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^ Leader Office, Saturday, May 31. THE H...
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THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. SCOTCH AND IRISH P...
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FRANCE. The baptism of the Imperial Prin...
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EPSOM RACES (YESTERDAY). The Oaks was ru...
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Threatening: to Shoot an Actor. — Harrie...
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proposing the health of the Lord Mayor , said he believed the general desire was in favour of such a modification of the law as would allow of their host taking his seat in Parliament . __ . Escape : of Prisoners . —Several convicts from Wakefield gaol arrived at Woolwich last Saturday , and were escorted on board one of the convict ships lying off the ArsenaL Some time preceding their arrival , a warrant was received , announcing that twenty-nine prisoners , be
under various terms of sentence , were about to despatched thence , and that preparations should be made for their reception . They were forwarded from Wakefield to Woolwich , in the charge of three warderofficers ; but , when they reached the Rugby station , one of the men in custody was suddenly taken ill , and was suffered to leave the carriage attended by a warder . During their absence , three of the other prisoners contrived to escape . Two of the men who escaped were each under sentence of twenty years' convict labour .
Fatal Railway Accident . —The gate-keeper at the Tallington station of the Great Northern Railway has lately met with his death on the line . A pilot engine had to cross the highway leading from Deping to Stamford , and the gate-keeper , supposing that the engine would not be able to pass without striking the gates , ran across the line to close them ; but he had no sooner done so , than , being unable to get out of the way of the engine , it ran over him and killed him on the spot . An inquest was held , and a verdict of " Accidental death " returned . -Colxxery Explosion . —An explosion at a colliery near Carmarthen , Glamorganshire , on Saturday last , has resulted in the death of twelve men , while several others were slightly burnt or injured .
Metropolitan School of Arts . —Lord Stanley of Alderley , as President of the Board of Trade , distributed the prizes to the students of the Metropolitan School of Art last Saturday , at Marlborough House . In the course of his observations , he announced that it had been determined to hold in the year 1858 an exhibition of those works of ornamental art produced since the establishment of the schools of art , as articles of commerce which , either in their original design , or in their entire or partial execution , have been carried out by those who have derived instruction from the schools . The works
would consist of carvings in all materials , furniture , metal working , pottery , & c He also spoke of another nut still more important measure for promoting the ex-~ teusion of art instruction . Instead of limiting the award of prizes to students taught in the schools of art , the department would hereafter hold examinations at which any person might present himself to be examined in free hand and mechanical drawing . If a certain standard of excellence were attained , the student would receive a prize , and the school where he was educated , if a poor school , would obtain an allowance to repay ,. as it were , the cost which had been incurred in teaching drawing .
Faxx , of a Suspension Bridgb at Niagara . —A suspension bridge of a very light structure over the Mwitmorenci , at the very brink of the Falls , has given n * ay , precipitating several persons into the gulf of water J > alow . The Carlton Club . —Lord Ranelagh ' s proposal for expelling from the Carlton Club certain of its members who support the present Government has been withdrawn , the leading Conservatives regarding it as ill timed . The withdrawal was preceded by a rather hot discussion , in which Mr . Hayward , MJP ., was indirectly pointed at as having written in the papers against the principles of the club . Mr . Hayward replied with considerable warmth . . 8 m Hbsky Barkly is appointed Governor of the colony of Victoria .
Jknny Lino ' s Fabewbll . —Madame Jenny Goldschmidt-Lind announces her farewell concerts in this country , and we believe , upon authority , that Monday , Jane 30 , . wttl -witness her last appearance . Friday « v « niag ^ -iwoa U , will be positively her last concert bat "two . . Thb Sunday Bands Question . —Deputations from three metropolitan meetings against the discontinuance of the bands in the parks waited on Lord Palmerston last Saturday . After listening to their representations , the Premier stated that it was a misapprehension to suppose that the Government had stopped the playing of the
bands because they conceived they had not received the support of the working classes . It was quite clear that the , working classes were in favour of the Sunday music ; but a Government was bound to stand aloof from controversies in which large bodies of the , people on both aide * entertain diametrically opposite opinions ; and , as to * religious bodies , representing a considerable section of ta * . country , were against the indulgence , he thought it eight to restore matters to their original state . He did not think it . would be proper for Government to issue an order tbii -week , countermand it the next , and then rei « a » e it-Afertoightafter ; and so he could not undertake to rescind th * determination reoontlv arrived at . After
aune ^ rttoe «; , conver » atiop , the deputations withdrew . — 2 H , V ^^ WMW " -m frtp * ™* HW *** Place pa 3 ond » y afternoon , jwampunbed ; and all pAs » ed off with £ ra *> quietness ; A private band played several Airs ; and / i * ^ raUav muaical entertainmentwas enjoyed in Wteand'YIptoriAPaifca .,, ,, A Pwncuwn r ix th » Cfuao | A , ~ -The French soldiers
who were arrested for the murder of a sergeant of marines , for wounding an English naval officer , and for firing on an unarmed party of our men , have been before a Council of War , or , in other words , have been tried by court-martial , and have been acquitted for want of proof against the actual murderers . Whether this decision is accepted by the English authorities or not , I am unable to say , bu-t I have reason to believe that the Commander-in-Chief is not satisfied to let the matter rest
here , and that some further measures will be taken to procure redress . Marshal Pelissier naturally feels averse to punish by death—and death is by the French code the only punishment for such offences—no less than eleven soldiers ; but , according to our law , those who were aiding and abetting in the murderous acts of their comrades were guilty of murder , and they were all taken , Jlagrante delicto , with arms still smoking from recent discharges . —Times Crimean Correspondent .
