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      Miscellaneous. The Court.—The Fair Weath...

      WhatfactionisedRome ? Gab ! WhatanarchisedFrance ? Gab ! What will dismember this Union ? Gab ! This eternal propensity for gabbling , upon all occasions and at all times , is the curse of our country . " Hanwell College . —Mr . J- C- Inge , from Hanwell College ,, son of the Rev- J . G . Inge , of Seanier Vicarage , was one of the successful candidates at the last examination for Commissions in her Majesty ' s Service . Sib John Bowring .- —The Bishop of Victoria writes : —Our Governor , Sir John Bowring-, looks very ill ; and

      I think he cannot last much longer with Ins many harassing cares in this trying climate . He is involved in a great deal of trouble just now in the internal administration of the Colonial Government ; it is likely that the matter may be mooted in the House of Commons . The greatest enemy Sir John Bowring ever had would be melted to pity and sympathy if he could see the slow but certain progress of sickness and infirmity creeping over him . His public policy and local politics I of course have nothing to do with .

      Crystal Palace . —The anniversary of the battle of Balaklavs is to be celebrated at the Crystal Palace on Monday . The bands of the three regiments of Foot Guards are , by permission of the commanding officers , to take part in the musical arrangements , and the final display of the great fountains for this year is also fixed for the same day . Proposed Railway Terminus . —The model prepared under the direction of Mr . C . Pearson , City Solicitor , of his proposed metropolitan railway terminus in the valley of the Fleet , is to be erected in the great hall after the 9 th of November . The public will be invited to inspect the model , and hear an address upon the whole subject , to be delivered on the spot , by Mr- Pearson .

      Piracy in the Black Sea . —The Journal de Constantinople says that the Dutch brig Maria Catherina , Capt . Poel , with a crew of seventeen men , left Constantinople for Trebizond with a cargo of sugar and coffee . She took on board a pilot named Panai Arghiri . This man , when they had been three days at sea , and had reached within two miles of Sinope , went into the captain's cabin at night , murdered him , and then attempted to change the course of the vessel .. Tlie crew , however ,

      had their suspicions excited , and the pilot , perceiving the circumstance , jumped overboard and swam towards a vessel which was not at a gre . it distance , and-the captain of which is Supposed to have been an accomplice of his . The Dutchmen , however , lowered their boat and caught the criminal ; and being unwilling to put in with their prisoner to a Turkish port , where justice would probably not iiave been done , steered for Odessa , where , on their arrival , they made their declaration , and gave up the murderer to the Russian authorities .

      The Coast Guaud . —The Lords of the Admiralty have it in contemplation to effect a . very considerable augmentation in the Coast Guard . Twenty ships _ of war now in commission are ordered home from foreign stations , and a very considerable portion of their crews , numbering upwards of four thousand men , will be employed in this service . The Atlantic Cablk . —A letter to the various journals from Mr . Saward raises a hope that the cable of the Atlantic Telegraph Company -will answer the

      purposes intended . Mr . Saward has certainly received a verv intelligible message from Newfoundland as the result " of the most careful efforts to restore communication . Nevertheless , the Secretary of the Company speaks cautiously as to the future , perhaps moro so than needful , but he seems afraid of raising expectations that may be disappointed . It is also to be observed that communications from Newfoundland to Vulontia are likely to be more easily restored than communications between Valentia and England , the defect being on our side and not the American , and therefore leading to that

      consequence . The Westminster Bell , —On Thursday , all the arrangements having been completed , the bell was raised to the position in which it is hereafter to be permanently suspended , The suspension on Thursday was of a temporary character , but quite sufficient to indicate what the result of the final step will bo . As . soon ns the bell was hung , Mr . Quarm directed that a royal salute of twenty-one " sounds " should bo given , and this order haying been complied with , the bell gave its first notice to London that it was in its place and ready for work . Between each stroke of the hammer Ux « men gnve three hearty cheers . Mr . Quarm designated the bell " St . Stephen , " and by that name it will heroaftor bo known —" Big Bon , " "Royal Victoria , " and other mimes which have been speculated upon , having boon at once and for ever abandoned .

