The Sun. — London, England, 1870-08-23 00:00:00

T l 4 MOSES and SON. . 11 ' • CORNER of MINORIES and ALDGATE. - NTE W OXFORD-STREET, CORNER of HART-STREET. CORNER of TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD. B RADFORD, YORKSHIRE. V i MOSES and SON'S PRICE LIST of .L. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. Frock Dress Oxford Camb. Coats. Coats. Coats. Coats. 255. 255. 17s. 18s. 30s. 30s. 21s. 225. 355. 355. 265. 28s. 425. 425. 305. 325. 50s. 50s. 365. 365. 635. 60s, 425. 425. Also at Also at Also at Also at other prices. other prices. other prices other prices El MOSES and SON beg to remind the public JuJ• that the cheapness of an article depends entirely on its quality, and they venture to affirm that every article sold by them is considerably cheaper than what can be obtained at any other ho ise in England. 1A 1 .4 . MOSES and SON'S PRICE LIST of GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING CONTINUED: Summer Tourist . I Summer Dress Suits. Suits. Trousers. Trousers. 245. 245. 10s. 6d. 15s. 28s. 28s. 12s. 6d. 16s. 6d. 365. 365. 14s. 18s. 40s. 425. 15s. 6d. 21s. 455. 48s. 17s. 6d. 245. 555. 525. 20s. 265. Also at Also at Also at Also at other prices. other prices. other prices. other prices ORDERS by post are attended to with care and punctuality, and the easy and accurate system of self measure introduced by E. MOSES and SON enables them to guarantee a faultless fit. E mos: S and SON'S PRICE Li T of BOYS' CLOTHING : Knickerbocker Suits. Eton Brighton 1 Harrow I Suits. Suits. ! Suits. 9s. 6d, 13s. 6d 16s. 61 Also at other prices, Also at I Also at I Also at other prices. other prices. other prices. MOSES and SON supply every description of 4 . clothing, ready-made, or made to measure, for all ages, all occasions, and all classes: also Hosiery and Drapery, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, and complete outfits for all climates. All Goods marked in Plain Figures. Any article exchanged if not worn or injured. List of Prices, with Rules for Self-measure, Patterns, and Fashion-sheet, gratis and post-ire E. MOSES and SON'S Establishments are closed every Friday evening at sunset till Saturday evening at sunset, when busi ness is resumed until Eleven o'clock. The following are the only addresses of E. MOSES and SON : LONDON. CORNER of MINORIES and ALDGATE. NEW OXFORD-STREET, CORNER OF HART-STREET. CORNER of TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD, COUNTRY BRANCH, BRADFORD. YORKSHIRE. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.- Lessees—Messrs. H. J. Montague. D. James, and T• Thorne.—THlS EVENING, at 7 30. CUPBOARD LOVE, by F. Hay. Atter which, at 8, the Comedy, in Three Acts, entitled TWO ROSES, by James Albery. To conclude with the successful Burlesque, DON CARLOS ' • or, The In fante in Arms Supported by Messrs. H. J. Montague, H. Irving, G. Honey, W. H. Stephens, and T. Thorne ; Mesdames Nelly Power, Amy Fawsitt, T. Lavis, and A. Newton. _ Doors will be open at 6.30. Overture at 7. N.B.—Mr. David James, having terminated his engagement at the Strand Theatre, will positively have the honour of ap pearing here, in a new farce, entitled " Chiselling," on Saturday next, August 27th. MESSRS. MONTAGUE, JAMES, AND THORNE beg to announce that on SATURDAY MORN ING, August 27th, at Two o'Clock, a PERFORMANCE of the enormously successful Comedy of THE TWO ROSES, by James Albery, will be given in aid of the FUND uow being raised for the SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS of the French and German armies. The ladies and gentlemen of the company, the band, and every one engaged on the establishment have offered their gratuitous services. The proceeds will be imme diately handed over to the Lord Mayor, and the amount announced from the stage in the course of the morning. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND. MA DAME TU SS AUD'S EXHIBITION, BAKER STREET. On view Portrait Models of the Emperor Napoleon 111., the Empress Eugenie, and Prince Imperial ; King William of Prussia, and Count von Bismarck. 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Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 45 6dl . per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., 3s. COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands. Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases. Desks, post free. Established 1841 RUPTURES—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS tPcrfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and 182), is allowed by upwards of Five IHundred Medical men to be the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the Moc- Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and cicse floss that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can not fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manu facturer, Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. k Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage. is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, is. Bd. An Um bilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage. le. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in tetture. and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiten ess, p rotects th e enamel from clec<ty and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price lb. tict Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames street, London. NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hai r to its pristine hue, no matter at what age. JNO. GOSNEI,L and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder ful liquid. It is now offered to the public in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price. Sold in bottles, 3s each; also 5s 7s ed. and 15s. each, nclud ng brush. Red Bun Wharf, Angel-passage, f 3, tipper Thames-street, Lon don, E.C. NATIONAL INSTITUTION for DISEASES of the SKIN, Gray's-inn-road and Mitre-street. Physi cian, Dr. BARR MEADOWS, 49, Dover-street, Piccadilly. Ave rage number of Patients under treatment, 1,000 weekly. Free letters are available for necessitous applicants. THOMAS ROBINSON, Hon. Sec. HOSPITAL, for DISEASES of the THROAT, Golden-square, W. President—the Right Hon. the Earl of STRAFFORD, F.R.S. This Hospital has relieved upwards of 24 , 00 0 patients since its foundation, and is in great NEED of FUNDS to meet the heavy current expenses. EDMUND WYLD, Secretary. WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hammersmith W.