sense of their duty towards the poor. It seems he attempted to deny having fired at the Emperor at all. He, how- ever, called himself a member of the Anarchical Party, admitted having called and presided over Socialistic meetings at Leipsic, and had Socialistic literature and portraits in his possession. He is a tall, slim young man, of good looks and resolute appearance. Besides Hodel Lehman, the public arrested on the spot one Gustav Kriiger, a labouring man, who pro. tected Hodel from the wrath of the bystanders when first taken. Kriiger deposed at his first examination that he interfered only to save the prisoner's life, which seems to have been in danger from the Linden to the Police office. It is stated that he has been set at liberty. The Grand Duchess of Baden, who was in the car- riage with her Imperial father, having swooned when Idie shots were fired, the Emperor drove home. At the Palace his Majesty immediately received the visits of the Princes, Princesses, Ministers, Generals, and Corps Diplomatique. After a family dinner, his Ma- jeety, accompanied by his children, the Crown Prince and the Grand Duchess of Baden, went to the Opera and thence to the National Theatre. Wherever the be- loved Sovereign showed himself the publin, gave him a jubilant reception. In both theatres the audience rose and sang the National Hymn. Thousands of excited patriots filled the, Linden and square in fr»nt of the Palace, cheering His Majesty as he repeatedly drove through the multitude. Flags were displayed and houses illuminated in the principal streets. There is but one opinion as to the excessive infamy of the crime, produced, it' appears, by the latest and most dangerous form of political madness-Oommunism. The Emperor and the whole of the Royal Family attended Divine Service on Tuesday morning in theCathedrat A flood of congratulatory telegrams poured in at the Palace from all parts of the worRr. .¡. 'j,. '1 .f "¡< .The Bertui Press ia unanimousmiexpreB&ing horror that a German^ hand should,h&v8 been, raised against the life of :th» venerable) and beloved Kaiser, and in rejoicing that the latter should have eacapedvwithout even a scratch. Tb& ftTational Zeitung Sa.Yi! t'f[ad the attempt succeeded, one of the most precious, pages of our history would hav^ been stained, with crime, and an ineradicable shame stamped upon the nama ^f Qeiv many. It is well for HSandtcrpuEremptestidpacemdants that this peril has passedjby." The Lower of jthe Reichstag was-in full session when :tjj«s pe^of- the. at- tempted assassination was brought in. It at price adjourned, and itSjPresident and chief official# waited on his Majesty, toexplress the rejoicing of i^^atinn, through its representatives in Parliament assembled, at the providential escape of their Sovereign- It is said that j^is Majesty has been profoundly a.Keet.ed by the burst "of popular attachment to his person called forth by ^defcs dastardly attempt. When i e)ieard the second' shot he stpocl up in the carriage and was heard to say, Cm^ese shots be intendsdjtor.me?" acton as."the new* of the attempt on the life of theTSmperbr William reached Pa^i3, all the Mir sfcers were summoned to the Elysde, and .the JM^rshal at once sent a telegram to the EmpeVt>r in these terms:— to my sincere congratulations .ow modesty to 011 -Wwfct: to. Providence,. so, happily escaped' daager. A ■ Mr. Waddington than waited on Prikse. Hohenlohe to offer* the coqgfatulafcioniBj £ r$he, Cabinet" and allthirf colleagues have left their card's at the EmBassy. Ja&aftak- to »tetepafltefifi»ia the Marshall congratute'ticxBs: made.; fr^oufafole im- pression (says the Pans Correspondent of The Times). His message was signed* ■, j&tevdtotld# skins French Republic, MacMahon and this being the first time he iiad signed in. ihii w^y* the inference drawn at Berlin is that his intention was to associate the ewkire: French wrtitpBi .siisftbst •: outrage. v £ Tbei» is,- in fat? by "amahat i e eli n.i*no,t#;Sh*x br.H J BEELIN, Repeated, examinations of the7^bf<«pas3in Hodel Lehmanh eeeia to prov) tha^tojfi^-ne^acbmplices, X'he Q&x&jt&no Sbcii&iist faaty n2me in their books as a member Applicant for work. The provincial Press is fllled_ with; expressions of horror at- the atrocious deed and ef joy the Emperor's deliverance. In all the metropolitan ch'jiches prayers were otfered up on Sunday for the Emperoe's deliverance from the assassin's hand. In the English c'aapel the Uev. Robert BeHson, before preach- ing the serroon, referred to the event in these. wqds "Before I begia miexposition it Is right that I should refer to &n event, which happened yesterday in this city. An attempt was made by a- vile assassin upon the life of the good old Emperor, but God, in Has mercy, warded off the blow. Let us, then, with all his people, thank God for His merciful Providence which has watched over the life of the Sovereign of this country. M&y he long be spared to his people!" There were similar celebrations in the churches of all the provincial towns when the news transpired on Sunday morning. When the Emperor arrived at his Palace a few minutes after the. criminal attempt on his life, his first act was to compose a lengthy telegram to the Empress, who is staying at Baden-Baden, acquainting Her Majesty with the particu- lars of the terrible incident. In Monday's sitting of the German Parliament, Herr von Forckenbfecfc, the Speaker, after adverting to the event in a few appropriate words, called for three cheers for the Emperor. Excepting two Socialistic members, who kept their seats, the whele House rose and joined enthusiastically n the loyal demonstration. This is the third time that the Emperor's life has been attempted. The Correspondent of The Times, writing from Berlin on the 14th, says "At his last examination Hodel again asserted that he had no intention to kill the Emperor, but that he fired at himself, wishing to commit suicide in the Emperor's pre- sence. On having his attention directed to opposite state- ments made at previous examinations, he said nothing. Several persons have deposed to his aiming straight at the Emperor's head. None of the bullets have been found. The preliminary inquiry being conducted with the greatest despatch, it is expected that the criminal will be shortly placed before the High Court of State. The crime committed by the would-be assassin renders him liable to capital punishment. Though a journeyman tinsmith, Hodel has been em- ployed for several years in