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time his excitability became so great as to The prosecutor in this case stated his in. render bim unaccountable for his rions-

tention of replying and, at the adjourned but this condition very soon ceased and on his arrival in Hongkong when he was sitting of the court this afternoon, the fol- der my special charge I found him perfec-lowing protest was read by Dr. Wood- tly vane aud collented. I spoke to ou all subjects and a found him perfectly ward:

rational, and the keeping him in Hos- pital, where he is almost in perfect solitude, with his liberty controlled by Cal Browne, is having a most perjudicial effect upon hitn, idleness leading him to contract ba bita which

lling considerably upon his nervous system and daily more likely to become permanent.

are

Whereas had he his liberty and simply re-

a

TRE CHINA MAIL.

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LONDON, June 18th :-Ilanover, Prussia and Italy have declared War. Hostilities. have commenced in Germany.

LONDON June 20th-Prussians occu-

pied Hesse Cassel.

I is LONDON June 21st. Sixty thousand (ferman) Federal Troops are concentrated at Frankfort, King of Italy left for Carap

Carigna

at

LONDON,

Commanding at the station, but by the Medical profession generally. For several months back there has been a scarcity of Candidates for the Army Medical Depart- moot. I think I am safe in prognosticating still greater acarcity auless thus matter taken up warmly at home and His R. H. Mr PRESIDENT and GENTLEMEN-1 beg caneca it to be fully explained both to Go- the Field Marshal Commanding-in-Chief, most respectfully to submit that in accor dance with the constitution and practice of art and Commanding Officers how far

their authority Courts Martial by Simmonds, I stated no

earthworks before Dresden. · Postal with which traffic stopped between Italy and Venetia. thing in my defence

The Ma the Trosocutor to make any reply, as his they are invested at home.

22nd Jane.-Austrians entered LONDON, doing so is only admissible under certain for General commanding and Colonel Silesia. Prussians surrounding Hanoverian

Brown in my

have shown all of which are clearly defined. But would for the service iu then-

Prússians occupy whole of Saxony. in Simmonds Courts Martials, 1863 page selves arranging such petty quarrels terday before Verona. Italians defeated

London, 25th June. Great Battle yes.

fully to protest against his doing so.

Prussians entered Bohemia. General Court Martial. The aucun

LONDON, of Military scandal that has been brought crossed the Minciu, a

a great

battle

Italians years fought yesterday before Verona. before the public within the last few y

the

interior adonintra were repulsed with heavy loss.

LONDON, June 28th.-Battle in Bohemia requires to be the rigidly Regiments

looked into

near Neustadt-Artillery and Cavalry en- Although the charges preferred against Dr

retreat. In a day or two we shall doubtless Woodward on the first Gourt Martial have at six evening Prussians wore in full know the verdict and what that verticulars of them and they

not been published, I have heard the par- diet will be is, we opine, very clear.

Yesterviny to entiti far it really exceeds this, and how raisi, 21st June. The Prussians are

conditions,

ATMY

From our PARIS Correspondent. PARIS, 10th Frene, 1866. For the last month we have been living between hope and fear.England, France, and Russia, most desirous that peace in Europe should be maintained after much deliberation came to an agreement to in- vite the would be belligerent powers, Austria, Prns sian, and Italy to send plenipotentiaries to debate the different points at issue; the questions to be de hated were the, the Venetian the Elbe Duchies difference and the German Federal reform, Even the German Bund represented at Frankfort on the

Main was invited to send representatives.

Presia and Italy returned a favourable answer

[No. 1119-July 26, 1866.

able speeches; even the ministerialhonchos could no refrain from applauding.

last winter told you of the great discontent. caused in Paris by the intention of the municipality of the capital to deprive us of our beautiful gardens of the Luxembourg. Students, old men and bun. deads of others sent in a petition to the Emperor praying him to put his veto on the treasure: the consequence has been that His Majesty has decided that for the present nothing shall be done to io any way to spoil one of the greatest ornaments of the capital.

