the Thames will there be carried out; but for this be worth a quarter of a million sterling. An awkward remaining part it will be impossible to do without mechanical aids.

The committee for the management of Evening Classes for Young Men in London had a supper at the London Tavern on the 25th, at which the Earl of Harrowby presided. This institution has been founded on the principle which the Committee of the Privy Council are endeavouring to introduce in all the schools under their control-that of founding a good secular education on a sound religious basis. The report for the past year stated that 24 classes had been established, which were attended by more than 600 students, whose general good conduct had secured the entire approbation of the teachers. 29 lectures had been given freely by gentlemen of talent and reputation, and 23 teachers had in the same spirit devoted nearly 400 evenings to the instruction of young men of a different class in society. The subscriptions received during the last year amounted to 2201., while the expenditure had not exceeded 1304., nearly half of which was provided by the students themselves.

The fourth annual meeting of the Grotto-passage Ragged Schools and Refuge for the Destitute was held on the 26th, at the Literary Institution, Edward Street, Portman Square-Lord Ashley in the chair. The Report stated that during the last year, 36 boys had been boarded, lodged, and educated there, 11 of whom had been convicted thieves; of this number 8 had been sent to Australia, 6 apprenticed to sea, 1 expelled, 1 removed by the parish authorities, 1 sent back to the workhouse, where he died, 3 had left of their own accord, and 2 had been enticed to leave. There were at present 15 in the Refuge, leaving 5 vacancies. In the Industrial School there had been an average attendance of 74-25 of whom were provided daily with a dinner. Mat-making, shoe-making, tailoring, and net-making are the trades in which instruction is given, and each is expected to earn his dinner before partaking of it. The evening and Sunday schools are both well attended; the number of scholars in the former, averaging 40, and in the latter, 143. Lord Kinnaird suggested the establishment of model lodging-houses on an extensive scale; and Mr. Arthur Hill expressed his persuasion that it was extremely necessary that the boys who had passed through ragged schools, and were intended as emigrants, should, previously to leaving this country, be subjected to a kind of rural training, in order to fit them for their new situation, a rural life being the only one which can at present be properly and advantageously pursued in the colonies.

PERSONAL NARRATIVE.

affair took place on his arrival. The Southampton custom-house had orders to pass the presents without search, but not the ambassador's own luggage. When the officers were proceeding to examine it, his excellency (a Brahmin of high caste) declared that if an article was touched he would return to India by the first steamer, and posted a Hindoo guard, with a drawn sword, over the luggage. After an interchange of telegraphic messages the blunder was rectified, and the ambassador, with his suite, presents, and property, landed and proceeded to town. The ambassador and his two brothers (all three handsome young men) have been since their arrival the chief lions of the metropolis. They have gone freely into society, visited the chief places of public amusement, and accepted invitations to numberless fêtes and parties, public and private, enjoying every thing (except the creature comforts of the entertainment, of which they decline to partake) with infinite zest, and creating a very favourable impression by their intelligence, frankness, and good humour. They have their box at Her Majesty's Theatre, where they are seen every opera night, seemingly delighted with the performances, especially the ballet. The principal fête in their honour was that given by the East India Company on Saturday the 15th, at the London Tavern, and attended by a host of people of distinction, including several members of the government and of the diplomatic body. The Nepaulese did not partake of the sumptuous banquet set before them, but, retiring into another room, had some fruit, and then rejoined the company. The ambassador, on his health being given, returned thanks in his own language, in a speech of excellent taste and feeling, which was translated to the company by Captain Cavanagh, an officer attached to the embassy.-On the 19th the ambassador and his brothers were presented to the Queen by the President of the Board of Control, when his excellency delivered a letter to Her Majesty from his sovereign, and the presents, of which he was the bearer.

