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that the allied armies, whose numbers, assembled at 
Varna, were about 50,000, are on the advance. Silistria, 
ately deemed so weak, has now been fortified so admi- 
rably, that it has been described as the Elirenbretstein 
of the Danube. In the Black Sea, some ei"ht Russian 
vessels have had the courage to rush out of Sebastopol, 
and to fire upon three of the cruisers of the allies. 
Accounts of the result vary, but it seems probable that 
the Furious has received some damage ; ana there seems 
no doubt at all that the gallant Russians made all haste 
to get back again to Sebastopol. The Journal of St. 
Petersburg will no doubt apprise us, in due course, of 
all the marvels performed — and a few more. 
IJo one talks or thinks of anything but the war, and 
very likely the fact has escaped notice that the Govern- 
ment have withdrawn another really important bill — the 
Testamentary Jurisdiction Bill — which was intended to 
reform the Ecclesiastical Courts, by throwing their busi- 
ness into Chancery. And Lord Palmerston, having with- 
drawn his Police Bill, in deference to the views of those 
who opposed it, on the ground that it tended to that 
awful thing “ centralization” (which usually means, the 
confiding what is everybody’s business, and is done in 
the way the proverb mentions, to some few bodies who 
are responsible for its being done properly), endeavoured, 
a few nights ago, to bring in a second bill on the same 
subject, but, being assured by Sir John Pakington and 
others that he would be unable to carry it this session, 
the Home Secretary said that he had done his duty, ami 
postponed the measure. The Oxford University Bill 
lias not been much delayed in the House of Lords, the 
second reading having taken place without oppo- 
sition, except a long and able speech by the Chan- 
cellor of Oxford, the Earl of Derby. Some people 
have hinted that the business was got over thus 
rapidly, in order to enable certain distinguished 
individuals to get away to the Liverpool Races ; 
but this must surely be scantlulum magnatum. The 
Government adhered to its habitual practice, and 
received another defeat in the very last discussion of 
the measure in the Commons, and the bill is, in fact, 
Mr. Walpole’s rather .than Lord John Russell’s. A 
whole Parliamentary morning has been wasted on a 
squabble about the Irish Church, the thesis being a bill 
ot Serjeant Shee’s, which was to settle the whole 
question amicably, and which not an Irish member on 
any side, except the mover, approves. The usual 
charges of perjury were pleasingly flung about during 
the edifying debate. 
The deatn of the widow of Marshal Nev, and a letter 
of sympathy addressed to a member of his family by 
the Emperor of France, have been almost the only 
domestic incidents which have diversified the letters 
of our Parisian correspondents, who take at least their 
share in discussing the general politics of Europe, and 
do not thereby aid in varying the contents of the journals. 
Spain is in a strange state, and it is far from impos- 
sible that apartments may speedily be prepared at. the 
Clarendon for the reception of Her Most Catholic Ma- 
jesty, always supposing that the proprietor sees no ob- 
jection to receiving ladies whose hearts ore expansive. 
The last news is that the Queen had shown herself to the 
army, with her infant in her arms, and had made this 
not altogether novel appeal for protection, but had failed 
in eliciting any very warm demonstrations of sympathy. 
The revolting leaders at present confine their demands 
to a change of ministry, but are supposed to intend 
something far more important ere long. 
The King of Portugal and his brother, after most 
laudably crowding into their sojourn among us visits to 
most of the sights which a strain* er can see with ad- 
vantage, have taken leave of Her Majesty, and departed 
for the completion of their tour upon the Continent. 
The financial account for the quarter has been made 
up, and shows rather a large deficiency upon the pre- 
ceding-quarter ; but upon examination it will be found 
that this is chiefly due to the lari^e remissions of taxation 
made by recent budgets, and that there is nothing in 
the state of the revenue to alarm the most inveterate 
crouker. England is solvent, and, as the Scotch say, 
“ friends (and also enemies) at a distance will please 
accept this intimation.” 
THE ALLIED FLEETS IN THE BALTIC. 
The following is a list of the British and Freuch ships in 
the Baltic. In the fleet a glorious spirit of noblo emulation 
is universal. The Hon. Captain Henry Keppel, better known 
as Hurry Keppel, lias, more than once volunteered to lead 
through the channel under the gnns of Cronstadt, and victo- 
riously force his way among the Russian fleet, or die a sailor’s 
death on board the St. Jean d’Acre. “The sea or a C.B. 
beforo Christmas,” is the emulous war-cry among the captuimv 
The temper of the men Is excellent ; the Jack-tar pluck of the 
scu-horse is breaking out in that victorious love of fun that 
was the nerve of the old navy. 