It has been remarked that it is now by no means

but Austria and the Bund accepted with reserves, sidents of Courts of law, procureure general D. C. rare to see at the Imperial table of the Tailerra high provincial functionaries, such as prefects, pre- the former stating that there was no Venetian quee this is agenstom recently inaugurated by their Ma-

stricted from duty for a short time, he would 251, Para. 508 and 599, and I bog ruspect than adopting such a rigorous proceeding heavy loss: 5th June.The Italians having tion, and the fatter informing the neutral powers that jesties who desire to know individually as much as

be able to associate freely with his friends and join in amusements to divert from his mind the unpleasant recollections of the last three months, and his nervousness would daily wear away; for in the treat- ment of unsoundness of mind as in all il- Desses, the proximate and exciting cause thereof should always be borne in mind iu the course

in conclusion 1 wish to re veive a few of the facts clicited in the ex-

of this Court. The first what I believe

Gentladopted for care.

Tus Court Martial on Dr. Woodward has at last closed it's proceedings and we now feel at liberty to make some com-

ments on the case.

as

convinces me that tion and organization

amount

it and not think of allowing any foreign power to meddle in its home matters. You see therefore, that the conditions laid down by Austria and the Bund, As the preliminaries of a Conference to be held. The Fronch government a few days ago communicated with the Cabinets of St. James and St. Petersburg

sislly every chance of a Conference for the amicable settlement of the Prusso, Austro, Italian question had passed away never to return.

amination of witnesses during the sitting our Jast night's issue we gave the defenre fuo, que as trivint us those luy upi- | LUNDON, June 26th.Italinos recrossed informing them that from the answer of Austria espe

How prefer. LONDON, that Officer. red against that

Major

General full so that our rendors can now judge Guy who is invested with the

the administrador of the frivolous matter which has taken tion of all Military matters in China and

investigation before he

made the hocus-

R.

myself to be fully borne out in the state ment I made concerning Staff Sargenn geon Wolfreyes when cross examined by ing gone fully and clearly into each charge. me stated they cannot define or determine Our readers may perhaps he sume the nature of disease Visania," for which what surprised to bear that, notwithstand Bir. Hyde is returned on the sick list, ing the protest entered by tho-prise neither can they explain what

what particular condition of mental unsoundness it de repenting the Prosecutor's reply, the Court fence is correct. notes or to what class of mental diseases allowed. it to be read. From what we

Medical Dan

Woolfreyes, uasch as Dr. Dick and Sar- so long to investigate, the prisoner hav-Japan could furdly have itted this ips and Prussians. Further fighting be

entertained

MISCELLANEOUS.

possible all the high officials of the departments Thus as soon us one of them arrives in Paris, as he generally gas at once and leaves his card with his Minister, notice is immediately given to the Eas Tor, who soan invites the personage to dine at the Tuileries. At the table the latter is usually placed by the side of the Empress, and presented to the prince Imperial, who, par paranthese, since the r tara from Compiegne, has always dined with their Austria has gone a step further, she has broken Majesties. The Emperor converses freely with the the treaty of Castein, whereby the two powers made guest relative to his province and listens with inter- * temporary division of the two Duchies Schieawiget to all details concerning it. Holstein, and now hands over the question of the

The railway round Paris, having a total length Duchies to the Decision of the Diet. What the conas-

of 25 miles, is now completed by the termination of quences of this step will be are very evident. Blamark

the portion between Grondles nað Antenil; temirk- has already ordered the Prussian troops to enter able views of the capital .sre obtained from the im Holster and conflict between Austrian and Prus

mense viaducis at Pont da Four an Sevres. nguy his

it belongs, and I therefore begs learn the Prosecutor not only reite- animosity towards Dr Woodwardon the Cambridge married Prince Tack Mary of sian troops seems to be inminent Indeud the out portion of the line from Batigialles to Hercy has

rated the charges, attempting to prove they were simply matters of discipline, but he also went very fally into the first charge, the one upon which we

at Kent.

LONDON, 13th June From America we learn that two bodies of armed Tonians have crossed the Niagara and captured Fort regiments of Regulars moving against the Fouians whose retreat has been cut off.

