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Leader (1850-1860), 24th May 1856, Edition 1 of 2, Page 491, Untitled Article

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      nrider - , , sulted in the dismissal of Major Shaw , the governor of the ship- It is said that he had appropriated to his own use Government money to the amount of 600 ? ., which Tvas entrusted to him for the payment of warders' wages and other expenses . A few days before his dismissal he had borrowed 51 . of one of the warders , who could ill s pare the money . Mr . Shaw had formerly been , a coloursergeant in the English army , and had obtained the title of major in the Spanish service in the contest against the claims of Don Carlos . His salary in his late capacity amounted to 350 ? . per annum , with perquisites , and he was provided with the most ample accommodation on board . The complaints of the convicts as to his treatment of them appear for the most part to be unfounded . Captain Warren , deputy-governor of Millbank prison , will succeed Major Shaw in the governorship of the Stirling Castle .

      A Magistrate ' s Testtmont to Sunday Mtrsic . —Sir Benjamin Hall having written to Mr . Broughton , the Marylebone magistrate , to inquire if any cases of misbehaviour were brought before him in consequence of the Sunday music in Regent ' s Park , Mr . Broughton has replied , "I sat in court on Monday , the 12 th , the whole day , until a late hour at night , and not one case for disorderly or improper conduct in the parks was brought before me There were a few idle boys , who made some trifling disturbance , but no one was taken int o custody . Longevity . — The chairman of the North Dublin board of guardians stated at a meeting of that body that a poor woman , more than ninety years of age , had just been transmitted to Dublin as a pauper from England , where she had resided for the last sixty-eight

      years . Crimean Gossip . —The French speak confidently of a great campaign in Africa , and even in another quarter of the globe , and they predict that peace will not last two years . The Russians are equally hopeful that they will have a chance of war in a short time , and they do not disguise their earnest , burning lust to phlebotomize Austria— " Autriche lache et ingrate . " The Tartars bring in terrible stories of the revenge taken by the Russians on th / ise unfortunate brethren of theirs who have given aid

      to the Allies , or nave been engaged in their service . Although the greatest cordiality exists between the bulk of the men of both the Allied armie 9 , there have been some awkward rencontres between the French and the English on two or three occasions , of which I have hitherto made no mention , as the subject is one of extreme delicacy . It appears quite clear that the French are very ready to resort to the use of firearms on such occasions . The evacuation of the Crimea is taking place with rapidity . — Times Correspondent .

      Snow in Ireland . —The tops of several mountains in the Dublin and Wicklow range have , within the last few days , been covered with snow . A Crimean Monument m Paris . —It is in the contemplation of the French Senate to erect a monument in honour of the Emperor and the army of the East . Mb . James Wilson , of Woodville , younger brother of the late Professor Wilson , died on Sunday morning . Mr . Wilson was a distinguished naturalist ; he was the author of two well-known works ( " The Rod and the Gun , " and " A Tour Round the North of Scotland ) , " and of numerous articles in the " North British" and othre Reviews .

      The Alleyse Charity . —A deputation of gentlemen interested in theatrical matters waited upon Sir George Grey , on Thursday , and laid before him the resolutions which were adopted at the Add phi Theatre , with reference to the propriety of assigning to actors and their families some small portion of the benefits bequeathed by Edward Alleyne , tho founder of Dulwich College . Among the gentlemen present were Messrs . Charles Dickens , Benjamin Webster , Wigan , Crcswiok , &c . No final decision was arrived at , but Sir George Grey is understood to have expressed views favourable to the object of the memorialists .