ENGLISH SHIPS. 
Screw Line of Bailie Ships. 
Guns. 
Duko of Wellington (flug of 
Sir C. Napier) .. ..131 
Royal George 120 
St Jean d’Acre 101 
James Watt 91 
Nile 
Princess Royal 91 
Ctts.r 
Creasy SO 
Majestic 
Edinburgh (flag of Admiral 
Chads) 60 
jjfeguo GO 
Blenheim 60 
Ajax 60 
Sailing Line if flattie Ships. 
Neptune (flag of Adm. Corry) 120 
SJ. George 120 
Cumberland . . . . 70 
Boscawen 7n 
Monarch g. 
Prince Regent .. .. !! 90 
St. -am Frigates and Sloops, Jr. 
Leopard (.flag of A (lrniral Plum- 

Impcricuse .. .. 51 
Arrogant 
Luryalos 
Penelope.. .. 
Guns. 
Odin .. .. 
Bulldog .. 
Vulture .. 
R 'samond 
Basilisk .. 
Amphlon.. 
Cruizer .. 
Archer .. 
Desperate . . 
..8 
Conflict .. .. 
Valorous . . . . 
.. 16 
Magiclenne 
Dragon .. 
Driver .. .. 
Hccla .. .. 
Gorgon .. 
.. 6 
Alban .. .. 
Porcupine .. 
Lightning .. 
Total gnns .. .. 2043 
Steam (7 tilt floats. 
Pigmy. 
Cuckoo. 
Zephyr. 
Otter. 
Hospital Ship. 
BcUclslc. 
FRENCH SHIPS. 
Sailing ships of the line. * 
Guns. 
Inflexible (flag of Vico Admiral 
Parseral Dcschcnes).. .. 90 
Breslau 86 
Tago 100 
Hcrcule .. •• .. .. 100 
Jcmappes 100 
Dngnesclln 90 
Dupemi 83 
Trident 82 
Frigates. 
Semltlantc 60 
Androinaque 60 
Vengeanco 60 
PourslTanto 54 
Total force of English guns 
Total force of French guns . 
Guns. 
Virginia .. .. .. .. 54 
Psycho 4o 
Zenoble .. •• •• <.69 
Steamers. 
Austerlltx (screw alt Ip of tlio 
line) 90 
Darien ..16 
Phlegcthon ... .. .. 8 
SoutUcur . • . • .. 4 
Milan . . . • . . 4 
Lucifer .. •• •• •• 4 
Aiglo .. •• .. .. 6 
Total guns 124G 
.. 2,045 
.. 1,246 
Grand total (exclusive of steam gun-boats) 8,391 
HOME NEWS. 
TIIE COURT. 
On Monday, her Majesty hold a Court at Buckingham 
Pnlacc, at which Sir Georgo Bouhnm, K.C.B., lute her 
Mnjosty’s Plenipotentiary to Chinn, was presented, ou his 
return from China. 
The Right Rev. Robert John, Lord Auckland, also had nn 
audience of the Queen, nnd did homage, on being appointed 
Bishop of Buth nnd VV oils. 
The illustrious visitors, the King of Portugal and the Duko 
of Oporto, who have for some weeks past been sojourning nt 
our Court, on Monday morning took their leave of the Queen 
und her royal Consort. They ufterwards proceeded to bid 
farewell to various members of the uristocrncy, nnd then set 
out for Woolwich, whero they embarked on board the Min- 
delo, for Ostond, in order to pay n visit to their relative King 
Leopold, in Belgium. The momout the King of I'ortugnl 
stepped on board the Mindolo, a royal suluto was fired by the 
Royal Horso Artillery, by tho guns on board the F*fgard,nnd 
by a lino Brazilian ship which had como up tlio river during 
the duy, and was moored opposito tho west end of tho dock- 
yard, nt which his Majesty 6comed much pleased. Tlio crows 
of the Fisgurd, flag-ship, and tlio Brazilian ship, manned 
yards and cheered heartily, which was responded to by tho 
crow of tho Mindclo. 
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Colonel 
Seymour, honoured the officers of the Grenadier Guards, of 
which regiment his Royal Highnoss id colonel, with his com- 
pany at dinner ou Monday evening, at Grillion’s Hotel, Albe- 
marlo-streot. 