—FUNDS are urgently needed, and the Committee earnestly appeal to the benevolent to assist them in carrying on heir usefu work. T. ALEXANDER, Sec. and Sup. LONDON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1870. AUTHENTICATED news maybe difficult to obtain in regard to the progress of the war, but purely imaginary incidents are occurring around us in an abundance, and of a variety, absolutely bewildering. The air is so thick with rumours that, to "shoot folly as it flies," you have but to fire hap-hazard and you are sure to bring down a canard. Take a few of them by way of example, very recently baggel. M. EMILE OLLIVIER, the ex-Premier, has fled from Paris with his young wife, pursued, on the road to Italy, wherever they are recognized, by the execrations and hootings of the population ! Nothing of the sort—M. EMILE OLLIVIER is all the while comfortably located, still, in Paris, and in point of fact a day or two ago is quietly breakfasting there, in company with one of our correspondents. He may no longer have a " light heart "—probably has by this time a very heavy one—but, at any rate, there he still continues to live at Paris instead of being hooted out of France by the infuriated populace. Again, the Empress EUGENIE (so probable, this !) had despatched, secretly, to the care of the Countess MONTIJO at Madrid, enormous crates and ponderous boxes laden with treasures, thus put out of harm's way, providently and betimes. A statement altoge ther untrue—the EMPRESS REGENT having some thing else to think of besides looking after swag like a burglar, or loot like a marauder. At any rate, Mr. SMITH has contrived to make off cleverly with the plate chests and the jewel boxes from St. Cloud and the Tuileries, and to deposit them safely and securely, here, in London, where they are beyond the reach alike of Prussian invaders and Parisian revolutionists. Altogether, an absurdity—the last historical Mr. SMITH heard of as hurriedly coming hither from beyond channel, being one who landed as long ago as on the 3rd of March, 1841, at Newhaven, and whose Christian name was Louis PHILIPPE—not the alter ego of Louis NAPOLEON. The PRINCE IMPE RIAL, however—there could be no doubt about this, whatever might have become of the spoons and forks—the Child of France, the future NAPOLEON IV., was safe and sound, here, in the English metro polis. Some favoured the notion, it is true, that he was back again with his mother at the Tuileries. But there were those who were better informed, who knew all about it, who had actually seen him with their own eyes, here in London, at the French Ambassa dor's. Several days flit by, when, lo! and behold, his Imperial Highness is found to be all the while with the EMPEROR; arrives at Verdun the other morning with his Majesty in a travelling carriage; enters a third-class carriage on the railway, making a primi tive toilette, there, poor child, with a tumbler of cold water and the corner of a pocket-handkerchief. However all this may be, the fact is certain, we are next told that, down at Walmer Castle, both Earl GRANVILLE and Mr. GLADSTONE have had interviews with Prince ACHILLE MURAT and M. BENEDETTI! Nothing whatever of the kind having occurred ! Most wonderful, however, of all these rumours, have been the distinct statements set forth in regard to the EMPEROR NAPOLEON 111. Whatever might be said as to the other rumours, there was no room left for doubt as to the authenticity of those statements ! The EMPEROR was suffering from febrile monomania the fits coming upon him in paroxysms. His MAJESTY, we were next informed, in one of these outbursts of delirium, at Rheims, had destroyed himself. Finally, being conveniently brought to life again for the pur pose, the EMPEROR, it was announced, in a sensational placard of the Observer of Sunday last, had taken his flight from France! And, on looking to the Observer, we there learnt that it was currently reported that he was momentarily expected to arrive at Dover. The telegrams received yes terday morning, direct from Chalons, in forming us, on the contrary, that instead of being delirious, instead of having committed suicide, instead of taking flight for Dover, the EMPEROR, as calm and impassive as ever, had passed to and fro on horseback through the camp at Chalons, had there reviewed the troops, had there been surrounded by the soldiery clamouring to be led against the Prussian invaders. Yet—having "brought down" these outrageous canards one after another—we may be perfectly sure that others, possibly yet wilder, will be just as strong upon the wing to-morrow and the day afterwards. AT length the French Ministry, through the official organ of the Government, have uttered the words which might advantageously to the interests of France and of truth, have been spoken two or three days ago. The Journal Official acknowledges the danger of the situation. In a brief note yester day. morning it says that no news having been received by the Government for two days from the army of the Rhine, in consequence of the interruption of telegraphic communications, it is thought that the plan resolved upon by Marshal BAZAINE has not yet succeeded. In other words the Germans have interposed between the chief French army and the capital, and BAZAINE, shut up in a fortress which contains no sufficient supply of food, must cut his way through the German hosts or surrender. That this was the state of affairs, was apparent from the first. Without the aid of the German accounts, BAZAINE'S own telegram was quite enough. He had announced his intention to retreat. He commenced to retreat on Sunday. For a week he has been fight ing continual battles without claiming to have made any progress with that retreat which was openly proclaimed to be the best resource for the French arms. The Germans have attempted to stop him. They have succeeded. Under the circumstances it becomes of less moment to inquire into the 15s. 18s. I 18s. 19s. 235. I 235, 265. I 265, 265. 