The Sun. — London, England, 1867-08-15 00:00:00

COVENT -GARDEN THEATRE. COVENT -GARDEN CONCERTS. Under the sole Direction of Mr. JOHN RUSSELL. Vocalists : Madlle. Sarolta, Eraclio. Instrumentalists : M. Wehli, pianist; Mr. Richard Levey, violinist ; lA' Petit Bonnay , xy lo p hone ; Reynolds, cornet-a-pistons ; the Courtois Brass Band L mon. Band of 100 performers. Programme, THIS EV ENING (THURSDAY), .A% 1 . 5. Part I.— Overture (La GazzaLadra),Rossint ;elegie, pianoforte solo, Ernst—Mr. R. Levey, accompanied on the by Madame Botts ; grand fantasia, the Courtois Union ; raise, Morgenblatten (Feuiltes du Mat n), Johann Strauss; brindisi (Herculaneum), F6licien David—Madlle. Eraclio; fantasia on themes from Gouuod's Faust, Wehli—piano forte, 31. Wehli ; polka (Annen), Johann Strauss ; aria (Don Pasquale) , Donizetti —3l adlle. Sarolta; fantasia, xylophone, Air Varie, Le Petit Bonnay ; Grand March ('rannhauser), Wagner; the National Anthem. Part 11. —Grand Orchestral Selection (Romeo and Juliet), Gounod, arranged expressly for these concerts by Sig. Bottesini, comprising the chief musical features of interest in this most successful opera, among others the follow ing morceaux :—Sinfonia Il sonno di Juliet ; Can zone, Tortorella the fai to ; Scherzo Ballata del la Regina Mab; Madrigal,' and Duetto, Angiol the vesti, Ah ! non partir ; Duetto, Notte gentil ; Nuptial March and Cortege ; Valse Arietta, "Nella Calms," with solos for flute, oboe, cornet, ophecleido, dc., Mr. E. S. Pratten, Barret, Reynolds, Hughes, Hill, ecc.; Spanish Song, ladlle. Eraclio; Fantasia (pianoforte), "Home, sw eet home," for left hand only (Wehli), M. Wehli ; Valse, " Kunstlerleben" (La vie d'Artiste), Johann Strauss : Aria, Madlle. Sarolta; Medley Fantasia (violin) on Naval Airs (Levey), introducing "Black-eyed Susan," " My trim built wherry," "The death of Nelson," " Wapping old stairs," &c., Mr. R. Levey ; Galop, "Flick et Flock" (Hertel). Conductor, Signor Bottesini. Mr. Ressell has also the pleasure to announce that, in order to give eclat to these Concerts, he has engaged, solely for the dance mu.ic, the services of the renowned Johann Strauss, from Vienna. The refreshment department is entrusted to the eminent firm of Spiers and Pond. Promenade, amphitheatre stalls, and amphitheatre, is.; private boxes for four persons : grand tier, £2 25., £1 6d., and £1 ls. ; do. first tier, 10s. 6d. ; dress circle, 2s. 6d. C OVENT GARDEN CONCERTS. The BOX OFFICE, under the portico of tho Opera in Bow-street, is OPEN DAILY, from Ten till Five, under the superintendence of Mr. Edward Hall. The entrance to the private boxes, grand tier circle, and promenade is in Bow-street.—Doors open at half-past seven. Commence at eight. rHEATRE ROY AL DRURY -LANE. -. I L- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chattertt:a. THIS EVENING. THAT RASCAL J4CE. SieLsrs. J. Rouse, J. Neville, C. Warner; Mesdames B. Aleyne, C. Thompson. To conclude with THE GREAT CITY. Messrs. C.Virarner, F. Morton. J. Fitzjames, F . Villiers, J. C. Coln er, W. M'lntyre, J. Rouse, J. Irving, J. B. Johnstone; Mesdames M. Robertson, B. G. Le Thiere, C. Thompson. Commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET, Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Messrs. Chippendale. Backstone , Roger s, Compton, Howe, Kendal, Gordon, Braid,White, Weathersby. Coe, dm; Me.dames Sedgwlck, Chippendale, Fitznilliarn, Dalton, Coleman. kc. atter which, TO FARIS AND BACK FOR FIVE FOUNDS. Mr. Buckstone. To conclude with THE RIFLE, AND 110 W TO USE IT Mr. Compton. Commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI. Sole Proprietor and blanager, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, a new Musical Drama. GARIBALDI IN SICILY. Miss Roden, Miss E Yin; Messrs. It. Phillips, J. G. Taylor, and Ashley. After whict , at 8. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Messrs. Nevil Billington, Stuart, Ashley. J. Clarke, J. G. Taylor, C. IL Stephenson, Romer; Misses Kate ferry, E Pitt Hughes, and A. Seaman. To conclude with A SLICE OF LUCK. Messrs J. Clarke, J. G. Taylor, C. Ti. Stephenson, C. J. Smith ; 311ss A. Seaman and Miss E. Pitt. 'OYAL ONLeYMMPICt.THEATRE. Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. Si igan. TO-N IGIIT, SIX MONTHS AGO. Mr. Clayton. mr. H. J. Montavue, Miss 3f. Palmer. Alter which, THE GRASSHOPPER. Messrs. H.Wigan, D. Murray, and J. Clayton ; Mesdames Ada and Emma Webb, and Sheridan. To conclude with BETTY MARTIN. Mr. G. Vincent and Miss E. Farren. Doors open at half-past Six; commence at Seven. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee, 51r. Vieille Under the lisnazement of Mr. Hermann Vezin. THIS EVENING, the verformanc, will commence with THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. slr. E. Price and Miss Nclly Moore. After which, at 8, THE MAN 0' AIRLIE. James Forrest Harer e bell, Mr. Hermann Vfzin; Mess rs. E. Price, IL . ac.; Misses E. Stuart and NOW Moore. To conclude with AN UNPROTECTED FEMALE. Miss Polly Marshall. Doors oven at 7 ; commence at half-past. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Airs. Swanborough. THIS EVENING, REVERSES. Messr. S. Emer Ada Sy. wan- Par- Belle, F. Robson. W. Swanborough ; Mesdames borough, Johnbto , e, and Manders. After which, KENILWORTH. Messrs. Thorne and James; Mesdames Swanborourh, Holt, Gwynne, &e. To conclude with THE LITTLE SAVAGE. Commence at halt-past Sevea. R OYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HIGH HOLBORN. BRILLIANT AND UNABATED SUCCESS. THIS EVENING. an almost Entire Change of Pro gramme. M. VIDAL in his Wonderful Performance on the RHOMBOID. Immensely Exciting " VANIaHING ACT,' • by the Eccentric ABBOTT. The BROTHERS BRAD BURY, in a new and daring Double Act of Horsemanship. The BROTHERS DANIELS, the Musical lowns. Re appearance of the Wonderful FIRE HORSE CZamor," &c. Doors open at Half-pan Seven. " rrIIIE Feats are of the Most Varied Kind, and 1 every one of them is executed to perfection."—Times, _ May 27. 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MOSES and SON find it necessary to state that they do not employ any travellers or agents, and that their °nix, Establishments are the above-men tioned, EIIGII WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. fins DAL —Morning, 2h. Om.—Afternoon, 2h. 22'm. ra-Minutow.-Itorning, 2h. 38m.