      The Restoration ok Peace will bo celebrated in the fleet and garrison at Portsmouth on the 29 th in a very spirited miuiner . A promenade , decorated with flags of all nations and other appropriate devices , will be formed between a lino of booths on Southsea-conunon , having a triumphal column erected as a trophy at the east end , on whioh the flags of tho allies , surmounted by the royal standard , will bo displayed . Tho esplanade will be drossod in flags . Major General Breton will parade tho troops of the garrison on Southsca-commonat noon , where they will fire the . / ew do iota . At one o ' clock , the fleet at

      Spithead and in Portsmouth harbour will fire a grand general salute , with ships dressed . Tho bands of the various regiments in garrison and tho Royal Marines will bo stationed at various points on tho common and esplanade , And play daring tho afternoon and evening . Athlotic games for tho troop * ftnd populace will bo arranged . Tho promenade und triumphal column will be brilliantly illuminated . At nine o ' clock in the evening , tho fleet nt Spithead will bo illuminated , as on tho occasion of the Into review by tho Queen . A grand display of fireworks on tho common , with bonfires , &c , will conclude tho festivities of tho day .

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      THE HOUSE OF COMMONS . NEW WRIT . A new writ was issued for the Borough of Lichfield , in the room of Lord Waterpark , who vacates his seat . CRIMEAN DECORATIONS . In answer to Colonel Dunne , Mr . Frederick . Peel said the Crimean medals were given to regiments who were in that country on the day after the fall of Sebastopol , and some of the officers and men who arrived after that date , and received medals , had returned them . ARCTIC EXPEDITION . In answer to Mr . Dotodmbe , Sir Charles Wood said that there bad been delay in designing a medal for the officers and men of the Arctic Expedition , and he could not say when it would be distributed .

      CADETS AT SANDHURST . Colonel North brought under consideration the question of the orphan class of cadets at Sandhurst , and complained that the recommendation of a committee on the subject had not been complied with , no such class having been formed at the College . —Colonel Dunne said that the same committee recommended an improved system of education for the army , which also had not been attended to , and he asked whether any steps would be taken with that view . —Mr . Frederick Peel said it was intended to adopt the plan of the committee for the gratuitous education of a certain number of sons of officers who had lost their lives in the service of their country . As to the education of staff officers , it was a question receiving the consideration of the Government .

      SUFFRAGAN BISHOPS . The Marquis of Blandford inquired whether , as bo many Bishops wore disabled by age and ill health from performing the duties of their dioceses , it was intended by Government to sanction the appointment of Suffragan Bishops . —Mr . Hadfield sympathized with Lord Blandford in his being deprived of tho services of the Bishops , and suggested that those prelates should be relieved from attendance in the House of Lords . —Sir John Pakinoton expressed his hope that the Government would take into serious consideration the subject raised by his noble friend ; and suggested that the precedent of the retirement of Colonial Bishops should bo followed in the case of those in this country . —Mr . W . O .

      Stanley observed that the appointment of Suffragan Bishops under tho Act of Henry VIII . would not meet his caso with the Bishop of Bangor , as , under that act , Suffragan Bishops could only be appointed at the request of disabled Bishops themsolvos . — Mr . Wiouam reminded the House that the appointment of Suffragan Bishops had been recommended by the Chapter Commission . —Lord Falmerston said tho subject was of great importance , and tho matter was under tho consideration of the Government ; but it was a difficult one , and one on which no hasty decision should be coino to . It was hoped , however , that somo remedy would bo devised . There was no intention on the part of Government to relieve tho Bishops from their duties in tho House of Lords , as suggested by Mr . Hadfield .

      CRIME AND OirritAOIC IRELAND . Ill answer to Mr . Jhaacj Uijtt , Mr . Housman said that a measure was prepared with reference to Crime and Outrage in . Ireland , which was different in some respects to that which had hitherto existed . THH ILI . UMINATIONH . In answer to Mr . Duncomuk , Sir Gkokoic Giiky said , that tho Government had given no orders for a general illumination ; and it wan not intended that private houses should bo lighted up . Every menus would bo taken to protect privuto property . KUltNIMHINO AUTMH TO COSTA TtK'A . Lord John Ruhhki-l gave noticu of hia intention on

