The Sun. — London, England, 1858-01-09 00:00:00

ER mAj.. ic STY'S THEATRE THIS EVENING. Belletti, Rossi, Vialetti, Ti oc oloraini, Spezia, Gingi and Alc. THIS EVENING V -3 11 t•urdaY , Jan. 9), LUCIA DI LAM 11 ER 1 WOR. Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12 s 6d ; box•" (to hold four persons), it and one pair, 2/. 23 ; grand tier, 31 . 3s ; two pair, 1/. 55.; three pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, 103; gallery stalls, 3s 6d ; pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 2s. HER MAJESTY'S T'HEATRE.— Her MAJESTY the QUI ,EN has graci onsly signified her intention of HON OL - MING with her PRESENCE a SERIES of FOUR FESTIV AL PERFORM ANCES, intended to be presented at the pei -iod of the ap e PRINCESS proaching Nuptials of her Royal Highness th PItINCICK ROYAL with his Royal Highness the Prince F_ WILLIAM of PRUSSIA. lon of V The general arrangements are under the direct- oured by --r. fa Mitchell, in co-operation with Mr. Lumley, and the assistance of the following Managers of the Me tromlitan 'Theatres; Mr. Smith ........................... Theatre Royal, Drury-Nie. Mr. Buck ..................... Haymarket Theatre. Mr. Webster ... . . ............ Adelphi Theatre. Mr. Harri s on and ..... ..... _Lyceum Theatre. 3fe, Robson and Mr. Emden...Olympic Theatre. Mr. Phelps ....... . ................ Sadler's Wells Theatre. Th e proiramme will c omprise the following Entertain ments : On TUESDAY, January 19, MACBETH. Produced under the direction of Mr. Phelps. Macbeth, Mr. Phelps ; Lady Macbeth, Miss Helen Faucit. With Locke's Incidental Music, under the direction of Mr. Benedict. And Mr. Oxenford's Farce of TWICE KILLED. In which Mr. and Mrs. Keeley will perform. —4lt - THURgDAY; January 21. Balfe's New Opera, THE ROSE OF CASTILLE, By Miss Pyne, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Weiss, and the Operatic Company of the Lyceum Theatre ; conductor, Mr. A. Mellon. With a COMIC AFTERPIECE. SATURDAY, January 23, AN ITALIAN OPERA., By Madlle, Piccolomini, Signor Giuglini, and the Principal Artistes of Mr. Lumley's Theatre. And a FESTIVAL CANTATA composed by Mr. Howard Glover. With a BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT. Fourth Performance, AN ENGLISH COMEDY, By Mr. Buckstone's Company of the Haymarkot Theatre. And an AFTERPIE,CE, in which Mr. Wright and Members of the Adelphi Company will perform. Admission to the pit (for which a limited number of tickets will be issued . 108. 6d. Gallery stalls (reserved and numbered) 6s. Od. Gallery 3s. Od. Applications for boxes, orchestra stalls, and tickets to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre, and at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. THEATRE -It 0Y A 1.4, DRURY-LANE. Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. THIS EVENING, will be performed THE LADIES' BATTLE, in which Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Murray and Miss M. Oliver will perform. After which, the new grand pantomime, LITTLE JACK H ORNER. Commence at 7. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock. with SPEED THE PLOUGH. Characters by Messrs. W. Farren, Compton, Chippendale, Mrs. Poynter, Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam, and Miss E. Ternan. After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD; or, Harle quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ; Columbine; Miss Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ; Clown, Mr. Charles Leclercq. Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the evenings 6s. each. (No charge for booking.) First }Tice. s. d. Second price. s. d Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0 Upperßoxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0 Pt Gallery " APLro„Teßtori PRINCESS'S THEATRE..cean THIS EVENING, will be presented THE C , )RSICAN BROTHERS. After which, a now grand comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN WHITE CAT ; or, The Princess Blanche Flower and her Fairy Godmothers. The Princess Blanche (White Cat), Miss Kate Terry ; Harlequin, Mr. Cor mack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; and Columbine, Miss C. Aluns.l THEATRE ROYAL, AD EL PHI. -1 Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. .1..--____ THIS EVENING, will be performed the second and third acts of THE GREEN BUSHES, in which Madame Celeste, and Mr. Wright will perform. After which, a Mythological Extravaganza, entitled HARLEQUIN, OR THE LOVES OF CUPID AND PSYCHE. Jupiter, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Mars, Mr. Frank Hall ; Venus, Mrs. Billingtou ; Cupid, Miss Marie Wilton ; Psyche, Miss Mary Keeley. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.— THIS EVENING, THE KING'S MUSKETEERS. Pin eipa, characters by Messrs. Charles Dillon, Stuart, Barrett, Poynter, Holston; Mesdames IN oolgar, Buckingham White, and Weston. To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LALLAH ROOKH, and the PRINCESS, the PERI, and the TROU BADOUR ' • or, Harlequin and the Ghebers of the Desert. Supported by Mesdames Charles Dillon, Buckingham White, Eliza Webb, Maria Ternan, Esther Jacobs, and Woolgar ; Messrs. Barrett, Calhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L. Toole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ; Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites, Herr Zeleski and eons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and Lees. Gorgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans formation Scene. Doots open at half-past 6, to commence at 7. In active preparation, a new and original Comedy, by Leigh Hunt, Esq. 3ox.otlice open from 11 to 5 daily. OYAL SURREY THEATRE. Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Crsswick. THIS EVENING, will be performed BROKEN FAITH. After which, QUEEN MAB ; or Harleciain Romeo and Julliet. Clown, by the Surrey Buck ; Pantaloon, Mr. Brad. bury. TRAND THEATRE. —Lessee, Mr. T. Payne. —THIS EVENING, will be performed HARLEQUIN NOVELTY AND THE PRINCESS WHO LOST HER HEART. Harlequin, Miss Craven ; Columbine, Radii°. Deulin ; Sprite, Herr Kirt. The Lambert Family and the Red Man of Agar in their wonderful performance, &o. Commence at Seven. Stalls, 35.; Boxes, 2.5.; Pit, ls.; Gallery 6d. *-1 t }r• 6, • - CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. — OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow ag company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of S,lections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badzey, Madile. Marietta, Miss Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, R. Grover, T. Parsant, S. Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, Mr. Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Ber nard; Messrs. S. Collins, W. Critchfield, and E. Mack ney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, &e., until twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRATIAII will make his first appearance on Monday, the 25th inst. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAY —Morn., 5 min. aft. 9—Even., 35 min aft. 9 To-MolllloW—Morn. 10 min. aft. 10—Even. 45 min. aft. 10 SHE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, J.V, CARY 9. 1111RX03fETIER, IN THE SHADE. 53—highest since noon yesterday. 50—lowest this morning and during the night. 51—tom day at noon. BARONDTZB. 