The Sun. — London, England, 1866-11-05 00:00:00

OTTOMAN SIX PER CENT. LOAN 1865. The produce of the Revenues specially assigned to this Loan, having already been received by the Imperial Ottoman Bank, the Ottoman Government has requested tic t? pay at once the Dividend on this Loan due Ist January next. • Holders of the Bonds aro therefore informed that on and after the sth November instant the January Dividend may be received under discount at G per cent. per annum, from date of deposit of the Coupons, in London, at the Agency of the Imperial Ottoman Bank, 4, Bank -buildings ; or, iu Paris, at the Societe Generale do Credit Mobilier. Forms for depositing the Coupons iu London can be had on application. (Si gne d) W. W. LAN DL, Secretary. 3d November, 1866. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. to Chatterenrs. Ed- THIS EVENING, FA CT. Mr. rhelps ; MFs mund Phelps, W. H a rrison, , nd Johns tone; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Wi s Poole, and Nirs. It Vanl:enholf. To conclude with shakspere's COMEDY OF Eiatons. Brothers Dromto by the Brothers Webb. Commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET, Sole Leo,see and Maria ;er, Mr. Buckvone, Tuts EVEN INO, A BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT. The Sisters Healy. After sbieli, A DANGEROUS FRIEND. Messrs. Chas. ma , ) ,„ 8 , Howe, Kendal, Gordon. Weatliersby tte. ; Mes dames C. Mathews, Moore, Chippendale, Laws, To be followed by 'l'll E CRITIC. 3lr. (7. Mathews. Concluding with A KISS IN THE DAKK. Commence at Seven. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Fechter. THIS EVENING, BRUTUS AND C.ESAR. Miss nenrade. At a Quarter before 8, the new Drama. in Four AC's., THE LONG STRIKE, written by Dion Boucicault. The New Scenery by Mr. 'l'. Greive and assistants. Messrs. S Emery, H. Widqicomb, Fitzpatrick, Dalton, D. Evans, Anderson, Isewbound Stanley. Lomas, Moreland, Andrews, Reynolds, and J. C. Cowper. To conclude with TWEEDLETON'S TAIL COAT. Toby Tweedleton, Mr. H. Widdicomb ; and Miss Gratton. Aoting Manager, Mr. 11. Barnett. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Box-office open daily from Ten till Five. THE LONG STRIKE.-ROYAL LYCEUM TIIEXTKE.—Johnny Reilly (an Irish Sailor). Mr. D. Boacicanit ; Jane Learoyd (a Factory Girl), Mrs. D. Bouci cault. At 7 o'clock. OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. Last Four Nights of the present Performances. THIS EVENING, a Comedy. in Three Acts, by John Oxentord, Esq, entitled T FIE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. Mr. Vining, Mr. J. G. Shore; Miss Ii Rogers, Miss Neilson, and 31rs. Buckingham White. Atter which, at 9 o'clock, Till', HUGUENOT CAPTAIN, by Watts Phillips, Esq. Mrs. Stirling, Miss Neilson, Miss A. Thomson; Ur. Forrester, Mr. G Honey, and Mr. J. G. Shore. Grand Ballet of Bo:lemians, in which MM. Flageolet, Clo doche, Comete, and Normandy, will appear. Scenery by Mr. F. Lloyds. TIIEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. TIE'S EVENING, at 7 precisely (23,11 time), E lIIEL • or, ONLY A LIFE. Miss Ka'e Terry, _lira. Alired Miss Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt ; Messrs. Billington, Stel hen son, Ashley, Rom r, C. J. Smith, &c. To conclude with HELEN ; or, TAKEN FROM THE G REEK. Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt ; Messrs. Paul Bedford, R. Phillips, F. A. Shaw, Ashley, Eburne. ITOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL. s.olc rroprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Flrry. THIS EVENING, L %J(KINS' LOVE LETTERS. Mr. Balmore ; Miss C. Saunders. After which, Boucicault's drama of FLYING SCUD. 'essrs. Neville, lielmore, Blake, Garden,Vollaire ; Mesdames F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Foote, J. Fiddcs. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Airs. Swanborough. THIS EVRNING, IN TILE WRONG BOX. After which, will be produced a Grand Burlesque of nEkt FREISCHUTZ ; or, A. Good Ca-t' for a nece. Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson; Mesdames Swan borougb, Raynham, Johnstone, and flushes. To conclude with BOOTS AT TIIE SWAN. Commence at Seven. T"E "SUN" NEWSPAPER.- G. R. 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To-Monnow.-illlrnitig, lti. 20m.—Afternoon, lh. 40m. ot p, ~. ~, :~ Sim LONDON, MONiMY, ,NOV. 5, 1866. It certainly seems as if the grand consummation of a European peace is not likely to be realised yet at any rate. So soon as one difficulty is settled an other springs up, and each in its turn seems worse than the other. The Eastern question is the last impediment, and various sinister rumours are afloat respecting its management and the turn events may take in consequence of its discussion. It has been said that Russia and Prussia had offered an alliance offensive and defensive, in order that they might together settle the Eastern question as they pleased. To add to the dissatisfaction thus occasioned, it is announced that Russia is arm ing, and, although the truth of these assertions are questionable, great doubt prevails, partially in con equence of their extreme probability. At any rate it will be well for France to he on the alert, and not to allow opportunities to- slip by, as there is everythi ng to fear and nothing to hope from the Powers Pow in question. We have not yet seen the end of this Prussian manceuvring ' andif by any chance the Berlin G overnment can turn over that of St. Petersburg to its view s , it is not likely to be back ward in the attempt. At any rate the confusion that has arisen in the East is well qualified to afford a temptation to crafty and cunning before long Europe will very likely politicians, and be perplexed and bewildered by the conflicting claims and rival pre tensions that abound in such cases, and whi c h were so rife at the time of the Crimean war. From Paris we hear that the EMPEROR will preside to-day at the meeting of the commission on the reorganisation of the army, and also that he will review the Imperial Guard of the Paris garrison. It is evident that those best fitted to judge of affairs in France are not at all satisfied with the state of affairs. If the German schemers are flattering themselves that they have hoodwinked the French, or at any rate that the Emperor NAPOLEON does not deem it ex pedient to interfere with them and their allies, they will ere long find themselves mistaken. Those best informed in such matters have all along doubted if it were wise and prudent of the other European Powers to allow Prussia to swell to such dimen sions and to acquire so numerous an army, and we suspect that we shall shortly see their unpleasant suggestions come true in one way or another. The very fact that there is in the centre of Europe a large military Power that is insensible to the claims of justice and honour, and only cares for gain, is in itself eminently calculated to inspire distrust and dismay ; and, after all, what security have we that Russia will not seek to become possessed of Con ' stantinople, and thus fulfil what was evidently the intention of the CZAR'S Government in 1854 ? No doubt it