The Sun. — London, England, 1858-02-06 00:00:00

UER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—! EXTRA PERFORMANCE. THIS EVENING, Feb. 6, will be produced, for the first time in England, LA ZINGARI, being the Italian version of BaWs Opera of The Bohemian Girl, by Madlles. Piceolomini and Sannier ; Signori Belletti, Violetta, and Giuglini. To conclude each Evening with the successful Divertisse ment, by M. 3fassot, entitled L'HYMENEE, by Madlles. Morlacchi, and Pasquale. Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d; boxes (to hold four persons), pit and one pair, 2/. 2s; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, 11. 55.; three pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, Ns; gallery stalls, 3s 6d ; pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 2s. T HEA TR E-R OYA L, DRURY-LA.NE, Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. THIS EVENING, will be performed T3O MITCH OF A GOOD THING. After which, a new comic drama, A LUCKY HIT. Followed by the new grand'Opantorairae, LITTLE JACK BORNER. Commence at 7. THEATRE ROYAL, HA.YMA.RKET. Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven: o'clock, with THE RIVALS. After which, a now 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 Leelercq. Orebestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.) First Price. s. d. Second price. S. d Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0 Pat 2 °Tit 1 0 Gallery ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. —Under the management of Mr. Charles Kean.— On MONDAY NEXT, Bth inst., Mr. CHARLES KEAN will RE-APPEAR in the character of HAMLET. R OY AL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING, will be performed Skakspere's Play of A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM. After which, a new grand com;e 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 muck ; Clown, Mr. 'labile; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine, Miss C. Adams. THEATRE ROYAL, A DEL PHI, Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama, THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. B. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform. With the Farce of THE SPITALFIELDS WE &VER. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.— Grand Combination of Attractions—Sixth Night of a new Domestic Tale, by Westland Marston, Vsq —Leigh Hunt's highly successful play—and the gorgeous Spectacle, Lalla Rookh. THIS EVENING, will be performed Leigh Hunt's new Play, LOVERS' AMAZEMENTS. Supported by Messrs. Charles Dillon, J. G. Shore ; Mesdam3s Charles Dillon and Woolgar. After which (6th time), a domestic tale, by Westland Manton, entitled A HARD STRUGGLE, supported by Messrs. C. Dillon, Barrett, J. G. Shore, Mesdames Charles Ddlon and Conquest. 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, Oalhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L. Toole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ; Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites, Herr Zcleski and f-'ons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and Lees. Gorgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans formation Scene. Doors open at half-past 5, to commence at 7. 3ox-office open from 11 to 5 daily. STRAND THEATRE.—lmmense Success.— THIS EVENING, will bo performed THE LADY OF LYONS (Burlesque). Boxes, 25.; Stalls, 3s. ; Pit, ls. ; Gallery 6d ; Private Boxes, 1/. 11s. 6d. and H. Is. iIOYA.L SURREY THEATRE. Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswiek. THIS EVENING, will be performed WILLIAM TELL. After which, QUEEN MAB ; or Harlequin Romeo and Julliet. Clown, by the Surrey Buck ; Pantaloon, Mr. Brad bury. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. — OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance o' elections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS. CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, Ake., via.:—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, Miss Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, Russell Grover, S. Jonee, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr. Badgey, Mr. E lwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Ber nard; Messrs. W. T. Critchfield and E. Mackney. Piano forte, Mr. Cecil hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'elo,:k precisely. Suppers, dro., until twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAJIAM will appear every Evening. "SUN" MAP OF CHINA. SUN OFFICR, 112, STRAND. On Wednesday, the 10th of February, we shall print an Outline Kip of China► in The San. The capture of Canton may be expected by the next mail from China, so that our readers will see the contiguous position of surrounding places. Orders received by all news-agents, a►nd at The Sun Odle., 112, S‘raad. Pica only 41,, stAmpz.l sd. by post free. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. TEM DAY—Morn., 56 min. aft. 6—Even., 16 min. aft. 7 To-Mounow—Morn., 40 min. aft. 7 —Even., 10 min aft. 8 THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 6. IHERNOUETZR, IN Tag SHADE. sf—highest since noon yesterday. 44—lowest this morning and during the night. 46 —this day at noon. _ _ _ BABOMICTICII, 30.03. WISD, S.S.E. to S.E. ; fresh, with floe weather. 1 _ ,, z ‘ .l 5.177,, N_ me "- •:.(u , r ,r t leziA i -- W : ti. 7 4 4, 5',11,11, ' - -at :;... ''----....,,;• 4' LONDON, SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 1858. JOHN ARTHUR. ROEBUCK is himself again. The manly and straightforward speech which he delivered last night will find an echo in every British heart. Indeed, he may be regarded as the exponent of English feeling. There was not a sentence delivered which will not be endorsed by millicns of free-born men, determined not to yield a single point to the audacious menaces of insolent and ignorant soldiers. Insolent be "Wie they have transgressed every gentlemanly Principle, in attempting to ride roughs hod oyez those by whose forefathers innumerable victories were won against their predecessors ; and igno rant, because the slightest acquaintance with British feeling should have taught them that the audacious and insulting language used would deferAt their object, and prevent the possibility of airy concession. But, as Mr. RoEnueic clearly and d' t" pointed out, the real deliugnont • the 18 I" himself. Iliad he not sanctione d t 1: the wo p fa u E b cl m id l . i P i e n F' s .e t rb i: r of these outrageous diatribes, have been permitted to appear in the mai ! When inserted iu the Moniteur they virt u a lly received the Imperial sanction, and Louis NApo LEON adopted and made himself respousitle for every word and every sentiment contained therei n . The Count DE MonNv had designated England " a laboratory of assassination," and promised, on behalf of the French Chamber, of which he was President, their aid to make such convulsions cease. It' the Speaker of the House of Commons had, in addressing Queen VICTORIA, fulminated threats against an independent and allied kingdom, he would have been sternly rebuked by our SOVEREIGN. But the EMPEROR'S brother blustered with impunity. His address • was very graciously received, anti naturally so, because it went home to the heart of the party to whom it was delivered. In like manner, the military men who uttered such truculent dedances o f England, who asked not only to be permitted "to seize the til l " beasts in their den," and demanded "a reckoning f rora the den of 03543$ ins where the monsters were sheltered by its laws," but even asked that "the den"—i. e., England—" should b' destrojed for ever." • If these atrocities had not been approved of ' by the EMPEROR, why have not these bullying Colonels been reprimanded ? Why has not the Moniteur been suspended or even warned The Press has such extraordinary license in France 1 It must conform, not merely to the regulations, but to the wishes, of the Governme.'it• And