The Sun. — London, England, 1859-06-17 00:00:00

THE AFFAIRS OF ITALY. 'War having broken out in Italy in spite of at the exertions of the English Government and the other - neutral 'Powers of Europe, the late Secretary of Stile for Foreign affairs, in the course of last month, did what lay in his power to mitigate the evils necessarily attendant on war. The following despatch relates to the neutrality of the Swiss Cantons " No. 526. " TIEE EARL OF MALMESBITRY TO EARL COWLEY. " Foreign-office, May 4, 1859. " My Lord,—Although it is fair to suppose that the belligerent Powers would not, under any cir cumstances, violate the neutrality of the territory of the Swiss Confederation, yet it would doubtless relieve the public mind in Switzerland, on whose confines hostilities will be_ carried on, if it were publicly announced by each of them that the nentralty of the Swiss Cantons would be strictly observed during the war, and that orders to that effect had been sent to the Generals in command. " I have accordingly to instruct your Excellency, and I' have sent similar instructions to her Majesty's representatives at Vienna and at Turin, to 'call the attention of the French Government to , this ;matter, and to suggest the propriety of such .a .declaration being made, and such orders given,• on. the part of the French Government. • • • " I am, &c., " MALMESBURY." The Earl of Malmesbury made the following suggestion to the Government of Austria : • • "No. 529. " THE EARL OF MALMESBURY TO LORD A. • • . LOFTUS. • " Foreign-office, May 4, 1859. " Sir,--Although the exertions of her Majesty's Government may have proved unavailing to pre- vent war, they think that the Austrian Government will not ake it ill of them if they endeavour in some respects to mitigate its calamities, " I have, therefore, to instruct your lordship to suggest to Count Buol, for the consideration of the Imperial Government, whether a mutual under standing, similar to that come to by the British and French Governments at the commencement of the war with Russia, might not be entered into between France and Austria, for assigning to the merchant vessels of each. Power a specific time to load in and clear out from the ports of the other ; for admitting into the • ports of either of the respective countries the merchant .vessels of. the other which have sailed from foreign ports previously to the commence ment of war r and for permitting the subjects of either to reside unmolested in the dominions of the other, so . long as they maintain a demeanour and conduct consistent with their peculiar position in the eottitry Of'an enemy. As'your Lordship may not have at hand the British Orders.in. Connell .the first twctpoints to Which I have- adirerted. 'arid Wli cli were adopted in terms by the Freiidli Gt:);c'-eritmelit; I enclose copies thereof for your i n fd r ia a tiei,:;2l.am, Y . „ , -• • • MALMESI3 • ''..T'"••e: hefelloWingenlphtitiOte k Pefitibh of tli6 - OSAM 40oVernment'te'iaiit4n . an. observant neutra lity occurs ,des Latch IdiTressed from theiE,oreign office on the same, clay Ottz ~MEty) to our.represeni , taitiyg, at .the. Court of Berlin :" As, far as England is-concerned there are no , ' im mediate interests which necessitate any direct ac tion on her , part; and her Majesty's Goiernment feel ,into be theiu duty to maintain a strict lity .between the belligerenti. This is also the feel= ing of the people of England, and it is obvious that any other course at present would tend to complica tions which can scarcely yet be foreseen: " Her Majesty's Government, therefore, deprecate any actwhich would unnecessarily extend the theatre of war, and they will be prepared to take advan tage. Of any favourable opportunity that may be af401:441 to them .of .being the medium of restoring peace." This declaration is once more repeated in a "cir cular" to our Ministers abroad, issued from Down. ing-street on the 4th of May. After giving a resume or the negotiations to preserve peace, the Earl of Malmesbury thus concludes : " Her Majesty's Government have only to lament the little success which has attended all their efforts, jointly with other Powers or singly, to avert the interruption of the general peace. In the present position of the contending parties it would obvi ously be to no purpose to attempt to restrain them from engaging in a deadly struggle. Her Majesty's Government will, however, watch the progress of the war with the most anxious attention, and will be ready to avail themselves of any opportunity that may arise for the exercise of their good offices in the cause of peace. It is their earnest desire and firm intention to observe the most scrupulous neutrality between the contending parties." The following concluding despatches of the blue book (written after the "Rubicon" had been crossed) contain the declaration of the Government of the Tuileries on the commencement of the war, and give a lucid exposition of the general views and sentiments entertained by the Government; the latter will more than repay perusal:— " No. 534. " COUNT WALEWSKI TO M. DE BANNEVILLE. " (communicated to the Earl of Malmesbury by the Duke of Malakhoff, May 5.) . (Translation.) - , " Paris, April 29, 1859. ' " Sir,—At the moment that I have the honour of - writing this despatch to you, I can hardly doubt that the Ticino has been crossed by the Austrian army.. I have already informed you, by my tele graphic message of the 26th of April, the meaning which the Government of the Emperor would see itself obliged to ascribe to such a demonstration. "If the precipitation-of events renders, unfortn. nately; discussion superfluous, it is my duty to recall s in few words, a general summary of the events which show, at the same time, the imperious 10oessity of our conduct, and the perseverance of our efforts, in order to arrive at a different result. " The Government of the Emperor assuredly has not to justify the solicitude with which *the state of things iii Italy inspired it. The crisis which has new come in the centre of the peninsula gives but too much cause for our foresight ; and it has, in fact, sufficed to us to make known our apprehensions in order that the great Powers of Europe might partake in them to the same degree as ourselves. This simultaneous agreement of the Cabinets, in face or a danger which they all had for some years secretly foreseen, proves how ripe the question seemed to them. We have the proud conviction that the Congress assembled under the conditions which the Cabinet of St. Petersburg had proposed for its con vocat i on, and confining it self to the plan traced out for its deliberations by the Government of her Britannic Majesty, would have fully resolved the difficulties which prudence no longer permitted to be left unheeded. Who could now doubt that the rock on which tie work of conciliation split was the pretension put forward by the Court of Vienn a on the subject of a disarmament of which it would probably have been, more just and more true to -say that Court had to give the example ? • " Had not Sardinia, in fact, accepted, without a n y afterthought, the situation which would result for her from the terms of the Russian proposition, and if military preparations had already - been effected upon her territory, besides that the disproportio n of forces made all aggression on her part inadmis si ble, _ did not th e most obvious reasons impose upon her the duty of waiting quietly for the decision of the great PoWers ? No guarantee, in a word, was more real or more complete for Austria than the imme diate. assembly of the Congress; and if the first con dition, of which she demanded the fulfilment before answering the appeal of the allies, a condition consi dered inacceptable by all the world, gave rise subse auently to combinations which she was the first to re ject,,it is permitted to me to state that at the beginning, as well as at the end, the obstacle to the harmony which was the wish of the other Courts was only encomitered at Vienna. " The situation, sir, acquired, no doubt, through sio many delays, an importance which became more and more serious, but the bond (faisceau) of good intentions which had been formed and maintained ftself to the end between the Cabinets of Paris, Perlin, London, and St. Petersburg, opposed, so to say, its