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      Miscellaneous. The Court.—The Queen On T...

      A Fbabftl Embrace . —Patrick Haggarty , a young Irishman living at St . Philip ' s , Bristol , while romping with some of Ms countrywomen , ran after a girl who was engaged in sowing , and embraced her . A needle whieh was in the breast of the girl ' s gown entered the cavity of his chest , and broke short off , leaving a portion In the muscles . Haggarty immediately felt sick and famt , and was taken to the infirmary , where , in order to prevent inflammation of the heart , the outer flesh was cut through , the surface of the heart laid bare , and the fragment of steel drawn out with the forceps . The young man , though not entirely out of danger , is progressing favourably .

      The Bishopric of Christ Church , New Zealand . ~ The Rev . H . J . -C . Harper , M . A ., Vicar of Mortimer , Berks , has accepted the Bishopric of Christchurch , in the settlement of Canterbury , New Zealand . He will he consecrated in England towards the end of July . Strahan , Paul , and Bates . —It has been intimated to the friends of Mr . Bates , that , in consideration of his position in the bank being little more than that of a clerk , a mitigation of his punishment may be expected ^ hough his immediate release from prison is not likely o take place . _ _

      The West Indies . —Orr , alias the " Angel Gabriel , the ringleader of the Demerara riots , has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment with hard labour . He is of a most excitable temperament , and it was with great difficulty that his friends prevented him from conducting his own defence . An attempt had been made to set fire to the house of the Attorney-General ; but fortunately it was discovered in time to enable the family to escape . Alleged Retirement of Mazzqti from Public Life . —The Risorgimento of Turin , of the 3 Oth : states that Mazzini has issued a circular to his agents , declaring his intention of withdrawing entirely from politics , and leaving London for New York , or some other city of the United States . His agent at Turin , Advocate Bettini , has been instructed to sell the property he possesses in Piedmont .

      Starvation at Cape "Verde . —The people of the Cape Verde Islands ( more especially those of St . Antonio ) are dying by hundreds of starvation , owing to dearth resulting from a want of rain , of which none has fallen for three years . It is anticipated that at least one-half of the population ( at present calculated at 30 , 000 ) will perish .

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      Leader Office, Saturday, June 7. Last Ni...

      Leader Office , Saturday , June 7 . LAST NIGHT'S PARLIAMENT . THE HOUSE OF LORDS . THE NEWSPAPER PRESS . Lord Dknman called the attention of the House to the misrepresentations and unwarrantable statements of the press of the metropolis generally , and of a leading journal in particular . He was made the subject of vituperation , especially when he came forward to contradict a statement made by that journal that Lord Rokeby was unfitted for that position to which he was appointed in the Crimea . He did not care what the press might say of himself ; but the system of misrepresentation and vituperation was operating most injuriously to the interests of this country in America , France , and the continental countries generally . He trusted that the press would take warning , and that the good sense of its conductors would induce the adoption of a more discreet and truth-telling system . MURDER BY WOMEN . In answer to Lord St . Leonards , Earl Granville said that it was not the intention of the Government to introduce any bill for abolishing tho punishment of death in the case of murder by women . Punishment had indeed been commuted in two recent instances ; but those cases were dealt with on their own peculiar circumstances . APPELLATE JURISDICTION OF THE HOUSE . On the motion for the third reading of this bill , Lord Dknman moved its rejection . —A discussion followed , and the third reading was carried by a majority of 44 to 4 . The bill passed , and the House adjourned .

      The House Of Commons. Manning The Navy. ...