LONDON, 14th June-Johus

uson has issued the Fenians proclamation against Federal authorities have arrested Roberts,

long been opened to traffic.

caterpillars have very seriously damaged the plum crop in that department

The twentieth volume of the correspondence of

Advices fruai the at-et-Garonne state that the

ment And the Medical Regulations pages should imagine he is feast capable of fanged, and is, it appears the Officer who | Gris, engaging Canadian Volunteers. Two far as the Congress is concerned we must say regniss" Napoleon I, magnificently bound and marked with

706

farmas

forms

to submit that any a patient under the head of a disease which he cannot thoroughly explain and define shows unquestionably a great want of judg

107 and

direct Media Of giving an opinion. And here we can- ficers when designating the Fascov not but remark upon. what seems to us of mental unisontulness, to do so in accord- ance with the notendage therein laid what strange, that in an engry if this sort, when the Prisoner is a Medical down and where each form of insanity is distinctly defined. And I believe it to be man and where the offences charged are the "usage" of the service to comply with those instructions, and I beg therefore to

repeat that my statement was not an un- founded

one.

all move or less of a professional nature. not a single Medical Officer was a member of the Court, which was composed (with but two exceptions) of men who are Con- of the Court to a statement made by Col.manding Officers, or who, in the ordinary Browne in Court, when asked by me if he

course of events expect to become so. had complied with the recommendations

The Prosecutor was also (we are as-

I

I beg to be allowed to draw the attention

菲

The

and Pa., after battle of Verona.

June-Acconuts concern- Hanoverians conflicting. LONDON, 29th June.-Italians abandoned positions ou Po-concentrating tronps. Undecisive engagement between Hanover. Officer being brought to trial So absurd tween Prussiana and Austrians. are the chatyus that the general opinion teen made by Dr Woodwarfin his demikian threatens to abdicate the throne in the Colony is tint the stu- LoxDON, 14th June. The Euperor Max

It ja quite apparent for

of Mexico, reason or other there must be a great

LONDON, 12th June. Princess part of some one.. Of course opinions as to [Kew. its cause are fury varied but I have heard of aus which seems to have grounds.

Mr Hyde is supposed to be mentally de- the Itchiban scandal to light. Dr Woodward in apparently anxious to prove his sanity, but it is stated that the Clou modant for reasons best known to himself would

allow not wit

Dr Woodward to to carry out the treatment he considered nevessary in Mr Hyde's euse. Most of our realers will be able to rear

put two and two is, bas, the Itskibos question anything to together and the sum I wish to add up Pand Sweeney arrested.

Canadian troops say to

to the late Courts

arts Martials on Dr Wemoving to frontier.

June.Military revolt in ward? This is a subject well worthy of the consideration for the Authorities at Home. Madrid promptly suppressed.

COMMERCIAL For nyaelf I cannot feel so

Vine s

LONDON, 12th Jane.-Mercantile Bank do As

as to the result of the £39 per share. Oriental Bank £35 per do the verdict that was found last sim Court Martial now

tion has suspended, it I cannot but think To say the least of it

201. own phrase, have shown a great want of judgment,"

allowing such little absurdities to become publicly known and the topic of conversation for every private soldier in the Garrison. And I cannot but think that the line of con- duct pursued must be highly detrimental to the discipline of the 2nd Battalion, 20th Regiment, and the well being of H.M. Service.

Toney and four hundred raiders ofeated.

in America by Canadian troops. Roberts

LINDON,

26th

the Imperial arms, was presented on the 4th instant

to the Emperor.

"

break of hostilities caumot now long befdelayed, unless some of the parties, who may not be quite prepared, should bave recourse to any fresh mides of staving it of a little longer for the purpose of gaining time so as out in paer: however, our troubles dejout end here: the spitit of war means to be hovering everywhere over Europe. Turkey will not recognise the new Hospodar of Moldo Wallachia threatens to send

This is as you know what we here call la meris troops to Bucharest to drive away Prince Charles sasson, and the pour chronicler in Paris has rauch to Hohenzollern and bas siready occupied several other do to gather a few scape wherewitht to make his for provinces inhabited by Christian populations, which respondence for abroad worth reading; all the world seem very disposed to throw off the yoke of the and his wife will shortly be off to the country, and Sublime Porte. Prince Charles of Hohenzollern basin à fort'ght or so Paris will be out of tow," sent an envoy to the Soltan, informing him that he the shoale of strangers, the birds of pasage coming will in every way keep within the serms of the

from Naples, Rome, Florence, Nice, Canto and treaties.

