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      anticipated ; and in addition to this there has been a lucky chance come to help us somewhat . Mauritius Lowe , Miss Lowe ' s father , is now discovered to have been the benevolent painter by whom Turner , at that time a barber ' s toy , was firat recognised , befriended , and saved to art ; in return for which fine action an ardent and renowned admirer of Turner ( whose name we need not indicate further ) , desires to gratify himhimself by bestowing henceforth £ 5 annually on the Misses Lowe , and permits us to publish such his resolution , if that can make it . more binding . So that , on the whole , there is now as good as an ' additional annvitv of £ 80 /"

      Charge op Manslaughter against two Army Surgeons . —Messrs . Turner and Bed well , two army surgeons , have been committed for trial on the coroner ' s warrant , charged , the tone with administering a large dose of laudanum ., in mistake for senna , to two privates at Chatham ; and the other with neglecting to take proper measure * to counteract the poison . One of the soldiers is dead , and the other is not expected to live . The new Gteitebai . Omnibus Company . —Public expectation awaits with some impatience the promised " new system" and " improved vehicles" of the London General Omnibus Company . The London General Omnibus Company began by offering a premium of £ 100 , to b « awarded by judges of

      indisputable knowledge and inxpartiality ( Charles Manby , fisqii Secretary to the Institution , of Civil Engineers ; George-Godwin > ^ Esq ., of " The Builder ;" and Mr . J . "Wright , the eminent carriage builder of Birmingham and London ) for the best design of an omnib \ is calculated to « give increased public accommodation , and they have received , as may be supposed * designs out of number for . the proposed object .- The award of the premium for the test design wtti be made by Messrs . Manby , Godwin , and Wright , in the course of next vveek . If the prize design be suitable to all requirements , it is Tinderstood that it will be adopted at once by the London General Qmnibus Company ; if not , they will take from it what is best , and seek for farther improvements at any cost .

      The Duke ov Wehjngton , says the Times , has resigned his office of Master of the Horse , in consequence of his grace ' s disagreement with Ministers on ¦ ttie subject ' of Life Peerages . An Extensive SPEGtTJLATOR . —The affairs of Mr . D . L . Lewis , a bill discounter and merchant , of Salter ' s Hall Courb , are now before the Court of Bankruptcy . He was made a bankrupt twice in the course of last year . —the nrsb time in January , the Second time in June . In the interval lie had large transactions ; £ 19 , 677 passed through his hands . His balance-sheet showed enormous transactions . His aceotints begin in June , 1852 , with , an alleged capital of £ 41 />; but this was proved to be fictitious . In the

      three -following years he incurred debts to those to whom he gave no Becurity to the amount of s £ 2 , 500 , while he owed to those holding some sort of security £ 218 , 000 ; and there was also a liability to the extent of £ 49 , 000 . He debited himself with securities to Mr . Mould and Mr . Hudson of £ 67 , 000 . During the whole time these enormous debts were incurred it did not appear thai Mr . Lewis made any profits beyond £ 67 10 a . in his capacity as wine and . spirit merchant . ' These did not appear to have been any profitB in any of Tub other dealings , which were very various , including speculations in house-shares , billB , a yaob-t , Vauxnall Gardens , Westminster

      Improvement Bonds ( denounced by the counsel for the assignees as a " levia-than swindle" ) , Bhips , pig-iron , and other matters . Mr . Lawrance , for the bankrupt , Baid he had been the tool of others , and that Mr M'Kenjsie , one of the opposing creditors , had given him nearly ^ 650 , 000 - worth of Westminster Improvemeiit Bonds , in exciiange [ for his acceptances—the bonds being worthless , while the billa held good against the bankrupt . Mr . Commissioner Fonblanque reserved judgment , taut , in the meanwhile , remarked that , while there was evidenoe of great imprudence , he thought the admirable way in which the bankrupt kept his boolce showed that there was no dishonesty of intention ..

