The Sun. — London, England, 1858-08-10 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUES DAY EV-NI .F IiG, AUGUST LATEST INTELLIGENCE. THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH. (By Electric Telegraph.) The following message has been received by the Directors of the Atlantic Telegraph Company : VALENTIA, TUESDAY, 5 A.M. Newfoundland has commenced the use and adjust ment of their special instruments for speaking. Last night, at 11.15 p.m., we received coil cur rents from them at the rate of 40 per minute per fectly. They are NOW sending usual letters for adjustment of instruments, and we have re ceived from them the words, " Repeat, please," and " Please send slower for present," spelt in full. They have also sent the signals for repeat frequently, proving that the receiving instruments are not yet adjusted with sufficient accuracy for them to get distinctly. _ I forward by this post the slip of signals first transmitted and received across the Atlantic by the Company's instruments. The speed at which the letters come out seems faster than those at Keyham, and currents are appa rently as strong. FRANCE. PARIS, AUG. 9. Marshal Pelissier requested to be permitted to accompany the Emperor to Brest. He intends to be back at London by the 15th, to celebrate his Ma- jesty'sfite. The Moniteur publishes an Imperial decree pro- ' moting Count de Casablanca, Baron de Lacrosse, and ' Baron de Crouseilhes, Senators, to the rank of Grand Officers of the Legion of Honour, and M. de Ro meuf, Deputy, M. Boudel, President of Section of the Council of State, and H. Ilalevy, Member of the Institute, to that of Commander. The same decree promotes to the rank of officer MM. Ladoucette and Marchant, senators ; Thomas, member of the Insti tute ; Darblay, deputy ; de Montalle, chef de divi sion at the Ministry of State; Th, Gautier, one of the editors of the Moniteur; Viollet-le-Duc, archi tect; Arsene Houssaye, inspector-general of the Beaux Arts ; Godelle, councillor of State ; and Viscount de Beaumont-Vassy, ex-prefect. It also makes 22 nominations to that of Knight. The baptism of the newly-born son of Prince Char toryski has just taken:place at the Hotel Lambert- The Queen and King of Spain, as sponsors, were re presented by Queen Christina. The Countess de Montijo, muther of the Empress, was present. The King of the Belgians and the Duke and Duchess de Brabant arrived at Ostend on Saturday, as announced. The Grand Duchess Helena of Rus sia remains there, but, having a nervous complaint, had not been able to take sea-bathing. The Prince of Prussia and M. de Manteuffel likewise remain at Ostend, and the Marquis d'Antonini, Minister of the Two Sicilies at Brussels, has arrived there. M. Richard, Prefect of the Finisterre, has ad dressed the following circular to the mayors of communes in the arrondissement of Quimper : " The Emperor and Empress desire during their stay at Quimper to see some Breton dancing. Their Majesties are anxious to know all that concerns the manners and ens toms of our rural populations, and to be as much as possible among them. Accordingly, among the fetes which have been proposed to them by the town of Quimper, they gave the preference to a ball, and they desire that peasants shall exclusively figure in it. Their Majesties will be happy to see the country populations accept readily the invitation ad dressed to them. I beg of you, monsieur, not to neglect anything that may be in your power to cause your commune to be properly represented at thi• fete. The notabilities of the commune and the municipal councillors ought to be glad to see their wives and daughters go to a ball which will take place in presence of their Majesties. The dances will com mence at 3 o'c'oek in the Champ de Bataille, near the Pre fecture. They will be interrupted at the moment of the arri val of their Majesties, and resumed after their entrance into the Prefecture. Space will not be wanting—the whole place will be reserved fur the ball. I recommend you, monsieur, ; to itsmedia , ely adopt such measures as may be necessary for carrying out the object of the present letter." I A letter from Bucharest, of the 28th ult., in the Cronstadt Gazette, says : " The Minister Mika, a relation of the Prince Caimakan, has tendered his resignation. Several persons of Buzeo had vainly claimed a sum of 45,000 piastres due to them for the supplies furnished during the stay of the Russians iu Wal lachia. The Prince ordered the Minister to pay them, but as he constantly found excuses for putting off doing so, the Prince ordered the money to be taken from the State trea sury, and the interest to be deducted from the salary of the Minister, which led to his resignivion." A letter from Vienna of the 4th, in the Indepen duce of Brussels, says : " All the accounts received from Dalmatia state that calm is again re-established on all points. Prince Danilo has left fur Lovitschen, his summer residence. The Montenegrins have retired into the Kattunbka district. Two captains of the circle of La Berda have been dismissed for abuse of power, and brought before a military tribunal. All thisindi cates pacific intentions on the part of Prince Danile, whose secretary (M. Delarue) had an interview at Ragusa with the Frenc% admiral on the 28th ult. Quiet also prevails in Herze govina. In Bosnia the mai of several districts have paid the tax of the third and the tithes. Some examples which have been made of certain oppressive deys have led to this result." A grand dinner was given on the 2d inst. by the Emperor of Austria at the Palace of Laxenbourg, at which were present the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse, who have returned from their excursion to Trieste, and the Archduke John, who had arrived in the morning by steambcat from Linz. The Chambers of Bavaria are convoked for the 25th September. The Nord of Brussels says : " In the sitting of the Germanic Diet on the sth, the separate vote of Hanover lu the Dan°. German affair was made known, but the Diet refused to mention it in the mi nutes. The Hanoverian Government, which is completely i:o!ateel in the Diet on this affair, is, to judge from the lan- guage of its journal, the Hanover Gazette, greatly irritated at the result. It also appears to be much exa perated against Prussia, which, whilst sharing its opinions, refuses to adopt its exaggerated pretensions, and it was no doubt by way of reprisals that the Envoy of Hanover voted against Prussia in the rtif.ir of the liadstadt ga:ri•'on. It appears likely that the propositions of Denmark will be accepted by the Federal Diet, and that its representative at Frankfort, to whom it is proposed to allow a seat and to'e in the com mittees, will receive instructions which will enable him to satisfy the equitable demands of Germany. The King of Denmark can, as a proof of his respect fur his Federal obli gations, send the contingent of the duchies to take part in the manceuvres of the 10:11 Federal corps." THE FETES AT CHERBOUY,A,_ CHERBOURG, AUG.. 8. With the inauguration of the statue a .poleon have closed the fetes of Cherbourg. This spectacle, in which were united the -;'pat his tory of Cherbourg with the domestic affec'iitous of the Napoleon family, was fittingly reserved as, - the climax to that grand national festival intended to celebrate the accomplishment of one of the greatest, - wor k s ever completion havin g the performed achieved o b e y k r a a p n o c l e e 0 . n prider There was of i n the a task so difficult that none but a - .master-genius could have foreseen the means of makin tg that which appeared to be impossible, ultimately practicable ; but in the file of to- clay the heir to Napoleon's Empire was permitted to show his tiffeetion as a nephew, who, in completing the military port at Cherbourg, had fulfilled the vow of his predecessor, when he declared " it was his determination to renew in Cherbourg the glories of ancient Egypt." The