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The Week.
point . He did full justice to the resolute spirit which the Confederates had displayed during the war ; but contended that tbe time had not arrived for the recognition of their independence by her Majesty's government . This , of course , Avill dissipate the the impression created by Mr . Gladstone ' s speech , at Newcastle , that such a step was imminent . Another charge of daring
hig hway robbery and violence was brought before the magistrate at Bow-street , on Wednesday . Tbe act was committed in the conspicuous thoroughfare of Long-acre , along ivhich a lady was passing in bvoad daylight ( three in the afternoon ) , when a man named M'Grath rushed upon her , gave a tremendous blow in the side , and snatched her reticule from her hold . The fellow escaped ,
but was subsequently apprehended . He ivas committed for trial ; Earl Russell has received aflattering testimonial from Italy . A number of patriotic citizens of Milan have presented to His Lordship , in acknowledgement of his services to Italy , a Carrara marble statue , the work of Carlo Romano , " symbolically representing the unity of Italy by an elegant young female figure
seated on a rock , Avearing on her right arm a bracelet , on which is engraven the motto , 'Italia una , 'and having her eyes fixed upon a diadem held fast in her two hands , on which is exhibited in relief several armorial ensigns appropriate to the different states of Italy . " Earl Russell , in acknowledging this tribute of thanks for his staunch support of the cause of Italy , points out
how much the Italians owe to the " powerful armies of the Emperor of the _? rench , " and remarks that he and his colleagues can only claim the merit of having expressed openly , constantly , and successfully , the opinion that Italy should not be interfered with in the great task which , to the immortal glory of her sons , she undertook . Sir John Pakington asserted in a very emphatic manner , at an agricultural dinner in Worcestershire , that the time had arrived Avhen Her Majesty ' s government , in conjunction with
the governments of other countries , ought to offer to mediate between the Northern and Southern States of America , on the basis of a separation of the contending sections of the republic , and with a clear understanding that the non-success of such an effort to stay the horrors of the civil war , would be followed immediately by the recognition of the Southern Confederacy . Equally strong views , on tbe same subject , have been expressed
by Mr . Locke King and Mr . Alcock , the Liberal members for East Surrey . Sir E . B . Lytton , in the course of a speech at Hertford , said , in reference to the American war , that " no dispassionate bystander can believe that the Union will be restored and no far-sighted politician can suppose that the curse of slavery will long survive the separation of which it is the most ostensible ,
though it is neither the only , nor perhaps the most powerful , cause . We are glad to find that the police authorities have at last become alive to their duty in the matter of the parks . Public notice has been given that no meetings will henceforth be allowed to take place in any of the parks for the purpose of delivering and bearing speeches and for the public discussion of
popular and exciting topics ; and warning all persons that the necessary measures will be taken to prevent any such meetings , and to preserve the public peace . Stephen Joseph Meany , who was tried last week at the Middlesex sessions for obtaining goods under false pretences , and ivho was put back in order that the verdict in bis case might be considered , was brought up again
on AVeclnesday . The jury in the first instance , returned a verdict to the effect that the prisoner got the goods by false pretences , but intended to pay for them . This , it was contended , was a verdict of not guilty ; but Mr . Payne refused to receive it , and the jury subsequently returned a verdict of guilty . A second discussion then arose on the subject , and Mr . Payne postponed ' iid gment in order that he might consult" with Mr . Bodkin . On Wednesday , Mr . Bodkin said he thought Mr . Payne had acted
properly in rejecting the first verdict , but as there had been a difference of opinion on the subject , a case would be stated for the Court of Criminal Appeal , and meantime the prisoner would be released on bail . Charles Lorraine , who a few days since Avas charged at tbe Marlborougb-street police-court , with obtaining guns by fraudulently using the names of tbe Duke of Sutherland , Lord Shelburne , and others , has been committed for trial .
