The Sun. — London, England, 1866-01-02 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDOIN, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2 1866. had gained a few faint cheers, which they • naced Jamaica. The attempt to throw discredit LIFEBOAT SERVICES. —During the sto rms of the past year the National Lifeboat Institution, by magnified and multiplied in their organs into upon the intelligence we ha ve rece i ve d f rom t h e of its Lifeboats and other means, contributed to the savin.: 707 persons from different wrecks on our c oast s . The Insti- the voice of public opinion." ;Well might island is quite p r ep os t erous an d mus t prove a fa i lure. tution also expended £ 1,374 in the same period on its life boat establishments, in addition to granting £4,950 for re- the gallant Captain declare that these " would wards for saving life and exercising; the lifeboats. , The Committee of the Institution earnestly p AL to be philanthropists were the most dangerous party in the Atto meetF the the public for ASSISTANC E to enable tl m continued heavy demands on the Institution 150 lifeboat England." Mischief-making, as they have always stations. Contr ib u tions are received by the London and country been, never have we had more cause to distrust their d by the Secretary , Richard L ew is , E s q ., at the . l ln an si e tu rs ti ' an on, 14, John-street, Adelphi , London. doings and to denounce their manoeuvres than now, - when they are falsifying intelligence, distorting facts, and ignoring important events in order that they may gain their end ; in short, they are alike treacherous enemies and mistaken friends, for the service they render to their protegee's is a very bad one, inasmuch as they are sowing the seeds of dis sension, which must before long bring forth another harvest of sedition. There were probably few of us who, when roused from our slumbering last Saturday night by the terrific gale that swept past us on its errand of destruction, who did not cast a thought to those at " There will be many shipwrecks to-night," is a common saying at such times, and unhappily the reports from various parts of the country only confirm such apprehensions. The gales, which even in our sheltered metropolis we have felt s 3 severely during the last few days, have been experienced in a far greater measure on all parts of the English and Irish coasts, and have left—as such visitors generally do—their record of loss and destruction behind them. From Folkestone, from the Norfolk coasts, from South Wales, from Hartlepool, from Montrose, came the tidings of wreck and disaster, and the close of 1865 has been characterised by storms of extreme severity not only within the past week, but during the whole quarter. ~The quarterly issue of the Journal of the National Lifeboat Insti tution* is likely therefore to attract more than ordi nary attention ; and it is gratifying to find that the public appreciation of the services rendered by this admirable institution is increasing and extending. Thanks to this well governed and indefatigable association, the public sympathy with those at sea, whose dangers are brought home to every fireside by the loud voice of the winter storms, may now take active shape. We may still cry, " GOD help those at sea ! " for these are perils which defy human aid, risks which no energy or sagacity can avert. But we can also show our sin cerity by doing our own part to lessen those dangers and to assist in providing those means which have so often proved efficacious in saving life and pro perty. The results which the records of the Insti tution show of their labours during the past year are by no means inconsiderable. They give the reader plain evidence of the practical services ren dered by the fine fleet of 163 lifeboats now on our shores. The total number of lives saved during 1865 was 444, or on an average of nearly nine per sons per week, though, of course, the divi sion throughout the year is most irre gular according to the seasons. In addition to these 444 lives saved by the direct agency of the lifeboats, the Institution has granted rewards for lives saved during the past twelvemonths on 182 occasions, thus acting on that " lateral extension" principle which is the political fashion of the day. There is, besides, a great deal of work done which produces no actual result. The lifeboats have in the past year put off, or prepared for putting off, to the assistance of ships in distress 80 times, and in doing so the crews sometimes underwent long exposure and in curred great risk, but as it so happened that their services were not required from the vessels signalling, having been assisted by other means, having succeeded in getting out of danger, these cases are not included in the general total of direct services. Still the promptitude and willingness of the lifeboat crews, who are always ready for any service however dangerous or unpromising, forms an important part of the services rendered by the Institution, whose committee are careful to keep the boats and crews in a thoroughly efficient state. Of course this cannot be done without very great and continual ex pense, and accordingly we find from the balance sheet of the association that there has been an out lay of £21,374 during 1865 on the various establish ments of the United Kingdom. The support which the public have afforded to the Institu tion during the past few years has been liberal and continuous, and in the report before us we find repeated instances of ladies and gentlemen defraying the whole cost of lifeboats in memory of some lamented relative. We can fancy no better or more practical means of cherishing an endeared name than by thus making it an object of hope and interest to thousands. "No fading, frail me morial" is thus given, but one which does honour alike to the departed and to the affection which re- R OYAL ENGLISH OPERA, C OVENT GAILDEN. (Opera Company, Limited.) TIIIS EVENING (1 uesday), Mr. Charles I), Mill's new opera, in one act, CHRISTMAS EVE. Madame le. Lancia, Madame E. 11. ywood ; Mr. A. Cook, and Mr. D. Miranda. sea. Conductor, Mr. Allred Mellon, After which. at 8, the tzrand comic, ny ectacular, and ope ratic Chrir nuts ran ominie, entitled ALADDIN AND 'l4lll WO N'DElatil. LAMP ; or, Ilarkquin and the llyti,g Palac... Set.: ether advertisementW. Commence at 7 o'cicck. Let us see, however, in what manner Mr. CARD WELL got out of the awkward predicament in which he was placed by the searching interrogatory just recorded. After a meaningless preamble about colonial affairs he contrived at last to come to Jamaica, about which, of course, every one was anxious to hear from an authentic source. He then observed that that great colony had caused anxiety to her MAJESTY'S Government for the last few months ; and, most ominous and protentous words, he went on to say, " I shall not follow Captain FANE into that portion of his