      Eabt India Company . — -The election , of three directors , Mr . W . Dent , Major Moore , and Mr . W . II . C . Plowden , in the placo of Mr . R . El Hoe , Mr . T . Prinsop , and Mr . W . B . Bayloy , who had disqualified , took place on Thursday , at the houso in Leadonhnll-strcot . It is understood that thoir duties will mainly consist in tho supervision of the capital account and the distribution of dividends , tho Government of India having now passed completely , into tho hands of her Majesty's Ministers . Praykr for this Pit icss . —Tho Bristol Times says that " a Dlssonting minister , this week , in tho conrao of the devotional exorcise , fervently prayed for tho success of one of tho local oiKDors . "

      Agricultural Discrimination . —At the meeting of the North Somerset Agricultural Association , a prize of 31 . 31 . -was given to James Bruce , as the best ploughihan ; and a silver cup , value bL , to Mr . G . Nichols , as his employer!—Skerborne JournuL ' Gross Outrage . —A " Septuagenarian Vicar" writes to a contemporary : —**•! am a clergyman of a nervous temperament , upwards of seventy year 3 of age . I live on the borders of Oxfordshire and Bucks , in a very beautiful part of the country ; my parish is small , my house good , my income approaching to

      170 / . a year . Judge of my feelings when I read this morning in your advertising columns the following : —' For sale , the next presentation to a living in a most beautiful part of the country , on the borders of Oxfordshire and Bucks . There is a superior parsonagehouse and grounds , and the income amounts to about 170 / . per annum . Population small . Incumbent 70 years of age , and a bad life- Apply to Mr . W . H . Hewitt , auctioneer , & c , 23 , Hart-street , Bloomsburysquare . ' What right , sir , has any auctioneer to say that my life Is a bad one , either morally or physically ? Is there no redress against such bratality ?"

      Court of Common Council . —At a Court held on Thursday the motion to print the sermon preached on Michaelmas-day before the Corporation by the Lord Mayor ' s chaplain , was resisted as an unnecessary expense ( the cost thereof being no less a sum than 5 ? . ) , but the opposition was ineffectual . A memorial was read from Mr . Charles Pearson , which stated that all his efforts to induce the Great Northern Railway Company to contribute their subscription of 175 , 000 / . towards the Metropolitan Railway Company had failed . The chairman of the Markets Improvement Committee brought up a report upon the question of cattle-driving through the streets . After some discussion , during which the existing nuisance was fully acknowledged

      and deprecated , the report was agreed to , and the committee were instructed to confer with the metropolitan police commissioners with respect to the routes , and the days and hours during which the cattle should be driven through the streets . The chairman of the special revenue committee brought iip a report with reference to the mode of investing the money in the hands of the Chamberlain , which constitutes the revenue , sinking , anil City accumulation funds . The Court decided that the powers to order investments of the funds in question should be entrusted to a ward committee only , and tliat it should be referred to the coal , corn , and finance committee to give the necessary directions respecting it .

      The General Post-Office . —In addition to Martin , the letter-carrier , who was dismissed from his employment , having been chairman of a meeting of postmen at Westminster , Carter , another letter-carrier , and secretary to the committee of men who sought to obtain redress for their grievances , and James , another postman , who has long complained of the harsh treatment of some of his superior officers , were " put off duty" last Friday night , until the " pleasure of the Postmaster-General respecting their conduct shall be known . " Terror reigns throughout the establishment in consequence of these marked proceedings on the part of the authorities .

      No. 448, October 23,1858.] The Leadeb. 1...

      No . 448 , October 23 , 1858 . ] THE LEADEB . 1121

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      Leader Office, Friday Night, October 22n...

      Leader Office , Friday Night , October 22 nd . FRANCE . The Constitutidhnel states that the Minister of the Interior , anxious to increase the facilities for international intercourse , has given orders to the Commissaries of Police at seaports and frontier towns to consider passports henceforward as a title to tho aid of the authorities , and not a cause for delays , or a prQtextr ?< Jr-j > etty annoyances , Tho Minister is also occupied in considering whether , in order to facilitate foreign travel , it would not be well to allow sub-prefects on the frontiers to grant passports for abroad .

      Russia. Advices From St. Petersburg Anno...

      RUSSIA . Advices from St . Petersburg announco tho death of General Vrovskii , who has recently distinguished himself in tho Caucasus , in his operations against Schumyl . Ho was mortally wounded while loading his men to tho attack of tho Aoul Kitouri on tho lGth Soptombor . An order of tho day from Prince Buriatinski rocals tho services of tho deceased General , and points out his glorious death as an example to tho Russian nrmy .

      Greece. King Otho Has Arrived At Athens....

      GREECE . King Otho has arrived at Athens . Tho Minister of tho Interior has tendered his resignation on account of ill health .

      Portugal. M. De Pionnos, Charged With De...

      PORTUGAL . M . de Pionnos , charged with despatches for tho French Minister at Lisbon , has arrived in that city , and dollvorcd his instructions to the Marquis do Little , who was to put himself in communication , with tlio Portuguoso Minister for Foreign Affairs . M . do Palvrt , llto Portuguoso Minister , wa s to arrive on Thui'sdny at Lisbon .

      Portugal. M. De Pionnos, Charged With De...