325. 325. 30s. 365. 365. 48s. 48s, THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23, 1.870. THORLEY'S HORSE and CATTLE SPICE, I_ In Penny Packets only, of all Corn Chandlers in London, and Of all Grocers, Druggists, and Corn Dealers in the Country. OPERAS, THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS. PRINCE OF WlLEs's—A 7.30. Quite by Accident. M.P. Deares Mamma. QintsN's—At Seven, My Wife's Dentist. 'Twist Axe and Crown. VAUDEVILLE—Cupboard Love. Two Roses. Don Carlos. CHRISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8; Wed. nesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round. ZOOLOGICAL GARDBNS, Regent's-park. Open daily except Sun days). Admission, Is. on Mondays, 6d. Children under twelve, 6d. MADAME TIISSAUD'S ExansiTlON, Baker-street, from 11 a.m. till 3.0 p.m., and from 7 till 10 p.m. Admission, Is.; extra 6d. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY. Morning ............ 9 afterill I Afternoon after 11 4 ttg EVENING EDITION. exact proportion of credit which each party may claim for its share in the week's fighting. It is obvious enough that, though their immediate aim has been foiled, the French have no reason to be ashamed of their achievements at Borney on Sunday, at Vionville or Gravelotte on Tuesday, or at Rezonville on Thursday. It is probable that they had a decided advantage at Borney ; it is certain that, if they made no progress against the Prussians at Vionville, they kept their lines intact after inflicting frightful losses on the enemy ; and if the Germans won at Rezonville, such a result is not surprising, after the French had sustained enormous losses, without rein forcements, whilst the Germans gained constant accessions of strength. In all cases the French troops have fought admirably. In nearly all cases the generals have handled their men well in the actual field of battle. When, for example, MACMAHON committed the fault of fighting at Woerth, there was no exception to be taken to his arrangements for the struggle. He placed his men well. He held the situation against superior forces with great ability, so much so that at one time the issue of the fight was really in some little doubt. In the middle of the contest he executed a very difficult movement in the face of a numerous and conquering enemy, with the utmost skill. Altogether MACMAHON has well earned the sword of honour which the Parisians are subscribing for for him. Similarly BAZAINE mayhave conducted his operations very well during the last week—indeed he must have done so, or his army could never have offered such a desperate resistance to an outnumbering foe. But all this bravery avails nothing, if it fails to realise the greater objects of war. However well the French marshals manage the details of battles they are hopelessly at fault in the general operations of the campaign or strategy. BAZAINE'S three well contested battles, in which so many men were lost, on both sides, only render him, as the weaker party, less able to meet the task that awaits him—that of cutting his way through a surrounding force to his companions in arms. His army was to have formed the nucleus of the force at Chalons. He cannot get there. What will the Chalons army do without him ? We know that it consists of ill-trained Garde Mobile battalions, new levies of regulars, the broken regiments of M CMAHON, and some really good troops drawn from different parts of the Empire. This is not a promising composition, but it is not hopeless if it were numerous enough. Unfortunately, though the exact figures are not given, there is scarcely any hope that it can equal in strength the fine and victorious array of the CROWN PRINCE. If BAZAINE'S army be destroyed, captured, or hopelessly scattered, then the Chalons array must confront both the German hosts. And it is by no means im probable that any of the three evils may befall the French at Metz. BAZAINE must have lost at least 50,000 men in the three battles of the week. The Germans, in their official report, acknowledge 40,000. An official report never gives the full number at first—it cannot, indeed. The French must have lost at least as severely as the Germans. Here, then, is proof that two-fifths of BAZAINE'S army is disabled, for it consisted at first of 120,000. Surely these facts point their own conclu sion as to the continued success of the Germans. If the situation was " grave " after Woerth and Forbach, it is more than ever so now. If the last hour of the Empire seemed at hand then, it must be close and inevitable after these most terrible struggles. TOPICS OF THE DAY. her for her selfish intermeddling policy in one num ber, declares in another that she has sunk into a nation of shopkeepers, and has fallen in half the lifetime of a generation from a first class to a third class power, held in little estimation on the conti nent. The Anglo-American Times, in writing upon this subject, very justly remarks that instead of England having sunk into this position, it is really her mis fortune that all other nations, including the United States themselves, attach an exaggerated, value to her opinion. " There never was a country so much bored by others, so closely watched, or earnestly remonstrated with, so petitioned, so bullied and belied." German and French papers at the present moment are alike writing at her, each trying to inveigle her to their side, and all neutral Powers are awaiting her lead. Any manifestation of opinion in her press or Parliament excites jealousy, and to whichever side the public feeling inclines, the other party is loud in its indignation, The European Powers generally persist in constitut ing England a kind of judge, demanding her opinion on all their international differences, and always attacking her when they get it. Possibly it is the knowledge that, however personal interests are con cerned, the great body of Englishmen are always in favour of fair play and honourable dealing between nations as between individuals, that makes conti nental Powers so solicitous of their moral support. The Anglo-American points out that the selfish policy of France has defeated herself, and it is noticeable that the two Powers which aided or abetted Prussia in her attack on Denmark have received from Prussia herself the most condign punishment. may be judged of from the fact that in the course of the last half century the yearly attendance has risen from an average of about 3,000 to one of nearly 10,000—the collections for the charity having for some years past averaged £l,lOO. The principal solo vocalists engaged for the celebration this year are Madame Tietjens, Madame Sinico, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. EZ C fk it < lo i t. efill rt .v - 14 1-- ' Crallat ,ct.