selling and distributing the n) ing sheets of the Socialistic party. For this purpose he has travelled in Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland. Lately he was employed in the great Socialistic printing-house at Leipsic, where the Vorwarts, the leading organ of the pa-ty, is published Two months ago he quarrelled with the fore- man of the printing-house, and, it appears, was expelled from the party on the 10th of May-that is, a day before attemp- ting the Emperor's life. His difference with the Red Socialists seems to have inducedhim to go to Berlin and attend the meet- ings of the Christian Socialists, a new sect endeavouring to combine Protestantism and loyalty with strikes and other less defined attempts at modifying the existing property laws. The confusion wrought in the heads of the less intel- ligent working men by the incessant agitation of these various parties may be imagined from the circumstance that Hodelcalls himself a Christian Socialist and an Anarchist, two opposite appellations altogether incompatible with each other. At his last examination he admitted being a Red Socialist, but Censured his political friends for making promises which they did not fulfil. As far as can be discerned from the actual state of the evidence, Hodel, still more eccentric than the rest of his fiery friends, did not obey orders, was turned out, and, finding himself divested of his previous gratifying position as aIr agitator and violent partisan, became desperate and de- termined to distinguish himself on his own account. At to-day's examination Hodel, in reply to several per- sons giving evidence against him, contended that, if it were true he had shot at the Emperor and missed, he must have been mad; If he had been in his right mind, he would have hit the Emperor." As an instance of the calmness and sangfroid which the Emperor displayed after the attempt had been made upon his life. it is stated that the Minister. Herr von Bülow, who arrived at the Palace twenty minutes later to make his re- port on Eastern affairs, on hearing what had occurred, said that in the circumstances he presumed that the business in question would be postponed. The Emperor, however, had since his return to the Palace already perused the docu- ments relative to the subject in hand, and desired that the report should be proceeded with, which was accordingly done. When the Ministry congratulated the Emperor on Sunday, his Majesty repliedThis is the third time that I have been fired at. In all my anxieties and troubles I find my consolation in the sympathy of the popula- tion, which has been shown from the first moment in so striking a manner, and which has dÓIJe me good. One should take such things easily. When I was a member, of the States Ministry I frequently, hinted afc the dangers which must result from the tendencies at that time which were hostile to the State. My apprehen- sions were, unfortunately, confirmed by the year 1848. Now again, and in an increased measure, it is the duty of the Go- vernment to endeavour to prevent the revolutionary ele- ments becoming uppermost. Every Minister ought to do his best in this direction. Especially is it incumbent upon the people that they do not let go religion, and to prevent this is our main task." According to the Tagblatt, the Emperor William, after the attempt upon 'his life, said to Count Perponcher, This is probably the last time I shall get off so easily." The Frankfort Gazette states that had not his Majesty turned his head accidentally at -the moment the ball was fired, he would have been pierced in the temple. The whole Russian Press discusses the attempt made on the life of the Emperor of Germany in the most sympathetic terms for his Majesty.—The Got on concludes an article on the subject as follows :—"Among all foreign Sovereigns the name of the Emperor William has taken the deepest root in the hearts of the Russian people as a sincere friend of their Sovereign and the Russian nation, and also of the Russian army, which is proud to call him its first warrior and hero." The Times, in a leader, commenting upon the above at- tempt, remarks We only express the universal feeling of all classes in this country when we offer our hearty con- gratulations to the Emperor William and to the whole Geft man people on this happy escape from a great peril There are many reasons why such an event should deeply affect the English nation. The relations between the Royal Familiestlf this country and of Germany are already very close, and, as we announce, they will shortly he strength- ened by afresh tie The Emperor has just given his assent to a proposal of marriage between the Duke of Connaught and the Princess Louise Margaret, the youngest daughter of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia. But the sympathy and good feeling between England and Germany does not de- pend on Royal Alliances alone. We share the respect and we appreciate the affection of the German people for the Monarch who has accomplished their unity. He is the living symbol of a great national aspiration which he has known how to satisfy, and we recognize in him a patriot, a warrior, and a statesman who has nobly earned the gratitude of his countrymen. This is not the moment to scrutinize his policy or to estimate his purposes. Like all great historical careers, his will be judged differently by men of different views, though none will deny his title to lasting fame and respect. The escape of any man at any time from the murderous assault wf an assassin is a matter for unreserved satisfaction. But at this juncture of European affairs the removal of the Emperor William would have been a great political event, of which it is hardly possible to exaggerate the consequences. His influence on the ques- tion now agitating Europe has been great, and is likely to increase rather than to diminish now that the negotiations seem to have takvn a more hopeful turn. His age and expe- rience give a. weight to his judgment in the councils of Europe, and fit him for the office of mediator, and there is every reason to believe that his influence would be exercised in favour of a peaceful settlement. On the special differ- ences between England and Russia he is peculiarly qualified to exercise a moderating influence, for his regard for the Czar is well'known, and he has always manifested a friendly feeling towards this country. He is bound to England by family ties, no less than to Russia; nor is