would be the wisest thing for all parties to do to leave matters alone, and thus trust to time and passing events to right things that are now in apparently hopeless extrication. The question is however, whether interested parties will follow so wise a course ; and hence, in considering this fresh confusion that has arisen, we have to deal with facts and not with theories. It is not so much whether it would be advisable for the Turks to remain as they are or not, as whether the ambition of other Powers will not be aroused to expedite their departure. It will certainly not be a desirable consummation of the affair if Russia is aggrandised, and if Prussia gains more of her undesirable ends. With one thing and another the foreign politician of this day has enough to do in speculating upon contingencies and foreseeing casualties. Those who consider that the Turk is necessary in Europe will speedily find out that he can be very well dispensed with, if the tide of events should necessitate his departure; but as matters are at present, he might be left alone to work out his own destiny for good or evil as he thinks fit. At any rate the rebellion seems to be pretty well done for, notwithstanding the formid able dimensions it had assumed in the eyes of some. The insurgents of Crete appear to have received a shock from which they will not readily recover, and,• therefore, although some, time may elapse before quiet is restored, we need not consider existing events afford reason for ex pecting anything very serious to occur. Perhaps nothing shows more forcibly the want of faith that now unfortunately pervades the Continent than these rumours which are..constantly arising, and to the intention of this and that power to become possessed of such and such a state or principality. The Elbe Duchies and their attendant complications will in all probability hereafter be pointed to as notable landmarks in the history of nations, for a very false principle was laid down at the time of their seizure, which will most likely go on in creasing and spreading in various directions. We may well be puzzled now to declare what will or will not be done by any particular Power, now that the dangerous precedent has been established of strong States taking summary possession of weak ones, and right being everywhere ranked second to might. 1 It is said that the .lVeu Prussian Gazette con tradicts the rumour that changes will soon take place in the Cabinet of Berlin, and indeed appearances are against such a probability. The new German Parliament is expected to assemble at the beginning of the year, as so much progress has been made in the organisation of the Confede ration. Baron von BEUST has addressed a Circular to the representatives of Austria abroad, in which he expresses himself very decidedly as to the manner in which he will conduct affairs. He will not, he affirms, entertain any prejudice or partiality what ever. It is to be hoped that he will carry out these desirable intentions, and if he does it willbe the better for his own credit and for the prosperity of those whom he serves. Perhaps, iu the long run, his elevation may not be so disastrous as some ex made by the official Vienna Gazette, we may look for the adoption of a wiser policy towards Hungary; and if so, there can be no doubt that the Imperial Government will derive benefit. The sooner a good understanding is come to between the Hungarian Diet and the Government the better it will be for all parties, and the country more immediately con cerned cannot fail to profit by it. The news brought to us by the Atlantic Tele graph, though very brief, is very important. It consists, indeed, principally of two items, but each of them is significant of mischief brewing. The United States, it is said, intend to assume the pro tectorate of Mexico. A riot, we are told, is immi nent at Baltimore. At first sight these two para graphs appear to threaten nothing less than civil and foreign war, but a further examination presents them in a less alarming aspect. According to the intelligence brought by the Asia from Boston and Halifax on the 25th ult., it is rumoured that the Federal Government insists on the immediate withdrawal of the French troops from Mexico, and that in view of the probable anarchy succeeding th e i r d epar t ure t h e S tates w i ll place the Juarez northern n ernment on a firm footing, and protect it in re t urn for the cession of Lower California and the parts of Sinaloa and Chihuahua. We must not tioaccept this unreservedly without further In the first place it may be true enough that the French Emperor contemplates a speedy removal of his forces, not that he is much in the habit of submitting to the dictation of any Go vernment, but that he has quite enough to occupy his attention on the Continent of Europe involved in h os tili t i es in America, wTithhoeutrvgieextitcinagn war has never been popular in France, and the Emperor has nothing to gain by re-opening it. It would be a troubles ome and costly business should t the Americans take up the cause of JUAREZ strongly, and in the present disturbed and agitated state of the country there is no cert a i n t y which way things might suddenly turn. The Federal authorities might be glad to divert the popular mind from the immediate sources of contention at home by encou raging the excitement against the foreigner who invades their cherished MONROE doctrine. In view of the retirement of the French, and the abdication of MAximiLIAN, it is likely enough that Mexico would be plunged into a state of anarchy, but it is less likely that the Americans would find it so easy to place any Government on a firm footing. The Americans have at present quite enough to do in reorganising and bringing into harmony the conflicting elements of their own population ; and, if they succeed in accomplishing that task they will still find the pro tectorate of Mexico a troublesome dignity—unless, indeed, the whole proceeding is intended as a preli minaary step towards the absorption of Mexico into the Union ; but the Union is already so large that it is unwieldy, so extended that it threatens to break in the middle. The disturbances in Ma r yl an d ar e more immedi ately threatening. 'They originated in certain charges brou g ht aga i nst t h e B alt i more po li ce com missioners respecting th e i r con d uc t d ur i ng th e rec e n t election. They are accused of infringing the law in their appointments of judges of the election, and in denying the right of the ballot to registered voters. 