we have no hesitation in saying that, if any perfectly independent English joue.nal were to call for an invasion of France, or to term it " a den of assassins," and demand that it should be destroyed for ever, it mould speedily find that the law was quite sufficient to punish such unwarrantable and inj ad ic ions language respecting a friendly country. If the EMPEROR does not adopt decisive Plea sures to redress the flagrant grievance be has no claim upon us. If he has not made the language his own, he should at least notice it, and exhibit unequivocal evidence of his disapproval. He is bouad to make the amende honorable to Great Britain ; and should we take any step, however trifling, to carry out his views, we shall be in the position of an individual who, having received personal chastisement, apologises while the marks of flagellation are still branded on his shoulders. But what necessity is there for any change in the law ? The clear and decisive evidence of Lords BROUGHAM and CAMPBELL, to which we yesterday directed attention, proves that the existing law is amply sufficient to punish any improper act committed in England. We cannot, and we will not, expel those who have sought our hospitality, although they make a bad return for the favour, and exhibit even Imperial ingratitude to those by whom they were sheltered and protected in the hour of need. If "laws are made for every degree," the first criminal who should raise his hand at the bar, and plead to an indictment for a violation of English neutrality, is our " good friend and ally," who, while a fugitive, levied war on a friendly nation, and committed, or at least attempted a murder, in carrying out the futile attempt. We trust Lord PA.LS2ERSTON will be warned while there is yet time as to the dangers attendant on the course on which he is entering. The light cloud is already passing over the face of the moon, and after Monday it will be too late b retrace his footsteps, or to retrieve the popularity which wEI fie for ever forfeited by the unmanly concession. If England did not yield to the demands of NAPOLEON the GREAT, it will not cry craven because of the bullying bluster of Louis the " LITTLE." The Bank of England has again reduced the minimum, rate of discount, which now stands at 31 per cent. ' The change within six weeks has now amounted to no less than 61- per cant., viz., from 10 to 31 per cent., and even that does not at all express the full extent of the alteration, for good bills will now be discounted in Lombard street at 22 or 3 per cent., and it is manifest that the quasi national establishment will not be able to obtain business while it charges more than the market price. These rapid and violent fluctuations afford abundant evidence of the mischievous effects pro duced by the unwise and inequitable provisions of the monetary code of 1844. So long as they were maintained with unabated stringency, the "hard calculators" had it all their own way. They entered into a conspiracy against the trade and commerce of the country, and their direful skill was manifested in the terrible results. By hoarding the bullion that ought to be circulating from hand to hand, they were enabled to reduce the currency below the amount necessary for the business of everyday life. A heavy blow and great discouragement was inflicted upon our domestic trade and manufacture. Thousands of persons able and willing to work were thrown out of employ ment, and their families compelled to endure the greatest privations. The national revenue, too, was materially diminished at the very time when many heavy demands would fall on it. And all this mischief was occasioned, in order that a few " hard calculators" might be enabled to reap an unholy profit by exporting gold, and to acquire the property of their softer iluighbour., at far Us than iti actual value. Surely, then, it is time to remove this evil, which has, for the second time, occasioned such misery and privation to the industrial popu lation of the country. There is not the slightest occasion for further inquiry. We have already abundant evidence, and the admirable report of the Lords' Committee on the causes of the com mercial crisis of 1847 is quite sufficient, if it stood alone, to justify immediate legislation. The dodge is similar to that which succeeded ten years ago, to shelve the matter until the altered state of affairs has caused the terrible events and warnings of 1857 to be forgotten by the people. We trust that some independent Member will at least take the sense of the House, and as certain if the chosen Representatives of the People axe so thoroughly debased as to hug their gulden chains, and to see those who are the thews and sinews of the country, the real creators and pro ducers of national wealth, ruthlessly sacrificed at "the shrine of MAMMON." It is time that monetary reformers should exert themselves, and that all who have suffered by the existing system should lend their aid in producing " that pressure from without," by means whereof we can only hope to obtain sympathy and relief from what is facetiously termed " the popular branch of the Legislat are." The Duchess of Somerset and Lady Ulrica St. Maur have gone to the family villa at Wimbledon Park. • Toe Marchioness of Kildare and her infant son, by letters received in town yesterday from Ireland, are pro . gressinz favourably. The Marchioness of Bath has purchased a residence in Halkin-street West. The marriage of the Earl of Eaton, eldest son of tl e Duke and Duchess of Grafton, and Miss Baring, only daughter of the Hon. Francis Baring, is appointed to b.. solemnised on Wednesday next. Lady Mary Wood has issued invitations for an even• log party on Monday next, at the official residence of the First Lord of the ..kdmira!ty. Sir Robert and Lady Etnily Peel has arrived in town from Florence, Rome, and Naples, where they have been staying during the laet three months. Lady Nugent has left the Brunswick Hotel, St. Jamea's-street, on a visiting tour. 2 4 E. Biackett has arrived at Fenton's Hotel, St , J 5,., ' -street, f rom M a tf en Hall, Newcastle-upon- Kyne. terrace,Ur.ll E a Tt a i. r n d -; qt i a:r P i, for . , ' ha t s h o a i. r e r i s: ieoanat No, 20, Chesttr• . c.: i Mr. L aurence Peel, youngest brother of the late Lr R Peel, h as b een dangerouily it at Paris, Yesterday a telegraphic message was received from the French clpital, conveying the gratPying intellißenc3 that Mr. Peel was °moldered out o f danger. Lady Jane Peel is staying with her husband. The Speaker will give his first Parliamentary dinner on Saturday next, at his mansion, on Carton House tirrace. ITiocoulit Palmerston and the leading members of the Government having seats in the House of Com occuion mons will dine with th e r i ght hon. gentleman on this I His Royal High ness t h e Duke of Cambridge has kindly consented to take the chair at the public meeting of the Central Association for Improving the Condition of the Wives and Families of &Adler, and Sailors, to be held at Willis's Rooms, on Wednesday next. The 'Earl of Shaftesbury, Sir Frot„ m. nwiekp7 the illiarnsc,lll 3avelciPen.,erSallr, John Pakington, Bart., promised to o everal other noblemen and gentle attend. —The case of itl3 A character, Dm EN gentle men Cumming , gad th ids , insolvent, CounT, n F e l E ua s de . ep l— r t i I T :r at er e wa s n ➢ 0 The insolvent was do w G ip f pc i i oh e::: . rt lh i L i : ; n ee bee n DEBTORS' h r e e p p o r e 8 e fte at occasion. - - - ,J _L. TPBRU Vi'Y 0, I ' 6 T RE - S N 7 S IT R } 14, V L I C LONDON,' • LATEST NEWS. AUSTaALIA. ARRIVAL OF THE MARCO POLO. LIVERPOOL, SATUD,DAY. The arrival of the Marco Polo from Australia has just been announced. Her specie freight amouuts to 294,816/. SUBMISSION OF SCHAMYL TO RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, FEB. 4. Alter a succession of actions which lasted from the 7th to the 14th