The Sun. — London, England, 1867-07-03 00:00:00

MR. H. NEVILLE has the honour to announce that his ANNUAL BENEFIT will take. place TO NIGHT (VirEDNESDAY). Mr. Neville (of the Theatre Royal Drury lane), by the kind permission of F. B. Chatter ton, Esq.. Mr. George Neville (of the Theatre Royal, Hol born). for this night only. The performance will commence with A SLICE OF LUCK, in which Miss A. Seamen and Miss Emily Pitt, Messrs. J. G. Taylor, C. H. Stephenson, C J, Smith, and J. Clarke will appear. After which (by particular desire\ Lord Lytton's admirable Play of THE LADY OF LYONS ; or, Love and Pride. Pauline Deschappelles, for probably the last time in London (before her retirement from the stage), by Miss Kate Terry; Claude Melnote, by Mr. H. Neville ; Colonel Damas, by Mr. Neville. Mr. H. Neville has much pleasure in announcing that he is enabled to comply with the wish of many friends to see Mr. Neville and his two sons in one piece. To conclude with HIS FIRST CAMPAGN E. Characters by Miss Fortado, Mr. Neville (of Theatre Royal, Drury-lane), Mr. George Neville (late of Theatre Royal, Holborn), and Mr. Henry Neville. &c. Doors open at half-past 6, performance to commence at 7 precisely. Box-office open from 10 till 5 o'clock, where places can be secured without booking fee. Theatre Royal, New Ad elphi. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. New Management. Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. A igan. THIS EVENING, THE Bi.ST WAY. Messrs. Clayton and 11. Wigan ; Mrs. St. Henry. After which, THE LIAR. &Ir. and Mrs. Chas. Mathews. Followed by WOODCOCK'S LITTLE GAME. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews; Mrs. Frank Matthews. To conclude with OLYMPIC GAMES. Messrs. H. J. Montague, G. Vincent. D. Murray; Mesdames E. Warren, G. Moore, Sheridan, Harris, N. Harris, St. Henry, and Roselle. Doors open at half-past Six; Commence at Seven. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborongh. THIS EVENING, OUR DOMESTICS. Messr3. Parselle, Thorne, and James ; hlc sdames Harland and Johnbtm.e. After which, PYMIALION ; or, The Statue Fair. Messrs. Thorne, D. Jamee, and Fenton ; Mesdames A. Swan borough, Raynham, Harland, Newton, and Holt. To conclude with THE FRENCH EX El I 3ITION. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton. THIS EVENING, THAT RASCAL JACK. Messrs. J C. Rouse, J. Neville, C. Warner; Mesdames B. Aleyne, Thompson. To conclude with T RE GREAT CITY. Messrs. C. ne W r a rn W. er, F. Morton. J. Fitzjarnes, F. Villie rs, J. C. Cos, M'lntyre, J. Rouse. J. Irving.. J. B. Johnsto ne ; Mesdames SDI. Robertson, R. G. Le Thiere, C. Thompson. Commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET, Sole Lessee and Manager. Mr. Buckstone. THIS TIVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Charac ters by Messrs. Sothern Rmond Shepherd. Chippendale, Rogers. Clark. Gordon, W e at hersb y , &c. ; ISlesdames Chip pendale. Harding. Massey, Thompson. Wright. &o. After which, LEND ME FIVE SHILLINGS. Mr. Buck atone. To conclude with FISH OUT OF WATER. Mr. Comp ton. Commence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, the Ben. fit ot Mr. U. N• v:Ile, at 7, A SLICE OF LUCK. Messrs J. Clarke, J. G. Tay!or, C. IT. Stephenson, C. J. Smith ; Miss A. Seaman and Miss E. Pitt. At 8, THE LADY OF LYONS. Messrs. Neville, 11. Neville, Billington, Stuart, Ashley ; Miss K. Terry, Mrs. Si, Henry, Mrs. Billing,ton. To conclude with HIS FIRST CHAMPAGNE. M. me. H. Neville, G. Neville, Stephenson, J. Clarke ; Miss Emily Pitt, Miss A. Seaman. Commence at half-past Seven. R OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining. THIS EVENING will be produced (16th time here) the Prize Drama of TRUE TO THE CORE. Messrs. Cres wick, 11. Marston, 11. Forrester, E. F. Edgar, dre..7 Miss G. Panncefort and Miss Nelly Moore. • - Doors open at half-past 7 ; commend at 8. NEW ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS. HIGII HOLBORN. Universally acknowledged to be the coolest and most ele gantly appointed theatre in the metropolis. The Scenes in the Arena are constant ly changed. Novelty succeeds novelty, and the old complaint of circus monotony is here wholly avoided. - - - - "The equesti‘n and gymnastic company.has been selected with great discrimination. The feats are of the most varied kind, and every one of them is executed to perfection."— Times, May 27, 1867. . _ THIS EVENING. at 8, and durinz the Week, tie new sensational Indian Comic Ballet, entitled KI-KI-KO-KO -0 H-lil-K gY, in which the Lauri Family will appear. __ . After which, at a quarter to 9, SCENES IN THE ARENA, by the incomparable continental troupe of equestrians, una nimously admitted to be the most talented cam, auy ever collected together; Mesdame Gerard's astounding Leaping Act; Mdlle. Lambert's highly finished haux é ole ; Mdlle. Bochez's graceful Scene Act ; Miss rouel in her unique per formance; A. 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THE THIRD EDITION of " THE SUN," giving all the SPORTING NEWS of the day, may be seen at JI3IMY MANTON'S house, "The Swan and Horse Shoe," 32, Little Britain, City, E.C. LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.- "OLt) SAM SMITH," late of "The Mail Coach," shepherd's Bush, now of the White Hart, Acton, Middlesex, hems to inform his friends and neighbours that the LATEST EDITION of " THE 51.1W' can be seen at his house as above. HIGH WATER AT. LONDON BRIDGE. ruts DAY.—lforning, 2h. 35m.—Afternoon, 3h. Om. To - Itoußow.-Morning, 3h. 27m.--Afternoon, 3h. Mm I t Kt* w. MUM LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867. Another rather stormy debate on the Reform Bill took place yesterday, but we hope that it has not been without some effect, and that some troublesome points may be considered partially settled, if not actually so. A most extraordinary proposal was made to include Sheffield in the increased repre sentation, but it was not well received, and finally defeated by an overwhelming majority. We are surprised that Air. ROEBUCK should have been in favour of such a sche.ue, for under existing circumstances it would have been. a most un- wise thing on the part of Government to sanction such a course. Juiging by what has panel at the examinations made by the Royal CommissiOn Sheffield is not cliserving of the favour being awarded to it ; and some might, indeed, assert that it would be more in accordance with its deserts to lose a representative rather than to gain one. The manner in which some hon. members, have