The Sun. — London, England, 1860-08-29 00:00:00

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lesqee, Mr. J. B. Bnekstone. 'THIS EVENLNG the performances will oommenee with THE OVERLAND ROUTE. Messrs. Charles Mathews, Buckstone, Compton, Chippendale. Rogers, Mrs. Charles Mathews, Miss Weekes, and Mrs. Wilkins. Aftnr which, PAUL PRY. Mr. and Mrs.:C. Mathews. Commence at 7. ILOYA:f. PRINCE S S'S THEATRE.- Lessee. Mr. A. Harris. VMS EVENING, will be performed 3IACBETII. Mr. James Anderson and Miss Elsworthy. After which, THE FIRST NIGHT. Mr. A. Harris and Maria Harris. Commence at 7. A DELPHI, NEW THEATRE-ROYAL. sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Beni. Webster. The Annual Benefit of Mr. J. L. Toole. THIS EVENING, THE WILLOW COPSE. Luke, Mr. Ben. Webster ; Augustus, Mr. J. L. Toole ; Staggers, Mr. Paul Bedford. Supported by Messrs. Stuart, Billington, C. J. Smith, Powell, Eburne, Romer; Miss Woolgar, Miss H. Simms, Miss Laidlaw, and Mrs. Chatterley. Atte/. which, THAT BLESSED BABY. Mr. Billington, Mr. J. L. Toole, and Miss K. Kelly. To c onclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE ; or Raising. the Wind under the most approved Principles. Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, C. J. Smith, C. Selby, Powell, Romer, MillideS Woolgar, K. Kelly, and Emily Thorne. Doors open at half-past 6—Commence at 7. Box-office open from 10 till 5. No charge for booking. Private boxes, £2 2s. ; Family Boxes, IL Orchestra Stalls, 58. ; Balcony, 4s. ; Front Circle Stalls, as. • Pit Stalls, 25.; Pit, ls. 6d. ; A m phith ea t re , i s ; Gallery, 6d. Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith. A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.- Proprietor and Manager, Mr. WM. BATTY. Continued Success of "Mezeppa." A Grand MID-DAY PERFORMANCE will take plate on SATIJRDAY next, Sept 1, commencing at Two o'clock. This Evening, Lord Byron's splendid Hippo-drama of NAZ.EPPA AND THE WILD HORSE, with entirely new and I Deautiful scenery, costly costumes, and appointments, Introducing the largest stud of highly-trained Horses, Po nies, Buffaloes, and Camels in the World. To be followed by Scenes in the Arena by the Star Riders of the day, including the greatest Equestrienne in the world, Madlle. de Berg, whose wonderful Leap through the body of a Mail Coach (a feat never before attempted by any other female) has been nightly received with enthusiasm. Doors open at half-past 8, performance oommenoe at 7. Box-office open daily from Ii till 4. Stage Manager—Mr. W. Wiev. Director of the Arena—M. Felix Itcvolti. CANTERB UR Y HALL CONCERTS.- EVERT EVENING, A Grand Selection from MARTHA, And Selections from DLNORAH, TROVATORE, MACBETH, And numerous other Entertainments. Balcony, ls , Hall. dd. Comic Vocalists—Messrs. George Hodson (the Irish Come dian and Mimic), and C. Marshall. The ETHIOPIANS, consisting of 17 performers (organised expressly for this Establishment), for the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Comic and Sentimental, with Segro delineations, anecdotes, dm, in addition to the usual entertainments. The Fine Arts Gallery is open from 5 till 11 on Sunday Evening. THE WEATHER.—Burr OFFICE, AUGUST 29, 1860, THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE. 66—highest since noon yesterday. 56—lowest this morning and during the night. 68—this day at noon. BAROMETER-29.57 ; a sudden fall. ; fresh, with fine weather now, but rained heavily last night, and showers this morning. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAY.—Morning, 12h. 40m.—Afternoon, lh. sm. To-moßnow.-Morning, lh. 24m.—Afternoon, lh. 42m. v ~'..•-x' , .., ‘'.... 1 - f ui, v •-• , ...L . ~,, vi l,f ‘`-'t•>-kir .7e t.. ~ •-ii*2..! i g E4. -- .4 L. .11. - !..pe• , •-. 1 Vl, '''... ",' ' 7 - •*- ' i ''''' t 3- , . • „,, 1, 11::C" , 7 1,? 1 f1S„, 4 i••3; 0 s k' - 44-3 7„-,-,-,1- i - - "' A:I- ' 1 ....._..,,,, 4 N.4•4:7 - . . . . ', " 1 . THE SUN. LONDON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, iseo Every humane man as well as every friend to Italian liberty will hope that the rumour which we publish from the Bourse at Paris, is a true one. Confirmation of it will be awaited with intense in terest. That GARIBALDI was on the road to a final triumph none of us, not even Sir G. BOWYER, could well doubt, but if there was one thing which GARI BALDI himself desired more than another it was that it should be henceforth, a bloodless success. He sought not the renown of victories—but Italian independence and liberties ; and the truly touch ing yet manly letter we published yesterday showed the spirit in which he sought them. He urged the Italians to combine in large numbers for their liberties, for the explicit reason that posterity might remember " with affection" those who had emancipated her without shedding the blood of her sons. His letter read like a very comment on the " Angels Song." For his sake we shall rejoice if he can see the Tyrant banished and Italy free without further bloodshed. Events, so far as we know them, had prepared us for the flight, any day, of the brutal young savage. He knew not whom to trust. The garrison at Reggio " fought languidly," as well they might for such a cause ; brigade after brigade surrendered, at discretion, with all their equipments, and amongst our many latest communications we read—" The Minister MARTINO has officially announced to the diplomatic corps the defection of two battalions of the Neapolitan army at Reggio, and the surrender at discretion of the fort." The Minister is said to have added to his communication :—" As regards the proportion of our forces, we were formerly three against one, now we are one against three." This could not last long—and we .may hope, there fore, that a few more hours will ap prise us that the rumour is truth, that Naples is free, and that if the POPE wish to get up the Italian Confederation, for which, in extremis, he put in a bid the other day, he will have to be a confederate with the excommunicated and anathe matised GARIBALDI and VICTOR:EMMANUEL. Yesterday two speeches were delivered by Com mission—one in England, the other in France. Our QUEEN'S we gave yesterday ; the EMPEROR'S, by the mouth of Count DE PERSIGNY, we give to-day. They suggest, by comparison, matter for grave consideration. Both of them, on one of their prin cipal topics, are addressed to the public not only of each country, but of Europe. To see the bearing of all let us go back a little. On the 24th of February, in opening the Parliament of this country, her MAJESTY first adverted to a Con gress which was to have been held on the affairs of Italy, but which had been deferred till it seemed little likely to meet, probably because of the firm determination expressed by our Government and asserted in the QUEEN'S Speech, that Italy should be left to settle her internal affairs in entire freedom from foreign intervention. Then followed the para graph respecting the Treaty—its langwage is re markable •—" I am in communication with the Emperor of the FRENCH with a view to extend the commercial intercourse between the two coun tries, and thus to draw still closer