programme fixed for this day's proceedings was not very accurately attended to. The inaugura tion of the statue was to take place at half-past ten in the morning, and on the conclusion of the cere monies their Majesties were to have attended divine service in the . Church of the Trinity. This programme was so far changed, that their Majesties heard a low mass in the church, and did not appear on the Quay Napoleon until a quarter-past twelve o'clock. In accordance with the regulations that had been previously made, the company of sappers and miners, the artillery, infantry, and cavalry, were ranged along th e Quay Napoleon, and formed an immense square from the water's edge up to the Hotel de Ville, whilst behind the lines of the soldiers were collected the populace in immense crowds ; and behind them, again, large platforms, rising tier upon tier, which were reserved exclusively for the accommo dation of ladies. The central objects within this square were the covered statue of Napoleon, and, fronting it, an 6strade, on which were two thrones, and a sufficient number of benches for the members of their Majesties' household. Previous to the arrival of the Emperor there was to be seen, walking up and down in the vacant space, the Maires of different towns in the department, the Commissioners of the Police, with their tri-colored scarfs, and a few gentlemen in the uniform of deputy lieutenants and English militia regiments. Occa sionally, too, was to be noticed a smart vivandiere, with her flaunting blue ribbons, and spruce sailor's hat, talking and laughing with the soldiers ; and now and again there was a loud burst of merriment, as some unruly young member of the mob broke the line which the Bens d'armes were endeavouring to maintain, and ran off into the wide space, with police on horse and foot after him, and he invariably baffling them by darting into the midst of the sol diers who stood within the centre, and who seemed to enjoy as much as the multitude the vain efforts of the civil force to apprehend the trespasser. Amongst all the various figures which presented themselves to the public notice previous to the arrival of the Emperor, there were none that excited so much of the public sympathy, and, it might be added, of their veneration, as the veterans of the Empire—the soldiers of " the great army," as they hobbled feebly into the central space, bearing in their hands wreaths of " immortelles" wherewith to decorate the monument of their General and Empe- ror—au mon pere—brave, old, feeble warriors were looked upon with deep emotion. Amongst them was one who seemed but to live that he might witness this day—worn down, feeble, and a cripple, he was obliged to be rolled in a hand-chaise by two women to join his ancient companions in arms, in order that he, with his crippled hands, might bestow a last wreath of laurel upon the monument of that mighty man, who had stood with him on the field of Aus terlitz, and watched the last rays of its setting sun descend amid shouts of victory—who had lived to see clouds obscure its glory ; but who now survived to behold the glories of the Empire revived, and the throne of France again fittingly and worthily occupied by a Napoleon. The energy and the devo tion that animated the armies of Napoleon were per • sonified in that half-living, maimed veteran—it showed that their love for him gave to them new life, and that in his cause animation was restored to the old, the weak, and the exhausted—that he was to them their very soul ; and their spirit, stronger than the fragile form it endowed, was regardless of all things but how they could best prove their attach ment to the hero of Prance—the General and the ruler of the Empire. A remarkable instance of this zeal of " the old legionaries" was given by the whole body of them ; for the instant the Emperor had descended from his carriage—before he had even time to take his seat upon the throne—the veterans—beholding the nephew of " their" Emperor before them, were no longer masters of their enthusiasm ; but, rushing forward in a body together their feeble voices were raised in a cheer, which sounded shrilly and sharply on the ear. The Emperor smiled at this irregular demonstration of affection, and then turned to look at the noble statue of Napoleon 1., which was at that moment unveiled, amid the acclamations of the people, the presentation of arms by the soldiers, and the loud roaring of the cannon. One word may be said respecting this equestrian statue—it is intended as a portrait statue—an exact representation of Napoleon I. —such as,- when living, he was to be seen in many a campaign. The dress is copied accurately from relics of the Emperor which are now preserved in the Louvre. It is a noble piece of art—life-like animation, showing to posterity the great Emperor as he appeared to his contemporaries—and seeming as if the splendid thought of Cherbourg and its military port was that moment maturing in all its details in his mind, and that the hand which points to the West, was follow ing the dictates of his genius, and had fixed upon that very spot where the interests of France could be best promoted. Upon the unveiling of the statue the Prefect of the Department came forward and read an address, to which the Emperor replied—the Prefect, as I was informed, for I was not:near enough to hear his words, congratulated his Majesty upon the great works of which he had now seen the completion, and which were of the same character that had endeared him to France, and entitled him to the gratitude of its people, and induced all to offer up their prayers to Heaven that it might long spare his Majesty to watch over their welfare, to secure to the people peace, and to consolidate the interests of that great empire. His Majesty the Emper Jr spoke with great anima tion in reply to the address of the Prefect. A few of his words, with his clear, distinct articulation, and fine, full voice, could be heard, and the substance of them was something to this effect :—That he was happy in having contributed to the completion of this great work, which commenced under Louis XIV., and renewed by Louis XVI., and, amidst all his wars, was revived and persevered in by that distin guished captain, the founder of his dynasty. It was his happiness now to complete in peace the task which the great man was prevented by the calamities of war front bringing to a conclusion. All nations to be great, must be possessed of power; but no na tion, truly deserving of the name, would wish to prove the powers it possessed by heedlessly rushing info war. Weak nations might so seek to make them selves of consequence; but in such a policy there was both wickedness and folly. His desire was to make France a foremost nation in the world ; but he de sired also, and should endeavour to demonstrate, that her greatness was identified with the peace of man kind, her own happiness, and the happiness of all other nations. After the delivery of this address, the Emperor and Empress, accompanied by the Duke of Malakhoff, Marshal Vaillant, Marshal BaraguaY d'Hilliers, de scended the steps of the estrade, when the municipal and local authorities were presented to their Sove reign, and near to them were personally introduced to his Majesty the veterans of the Grand Army liv ing in Cherbourg and its neighbourhood. Upon some of these, as well as members of the civil service, his Majesty bestowed honours. A magnificent cannon from the city of Cherbourg was then presented to the Emperor. The troops afterwards defiled before his Majesty, and then the ceremonies of the inauguration of the Napoleon statue were at an end. The fetes of Cherbourg are over ! The triple t.als os of cannon from all the forts and shipping, at a quarter to three o'clock, announced the arrival at the port of the Emperor, and in half an hour afterwards the embarkation of his Majes!y for Brest took place. He parted amid the cheers of the multitude ; and no one who has witnessed all the in cidents of the last five days can doubt that Napoleon 111. is a truly popular Sov:reign in Normandy—that he is admired and respectel here, because the people see in his labours results which benefit themselves, and are useful to France generally. Napoleon 111. is loved by the people of Normandy because they be lieve he deserves to be loved. From Normandy the Emperor passes to Brest. He thus begins, as Sovereign of France, the first visit which was ever paid to that ancient and independent duchy. Its wars with France were continued for centuries — its disposition for ages was to reject the Sovereign of which Paris approved, and its inclination to thwart the policy alike of Valois, of Bourbon, and of regi cide republicans. There are many pleasing recollections, es I am aware, of the First Emperor, in those parts of Brit tany with which I am best acquainted, and I wished to be present so that you might know how the Em peror was received in Brest. That I find to be im possible. The Emperor sails to a point which it is impracticable to reach by land from this plac c before Wednesday next, and there are none but vessels of war following in the track of the Emperor. The nearest point at which it is possible to meet the Emperor in his Briton progress is Quimper, and from thence I hope next week to send a letter which will describe with truth and sincerity the reception given by the energetic and determined anti-republi can Britons to the illustrious chief who has, I know, won at least their respect by the vigour with which he has crushed socialists, communists, and re publicans. The ball which took place at the Hotel de Ville of this now more than ever important town was hon oured, as expected, by the Emperor and Empress. There were present about four times the number of people necessary to insure comfort and the possibi lity of moving about. But none were there who had not a claim on the Mayor—civil and military officials in a garrison town like Cherbourg are sure to abound. The hotel of the city on this occasion was, I need scarcely add, decorated with the usual eagles; the initial letters " N." and " E.," and flowers and wreaths of green—in fact, the ordinary tasteful and gay-looking furniture of Imperial flies. It was by no slight effort that one kept one's legs, and certainly no lady who left her dressing-room in crinoline pride enjoyed the full spread of her wide, gauzy propor tions that evening. Lord and Lady Wilton and party and Lord John Manners, and several British uni forms were seen (partly seen only) in the crowd surging about in the ocean of millinery. The dancing was difficult and not frequent. However, the natives of Cherbourg were evidently delighted to see the Emperor and Empress under the most packed uncomfortableness. This is the last bal, and we are drawing near to the close of the files generally. The Imperial progress has been a decided success, and the weather most favourable. Many memorable inci dents hare occurred during the last week, at least memorable to those concerned. Decorations and promotions have taken place in the army and navy. Mr. Locke is now officer of the Legion of HoMour, and Mr. William Locke has received the first grade of that, in France, envied mark of merit or favour. To these gentlemen and Mr. Brassy, Cherbourg is more immediately indebted for the railway now open to the public. By the way, was ever railway opened under such circumstances? The company, in addition to providing their friends with seats and banquets daily, actually turned the railway station into a theatre, and invited all the world to see Mme. Doche and a ballet, each and all superintended by M. Bar, from Paris. The directors and chairman, and M. Bonnaff6, a most active member of the com pany's staff, deserve the highest praise for their suc cessful exertions. Another incident worthy of re cord is the publication of medals commemorating the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Cherbourg. On one side of the medal are the busts of the Emperor and Empress, whilst their royal guests are represented on the other. These medals were sold in the streets by hundreds. Never were the quays of Cherbourg so ani mated with natives as well as foreigners. Yachtsmen and excursionists were to be seen, looking uncommonly like strangers, it must be confessed. One heard frequently, "Now, where are we going ?" and, " I say, Crossley, do you think we can get tickets ?" Such questions, with an occasional word or two uttered in disappointment peculiarly British, and not fit for ears polite, were frequently heard. Here, in the commercial port, many friends discovered the nautically good-natured and familiar face of our old friend Capt. Luke Smithett, who now reigns supreme on board Mr. Churchwood's fast and rakish-looking steamer the Prince Frederic William. The port is crowded with steamers, which brought thousands for the fetes. They are now puffing and grunting, and throwing out black masses of smoke (4 o'clock p.m.) The Emperor has inau gurated the statue of Napoleon I. The programme has been completed. Your own correspondentr may pack up and be off. Let us hope that the fetes which have now terminated will mark a new era in the relations of France—that the railway will become a medium of friendly inter-communication. Let us, on an occasion like this take a hopeful view of the land and sea steam-united Cherbourg. Let us be lieve the world will attend to Mr. Mackay's sugges tions, whon he exclaims : Liy down your rails, ye nations near and far— Yoke your full trains to Steam's triumphal car; Link town to town; unite in iron bands Tne long-estranged and oft-embattled lands. Peace, mild-eyed seraph-knowledge, light divine, Shall send their messengers by every line. Men joined in amity shall wonder long That Hate had power to lead their fathers wrong, Or that false glory lured their hearts astray And made it virtuous and sublime to slay." In passing through the streets of Cherbourg yes terday morning I was a good deal surprised to observe that there were many of them in which every house was decorated with laurel or flowers, or exhibited a tricoloured flag, and these in places which up to this time had not shown any demonstration of the general jubilee that has pervaded the city since Wednesday last. Upon inquiring the cause for this alteration was informed that the decorations were adopted because there was a hope entertained the Emperor would pass through such streets in his promised promenade of to-thy; and upon that chance these houses, in out of the way streets, were adorned as for a grand festival. Whether this hope of the worthy and loyal citizens was realised I am not in a position to state, for it was necessary to be within the walls of the Military Port an hour at the least before the ceremonies of the day began. It was impossible to be able to see the pro menade of the Emperor, Empress, and their suite through the city, and at the same time to obtain permission to reach the interior of the Military Port in time to witness the flooding of the Dock Napoleon 111., and the ceremonies with which it was to be preceded. Having to make my choice between the two spectacles, I adopted that to which the greatest public interest attaches. At half-past 12 o'clock to the moment the appointed promenade had terminated, and the booming of the cannon and the cheers of the multitude announced that the Emperor had entered his grand naval arsenal by the "Porte du Midi." This portion of the ceremonies was admirably manage d. From the gate at which his Majesty entered to the point within the port at which he was to descend from his carriage, a double line was formed—the one line being composed of soldiers of the regular army, sailors, marines, artillerymen, all persons in some sort of uniform, and all bearing arms ; whilst the other line was composed of men without arms, men in blouses or plain blue clothes, the