The Sun. — London, England, 1867-07-13 00:00:00

THE NAVAL REVIEW. The subjoined is the authorised programme of the 1 Naval Review at Spithea d on the 17th of July : I " The fleet will be formed into two lines, the ironclads forming the line nearest to the Isle of Wight, with the r espective flagships to the eastward, and be unmoored and hove short by nine o'clock on the morning of the 16th inst. " His Imperial Majesty the Sultan, and also his highness the Viceroy of Egypt, will be saluted by the ships in harbour on their respective arrivals at Portsmouth. " Ills Imperial Majesty the Sultan will probably leave Portsmouth Harbour in the Osborne, at 10 15 o'clock, and will be received with a Royal salute from the Fleet as he approaches Spithead, the yards will be manned, and his Majesty will be cheered as the Osborne passes the lines. 3o soon as her Majesty receives the Sultan and the Viceroy on board the Royal yacht, and ap proaches Spithead from Cowes Roads, a Royal salute will be fired, the yards will be manned, and her Ma jesty will be cheered as the Royal yacht passes. " On her Majesty approaching the leading ships of the line, the ships are to weigh together and pro ceed in close order of steaming to the eastward, and having passed the Nab light vessel and approached the Royal yacht to the southward of the buoy of the Bullock patch, the leading ships will invert the order of steaming (signal 017), and will form the line with their heads to the westward, each ship bearing up in succession in order to keep her place and distance with her leader. " During some part of the evolutions of the day the ships will engage each other until the signal is made to 'cease firing,' and should the direction of the wind or other circumstances admit the fleet may stand in under sail. " On nearing Spithead the ships will be prepared to anchor in succession, the leading ships - first taking up their original positions, each ship passing outside their respective leaders. " The gunboats will form an inshore squadron independent of the two lines of the fleet, they will weigh with the fleet, and form in one line in the rear between the two lines, and having steamed out beiween the Warner and the Nab, they will be ordered, by signal, to part company, and, forming in two lines on the reverse order of steaming, will bear down respectively on Southsea Castle and Fort Monckton, and open an attack on those forts. " On her Majesty taking her departure from the fleet a Royal salute will be fired, the yards will be manned, and her Majesty will be cheered in passing the respective ships. "At 9 in the evening (weather permitting) the ships forming the lines will be illuminated with long lights and rockets." A second grand rehearsal of part of the pro- gratnme for the review of the fleet by her Majesty on the 17th inst. was performed off the Wight yes terday. Fires were lit on board the respective ships and cables shortened in to signal at 6 a.m. Admiral Sir T. Pasley joined his flagship, the Victoria, by 9 a.m., and preparations were at once entered upon for weighing upon the signal No. 553 being made from the flagship. The orders for the day were all for ships, as several on the previous rehearsal were unable to keep correctly their stations, to have suffi cient boiler power to enable them to make an eight knot speed when necessary, the fixed rate of steam tug, without special orders to the contrary, to be six knots. The Daphne and Nymph, screw unarmoured corvettes, to take the place of the Bellerophon and Lord Clyde, absent with Rear-Admiral Warden's squadron of ironclads in the Channel, in the star board division, and the Mersey to take permanently the place of the Princess Royal in the port division, all hope of the presence of Vice-Admiral King's handsome screw liner at the Review being now given up. The signal to weigh was made soon after 9, and in half an hour the Victoria's anchor was secured at her bows, and the other vessels of both divisions followed, some one or two not over quickly, and as soon as this was accomplished they fell into position in two lines in the following order—the Duncan and Lion passing into berths ahead of the St. George and Royal George. All the liners and frigates had royal yards across except the Suticj, she by permission having no yards aloft above her topsail yards : PORT DIVISION. Unarmoured Line—Screw Three decker-1. Vic toria (flagship). Screw Liners-2. Irresistible ;3. Donegal ; 4. Revenge ; b. Duncan ; 6. Lion ; 7. St. George ; 8. Royal George. Screw Frigates-9. Mersey ; 10. Liffey ; 11. Sutlej ; 12. Dauntless. STARBOARD DIVISION—IRONCLAD LINE. Screw Frigates-1. Warrior ; 2. Black Prince. Screw Sloops-3. Nymph; 4. Daphne. Screw Fri gate--5. Valiant. Screw turret ships-6. Royal Sovereign ; 7. Prince Albert ; 8. Wivern. Screw corvette-9. Research. Twin screw gun vessels -10. Viper; 11. Vixen. Hydraulic propelled gun vessel-12. Waterwitch. The Terrible held position off the head of the port line as look out ship, and the Gladiator did the same duty off the head of the starboard line. The Argus, Coastguard screw yacht, carrying the flag of Commodore J. Tarleton, C. 8., took up position between the two lines and in about the centre of their length to do duty as " repeating" ship, and to whip up the careless vessels into their proper places. In this order the fleet steamed grandly out to the south-east, the Argus finding plenty of work in seconding the flagship in getting and then keeping all in order. Nearing the Nab the line-of-battle ships changed their position in the port line in obedience to signal, the Donegal, Revenge, and Duncan taking second, third, and fourth places, and the Irresistible fifth ; the Daphne, screw sloop, at the same time, after sundry erratic and inexplicable manoeuvres, dropping into her place in the line ahead of the Valiant in the starboard division. The early morning was dull and overcast, with a breeze at about the strength of four from the cast. By the time, however, that the fleet were passing the Nab the weather had cleared, and the wind, at about the same strength, came slightly round to about E.S.E. At 11 10 a.m. the heads of the two lines were abreast of the Nab light, and steering for the pivot vessels anchored off the Bullock Shoal, the Daphne again showing proclivities for executing capers on her own account and drawing down upon her from the Admiral a sharp message to " keep her place" iu the line. The port line were keeping bad distances, and soon after, the signal being made to the Daphne, the Mersey and the Royal George came in collision with each other, the frigate losing her jibboom, w hi c h - f e ll w i t h i ts gear an d sa il a hang ing wreck from to bowsprit under her bows. The liner had her stapaoard quarter boat smashed. The Bullock Shoal uoy, E.S.E. of the Nab Light vessel was reached just before noon, when the lead ing ships were spoken by th e C amel steamer, Mr. Main, Queen's pilot master, and the pivot marks for turning pointed out off the edge of the shoal—two large buoys surmounted with flags, signal being made at the same time to in ver t order of steaming. The entire fleet now, with the solitary exception of one incorrigible vessel, were in capital distance order, and wheeled round the pivot buoys by the respec tive divisions superbly. It was, necessarily, the grand future of the day's exercise, as it will be the grand feature in the few evolutions that will be gone through on the day of the review, and no won der, therefore, that on its completion Sir Thomas I'asley ordered its repetition. Once more the Vic toria and Warrior led off the four-figure waltz of the war ships, and again the double elliptic track was marked on the surface of the waters. In steaming up for the pivots the second time the wind freshened considerably and told upon the four liners astern