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sitive confirmation , nothing is more probable , especially as regards Eckernf orde , which the Holsteiners must be desirous to obtain possession of without a moment ' s delay , so as to protect that important point upon their right flank . Another telegraphic despatch from Kiel states that the Russian squadron , consistin <> - of eighteen sail of different classes , was in full sight of that place on Saturday afternoon . The
Prussian troops cantoned in Scirup , Sleppelholm , Husam , &c , had made their concentrative movement , and were to commence their march towards the frontier on Sunday morning and Monday in two columns . The Stathalterschaft has published an address to the ' people expressive of its regret at the departure of the Prussians , and calling upon all persons to conduct themselves towards the retiring troops in a
friendly and hospitable manner , so as to soften the feeling of sorrow with which those troops are penetrated upon leaving the country . To avoid as much as possible all chances of annoyance and collision , the Prussian columns will pass the Eider at places where they will not fall in with Holstein troops , and will ftvoid the principal large towns .
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THE FRENCH GAGGING LAW . The discussion in the French Assembly on the law against the freedom of the press has at last been brought to a close . On Tuesday the final division took place upon the ensemble of the law . The result of the ballot was—For the law , 386 ; against it , 265 . An animated discussion had taken place previously upon an amendment moved by M . Ferdinand de Lasteyrie , demanding that the authorization to sell in the street should be allowed indiscriminately to all newspapers . M . Labordere opposed the amendment . In this respect he said that journals ought to be submitted to the same rules as ballads , of which the prefect of police might prohibit the singing ,
according to his fancy . General Lamoriciere said that if the laws made by the Assembly violated the principles of equity and equality , the authority of the legislative body would be self-mined . He supported the amendment , but wished to add a clause providing that the journals allowed should be submitted to the same caution-money . Some journals there ¦ were which systematically attacked the constitution in soliciting a premature revision of it . Some hoisted the white flag ; some cried out for the house of Orleans . But the Republicans wanted the maintenance of what existed . The Republicans had alone resisted violent attacks ; they alone had not emigrated on the day of danger ; but had stood by their colours . The amendment was rejected by 32 G votes
against 2 G 3 . The Presse contains a letter addressed by M . de Girardin to the syndics of the tribune of short-hand reporters in the " Legislative Assembly , in which he adds some further developments to a project previously made for procuring for all the papers aa authentic and impartial report of parliamentary and judicial proceedings . He promises to present a motion in the Assembly on this subject , a step to which he has been encouraged by the favourable reception given by the House to his plan . But , before recurring to this measure , he wishes to
secure the cooperation of the syndics . He reminds them that , by the law of March , 1822 , heavy fines and imprisonment may be inflicted on editors who publish inaccurate accounts of the sittings of the Parliament , or courts of law , and the same editors may be interdicted , for a limited term , from giving any reports whatever of those proceedings . It is true the rigours of the law sleep , but they may , at the least expected moment , start into application . The number of the daily papers which report the
sittings is about twenty . Each has one or two shorthand reporters . M . Girardin proposes to select the ten best reporters to make one report for all the papers . Thus there would be a groat economy of labour , and a much more efficient result . The shorthand reporters thrown out of employment by this arrangement , he proposes to engage as reporters in the courts of justice . Finally , he invites the syndics to hold a meeting to discuss tho matter , and promises to answer all the arguments that are brought against tho scheme .
It is understood that tlio new law will come into operation at once , as urgency has been voted for it ; unless the President of the ' Republic makes use of his prerogative to call a second deliberation within three days , the law will be promulgated on Saturday ( this day ) in the Monitexir .
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THE OVERLAND MAIL . By a telegraphic despatch from Alexandria , advices from Calcutta to the 1 st of Juno have been received . The political news is altogether without interest . The heat of the season prevented all activity . Tho ( Jovcrnnr G on oral was still suffering in his health . The military complain of Sir Charles Napier , on account of his wnm-cussarily moving tho troops during tho hot souson . From Hyderabad we learn that tho Sikhs had assumed a threatening position . Tho ProfmUmt of tho Chinese Cabinet died very soon after the Emperor ' s decease . Thccommercial ' treaty between America and China had not been concluded . There
was no progress making in the British negotiations with China . Obstacles had of late been laid in the way of the opium trade . Disturbances continued at Bantam , on the Island of Java . Some pirates had been seen in the waters of Klei , and a junk had been plundered . The cholera was raging at Kambodia as much as formerly at Siam and Cochin China .