--"--. THE NEW LAW ON LIFE ASSURANCE. The collapse of several bubble insurance com panies within the past two or three years, and the consequent losses entailed on those members of the community least able to bear them, induced the Go vernment to introduce a Bill last session to place the insurance companiesunder systematic regulations. This bill was passed on the 9th instant, and one of its most important provisions is that for the future every new company shall be required to deposit £20,000 with the Accountant-General of the Court of Chancery, not to be returned to the company until its life assurance fund accumulated out of the premiums amounts to £40,000, the deposit being of course invested in proper securities. Provision is also made for the case of companies established after the passing of the Act transacting other business besides that of life assurance. Here a separate ac count of the life funds is to be kept, which fund is to be called "the life assurance" fund of the com pany, and is to be as absolutely the security of the life, policy and annuity-holders as though it belonged to a company carrying on no other business than that of life assurance. Other clauses enact that on and after the passing of the Act every company is to prepare, at the end of the financial year, statements as to its revenue accounts and balance at tue end of the year, in accordance with certain s; that actuarial reports are to be made onci 1:1 L v years of companies established since the Act, ari net in ten years by those before, or at sho: i rr 43 as may be prescribed. Changes are Ina e as to the amalga mation of different companies, the Court of Chan cery having power either to sanction or to refuse the proposed alteration. Altogether, the new Act is a great improvement on the former state of things, for although the American system is not copied in its entirety, the policy-holders will not be completely in the dark respecting the condition of the companies in which they may have an interest. THE INDIAN MAILS. The new contract for the conveyance of the Indian mails entered into by the Postmaster-General with the Peninsular and Oriental Company introduces some important changes in the service. The chief difference is that the remuneration shall be fixed at a specified sum-2450,000 instead of varying as hitherto according to the amount of the dividend. The subsidy will under this new arrangement be subject to the usual account of premiums and penalties. As the former system did not work well—the Post Office having to pay a consider able amount, while the company was dissatisfied, and there was a difference of opinion as to the calcu lation of the profits—the public will probably gain by the alteration. The other changes are less impor tant, but not less interesting to the public. The Government is henceforth to be allowed to substi tute Brindisi for Marseilles as the Mediterranean' port for light mails when the Mont Cenis Tunnel is completed, while the company may sub stitute Liverpool for Southampton as the port for heavy mails. The voyage to and from Alexandria is to be completed when the tunnel is finished, in 75 hours, the rate of speed being in creased. The company, it seems, are apprehensive that the Brindisi route may be less profitable to them than Marseilles, though it is difficult to see why this should be the case, since passengers will not cer tainly be slow to avail themselves of the more rapid route. In any case, the advantages of the Brindisi route have long been so practically evident that it could hardly be left out from any new arrangement, as even without the aid of the Mont Cenis tunnel, the Indian news received vid Brindisi always out strips the regular mail. THE VALUE OF ENGLISH OPINION. Bystanders are very apt to give offence to both sides in a quarrel, and England does not escape their usual fate, being criticised and censured not only by the belligerents themselves, but by the other neutral powers. The American journals scan her movements closely, and one of them, after attacking CHANCES IN BATTLE. In the old days of fighting the chances of a man's being hit by a bullet were comparatively slight. During the catnpaigns of Wellington in Spain it was estimated that it took eight hundred bullets to kill one man. This was attributed, in a great measure, to the carelessness or ignorance of the men. Some curious calculations have been made as to the chances of a man being struck by a bullet in battle. Large men are more likely to be hit, not only on account of the greater area of their bodies, but from their being more conspicuous from their size and more likely to be singled out as mark. Had Nelson been a large man instead of a mere feather weight, it is believed that he could not have escaped so often the great dangers which befell him. In the course of five years he took part in one hundred and twenty actions at sea including the battles of Cape St. Vin cent and the Nile, in which he lost au arm and an eye. lie greatly increased the chances against his life at Trafalgar by pacing the quarter-deck in full uniform with all his medals and orders fastened on his breast. It has been popularly believed that some distinguished heroes have borne charmed lives. The First Napoleon led the way across the bridge of Arcola unharmed, though the grape rattled in a perfect hail storm round him and the Austrian artillery swept down everybody but himself in a circle where he was standing. Wel lington escaped similar perils at Waterloo, where all h's staff were killed or wounded, and he had to do their work while others were brought up from the end of the line. When Marshal Soult visited Eng land, an English