the bonds of friendly alliance between them." When we turn to the Speech of yesterday what do we find in reference to the same subject, but the following unsentimental announcement Her MAJESTY trusts that the additional freedom which you have given to commerce will lead to fresh de velopment of productive industry." Nothing more about " bonds of friendly alliance ;" all that has e vaporated, and we are told only of what would be equa lly applicabl e had there been no " communica tion w ith the Empe ror of the FRENCH," and had we only go t rthe fo ur id of which hardly hundred minor arti c l es from our tariffpaid the cost of col lection, and doubtless embarrassed business, far more than they served the Revenue. H ow i s t hi s P Was not the splendid sacrifice to France of the Wine Duties, wholly u ncompensated by a s i ngle sacrifice on her part—was not this worth mention as a splendid contribution towards weaving bonds of " Friendly Alliance P" Alas ! a " change has, indeed, come o'er the spirit of the dream," It first showed itself to the world in a conspicuous form when, in repelling one I of Mr. HORSEMAN'S assaults, Lord JOIIN RUSSELL, amid the almost deafening cheers of the House, spoke thus—having described at some length the duplicity of the EMPEROR and the King of SAR DINIA in regard to Savoy—having then shown what an important subject was the neutrality of the dis tricts of Chablais and Faucigny to the neutrality and independence of Switzerland, and thus to the general peace of Europe having asserted and re-asserted that the annexation had prodaced, and would yet produce, " great distrust ;" he thus concluded :—" Sir, my opinion as I declared it in July and January, I have no objection now to repeat—that such an act as the annexation of Savoy is one that will lead a nation so warlike as the French to call upon its Govern ment from time to time to commit other acts of aggression, and, therefore, Ido feel that, however we may wish to live on the most friendly terms with the French Government—and certainly I do wish to live on the most friendly terms with that Govern ment—we ought not to keep ourselves apart from the other nations of Europe—but that, when future questions may arise—as future questions may arise— we should be ready to act with others and to declare always in the most moderate and friendly terms, but still firmly, that the settlement of Europe, the peace . of Europe, is :a matter dear to this country, and that settlement and that peace cannot be as sured if it is liable to perpetual interruption—to constant fears, to doubts and rumours with respect to the annexation of this one country, and connexion of that other—but that the Powers of Europe, if they wish to maintain that peace, must respect each other's rights, must respect each other's limits, and, above all, restore and not disturb that commercial confidence which is the result of peace, which tends to peace, and which ultimately forms the happi ness of nations." From that time, onwards, we have heard no more of " bonds of friendly alliance with Fiance." While conceding nothing of the rights of Italy to Austria, we have let them understand that we were ready to join them, as expediency might require, against further French annexations. Baden and Toplitz followed, and the shaking of hands be tween Austria and Prussia in face of the common disturber ; and, most important of all, Germany saw that we had a Channel Fleet, and a Mediterranean] Fleet too, which would enable us to speak with authority, if further annexation tricks were talked of to amuse a despot-ridden nation with something which should look—to them—like glory in their despot's foreign policy. Lord PALMERSTON'S former state ments in the fortifications' debate, that the con duct of France rendered these necessary; and his declaration last Friday, of the right of Switzerland to •satisfactory guarantees respecting Chablais and Faucigny—language repeated by her MA JESTY yesterday—with numerous other incidents, have told the annexer of Savoy that the duplicity, fraud, we might say violence, attendant on that transaction have quashed the alliance, and left nothing of it but ordinary diplomatic respect. And now, most amusing is it to read the peaceful assurances which pour upon us from the EMPE ROR and his confidants. The ink of my dearPERsIGNY's letter is hardly dry, the unbosomed frankness of that generous communication has hardly ceased to warm all hearts, when it is followed by plaintive bewailings of the unjust suspicions of Europe, addressed to bodies of his subjects, while on a visit of pleasure. But " my dear PERSIGNY" is the man. He, the prime agent in confiscating the estates of the ORLEANS family, is naturally chosen to show that confiscations and annexations are at an end (now they must be), and that peace, not war, is in the heart of the EMPEROR. Indeed " the EMPEROR'S programme of Bordeaux has not been changed"—this seems strange language just after two great wars ; but no. " Without pretend ing to abolish war the EMPEROR has, hos . vever, repudiated the inheritance of mere fighting fox the sake of vengeance for the defeats of the first empire." Waterloo, that is not to be avenged,—of course not till England has laid up her Channel fleet ;—and as to the two wars, that is easy of explanation, " Before the inauguration of the present empire two extraordinary questions were pending—viz., the question of the East, and that of Ttaly, neither of which could be resolved by means of diplomacy." So the EMPEROR cut those two Gordian knots—Constantinople is safe for the present from Russia, and the Italians, " though they are now jeopardising the indepen dence which they acquired in consequence of the war, the principle of non-intervention, now a recognised rule of international policy, exercises a dominating influence over the further development of the question," The Count does not add that England, with her augmented navy and army, in sisted on the non-intervention, though his master who tried so hard to force a confederation on the Italians, has put constraint on the King of SAR DIN lA, and still, himself, intervenes in Rome. As to all the fears of Germany and of England " The apprehensions entertained in Germany re specting the Rhine frontiers, and the fears of an invasion current in England, do not merit serious discussion. The Rhine is no longer a strategic frontier. France, being much stronger when Ger many is divided, will never support the project of German unity for any compensation she might obtain." Of all which, and of much that follows, we may well observe, how appropriate it all is when invasion and new strategic frontiers are but sour grapes. However, his work is now done. " The EMPEROR has certainly replaced France in her legitimate position without shaking the confidence of Europe! Taken as a whole, his policy was pure and honest." What can we need more—unless it be to keep up our army and navy which most certainly do give confidence to Europe, as well as to ourselves, and to which, we venture to think, whatever " purity and honesty" belong to the EMPEROR'S policy, is largely due. The return of the