'Those who are familiar with the manoeuvring com mon in an American political contest, and especi ally of the height to which party feeling rpn during the late crisis, will not find these charges by any means incredible. It does not afford any satisfac tory proof of the innocence of the accused parties that they are manifesting an extreme unwillingness to be brought to trial ; and the Radicals, for their part., give reasonable ground for suspecting their who le proceedings, since they are up in arms at the first, rumour of an official investigation. If their conduct as a party will bear the light, why should there be so much disturbance about an in quiry Ivhich, if fairly conducted, must soon elicit the truth ? So strong is their opposition to the regular course of proceeding that it is likely enough to produce bloodshed and serious consequences. In the present critical position of parties, while the vindictive feelings excited by the elections are still smouldering, ready at the first spark to break out into a blaze, an actual collision between parties may lead to the most disastrous results. The PRESIDENT Nvill have at least right and law on his side, and will perhaps not be sorry for the opportunity of showing the people to what length Radical arrogance and intolerance will carry them. The Governor announced that he would examine the charges without partisanship, but the Commis sioners, through counsel, denied the Governor's power to try or remove them. The Governor maintained that he had legal jurisdiction, and the examination was postponed for three or four days. So far all was legal and constitutional enough. There can be little doubt in the minds of unpreju diced parties as to the jurisdiction of the Governor in respect to such local matters, unless, indeed, State Government is to be altogether a farce and a shadow, without any real influ ence or authority whatsoever. The subsequent proceedings of the Radicals, however, assume a graver character, and show how much respect they pay to laws not of their own making. The Radicals who support the police commissioners threaten to resist their removal by armed force. The Pennsyl vanian Radicals are reported to be preparing to march to their assistance, so that in case of any attempt at removing the commissioners there would almost certainly be an outbreak. The Governor, of course, could not permit such a state of things to continue unchecked. He has there fore issued a proclamation warning all persons to avoid obstructing the laws, and declaring that the whole power of the State will be used to bring such persons to justice. His supporters are also arming, and it is said that in case of need he will be supported by the Federal troops. Under all these circumstances the intelligence which the telegraph has transmitted to us since the depar ture of the Asia that " a riot is imminent at Balti more" is not encouraging. There is yet time for both sides to pause and consider the consequences of an armed collision and open conflict, and we trust that some means will be found to avoid what may be the first step to prolonged dis turbances. Our Indian appointments have often been called in question, but of late years there seems to have been a wiser selection. Our authorities have begun to recognise the fact that it is of the highest im portance to secure men of acknowledged ability and proved character for the discharge of the onerous and difficult duties which fall upon our Anglo-In dian administrators. The vast extent of the country, the enormous population, the differences of race and creed which exist among the people themselves, the remnants of ancient civilisation mingling with the traces of heathenism and barbarism, and both toge ther struggling against the clearer light of the pre sent day, all combine to require no • little tact and judgment in the alien administrators of public affairs. Ever since the terrible year of 1857 there has been a different spirit impressed into Indian affairs ; and although there still remains much to be done, and there are heavy arrears of duty to be dis- Lion, and 'a - far greater interest is taken in this country in matters connected with India. The appointment of the new Governor of Bombay is one which will, we think, prove eminently satis factory. Mr. SEYMOUR FITZGERALD will, indeed, be a loss to his party in this country, but he will have in India a fine career before him, and an op portunity of turning his undoubted talents to good account. Mr. FITZGERALD is nut unfamiliar with the routine of official life, having been formerly Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and he distin guished himself in Parliament by his oratorical powers. Latterly, however, he has not had a seat in the House, though it was felt that after the ad vent of his party to power he could not be left long in the background. His appointment to the governorship of Bombay gives satisfactory promise that the affairs of India will be henceforward ad ministered with spirit and judgment ; and we trust that Lord CRANE 0 RNE, in his future selection of Anglo- Indian officials, will be equally prudent and fortunate. IHE SUN, LO I ON, MON VA Y E v ENIN G, NOVEMBER 5, 1866. March, 1852. Since June, 1863, the Count, in concert with General Caller, fulfilled the duties of Plenipotentiary for the negociations relative to the arrangement of the limits of the frontiers of France and Spain. The weather continues splendid. Bright, warm, genial, and cloudless. It has been a summer day. One of the most exciting and interesting portions of the history of France in the 16th century has formed the foundation of a high-class drama just produced at the Odeon. It is in five acts. The author is M. Louis Bouillett. Under the title of the " Conjuration d'Amboise," a very stirring illus tration is presented of the plot of Amboise, which was organised in 1560. The object of it was to re move the young King Francis I. from the domina tion of the Guise who aspired to the throne. The avowed master-spirit of this plot was George Barre la Itenaudie, who was appointed at the very com mencement of the machinations, but the soul of the enterprise was the Prince de Conde. These political intrigues are enlivened, or, at all events, varied, by a skilfully imagined amorous intrigue. Conde saves from immediate death Madame de Brisson, the wife of an old gentleman devoted to the Duke of Guise. He conceives a violent passion for the lady, which she is indisposed to. return, but in order to see her Conde returns to the Court, where his enemies govern. Catherine de Medicis seeks to retain him there, desirous to oppose the Prince as an obstacle to the Guise, and with this object she contrives to ingratiate herself into the goodwill of Madame de Brisson. It was, however, dangerous for the Prince de Conde to remain at Court, for the jealous hus band sought his life. Conde, however, manages to get free by the aid o f some of the conspirators who escaped from the gibbet, and an interview is ar ranged between him and Madame do Brisson in a lonely hotel. Madame de Brisson confessed that she loves the Prince, but her duty makes her resist him. Afterwards, hoivever, when the Prince is thrown into prison, she wishes to prove her love by bringing poison that they may die together. Conde repudiates the idea of suicide, but would rather die upon the scaffold if only to bring shame and disgrace upon his enemies for his death. Madame de Brisson alone swallows the poison, and throws herself at the feet of her husband, who, re ceiving private information, comes to surprise her with the Prince. Ultimately the death of Francis the Second restores the Prince to