operatives employed in the different factories established within the port, and all presenting the appearance of men well fed, well clad, and perfectly contented with their situation in life. Their looks, their manner, and their bearing could not, I am sure, have failed to produce a most favourable impression upon his Alajesty. These workmen were divided into different companies, or rather " shops," each particular trade standing apart from the others, and each of the large hands of factory men having a banner peculiar to itself, which was lowered as the Emperor's carriage pas Fed by. The review made by the Emperor on this occasion was very brief, as it was arranged he was to make a particular inspection ef each atelier after wards. In a few minutes after entering within the pre cincts of the fortress, his Majesty and the Empress were seen passing under a triumphal arch, which had been erected for the occasion. Of this triumphal arch it is necessary to say a few words. It has been erected upon that plan which is called the " Quai des Formes." It is a triumphal arch of about 50 feet in height, its materials being entirely composed of the tools and instruments of maritime industry—as exquisite in all its proportions as the Arch of Titus — decorated with the combined cyphers of the Emperor and Empress, and looking as if it were a work des tined to that perdurance to which its merits entitle it. Such, however, is not the case. It had been raised for this particular day, and to-morrow it will be reduced to nothingness. From this arch the Emperor and Empress passed to the Imperial tent, to which no persons uncon nected with the household of the family of the Em peror could obtain admission. By the side of this Imperial tent was erected a tribune most tastily and richly decorated, and into this none but ladies of the highest rank, native and foreigners, were introduced, whilst near to their balcony were to be seen, in the red uniform of England, Gen. Codrington, Gen. Williams (the hero of Kars), and some other officers of the line as well as of the English militia. There were about the same place to be seen, as I was in formed, Sir Denham Norreys and about 20 members of the House of Commons. At a quarter to one o'clock the Emperor and Empress, arm-in-arm, were recognised coming out of the Imperial tent, and "heginning to descend the magnificently decorated " rampe" which led from the edge of the dock down to the very bottom, where remained the only portion of this magnificent work not yet completed—the deep hollow in the solid rock in which were to be deposited the coins of the Emperor, and the engraved record of that day —the completion of the dock of the " Bassin Napo leon III." The spectacle presented by the dock at this mo ment was one of great interest. It was, in reality, one of those scenes which is identified with the peculiar genius of the English painter, Martin. There were on all sides the gigantic works of man— labours accomplished which seemingly required for their execution the strength and skill of beings something higher than mortals ; and in contrast with these ponderous and overwhelming masses there were the little beings themselves by whom they had been constructed. There was the vast dock—deeper than any man-of-war ever yet constructed—in its wide expanse sufficient to contain a navy. And then there were the diminutive forms of men, as scanty specks in the various huge slips, or standing like so many dwarfs upon the edges of precipitous depths, whilst in the midst of these joyous vociferations was to be beheld, descending by some hundred of steps, that extraordinary man whose spirit had embraced this magnificent idea, and whose energy had enforced its completion—thus showing that the will of man, of " little man," is mightier than the powers of nature itself—that it can overcome the greatest difficulties, and that to it, in its vigorous energy, when combined with foresight and genius, nothing is impossible. In a few minutes after the Emperor had descended to the bottom of the dock, and that the members of his Court had time to gather around him, the de positing of the last stone was completed—" The Dock Napoleon III." was finished ! And as the Emperor turned to ascend, the cheers of the multi tude were repeated with renewed vigour and still warmer enthusiasm, whilst loud salvos of artillery from all the batteries of the forts announced that one of the great thoughts of " the foremost man of all this world" was now a realised fact—that for ever, so long as the world lasts, the name of Napoleon 111. was united by a new tie with that of Napoleon 1., and that whilst this globe endures, and the solid foundations on which it reposes are secure, the memory of the Emperor would be perpetuated—that it was as secure from forgetfulness or decay as the rock in which its recording testimonial was em bodied was irreversible. The exultation of all who witnessed this interest ing scene was openly displayed, and those who felt the most pleasure in contemplating it were probably those who were best acquainted with the past history of Cherbourg and its Military Port. Here was the desire of Vauban realised, the hope of Louis XVI. accomplished, the pre-determination of the first Emperor effected fully and completely ; and all this was done because the man who then stood before them was the elect of France, was, despite of ma lignity that knows no abatement, and calumny that is imperious to shame, the triumphant and the honoured Emperor of the French. There was be fore them the proof that he was worthy of their choice, and that in his works were won for him and, through him, for them, that greatest of earthly honours, true glory—" Tantus est enim splendor in laude vera, tanta in magnitudine animi et consilii dignitas, ut haec a virtute donata ; cxtera a fortuna commodata esse videantur." It was certainly a noble spectacle to observe the Emperor as he stood for a moment on the edge of his new harbour and marked its depth, and looked at its rock-hallowed sides, and heard as he did so, not the mere acclamations of men in rich uniforms, but heard on all sides around him (his mighty task now finished), the enthusiastic applause of thou sands upon thousands of humbly clad Frenchmen, who bad come from all quarters of the department to rejoice with him in the happy termination of this noble piece of marvellous human workmanship. With the ascent of the Emperor from the dock began the prayers and hymns of the clergy in re sponse to the words of benediction pronounced by the Bishop of Coutances, who stood beneath the vessel, the Ville de Nantes, which was to be launched. The prelate, as he stood with mitre on his head and pastoral crook in his hand, and had by his side his cross-bearer, formed, with his canons and cho risters, a remarkable group, looking down upon the clock, into which, as the first prayers were recited, the water came pouring in with all the strength, fury, and rapidity, of a mighty river. The Emperor sat for some time awaiting the ex plosion of an artificial mine, which was to admit a larger body of water than come at first pouring in. Here, however, was the only portion of the day's proceedings in which there could be remarked any thing like a coup manqué. The mine that had been constructed bad become saturated from the water which permeated through the imperceptible chinks in the temporary flood-gates. The conse quence was the mine failed ; and the instant this accident was discovered the Emperor, Empress, and suite proceeded on the tour of inspection through the ateliers. Some were visited, some were merely looked at ; but the department beyond all others that engaged the Emperor's time, and occupied the most of his attention, was that appropriated to the Engineers. The nephew of Napoleon might be said to have passed the most of the day with those of whom the first Emperor was the most distinguished member. But whether it was in conversing