—Afternoon, 2h. 53m. 4 • ;;:c i h " . ,„ dir-z)11M. LONDOIV, THURSDAY, AUGUS7 15, 1867. We hope that the bill for regulating the traffic in the metropolis may yet be passed this session. It was read a second time yesterday despite great opposition, and the most determined efforts on the part of Mr. Alderman LAWRENCE to keep it back. He spoke for two hours, and took every possible argument up to show the inconsistency of bringing in a bill of this sort so late in the session. This was very idle reasoning, because it is very unfitting that the streets of the metropo lis should be left in their present dangerous condition during the months that must elapse before the Parliament again assembles. The Lill in question was introduced into the House of Lords six months ago, and it is therefore ridiculous to say that the city has not had time to consider the details of it. The truth is that no change of this kind can ever be carried out without running counter to the prejudices of many, and the only way is to go on in a determined spirit, and to resolve not to be daunted by private opposition and unmeaning censure. As Sir J. FERGUSSON said, all the trades affected by this bill have been heard before the Committee in the Lords, and the measure has been greatly modi fied in accordance with their representations. On behalf of the Home Secretary he gave assurance that in Committee any very unpopular clauses should be altered, and some of them might, upon reasons being stated, be postponed until next year, and more could hardly have bees expected. The announcement made last evening in the House of Commons by Lord R. MoNTAGu respect- ,ng the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Bill was received with general satisfaction. The course de termined upon by the Government is, in fact, the only rational one under the existing circumstances. We cannot yet feel ourselves by any means secure against the inroads of the cattle plague. It is not very long since the disease subsided among our herds, and latterly it has made its reappearance in a manner that alarmed many, because it seemed to indicate the necessity of those stringent regulations being maintained which have doubtless occasioned much loss and inconvenience. The plague is known to be still actively at work in some parts of the continent, and the continual importation of cattle opens a ready channel for the communication of infection to our English herds. The rapid decrease of the disease so soon as the restrictions were vigorously acted upon, the markets given up, and all transit of cattle abandoned, seem to show that the disease is far from being indigenous to this country. It is a serious thing to stop the importation of cattle and diminish the source of supply. Already there are loud complaints of the high price of provisions, and if any obstacle was put in the way of the im portation of beasts, the difficulties of the poorer classes would be tenfold increased, because other provisions would naturally be also dearer. Under these circumstances it is undoubtedly the most reasonable course to permit cattle to be brought over, but slaughtered at the ports of landing, and none allowed to leave the ports alive. The bill is only to be in operation for one year, but we should be glad to see its main principle generally adopted hereafter. The advantages of slaughtering cattle intended for immediate use at the port of lauding are very great, and the risk of reimport ing the cattle plague will be very much lessened by such a practice. As Mr. CORRANCE observed the bill is only a temporary one ; but before its expiration we shall have obtained valuable data for permanent legislation. At present there is an abundance of troublesome and intricate orders respecting the management of cattle, but the con sequence is that, at the earliest opportunity, every one connected with the trade is clamorous for their total repeal. We have learned a lesson, it may be hoped, from the losses entailed upon us by the epidemic. We must have henceforth some better system of supervision over our imported cattle, and over the whole management of the transit of animals by land and water. The un necessary hardships to which they are exposed must injure the healthiest beasts, and should their be any predisposition to disease must inevitably develope it. In this, es in most other cases, humanity is the best policy, and if there had not been so much culpable indifference to the sufferings of beasts we should not very probably have so much loss and annoyance to complain of. All that concerns the Abyssinian captives is sure to interest the public, who have long eagerly watched for tidings of their safety, and regretted the sad fate of the unfortunate victims of King 'THEODORE'S caprice and cruelty. A letter has been received from ROSENTHAL, which is anything but reassuring, and, indeed, as Mr. PURDAY says, in forwarding the communication, the account is a " heartrending " one. There arc two letters, one being from STERN, received prior to ROSEN THAL'S, and it is difficult to say which is the least encouraging in its tale. STERN'S is dated June the 19th, and is enough to awaken the greatest indignation at the treatment received by these wretched captives. He states that their strange history, like the " thrilling scenes of a drama," is becoming more complicated and terrific as they approach the close of the last act. For some time hopes and fears have alternated in their lives, but now the crisis is come, and it is expected that not far distant is the crash which will bury " the abominable tyrant beneath the ruins of his tottering empire and,exhausted power." It appears that the King THEODORE is almost mad with rage and excitement, and is making bad worse by his senseless actions. At last he became so wild that he ordered a slaughter of hundreds of his adhe rents, and the consequence was that a great defection took place in the ranks of his troops. At last the tyrant seems frightened, and the position of the European artisans, who are in prison about his camp, must be indeed dreadful. It seems that an order of THEODORE'S fell into the hands of the rebels, which gave directions that the prisoners at Magdala were to be executed ; and we can well believe what is stated in this letter, that to be torn from one's friends and incarcerated in an African prison, " under the continual dread of a remorseless savage, guarded by a set of base and abject slaves, is a trial that metaphor cannot paint nor words depict." The fate of the captives at Magdala seems to depend in a great measure upon the chance of the tyrant's reaching them before the rebels are strong enough to cut him off from a long march. ROSENTHAL is much to be pitied, for his wife is in the tyrant's camp at Debra Tabor, and he is in a state of uncertainty concerning her. The greatest fears are entertained for the fate of these hapless individuals at the camp ; for it is said, on good authority, that if the KING be lieve 2 his fall near he will mas.Aere every prisoner, native