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SOCIETY FOR THE REFORM OF COLONIAL GOVERNMENT . The anniversary dinner of this society took place at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich , on Wednesday . Lord Monteagle presided ; and amongst those present were the Bishop of Oxford , Lord Lyttelton , Mr . Hume , M . P ., Sir W . Molesworth , M . P ., Mr . Aglionby , M . P ., Mr . Wyld , M . P ., Mr . Campbell , M . P ., Mr . Adderley , M . P ., Mr . Scott , M . P ., and Mr . Simeon , M . P . After the usual routine toasts The Chairman said the previous meeting of the society had been productive of good , and it was likely that a continuance of those meetings would be so . They had had to contend with two great deficiencies—the want of adequate information from the colonies themselves ? , as to what was needed , and the want of cooperation amongst themselves—(// ear , hear ) . The current session had afforded proofs that this association had not been inoperative for good . The great measure of the session was the legislation for the Australian colonies ; and in this they were much indebted to the theoretical views entertained by Sir W . Molesworth , which _ had challenged enquiry , and which ^ had entitled him to the gratitude of the colonies—{ Hear , hear ) . He proposed " Success to the Colonial Society , " and with that he would couple the name of Sir W .
Molesworth—( Cheers ) . Sir W . Molesworth said the association had owed its origin to a party of gentlemen interested in colonial affairs , who met at dinner about this time last year , and felt that the colonies were generally dissatisfied , so much so as to threaten the stability of the empire . It was felt that this discontent was caused by the system of colonial government that had been pursued : and this led to the formation of the society , which ineluded men of all parties . ( Hear , hear . ) They were
anxious that the colonies should be well governed , so that they might no longer unnecessarily entail a heavy expense on this country . To effect this the society had enquired into the sources of colonial misgovernment , and had come to the conclusion that it was mainly through want of self-government and through their affairs being administered bj' persons on the other side of the globe . The society , therefore , recommended the greatest amount of self-government for the colonies consistent with the integrity of the
British empire . The society had done well for the past year : he hoped they would continue to do so ; and would thus deserve the thanks and gratitude of the colonies . ( Cheers . ) The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Bishop of Oxford , Lord Lyttelton , Mr . Hume , Mr . Adderley , and Mr . Scott . The latter gentleman , in an animated speech , proposed " Success to the Australian Colonies . "
Mr . Lowe returned thanks at considerable length ; and , after an onslaught on the colonial press , proceeded to review the provisions of the Australian bill , and to dilate on the grievances of the Australian colonies . Earl Grey had , he said , like a second Pisistratus , turned o * ut of office , under pretence of greater zeal , those who had done as much or more for the country as himself . For his own part , he would rather take a decision of the Emperor of China than of the Colonial Secretary , for the former might give a fair decision , but the latter was so hampered by his speeches , despatches , and reports , that he could not give an unbiassed conclusion . He concluded by calling on the company to stand between the Colonial-oilice and our colonial empire .