Great Eastern from her first trip across the Atlantic is highly satisfactory, and we hope the success which has attended this last enterprise will be the forerunner of future triumphs. So many unforeseen calamities have befallen this noble vessel, from which such great achievements were anticipated, that this voyage having been completed without accident or disaster of any kind seems not only to be a happy omen for the future, but to have broken the spell which hung over the past. In any case the difficulties attending the arrangements of a vessel of such unu sual magnitudo would have been very great, and certainly they were complicated by the division of authority and the conflicting interests concerned in the speculation. Time and experience, however, will be the best remedies, and those who have hastily condemned the whole project on account of the failures almost inseparable from the first working of a new enterprise may yet find their gloomy predictions unverified. Many regarded the whole scheme with suspicion from the first, and consequently were only too ready at every suc cessive mischance to declare themselves in the right. Those best qualified to judge, however, appear to regard the Leviathan of the Waters 'with no ill will. The bone which ME SUN, LONDO \r, was presented on the great ship entering Milford Haven was one of the most impressive sights that could meet an English eye. The noble ships that form the Channel Fleet were moored in a double line in that magnificent harbour, and the setting sun illumined the imposing scene. The crews crowded every mast and spar, eager to hail the great vessel with a welcoming cheer. We quote the follow ing impressive passage from the graphic description given in our columns of yesterday : " As the noble volume of sound swept over us like the first rush of a hurricane, it seemed to stir the blood of every Englishman like the blast of a trumpet. Three times our ears tingled with their manly greetings, and our breasts swelled with pardonable pride that we could claim the brave men before us for brethren. The return we made may have been weak and scattering, but at least it was heartfelt. The same scene was repeated as we passed each vessel. Cheer after cheer filled the calm evening air, and the declin ing sun shone on the round weatherbeaten faces of the gallant tars as they waved their caps in true seamanlike appreciation of the noble ship they were welcoming. On board the Enthu siasm excited amongst us became contagious. The first two ships we passed, the Diadem and the Mars, our worthy captain, and the grave old pilot on the paddle-box together maintained their cool ness pretty well. The third, the noble steam-frigate the Mersey, evidently shook their resolution ; and the fourth, the Algiers two-decker, swept it away entirely. Off came their caps, and they contributed a quota to the Hip, hip, hip, hurrah,' worth that of any other six men there, from their being more in the habit of raising up their voice aloud in the open air. A somewhat similar effect was produced on our American brethren. In passing the first ship or two, though they enjoyed the sight immensely, they did not seem to think replying much business of theirs, but by the time they had passed two more they began to think, like their gallant countrymen in China, that ' blood is thicker than water,' and their voices swelled the faint return that we were able to make to the cheers of ten thousand of Eng land's bravest men. Cheering till we were hoarse, and waving caps till our arms ached, we swept past the Trafalgar, the Edgar, the Conqueror, the Centurion, the Aboukir, the Royal Albert, and the Donegal. In each and all men crowded every mast and spar and hid the deck from view. On every truck a man was either sitting at his ease, or appa rently with no less ease, standing bold upright. From the quarter and stern galleries of several of the ships ladies waved a welcome, and evinced their admiration of their gigantic visitor. When we had fairly passed, and had time to reflect a moment, we became conscious that we were all speaking as if we were labouring under frightful colds, and that we had just witnessed a scene that does not gene rally occur more than once in a person's life-time." Such a spectacle is indeed rarely witnessed, and nowhere could it be more appropriate than off an English coast. The national love of the sea which secures our freedom, and over which it is our proudest boast to rule, makes us regard everything connected with " our sailors and our ships" with especial interest. Let us hope that this is not the last welcome which will greet the Great Eastern returning to English shores, but that this "mightiest child of naval art" may accomplish more than she has yet fulfilled, and realise the brilliant anticipa tions of her gifted originator. The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch are enter taining a large circle of friends at Drumlanrig Castle, their seat in Dumfriesshire. The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk and family are prolonging their sojourn at Spa, in Belgium. The noble duke and duchess are expected to return home in the course of next month. The Duke of Leinster has not gone to Carton, his seat in Ireland, but has departed fore continental tour. His grace, accompanied by Lord 0 tho Fitzgerald, is in Paris. ' The Duke of Somerset and the Lords of the Ad miralty leave town to-morrow or Friday on the custo mary annual official visit to the royal dockyards and naval stations. The Marquis and Marchioness Dreischor and family have arrived at the Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street, from Holland. The Count and Countess Alexander Strogonoff and family have returned to the Clarendon Hotel from the Isle of Wight. The Right Hon. the Speaker and Lady Charlotte Denison left town last evening for Ossington Park, Notts. The right hon. gentleman goes to Scotland for grouse-shoot ing to-morrow, the Duke of Portland having placed his hunting box in the north at the Speaker's disposal. The Right Hon. T. Milner Gibson has left town for Suffolk. The Right Hon. W. Hutt has left London for Paris. Major Allen and family have arrived at the Quoen's Hotel, Upper Norwood. Some strong complaints have been received re garding the practice of the War•ofllce in refusing to enter tain tenders for timber except through the medium of brokers— an agency which necessarily increases its expense. The Admiralty, it is said, adopt the opposite course with much advantage. If this be the case an alteration must be necessary. In ordinary transactions the employment of a broker is usually the best economy, but in the great public contracts of the Government it may often be unnecessary and undesirable, and there seems, therefore, much impolicy in making an arbitrary rule on the subject. As the report of the committee on the merchant shipping service, just published, recommends various changes in which the United States are interested, Mr. W. S. Lindsay is about to visit that country, where, through Lord Lyons, ho will bring under the notice of the American Government the desirableness of an international treaty bearing upon the responsibility of shipowners, the rule of the road at sea, desertion, and other matters of consider able importance to the marine of both nations. He will also endeavour to ascertain if any reciprocal changes can be mad. in regard to the coasting trade of America, and the charge for lights levied upon United States' vessels in this country. It appears from tho local papers of Texas that several slaves have been hanged on charges of a design to poison their masters, and that at the last accounts 23 were sentenced to endure the same fate. The three who were hanged gloried in the work, and refused to make any dis closures as to tho extent of their plot. On the other hand, at the north, there is a corresponding excitement of an anti-slavery character in resistance to the Fugitive Slave Law. PRICE OF GOLD.