or European ; their only hope of deliverance HE SUN, LON ON, THU - HS) IY EV EN LNG, AUGUST 15 1867. teems to rest in the chance of the tyrant dying suddenly. It is indeed disheartening to dwell upon these strange details, and to ponder upon what horrors will have taken place before any further ac counts can reach us, or indeed what may now be occurring. The whole history of these Abyssinian captives has been most distressing from the outset until now, and we can only hope and trust that it may not wind up with a dreadful catas trophe. It seems really time that some decisive steps were taken by the Government to avert the sad fate that impends over these captives. We are very glad to find that the Commander-in- Chief has had the good sense to adopt a suggestion which has very often been made iu vain at the Rom Guards. Ile has given permission to the command ing officers at the home stations to permit a certain number of their men to assist in getting in the har vest, provided that the employment of the popula tion is not thereby interfered with. This is a step in the right direction, breaking through the hopeless red-tapeism which keeps hundreds of men idle, long ing for something to pass away the time, while the national property is wasting for want of a few days vigorous work. Very often has it been proposed that the services of the military should be turned to account, and the men themselves would have gladly helped in the harvesting, with the prospect, of course, of being paid for their labour ; but year after year has gore by, and valuable property lost for want of promptitude in harvesting. In our climate we cannot afford to play tricks with the weather. Indeed, the last twenty-four hours have taught us that the old saying, Bis dat ciao dat, applies with full force to him who would help the farmer to get in his corn. A thunaerstOrM, a tempest of wind, a wet day like the memorable 26th of July, may come upon the country unexpectedly, and destroy the promise of the finest fields. There are so many trades and town employments calling men away from the agricultural districts that there is a constant complaint of scarcity of hands at the harvest, and the Com mander-in-Chief has done a wise and public-spi rited act in giving his permission for the employ ment of the forces under his control in so useful and ready a manner. The troops are on the spot, and are trained to disciplined action. Their help is well worth having, and it has by this time been no doubt productive of important results. wise other persons supposed to be connected with rob beries at the Exhibition. About a month ago a chronometer, worth 2,500 fr., was stolen from the Swiss department. It has been traced, and the thief has been arrested. Ile is a Persian. It seems hard that a Persian should rob a Swiss, but this Exhibition seems to be international in various senses of the word. According to report, English pickpockets have displayed their industry to a remarkable extent. The Persian was arrested in his native costume, which is more picturesque than his antecedents are honest. Ile tried to sell the chronometer to a watch maker, and the owner was traced by the number it bore. The attempt to sell the watch, therefore, proved to be very ill-timed. The heat continues intense, and very oppressive. The thermometer to-day was higher than yesterday. All promises favourably for the Emperor's fete to morrow, which will be the most splendid on record. In Paris to-day nothing else is talked of or thought of. Everything possible has been done by the au thorities to add to its splendour and attraction. 711 E ABYSSINIAN CAPTIVES. TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Sir,—The following heartrending account of the present position of these long-suffering people,whose cry has been ringing in the ears of the British Go vernment and nation for the last two years and a half, appears to be more hopeless than ever. Can not you, sir, rouse the sympathies of the English nation to at least make an attempt to rescue them ? I am thankful to say that I have not failed to make known their case to my utmost, officially and other- Let anybody read the Blue-book just issued on the subject, and they will see that for the last 12 months it has been strongly urged upon her Ma jesty's Government by every one of the captives that " nothing but force" could obtain their release, and that they were all willing to submit to the risk of losing their lives by the cruel monster's knife rather than that no effort should be used to release them. But, sir, the letter will speak more eloquent than any words of mine, and your kind insertion of it will show with what resignation they are prepared to meet their now probable fate, should it please God that they should be sacrificed, which I do not believe.—l am, sir, yours obediently. CHARLES H. PURDAY. 24, Great Marlborough-street, Aug. 14. " Magdala Prison, June 19, 1867. "My dear Charlotte,--The strange and unparal leled events with which my own and my fellow captives' mournful history is bound up, like the thrilling scenes of a drama, now become more com• plicated and terrific as we approach the close o the last act. Cheering hopes and depressing fears, glowing anticipations and withering dis appointments, have hitherto alternated during. the monotony of our prison existence, and en shrined the elasticity of our now and then drooping spirits. IVithin the last few days the shadows which forewarned us of the coming crisis have assumed a more tangible and palpable form, and the long expected crash, which will probably bury the abominable tyrant beneath the ruins of his totter ing empire and exhausted power, cannot be far distant. For some time the elements of disaffection and rebellion had infected the peasantry of Bege meder and the troops belonging to the revolted provinces; the dread and terror inspired by the tyrant's unsparing severity, however, prevented the smouldering elements of discontent from bursting into a flame. Occasional defeats inflicted by the enraged villagers on the pillage -loving soldiers gave them confidence in their own strength, and prompted them to offer a bold and undaunted opposition in the only province, which, until now, had apparently been loyal. One might have imagined this would have induced the tyrant to adopt a wiser and more conciliatory policy than that of the fire, the spear, and the mutilating knife ; but no, impelled by an insatiable thirst for blood, be withdrew from the burning homesteads of the . v e ngeance-breathing pea santry, and in a fit of frenzy commenced the work of destruction and death among his own pusillani mous adherents. On the 7th inst. it is said