veteran declared that he must bear a charmed life, for he had covered him with his rifle upwards of thirty times, and yet never hit him. An army has to encounter worse enemies than the bullet in camp-fever, privation, over-fatigue, and too great exposure to heat, cold, and damp. FIRING ON THE SICK AND WOUNDED. hatever may be the shortcomings of the French army, no one believes that inhumanity on the battle field is one of its characteristics. The charge, there fore, that the Prussian surgeons and ambulances have been fired upon on more than one occasion, was classed as one of those reports that make their ap pearance in times of excitement, and which can never be traced to any trustworthy source. A. cor res?ondent of the Times, who writes as knowing something of the matter, says that if any of these attacks have really been made, the fault lies with the Prussian authorities, who have no distinctive dress for their surgeons and ambulance men. The members of this service, which is in no way a mili tary one—at least in the fighting sense of the word— wear side arms, like the other soldiers, and the only mark by which they are known is a small white bandage, with a red cross in it, worn on the arm. At a - very moderate distance this mark is almost, if not wholly, imperceptible, and in the excitement of a battle-field one can hardly wonder if these unfortu nate mistakes do occur. It is suggested that all persons whose duties are devoted to the alleviation of the sufferings of the sick and wounded, should be dressed in some unmilitary uniform, which by its conspicuousness would at once *claim its cha racter. THE PRICE OF VICTORY. It would seem that the late victories have cost such a loss of life among the German officers and men that tli e German people view the triumphs of the campaign with anything but elation. To this date a moderate computation places the losses of the Fatherland soldiers at 40,000, but it is believed that this number refers alone to those killed or put hors de combat on the field, and that many hundreds of other poor fellows have suc cumbed to exposure and fatigue incurred by the rapid marches towards Paris. Sincere as the loyalty of the Germans to their country is, and devoutly as they wish the Fatherland to be protected in its power from all foes, but especially the French, their hearts cannot but bOw down in sadness at the carnage that has taken place among the ranks of young fellows who left the several towns for the Rhine in such proud and joyous spirits. Desolation has spread to thousands and thousands of homes; and although the newspapers assure the nation that the war has brought about a joint and sympa thetic action on the part of all German States, both Protestant and Catholic, which cannot but lead, in future, to the welfare and happiness of the people, and that the victories now gained will be the means of a lasting peace, still widows and mothers cannot but yield to the heavy sorrow which has been brought so quickly to their homes. The severe trials of those in grief affects those whose relatives have not fallen, and so Germany everywhere is depressed and saddened, and although tidings of every new glory to the Prussian arms is received with gratitude, it is a gratitude which cannot become exuberant orjoyful. THE HEREFORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL. The 147th meeting of the choirs of Hereford, Gloucester, and Worcester, is fixed to commence to day. (Tuesday) at Hereford, and we have been led to believe that the arrangements for the present cele bration are in every respect fully as complete as those of any past occasion. It is not very well known that the great musical festival which is held in yearly alternation at each of the three cities, originated in friendly meetings of the choirs in amicable rivalry, and that the present imposing nature of the performances has resulted after many years' successful gatherings. In 1739, Handel's Alexander's Feast was given at Gloucester, and this seems to have been the first occasion on which the vocalists of the cathedrals were brought together for a public musical demonstration. Later on, it was decided that all collections made at the performances of oratorios in the three cities should be devoted to a fund for the benefit of the widows and orphans of the poorer clergy of the dioceses. The benevolent purpose thus inaugurated and the practice resorted to recently of engaging many of the principal singers and the best instrumentalists from London, have served to add to the popularity and importance of the cele brations. The progress of the cathedral festivals DITNVILLE and Co., Belfast, are the largest holders of whisky in the world. Their Old Irish Whisky i s r ommended by the medical profession in preference to French brands. Sup plied In casks and cases for home use or exportation. QUotations on application to Messrs DUNVILLE & Co., Royal Irish Dis tilleries, Belfast ; or at thel London Offices, 4, Beaufort Buildings Strand, W.C. JAPAN AS A BORROWER. The introduction of Japan to the finance system of Europe so distinctly marks a revolution in the policy of that almost unknown power, that English men may be pardoned if they display some pride and satisfaction at a result which has been mainly brought about by their perseverance. Like most new ventures, the loan lately introduced by Messrs. Schroder, was eagerly subscribed for, but soon after fell to a heavy discount. The war between France and Prussia having caused the depreciation of most of the continental securities, the Japanese loan has again made a favourable movement, and it now stands at par. This position has been materially aided by the news from Japan itself, where great progress is being made by the Mikado in obtain ing the support of the wealthy Daimios. The greatest exertions are also being made to develop the industry of the country, Sir Harry Parkes has lately made an excursion of 300 miles into the in terior, where he was received with especial civility, and the Government officials were profuse in their attentions. It is a curious circumstance that at the very time when two of the most civilised nations in Europe are clutching each other by the throat, semi-barbarous