      Monday to ask a question of the Government with regard to a report of their having furnished arms to the Costa Ricans . OATH OP ABJURATION . The House then went into Committee' on this Bill , the object of which is to abrogate the oath of abjuration and assurance . A discussion followed , and several amendments were proposed . The Bill passed through committee , with amendments . The other orders were disposed of , but no business of importance was transacted during the remainder of the sitting . iiyrAHjn . l- i _ .. _ .- —

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      OUR INDIAN EMPIRE . We are authorized to give an emphatic contradiction to a report assiduously circulated by the avowed opponents of the Honourable Court of Directors , to the effect that orders have been sent out from home for the immediate absorption of Baroda , Cashmere , and Hyderabad . This rumour appears to have been grounded upon certain articles in the last Overland Summary of the Bombay Times , but which are utterly devoid of

      foundation . It is to be regretted that a paper , usually conducted with so much ability , should not have exercised greater caution before publishing erroneous statements calculated to tinsettle and irritate -whatever native states still enjoy a certain degree of independence . In the fulness of time the consolidation of our Indian empire may be as inevitable as it is desirable fbr the sake of the people themselves ; but assuredly , it is neither the interest nor the intention of the British Government to force the onward march of events .

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      SUNDAY BANDS QUESTION . A series of meetings having been held during the week , protesting against the discontinuance of the music in the parks on Sundays , we understand it is proposed still further to express the wishes of the people for the re-establishment of the Sunday bands , by an aggregate metropolitan demonstration at Primrose-hill , on Sunday next , at four o ' clock in the afternoon .

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      Leader Office , Saturday , May 24 . THE HOUSE OF LORDS . METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENTS AND PUBUteWSTATUES . Lord Ravensworth urged that advantage should be taken of the formation of -the proposed road from Pall Mall to St . James ' s Park , to effect an improvement in the east front of St . James ' s Palace . He also urged that attention should be paid to the state of the statues of the metropolis , and complained that no place had been found for the pictures left to the nation by Turner . The Marquis of Lansdowne said that he hoped the new National Gallery would ere long be established , when a proper place would be found for Turner ' s pictures . Some further discussion took place , in which the necessity for a general block of buildings for the Government offices was urged by several Noble Lords . TRANSPORTATION . Earl Stanhope moved for and obtained , a select committee to inquire into the system of punishment adopted in-lieu of transportation . One or two bills were advanced a stage , and the House adjourned at seven o ' clock .

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      THE " SECRET" YACHT , R . T . Y . C . This yacht , reported yesterday to have been lost , with all hands on board , off the North Foreland , has arrived safe and sound in Portsmouth harbour , " without so much , " says a private despatch we received last evening , " as a spun-yarn carried away . "

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      THE TIPPERARY BANK—MISS HINDS—MRS . KELLY . Master Murphy , on Thursday , gave his decision in the caso of the English shareholders , which was that they should remain on the list , and be held accountable . A man has been arrested in Drogheda , as answering most minutely the description given in tho Due and Cry of the notorious " Red Pat Banon , " one of the murderers of Miss Hinds . An investigation has been held at Moato , relative to tho murder of Mrs . Sarah Kolly . It resulted in tho discharge of Campbell and Maguiro , tho two tenants who have been in custody for somo time . Another man , named Kelly , also arrested on suspicion , was discharged ; and tho only person now remaining in custody is tho man Banner , who was committed with Mr . Strcvens .

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      RUSSIA . Tho Czar was to make his entry into Warsaw on the 22 nd instant , and to alig ht at tho Summer Palace of Suzienski .

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      FRANCE . M . do Ilubiior , on Thursday , presented his letters of credence in his new dignity of Austrian Ambassador to tho French Emperor . Ho was received with groat © or-1 ' Paris /' reuse , announces the death of the rrollknown historian , Augnntin Thierry , which took place on Thursday morning . 1 I « had just entered his aixty-Hoeond year . W « «> "y add that , liko Heine , and our own author , 8 ir William Hamilton , he had been paralysed for several years ; and that in this state , aggravated by bliudncMH , he wrote aonle of-his later works .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), May 24, 1856, page 491, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2142/page/11/