resistance to the perils of this situation. Notijng was irremediably compromised, when Austria, not satisfied with refusing its consent to the last propositions. of England, took the step of addressing to Turin a summons, at brief notice, which must perforce have altered our attitude. " The Government of. the Emperor could only seela the general position of the affairs of Italy a great European question, the settlement of which demanded the co-operation of all its allies. Those affairs, nevertheless, were bound up, on one side only, with interests which concerned it in a more personal and particular manner. Austria herself, in promising not to begin hostilities against Piedmont, keoglused by implication the existence of a limit which the most lively desire for a peaceful solution cou ld not allow us to l e t her go beyond. " The Government of the Emperer had, besides announced that if it did not-sustain Sardinia in an aggressive attempt, it would g i ve her its support for defensive measure s . This engagement entailed an obligation from which the Court of Vienna only could exempt us. Informed of the menace which 'Weighed upon Piedmont at such brief notice, we were oblig e d i n so'Wiort a space to put ourselves in a position to and uponthedemaoad o f ,Pitigate its consequences; Ar.l4` , his Majesty the ling of Sardinia, the advanced guard of the trench army entered his territory. Sympathies which w e do not hesitate to proclaim wou ld have with difficulty permitted us to remain indifferent to the trials of a country in close rela tions with trance, but more positive reasons in fluenced our conduct when that country was our near neighbour, marched with one of our frontiers, and formed the la s t o b s t ac le to the extension of an ,influence which England, Prussia, and Russia, like us, looked upon as being already of a nature either to compromise the equilibrium of Europe, or to keep up in that part of Italy of which it had been intended to constitute independent and sovereign Sjates a perpetual cause of agitation and confusion. " In coming, sir, to a resolution, of which I have explained the purely defensive character, the Go vernment of the Emperor made it a point not to allow the Court of Vienna to remain in ignorance that -its ultimatum, and the eventualities which it so clearly exposed, laid down, besides the general question, until then treated of in ' . common by the Cabinets of Paris, Berlin, London, and St. Peters burg, a purely French question. It was a last attempt to prevent, while it wa s still time, Austria and France from meeting else where than on the ground of an European discussion. The sentiments which have not ceased to animate the Government of the Emperor , I fear not in this solemn moment m y se lf to guarantee, did not lead it to the extre mities to which another will has fatally conducted it. It is the passage of the Ticino which obliges as to cross the Alps, while decli n ing before Europe the responsibility of the events. You ought, then, sir, as soon as you have no longer doubt as to the movement of the Austrian troops, to go to M. le Comte de Buol, and, after having read this despatch to him, of which you will leave him a copy, you will ask him for your passports.—Receive, &c., " A. WALEWSKI." " No. 535. " THE EARL OF MALMESBURY TO .EARL COW LEY " Foreign-office, May 5. "My Lord,—l have already transmitted to your Excellency a copy of Count Walewski's despatch of the 25th ult., which was communicated to me by the Due de Malakoff on the following day. "In this despatch, Count Walewski claims for France the same credit that he allows to England for the endeavours in which both have concurred for the maintenance of peace ; and he counts, there fore, on a continuance of a good understanding with this country, whatever may happen. His Excel lency then lefers to the motives which must induce France to assist Sardinia; to the constant endea- yours of Austria to acquire for herself a preponde rating influence in Italy, to which she has no claim ; to the meritorious conduct of Sardinia in resisting these endeavours ; and to the mischief which would ensue if Sardinia 'were overcome. He alludes to the claims which Sardinia has on the sympathy of Eng land and France,.in conseanince, pf the political system which she upholaS, and.on the, gobdwill ‘of thOie PiiiVers for ,her zealouS: vo-operatiori. in-the lge:war against Russia.; 'and on all thege7grniino4 he...appeals.ta- her Majesty/ 3 F GoVeitt?netit ,pgiand apd France shoUld- not seek to Come to an understanding between theWselres, and her declareS, that- the:lßivp,Krun - ent ,the En peror,saise.,laiming alt litibitiCins ;views, and having nothing td conceal; is Vrepareil.to concert withthe BritiSh Gciyernment for the attainment of an_ohject which lie assumes to .be conamou to both Governments. " I haVe to instruct yoUr Excellency to state , to Count Wulewki that her Majesty's-Government have received the ecmmunicationof this espatehin the sanie,spiritof friendship as that whiailhey are convinced it was dictated. " You may assure his Excellency of the great value which her Majesty's Government place on the alliance which has so long subsisted between this country and France, and which it is their earnest desire may long continue to prevail. It has existed throughout the calm of peace and the vicissitudes of war, to the mutual benefit of both countries, and her Majesty's Government, believing that the events now passing in Italy, and the interruption of peace will act injuriously upon the material interests of their ally, as well as upon the common cause of civilisation, have, on these grounds, laboured ear nestly to induce all parties to maintain it. " Her Majesty's Government believe that it was never intended by Europe, when recognising the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom as a portion of the do minions of the House of Austria, that Austria should as a consequence of that recognition, be at liberty to extend her moral and material sway over all portions of the Peninsula. It never was intended that Austria should constantly and systematically interfere beyond her frontier ; that she should at will influence the internal administration, and occupy by her armies the territories of other Italian States, whose independence was recog nised by the same treaties. It never was intend ed that the progress of freedom and of social improvement in the Italian States should be left to the control of Austria. "But if her Majesty's Government do not shut their eyes to the defects of the system upon which Austria has acted in Italy, and which could hardly fail, sooner or later, to entail upon Austria a fear ful unpopularity, and upon_ltaly the concomitant miseries of a social or of a foreign war, neither can they hold Sardinia blameless for the course she has pursued in these latter times, and which has now produced its certain and lamentable results. " Her Majesty's Government have hitherto always looked with satisfaction on the progress which Sar dinia was making, as affording a bright example, to be imitated hereafter by other Italian States, of the benefits which result to the Sovereign and to the subjects from the adoption of a wise and liberal system of administration. " If Sardinia could have contented herself with the improvement of her own material prosperity, by developing the natural advantages of her posi tion, and with the liberal system of administration which she so wisely adopted, and which she has so consistently maintained, she would have been a landmark to the rest of Italy, and respected by the whole world, and would by her moral force have been unassailable. Under those circumstances, and with such a policy, her Majesty's Government have no reason to believe that she would have been mo lested by her powerful neighbour. "It was in an evil hour for herself, and for Europe, that Sardinia lent herself to dreams of ambition and aggrandizement, and forgetful of the little sympathy shown in 1848 by the Milanese for her cause, and their ingratitude for rn her gallant actions, she has provoked the war in which she is now engaged. " By violating her treaties of extradition with Austria ; by fostering deserters from her army ; by rallying in Piedmont the disaffected spirits of Italy ; by menacing speeches against