taken upon themselves to criticise the course pursued by Government in respect to the Redistribution scheme is quite unfair, and also most inconsistent, as Mr. DISRAELI explained. Since Mr. LAING'S amendment was defeated by eight many who then supported the Government hail told him that they could not continue to support him unless some compromise was made. The right hon. gentleman very wisely opposed the amendment of Mr. HADFIELD, to include Shef field among the places which had a third member, and deprecated the notion of Mr. ROEBUCK that he had supported the Government through fear. He had hoped that he was under the influence of a more tender sentiment. The right hon. gentleman took this opportunity of acknowledging the course pursued by the hon. member for Sheffield during this session, and declared that the Government had been very sensible of " the honourable, disinterested, and spirited support which very often, during this great struggle, they have obtained from him, and coming from one who has gained so much of public respect, and who speaks in this house with such authority, they have duly appreciated." This tri bute to Mr. ROEBUCK was well timed, for the hon. member has displayed great courage in the part he has played, which makes us the more regret that any contretemps should have arisen. However, it may fairly be presumed that when this irritating point is settled he will continue his valu able support, and thus perfect the work already so ably performed. Mr. LAING'S remarks were very sensible. He said that he felt rather in an awkward position, since he had himself originally anticipated the addition of Sheffield and Bristol, but then he had accepted, in the " spirit of conciliation," the concession of Government in the matter. The hon. member very truly said that the Government ought not to be taunted, as they had a very difficult part to play in carrying through this Bill without a de cided party majority in the House. As for Sheffield, he wisely remarked that it would be unsuitable, under existing circumstances, to proceed with this proposal ; peculiar circum stances hrid lately transpired with respect to that town, and we entirely agree with the hon. mem ber for Wick that although it must not be sup posed that the majority of the constituencies are tainted with the spirit that has occasioned these dreadful outrages, yet it is not advisable to choose this time to confer a particular benefit upon a town while a spirit of this kind had gained ground. Mr. GLADSTONE again appeared as the champion of the rowdy cause, and seemed determined to say the utmost he could to defend the amendment. It seems difficult to understand how the right hon. gentleman could have worked himself up to believe in the justice and truth of the cause he advocated with so much fer vour. One might almost be excused in fancying that he thought the deplorable circumstances that have been revealed in Sheffield were an additional claim for increased representation. Here again, however, the good sense of the committee rescued the House from the error into which mistaken individuals would have led it ; and while we can sympathise With the members of Sheffield in their disappointment, the case is so strongly against them that, after the first annoyance is passed, very likely they may see the advisability of postponing the matter until another opportunity arises. The proposition to include Bristol in the additional representation was also defeated by a large majority, but not quite so considerable as that which decided against the claim of Sheffield. This was as well, because though the same objections do not apply to that place it is not desirable to take so many in this arrangement of their members. After the confusion worse confounded that has been made by some, who ought to expedite the pro gress of the bill instead of retarding it as much as possilole, it is really quite refreshing to peruse the remarks of Mr. AYRTON, who spoke out boldly to the purpose, and denounced the course pur sued by the Liberal side of the House. 11 Mr. was making endless objections to the proposal of the Government about distributing the four seats lately given by the llouse, and Mr. GLADSTONE seemed inclined to insist upon beginning the whole discussion over again unless a far greater compro mise was given. Whereupon Mr. AYRTON said that it would soon be necessary to ask if this bill was to be passed this session or not, and that if anything impeded its success the country would hold the op position side responsible for the failure. The hon. member for the Tower Hamlets deserves the thanks of the House and of the country also for the bold and spirited manner in which he came forward to speak the truth, which is very often the most difficult thing to do. The time for these senseless discussions has gone by, and let the committee unanimously resolve to have done with them and proceed to the main question. The last week or so has been most vexatious and wearisome, and the country will not readily forgive those who are put ting these impediments in the way of progress. It is quite necessary that a now leaf should be turned over, and that nothing of a factious character should be allowed to occupy tho time of the com mittee. We should think that the most ardent admirer of long discussions had had nearly enough of them by this time, and that there can hardly be a second opinion in the House as to the importance of settling the question of Reform this session, as speedily and as satisfactorily as possible. The difficulties of administration in the Southern States appear to be increasing rather than diminish ing, and the military commanders find themselves placed in unexpected perplexity by the recent de cision of the Attorney-General. Mr. STANBERRY, it will be remembered, declared that they had ex ceeded the powers conferred on them by the Recon struction Act, and this decision has mot with the approval of the majority of the Cabinet, including, as might be supposed, the PRESIDENT himself. Mr. STANTON, indeed, dissented from his colleagues on the principal points, and it is even said, he is going to resign ; • but we have been told this very often before upon former occasions of disagree ment with the President, and yet the Secretary has never made up his mind to abandon the pains and pleasures of office. The military commanders, however, seeui inclined actively to resent Mr. STANBERRY'S decision, one of them, Gen. SICKLES, having already resigned