      THE HOUSE OF COMMONS . MANNING THE NAVY . In answer to Sir G . Tyler , Sir Charles Wood said that the subject of tho ready manning and equipment of the navy in times of emergency was under tho consideration of tho Government . THIS AMKBIOAN QUESTION . ¦ fiHhr fiivprARD Bulwer Lytton put a question to the G 0 < v > Nmm « nt < on the subject of our relations with Amorica . He alluded to his having postponed his motion on , the . subject-of Central America in consequence of the preceding negotiations ; but since then grave ovents had occurred , and though lie did not wish to beliave ' that our Minister had been dismissed from Washington , yet , « a General Walker had been acknowledged by tho President . f > f the United States Dictator of Nicaragua , as Amfirio « n weasels of war had been sent to Greytown , as evAJtythiag threatened an invasion of the Mosquito territory , aod as there was a probability of a war between England and America , ho would not do anything

      tending to promote such a state of things . He therefore should postpone his motion . But , as all discussion in Parliament had been delayed for the purpose of the Government obtaining an answer to a conciliatory Letter sent by them to the United States , he begged to ask whether , some time having elapsed since that letter had been received , the Government had pressed for and obtained a reply ?—Mr . Roebuck was making some observations on the feeling in this country with regard to war with America , when he was stopped on a point of order .

      Lord Palmerston was sorry he was unable to give any answer to the particular question put to him , but he could say that the American Government was fully aware of the offer which had been made by this Government for the maintenance of amicable relations between the two countries . No instructions , towever , had been given to press for a special answer to that offer , because another more practical question was pending between the two Governments . He was sure that the maintenance of amicable relations between the two countries could be promoted

      by the judicious forbearance which , the House had hitherto shown with regard to this matter , and by not bringing on a premature discussion of matters which are still the subject of negotiation . However grave the present position of affairs might be , he hoped that the good sense of the two people would prevent any collision between the two countries . He found that , since he had answered the question put to him with respect to Mr . Crampton's having left Washington , a vessel had arrived which left Halifax on the 24 th of last month , and which did not confirm the report of that gentleman ' s dismissal by the United States . THE MILITIA . In answer to Colonel Grevtlle , Lord Palmekston said that it was intended to give the men of the militia fourteen days' pay on their disembodiment . THE SLIGO ELECTION COMMITTEE . A conversation , originated by Mr . Duncombe , took place on the subject of the proceedings of the late Sligo Election Committee Petition . On the part of Mr . Somers , the unsuccessful petitioner , he accused the Committee of partiality , and denied the perjury imputed to two of the witnesses . —Mr . George Butt , the chairman , and Mr . L . Goweb , a member of the Committee , vindicated their conduct ; and the Attorney-General for Ireland said that there was not sufficient evidence for the prosecution of the witnesses for perjury . RETURN OF THE TROOP'S FROM THE CRIMEA . In answer to a question from Lord Ei . cho , who complained of the delay in sending ships of war to bring home the troops from the Crimea , Sir Charles Wood said that delay had taken place in consequence of the transports being employed in conveying the Sardinian troops , and in taking our regiments to Canada and the Mediterranean ; but as ships of war as well as transports were now employed , the whole of the troops would be brought home by the 30 th of July . CRIMEAN SKETCHES . Lord Eloho inquired -whether the drawings and sketches made by Mr . Simpson in the Crimea would not be bought for the nation as memorials of the late war . — The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the drawings in question were very interesting and admirable , but not of such a rank in art as to justify their being added to the national collection . Tho House then went into Committee of Supply on the Civil Service Estimates , and the rest of the sitting was mainly occupied with their discussion .

      France. The Paris Correspondent Of The M...

      FRANCE . The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post writes in this day ' s impression : — " I believe I am correct in stating that the French Government has used every effort to prevent those unhappy complications which have led to the suspension of diplomatic relations between England and America . The Government of the Emperor will , I understand , combine to exercise its good offices in the same spirit of reconciliation , and should the two nations bo found enguged in actual war , no doubt England may reckon on the active alliance of Franco . "

      M . do Montalembort has complained in the Chambers that the official report of his speech on the new press tax was garbled , more especially in those parts which referred to the mania of speculation . One of the nonrcportcd phrases of M . do Montulombcrt , which fell liko a thunderbolt in the House , is suid to have boon : " C ' es fortunes scandaleusag , Jaitcs sans travail , sont dyalumcnt sans honneur . " The Emperor has returned to Paris from Lyons . The rain is again descending , and the noodo grow © von more alarming .