that upwards of 670 of these cowardly crime-stained ragamuffins were butchered in cold blood. A panic immediately spread through the rabble ranks, and on the evening of the same day on which this revolt ing tragedy was enacted Ras Addalon, the Chief of Gedshon, with all his followers, and a considerable number from all the other districts bordering on the Wollo Galla country (which is in close proxi mity to the mountain on which the Magdala stands) deserted their Royal master's service. The well known defections in his camp, the constant deser tions from the impotent bands, and the woful fate accorded to every one who strays beyond his hut' or tent, and falls into the hands of the rebels, has at last dismayed the vaunting tyrant. He is at present in Debra Tabor, where, it is re ported, he is erecting a strong fence around his insignificant camp. Provisions he has in abund ance, as a mountain of corn is heaped upon the top of the hill ; but even such attempts have ceased to keep his lawless companions together. ge in flight. His own son, Ras Meshis- All the great men have been either killed o r have Ras Engeda, one of his most obsequious sought r t h e f creatures, are in chains. Atrocious deeds arc con stantly The savage tyrant is q uite furio us; and to allay the perpetrated, a nd blood is shed in profusion. storm that is raging in his breast he flogs and tor tures, and burns in wax-dipped dresses, the women and children of absconded soldiers and chiefs. About the European artisans, with Flad, Mrs. Flad, and Mrs. Rosenthal, and children, who are in his camp, we have no reliable information. That they are in prison is certain, but whether in chains or not we are still in doubt. Their position must he dreadful indeed. If the mere report of the. Debra Tabor horrors creates in us a loathing sensation, what must be the reality of living in the midst of the yells, shrieks, and moans of that indescribable Pande monium? Our safety, humanly speaking, lies in the possibility that the tyrant will not be able to reach this Amba. Some weeks ago he sent orders here to the effect that in case this place was attacked all the prisoners in irons were to be indiscriminately executed. A few weeks later it is rumoured that another royal messenger was despatched from Debra Tabor to Magdala with a mand a te that the garrison were to kill the prisone rs , b ury th e treasures, fire the houses, and then quit the Amba, and s eek to join their ruler at D e b ra T a b or. This monstrous decree fell into th e h an d s of t h e re b e ls, who, we are told, burnt the paper, an d b e headed the bearer. I might, did I fe e l disposed, fill page after pag e with these sickening horrors and tales of cruelty did a loathing not warn me to pause. To be arrested in the midst of health, dulness, and inactivity, to be banished from the soothing circle of friends and relations, from the homes of our loved ones, and from all the objects around which the affections of our hearts are entwined ; and to be incarcerated in an African prison, under the continual dread of a remorseless savage, guarded by a set of base and abject s'aves, is a trial that metaphor cannot paint or words depict. We are at present watching with intense anxiety the tyrant's movements. Should he come here, and I believe his enemies dare not dispute his progress through their ter ritory, we shall have a hot and dangerous position. If, on the contrary, he waits until be is too weak to start from Deb ra T a b or to our prison, our friends in his camp will h ave t o enco unter many a serious and severe confli c t, even if they escape alive out of the hedge in whi c h th ey arc enclosed. Do not ima gine that my courage is sinking or my energy fail ing. Removed from all human help, excluded from all human dependencies, and exposed daily to almost every imaginable peril, we have a shield in Him who is a shelter to the needy,a help to the troubled, and a succou r t o th e oppres sed. I am quite re signed to my p a i n f u l s it ua tion, and if you and others do not w eary i n your prayers, I am sure our covenant-keeping God will yet deliver us, and u ni t e us again. Farewell. With kindest love to y ourself and the dear child ren , b e lieve me to be ever yours, most affectipnately, A. STERN." LA TEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) ITALY. FLORENCE, Aug. 14 (Evening.) Signor Rattazzi leaves this evening for Valdiou, to obtain the Royal signature to the Church Pro perty Bill. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, Wednesday Evening. It is seldom that the Paris papers are so destitute of news or miscellaneous articles of interest to the English reader as they are to-day. Much of their space continues to be occupied with matters con r.ected with the elections to the General Councils. The official candidates have obtained a great success. A letter from Florence, dated Aug. 9, says--" The discussion upon the law relative to ecclesiastical property proceeds in the Senate with appropriate calmness and gravity. The principle of the suppres sion of mainmortes is accepted even by the Senators connected with the Catholic party. The latter con tent themselves with demanding that liberty shall be rendered to the Church. " In Lombardy the clergy profit by the advantages of the treaty of Zurich to sell their property. Seve- ral communities are mentioned who are said to have signed important contracts. No doubt the congre gations hope by these sales to escape from the tax of 30 per cent. imposed upon the totality of the clergy. It is the opinion of many lawyers that as these sales were consented to before the promulga- tion of the law, they cannot be rendered void. Should the law be agreed to by the Senate, the Pre sident of the Council has decided to put up for sale all the property of the clergy which is within the jurisdiction of the State. As this property repre sents a total value of 400 millions, it is hoped that the purchasers will present themselves en masse, as this would facilitate the issue of the bonds for the .