liberty; and it is Catherine de Medicis who is the medium of his de liverance. This drama is of a high character. It is in lofty and impassioned verse, gratifying to the ear, and adding interest to the stirring composition of the plot. Berton played the Prince de Conde very effectively, and Madame Laurence Gerard was charming as Marie Stuart. The author was called upon clamorously by the whole audience, but he modestly abstained from presenting himself. Wonderful progress is made with the various constructions for the Great Exhibition. Five thou sand workmen are bu3ily engaged, and even from day to day something new seems to spring up as if by magic, like Aladdin's palace. The constructions of the magician are less rapid and not so marvellous as the structure now being raised by the genius, skill, and industry of Frenchmen, the Champ de Mars. There has been a very frightful affair at a wine shop, where lodgings are to be had, at Levallois Perret, near Paris. Two soldiers who had been drinking during the evening went away, but returned in two or three hours and asked for a bed. The landlord said that all the beds were occupied, but he would make them one up in the shop. When he came down stairs with the sheets he saw that an attempt had been made to break open the till. lle tried to put the soldiers out, but the soldiers struck him with their swords. A lodger came to his assistance on hearing his cries, but one of the soldiers cut out his eye with his sword. The landlord's wife hurried down, but she also was wounded with the sword. The brother-in-law was served in the same way. It is feared that the landlord's, wounds are mortal. The injuries received by the other persons are not so serious. The soldiers have been arrested. The Siecle says that the impression produced at Vienna by the nomination of M. Bust as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Austria is that hisentry . into fluence on the relations of that Power with foreign countries, particularly with Prussia and Southern Germany. The Siede, however, adds that people who take great interest in the affairs of Austria fear that the German predilections of M. Beust will ren der the solution of purely Austrian questions still more difficult. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, Sunday Evening. The Moniteur contains decrees authorising vari ous official and diplomatic changes. M. Bouree, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentfary in Portugal, is appointed Ambassador at the Turkish Court, in the room of the Marquis de Moustier, now Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Marquis de Montholon, Envoy Extraordi nary and Minister Plenipotentiary in the United States of America, is named Minister Plenipoten tiary in Portugal, in the room of M. Bouree. M. Berthemy, Envoy Extraordinary and Minis ter Plenipotentiary in China, is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary in the United States of America, in the room of the Marquis de Montholon. The Marquis de Banneville, Director of Political Affairs in the department of the Ministryof Foreign Affairs, is appointed Ambassador to the Helvetu Confederation, in the room of the Marquis de Turgot, deceased. M. Desprez is appointed Director of Political Business at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the room of the Marquis de Banneville. The Moniteur also announces the receipt of-fur ther addresses from various communes expressive of the profound sentiments of gratitude to the Empe ror which have been inspired by the recent visit of General de Failly to succour the sufferers from the recent inundations. Baron de Buest, formerly Cabinet Minister of the King of Saxony (adds the Moniteur), appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in Austria, took pos session of his portefeuille on Friday last. In a long speech which he made to the functionaries of his department, M. Buest said that the policy which he shall ever follow will be always pacific, particu larly in regard to Prussia. These conciliatory sentiments are also reiterated in an article in the official Gazette of the Austrian Government. A Cabinet Council was held yesterday at St. Cloud, over which the Emperor presided. Upon this occason the Empress was present. The Gazette de Voss states that various modifica tions are to be made in the uniform of the Prussian troops. _ Cardinal Trevisanato, Patriarch of Venice, has just issued a pastoral letter on the occasion of the plebiscitum, full of expressions of loyalty and affection towards King Victor Emmanuel, and ren dering thanks " to the Sovereign Master by whom Kings reign and by whom legislators decree what is just." The proclamation also orders prayers and thanksgiving upon the occasion in all the parochial churches of the city and diocese. The Emperor has lost another eminent diplomatic servant. CountSerrienier died suddenly at Bayonne on Wednesday last. The Count was born on the 29th of May, 1816, and he commenced his diplo matic career on the Ist of January, 1840. He was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary on the 3d of Changes in the Upper Rouse. The number of Peers of Parliament has increased since January 1 by 15, and has been diminished by seven. The additions have arisen, first, from crea tions, of which there have been eight—viz., Duke of Edinburgh, Viscount Halifax, Barons Burrogill, Hylton, Lytton, Penryn, Romilly, and Strathnairn ; secondly, by English titles having been conferred on six Irish Peers—viz., Baron Clermont, previ ously Baron Clermont in the Irish Peerage ; Baron Brancepeth, previously Viscount Boyne; Baron Hartismere, previously Lord Henniker, M.P. ; Baron Kenry, previously Earl Dunraven ; Baron Monck, previously Lord Monck ; Baron Meredith, previously Lord Athlumncy ; and, thirdly, by one peer becoming entitled to take his seat, having at tained his majority—viz., the Duke of Hamilton. The Earl of Harrington, who Would have become of age this year; be died shortly after the meeting of Parliament. The total addition, 15 peers, makes the number of peers of Parliament, exclusive of 30 spiritual peers, 439 ; from which must be deducted three peerages which have become extinct—viz., Baron Bayning, Baton Glenelg, and Baron Pon sonby. The changes by succession have further diminished this number by four, the heirs of deceased noblemen being minors —viz., Viscount Clifden (sitting as Lord Dover), Lord Monteagle, Earl Donoughmore (sitting as Viscount Hutchin son), and Lord Rivers. During the year 23 peers have died—viz., Marquises Camden and Lansdowne ; Earls Bathurst, Chesterfield, Craven, Gainsbo rough, Harrington, Kinnoul (sitting as Lord IIay), Donoughmore, Rosslyn, Lanesborough, Limerick (sitting as Baron Foxford), and Beauchamp ; Vis count Clifden ; Lords Bayning, Clinton, Glenelg, Northbrook, Monteagle, Plunket, Ponsonby, Ver non, and Rivers. The Upper House, therefore, at present consists of 462 spiritual and temporal peers, The New Attorney-General's Address. The address of Mr. Rolt, Q.C., the new Attorney- General, to the electors of the Western Division of Gloucestershire has