he likely to forget that England afforded him a hospitable asylum when the revo- lutionary troubles in Prussia temporarily drove him from the land he was afterwards- destined to rule with undisputed sway. His personal affection for the Czar will enable him to speak with frankness as well as with an authority fortified by his long experience, and by his knowledge of the in- terests, wishes, asd feelings of Germany, of Austria, and of England, no Iess_than of Russia herself. It is true that the German policy is directed by Prince Bismarck, but the Hohenzollerns. have never accepted the constitutional theory that the-King reigns but does not govern, and Prince Bismarck would probably be the first to acknowledge that the policy of the German Empire is subject to the Judgment of the Emperor; William. For all these reasons trie life of the Emperor is one which at this moment Europe could ill ,I afford to spare. The Daily Teltgraph, says Europe will share the satisfac- tion evinced by the people of Berlin and Germaffy at the failure of an attempt which, to all the other odious features Of assassination, adds an act of unnatural violahce agaihat the chief soldier and champion of German unity. Nothing, indeed, mor^, in famous in the annals o £ the dagger and the pistol has been recorded than this cruel, attempt upon the life of the venerable monarch, whose great record; unbroken in the death-storm 5 of' 'mahy! a famous -i battle-field, and indissolubly linked In. all times to come with the glory and unity of the German nation, would have ended too lamentably by the cowardly, bullet of a political murderer. But even this viqlenf attempt to alter the current of events proves to be ever so slightly po- litical, there can be no doubt that it must warn rhlfng uieh • at Berlin to expedite reforms and to conjure discontent qnd bad feeling by as prompt a lightening as terrible load which Germany bears by rcaeoh of hBTcbronic armaments. f "■ -j The Morning Post believes it would be nlost unwise to jump to the conclusion thit the attempt was part of an organised scheme to assassinate the Emperor. Tha deed df Saturday is more probably' the deed of a cra^k-bfained youth envious of notoriety and ignorant to a great extent of the motives that led to his villanous action TJiere is > m gei i 'Oer no occasion to doubt the attachment of the masiei in Ger- many tO the Constitution, or to say that because an asSault on a monarch, fallows at no great distance at, iassa-alt on his Minister the Government, is not based on the atfections. of the people. The Emperor of Germany is deservedly ppjiul^r-' His whole, life has been devoted to the welfare of his people. There is no bonder, then; that the whole populate Of Benin spared no effort to show their delight at his safety. Their feelings will be largely shared in England Englishmen of will r«joice at the Emperor's escape. 0
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN If RIGHT..
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN If RIGHT. .f ■. We regret to announce the death of Mrs/Bright, the 'Wife of the Eight Hon..John Bright,* which happened "fiteddehly Monday teorninl1 at his -residence, One Ash, near Eotihdale. Oh Sunday Mrs. Bright Was ii hHr Usual Itate of health, ted attended the meeting a the Quaker Chauel On Monday morhiiig' sh falle P,n unfeons'ci(4tffl state having failed down iaone of. the rooms of iite-hdufsf;' 'Medical aid swas; i(M(^l^;8u«ita6nM, feutfstft afobut 'a quarter of anj 'hb&r sBfefie^t^d.- Apoplexy Or disease, is said • t^hUv'e'b" ^e*aii'se of;*deftfh.J 1-Mfc'ByigiIiit.as injj. London the time, but a message berDg'iKiti^<5iately| k ¡jei:ÔpMå1téd-tlir.<iQim he arrived home in the evening, The deceased lady was Margaret Elizabeth, elder! daughter of the late Mr. Williac|^X^all^a^),Oi| Wake-j field, Yorkshire, and became in 1847 Mr. Bright's see6nd. secoad wife. Many besides his own circle of per- sonal friendb mil deeply sympathize with him in the losa he has sustained. Amongst the expressions of sympathy which Mr. Bright received upon the bereavement he has suffered through the death of his wife was one sent by the Queen from Windsor Castle, and which was at once acknowledged by the right hon. gentleman.
THE STRIKE AND LOCK-OUT IN…
THE STRIKE AND LOCK-OUT IN LANCASHIRE. On Monday soup was distributed by the co- operative societies at Coppy Nook, Blakey Moor, Daisy Field, aud Grimshaw Park. Loaves were given by private individuals. The merchants of Manchester have resolved to provide each child in Blackburn under ten years of age with a free break- fast each morning in the week. To feed the children within all the wards will cost a hundred pounds each morning. The Sunday schools will be obtained for the occasion. On Monday morning fourteen members of the Operative Spinners' Association, selected at a meeting of the committee, left Preston for various parts of England to address meetings of the trade organizations in favour of support for those on strike. They will visit the principal towns in the kingdom. All were in good spirits, and were very sanguine of success. The weavers were paid Is. a head. It is stated that there are over twelve thousand weavers in Preston, and only a thousand were members of the association. Since the lock-out the bulk have allied themselves to the organization. The town was quiet, and the associa- tions strongly condemn the Darwen riots, and advise the operatives to be as good tempered and peaceful as they have been hitherto. Delegates representing the operatives on strike in Lancashire waited on the committee of the Masters' Association in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon, and proposed either to refer the dispute to arbitration or to accept a five per cent. reduction, or a ten per cent. reduction with short time. The committee refused to entertain any of the propositions, and adhered to their former resolution. Fearing that some disorder would occur in the strike districts when the failure of the negotiations became known, the representatives of the deputation which waited upon the masters issued a placard appealing to the workpeople to maintain order. In it they say, "Peace is our only motto. Anything like riot and tumult will end only in dis- grace and punishment. Do not even let provocation lead you into disorder. Good conduct will elicit sym- pathy and help. Let your cry be Peace, law, and order. TUESDAY. The decision of the Masters Association appears to have created great