of the Duncan—the Irresistible, Lion, and the two Georges, causing them to lag very considerably. Excepting this little contretemps, and the appearance of the irrepressible sloop in the ironclad division, which would have her own private performances, the evolution was again gone through with excellent precision. It is an acknowledged matter of reproach to us, even among our own naval officers, that in the manceuvring of a fleet of ships under steam we are far behind the French Navy, but the practice of the Spithead fleet yesterday in in verting the order of steaming round the pivots off the Bullock Shoal was certainly a great Mine: News. ............... improvement upon its previous practice in 1 the Wednesday's rehearsal, and if " eccentricities" are abandoned, and a somewhat closer attention paid to signals, the " waltz of the fleet" round the pivot on the review day will be a spectacle well worthy travelling 1,000 miles to see. On nearing the Nab light-ship the lines of ships were again wheeled out wards, and a course laid out to the S.E. at half speed, the " irrepressible" sloop again soon after the start in the new direction butting with her stern back upon the Valiant's stem, and forcing her out of the line, until the Admiral's signal to the frigate to " keep place" put matters straight. The Daphne immediately afterwards received a similar cautionary message, and deserved it. The three turret-ships, the Royal Sovereign, Prince Albert, and Wivern, kept their stations better than any three ships next to each other in the fleet, and the hydraulic Water witch held her berth capitally astern of the twin screws. The weather had now approached the sum mer aspect of Wednesday, and the sun shone as brightly as then on the lines of ships as they stood out into the Channel, each ship at a cable's distance and with about three cables' distance between the two lines—a splendid and unparalleled display of naval magnificence and power. The fleet continued its course thusuntil 2.25 p.m., when the course was changed 16 points by signal, and the fleet wheeled again to port and to starboard in its respective lines, bringing the ships' heads to about N.W., and for the Nab light on its return towards Spithead. Signal was then made to double the distance between ships from one to two cables' length, and to return under steam at five knots' rate, or at the same rate under steam and sail, at the option of commanding officers of ships. Topgallant and royal yard men sprang aloft, and laid in close in the tops in readiness for the next order. "Away aloft," " Let fall," " Sheet home," rapidly followed, and all plain sail was soon crowded on each ship, the Valiant on this occasion being the smartest ship with the flagship second by a very few seconds. From the order being given on board the Valiant, " Away aloft," until all the royals were fairly set, the time was 1 minute 48 seconds. Many other ships in both lines may have been within a second or two of the Valiant and N ic toria, but the times of all the ships could not be taken from one point in the fleet. All did their best in this competitive struggle aloft, and if all were not winners they at least deserved to be so. The Sutlej made no sail, having no yards aloft above her top sails ; the Mersey set no foretopgallant sail or royal at the same time as the other ships, owing to her accident, but soon after the other ships had done aloft and coiled down ropes, she bad made all right again, and got all sail set like the rest. The Royal Sovereign and Prince Albert, of coarse, scorned the use of sails as contrary to their principles. All the other ships had set their fore-courses, three topsails, topgallant sails, and royals and their jib and flying jib. The day's exercise was now over, and the fleet, in all the beauty of swelling canvas, supplemented by steam at its lowest grade of power. Slowly the fleet moved in for the anchorage, the wind falling very light, the Nab light being passed by the stern most vessel at 4.40 p.m. From the Nab the majority of the ships held their way in under sail only with just occasionally a turn or two with their screws to keep position, until passing through St. Helen's roads, where a general signal was made to shorten sail to topsails. Under their topsails and steam the fleet continued its progress towards Spit head. At 5 p.m. topsails were furled, and the Vic toria dropped anchor to her old berths soon after wards, the remainder of the fleet picking up their berths in succession as they arrived in the anchorage. The squadron under the command of Rear- Admiral Warden, consisting of the ironclad i\lino taur, Bellerophon, Lord Clyde, Achilles, and Pallas, with the unarmoured screw frigates Liverpool and Phcebe, will have joined at Spithead by the time his report appears in print. SOUTHAUPTON, Friday This port contributes no mean addition to the steam flotilla which will be assembled at Spithead on Wednesday next, to witness the great naval Review arranged to come off that day in the presence of her Majesty the Queen, the Sultan of Turkey, the Viceroy of Egypt, and other illustrious personages. Between 20 and 30 steamships of various rates of tonnage, belonging to the mail and other shipping interests associated with this port, will be present on the occasion. Five of the large vessels of the Penin sular and Oriental Company have been chartered by the Government—viz., the Syria, to be appro priated to the House of Lords ; the Ripon, to the House of Commons; the Tanjore, to the members of the Cabinet, foreign Ministers, &c.; and the China and Bangalore, the special appropriation of these two not being yet publicly known. The three first named will go down to Portsmouth on the 16th, there to embark the distinguished company assigned to each, and the China and Bangalore will, as at present arranged, leave the Southampton Docks on the morning of the review. The Royal Mail Com pany send two of their noble vessels, the Seine and La Plata, the former devoted to the company's shareholders, and the latter to the directors, man agers, and others. The flag of the Union Company will be represented by two of their steamers—viz., the Cambrian, with the directors and the ( share holders, and the Anglian, chartered for the occasion by a private firm. The South-Western Company contribute four of their fleet, the Brittany, Casarea, Southampton, and Despatch ; the British and Irish Company two, the Lady Egliuton and Lady Wode house ; and the Southampton and Isle of Wight Company four, the Vectis, Medina, Lady of the Lake, and Lord of the Isles. Among the miscel laneous steamers advertised for the occasion from this port are the Southampton, the Salisbury, the Boston, the Zaire, the Annette, &c. ; a steamer of 1,000 tons named the Himalaya, has an chored in the river this afternoon, reported to be destined for the same uses ; and the Thetis is adver tised to leave Portsmouth or Southampton with passengers for the review ground. Other arrange ments are in progress, and there will in all pro bability be at least thirty steamships from this port at the great nautical gathering on Wed nesday. Special trains to and from Portsmouth are to be laid on from this•and various other towns in the district. The steamboat fares for the day range from 10s. to £2 25., some inclusive and some exclusive of wines and provisions, and most of the vessels will remain to enable those on board to wit ness the illumination of the fleet at night. The Standard says :—" Letters from Rome give a glowing account of the manner in which the Pontifical Treasury is being filled. They state that the foreign bishops have presented to the Pope the extraordinary sum of 7,500,000 f. (X 300,000 sterling) in money, be sides other precious gifts. The bishops of Canada brought a silver model of a ship, the sails of which are composed of bank-notes of various countries, and the cargo of golden coins of every nation. The Bishop of Mexico presented his Holiness with an offering of 80,000 piastres, and one English prolate alone gave him 2,500,000 f. Various and amusing are the stories told relative to the great religious festival. One very old bishop, supporting himself on an immenso walking stick, persisted in being pre sented to the Pope, contrary to etiquette, with his friend the stick in hand. On approaching the representative of St. Peter, h o excused himself, on account o f th e p oo rness of his dist r i c t, f or not being able to make a b etter offer ing to his h o li ness than the stick in quest i on. O n inspection , not knowing othorba it turned ou t t o b e o f mass i ve go ld ! Two Rome, and ops, meeting whatthe him their bles s i ng ! Au Oriental sat himself dow n cross-legge i chihouque !" 