been issued. Mr. Rolt says : " Having accepted office as her Majesty's Attorney- General, my seat in Parliament is vacated, and I have for the fourth time to solicit your confidence, and to ask you again to place me in the honourable position of your representative in the House of Com mons. Questions of the gravest importance will demand the attention of the Government and of Parliament during the ensuing year. Our home administration—the affairs of India and our colonies —questions arising out of foreign politics (for they cannot be excluded)—the maintenance of our army and navy in a state of efficiency—will be enough to tax the energies of the ablest statesmen. In addi tion, there will be the great question of Parliamen tary Reform. Under the circumstances in which the present Government accepted office their measures will be entitled to the most candid consideration ; and if this is accorded, I doubt not their entire policy will satisfy the just and reasonable expectations of the country. It will be niy duty to support that policy, and I shall give that support to the utmost of my ability, believing, as I do, that it will be in unison with those principles of civil, religious, and commercial freedom under which we have so largely prospered, and that the representation of the people will be secured by the Government on the broadest basis consistent with the stability of our ancient con stitutional government by Queen, Lords, and Com mons. Should I again be honoured by your choice, my best attention will continue to be paid to the local interests of all my constituents in every part of the western division, and my attention, to those interests will not be interfered with by my official duties.—l have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient faithful servant, JOHN ROLT.—Ozleworth ) Oct. 30." LATEST INTELLIGENCE (REUTER'S TELEGRA3IS.) RECEPTION OF THE VENETIAN DEPU TATION AT TURIN. SPEECH OF THE KING. TuRIN, Nov. 4 (Evening). Upon receiving the result of the plebicitunz from the Venetian deputation to-day, King Victor Em manuel made the following reply : " This day is the proudest of my life. Eighteen years ago my father proclaimed from this city the war of independence, and to-day you bring to me the manifestations of the popular will in the Ve netian provinces, which, united with Italy, declare my father's wish to be accomplished. You confirm by this solemn act what Venetia did up to 1848, and has maintained up to the present day with admirable constancy and abnegation. I, therefore, pay a grateful tribute to those generous patriots who up held their faith in the destinies of the country by every kind of sacrifice and by their blood. To-day foreign domination ceases for ever. Italy is consti tuted if not accomplished. Italians must now de fend and make her great. The iron crown is also restored to Italy, but to that crown I prefer the ono which is dearer to me made by the love of my people." PORTUGAL, LISBON, Nov. 4. 12,000 troops, returned from the camp at Tan cos, were reviewed to-day by the King and Queen. The United States ironclad Miantonoulah has arrived here. FRANCE. BOURSE, Nov. 3, Two o'clock. Agents and speculators are busy with the settlement on Railway Shares, and all foreign and miscellaneous stock and shares. Reports are not dear—lf. 50c. to If. on Comptoir d'Escompte Shares, Ifr. 75c. to lfr. on Lyons, Ifr. 50c. to 40e. on Orleans, and 4fr. on Credit Foncier Shares. Several securities are car ried over with a deport, which has varied on Italian Fives from sc. to 2c., and on Credit Mobilier Shares from Ifr. to 75c. The arming of Russia and the supposed Prusso-Russian alliance causes a cer tain disquietude which unfavourably influences the market, and lower quotations are everywhere expe rienced. Threes have declined 17ic., to 68fr. 67ic., Italian Fives lose 20c., at 55fr. 80c. ; Credit Mo bilier Shares 15fr., at 593 fr. 75c. ; Credit Foncier lfr. 25c., at 1,363 fr. 75c. ; and Comptoir d'Es compte sfr., at 895 f. Railway Shares are likewise lower. The market has 4 per Cents 96 70 Do. end month losed as follows : Bank Shares 3575 Italian Loan 55 90 3 per Cents. Do. end month 6B 70 Credit Alobilier 593 75 Do. end month 55 95 Mexican Loan — Do. Bonds — Do. end month S9G 25 Credit Poncier — Spanish Threes Homo Debt Do. end month 1365 Deferred RAILWAYS. Orleans Northern Lyons and Mediterranean 925 Southern 576 50 Western 560 Eastern Sardinian — For Account. , BGB 75 1170 Austrian Lombard 423 75 North of Spain — 50 Saragossa 132 Ditto to Barcelona — Roman — Bramah's and Chubb's Patent Lockv. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Slll,—Our notice has been drawn to an article under the above heading in The Sun of the 29th ultimo, in which the scientific reputation of our firm is somewhat depreciated. We feel sure that you will under such circumstances, on the principle of hearing both sides, permit us to offer such corrections as will place your observations in a right light the memorable lock controversy of 1851 ; but as the public are our customers, sir, as well as yours, you will readily understand how anxious we are that they should not be misled. In that part of your article referring to the picking of the great Bramah lock in 1851, you say that Mr. Hobbs, " after a tough fight that lasted sixteen days, proved victorious." 1 his was not so. We have before us the award of the arbitrators on that occasion, and an extract or two from it will at once show you how you have committed the error of " sixteen days," and, at the same time, will rectify it. Paragraph 5 says :—" On July 24, Mr. Hobbs commenced his operations, and, on August 23, Mr. Hobbs exhibited the lock opened to Dr. Black and Professor Cowper (Mr. Rennie being out of town). Dr. Black and Mr. Cowper then called in Mr. Edward Bramah and Mr. Bazalgette, and showed them the lock opened ; they then withdrew (the two last-named) and Mr. Hobbs locked and un locked the padlock in presence of Dr. Black and Mr. Cowper. Between July 24 and August 23 Mr. Hobbs's operations were for a time suspended ; so that the number of days occupied by Mr. Hobbs was 16, and the number of hours he was actually in the room was 51." You will see now, sir, that when the " tough fight that lasted 16 days" is crucibled down to 51 hours the matter assumes a very different com plexion indeed. But that is not all. Mr. Hobbs repeatedly, in the presence of the arbitrators and other gentlemen, Mr. Edward Bramah included, locked and unlocked the lock ; and, on one occa sion, by means of the same picking instruments, he locked and unlocked it three times in one hour. We feel sure, sir, that had you been aware of these facts you would have published them in your article. With respect to the " detector" principle of lock security, Mr. Hobbs also exposed its fallacy in the presence of eleven gentlemp well known in the scientific world, who drew up a certificate and signed it to that effect. On the 22d of July, 1851, he picked a detector six lever lock on the strong round door of an office in Great George-street, Westmin ster. He did it in 25 minutes, and, after