with the Engineers, or looking into the various depart ments of art, wherever the Emperor expressed an opinion it was seen that he had fully mastered the details of that branch to which his remarks were applied. The flooding of the dock commenced at 10 minutes t 0 o'clock in the day, and at a quarter past 5 the thun:lers of all the guns from the fortifications announced to the city of Cherbourg that the work was done—the " immersion" was complete. Then followed the launching of the Ville de Nantes into the new dock, au operation most happily performed, and its success was announced by cheers ayal repeated salvos of artillery. Then the day's work was over, luckily completed without the slightest accident to mar the happiness of the day. In the evening took place the ball given by the city of Cherbourg to their Majesties. It would be difficult to determine which was most worthy of admi ration, the arrangements outside or inside the Hotel de Vile for the reception of the Sovereign. All the streets through which the Emperor and Empress had to pass from the Prefecture to the Hotel de Ville were arranged so as to present the appearance of an illuminated passage from the one point to the other, as if the streets were a long and winding gallery to the ball-room. The manner in which this effect was produced is deserving of especial notice. There were at short intervals from each other gigantic candelabra, containing about 30 variegated coloured lamps, each in narrow pyramidical form ; whilst overhead was hung, distant 30 yards apart, brilliant crystal lustres, casting their rich flashes beneath, as a gentle air made the light play upon their ever-moving pendants. With these candelabra, chandeliers, and lustres, there were from house to house festoons of leaves and flowers; and then, overtopping all, were green triumphal arches bind ing one side of the street with the other. The effect of this abundant illumination was to render the Imperial passage to the Cherbourg festivities as clear and brilliant as day. The termination to this illumi nated festal passage was worthy of the taste that designed both. In the open street-way there was erected, as a special entrance for the Emperor and Empress, a huge gateway, crowned on the front by a gigantic eagle, which spread its wings of gold from one side of the street to the other ; on the back the arms of Cherbourg. On one side of the interior of this temporary entrance there were the folds of a tent of green velvet and gold; and on the other this green velvet tent had its folds thrown back, so as to allow an entrance into a passage which was dazzling with light, and its borders composed of the most delicious shrubs ; and this path of light and flowers led up to the private apartments of the Imperial guests. Such were the pre parations made for the especial accommodation and satisfaction of the Emperor and Empress. The great body of the guests had a different entrance, and for them, as they arrived, new pleasure and fresh surprises were prepared. The guests entered by the door-way of the Hotel de Ville, which is in the Place d'Armes—itself assuming for the occasion all the magnificence of a palace, whose pillars were of gold, and their base of diamonds, connected by wreaths of rubies and emeralds ; for such was the effect pro duced by the arrangement of the illumination at the hotel, as well as in the whole space of houses sur rounding the Place d'Armes. By this entrance the guests ascended stairs daz zling with light and odorous of flowers, whilst on every side were mirrors, rendering the beauty of the scene as exhaustless as their intrinsic powers of reflections. The whole of the upper portion of the Hotel de Ville was appropriated to this truly gorgeous fes tival. There were too modes for the guests entering the dancing rooms and appearing before the Em peror, but I shall take the liberty of showing how the whole was arranged, and thus giving an idea to the reader of the manner in which each apartment was appropriated. The general mode of entering was by a room set forth for the purposes of refresh ment. This apartment, of green and gold, was abun dantly supplied with the richest wines, with ices and viands of every description. It was remarkable for the number. and variety of its ornaments. From this the visitors passed into what was called the " premiere salle de danse"—a room, I should sup pose, about 80 feet long by 30 broad. By the side of this was the magnificent library of the hotel, a library in which there are a great many - valuable manu scripts; but the most extraordinary ornament of which is the splendid old chimney-piece which once belonged to the abbey founded by the English Em press Maud, and to which I have already referred in a former letter. This fine room was appropriated exclusively to the use of gentlemen invited to the ball. Beyond this was the salon blanc, for dancing, and then the largest of all the apartments in the hotel, and to which has been given the appropriate name of the "Salle du l'Empereur." It possesses two very fine likenesses of the Emperor and Empress. In this room was erected a throne for their Majesties. Next to this room was a fine apartment, gorgeously furnished, lined with purple velvet, on which were worked the golden bees of the French Empire. This room was appropriated to the use of their Majesties. Here was a buffet for their use, and concealed behind its wainscot was a private passage, by which, in case of any accident—such as fire, &c—occurring, the Emperor and Empress could secure a safe and unimpeded passage for escaping. Then was the last of the rooms, " the Museum," with a fine collection of original paintings, and amongst them an invaluable Murillo. Of those pictures there is also one re markable for its accuracy of drawing. It is a perfect likeness of the unfortunate King, Louis XVI. To this picture, at the especial desire of the Emperor, ti conspicuous position was assigned. "To each," said his Majesty, " the honour that is justly due to him. Louis XVI. desired to do that which I have had the happiness to accomplish. Had circumstances per mitted him he would have rendered Cherbourg what I desire to make of it." This apartment—the Museum—was also apprQ' printed to dancers, and new modes of communication were constructed so as to afford at one end an entrance into the salon blanc, and on the other into the general refreshment room—that is, the room set forth in green and gold. At the time the Emperor and Empress entered the Hotel de Ville—about 10 at night—there could not be less in the different apartments than 2,300 persons —a great crowd—but what would have been the condition of the same place if all who asked for cards had obtained them ? for there were no less than 10,000 applications to witness this truly gorgeous spectacle. Upon the arrival of the Emperor at the railway I stated that his Majesty had been addressed by the Bishop of Coutances, but that it was not possible to hear a word of the address then made by the prelate. That address, and the reply of the Emperor, have been since published, and are to this effect : ,1 said the Bisigop of Coutances, " it is, after God, to the wisdom of your Majesty —to your exalted and §9114 intelligence—that this country is indebted for the order, the peace, and the glorious prosperity it sow enjoys. " Religion, moreover, is indebted to you for that ea lightened protection which permits it to exercise freely over souls its holy and salutary empire. " In return for the immense services you have conferred upon it, the country gives to you its love, Its gratitude, and its devotion. " Such sentiments are nowhere more sincerely enterl tained, nor more unanimously diffused, than amongst thf good and pious population of the diocese of Coutances. " Nowhere does the clergy better comprehend, nor more faithfully discharge, all its duties. " Happy of being their interpreter in circumstances solemn as the present, and