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The fate of Maximilian has thrown for the time a shadolff on the brilliant atmosphere of Paris and its festivities, though that it will be of no long dura tion is sufficiently manifested in the ordonnance for the mourning of the Court, which will last for thirty days, and be, for the first fifteen, what is called deep mourning, for the remainder of the period of a lighter character. The French press, as indeed also that of the civilised world, is unanimous in its exe cration of the cowardly assassination, though I ob serve it abstains almost exclusively from consider ing the political bearing of the late Archduke's connexion with Mexico. It is said, however, that Maximilian, prepared for the worst, had made ar rangements for the publication, after his death, of his history in connexion with the Mexican Empire. It would be a loss of time to seek to analyse the motives which have influenced Juarez and his party in the commission of this cruel and impolitic execution, or to search for them further than in the well-known baseness, cowardice, and revengeful character of the Mexi cans, but it is possible they may have remembered in the case of the Emperor Augustus I. (Iturbide), who was shot in a similar manner in 1824, that, sub jected only to the punishment of banishment on the occasion of his first capture, that Prince returned a second time to grasp at the visionary sceptre which only allured him to his ruin. The policy of the Americans in reference to Jefferson Davis bears a marked and striking contrast to that of the Mexi cans in regard to the Emperor Maximilian. The Republic of America, however, is great and real, that of Mexico paltry and a sham. Whatever may be the ulterior result of the Mexican anarchy, and I think it extremely probable that it will be to fall under the power and control of America, no nation will recognise them, or lift a sword in their de fence. lam of opinion that such a subjugation would be beneficial not only to themselves, but to the interests of humanity in general. lam not one of those who shrink with horror from the idea that America will one day become, if in deed she be not already, the most powerful nation in the world. I believe in fact that it is impossible for events to fall out otherwise, but I do not for all that believe in another invasion of the Huns, nor that an American President will be found to play the part of a modern Attila. I shall not, however, pursue farther the consideration of a question which has been so ably disposed of in your admirable lead ing article of last week. The affair o f Berezowsk i presents no additional features or discoveries, and it is probable that the account given by the mono maniac is a true one. The Russian journals are pressing strongly the advisability of t he immediate denationalisation of the Polish provinces of Lithua nia, Volhynia, White Russia, the Ukraine, &c., and indeed it is difficult to see what wiser course can be adopted. The day hs gone by when the na tionality of Poland could beprotected with effect, and as in the case of Ireland in regard to Great Britain the best protection that could be accorded at present to the Poles would be a more complete participation in the national privileges of the great empire, with which even now they are almost blended and lost. Germany still appears to regard with jealousy the coquetting of Russia with the slave States, and it is probable that no end of territorial disputes will arise from time to time amongst her own petty princes, who regard in each instance perhaps three fourths of their principalities as their own personal heritage and property, whilst the fourth part ap pertains to the State. This position of affairs tends to raise various knotty questions, of which it is not at present easy to see the arrangements. What is done, however, in the case of Nassau, Electoral Hesse, and Hanover will probably guide the course of precedence in other in stances, whilst the collective guarantee of the Great Puissances will prove a safeguard against endangering the peace of Europe. According to the Paris journals his Highness the Sultan, who appears to enjoy with great relish the manners and customs of the unbelievers, has been particularly struck with the excellence of two things in Paris, its cuisine, and the universally excellent manner in which not only the bourgeoisie, but even the lower classes, are shod, especially as compared with his owu subjects, who either wear papouches (slippers) more or less dilapidated, or go entirely barefoot. Whether the Padishah will import into Turkey a cohort of French cooks and cobblers, or simply content himself with administering the bastinado to his own artistes on his return, I cannot say ; it is evident, however, that either bedridden hussars' recipe for cream tarts of pepper notoriety must have been lost at Bagdad, or that the aforesaid tarts will not bear comparison with the chefs d'auvre of the chef of the Elysee. It is a wonder to me that amongst all the various so called guide books which have been published of e n dgo affair e a n t t oE h f e t tu Voila oe m i Ip o e s r Tn o co n i up e t a. g l e t sTh hotels t h ee he address awrhkoetsa s d e o late so little attention has been paid t o th e eco f nomy mse o e nh l a i t v lhf i of fe a rs r to i i s are both excellent and abundant, and the meat exposed for sale, in one butcher's shop especially, I have never seen surpassed in quality, even in the displays of England. A well-filled butcher's shop is always an interesting object to most folks, but one which is at the same time a work of art is some what of a curiosity. Figure to yourself a corner establishment, extending each way some 200 yards, the ceiling decorated in the highest style of art, with double cornices of white and purple marble, the walls composed of marble panels, the flooring of encaustic tile in mosaic, the comptoir of white marble, supported by gilded statues, and in the middle an immense fountain of black marble, a statue of Cupid filling the basin with water, from which, under groups of water lilies, peep the noses of— guess gentle reader—some dozen of huge prepared calves' heads, and you have the outline of such a butcher's shop as one does not see every day, and one which is, in fact, unique even in Paris. But I commenced with the view of giving the visitor some hints as regards Paris. His first care is generally his lodging, and if he should happen to be a student not overburdened with the riches of this world, it will be interesting to him to know that there is a company in Paris who have at their disposal 20,000 apartments for natives of all countries, at a cost of one franc per day ; the company may be inquired for at all the railway stations around Paris, and the name of the managing director is M. Jules Conder, 19, Rue Royale, St. llonor6. So much for hint the first, but as I cannot devote the whole of my letter