      Quarry Accident , —An accident attended with a serious loss of life occurred at Bowthick Slate Quarries , near Camelfoyd , a few days ago . Upwards of one hundred fathoms of rook at the back of the quarry suddenly gay © way , and three men named £ owoo Hoakin , John Masters , and Youlton , were crushed to death . Several others narrowly escaped . Tptm Baths and Wash-houses in Gouwwcon-BOjUajuo , — -The recommendation , of the City committee , that'the baths and wash-houses in GoulBton-flquai-e be purchased by the Corporation , hau boon rejected Htfifce Court of Common Council by 02 against 17

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      IMPORTANT PROM SERVL 3 l . The Servian Senate having shown a disposition to side with the Western Powers , the Princo of Servia entreated the Russian Government to supply him promptly with adequate means of action .

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      THE DOMICILES OF THE PLENIPO TENTIARIES . Count de Buol , with the persons who accompany him , will put up at the Hotel do la Terrasse in the Ruo de Rivoli . The Earl of Clarendon has engaged a very fine apartment in the Grand Hotel du Louvre , where the Count Cavourwill also reside . The Grand Vizier A . ali Pacha will fake up his residence at the hotel of the Ottoman Embassy . The Plenipotentiaries will hold their uteetings at the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs , in the Salon dea Ambassadeuro , which , adjoins the cabinet of Count Walewski . It was remarked in Paris that the Russian Ambassador had stolen a march on his colleagues in the Conferences . The British Ambassador was absent in London , and Lord Clarendon had not arrived . Neither the Austrian nor the Turkish nor the Sardinian Plonipoteutaries had reached Paris . Count Orloff , who has to come all the way from St . Petersburg , was expected to arrive last . He is Bev-onty years of ago , and must take his time .

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      NEW LOAN" AND FUNDING OF EXCHEQUER BILLS . The Chancellor of the Exchequer hoa givon the usual formal notice that Lord Palmcvaton and himself will bo prepared to receive at the Treasury , on Monday next , the 18 th inst ., gentlemen who may bo willing to contract for " a loan for the public service ; and will , at the same time , communicate to the gentlemen present the conditions upon -which offers for funding p , portion of the Exchequer Billa now outstanding , will be received .

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      Leader Office , Saturday , Feb . 16 . LAST NI-HT'S P 1 ULTAMENT . HOUSE OF LORDS . THE CEMETERY DISP 0 TB . Lord Brougham presented a petition complaining of delay an opening a cemetery in Carlisle . The Bishop of Exeter entered into an explanation of the alleged right of bishops under the recent statutes relating to cemeteries . THE 3 OARD OP EDUCATION . Earl GrBEimxfcE moved the second reading of a bill establishing a Tice-President of the Committee of Council of Education , and stated that he would , in fact , be the Minister of Public Instruction . A discussion followed , in which the provisions of the measure were generally approved . The House of Commons Offices BUI and the Metropolitan Police Bill were read a second time . The House adjourned afc a quarter past seven .

      HOUSE OF COMMONS . DECIMAL COINAGE . In ans-wer to Mr . "Warner , The Chancellor of the Exchequer , said a commis - sion had been issued to inquire into the subject of decimal coinage . THE CRIMEAN REPORT . In answer to Mr . Paxk , Mr . Feei . said he should lay on the table the = answers of Lords Lucan and Cardigan aa to the allegations against them in the Crimean Report . Mr . Palk them gave notice of his intention to call the attention of the House to the allegations against the officers named in that report . Mr . IjAyard asked the Government to give him an early day to bring in his motion on that subject .

      Lord Palmebston said it was too early in the session to ask such favours , and the hon . member had better " try his luck" in the ordinary -way . fire insurances . In answer to- Mr . Palk , the Chancellor of the Exchequer said , it was not intended to repeal th-e duties on Fire Insurance . REWAKDS OP MSITNGUISHED PEBSONS AT THE REDAK . In answer to Mr . Latard , Mr . PeeIi said that reports had been sent of the names of officers in different divisions who distinguished themselves at the Redan , to General Simpson , and had not been added to his general report . Those reports had been received afc ' the " War Office , and he would inquire for them .

      it had been continued , it was against the order ot the Government . The apology was not merely for breaking the law of the United States , but , for anything which could be construed into such an attempt and was so considered by the American Minister here . In fact , after the question was supposed to have been settled , it was reopened by the American Government . He deprecated the dealing with this question while it was still pending . Mr . Dmraeli expressed his opinion that no discussion on the relations between this country and foreign countries should take place without full informationand he should

      , not support Mr . Roebuck - but he denied the doctrine of Uord Palmerston * that no member of that House had a right to call attention to the conduct of the Government in such transactions . He wished that all reserve should be observed on these occasions , but he was not Burprised that something should have come of the attempt of the noble lord in an esc-parte statement the other evening , to bind the House to certain opinions on this question . The noble Lord had said there was a conspiracy on the part of the American Government to entrap England into violating the lawa of the United Statea .