his command, and de manded a court of inquiry into his official acts. General SHERIDAN, however, is troubled by no such scruples. Ho has removed several petty officials in Texas, and even contemplates, it is said, removing Governor THROCKMORTON. The Attorney-Gene rad decision has, as might have been expected, produced some agitation in Radical circles. Mr. SCHENCK, chairman of the Congress Republican Committee, has addressed the 'louse, urging the members to be present at Washington on the 3d July (this day) to form a quorum, in consequence of Mr. STANBERRY'S decision. Various indications of popular feeling are recorded from different parts of the country. The Connecticut and New Hamp shire Legislatures had tendered the hospitalities of their States to the PRESIDENT, who was about to visit Boston, and this is a token of good-will not to havebeen relied upon from the New England States. The Vermont Democratic Convention, too, has passed a resolution condemning the present heavy taxation and the military government of the South. If the shrewd heads of New England begin to as sociate the two, there is no hope for the South yet. On the other hand, Radicalism is still active. The lowa Republican Convention demands the punishment of Mr. DAVIS, and the immediate re assembling of Congress. The Ohio Convention % has passed resolutions endorsing the Congressional policy, and the Impeachment Committee are busy preparing their report. Throught all this clamour the PRESIDENT keeps on his way, and one of his latest acts has been the pardon of General LONG STREET, whose name will always be memorable as associated with the brilliant, if unsuccessful, gal lantry that distinguished the Confederate armies. The case of the Sheffield Unionists continues to grow worse and worse. So far from BROADHEAD being the only or even the principal offender, he appears to be a " representative man." If any social philosopher wished for practical illustrations of the dangerous tendency of the false morality of the unionists, he could not find more powerful or striking evidence than the facts elicited before the Commissioners. The men began by combining to protect their own labour against undue pressure on the part of the masters, and so far all was well. Unfortunately the power so readily obtained was soon put to other uses, and a regular system of interference and terrorism has been established, which it is idle any longer to deny has greatly injured English trade, and has proved a wearisome and disheartening burden to both masters and men. Beginning with a fair and open combi nation for a reasonable and definite end, the unionists of Sheffield have at last sunk to the lowest depths of degradation—employing hired ruffians to commit the most desperate crimes for the sake of reward ! To make matters worse, the men thus employed belong to their own class and standing. They are file-cutlers, saw grinders, or belong to some other of those trades which flaunt their banners in procession, and de claim the rights of labour. If this is the manner in which the leading Unionists propose to elevate and improve the condition of the working classes, we congratulate them upon the originality of their design! The evidence of ROBERT RENSHAW, who confessed to the blowing up of WASTNIDGE'S house, in Acorn-sti eet, which killed one woman and injured another severely, produced some sensation in the court. Accustomed as the audience are by this time to painful and shocking revelations, there was something startling in the deliberate details of the act—the man going to the theatre and waiting till the end of the piece, and then throwing in his fatal charge at the window of a man he had never seen—and also in the cool manner in which he con fessed to having done it for money. " What was the reason," asked the Commissioner, " you were to do this to WASTNIDGE ?" "To get the money of course" was the answer. The reason which prompted his employers was a simple one. WAST NIDGE was a non-unionist, who along with some others had been employed by Mr. HooLE, a manu facturer, in consequence of the drunkenness and neglect of work by their old hands, who all left when the new men came. BROADIIEAD offered six of the new comers It 0 each to leave, but they re fused, and were subsequently beaten and otherwise maltreated. WASTNIDGE, as we know, suffered still more. His wife is still partially blind and lame from the explosion. A widow woman who lodged with them was killed, and, as usual, the real criminals were never discovered till now. As a further proof of the morality of these men, those who knew the whole truth about the outrage allowed an innocent man to be tried, and would have let him be condemned without speaking. But, in fact, nothing that comes to light can 'well surprise Iv. The truth has proved far worse than the anticipations, but we hope the Com►nissioners will not relax their efforts till they have gained . all that eau possibly be known. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. (FP.051 OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, Tuesday Evening. The ceremonial yesterday was truly magnificent. As a spectacle it was gorgeous and splendid, and as a tribute to art, taste, and industry, it will hold a high rank in the records of Time. The spectacle outside was imposing. There were military, and many carriages with six horses, containing the illustrious personages and their suites. The carriages containing the Princess Clotilde and the Princess ,'Lathilde were followed by the Emperor's carriage drawn by eight horses. This carriage contained the Emperor and Empress, the Imperial Prince, and the Prince Napoleon. The Sultan's cortege ncluded several carriages, drawn by eight horses ; the Imperial carriage was drawn by eight horses. It contained the Sultan, the Prince heir, Abdul- Ahmed Effendi, and Youssouf Izzredin Effendi. The Emperor and Empress were cheered by thousand of voices, and on entering the Palace the building resounded with acclamations. The Emperor, on being seated, had, at his right, the Sultan, the Prince of Wales, the Pri nce o f Orange, the Prince of Saxony, the Prince I mper i al, the Grand Duchess Marie, the Duke d'Aoste, the Duke of Cambridge, the Princess Mathilde, the Prince de Teck. To the left of his Majesty were the Em press, the Prince of Prussia, the Princess of Saxony, Prince Humbert, the sons and nephew of the Sultan, the Princess Clotilde, the Duchess d'Aoste, Duke de Leuchtenberg, Prince Napoleon, Prince Hermann of