—The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and the short exchange on London is 24'15 per sterling. On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of £3 17s. lOid. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that gold is about 1-10th per cent. dearer in Paris than in London. By advices from Hamburg the price of gold is 424/ per mark, and the short exchange on London is 13.41 per £1 sterling. Standard gold at the English Mint price is therefore nearly 1-10th per cent. dearer in Hamburg than in London. The course of ex change at New York on London for bills at 60 days' sight is 110 per cent., which, when compared with the Mint par between the two countries, shows that the exchange is slightly in favour of England ; and, after making allow ance for charges of transport and difference of interest, the present rate leaves a small profit on the importation of gold from the United States. - A GIANT.—The Western Star inserts the follow ing in its obituary :—" In the neighbourhood of Cong, after a few days' illness, Mr. Patrick Glynn, the son of a respect able farmer, Mr. James Glynn. He was only 22 years of age, and was 22 stone in weight, thus gaining 141 b. for every year of his age. His extraordinary height was 6 feet 8 inches. He was beautifully proportioned, and possessed enormoug strength. He was humane and gentle in dispo sition." THE SILK VELVET TRADE.—Meetings have been held by the silk velvet weavers of Halstead, Coggeshall, and Sudbury, in consequence of the determination of some of their employers to reduce wages 3d, per yard. This step is stated to be necessitated by the competition arising from the importation of German goods. A strike has been talked of among the men, but, on the whole, they seemed disposed to act on friendly terms with their employers, whom they have earnestly begged to reconsider their decision. BLONDIN.—It appears that the M. Blondin, whose name was mentioned in connexion with the late accident at Dublin, is not identical with the Blondin of Niagara Falls celebrity. THE STEPNEY MURDER.—This extraordinary affair seems likely to baffle all the activity, intelligence, and experience of our metropolitan police, as yet no real, positive, or practical clue as to the murderer had been obtained or information received at Scotland-yard, although the case has been placed in the hands of ono of the most intelligent officers of the detective force, Mr Inspector Thornton, who repudiates the paragraphs that have been published, stat ing that the police were in possession of such clue, and on the contrary states they have no clue whatever. At the adjourned inquest the evidence will be only such as to leave the case open, that the deceased Mary Elmsley was murdered by some person or persons unknown, WEDNESDAY EVENING, LATEST NEWS. RUMOURED FLIGHT OF THE KING OF NAPLES. The following telegrams have been received at Mr. Reuter's office : PARIS, WEDNESDAY. A rumour is current on the Bourse that the King of Naples left Naples yesterday at 5 p.m., on board the Stromb, and that the Piedmontese had occupied the forts. NAPLES, AUG. 28. (OFFICIAL.) The Neapolitan troops were attacked by the Garibaldians at Piale (the telegram says au Piale), by whom they were surrounded and defeated. An armistice was then proposed. The commanding officer referred this proposition to the General-in- Chief in order to obtain his decision. In the mean time the enthusiasm of the Neapolitan troops abated; they became disorganised and dispersed, leaving the batteries without any defenders. NAPLES, AUG. 28. The Royal troops in Calabria have again been defeated. The insurgents of Basilicata are advancing to wards Salerno. It is believed that they will join Garibaldi and march against Naples. NAPLES, (VIA MARSEILLES) AUG. 25. Two days ago Baron Brenier demanded of the Neapolitan Government the satisfaction due to him on account of the assault committed on his person. Baron Brenier pointed out that the best means of doing an act of justice and of showing him courtesy would be to proceed immediately to the liquidation of the indemnity due to the French subjects who had suffered through the bombardment of Palermo by the Neapolitans, and to appoint a special Am bassador to Paris with the mission of making fitting apologies for the affront offered to France in his person. Negotiations to that effect are still being carried on, and it is not yet known whether Baron Brenier will remain here. Several Sardinian Bersaglieri were killed and others wounded in the conflict with the Neapolitan guardsmen. The Marquis do Villamarina declared that the Neapolitans were the aggressors, and de manded immediate satisfaction. No reply has yet been given by tie Neapolitan Government. Disturbances tt Naples may be considered immi nent. Appeals to the people to rise in revolt are publicly distribtted. A revolutionary movement in Salerno is also announced as being imminent. The Pro-Dietttor at Poterza has furnished arms to 10,000 inhatitants of the province of Basili- cata. The Minister Martino has officially announced to the diplomaic corps the defection of two bat talions of the reapolitan army at Reggio, and the surrender at discretion of the fort. The Minister is said to have added to his communication, "As regards the proportion of our forces, we were for merly three against one, but now we are one against three." PARIS, AUG. 29. The Illoniteur contains the following telegram, dated Chambers, 28th inst. : " To-day the Emperor and Empress received the public authorities and the principal inhabitants of the department. " Their Majesties then paid a visit to the princi pal church and afterwards rode out in the neigh bourhood of Chambery. . "In the evening a grand ball was given in the theatre." A private eespatch received here from Chambery states that their Majesties have received Signori Farini and Caldini. VIENNA, AUG. 28. The programme of the minority of the 21 mem bers of the Committee of the Reichsrath is said to originate with Count Hartig, and to be a kind of compromise between the views of the Government and the wishes of the Hungarians. In order to ar rive at an immediate solution, Count Hartig pro poses to confine the Constitutional Reforms within the limits indicated by the Imperial patent, decree ing the creation of the enlarged