in associating myself, as I do from the bottom of my heart, in the sentiments that annulate them, I pray your Majesty to accept the respectful homage of their gratitude, their wishes for your welfare, their WW l ' tations on your success. "May G o d Al mi g lily, in accordance with our prayers, delga to bless the prodigious labours that have been accomplishe d by your orders, and in couformity with the fruitful inspira tions of your genius, and may He, too, grant a long dm atiou to your reign, so glorious, and so necessary to France aed the world. May He, too, shed his sanctifying blessings uP° D , the Imperial Prince, whom such great destinies await ; 48 11 upon that august Princess whose virtues and whose W. ° ficence shed such a sweet, gentle, and yet brilliant light upon the throne." _ _ The Emperor's reply was in the following words:-- " Monseigoeur,—l thank you for the sentiments You have just expressed. The labours of men are, especially on this spot, of the greatest value in my eyes, but they always stand in need of the protection of God ; and I await it with confidence, from the benedictions you are about to bestoW pon this new railroad" The Nord of Brusseli contains the following:— "The general conference of the Cuitcors Union, which meets at Hanover on Tuesday, will, it is believed, cause some agitation, as all the poli ical and material rivalities of the German States will be once again in presence. It is known that the Z , ,llsertin, which was founded by Prussia, has since 1848 been made the ebjtct of manoeuvres for dis solving it, or at least profoundly modifying its organisation. It is, however, permitted to doubt that Ilium tnancenvres ' which are concocted by A ustria, will be suc cessful. Prussia cannot cede to her rival without losirg her influence as a great European and as the first German power. The States of the Union need Prussia, but Prussia can do w i t h out the Union, and acc ordingly .it is to be presumed that the in. triguiag policy of Austria will once span sustain a cheek." Paws BOURSE.—.I he market has been buoyant, the Emperor's speech at Cherbourg producing a favourable feeling. Railway shares have also been in good demand. Threes have been done at 68fr. 75c., and 68fr. 70c.; Mob ilier, 642 fr. 50c. and 637 fr. 50c. ; Austrian, 63 5 fr. and 630 fr .; Orleans, 1,285 fr. and 1,282 fr.; Lyons, 785 fr. and 782 fr. 50c.; Southern, 525 fr. and 5301 r.; N ort h e rn, 927 fr. 50c. and 9 30 fr.; and Western, 6071 r. 50c. and 610 fr. The market continued buoyant to the close, when the following were the quotations : fr. et. 4 per Cents. Fr. Ct. Credit Foncier OlO Belgian 41 — Piedmont ese 5 B9 50 Roman 9oi Austrian go Spanish Threes.. Home Debt WAYS. vitan—Fr. Ct. Account—Fr. Ct. Orleans - Northern New ditto Lyons and Mediterranean 787 50 .. 790 New ditto Geneva Western 528 75 .. 610 Eastern Grand Central 5ardinian........... Audriau. Do. end of month .. Three per Cent. ... 68 75 Do. end of montli, 68 80 Bank Shares 3 lOO Credit Mobilier ao Do. account RAIL' 595 - 35 - 612 50 670 - 417 50 633 75 customers, and the celestials seek to obtain the best of every bargain, getting as much specie and taking as few commodities as possible. This is a very good system, if it can only be maintained, but as that is impossible, it is found that, as in everything else, "honesty is invariably the best policy" in the long run. The Chinese, however, cling to their protective policy. Nor arc they satisfied with imposing enor mous transit, and export, and import dues ; but they strive to keep their customers at a distance, and carry matters with a very high hand indeed—even to the extent of disregarding the most solemn treaty obli gations. Their policy seems to be one of passive resistance, which they continue to the utmost possible extent. Remonstrances are despised—mild measures are but little better; and the only "virtue" they recognise is that contained "in stones." When all the arts of diplomatic humbug are exhausted, then, but not until then, can they be induced to come to fair terms. This view of the Chinese character is strongly illustrated by the proceedings since the commence ment of the present war. YEll treated every com plaint with the most profound contempt, returning verbally civil answers, but obstinately refusing t o concede our just demands. He brutally sacrificed Mr. COOPER, and any other foreign devils that could be entrapped into his hands—not only sanc tioned, but planned, and commanded the intended poisonings at llong Kong, and held out until the bombardment of the city, the taking of his palace, and his own capture. When it was ascertained that he was really a prisoner in the hands of the English, his acts were repudiated, and himself degraded from his rank. It was attempted to be shown that the sole responsibility attached to the fallen Commis slower, but still satisfaction could not be obtained by any means. Canton was too far from Pekin to per suade the Emperor to lend an attentive ear to the demands of the Plenipotentiaries. They might be worn out by exhausting procrastination and useless forms. Even their arrival at the mouth of the Peiho could not bring his Imperial Perversity to reason. The capture of the forts was scarcely more effectual. The demand for the appointment of a 2..u1y qualified officer authorised to treat on the basis put forward by the Earl of ELGIN and Baron Guos, was treated with indifference, until the gun boats had advanced without serious opposition to Tien-sin, within eighty miles of the capital itself. Matters were thus coming too close to be pleasant. The necessity was at last acknow ledged, and officers, said to be of the very highest rank, have been appointed to negotiate, invested with titles which the interpreter described as :conveying full powers ! But something more than the "description" of the CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. — OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The following company of Vo calists are engaged for the performance of Seleetions from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS , CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &C., viz.:—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badsey, Miss Brunel', Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Anderson ; Berr P. Joughaians, Mr. Renshaw, S. Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr. Badzey, Senor Tiroli, Mr. Cozens, Mr. Uell, Mr. Barnard, and Mr. St. Albyn. Mr. Yanin, John G. 'Porde, and E. W. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmo nium, Mr. Courtnay ; Director, Herr P. Jonghmans. Commence at seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, Sm., until twelve o'clock. The able pamphleteer of whose political brochure entitled " Phases of Politics," we have already written more than once in these columns in terms of well-deserved commendation, has recently given to the public a clear resume of the " Session of 1858," under the suggestive title of " The Ministry and the Parliament!'" Mr. LnaDRICK does little more in this his second pamphlet than enumerate suc cinctly the different measures of reform introduced and carried by the DERBY Cabin - et since the period of its abrupt and most unexpected forma tion. Yet the mere catalogue of those measures amounts, in truth, to nothing less than an elaborated panegyric upon the Government. After some half-a• dozen pages of preliminary comment upon the course pursued respectively, during the past five months, by the Administration and the Opposition, the writer takes into account in succession, under separate headings, seven or eight different departments of Her MAJEsTy's Govern ment—demonstrating in regard to each how much has been done conscientiously and comprehensively. Firstly, under the head of the Foreign Depart ment, it is observed how the Earl of MALMESBURT scattered to the winds one after another the serious difficulties, many of a complicated, some