__..., ........._ loan of 400 millions. These securities will be issued according to the wants of the Treasury—an excel lent precaution, which will prevent the depreciation of their value. The panic upon the subject has ceased." Each day of the trial of the woman Frigard for the murder of the woman Mertens, near Fontaine bleau, brings to light some fresh atrocity or immo rality. The prisoner exhibits great indifference at the facts alleged against her, and she is insolent in tone and manner towards the President. When anything tells against her, like Midshipman Easy, she is disposed to " argue the point." She admitted with perfect coolness that within three years she has purchased three revolver pistols. When asked if she had tried them, she replied, " Certainly ; you must try pistols to see if you can make good use of them." Among other qualities of which she pretends to be in possession, she said she employed somnambulism to discover hidden treasures. One witness stated that when the prisoner's husband became a bankrupt she threatened to stab the offieial assignee if he did not try to make things pleasant with the creditors. When an inventory of the property was taken she contrived to con ceal articles to the value of 7or 8,000 francs. One witness, a very old man, appeared to be fatigued, on which the prisoner appealed to the President, and said she should consider it a personal favour if he would allow the witness to be seated. This deli catea nwho n attention ann to increase i on the nart the c oft he r im tn prisoner na r y evidence v towards idenc a me against her made the judge, and even the counsel for the defendant, laugh. The agent who nego tiated the sale of the hotel to the prisoner was asked what brought the deceased to his office. He re plied that she wanted to see if he could procure a husband for her. President—You arrange marriages then also? Witness--No, not marriages, but we receive applications of all sorts. President—Admir able. Kelly, anlEnglishman,was examined through an interpreter. It appears that he is the individual spoken of as " Williams." He was described as a sort of advocate who did not plead, and a proprietor without any fixed residence. At present he lived at Boulogne. When asked by the interpreter whether he did not marry the widow 'Mertens on the 2d of February, 1862, the witness replied that ho was not sure about the date, but he thought yes. He left his wife on the very day of his marriage, because he received several anony mous letters, which informed him of some dis agreeable things about her. She left for England, and he went to Italy. A witness said that the prisoner received a good many witnesses where she lodged. Prisoner —" There is no mystery about that. I gave sittings of mesmerism and spirit-rap ping. These are not things to make a noise about over the house-tops." When the President asked the prisoner what she did with a bank-note for 2001 r., she replied," I have told you twenty times." President—" Tell us, then, for the twenty-first time." In answer to some questions about the deceased, the prisoner said that at the time in ques tion the latter had gone to stop at an establishment in Paris where girls went in order to procure abor tion. One witness stated that the deceased at one time had great confidence in the prisoner, but that latterly he seemed to mistrust her, and was careful in concealing her money from her. The evidence given ii very voluminous. The official itinerary of the route which will be pursued by the Emperor and Emperor in their en suing journey to the north of France is as follows : —Departure from Paris on the 26. h inst., at six o'clock in the morning. Stoppage of an hour and a half at Arras and Douai. Arrival at Lille for the grand fetes, which I have described, at four o'clock in the afternoon. 27th, stay at Lille ; 28th, visit to Dunkerque ; 29th, visits to Roubaix and Tour coing ; return to Paris at nine. in the evening. The police continue to make active researches respecting the jewel robbery at the Swedish portion of the Exhibition. Five persons—one of them a won - An—bave been arrested, and there is a clue to FRANKFORT. FRANKFORT, Aug. 15. An extensive fire broke out at two o'clock this morning in the Cathedral in this town, by which the entire sacristy and some adjacent buildings were burnt to the ground. Three lives were lost. THE DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES. BUCHAREST, Aug. 14. In cqpsequence of the withdrawal of M. Bratiano, all the other Ministers have tendered their resigna tions, which have been accepted by Prince Charles. AUSTRIA. VIENNA, August 15. The Austrian members of the Anstro-Hungarian Conference for the settlement of common affairs propose that Austria should contribute 66 2 3 per cent., and Hungary 33 1-3 per cent. to the public expenditure. The Hungarian members propose that the share of Hungary should be only 25 per cent. It is asserted that an interview between the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia is con templated. This interview is to take place at Carlsbad, on the return of the Emperor of Austria from Paris. HUNGARY. PESTI', Aug. 15. General Klapka arrived here yesterday. He avoided the ovations which had been prepared for him. The proportion of the public expenditure to be covered by Hungary will, it is believed, amount to 25 per cent. on the total present expenditure of the Empire. FRANCE. PARIS, Aug. 15. The Moniteur of this morning announces several appointments to the Legion of Honour, but con tains nothing in reference to the reforms which some French journals had declared would be pro mulgated to-day. BOURSE, August 14, Two o'clock.—No great change has taken place in the state of the market ; stocks and • shares display but slight variations. Threes remain at 69f. 80c. ; whilst Italian Fives gain 10c., at 491. 40c. Credit Foncier have also slightly improved at 1,395 f., whereas Credit Mo bilier and Spanish Mobilier remain without change at 331 f. 25c., and 217 f. 50c. The same may be said of the railway department, which continues unvaried in its quotations. Three o'clock.—The following were the closing prices : 4 per Cents _ 100 50 i 2): end month 3 per Cents. 69 85 Do. end month 69 80 Credit Mobilier 332 50 Do. end month 332 80 Credit Foncier 1397 50 Do. end month 1387 50 Bank Shares 3345 Italian Loan 49 50 Do. end month 49 45 Mexican Loan l4 Do. Bonds ll3 75 Spanish Threes Home Debt Deferred rA.YB. • --- .. ___ For Account. Orleans Northern 1166 25 Lyons and Mediterranean ~ 895 Southern 555 Western 575 Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard 383 75 North of Spain — Saragossa — - - Roman. — Brazil has strained every nerve, and, regardless of men and means, will find her inability to conquer small but brave Paraguay. Paraguay is satisfied with its Government and institutions ; and, notwithstanding all the slander ing and false accounts rendered of her by her Im perial enemy, cheerfully sacrifices everything to sustain: its Government in the person of its Presi dent, Marshal Lopez. If it be true that the Emperor of Brazil ever dreamt to impose on the Paraguayans one of his European sons-in-law, it is to be hoped, for his Majesty's sake, he Will take a timely warning from Mexico. Tart F • ' . ,646$ „-- 15 - 31 04 C- - Asl ; HER MAJESTY, &e. OSBORNE, Aug. 14. The Queen and Princess Louise drove out yes terday afternoon, and her Majesty walked in the grounds this morning, accompanied by her Royal Highness. The Prince of Wales presided, yesterday fore noon, at a meeting of the governors of the Welling ton College, at the New Palace, Westminster. The Princess of Wales drove out in the after noon, attended by the Hon. Mrs. Hardinge. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.—Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to leave Marlborough-house to-morrow for Wiesbaden. The Prince and Princess will drive to Wool wich, where their Royal Highnesses will embark on board the yacht and steam down the river en route for the Con tinent. VISIT OF THE ARCHDUKE OF AUSTRIA TO WlND SOR.—Yesterday morning the Archduke Francis Charles of Austria and attendants arrived at Windsor by the 10.30 a.m. train of the Great Western Railway from Paddington. The Archduke was conducted over all the private and State apartments of the Castle, and afterwards visited St. George's Chapel. The Archduke having breakfasted at the White Hart Hotel, was afterwards driven in one of her Majesty's open pony carriages to the Prince Consort's model farm at Frogmore, the Royal gardens in the Home Park, and over several private drives in the Great Park. Returning to Windsor at 3.15 p.m., the Archduke and suite left immediately by the ordinary train for Paddington. FRANCE AND BRAZIL. These large families called nations heve a right to govern themselves, as their customs, character, and habits arise ; and to interfere with such is to violate a primordial right.—JuLEs FAVRE on Mexico. The drama so sadly concluded in Mexico pro• yoked the above sentence from one of the ablest jurist consults France possesses—a sentence which, though standing good all over the world, will be nowhere so much recognised as in America. A people even so demoralised as the Mexicana are said to be will rise up to a man to drive forth the usurper, or the power imposed on them against their own free will. The truth of this maxim, so substantially proved i n Mexico, will find more than its parallel in the war now raging for nearly four years in the river Pla`e. As yet no European Power has interfered in this mighty struggle ; still it is the same principle of monarchy trying to overrule and destroy, if possible, the American principle of Republican Government Brazil, without any cause weighty enough to pro voke a conflict, has under the most trivial pretence begun a war unequalled in the annals of the American continent, if we except the late war of the United States. What were the everlasting wars and revolutions of all the Spanish American colonies since the day of their independence compared to the war in Paraguay ? Nothing but the war of " Kites and Crows." Europe became so ac customed to see revolution follow revolution, ruler follow ruler, that little or no notice was taken by the commercial world, and very often the European Powers were unaware with any degree of certitude with the name of the chief magistrate to whom their respective Ministers had been sent. Very distinct in its phases is the war which Brazil is now waging against the republic of Paraguay. Brazil and Paraguay, the only two stable Govern ments in South America, are yet fighting, although the war has lasted over three years ; and Brazil, like France in Mexico, has not only not avenged her imaginary wrongs, but has spent the lives of tens of thousands of her citizens, her trea sure and her credit, without having achieved any thing for which she commenced this so disastrous struggle. Like France, Brazil began the strife to avenge alleged wrongs, and to receive satisfaction for insults said to have been given by Paraguay ; but, like France, her real object, as known by the secret treaty of the Triple Alliance, is to upset the existing Government of Paraguay, and to replace such with a Government of her own creation. But, to judge from the past, Brazil will be as little suc cessful in Paraguay as France has been in Mexico. When it became known that France desired to change the form of Government in Mexico, her then allies, England and Spain, retired from the conflict. France was left alone, and might, perhaps, have been able to avert for some lengthened period the doom of Maximilian if the United States had not stepped in. Paraguay, in this respect, is not so fortunate as Mexico, which, at the commencement of the struggle, had three powerful enemies to face, but found herself with only one to oppose in the field. Paraguay began with one, and found herself at tacked by three, as Brazil had allied herself with the Argentine Confederation and the Republic of Uruguay, to the great shame of these two States, fighting side by side with Imperialists against their sister Republic; but, be it well understood, it is only the respective Governments of these two States that are subservient to Brazilian influence and Brazilian gold, and not the people, whose hatred for Brazil is well known, and who clamour for peace with Para guay at any price. The same class of unprincipled, ambitious, and discontented men that persuaded the Emperor of France that his deputy Maximilian would be received with open arms, the same class have tried to prove to Brazil and her allies the joy with which Paraguay would see the downfall of its Government. The far-sighted Emperor of the French was not more deceived than the Emperor of Brazil, as both are fully aware by this time. Notwithstanding that Naval and Military Intelligence. The annual military games and atheletic sports by the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Ist and 23 Depot 13,tttalions at Chatham gar rison were held on Chatham great lines yesterday afternoon, under the patronage of Major-General F. Murray. The sports in which the military took part consisted of flat races, hurdle races, high and wide jumps, throwing the hammer, sack races, and other games, in which both officers and men con tended, the prizes distributed consisting of sums amounting to upwards of £2O. On Tuesday evening the head-quarters of the 6th (Inniskillen) Dragoons left the cavalry barracks, Colchester, for York. The dismounted portion of the sth Dragoon Guards, consisting of 6 officers, 159 men, 98 women, and 165 children, are to pro teed on the 17th inst. from Dublin to Tilbury, whence they will be conveyed by railway to Col chester. The mounted portion of the regiment will march to Colchester from Liverpool. A notification was yesterday received at Chatham, by telegram, from the Admiralty, that their lord ships have postponed their visit to the dockyard and . _ naval establishments at that port until after the ls of October. The [screw steam gun vessel Speedwell. 