Council of the Em pire, and recognising the principle of the autonomy of the provinces. According to the above-mentioned programme, the Reichsrath would preserve its present powers for the regulation of the general affairs of the Empire, and its privileges would successively be come more extended. Every province would settle its local affairs by means of provincial diets. The privileges of those latter would comprehend the right of making laws and of exercising a deliberative vote on all ques tions of provincial administration. Concerning the general affairs of the Empire, the provincial diets would have the right of peti tion and the liberty of bringing complaints against the Ministers before the Emperor. Should the Emperor find these complaints to be justifiable, the Ministers would be brought to trial before a tribu nal to be chosen by the provincial diets themselves. The Emperor would exercise the right of veto upon all decisions emanating from the provincial diets in the event of their being considered prejudicial to the general welfare of the Empire. But the exer cise of the veto would always be explained and justified by a special Imperial patent. In order to complete the autonomy of the pro vinces, the programme of the minority of the Com mittee proposes the establishment of independent municipal institutions. VIENNA, AUG. 29. Notwithstanding the positive announcement made by several German newspapers of an ap• preaching interview of the Emperor of Austria with the Czar, and at which the Prince Regent, it was also stated, would also be present, no steps have been taken with that object up to the pre sent time either by the Emperor of Austria or ,he Czar. Out of consideration to France, both sovereigns will carefully abstain from taking any steps which might be interpreted as an act of coalition against her. TItIESTE, AuG. 28. In ease Garibaldi should attempt a disembarka- tion on the Austrian littoral, the Archduke Fer dinand Maximilian, as commander-in-chief of the Austrian Navy, would assume the personal and direct command of the naval forces destined to repel the attack. FRANCE. SPEECH OF COUNT PERSIGNY. PARIS, AUG. 28. The Count de Persigny, in his quality of Presi dent, opened today the sittings of the General Council of the Department of the Loire with a speech of which the following is a summary : The Count commenced by observing that he was about to examine the existing probabilities of peace being maintained in Europe, and said, — The Emperor's programme of Bordeaux has not AUGUST 29, 1860. been changed. Without pretending to abolish war, the Emperor has however repudiated the inherit ance of mere fighting for the sake of vengeance for the defeats of the First Empire. Before the in auguration of the present Empire two extraordi nary questions were pending, viz.,—the question of the East and that of Italy —neither of which could be resolved by means of diplomacy. "Although the wars resulting from those ques tions could not be avoided, they were carried out with promptitude, and the Emperor succeeded in realising the object for which they were under taken. " The destruction of Sebastopol prevented Rus sia from taking possession of Constantinople, and the Eastern question was confided to the charge of united Europe. " As regards the war in Italy, the Italian States were delivered from Austrian domination, and the principal object of the war was thus obtained. Although the Italians now jeopardise the indepen dence which they acquired in consequence of the war, the principle of non-intervention, now a re cognised rule of international policy, exercises a dominating influence over the further development of the question. " These are the only questions which occupy the attention of Europe at the present moment. " The apprehensions entertained in Germany respecting the Rhine frontiers, and the fears of an invasion current in England, do not merit serious discussion. "The Rhine is no longer a strategic frontier. France, being much stronger when Germany is divided, will never support the project of German unity for any compensation she might obtain. " Concerning the relations between England and France, neither of these two Powers desires to enter upon such a terrible struggle as a war between them would be. The English nation is peaceful. Their virtuous Queen and the eminent men in power desire to maintain a good understanding between the two nations. " In view of so many great results obtained by France, and the lustre which they throw round the French nation, it is natural that uneasiness and dis trust should have arisen in Europe. France, how ever, did not create the complications in Italy, neither did she counsel Austria to follow the fatal policy which led to the rising of the Italians, nor is she responsible for the treaties which Austria concluded with the Italian Princes. France used every possible effort to prevent the conflict. If the Emperor kept silence before the outbreak of the war in reference to his promises to repulse the attacks of Austria upon Italy, it was with the motive of leaving the Italians in ignorance of his powerful assistance, which, had they been aware of, would have spread increased excitement amongst them. " Thus the silence with which the Emperor has been reproached was disadvantageous to himself alone.. " The same can be said in reference to the cession of Savoy and Nice to France_ " The Italians, after the conclusion of the peace of Villafranca, having acted in violation of that treaty on the other side of the Alps, France could not renounce her Alpine frontiers, seeing that a great Italian kingdom had been constituted. France has never concealed her intentions either from Sar ainia or from England. She has deceived nobody. " The Emperor has certainly replaced France in her legitimate position without shaking the confi dence of Europe. Taken as a whole, his policy was pure and honest. If he has made war in Italy it was only because the other powers were not willing to engage on their own responsibility. As soon as it was possible to arrive at a definite result he con cluded the peace desired by the world. " Since 1815 France has been forced to follow the role imposed upon her by the treaties of Vienna. Another spirit now reigns, and the political system of 1815 has been subverted by Europe. This system was the result of a violent transition which, by two great convulsions, entirely disturbed the European equilibrium. Since then it has been the great inte rest of Europe that a general reconciliation should be effected between the different Powers, and that France should by common consent reassume the position which belonged to her in the Councils of the Powers. She no longer threatens nor is threatened. Her work is achieved, and the mission of the new Empire is accomplished. " The military role of France in Europe is at an end. It affords me great happiness to be conscien tiously able to say that an era of peace and prospe rity is now opening for Europe." BOURSE, Aug. 28.