Saxony, and Abul Hamed. Behind their Ma jesties were the members of the Bonaparte family, and other illustrious personages. M. Rouher read a report relative to the Exhibi tion, which gave a very interesting account of its progress and position. The report stated that the Jury had awarded 64 grand prizes, 883 gold medals, 3,653 silver medals, 6,565 bronze medals, and 5,801 " honourable mentions." The arrangements for the presentation of the prizes were excellent. A touch ing incident occurred. The presentation of the gold medal to the Emperor seemed in the excitement to have been forgotten. It was to have been offered by one of the Ministers, but by a sudden and happy inspiration the Imperial Prince stepped forward, and gracefully and affectionately gave it to his father. As to the building itself, it was most tastefully and beautifully ornamented. Velvet, and gold, and flags, and trophies completed a spectacle of rich ness and magnificence. The brilliant and varied costumes of course added materially to the splen dour of the scene. There were three thrones in the centre, for the Emperor, Empress, and the Sultan, and many beautifully gilt arm-chairs for distin guished persons. Not the least interesting adjunct of the spectacle was the presence of some 300 or 400 young girls among the chorus singers, dressed in white, and wearing blue sashes. Of course the members of the Senate and the Diplomatic Body were present. The Lord Mayor of London, and the Aldermen and Sheriffs in their official crimson robes, had special places assigned to them, and, although all the cos tumes of the world were to be seen, these English magnates were the persons Who were well observed by the spectators. The Empress was dressed in white satin, and wore a glittering Imperial diadem. A white veil flowed gracefully behind her head. her Majesty had also a costly diamond necklace, and has per haps never appeared to more advantage or in better health and spirits. The Ladies of the Household were in full dress. The otthheer Duke e lis o h f n o tables Marlborough, mentioned h teDuke above e in cludedof Cleveland, th e E ar l of Clarendon, L or d G ranv ill e, Sir Watkin Wynne, and the Marquis of Blandford. The spectators to the number of some 18,000 had not all left the Palace at half-past six o'clock. When the prizes had been distributed, the per sons who had been promoted to superior ranks in the Legion of Honour were called. The Moniteur of to-day contains degrees pro moting M. Le Play to the well deserved rank of Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour ;M. Conti, President of Class 93, to the same rank ; and also M. Devinck, President of the Commission of En couragement for Workmen. Many other persons are also promoted to the rank. Rossini's Hydn was executed as soon as their Majesties entered. It seems to be considered rather a mediocre affair. When the distribution of the prizes was finished the Emperor, Empress, and the Sultan walked round the nave, accompanied by the Prince, stopping at the sections of the different countries. At each section the members of the foreign Commissions designated by M. Le Play, the Commissary-General of the Commission, were presented by him to their Majesties. During the passage of the Imperial procession national airs were executed, and elicited acclamations from the members of the various countries. On the departure of their Majesties, the cortege of the Sultan preceded that of the Em peror and Empress. Before leaving the Palace the Emperor requested the Minister of State to express his great satisfaction to the Imperial Commission. Among the objects which excited admiration during the spectacle were the trophies of the ten sections which ornamented the centre of the nave. Never were seen such magnificent or such varied uniforms. What embroidery, what crosses, what cordons ; and then your eyes were attracted by many illustrious Hungarians in their proud and superb costume, and Arabs, Turks, Egyptians, and all the countries of the world indeed, including last, but not least, English uniforms and the superb toilettes of the ladies. Among the prizes awarded was a gold medal to the Prince of Prussia for his model of convenient and cheap lodgings for the workman of Berlin. The Abbe Serchi, the Director of the Observatory of Rome, was presented with a medal, and he was greeted with cheers as ho went up the steps to re ceive it. The whole of the beautiful array of troops, who added materially to the beauty of the procession, were commanded by Marshal Canrobert. The Emperor wore the uniform of a general officer, and had the order of the Legion of Honour on his breast. So had the Sultan of Turkey. Six grand crosses of the Legion of Honour were distributed among the foreign juries. The number of pro motions and appointments to the order is no less than 400. The banners of the ten groups were these :- Ist group, Fine arts, opal coloured banner. 2d group, Materials of liberal art, violet banner. 3d group, Mobilier, blue banner. 4th group, Clothing, light green banner. sth group, Original materials, yellow banner. Gth group, Aliments and beverages, red banner. Bth group, Agriculture, garnet coloured banner. 9th group, Horticulture, dark green ban ner. 10th group, Social harmony, striped banner, with the shades of the other banners. In these groups all the articles at the Exhibition are included. The Independance Beige, a Brussels paper, pub lishes a despatch from Vienna, which states that the Emperor Maximilian was shot by order of Juarez on the 19th of June. The Journal de Beaune mentions a case of death from excessive joy. Au old woman, who had re sided in excessive poverty in that town for some years, received the news that her son had sent her a large sum of money, and that he intended to allow her an annual pension. The good news so affected her that she fainted, and became so ill that she ex pired in the course of the evening. The Journal des Debuts hints that there is some thing political in the visit of the Sultan to Paris. It says, " At all events it would be difficult not to attach peculiar importance to the visit of a monarch who is not only the arbiter of an empire of 38 millions of men, but is also head of a religion which has 200 millions of adherents. Of all the European and Christian States France is the first to have the honour of a visit, and that is justice, for of all the States, France was the first to form alliances with the Sultan, and to conclude with them treaties of commerce and