Hyeres, and who sojourn for a few days on their way home to see what "we" of the civilized world.

contained in my letter of the 30th ultimo tonished to hear) allowed to read a letter you evidently sitting, knowing as share. The Universal: Banking Corpora den desire în Prussia to keep the peace at all bazards, are doing and what we are wearing" have almost

rospecting Mr Hyle, he stated that he had purporting to have come from the Hu received no letter from me containing auy Guards, referring to some old correspon representations but simply a copy of one ilence of last year. In strict justice to the had sent to the principal Medical Officer or Prisoner we cannot but think that this authorities, to borrow Dr. words to that effect.

letter should not have been read, or if read the correspondence which gave rise to it ought fully to have been stated to the Court, that the Prisoner might have had an opportunity of pointing out how far it

was relevant or irrelevant to the matter before it. The evidence should strict-

Whereas Gentlenen if you will kindly refer to the letter in question you will see that it is addressed to the adjrtant for the information of Col. Browne. Now what construction can be put on my sending that letter to the Adjutant but the simple ne that I did so with a view of having my re- comendations carried out, as Col. Browne is perfectly well aware that it is neither be confined to the case in question. essential nor customary for ine to send him The Prosecutor's reply terminated the pro- copies of the letters I address to the princeedings and he is evidently not to blame cipal Medical Officer, and also that it is on if Dr Woodward is acquitted on the ap- ly the standing orders of the Battalionparently trivial and petty charges upon that direct me to communicate with him which he has been brought to Lial, and at all on such a matter, as there is nothing we cannot but think it fortunate for that to that effect in the Queen's Rognlations. gentleman that the Court decides as to And all the paragraphs in the Queen's aud Medical Regulations referred to by the guilt or not, the Prosecutor having no fur- Prosecutor in support of his Authority, Ither voice in the matter. suamit in no way bear upon the subject, but apply simply to the discretionary power. invested in a Commanding Officer to maintain the discipline of the Service and to decide whether he will or will not comply with the recommendations made by the Medical Officer regarding any Sanitary measures effecting the troops generally, but they in no way refer to patients in Hospital

Few would be surprised to hear that the court had stated they consider the Prosecutor has in this instance show himsel! some bat too zealous to maintain the discipline of his Regiment and to pro- mote the welfare of () .M. Service.

the

1

in

I beg to enclose my card though being totally unknown both to Dr Woodward and Colouel Browne (having over to my knowledge exchanged words with either of them), sign myself. An impartial and unprejudiced

OBSERVER

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Manchester firm-Shirting 128. Twist

LONDON, 18th June,Cotton very firin, Coroanat oil £44 18s, Coffee, Plantation midilling, 738 to 79s, good native 588, 9d.

Silver sixty-two punce,

LNDON, 14th June,--The Bank returns large increase in reserve notes and

bullion,

LONDON, 17th June. Cotton quiet, drooping.

Total Cotton best, 650,000 bales. Government has notified that advan- ces on Government securities in India ahould be repayable there. (1)

Stook of Catton, one million forty thous and bales, Manchester marke drooping Madras Cotton 9.

19th Tune.otton depressed. LONDON, 19th Manchester market drooping.

LONDON, 20th June.-Cotton quiet Sales 3,000 bales, Dhollera fd. General finan- cial

extremely critical. position LONDON, 21st June:--Fair Dhollera 8fd. Market

dull.

heavy, un demand, in favor of sellers. Sales 8,000 bales Bengal Cat- tou, oli 5., new ofd. Discount 10 par cent. The Shareholders of the Consoli- dated Bank have resolved to caise an sudi- tional capital. The Bank resumes opera- tions ou the 5th June.

NDON, 22nd June-Cotton firmer.

dull.