—The market has been very heavy, and prices are somewhat lower. For the Account, Threes, after opening at 68f 10; are now at 68f sc; Rlobilier, 683 f 75c; Orleans, 1,372 f 50c; Lyons, 886 f 25c; Austrian, 483 f 75c; Lom bard, 475 f. The following are the last quota tions : 4} por per Cents 97 951 Do end month 97 90 3 per Cents Do. end month 6B Credit Foncier 9OO Belgian 4t, — Piedmontese Fives 7B 50 Roman Austrian Spanish Threes 47 75 Home Debt Bank Shares.. - 2820 Credit Mobilier 686 251 Do. Account 683 75 RA.ILWAYS. Cash. Account. • Orleans 1376 25 .. 1373 75 Northern New ditto B7O 870 Lyons and Mediterranean 888 75 .. 885 Geneva 360 Southern ...... 500 497 50 Western Sardinian ........ 391 25 .. Austrian 480 482 50 Lombard - TURKEY. The Sultan has sent to Abd-el-Kadir the decora tion of the Medjidie, of the highest class, in ac knowledgment of his courageous conduct during the massacres at Damascus. ITALY. The Nationalites of Turin states that formal instructions have been given to the French Admiral and Baron Brenier to observe a strict neutrality in the conflict pending between the Neapolitan troops and the force of Garibaldi. The French squadron is to do nothing that may interfere with the defence of Naples against any attack. The Opinione says that the order given by the Sardinian Government, prohibiting the departure of any more volunteers to Sicily, was absolutely necessary, to prevent the demoralization of the Sardinian army, from which the desertions, to join the national cause, had become so numerous as to alarm the authorities. It is reported from Genoa I that a body of volunteers had seized the Orwell steamer, lying in the port, embarked on board her, and sailed for Sicily. A correspondent of the Nord gives a mournful description of the present state and appearance of Venice. The public places, cafes, and theatres are deserted or closed, and an air of gloom and desola tion, pervad es th e w h o l e city. Business is paralysed I by the uncertainty of events, and money is disap pearing from circulation. The arsenal is closed, throwing a thousand men out of work, in addition to those discharged from private establishments. The taxes and imposts have been increased, and are levied with extraordinary rigour. Arbitrary deportations, arrests on suspicion, and sentences of compulsory service in the army have driven thousands into exile. whose property, if they possess any, is con fiscated. The increased severity of the measures of repression is directed against the secret commit tees, organised throughout the territory ; they are known to be in correspondence with the Italian national party; but the Government can obtain very little certain information of their plans, and numerous arrests aro made on suspicion. SUICIDE OF A CLERGYMAN.—The pev. George Martin, chancellor of the diocese of Exeter, put an end to his existence on Monday last by cutting his throat at his residence at Harberton, about two miles from Totnes, of which parish he has been the rector for about 40 years. He was a good, kind, and charitably disposed man, and his loss will be severely felt in the neighbourhood. Domestic afflictions are stated to be the cause of the melancholy act. At the half-yearly meeting of the General Steam Navigation Company the report and accounts to the 30th of June were unanimously adopted, and the usual dividend of 14s. per share, being at the rate of 10 per cent, per an num, was declared, THE INVASION OF OALABRIA. A letter from Messina, dated August 20, says : More details have come to my knowledge concern ing Garibaldi's successful landing. It was at half past 10 o'clock p.m. that Garibaldi and Turr started on board of the Franklin from Taormina. They had on board about 1,200 men, the steamer Torino following them close with 2,600 others on board. The expedition sailed all night unmolested towards the Calabrian coast, and at 2.20 a.m. entered the small harbour of Melito, in Southern Calabria. Garibaldi was of course on the deck of the Frank lin, and took the command of both ships. The Torino, in the hurry of gaining a landing place, ran aground, and the Franklin (which has just ar rived here with the intelligence I send you) tried for six hours to get her off without success. No opposition whatever was offered to Garibaldi, for Melito was not occupied by Neapolitan troops, nor was any Neapolitan vessel near at the time. The landing of Garibaldi's men was effected in perfect order, and the place was militarily occupied by them. From what I heard on board of the Frank lin, Garibaldi intends to attack Reggio to-night but all will depend upon Missori's movements and upon the forces the enemy can summon to defend that town. Garibaldi's plans seem to me clear enough. Whilst he marches on Reggio, Missori will proceed from Aspromonte towards the seashore, across the rough paths of the neighbouring mountains, and take the forts of Scylla and Torre del Cavallo in the rear. At the same time the divisions which are still at the Faro will sail in the same direction, so that the Neapolitan line of defence will be attacked on both sides at once. Nor can this plan be thwarted by the Neapolitan navy, for the " Queen of England," I hear, will be ready for action this evening, and her snug, including two 80• pounders, will check any attempts of the enemy's ships. The Franklin left Melito yesterday, at 11 a.m., under American colours, and on her way up to Mes sina was reconnoitred by the Fulminante and by another Neapolitan man•of-war. Both those ves sels were cleared for- action, but after a short time they thought better of it and steamed off in an opposite direction. The Neapolitan garrison of the citadel did not disturb our sleep last night. One of its sentries, however, did his best to shoot an English gentleman who was taking a row round the port in a small boat. Fortunately, however, the ball passed through the boat without injuring either the boatmen or the gentleman. Whilst I am writing drums are beating in all directions. It is Medici's division making preparations for the march. Medici will go to the Faro, and wait there for further orders. What will be the attitude of the Neapolitan commander of this citadel I cannot tell. Some days ago he declared he would open fire on Messina as soon as Garibaldi had set foot in Calabria. Should he be foolish and inhuman enough to keep his word, her Majesty's subjects have nothing to fear. They are in good hands, for we have in this port the Scylla, which is com manded by Captain Lambert, who, as I told you in my former letters, is one of the most resolute and distinguished officers of her Majesty's navy. You may depend upon it he will know how to protect his countrymen. A letter from Naples, dated August 21, says :-- Every day brings us important news from the provinces. We may now consider the Kingdom of Naples to be thorOughly roused to welcome Gari baldi and get rid of the King. I learn from Po tenza, August 8 (Basilicata)—" This morning 400 gendarmes, under the command of Captain Cas tagna, were drawn up in the piazza at Potenza. An assembled multitude called upon them to cry 'Viva Garibaldi !' Viva l'unita Italiana!' Some of the men responded to the demands of the mob, when Captain Castagna commanded his men to shout Viva it Re !" Abbasso la