irritation amongst the operatives—. the principal towns in the district, such as Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, and Accrington being crowded with excited mobs, and many acts of violence occurred. At Blackburn the operatives turnel out into the streets in thousands, and mobs of several thousands each went round to several of the mills, and smashed: all the windows they could get at. Policemen were hooted at and hustled. Threats were used by opera- tives that now that the lock-out was continuing they would fight for their ends. Wednesday's IlfanchestO Courier,,ays:NVhen the news was received in Blackburn that the terms offered by the operatives had been rejected by the masters, a large crowd assembled at the operatives' offices, and threats against Colonel Jackson (Chairman of the Masters' Association), were freely made use of. They subsequently marched in thousands round to several mills, including those of Colonel Jackson, and smashed the windows. The police were hooted at and jostled in the streets. At a late hour last night a correspond- ent telegraphed to the effect that the mob had pro- r ceeded to Mr. Hornby's house, and that he offered p them £tOO to desist, and they refused. They tore up the trees and shrubs in the garden, and Mr. Hornby was wounded in two places. The mob then marched to Colonel Jackson's house, about three miles from Blackburn. Colonel Jackson, hearing the mob approaching, escaped by way of the back door. His house was soon afterwards reported to be in flames." PRESTON, Wednesday. At nine o'clock last night a telegram was received at Fulw< od Barracks, Preston, that riots were going on at Blackburn, and that military detachments must be sent at once. A body of the 15th Regiment. lot strong, and a troop of Lancers were at once ordered off. Another troop was ordered to hold itself in readiness. The horse soldiers advanced with all speed along the road, the distance being nine miles. They were loudly cheered. The infantry, under Major btarke, were sent by special train at a quarter to twelve, arriving shortly before half-past twelve. The Lancers entered the town shortly afterwards. The infantry at once proceeded, with fixed bayonets, to Xova Scotia, where rioters were said to be destroying property. The streets were, however, cleared, the rioters having dispersed on their distant approach. the Times of Thursday says The greatest indignation was felt in Blackburu yesterday morning against: that por- tion of the operatives who committed such unprecedented outfagSs the previous night, and the general opinion is that the military ought to have been called out earner than they were. Considerable delay occurred on Tuesday night in the arrival of the soldiers, and this was owing, it appears, tq communication.having to be made with ihje Higher authori- ties for permission for the soldiers tocofue, as they were under orders to be in readiness for bfeiug immediately called on in the event the .Outbreak of War in the East. The in- fantry (the 1st BattalionlSth Foot) arrived in Blackburn by special train shortly before twelve o'colek, and on alighting from the train they were cheered lustily by the multitude who had assembled. The detachment of the 17th Lancers did riot arrive until 12.50, having ibèen considerably delayed in consequence of missing their way between Preston and Blackburn. The infantry were drawn up in front of the police station. They were led by Major Stafke, who was accompanied by Mr. James, Dickinson, the Mayor, the latter carrying the Riot Act with him to read in case of necessity. With bayonets fixed, the men marched up Grimshaw-park as far as the canal bridge near Crossfield- mill. They were passed on their way by a large body of police, under the command of Chief-constable Potts, who had apprehended,four mea Mr. Pott? had previously gone out with about thirty men, having heard that the rioters were renewing the breaking of windows. The soldiers quickly dispersed the mob, and were returning towards the town when they were met by the 17th Lancers, Who immediately on their arrival in Blackburn had been ordered to follow the infantry to the rumoured scene of destruction. The appearance of the military had a wonder- ful pacifying tendency. Within an hour after their presence in the town was known, for the time being there was the utmost order and quietness. The soldiers were drawn up in front of the Town-hall, and until daybreak the Infantry were lodged in the assembly-room of that building. The Lancers remained in their saddles until arrangements had been made for billeting them. The windows in the mills of Messrs. John Fish (Limited), and Messrs. Swain and codling, Mill-hill, Livesey, were demolished, and in the former considerable damage was done to the carding engines. The doors of the watch-house1 were smashed and much damage was done. The adjacent mill of the Messrs. Brindle was not injured. Tn addition to the mills named, Messrs. Dugdaie's mills, Witton Mr. Thompson's, Hollin-bank Messrs. W. Cod- dingtoa's, Wellington-mill, and Odaies-miUi next door, sufr fered much at the hands of the mob. At the last named mill a piece of calico was set on fire, it was said with tho intention of firing the whole mill; but, happily, this was not done. Rumours spread rapidly through the town that the mill was on fire, and thousands went in that directioni Messrs* EutchuMon'a mtll, and MessisJ -Dickinson's mill, Shakespeare-street, also came *A fQr a share of destruction.; "A placard, of which the following is a copy, has been issued by the Mayor :— :i., J » Borough of Blackburn.—Whereastumults and riots have taken place, and it, being,réa.sonao"ly apprehended that further tumult and riot may take place within the borough, now, therefore, I, James Dicktpson, Mayor of the said 'borough, hereby call upon all peaceably disposed bnrgesset willing to be enrolled as!. spej6i,al constables for the pre- •Serving of peace and-'for th'e protection of the inhabitants and the security of property ia toe said borough, to attend at the Town-hall as soon as possible to take the oath, and act as special constables for such time and in such ni^ti^er as may be expedient. Dated May 15, 1878, JAmSs iJiefiic-- SON, Mayor. To wn-hall, blackbtrn.' ffie" jfeiof Act was read on Wednesday morning by th^ Mayor ftom" the'Town-hall steps, in the presence of the magistrates, the town oletfc, and several members of the corporation,. 