Her Majesty, attended by a brilliant suite, has, during tho 
week, honoured tho performances at the Olympic Theatre and 
the Opera Coinique with her presence. 
Tho Countess of Gainsborough has succeeded tho Duchess 
of Atholl as tho Lady iu Waiting to the Queen, and Eurl 
Somers and Mr. R. Ormesby Goro have relieved Lord Wntor- 
park and Sir Edward Bowator in the duties of Lord and 
Groom in Waiting. 
THE CRYSTAL PALACE. 
On Thursday, the Queen and his Iloyal Highnoss Princo 
Albert, accompanied by two of tho Itoynl children, paid nn 
curly and unexpected visit to the Palace. Thoy arrived about 
half-post nine o’clock, and were attended round the building 
and park by Sir Joseph Paxton, Mr. Digby Wyatt, and Mr. 
J. C. Deane, tho head of the exhibitors' department. 
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FASHIONABLE WORLD. 
Her Royal Highness the Duchesi of Cambridge had a dinner 
party on Monday evening, at her apartments ut St. James's 
Puluce. Tho guests included her Royal Highness the Duchess 
of Kent, his Excellency Count Collorcdo, his Excellency tlio 
Bulglnu Minister and Madame Van do Wcyor, tlio Duke of 
Bocclcuch, tho Marquis nnd Marchioness of Wostminster, tho 
Earl and Countess of Jersey, and Lady Clementina Villlor*. 
tho Earl ofEglinton, tho Earl of Dalkeith, tlio Earl of Mans- 
field, Lord Otho Fitzgerald, Colonel and Lady Kathcrino 
Harcourt. 
Viscountess Combcrmere was honoured with the company 
of their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge arid tlio 
Princess Mary, and a distinguished circle of the aristocracy, 
ot her mansion in Belgrave-quore, on Monday afternoon, for 
the mutual exhibition und inspection ofu beautiful collection of 
amateur drawings and works of art. 
The Earl and Countess of Wilton gnvo a magnificent enter- 
tainment early in the week, at their mansion, in Grosvcnor- 
squarc, to her Imperial Highness the Princess de Salorno, 
their Royal Highnesses the Duko and Duchess d’Aumalo, 
and a distinguished circle of tlio nobility. 
Tho Marchioness of Hreadalbane gave a second grand ball, 
on Monday evening, at the family mansion in Purk-lune. 
The nuptials of the Hon. Captuin St. Clair, youngest son 
of Lord Sinclair, of Nlsbet and Hcrmiston, N.IL, nnd Miss 
Anne Crawford Pringle, fourth daughter of Sir John Pringle, 
Burt., of Ncwhall, N.B., were celebrated last Saturday, at 
St James’s Church, Paddington. 
Mr. and Lady Isabolla Stewart have left Belgravo-squaro 
for a tour on the Continent. 
Colonel and Mrs. Aspinwall arrived at the London Hotel, 
Albemarle-street, from the Continent, on Monday evening. 
Mr. Arthur Macnamara has left London ori u lengthened 
tour upon the Continent. 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been suffering from 
an attack of chicken-pox, but weave happy to learn he la now 
going on very favourably. 
The Countess (Frances) Waldegrave gave a grand concert 
on Wednesday night, at the family mansion in Cnilton- 
gardens. A brilliant circle of the aristocracy responded to her 
ladyship’s invitation. The programme of the music embraced 
compositions from some of tlio most eminent composers, which 
were rendered by Madlle. Angelina Bosio, Madame Viardot, 
Sig. Lablache, Sig. Gardoni, and other favourite artistes. 
The Countess of Listowel gave a magnificent hall, on 
Wednesday evening, at Kingston Home. 
Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice, attended by Lady 
Caroline Barrington, visited the German fair nt the Portland 
Bazaar in tho course of the week. Her royal highness re- 
mained fully an hour in the exhibition, and made several 
purchases. 
Mrs. Henry C. RoBAnTs’s Soiree Musicals.— T his 
lady gavo a grand entertainment lust Tuesday to a very dis- 
tinguished circle, at her residence in Lowndes-square. 
Woodin’s Carpet Bao. — This entertainment will close in 
a month. During the past week the attendance lias been very 
large, and Mr. Woodin, ever an excellent mimic, seems oven 
now to improve nightly. His changes of costume arc effected 
with marvellous [rapidity, and the tone arid manner of the 
numerous characters ho assumes maintained with admirable 
individuality. lie is worthy of his success. 