the Austrian Go vernment, and by ostentatious declarations that she was ready to do battle as the champion of Italy, against the power and influence of Austria, Sardinia invoked the storm, and is deeply responsible to the nations of Europe. Her Majesty's Government saw this dangerous policy with apprehensions which have now been realised, and they cannot forbear from remarking that the first and immediate effect of the war which it has caused has been the suspen sion of constitutional government in Sardinia itself. " It was with these forebodings that on the 10th of January last her Majesty's Government directed' your Excellency to explain clearly and frankly to the Imperial Government the anxiety which they fait at .the unsatisfactory , state of the relations be tween France and Austria, and to point. out the mischief which must ensue if a better understanding could not be established between them. They of fered the co-operation of this country, as far as it could be afforded with advantage, for bringing about an i mprovement in the social condition of Italy. To the sincere regret of her Majesty's Go vernment--a regret that has been increased by sub sequent events— Count Januaryski . n l form t ed that your Excellency, Excellency, on the 14th did not think the mom ent a favourable as one a for e ernme , n s t ii i o n n i s t t e h r e at l \ 2 ri t e h nn o a f ex , e , c H ut e i r ng i‘ t i h a j e e ir st p y u ,s rp c os o e v . directed her Majesty to January, make a s imilar communication to the Austrian Government, and they appealed to the Courts of between St. Petersburg and Berlin_to aid them in their that she could not give any en deavours to promote a good understanding France and Austria, to which at once ac ceded ; Russia replying advice that was not solicited by the parties at variance. pains, by the most convince" Her Majesty's Governm ent then spared no mpressive languag e, to the Sardinian Government of the danger which it incurred by arousing the expectatio ns and inflam ing the passions of the Italian people, and thereby provoking a war of opinion, the consequences of which could hardly fail to act injuriously on the political interests and constitutional principles of the house of Savoy. "Her Majesty's Government could give no better proof of their earnestness in the maintenance of peace, and of their confidence in the Emperor of the French, than by directing your Excellency, towards the end of February (having first obtained the con currence of his Imperial Majesty, and a full know ledge of his wishes and objects), to proceed to Vienna to endeavour to ascertain whether a common understanding on the affairs of Italy might not be established between the two Courts. " The position was peculiar and hardly admitted an official interference, or an official offer of media tion, for there was no substantive controversy be tween the Governments of Austria and France, and no positive case upon which to mediate between them. For some time the relations between those two States had been daily becoming less friendly, and all that appeared feasible to her. Majesty's Clovernment at the moment WAS to fiaiind the Lurk- ing causes of a jealousy which threatened Europe' with disaster: purely officious character " It was, therefore, ill a that your Excellency undertook your friendly mis sion to Vienna; and the expectations of her Ma jesty's Government were not falsified, for your Ex cellency ascertained exactly by what mutual course of - action it would be possible at the same time to remove the sources of ill-will, to establish good relations between the two empires, and to improve the condition of Italy. " If no immediate result ensued from your Ex cellency's mission, it was in consequence of the in tervening proposal of Russia that a Congress of the Great Powers should be .convened for the discussion of the Italian question—a proposal which Russia has since stated to have been made with a view to meet the wishes of France. " Notwithstanding this, the Government of the Emperor of the French will do your Excellency and her Majesty's Government the justice to admit that your interposition was not unavailing, and that in point of fact it prepared the ground . for those bases which her Majesty's Government, on , receiving your reports, laid down for the deliberations of the Congress. These were recognised and admitted by the French Government, no less than by the other Powers, as well calculated to lead to a permanent settlement of the Italian question. " Deeply as her Majesty's Government deplore that Circumstances which, notwithstanding all their endeavours, they could not control, should have prevented the - negotiations, begun with so much promise, from being continued, they still have the satisfaction of feeling that for a time at least they have tended to avert hostilities ; and they feel sure that the Government of France, no less than that of Austria, will admit that in all these matters they have acted the part of impartial friends and allies, and that all their counsels and representations have invariably tended to inculcate in all quarters mo deration and peace. " I will not recapitulate in all their details the various efforts that her Majesty's Government sub sequently made for this object, either singly or jointly with other Powers. Her Majesty's Govern ment found that one of the most difficult questions upon which they could obtain unanimity was that of disarmament. At first, for the sake of obtaining a Congress, they would have agreed to postpone its accomplishment until the Congress had met, but the common dictates of reason indicated that the only real security for obtaining a peaceful result from its deliberations lay in the fact of its being an Assembly of unarmed States. "It was evident that prejudices and arguments, supported by a million of soldiers, were not likely to be defended with either moderation or logic. "Furthermore, an armed Congress would have seemed to acknowledge a case of war as between the principals who composed it; whereas, in the opinion of her Majesty's Government, no case of war existed between any of them respectively. - with ;these - views that her Majesty's b'erriiidire fresBed=li lthdP diegrs, nnd •finaftrolP to fled their'on'arifinoli4 consent' to a general, niiil 2 taneous, and preliminary disarmament.preliminary* f,a - ,now - pass to th 4 formal, preposal ina4 by.Aer Majescy's.- Government dbn.the.lB,th ult. whiefi: elaved.thatmeasuro, eMentaal a.Ainiationsof the - Italian States as substantive members of the congress,. and I am des - I.ms ofgiving full credit to the' Gbveitment of Vranee'for acceding to that,pro posal. Itwillhe ever a matterofregret and disappoint ment. to her Majesty's Government that the Cabinet •Vienha; after ngreeing . i With all the other Powers 'on" opera', preliminary, and simultaneou.s klig-- artnainerif, 'shotad Eave been so ill advised' ietb . reject this last opportunity of averting a war on the insufficient ground of its unwillingness to admit the partipipation in the Congress of the representa tives of the Italian States, although it is a matter of history that such representatives were, on the com mon instance of Austria and other great Powers, invited to take part in the Congress of Laybach. " Her Majesty's Government have still more deeply lamented the precipitate conduct of Austria in calling upon Sardinia to disarm on pain of imme diate invasion of her territory in case of her.refusal to obey. They lost not a moment in expressing their strong disapprobation of this proceeding ; and her Majesty's Minister at Vienna has since delivered to the Austrian Cabinet a formal protest on the part of the British Government. " Her Majesty's Government had full reason to hope that the peace of Italy might be secured by following up in some form or other the negotiations which your excellency had placed on apparently so sound a footing during your stay at Vienna. Whe ther those negotiations should be carried out by themselves alone, or in a Congress with other Powers, they trusted that the result might put an end to a state of things in Italy of which they had long disapproved, and which they . agree with the Government of France in considering to be incon sistent with the spirit of European treaties. "Animated by true friendship