Plautatiu and

at and left Singapore for their destina-Manchester very

or sick individually and a misnoraud come frain certain of the Garrison at Ifong. tious, before the departure of the Orissa Native Coffee declined three shillings. Co-

And though I omitted, We have received a letter purporting to unintentionally, to antil directed to do so by the Adjutant in kong relative to the late Court Martial on conformity with the Battalion standing De Woodward with a request that we orders, under the circumstances of the case, and knowing I had the concurrence of the should publish it. This we cannot do us Principal

1 Medical Oficer one would imagine the imprudence of the writers in mendo Col. Browne would be only too glad

too glad to ing names and titles would render such a earry out any professional recommendations step highly advisable. As, however,"

we have every reason to believe that the

I made which might tend to the reestabliel

Firstly it is stated that the men of the 20th Regt were refused permission to at- tend the Court Martial. This for all we know may be quite in order, but it is a pity to give rise to remarks by making an open court a hole and corner affair.

ment of Mr. Hyde's health. And as stated letter is a fide we wil allude to the by the Principal Medical Officer in evidence before the art, when I asked him if he views and statements expres-tal by the

Court ever kucw an instance of Commanding writers, premising that should these state- Officer refusing to comply with the profesents be incorrect they are easily contra-

recommendations of the Surgeon of diéted. a Regt. in a case similar to Mr. Hyde's, he replied "be never knew an instance,'

Bot unfortunately there has been a great want of cordiality and good feeling exist ing between Columel Browse and ayself for the last 10 mouths aspecially, during which time we have never willingly had any intercourse except officially. And 1 caunot but think it is owing to the unfriend liness that exists between us that I was placed under arrest upon such charges, and I firmly believe

inany of my acts and mo- tives have been misconstrued and the

professional duties resi carrying out of my dered unpleasant. My reason for taking statement is that I consider it essential

The Curnel asks us one day on parade if the Coupe should see clearly the terms we be all satisfied with the clauge we got apon which the Prosecutor and myself in Japan. Of course we says yes becurs

And I find I are perfectly, jus no good if we did say no we should be deit tified in remarking in my defence the ionuts ou then, but we isnt satisfied and send tives by which the Prosecutor may appear you this by a couly becured we was ordered

nottogive to information to be presssohop me to have been influenced.

ing you will excuse us. We are Sir yote humble servants.

/XX REGIMENT.'

this

staud.

to

Dr. Dick's letter of the 11th instant, addressed to the Act. Deputy Assistant Ad jutant General, together with those addres- sed to are of the 30th ultime and of the 1th and 10th instant, as also from his evidence given before this Court when he stated “*1 do not see the fact of the Board sitting al- way as the prison- er was treating Dr. instructions from the Board,"

It also appears that Dr. Woodward has quite gained the respect and confidence of the men who are not slow to discriminate between Medical officers who do, and those who don't do their duty, cither in a profes sional or more private point of view. The last paragraph we publish verbatim:

J

To the Editor of the EVENING MAIL,"

Club Hongkong, 26th July,

16

from that Port.

The telegrams brought by the O-issa are so important that we publish them below în extenso from the Straits Times £ctrar-

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

coanut Oil $44 10.

Fair Dillers 85d. Cotton more mar- ketable; d. in favor of sellers.

Bengal Cotton 51 Fair Western unchanged, no thing doing Imports 5,000 bales. Stook, 104,000 bales. Manchester, toore cheerful. little doing 71b Shirtinga 10s. 9d. No. 40 Mule Tirist 18. 4. Indian Securities, Carling from Banbay, with dates to the

THE P. and O. Steamer Orissa, Captain Four per cunt, 93. Bar Silver 62d. to 62/1, Exchange Is. 11d. nominal. Slight im- 30th ultimo, Galle, the 5th, Penang, the provement in funds. 12th and Singapore the 14th Instant, LONDON, June. Cotton active and

23rd bringing the Europe Mails of 4th and 11th advancing Agra Bank agreed to volun June, arrived at 9, 30 A. this morning.

tary

Tas Orissa carries about 700 chests of

averaged Rs. 1,570 to Rs. 1,575 per chest.

eight tion-Aseta nino; Liabilities

one million. 25th JUNE.-Cotton firm and

Malwa Opium, and the laat Bombay prices 25th Jase--Cotton firm, ad-

The amount of bullion by the present mail is in silver, to tengkong, £520; to Shanghai, £1,160. Total £2,880),

PARLIMENTANY.

LONDON, 18th June-Jarernment in minority of eleven on Lord Dunkellin's motion for substitution of a rateable value for Franchise test iustea L of a £10 rental. defeat is causing uneasiness in the city.