Japan should be knocking at the gate for leave to enter into the amity of nations. OPENING OF THE AUSTRIAN DIET. The Emperor Francis Joseph did not make any direct allusion to the war now waging between France and Prussia in the address he delivered on the opening of the Provincial Diets of Austria. He declared it to be his duty, in the present serious state of things, to call together the representatives of the different parts of the Empire. At the present grave juncture the Empire stands in great need of the unanimous co-operation of all its people. He declared his willingness to satisfy the demands of the Diet of Gallicia, due regard being had to the present political complications. He expressed a hope that the Diets would bear in mind the real question before them, which was how they might best defend those interests which were common to all, and on the united futherance of which the power and authority of the Empire depended. The Em peror concluded his address by exhorting the diets to proceed to she immediate election of their delegates to the Reichsrath,in order that he might have aroun d him all the representatives of the whole monarchy, as their constitutional co-operation appeared to him urgently necessary. A SOUP SPRING. An American paper announces the discovery of a spring from which flows a rich soup. When properly seasoned it is impossible to distinguish it from chicken soup. Another remarkable property of the spring is that three pounds of beef boiled in the liquid will yield as much broth as twelve pounds boiled in ordi nary water. We have before heard of land flowing with milk and honey, but this is the first time we have heard of a land flowing with soup. Nevada is the favoured locality in which the magical soup spring is said to have its rise. HER MAJESTY. BALMORAL, AUG. 20. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice, walked and drove out this morning, and in the afternoon the Queen went out again, accompanied by Princess Louise and attended by Lady Churchill. Prince Leopold drove out both morning and afternoon, The Earl and Countess of Derby will visit the borough of Bootle, in Lancashire, to-morrow (Wednesday) on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new Borough Hospital, and the opening of a bazaar, fancy fair, and flower show in aid of the fund which is being raised for the erection of the building. The Sheield Telegraph announces the death of a gentleman who has for many years been well known in Sheffield, and who succeeded in making himself known far beyond its boundaries, Mr. Isaac Ironside, who died on Saturday at Walkley, in the 62nd year of his age. Prince and Princess Christian visited the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire and Lady Lyttelton at their seat at Hagley, near Stourbridge, on Saturday. Captain Eliot and Lady Susan Melville were in attendance upon the prince and princess, accompanied by the Marquis and Marchioness of . Queensberry and Miss Montgomery. All doubt about the whereabouts of the Prince Imperial is now set at rest. On Friday, if not later, he was at Chalons with his father. But the lad has been in great difficulties. It was by no means an easy matter to get him and the Emperor safe away from Metz to Chalons. Nothing in short, but the desperate bravery of the French troops saved the pair from capture by the Germans. It is rumoured that the Government intends to send some of the Garde Mobile to Algeria : In that case the two divisions which remain in that colony may be brought into France to face the enemy. These two divi sions are excellent troops ; the Garde Mobile are the Garde Mobile. No doubt the change will be very advan tageous, but what will the Mobile say to it ? IRRIGATION AND SEWAGE . - The proprietors of the Gardener's Magazine have offered a prize of Twenty Guineas for the best essay on " Irrigation with especial reference to the utilization of sewage." THE DUBLIN BANDS.—The Dublin police issued a proclamation on Saturday announcing that bands play ing in the streets so as to cause an obstruction in the thoroughfare would be prohibited, and the bandsmen pro secuted ; also that crowds following the bands would be liable to be similarly dealt with. The proclamation had the desired effect, as no bands were seen in the streets on Sunday. SURVEYING THE ENEMY.—We observe that, like ourselves in the civil war and like the French in their last Italian campaign, the Prussians are beginning to use balloons to determine the position of their enemies. A letter from Verviers says that enormous balloon has been seen in the north-east, oscillating between Herb6sthal, Prussia, and Dolham, on the Belgian frontier. The bal loon approached the earth several times, and in the car were seen two men with telescopes. Possibly one of these men was Professor Lowe, who may have had more luck with the Prussian authorities than General Sheridan appears to have had at Paris. If all that is said of the Chassepot is true, such aeronautic adventures must be critical things, and the rear of an earthwork must be in their neighbourhood a far more agreeable locality than the car of a balloon. The only resource under the cir cumstances would appear td be that of making the car an iron -clad, the successful ascension of which, however, would be incompatible with the present range of atmos pheric discovery.—New York Times. THE BROmPTON MURDER.