even to a subject so interest ing as that of a practical guide in Paris, 1 will resume it in my next by endeavouring to give some outlines of how one may live inexpensively , even in Paris, and during the period of the Exhi- bition. The Imperial Commission has announced a series of concerts, or rather competition, on a gigantic scale, no less than 4,000 executants being engaged in the affair, which will take place on the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 21st, the last being devoted to an international competition between the regimental bands at present in or about to arrive at Paris for that purpose. Accounts from Rome state that it has of late been filled to overflowing during the celebration of the Papal Centenary by the peasantry of the neigh bouring districts. Pius IX. has received no less than 501 dignitaries of the Catholic Church. his Holiness, who is seventy-6ve years of age, never theless chanted the solo of the celebration hymn, and it is said that his voice is so sonorous as to be clearly distinguishable above all the others. Amongst other divertissements of the Fetes, the Prince de Boyhere revived the chariot races of the ancients, though I am informed that the racing lacked considerably the Homeric energy of former ages. The Prince Imperial left Paris for Bagueres ptiroenssoaccompanying him "k w h as i c f h a r de Luchon on S un d ay l as t, th e Emperor and Em tahseythe returned Railway Tuileries. t o S t t a h - e The Sultan left Paris on Thursday last for Eng land. On the occasion of his visit to the hospital des Invalides his Highness decorated with the Turkish Order of the Medjidie the oldest soldier present, who was summoned before him for that purpofio, The Palace of the Elysee during and the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour. The Emperor wore his usual field marshal's attire, with the red and green cordon of the Turkish Order. Amongst the staff [ noticed the stay of the Commander of the Faithful, with its crowds of Turkish officials, gave me rather the idea of the Sultan's own Palace at Constantinople slightly modernised—an effect increased in a somewhat ludicrous manner by an enterprising French tradesman, who opened a shop directly for the sale of an immense number of red fez, which he displayed upon wooden heads ; the re sult of his speculation, however, is beyond my cognisance. The affiux of royal visitors to Paris still continues. Among the late arrivals here have been Prince Nicholas of Montenegro and the Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar, the latter travelling under the incognito of Count Letti. The King of Bavaria, Louis the First, is expected shortly ; as also the Queen cf Prussia. Her Majesty the Empress has declined an invitation from Queen Victoria to honour with her presence the naval review at Spit head to be given in honour of the Sultan, but it is said she will pass a few days with her Majesty in the privacy of Osborne. The death of the Emperor Maximilian is, of course, the cause of the refusal. I was much struck the other day, and I must add also somewhat annoyed, to find that amongst the names of exposants decorated on the occasion of the distribution of the recompenses that of no one Englishman is to be discovered. I learn, on inquiry, however, that this is owing to the express demand of the English Government, which does not wish its citizens to be adorned with foreign decorations. I think this proceeding somewhat arbitrary on the part of the Government, which might, at least, have left the matter to the discretion of those to whom the honour might have been offered. The Exposition has given rise to many amusing incidents. At the Palace of Versailles the other day two peasants were discussing the wonders they had seen in Paris. " I shall never be able to tell my wife all I have seen here," said one. " Bah !" said the other in reply. " Nothing more simple. I shall say to mine when I get back, 'Figure to yourself paradise. C'est beau n'est ce pas? bien beau. Eh bien,—the Exposition, Paris, Versailles, and what I have seen is bien plus beau encore." If his wife, thought I, will be satisfied with that definition she won't be difficult to please, that's all. On another occasion Mademoiselle Schneider, who takes so ad mirably the role of the Grand Duchess de Gerolstein, in that amusing burlesque at the Theatre of the Varieties, presented herself in her carriage at one of the entrances to the Exposition sacred only to the admission en voiturc of princes and princesses. This was respectfully represented to the fair applicant. " Place then," was the reply in the young actress's most telling manner, " for I am the Grand Duchess de Gerolstein." The guard was done for, and the gate rolled upon its obedient hinges at once. The Empress Eugenie herself at another time was not so successful. Her Majesty, wishing to preserve an incognito, presented herself at the door of the Expo sition of the Isthmus of Suez before the proper time of its being thrown open to the public. Entrance was refused by the doorkeeper. "But I am a friend of M. de Lesseps," insisted her Ma jesty, who wished to preserve her incognito, if pos sible. " That's what they all say," replied the Cer berus with a laugh ; " everybody is a friend of the directors, but you won't pass for all that." "If I were to say that I am the Empress," said her Majesty. " I shouldn't believe that either," returned the imperturbable doorkeeper, and it was not without considerable difficulty that her Majesty could finally obtain an entrance. In spite of his brusqueness, however, the Empress would not per mit the discharge of the too zealous servitor, who will doubtless be more circumspect for the future ere he again refuses the entrée to a friend of the Baron de Lesseps. The grand attraction at the present moment is the International Regatta at the Basin of St. Cloud, about seven miles from Paris, and perhaps the most beautiful locality that could have been selected for that purpose. There are various, there are several methods of reaching St. Cloud. The railway, the numerous little steamers which flit up and down the Seine like fire-flies, or the American horse railway, which has been laid down in a parallel line with the river, and which is traversed by immense omnibuses drawn by three horses, and capable of containing about forty passengers, a raised iron flange on the wheels fitting into the railway sunk in the Boule vard. The whole route is one of the most picturesque in France, and the park and palace of St. Cloud thrown open to visitors on the occasion. Amongst the most beautiful of the royal pleasure grounds, the playing of the fountains, forms one of the principal attractions of the good people of Paris, and albeit devoid of the natural grandeur of the waterfalls of Scotland and Ireland—leaving Niagara out of the question—there is yet great artistic beauty in their fantastic arrangements. On Sunday last the scene in the park was perfectly in describable --the concerts, the various military bands, the ball by night, the illuminations, and the immense crowd reflecting by the weird light of the parti-coloured fires, the varied hues of a gigantic tulip bed, made up an ensemble easier to be ima gined than described. The prizes of the first two days' sport (French boats and regulations) have been carried off by the Paris Rowing Club. On Monday the regattas were continued, but it was evident that with the Sunday they had lost their charm. The tribune, with its throne tent, was but scantily filled ; the s ame mi ght be said of the three marquees placed side by side, and a d orne d with the drapeaux of the various competing coun tries ; a long narrow pavilion facing the basin, and over which, the French tricolor waved exclusively, was equally deserted, and t h e little activity at all manifested,was