of December, Schamyl was obliged to defer to the desire of the whole popula tion of the Groat Tchetchna, and give in his sub mission to Russia. [This requires confirmation.] THE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL. (MEETING THIS DAY.) A public meeting was held this day in 'Willis's rooms, St. James's-street, for the purpose of ren dering permanent the noble institution, founded by the late Sir Henry Lawrence, in India, as a memorial to his fame, and to mark the gratitude of his countrymen. The object of the Lawrence Military Asylum is to furnish a decent and practical education to the children of Lon-commissioned officers and soldiers in her Majesty's and the East India Company's services serving, or having se rve d, in India. Destitute and orphans and fatherless children are received free of expense, nor is any charge made for those of privates and corporals, except in cases where the parent holds an ap pointment by which his ordinary pay is in creased ; even then the charges are extremely low, and proportioned to the father's actual means. A printing-press has for some time been established, and more recently the pupils have been instructed in working electric telegraphs, in wood-carving, and in other industrial and useful 'pursuits. A normal school has likewise been formed for the ber sw e re contained soon purpose of training teachers for the regimental schools established by Government. At the com mencement asylums l 6 vito t s h e e num buys and 76 after wards increased by the transfer of the inmates (ex ogfirlls 8 , (ex ceeding 100) of the Lower Orphan School at Calcutta. In consideration of this charge, the Government allows 1/. per mensem for each ward, in addition to a monthly contribution of 201. towards the original objects of the institution. Its other resources are now confined to private subscriptions end to the interest of the sum of 12,500/. presented by the late Maharajah Golab Singh, and invested in the Four per Cent. Company's paper. The death of the munificent founder has deprived it for ever of his annual contribution of 1,0001., and many other bounteous contributors have perished since the outbreak of the mutiny. The expenditure, how ever, which has hitherto amounted to fully 8,0001. a-year, is likely to be heavily augmented through the increased European force that must henceforth be permanently Maintained in India. ft is of the first importance to remove the children of the brave men who are fighting the battles of their country far from the demoralising influences of the barrack yard ; to rescue them from the enervating clima.e of the plains ; and to impart to them the elements of a sound moral and industrial education. Of such great moment, indeed, have these considerations appeared to the gentlemen of 'he committee, formed with a view to render a suitable tribute to the memory of the late Major- General Sir Henry Lawrence, K.C.B , that they unanimously resolved that the most becoming testi mony would be offered to his merits and character by placing his asylum on a permanent and inde pendent footing. The meeting having been opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr;VERNON, The CHAIRMAN (Lord PANMURII) said, in opening the business that had called them together that day, he felt that he had been asked to occapy his pre ,.ent position by reason of the high office he held in the State, and in bringing the present subject before them he was acting in strict conformity with the duties of that office. (Hear, hear.) They had met that day for a solemn purpose—one which was surrounded by topics that might well tempt him to wander into—bread and wide as they were— but on the present occasion lie should con fine himself etrictly to the object that had brought them together, however gratifying it might be to pay a tribute to the many vi..tuc..e of that gallant soldier and statesman. (Cheers.), He came there that day to speak of the virtues of one who was no longer living amongst the baud of heroes—of a Christian soldier, a Christian . statesman, and a Christian gentleman. (Cheers.) , The late Sir Henry Lawrence was distin t .,euishedin both civil and military services. (Hear,) In his civil capacity he had received the thanks of all parties high in position in India, and in the army he had secured the gratitude of every soldier by his endea vours to provide a refuge for his little ones from vice and disease. (Cheers.) If he thought there was any need to awake their sympathies, he midst refer to the dangers of the past—to the extraordinary manner in which he had concentrated his small force at Lucknow—(loud cheers)—to the bravo and victorious cause he there sustained, and to the heriosm with which he acted until it pleased Almighty God to give him his mortal blow. But there was no need of recording the deeds of such a hero to secure the perpetuation of an ins' itution which was nearest hiAheart. When Sir H. Lawrence fell it was was gratifying to know his mantle descended upon the gallant and noble Inglis— under whose bravery and courage the women and little ones, which Sir Henry had so long and gallantly defended, were enabled to reach a place of safety and thus another butchery similar to th it at Cswnpore was prevented. (Cheers.) The dauntless courage of our troops in the face of unprecedented difficulties had covered our army in India with imperishable renown. (Loud cheers.) No reward that this country could he stow would be sweeter to those brave men whose prowess and un flinching hardihood had, in the hands of God, saved India to England, than the assurance that their countrymen at home charged themselves with , the care and education of their children For the future, many a dying pallet will be solaced—and, many a brave arm nerved afresh in the hour of battle by the recollection that the munificence of one gallant soldier—supplemented and rendered (Loud cheers.) He permanent by the bounty of a grateful country— hadn would be received, plaeted in each presidency a shelter and a home gallant soldb r would British. (Loud name of Lawrence ft w ‘birlel : rla u sfitut l he d tliedlly e eot n rrhd d epac e altvil : lis e 'snLiles o sedt i h i :wf t aa. i li ntah e hdueb r .otß3 e fhe c rar o titi r itPl ds of fame to the end of (Cheers.) The nob'e lord having again earnestly urged the meeting to further the is seat by n b ot y fe d s t t hf a reo ti na n g g abl t ela l i i nn a g t t the etlite nanf were h r r • oasmelblv7eetticrntalleu.inobvleiemwe'n and gentlemen who had intended to have pr , snit —amongst whom, he regretted to say, was Inglis. (Chew s.) A letter was read from the learned gentleman, ad fressed regretting his inability to attend, but advocating Sir F. Thes'ger, the object of the meeting most strenuously. Viscount HARDINGE in a very eloquent speech, mo ved the first resolution, lution, viz. :—" That this meeting desires to mark the high sense which it entertains of the noble character and distinguished career of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, as a soldier, a statesman, and a Christian philanthropist; and is of opinion that the most appropriate means of perpetuating his memory is by the permanent endowment of the educational institutions, founded by him in Bengal and Bombay, and known as the Lawrence Asylums of Kussowlie and Mount, Aboo." Sir F. CvRRI I seconded the resolution. The CHAIRMAN put it to the meeting, and it was carried unanimously. • Lieutenant - General Sir HARRY SMITH then came forward and moved the next resolludou as follows : That subscriptions be solicit e d t o the proposed Memorial ; and, ift particular, that the Army in England be invited, in token of their admiration of the gallant exploits of their comrades in India, to take part in maintaining, through the Lawrence Asylums, a . shelter fo r th e orphans of pr i vates an d n oncommissioned officers, so many of whom have fallen since the outbreak of the recent mutiny." Lord STANLEY, in a very eloquent speech, seconded the resolution. The reselution was carried unanimously. Ths Earl of SHAFTESBURY moved the followine reAtliition :---" That the military schools founded at Kus-owlie and Mount Aboo by the late Sir Henry Lawren ce have a just &aim to the support of all claeses of the community, as centres of sound Christian education for the children of the extensive European army, which must henceforth be main tained in In iia ; and also as nurseries for rear i n g an indigeeo us population, of British parent age, capable of filling the vast openings of European energy and skill which India now presents." This resolution, like the proceeding . ones, was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the noble chairman termi nated the proceedings. REIGATE ELECTION.