30.07. WrND, S.S.W. to S.W. ; fresh, with ',do LONDON, SAT 7 R DAY, J A.N. 9, 1858. The SULTAN has lost a faithful, trustworthy, and efficient servant,—Turkey an able and honest Statesman. England a consistent friend, who fully appreciated her straightforward and un selfish policy, and supported it, not for any sinister object, b u t b ecause h e k new th a t it was best calculated to advance the prosperity and hap piness o f his native land, and to maintain the p e ace and traugytillity of Europe. liansenio announcement of whose premature and unexpected death, appeared in our impression of yesterday 1, att d the highest rank which a subject could a.tt a - aine in under the Im perial Porte, being Grand 'Vizier at the time of bis lamented death, but Le was ad mitted to a closer connection with his Royal Master, his son having bee n marr i e d to the Su m TAN'S favourite daughtdr. This was no trifling honour. It proved beyond the possibility of doubt, how frilly ABDUL MEDJID had appreciated his high qualities and valuable services. Whe ther in or out of office, he was also a cherished adviier, whose opinions and views naturally in aqenced the SULTAN ; and it is by no means sur• prising that such should have been the case, for he thoroughly understood the state of affairs throughout Europe, and turned his understand ing to the best purpose by warning his master of the dangers by which he was environed, and teaching him how they might best be avoided. He was a sincere and consistent reformer, and struggled to the utmost to advance the 0 ttc.. man Empire in the scale of nations by the abolition of grave abuses, an improved ad ministration of justice, and additional security for life and property. He never yielded himself up to the corrupt influences which had previously been all-powerful with Turkish officials ; and his master-mind and sterling honesty would have been all-important in resuscitating the empire from the exhaustion arising from the war into which it had been forced by the intolerable arro g,-kn,ce and grasping cupidity of the late CZAR, and i n d e ,N3 we might say, the traditional policy of Russia, which had always regarded the Turkish dominions with a greedy eye. REDSCHID' DACHA was a comparatively young man at the tie of his death. He was born in 1802, an d was consequently but in the 56th year of his age, an d nl ,; , ght reasonably have anticipated a long and prospel'ous life. It was, however, ordained otherwise, and he was carried off after a brief but severe illness. Nevertheless, he lived long enough to assist in inaugurating many valu able reforms. He served at an early age under the late SULTAN, and took a share in the amelio rations introduced by that strong-minded poten tate. It was not, however, until after his death that he attained the high eminence which he en joyed under his sou and successor. In 1834, when he was but 32 years of age, he was raised to the dignity of a Pachalic, and appointed spe cial envoy to this country. He had ample opportunities both in London and Paris of wit: nessing the beneficial effects of Western civilisa tion, and from that time he was seized with an ardent desire to improve the condition of his countrymen, more especially those in the more distant provinces who had previously been ground to the earth by the extortionate oppres sions of successive Pachas, each desirous of en riching himself at the expense of the people during what might be but a brief tenure of power. With that object he was mainly instrumental in giving effect to the Tanzimat or Hatti-scheriff of Gulhaue, which was carried into operation in 1839 when he was Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sublime Porte. This most important measure, which may be regarded as the national charter of Turkish liberty, and which limited the exactions of the PACHA'S, and prevented the unbounded despotism, previously exercised with but little regard for justice or mercy, was promulgated by the deceased Minister, who had the honour of announcing its provisions, in the presence of the SULTAN and of many distinguished visitors. These provisions have been frequently evaded, but there can be no doubt that REDSCHID always strove to the utmost extent of his power to enforce obedience thereto. tures of any note whatever follow that of the ' consistent and persevering advocate of the ballot, it can scarcely be regarded as in any way surpri sing that our sentiments upon the examination of the production are chiefly those of disappointment. Besides, it would be rather difficult, we conceive, to define, with any degree of accuracy or preci sion, what is the precise aim or object of those very motley subscribers. They call upon reformers generally to co-operate. But—How ? Not a whispered hint is thrown out in the way of expla nation. It is pretty nearly about as comprehen sible an injunction as the Irish watchman's bid ding the solitary wayfarer, in the midnight bye-way —" Disperse I" Co-operate ? How ? Nobody knows. And for what—to what end—for the furtherance of what cherished schemes of reform ? Of reforms that we all know by heart, and that being known thus by heart, far and wide, one might reasonably expect to have put forward with the utmost brevity and simplicity. Yet several of which are tangled into an attempted mystifica tion by the most whimsical circumlocution. For instance, nothing could be clearer, or more ob vious, we might have supposed, than to advance bluntly, in so many words, as Reform No. 3, on the projected Improvements—The Re-distribution of Electoral Districts ! But no—that we presume would have been altogether too comprehensible and straightforward. Wherefore we have the popular demand for a Re-distribution of Electoral Districts, resolving itself into this tortuous and mal-formed proposition " A re-apportionment of seats, that shall make such an approach to an equalization of con stituencies as shall give in the United Kingdom a majority of members to a majority of electors." And so on. The gist of it all being admirable. But both the arrangement—rather, it should be said, the disarrangement—and the enunciation being little less than preposterous. The principal requisites in the anticipated measure being all the while, we take it, simply these : Like every true-hearted reformer, he was sub jected to the strenuous opposition of those wedded to the old abuses, and who were personally interested in their continuance. Several times he was removed from power, but he was no less than sis times appointed Grand Vizier or Prime Minister of Turkey, and ha died shortly after his accession to power for the last time, having been obliged to succumb for a short period in consequence of the difficulties arising from the election of Moldavian deputies, which was subse quently abrogated by the Porte. He had also been Minister f )r Foreign Affairs, and held other important offices connected with the Cabinet - , and also represented his Imperial master at the Courts of St. James's and the Tuileries. Much was spoken of his alleged subserviency to the English Ambassador, Lord STRATFORD DZ REDCLtFFE; but the friendship that existed mainly arose from the similarity of these objects, and the fact that both were desirous of ensuring the independence, pm" noting the welfare, and developing the national resources of the SULTAN'S dominions—no wonder that they should have pulled together and that REDSCHID should have frequently sought advice in the only quarter where it could be relied on as perfectly disinterested. • We trust that ABDUL MZDJID may be able to obtain the services of a man of a similar character, and who may be duly qualified to assume the mantle, and follow in the footsteps of the deceased Pacha. The expected Reform Bill—the promised Reform Bill—is naturally enough beginning at last to be a matter of speculation even among the most indifferent. Political dreamers the most 'ukewarm are waking at length from their apathy, and amuse themselves at frequent intervals by speculating upon the probable direction which may be taken in the proximate sweepings of the bran new ministerial besom of destruction. Suggestions ostensibly directed to the community at large, but in reality aimed, of course, at the ministerial councils are rapidly multiplying. It was only very recently that a species of manifesto was issued by