taking his picks out, re-inserted them and locked the lock again in seven minutes. This was the picking that so much alarmed the mercantile community of the metropolis, and took place two days before the Bramah challenge was signed. As we have no de sire to throw stones at our neighbours' windows we will not mention names, unless when it is necessary to take care of ourselves—that we must do. Reverting for a moment to the picked Bramah lock, we are desirous of reminding you that that lock was a test lock, specially prepared for a chal lenge, according to the best skill and workmanship of the justly celebrated firm whose name it bore. The pressure on the slider springs was between 301bs. and 401bs. ; that is, that in pushing the key in to open it in the ordinary way you would have to exert a force equal to the removal of the weight here mentioned. It had also eighteen sliders with false notches upon them. We need hardly add that such a lock was not an article of commerce, because no one would care to push about two and a half stones weight from the end of his key every time he wanted to open his padlock ! Iu all locks upon the principle here spoken of the ordinary number of sliders ranges from four to seven or eight, in rare cases to nine. When they are made with more than these they pass from the ordinary every-day com mercial element into that of the test and scientific. Mr. Hobbs, having proved the utter worthless ness of the detector system, invented that of the "protector," with which was aftewards coupled the preventive. This system has not, as yet, been over thrown. This " protector" lock was the first fruit of the great lock controversy of 1851, and has main tained its ground unchallenged to the present hour. It consists of a " protector" attached to the back of the bolt, completely removed from the front action of the lock, and cannot be touched by any pick-lock instrument whateVer. When any picking pressure is applied to the bolt this protector bites down and prevents the levers being bound, so that the thief has no feeling index, as it were, to guide him as to whether any particular leYer is free of the stump or not. This is the whole " open sesame" of the modern lock picker. Any maker—we do not speak of ourselves more than other manufacturers—who can prevent his levers being " tickled" will frustrate the skill and cunning of the thief. We have every rea son to believe that, by the preventor in the key hole and the protector behind the bolt, we have produced, at a comparatively cheap cost, an effec tual security against the fraudulent opening of locks. We do not say that other people may not have done the same thing in another way—we only speak for ourselves. The science of lock-picking as well as that of invention, no doubt progresses; at least we have assumed that it does, and have taken measures ac cordingly, We have provided for every possible contingency in the fraudulent tampering with locks, and have introduced in our new patents such im provements as to place our new " protector" as much is advance of the old, as that one was in advance of the system it superseded. In the Great International Exhibition of 1862 we had a standing advertisement-challenge running the whole period the building was open. We offered the handsome reward of 300 guineas, and 30 days to win it in, to the mechanician who could pick this " protector" lock; yet, in the face of all this, we did not meet with one single response. It is somewhat remarkable that, notwithstanding the undoubted excellence of many similar specimens of mechanical ingenuity in that " world's fair," Hobbs's and Co.'s lock, with their " protector," was the only one exhibited under actual challenge to pick, in such a positive manner, or for such a lengthened period. The enormous production of locks alluded to by you is really a marvel. What becomes of the thousands and tens of thousands that are yearly sent away from our manufactory is a wonder to ourselves.-- We have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servants, HOBBS, HART, and Co. 76, Cheapside, Nov. 2,1.86 G. POLICE INTELLIGENCE—This Day. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. THE CONDITION OF HYDE PARK.—Catherine Leonard, an unfortunate, was charged with disorderly conduct in Hyde-park. Police-constablo Fasshage, 604 A, stated that about nino o'clock on Saturday evening he saw the prisoner stop and speak to several gentlemen in Hyde-park, and he then took her into custody. In answer to Mr. Tyrwhitt the constable said he had known the prisoner as a frequenter of the park for about six months. The prisoner admitted speaking to gentlemen, but wha. she said was no harm. Barnes, the gaoler, in reply to Mr. Tyrwhitt, said ho did not think tho prisoner had been charged before. Mr. Tyrwhitt said something must really be done with the park. He could not seo why it should become a cess pool, and why respectable people passing through the park should be annoyed. As the prisoner was not recollected at the court ho would find her 20s. or 14 days; but if she came again she would be fined 40s. or a month. DESTROYING PROPERTY IN LEICESTER-SQUARE.—Thomas Clark, an errand boy, was charged with damaging the iron railings of the house No. 34, Leicester-square. Campbell, 209 C, proved seeing the prisoner, last:night, pull down some of the iron railings of the house No. 34, Leicester-square, on the pavement, and then run away. Ho went after the prisoner and took him into custody, when he did not deny pulling down the railings. Mr. Stembridge, of 34, Leicester-square, said that the railings had been pulled out of their sockets. The damage was 10s. Mr. Tyrwhitt said it seemed as if it was meant to pull Leicester-square to pieces. The prisoner said he only just caught hold of the rail ings to try his strength, and they came out. Mr. Stembridg© said he had had about a dozen panes of glass in his house broken by persons of late. Mr. Tyrwhitt said it was rather too bad that because legislation was going on as to the right to the enclosure of Leicester-squat e, the houses should be pulled about. He did not see why Leicester-square, because same legislation was going on respecting a portion of it, should be abandoned to all the roughs of London, and as long as there was any law left they would find that they would not be able to do what they thought proper. Ho should order the prisoner topay the damage, 10s., and a fine of 20s. WESTMINSTER. BRUTAL TREATMENT BY THE POLICE..Thomas Hobbs, a young man with his head bandaged and his right knee swollen as big as his head, being seated in the dock durino• uoIC and assaulting two police-constables in the execution of their duty. Henry Giles, 287 B, said he was on duty in Great Queen street, 'Westminster, at 12 last night, and went to a disturb ance between the defendant and a woman. He told defendant three times to go away ; he refused, and was taken into custody. Defendant struck him in the face, and escaped from custody. He called assistance, and Tunbridge Hills, 358 B, came up and collared defendant, who tripped him up, and kicked him while he