A remarkable accident has occurred at the chain works of Messrs . Bayliss and Co ., of AVolverhampton . A portion of the floor of a " shop , " which was erected over the mouth of an old pit , fell in , and three boys were precipitated doivn the shaft . Their fall Avas broken by a scaffold some distance down the shaft , but one of the poor lads was killed ,
while the other two sustained very serious injuries . Two serious railway accidents are recorded . On tbe Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway a collision occurred last night between the Glasgow and Edinburgh trains , resulting in no less than 16 lives being lost , while about a hundred were injured . On the London , Chatham / and Dover line an accident occurred , resulting
in the death of an engine driver , and injury to soma few persons . A seiious charge of attempted fraticide was made before the magistrate , at Bow-street , on Wednesday . While Matthew Parker was engaged in collecting some rents , in St . Giles's , bis brother Joseph followed him up and suddenly fired a pistol in his face . The wounded man fled , but his brother
pursued him , another pistol in hand , and was only prevented from again firing by the timely assistance of some passers-by , Avho wrested the weapon from him . The plea made by the prisoner for his murderous attempt was that he was in distress , and that his brother had failed to assist him , though he had promised to do so . The magistrate committed him for trial on the charge of shooting with intent to murder . The Avounded
man was taken to the hospital , where several shots was extracted from his face ; fortunately none of them had penetrated deeply , and no danger is likely to result . The Lord Chancellor ' s Land Transfer Act came into practical operation on AVednesday . New offices were opened for the transaction of business under its provisions in Lincoln's-inn-fields , and a good deal of business is reported to have been done .
FOBEIGN INTELLIGENCE . —A Ministerial crisis is going on in Paris . MM . Fonld , Persigny , Thouvenel , Rouher , and Baroche met on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance , after M . Fould had Avaited on the Emperor at St . Cloud ; and if their resignations are not accepted immediately , they do not expect to remain long in office . The friends of Italy cannot fail to receive
this news as a severe blow to their hopes . The Moniteur has published an official report from M . Fould on the state of the French Finances . M . Fould says that the budget for 1863 will show a surplus of £ 334 , 000 ; and that , as the receipts during the first six months of the present year show an increase of £ 2 , 000 , 000 over the receipts in the corresponding period of last
year , the surplus income yet to be received in 1862 will provide in 1863 for " any supplementary expenses caused by the Mexican expedition . " The accumulated deficits on the 1 st of January last amounted to £ 41 , 000 , 000 , but they have been reduced to £ 34 , 680 , 000 by the successful conversion of the Four and a Half per Cents into Three per Cents ; and no addition will
be made to them for the financial year 1862 . At tbe beginning of 1863 the Treasury will possess a reserve , estimated at £ 3 , 200 , 000 , " ivhich is destined to provide for unforeseen events ;' and the budget for 1864 will—M . Fould confiently assures French taxpayers—contain no arrangements liable to cause increase in taxation . TheBelgian papers assert that Lord Russell has instructed Lord Cowley to hand a note to M . Thouvenel , pointing out the desirability of the French garrison quitting Rome , Prince
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The Week.
point . He did full justice to the resolute spirit which the Confederates had displayed during the war ; but contended that tbe time had not arrived for the recognition of their independence by her Majesty's government . This , of course , Avill dissipate the the impression created by Mr . Gladstone ' s speech , at Newcastle , that such a step was imminent . Another charge of daring
hig hway robbery and violence was brought before the magistrate at Bow-street , on Wednesday . Tbe act was committed in the conspicuous thoroughfare of Long-acre , along ivhich a lady was passing in bvoad daylight ( three in the afternoon ) , when a man named M'Grath rushed upon her , gave a tremendous blow in the side , and snatched her reticule from her hold . The fellow escaped ,
but was subsequently apprehended . He ivas committed for trial ; Earl Russell has received aflattering testimonial from Italy . A number of patriotic citizens of Milan have presented to His Lordship , in acknowledgement of his services to Italy , a Carrara marble statue , the work of Carlo Romano , " symbolically representing the unity of Italy by an elegant young female figure
seated on a rock , Avearing on her right arm a bracelet , on which is engraven the motto , 'Italia una , 'and having her eyes fixed upon a diadem held fast in her two hands , on which is exhibited in relief several armorial ensigns appropriate to the different states of Italy . " Earl Russell , in acknowledging this tribute of thanks for his staunch support of the cause of Italy , points out
how much the Italians owe to the " powerful armies of the Emperor of the _? rench , " and remarks that he and his colleagues can only claim the merit of having expressed openly , constantly , and successfully , the opinion that Italy should not be interfered with in the great task which , to the immortal glory of her sons , she undertook . Sir John Pakington asserted in a very emphatic manner , at an agricultural dinner in Worcestershire , that the time had arrived Avhen Her Majesty ' s government , in conjunction with