in thevicinityof the luncheon tent,over which the English Union Jack waved conspicuously. The honours of this day were reserved for the Cana dians, who carried off two prizes, a first and third of the value of 3,000 and 1,000 francs respectively. On Tuesday the scene of the regattas had sunk still lower with the Parisians as an attraction ; and al though about two o'clock the Sultan and his suite dashed over the long bridge in four large open car riages, drawn each by four horses, and conducted by two postilions in the Imperial livery, his Highness did not approach the scene of the aquatic fete. It was probably his farewell visit to the Empe ror and Empress ere he left on Thursday. The Turks, to the number of from 30 to 40, ap peared in the highest spirits, and it is probable that no more picturesque excursion has been afforded his Highness the Sultan, than a visit to St. Cloud. The a a t entrance to the little Tower is ov er a l ong b r idge, ld o o affording an extensive view of the ru i n as it passes through a beautifully wooded di s t r i ct stu dd e d w ith countryprne principal llsl square an u seats, Bc r v e c e . n or e A place the risese n f the th e bridg e slope ofthe n small leadin g up to the left to the chateau or palace, below which spreads the magnifi cent park, with its huge clumps of trees cut in squares, carpeted with bright green turf. The fountains, its chief attraction, lie against the slope of the hill, and descend from a double triumphal ' arch, surmounted by statues in a series of sloping terraces and basins, ornamented with every variety of grotesque monster in bronze, which produce the effect so pleasing to the Parisians, viz., the spouting of the waters. Towards the entrance of the park a number of lilliputian shops and bazaars have crept in, which add greatly to the accommodation of visitors. Lower down the stream, and in a green meadow by its margin, h a s been fixed the head-quarters of th e regatta. Whether, however, the distance is too far for the Parisians, or whether aquatic sports are not greatly to their taste, certain it is that, the , as regards attendance, Inter national Regattas have been a most complete failure. The races f 12 1 Tuesda y were most unin teresting, and the editor of Bell's Life present, looked particularly out of his element ; however I shall resume this matter again in the course of my letter. he Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Prince Napoleon, the Sultan's young son, the Duke of Aoste, the Prince de Montenegro, and a crowd of marshals and gene rals, amongst whom appeared several Arab chiefs. On the evening of the same day the Sultan attended a grand ball given in his honour at the Hotel de Ville 7 • his Highness remained for forty mi nu t es , an d _ . 0 on retiring expressed his warmest thanks to the Prefect of the Seine through the me lium of Fuad Tach, shaking his hand repeatedly, as also that of M. Blanche, secretary-general. For the benefit of persons intending to visit Paris, I may mention ,hat the railway lines have determined to make re urn tickets available by ordinary trains, of course within the period of time allowed by the billet. One of the latest visits paid by the Sultan in France was to the Military School of St. Cyr. The Inspector-General, M. de Martimprey, and the General Commandant of the School, M. de Gondre court, came from Versailles, at the head of the en tire section of cavalry, to receive and form the escort of his Highness. The Sultan witnessed with great satisfaction the various manoeuvres of infantry and cavalry, which were executed in his presence, and paid especial atttention to the mechanism of the Fusil Chassepot, with which the Tirailleurs exercised before him. During the Sultan's visit, which lasted upwards of three hours, an incident occurred worthy of mention. Amongst the officers of his Highness's suite there happened to be a young man of Greek origin, who had received his military education at the school of St. Cyr. He demanded and received permission to re-enter for the moment his ancient battalion, where he was received with acclamations, afterwards going through the various exercises in company with his ancient comrades. The Sultan, who expressed the highest satisfaction at his visit, as well as at the high state of military perfection shown by the school, made himself acquainted with the minutest points of its management, decorating with the Order of the Medjidie before his departure all the Imperial officers and chiefs of the different services. This week have been distributed at the Palace of the Champs Elysees, under the imme diate presidency of the Emperor and Empress, the recompences awarded to the different musical societies who have come to Paris for the interna tional competition. Their Majesties were accom panied by the Princess Clotilde, the Princess Murat, the Duchess de Mouchy, the Prince Abbe Bona parte, and the Princes Murat. The two grand prizes have been decreed, the one for the Musical Societies of France to the Imperial Society of Lille; that for strangers, to the Tonic Sol-Fa Association at London. The two crowns of gold were presented, that to the leader of the Society of Lille by the Em press, the other by the Emperor to a young English lady, conducted by R. Laurent de Rille, whose name was not given. After the departure of the Sove reigns the remaining prizes were bestowed by their Excellencies M. de Torcade Roquelle, Minister of Commerce and Public Works ; Marshal Vaillant, Minister of the Empress's Household ; and M. Duruy, Minister of Public Instruction. Amongst the Americans of note who attended the dinner at the Grand Hotel to celebrate the anniversary of American Inchendence were Go vernor Bartin, Pennsylvannia, Hon. S. B. Ruggles, Elliot C. Cowdin and Frank Leslie, New York, U.S. Commissioners to the Exhibition ; Rev. Dr. Eldridge, Rector of the American Chapel ; Hon. John W. Forney, M. Dockerty of Philadelphia, and Judge Mason, Pennsylvania. The Americans present at the Grand Masonic Banquet were brethren William Marshall, P. Wilder, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts ; Guild, Cook, Hill, Usher, Forristall, and Cummings. At the late reception given by Col. and Mrs. Norton to the United States Commissioners were present—the lion. Samuel B. Ruggles, President Barnard, Professor Moore, Messrs. William Cowdin, Freeze, Usher, Valentine, Professor Cleve land, Major Poussin, Mr. and Mrs. M'Cormick, Dr. Temple, Dr. and Mrs. Stearns, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. and Miss Coyle, &c. PARIS, 11th 'July, 1867 I have this week been requested to solve a pro• blem, and to give a conscientious opinion on a poin which I have frequently eluded, though, be it said, fashion writers have consciences, and can divide arguments into separate points, as they can discern Malines point from Alencon. lam called upon to give my appreciation of the moral influence of our present fashions on society, and therefore state at the very onset, that there is no morality in them at all. Many may think this is a very superficial answer, but I inquire " Why should our morals be dressed up in the newest Paris styles? Why should they be thrust into inconvenient fourreaux, where they can find no more expansion than in umbrella cases? which receptacles, by the way, are tighter fits for that certain stiff kind of morality which so many profess, than the fourreaux without sleeves which are now worn on all occasions, and especially on the 2d of July, at Baroness de Rothschild's dejeuner au Chateau de Boulogne. Why again should the bitter enemies of all vanity look for contrition out of sackcloth, the very material made by nature herself apparently for all uncomfortable purposes, of which it may not be derogatory to s ay that repent ance is one. To be contrite in new Chambery