was down. The three then had a struggle, and the pri soner was secured, but becoming violent Hills drew his truncheon and aimed a blow at his legs, which hit Lim on the head as he stooped down. (Sensation.) They got him to the Broadway, Westminster, when he threw him self down and kicked them, whereupon he was struck on the knee by Hills with a staff, causing the injury apparent. Four men had to take him to the station. The doctor hai pronounced the injury not dangerous. Tunbridge Hills, 358 B, who limped into court, corrobo rated. He was obliged to use his staff. _ _ Prisoner said Giles knew he had been convicted and called him a thief. Ile threatened to report him, when the other ono came up they drew their staves, and both fell upon him. This the constables denied. The woman who was with_prisoner was in court, but declined to be sworn. Mr. Arnold remanded him till Tuesday week, directing his removal to the hospital. AUTlloM—Authors have not always the power or habit of throwing their talents into conversation. There are some very just and well-expressed observations on this point in Johnson's life of Dryden, who was said not all to answer in this respect the character of his genius. I have observed that vulgar readers almost always lose their vene ration for the writings of the genius with whom they have had personal intercourse. Old Jonathan. SHOOTING AT A CROWD.—A man named Frank Blackburn was taken into custody at Leeds, on Wednesday last, charged with firing a pistol several times into a crowd o f people in Princess-street, New Wortley, one of the out lying districts of the borough of Leeds. It appears that Blackburn, who is 26 years of age, and resides in Airdale place, Leeds, was until very lately a guard in the employ of the North Eastern Railway. Company, and that he has been separated from his wife for a considerable period, and has cohabited with an elderly woman living iu Princess street, New Wortley, whom he had passed off as his aunt. This assertion, however, would not be accepted by the public, who manifested their disapproval of his condUct by hissing and hooting him from the house yester day morning. He repaired to the shop of Mr. Sheard, ironmonger, West-street, and possessed himself of a pistol, some powder, and No. 26 shot. Thus armed, he returned to the scene of the morning's expulsion, when the house was again surrounded by a crowd, who repeated the morn ing's disturbances, whereupon Blackburn presented him self at the upper window and deliberately fired among the crowd three times in quick succession, and afterwards dis charged the pistol a fourth time from the kitchen window. On all four occasions it is supposed that some persons were more or loss injured, though happily not seriously. By this time the crowd had become very great, and information having been conveyed to the police, George Rider, of the force, arrived and took Blackburn into cus tody. He did not offer any resistance, but suffered him self to be conveyed quietly to the police-station. No denial of the sfiooting was put in ; he acknowledged having fired the pistol four times, and in the coolest manner possible expressed his willingness to abide by the consequences, justifying his conduct as an act of self-defence. James Arthur Clutheray, of New Wortley, was hit on the temple; Mary lEll was hit on the right arm ; and Richard Henry Woodward was hit on the right side of the nose. Two other persons were also wounded. The prisoner was taken before the Leeds borough magistrates yesterday, and re manded till to-day. lIALLOWE'EN AT BALMORAL—Her Majesty, who had in former seasons expressed a desire to be pre sent at the celebration of Hallowe'en in the Highlands, had an opportunity of gratifying her desire on Wednesday last. To a Lowlander the sight on Hallowe'en in the Highlands is very interesting. Every farm and cottar's house is pro vided with a bonfire, and each child is armed with a "sennik" or torch. Thus prepared the children, as soon as darkness sets in, go along the hillsides and glens, waving their lights. Although the "old style" is more generally observed, a good number of the people celebrated the "new style" on this occasion, owing to her Majesty's wish to witness the proceedings. Several bonfires wore erected within the policies of Balmoral, and a number of " son niks" wore prepared. The day was very wet, but towards evening the rain abated, and the darkness favoured the display. A number of tho tenants, armed with their " son niks," assembled in largo groups just before night set in. In an instant almost the hillsides were lighted up with hundreds of torches, and the bonfires being lighted at the same time the effect was very fine. Her Majesty and the members of the Royal family were outside, and admired the eight yery much. ~,, pow. * rt r _ J 443, HER MAJESTY, &c• WINDSOR CASTLE, Sunday. Her Majesty, the Queen, accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice, drove in the Home-Park yesterday after-. noon. Prince and Princess Christian also went out driving. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, at tended by Lieutenant Ilaig, arrived at the Castle last night. Major-General Sir T. M. and the Hon. LadY Biddulph had the honour of dining with the Queen and the royal family. Mr. llelps arrived at the Castle and also had the honour of being invited. The Queen, their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince and Princess Christian, Princess Louise, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, and the Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting attended Divine service this morning in the private chapel. The Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor officiated. The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales, attended by Lord Frederick Paulet, Viscount Hamilton, Major Teesdale, and Captain Ellis, left Marlborough House on Friday night for Dover, en route for St. Petersburg. The Queen of Denmark, with the Princess of \Vales, Princess Thyra, and Prince Waldemar, and attended by Countess Reventlow, M. de Custens chiold, the Hon. Mrs. Stonor, and General Knollys, arrived at Marlborough House on Saturday evening from Sandringham. The Queen of Denmark, Princess Thyra, and Prince Waldemar took leave of the Princess of Wales yesterday morning, and attended by Coun tess Reventlow, M. de Custenschoild, M. Jantzen, and Lord Harris, left Marlborough House for Dover, en route for Copenhagen. The Princess of Wales, with the Hon. Mrs. F• Stonor, and General Knollys in waiting, attended Divine service. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, after inspecting the Galatea in Keyham-yard on Saturday morning, left Plymouth on Saturday afternoon by the 3.20 express train, for Windsor. His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador and Countess Bernstorff and family are expected at the Prus sian Embassy on Carlton-horse terrace at the close of the month from St. Leonards. His Excellency the Bavarian Minister and Baroness de Cette have arrived at the Bavarian Legation in Hill-street, Berkeley-square, from Brighton. The Earl and Countess Spencer arrived at Spencer House, St. James, on Saturday evening, from spending 3 few days with the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough at Blenheim. COUNT BISMARCK.