a considerable number of men eminent in art, science, and literature, strongly advocating the adoption of an educational franchise as foremost among the boons of reform looked for throughout the United Kingdoms at the hands of the leaders of her MAJESTY'S Government. A species of pendant to this authoritative suggestion has within the last few days made its not untimely appear ance. A document, this latter, in which another considerable body of reformers—saving for a very names scattered sparsely through the long cata logue of signature—net distinguished in any very remarkable manner either in art, or science, or literature. A comment we are constrained to make at the very outset of our remarks upon this singular effusion, because of the disappointment consequent upon either the most searching or the most cursory glance down that extended list of subscribers. Very good men, no doubt, but not authoritative. Examining their names we don't wonder in the least to observe that they rather ostentatiously eschew everything like " dictation" to the masses, at the very commencement of their rather wordy and confused jumble of suggestions. Several of the names affixed to this last mentioned Reform Manifesto are such as no reformer in the land could, of course, for a single instant regard with other than feelings of prompt and respectful consideration. The very first upon the list fur example, that of the hon. gentleman the member for the city of Bristol—the arch-champion of what we do not hesitate to pronounce the most requisite reform of all—the Ballot. Any deeliration what ever in reform—to the hopes and aspirations of reformers generally in this country being appended to it the autograph of Mr. IlEsitv BERKELEY— much more a document the names affixed to which actuary led off by the hon. member's signature —can hardly fail to arrest our attention and command our sympathy. But when, upon deliberate examination, that document turns out to b e in truth the veriest rigmarole of confused and incoherent hints—defection in style, and alto gether Wantin g is na • n addition to thi s , it management—and when,me ldiately afterwards that little more than a dozen signa 1. The Ballot. 2. An Extension of the Franchise. 3. The Re-distribution of Electoral Districts. 4. The Removal of the Property Qualific:ition. 5. The Diminution of the Duration of Parlia ment. Reform number one securing to the elector the independent exercise of his power of voting. Reform number two insuring a broader basis to the pyramid of the Legislature. Reform number three equalizing the privilege of representation. Reform number four opening a new channel, by means of which the popular intellect might obtain readier access within the walls of Parliament. Reform number five supplementing to this last mentioned extension of the choice of the electors, the additional security of a genuine reformation consequent upon a more frequent appeal than a septennial one to the judgment of the whole bulk of the electoral population. These are the lead ing reforms for which the country now looks to the Crown, the Ministry, and the Legislature. At any rate, these are the reforms that ought in reason to be weighed in the balance during this epoch of domestic tranquillity by the sagacity of a patriotic Parliament. KING ALBERT.—The Court Circular thinks the time is come when the Prince Consort's position should be "rectified," and that he should receive the style of King. It informs its readers that "his right to that honorary style does not rest with the volition of minis ters, or with the pleasure of the people. It is the law of England since the days of Henry VIII., that the hus band of a peeress in her own right shall, if he has issue by her, be tenant by courtesy of her barony, earldom, &c. This rule, it is said, applies not by right, but "by grace" to the sponse of the reigning Sovereign ; but the law of grace is just as potent in a question of this nature as is the law of right. It is clearly within the personal prerogative of the Sovereign, to order and command that the Consort of the Crown shall, in all such things as title, place, and precedency, have and enjoy the attri butes of royalty. His Excellency the French Ambassador and the Countess Persigny, on leaving the Duke of New castle's seat at Clamber, intend to pay a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Manchester at Kitnbolton Castle, and the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort at Badminton. His Excellency Fsrukh Khan, accompanied by seve ral members of his suite, inspected the Royal Mews at Pimlico on Thursday morning, and afterwards honoured the establishment of Mr. C. F. Hancock, of Bruton-street, with a visit. Yesterday his Excel lency went over Bethlehem Hospital, and in the evening was present at the performances at the Adelphi Theatre. The Marquis of Lansdowne will leave Ba wood for town, either on Wednesday or Thursday next. The Earl of Shelburne is expected at Lansdowne House early in the ensuing week, to resume his duties at the Foreign office. The Marquis Da Bonnevale has left the Brunswick Hotel, St. James's, for the Continent. The Earl and Countess Granville, at the close of their visit to the Marquis of Lansdowne, at Bowood, go on a visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury, at Savernake near Marlborough. The Countess Dowager of Macclesfield and Lady Louisa Parker have left Howchin'e Hotel, St. James's. street, for Brighton. The Earl and Countess of Roden, Lady Maria Forester, and the Hon. Nassau Jocelyn, have left the queen's Hotel, Upper Norwood, for town. Viscount Campden has arrived at Claridge's Hotel from Campden.house, Gloucestershire. The Count d'Alton has left the Brunswick Hotel (St. James's) for Florence and Rome. The lion. G. Stafford Jerningham and the Hon. W. Stafford Jerningham have arrived at Maurigny's Hotel from a visit to Lord Stafford, at Cossey Hall, near Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Wigan have arrived at the Queen's Hotel, Upper Norwood. We are requested to contradict the announcement, copied from the Observer, that Serjeant Wells has been appointed to an Indian judgeship. HEALTH OF THE KING OF PRUSSIA.—On the 6th the King prolonged the delegation of I, Is sovereign powers to the Prince of Prussia for another three months, nom• mencing from 23d inst. Witkin the last few days I have heard that the physicians, who hitherto have been most sceptical about the King's recovery ever taking place, have stated that it is not impossible that within six months be may he'entirely reinstated in mental as well as bodily health.—Correspondent of the Times. LORD REDOLIFFE.—It has been related in several of the Continental papers that Lord Redcliffe quitted Constantinople "contrary to the wish of his Govern. ment." Now, it is positively known to me that Lord Redcliffe did not quit his post until he had received permission from her Majesty's Minister for Foreign Affairs so to do. The noble lord received leave ef absence full 15 months ago, but he did net quit Constan tinople last month until be had inquired whether it would be convenient for him to do so.— Vienna Cor respondent of the Times (2d edition). GRAIN, &C., AT HCLL.—According to the annual circular of the Hell Chamber of Commerce, the follow ing is estimated to be the stock of grain, &c., in the Hull warehouses on the let ins;.:—Wheat, 74,000 quarters ; barley, 40,000 quarters ; oats, 28,000 quarters ; peas, 2,500 quarters ; beans, 9,500 quarters ; linseed, 170,C00 qrs. ; rapeseed, 5,000 qrs. ; and tallow, 650 tons. CONVENTS IN PRUSSlA.