—The nomination of a member for the bor oug h block, decea se d , took p l ace y es terday in front of the of Reigate in the room o f Mr. Hack- Town-hall. Mr. T. Martin, the returning officer, pre. " 6 ' l . Mr. P. Martin proposed, and Mr. J. Apted s e conded, the nomination of Sir Henry Rawlinson. Me G. C. Richardson propo4ed the Hon. W. J. Mons,n, and Mr. J. Secc,le seconded the proposHon. Mr. P. Weq propc* e and Mr. Boult seconde d, the nomiratiin of Mr. Dauhon. Sir H. Rawlinson t hen addressed the electors. He denied that he wasa Tory. Ile was in favour of Parliamentary Rtform, and above all things was west aux one to secure purity of election. He believed thattbis would be best obtained by the ball st. Ho wished for an improvement at the present system cf church•rates, and would support military reform. Mr. Monson said that if returned to Parliament, he must go perfectly unfet, tered, as he c:;nEidered it a most injudicious step for any member to pledge himself to any partic ular cour s e . Mr. Doulton, in his address to the electors, alluded to the questioa of reform as the most important one t) be di ;posed of, because upon that every other measure depended. A show of hands was then taken, a great m?Jority apparently being for Mr. Doulton, and the returning officer made a declaration that the show of bands was in favour of that gentleman. 'A poll was damanded on behalf of the other candidates, whica will commence this (Saturday) morning at ;13 and close at 4 o'clock, • THE EAST. The latest intelligence from Constantinople comes down to Jan. 27. Certain "Circassian slave-mer chants who were proceeding to Constantinople to sell some young women and children, having bee❑ refused passports by the Russian consul at Trebi sond, in consequence of the promise of the Sultan to interdict the sale of white slaves, took up arms, and wanted to set fire to the consul's house. The resident Europeans and the con suls of France and England. all in arms, to the number of 300 persons, gathered round the Russian consulate for its defence. In the end, the Paella interfered and put a stop to the disturbance. Some troubles of a religious character broke out at Adrianople between the Greeks and the Bulgarians relative to a church common to both. The consul of Russia intervened. The snow storms in the neighbourhood of the Turkish capital were still fall ing, and the streets of Constantinople were impas sable." " The last accounts from Bosnia, Servia, and the Herzegovine," says a Vienna letter of the Ist, " are anythingbut satisfactory; they, in fact, prognosticate a considerable rising among the Christian popul at ions of the Greek church. Ismail Pacha, who commanc's the Turkish troops at Mostar, has already received the strictest orders from ; the Porte to repress by every means in his power the insurrection in the Herzegovine. His force, however, being scattered about on d►fferent points, are powerless to ac , against the armed bands which devastate the coun try. It is feared that the rising will soon extend to Bosnia. The concentration of a body of Turkish troops on the Danube under the command of Achmet Pacha has lately been talked of, but it i, well known here that these forces do not amount to more than two demi-brigades." Another letter fr om Vienna states that the paella lies of Saraj two, Scutari, and Trebigne have been declared in a state of siege, but that the rajahs re fuse to give up their arms. FRANCE. PARIS, FRIDAY EVENING. Baron de Bourqueney, the_French ambassador at Vienna, has left Paris to return to his post. The Legislative body has named the following members to compose the committee to examine the budget for 1859:-1st bureau, M. Ouvrard and Baron Buquet ; 2d, M. Lequien and Count Le peletier :d'Annay ; 3d, M. Davinck and Count de Flavigny ; 4th, MM. Gouia and Crosnier ; sth, MM. Alfred Leroux and Louvet ; Gth, Count de Kergolay and M. St. Paul ; 7th, M. Drouot and Baron Ravinel. The daughter of CJunt de Morny was baptised two days ago, and received the names of Marie Eugenie, the Emperor and Empress acting as sponsors. A letter from Berlin, in the Constitatiennel, says :—" The refusal of Prince Frederick William to receive the deputations of the political associa tions has produced a considerable sensation here. These associations have been accustomed to put themselves forward on all occasions, and they had now requested permission to congratulate Prince Frederick William. The Prince refused, observing that he did not like political demonstrations. It is believed that, if any durable change should be made in the Government of Prussia, an end would be put to these bcdies. Two processions by torch light will take place in honour of the Prince, one organised by young men in business and the other by the students." The Princess de Belgiojoso publishes in the Paris journals a letter which she has addressed to the Augsburg Gazette, denying in energetic terms au imputation cast on her by that journal, that she was in some way implicated in the recent attempt to assassinate the Emperor. The Princess declares that she knows nothing whatever of any person concerned is the crime ; and she adds that the great majority of Italians have as much horror of assassination as the people of any other county. THE BOURSE, Fob. 5. —The following were the closing quotations:- 41 per Cents 94 50 Do. end month Credit Foncier Belgian 41 Pietimontese (5) Roman . Austrian Spanish Threes home Debt 37 AVAYS. 3 per Cent. ..... 169 35 Do. end month 69 65 Bank Sh%res ..... 3190 Credit Mobilier 972 50 Do. Account 972 50 RAIL' Orleans Northern ... Midi Western 6971 Strasburg Grand Central Sardinian Austrian New Ditto BlO Lyon:and Mediteran. 875 New Ditto B4O Genova SPAIN. MADRID, FEB. 4.—The COTtO3 have voted tha bill relative to the land tax, by 200 votes to 14, and the address in reply to the speech from the throne, by 200 votes to 14." The journals of the 31st ult. are chiefly filled with the speech delivered by M. Bravo Murillo in the siting of the previous day, and which was of such enormous length that it occupies no fewer than ten of their columns in close print. In addition to the points in it noticed yesterday, M. Bravo Murillo declared that for some time past social opinions had made such progress in Spain that society was se riously menaced, and the po3se3sors of property would do well to be on their defence. (This declaration created some sensation.) The best way in which these persons could defend themselves was, ho said, to pay larger taxe., so as to enable the Government to take proper measures for the preservation of order. With respect to the property of the clergy which had been sold, he thought that an indemnity ought to be granted to the clergy, butithe Holy Father should be supplicated to sanction the sale ; awl as regarded the ecclesiastical property not yet sold, his opinion was that it ought to be restored. He then went on to say that in order to re-establish society firmly on its basis, it would in his opinion be desir able to confine the right of voting to the persons who paid