address in which he touched upon party politics." Can any anything be more significant than this passage in the right hon. gentleman's speech, and can he who runs fail to read the meaning which in reality attaches to the refusal of the Colonial Secretary to say that Exeter Hall had had no influence over the Government ? Were the allegation false, of course he would have been rejoiced to deny it, and would gladly have seized the first opportunity which presented itself for doing so. But how can Mr. CARDWELL, how can anymem ber of the Cabinet, so far compromise himself when he knows the contrary to be the case? And difficult as the right hon. gentleman's position was, he did attempt to make the best of it, and it was a very transparent ruse to call the subject " party politics." It has nothing whatever to do with politics in a party sense of a particular nature. It concerns the broad principles of justice, which rank far above and extend far beyond the narrow confines and ex clusive limits of party. It is a question whether the Ministers of this great country have or have not consented to become the tools of a "faction" and to serve the purposes of a partial and prejudiced class ; and all the answer we can get officially is, that this is a party question. If this is to be the " dodge" tried in Parliament when the subject of " Jamaica" is broached, we warn the Government that their attempt will be a signal failure. It must be distinctly understood from the outset that all which appertains to the welfare of our colonies, all which concerns the safety and well-being of our fellow-subjects resid TII EATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE._ 3lapagers, illessrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. THIS EVENING, the Farce of HUSBANDS, BEWARE. Mr. G. Delmore, Miss llazlewood, &c. After which, the Pantomime, LITTLE KING PIPPIN; or, Harlequin Fortunatus and the Magic Purse and Wishing C a p. Messrs. G. Belmore, 11. Lrayton, G. Weston. Master F e re' , Rosen' ; Misses Bazlewood, A. Thomson, E. Falconer Fantomimists, Messrs. H. Bolen°, C. Lauri, Cormacic, Saville, Miss Morgan, and Madame Boleno. Commence at 7. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, BROTHER SAS! : Messrs. Sothern, Buckstone, Compton; Mesdames Belly Moore, Snowden, Lc. To be followed by ORPHEUS IN THE HAYMARKET, Messrs. W. Farren, Fisher, Bartleman, Weathersby, ; Mesdames Keeley, Snowden, Moore, Lindley, Woolgar, Howard, Wright, Coleman, Lovell, Prevot, To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS. air. Com, , ton. Commence at Seven. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.- Under the sole Management of Mr. Fechter. THIS EVENING, THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER. Mr. 11. Widdicomb. After which, THE MASTER OF RAVENSWOOD. Mr. Fr-chter ; Messrs. Jordan, Emery, Widdicomb, Vezin, J. H. Fitzpatrick, 1). Evans ; Mesdames Ternan, Elaworthy, Lavenu, and C. Leclercq. Box Office open daily from Eleven till Five. NEW THEATRE-ROYAL ADELPHI, Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, at Seven, a new farce called LEHI\ D TIM& Messrs. J. L. Toole, It. Phillips, Eburne, C. J. Smith; Miss A. seaman, &e. After which, at 8, RIP VAX WINKLE. Rip (his 103 d appearance), Mr. Jefferson, supported by Messrs. Billington, P. Bedford, ft Phillips, lgo elix Ito.rs, Ashley, Lburne, C. J. Smith; Mrs. Billing tor, &c. To conclude with Tfi E STEEPLECHASE. Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, Ashley; Miss K. Kelly, &a ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EVENING, QUIET LODGINGS. After whi,h, at a quarter to Eight, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND. Characters by Messrs. Vining, T. Mel ville, T. Mead, D. Murray, S. Caihaem, F. Vilders, J. G. Shore, G. Murray, 11. Mtlion, C. Seyton, 11. Cathcart; 31183 L. Moore and Miss Katherine Rodgers. ROYAL S 1 RAND THEATR E. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. swanborough. THIS EVENING. at Seven, NOTHING VENTURE IsiuTHING WIN. After which will be produced a new Opera Burlesque, L'AFItICAINE; or, The Queen of the Cannibil Islan !s. Messrs. Stoyle, James, Thorne ; Mesdames Swanborough, Raynham, Johnstone, ..tc. To conclude with TURN HIM OUT. GRATIS AND POST FREE. E. MOST and SONS' FASHIONABLE ALMANAC for 186, List of Prices, with Fashion-card for the present season. MOSES AND S 0 N E• respectfully call attention to their large and well assorted stock of JUVENI LE CLOTHING. The newest fabrics are combined with the latest and most fashionable designs, and the best workmanship. E. MOSES and SON bive particular atte n ti on to this important branch of their usiness, and they can with confidence affirm that the prices Are such as must satisfy the most economical. Tills depart ment Is in a distinct part of the premises, which will be luund a great convenience for ladies and children, ing in those distant places, and all that relates to the rebellion and mutiny of any part of the popu- lation, white or black, must be considered as matters quite out of the range of " party" tactics or manoeuvres. Above all, let it never be said that the Parliament and people of England allowed a brave and efficient officer of the Crown to be sacrificed by being virtually prejudged, MOSES AND SON E• respectfully invite public attention to their large and well-assorted WINTER STOCK. and then to permit inquiries to be silenced and investigations to be checked, because, forsooth, MOSES AND SON'S •"SANDRINGHAM" and "DANISH " WRAPPER (introduced ny them) is the newest and most fashion tb.e style of Overcoats for the season. such interference is of a " party" nature. Red tapeism has long been the curse of our Administra- MOSES AND SON'S • READY-MADE and BESVOKE CLOTRINGI for all classes and all ages. tions ; it has allowed influences to creep in, and interests to be fostered which are un-English and anti-national in the extreme, and it is going too far for us to be told now, that this fatal spell is to rule over the case of Jamaica inquiries. MOSES AND SON'S E• CELEBRATED "INDISPENSABLE" SUIT, from 30s. MOSES AND E 110SIEELY and DItAI'ERY, ior all classes and all ages. There are glaring inconsistencies in the whole working of the affair besides, because if one party is to be silent the other had better be so, and it is ridiculous to tell the second one to refrain from making needful inquiries. We admit that the outbreak in Jamaica has been made a party affair in some sense. But whose doings was that ? Was it not that of the "faction," as it has been ap propriately termed ? They originated the discus sions that have been held on this subject, they in fused the spirit of bitterness into the affair, trans formed what should have been the regret of re spectable members of the community in hearing of an outbreak into the ravings of fanatics, and the diatribes of mad enthusiasts. Mr. CARD WELL says that no one has ever doubted