'After tire reading the mob grew worse and started breaking the windows of the Town-hall. The crowd then went along Preston New-road to the residence of the Mayor, to wreck his house. p At a meeting of the magistrates, it' decided to' cotn- mnhicateiwith fctte Home Stecr^ary with the view of obtain- ing reinforcements of muitsry, 'a&it was feared that, unless the disturbances were quelled, .extreme measures would have to be taken. 'The Hom? (Secretary was communicated witl% and Sbottt thrfee o'clock ahbther detachment of the 1st Battalion 15th Foot, numbering 5o men, under the command 01 Lieutenant Gossett, arrived in the town, and proceeded to the Town-hall. The following official^p^c^wJj^as STotice Ript^en ?ead> tta_ and laii.peaeaably disposed areliiM:il^-«*aEnea/ inuns diajt< ly .to pronged: tj> their, selective homes. AH persons congregating ia the public;rtreftt8 in groups, if more than three, together, will be. dishewed by the military, and all persons, taken into custody -will be prosecuted with the Utni6|t iri^bur of'tnft. law. J f;
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The Times of Thursday, in giving a later account froni Blackburn, says:—"The passions of the operatives, whica last night at this time were so furious, seem at the present L moment quieter, and, for the first time since the outbreak] there is a sign of peace. It is, hosvever, not to be depended! on, for as long as the strike lastarerder and good conduct are!' afar fi»m certain. The action of the military authorities seemsj to have excercised £ hb most beneflcjajeffect. Up to the pre- sent tir, muttershfm; grown worse, anJUheauthorities havej procured reinfofcjments to the troops «wi arrived in townj. about nna'niL'hfori Tuesday. The War Department waaj com in uni catljn wit !i and every assistance waft promised. There ar^jia# in the town two detachments of;the 15th 1 Foot, nij»>ering altogether about lt?0 men tw&getach-, ments of cfie 5th Dragoon Guards, one /rom Bury Tmd the* other from Manckesfeifk nutiXber about 90 one | detachment of tRe"lYtlf LmMrsy^stuf &; ^nd about 85 off the 91th Foot. There are aftio 100 special constables. Another troop of Cavalry, froTm Birmingham, numbering 40, has been also ordered to Blackburn, and are on their way, but in consequence Of a similar outbreak at Burnley they were told off to that town. At present all is orderly. On Wednesday afternoon (says The Times) a mass meeting of operatives, numbering about 5,000 persons, was held in the open air cattle-market, Burnley; Mr. David Holmes, chairman of the Weavers' Committee, presided. The chairman stated to the meeting the three offers which had been made by the operatives' representatives to the masteis at Manchester, and asked the meeting to indicate whether they approved the action of their representatives. The meeting signified its approval of the course taken. The meeting was very orderly, but immediately it was over a large portion of the crowd proceeded in front of the Ex- change, where cotton spinners and manufacturers do their business, unct hissed and shouted. There were cries of Kay's Mill,' and immediately the crowd went in the direction of Burnley Wood, where Mr. Kay is running a mill at the.full reduction. It had been anticipated that if there was a row at all this would be the centre, and accordingly 25 policemen were in readiness. They werefixtd at different points, and they cleared the streets, but scarcely had they, driven the crowd in one direction before a crowd equally large gathered in the rear, and while the police had their backs on them they smashed the win- dows of Mr. Kay's mill. There was shouting, hoot- ing, and rushing, and the policemen had to clear the streets with their truncheons every half hour. It was perfectly clear that the police were powerless, and several deputations waited upon the Mayor requesting him to read the Riot Act. The riot proceeded, and at a quarter past six the Mayor, Alderman Robinson, in company with the magistrates'clerk and Alderman Coultate, J. P., proceeded in a cab to the scene of the riot. While the Mayor read the Act the crowd hooted, so that it could not be heard. Mr. No well, the magistrates' clerk, explained to the crowd what had been done, and requested them to disperse quietly, when a brick was thrown, which hit him in the mouth. Mr. Holmes, the president of the Weavers' Asso- ciation, went among the crowd, beseeching them to go away quietly, but this had no effect. About seven o'clock an attack was made upon Police-constable Knight Clitheroe, who was thrown down in the streets and severely kicked, so that he had to be conveyed to the police station in a cart. Stone throwing, &c., were continued intermittently, and several of the officers were hit on the face with bricks and stones. It requires an hour to pass after the reading of the Riot Act before the military can be called out, and it was hoped that b. that time the excitement would abate. At half- past 7 the stone throwing and the shouting were continued and orders were sent to the 15th Brigade Depot to send down the Infantry, and they arrived on the spot about nine o'clock. Just after eight o'clock it was found that the warehouse of Mr. Kay, which had been running at the reduction, was on fire. The warehouse burnt for nearly an hour before the infantry arrived, and it was not till after then that the fire-engine was got to wollk. Happily, it is not directly in contact with the shed, so that the fire wascon,finedto the warehouse, which was completely gutted. It was rumoured in the afternoon that there were to be three places of attack, and between seven and eight o'clock an attack was made upon the house of Mr. Rawiinson, the master's general secretary. Every window in the building was smashed, and the door panels were broken in two, but beyond that no damage was done except such as was done by the stones which were thrown. The infantry soon produced quietness, being ranged in order under the command of Colonel Stroud. There will be 230 relief cases to be dealt with by the Board of Guardians to-morrow. There were a number of roughs, in the town from Blackburn, who have led on the whole affair. At eleven o'clock the Cavalry arrived at Bank-top Railway Station, and remained there awaiting orders. At. 11.30 Burnley Wood was cleared, so that the Infantry left and went back to the barracks. There are about eighty extra policemen to the town, including the chief constable of the county. The Volunteers have a special duty to protect their