Prince Albert, as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, has addressed a letter, dated the 27th of May, to the Vice-Chancellor, on the subject of the Royal Commission of Inquiry. After expressing his conviction that the proposed measure does not cast any slur upon the university, by implying want of confidence in their ability or inclination to carry out useful reforms, and that the government are anxious, by the selection of persons who are to compose the Commission, not to expose the university to needless hostility, his Royal Highness concludes by giving the following advice:"Although I had hoped that the university would have been allowed to go on in their course of self-improvement without any extraneous interference, now that I find THE Queen, Prince Albert, and the royal children, the Government irrevocably pledged to the issue of the returned on the 18th from Osborne to Buckingham Commission, I would recommend the authorities of the Palace. On the 20th Her Majesty held the first draw-university not to meet it with opposition, but rather to ing-room of the season; it was of extraordinary bril- take it as the expression, on the part of the Crown and liancy, and the presentations were unusually numerous. Parliament, of a natural desire to be accurately informed The Baptism of the Infant Prince, Her Majesty's upon the present state of institutions so closely connected third son, was celebrated on Saturday the 22nd, in the with and of such vital importance to the best interests Chapel at Buckingham Palace. The sponsors were the of the nation; and to take a pride in showing to those Duke of Wellington, the Duchess of Kent as proxy for who have indulged in attacks against them, that they the Duchess Ida of Saxe Weimar, and his Royal High- have conscientiously and zealously fulfilled the great ness the Prince of Prussia (who had arrived only the task entrusted to them. Any hostility or opposition on same morning from the Continent). The royal proces- the part of the university could not prevent the issue sion entered the chapel about seven in the evening, the of the Commission by the present government; and, orchestra performing the March in Handel's occasional while it might add strength to the accusations of their oratorio, followed by a chorale composed by Prince enemies, would only lead to the result of the inquiry Albert. The ceremony was performed by the Arch- remaining incomplete, and, as based upon one-sided bishop of Canterbury, who named the royal infant evidence, probably injurious to the universities them"Arthur William Patrick Albert." There was after-selves." wards a magnificent state banquet in the picture- The Freedom of the City of London was presented to gallery; and the evening was concluded by a brilliant assembly and concert, at which the Nepaulese princes, among many other illustrious personages, were present. An Embassy from Nepaul arrived at Southampton on the 25th of May. The Ambassador, General Jung Bahadoor Koorman Ranagee, is the Nepaulese Prime Minister; though only turned of thirty, he is said to be already a distinguished warrior, and the most influential statesman in Northern India. He brought a complimentary letter to the Queen, and presents stated to

Lord Gough on the 30th of May, at a full Court of Common Council; and in the evening a grand banquet was given to him at the Mansion House. The Duke of Cambridge and a number of members of both houses of Parliament were among the three hundred guests.

At the Oxford Commemoration on June 12th, the degree of Doctor of Civil Law was conferred on the Indian warriors Lord Gough and Major Edwardes. The same honour was conferred on Major Rawlinson the

Oriental scholar, Justice Alderson, and Dr. Paris, the President of the College of Physicians. The undergraduates were even more uproarious than usual; in consequence, seemingly, of an order, issued by the authorities, against practices which of late years had brought great discredit on the University." Great cheers were raised for "the Duke " and Lord Brougham, on account of the sentiments they have expressed respecting the Royal Commission; while, for the same cause, loud groans were uttered at the names of Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel.

On Sunday evening, the 16th, the people of Pentonville were surprised by the spectacle of a Mormon Baptism. Two handsome carriages, containing several fashionable-looking ladies, drove up to the Pentonville Swimming Baths. They went into the boxes, and having put on bathing dresses, were thrice immersed in the water by a Mormon minister, who has a chapel in the neighbourhood, a number of people of the persuasion being present. The singing of a hymn closed the proceedings. The names of the fair converts did not transpire; but they appeared to belong to the higher orders of society.

The Duke of Wellington gave his annual banquet, on the 18th, the Thirty-fifth Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Covers were laid for eighty guests, seventytwo of whom were the Duke's Companions in Arms on that memorable day. Most of these veterans are general officers, and the lowest in rank are lieutenant-colonels. Prince Albert and a few persons of distinction completed the company. The entertainment was in the usual style of magnificence. When the party broke up, about midnight, the gallant host, who had done the honours with great animation, ordered his carriage and

went off to a ball.