Constitutione !' at the same time ordering them to fire on the people and the national guard, then gathered to gether evidently to make a Garibaldi demonstration. Eventually a conflict took place, and ere long the gendarmes were compelled to retire, leaving on the ground seven killed and some wounded, whilst 15 remained prisoners in the hands of the national guard." On the 18th orders were sent to Salerno, commanding the Gth Infantry Regiment to proceed immediately to Calabria, via Cilento. At Foggia (Puglia) the troops have fraternised with the people, and refused to obey the orders of the commanding officer, General Floras. At Bari, on the other hand, the 13th of the line got up, a few days since, reactionary demonstrations. At Potenza, since the arrival of the first news given above, a provisional Government has been established. From the Abruzzi and other provinces we hear of revolu tionary acts, and the gathering together of armed men. Government here is sending off troops in all directions, although the King is reported to be op posed to such tactics, he desiring to maintain a very large force immediately round the city of Naples. We hear Reggio has fallen into the hands of the Garibaldi forces, but Government people say this report is false. People coming from Calabria assert that a number of patriots have landed within the last week at Capo dell'Armi. No less than eight embarkations of Garibaldians have been reported to the Government. All these events add to the confusion—the King suspecting the Ministry, the Ministry doubting the King. We believe here Gari baldi is at the head of 8,000 or 10,000 men, and will fight his way up to Naples from Reggio. Here, in Naples, I think we shall remain quiet to the last. Nearly all the nobles have flsd, mostly for Paris, and dozens have abandoned the city for the coun try, taking with them their valuables. I must say the natives of the city (the higher classes) are not very patriotic or brave, and do not deserve the sacrifice Italy is making for them. They are mostly a set of cowards, only fit for the tyranny of a Fer• dinand and a Francis. I must now give you a circular of the " Unita rian Committee," published this morning : " Head-quarters, Coleto, Aug. 17. "The revolutionary movement begins to-day at Coleto. To-morrow 5,000 or 6,000 men, besides those who will join them on the road, will march to this place. In all directions the people are animated with the very best spirit. I have pub lished :-1. A proclamation announcing the cause of the revolution. 2. An address to the army. 3. An order of the day for the popular forces. I have formed a staff, organised head-quarters, and taken measures to resist any force that can be brought against us. In Potenza, a Provisional Government will be formed, and the first act will be to proclaim the annexation of the Two Sicilies to the dominions of King Victor Emmanuel. This is entirely ap proved by General Garibaldi. (Signed) " THE SECRETARY OF THE UNI TARIAN COMMITTEE." A second circular of the same committee says : " Potenza, Aug. 18.—The capital of this province is now in our hands. The Provisional Govern. ment is working." Finally, I get a letter from Salerno, dated Aug. 20, thus worded :—" The Gth of the line having been ordered to march towards Potenza, after they got a little way out of the city, shouted 'Long live Victor Emmanuel !" Long live Garibaldi!' A similar scene took place at Foggia." It is quite evident, therefore, that the King must not depend on his army entirely. There may be corps still loyal, but on the other hand it is quite evident the fidelity of the troops is shaken ; and we may expect to find at least a majority fraternising with the popular cause. The telegraph any moment may bring you important news. Naples still re mains under military law. There are several vessels of war s,tillin the Bay. LETTER FROM GARIBALDI. The following letter from General Garibaldi has been received by the Countess of Shaftesbury. " Southern Army of Italy, Messina, Aug. 12. "Dear and Excellent Lady,—Amongst the most fortunate circumstances of my life I number that of having acquired for m y country the sympathy of the generous Ladies of England. " Be pleased to interpret my gratitude to those most valued and most kind friends to whom Italy owes so much. " With the most profound esteem, I remain, Madam, your devoted servant, " G. GARIBALDI. " To Lady Shaftesbury, President of the Ladies' Garibaldi Beneyolent Association." AMERICA. GAL WAY, AUG. 29. The Royal Mail Company's steamer Prince Albert, Capt. Prowse, sailed hence yesterday at 2.45 p.m. with the mails for America and 619 pas sengers, of whom 80 were cabin. THE 111U.RAT PARTY AT NAPLES. The following letter of Prince Lucien Murat has been published : " PRINCE LUCIEN MURAT'S LETTER. " Desirous of not compromising any of my ad herents who have written to me, I answer their letters through the press. " Gentlemen,—l have received your letter and answer it without delay. The only positions acceptable to me are such as are unambiguous and open. I will never make myself an obstacle to the popular wish, however erroneous it may appear to me to be. "I am a relation of the Emperor's, and therefore not altogether free; any act of mine would pledge French policy more or less ; and in the present state of unjust distrust now being excited by hostile parties against the Emperor, to whom I am entirely devoted, nothing could be more pernicious than to lead Europe to suppose that Napoleon 111., who is solely intent on the welfare and independence of nations, is merely thinking of replacing his relatives on the throne. " When revolution agitates a people the popular will alone, freely expressed, is able to put an end to discord and uncertainty, because it forms for itself that supreme law to which every good Italian ought to submit. " In the present state of things it will be profit able for Italy that a constitutional Government should be established in Naples as speedily as pos sible, in order that liberty may be secured, and that the danger of anarchy or invasion may be averted. It is proper, then, for you to know that I would not take part in the movements of your kingdom unless the people, released from all external influ ence whatsoever, should have legally and solemnly manifested the desire of having in me a pledge of independence and prosperity. " I should then be strong in the assent of my cousin; I should then bring with me the French alliance, the sole and sure guarantee to this nation of lasting independence. " I sacrifice, therefore, all private interest of my own, and caring solely for the public interest, I con clude by repeating what I have already said else where, which is, that Italy, in my opinion, will find again in a confederation her ancient power and former splendour. "Receive, Gentlemen, the expression of my par ticular esteem. " L. MURAT. " Castle of Buzenval, August 19." COLLISION ON THE SIiBEWSBURY AND HEREFORD RAILIViIY. On Monday morning one of the ordinary goods trains, which left Shrewsbury at an early hour, breke down near Woofferton, a short distance from Ludlow, an event which, the line