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THE HYDE-PARK EXHIBITION HOUSE . The long deliberations as to the building to be erected for the exhibition of 18 ul have been terminated by a decision in favour of Mr . Pax ton ' s design and estimate , which is" for a building chiefly of glass —in fact , a huge but elegant glass house . The great feature in its erection is , that no stone , brick , or mortar will be necessary . All the roofing and upright sashes will bo made by machinery , fitted together and glazed with rapidity , most of them being finished previous to being taken to the place , so that little else will bo required on the spot than to fit the finished
materials together . Tho whole of the structure will be supported on cast-iron columns , and the extensive roof will bo sustained without the necessity for interior walls for this purpose . If removed after the exhibition , the materials may ho sold far more advantageously than a structure fillet ! in with bricks and mortar , and some of tho materials would bring in full half tho original outlay . Complete ventilation has boon provided for , so that the interior of tho building will bo much cooler than tho external atmosphere . In order to subdue tho intense light in a building covered with glass it is proposed to cover all tho south side of tho upright parts , together with the whole of
the roofs outside , with calico or canvass , tacked on the ridge rafters of the latter . This will allow a current of air to pass in the valleys under the calico which will , if required , with the ventilators , keep the air of the house cooler than the external atmosphere . To give the roof a light and graceful appearance , it is to be on the ridge and furrow principle , and glazed with sheet glass . We are glad to learn that no trees will require to be cut down , as the glass may fit up to the boles of the trees , leaving the lower branches under the glass during the exhibition ; but Mr . Paxton does not recommend this course , as , for the sum of £ 250 , he
would engage to remove and replace every living tree on the ground , except the large old elms opposite to Prince's-gate . Only a few years ago the erection of such a building as the one contemplated would have involved a fearful amount of expense ; but the rapid advance made in this country during the last forty years , both in the scientific construction of such buildings and the cheap manufacture of glass , iron , &c , together with the amazing facilities in the preparation of sash-bars and other woodwork , render an erection of this description , in point of expense , quite on a level with those constructed of more substantial materials .
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THE REDEMPTION SOCIETY . A camp meeting of the members and friends of the Redemption Society was held on the afternoon of Sunday last , on Baildon Moor , a large and romantic common , situated a short distance from the Shipley station of the Leeds and Bradford Railway . Early in the forenoon groups of respectably attired people might be seen wending their way to the pleasant spot , though the meeting was not to take place till two o ' clock in the afternoon . Many seemed determined on making a pic-nic party on the occasion ; no unwise determination either : for though their letrers might be locked up in the Post-office on the Sunday , that was no reason why they should lock up themselves .
The meeting was opened by singing Charles Mackay ' s deservedly popular lyric of The Good Time Coming ; " after which Mr . David Green gave a brief sketch of the history , objects , and prospects of the Redemption Society , including a plain , but interesting account , of the society ' s estate in Wales , and pointing out a few of the numerous evils of competition , and contrasting therewith the great benefits of a union between labour , land , and capital . The immense sums expended in strikes by the trades * unionists a few years ago , might have been much better applied in commencing self-supporting institutions on the associative plan .
Dr . F . H . Lees regarded association as the only means of working out the salvation of the people . So far as it had been fairly tried , it had always answered . He particularly noticed the Rechabites , the Essenes , and the modern Communists of Europe and America . Under the present unfair system , the wealth-producers had the least share of the fruits of their own industry , whilst the idlers , and those whose energies were employed in worse than useless occupations , received the greatest part of the wealth that really belonged to the working man . Under a judicious system of association , labour would be
equally divided amongst all the able-bodied membeis ot the community , and the hours of labour would be so much abridged that no man could complain of his share of the common burden , which in reality would become a recreation . The doctor concluded his eloquent oration by impressing upon the minds of his hearers the necessity of rendering all the support in their power to the great principles of cooperation , by which system they had it in their own power to place themselves above the reach of poverty and slavery , without injuring any other portion of the community . les
Mr . Joseph Barker thought communistic princip should have a fair trial ; and he could not help thinking that they might be so adapted to the wants of society as to work out the redemption of man . Ho exposed the fallacy of the Malthusian doctrines , and contended that there would be land enough for all the people in the world , even supposing the population to double itself every twenty years , for many thousands of years to come . He should render all the assistance he could to the Redemption Society until he saw some better plan to regenerate the worldwhich at present he did not .
, Upon the whole the meeting was one of the most successful the society has yet held . There could not bo less than 1000 people present , and what makes this fact more valuable , is the variety of places from which they came . Keighley , Bingley , Shipley , Bai - don , Bradford , Edwick , Harding , Idle , Eccleslull , Burstal , lleckmondwick , Halifax , Ilorsforth , Guieley , Leeds , and many other places in the West Riding , wore represented at it .
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JBTIIE BOSTON MURDER—CONFESSION OF ia DR . WEBSTER . Tho ltovorend Dr . Putnam , the spiritual adviser of Dr . Webster , has induced that gentleman to xnako a full confession of the circumstances connected with tho murder of Dr . Parkman . The confession was
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Leader (1850-1860), July 20, 1850, page 388, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1847/page/4/
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