LONDON, 19th June. The Ministerial

LONDON June 20th-Ministry has re signed in cousequence of defeat by majority eleven on Borough Franchise Bill Queen til Monday." is at Bumoral. Parliament adjourned un-

LONDON, 22nd June-A probable im- mediate dissolution of Parliament. Hansea meat again on the 25th.

Luxus, June, 27th-Queen accepted resignation of Ministry. Derby summoned to Windsor. Stanley Minister for Foreign

Affairs.

WAR NEWS.

LONDON 11th June-Austria solicited ad- vice for advance money from France()

LONDON 12th June.-Prussians dispersed Holstein Estates. Austrian Ambassador

Berlin re-called.

L

vancing.

LONDON, 28th June - Cotton quiet. Plantation Coffee, middling, 71s. to 745. 6d. Native, 55 6d. to 50s.

At the beginning of the month there was an evi-

but the late conduct of Austria se round the Germans of the north.

The enthusiasm in Italy has in no way abated Garibaldi instead of having twenty thousand valan teors, has more than sixty abis disposal; his son, Menotti will also take the field.

King Victor Emmanuel is very active latest accounts state that bis Majesty looks very care worn- He knows too well what will be the fate of Italy, should the Kaiserlich be successful, and he does not known if he can rely upon Napalzon III. We hear that the Ex-King of Naples, is again stirring, and the Brigands are getting bold as so many troops have. been obliged to be sent to the North. You see Mr Editor that the position of our old, Europe is ut mast enviable ope at home things look anything

but refreshing.

According takst dispatches receiving in Paris yes- terday evening (June 3) there is nothing of great im portance to note respecting the state of the Union of North America. We learn however that Mr Seward and all the wombers of the Cabinet agres in approv ing the line of conduct purtand by Johnson.

Admiral Nunez who so cruelty Bombarded Val paraiso appeared before Callao in Peru on the 2d of May, with the intention of inflicting punishment on the Peruvians similar to that inflicted on the Chilians Inwever, he reckoned without his boat, as after u few hours engagement he was obliged to retreat with a dapagod head and a damaged feet: as two of his vessels were sadly battered about by Whitworth canons with which the furts of Chilas were wall provided--the Peruvians lost more than sixty man including the minister of war Galvez,

Nothing more has been heard of the Spanish fleet it is reported that the Peravians and the Chiliane in- tend attacking Cuba,

The Imperial Government has just taken advan tage of the confusion now caused by the complication in Germany (public attention being turned to the conflict between Prussia, Austria, and Italy) to pass the loi des suspects or law enabling the government to arrest any person or persons suspected of con- spiring against it; those who brought forward this bill assert that it will in no way be applicable to the prese, but what guarantee have we that this odion, measure will not be put in force against our publis writers should they ever happen to pen articles for or less unpleasant for the reigning power. According to this la Fronch subjects will be rendered fiable

all left us. We shall soon be deprived of the Salon dex Beaux Aris or exhibition of paintinge by living artists French and others in the Palais de Lisdus- tri. In the Champs-Elyaser, mur artists have just given us another proof of the vanity of the race the government every year grants a medal called to me- daille d'honneur for the best picture in the exbibi tion, and the same to be given by vote by those artists why have already received some kind of recompense and who exhibit. Very few unforta nately responded to the call on the day appointed for the election or rather selection" this shows that two of a trade never agree and very faw artists c be brought to clown any body but himself, the con

sequence has been that the medal will for the presen remair in the hands of the government, as no arsiat has been found worthy of it, or rather because every artist would wish to see himself the possessor of it, and would not like to give it to another.

As for theatricals they are now a dead letter, as none like to be "cabin'd, cribb'd, coufined" in a ho theatre. Of course now a days nobody cares for the classic, and at the performance given a few days ago at the theatre Francais in commemoration of the birthday of the great Corneille, the players wasted their sweetness on the desert air and performed to "empty benches."

"Oh

what a falling off was there." Oh Talma, Le Kain and Mars, what would you say were you to ase what attracts the French public. of the present day.

Whilst our theatres where wagedy and comedy of a higher school are performed have been almost entiraly neglected by the public, our minor thoaices,

crowded houera. where spectacle and senseless extravaganza draw

Batty the lion tatuer who is still is greater lion than any of his own is ranning a successful career at the Cirque Napoleon; a few days ago, one of his tigers bis a great piece out of his shoulder, which entirely disabled him for a few days and prevented his appearing before the public.

