The Press. — London, England, 1855-09-29 00:00:00

926 time to come to a fair arrangement. The opportunity is a good one, and we are ready to facilitate matters; but to morrow, perhaps, it will be too late. Our patience ought ,t to be abused, and difficulties uught not to be increased. This, sir, merits serious attention. The Emancipation says that it has been assured that the text of some of the above expressions is literally exact, and that the general sense of the ethers is correctly given. RUSSIA. The Emperor Alexander, attended by a numerous suite, has left St. Petersburg for the south, and arrived at Moscow on the 13th inst. A letter from Moscow, dated the 14th, states : A large crowd assembled last night, in spite of most nn avorable weather, to witness the arrival of the Emperor, the Empress, and the Imperial Family, and greeted his Majesty with the loudest acclamations, a thousand times repeated. Although it was nearly midnight before the Emperor came in, the bells of all the churches were rung, and the city was illuminated. The Emperor and the im perial party took up their residence in the Kremlin. At one o'clock to-day the Emperor and Empress made their solemn appearance in the vestibule of the ancient palace, and after saluting the people, who greeted them with en thusiastic acclamations, proceeded to visit in succession the different sacred edifices comprised in the Kremlin. An estrade, a few feet high, decorated with purple, led to the various churches ;and the imperial cortege passed along it. During this visit the huge bell of the cathedral and all the tells of the churches were rung. Under date of Odessa, September 15, we read:— The Emperor, during his stay in this place, will stop with his suite at the chateau of General Luders, within the line of the fortifications. Thia chateau, which has been built only a few years, more resembles a 'fortress than a country house. Two divisions of infantry are now con centrated there. All the bodies of militia, composed of recently-levied serfs, have been placed in the colonies of Kunnowska, Awilowo, and Singirewaka, but it is probable that they will be shortly assembled in the plains and re viewed by the Emperor. Numerous speculations are afloat as to whether the Emperor will extend his journey as far as Perekop, but it is impossible to know what are his intentions. Nicolaieff, where the Emperor Alexander 11. pro bably now is, hae since the spring been the locale of a camp of reserve for Prince Gortschakoffs army in the Crimea. In May last it was commonly said that there were sixty thousand troops there. for some time this camp has not been much spoken of, but the place has again been brought into notice by a state ment that the Russian Government had resolved to make Nicolaieff replace Sebastopol. The river, how ever, has so little depth of water that the Russian ships built at Nicolaieff can only reach the sea by the aid of floating machines. This fact must be entirely overlooked when it is said that Nicolaieff is to become a " a second Sebastopol." In the Paris correspondence of the Morning Post of yesterday it is stated : It is the opinion of those who have material for drawing conclusions, that the Russians will shortly assume the offensive. The Emperor will visit Nicolaieff, and there superintend himself the winter Crimean campaign. The Russian treasury has v.ceived large sums of money through Berlin. English war material is constantly passing through Prussia for the use of the enemy. Letters from St. Petersburg of the 7th state that from all parts of the empire there arrive in the capital news of the complete formation of the troops of re serve, and of the departure of the first levy of the companies of national militia, which are to meet at Kiew. The reserves, it is asserted in official quar ters, will number nearly 800,000 men. SPAIN. Madrid journals state that, in consequence of the new regulations in the palace, the Marquis de Punon rostro, grand equerry to the Queen ; Count de Altamira, her Majesty's grand majordomo; the Duke de Medina de Las Torres, grand equerry to the King ; M. Perales, secretary to the Queen, and several other gentlemen, together with some ladies, have been dis missed. The Government intended, it was said, not to allow some of these personages to remain in Madrid or any other royal residence. It is supposed that these changes were most unpalatable to the Queen. The Madrid Gazette of the 24th announced that she had suffered a miscarriage the day previous. On the 25th her Majesty is reported as " going on well." Spain, it appears probable, is about to join the al liance of the Western powers. It is stated that a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, has been prepared, and that it will be presented forthwith to the Cortes. The following little fact conveyed in a letter is another indication of the general rise in prices throughout Europe : Although the harvest has been a good one, prices ar rising in most of the markets of Spain. NAPLES. The dismissal of Signor Mazza, Director of Police at Naples, though avowedly intended as a satisfaction to the English liovernment, was neutralised in its effect, as the