—According to a recent statis tical return, there exist in the catholic provinces of Prussia 69 convents and religious communities, com prising 976 members, of whom about three-fifths are females. They are principally Ursulines and sisters of harit y M. rachmann, one of the principal bankers in Berlin, has just failed, with liabilities amounting to 800,000 thalers. lie is the father-in-law of Madile. Wagner. THE INDIAN REINFORCEMENTS AT THE CAPE. — During the last few months Table Bay has presented an unusually animated appearance, owing to the frequent arrival and departure of large vessels and steamers for India. Oo Saturday last the harbour contained 73 ves sels, of which six were steamers. Within the present month the arrivals of troops have been as follows : Nov. B.—The Hersilia, from Portsmouth for Madras, -50 days, with 260 men and 13 officers, 44th Regiment ; lett for India on the 12th. Nov. 15.—The steamer Irelar.d, from Portsmouth for Kurrachee, 51 days, 300 men, 98th Regiment ; left on the 18th. Nov. 17.—The steamer Great Britain, from Cork for Bombay, 39 days, 1 100 men and 50 officers, draughts of Bth Hussars, 17:h Lancers, and 14th Light Dragoons ; left on the 19th. Nov. 21.—The steamer Calcutta, from Cork for Bombay, 41 days, 800 men, 51st Regiment ; left on the 26th. Nov. 28.—The st , arner Southampton, from Gravesend for Kirrachee, 42 days, 672 men, 7th Dragoon Guards. F.oru this colony about one-third of tho whole number of tr oo p s h ave been sent to I n di a — v i z ., th e 6th, 13tb, 89th, and 89 t h R egiments, pro b a bly a b ou t 3,500 strong, beeiths a company o hers of hor ses h ave also been sh i ppe d o ff i n different vessels, 200 beingfurnished e mounted y A t Artillery. l c e r a y. Cape Corps, Large whichnu . partly for dismounted so ou for t o f the 0 p A u r r p t e n s e e r y ; havebeenbeeniss issued ed stationed in Cape T own to go as grooms i n v a r ious vessels shortly to leave w i t h addit i onal h orses . The and at present orders city is now, consequently, only garrisoned by 30 Artil lery.--Cape Town .mail of Nob'. 30. Orleans ....... Northern riE stiN LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JANIPARY 9, 11358. LATEST NEWS. TRIESTE, JAN. 8. Accounts from Constantinople to the Ist state that the Circassians, under Sefer Pacha, took on the 14th ult. the fort of Adekou after a deter mined resistance, and massacred the Russian gar rison, composed of 1,200 men. Accounts from Athens of the Ist mention re ports of expected ministerial modifications. . BERLIN, JAN. 7. An order of the King's cabinet, dated Chariot tenburg, Gth, addressed to the Prince of Prussia, thanks H. R. H., for the fidelity with which he has acted on the delegation granted to him, and requests and charges him to retain it for three months more, commencing on the 23d. The Prince, in a rescript addressed to the Mi nistry of State, says that in taking the new dele gation he will maintain the declarations of the re script of the 24th Oct. ; and, in common with all the country, prays the Almighty shortly to restore the King to complete health. HAMBURG, JAN. 7. The elections for the Supreme Council of the Monarchy have just taken place in the Duchy of Holstein. Only 136 electors presented them selves, and they nominated M. de Scheele. The States had to elect four deputies—but only six members voted ; they nominated MM. Plessen, Biome, Rathgen, and Balemann ; all those gen tlemen, however, have refused to sit. Intelligence .has been received from Constan- tinople to the 30th ult. The Journal de Con stantinople of that date states that the dissolution of the divans in the principalities had not taken place up to that time by an order of the Porte. The Russian representative had given a splendid fete, on which occasion he distributed 100,000 piastres (worth about five sous each) to the poor. A great quantity of snow had fallen in Asia. A shock of earthquake hal been felt on December 15 at Rhodes, and another on the 221 at Broussa. Pirates had made their appearance in the neigh bourhood of Rhodes. The Vulcan steamer, be longing to the Austrian Lloyds, when on fire had been saved by a steamer of the Messageries Tm periales. FRANCE. PARIS, FRIDAY EVENING. tiered by my army, the sth Regiment of Hussars shall bear it henceforth and for ever. A commission, composed of three members of the Wallachian Divan, is shortly expected at Paris. The object is to explain to the Emperor the course pursued by the Unionists, and to express their thanks for the protection, &c., afforded them by his Majesty's Government. A deplorable accident took place in the Church of St. Sulpice (in Paris) at half-past 10 this morning, during Divine service in the chapel of the Virgin. The calorifere which warms the church with hot water burst with a loud noise and scattered pieces of metal and streams of boiling water in every di rection. Three persons were killed by the explo sion and five others wounded, two of them se verely. It is supposed that one of the pipes for conducting the hot water was obstructed by some cause not yet ascertained. The Prefect of the Seine proceeded immediately to the church to instruct the architect to adopt measures to prevent a similar accident in future. A great portion of the extensive cotton manufac tory of Dessaint-Dalphard, Brothers, and Co., of Rotten, was destroyed by fire on Monday last. One warehouse, containing printed cottons to the amount of 12,0001., was totally consumed. Four of the men employed in the factory fell victims to their zeal to save the property of their employers. Seven men who were working an engine close to the burning warehouse had time only to save them selves. They were struck with pieces of the falling roof, and all seven fell into the river. A gendarme, named Zink, jumped into the water after them, and was so fortunate as to save them, but four of the seven were dreadfully injured. It appears from official returns that the losses by accidents at sea to the French commercial navy were three times more numerous during the year 1857 than during the three preceding years. The acci dents during the last year amounted to 1,524, or more than 4 per diem. Of these 622 were totally lost, being at the rate of nearly two a-day. 902 French merchant vessels were forced to seek shelter in ports on their voyage. Of the 622 ships totally lost 82 sailed from Marseilles or were bound for that port, 67 from Bordeaux. 38 from Havre, 36 from Nantes, 32 from Bayonne, and the remainder from the other ports of France. At midnight on Wednesday the thermometer at the Observatory marked 7 8-10 deg. (centigrade) below freezing point ; at 6 a.m. yesterday 9 2-10, and at midday 4 3-10. The cold yesterday, after having been very se vere in the early part of the day, became gradually less so towarda the afternoon, and in the evening was but very little below freezing point. Skating went on during the day on all the pieces of water in and near Paris. The small arm of the Seine, from the Pont de l'Archeveche to the flood-gate near the Mint, is completely frozen over, and on several points of the larger branch the floating ice is f ast collecting at the sides and narrowing the channel. The accounts received from the provinces state that dangerous. the cold is severe in many parts. Several rivers and their tributaries, such as the Loire and the Cher, a re frozen over in various parts to a considerable ext en t. The journals of Nantes ha v e received an official no tification sufficient ice in the Up per Loire The riv er Erdre, near Nantes , is ent i rely frozen over. At to renderthat navigation Havre, the old dock is covered with a rather thi c k coat of ice ; and in the outer port several ducks and widgeons, which bad been driven from the marches by the frost, were killed. Accounts from Lyons, dated yesterday, s t a t e that the cold had become extremely severe in that city, the quicksilver in the thermometer having fallen to 7 degrees below freezing point. Snow felt on Wednesday night. The severity of the cold, and the cessation of building operations