Cindrella a grand spectacle has nogy replaced La Lanterne Magique at the Chatelet and will no doubt run all shrough the summer.

COURT OF SUMMARY JURISDIC

TION.

Tuesday, July 24, 1866.

After a careful consideration of the Thave come to the conclusion that the Plaintiff is entitled to a Decree for the

mount claimed.

On the

art of the defendants aust.

*

BOMBAY, 21st June. Bank of Bombay shares (its 1,000 paid up) 43 per cent discount. Asiatic Bank shares (Rs. 100

to be punished on their return to France for language Before J. C. WHYTE, Esq., Acting Judge. (considered seditious) held on foreign soil; the bill up) Rs. 25 each Financial Associa Paźd

F. dos Remodios. The Agra Bank, of Indian and China shares (Rs. 100 was opponed by the whole of the opposition $130.

His Floor gavo Judgment as follows;→→ paid up) Rs. 18 each. Great distrust, pra-members. Picard the deputy mast justly remarked vailing

that it was either more nor less than Une foi de

"In this case the plaintiff seeks to re BOMBAY, 22nd June.Bank of Bombay rate generals a Pavierioro (a law of safety due on four Bank Notes made by the Agra cover the sum of $130 being the amount 31 per cent, discount. Elphinstone's 545. abroad), the French political writere occupation and Masterman's Bank payable here, but Asiatic Bank shares 60. Back Bays 1,700, is goue, no one will dare put his name to politi. which he allegea, he was unable to get Considerable business done,

BOMBAY, 27th June. per cent. Gocal articles, nor send any political correspondence clad in consequorice of the Bank having. vernment Paper 105-4 per cent 893. abroad as our post-office officials are allowed to open closed." Money Market distrust continues. Bank letters of persons auspected of being in correspondence bills 23 04d. Documente 26. 13d. to 25..

case, with foreign journals which are most read in Paris; 1d. Credits 28 01 Fair Dhollers 285 the penny press alone will remain unharmed as it Rs. candy. Freights 7s d. 7 lb.

never touches on political matters. Le petit journal | 7-2 Shirting Rs.2 per piece, trim, but quiety L'Evenement and the Natsit may go their way tempt was made to show that they were. No. Bank Shares 26 per cent discount. Asia rejoicing. The correspondence sent to Germany and not liable to the plaintiff, but, Bank Notes tics old 36-new 14 per share. Central Italy by our larger papers is sifted by the newspaper are, to all intents and purposes, money, Bank 24. Orientals 3 pronium, firm. sensor, and any matter considered political is cut out and the holder of such notes is the person Much enquiry at the Bombay Bauk

who, as a a rule is entitled to be paid the with unsparing hand. We shall soon be in the dark in France respecting what is going on in Europe for amount represented by them, although he in some peculiar casas hate an action the government will know how to put its light under

ost this also against a bushel.

received these party from whom he The persecutions of the press continued naubated

a this

case the Bank is clearly liable in our country not a day possess without either ane to the plaintiff. It is, however, contended suspended; however, government, bas it all its own of our Paris or provincial papers being waraed, or that the Bank had suspended payment and by so doing had committed on set of Bank- way, for the French people sean to be in a lethargic must come in with the other croitors.of. ruptcy, and therefore that the plaintiff

the defendants, and prove his debt in the You no doubt remember that some of the Paris ordinary awever, by no means clear that students were last year condemned to naveral months **It is, imprisonment for having need seditions language at

under our local law of Bankruptcy as re-

of St. Pelagie where they are new undergoing punish rupt, and were it perfectly settled that it gulated by Ordinance No. 5 of 1864, an the Congress of Liege; they were sent to the prison Incorporated Company can become Bank ment. One of than a Mone Jailard has been locked could, still, I do not see how the

manager up with soldiers placed in confinement for unruly con- of a Branch Bank, can by any act of his, duct and obliged to rivas nails. Thus it is that our render the Company, of which he is merely

the agent, Bankrupt.

tered his position in ay and received no Sia.-I have carefully perused the Butle

information yon have been able to give t It will be clearly seen that I have the concerning the Court Martial now being justification and concurrence of the Princi held on Surgeon Woodward 2nd Battalion,