About a hundred members of the House of Commons waited on Lady Palmerston on the 22nd, and presented to her ladyship a full-length Portrait of her Husband, painted by Partridge, in token of approbation of Lord Palmerston's public conduct.

Mr. Robert Hunt, an elder and only surviving brother of Mr. Leigh Hunt, has been nominated one of the Poor Brethren of the Charter-House. He is in his 77th year.

Mrs Harriett Waghorn, the widow of the late Lieutenant Waghorn, has received a pension from the Crown of 251. a year, "in consideration of the eminent services of her late husband."

Senor Isturitz, the new Ambassador from Spain, arrived in London on the 5th, with a numerous suite. The late Lord Chancellor has been created Viscount

Crowhurst, of Crowhurst in the county of Surrey, and
Earl of Cottenham, of Cottenham in the county of
Cambridge.
Letters have been received from Mr. Layard, our en-
terprising countryman, so late as April 10, and dated
from Arban, on the River Khabour. The last accounts
from this quarter mentioned Mr. Layard's purpose of
penetrating into the Desert, which he has now done, and
explored for three weeks, meeting with numerous traces
of ancient population, though not so productive of
antiquities as was hoped for. His present site, however,
is richer in archæological remains, and is important, as
these are undoubtedly Assyrian, and thus establish the
fact of the extent of that empire. Two winged bulls and
other fragments have been discovered among the ruins.
Mr. Layard was desirous to examine the Khabour to its
mouth; but the Arabs in that direction were hostile to
those whom he ranked among his friends, and amid whose
dromedaries, flocks, and tents he was located. The sheikh
and all the tribe were kind and hospitable.

Obituary of Notable Persons.

The Hon. FRANCES GABRIELLE TALBOT, sister of Lord Talbot de Malahide, Countess of the Austrian Empire, and Canoness of the Royal Order of St. Ann of Munich, died at Vienna on the 28th April.

SIR GEORGE CHETWYND, Bart., for many years clerk of the Privy Council, died at Grenden Hall, Warwickshire, on the 24th May, in his 67th year.

MR. RICHARD WYATT, the eminent senlptor, died at Rome on

the 29th May. He had resided there for the last twenty years.

Lieut.-Colonel P. CAMPBELL, C.B., died at Brighton on the 31st May. He served with great distinction throughout the

War and at Waterloo.

his house in Harley Street.
served in the Mysore War, in Ceylon, the West Indies, and

Lieut.-Colonel Sir JOHN BUCHAN, K.C.B., died on 2nd inst. at
He entered the army in 1795; and

through the Peninsula campaigns.

His Royal Highness WILLIAM FREDERICK MAURICE, of the Netherlands, second son of the King, died on the 4th, at the age of six years and nine months.

MR. JAMES SMITH, of Deanston, the eminent agriculturist, whose practice and opinions have been so often referred to during the Protection controversy, died on the 10th at the house of his relative Mr. Buchanan, of Catrine, in Ayrshire. He is regarded as the inventor of the modern system of drainage.

the 25th, of rheumatic fever, in his 37th year. He sat in Parliament for several years; first for Helston, and afterwards for Lewes.

LORD CANTILUPE, eldest son of the Earl of Delawarr, died on

COLONIES AND DEPENDENCIES.

THE disturbances on the North-Western frontier of India have been quelled for the present, and the leading Affreedee chiefs have formally submitted. The passes between Kohat and Pashawur are nevertheless not considered safe, though nothing further can be conclusively done till the season for a regular campaign. Such other interests as appear to occupy the Indian newspapers, centre almost wholly in railways, which have also lately occupied the attention of the House of Commons, on the motion of Lord Jocelyn. Upon the whole, the prospects in this respect are not unfavourable; and it is curious, that, of all the apparently mad specu lations originating in the fatal railway enthusiasm of five years ago, the companies which most bravely have weathered the panic are those for the promotion of railways in India.