The Rev . G . C . Gobham and the Bishop of Exeteb . —The Bishop of Exeter has issued a commission under the Church Discipline Act to investigate the charge of brawling in church , preferred against the Rev . G . C . Gorham , vicar of Bampford Speke , . by one \ rf his parishioners . —Bristol Advertiser . Lord John Russell , intends to leave this country about the middle of July , accompanied by Lady John Russell and family , for , in the first instance , Switsserlond , and ultimately Italy . The object of his lordship ' s visit to the Continent is for the benefit of the health of Lady John Russell , whose condition of late has occasioned her relatives some anxiety .
Mr . Babon Platt , whose severe indisposition prevented him going last circuit or appearing in court during this and the previous term , is said to have tendered his resignation . Mr . Watson , Q . C . and M . P ., is already spoken of as likely to be the new Baron of the Court of Exchequer .
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^ Leader Office , Saturday , May 31 . THE HOUSE OF LORDS . APPELLATE JUBISD 1 CTION BDL . L . The Lobd Chancellor moved the second reading of this bill , founded on the report of a commission of the House , for reforming the appeal court of the House , and which is intended to create two deputy speakers of the House , and a certain number of life peers , for the purpose of keeping up a permanent court of four law peers , besides the Chancellor . This court would be capable of sitting during the whole legal year , and not during the session of Parliament only . After some discussion the bill was read a second time .
The House Of Commons. Scotch And Irish P...
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS . SCOTCH AND IRISH POOR REMOVAL BILL . In answer to Mr . Duncombe , Mr . Bouverie said he intended to persevere with this bill , notwithstanding the opposition to it from all quarters . THE ENLISTMENT QUESTION . In answer to Lord Palmerston , Mr . H . J . Baillie said he should bring on his motion with regard to the Foreign Enlistment , on any evening when the House should go into Committee of Supply on the Estimates . DULWICH COLLEGE . In answer to Mr . Duncombe , Mr . Baines said it was intended by the Government to introduce a bill this session for altering the present position of Dulwich College , in conformity with tho recommendation of the Charity Commission . MONUMENT TO THK DUKE OF WELLINGTON . In answer to Lord Chelsea , the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that a portion of the sum voted for the funeral of the Duke of Wellington , amounting to 25 , 000 / ., was unexpended , and it was intended to ask Parliament to allow that sum to be appropriated to a monument to the late duke , and artists would be called to compete for designs for such monument . The voto could not bo asked in the present session . THE MILITIA . Colonel Gilpin called attention to tho compensation to be given to the militia on disembodiment , urging that the Paymasters ought to receive the same advantages as the subalterns and surgeons , who be admitted had been liberally treated by the Government . Ho also urged that non-commissioned officers and privates should receive more than the mere balance of bounty which was due to them . —Captain Stuart and Colonel Dunne urged the same pointi . —Mr . Frederick Peel was willing to admit that a large compensation given to the Militia would be popular , but the Government could not look solely to that part of the question ; they would not bo justified in placing officers on tho permanent staff , who would have nothing to do . He contended that tho compensation to paymasters , ought to be on tho same footing as the subalterns . He defended the course pursued towards the privates on tho ground that they got the balance of their bounty long beforo it was due . The different manner in which the Foreign Legion was treated , in haying a , year ' s pay and «¦ passage to the colonies if they chose , was paused by the necessity of holding out strong inducements to them to enlist iq a momont of pressure . — Mr , Wai * -
pole urged on grounds of sound public policy the advisability of giving some gratuity to the men of the militia . — Colonel Wilson Patten and Colonel North , having made other suggestions , Lord Palmerston assured the House that the Government were most sensible of the value of the militia force , but he would not at that moment say anything on a subject which involved financial questions !