of a really formidable, character bequeathed to him by the Earl of CLARENDON, his immediate predecessor. Ho s the new Foreign Secretary answered the despatch of Count WALEwszi—re-establi,hed upon a surer basis the jeopardised Anglo-French Alliance — arranged the difficulty with the Court of Naples, by ordering Mr. LYONS down from the north to the south of Italy—extorted the libera tion of the two imprisoned English Engineers — secured £3,000 to them by way of compensation— amicably settled with the United States the delicate and long-agitated question in regard to the right of search—obtained full reparation from the Porte for the Belgrade outrage—took immediate steps for the expiation of the Jeddah massacre—pre pared the way for the happy settlement at last of the entangled affairs of Montenegro—and, while ac complishing all this, brought the difficult problem of Consular Reform to a solution the most complete and satisfactory. interpreter will be required before we withdraw a single vessel from the commanding position assumed. The ratification of the EMPEROR must be personally given to the terms agreed on at an interview with the Plenipotentiaries. Anything less will in perfectly useless. The Celestials have shown an extraordi nary inclination to wriggle out of all their engage ments, and we must profit by the lessons already received. " They now," the telegram tells us, "con tinue to consider the proceeding as something between peace and war, but not quite either," and the people " supply provisions of excellent quality cheaply." It now remains to be seen whether Lord ELGIN can improve our position. Nothing but unbending firmness will succeed. Should he show the slightest symptom of yielding on any point, his efforts will be comparatively useless, and the costs and expenses, and, what is more, the golden opportunity, totally sacrificed. We trust that it will not be so, but that the Plenipotentiaries will prove themselves fully equal to the magnitude of the occasion. His Excellency the Prussian Minister and the Countess Bernstorff entertained the Duke William of Meck lenburg-Schwerin, 0:e Earl of Malmesbnry, and a select circle, at dinner, at Prussia House, last week. His Excel lency and the Countess left town on Thursday, on a visit to the Marquis of Salisbury, at Hatfield House. The Duke of Sutherland, accompanied by the 1 Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford and Lord Ronald Leveson Gower, left Liverpool early in the past week in 1 his grace's yacht for the north of ticotland, via the Cale donian Canal. The Duchess has proceeded to Dunrobin Castle, N. 8., from Trentham. The Duke and Duchess of Argyll, with the Marquis of Lore and family, arrived at their villa, at Campden-bill, Kensington, on Friday, from a tour of the spas iu Germany. On Saturday the duke and duchess and family left town fur Inyerary Castle, Argyllshire, for the winter. The Earl of Afalmesbury, as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, will accompany her Majesty to Berlin, and remain in the retinue of the Queen until her Majesty's return at the end of the month. PRINCE ALFRED'P THOUGIITYULNESS.—Mr. Petley, Master Commander of the Black Eagle, Admiralty straw , yacht, has just received a case of raathemauical instruments as a present from Prince Alfred. The present is accom panied by a letter from his Royal Highness, who refers to his recent cruise in the Black Eagle, and hopes that the in struments will be useful to Mr. Petley. Among other matters, his Royal Highness states that he has forwarded a knife for Truelove, the boatswain, as he had net forgotten that he had lost Truelove's knife when they were out in a Inat. Secondly, in regard to the Financial Department, we are reminded How, in spite of his having to encounter the difficulty of a deficit of £4,000,000, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, nevertheless, contrived to lay before the House of Commons a Budget in every respect so unobjectionable that it was passed swiftly and quietly through Parliament without one solitary amendment. _ _ . - The Union says that the Rev. Thomas Castle Southey, who was so harshly treated by the Bishop of Chi ! the-ter at St. Paul's Church, West-street, Brighton (one of the high places of Tractarianistn), has been presented by the Provost and Fellows of Queen's College, Oxford, to the important living of Niton, in the Isle of Wight, where there is such a dearth of Catholic-minded priests.—[Not very con solatory to the friends of Protestantism in the island.] Archdeacon Allen writes to the Times recommend ing the general establishment of penny banks. In his own agricultural village of Press, Salop, the experiment for four months has been successful :—" The receipts on the first day were only 3s. 841.; but the next week the deposits reached £3 Is. Last Saturday the amount paid was £4 14s. 4d. Our total amount reaches £37 116.5 d. from seventy-five depositors, of whom thirty-eight have laid up enough to be received as fundholders in the nearest Savings Bank, each deposit reaching ss. being transferred thither. A layman is the treasurer. Attendance is given for one hour every Saturday evening." A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at the offi cial residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in Down ' ing-stt eer. The Ministers present were—the Earl of Derby, the Right Hon. B. Disraeli, the Lord Chancellor, the Mar quis of Salisbury, the Eat' of Hardwicke ' Mr. Secretary Walpole, the Earl of Mahnesbury, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, Gen. Peel, Sir John Pakington, Lord Stanley, and Lord John Manners. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial offr.!e from the Governors of the North American Provinces, and from the Governors of the settlements on the %Vest Coast of Africa. Despatches were sent from the Colonial office, yesterday, to the Governors of Ceylon, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Labuau, and Malta. The Government has, on the recommendation of a s consisting of Lord John Russell, Lord M.P., decided on the purchase picture of tie House of Elcho, peciai and c 1 bar.t e C linghatn, of Sir George II ay ter's immense Commons first assembled after the passing if the Reform Bill. Apart from consideration cf the subject as a matter of art, this picture undoubtedly affirds one of the greatest and most important collective series of por,rait records in exist ence, and it is to be hoped will soon be deposited in some place where the public will have an opportunity of referring to i t.—.A t hence te • - TIIE LONG VACATION.—This day (Tuesday) the long vacation commences and will continue to the 24th October. The origin of the vacation was to enable parties to assist in getting in the liarve st, but now it is used to en able attorneys and solicitors to get in their harvest, in the shape of bills of costs. Thirdly, under :the Indian Department we find brief but notable record of the skill with which Lord STANLEY, the youngest of our administrators, has recently effected the destruction of the Double Government, and the substitution in its place of an organisation, unmarred by the blemishes incidental to the successive schemes of Lord PALMERSTON and Lord ELLENBOROUGII. Fourthly, in respect to the conduct of the Colonial Department, the pamphleteer directs especial atten tion to the magnificent enterprise with which a statesman new to office has inaugurated his career as an administrator : that by which Sir E. EULWER LYTTON has created a new and noble colony in the instance of British Columbia. Asso ciated with which great labour of conqtruc lion there is the judicious exchange effected recently between our own and the French Govern ment, the exchange upon the coast of Africa of the Tespective possessions of Albreda and Porteadic -there is the project of a new postal contract - for the conveyance of the mails by steam to Australia—there is the West India