the governments of other countries , ought to offer to mediate between the Northern and Southern States of America , on the basis of a separation of the contending sections of the republic , and with a clear understanding that the non-success of such an effort to stay the horrors of the civil war , would be followed immediately by the recognition of the Southern Confederacy . Equally strong views , on tbe same subject , have been expressed
by Mr . Locke King and Mr . Alcock , the Liberal members for East Surrey . Sir E . B . Lytton , in the course of a speech at Hertford , said , in reference to the American war , that " no dispassionate bystander can believe that the Union will be restored and no far-sighted politician can suppose that the curse of slavery will long survive the separation of which it is the most ostensible ,
though it is neither the only , nor perhaps the most powerful , cause . We are glad to find that the police authorities have at last become alive to their duty in the matter of the parks . Public notice has been given that no meetings will henceforth be allowed to take place in any of the parks for the purpose of delivering and bearing speeches and for the public discussion of
popular and exciting topics ; and warning all persons that the necessary measures will be taken to prevent any such meetings , and to preserve the public peace . Stephen Joseph Meany , who was tried last week at the Middlesex sessions for obtaining goods under false pretences , and ivho was put back in order that the verdict in bis case might be considered , was brought up again
on AVeclnesday . The jury in the first instance , returned a verdict to the effect that the prisoner got the goods by false pretences , but intended to pay for them . This , it was contended , was a verdict of not guilty ; but Mr . Payne refused to receive it , and the jury subsequently returned a verdict of guilty . A second discussion then arose on the subject , and Mr . Payne postponed ' iid gment in order that he might consult" with Mr . Bodkin . On Wednesday , Mr . Bodkin said he thought Mr . Payne had acted
properly in rejecting the first verdict , but as there had been a difference of opinion on the subject , a case would be stated for the Court of Criminal Appeal , and meantime the prisoner would be released on bail . Charles Lorraine , who a few days since Avas charged at tbe Marlborougb-street police-court , with obtaining guns by fraudulently using the names of tbe Duke of Sutherland , Lord Shelburne , and others , has been committed for trial .
A remarkable accident has occurred at the chain works of Messrs . Bayliss and Co ., of AVolverhampton . A portion of the floor of a " shop , " which was erected over the mouth of an old pit , fell in , and three boys were precipitated doivn the shaft . Their fall Avas broken by a scaffold some distance down the shaft , but one of the poor lads was killed ,
while the other two sustained very serious injuries . Two serious railway accidents are recorded . On tbe Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway a collision occurred last night between the Glasgow and Edinburgh trains , resulting in no less than 16 lives being lost , while about a hundred were injured . On the London , Chatham / and Dover line an accident occurred , resulting
in the death of an engine driver , and injury to soma few persons . A seiious charge of attempted fraticide was made before the magistrate , at Bow-street , on Wednesday . While Matthew Parker was engaged in collecting some rents , in St . Giles's , bis brother Joseph followed him up and suddenly fired a pistol in his face . The wounded man fled , but his brother
pursued him , another pistol in hand , and was only prevented from again firing by the timely assistance of some passers-by , Avho wrested the weapon from him . The plea made by the prisoner for his murderous attempt was that he was in distress , and that his brother had failed to assist him , though he had promised to do so . The magistrate committed him for trial on the charge of shooting with intent to murder . The Avounded
man was taken to the hospital , where several shots was extracted from his face ; fortunately none of them had penetrated deeply , and no danger is likely to result . The Lord Chancellor ' s Land Transfer Act came into practical operation on AVednesday . New offices were opened for the transaction of business under its provisions in Lincoln's-inn-fields , and a good deal of business is reported to have been done .
FOBEIGN INTELLIGENCE . —A Ministerial crisis is going on in Paris . MM . Fonld , Persigny , Thouvenel , Rouher , and Baroche met on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance , after M . Fould had Avaited on the Emperor at St . Cloud ; and if their resignations are not accepted immediately , they do not expect to remain long in office . The friends of Italy cannot fail to receive
this news as a severe blow to their hopes . The Moniteur has published an official report from M . Fould on the state of the French Finances . M . Fould says that the budget for 1863 will show a surplus of £ 334 , 000 ; and that , as the receipts during the first six months of the present year show an increase of £ 2 , 000 , 000 over the receipts in the corresponding period of last
year , the surplus income yet to be received in 1862 will provide in 1863 for " any supplementary expenses caused by the Mexican expedition . " The accumulated deficits on the 1 st of January last amounted to £ 41 , 000 , 000 , but they have been reduced to £ 34 , 680 , 000 by the successful conversion of the Four and a Half per Cents into Three per Cents ; and no addition will
be made to them for the financial year 1862 . At tbe beginning of 1863 the Treasury will possess a reserve , estimated at £ 3 , 200 , 000 , " ivhich is destined to provide for unforeseen events ;' and the budget for 1864 will—M . Fould confiently assures French taxpayers—contain no arrangements liable to cause increase in taxation . TheBelgian papers assert that Lord Russell has instructed Lord Cowley to hand a note to M . Thouvenel , pointing out the desirability of the French garrison quitting Rome , Prince