armoury. Only one man has been arrested up to the present, but the police say they will be able to identify others of the rioters. Immediately the military were called out the Mayor issued the following notice to the inhabitants of Burnley The Riot Act has been read.' i«fey a most fOolikh plan on the part of the operatives' executives, the town of Preston was thrown yesterday into a state of excitement never before witnessed dur- ing the struggle" (says The Times). "The bellman went, round calling Birley's hands to a meeting in order to entitle them to relief after undergoing certain formalities.. This drew thousands of operatives to- gether The meeting was adjourned till night. The street are filled with crowds in a great state of excitement, and although the least spark would cause a fire, no disturbance Of any moment has occurred. The greatest alarm is feared by inroads from Blackburn, arid a strict watch is kept in that direction: The magistrates are taking every precau- tion and enrolling constantly volunteer constables. "Apart from the gloom and despondency consequent upon the failure of the interview of the masters and operatives in Manchester, and the excitement naturally occasioned by the riotous proceedings of their fellow-operatives in Black- burn and elsewhere,'there was no material change in the aspect of affairs at Preston yesterday. All is quiet and peaceable, and the hands seem disposed to follow the advice of their delegates which was yfesterday posted on the walls —'Remember, peace is our only motto.' The distress, how- ever, is not the less deep because it is silent, and in one or two instances the masters have begun to provide food daily for the hands employed by them." The following nguree shew-the present -position of the cotton trade in Preston since the lock-out ^f fast week :—643,680 spindles are working, while 1,082i683 have stopped. 23,053 looms are working, some with- out reduction, some at a reduction of, 5 and 10 "per cent., while 10,588 have stopped.
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||tisaf!anxoiis Intelligence. HOME, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL. INNOCENCE AT THE BAR. — Police Superinten dent (in plain clothes): Well, my lass, I may just tell thee that this whiskey is goingto be analysed." North c Country Barmaid (innocently); I 'in certain it'll never dee for that!" Police Superintendent: "Why?" Barmaid: "B'cause it's nearly all watter "-Punch, THE AMERICAN FOOD" SUPPLy.-The quantity of American meat landed at Liverpool last week was less than the previous one, though it was slightly above the average. Five steamers arrived, bringing 6,801 quarters of beef, 1,413 carcases of sheep, and 221 dead pigs. There were also landed'661 head of oxen, and 622 live pigs. A CURIOUS RACING PRIZE.—At the next Naples races one prize to be run for will be a silver cup made of thirty-six Prussian thaler pieces, surmounted bj an imperial crown, the gift of Prince Charles of Prussia, the Emperor's brother. The cup has been presented by the Prince in recognition of the hospitality shown him at Naples at the races during the two preceding years. THE BISHOP AND THE BABY.—Mayfair says :— There are many stories current about the late Bishop Selwyn, and all tend in the same direction. Here is one I heard some years ago from his own lips. It was simply told in illustration of the possibility of a natu- rally helpless man overcoming the difficulties of sud- denly finding himself placed in charge of young children. Daring One of his expeditions along the coast of New Zealand, Dr. Selwyn had given a passage to a woman who h&d with her a baby jiist Weaned. The voyage was rough, and she became absolutely prostrate with sea-sickness. The baby remained preterm naturally lively, and the question,' What to do withit," became one of serious concern for,the officers and crew. Dr. Selwyn solved the difficulty by taking the child under his own care, There was an apprentice on board who took naturally to children, and hewas !n< stalled as under-nurse. 'The voyage lasted eleven days,' the Bishop said, during which time the mother was wholly incapable of doing anything. I had not touch idea what ta do with the baby, but with the assistance of Tom, we got along splendidly, and at the end of the voyage our chief dimity-was to'get baby to go back to its mother. AN AMERICAN !-The, Yank will have hIs joke Judy heard one say the ln" vented a plan for condensing the milk of hUmah kindness (N. B. —This has not appealed fa a« u American paper.)—Judy. A 25,000 MILES WALK—A despatch from Toronto] dated May 1, says JatneS Henderson began his 25,000 miles walk hereto-day. lTie pedestrian was nervous, and forJ the first two miles did hot walk well; but on the third mile he threw himself into the work! Forty miles were walked^in 7h. 54min. g^fec.I averaging a little over llmin. 54sec. per mile. The distance was walked m-1 wo sections of- 15 miles and oKe'of ten miles, 'He strided from 44 to 46 inchest but in his third illllle,ln some parts spread to 54in/ < .a; ",c BANQUET oirNATIONS." — The Banquet of Nations, at Pans, which has been talked of for some Ff time j ^nd is to comprise-several thousanda^-of gueatsl reminds. one. of the naosfc formidable repasts perhaps ever <(baya iOa%riakijf. -Tate persdbtLwho sat down to the feast were 10,000 in number, all victorious soldiers brought back triumphantly to Paris by Napoj ldon I. As no hall large enough to contain ,such> a company could be found, tables were placed in th4 Champs .bjysees, and on the occasion were served up 27 oxen, 75 sheep, 1,000 partridges; 2,500 fowls, 1,00Q oarp, 1,00ft tench, &c. To wash down these boluf ■barrels of wihe /were consumed.; V > )\'i > J A ) LONGEVITY' IN IFIELAH&i — l^e trar-General reports that there wtere*' registered in Ireland in the- that in 67 instances the deceas^ 'wa^describeci^as aged 100 years or upwards. j trars inquire into the truth of fchfeseuilatemente. Iq the return which has been quartet of the year 1877 Sorts. Wi4 de4tit>4»f'«' mvtnm 102-- old,» and; savs he had personal knowledge of her, and had from inouiries made, "to bMievei uV of her faculties, and up to a few^eete befOTe W rteath wt>»ble-to<mov<? -about; — The^gistrar of: Portaferay, Downpatrick, recprdathedeath vfja WgiBan'; 3?162Wars o&ahd "has goo* that her age ..was understated.. 