5, Com mander Parry, from Woolwich, arrived at Plymouth yesterday, bound for the West Coast of Africa. The officers of the United States ship of war Minnesota paid a complimentary visit on Tuesday to Admiral Drummond, Superintendent of Devon- port dockyard, and on Wednesday the Admiral went on board the ship in Plymouth Sound. Some months ago her Msjesty's ship Nelson, Capt. Payne, was placed by the Admiralty at the disposal of the Government of Victoria. She is of 2,830 tons burden, and formerly carried 72 guns, smooth-bore. Capt. Payne, in conjunction with Lieut.-Col. Pasley, R.E., and Major Scratchley, R.E., determined to convert her useless cast-iron smooth-bores into rifled guns, of the Palliser system. The Nelson thus carries at present two 7-inch rifled guns, formerly 68-pounders, on pivot carriages on her main deck, and 20 rifled 64-pounders, old 32- pounders, on her broadside. The guns have nearly all arrived at Woolwich from Sir Wm. Armstrong's factory at Els , ,vick, and, after passing proof, are being forwarded at once to Portsmouth. The greatest exertions are being made by her captain and crew to prepare the ship for her long voyage, and the colony of Victoria may be congratulated upon the judgment of its officials, for the Nelson is un doubtedly the most powerfully armed wooden ship in existence. It is expected she will be ready for sea in about three weeks. The Royal paddle yacht Osborne, Commander John D'Arcy, left Portsmouth yesterday for Wool. wich, to convey the Prince and Princess of Wales to the Continent. The Himalaya screw troopship, Capt. S. B. Piers, sailed from Portsmouth yesterday for Queenstown and foreign service. On Tuesday morning a court-martial assembled on board the Victory for the trial of Lieut. R. P. Moutray, of the Osprey, for having "on or about the 30th of May, 1867, negligently performed the duty imposed upon him, in that he, as officer of the morning watch, did not acquaint the commander of the change of wind or weather and increased speed of the ship, did not immediately acquaint the com mander when the land was reported to be in sight, did not on the land being reported immediately put the ship's head off shore, and take steps to get a cast of the deep sea lead, and when the ship was entering the breakers did not in any way try to decrease the speed of the ship by shortening sail or even giving orders to reverse or stop the engines—in fact, did not, in any way, keep the ship from being stranded." The Court was composed of the following officers : Capt. A. W. A. Hood, of the Excellent, president ; Capt. Fellowes, of the Duke of Wellington ; Capt. J. E. Commerell, C. 8., V.C., of the Terrible; Capt. H. 'l'. Burgoyne, V.C., of the Wivern ; and Capt. J. C. Soady, of the Serapis. Mr. E. Hoskins officiated as Judge-Advocate. Commander Menzies prosecuted, and Mr. R. W. Ford appeared as the prisoner's " friend." The Court adjourned at the close of Tuesday's sitting until yester day, when, after completing the evidence for the prisoner and defence, the Court sentenced Lieut. Moutray to lose two years' seniority and to be severely reprimanded, further finding that the statement made against the prisoner by Commander Menzies was fully substantiated. Retired Commander George Marriott has been granted the Lieutenant's naval pension of £5O a year, vice retired Commander Mark Anthony de ceased. The following appointments hive been made at the Admiralty :—Lieut. A. M. Williams, to the Nassau ; Lieut. C. 11. Bliss, to the Warrior ; Navi gating Sub-Lieut. 11. A. Easther, to the Lord Warden ; R. G. Craigie, midshipman, to the Lord Warden; J. B. Bennett, C. G. L. Craufurd, and C. F. Oldham, midshipmen, to the Liffey ; T. W. Downes, 11. Leagh, and J. B. Young, midshipmen, to the Achilles; E. F. Grove and H. B. M. Buchanan, midshipmen, to the Warrior ; D. D. M'Gillycuddy and E. 0. 11. Tobin, naval cadets, to the Lord War den ; F. S. Jackson and C. H. Cross, naval cadets, to the Liffey ; A. E. Thomas, naval cadet, to the Achilles ; J. Bond and J. Alexander, naval cadets, to the Warrior; T, E. Goodwin, assist. paymaster, to the Irresistible ; H. P. Brenan, assist. paymaster, to the Duke of Wellington; C. C. Mitchinson, assist. surg., to the Cumberland ; and R, S. Jones, clerk, to the Warrior. MARKE TS. --This day. METROPOLITAN CATTLE. Our market to-day was but moderately supplied with beasts; nevertheless, all breeds changed lands slowly at Monday's decline in the quotations. The top figure was 4s. 10d. per Bibs. There was about an average number of sheep in the pens. Sales progressed slowly, but no fur ther change took place in prices. Tho best Downs and half-breeds sold at 45. 10d. per 81bs. Lambs, the season for which is now nearly over, were heavy, at from 4s. fid. to ss. Gd. per 81bs. Calves commanded previous rates, with a fair average inquiry. The highest figure was ss. 4d. per Bibs. In pigs and milch cows next to nothing was doing. Per Blbs. to sink th offal. s d s d s dad Crse ez inf. beasts... 3 2 3 4 Pmecre-wool sheep 4 4 9 6 Second quality do ..3 6 4 0 Prime b'thdown do 4 8 4 10 Prime large oxen ..4 2 4 6 Large coarse calvcs 4 0 4 b Prime Scots. &c.... 4 8 4 10 Prime small do 4 IC 5 4 Crse. and int. sheep. 3 2 3 4 Large hogs ....3 4 3 10 Second quality do ..3 6 4 2 , Sinai! porkers ...4 0 4 Lamb....4s 6d to 5 • 6d. Suckling calves, 22a tO 24s ; and quarter old-store pigs, 23s to 26s each. Head of stock on sale. Total supply. 1 Foreign supply. B eas t s Cows. .. I C0w5..... Sheep and lambs 8,1300 Sheep awl 1 .mbs Calves 409 Ca ves 220 gigs 212 ,Pigs 3) MEAT. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.-2110 supplies of meat at these markets have been very limited ; nevertheless, trade has been steady, at our quotations:—Beef, from 3s 2 , 1 to 4s 4,1; mutton, 3s 2d to 45 4d ; lamb, 4s Od to 4s 6;1; veal, 4s Od to 4s 8d; pork, 3s Gd to Is 4d por 81bs by the carcase. HAY. SMITHFIELD--Meadow hay, £3 Os Od to £4 15s; clover, £4 Os Od to £5 15s Od; and straw, £2 to £2 6s per load. A good supply. CUMBERLAND—Meadow hay, £3 Os Od to £4 15s ; clover, £4 Os Od to £5 17s 6d; and straw, £2 to £2 6s per load. Trade slow. WHITECHAFEL —Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 lOs ; clover, £4 Os Od to £5 17s 6A ; and straw, £2 to £2 6d per load. A moderate demand. New hay is quotod at £2 lOs to £3 15s ; and new clover £3 to £4 10s. CRYSTAL PALACE.