the promptitude of the authorities in putting down the outbreak, but in this statement he makes a great blunder. No independent observer of events has doubted it ; but it is a universally acknowledged thing that all the members of the I " faction" doubted it ; and, moreover, it is certain that in his interview with them the Premier endea voured to deprecate their wrath by going so far as to say he did not wonder at the meetings which had been held in different parts of the country to tes tify public indignation at the recent course pursued in Jamaica in suppressin g the outbreak. It is, therefore, quite idle for Mr. CARDWELL to tell the company at Oxford one thing and for his chief to tell the fanatics at Exeter Hall another. We believe, as we said before, that had the right hon. gentleman been permitted from the outset to follow the dictates of his own judgment in this Jamaica business that a very different and far superior re sult would have taken place to what has occurred ; but since he has determined to follow suit to the Premier, he must take the consequences and abide by his decision. Whatever be his remarks, if he remains in the Cabinet he must share the obloquy Which attaches to every member of it. It is also quite out of character for the right hon. gentleman to state that no stigma is intended to be passed upon Governor EYRE in this matter of " suspension." We have certainly no right to declare what the " intentions" of the Government are, but we must remind them that hell is paved with good intentions, and that men are judged by their acts, and not by their intentions. Suspendingcourse Governor EYRE has deeply injured him, and the Ministers will have to answer for th e HoAn ms E, M.P., ma d e hi they have taken. Mr. ing to foster th e elf ridiculous by attempt he went so far asviews d c e f el t a h r e e f t a h c a t t io t n he ; a “ n p d se w e h d e e n . as they were called, expressed what philanthropists, he believed to b e th e real feeling of the educated and humane people of this count r by cries of " No, no ;"y' he was i nterrupted but nothing daunted or dis mayed by these expressions of dissent he went on to entreat every one not to commit himself prematurely to any e xpress i on of " appr o b at i on of what he, in common with the country at large, might, upon obtaining greater knowledge, have to denounce, reprobate, and condemn as measures of excessive severity." This is quite an argument of the faction, as if every fresh mail from Jamaica was likely to furnish irrefragable proof of the delinquency of the Governor and the colonial authorities. It will be a great satisfaction when Parliament meets, and an opportunity is afforded to the lovers of jus tice and fairplay to speak out, the members of the House will not be taken in by the claptrap oratory that can be very successfully employed at meetings and public dinners. Mr. CARDWELL can hardly tell the House that the Government do not know enough to be able to arrive at a just conclusion. They ought to know if they do not, and they were warned long ago by the Governor tlictt danger nle- S 0 N'S EMOSES AND SON'S • IIATS AND CAPS, fvr all classes and all ages. MOSES AND SON'S • BOOTS and SHOES, for all classes and all ages. E MOSES AND SON'S OUTFII6, for ail classes, all ages, and all climates. fuses to expend itself on empty mourning, but makes even its grief a source of blessing and conso lation. One of the most interesting items in the news of the quarter is the account of the launching of the Caister lifeboat in October last. Caister is on the dangerous and weather-beaten coast of Norfolk, and has possessed a lifeboat for the last eight years, during which time she has rendered the most efficient service. Since 1858 she has rescued 133 persons from imminent danger, besides bringing several vessels safely into port. The lifeboat was not new when she became the property of the insti tution, having been built 18 years ago, and has been fairly worn out in her arduous work on the Norfolk coast. Three gallant services in the early days of last October completed what the report justly terms her glorious career, and she was then replaced by a IIEAV sailing lifeboat 43ft. long and 12ft. wide, being one of the finest on the eastern coast. The cost of the new boat has been collected among the artizans of Birmingham, who thus set a noble example to their fellows in our other great cities. Why should not the working men of Manchester, of Liverpool, of London itself, follow in so admirable a course which a working man of Birmingham, JAMES PEARSE by name, has had the honour of origi nating ? Our artisans and mechanics are never wanting in hearty English sympathy and admira tion of gallant daring and heroic self-sacrifice ; and among the men of their own rank in life, who man the lifeboats on our coast, is many a hero whose achievements might throw more conspicuous names into the shade. 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JA3IES PEARSE, after whom the boat was named, was present with a deputation from Birmingham, and they had good news to take back to their native city, for on her way down to take up her station at Caister, the crew of the new life boat perceived a vessel in distress, and succeeded in assisting her out of danger, thus celebrating her very first trip by a public service. The Commer cial Travellers of the North of England and the Midland Counties have collected the cost of a second life-boat, which is to be stationed on the coast of the Isle of Man. The same indefatigable body is now engaged in getting up the cost of a third boat, to be called the " Sheffield." Several other towns and companies have been busy in the same good cause, and we think many of our asso ciations and large companies might very well inaugurate the new year by similar proceedings. A new station has just been founded at Anstruther, on the coast of Fifeshire, where the fishermen stood in much need of it, and have sub scribed £6O towards its cost. Miss HARVIE, of Cheltenham, has defrayed the expenses of the esta blishment, and desired that the boat should be named the Admiral Fitzroy. In connection with the * The Lifeboat, a Journal of the National Lifeboat In otitutivia, Y 01. 1 71., No• 59, pricy ;a. HIGII WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. THIS DAY.—Morning, 2h. 3 5m.—Afternoon, 2h. 56m To-liortßow.-Mhrning, —h. Oth.—Afternoon, —h. Ora. L ti j f it ‘..