Royal Gallery op Illustration.— Tho Countess do 
Neuilly, accompanied by the Due d’Aumalo, and attended by 
a numerous suite, visited tho Diorama of the Danube und 
Black Sea ou Wednesday. 
Fox Club. — T ho members of the Fox Club held their fifth 
meeting nt the Trafalgar, at Greenwich, on Saturday lost 
Tho following woro present The Right Hon. Sir Robert 
Adair, tho Earl of Scarborough, the Karl of Zetland, tho Earl 
of llchoster. Right Hon. Edward Ellice, M.P., Mr. E. Ellice, 
M.P., tho lion. Dr. I.ushington, Mr. Stephenson, Mr. Augus- 
tus Stephenson, Mr. Rowland Alston, Colonel Boldero, Mon. 
II. Duncan, tho Hon. Lord Marcus Hill, M. 1\, Sir II. 
Ferguson Davie, M. P., Colonel Forguaou, M. P., Lord 
Cromorne, Hon. R. S. Carow, SlrM. J. Cholmloy, Mr. Lang- 
ston, M.P., Lord Mostyn, Lord Charles Russell, and lion. 
Edward Coke. 
FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS. 
July 10, Tho Countoss Downgor of Carnwath’s so irfo. 
Lady Carollno Muxso'a bull. — Mndumo Oury’s mtirtineo 
musicale, at tho residence of Lady Vnssall Webster, Grunard 
Lodge, ltoohampton — July 11, Lady Uouoywood’s tho thin- 
sant . — July 13, Lady Spoarmnn’s soiree dansanto ,— July 14, 
Lady Muunors’s concert — Tho Marchioness of Westminster's 
grand “reception,” nt Grosvonor House. 
Wo are requested to state that Lndy Howard’s morning 
party nt Crnvon- cottage, postponed on tho 24th June, will tnko 
placo on Saturday tho 1 5th July. Lady Howard lias a small 
morning party to-day (Friday), at Cravon-cottngo. 
MONDAY.— Loans.— Tho royal assent was given by commission to 
three public and sixty -six private bills. 
Tho Customs Duties (Sugar and Spirits) aud I ho Excise Duties (Sugar) 
Hills were severally read a second time. 
ThO Fai l of Malmesbury asked tho noblo earl at tho head of tho Go- 
vernment, whether It was trim that tho offices of the new department of 
Secretary of State for War woro to bo removed to tho houm occupied by 
the Inclosuro Commissioners in Whltcluill-gnrdoits, ami that tho Inclo- 
suro Commissioners In their turn woro to bo removed to St. James's- 
square? Having complained of this arrangement as Inconvenient, ex- 
pensive, and unnecessary, tho noblo Karl further culled attention to tho 
stuto of ilm Foreign-office, In Downlng-stroet, which Im compared to 
that of old ban-neks from tho want of repair. Tim Foreign Secretary 
had no residence within tho building, while tho room In Which ho sat 
was so unsafe that, If ho received company, It had to bo propped up, aud 
ho could not give a dinner, because there was no kitchen. 
Thu Karl of Aberdeen said tlm house occuplod by the Incfosuro Com- 
mlslonero was tho only ono In tho neighbourhood of Downing street nnd 
tho llorso Guards wlifoh could bo found for the new War department; 
whilst tlm house to which tho Inclosuro Commissioners would be removed 
was one which they had themselves approved boforo being removed from 
Soinerset-houso. Inquiry, however, should bo made as to the amount of 
Inconvenience which the change would produce; but ho anprahendad 
that two months would bo sufficient to re. arrange tho archives of tlm 
tho commission. As to tlm state of tho Foreign. office, he well know from 
porsouul experience that It was disgraceful and dangerous. Tho rents 
In tho walls wero quite alarming to look at. Plans for a now building 
were In preparation, and would be completed by tho end of the summer, 
hut her Majesty's Government had no present Intention of applying to 
Parliament for u grant of public monoy for a new erection. 
The Karl of Ellonborougli approved of tho resolution of tho Govern- 
ment not to spend i'80,000 ou a new building under uxlstlng circum- 
stances. 
Lord Rcdosdalo called attention to tho dispersion of the public offices, 
and said that, considering tlm amounts paid for rents and enlargements, 
It would he real economy to orcct a building adequate to accoininodato 
all tlm most Important departments. 
l ord Cumpbcll put In a word as to the state of tho courts of law at 
Westminster, especially of tho Bull Court, which ho characterised aa 
pestiferous. 