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BILL . Mr . Bouverie , on the motion forgoing into committee on this Bill , stated its provisions . He said the income of the University is 24 , 500 * . The colleges possess an income of 185 , 000 / . The income of . the two make a total of 209 , 500 / . a year . This immense facility for education had produced a ludicrously small result , the only available test of which was the number of degrees conferred each year . In eleveu years the average number was 330 or 340 . In thirteen years , from 1632 , the average number was 293 . So that practically the educational results of the University had not increased with population . He showed that the quality of the education afforded is also defective . After stating the nature of the government of the University he proceeded to show that by the bill that body would be made
elective ; and , to extend its functions , halls for Dissenters would be allowed . It was intended to give the colleges the benefit of free action ; and he proposed to set over the whole University , as in the case of Oxford , a commission with great and almost overruling power . —Mr . Walpole complained that while all that was deprecatory of the University had been brought forward , no mention had been made of the benefits that had been derived from it . He urged that the bill should be enabling , and not compulsory . —After some discussion , the House went into committee on tne bill , the discussion on which occupied the greater part of the remainder of the sitting . The Police Bujl was read a third time and passed . . The other business was disposed of , and the House adjourned .
France. The Baptism Of The Imperial Prin...
FRANCE . The baptism of the Imperial Prince is fixed for the 14 th of June . The Moniteur says that " the work of Baron de Bazancourt borrows no official character from the fact that it is dedicated to the Emperor . M . de Bazancourt has written his book according to his own views , and he alone is responsible for the facts and opinions contained therein . " M . Binet , of the Institute , one of the most eminent geometricians of France , is dead .
Epsom Races (Yesterday). The Oaks Was Ru...
EPSOM RACES ( YESTERDAY ) . The Oaks was run for yesterday , and won by Mincepie , Melissa being second , and Victoria third . The Members' Plate was won by Alcyone , and the Foal Stakes by Tyre . The race for the Railway Plate resulted in a dead heat with Kestrel and Georguun Sidus .
Threatening: To Shoot An Actor. — Harrie...
Threatening : to Shoot an Actor . — Harriet Graham was tried yesterday at the New Court , Old Bailey , on a charge of attempting to shoot her husband , John Munroe Graham , an actor at the Princess ' s Theatre . She had been married to Mr . Graham for twelve years , Wn % was now separated from him . One night she met her husband coming out of the Princess ' s Theatre , and held up a pistol to him . There was evidence to prove that the pistol was loaded with powd er and ball , and that the lock clicked , but missed fire . The prisoner said she only intended to frighten her huaband . She was found Guilty . Sentence was deferred . Palmer in Stafford Gaol . —Since his arrival at Stafford , the culprit has been taciturn , but his manner does not indicate any appearance of his being dejected . His conversation has reference chiefly to the probability of his sentence being remitted . The day fixed for bia execution is Saturday , the 14 th of June . He has expressed great dissatisfaction with Lord Campbell ' s summing-up , which he says was unfair ; and his friends are getting up a petition in his behalf . The Laws affecting the Property ok Womkn . A public meeting , under the direction of the Council of the Law Amendment Society , will be held this day ( Saturday ) , at two o'clock , at 21 , Regent-street , to consider the present stato of the law affecting the property of married women . Wifk-Bkatino . —George Walker , an ongine-dnver , was charged yesterday at Southwark with an assault on his wife , committed while he was druuk . The man brought a counter-charge of drunkenness against the woman . The wife admitted that nho drank a little at times , but said "it was her own hionoy , " and ho hud ill-used her beforo Wulker was sentenced to throo months' hard labour , Fiurca Yesterday . —A disastrous fire , attended by loss of life , broke out yesterday morning in a house in St . Anno ' s-court , Sflho . The firemen , with great difficulty , rescued a blind man , who was nearly suffocated ; but two children wore burnt to death . —Maaon ' s-place , Fulham , was yesterday the locality of a conflagration , wnich resulted in tho destruction or damaging of uovorttl houses . No livoa were lost . Ckystajl , Pa lack . —Return of admissions for six duya ending Friday , May 80 , I 860 : —Number admitted , including season ticket holders , 68 , 651 ,
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Leader (1850-1860), May 31, 1856, page 12, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_31051856/page/12/
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