      SPAIN . A Royal decree accepts the resignation , from ill health , of General Cordova , as member of the Consulting Junta of War . The Progressist electors of Madrid had begun to choose their candidates in the respective districts . M . Olozaga is one of them , and some intention was entertained of making Marshal Espartero another . The Espana has been again seized .

      Sardinia. It Is Stated That A Difference...

      SARDINIA . It is stated that a difference between Piedmont and Naples , relative to the capture of a Neapolitan vessel in the Sardinian waters , has been satisfactorily arranged , thanks to the friendly and unofficial intervention of the French Government .

      Turkey. An Insurrection Has Broken Out I...

      TURKEY . An insurrection has broken out in several points of Bosnia . The insurgents are Christians . In one place fonrteen Mussulmans were massacred ; in another village several Mussulmans were put to death . The Pasha had marched to the scene of the insurrection with a large body of troops . An explosion is imminent in Candia . The Albanian troops are exasperating the Christians . The Turkish loan having been completed in England , the exchange has fallen at Constantinople ;

      The news that the Montenegrins had put the Turks to flight , and occupied the quarantine building of Sutorina , is confirmed . According to letters received from the Principalities , Prince Danielo wa 3 marching against Grahova . Difficulties have arisen which have suspended the settlement of the Montenegrin frontiers . Turkey and Austria refuse the cession of the boundary near Podgoritza . The Montenegro Conference held its first sitting on the 14 th . Kiamil Bey has arrived at Bucharest with the firman of the elections . Lord Stratford de Redcliffe will probably leave on the 19 th . The Skouptschina , or meeting of the national representatives , is adjourned till May .

      .- Prussia. -.A.Berlin Letter Says:—"The...

      .- PRUSSIA . -. A . Berlin letter says : —" The change in the Ministry of the Interior lias not improved the position of the press . Several journals have been seized , amongst others the National Gazette : This last seizure has occasioned great sensation , having been caused by an article recommending the moderate democrats to join the constitutionalists in the elections on the basis of the programme published bv the latter party in Silesia . "

      The Elections—This Day. Leominstsr.—Capt...

      THE ELECTIONS—THIS DAY . Leominstsr . —Captain Ilanbury was returned this morning without any opposition . His speech treated of all the leading political topics of the day , the honourable member expressing . his sympathy with the present Government . Reigatk . —Tln 3 moi'ning the nomination of candidates took place . The town was in a state of great excitement . Mr . Monson and Mr . Wilkinson successively addressed the meeting , and both dwelt at

      considerable length on their political views . Both declared themselves Liberals , and in favour of an extensive measure of parliamentary reform , and a wider basis for the franchise . The show of hands was declared to be iu favour of Mr . Wilkinson . On the part of the . Hon . W . J . Monson a poll was demanded , which will take place toinorrow . Both parties are very sanguine of success , Mr . Monson . 's committee say ho will win by twenty or thirty votes . Mr . Wilkinson ' s committee , on the other hand , are certain that there will bo a majority of ten or fifteen votes in favour of their candidate .

      Guildford.—This Morning Tho Nomination O...

      Guildford . —This morning tho nomination of candidates took place , tho candidates being Mr . \ V . J . Evelyn , a supporter of tho present Administration , and Mr , G . Onslow , on tho Liberal in to rest . The show of hands wns in favour of Air . Evelyn . A poll wus demanded on behalf of Mr . Onslow . AnMY Clothing Commission ( this day ) . —Previous to the examination of witnesses to-day , Mr . Turner , M . P ., ono of the commissioners , made a statement to the effect that the War-oftlco hnd consented to place all tlia Woodou books and accounts upon which Commissary General Adams and his staffhavo been employed in the hands of Mr . Jay , of the linn o ( Quiltor , Ball , and Jay , public accountants . Mr . Turner added that ho ontortnincd a tuinguino hopo Unit by tho commencement of noxt your tho accounts by this moans would bo fully unravelled .

      Fntw AT CambeuWklu—On Friday morning , nt nn early hour , a fire , attended with a considerable destruction of property , happened in tlio promises belonging to Mr . Soarlo , a linundrapor , Denmark-hill , U « inl » orHelJ . Fortunately tho inmates managed to ollbct a snfo retrofit ) from tho back window . Flvo of the adJoJufntf hoiwes woro more or loss ' danmgod , iyor »> cwpyoiully by water and tlio hasty removal of tlio' fumHuro . Dy dint of groat porsovoranco tho brigaolo succeeded , by s x o clock , a . m ., in getting tho flro subdued , but not until the jtoinlMOfl nrnl all they contained woro consumed . llio iirinolnul sufforors woro Inuurod .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 23, 1858, page 9, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_23101858/page/9/