From Canada we have news of a series of successes of the government party, the most remarkable of which is an amendment to the address raising the question of an elective upper chamber, defeated by a considerable majority. Another somewhat notable question started in the Assembly was embodied in an address to the Queen for the independence of the British North American provinces, and voted for by seven members. We may add, that one result of the London visit of the Bishop of Toronto, to which we formerly adverted, has declared itself in a vote of four thousand pounds by the Christian Knowledge Society towards the endowment of two additional bishoprics in Canada.

But bishoprics are quite the order of the day in Colonial matters, and episcopal sees are founded before even outlines of congregations are found. The proposition for what is called the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand, for example, is based upon the reservation of a pound per acre for ecclesiastical purposes. The land is to cost ten shillings an acre, the public works are to engross another ten shillings, and a sum equal in amount to both is to be laid aside for episcopal endowments. We doubt if history contains a satisfactory example of a religion planted in this particular manner, or if the Canterbury Settlement is in any way likely to furnish the example needed.

The last Overland Mail has brought dates from Bombay to the 11th of May.

The kingdom of Oude has been much disturbed, and the British troops stationed there have met with a disaster in supporting the king against his rebellious subjects. A detachment under the command of Captain Wilson, sent against a refractory Zemindar who occupied a strong position, was repulsed on the 29th of March, with the loss of Lieutenant Elderton, who was killed, and seventy-five men killed and wounded. During the following night the enemy evacuated the fort, passing unharmed through the King of Oude's troops. The fort was taken possession of and destroyed.

The Governor-General had left Calcutta for Simla, for the benefit of his health, which had suffered much from the climate and from over-exertion.

The practice of Thuggism is not extinct in India. It has recently been discovered that Lieutenant Brockman of the 50th regiment, who was missing after the battle of Moodkee, was murdered by a party of Thugs, who came upon him while he was resting himself by the side of a well, on his way to overtake his regiment.

A Suttee had occurred in the neighbourhood of Bombay. The husband was 60 and the widow about 22; yet, though they were of low caste, her self-sacrifice was not only voluntary, but in opposition to her family and friends. All who were known to be present were tried by the district judge, and nineteen or twenty people were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, from ten to two years.

There are advices from the West Indies to the latter end of May.

The drought which had so long prevailed was giving way, and there had been seasonable rains in several of the islands. In Antigua, however, the drought continued, and it was proposed to hold a general fast and offer up prayers for the mitigation of the calamity. In Jamaica the cultivation of cotton was occupying much attention. In Trinidad considerable excitement has been caused by the discovery of gold in several parts of the island.

PROGRESS OF EMIGRATION AND COLONISATION.

We noticed in our last number the first preliminary meeting of intending Emigrants on Mrs. Chisholm's Plan. A second took place on the 1st instant, and was numerously attended by intending emigrants, whose intelligent and respectable appearance was highly gratifying. Mrs. Chisholm informed them that since the last meeting she had received communications from persons about to accompany them to the colonies, one of whom had a capital of 3501., another 60007., another 40007., and five others having from 2007. to 4007., each. To such persons the society could only afford assistance

in the way of advice, but she thought it right to mention the matter to the meeting, as these capitalists would no doubt be anxious to secure the services of persons seeking for employment who would be going out by the same ship. Mrs. Chisholm read some interesting letters from emigrants in Australia, and mentioned that many sums of money lent by herself and her friends to assist persons to emigrate, had been faithfully repaid.

On the same day a meeting was held at St. Martin's Hall, with the object of taking measures to Improve the Condition of Emigrants, and to protect them in the voyage to the colonies south of the equator. The Earl of Harrowby took the chair; supported by the Bishop of Norwich, Lord Lyttelton, Mr. A. Stafford, M.P., Mr. Napier, M.P., the Rev. Dr. Mackenzie (vicar of St. Martin's), Rev. Dr. Childs, the Rev. J. Anderson, and other clergymen and gentlemen interested in colonisation and the general improvement of the condition of the poor. Resolutions were passed, to the effect that every body of emigrants should be accompanied by a chaplain or lay-teacher; that each ship should be furnished with books and maps, and with tools and materials for manual employment; and that all contributions for these objects should be confided to the committee of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, formed last year to provide a fund for the religious instruction of the emigrants.