* 4 i t 0 .1 11 4P • N) &at ,LONDON, TUESDAY, JAINUAR Y 2, 18 G 6. Many eople will doubtless look with interest to the speech of Mr. CARDWELL at Oxford last night, but it cannot be said that the right hon. gentleman has improved his own position or that of his col leagues by the remarks he has made on the subject of Jamaica. As for himself, he has gone back a long way from the position which he took when he re ceived the deputation, and has evid en tly prepared himself to adopt the new course of policy pursued by Lord RUSSELL, Capt. FANE, in responding to the toast of the " Army, .Navy, and Volunteers," made some very pertinent remarks upon that subject - which at present the most engrosses public Ile said that the last year had witnessed the first occasion since their attention. organisation that the volunteers had been called upon to take active service. I n the island of Jamaica, during the recent dreadful outbreak - , they had displayed their valour. Captain FANS went on to s ay th at t h e suspension of Governor E YRE was a slight upon that officer, and he therefore took the opportunity of asking Mr. CARDWELL whether I they considered such to be the case. He also trusted that his right hon. friend would show that the Go vernment had not " been coerced by that party which, by flaming advertisements and rantin g ' speeches, had worked upon the morbid feel ings . 0; 4A . Exeter-hall audience, until they meteorological services of the lamented Admiral, we may mention that the current number of the journal has a most graphic and interesting account of the recent variations of the F.R.S. barometer, by Mr. GLAISHER, which is accompanied by an illustrative diagram of the remarkable fluctuations of the instru ment during the three autumn months. Notwithstanding all the efforts of the Society and the development of scientific knowledge there must, no doubt, continue to be wrecks and dis asters at sea, and we at home may well be thankful that while we are only called upon to give our money, others are found willing to run the most fearful risks and encounter the severest hardships in the cause of their fellows. "What higher act," asks the report, " can a man perform than to risk his life to save that of another ?" And the general testimony of mankind accorded with the question. It is, there fore, pleasant to think that no such act of humanity and daring need now pass unnoticed or rewarded, since the Society, with that total absence of mono poly or narrowness which has always distinguished it, seeks out such humble heroes and affords them substantial proof of their countrymen's approval and gratitude. We can only hope that the new year will bring the Institution many new friends, while it will encourage its old allies and supporters to persevere in their efforts to maintain and increase its efficiency. LA TEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) ITALY. THE NEW ITALIAN MINISTRY. FLORENCE, JAN. 2. The following is the complete list of the new Italian Ministry : President of the Council and Mi- nister for Foreign Affairs Gen. Lamarmora. Interior Public Works Signor Jacini. Finance , Signor Scialoja. Justice War Marine Public Instruction and the Port folio of Agriculture and Com merce ad interim Signor Berti. To-day the Ministers will take the oath to the King. RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, JAN. 2. The Journal de St. Petersbourg of to-day contra dicts the rumours of intervention in Greece by the Protecting Powers. The futility of the efforts in that direction that have hitherto been made is con firmed, but the article says that all action in the question must be purely moral. Possibly an ener getic manifestation on the part of the protecting Powers might exercise a salutary influence by sur rounding the person of the sovereign with the ele ments of sounder Government. This is the only object which diplomatic action could seek to effect. CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. 2. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Ripon, with the above mails, passed the Needles at 10.55 a.m. to-day. FRANCE. PARIS, JAN. 1. Prince Metternich IVinneburg, Ambassador Ex traordinary of the Emperor of Austria, was received yesterday by the Emperor Napoleon at the Tuileries in private audience, in order to deliver to his Majesty the insignia of the order of Saint Stephen, conferred by the Emperor of Austria upon the Prince Imperial. In placing the insignia of the order in his Majesty's hand, the Ambassador said : " Sire,--Wishing to afford your Majesty a fresh proof of friendship, my august Sovereign has charged me to deliver to the Prince Imperial in his name the insignia of his order of Saint Stephen. His Majesty desires that the heir to the throne of France should early learn to appreciate the sincere interest which he entertains towards him, and which will never cease." The Emperor, in his reply, said he should him self thank the Emperor of Austria by letter for the proof of interest thus displayed towards his son, and for which he was deeply sensible. His Majesty added that the Prince Imperial would always re member this high mark of solicitude on the part of a Sovereign for whom his father professed a sincere friendship. A Council of Ministers was held at the Tuileries on Saturday, the Emperor presiding. The King and Queen of Portugal with the Prince Royal arrived at Lisbon on Saturday evening. Their Majesties were in excellent health, notwithstanding the fatigues of their long and rapid journey. The Moniteur announces the following promotions in the Emperor's household :—Gen. Fleury, Senator and First Equerry, to the dignity of Grand Equerry ; General Prince de la Moskowa, First Huntsman, to the dignity of Grand Huntsman ; M. Davillier Regnault de St. Jean d'Angely, Commanding Equerry, to be First Equerry to the Emperor ; and General the Marquis de Toulongeon to be Chief of the Emperor's shooting equipage. In the Paris corn market last week business was very quiet, with but trifling fluctuations in prices. The four marks of flour were quoted with an ad vance of 25c., at 52f. 50c. the sack of 157 kilos. Wheat remains at 28f. the 120 kilos. ; rye has de clined 25c., to 18f. 25c. the 115 kilos. ; barley is unchanged at 17f. 25c. to 17f. 50c., the 100 kilos. ; oats have improved 50c., the price being 21f. 50c. the 100 kilos. At the cattle market at Sceaux, oxen sold at If. 4c. to If. 42c. the kilo. ; cows at 86c. to if. 26c. ; calves at if. 54c. to If. 92c. ; and sheep at lf. 34c. to if. 64c. At Poissy the prices were If. 4c. to If. 4Gc. ; 88c. to lf. 30c. ; lf. 58c. to If. 96c. ; and If. 30e. to lf. 62e. respectively. At the last sitting of the Academy of Sciences, M. Mathieu presented the academy with the " Annuaire du Bureau des Longitudes for 1866," and M. Serret the first volume of his " Algebre Sup6rieure," third edition. M. Leon Foucault pro duced a new apparatus for regulating electric light. It keeps the two charcoal pencils at the distance required by an automatic motion which pushes them forward or draws them back as occa sion may require. The two sets of clockwork which produce this effect communicate with an electro-magnet, which, as it bends either to the right or left, puts the corresponding set in mo tion, and when in an intermediate position stops the motion of both. But in order to establish a con nection between the two sets, so that the one may not be independent of the other, M. Foucault has introduced a sun-and-planet wheel which acts on the catch of the electro-magnet.