---The health of Count de Bismarck is said to bo such as to require further leave of ab sence. The count intends returning to Berlin, letters state, in a few days, and then will again take his departure. THE REV. MORLEY r LiNSHON.—We learn that, by resting from his labours, this rev. gentleman is in good hope of recovering health and strength. The Earl and Countess of Derby leaves town this afternoon on a visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle. The Duchess of Roxburghe has arrived at the Clarendon Hotel from Windsor Castle. The Marquis and Marchioness of Donegal have arrived at their residence in Grosvenor-square from Ilan*" stead Marshall, Berkshire. The Prince Napoleon honoured with an inter view, at the Clarendon Hotel, on Wednesday last, Captain Hudson, of the Red, White, and Blue, who explained to his highness the various incidents connected with the passage of the miniature craft across the Atlantic. Captain Hudson was accompanied by his agent, Mr. Nimmo. We regret to hear that the state of Sir James L. Knight Bruce's health during the last week has been veri unsatisfactory. Sir J. L. Knight Bruce has been a Lord Justice of Appeal in Chancery ever since the creation of the office in 1851. He was made a Vice-Chancellor in 1841, and has, therefore, been a judge for the last quarter of a century. His resignn4 l o. has caused the first change winch has occ”-- , :a for the last 14 years among the per manent judges of the Court of Chancery ; but wo under stand that several further changes will bo made during next year, when the two junior Vice-Chancellors wil l complete the 15 years' service which entitles them to their pension. A rumour has been circulated that the authorities of a museum in Paris were about to purchase Professor Edward Hildetrand's (Court painter of Berlin) famous and valuable collection of water-colour drawings of India, China, &c., - which are now being exhibited at 48, Pall - Mall. We are informed that the negotiations were carried on for the new museum at Borlin by Herr von Offers, General Director of the Royal Museum at that town, but that he was unable to come to terms with the owner of the drawings. It may be interesting to some, at the same time, to learn that the drawings of the Castle of Iliramare , the present residence of the Empress, is from this time also exhibited. DEATII OF SIR ROBERT COLLETON, BART.—We have to announce the death of Sir Robert Augustus DI!" ford Graves Colleton, eighth baronet. He was born 1 11 1824, and was third but eldest surviving son of Sir James Roupell Colleton, seventh baronet, by Septima Sexta Col leton, daughter of Admiral Richard Graves. FUNERAL OF TILE LATE QUEEN'S HUNTSMAN.--C ll Friday the remains of Mr. Charles Davis, the late Queen's huntsman, were interred in Sunninghill Church yard, in the presence of a large number of the followers of the Queen's hunt. At noon the body of the deceased was conveyed from his late resideNce at Ascot, followed by Messrs. C. and B. Davis, the relatives, Mr. Alderman Blurt, Dr. T. Hewitt, Mr. M. H. Phillips, Mr. Edwards, Mr. H. King, the Queen's huntsman, six men at the ken nel, and two of the Castle servants, to Sunninghill Church, where the last sad ceremony was performed by the Rev. A• M. Wale, vicar of Sunninghill, the Rev. Conyngham Ellis, vicar of Cranborne, and the Rev. E. Pearse, incumbent of Ascot. Lord Colville, the noble Master of the B uc khounds, Major-General Hood, Major-General Seymour, Captain Seymour, and Colonel R. H. Vyso met the body at the church and witnessed the obsequies. Among the followers of her Majesty's stag hounds present on the mournful occa sion were Messrs. Chater, Mason, Newman, Boyce,t Oliver Menzies, Boswell, Allen, &c. The favourite hunter of Air Charles Davis was shot previous to the funeral, and the ears of the animal placed upon the coffin of the deceased. A large number of the gentry were present at the funeral —Windsor and Eton News. TIIE NORWICH MUSICAL FESTlVAL.—iiionwicify Saturday Evening.---The concert receipts of what must now be termed the late festival were £4,679, or within a few shillings of the amount taken in 1863, and they were only exceeded in 1863, 1827, and 1821. At the same time , it is rather disheartening that the continuous progress which had been observed at the last three festivals has sus tained a check. The ball receipts, the amount derived from the sale of books of the words, and other accessory" sources of income, have still to be taken into account; but as the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Queen of Denmark, and the Duke of Edinburgh, has in volved the committee in some additional expenses, it is doubtful whether the net proceeds will amount to £l,OOO. In 1863 they were £1,221. No definite information can, however, be given on this head, as a final adjustment of accounts will not take place until the close of the year. The ball with which the festival was brought to a close last evening was a brilliant and successful entertainment. The orchestra was covered with crimson cloth, and fur nished with handsome chairs and settees. At the back, and at both sides, were arranged shrubs in vases and exotic plants. A suite of rooms which had been fitted up for the reception of the Royal strangers ware again made avail able, while at Narious points of the hall there were some settees and chairs covered with crimson velvet. Near the west door there was a fine mirror which reflected all the company in the hall. The orchestra for the band WO erected on the south side and was adorned with heraldic devices, among which were the arms of England and Den' mark. Au elegant supper was served in a commodious apartment used for educational purposes by the Com mercial Branch of the Norwich Grammar School, and immediately adjoining the hall. The band in attendanc e was that of Mr. W. Howlett, of Norwich. The ball was opened by the Earl of Leicester and Lady Stafford. The company present comprised the Earl and Countess of Leicester, Lord and Lady Stafford, Lord and LAY' Suffield, the Earl and Countess of Marr, Viscoun t Itanolagh, Lord and Lady Sondes, Lord Augustus and Lady Hervey, Viscount Duncan, Viscount Newry, the Earl' of Orford, Sir W. Russell, Bart., M.P. ; Sir Henry and Lady iDurrant, Sir Thomas and the Misses Gladstone, General Shirley, the High Sheriff of Norfolk and Mrs' Amhurst, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., and Lady Lacon, Admiral Wodehouse, the Mayor of Norwich and Miss Nichols, the Sheriff of Norwich, Mr. and Miss Cubitt, Mr. C. S. Read, M.P., and Mrs. Read, Colonel Black, Co.l and Mrs. Fitzroy, Mr. and Lady Charlotte Schreiber,. Mr' and Lady Jane Levett, Mr. and Mrs. F. Boileau, Capt ain Cater, RN., Colonel Morant, Captain Jerningham, &c. Dancing continued till about half-past four this morning. The ball was attended by about 550 ladies and gentlemen, and worthily closed the Norwich featiVid f 1866.