and frankness, her Majesty's Government cannot refrain from express ing their opinion that if the Government of France which possesses so great an influence over Sardinia, had warned her as to the danger of her policy,, at the time that her Majesty's Government pro tested against it, those complications might have been avoided which, in virtue of their promises, have obliged the French Government to seek their solution in the entrance of a French army into Piedmont. " Her Majesty's Government do not presume to constitute themselves judges of the course which France considers herself bound in honour to pursue in this last and fatal period of the controversy ; but it will ever be a source of regret to her Majesty's Government that their advice tendered to her in my despatch of the 10th January was not followed. It is evident to her Majesty's Government, that from that moment Sardinia believed that the difficulties of Italy would not be solved by a concert of the two great empires -which in 1857 had considered the problem, but that she might hope for the material assistance of France, not only to obtain the liberties of Italy, but even the fulfilment of her long-cherished hope, the expulsion of Austria from Lombardy. "Viewing impartially the conduct of both Austria and Sardinia in regard to Italy, and lamentingmost deeply the spirit by which both have been actuated, her Majesty's Government can, nevertheless, have no doubt as to the course which it befits them to pursue in the present emergency. " The British Government have always recognised as a sacred rule of international obligation, that no country has a right authoritatively to interfere in the internal affairs of a foreign State, or, with a sound policy, long withhold its acknowledgment of any new form of government which may be adopted and established, without territorial usurpation or absorption, by the spontaneous wish of its people. 1" The British Government have shown, for a long series of years, how steadily they have observed these principles, and they certainly cannot depart from them on the present occasion, however earnest may be their desire to secure the freedom of the Italian people, and to maintain the treaties which confirmed the independence of their respective States. " The Government of the Emperor of the French appears to anticipate that, notwithstanding the abhorrence with which her Majesty's Government contemplate the coming war, and the value which they attach to the principle of non-interference, they will yet be brought to co-operate with France on the present occasion. " The Imperial Government has had too many proofs, of late years, of the anxiety of the British Government to act together with them in all measures calculated to lead to the general advan tage of nations, to suppose 'that it is otherwise than with sincere regretthat her Majesty's Govern ment feel themselves precluded, by every considera tion, from associating themselves with France in the present struggle. They believe that that strug gle will be productive of misery and s ruin to Italy, and; so far from accelerating the development of freedom in that country, will impose upon it a heavier burden of present ruin and future taxation. They feel that the war, on whatever principles it may be commenced, and whatever objects it may - contemplate, will infallibly become a war of ex treme political passions and opinions. They cannot but dread that events in Italy may re-act on other nations, and that at an early day all Europe will be, involved in the conflict. " Your Excellency, who has taken so active a part in the efforts of her Majesty's Government to rl s i u n r is e te t r h s e avert these results, will, more easily than any one, understand the bitter disappointment of her which may Ma jesty's Government that all these efforts have proved unavailing. Nevertheless, your Excellency will tending will l n n c o h t Government deterred difficulties,he r pasts or future, from entertaining hereafter any overture be made to them by either of the con tending parties, indicating a disposition to avail the utmost attention the good ces of England. Nay, themselves more ; her Majesty's Government will watch with opportunity should present itself for pleading the cause of peace n the various phases of the war; and if an and reconciliation, they Will not wait to be invited, but an will ai eadd. a tod t once peac tender . the sincere hope that themselves as mediators, i n e. They will do so with the haze their offer may be accepted and real independence determination to carry such a mediation in a spirit of fairness and waneldi_wbailtahnacnedearnest desire to establish be assured of the Italian States, and a general improvement of the administration throughout the peninsula of andimpartiality, secu secure Italy. that, if this opportunity should present itself, her Majesty's Government will zealously co _ " The Emperor of the French may operate with his Imperial Majesty, and will. ; ; re,o,ce most sincerely at . again finding themselves placed on the same line with a most valued ally, by acting cordially i with France in every work of peace and' •• cvilisation. " These are the things for which the people of England love to labour, and, attached as they are to constitutional principles, they believe that if military glory may be the appanage, it must not be the object of constitutional monarchy. A war without an imperative and evident necessity is re pugnant to their feelings, and no British Minister would escape their condemnation who advised his Sovereign to seek or to share such a conflict. " The almost unanimous feeling of the British nation at this moment is one of disapprobation of the present war, and an anxious desire to avoid any concurrence in its progress, and an earnest hope thatit confined within the Peninsula. " Her Majesty's Government have, therefore, re ceived with sincere satisfaction the expression of the sentiments of the French Government upon this. latter subject, as stated in its despatch to the Due de Malakhoff, of the 27th ult. "'ln these sentiments her Majesty's Government cordially agree. Maintaining, without reserve, the most frank relations with the French Government, they will be ever ready ' to combine with it, as cir cumstances arise, to preserve the Continent of Europe from the effects of the conflict which may rage at one of its extremities. " Your Excellency will read this despatch to Count Walewski, and furnish him with a copy of it. I am, &c., " MALMESBURY.° LAW INTELLIGENCE—June 16. COURT OF . QUEEN'S BENCH. - - THE QUEEN, AT THE INSTANCE OF MR. DIGBY SEYMOUR, M.P., AGAINST THE PRINTER AND PUBLISHER OF THE " MORNING HERALD." *CRIMINAL INFORMATION.. • Mr. Collier, Q.C., said he had been instructed to apply to their lordships , for a rule calling upon the printer and publisher of the Morning Herald to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed against him for having printed and pub lished in that journal a scandalous libel, imputing to - Mr. Digby Seymour, M.P. for Southampton, corrupt motives in having voted in the division the other night against Lord Derby's Ministry, after he had made a speech in support of the Government. The learned gentleman read the libel which, he said, imputed specific corruption to Mr. Seymour, stating that he had promised on the hustings at Southampton, to give his support to Lord Derby's Government, and that he had, by the promises of rewards and bribes which had been held out by the so-called Liberal party, to violate his pledges, and vote against his promised support in his speech in the house. Mr. Seymour was prepared with the most solemn affidavits to show that he had.not been actuated to give his vote by any such motives ; and that his promise of support to Lord Derby's Go vernment was given upon the condition that should the Liberal party not promise really liberal mea ' suteli•heshould vote against :them. Such a pro mite-had :been given in the - nab:id of the Liberal party bf Lord • John Russell; and: it . Was itfitieiited 113;',that =promise, and riot in any. wa.yfby. - thb. - rutfrnotiieg ltn Tinted to hilt, that dieriedrielyete, agairi4 loith• lierby'srGimernitent. -The iniputa tio#,,were most scandalous,' and us affecting the character e Mr. :Seyinbur; a gentleman 'known • to theiilordihips, of known high ..principles, and a `meiiihr of thel profession' of the btir,t!.ih - was too sei*s. to be paSsedi over, and= hOpeil therefore - that 'theirs lordships wouldf grant the rule. ' • - • ' .11: Lord Campbell did ilet.