friendship, thus giving the example of a policy divested of religious prejudice. It is France who has the most contributed to open to modern Turkey the access to the councils of Eur pe." Last night there was a storm of thunder an 1 lightning, which, however, was not very violent or of long continuance. To-day the weather has been Insettled, with violent wind and occasional heavy showers. It was announced that the Exhibition would be free yesterday. This was not the case, but the pay ment of the franc did not deter visitors, for in spite of the thousands who went to see the processions or to visit the Palace of Industry the Exhibition was as crowded as usual. The ingenious and very use ful invention of M. Kellmer, the eminent carriage manufacturer, for opening a carriage door without the necessity of putting down the window as at pre sent, is now to be seen at the Exhibition, and all go to look at it. M. Kellner has obtained a patent for it. In case of danger, for instance when a horse takes fright, this mechanism would be of the utmost importance, as the door of the carriage can be opened in a second, and thus enable a per son to get out and avoid danger. A notice indicates that this apparatus is distinguished for " solidity and simplicity." It certainly pos sesses these great requisites. The carriage exhibited, which has been pronounced to be the most beautiful in the world, has been inspected and admired by all the illustrious personages who have come recently to Paris. It will be sure to find a purchaser. The Moniteur of this evening states that in con sequence of the eminent services rendered by Prince Gortschakoff, the Emperor Alexander, on the anniversary of the 50th year of the Prince's diploma tic career, has deigned to write to him an autograph letter, informing him that he had just raised him to the dignity of Chancellor of the Empire for Foreign Affairs. M. Lightenvolt, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty the King of the Belgians, was yesterday received by the Emperor to remit to his Majesty the letters which put an end to his mission. There is to be another grand spectacle to-morrow a review i n th e Ch amps El ysees. , GRAND REVIEW IN HYDE -PARK.-A. HINT IN TlNlE.—Provido yourself with a good field-glass. At CALLAGIIAN's, in New Bond-street, at the corner of Con duit-street, you may select from the largest stock in London, in every variety of size, mounting, and price. Matchless for groat magnifying power and sharpness of definition. MILITARY SPORTS.—The assault at arms and military sports by the non-commissioned officers and men of tho Household Brigade, cavalry and infantry, took place on Monday at the Middlesex County Cricket Ground, Caledonian-road, Islington, and attracted a very numerous assemblage of spectators.:Tho sportscamo off as follows : The 200 yards handicap race, after four heats, was won by R. Hunt, of the Ist Battalion Grenadier Guards, by 11 yards ; J. Rawlins, of the Royal Horse Guards, winning the second prize, each having five yards start. The hurdle race of half a mile, 10 flights, was won by Smart, of the 3d Battalion. The single stick was won by Corporal Walker, Royal horse Guards. W. Stevens, Grenadier Guards, was the winner in the high jump, by clearing sft. lin.; S. Weston being second best. There were numerous other sports, such as the broad sword, boxing, drc., all of which appeared to give much satis faction to the spectators. In the evening Mr. Orton's fish balloon ascended, and there was also a display of fireworks. THREAT OF ASSASSINATION. Ir. Oldham Whit taker, of Hurst Mills, near Ashton-under-Lyne, a gentle man whose practical benevolence has raised places of wor ship and established public schools and libraries in the district where Lis business is carried on, has received a not 3 by post containing threats of assassination. The miscreant writes: —" You are about to create great dis turbance in the district with the baseful conclusion you have come to respecting the strippers and grinders.. . So sure as you are a living man you will be put an end to, in some way yet to be thought on. Don't expect to sur vive long after this warning. Assassinated you must be, as others have teen whom you would expect had not been." MORRO VELIIO MARRIAGE BlLL—This rather puzzling entry among the orders of the day in the louse of Lords relates to marriages which have been celebrated by a chaplain licensed by the Bishop of London, in a chapel erected by the St. John del Roy Mining Company at their establishment at Morro Velho, in Brazil—achaplain main- Weed by that company. In this chapel marriages have been celebrated in whi c h B r i tish su bj ects h avu b een con tracting parties, and do u b ts have b een en t er t a i ne d as t o the validity of the marriages. The object of the bill is to declare valid all such marriages celebrated before a day to be named in the bill. The bill is one of a class tha troubles Parliament in almost every session, and shows tbe vague and unsatisfactory state of the marriage law of this kingdom. LA TEST INTELLIGENCE, (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) THE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN. PARIS, July 3. The Moniteur of this morning says : " In consequence of the sad fears, which, however, have not yet been officially confirmed, as to the fate of which the Emperor Maximilian may have been the victim, the review of to-morrow and the fetes in honour of the Sultan have been countermanded." AMERICA. (By Atlantic Telegraph.) NEW YORK, July 1, 6 P.M. Intelligence received here from Mexico states that the Liberals have taken the capital. The Inman steamer City of Baltimore arrived out on Saturday, and the Cunard steamer 'Tripoli to-day. ITALY. FLORENCE, July 2, Evening. In to-day's sitting of the Italian Parliament, the Chamber ratified the clauses of the commercial treaty with Austria. SPAIN. MADRID, July 2 (Evening). In to-day's sitting of the Congress Senor Barza nallana, the Minister of Finance, explained the arrangements proposed for the settlement of the certificates of the Passive debt as being extremely favourable to the English creditors, and moved that the Congress should hold morning and evening sit tings to accelerate the settlement of the debts. The arrangement of the question of the certificates on a favourable basis is now looked upon as certain. The holders of certificates will not have to pay any equalisation tax. Such payment will only have to be made by the holders of Passive Stock. FRANCE. The Marseilles journals mention thearrival in that city of M. Duruy, Minister of Public Instruction, for the purpose of inspecting the college and other educational establishments. The bulletin of the Paris observatory gives the following as the atmospheric situation yesterday : " There has been a further barometrical decline since Sunday in the north-east of France. This morn ing the pressure is inferior, at 760 mm. west of a line passing from Oporto, by Bayonne, Paris, Amsterdam, and Greencastle (Ireland). The wind has veered to the south-west, and the sky is covered with cumuli. Towards Bordeaux, Limoges, and La Rochelle, the weather is stormy, and is tempes tuous at Strasburg. The wind is gentle on the coast of the Channel, the Atlantic, and the Medi terranean."