A large party of Young Female Emigrants, sixty-one in number, sent out to Australia under the auspices of Mr. Sidney Herbert's Society, embarked on the 26th, in the Northumberland, bound for Port Phillip. They consisted almost entirely of needlewomen, and most of them have been inmates of the "Home," and have received certificates of good conduct while domiciled there. There were three who had paid for their passage, but went under the care and protection of the Society. The girls having been mustered, were presented with their credentials, with copies of the rules of the ship, and instructions and hints for their future conduct, drawn up on the part of the Society. The former arrangements as to needlework and instruction will be observed, and a supply of little articles of luxury, such as preserved milk, &c., similar to that provided on board the other ships, has been duly laid in. A whimsical piece of folly came to light during the muster. One girl was absent, and on her name being repeatedly called, a companion of hers, also an emigrant, came forward and informed the committee that although her friend had quite made up her mind to go, and although she had herself provided and packed her outfit, yet that at Blackwall she had changed her mind, because the noise of the steamer frightened her! Most of the girls were deeply affected, but they soon recovered their cheerfulness. Altogether, both as regards the accommodation for the voyage, and the appearance and character of the girls themselves, we believe that the expedition appears to have departed with most favourable prospects.

THE

NARRATIVE OF FOREIGN EVENTS.

new Electoral Law having been voted, and the Greek affair having subsided, France has been rehearsing all the month a political comedy called Money, without any of the wit or humour of its English namesake-in fact, an extremely dull affair. The President has been asking for more salary, and the Assembly has been disputing his claim; but what are called his services to the "party of order" have prevailed, and ten thousand pounds a month has been voted as "costs of representation" to the salary originally assigned him of twenty-four thousand pounds a year. The result had been doubtful up to the close of a long debate, when it was determined at last by a few short, sharp sentences, like the cuts of a sabre, from the ordinarily silent Changarnier. The beginning of the end would thus appear to have arrived.

A piratical expedition to Cuba, undertaken by a party of American adventurers, headed by a Spanish soldier of fortune, has been the single exciting event of transatlantic politics. But it turned out a somewhat absurd one. For the gallant Lopez and his two thousand companions, after storming and sacking a very small town, made off with all possible speed, as compactly as they could, and left the stocks and the gallows to pick up the stragglers. It is not impossible, however, that this contemptible affair may have some serious results in checking the friendly intercourse between America and Spain.

Germany does not better her deplorable condition. Prussia and Austria have been bidding for the favour of Nicholas, and Prussia has signalised a reported success at St. Petersburg by a crusade against her liberal press at home. There is the same lamentable tale to tell of Italy. Completed outrages on property and person, throughout the Papal States, alternate with attempted outrages on mind and intellect; and whether

the allocations of the Pope or the assaults of the Brigands are more mischievous, it would be difficult to say. Meanwhile, a miracle has been got up at Rimini. A picture of the Madonna opens and shuts its eyes, whereat bishops and canons are in ecstasy, infidel Austrians and Romans are converted, cripples and blind people are cured, and "the Virgin by one glance of ineffable expression" is bringing back a most recalcitrant population into the Pope-loving ranks of the Faithful. The poor Pope has ordered a "judicial enquiry" to be made into this affair!

NARRATIVE OF LITERATURE AND ART.

THE publications of the month have been numerous, and in some instances of more than usual pretension in respect of subject. The University Commission lingers still unappointed, but a new and gratifying proof of the sincerity of ministers in regard to it has been offered by the letter of the Prince-consort, in his character of Chancellor at Cambridge; wherein, replying to an appeal from the authorities of the University, he states that he had not been advised with by the Premier before the issue of the Commission was resolved upon, but that, finding Government irrevocably pledged to it, he would recommend the Heads of Houses not to meet it with opposition, but to co-operate in rendering it complete. For this sound advice the Prince has been severely taken to task by an eccentric Ex-Chancellor, who has somewhat fiercely warned his Royal Highness of his "false position" in being husband to the Queen yet aspiring to be anything else; has promised him a "great unpopularity" in consequence; has denounced "Germanism" of all kinds and forms; and has given