      Austria. The Text Of The Austrian Circul...

      AUSTRIA . The text of the Austrian circular on tho Sardinian question , of which we have given an outline in the body of this day ' s paper , has been published .

      Tub Convror Palmer.—Tho Hov. Thomas Piil...

      Tub CoNvror Palmer . —Tho Hov . Thomas Piilmor announces "An Inquiry into tho Charge of Lord Chiof-JuHtice Campbell , on tho late Trial of William Puliner , Illustrative of its Dangeroua Tendencies as Destructive to the long-cnjoyod Rights and Privileges of all liritish Subjects . "

      Notices To Correspondents. Stafford.—"We...

      NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS . Stafford . — "We have received several communications with refereuce to the case of William Palmer , which press of matter does not allow us to publish . They are uuiformiv directed , if not against the verdict against the execution of the sentence . No notice can be taken of anonymous communications Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer ; not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of his good faith . It is impossible to acknowledge the mass of letters we re . ceive . Their insertion is often delayed , owing to a p ress of matter ; and when omitted it is frequently from reasons quite independent of the merits of the communication . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . During the Session of Parliament it is often impossible to find room for correspondence , even the briefest .

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      —_ There Is Nothing So Revolutionary, Be...

      —_ There is nothing so revolutionary , because there it . nothing so unnatural and convulsive , as the strain to keep things fixed when all the world is b } - the very law of its creation in eternal progress . —Dr . Aexoid . ^

      -^ America. Assumin G That Mr. Cka.Mpton...

      - ^ AMERICA . Assumin g that Mr . Cka . mpton Las been dismissed—though no official report of that circumstance has been received—there is no ground of war with America . "When the British minister in Spain was , a few years ago , requested to leave Madrid , Sefior Istukixz took his departure from London , after an intimation from the Foreign Office , and the relations of the British and Spanish Governments were not materially disturbed . There is even a doubt , in the present instance , whether the dismissal of Mr . Dallas from the Court of St . James

      is a necessaxy consequence of the dismissal of Mr . Cbampton from the Court of "Washington . He may remain without a compromise of dignity on either side . AVe believe that diplomatic history supplies numerous precedents for such a course . It would be almost the first conciliatory step adopted by the Clarendon cabinet . Not to insist that Mr . Champton ' s successor

      should be named immediately—a legitimate punctilio might prohibit that — it does seem practical to" heal the miserable dispute of the Pieuce and Palmukston administrations without the interrupting of friendly intercourse between the countries concerned . Of an armed conflict we do not speak . It is inconceivable . There is , no doubt , a certain uneasiness in the public mind . But this has been produced by the

      reckiess violence of the press . Some journalists , not content with tin-owing every imaginable form of insult at the United Slates Government , taunt the people witl ^ tlio limitation of their military and naval foive . s , and never cease comparing our Spithoad anow with the uncommissioned marine of America . These are the delirious writers wlio deHired to prolong tho llussian war because our floating batteries were prepared and our breaching artillery loaded . .

      When X . ord Fat . m-jrhstotst was questioned last night as to tho state of tho Anicric "" < llH pute , ho avowed that tho Foreign OHice hnu received no positivo information oi" - M 1 ' - Guamvton ' s recal . Tho official intelligence in tho affirmative had arrived from I Inline dated tho 22 nd of May , while inlullig « . " »« from Now York , dated two days lutor , ;\ l ! llhcI ; confirmed nor contradicted tho report ; . ' . Paking advantngo of this absence of officialin formation , tho Premier eluded tho subject aUo-

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    • Leader (1850-1860), June 7, 1856, page 10, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_07061856/page/10/