—ln Paris yesterday the weather was magnificent for the season. At three the thermo meter marked 29 Cent. (84 1-5 Fahr.) The .211imiteur publishes a list of 56 persons to whom medals have been awarded for acts of de votedness in saving life during the month of May, 1867. The Italie of Florence says :—The (Ecumenic Council, announced for next year, will, according to a letter from Rome, have to pronounce three orders of questions ; first, with the errors of contemporary reasoners in a Catholic point of view ; next, about the modifications which may be with propriety in troduced into the discipline of the Church ; and, lastly, it will have to give its opinion on the exist ence of the temporal power." The Russian Government, with a view of fur- thering the commercial transactions of the Empire, has just authorised the Imperial Bank of St. Peters burg to issue paper money to the amount of 35 millions -of roubles, which is to be guaranteed by Treasury Bonds. General de Kleist, aide-de-camp to the King of Prussia, has hist died at Berlin. BOURSE, July 2, Two o'elock.—The market con tinues weak, and sales are offered on all securities at lower quotations. Three o'clock.—The market closed as follows : 44 per Cents 99 Do. and month — 3 per Cents. GB 70 Do. end month 6B 70 Credit Mobilier 366 25 Do. end month Credit Foucier — Do. end month 1436 25 BALL' Bank Shamus 3300 Italian Loan 5l 35 Do. end month 5l 70 Moxican Loan IG Do. Bonds l3l 21 Spanish Throes Home Debt Deferred For Account. Orleans Northern 1203 75 Lyons and Mediterranean B7B 75 Southern 565 Western 557 50 Eastern 535 Sardinian . 76 25 Austrian Lombard 385 North of Spain B5 SaragosEa lO2 50 Roman . LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH. "Nisi Prius Sittings at Guildhall, before the Lord Chief Justice and a Special Jury.) PAU - MAN V. FANCAS. In this case tho plaintiff, who had formerly been in busi ness in Stockholm, Sweden, but who is now a merchant in London, brought an action to recover compensation in damages for an alleged breach of contract on the part of the defendant, a coal merchant, in London. The defendant denied that be had committed any breach of contract, and that he was not amenable to the jurisdiction of an English court, according to Swedish law. It appeared that in 1862 ho was carrying on his business as a merchant in Stockholm, and that the son of the defendant had been placed under his care with a view of acquiring a general knowledge of the business. The plaintiff suggested through him to his father the advisability of sending some coals to Stockholm with a view of opening a market for the sale of the same. The defendant adopted the suggestion, and sent eight or nine waggon loads of coal to the plaintiff. ,The agreement between the parties was that the coal should be paid for in bills of exchange, and these were given to the amount of £BB5 3s. When the coals were delivered it was late in 10 season, and the market was glutted, so that the plaintiff was unable to dispose of them immediately He wrote to the defendant informing him of the fact, but much to his surprise he received a visit from a notary shortly afterwards, who stated that he had been authorised by the defendant to seize the coals, which he bad done. This constituted the alleged breach of con tract; and it appeared further that it was stipulated be tween the parties that the transaction should be kept strictly private; instead of which the proceedings adopted by the defendant gave it the greatest publicity, and the de fendant's commercial reputation was seriously injured. The case is not likely to conclude to-day. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. ROBBERY IN HYDE-PARK.—Elizabeth Wooden, one of the women who frequents Hyde-park, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt with stealing a watch from the person of Henry Redsall, footman at No. 1, Eaton-square. The prosecutor said ho was crossing Hyde-park last night about 11 o'clock, when the prisoner came up to him and caught hold of his arm, and at the same time took his watch from his waistcoat pocket, the watch having been snapped off at the bow, and his chain left hanging down. He taxed the prisoner with having taken his watch, and she denied having done so, and while walking with her towards the Hyde-park police- station, a woman passed the prisoner and spoke to her. He afterwards gave the pri soner in charge. The prisoner asked the prosecutor whether he had not spoken to other women, and he denied having done so. Spooner, 153 A, said that on receiving the prisoner in custody, she denied having the watch. Mr. Tyrwhitt said it was very likely the prisoner at that [me had not got it, but the other had. HOwould remand he prisoner. CRUEL AND MEAN ROBBERY.