4he Registrar off. Coolmountaihr Dunmauway, who registered the death of a&Wri'lOO years' old, has no doubt, froni foWiesi fOTeu AwFfo y^oUefbut never drank to excess. He was accUstqmld" to undergo great hardshipln Wet •add cold,' hut alwSysfe took the precaution iis soon a*s he entered his house to | POPULATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.—The Regis- trar-General states as follows his annual estimate 01 the resident population of the United Kingdom. puts the population of England and Wales in the middle of this year, 1878, at 24,854,397, or 307,088 more than in the middle of last year the population of Scotland at 3.593,929, an increase of 33,212; Of Ireland at 5,433,640, an increase of 97,245, which number appears very large indeed. The total popula- tion of the United Kingdom is stated at 33,881,966, or 437,547 more than at the corresponding period in year. PLAIN ENOUGH.—A German paper wants to know "what can possibly be the sources of the present irritation on the part -of England against Russia: This inquiry comes far too late in the day. The ques- tion now is, not of sources, but of re-sources, and when those of England are confronted with those of Russia> the answer is sufficiently obvious.—Judy. JOSH BILLINGS' PHILOSOPHY.—I believe now that I had rather an only son of mine could pla a poor game ov 3 kard monte than to pla well on the ackordiofl. When i see a man with a hed on him about the size of a clothespin, i have allwus found that he could do sum one thing a leetle better than enny boddy else, and that one thing was to take care of his self. He is a fine Radical, but the uncertaintys ov life are just what makes him endurable. RISING WITH THE LARK.—Rising with the larlciit this time of the year would entail getting up before daylight, according to the experiences of a correspon- dent of the Live Stock Journal, who, when recently cut- in the woods taking notes of the wild birds, heard seven or eight larks singing high up in the sky at 3 a.m. It was then twilight, and not another bird was stirring; but a quarter of an hour later the rookf began to caw, and five minutes after the plover waa heard. The blackbird followed, then the thrush, anf soon after 3.30 all the birds were in full song, and con- tinued until 4.30, when they were all silent, evidently either feeding or building their nests. The writer adds that he finds birds so tame in the early morning that they will allow any person to approach quite close but after 5 a.m. they become wild again, while they rarely sing if Ahe temperature be lower than 'till' deg. AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN.—The follow- ing' are the average prices of British corn for the week ending May 11, as received from the inspectors ana officers of Excise Wheat, 52s. 4d.; barley, 40s. 2d. oats, 25s. 8d. per imperial qr. Corresponding week last year :—Wheat, 65s. 7d. barley, 39s. 7d.; oat8, 26s. lOd. ANOTHER MOTTO FOR HOLY RussIA.-Prey without ceasing.- Punch. MEDICAL USES OF THE TELEPHONE.—We have al" ready recorded various experiments and suggestions with reference to the medical uses of the telephone* It has been in use in the house of a medical maD during the last few weeks, to enable a member of the family suffering from an infectious exanthem to coip" municate with her family and friends; and this ap* lication we would recommend as very practical to the managers of fever hospitals and asylums. In the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal we read that utility in the class-demonstration of auscultative sig^J of disorder of the chest is being studied, with good promise of success. Professor Da Costa made a pre liminary trial in March last, at the Pennsylvania HOB" pital, of a Bell's telephone constructed by Dr. W. 13, Hopkins, a former resident. It was tested by cases of cardiac murmurs and different varietiea of respiratiojfcr and, while the results obtained were not fully satis- factory, it was believed to be demonstrated that It slight modification in the construction of the instru- ment, enabling it to respond to more delicate iø" pulses, would fit it for the purpose, and make it anal' most indispensable adjunct to the clinical ampbi- theatre. -British Medical roitrnal. THE JAPANESE AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION.— Paris Correspondent of The Times, in noticing th9 Japanese section at the Paris Exhibition, says :— No nation is a more interesting study than th„ Tapanese fit its advance towards modern civilization; It was one of THE peoples most averse from the introduction of the EUROPEAN pf, element, most obstinate in guarding itself against the danger of a foreign conquest; but when it that the example,and contact of European countries wete essential to its welfare, Japan entered on the Dath of refOrO with a resolve which accounts for the rapidity of its progress* What is still more strange, the Japanese have numberless ideas and theories from European without adopting any of their defects or sacrificing ANY their excellences. In Europe, as at home, they are intelh" gent, sober, modest, frank, and grateful for any attentions* and they are still, as formerly, very patriotic; at all Exhibitions they have elicited admiration by theirpunctualiW- precision, and respectful compliance with orders. ON mornlng-of the 1st of May their section was quite finished* and it has already drawn forth warm praise; It nothing vulgar, nothing, or scarcely anything, not bear the stamp of natural taste. CLEVER.—One of the things to be exhibited at the Paris Exhibition is a clock with a "pistol in it, wbictt it appears is fired by the mechanism of the timepieC" every hour. The, intention of tnia ingenious toy iS doubtless to kill Time.—Judy. GREAT FIRE IN RusSlA.-The Jewish World has, received particulars of a great conflagration which has recently occurred in the town of Wilcomer, Eussia. More than 1,000 houses and shops and a** their contents have been destroyed, as well as twelve synagogues and Beth Hamedra$him, and a large nu^, ber of sacred books and scrolls of the law. A lives were lost, but the destruction is of so wholesSl and complete a_ nature that many people forihepy considered as being very wealthy are now about the streets without food or shelter, and gether reduced to the most miserable povertv. committee has been formed at Kovno for the relief the sufferens, and it has issued an appeal to the beOe, volent. The committee acknowledges the receipt 0 £ 33 collected in Londpn by Dr. Asher, but this sU^' is of course totally inadequate for the alleviation 9 the misery and poverty which prevail.