—A short tithe after the conclusion of the inquest on Saturday it transpired that some important information had just been communicated, which was likely to lead to a clue to the murderers. It appears that a gentleman living in the neighbourhood of South Kensington, and who is in the habit of being wheeled in a Bath chair and looking at the news papers while he takes a little refreshment outside the Drayton Arms, was sitting outside there at dinner-time on Saturday week. While sitting there he noticed about two o'clock, two men, having the appearance of gardeners, or agricultural labourers, came across the road to the outside of the Drayton Arms from the direction of the houses at Gledhow-gardens. One of them especially was smothered with blood, and his hands were pefectly covered with it. As they passed him they both appeared anxious to avoid notice. They were both looking about for water to wash in, and endeavoured to avoid turning round, so that their faces could be seen. They went up to the side of the house, where the water tap is fixed, in the side of the wall. On finding that this was turned by a key kept in the house, they were annoyed and evidently greatly confused, as they could get no water. One of them then called out to the old man who acts as ostler, and asked him to fetch the key, as one of them had got a ter rific cut on his hand, and they wanted to wash the blood off. The old man fetched the key, and they then washed at the tap. On the old man being questioned as to his re membrance of the occurrence, he stated that he recollected it perfectly well, but it had not struck him before that it had anything to do with the murder. OUR COTEMPORARIES---This Morning THE POSITION OF THE EMPIRE. The Mies boldly solo wall' d it not have been more patriotic, more cortftlive tb the true interests of Fr co, if those wiAo a la at prase .t at the head of aff rs had faced the truth 9n Friday, or at least on aturday, as they are botind to floe it now ? Is I it 'Wait ly to encourage delusion, and cause the loss of the advantage three das' knowledge might have given? Is it not better ai d houester to recognise misfortune and to grapple with it ? We are glad to see there are Frenchmen found to protest against this policy of concealment, and to cry out for truth. " The time foi illusions is passed." Marshal Bazaine is shut up, and the Germans, who hold every outlet of Metz, threaten Ver dun also, where large stores had been colle c t e d f or the relief of the retreating army. They are able to do this, and yet detach the army of the Crown Prince to operate either against Chalons or Paris. Phalsburgis taken. Stras burg is about to be bombarded. It is believed that starvation will compel the surrender of Metz. Everything points to the union of a great wave that will roll on to Paris, and those who declare that the time for illusions is past add that Parisians must prepare for a siege. But what if this is not also an illusion? The enthusiasm of patriotism is strong and almost invincible, but its power has still its limits. At the risk, or rather with the certainty, of exciting afresh the rejection of unpalatable counsels, we must ask those who contemplate thedefence of Paris against a besieging army to reckon the conditions and probable consequences of the attempt, and to weigh anxiously any alternative that may be presented to them before accepting this grave responsibility. PEACE CONSIDERATIONS. Germany (says the Telegraph) has shown herself strong enough to set a new example in peace, as she has estab lished a new method of war. She, first and alone of victresses, we believe, might well retire in her might from this contest without traversing her original declara tion that she has not fought this • terrible campaign against the people of France. It may be necessary to demand that the fortifications off Metz and Strasburg should no longer be a standing menace to neighbouring countries, and that Alsace and Lorraine should, in some fashion, be harmless to Germany. But, if satisfied upon these points, and also as regards the future government of France, and the immediate ex penses of the war, Germany, we believe, will derive more lasting and material strength from the renunciation of the conquered Provinces than from their annexation. The Fatherland would then be, not only the strongest nation of the Continent, but one which would draw others to herself as the great conservative nation, threatening none, and protecting all. She would win admiration from France itself. The mag nificence of her attitude in retiring unenriched would impress the opinion of the world far more than to see her borders upon the map to the upper Moselle ; and whatever Government might arise in France, it could never with any justice preach hatred of Germany, for Germany would have shown, by a proof at once conspicuous and noble, that it had no enemies in France save those who declared war upon her. We do not know whether such arguments, drawn from a morality beyond that of diplomats, will inspire the counsels of the victor; but it is a nation's patriotism which has waged this war, and, therefore, a nation's conscience must approve the terms of the peace. THE INVADER AND THE INVADED. The Daily News remarks that the invasion of France is purely a measure of defence on the part of Germany. When the light-hearted Minister incited the cry, " h Berlin," it was answered from Germany by the defiant shout, " nach Paris.'? France set out to take the German Rhine, and make it a French river. With a splendid ar my, and after four years of elaborate preparation, their twice-elected Emperor set out on an invasion of Germany. It was a war of invasion, of aggression, of conquest ; a war for glory and territory; a war in vindication of an European predominance which Prussia had imperilled. Such a war necessarily involved re taliation. Nothing venture, nothing have ! but France would have the German Rhine, she therefore ventured the French Rhine ; she would keep the " Fête Napoleon in Berlin, she therefore ventured the keeping of some German anniversary by German troops in Paris. The very gaslights were got ready for the grand, spontaneous illumination by which Paris was to celebrate the humiliation of her rival, and not a suspicion seems to have entered a single Gallic head that Germany might have to illuminate instead of France. Three weeks ago the French Emperor and his splendid " Army of the Rhine " were all preparing for their swoop on Berlin, and now the Crown Prince of Prussia and 150,000 men have passed the Emperor and his armies by as things of no account, and are marching upon Paris. MARSHAL BAZAINE'S ARMY. The Manchester Examiner of this morning, writing on the result of Thursday's battle at Gravelotte, asks what will Marshal Bazaine do now he has been driven back from the only road to Verdun. Will he make another at tempt to fight his way through? After describing the situation, the writer says that by imprisoning him in Metz the Germans have taken most effectual means to eompel