The Spanish fleet consisting of six ves- pal Medical Officer in baring discharged 20th Regiment. From my knowledge of LONDON 18TH JUNE.-The Diet has rated sels under Admiral Nunez, have been re- Mr Hyde from the sick list, and it is ne- the service, having spent several years it it, mobilisation of the Federal contingents.

pulsed at Callao. The Admiral himself cessary for me to say anything further not I never knew or heard of

any officer

ver being

Garibaldi bas arrived at Genoa.

ie reported wounded in eight places. on the subject of the third charge.

twice within a month brought to a Court LONDON Jöra June-Change of Italian

The Peravispa lost 60 killed and 170 There are some letters I would have co- Martial and 1 never read such frivolous Ministry Ricosoli. President of the Coun-wounded. Nothing is known of the loss pied in full in this : defence, but to which charges as thuse preferred against Surgeon. Marguera accompanies the King.

my des

of the Spaniards, but it is thought to be Prussia seceded from Confederation.

very heavy, the ships being perfectly rid-te. Garibaldi is in Coen, (1)

dled with shot..

founded or not.

Firstly

Martial.

LONDON, 18TH JUNE.-The Saxon and Hanoverian troops have effected a junction with the Austrian Army. Garibaldi bas arrived at Come.

LONDON 18TH June-Prussians occupy Hanover, Dresden, Hanoverians, Saxons joined Austriana. (3) King of Prussia and Binperor of Austria have issued manifes ន tous justifying conduct.

I have only been able to allude a, aufort-Woodward. The three charges upon which nately, I did not keep copies of them and he is now tried are more or less of a purely Col. Browne refused to sanction my having professional nature and do not therefore the Hospital letter book to copy from. come under the jurisdiction of Onurts

Trusting you will give the whole mat. ter your nature couzideration.

One thing is very clear that if a Surgeon whether the statement I unfortunately is responsible for his patient's health no made concerning Surgeon Woolfreyes Commanding Officer has a right to interfere nor do I believe for a moment that such a thing is tolerated in the service. But Couuranding Officers serving in China so far from the Horse Guards, seem to have an idea the they can do what they choose, quite igforing the fact that if somebody out here they are very stall fry at home and certainly in a case of this kind would not presume to interfero, knowing right well if they did ao, they would very soon be brought to account, not only by the General Officer stans.

am I to blame in any way for gently, reiturate recomanendations my not having been carried out, and lastly am I not perfectly justified adopting any course of treatment I conscientiously con- ailered necessary for the restablish went of my patient's health.

Q. P. M. WOODWARD, Hurgeon 2nd Bat: 20th Regt.

July 23rd, 1966.

Prussia and Italy have formally declared war against Austria. Communication with the sent of war interrupted. An engagement before Frankfort took place between the Austrious and Prussiaus; advantage gained by the latter, The 4th Darmstadt Regi- meat was nearly annihilated by the Prus-

Tue following telegram is later than those published in the Straits Times, and has been kindly sent us from the office of a contemporary.

3

7. Ib. 12.3.

40., Farn L. 8.

Discount 10 per cent.

29th June.

Italians abandoned possession on the Po. Prussiaus beaten Aistriaos in Bohemia. Hanoveriaus surrendered to Praesia.

2nd July,

St lb. 14s. 14s. Yarn 1.8.

•

government acts towards those who offend it,

Our Senate and legislative body may he looked apon as a collection of poppeta only dancing when the strings are drawn. The members of the opposition sione show fight, and when they open their mouth it is to ask the government about its misdeeds. Jules Favre the other day treated as to one of his adair

may

way.

notes.

"Mr Barnard on behalf of the defen- dants proposed to give in evidence s Tale gram which Mr Anderson had received announcing that the Head Bank in London bad suspended payment. That, however,. I refused to recorve on two grounds; in the first place, because, I know of no case in

No. 19-Je

which suult evidence has in the second place the purport to come direct in London, Enticor However, even of I h not see in what respect have been didereut Agra and Mesterman's payment is nit likely and it will of course ander

the provisions act (25 al 26 Victoria not, however necess will he wound up in any cass the English

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