being a single one, interrupted the progress of the other trains at the appointed times, and made it necessary to an nounce by telegraph to certain of the stations the alterations which had been determined on as to the places at which trains should pass each other; the object of such alterations being to enable the traffic to be carried on with as little delay as possible. The 12.40 p.m. passenger train left Shrewsbury about half an hour late and proceeded to Church Stretton, where it should have awaited the arrival of a local goods train. In consequence, however, of some mis construction of the telegraph message which had been forwarded there the passenger train was al lowed to proceed under the impression that it was to pass the goods train at Onibury. Thus going on, and proceeding at the rate of about 30 miles an hour, down an incline of about 1 in 100, near Wis tanstow, the driver of the passenger train imme diately he had passed round a sharp curve, saw the goods train, which he had expected to meet at Onibury, approaching within a distance of 300 yards. He immediately shut off the steam, reversed the engine, and applied the break, but such was the impetus of the train going down a descending gra dient that its speed was but slightly arrested, and it ran with fearful force into the goods train, which was ascending the incline at a speed of about eight miles an hour. The collision did great damage to the carriages of the passenger train, and several of the passengers were much injund. Some gentle men in the neighbourhood—Mr. Duppa and Mr. Beddoes—immediately placed their carriages at the service of the railway company, and the injured passengers were conveyed to the Craven Arms Hotel. The passengers most injured were Mr. Jobson, corn merchant, of Shrewsbury, who is lying in a danger ous state at the Craven Arms ; Mr. Edward Tipton, secretary to the Shropshire Fire-office; a porter in the company's service who has sustained a severe scalp wound, and a lady whose name has not trans pired. Mr. Jones, local surgeon, and Mr. Clement, Mr. Heathcote, and Mr. Arrowsmitli, of Shrews bury, were promptly in attendance upon the sufferers. Besides the persons named, seven or eight others were more or less injured, but they were enabled to be removed. The driver of the passenger train (Lawson), which contained about 40 passengers, jumped off the engine just before the collision, and was seen to turn two or three com plete summersaults in the air before alighting. He has fortunately escaped with a severe shaking. The persons in charge of the goods train jumped off and were uninjured. OPEN-AIR PREACHING AT GLASGOW. Open-air preaching has of late taken place regu larly in the Bridgegate, Glasgow, from the stone pulpit which projects from the east side of the Bridgegate Church. Although we may safely conclude that that step did not meet with the ap proval of the large number of Roman Catholics who live in the locality, yet it was not till last night that any overt attempt was made to interrupt the religious proceedings. Yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, for a considerable time prior to the hour for the commencement of the service, unusual ex citement was observable in that at all times busy street the Bridgegate, and it was mooted secretly and mysteriously that an attempt would be made to nullify, by interruption, any good effects that might be likely to flow from the sermon of the officiating minister. Our police authorities soon got apprised of what was brewing, and with com mendable foresight took every precaution towards the prevention of a riot. About five o'clock 100 policemen were marshalled in the Police-court, and shortly afterwards marched down to the scene of the proposed row. A large reserve was at the same time in readiness at the police-office, in case of necessity, to reinforce the first detachment. As half-past six o'clock approached, large numbers of people of a most respectable appearance thronged the great open space fronting the east side of the church, and punctual at the hour the Rev. Mr. M.Coll took his place in the stone pulpit. Then were shown the first symptoms of what was ulti mately intended to stop the entire service. Mur murs of discontent, swelling at times into a howl/ were occasionally heard ; but it was not till the rev. gentleman began his address that things ap peared to look serious. Shouts and howls then arose from the east end of the street, augmented by cheers and cries from the windows, and these created considerable alarm among the hearers. Cabs were also at different times driven through the crowd to the danger and annoyance of the hearers. Captain M'Call, who was In charge of the police, had several of the parties taken into custody, on which an attempt was ma de by the m o b to effect their rescue. Thanks to the stamina and courage of our policemen, the attempt proved a signal failure, and some of the parties wh o ma de the ill-advised attempt suffered rather severely for their temerity. Th e s ervice was continued till the end, and though great excitement still pervaded the crowd, all went on quietly. About ten o'clock the Bridgegate had assumed its usual appearance. North British Daily Mail. of tte °L eil A tarleston Courier says that " Lola Montes is neither out of town, nor dead. She is, however, still here very of b : u gil t hT h Eh e her permanent t recently recovery d s i s p ai notre dl looked eshe ifor.s The seeds of consumption are so firmly rooted that she will never be able entirely to remove them." .rlelirfTmehe New York correspondent DR. LIVINGSTONE'S EXPEDITION.—The follow nsiocwk.beAttletrh: mg letter has been received from Dr. Livingstone, and is confirmatory of his previous opinion with regard to the growth of cotton :—" Zambesi, March 12, 1860. You may lAssibly have heard of what we have been doing, though from having been occupied very differently from what I expected, I have been unable to write to many of my fritnds. We have found an opening into the magnificent cotton field through part of which I travelled far to the west, and the form and fertility of which, if I am rightly informed, have been confirmed by Burton and Speke. This discovery, however, has been at the expense of a vexatious delay, the produce of a fraud, to our proceeding to the Makololo country, but it has opened afield for direct influence on the slave trade in several parts on the east coast I never anti cipated. There is little doubt but that the introduction of lawful commerce and the gospel—the only balm for human woes—to the highland lake region, would speedily effect a diminution of that traffic which now crosses Nyassa. We are trying to get freedom of navigation from the Portu guese, to our discoveries; this is indispensable, for they are of the lowest and most immoral class generally, and de file everything near them. I hope that our statesmen may see the matter in the same light as we do. A small steamer on Nyassa would not only afford complete security to set tlers, but effect more without tiring a shot than many ves sels on the ocean,—l ara;*&c., DAyip LiyiNosTortE, to PI m ha . wr re no me to rei