which it has occasioned, have caused a great number of workmen to visit the cheap kitchens established under the patronage of the Emperor in the 48 quarters of Paris. Each of these kitchens distributes daily on an average from 10,000 to 15,060 portions of soup, meat, or veget ables; each portion costs only 10c., and the demi portions may be had for sc. A latter from Bordeaux, dated yesterday, states that on the preceding night snow fell in such large quantities on the Orleans and Bordeaux Railway, that the Paris mail arrived an hour beyond its time. When the train reached Bordeaux the carriages were covered with snow. There was a feeling of uncertainty at the opening of the money market, as it was known that the bullion of the Bank of France had decreased to 250 millions, and it prevented the Council of the Bank from deciding on a further lowering of the rate of discount. The Petrie pays the following tribuie to the me mory of the lamented General Havelock W e are persuaded that France, who sympathises with all glories, will share the mourning of the Engli•h nation on the occasion of the death of this general, whose heroic , conduct in the war now going on in India is present to every mind." The indisposition of the Empress. which causel the postponement of the ball of the Tuileries, was a simple attack of influenza. Invitations for balls on the 13th, 20th, and 27th of this month have also been issued. "To give expression to tho deep sorrow which my army shares with me, I farther ordain that a solemn funeral service be performed for the deceased in every military station, and that the whole of my army and navy do wear mourning for 14 days. B.—The following were the last B quotationsußsE' 4 i , par Cents Do. end month — 3 per Ceut. ..... Do. end month 7O 10 Bank Shares. " - During the period mentioned all standards and flags are to be hung with orape. "Vienna, Jan. 5, 1858." " FRANCIS JOSEPH. At the same time the subjoined autograph letter was addressed by his MajeAy to Major General Theodore Count Radetzky, the only son of the illustrious deceased. 94 90 " Dear Count Radelzky,—The demise of your father, my renowned Field Marshal, Count Radetzky, afflicts me deeply. Accept the expression of my heartfelt sym. pathy. May your sorrow be lessened by the conviction that the loss of the immortal hero is much deplored by me, by his native country, and by an army which he led to victory and glory, as by you, who mourn in the deceased a beloved father. "It shall be my care to honour the memory of such a great man in a manner worthy of his deserts, and to hand down to posterity by a suitable monument the recollection of his services to me, to my house, and to his native country. FRANCIS JOSEPH. " Vienna Jan. 5, 1858 In obedience to orders received from the Emperor, the Archdukes Albrecht, Ferdinand Charles, and William left this morning for Milan, where the re mains of the veteran will lie in state for some days. A letter from Milan, of the 4th inst., announces that more than 25,000 men of the Austrian army are to attend the funeral of Marshal Radetzky. Marshal Count Nugent is to follow tke remains as chief mourner. There was a grand reception at Court on the occasion of New tear's-day, but all festivities were countermanded in consequence of the dangerous illness of Marshal Radetzky. A Vienna letter states that the reductions in the Austrian army have been more considerable than had been contemplated, 50,000 men having been already discharged, whereby a saving of 12,000,000 florins has been effected ; and it adds that other reductions are to be made. Credit Foncier Belgian Piedmontese (5) Credit Mobilier 9( 0 Do. Account 97u RAIL 14:50 9io " The Ost Deutsche Post," says a Vienna letter in the Cologne Gazette, " lately affirmed that Austria and the other States along the banks of the Danube- were perfectly agreed on the settlement for the free navigation of that river. That fact is denied in political circles, and, on the contrary, it is positively stated that the views of Wurtemburg and Bavaria differ from those of Austria on many essential points.. It is said that the convention which has been drawn up has not even realised all the liberal principles which cha racterise the navigation regulations on the Rhine." Now Ditto Lyon and Mediterau. 902.; New Ditto BB5 Geneva SARDINIA. In the sitting of the 4th in the Chamber of Depu ties at Turin, the election of the first college of Cagliari was brought forward for discussion. There was a protest on the ground of irregularity, it being stated that several monks had entered the place where the votes were taken. Upon inquiry, how ever, it turned out that the votes had been taken in a church belonging to a monastery, and that some monks had been looking down from the gal leries out of mere curiosity. The election was con sequently approved of. A committee of inquiry was appointed on the election of Zerboglio, and those of San Luri and Cagliano were annulled on technical grounds. - „ Roman Austrian Spanish Threes ....... 411 Home Debt ............. . 38 WAY-E. Midi Western Strasburg. Grand Central Sanlinian Austrian AUSTRIA. The Austrian Gazette of the 4th says :—" A telegraphic despatch announces that the Porte li,ks ratified the treaty of navigation of the Danube, and Vie document has been sent from Constantin( p!e and will speedily arrive hero." The "Army-Order" issued by the Emperor on receiving intelligence of the decease of Marshal Radetzky, runs as follows " It has pleased the Almighty to summon from tl is world ri3'd•Marshal Count Radetzky. the oldest vetera-, of my army, the victorious leader of the same, and my most faithful servant. " His immortal reputation belongs to history, but in order that the name of the hero may always be remem SPAIN. The Madrid journals of the 4th have reached us. The Gazette publishes a royal decree appointing M. Isturitz to be President of the Senate, and the Duke de Veragua and Gen. Soria vice-presidents. The Queen had ordered 6,000 reals should be given to every legitimate child born on the same day as the Prince of the Asturias, and 3,000 to children born on the day of his baptism. A royal decree enacts that a general direction of the octrois and mints shall be established, and that the control of lotteries shall be transferred. no Bourse Gazette of Berlin publishes a letter from Vienna stating that Count Bill Brahe, the Danish Ambassador, had a long conference on the, 3d with Count de Buol, to whom he communicated the intentions of his government on the subject of the Duchies. These overtures, however, have not been found satisfactory, and a despatch to that effect was sent off to the Austrian representative at Frankfort. The States of Saxe Weimar assembled in an ex traordinary session of the 4th, and they formed themselves into a secret committee to take into consideration a proposition of the Government for establishing a bank for making advances to traders and manufacturers during the present commercial crisis. The Duke de Brabant gave a grand ball in the Palace of Brussels on Wednesday night : it was attended by . upwards of 1,200 persons, and was exceedingly brilliant. It is stated that Lord Wodehouse will leave St. Petersburg in the spring. AMERICA. SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY NIGHT. The North Star has arrived, with the American mails. She left New York on the 26th inst. Christmas has been kept very riotously in Phila delphia, where several fatal affrays have taken place. A destructive fire had happened at Buffalo. The Persia arrived out on the 25th. Her advice§ were considered unfavourable, both financially and commercially. The Assistant Treasurer at New York had given notice that he would receive deposits of gold coin to the amount of three million dollars, for which Treasury notes bearing 3 per cent. interest, would be given as soon as issued. It is said that the•argument of Mr. Marcy against the French claims in respect of damages by the bom bardment of Greytown proved so resistless that no claim had been made on behalf of Great Britain. In the New York market, cotton was dull ; flour and meal had risen in price. The transactions in grain have been limited. Freights are dull. The stock market is also dull, with a declining tendency. Many of the cotton factories in Philadelphia county, which suspended work at the beginning of the financial crisis, have resumed operations. • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING AT MANCHESTER, FRIDAY. For the 2,000 Guineas Stakes Clydesdale was sup ported at 9 to 2to win near 2001. 