—The now popular game o: La Cr:;sse will be again played at the Crystal VY,laco to. morrow evening. PRINCESS'S THEA TRE. The " Man o' Airlie" continues to hold its place on the boards of this theatre, and is attracting as well filled houses as can reasonably be expected, considering the almost tropical heat which obtains at the present time. Mr. Herman Vezin's portrayal of the chequered phases attending the life of James Harebell, the poor poet, whether in the earlier scenes attending his career, the distraction of mind brought on by his overwhelming troubles, or the impressive denouement, in which after his return to reason he expires in the arms of his son, are alike felicitous and expressive, and display to great ad vantage the versatility and finished talent of the actor. The other characters are well supported by the same efficient cast as on the occasion of the pro duction of the drama, which continues to be nightly received with genuine enthusiasm. The " Man o' Airlie" was preceded last evening by " The Day after the Wedding," and the per formances terminated with " The Unprotected Female," which severely taxed the risible faculties of the audience. DEATH OF IRA ALDRIDGE. The death of Ira Aldridge, who was well known in England a few years ago as a black tragedian, and who was termed the African Roscius, is an nounced at Lodz, in Polinia. He was about 62 years of age. He was the son of a chief of Senegal, who was brought over to New York by a Christian Pro testant American missionary to be educated in the faith, and who returned to his native country after having completed his education. But the desire for a civilised life prevailed over the love of country at home, and after some difficulties and troubles he contrived to obtain a passage to America, where he settled down as a pastor to a negro congregation. Young Ira was destined by his father for a similar position, but he had an irresistible penchant for the stage, and at length contrived to make a debut in New York with a troup of amateurs. His talents were immediately r, , cognised, and he received a perfect ovation but his representations appeared to have provoked serious riots, for the police put a stop to them at the time, and he found himself obliged to accept the position of a servant at an inferior theatre in the city. In the year 1833 his father sent him to Eng land to pursue studies in theology ; but here again the Tragic Muse enchained him, and yielding him self 0 her charms, he, after many attempts to overcome the obstacles in his way, made his first appearance in England in Othello, and subse quently played Macbeth and Shylock. He was en thusiastically received, and entered into an engage ment to perform in Covent-garden Theatre, after fulfilling which he made the tour of the kingdom, and won laurels as well as more substantial rewards in Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, and the principal towns of the kingdom. Though well appreciated in these islands, his perform ances were, however, yet more applauded and better remunerated on the continent of Europe , and especially in Russia. His genius was also more particularly noted as that of an African, and his race gave an additional zest to the specta tors of his dramatic creations. In Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Pesth, Vienna, Paris, &c., he has been re' ceived with acclamations by crowded and delighted audiences. From the year 1852 he was 111 t he habit of making tours through the principal cities of Europe, but he was particularly fond of Russia' He had the honour of receiving decorations from the Emperor of Russia, and had been similarly noticed by most of the European sovereigns. 1 4 ° many weeks since he performed in Brussels, wher e he was most warmly received, and he was on MI way to St. Petersburg when he was taken ill and died. VIOLENT STORM• During the previous two or three days the VA' ther has been excessively hot, the mercury in the thermometer in exposed positions rising to 115 deg. 9 or fever heat. Even in the shade and the coldes t part of the city the quicksilver rose as high as 9 0 deg. Fahrenheit. Yesterday afternoon, whilst the heat was the most oppressive, the late Admira l Fitzroy's glass indicated, even in London, that within 12 hours a violent storm of lightning an d thunder might be expected. This turned out to 130 quite correct, for at the prognosticated time, almost to a minute, faint sheets of lightning became visible, and the same increased in intensity, when heavy Pea l after peal of thunder followed, and the rain commenced falling in torrents, inundating the °l c ; cavations for the new sewers on the Surrey side °' the river, so as to deprive the men of at least a daY'' s work. ln the south-eastern district, a few rail° from town, the railway guards describe the storm 0 0 have resembled a perfect tempest, and many of tb , hop plantations were inundated to the extent 01; between two and three feet. Several small cratba riding in the river Thames and the Pool were fill e . , with water. One boat was struck by lightning °73 the northern coast, and out of three of a crew 013 . 0 was killed. About 10 o'clock this morning the 01 partially ceased, and the storm has had the effect ° I cooling the air and making it more healthy. A Cabinet Council was held 3 esterday at official residence of the First Lord of the Treasurit 3 l Downing-street. The Ministers present were —the 14,- of Derby, the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Marlbolos-ci the Earl of Malmesbury, the Right Hon. G. Hardy, 1-'°cr,e. Stanley, the Duke of Buckingham, Sir J. Pakington, S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exc he q uer, the li "-- t, Hon. 11. T. L. Corry, the Duke of Richm ond, Lora P Manners, and the Right Hon. Spencer H. Walpole. THE MINISTERIAL WHITEBAIT DlNNER._,yeSte' day her Majesty's Ministers celebrated the aP1 0°° ,„,. 5 close of the session by the customary di nne r at 7.11 r. ° termaine's, the Ship, Greenwich, under the p residencY the Attorney-General. Covers wero laid for ffity• d party embarked from the Houses of Pal-R:11 1 mA oleo 0a.1,:r one of the Citizen steamboats, arriving a t Greenw-Pi about 7 o'clock. • „are li a DEATH OF THE EARL OF MAYO.—It is annou,--- that the death of the Earl of Mayo took p lace on Tnesb as only in Win the 13th, after a protracted illness. His lordship in 1797, and married in 1820 Anne Charlotte, daughter of John Jocelyn, Esq., and had issue seven ona and one daughter. The family honou rs devolve on Lons, Naas. Chief Secretary for Ireland, w h o married, in 15 0 , 4 Blanche, third daughter of Col. W y ndham, of P e tw rvp Park, Sussex, since created Lord Leconfield. THE HOME OFFICE.—WO understand that tYn Hon. Adolphus Liddell, Q.C. , h as been appointed d.e, th r e . Secretary at the Home Office on the resignation of _ 014 ctil_we Right Hon. Horatio Waddington , w ho has faid that for nearly twenty years