the highest amount of taxes, to re duce the number of deputies, to have no func tionaries and no military ofli;ers in active service iu the Chamber, and, lastly, to have the diicussion3 secret. After his speech, for which he received the congratulations of his friends, the debate on the address was again adjourned. A meeting of the different fractious of the moderado party had been held, in order to see if it would not be possible to come to an understan&ng, so as to re- establish the union of the party, even if necessary, by sacrificing its chiefs. But to conclusion was come to ; a new meeting was, however, decided on. Ltters from Cube state that the yellow fever was raging with some violence. Messrs. Baring Broth rs have . iii,ued a notification to the Buenos Ayres bondholders that on the 10th instant they will exotaange the arrear coupons for prori - iona , receipts, which Neil ultimately bi exchanged fur the de (erred bonds to be received from Buenos Ayres. The total of these arrears on each 1001. bond is IGS/., at d pereo e ns m iu e t e t t i i:g to of be J h u one , d the amount of new debt created to rt pre ant them will be 1,641,000/. A reserve of five per cent. be adequately a dt:ohwl3l:d of these bands is to be placed at the disposal of f t the ment. committee according to the resolution y . h onour, o u g r e , l t B h s e 6, se f r . v r ice r s e o m f u: i e r r . a G tin ir g o x t i L ii e l 1 inter e sted in bringing about the recent set le will, for their o L v. rutty be necessary \ ( 1 , and that the bondholders take any especial steps that . eatablithed on. me t o pc, P . rev.ent a mean precedent being a tut. IMPERIAL - PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.—(This Day.) The House of Lords assembled this afternoon at half-past two o'clock, to proceed to Buckingham Palace to present an address of congratulation to her Majesty on the marriage of her Royal Highnecs the Princess Royal. Thcro were nine bishops on the episcopal bench, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Cawdor, Lord Erne, ',old Derby, the Duke of Argyll, Lord Monteagle, Lord Wyosdale, Mrrquis of Wir,chcster, Marquis of Exit r, the Eprl of CArnarvon, Lord Dungannon, and Lord Cremorne. Lord STRATF3RD DE P,EDCLIFFE was present, and took the oathß. Ths Lord Chancellor wore his state robes, and Lord WenPleydaN wore a full court dress, and the other noble lords wore the Windsor uniform and Lori-Lieu tenant s uniform, except Earl Carnarvon, who was dressed in a Hussar's uniform. There Lordships, at 25 minutes to three o'clock, arTiurned ii 1 Monday, and tip.n proceeded to Bucking- ham Palace with the address. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(This Day.) The SPEAKER took the chair st 2 o'clock, by which time a large number of members had arrived, to proceed with him to Buckingham Palace, to present the address of congratulation to her Majesty on the marriage of her Royal Highness. The Speaker was attired in his State robes. The Chancellor c/ the Exchequer, Lord J. Russell, Sir J. Packington, Mr. Disrael;, Sir W. JoHill's appeared in th 3 Windior uniform, and Mr. Philimore in the uniform of a deputy-lieutenant. There was a large attendance of members. About a quarter past two o'clock Mr. WATSON moved the adjournment of the house to Monday, which was agreed to, when the Speaker, accom panied by the members, advanced up the house, and bad reached the door when it was discovered the Sergeant-at-Arms had left the mace behind him. The Speaker was stopped, when the Sergeaut-at-Arms rushed back, and shouldered the mace, with which he took his place in front of the Speaker, and con ducted him in his usual stately manner out of the house to the State carriage. LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.) COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH. (Before Lord Campbell and a Common Jury.) JEFFREY V. TURNER• This was an action to recover the value of a valuable horse belonging to the plaintiff, killed by the alleged neglig4nce of the defendant's servants. The plaintiff is a butcher, carrying on business in the neighbourhood of Regent• street, and the defendant is the proprietor of a large dairy in tho ❑eighbourhood oaf London. The plaintiff also deals in horses, and had purchased for 90 guineas a horse atom four years old, which ho sent to Mr. Smith of Bond-street for training. Oa the 24th of December last Mr. Smith's groom was riding the horse along SLane-street, Knightsbridge, when the defendant's servants, who were in a cart, came round the corner from Exeter-street into Sloane-street at a rapid rate on the wrong side, by which means they came in contact with the horse, the shafts entering his flank, inflicting a wound of which the horse shortly after arards died. The plaintiff valued the horse at 150 guinea?. The evidence was of the usual conflicting character. The jury ultimately returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 1101. COURT OF CONIMON PLEAS. (Before the Lord Chief Justice and a Common Jury.) lILENICItION AND A.NOTIIIIIII V. BLENKIRON. This was an action brought to recover the sum of 2001. on a promissory note. The defendant pleaded a set off to the amount of 2531. Tile plaintiffs are father and SOD, carrying on business in Wood-street, Cheapside, 'and the defendant is nephew of one and causin of the other. The money was lent him to start in the ham ;business. The set- ,ff comprised various payments for keeping, training, and running, various greyhound, viz , " Sportsman," " Brave Bess," " British Tar," " Beverley," and others ; the defendant hal charged 101. for "Sportsman" and 151. fur "Brave Bess," which he said his uncle agreed to buy at that pric. lie charged Os. per day for the keep of dogs at one period of the year, and is. 6,1. a day for another portion of the year. He charged 47 days at 103. a day for attending coursing meetings t 3 ruu the dogs, and 302 days at 1. 6d. a day for trying and train ing them. He attended at Broughton, Beverley, Rookby, Crrlington, and other meetings, but he only won two stakes. Mr. Blenkiron, senior, said that the dogs were sent to the defendant at his own request, stating it would be an amusement for him to look alter them. He did not purchase the two dogs, he had them on approval, to return them if he did not like them, and at the end of 12 months he returned " Sportsman," as being fit for nothing. The jury found a set-off to the extent of 2001., which was equal to a verdict for the defendant. COURT OF BA.NKRUPPCY. (Beton Mr. Commissioner Evans.) IN RE SIR S. HANCOCK. To-day was appointed for consideration of the certifi cate of this bankrupt, who was described as of Emmetts, sear Edenbridge, and carried on business with Charles IlancJek (under the firm of Williams and Co.) The business was carried on in lialkin-street, at the West end, but the speculation proved a failure, and the bank rapt was the principal sufferer. The case has already been fully reported. Mr. Lawrence now, on the part of the assignees, sub mitted that it was a case in which the Court might grant a certificate of the highest class, as since the bank ruptcy, the bankrupt's conduct had been meritorans, and he had assisted the assignees to the utmost of his power, and came to the Court tl prevent his property being taken by an individual creditor, who was a rela tive. The creditors had, throughout, evinced the greatest coiurniFeration for him. His Honour said that under the circumstances he would grant an immediaie certificate of the first class. IN BE a. BALDWIN—"TIIE AIORNIN% HERALD" AND " STANDARD"-PETITIONS IN BE BALDWIN. His Honour was occupied during the morning in hearing two petitions under the bankruptcy of Mr. G. Baldwin, formerly proprietor of the Morning Herald, Standard, and SI. James's Chronicle. It appeared that a mortgage was made in February, 1853, to a Mr. Foss for 7,0001. with the usual claim for redemption. Bankrupt (Baldwin) was in default, and the petitioner did not enforce his rights, and the question was whether the assignees were entitled to the 16,0001. for the copy right of the papers, or whether the mortgagees could recover the amount advanced on mortgage. The case was one entirely depending on the question of refuted ownership at the tinse of the bankruptcy, it being con tended for the petitioner that all the creditors had been made aware of the state of affairs before the bankruptcy, and bad endeavour,d to prevent it but failed. The case was proceeding, but whatever the judgment it will no doubt be an appeal. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.— (This Day.) --4----- MANSION-HOUSE. William 0 'yen wa 3 brought up before the Lord Mayor, charged with stealing a fowl from a stall in Leadenhal!- market yesterday afternoon. The case for the prosecution was proved by two wit nesses of the maraca of Darnie and Dav!s, and police constable 82. TheLwd Mayor sentenced the prisoner to one month's imprisonment in Holloway Gaol, with hard labour. Henry Taylor, abricklayer, from Bristol, was charged with stealing a piece of raw meat from Mr. Young's shop, in Walton-street yesterday. He told the police constable that he had a job for him, and took him to the shop of Mr. Young, where he saw him steal the 'nest. He esid Viat he was out of work—had applied to the Westtn . n ter Union and was refused. He said he could get work In Southampton, if he was sent there. The Lord Mayor said he would consider whether anything could be done f r him. Margaret Quill and John Qui 1, a young boy about 3 years of age, and a girl about 5 were charged with pull . ° begging this morning in the streets. They had been previously convicted of the same offence, and sent to the Uni n. Their mother shortly Afterwards took them out. John Fulton, police constable took them into custody. The charge was proved against them. The Lord Mayor sent the police constable for the mother with a liew to punish her, hut she had left her house and could not be found. _ _ . John — L 7 p - man, - gent;al - dealer, Cutler-street, was charged with assaulting Mr. Prater, shoemaker, Cutler street, on Tuesday 11st. The assault arose out of larking by throwing snow bells. The 14,rd Mayor fined Lipman 20 , . or 14 days impri. oament. Thomas Smith charged with stealing a pocket hand kerchief from a got,Coman's pocket in Kt: g William street this morning was remanded till Momlay. Dld RLBOROUGH-STREET. • - BRUTAL ASSAULT.—John Salmon, a determined rough looking fellow, wai charged before Mr. Bingham with violently assaulting Thomas Jones, of 49, Castle-street, Holborn. The complainant, it appeared, had been in partner ship with the prisoner in some recent " Qmashing" ex • pedition, or in plain language, engaged in uttering counterfeit o,,in—the complainant acting as treasurer. There had been a quarrel between them as to the divisional the spoil, and the complainant fearing from the violent and determined character of the prisoner —his partner—thathe would do him some grievous bodily harm, he ran away, but, being somewhat in liquor, he was not able t') make cff so quickly but that the priso ner, instantly starting in pursuit, overtook him in Graf ton-street, Fitzroy-:,qoare, when he struck him a violent blow with his fi,t, which knocked him down, And then deliberately kicked him with his heavy nailed'boots under the ear two or three times, which caused the blood to spurt out in a stream. A policeman coming up he was given in charge. Prisoner said that they were both smashers, and com plainant wanted to cheat him. Fined 31., ^r six weeks imprisonment and hard lab)ur. THAMES. ROBBERY BY A Docron's Boy.--James William S Litt), errand boy and messenger, aged 14, whose parents reside at No. 3, Park-pl Ace, Bromley, was brought before Mr. Yardley, charged with stealing a sovereign. Mr. Robert Tickler, surgeon, High-street, Bow, said the prisoner had been for some time in his service, and that he had in the course of that time frequently missed money from his till. Yesterday be missed n sovereign. It was stolen bitsie n four and seven o'cl wk. He mentioned the circumstance of his loss to the prisoner, who said he knew nothing about It. He accused the boy of robbing him, and he denied having done so. He then told the boy he would forgive him if he would confess to having stolen the sovereign, and he said— Mr. Yardley (interrupting)—l can't name in evidence what the boy said after that promibe. Mr. Tickler—He admitted having stolen the sovereign and said— Mr. Yardley—The awkwardness of this case is that you promised to forgive him, and I cannot receive his confession in evidence after that. Joseph Picket, a police-constable, No. 170 K, stated that he was directed by the prisoner into the cellar of his master's house, and he there found a porte-monnaie, containing a haiferovereign, and 6r. 61. in silver. The boy said he had stolen the sovereign and spent 33. 6.1. of the money. The prisoner upon being asked if he had any defence to make said, I have nothing to say at all. Mr. Yardley—Let some inquiries be made about the prisoner— he is remanded until Monday. Directly after the night charges bad been disposed of the summonses were called on, and Jethro Wakefield, a comical-looking fellow, wh3 carries on the business of a fishmonger in Lower Cornwall-street, St. George's in the East, roiled towards the table and said, " Here I am, your honour—large as life." Mr. Yardley—This man, I see hy the summons before me, is charged with evadi❑g payment of the toll in the Mile End-road ; he was drunk yesterday, and is drunk twin to-day. Wakefield nodded his head knowi❑gly, staggered, and bringing himself up, exelaimad, " Yes, your wor4hip ; drunk again at my own expense." Mr. Yardley—lt shall be at your own expense. You are fined se. for bring drunk. Wakefield—Five bob; what a shame! five bob for getting drunk at my own c xpense. Mr. Yardley—Rernove him, and lock him up. Wakefield—This is a rum go ; five bob for getting drunk—blow me ! He was locked up. PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIP WRECK. Yesterday a meeting of the Royal National Life boat Institution was held at its house, John-street, Adelphi, Mr. T. Bating, M.P., in the chair. We also observed present Mr. T. Chapman, P.R. S., Admiral Cator, Admiral Bullock, Captain L. Per rott, Mr, James Peake, Admiral Saumarez. K L., Captain Washington, R.N., F. R. S., Major Palmer, Mr. M. Gore, General Blanshard, C. 8., Mr. G. Lyall, M. P., Captain M'Hardy, R.N., and Captain Ward, inspector of lifeboats to the instituti-n. Mr. LEWIS, the secretary, having read the minutes of the previous meeting. A reward of 231. was voted to the crew of the Caister life-boat, which had been recently brought under the management of the institution, in con sideration of their laudable conduct in put Ling off in her on a very stormy night with the view of rendering assistance to the crew of a vessel, which had a signal of distress burning on the Barbar Sands. The men bad, however, been previously taken off by a yawl. Rewards amounting to 171. 10s. were also voted to the crews of the lifeboats of the society of l'Aberdovey and Barmouth, in testimony of their laudable services in putting off three times on re cent occasions to wrecks. The Rhyl tubular life boat, which belongs to the institution, had also performed during a terrific gale some valuable ser vices to a Liverpool ship, on the Ist inst. A reward of 21. was voted to J. Johnson, and 31. to his boat's crew, in acknowledgment of their intrepid services in rescuing, at the risk of their lived, the crew of nine men of a Norwegian barque, which during a gale of wind was wrecked on Has borough sands. Johnson had very courageously exerted himself on the occasion, and had, at the hazard of his life, jumped on board to effect a com munication with the wreck's boat, to which her crew had taken. To save his own life he had to jump overboard, in doing which he received a severe injury. A rewardof 81. was also voted to a lugger's crow of Yarmouth, in consideration of their laudable sk,r vices to the crew, consisting of 10 men, of the barque Margaret, of Hartlepool, which during cloudy wee th was wrecked on the Scroby sands on the 4th ult. A reward of 71. 