130 to 20 and 180 to 30 was booked about Brother to Marchioness, against whom offers of the latter price, 6 to 1, were made several times in hun Ireds. Lord of Lorn was much oat of favour, 100 to 8 being offered against him without a response. This horse, we understand, has been added to the list of geldings. 625 to 25 was laid against Cox wold, and afterwards offered. For the Derby, 3,000 to 120 was taken about Cock a-doodle-doo, 15 to Ito win upwards of 4001. was taken about Toxopholite, layers of those odds agit him have no difficulty in finding customers. 1,000 to 10 was taken about Blackthorn. Prices were offered against several backed. The following were the odds at the close : TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES. 9 to 2 agst Clydesdale (taken) 6to 1 ag4 Bro. to Marcbionois (taken and off.) 100 to 8 apt Lord of Lorn (offered) 25 to 1 agst Coxwold (taken and offered) DERBY'. 12 to 1 agst Clydesdale (offered) 15 to 1 agst Tox3pl olite (taken freely) 18 to 1 agst Sedbury (offered) 20 to 1 agst Ditto (offered) 20 to 1 agst Kelpie (offered) 25 to 1 agst Cock-a-doodle-doo (taken) ..40 to 1 aget Bro. to Mary Capp (take 50 to 1) 66 to 1 agst Coxwold (. ffered) 100 to 1 aget Buckthorn (taken) METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS. The weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Works was held yesterday, at Guildh a ll. M r . R ows move d , pursuan t to notice, " that a communication be addressed to the Thames Conservancy Commission, requesting to be in formed whether th ey w ill b e w illi ng t o co - o p era t e w ith this board in o bt a i n i ng p ar li amen t ar y p ower s f o r effecting the embankment of the Thames within the metropolitan area." On a division the motion was negatived. At the list meeting of the board it was a g reed to take the opinion of Mr. Sergeant Byles and Sir Fitzroy Kelly as to the liability of the Corporation of the City of London to contribute towards the 140,0001. borrowed for the main drainage works. Yesterday answers were received to the case submitted to them, in which they gave it as their opinion that the City of London were not liable to pay any portion of the debt of 140,0001., but that it must be repaid by that portion of the metropolis on the security of the district rates whereof it was borrowed. After some business of minor interest, the board adjourned. CAPPURE OF • SLAVER.—Cape of Good Hope, Nov. 27. Her M a j esty ' s s t eer 3r Sappho, n , w in Simon, s Bay, while cini•ing on the West Cosier, fell in with a large ship of suspicious appearance, apparently about 1,000 tons burth,n, to which she gave chase, and even tually drove her on shore on a reef near the coast. The ship proved t o b e a s l ave r, and as it was impcesible to get her off the reef, she was burned to the water's edge. THE MYSTERIOUS MURDER IN NORFOLK —Yesterday ih3 inquiry into the cause of the death of Mr. John Bell w a s resumed at the Crown Inn, Middleton, Norfolk, Lief ire Mr. T. N. Windy, coroner. The only wi nests examined was Mr. Jcsell Bell, a bl nd gentleman, the brother of deceased, w h os e testimony did not throw any further light upon the matter. After an address from the coroner the inquiry was adjourned till Feb. 4. THE CURRENCY. Comments on the Currency Fallacies of Lord Over stone, given by him in his evidence before the Bank Committee of the House of Commons of 1857, as the principles on which the Bank Charter Act of 1844 was founded. The time will come when the nation will be astounded to find that its mcnetary system is based " on principles not only not true, but in every case nearly the reverse of the truth," betraying a mar vellous ignorance of the true nature of money. These principles are defended by Lord Overstone, their acknowledged originator, with such ability and daring dogmatism, as to leave the impression still with the public that he is a great authority on currency. This can only be accounted for by sup posing that his great power as a special pleader, and his surprising command of words, in conjunc tion with his position as a banker, a millionaire, and a peer, have confounded and blinded the public on an abstruse subject, to which few of them have given any attention. 'Verily, may we exclaim with Oxenstern, " See, my son, with what little wisdom the world is governed." The misery inflicted on the country by Lord Overstone's erroneous views no language can convey ; and as he still persists in maintaining them, coute coute, notwithstand ing their failure, by the suspension of the Act of 1844 twice in 10 years, we are justified in throwing upon him, as a public man, the moral responsibility of the consequences. His evi dence shows him to be self-opiniated to a degree almost criminal, and when he says "that a relaxation of the Act ought only to take place in the last extremity and when the danger of general confusion shall have become imminent," ho is evidently labouring under the delusion of a fixed idea, which makes him dangerous to the com munity. Let us extract some of his currency principles from the extremely verbose explanation of them in his evidence, and put their soundness to the test. In answer to question 3,646 he says, "I understand the great principle of the Act of 1844 to be this— to make the amount of paper money in the country conform in its variations to what would be the variations in the amount of metallic currency, and that all other provisions of the Act are ancillary to the carrying out of that great principle." Here, he includes in the amount of paper money in the country, only bank notes, ignoring all other kinds of paper money, and this misconception of what constitutes money is the root of all his subsequent fallacies. Are not cheques as much ready money as bank notes, and are not bills, which are engage ments to pay money at some future period, the principal money we have as a circulating medium for superseding barter ? Bills and cheques are constantly floating for hundreds of millions, and yet he ignores them as paper money, and confines thisierm to thirty eight millions of bank notes. This great principle is directly antagonistic to the principle on which we have chosen gold as our standard of value. Gold was selected as the standard from its being supposed to be the least fluctuative material in value—it was chosen for the sake of its qualities. The act of 1844 disturbs this foundation and makes the value of our money de pend, not upon the quality, but upon the quantity of the standard, creates fluctuations in value, and counteracts the steadiness sought to be obtained by adopting gold as a standard. The act makes the value of money to depend not upon the demand and supply of money, but on the decrease and supply of gold. Apply this principle to the African tribes using cowrie shells for money, who, finding , their traffic increasing and the quantity of s h e ll s inadequate to effect their interchange of commodi , ties, should introduce paper tickets to supply the deficiency. They pass a law, we will suppose, to make these paper tickets convertible on demand into cowrie