•think that any specific charge had been made' against Mr. Seymour by the writer of the article to warrant the Court to interpose its authority, and he thought therefore that the court ought not to grant the rule. Mr. Justice Erle was of the same opinion. Rule refused accordingly. This ended the terral,:and sittings at nisi prius commence this day. POLICE INTELLIGENCE —June 16. MANSION-HOUSE.—COMBINATION OF AP PREI4TICES.—John Brennan, Philip Holland, and Edward Davis were summoned for assaulting John Williams. Holland pleaded guilty, and the other defendants not guilty. Mr. Wontner, who appeared to support the com plaint, said he was instructed by Mr. French, cork cutter, Crutched-friars, who was anxious to protect his workmen against violence. Mr. French re quired a great number.of hands in his business, and recently had been compelled to take fresh hands into his , establishment, in consequence of the exten sion of his business; This step created some dis satisfaction in his - establishment, and several of the men left, among whom was Willia ms, the com plainant, who, however, seemed to have repented of his folly, for he returned to his work on Friday last, and was aftewards set upon by the defendants, who were apprentices to Air. French, and pelted with rotten eggs and flour. As this was part of a system of general annoyance, the defendants were summoned to that court, hoping that the result would give a salutary warning to all who were employed in the place. The Lord Mayor, before - ale case was gone into, suggested that Brennan and Davis should follow the example of Holland by pleading guilty, in which' case be would hold over his decision, while, if they refused to do so, and the case were proved aainst them, he should inflict upon them the full penalty of the law. Brennan and Davis, however, asserted their in nocence, and the use proceeded. John Williams --I am journeyman to Mr. French, and the defendants are his apprentices. I have been in the service of Mr. French about five years, but there was a strike recently, and I left with some other men. After some reflection I returned on Friday last, and went to my work as usual on Saturday morning. Between nine and 10 o'clock the apprentices set on me. Holland threw the first egg, Davis the second, and I saw Brennan throw also, but it did not strike me. Several others threw at , me, but the three defendants I can identif y . I was going downstairs to inform Mr. French, when some pint pots were thrown after me. The egg thrown by Davis struck me on the back. They had said nothing to me at the time. Wm.' Cordell, managing foreman to Mr. French, said that on hearing a noise he ran to the workshop and found all the apprentices in a tumult, and the walls covered with eggs and flour, as were also the cliithes, face, and whiskers of the complainant. He spoke to the defendants, warning them of the con sequences likely to arise from such conduct, when Brennan said he had made up his mind to take his share of the punishment, whatever it might be. They all said tt-ey wished to show Williams the feeling they had towards him for returning to his work. " Mr. French deposed that Brennan admitted to him that he had thrown one of the eggs, and that they had all intended to do it. Brennan denied that he had thrown anything, and said he had witnesses to prove the truth of his denial. He first called William Helps, a fellow-apprentice, who, after being cautioned by the Lord Mayor, said—l have been with Mr. French about five years. On the morning when Williams came it wasp roposed to pelt him with eggs, flour, and water. I do not know who proposed it. The Lord Mayor—Who seconded it ? Witness—l don't know; but I know that Bren nan did not throw his flour, for he had it after wards. (Laughter.) We did it to show our feeling towards Williams. We all took part in it. They all brought their own flour or eggs, except me. (Laughter.) Mine was brought for me. The Lord Mayor—But you paid for it, I suppose? Witness—Yes, I paid a penny, but I did not throw it. 1 hadn't a chance to get at him, or else I should, I daresay. (Loud laughter.) Every one of the apprentices took part in it, and we all con tributed money to buy the flour and eggs. The'Lord Mayor—Mr. Wontner, do you wish to ask this witness any questions ? - Mr. Wontner—Oh no, my lord ; he has admitted quite enough for me already. (Laughter.) The Lord Mayor—Yes, he must take care he doesn't go up to Holloway Prison. They all stand a very good chance, I think, if they persist in such conduct. Have you any more witnesses, Brennan? Brennan—Yes, there's William Webb. Webb got into the witness-box, but evidently with a little reluctance. The Lord Mayor—Well, what do you come to prove ? Witness—l come to prove that Mr. French is under a.misunderstinding. The Lord Mayor—And what else ? Witness—l beg, further to say that there wasn't a single rotten egg thrown. The Lord Mayor—Well, that makes the affair a little more savoury, certainly : but what right had you to throw any eggs at all ? Witness—And with regard to this misunder standing, Mr. French seems to think it was meant as an insult to him, and to injure him in his business. The Lord Mayor—Well, so it must ; besides the injury to this poor man, with whom you had been working for years. Witness—But he did injury to us first, by giving us a bad character to other men in the trade. It was done more as a practical joke than anything else. (Laughter.) The Lord Mayor—Practical jokes very often lead to serious consbquenees, and that is likely to be the case now. Brennan—Did you see me throw anything ? Witness—No. The Lord Mayor—lt does not matter. If you take part with or encourage others, you are equally guilty in the eye of the law. Brennan—Then, if I say I will strike a man; and do not strike him, am I to be brought up for an assault ? The Lord Mayor—Yes. Brennan—l was not aware of that. The Lord Mayor—Well, after this, if you apo logise and promise to go back quietly to your work, and not to offend so again, I dare say Mr. Wontner will not press for any punishment. Mr. Wontner said he was content to leave it so, but there were fourteen apprentices in court who had left their work, and it was necessary for them to understand that they also must return. ; The Lord Mayor said they did not know the peril in which they stood, for they were all liable to three months' imprisonment with hard labour, and might besides be indicted for con spiracy. He had himself taken a very active part in getting the combination laws repealed, be cause he thought they were too favourable to the masters, but it was never intended when the repeal took place to encourage intimidation and molesta tion of workmen ; and he wished it to be distinctly understood that so long as he was a magistrate he should deal with such cases in the severest manner. In the present case, however, if the defendants would apologise to the complainant, go back to their work, and promise that the same thing should not occur again, he would discharge them. Brennan promised at once, but the others hesi tated, and as, when they did yield, it was done with a very bad, grace, the Lord Mayor, in order to give them time for reflection, ordered them to enter into their own recognisances to appear before him again to-morrow (this day). WESTMINSTER, THE DISTURBANCE AT CREMORNE GARDENSI—Mr. George A. Lake, of 3, Northumberland-street, Strand, and Mr. Daniel Howard, of 18, Church-street, Chelsea, surrendered to their bail charged with riotous and disorderly conduct at Cremorne. Mr. Giffard, instructed by Mr.Wontner, attended for the prosecution. Mr. Jones appeared for Mr. Lake, and Mr. Robinson for Mr. Howard. The particulars of the case have already , been detailed, Mr. Paynter intimating his intention at the list examination of sending the accused to the sessions. Mr. Jones now said, on behalf of his client, he was desirous of offering Mr. Simpson the fullest compensation for his conduct, for which he was sincerely sorry, and which nothing could justify. Mr. Simpson had. in the most handsome manner refused to accept any compensation whatever, either for himself or for his servants. His client, he was sorry to say, was not very rich. He was merely a clerk in a merchant's office in the City, - and was most willing to offer 15 guineas (to any charity Mr- Simpson might, name), which was the utmost he could afford to give. He would also make any apology that might be required, and he hoped, under these considerations, Mr. Simpson would waive the commitment of the defendants to the sessions, snd receive the 15 guineas and apology lks, a condonation - , of the outrage • of, Which his client bad MF.alviynfer believed' he Was' right in' saying- Mr. Simpson 'thought much less of the'.damexe than of the disturbanCe f!ii the-gardens. t. „ ft _ Mr. Simpson said midi:iras fhO case. 