104. was also voted to a boat's crew for their prompt and intrepid conduct in put ting coffin a boat, and rescuing two Men, whose boat had been thrown amongit •the heavy breakers oh the Herd Studs, near the bar of Shields Har bour, on the 7th ult. Eto t:::l:r a d she o r f m ii a i n . ,s w w a i s re, also granted to Barbara testimony of lir-r courageouS conduct in wading into the surf at the imminent risk of her life, and rescu ing, by means of a rope, the crew of a fishing-boat. Observing, during a heavy storm, the dangerous position of the fishermen, Barbara Home immedi ately ran to her bothy or cabin, and got hold of a small light rope. This she wisely made fast to an anchor, and then very daringly ran into the surf with it, carrying it in her hand, the other end of which she threw on board the fishing-boat. Having made the line fast to their boat, the crow came safely ashore. Had it not been for the presence of mind and intrepidity of the woman, who was up wards of 50 years of age, most, if not all, of iho fishing-boat's crow would have perished on that very stormy day. A reward of 7/. 10s. was likewise voted to the crew of a Palling (Norfolk) boat for putting off and rescuing, at considerable risk to their lives, the crew of seven men of the French schooner Alber tina, which, during heavy weather, was wrecked on Elasborough Sands. Various other rewards for saving life wore also voted. During the past month the institution had re placed its old Loat at Holyhead with a new iirst• class life-boat. It had also sent a new life-boat ta Groomsport, near Belfast. Life-boats and trans porting carriages were ordered to be built for Munclesley and Palling, and new boat houses fur Yarmouth and I.Vinterton, on the Norfolk coast. A sincere vote of condolenoe was passed to the family of the late Edward Hevory, who for 34 years had boa an active member of the committee of management of the institution. A communication was read from a gentleman nulled W. M'Kerrelt, in which he madea munificent offer of 1801. to the institution to station a firs'. class life-boat on some dangerous point on the north-east coast of Sc;. thud near sume of the fishery stations, where great loss of life had during the late storms taken place. Last year Mr. M'Kerrell presented to the society a similar sum to build a life-boat for an English station. Capt. Ryder, R.N., Mr. W. H. Harton, and Capt. Egerton, R.N., having been elect_d mem bers of the committee of management, the proceed ings closed. DEATH OP SIR JOHN lIAMILTON.—WO have this day to record the death of the venerable Sir John Hamilton, which happened at Dover on the Ist., at the residence of hie son-in-law, Captain Luke Smithett, at the advanced age of 93 years , . Sir John Hamilton was a native of Dover, a nd was born in 1765. He married just 70 years ago a daughter of the late Mr. Michael Iltigcoek, and the worthy couple lived together as man and wife for no less than 64 years, Lady Hamilton having deceased so recently as 1352. Sir John Hamilton was a Captain in her Majesty's Packet Service, and a Chevalier of the Belgian Order of Leopold. He was knighted by her Majesty in 1845, when ho had just completed his 80 , h year. It may be interesting to our readers to learn that it was the late Sir John Hamilton who communi cated to Admiral Lord Duncan the intelligence of the Dutch fleet being under Admiral do Winter at sea, which led to the glorious victory of Campertown. TRH BANK AcTs. —The following are the names of the members to be proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to form the Select Committee on the Bank Acts :—The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Disraeli, Sir J. Graham, Mr. Spooner, Sir C. Wood, M. G. A. Hamilton, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Carley, Sir F. Erring, Mr. Vance, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Wilson, Mr Horafall, Mr. Weguelin, Mr. Hankey, Mr. Hope Johnstone, Mr. Ennis, Mr. Puller, the Eerl of Giff Mr. Fergus, Mr. John L Ricardo, Mr. Price, Mr. M. Tucker Smith, and Mr. G C. Glyn. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS IN INDIA.—A now line of electric telegraph has been put up between Calcutta and Madras. Forteerly the telegraphic communication between these places was effected via Bombay. An alternative line is now provided connecting the three Presidencies ; and in the event of the li ne b e t ween Calcutta and Agra, via Cawnpore, being broken, the Government of India can communicate with the North-West Provinces and the Punjaub via Madras and Bombay. The celerity with which this new work has been put up is worthy of note and characteristic of the energy which has always been exhibited in the Indian telegraph department. The line, which is about 900 miles in length, was sanctioned by the Court of Directors subsequently to the nowe of the outbreak reaching tbis country, v:z., in August last ; and on the 1 t January a flying line had been completed arid was used as an instrument of conveying messages for the Government. In a month from that time it as expected that it would be ready to bo used by the public. News, IRELAND. DUBLIN, FRIDAY MORNING. LORD CARLISLE AT THE MANSION-HOUSE. - - Yesterday evening the Lord Mayor (Alderman Campbell) gave his inaugural banquet at the Man sion-house. The " health of the Lord-Lieutenant of Irelard" having been toasted with all the honours, his Excellency replied at some length and in his usual felicitous style. After a few opening observations Lord Carlisle proceeded to say : " It may be allowed to me to observe, (specially after you have just drunk my health in so friendly and encouraging a manner, that a certain degree of interest, to which your lordship has yourself referred, may at this period attach itself to the office—the high office which I have the honour to fill, and which I certainly could not claim person ally for myself. But as we have teen it announced of late in several quarters, and with a certain ap pearance of gravity, that it has been in the contem plation of the Government to put an extinguisher at once upon an office so elevated and a parson so humble—(No, no)—I can only say that such a pro ject is without my privity—(hear, and cheers), as it clearly would be without my sympathy. (Renewed cheers.) In glancing at the general condition of the country at large, it must be admitted frankly that since we last met within this hospitable and radiant circle—to use a term of literally descriptive pro priety—the financial prosperity of the country has met with some checks and rubs, and the internal tranquillity of the country, though I am happy to say in scattered instances, Ins been somewhat marred by occasional exhibitions of outbreak and a spirit of combination ; yet, upon the whole retrospect, I may frankly and fairly congratulate the finance and commerce of Ireland upon the singular calm ness and steadiness, rendered still more remarkable by contrast, with which they have encountered the monetary trials—(hear, hear)—which sorely shook more extensive and populous communities. (Hear, hear.) And I may also truly commend the people of Ireland at large for the prevailing absence of crime and violence which has blessed their bor ders. There is one lesson I feel a very strong wide to inculcate, and I need not again go further for illustration and example- than the practice of a distinguished corporation which it is now met privilege to address. It is now a matter of happf, notoriety with what signal success the evil genius of