shells, in order to keep them up to the value of cowrie shells, which is their standard of value ; but where would be the wisdom of arranging that these paper tickets, so necessary for carrying on their increasing trade, should diminish in quantity just in the same ratio as cowrie shells should leave the country. The very object of introducing paper tickets was to make up for the deficiency of cowrie shells as a medium of circulation; this deficiency was an evil which this were intended to counteract, but which Lord Overstone's principle would perpetuate. Money is not gold, but gold is money when coined. Is LordOverstone then correct when he says, "Gold is the money of England, and when he ignores all other kind of paper money but bank notes ? A. more baneful principle for the foundation of a mone tary system could not have been devised than this boasted great principle of the Act of 1844—sub jecting this country to fluctuations in the rate of discount on every important ebb and flow of gold. It may be traced to the same narrow view enter tained by Lord Overstone of the nature of money, considering bank notes and gold only entitled to be classed as such. That this fallacy pervades the Act of 1844 is evident from restrictions being im posed on the quantity of bank notes issued, but none on bank post-bills which are equally money, securities for obtaining their equivalent value in capital. The only difference between them is, that bank notes are payable on demand, and bank post bills payable seven days after date. Neither does the Act impose any restriction whatever ou bills, however unsound their foundation may be, and yet to the enormous degree to. which the issue of these has been abused, and to the reckless way in which joint-stock banks have lent their money, the present crash is in a great measure to be attributed. The problem to be solved is, how to maintain the principle of convertibility into gold, and yet avoid the disturbance of our monetary system incidental to drains of gold. This may be done, either by adopting tilr. Tooke's recommendation of requiring the Bank of England to keep constantly a much larger stock of gold, so that a drain of a few mil lions would not be felt —or, by empowering the Bank of England to increase its stock of gold by issuing one pound notes as substitutes for sove reigns whenever their minimum rate of discount is five per cent., retaining one-third of the sovereigns as a guarantee for the convertibility of the notes, and on paying four per cent. for the two-thirds of the notes of which they /MVO the use. In this way the sovereigns would be abstracted from the retail trade and transferred to the wholesale trade (each trade possessing and requiring a distinct stock), when an efflux of gold took place, and would be re tarned to the retail trade during an influx. The only objection to Mr. Tooke's recommendation is the extra expense which the nation would incur by keeping unemployed so much gold—involving a ses rious loss. Whereas by the institution of one pound notes for sovereigns there would be a considerable gain to the revenue. If in addition to this safety-valve all restriction on the quantity of Bank notes issued were removed, the Bank minimum rate of discount need never exceed 5 per cent. In the panic of 1825, when the Bank was unrestricted inits issues, its minimum rate of discount did not exceed 4 per cent., and had the Bank during the present panic been equally unrestricted in its power of supplying money, with the additional power of add_ ngsto its gold some 20,000,0001. by the substitution of one pound notes for sovereigns, the rate of 5 per cent. need never have been exceeded, and all the evils arising from the extra charge for money (which has gone into the pockets of the moneyocracy, of which class Lord Overstone iN the head), and foremost amongst them the disemployment of labour would have been avoided. In time of general discredit and panic au increase in the quantity of ready money, be it of specie, or paper money as good as specie, is the one thing needful ; and not a decrease as the boasted " great principle" of the Act of 1844, absurdly provides. All experience bears testimony to the soundness of this principle. Iu 1793, the panic was allayed by a loan of Ex chequer Bills—and in allusion to it, the Bullion Committee of 1810, in their report give e the i fol lowing opinion—" your committee think t an important illustration of the principle that an en larged accommodation is the true remedy for the occasional failure of confidence in the country districts, to which our system of paper credit is unavoidably exposed." In 1797, " The circumstances," id the Bul lion, Committee, "which occurred d the beginning of the year 1797, were very similar to those of 1793, an alarm of invasion, a run upon the country banks for gold, the failure of some of them,. and a run upon the Bank of England, forcing a crisis like that of 1793, for which, perhaps, ma effectual remedy might have been found if the Bank of England bad had the courage to extend instead of re stricting its accommodation and issue of notes ; and the late Governor and Deputy-Governor stated to your committee that they and many of the Direc tors are now satisfied from the experience in 1797, that the diminution of their notes in that emergency increased the public distress, an opinion in the cor rectness of which your committee entirely concur." The panic was stopped by the Bank stopping to pay in specie, and being at liberty to issue an unlimited quantity of inconvertible notes—they were not a legal tender, and became so first in 1833. The Bank of England informed the Committee of Lyndon Bankers who applied to them for specie to pay the fractional parts of the cheques drawn on th e m—"that they could not spare th e spec i e , b u t th a t the cashiers of the Bank were employed nisht and day, by rotation, in pre paring one and two pound notes, which they hoped would b 3 ready by the following Monday." In 1825 the panic was stopped by an issue of one pound notes by the Bat k of England, found acci dentally in a box stowed away, and by advance made on the securities of goods, which they were - Authorised to make to the extent of 3,000,0001. by Lord Liverpool, the Premier, and Mr. Robinson, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. In 1847 and 1857 the panics were ended by the Act being suspended, which dimiuished instead of increasing the quantity of ready money during an efflux of gold, and (its natural accompaniment) a state of general discredit. Can stronger evidence be given of the impolicy of the great principle of the Act of 1844 cf dimi nishing the issue of ready money in times of panic Bank notes are, then, wanted not as currency, for trade being pat alysed less currency is required, but as a means of satisfying debts already incurred. Ten years ago we placed in the title-page of a pamphlet, entitled " A Remedy for Monetary Panics," this significant senten ce :—" A deficiency of the legal tender, to meet the credit liabilities of the country in times of general disorder, and not a deficiency of the currency, the cause of monetary panics ; and an increase of the legal tender, but not of the currency, the remedy,"—and all subse quent experience has confirmed the correctness of the opinion. In Prance, where truly they manage these things better, the proper remedy of an expansion of sound paper money, instead of a contraction has been acted upon ; in ordinary times the Bank of France is unlimited in its issue of notes of 201. and Up wards, and by a recent enactment they are em powered to issue notes of 2 . and 41. In America, the Government has been compelled, from having no specie to pay its servants, to follow the same course cf expansion by using Treasury notes to the amount of 4,000,0001. The rate of