-A paper was received from M. Plateau on the muscular force of insects. The principal results at which he arrives are these : -1. Except in flying, insects have much greater power of traction than vetebratve. Thus, while the draught-horse can only exercise a force of traction equal to two-thirds of ifs weight, the cockchafer can draw fourteen times its own weight. 2. In the same groups of insects the smallest and lightest have the greatest power of traction. And these re sults M. Plateau considers as not proceeding from muscles of a comparatively larger size, but from greater muscular activity. A letter was received from M. Manuel Diaz, of Caracas, concerning several inventions of his ; one especially, which consists in applying air-balloons to various purposes by towing them along just as boats are towed along on rivers; another for turning to account the impact of the waves on the sea shore, and a third to be applied to railway engines that arc to go up steep slopes. Araollgst the noreltits in toys on hale in one of the wooden booths on the Boulevards is a figure re presenting a mason, who by a little mechanical con trivance is made to give strokes of his hammer in several directions. It bears the name of " The Municipal Demolisher." The weather yesterday in Paris remained favour able, although at times threatening rain. A violent gale of wind blew during all the early part of the day. The temperature was unusually mild for the last day of the year. At three in the afternoon the thermometer marked six above zero Centigrade (42 4-10 Fahrenheit). Count de Saint-Marsault, senator, has been ap pointed Chevalier d'Honneur, to the Princess Mathilde. By Imperial decrees of the 30th Dec. the Abbe Grimardias, Archpriest of Notre Dame of Cler mint, is named Bishop of Cahors, in the place of Mgr. Peschoud, deceased ; and the Abbe Becel, Archpriest of St.. Peter's, at Vanneo, to be bishop of that diocese, in the place of Mgr. Gazailhan, whose resignation has been accepted. " The notice," says the Moniteur, " given to Eng land by France of the intention to terminate the treaty of extradition, at first produced in London a certain emotion. The public was not sufficiently acquainted with the motives by which the Emperor's Government had been inspired ; but having since learned that the non-execution of the treaty by England was the sole cause of that determination, the press of London express a desire that a fresh arrangement may be established between the two Powers, in order henceforth to prevent an impunity for crimes, the repression of which is inscribed in the penal code of all civilised nations." A man and woman named Brandon have just been charged before the Tribunal of Correctional Police in Paris with annoying a neighbour named Fauconnet by having trained a parrot to repeat the words, " Fauconnet is a thief, a miser, a pig," &c. They were fined 16fr. each, and ordered to pay be tween them 50fr. damages. Count de Moynier has brought an action against M. Thiers for having attributed to General Count de Sdgur a feat of arms which occurred before Rheims in the campaign of 1814, consisting in the defeat of a division of the allied army and capture of eleven guns, the honour of which exploit the Count claims for his father. The case was to have been pleaded on Saturday in the First Chamber of the Civil Tribunal, but M. Baze, counsel for M. Thiers, obtained a postponement. One of the men arrested on the charge of mur dering Mme. Chabesiere, in the Rue de Clichy, has since confessed the crime. They had both gone to the shop under the pretext of purchasing a pair of gaiters, and while the woman was stooping down to try them on she was struck on the head with a heavy instrument. The murderers are aged respec tively 20 and 23, and are both ironmongers' shop men ; they belong to respectable families, but were of idle and dissolute character, and never remained long in any situation. When arrested they were stay ing in a low lodging house under assumed names. The younger was the nephew of a woman who frequently visited the deceased, and it was through questions put to the aunt that the first clue to the' discovery of the guilty parties was obtained. A deplorable accident occurred the evening before last in the workshops of a manufacturing jeweller in the Rue de la Jussienne. While one of the men was pouring spirits of wine from a carboy, another approached too near with a light. The consequence was that a fearful explosion took place, and several of the persons present were severely injured. The burning fluid set fire to the clothes of seven work- people, two of whom, sisters named Raff, aged 23 and 21, were so dreadfully burnt that it was found necessary to convey them at once to the Hopital Dubois. The others, after having their burns dressed, were removed to the Hotel Dieu, or to their own homes. The damage done was trifling. Quarantine in the Papal States. ---e JANUARY 1, 1865. The following information has this day been re ceived at the Foreign Office from the British Vice- Consul at Civita Vecchia, dated December 24, 1865 : " I have received official information from the local authorities here that from the date of yes terday, the 23rd instant, it has been decided that vessels, passengers, and crews of vessels arriving from Marseilles and other southern French ports, and from the coast of Spain, are to be admitted to free pratique ; the effects of passengers and crews, however, to be subjected to a process of dis infection by chloride of lime. I have also further to report, without, however, having received official notice thereof, that the Papal authorities at the frontier no longer demand or require a certificate of residence for a given period in an uninfected locality, and that the disinfecting process by fumigation of the person at Montalto and of luggage here has likewise been discontinued ; so that approaches to Rome by both land and sea may again be considered as being free and unimpeded." The Murder at Devonport. Thomas Lynch, the private in the 65th Regiment, remanded from Friday last on a charge of wilfully murdering John Thomas Johnston, a private in the same regiment, was again brought up on Saturday before the Devonport magiAtrates. The case had been adjourned for the attendance of Dr. MacKenzie, assistant-surgeon of the 62d Regiment. His evidence was precisely similar to that given by him at the inquest, which went to show that the injuries which caused the deceased's death had been inflicted by a weapon similar to that with which the prisoner was seen to strike Johnston. Mr. Brian, prisoner's solicitor, cross-examined the witness, who stated that death would probably be accelerated by the man being under the influence of liquor at the time the injuries were inflicted ; but that death