gauze, trimmed with satin roll and crystals, or to practise compunction in a plain white muslin that costs 1,700 francs, is almost as impossible to female instinct as it hasbeen for Victorien Sardon to prove that his comedies are improving French society. It does not ensue from the ab ove t h at light lite rature and fashionable pursuits are the leading clue I to that distant region we have all heard of, and which the tutors of our childhood affirm is situated in the hottest part of the known world. My opinions may be advanced, but I maintain that a moderate respect for fashion renders home happy. Where is the girl who does not love of all things the Fred r) ndec naai pretty white Chinese foulard, w hi c h b rother Fred sm uggled home for her on hi s return from India, a nd which she always will wear looped up with and blueno one n (the a n very t another last n o v likeel novelty in t ? ais wouldn't in P smuggling it back again, in order to escape the heroic enthusiasm of his sister's approbation. Where is the father who does not love to toss up his last baby, chucklin g , as mamma says, " like a cherub," all in a cloud of white Valenciennes? Mammas who have not studied Rubens fancy that cherubim sing eternally in white lace. Where is the husband who does not like to see his bride in her new home seated in a boudoir fur nished h la Parisienne, and wrapped in a sultans neglige of his own selection? I do not mean that our Benoitin styles embellish life, but life is embellished by subdued refinement at home. If there are funds to be outlayed in the furnishing of a house, elegance, art, and use com bined should be kept in view. For instance, I know of a young couple whose honeymoon will long be prolonged by judicious expenditure at home. The boudoir has nut-wood furniture, covered with medallions on blue ground ; the bed-room is papered with lilac and roses on white, the same chintz to match, and plenty of Swiss curtain hangings. A purple drawing-room, with gilt wood, is carpeted with purple violets, on green ground. the dining room, of old oak, is studded with steel rails. Flowers, grasses, bronze, and crystal are the only tolerated ornaments. " But women of taste are so hollow," do I hear some readers argue, and really there is some truth in the objection ; but many also exist who are hollower still, and have no taste at all —they are caverns in which roomy emptiness is deposited. The great complaint against Parisian ladies is unfounded ; they are not all silly wives, glorying in diamonds and cashmere. How many with small means are fashionable and profound economists, turning every thread to ac honour of count, defeating cracks in gloves, changing On Tuesday, a t four o ' cloc k , i n the Sultan, the E mperor passed i n r eview, at the old trimmings into new, perpetually bent o n unaccountable facility of making some ps that Champs Elysees, th e troo of the Imperial Guard A stain or a thingpretty out of nothing. with several and the first corp s o f the arm y, crease on an English lady s attire are beneath battalions of caval ry and twenty b a tt e ries, making her notice, but one or either on the cheapest of up a total of • from 45,000 to 50,000 men. At dresses makes a Frenchwoman unutterably wretched. half-past three th e E mperor and h i s I m perial guest Anything thatdes tr oys harmony or denotes care .thus it made their appearance at the head of a bril lessness is considered ill taste, and us is mere Haut staff. The ,Sultan, who was mounted on a worthless combinations present a pleasing . effect. A beautiful grey Arab, wore a magnificent uniform line has W be drawn, therefore, ere faflionft are of blue, almost mend w ith - gold embroidery THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1867. continued. Some of our new styles are absurd, and should be avoided, especially the new costumes all made up of Gladiateur's colours or Fervacques, stripes. Wooden watches are heavy, saffron dye for the hair, instead of Titien glow, is to be ab horred. The two heavy plaits down our backs, in stead of light streamers, are somewhat barbarous, and the new round hats worn on the tips of ladies' noses are more like masks than anything else. Gloves, instead of three buttons, are now provided with thirty, and the greatest extravagance is a pea green jacket with crimson sleeves. The wise middle course in this season is black. The Empress's Court mourning is relieved by a tinge of red. White and black are the coolest wus lins, and at present the most appropriate. COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, Juno 29, 1867. The intelligence from San Francisco shows that money is abundant, and the rates have there fallen to 12 to 15 per cent. per annum. The steamer on Saturday brought in $1,145,000 in specie and bullion, to New York. The na tional produce of the precious metals is valued at abou t $100,000,000 per annum, of which 75 millions are estimated to be extracted from the quartz mines. The largest quantity of gold is taken from Californian soil, and the most silver from that of Nevada. The former foots up $50,000,000, the latter $16,000,000. Tho richest silver mine yet discovered in the world is in Virginia city, Nevada, which within eight years has returned $66,000,000. The amount of specie exported from New York from the year ending July lis little over $40,000,000. Saturday's steamers took out $466,800 in specie, and the Persia, on Wednesday, $152,000, making a total since January lof $23,222,826. There is more speculation in gold, and that market is growing lively, for it is anticipated that the President and the Congress about to assemble will not pull together, and buyers look for a rise. An advance has been already established of from 1 to 2 per cent., the rate closing on Thursday at 1381. On July Ist the Treasury will disburse nearly $18,000,000, and, as the export is steadily declining, if there be no trouble at Washington those operating for a rise can scarcely fail to lose. Money is plentiful, and the supply will be further increased by the July dividends, to be paid by the railroad and other companies. The rates ruling here are from sto 6 per cent. on the best security, and 7toB on the second class. The supply is very large, but some think the Legislative Act of last winter, which will be in operation next week, abolishing legal rates of interest, will have an effect on the market. I need scarcely say that these people are wrong, as the market never has been influenced, and never will be influenced, by any such insane laws. The simple rules of supply and demand will continue to regulate it, as they have hitherto done. Business also has been more brisk in stocks and shares. The Michigan Southern, influenced by a report of a change in its direc tion, and a consolidation of the line from Buffalo to Chi cago, of which it will form the western link, advanced from 7 to 75i. Erie also rose rapidly with many eager buyers. The Buffalo and State line railroad of New York has been consolidated with the Erie and North-west, and the road will be known hereafter as the Erie and Buffalo. Another consolidation is in contemplation to complete the Pennsylvania Central, and to give them a through inde pendent line from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. For this purpose it is necessary to incorporate the little Miami, Columbus, and Xenia railway. The Panama Railroad, dividend for the quarter payable July 5, is 6 per cent. It was thought that the receipts of Revenue and Customs have increased so as to enable the Financial Secretary for the month just closing to show a satisfactory return. At New York the Customs receipts daily range from $350,000 to $400,000. Government Secur;ties are strong, with more business doing at a slight increase of price. Foreign ex change is rising, and is now quoted from 110 to 1101 for