discount in France and America has returned to what it was before the panic, whilst Great Britain is still strug gling under the pressure of the Act of 1844. The minimum rate of the Bank of England being yet 6 per cent. This state of monetary affairs, acting on a stagnant trade, will cause the gold set at liberty in France and America to flow here, and lead to the most violent fluctuation and reaction in the value of money ever known. Merchants should open their eyes, and no longer be bamboozled and outwitted by the Lord of Moueyocracy on a subject so vital to their interests as money. (To be continued.) THE LATE GEN.gRAL BAVELOCIC. In no part of the empire has the sad news of the death of the gallant Havelock caused more regret than at Windsor Castle ; and the Queen's regret has been increased by the reflection that the hero was carried off before he could become aware of her Majesty's generous intentions in his regard, and of the honours and rewards which a gracious Sovereign and a grateful country designed to bestow upon. him,, in recognition of his transcendent zeal, activity, and services. We may now state what we have more than once hinted—that it was the queen's determination to raise him to the peerage ; and we understand that, on hearing of his death, her Majesty at once expressed her intention to take his family under her especial protection. Parliament has already declared its wish to provide for the eldest son by making the pension of 1,0001. a-year, proposed for his father , inheritable by him - and we ha ve reason to believ e th at apartment s in Hampton Court Palace will, as soon as pos. sible, be granted to Lady Havelock and her daughters, together with a pension of 5001. a year. —Court Circular. One of the first notices in the order-book of the House of Com mons on the re-opening of Parlia ment is the proposed annuity of 1,0001. Perhaps it will now be granted to his widow, and afterwards to the present baronet. It was to commence from the 7th December last. SU NDERLAND, Thursday E ven i ng. Th e news of General Havelock's death reached this, his native town (of which Bishop Wearmouth forms the southern part), this morning, and caused a very wide spread feeling of sorrow. The minute bell of the parish church was tolled throughout the fore noon, and the union-jack was h o i s t e d half-mast high on the tower. A proposal has already been publicly mooted for erecting, by subscription, a monument to the deceased hero, on Building-hill, a picturesque eminence overlooking the public park of the borough. ►STATE OF TRADE. Thursday.—The commencement of the new year begins with the almost unprecedented reduction of sd. per pound on worsted yarns from the late list prices. This, however, was antici pated, and has produced no extra demand. The worsted spinners are either standing still or work ing short time. Manufacturers are employed in balancing their yearly accounts. No prices will induce them to purchase but for orders, and the holidays and uncertain state of prices combined to gether have hitherto kept buyers out of the market. Neither factors nor manufacturers are anxious to push business until the commercial atmosphere is clear, and they can see themselves safe with those they deal ; meanwhile, great distress exists among the working classes. We are glad to learn that Messrs. Ellis and Whitmore have resumed work for four days a week. —Leicester Journal of yes terday. NOTTINGHAM.—The lace trade remains much the same as reported last week. Very little is being done, but the small quantity of goods pro duced is quite equal to the demand. One large house, which for the last two months has ceased business operations, has recommenced with re stricted hours. Although goods have been pro duced to a very limited extent by manufacturers these last few months, and distress toe great degree prevailed amongst the unemploy e d, a favourable view may be takn of things in general, as sto c ks on hand are extremely light. In the hosiery trade some of the manufactoriesare still closed, and others working short time. During the last week a little more hai been done in the American trade. Plain articles for home consumption are also in better re quest, and manufacturers generally are in better spirits. An opinion prevails that as the new year progresses a better demand will ensue. Prices in silks and yarns are higher, and the trade on the whole is more firm—Leicester Journal of yes terday. THE CHURCH-RATE CONTEST AT SYDENBAIII. On Thursday eveni ng an adjourned vestry meet ing was held at the National School-rooms ; the Rev. Mr. English, perpetual curate, in the chair. The room was densely crowded, many ratepayers being unable to obtain admission. The CHURCHWARDEN (Mr. Kingsford) read an amended estimate of the amount required--which was increased from about 2501., as stated at the previous vestry, to upwards of 600 J. The church warden stated that it was his painful duty to require a rate of bd. instead of 2d., as at first demanded ; but anxious to meet the parishioners to some extent on the voluntary principle, he had decided to ask only for a threepenny rate on condition that it was unanimously voted,- and the remainder of the amount he would collect by voluntary contribu tions. This course being objected to by the op ponents of church-rates, a rate of fourpencein the pound was ultimately moved and seconded, upon which Mr. Cockerell moved the following amend ment :—" That the vestry do now adjourn for the space of six weeks, in order to afford time for mak ing application to the parishioners for voluntary contributions to defray the expenses comprised in the churchwardens' estimate, and that a committ ee be now formed to assist the hurchwardens in carry ing this resolution into effect." - Mr. COCKERELL said he was contending for the great principle of religious liberty, and contended that it was monstrous to tax a parish containing 3,500 inhabitants for the support of the services o a church incapable of accommodating many more than 500 persons. If this church was entitled to its tax, so also was the church at Lower Sydenham and the various dissenting chapels, so that not one but five rates would be required, Mr. Cockerell concluded an effective speech by moving the amend ment. Mr. GEORGE OFFOR, jun., had much ple asure i n seconding the amendment, not only because it enabled him to advocate a great principle, but also because he hoped to relieve the estimable chairman and his colleagues from the painful position in which the advocacy of church rates placed them. Ho could mot conceive a more uncomfortable position than that of the curate, who wag reminded at every step of the improper source from which the funds for his church were drawn. He could not meet that "blaze of glory," the parish beadle, for whose breeches we were asked to pay, Without the unpleasant thought that the money of the Jew and the suppor ter of conventicles, formed part of the investment in those "splendid appointments." Mr. Offer proceeded to criticise the other items of the esti mate in the same strain. He appeared to the pa rishioners to express their conscientious opinions without hesitation and without fear of oppression from either one party cr the other. The chairman was not the man to limit the Christmas bounties to the supporters of church rates, uor had we to fear intimidation of any kind, our curate being English in nature as well as in name. The amendment was further supported by ad dresses from John Bennett, Esq., F.R. A.S., and Dr. Gordon. The CHAIRMAN then put the amendment to the meeting, and out of an assemblage of more than 250 persons scarcely 20 hands were held up against it. The Chairman declared it carried, amid tre mendous cheers. The CHURCHWARDBN then demanded a poll, which was appointed to have taken this day. CI D 134 to tr of