must have resulted under any cu_ cumstances. Mr. Brian then applied to have Corporal Lilly examined as to a statement which had been made in his hearing by the prisoner ; but the bench re fusing the application, Mr. Brian addressed them in energetic terms on the prisoner's behalf. There was one point upon which he should make a few obser vations, as it would be of vital importance to the prisoner ; and it was 'whether or not a deviation could not be made, and that the magistrates, instead of committing the prisonerfor trial for wilful murder, might send him for trial for the scarcely less offence of manslaughter in the highest degree. They had evidence of both men being under the influence of intoxication, and also of a collision between them, and that blows had passed. It was also shown that the unfortunate deceased was the aggressor, first having, in the most cowardly way, struck the prisoner. He: did not, for one moment, mean to dispute the evidence ; but the great point for the consideration of the bench would be whether or not an amount of provocation was running in the mind of the prisoner up to the time ho inflicted the injuries upon the deceased. There was evidence that at the time 'of the prisoner getting out of bed in the morning he was not sober, and he should submit to the bench that the prisoner, labour ing under the effects of drink, and finding himself bruised and bleeding through the blows of the de ceased, became overcome, and, according to the statements of several witnesses, seized the first weapon which presented itself, and inflicted such injuries upon the body of the deceased as to cause his death. The bench having retired for consultation and returned, the magistrates' clerk read over the charge to the prisoner, who, in reply, said, " I never in tended to kill Johnston, and I am very sorry for what has happened. I woke up in the morning, and when I found my face swelling and the blood on my shirt, I was mad vexed. I took up the first thing that was in my way to strike Johnston, but I never intended to kill him. I most bitterly and heartily regret it, but the provocation he gave me the night before was very great, as he struck me a violent blow on the eye unawares." The prisoner was then formally committed for trial at the assizes for wilful murder. He was re moved to .Exeter on Saturday evening. CRYSTAL PALACE.—ONE SIIILLING DAY, MON DAY.—Admissions on payment, 4,731; ditto by season tickets, 1,617, Wetitl Ti4iters, 6048. Memoir of Leopold the First. From the Independ- ance Beige. Ive, Burleigh-street. A succinct memoir of that respected and lamented monarch whose pacific influence has just been lost to Europe. It is chiefly remarkable among the numerous sketches of his changeful career which have been issued from the press, from the fact of its being written from a Belgian point of view, and occupied principally with an account of his first introduction to the Belgian people, and the words which he addressed to them when as suming those duties as constitutional king which during a long life he so worthily fulfilled. The British Army and Navy Review. The British Army and Navy Review commences the New Year with a new and promising character, exhibiting a marked improvement under its spirited management. It bears the impress of Mr. Richard Bentley, publisher in ordinary to her Majesty. This number presents us with the " Mess-Room Companion" of the British Army and Navy on a fine large sheet, intended for exhibition in the mess-rooms. The distribution of the British army is printed in columns, the headquarters and depot, the year of embarkation or return, with remarks ; regiments on foreign stations are printed in black, and those at home in red, with the Indian Presi dencies, Bengal, Madras, and Bombay. The navy isprinted in black and blue, distinguishing the ships in commission on foreign stations and those at home, with all the necessary particulars of the officers in command of ships, when commissioned and on what station, whether the ship be screw or paddle, or armour-cased screw ship. The first article opens with a memoir of the great but ill-used hero of the day, the celebrated Edward John Edward Eyre, Lieutenant -Governor of Jamaica. No subject could be more appropriately chosen to give an impulse to the new career of the fighting Review, for both the gallant spirits of the Army and Navy participated in the prompt aod decisive suppression of that black rebellion which had been organised by the ambition of mock religious hypocrites, and perpetrated by the frenzy of revolting fanaticism.- The conduct of the Governor on that trying occasion was worthy of all praise, and the details given in this memoir will be read with corresponding interest. Mr. Eyre is a man seldom to be met with even among the re nowned celebrities of our day. Descended from an ancient family, his extraordinary career bears wit- . ness to the chivalrous nature of his character. An excellent portrait accompanies the Review, present ing a noble and magnanimous countenance, full of thought, and expressive of energy and decision. The memoir will be read with great interest. " Under Two Flags," by Ouida, next arrests the attention of the light reader. This is followed by " The Health of the Navy," and " The Navy in 1865," both papers entering into the care of the seaman's health and the state of our navy, subjects of vital interest to our independence as a nation, and well de serving the watchful consideration of the country. Our present position is not the most favourable in respect to ships, still less in regard to guns. The "coming" gun seems as far off as ever, for though we have an emulative variety as to sizes, with rifling, smooth bore, and other qualities, we have not yet found a practical weapon for every day work, be it fair or foul, for in war people don't stand much for repairs, as the phrase goes. What is wanted is a really workable gun, and a swift ship to carry it, having a due regard to the comfort of the crew and the sea worthiness of the craft. Let Jack have these, and the enemy may " look out for squalls." " The United States Courts-martial," by Captain Hale, is concluded, and does credit to his discernment and capacity. There are several other subjects, variously discussed, ending with "The Sea Worthies of England," which carries us back to the naval glories of other days, and the chivalry of the Howards. LONDON SOCIETY. --This elegant periodical com mences the year with a very brilliant number, and we meet with several interesting stories. The first tale is called " Quite Unexpected," and presents us with an exciting episode of country life. The hero is a new landlord, who appears in a sort of dis guise, and proves the dens ex machina, who puts everything to rights. Little Rachel Taylor is quite a character, in its way quite as good as Topsy, and all the incidents in the narrative are quite natural,while they