Lord St. Leonards suggested that, ns tho courts of equity now sat In 
Lincoln’s Inn, the courts lately occupied by them at Westminster might 
ho adapted for tlm uso of tho common law Judges at a very small 
exponso. 
The Lord Chancellor mentioned that ho hud given directions that tho 
Courts of Chancery at Westminster should be held at tho service of tho 
common law Judges. 
After a few words from tho Marquis of Lnnsdownc and Lord Brougham , 
tho subject dropped. 
Lord Brougham gavo uotleo that on Monday week ho should lUOVO a 
series of resolutions on tin; Important subject of natloiml education. 
Lord St. Leonards called attention to the present state of business In 
tho Court of Chuncery In tho Masters' offices ; and after having offered 
several suggestions, with the view of expediting nnd facilitating business 
In thoso departments, ho moved forroturns on the subject. 
After a conversation, tlm returns were ordered. 
Tho Gaming Houses Bill was read a third time nnd passed. 
Tho Vice-Admiralty Courts (Mauritius) Bill was read tho second tlmo. 
Adjourned. 
Common*.— O n the order of tlm day for tho third rending of tho Public 
Revenue and Consolidated Charges Bill, 
Mr. W. Williams appealed to Mr. .Spooner not to endanger a valuable 
bill by bringing on bis mo’lon for excepting from It tho giuut of May- 
nooth. 
Lord John Ilusscll also remarked upon tho Inconveniences of the pro- 
posed course. Tho proper mode to proceed In reference to tho question 
was, thut which Sir Robert Peel adopted when ho placed tlm Maynootlt 
grant upon tho Consolidated Fund, namely, by a bill. Ills own opinion 
had been thut tho subject should not be one of annual discussion, and 
therefore ho had supported Sir Robert Peel on his bringing In that bill. 
Retaining the same opinion, lie announced that Im should oppose tho 
motion, and thut Its being carried would prove fatal to the bill. 
Mr. Spooner said that Im should assuredly persevere with Ills motion, 
and charged those who desired to obstruct It with wishing to stlllo tho 
Protestant voice of the nation. 
An amendment of Mr. V. Scully, for exempting tho officials of tho 
Court of Chancery In Ireland from the operation uf tlm bill, wus nega- 
tived by 138 to 111. 
A similar amendment, by tho same member, In regard to tho officials 
of tlm queen's Bench, wits negatived by 121 to 100. 
Other amendments having been disposed of, 
Mr. Spooner, in fulfilment of his threut, moved Ills amendment In 
regard to Muynooth, supporting It In a speech of great solemnity. 
Tlm question was put, and no one ou the Government aide rising to 
reply, 
51 r. Ncwdcgate rose, and at very considerable length supported tho 
amendment. 
After a few words from Mr. lfcyworth and Mr. Gardner, 
The question was again put, mid a scene of somo confusion arose In 
consequence of Mr. Isaac Butt endeavouring to speak after the two- 
mlnnte glass had been turned, a proceeding contrary to an understand- 
ing to which tlm House hud come. The Speaker, In enforcing the rulo 
was warmly supported by the Houso. 
On a division, the numbers werc- 
For Mr. Spooner's amendment •• 90 
Agsfnst It >06 
Majority for Government “16 
Tho bill was fhen read a third time and passed. 
Tlm House went Into committee of supply upon the civil service esti- 
mates. Tlm discussion of these occupied the greater part of tho night. 
Progress was reported at half -past twelve. 
The Poor-law Bourd Continuance Bill wus rend a third lime, nnd 
passed; an were the Union Charges Continuance Bill, the Indemnity 
Bill, and the Insurance on Lives (Income Tux) Contlnuanco Bill. 
The Merchant Shipping Bill wus read a third time, and passed. 
Lord Palmerston withdrew his motion for leave to Introduce tho 
Police (No. 2) Bill. 
The House then adjourned. , , 
TUESDAY. -Lord*.— The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill, 
which proposed to extend tho prohibition of driving dogs In carts 
io all parts of tho country, was read a second time, after considerable 
discussion, In which several noblo lord* appeared os the friends of dogs, 
while others were decidedly hostile to the canine interest. 
The Ecclesiastical Courts Bill, by which power Is given to examine 
witnesses viva voce In ccclwlostlcsi suits, was read a second time, on 
the motion of Lord Brougham. 
Some other business was also despatched, and their Lordships ad- 
journed. . . . 
Commons.— A t tho morning sitting, In committee the Valuation of 
Lands (Scotland) BIB, and tho Parochial Schoolmasters (Scotland) Bill , 
both passed through. 