Encum bered Estates Bill, moreover, a humane mea sure based upon the act which has worked so admir ably during several years past in Ireland. I l Fifthly, in relation to the Legal Department ; ifir'lethly, to the Home Department ; seventhly, to the Irish Department ; and eighthly, under the joint head of Education and Board of Health Department—Mr. LENDRICK enumerate; a memorable variety of bene ficial and ameliorative measures —amounting in all to very nearly half a hundred altogether. Forty 'eight are here indeed distinctly specified by name, owe of them, in their origin and bearing, being care fully analysed. To crown all, it is sententiously remarked in the closing paragraph that out of the 115 SITTINGS OF THE INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT. Iyi:Aap epr appointed o t 1 --Ir t he_court will sit on Monday next and again on the 30th •n.forfobail cases and motions. Among the recent peti tionerseouci ieopdnufoi PUBLIC LtSitlicer 101 Vi HEALTH. — The i i William L( a , hearingNE infrNtiNio—va Privy Council certain pativers which were by the 20th Public Health, which has • ' • • just been printed, vests in the 21st Vic., c. 38, vested in the General 80.. id of 11e 2 a A0 It i l et i lt and o o n n d also certain other powers for the protection of the publici geTmnahje:rn.Bart., whose to secure the efficient performance of i. health. The Privy Council 13 now empowered to vaccination, tegu latious and may also direct inquiries respecting the t health, and is furt'aer authorised to a officers. The reports under the act by tile u p t i eel oi i i C i t s 1 oplifiulli public are to be laid before Parliament. Proceedings fur penalties --- and most accommoda- under the Vaccination Acts may be taken on , ha complaint The Chinefe are courteous, a any registrar employed for the registration tf births, tint enem i es . They are quite satisfied with the deaths, and marriages, public vaccinator or ( .ffic er a,ii,jaspect of "grim-visaged war," and have no desire to rised t by the board of goo:Along, and by the overseers, and ie cofis of such proceedings are to be defrayed out of the introduCe its serrible realities. If the authorities common on fund of the union, or out of the porr-ra•es of any p as ~ t , : 4l l le o ti t nu c b l dei t i a n l :l h o l nio t union. The , act which is to be cited can eap4ire an unfortunate prisoner they will put , is to continue in force Lim to , Leath with the most deliberate and cold- until the Lt of August next. ' l in s.: ls 3. e ” n I , l;l i e e d sp " e E ak le e c r t o io f i t i h of Member.: blo o d e d c ru eity. Nor have they any objection to las l t ' a ti c E t of L it A m sT late ACT . OF THE LATE SESSION.—The 1 during the Recess Ac s ;, l( poisoning , 111 a gland scale. Their " mildness" does not proceed,: front any respect for the sanctity of C ommons(!r e it =l7O; u :n and ate d torn e t.n leo issue t3 his warrant during the re who accept offices whicflrsvaaccactertiUiroffisecaet; 31ur nan life.:. But. however fiercely their quasi • braves" notification is to app s et ma ended your to look, they have no no- i p l it) t • t t e hel o a n ult n o t i e s S) t e t a e lter ,i w he hi a ch t not to apply to the ion of fightiL g in thc manner of the outer barbarians ! 1. txceptance of the Chiltern Hundreds. s .--band to h a 'lad and ft;r4 to foot. They consider dis- SOUTH KENSINGTON M USEUM . — During the week • ending 7th August, the v i sitors i have been as follow : retion as pre '.-eminently " the better part of valour " ' On Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, free days, 3,427; 7, 1 will neith ex make nor resist any attack that can ,' on Monday and Tuesday, free evenings, 4,489. On the classes stand al oo f f rom any con test. ; three students' days (admission to the public , Gd.), 791 ; er f,..usly ends tiger their own precious persons. Wednesday, 92 ; total, 8,799. The' ordina r . y' R A ILWAY SABBATH DESECRATION IN HOLLAND.— one students' evening, Trade i s their summum bonum—the accumulation of Th 3 Communal Council of Amsterdam has . _ petitioned . the ief, if not the sole ' 1 31 0llars % 'be cb - 9 object of their t a stop tot he running of excursion ~ T, 'le barbarians" are good ready-money railway companies o put t 3 r i a i i n n is s t o e u r soufatdhaey..lnterior to employ his influence with the . • )7.stenC4 • Government Divisions which have taken place in the iliouse of Commons since the change of Administra ftiou, the Ministry have had majorities in 110 And this is the Cabinet which was regarded but yesterday 'as a Cabinet merely upon Sufferance * The Ministry and the Parliament. A Review of the : s e ,, s i o n of 1858. By William Edmonstnne L en d r i c k. ;.Second Edition. B vo. pp. 32. T. and W. Boone, 1838. .....fl 1. di . , , ... '. ' 4' . . V i •,,, • ",-+.(,,,•,1,4. .. '''' ---7T-CC,-;, 4 1/ - ' 1.?.-' .t-'..--- 3 . A .44 #1 ( - •1 ' • ~. . . , 46* 4:t 4 'A. f, At% ...14,;.,, , ,AH,, , %.4. uG ,-- : iv:- ~,....,13 4 0 0 1,- , „ ift ..„,,„-:, .. bI c U 0 ::j. ...447,„ '! eV., ... ~..., THE SUN. TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1858. t 1 BOARD AND RESIDENCE are offered in a Family of the highest respectability to a Gentleman of steady and regular habits, engaged during the day. Unexceptionable references gicen and expected. ' Address—J. P., Stephens's Library, Albany-street, Regent's- ARE YOU GOING to the HIGIILAIsTDS, Unrivalled for Scenery, famous in Story and Song ? If Fo, laihke a note to call at ( wlitn in the capital of the beautiful north) 31ArDOUGALL'S WAREHOUSE, High-street, Inverness, where only can the varied products of the Highlands, natural and indus trial, be seen. In his extensive rooms Macdougall has gathered together all the best productions of the Highland looms in Tweeds, Tartans, Linseys, Plaids, Shawls, Dresses, the favourite Highland Cloak, Flora Macdonald ditto, kc., &C., with the best native Jewel lery (Cairngorms, Pearls, &c.), the pretty products of the Skye , Lewis, and Gairloch looms and knitting needles, the home-made Undyed plaids of Ord. Sutherland, and Avoch, the Snuff Boxes, Coups, Bickers of the Culloden carvers, &c. Si de b y side with this he has placed all the necessary Clothing of e ver y descr i ption for deer-stalking, grouse shooting, and for to urists, &c. Visitors to his Mows can at once compare the varied products of the three lingdoms. D. MACDOUGALL, Inverness. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. —NEW THEATRE The nobility, gentry, subscribers, and the public are respectfully informed that the seasou will terminate on Saturday next. There will be no extra nights. Second Night of A Y ). A u g Night but Two. THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), Aug. 10, a ill be performed (for the second time) Herold's romantic Opera, ZANIPA. Camilla, Madlle. Parepa (her second appearance this season) ; sits, Niadlle. Didiee; Dandolo, Signor Ronconi ; Alfonzo di Monza, iSiXnor Ncri-Barabli ; Daniele, Signor Taglialleo; tin Corsaro, Signor rietini; and Zampa, Signor Tamberlik. Conductor, Mr. Costa. The. Opera commences at half-past s. Pit tickets, 10s. 6c1.; amphitheatre stalls, 10s. 6t1., 75., and 55.; amphitheatre, 2s. 6d. Second tier boxes, 22 12s. 6d. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Under the Management of Mr. Chance Kean. THIS EVENING will be presented Shakepere's Play of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE: Shylock, Mr. C. Bean; Portia, Mrs. 0. Roan. Prets,eded by the Farce of DYING FOR LOVE. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough. THIS EVENING, the Comedy of COURT FAVOUR : supported by Messrs. Emery, Belford, Poynter, Turiaer, Mi•ses M. Wilton, Hughes, and Mrs. C. Melville. After which, HUNTING A TURTLE: by Messrs. Belford, Burt, Turner, J. Clarke, and Miss M. Wilton. To conclude with RAISING THE WIND: by Messrs. Belford, Turner, J. Clarke, Mrs. C. Melville, and Miss E. Wilton. 10, 1 8 5 8.