gold. Gold 138*, United States Five-Twenties (1862) 107/ to 110/, (1864) 1071, (1865) 1071, (1865, New Issue) 110/, United States Ten-Forties 100/, United States 7 3-10 Loan 106/, Missouri Sixes 98/, Tennessee Sixes 67, Vir ginia Sixes 74, Georgia Sixes 841, New York Central Rail road 104, Erie 631, Erie preferred 75, Hudson River 109}, Reading 108/, Michigan Central 1084, Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana 764, Illinois Central 1211, Cleveland and Pittsburg 801, Cleveland and Toledo 1201, Chicago and North-western 391, Chicago and North-western Pre ferred 63*, Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago 102*, Chicago and Rock Island 93k, Ohio and Mississippi Cer tificates 25/, Western Union Telegraph Company 44, Cum berland Coal Company Preferred 301, Canton Company 46 1, Quicksilver Mining Company 30, Mariposa Mining Com pany 7 to 8. (From Messrs. Bowles, Brevet, and Co.'s Circular.) Paris, July 12, 1867. Unbroken quiet and a general disinclination for now enterprises or speculation is reported to us from all markets, American as well as European. Our cwn forms no exception, and transactions during the past week have been very limited. In Americans the quotation has varied from 821 to 82-7 i, but with little business. The issue of 1865 is steady at 801 41; in that of 1864 we hear of no transactions. The rente closes at 68.90. The Italian closes at 50.40. Exchange on London, 25.181. United States Securities close in demand. 1862'5, 88. 1865'5, 834. (From E. F Sailerthumite and Co.'s Weekly Circular, July 10.) The Persia brings us our usual advices from New York bearing date 25th ult. There had been an active demand for all classes of the public funds, and prices were well sustained. An easier money market bad also stimulated speculation in railroad stocks, and a larger business was recorded than for some time past, but without any great alteration in quotations, except that Michigan Central had declined $6, while Michigan Southern had advanced $4. In railroad bonds we noto an improvement ooth in the demand for and price of Atlantic and Groat Western First Mortgage Bonds ; Border State stocks generally were more inquired for. DIVIDENDS. It should bo borne in mind that all dividends on Ameri can Railroads are declared at so much per cont. on the capital, and not, as on English Railroads, at so much per c , nt. per annum. Illinois Central Rome, Watertown, and Ogdens burgh Norwich and Worcester Michigan Central Metropolitan (of Boston) Panama Chomung 2 do. d 0.... do. do. 1 Hartford and Now Haven Pitts., Fort Wayne, & Chicago 21-do. d 0.... do. do. 16 Connecticut River 4 do. d 0.... do. do. 1 Fitchburg Boston and Lowell Providence and Worcester Wostn. of Massachusetts 5 do. csh / and 30 do. stk} ' . .do do. 1 Chicago, lowa, and Nebraska 5 do. d0....d0. do. 1 Portland and Kennebec At the close of last week the London Market for Ameri can Securities was dull and inactive, but during the past three days the buying on Continental account has been resumed, and United States Government Bonds close firm, the 5-20's of 1862 being last quoted 73 to 734. The Bonds of 1865 have been in considerable request, and the differ ence in price between them and the previous issue has sensibly diminished, the closing price being 71} to 711 or Ithree quarters per cont. better than this day week. The announcement of the customary dividend on Illi nois Central appears to give confidence in the undertak ing, which we Lelieve to bo in a sound and prosperous con dition ; the shares have improved to 80 to Erie shares have been largely taken on American account, and are last quoted 441 to 1 Atlantic and Great Western Consolidated Bonds have been dull, and close flat at 24 to 25 ; the transactions have been on a more limited scale than usual, and the decrease in the traffic receipts for the two first weeks in July has induced some selling. (From Messrs. L. P. Morton and Co.'s Circular.) NEW Youx, Juno 29, Since our last advices monetary affairs have shown a steady reaction toward ease. While the movement at the Treasury has returned but little of the large amount of currency recently taken into its vaults, the largo sale of bonds to the interior have caused an increase of legal ten ders at this centre, and call loans have declined to 4 to 6 per cent. The gold premium is again sensitive and fluctuating, and has advanced 1.1 at 2c., notwithstanding a decline in the exports of specie, and the prospect of the payment of about nineteen millions of coin interest, by tho Treasury, on July Ist. The anticipation of the reassembling of Con gress in July creates a somewhat unsettled feeling in busi ness circles. It is apprehended that the session may be prolonged, and that questions may be raised which will tend to renew the lethargy in the trade of the country, caused by the discussion of exciting political issues during the last session. At the same time there is a lack of confidence in the permanence of pacific relations be tween France and Prussia, which has a certain tendency to maintain the premium. Apart, however, front these political considerations, the tendency of affairs has favoured a steady improvement in the tone of business. The crop prospects, in all sections, afford substantial ground for the expectation of au active business, and of a decline in prices which will go far to ward remedying the difficulties under which our industries are at present placed. The weather, though in some sec tions unusually cool and wet, has been upon the whole highly favourable to the maturing of vigorous crops and to an ultimate ample yield of the cereals. The general trade of the country continues dull, and, as a consequence, United States securities are in very active demand for the employment of idle funds, and continue high and firm. The causes which have induced the extraordinarily high prices of bonds appear to have been much the same as have contributed to the advance of Consols. Tho generally unsatisfactory results of husi ness,:and the disposition among prudent capitalists to keep aloof from trading investments until affairs are upon a Wunder basis, baits naturally owed s, specially los. ........ activo demand for the class of securities doomed most available for the purposes of a temporary employment of funds. In stock movements there has been decidedly more ac tivity, and prices have advanced within the past week 4 to 6 per cent. Tho earnings of the roads are generally very satisfactory, and in anticipation of the largo traffic which must attend the moving of the crops, thorn is a disposition to hold shares for higher prices. The cotton movement has dwindled down to compara tively insignificant figure 3, the Southern supply being now near the point of exhaustion. Tho receipts at all the ports for last week amounted to 10,000 bales, and the shipments to 14,500 bales ; leaving a total stock at all ports of 258,900 bales. The New York market has been rather weak, under the downward tendency at Liverpool. Yesterday Midland Uplands closed at 26 to 261 cents. Foreign exchange continues quiet. Bankers 60 days sterling 94 to 10 ; do. 3 days' sight, 110 to 1101 ; bills on Paris, 5.131 to 5.121 for 60 days, and x. 114 for sight. BURNING OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE, WALNUT-STREET, PHILADELPHIA. Last week we noticed the terrible acoident that occurred at this fire when the wall of the building fell. Frank, Leslie gives the following particulars : On Wednesday evening, the 19th of Juno, the American Theatre in Philadelphia was burnel to the ground. Tho fire originated in a stable at the roar of the theatre, and about midway in tho performance, while the "Demon Dance," taken from the " Black Crook" drama, was being represented upon the stage, and while the audience were fastening their eyes intently upon the spectacle before