'Mr. Jones Observed qlia't 'he - Would. is isli tO iui press upon his Worgilia 'that there was no' 6We' ert proved in this'ease; His 'Client assured him 'he did' not go to Cremorne to make a noise and :get up 6! riot s nor did he see the other defendant 'till they were together 'at thb . policeldoUrt. . Mr. Poynter said—On the last occasion I had in tended to make a few observations upon this case, but, on after-consideration, I felt it was not my business to observe upon a case going to sessions, but I now feel there is one strong reason why I should make a few remarks. I made some diff6- rence between the defendants with regard to bail, and I am of opinion 1 did so in the wrong direction, as I now see that Mr. Lake was much more to blame' than Mr. Howard. Ido not think, as Mr. Jones has remarked, that there was any premedi tation between the defendants, and the concert, if concert there were, took place under the excite ment of the moment. However that may be, the accused are answerable for all 'the consequences of any riot caused through any act of theirs, whether there were a concert or not, and are equally guilty. in the eye of the law. But they seem to have done, in the excitement of the moment, what I sincerely hope they are sorry for now. There is one great fact in Howard's favour ; no expression is men tioned by the witnesses as having, fallen from him at all discreditable to a gentleman; and it is my impression that, under the excitement in which he was, some advantage was taken of his good. nature, •by some persons not more wise, but some what more crafty, who were glad to put him for ward to make a speech. Of that speech only frag mentary portions have been detailed in this court, and it was certainly a speech not at, all calculated to do mischief ; but when any man gets upon -a table above a crowd,' his mere gestures are quite sufficient for some persons to make a disturbance, thinking he is addressing himself to their feelings. It is quite clear Mr. Howard is not one of the persons who broke the glass and china, and that is the worst part of the affair. AA to the persons who did that, it is impossible for me tiefind language sufficiently, strong to stigmatise their con duct. I wish I had some of them before me — persons who, under the impunity and certainty of l i not being discovered, took the opportunity of de stroying the property of Mr. Simpson, who has invariably endeavoured to do all that -laid in his power to provide for the amusement of the public; nothing seems to me more dastardly and base, and I only wish some of those persons were here, for all honest-minded people muss. be of opinion that their motives were not only malicious but malig nant. In an after-dinner transaction persons may perhaps break the glasses, but in such an instance they make it good to the landlord, just as they pay for their dinner;. but this is quite a different thing; persons aid in getting up a disturbance, and under cover of it, break everything within their reach, for which it is impossible to call upon them to pay. I repeat, I can conceive nothing more base, more cowardly, or more dastardly. Nothing, however, of that sort has been proved against Mr. }Toward, nor does it appear that Mr. Lake joined in this wanton destruction. The chief thing against Mr. Lake is that he struck one of the servants; it was highly improper to do so, and it was very. ungen tlemanly;.and I must say' that it is greatly to the credit of the servants who have been called as wit nesses, and very greatly to Mr. Simpson's credit, that they all passed through' the ordeal of their ex amination on the last occasion in the manner they did. It is to Mr. Simpson's credit, because it shows he is particularly happy in the choice of his servants, and chooses them well; and unless he had done so, this establishment never could have been carried on in the way it has 'been. There appears to have been remarkable forbearance and temper shown, and owing to that, the consequences were much less serious than they otherwise might have been. Though there was no concert, the moral guilt was the same. Mr. Howard's conduct was very silly, and other people at the same table no doubt took advantage of it, and I repeat, I only regret that I have not had the opportunity of hav ing one or two of them here in order to teach them that such conduct would meet with its proper pun ishment. Mr. Simpson has acted very properly in coming forward, as it will probably prevent the repetition of such a disturbance at the gardens. Mr. Jones was most willing to admit that great forbearance had been shown on the part of the servants, and again expressed his client's deep re gret at what had happened, and assured both the magistrate and Mr. Simpson that there was no concert between the two gentlemen. Mr. Giffard assented to the arrangement pro posed. Mr. Robinson, on behalf of Mr. Howard, said he had cordially availed himself of the suggestions which fell from Mr. Paynter on the last examina tion, and the gentleman to whom the matter had been referred had considered that Mr. Howard ought to apologise, pay the amount of damage he had caused, the expense of the prosecution, and contribute largely to some charity. Mr. Howard was willing to do all these, but Mr. Simpson, in the most handsome manner, refused to receive any thing for the damage or his expenses, and Mr. Howard now tendered his most sincere apology,, and finding that there was a sick fund for thc he benefit of the servants at Cremorne Gardenisneas was most desirous of contributing ten towards it. He (Mr. Robinson)hop only h gdu Cr e emorne that this might be the last disturbance at Gardens. be f Mr. Paynter thought the money applied to a better purpose d benefit net y o the eeu e s might have been those who had rendered suchhhaenfficient help,* and but for whom the consequenc much more serious,prevent the and he onlywhoonpledd the forbear ance Mr. Simpson had shown recurrence of such a disturbance, and increase the popularity of the gardens. Cheques for 25 guineas were then handed over to Mr. Adams , Mr. Simpson's secretary. Mr. Simpson having thanked the magistrate on behalf of the p ublic a n d himself for the kind tten tion he had show n in the case, the parties with- CLERKENGeorLL. DI S GRACEFUL M ILITARY OUTRAG E. -- WE ge R, aged 23, and John aged 21, privAtes in the second bat- Smith, talion Coldstream Guards, stationed at St. John's-wood,. were placed at the bar before Mr. Ty charged With being drunk and wilfully breaking a square of plate-glass, of the value of £2, the property of Mr. Frederick Wortham, the landlord of the Laurel Tree public house, Ba wham-street, Camden-town, and also with assaulting police-serjeant Convey, 16 S, and police constables Willson, 432 S, Woolnough, 466 S, Reid, 412 S, and Shawyer, 102 S, in the execution of their duty. The following is an epitome of the evidence : The prisoners, with two of their comrades, entered the above house, and having partaken of some drink went outside and commenced a disturbance. They took off their belts, and having brandished them about; attempted to strike the bystanders with them, but were prevented, and their belts taken from them. The prisoners then wished to enter the house again, and finding that they could not, became exceedingly violent, and Smith broke a square of valuable embossed glass that was in the window. The police were called, and Willson took Smith into custody, when both prisoners struck and kicked him, and made their escape. Sergeant Convey, seeing the prisoners