      Lord Palmebston said it was not to the American Government , but to certain persons unconnected with that Government that he had alluded to . Mr . Disraeli after a few further remarks , expressed his hope of the continuance of amicable relations with America , and urged Mr . Roebuck to withdraw his motion . Mr . Roebuck then withdrew his motion . Mr . M . Gibson asked when the formal offer of arbitration on the Central American question was made . —Lord Paxmerston said he did not remember ; but the papers when laid upon the table should give all the requisite information . The / Revenue Department Estimates were passed through Committee of Supply .

      The Chancellor of the Exchequer obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend the laws relating to the Civil Skrvice Superannuation . Several other Bills were introduced , and the House adjourned at twenty minutes to twelve .

      OUR . RELATIONS WITH AMERICA . On the motion for going into Committee of Supply , Mr . Roebuck brought on the subject of four relations with America . He thought that the statement on that subject which had been made public was incorrect , and he thought he had the means of correcting that statement . He believed that the statement that all that could have been done to conciliate America- had been done was not true . The etate of tlie case was that Mr . Crampton , the Governor-General of Canada , and the Governor of Nova Scotia were directed to assist enlistment in America . It was said that those instructions were withdrawn , and an apology mode to the United States . But more had been done than was stated ; for Mr . Crampton laid a plan -with the Governor of Nova Scotia to evade the

      law of the United Statea ; that is , he tried to induce persons to leave the States and enlist in Nova Scotia , which , was as much against the law of the United States aa enlisting in the States themselves . Mr . Roebuck * then read extracts from tho trial of one Hertz , in Pennsylvania , who was employed to induce people to leave the States and enlist in Nova Scotia , He urged that Mr . Crampton had broken through tho laws of neutrality , and the United States was justified in demanding his recall , if ho had exceeded his instructions j ii he hod not , the apology made by our Government was not sufficient , and was disingenuous . He asked to be told distinctly what iu , e iuetructione given to Mr . Crampton were , beyond tho mere formality of telling him not to break tho law-Mr , Hadmeld secouded tho motion .

      Lord Pajuoirston said the eamo reason which induced the American Government to withhold the correspondence on this subject from Congress , 3 iad induced our ¦ Government to -witlidraw'it from Parliament . Ho then stated that tho correspondence "was still in bo imperfect a . condition as to preclude its being placed before tho Houso . He would not , therefore , enter into details ; all he would nay waa that tho instruction of the Government wua that nothina

      should bo done to violate tho laws of the United Statea . Ho would not yet argue the point put by Mr . Roebuck , with regard to enticing men from America ; hut he would say tliat efforts wore made , and ft conspiracy got up to fasten , on England a violation of the law of tho United StatoB . Ho uttorly denied that the apology made woe insincere or disingenuoua : it was not intended aftor it was given that enlistment should bo continued : and if

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      On the 3 rd of this month , telegraphic communication was opened between Constantinople and Scutari , thus connecting Europe with Asia ,

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      It is said that the Hon . and Rov . MoJitaguo VilUow * is to bo tho new Bishop of Carlisle . Tho Rov . Montague Villiora is at present rector of Bloomsbury and canon of St , Paul's . He is brother to Loxxl Clarondon , and ia what is called , wo believe , a " popular preacher ; " a characteristic of Low Ohviroh Metropolitan divines .

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      Tho AosembUe Nationale has received ft " warning " for having reproduced an article from tho Liboral Catholic Review , Le Correepondant , in which the virulence , of the ultramontane Univtra was novoroly condemned , and aonao regret for tho parliamentary regime expressed with groat moderation and re » ervo .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Feb. 16, 1856, page 154, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2128/page/10/