them, there was a real demon at work just beyond the stage, and so furiously he boat against the rickety pine boards that presently they gave way before him, and avast mass of fiame and smoke and blazing particles swept in upon the stage, and the flame, catching the scenery, mounted, as along a gun powder train, to the flies. In an instant there was, of course, terror and dismay among those upon the stage. Ballet girls and demons rushed up-stairs to the dressing room, and with hearts filled with fear tried to reach their garments. But the masterless flame had already reached the floor of the apartment, and as the door swung open a hot blast gushed out into their faces, and they could see room, dresses, and furniture enveloped in a mass of fire. Down again, just in time to mingle with the crowd of ac' ors as they rushed onward to the street, utterly careless and regardless of everything but personal safety. Mr. James Pilgrim, the stage manager, who was first in formed of the fire, went to the front of the stage, and, with out excitement, said : " Ladies and Gentlemen,— Circumstances compel me to adjourn the play at this moment, and you would oblige me very much by leaving as soon as you can. It is your interest to leave, so do not stand upon the order of your going. What I say I will explain at another time. Ladies and gentlemen, leave—leave as quietly as you can." These remarks took the audience by surprise. Nothing had as yet attracted attention. S- me people walked out, but the greater portion remained. A second time Mr. Pilgrim requested them to leave, and a few more complied, while some got upon the stage to ascertain what was really the matter, but were merely asked to retire. Pre sently smoke began to come out upon the stage, and the pointed flames pierced the flimsy scenery. Then there was a rush and somewhat of a panic. Happily there were but few ladies or children present, and everybody got out without injury. Late in the evening, when the fire was nearly subdued, it was noticed that the front wall had been curved and warped by the heat, so that it leaned. The crowd were loud in their warnings to the firemen to "look out for the wall." But the firemen, eager and excited, wore reckless of danger. Pre sently the wall shivered for an instant, and then with a deep rumble, followed by a crash, it tottered and fell, hurling huge stones, and bricks and tinder down upon the men beneath it. An instant of agonising suspense, and the crowd, realising the character of the accident, rushed to where the fragments lay and began to disentomb the human beings who lay stretched in death or moaning in pain beneath. The result of the search has been the dis covery of thirteen dead bodies, and about thirty persons wounded, many of them severely. So sad a loss of life has cast a gloom over the whole city. COUNTRY MARKETS. WAKEFIELD.-FRIDAY. At our market to-day English wheat met a slow retail demand, and the business done was at last Friday's rates. Other articles unaltered. Weather fine. LIVERPOOL.---FRIDAY. There was a moderate attendance at to-day's market, and wheat met a fair consumptive demand at ld per cental on white descriptions. Flour was in steady request at the extreme rates of Tuesday last. Beans firm, at 35s per qr. Oats in short supply, at a shade higher in value. For oatmeal there was a quiet demand, and prices fully supported. Indian corn was inactive. LINCOLN.-FRIDAY. A tolerable supply of wheat. Trade steady, and prices for fine sorts rather dearer; inferior unaltered. Very little grinding barley. Oats a moderate show. Beans a heavy trade. Now white wheat, 70s to 75s ; new red, 6ls to 70s per 36 stone. Barley for malting, 49s to 54s per qr ; grinding, 35s to 37s per 30 stone. Oats, 29s to 355. Beaus, 47s to 50s per 38 stone. STA3IFORD-FRIDAY. We hal a somewhat limited show of wheat to-day, and the business done was at late currencies. Barley was a small show, and prices supported. Oats and beans wore at the rates of last week. New white wheat, 68s to 73s ; red do., 63s to 66s per 86 stone. Barley, malting, 40s to 50s ; grinding, 27s to 355 per qr. Oats, new, 28s to 33s ; old, 30s to 32s per 21 steno. Beans, 43s to 48s per 38 stone. Peas as of late. D ERBY-F RI D AY. There was a limited show of wheat on offer to-day, and last week's prices were steadily supported. A small show of grinding barley, at unaltered rates. No malting offered. Beans and other articles were a fair show. New white wheat, 64s to 74s ; do. rod, 58s to 67s per 36 stone. Barley for malting, 40s to 47s per qr. ; grinding, 32s to 36s per 30 stone. Oats, now, 28s to 34s ; old, 34s to 36s per 24 stone. Beans, old, 58s to 60s; new,,.3Bs to 45s per 38 stone. BRISTOL SUGAR-FRIDAY. There has been a dull demand for sugar throughout the week, both for raw and refined, and prices must be quoted fully 6d per cwt lower. COAL MARKET. Price per ton at the closed the market. s. d. Hatton Lyons ........ 17 6 West Hartley - 17 3 Walls End Hetton ... 20 0 Itastings Hartley l7 9 Wyla,m Tees HaSwell ... 2O 0 Ships at market, 27—sold. 27. Foreign Mail racket List. MAILS DUE. Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton..... July 20. Ditto, via Marseilles ••••••• July 14. Ditto, via Panama • • • Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and Monte Video Aug 5 . Ditto, by French packet Cape Verds, by Brazil paeiret Aug. 5. Cape of Good Hope. Ascension, and St. Helena July 25. China, Penang, and Singapore. via Southampton—July 20 Ditto, via Marseilles Falkland Islands Gibraltar, via Southampton July 13. India, via Southampton July 20. Ditto, via Marseil es July 22. Malta, Egypt, ..te. ......... July 13. Ditto, Marseilles.. July 14. Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, and Natal, via Southampton. July 20. Ditto, via Margelles July 14. Newfoundland July 17. Portugal Aug. 5. Ditto, by private ship to Oporto ... Ditto ditto to Lisbon United States, Canada, California, &c., by British packet Ditto, by United States packet Ditto ditto (New York) Ditto ditto (New York) Ditto ditto (Baltimore) Ditto, by Canadian packet July 12. West Coast of Africa, Madeira, and Teneriffe July 17. West Indies and Pacific (except Mexico and Baha mas) Cuba and Mexico July 29. Bahamas, via New York July 25. Bermuda, via ditto Births. CRANBORNE —On tho 12th inst, at 1, Mansfield-streo t, Lady Cranborno, of a Eon. Hum.E—On the 11th inst., at 6, Melcombe-place, Dorset' square, the wife of G. B. Hume, Esq., of a daughter. WIRE —On the 12th inst., at Croonfs-hill, a Bla,ekheatb, 01° wife of Travers Barton Wire, Esq., of son. Marriages. RUSSELL—HODGSKIN—At All Saint's Church, Chicheste r, William It. Russell, late Captain of the 58th and 1 4 ! 11 „'. Regiments, to Harriette Julia, youngest daughter of Hoclgskin, Esq„ of Cawley Priory, Chichester. WlLKixsoN—Vaal—On the 11th inst., at St. Mary' s ' Ilitchin, Major Henry C. Wilkinson, 82d Reginient, to Eleanor Lydia Grey, youngest daughter of the late Lt'' Col. Des Vceux, Scots Fusilier Guards. Deaths. CLARKE On the 11th inst., at Walworth, Lieut -Col. W' 11. 11. F. Clarke, late 53d Regiment. DORMER—On the 10th inst., at Warwick Villa, Leaming ton, Miles James Dormer, Esq., aged 66. PYMAIi —On the 12th inst., Barnes, Samuel B. P5' 1,19 ' 13 ' Esq., of 7, Westbourne-terrace-road, aged 58. REBELLO—On the 10th inst., at Wyndham-place, Bryalr sten-square, Francis Rebell°, Esq., aged 75. RICHARDSON—On the 10th inst., at Wigan, Thos. R ichard ; son, M.A., Ph. D., F.It.S.S.L. and E., M.R.1.A. , Inst. C.E. &c., aged 51. TEEHERNE—On the 11th inst., at Tho Dell, Long Ditton Morgan Treherne, Esq., M.P., aged 63. -- London Printed and Published by WILLIAII ANDO W i ; of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at Tit SON Office, NO . I d i Strand, in the Precinct of the &coy, in. the Celin t Y Middlena.7-Saturday, July 13,1867.