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THE MARKETS. MARK-LANE characterised the-grain trade at Mark-lane ^^ore pacific aspecfc^.of the political question tended to produce heaviness. English wheat was in s supply but -.good,, condition. VERY. place, and quotations were quoted is. per qr. lower than (J Monday; last> foreign wheat WAS jn lair SUPPLY. GAIES P grossed quietly at about Is. per qr. less money THAN W* week.. Malting barley was tolerably steady, but Gibe?P°f%: wete ihactive. Malt was sold at late rates. Oats, of a fair supply was on offer, met a limited demand at' prices. Pine maize The, MAJ'LFET was heavy, at a fall per qr. Beans and peas >ver(J Q.NIET and iunaltered. flour market was dull «nd weak. MARK-LANE.—WEDHESD^L Quietness is still the characteristic of the grain Mark-lane. THERE was a thin attendance, and business PS. gressed slowly. English wheat was in short supply, AND" show of foreign was moderate. Transactions were ON limited scale, at the reduced prices of M onday. ALL of barley met a quiet sale, and were without alteration value. Malt sold at previous currencies. Oats and met a limited demand at about late rates. Beans and P!LT were unaltered in price, and were purchased slowly* foreign market WA3 dull, and prices were unchanged. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—M0NI>AY'J( cattle trade has been free from any special Supplies of stock Were about the averagfe, afid sH.ffictent the detnai)di ILTOIN FYN! own GRAZING DI^IRIC^ JTRAJJ REF^P'VE, beasts were not large. The quality ana conditibh however, on the whole, satisfactory, especially the stock. Nothing of interest occurred in the trade. 1* iquhsr generally was »L<Jw, but B^ST QUALITIES ^'j# rencies were require^. The choicest Scots and realised (>s. to 6S. 2d. per 81b From Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, we received, about, 1,350, from& partsof ENGLAJKYABOUT 260, fitom 'Sdotland^about FWJ.NTF On the foreijn^side of tbe nrnrket tbdre was a FAIR S* of beasts. Over 300 American were offered besides a 8* F sprinkling of Danish, Spanish, and Swedish. There W slow demand, |AT|ALPUJMH4 r«J;erf MEYJC^L^URRENT. gards sheep, the supply was rather hiore liberal- small breeds were in request, and °OMD^ FJ~ „ IR,)0D» quotations, namely, 6s. 4D. to 6s 6d. per 8L». q,/4IJj. useful animals were, however, offered at os. p 10. > £ were steady, and made 83. to 9s. PerJ? terms A t fcoolle d SHEEP W to <• 40., PRIMFE Solfthdowns, U 4, TTA, 6a 6D. lar^« coarse <?AWe £ .?J.^s, (,prunetLfjj, & to 6s l0d LARGE HOGS 43. to 4s. 6d shiall is., 6d BUD UMBS,j 8S< T0 ??•. PER 81b. to 61^^ T>FLA1' METROPOLITAN! MEAT MAEKET.MBSP^F ^^e-^a'Vety £ oor DEMAND F&IMFEAT THISMO^ prices pretty flrm. THE SUPP]Y was (.white' the; weaker ijas somewhat,.coolers 'JNF^RIP^Sjir 2^ §D, <|0 P- 8Q. MI^DIMG.DITTO, 4s..to 4s' 8d.; pj ditto, sjnali 5a Id. tofts sffrr'Wffertor muttori/3a.'6^ rto d;V'WfddiWi.^r F^ t.' ;ts' b.Us/M-to'W! lamb, 8s, Od. to c(arcass. .» POT-ATOES. ^otatdes, has^-befen*very Jieas^.dur'ef' Pri-Ces» f18 Will be seen, are considerabjy5 r|g £ M :i2o^.= to aobsl/Easix mid, WjHfflfc a«n i ^?3' 0 mures. wOs.wTwOs.f latf pw ton > icq ,!x> ■«*' i0t H AY. ■, Ur. '■) its }o 1'■■'WHitlXlHAKKb Saturday May ll.Tbe snpply'fjj^' Wed. was large, and trade m Cpnsequence ruled very .dWI' 'lOw« iox.Meadow Hay beingmuph. cheaper. ?rime (Xoye.»»gr t« ■to lS7s.; inferior. 85s. to 95s.; prime Meadow flaY'f-Ji. 8^-1 and>tr^s.^ LONDON, Monday, Mav 13.—Ihe arrivals last N„ Ireland ^RO 86'flrltins'Mutter TIU.L from foreign parte 23,815 PACKAGES: Butter and ^TI„N Bacon. WITH the very I<jivoura))le. WETHER, for YMEZ NF have increased^supplies of Butter, ahd' the A maudy, 4c, weru JN favour of BUYERS, THE DEPF" chiefly oft b'FEST Dhtfcli, 1043 was mrnia FOF' TBINU J-FI &I. PF* market H^SF continue*! silotr, and A fusther.xlecli»*0 ^S». cwt. was submitted to m JJWBURG. .SSSSSSSMS^