King dismissed at the same time the THE PRESS. Minister of War, Prince Iscbitelli, who bad opposed the arbitrary proceedings of that functionary. The utmost severity is still exercised by the police against the inhabitants of Naples: the colour of a dregs, the cut of a beard, or even the arrangement of the fur niture iu a house, are considered capable of being used as revolutionary emblems, and are punished according to the interpretation of the police. A telegraphic despatch from Naples informs us that the difference between our Government and the Neapolitan Court is not yet settled. SWEDEN. There has been a popular demonstration of the students of the University of Upsala, at Stockholm, to celebrate the fall of Sebastopol. They assembled about six o'clock in the evening of the day on which the news arrived, on the great square of that city, with flags and banners, and, accompanied by masses of the people, proceeded in solemn procession, sing ing at the same time patriotic songs, to the monu ment of Gustavus the Great in the Wood of Odin. The curator of the university then mounted the pedestal of the monument, and made the following speech : On the occasion of the glad tidings we have received of 1 the victorious triumph of the allied Western powers, and the progress they are making in the war they have so nobly undertaken for the advancement of liberty and civilisation in Europe, the students of the University of Upsala cannot let the opportunity pass without raising their voice and giving utterance to the expression of their sympathy, their joy, and their hopes for the future. And why should not the sons of the country and people of the Charleses and Crustavuses lift up their voices in exultation at the glorious news received, when the messenger of vic tory is blowing the trumpet throughout the whole world, causing millions of hearts to rejoice and flutter with joyful sympathy ! No, the flower of Sweden's youth can never forget the reminiscences of the past, because they are far too important, too grand, and too sacred. They cannot forget them, because they contain their own demands, hopes, and vows for the future, of which they form the light and warmth. Animated by the most sincere and lively conviction, that those high-minded heroes who are magnanimously fighting the battle of justice, freedom, and civilisation, against the power of despotism, slavery and ignorance, are engaged in mortal combat for the peace and happiness of the whole human race, the students of the University of Upsala voluntarily congratulate them on their victory, and express their sincere gratitude, fervent respect, and disinterested homage to them for their meri torious services in the cause of the happiness of mankind. From the deepest recesses of our hearts we wish them an uninterupted continuance of victorious successes, which must sooner or later infallibly lead to the destruction of despotism, the humbling of arrogance, and the consolida tion of justice and good government in every country on this globe. This address was scarcely finished when the most deafening shouts broke out from the assembled multitude. After nine additional cheers were given for the allies, and as many groans for Russia, Rune berg's beautiful Finnish popular song, Our land, our land, our fatherland," was sung in chorus by the inspirited populace, and the singing of the Swedish National Hymn concluded the imposing ceremony. THE DEATH OF PROFESSOR JOHNSTON took place on the 18th instant, in the 50th year of his age. " A Scotchman by birth," says the Sunderland Herald, "he had for many years held the Professorship of Chemistry in the University of Durham, and was un wearied in his efforts as a scientific writer and lec • turer, which had prominently identified his name with the progress of chemistry and geology in this country, and with the efforts of such bodies as the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland for rendering those sciences more extensively available in the cultivation of the soil. His ardour in the pur suits to which he had devoted himself was evinced many years ago by his proceeding to Sweden, and placing himself under the immediate instruction of the distinguished chemist Berzelius, whose laboratory VIM famous as a school in which chemists of no small standing throughout the Continent., as well as in this country, might hope to increase their proficiency. Of late years his reputation had been rapidly advanc ing both as a scientific writer and an analytical che mist. His latest production, "The Chemistry of Common Life," in two volumes, did much to enhance his celebrity, by its clear and masterly expositions of scientific facts and reasonings. We understand that at the time of his death he was engaged on a work, corresponding in its design to that last named, on the science of geology." THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALMA Came round on the 20th inst, and on that day the Duke of Cam bridge being a guest at Gordon Castle, his health was proposed by his noble host, the Duke of Rich mond. His Royal Highness, in an appropriate reply, testified to the loyal feeling displayed by every rank in the Crimean army, stating that our troops, amid many difficulties and privations, had displayed the most unwavering confidence in their leaders, and that he, as a general officer, could say that every order issued was at once obeyed, not only kith alacrity, but with the utmost zeal and enthusiasm. SATURDAY, Court anb Sastion. The Court still remains at Balmoral. Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Frederick Gf Prussia, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Royal, have taken daily drives or rides about the neighbourhood, and on Tuesday the Royal party ascended to the summit of Loch-na-gar. On Mon day Major Curzon arrived with the despatches from General Simpson, and had an audience with her Majesty. A Privy Council was held at Balmoral the same afternoon. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Lord President of the Council, the Duke of Argyll, and Viscount Canning were present. Tho Hon. Lord Bathurst was Clerk of the Council in attendance. Major Curzon remains by her Mkjesty's invitation on a visit at Balmoral. Viscount and Viscountess Canning and Earl Granville have left Balmoral, and the Duchess of Wellington has suc. ceeded Lady Canning in the duties of Lady of the Bedchamber to the Queen. We understand the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary are to honour the Earl of Wilton with a visit at his seat in Cheshire next week, and to proceed on a tour. Prince Frederick William of Prussia (son of Prince Henry) is at present at Brussels. He travels under the name of Count de Beare. Prince Charles Lucien Bonaparte and the Count and Countess Campello have been on a visit at Eglinton Castle. The Earl and Countess of Derby, accompanied by Lady Emma Stanley and the Hon. Mr. Stanley, who, on closing their visit to the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, at Gordon Castle, proceeded on a visit to the Earl and Countess of Malmesbury, at their shoot ing -quarters in Inverness-shire, will leave there early this weak on their way south. Lord Palmerston, accompanied by the lion. W. Cowper, visited Sheerness on Thursday, and went over the dockyard and the floating battery, Trusty. His lordship returned to town in the evening. Lord Brougham is still at Brougham-hall. His lordship enjoys good health. Earl and Countess Fortescue have left his lord ship's shooting-quarters in the Highlands for Tattershall, Lincolnshire. Lord Chief Justice Campbell is at present residing with his family at Hartrigge-house, near Jedburgh. The Duke of Cambridge has arrived at St. James's Palace from visiting the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton, at Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran, and the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, at Gordon Castle, near Fochabers, N.B. The Earl and Countess of Seafield are at present sojourning at Balmacaan-house. Lord Blantyre, who arrived in London a few days since from Carlsbad, has gone to Erskine-house, and will shortly join the family party assembled at Dun robin Castle, on visits to the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland. The Duke and Duchess of Montrose have arrived at Buchanan Castle, Stirlingshire. The Duke of Manchester has arrived at the Castle Tandagree, being his first visit since the decease of his father, the late duke. A deputation, consisting of all the Protestant clergy, and a number of the respectable inhabitants, waited upon his grace, and presented him with an address, which was read by the Rev. Mortimer O'Sullivan, D.D. His Grace the Duke of Devonshire has been en tertaining a large circle at Lismore :—His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, Earl and Countess of Shannon, Viscount and Viscountess Doneraile, Lord and Lady Stuart de Decies, Miss Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart, Right Hon. Mr. and Lady Mary Labouchere, Lord Cavendish, Mr. and Lady Fanny Howard. Miss Peel, youngest daughter of the late Sir Robert Peel, and the Hon. Francis Stonor, second son of Lord Camoys, were married on Tuesday, in presence of a select family circle. The marriage was first celebrated according to the Roman Catholic ritual at the chapel of the Bavarian Embassy, in Warwick-street, and afterwards at the parish church of St. Margaret's, Westminster. Amongst the officers just set out for the Crimea are Major Lord Bingham (son of the Earl of Lucan), and I.ieut.-Colonel Lord Dunkellin (son of the Ma'. quis of Clanricarde), of the Coldstream Guards ; Captain Lord Ennismore (son of the Earl of Lis towel), of the Scots Fusilier Guards ; and Ensign Lord Louth (an Irish peer), of the 79th Highlanders. Captain Lord Eustace Cecil, of the Coldstream Guards, has also just left for the Crimea. Her Majesty, we believe, intends extending her visit this year longer than usual. She will pro:Ably not leave Balmoral till nearly the end of October. ON TUESDAY Cardinal Wiseman, accompanied by several dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church,paid a visit to Wells cathedral. We believe no Cardinal of the Romish Church has visited this city since the days of Wolsey, who was Bishop of Bath and Wells, and resigned his see about 1526.