running away, stopped Smith and helped to take him to the station. When in Caroline-street, Reed went up to his comrade and said, " Give it to the " and both prisoners then kicked him, and Smith hit him on the side of the head. In the struggle his thumb was sprained, and he was rendered unfit for duty. Smith also kicked a number of women and boys who were standing near, and one of them was hurt so much that he is compelled to keep his bed. Other con stables came up, and the prisoner Reed struck police-constable Woolnough twice on the head, and kicked him three times on the leg, and also struck at police-constable Reid. On the way to the station Smith struck Reid a violent blow, and kicked him several times on the side. At the station house, both prisoners struck Shawyer, and made use of the most disgusting:and filthy epithets ; and Inspector Fraser stated that their conduct was violent in the extreme. When leaving the cell this morning Smith said to his companion—" If you had only stuck to me, we would have killed the ." • The prisoners were drunk, but their comrades, who were with them, and who took their belts away, were sober. Up to the present time the prisoners, who it was stated had been in the regiment for upwards of four years, had borne a good character. The prisoners denied the charge in toto, and said the police had made up the story to suit themselves ; and as for their kicking the women and boys, it was all fancy. Mr. Tyrwhitt was surprised to see men who were accustomed to discipline in such a disgraceful posi tion. He should not deal with the case himself, but would commit the prisoners for trial to the sessions. The prisoners, who treated the matter with the greatest indifference, were then removed. ROBBERY BY A SERVANT.—Frances Bateman, described as a domestic servant, was charged with stealing a number of blankets and other articles, the property of Mr. Jackson, dentist, of 39, High street, Camden-town. The prisoner had been in the employ of the pro secutor for some-time, 'mld an- umbrella and other 'things being missed; the ITisoner was i;Sijkep, when she admitted takinglp umbrella and pawning Sit. A police :cciiistahle was ‘-then - and the prisoner given into custody.-- •-- The prisoner said that 'the things were pawned to get drink for - her mistress. , ~,, • t' Mr. Tyr-Whitt sentenced her to three e4lendp.r months' hard labour: THE ISLINGTON D EFALCATIONS. Ebenezer Ward, late 4 col.lector for 'the parish.; of . Islington, who stands charged with embezzling the sum of £7OO belonging to the parish, was again placed at the bar on remand. No evidence was offered, and a remand was asked for for a fortnight. Mr. Tyrwhitt granted the application, and bail being put in, the prisoner was discharged. SUMMER CIRCUITS OF THE JUDGES, 1859. Yesterday being the last day of Trinity Term, the judges appointed to proceed and hold the ensuing assizes .of Oyer and finally ap pointed the days and signed the precepts for hold ing such assizes in and for the several counties and cities comprised within their respective circuits throughout England and Wales. The following are the days and places appointed on each circuit, viz.. - NORFOLK CIRCUIT. Judges.—The Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Sir F. Pollock, and the Hon. Mr. Justice Wight man. Buckinghamshire : —Thursday, July 14, at Ayles bury. Bedfordshire.--Monday, July 18, at Bedford. Huntingdonshire.—Wednesday, July 20, at Hun tingdon. Cambridgeshire.—Friday, July 22, at the County Court at Cambridge. Norfolk.—Wednesday, July 27, at the Castle at Norwich. Norwich and City.—The same day, at the Guild hall of the City. Suffolk.—Monday, Aug. 1, at Ipswich. NORTHERN CIRCUIT. Judges.—The Hon. Mr. Baron Watson and the Hon. Mr. Justice Hugh Hill. Yorkshire.—Monday, July 11, at York Castle. City of York.—The same day, at the Guildhall. Durham.—Saturday, July 23, at Durham. Northumberland.—Thursday, July 28, at New castle. Town of Newcastle.—The same day, at the same place. Cumberland.—Monday, Aug. 1, at Carlisle. Westmoreland.—Thursday, Aug. 4, at Appleby. Northern Division of Lancashire.—Saturday, Aug. 6, at Lancaster. Southern Division.—Wednesday, Aug. 10, a Liverpool. WESTERN CIRCUIT. Judges.—The Honourable Mr. Justice Crompton _ and the Hon. Mr. Baron Bramwell. Town and County of Southampton. —Thursday , July 14, at Winchester: Wiltshire. —Wednesday, July 20, at Salisbury . Dorsetshire.—Monday, July, 25; at Cast le Dorch Devonshire.—Thursday , July 28, at the at Exeter. City of.Exeter.—The same day, at the Guildhall of the City. Cornwall. —Thursday , Aug. 4, a t Bodmin. Somersetshire.—Monday, Aug. 8, at Wells. Bristol and City.—Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Guildhall of the city. MIDLAND CIRCUIT. Judges.—The Hon. Mr. Justice Erie and the Hon Mr. Justice Williams. Rutlandshire—Tuesday, July 12, at Oakham. Northamptonshire—Wednesday, July 13, at Northampton. Leicestershire—Saturday, July 16, at Leicester. Leicester and Borough.—The same day at the same place: Nottinghamshire.—Wednesday, July 20, at Not tingham. Town of Nottingham.—The same day at the same place. Lincolnshire.—Saturday, July 23, at the Castle at Lincoln. Guild - City of Lincoln.—The same day, a t the hall of the City. Warwickshire. —Tuesday, Aug. 2, a Derbyshire. —Thursday, July 28, at Dt Castleetrhbey. at Warwick. HOME CIRCUIT. Judges.—The Hon. Mr. Be lion. Mr. Justice Cro July V7 l 4 , Hertford. Hertfordshire.—Thursilay, ateheimsinforaan:l the Essex. —Monday, July 1 5 8, at Maidstone. Kent. —Monday, July 2 Sussex. —Monday AsAug•ru Surrey.—Thursday, D CHESTER CIRCUIT. :: }3 a s t ro L n ew e e h s. annell, who, 4, at Croydon. SOUTH WALES A 0. through the Circuit, will meet after proceedin, Judges. Lord Chiennstice of the Common Pleas, he the Lor • ,completed the Circuit through North —The yon. M . having Wales, at Chester. Pembrokeshire. —Wednesday, July 6, at Haver fordwest. Town of Haverfordwest.—The same day. Cardiganshire.—Saturday, July 9, at Cardigan. C a rmarthenshire.—Wednesday, July 13, at Car marthen. Glamorganshire.—Tuesday, July 19, at Cardiff. Brecknockshire.—Wednesday,J uly 27, at Brecon. Radnorshire.—Monday, Aug. 1, at Presteign. Cheshire.—Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Castle of Chester. City of Chester.—The same day, at the Guildhall of the City. NORTH WALES AND CHESTER CIRCUIT. Judge.—The Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. Montgomeryshire.—Tuesday, Julyl9, at Newton. Merionethshire.—Friday, July 22, at Dolgelly. Carnarvonsbire.—Monday, July 25, at Carnarvon. Anglesev.—Wednesday, July 27, at Beaumaris. Denbighshire.—Friday, July 29, at Ruthin. Flintshire.—Monday, .Aug. 1, at Mold. Cheshire.—Thursday, Aug. 4, at Chester Castle.' City of Uhester.—The same day, at the Guildhall. THE OXFORD CIRCUIT. — The days on this Cir cuit were not so finally appointed as to have been given with the above. accord- THE VACATION JUDGE.--Lord Camp bell, been the ing to previous arrangements, was to have Vacation Judge ; his elevation to the officeofiord Chancellor will throw tha t dut y on his successor, but _ will in no way interf ere with the general arrange ments of the circuits. OCIETY. ANTI-E. A meeting of those opposed to the emigration of the working classes was held last evening at the Phoenix Hall, Goldsmith's-row, Hackney-road, in pursuance of the following placard, circulated in the neighbourhood : " How long shall arrogant insult, misrepresenta- , tion, false inducements, and unnecessary proposals of additional taxation, prevail over the working - classes ? In response to Acton Smee Ayrton, Esq., M.P., at the emigration meeting, held at the above hall on June 2, 1859—Working men of Bethnal- - green, and the Tower Hamlets generally, we call on you to come early, vindicate the honour of your [ class, and secure a fair, free, and open platform, in public meeting, to all classes. Acton Smee Ayrton, _ Esq., M.P., has been invited, to justify his conduct, to prove or retract his statements, and is expected to attend." The meeting was called for eight o'clock, but it was very nearly nine before half a dozen persons made their appearance. Afterwards, however, considerable numbers arrived, and by . the time the proceedings fairly commenced there was a tolerable assemblage collected. Some rowing and altercation