are of every-day oc currence. "Angelica's Betrothal " is a romantic story, which exposes one of the chief faults of society at the pre sent day, the mania for making wealthy marriages, to the total oblivion of all other co.nsiderations. Angelica ran a great risk by her perverse conduct, although she finally met with a better fate than she deserved. The sketches of society given aro very animated, and the contrast between the two brothers well marked. Many fair readers may ap propriately take warning by the gloomy events of Ange lica's betrothal. "Two to One on the Major" is a peculiar story, which contains a moral for the sterner sex, and fur nishes us with a dramatic episode of real life, which is as impressive asi it is interesting. Even the hard worldly Major was moved as he received his token by the grave of her whom he had so deeply wronged. "A Ball in the Square" is the title of some verses which are very spirited, and well depict the gay scene with its inner story of rage, disappointment, and de spair. " Sketches in Court" will remind many of unwel come scenes, and they are most apt delineations of the dif ferent styles of counsel. The consulting, the ecclesiastical, the argumentative, the jury, the coxcombical, the jovial counsel, each in his turn steps before us and presents us with a good idea of his meaning. "Parisian Female Ex travagance" is'an entertaining sketch, which exemplifies some of the Peculiarities of the present day, and points out the alarming extent to which the love of finery is leading the inhabitants of that gay city. "Winter from Your Own Window" is a lively caricature of some of the petites miseres de la vie turmaine which attend inclement seasons, and shows that a winter like that of the good old times is not so pleasant after all as those who rave about it would have us think. "Up and Down the London Streets" is an in teresting account of the city, and well worthy of perusal by all who would be informed of the early days of "Lon don's famous town." " Mr. Brown's Mistake" is a ludicrous account, of the misadventures of a foolish young man. "Books to Read" is a very good article, which very pro perly dwells upon the superiority of thersympatl2etic novel over the sensational one. The writer of this article pos sesses a healthy taste and a keen discernment in this diffi cult subject, and her remarks are refreshing to meet with. "Fairies in Fustian" presents a new notion of Christmas pantomimes to our readers, but one which is worthy of attention. " Historical Notes on our National Card Game" are very appropriate at this season. The illustrations in this magazine are very wall done, and form an addition to its numerous attractions. THE MONTH.—Several articles of interest are discussed in this month's number, two of them re lating to the classic land of Greece. The first part of a series of essays on the Greek Tragedians is evidently written by one who has studied deeply the characteristics of the grand old writers. " Greece in the Providential Order of the World" is a paper of a diffe rent order, but it is thoughtful and eloquent, founded for the chief part on Mr. Gladstone's recent address to the University of Edinburgh. " Book-hawking and Popular Literature" is a very sensible paper, showing clearly the wide field opened for the cultivation of the poorer classes by the labours of the colporteur. It is remarkable that persons in rural districts who would never think of going out of their way to buy books will purchase them readily when fairly brought to their door and shown to them. There is the more reason for follow ing up this opening, because it is largely used by the vendors of actually bad and demoralising books, super stitious, and even immoral, so that if good seed be sown this wide harvest field will yield a thick crop of tares. The writer in the Month very sensibly urges upon the originators and supporters of book-hawking societies the importance of making anything that is intended to be bought and read by the poorer classes attractive. A bright cover, clear type, and a lively style will catch thousands of readers, where a ponderous solemn volume will not influence tens. There aro several other topics discussed in this part in papers of various merits. THE SIXPENNY MAGAZlNE.—Assisted by liberal contributions from the other side of the Atlantic the Sixpenny Magazine continues to offer its liberal supply of entertainment to readers who like a plen tiful literary table. Among the miscellaneous papers are articles on " Ireland, and the Reformers of 1798," on " Beau Brummell," on " Christmas in Scotland," and on " The Country of the Amazons." There are several tales and romances, but none of them are of a very high order of interest or merit. Ro UTLEDGE'S MAGAZINE FOR Boys.--Rout ledge's Boys' Magazine begins the new year with promise. A story of schoolboy life, entitled " Barford Bridge," is the first of its attractions, and the Rev. F. W. Farrar, M.A., author of " Eric," and other widely-read juvenile works, begins a series of papers on " Words which have a History." " The Lathe, andllow to use it," and "Conjuring made Easy," are papers that will be - only too fascinating ; to every boy who reads them. The explanation of the mysteries of turning is accompanied by illustrative diagrams. There are, besides, chess pro blems, charades, rebuses, and all the proper minutia) of a juvenile miscellany. THE BOYS' OWN MAGAZINE. THE BOYS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Beeton, Strand.—Tliese two entertaining little serials keep on their accustomed road, and continue to cater as ably as ever for the tastes of those young readers who are so very well cared for in the present day. The numerous woodcuts in the Boys' Own Magazine add to its attraction. ti ntrt i t 'nl LITERATURE. HER MAJESTY. OSBORNE, Monday. Her Majesty walked out this morning, accom panied by their Royal Highnesses Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice. -..