religious discord has been kept alooF from all questions bearing on the succession of the chid magistracy—(applause)—and I believe I may add freni the civic council chamber generally. (near, hear.) ' Would that this feeling and habit, so happy' and honourable to the city, could be fully en grafted ou the country at large. (Applause.) know it would very ill indeed become me on such an occ tsion as this to assume the office of a lec turer if the reflections I permit myself to make did not apply equally to all sides and parties. Indeed, I cannot but be aware that the conduct of the Government itself, and my own conduct, are tolerably sure of encountering tonsure—(hear) --e perhaps just censure—(' No, no,' and he re)—nort from one side and now from the other. But, with whatever risk of the imputation of presumption or self-sufficiency, I cannot yet dissemble my strong conviction that among many and striking instances of progress and improvement in Ireland there is still the great, a"4, I fear, in some respects, it night be said almsst increasing draw back of alienation and animosity founded on dif• ferences of religious creeds and worship. The Inv perial Government of France, indeed, has lately issued a command to the press to abstain entirely from topics Of religious controversy. You will not suspect me of any wish to enforce such a prohibi tion here. (Hoar, bear, and No.) It would, in deed, be easier to roll back the Liffey to its source, or to submerge the Hill of Howth in mid channel. (Laughter and hear.) Still, right pleasant it would bo if the pracdce of mutual forbearance, respect, and tenderness could spring up—not in conse quence of the decree of absolute power, but under the constraining influences of Chris gentlenesil and love. (Applause.) It would be difficult, 111 lords and gentlemen, for any large number of our countrymen to be brought together at this period, without their thoughts being directed to that grea t imperial struggle which is now being waged in India, without their pulses being quickened at the bril liant exploits of our brethren in arms, without their heartstrings thrilling at the sufferings of cur s True, brethre n and our sisters in the st orm y t r i a l. (Hear./ it is, jindeed, that in some dark lurking" places of shams and disgrace, even in this fai r island, con t rary sentiments have been aroused, an d contrary symp a thi es i ndulged in. (Hear, b ea r. ) Perish - at once and for ever this unworthy discord. (Cheers.) But if it be indeed true that a few &anti° Outbursts of disaffection have escaped from Irish! lips, for their rebuke and refutation I would 1 1 °' resort to any arguments of a general bearing, or to any pleas of impartial histories, I would appeal e t° ,, the valour of Iri s h men w hi ch is now scouring t°' plain and storming the ramparts. (Hear, hear) I would appeal to the blood of Ireland, which 15 being shed like water on that burning soil. (AP.; plause.) And truly may it be attributed to Irelan that whtle she ackno w l e d ges i n a s pi r it o f generous emulation the brilliant feels of Engli s hmen in tyre , sharp crisis of o ur empire,—while she exults th at the combined races should be headed by a lead! . so compet en t an d a d m i ra bl e as th e S co t t i s h Ca lp ka bell—(appl ause )— s h e h as nu t b orne any ba,ckw 3 ... ' .. , part herself i u th a t m i g hty s t rugg l e . T ru ly n' t " o she so boast while She refers to the consumn 3 L statesmanship and the temperate vigour of both 'e er Lawrene(s—(hear)—while she weeps over the bier of Nicholson—(hear)— w hil e she sees every ri lli pt and class of her children press forward to a care of duty and honour, whether they bear names like Pakenham—that race so prodigal of its blood --- 0 i like Kavanagh, of whom two have been singled ' 9 lO from the humbler classes for most conspio ° , 4 mention. (Hear, bear.) What Irishmen b s ; been they will continue to be, whether they are 011 rolled in our old regiments, or whether they s enlist in the revived Royal Irish Dragco u lo (cheers)—which, in common with another i d r „,i. regiment, our glorious Queen, in mark of her s ir io ration of Irish bravery and her confidence l d ive , loyalty, is now recalling to her stars lard ; un d while we dwell in our quiet homes, or gather I' o _ o l. our peaceful goblets, shall hoar with grateful v - 00 teflon of their exploits and shall wish our heroes safe and a triumphant return. (Loud cheers.) THE FIFTH ROYAL IRISH DRAGOONS. the Irish nationality has been. largely gratified by restoration to its old place in the Army Li", of Marlborou g h' s f amous s t h D ragoons. Jeurc 3' all political h ues express sat i sfaction at what to generally admitted to be a timely ceoseessiO l o ul popular prejudice, and, instead of opening t h3 :00 0- sores respecting the causes which led to the o-l io g lution of the corps in 1799, the best face is 1 1.0, put upon that portion of the' regimental rec° • while sundry correspondents are eagerly ask in i f t of formation with regard to the future equiP l3l° opo the sth. Is the bearskin headdress to be ill °l3 4 tie. used by the Scots Grays ? Are the silver 1 .‘, 0% . 5 1 drums, the gift of one of the Georges to the - 0 :b0 Irish, and now lying in the Tower of London; restored to the rightful owners, die. ? RECOVERY OF THE EARL OF SUFFOk°- PICTURES'. jOh ° • At the Westminster Police-court, yee Farbon, a middle aged man of respectable aPP t t he ance, holding tho appointment of mes.sengor 6 01 War. , ,offiCe, was placed at the bar, before Mr. Ar i , l- e n. chargtd with having burglariously broken terod the mansion of the Earl of Suffolk, at urrao ton Park, Wilts, and stolen therefrom pai n ' -- "- valued at 10,0001. On the filth of October, 1856, his lordships , 12 ; 0 3 sion, Cha'ltoii Park, was hurglariously e n ' e- tho ' terclay, the and ten valuable oilaintings stolen fro la o drawing-rb om . O n her ladyship 'coming t ° to les last week, it was determined to advertise the ° larg o painting i again, offe r i ng a t th e same time t itet reward for th.ir recovery, and the result iva di g p tlf Mr. Luff, of Eliz theth street, Pimlico, P t° ' - o rd ° communicated that he had the painting by 1 1 ° , ° ," fro ° . da Vinci of '' The Virgin and Child," eu ue- fi ,nel his lordship, and stated to be worth 4,000 1 0 - valuable laicise:ire. f f From information obtained from Mr. prisoner was taken into custody, end ra adulated his guilt, and told the police w ";e1e" find the other pictures. The prisoner way °- to Wiltshire to undergo examination. th ° The new Sw e di s h ra il way lo an contract ed bit nit i ‘ home of Solo mon H e i ne an d the NOtth Germa n fo ur i Hamburg, is for about 1,600,000/., divided Y5 - tti series, of which the first is redeemable on theourtP September, 1359, and the secArl, third, Septuber' respectivtly on the 15th of June, 15th of Sq . ' 4 and 15th of December, 186. if flS t: ROYAL VISIT TO THE READING-ROOat OF DO.OO- MUSEUM.—OuThut sday afternoon this inagpi d4;e : d ° n e t was visittd for the first time by her MajotY-p - r a 'ac e , n Prince Consort, who were accompanied by the P" Wales and the Princess Alice. The royal Par",;l4l° arrived in a caul le of private carriages, sv er Arar i3l7' into the reading-rootn by Mr. Panizzi, the chief . 1- , o nie . " at about a quarter to 4 o'clock, by the passael. c b j f ti r n:cating with the King's library instead c` Apt principal entrance. Accordingly ' their Pr egenc or l°ll ,l scarcely noticed, perhaps by not more than t bre ° s Olfe of the readers, though the room at the tine, nectielif with its usual number of students. The 13 1 , 5- , 0 13 b e ' Irt,t , ,d but a few minu Majesty and the Prince Consort expressed the i- o f th! much gratified with the beauty and dimensioe° ofor' room, and the arrangements made for the c° and convenience of the readers. 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