were expected, but everything passed off quietly. The chair was taken by Mr. Neesom, who was an advocate for artisans remaining in their own country, and read a letter from a plasterer who emigrated to New Zealand, with at least £4OO in cash and other property, and was now reduced almost to poverty. He would, however, hear every one who wished to address the meeting, and hoped their proceedings would be conducted peace ably and orderly. • r . . , Before the regular business of the meeting Was proceeded with, Mr. Thomson, the secretary, read a letter from Mr. Ayrton, 11. P., declining to attend, but expressing his willingness to meet any portion of his constituents at the Beaumont Insti tutiori, Mile-end-road. He would not come to such meetings as that about to be held at the Phoenix Hall, for he had been robbed in one and insulted in another. Mr. BLIGH moved a resolution, which was to the effect that, while the meeting recognised the right of every . man to emigrate if he thought prePer , yet it was injurious to the labouring classes, as had been proved by experience, and ought to be avoided. He contended, on the authority of M'Culloch and other political economists, that there was no super abundant population in the United Kingdom, and that if the twenty-six millions of acres now re maining uncultivated were made productive, there would be sufficient to provide for at least one hun dred millions of people. He denied that the last meeting held in that hall, at which Mr. Ayrton attended, was disturbed by Chartists. lie vi'as a Chartist, and he gloried in being one, and promised the hon. gentleman that at the next election he would not give him that support he re ceived at the last. - Mr. THOMPSON , seconded the resolution, ' and denied in the most emphatic terms that Mr. Ayrton's diamond pin was stolen by the Chartists. He must have lost it after he left the meeting. The idea' of the labouring classes leaving this country was pre posteron. ,T i he only,,Rarties who should do so were the descejAanie of the bandit "Normate-ttlui archbiaibps, bill*, and 'clergy; and the 4 favv4= . They had plentrof land in this countls7 . tiri -`: vateifileapoital were employed .upon itfand..thers could be no.doubt that an extensive emigration „of the working classes would ruin the trade of, the shopkeepers. . An amertdment i Was proposed and seconded, 'but only' Suppotte& by' the mover and • seconder"; end the resolution -being declared carried, thtsaneeting , separated. _ COUNTRY AfARKGre. MANCHE ST E R—J uxE 16. Tha- Whitsuntide holidays falling at a xeriod of great depression in the trade, our market to-day was qu it° of a nominal character, scarcely any business being transacted. Wheat was 2s to 3s per qr. and•flour 2s per sack lower. BIRMINGHAM—JrNE 16. The business done in wheat and flour was very restriel at is per qr and sack cheaper, with few buyers. Barley and oats is per qr lower. Beans and peas firm. , LOUTH—JUNE 15. To-day the attendance was numerous, an d the farmer s brought forward limited supplies of wheat, for which there was a slow demand, owing to the high prices asked. Beane and other articles unchanged. Prices of wheat, 44s to 48a per qr. ' BOSTON—JUNE 15. At to-day's market there was a liberal supßly of farmers' wheat, but the trade ruled very dull, a 48 to 6s• per qr. cheaper. Spring corn scarce, and at a decline on the rates realised last week. Wheat .... 403 to 45 s Oats.. .......... 22s to 29s White do 45s to 4 7s Beans ........ 40s to 470 .. 44s to 49s Barley 3 os to 32s P e as ...... ....... Averages for the week Wheat 2,651 qrs., at 498 8d Beans 49 ~ . ...49s 3d Barley.. .... •• • 7 ~333 Od Od Peas ....... 0at5.......... 170 ~ 23s 6d Rye.......... --„ —s Od ----- GLASGOW—JuNE 15. Weather fine. Arrivals are again very large: Prices of wheat nominally 2s per qr lower, but no b u yers. Barley offered at 6d to is less, but without sales. Beans and peas dull. Oats is lower. A. lifeless market. • CORK—Jurtn 15. - —R The following were the q uotations this morning ;ed wheat, 23s Od to —s 01 ; white, 24s 6d to —s Od; barley 146 Od to 14s 6d; oats, 14s Od to 156 6d. -EDINBURGH GRAIN—JuNE 15 Sales dull, and prices again back. Wheat on the top is Od down. ... • ... avo rate ls Od down. Barley on the top Os 3d down.... . ... 2d down. av erage is Fkl. down. O a ts on tho top Os 6 d d own... avera . . ave rage Os B e ans on the top Os pd d o wn. • • ..ge Os 4d down. Averages. er imperial quarter. • Wheat.... ....... . ...... 9A . 0-12t1ts Barley ... . ............. .1.13.. 9 0-12ths O a ts . .................. 1 6 6 0-12ths Beans ........ ..... .... 2 6 9 0-12ths Total Supply and Sales. Wheat ..... :1116 Ors Sold 815 qrs Barley. • ..• ... 253 qrs Sold 91 qrs Oats 907 qrs Sold 678 qrs - Beans lO9 qrs Sold 74 qrs DERBY. SMITHFIELD—Jrimm 14. The supply of fat beasts to-day was a full avertige one; prices were about the same as last week. Sheep were in short supply, and lambs numerous. Calves plentiful. Pigs few in number. , Beef 7d to nd Veal . .......... 6d to 61d. d Mutton .... gld to 7'd Pork ........ , 51d to 5/ er stone. Lamb Bd to 8-id Rough fat, 5s Od p Hides, nd to 51d ; calf skins, 6d to 6id LOCAL SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL.-JIINE 16. 5 5 I 6.—Great Western of Canada, The market was firm to -day at the openinq,, but at the close was quiet atl per cent. decline from the highest rates. Birkenheads, 68/ 6941—eeds Northern, 46 I—Blackburns, dis.—East Lancashire, 88 89—Berwicks, 9 9a 991 —Chester and Hofyheads, 48 9—• 111 1 --North Brifish ma I —Grand Trunk of Canada, 8/ 1--GreatWeatern, 551- -Sheffield', 361—Caledonians, 861 —Lanca,shire and York shire, 991 I—London and North-Westerns, 901 I—Dutch Rhenish, 6i i BEBa!tern—MiCdlanoundtise's, 111 I—Dovers, 20 5-16 1. MANCHESTER—jIINE 16. There was a limited business doing, but the market closed quiet. Prices were steady. Midlands, 991 i Lancashire and Yorkshire, 901—Sheffields, '36i f —Great Westerns, 55—Dovers, 20 LEEDS—JUNE 16. There was little doing, but prices closed rather firmer. North British, 559—Midlands, 99k. BIRMINGHAM—JUNE 16. There was a very active business done in this market to-day. Great Western, Birmingham Guaranteed, 721-- %-- Ditto, Pref., £9 16s 3d.—Stonr Valley Guaranteed, 5 Derbys, 76--North Staffordshires, 4 dis.—Birmingham Canals, 92—South Staffordshire, 10} j--Union Mill, 11 BIRTHS. AMPHLETT.—On the 10th inst., at Four Ashes Hall, Staf fordshire, the wife of the Rev. Charles Amphlett, of a daughter. BRABAZON.—On the 11th inet., in Upper Berkeley-stree t, Portman-square, the wife of J. Du Pre Brabazon, Esq ., Captain H.M.'s 17th Regt., of a daughter. CODD.—On the 15th inst., at 79, Carlton-road Villas, the wife of A. G. Codd, Esq., of the Inner Temple, of a sou. SA.NDEMAN.—On the 16th inst., at Sydenham, the wife of Charles Sandeman, Esq., of a son. MARRIAGES. BAMFORD—EATON.—On the 13th inst., at St. Botolph, Aldersgate, Thomas Waldron, eldest son of Col. Bam ford, of Birmingham, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Eaton, Esq., of London. CLARKSON—BRACHER.-011 the llth inst., at Stoke New ington. green, Mr. Wm. Clarkson, of Bromley, third son of Chas. Clarkson, Esq., o f the Common, Stoke Newing ton, to Ellen Maria, you n g est daughter of the late Mr. George Bracher, of S toke Newington, and Copthall buildings, city. DEATHS• ARNOULD.—On the 15th inst., at Whitecross, Walling ford, Berke, Joseph Arnould, Esq., M.D., aged 73. BAYLIn the 15th inst., at 30, Princes-road, Kenning ton, John Hutchins Baylis, M.D., F.R.C.S., aged 49. BAmFonn.—On the 7th inst., at 22, Cambridge-terrace, Clapham, Fanny Victorine, wife of Mr. Thos. Bamfo rd, publisher of the Morning Advertiser, aged 28. CRARRINGTON.—On the 14th inst., at Leyspring, Ley' s t on stone, Essex, Nicholas Charrington, Esq., aged 84. HOLE.—On the 15th inst., at Clare House, Tiverton, Win. Hole, Esq., J.P. and D.L. HovELL.—On the 12th inst., at Canterbury, Chas, Hovel' , Esq., formerly R.N., aged 70. RAY.—On the 16th inst., at his residence, Binfield-road, Stockwell, Mr. George Ray, of the firm of Ray and Son, 23, Artillery-row, Westminster. LONDON : Printed and Published by KURD° YOTJNO. of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the to?unty of Middlesex, Friday, June 17, 1859. -- -- ' - i THE SUN, LONDON,. ~F 1414, I I 1