- His Royal Highness the Hereditary Prince and her Royal Highness the Hereditary Princess of Hohen zollern (Infanta of Portugal), attended by the Countess Renaud and Baron de Branchitsch,will return to Claridge's Hotel to-day from Osborne, where they have been on a visit to her Majesty. The Duchess (Dowager) of Cleveland has left town for Brighton. The Marquis and Marchioness of Donegal have been receiving a select party at Hampstead Marshall, Berkshire, during the past week. The Earl de Grey has recovered from his illness. The noblo earl and countess have left Studley Royal, Yorkshire, for Nocton, Lincolnshire. ----- The Countess Cowper has been and still remains very unwell. On Friday last her ladyship was taken with a fit, and on Saturday she was assailed with another attack. Much anxiety was felt for sonic hours, but up to a late hour yesterday the countess was going on favourably. The Countess (Dowager) of Westmorland and Lady Rose Fane have returned to town from Brighton. We understand that the Order of the Garter is about to be conferred upon King Leopold If. of Belgium, and that Lord Sydney will shortly proceed to Brussels for the purpose of investing his Majesty with the insignia of the Order on behalf of the Queen. The name of Mr. Edward Buller will be included in the batch of ba ronets to be gazetted this week. Mr. Buller, now member for North Staffordshire, sat for Devon for many years. London and County Land and Building Company. (THIS DAY.) An extraordinary general meeting of this impor tant company was held at the London Tavern to-day, for the purpose of altering several of the existing regulations and articles of association of the company, and making fresh regulations in lieu of the same. Mr. L. SIMPSON, chairman of the company, pre sided, and, in opening the proceedings, said that the object of the special meeting was to do away with certain regulations which time and experience proved to be unnecessary to the efficient work ing of this important association. The main alteration la hich it was proposed to introduce was to enable the directors to hold ,their annual general meetings at the end of January or the beginning of February, so as to place the shareholders in posses sion of the statement of accounts as early as any other of the great commercial undertakings of the metropolis. The great body of the shareholders were favourable to the proposed alteration and satisfied as to the management of the company, as a proof of which he held proxies of shares to the amount of 32,000, a proof of confidence for which he felt very grateful. At a special meeting it was not usual to go into the general policy of the company, but he might avail himself of that opportunity to state that there was every reasonable ground that the directors in their report at the end of this month, or early in February, would be able to recommend the same dividend as had been declared previously, and that the affairs of the company would be found satisfactory to the shareholders. (Hear, hear.) Mr. LOOKER, the secretary, then read the diffe rent alterations proposed, and a series of resolutions embodying them having been agreed to, thanks were voted to the chairman, which terminated the pro ceedings. DEATH OF MR. RAMSAY, OF BARNTON. —On Saturday morning last died Charles William Ram say Ramsay, Esq., of Barnton and Sauchie, near Edin burgh, a gentleman who, though little more than 21 years of age, was well known as a keen sportsman and sup porter of the Scottish turf, and as a regular rider to the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire packs. He died in conse quence of an accident, at first deemed trivial. Returning with a party of ladies and gentlemen from Carstairs, where he had been to a ball, he was riding outside a pri vate omnibus, when the vehicle was driven under some trees. A bough swept Mr. Ramsay from the roof of tho carriage, and he received a small wound near his knee, but apparently no other injury. He thought so little of the hurt that he went about as usual, and hunted more than once after having received it. But it did not heal, erysipelas supervened, and, despite every medical care, he died in consequence of the accident. CHARGE OF PIRACY.—Six seamen, mostly young men, were brought up at Bow-street Police-court yesterday, and charged with piracy. It seems they shipped at Calcutta on board the Scotland, the captain of whi c h had his leg broken the day the vessel left port. While he was laid by with the broken leg the prisoners complained as to provisions, and wished to go back to Calcutta. Ap prehensive of a mutiny, Captain Campbell signalled for assistance from a ship in sight, whereupon the prisoners hauled down the signals and altered the course of the ship. They appear, however, not to have had enough knowledge to navigate her, and as she was in danger the captain was allowed to take command again, but not before he had by their orders destroyed the entries in the official-log book of their misconduct. The vessel arrived at the island of Ascension, and there found a British man-of-war. A court of inquiry was held, and the prisoners wore ordered to be sent home in another vessel to be tried, and the captain came to England by the mail steamer. Tho Scotland has not yet arrived with the rest of the crew. The captain was examined yesterday, and several of his statements were contradicted by the prisoners. The men were re manded. THE MURDER IN PERTHSHIRE. —There will be a great body of witnesses in this case, and we under- . stand that, so far as the depositions have gone, the autho rities have secured the right man, Joseph Bell, now incar cerated in the prison at Perth. That Bell was in poverty on Monday, the 18th, and had several pounds in his posses sion that evening, is undoubted. He gives, or gave, con flicting accounts as to how he came by that money—first, that he• got the loan of it from a publican in Devonside, Tillicoultry, and then .that he got it from a dealer of game for value received. That 8011, on the morning of the mur der, set out on a poaching expedition is, we understand, fratkly admitted by him, and that the gun found resembles one that was used by him. The case continues to occa sion much interest throughout a wide district.—Edinburgh Courant. FENlANlS3l.—Yesterday at the Thames Police court, two men, named Butler and Farrell, were charged with endeavouring to induce a private soldier named Far rell to desert, and further with being in possession of some soldiers' clothing. Farrell, the soldier, stated that he was met on Saturday at Kensington by a man whdinvited him to drink. He accepted the invitation, and afterwards ac companied the man to a house in Whitechapel, where the prisoners and other Irishmen were drinking. After a time, the soldier says, he was got upstairs, and there the prisoners wanted to swear him as a Fenian, take off his uniform, dress him in plain clothes, and send him to Ireland. He refused to yield to their solicitations, and after a struggle got into the street. He informed the police at once, and they apprehended the prisoners. On searching the house several articles of soldiers' clothing were found. The de fence set up for the prisoners was that the whole affair was a drunken joke played on the soldier. The magis trate, however, remanded the men. So UTH KENSINGTON MUS EUM.—Christmas Week. —During the week ending Dec. 30, 1865, the visitors have been as follows :—From Tuesday to Saturday, free days, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 27,7 M. From the opening of the Museum, 5,729,487. Patent-office—Number of visitors for the week ending Dec. 30, 6,710. Total number since the opening of the Museum, free daily (May 12, 1858), 990,179. THE COMMON LAW COURTS.- - -Yesterday the sit tings' papers of the Common Law courts were issued. 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