the surrender of the fortresses without the trouble of a regular siege. When their heavy guns arrive they will no doubt attempt a bombardment as an additional means of coercion; but they chiefly rely upon the mouths of the 100,000 men who are cooped within. The situation i s crue l beyond expression. There is but one door of hope for Marshal Bazaine. The Ger man 'forces are posted at various points round Metz, while he continues with every facility for crossing the Moselle, the bridges being situated in the town itself. He is probably only half the dis tance from any one section of the invading army that this section is from the rest, and he may attempt to overwhelm it before reinforcements can be brought up i and so opening the way for a desperate roundabout and scattered retreat. Such are the possibilities of the situa tion, the actualities we shall learn presently. THE IRISH JOURNALS ON THE WAR. The Irish Times warmly approves of the new Enlist ment Act, and in a leader on the war complains of the inefficiency of the French generals, but says that the honour of France has been nobly maintained by the bravery of her soldiers. The Morning Mail devotes its attention solely to the war question, and says that the French c ause i s h ope l ess. T he Da i ly Express and. Saunders ' Newsletter adopt the same tone. The Freeman's Journal persists in entertaining a hope that the French, under DiacMahon, will turn the fortunes of the war. NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. The rumour that a large order was expected at the Royal Laboratory, at Woolwich, attracted more than 2,000 applicants for employment to the main gate of Woolwich Arsenal on Monday morning, but acarcely a hundred hands were taken on, and those who had come from a distance were all disappointed, preference being given to the men recently dis charged, who still remain in the neighbourhood, and are used to the work. The expected order turns out to be an immediate demand for 40,000 Pettman's land ser vice percussion fuses. 13,000 zinc cylinders for cannon cartridge, and 4,000 brass powder cases. Further orders for iron gun carriages of the modern description have also been received at th e R oya l Carriage Department, and it is now propos e d t o remove th e carpenter's shop to the laboratory, and devote the carriage square entirely to iron work. The Gatling gun, the " infernal. machine " which the Prussians have as the counterpoise of the French initrailleuse, is to be submitted to certain experiments aS soon as the English War Department can obtain a sample of the weapon from the American firm which holds the patent and monopolises the manufacture. It is undpe stood, however, that the firm is busy w ith extensi ve G orders from the overnments of Prussia and Russia, and it may be some time before they can attend to the order for merely one or two specimens. It may, however, be satisfactory to know that the Gatling gun has been tried already, two or three years ago, by the scientific branch of the English army, and pronounced unsatisfactory. ll' has ten one-inch barrels, each of which will throw a 6-oa shot or shell, and it is loaded and fired at the breech like the mitrailleuse. Trial was made at Shoeburyness on Monday for range and accuracy of the bronze field rifled Fun, commonly but erroneously called a field howitzer. This gun is the old IA cwt. 9-pounder smooth bore of the service, rifled and reduced in weight. Since the last last practice on August 5 the preponderance has been reduced from I.cwt. 2qr. 81b. to 51b. The weight of the gun is now about newt., and the rifling is in three grooves, and one turn in 25 calibres (4.25 inches). The carriage is light and handy, of wrought iron, with Madras wheels on the same pattern as the new Indian 9-pounder field-gun carriage. The practice was made from a platform on the sands on the plane of the range, at 5 deg. of elevation, with common shells of 201 b. weight, filled with sand and plugged, and gun-carriages of 21b. Boz. of large-grained powder, for the first twenty rounds, and of rifle-grain powder for the second twenty. The Spithead forts are rapidly approaching com pletion, and it is a n ti c i pa t e d that they will shortly be formally handed over to the War Department. The neutrality of Belgium is being violated by quantities of wolve s an d w ild b oars, w h o are fl y i ng b efor • the Prussians into the Ardennes. Prince Orloff, who on passing through Brusselb was received by the King, has officially communicated to his Majesty assurances of the cordial friendship an lively sympathy entertained by the R uss i an E mperor an d nation for Belgium and her Sovereign. Among other recruits who have lately signified their intention to join the National Guard of Paris may be mentioned Aube! who is still vi gorous enoug h_ ta shoulder a musk e t ; darnot, son of the celebrated Wm) Minister who organised victory, aged eifflity years; and Duruy, ex-Minister of Publid Instruction. SUICIDE OF A BOY.—On Monday afternoon a boy named Thomas Swinn, aged eight years, committed Suicide by deliberately walking into the Chelmsford and Maldon Navigation river. ltiis brother, aged tell, stood qilietly by and watched him drown. The boys, who are a labourer's children, had been gleaning corn. and their mother had threatened to thrash them for laziness. Their parents belong to the sect known at " Peculiar People." A. French correspondent, writing from Rheims, says that when Prince Napoleon expressed his apprehew mon that they would not be able to re-enter Paris, WO cousin answered " You always see everything en noir.' l According to the same account, the criticisms on his Mt jesty at the scene of action are far from comply) mentary. The Emperor, say the malcontents, is neithet of an age nor a character to make the decisions which arr. sometimes necessary. He should if o back to St. Cloud" and, above all, he should send hither his son, who talks great deal too much at table, and touches on all subjeoto with imperturbable mplvb. THE EUROPEAN WAR. THE SUN, which is Published Every Morning at Eight o'clock, with SOME lIOURS' LATER NEWS than any other paper, will always give the LATEST N EWS of the WAR, and of all other events.