—George Johnson, de scribed as a groom, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt, with stealing an apron, and some bread and meat, the pro perty of a boy named Louis Robinson, employed in Hyde park. It appears that the prosecutor left his day's provision tied up in an apron on one of the seats, Mr. Waterfield, the foreman over the boys, undertaking to look after it. Some time after Mr. Waterfield saw the prisoner go to the seat, take up the bundle, place it under his coat, and walk off with it, and he then went after the prisoner, who de nied having it, and took it from him. The prisoner said the bundle was given him by another person to carry. Mr. Waterfield said that for some time past there had been frequent robberies of a similar kind, and several of the men have had their coats, hats, &c., taken away. Mr. Tyrwhitt said it was a cruel and mean robbery, and committed the prisoner for six weeks, with hard labour. The Fate of Maximilian. We learn by despatches from Vienna that news similar to that from New York, which appeared in our columns yesterday, has been received by the Austrian Government. The Vienna telegram is as follows :—" It appears from Austrian despatches of the Austrian Minister at Washington and of the captain of the Austrian steamer Elizabeth, stationed at Vera Cruz, that the Emperor Maximilian was shot on the 19th of June." The Independance Beige, commenting on the above, says :—" Has there been a change in the in tentions of Juarez and his advisers ? Was their pretended clemency but a cloak to escape from the great pressure that would be put on by the Govern ment of the United States ? Have they yielded to irritation, to the thirst fo r repr i sals on the part of the chief leaders:of the Liberal party, or taking signal ven geance on a prince of imperial blood and foreign origin, for their invaded and ruined country, for the best of her slain patriots—did they desire to affirm their Republican principles, and by awaken ing a salutary terror, frighten the souls of adven turous captains who may be still tempted to become the successors of Montezuma and Iturbide ? Or, finally, did Maximilian refuse to abdicate or to sub scribe declarations . Which he considered would be dishonourable to him ? Did he thus redeem by the glory of his death the fault which he committed in intriguing for a crown ? These are questions which we are not at present able to answer. We can only judge of the simple fact, and this is to be deplored, though less on account of the man who has been the victim than the cause which has made him a martyr. His career was over, and to continue in existence with the remorse and humi liations which must accompany it would have been the most cruel punishment that could have been inflicted on him. It cannot be said that his execu tion was a crime, but it was certainly a political mistake, as all violent and extreme measures are, and Republican Mexico will lose in sympathy and consideration what it thinks it may have gained in security." The Independance Beige publishes a telegram from Paris, stating that in that capital the Vienna telegram announcing Alaximilian's execution had been received with incredulity. "As the public (it adds) has no other sources of information than ourselves, we can oily suppose this judgment to be that of the Government. In that case it would do well to make known the information which justifies its doubt, for the Vienna despatch we have before us is strictly formal, and emanates from the most authentic sources." EMIGRATION FROM TIIE MERSEY.—During the June quarter of the current year there loft the Mersey in ships under the act 40,824 emigrants, and in "short" ships 2 , 23 3—t0ta1, 43,167, which, compared with the correspond ing quarter of last year, shows a decrease of 6,077. During the past month of June there sailed in ships under the act 10,638 passengers, of whom 514 were in the cabin and 10,094 steeragq i ; of the latter, 3,199 wore English, 138 Scotch, 3,827 Irish, a?;,:1 2.930 other countries. As usual, the great bulk were for the United States, and 1,544 for Canada. Twenty-throe "short" ships sailed with 912 pas songo-s, of whom 602 wero for the United States, 83 for Victoria, 10 for Prince Edward's Island, 44 for Queens land, 132 for Scuth America, .20 for Africa, 14 for the West Indies, and 6 for China, THAMES. AN AMOROUS AND VIOLENT LABOURER.—Abraham Taylor, an elderly cab-driver, who is manied and is the father of nine children, was brought before Mr. Paget charged with violently assaulting Mrs. Emma Smith, of No. 3, Palmer-street, Ratcliff, and Thomas Tyler, a young man, who is paying hisaddresses to Mrs. Smith's daughter. The parties have been acquainted for some time, and about 12 months ago they wore involved in some trouble, and both prisoner and complainant were fined in this court, and Mrs. Smith paid the fines, in amount £4, for both. In consequence of the prisoner having dared to attempt familiarities with Mrs. Smith, and declaring that ho was in love with her, she had forbidden him her house and declined all further intercourse with him. Yes terday afternoon he entered Mrs. Smith's house against her will, and she or !erect Lim to leave directly. Ile would not do so, and used very abusive languAge towards her. A police-constable, No. 280 K, was called, and the prisoner was removed. Some hours after yards he returned to the house armed with an old and rusty chopper. Ile was again requested to leave, and on his refusal Mrs. Smith and a young man named Tyler made an attempt to get him from the house. Ho attacked both with great fury, struck the young man several times and blackened his eye, and kicked Mrs. Smith on the leg. He brandished the chopper and threatened to anxihilate the complainants. After a scene of violence and uproar, a police constable, 452 was called, who took the prisoner. The prisoner said he was about to take home the chopier to chop up some wood. He inten,?ed no violence towards Mrs. Smith, and he did not hurt her. She was a very bad woman, and was visited by a gentleman whopaid her £1 per week. Mrs. Smith denied the imputations on her chastity, and said that owing to the misconduct of the prisoner and his friends she had suffered illness for nine months, and was in bed "right off" for three months. The prisoner asked the case to boadjournedfor two days and he would call witnesses to to prove ali he had alleged about Mrs. Smith. Mr. Paget said the private character of the woman had nothing to do with the case. The prisoner had usod abo minable language to the complainants, and assaulted them very grossly. Great forbearance had been shown by the complainant, Mrs. Smith, and if she was even the bad character represented, she was not to be ill used. He sen tenced the prisoner to one month and hard labour for the assault on Emma Smith, and one month's imprisonment and hard labour for the assault on Thomas Tyler, the sen tences to be consecutive, and he warned the prisoner that if he attempted to put any of his diabolical threats into ex ecution when he came out of prison he would bo more severely punished. MARKE TS. - 7 This day. MARK LANE. The attendance at the Corn Exchange to-day was again small, and the trade for all descriptions of grain ruled most' inactive. The show of English wheat was but trifling, and the f ew parcels disposed of realised Monday's currencies. The quality of the samples was good. The arrivals of foreign wheat since Monday last have been limited, only 700 quarters having come to hand. Prices, consequently, are firm, although the demand was quite in retail. Floating cargoes of grain were a plow sale, on previous terms. The inquiry for barley was again less active, but the quotations were without alteration. The supply was but small. Tho malt trade continuos dull, but holders are firm in demanding into rates. The supply of foreign oats was tolerably extensive, but there are no fresh arrivals of English. Good sound corn moved off steadily at previous values. Beans and peas wore a slow sale, but not cheaper. In seeds and cakes there was little passing, but we have no change to notice in the quotations. The flour trade was dull, and without alteration. SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEER. Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour. English and Scotch 320 510 870 Irish Foreign 7OO 1,530 29,060 2,070 sacks COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OP GRAIN. For the week ending Juno For the corresponding week 29, 1867. last year. Qrs. Aver. rs. Aver. Wheat 31 ,317-64 s 10d Wheat .......4 8260-51s Od Barley 538-35s 3 dißarley 729-34s Od Oats 1,308-28s Od, Oats BOROUGH HOP. The accounts from the plantations being very unfavour able, holders of a ll ki nds of hops are very firm in their demands, and prices are very freely supported. WHITEOITAPEL. With moderate supplies of moat on sale, the demand, on the whole, is steady at the following currencies : • Per 81b. by the carcase. 8eef.......,, 3s 4d to 4s 10d 1 Veal Mutton ... 33 8d to 53 Od Pork Lamb ...... 5s Od to Gs 01 LIVERPOOL COTTON 111ARKE7—This Day, Market quiet. Sales probably 7,000 or 8,000 bales. EXCITING SCENE AT A FIRE.—A fire broke out yesterday forenoon in the store-room above the shoe shop kept ley Mr. T. Tool, Shudehill, Manchester. A large number of young women were at work in the upper storey, and for some time they were in considerable danger of being burnt to death. A most exciting scene prevailed. Some of the young women who were left in the burning building had to leap from the door of the store-room into the street. They were caught in the arms of the crowd. A strong detachment of the Firo Brigade was quickly on the spot, and the flames wore soon got under. s. (1 . 1 1 - •P -IN', 4) tr y HER MAJESTY, &c. WINDSOR CASTLE, July 2 Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the Queen of Prussia and her Royal Highness Princess Louise, drove out yesterday afternoon in a carriage and four. Countess Blucher had the honour of accompanying their Majesties. Lord Alfred Paget was in attendance upon horseback. --6-- Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz honoured the Earl and Countess of Scarborough by her company at dinner, at their mansion in Eaton-square, last evening. His Highness Prince Doria Paniphili and the Princess Guendalina and Olimpia Doria and suite have arrived at Claridge's Hotel, from Rome. The Duchess of Roxburghe has left the Clarendon Hotel for Windsor Castle. The Marquis of Bowmont has left the Clarendon Hotel for his fishing quarters in Scotland. The Earl and Countess of Rosslyn have arrived at Claridge's Hotel from Scotland. The Sovereign Prince of Schwartzburg-Rudol stadt, Frederick Gonthier, has just died in his capital. The Prince was born in 1793, and has governed his petty ter ritory since 1807. His son, Prince Gonthier, aged 7, suc ceeds him, if children of a morganatic marriage can inherit in Schwartzburg. Sheffield Trade Outrages. MEETING OF THE LONDON TRADES. An aggregate meeting of the members of the London Trade Societies was held last evening, at Exeter Hall, to protest against the trade outrages at Sheffield. The meeting had been convened by the Council of the Amalgamated Engineers' Society, and was presided over by Mr. W. Allan, the secre tary of the society. The large hall was well filled. The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, strongly denounced the crimes perpetrated by Broad head and his accomplices, and said if trade societies could only be supported by such outrages as have taken place at Sheffield it were better that they should cease to exist. Mr. GUILE, iron founder, moved the first resolu tion :—" Resolved—That this meeting of members of trades' societies not only expresses its utter abhor rence of the crimes perpetrated by Broadhead and his accomplices, but feels bound to say that it can not understand how the delegates who composed the Council of Organised Trades of Sheffield did not discover for so great a length of time such an unparalleled system of notorious crimes as has existed in connection with some of their societies." He advocated the placing the funds - of trades' societies under the protection of the law, and that in return for this boon the societies should give the utmost publicity to their affairs. Mr. GEO. ODGER (shoemaker) seconded the reso lution. He condemned the conduct of the press in its endeavour to affix a stigma on all trades unions for the crimes committed by a few men in Sheffield. Some months before the sitting of this commission the trade societies of London bad denounced the system of rattening prevalent in some of the Shef field trades, but they were not prepared for the re velations of outrage and murder which had been brought to light. (Hear.) Mr. Howell (bricklayer), Mr. Dunning (book binder), and Mr. llarvey (joiner), supported the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr. APPLEGARTH (joiner) moved a resolution thanking the Sheffield Trades' Commissioners for the able manner in which they had brought to light the organised system of crime prevailing amongst cer tain of the Sheffield trades. He hoped the commis sioners would extend their inquiry, for he felt con vinced they would not find the Sheffield employers entirely blameless in the matters. 'Mr. DODD (zinc worker) seconded the resolution. Professor BEESLEY and Mr. E. BEAUS spoke to the resolution, expressing their pleasure at haying heard the trade unionists of London so emphatically repudiate any sympathy with the perpetrators of the abominable outrages which had taken place. The resolution was carried unanimously, and a vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. We are informed that the number of applications for tickets for the review in Hyde Park is so much in es- cess of the accommodation provided for the public that no more can be attended to. NEW RESIDENCE FOR lIER MAJESTY IN TILE lIIGHLANDS.—Her Majesty, who has sinco her annual visits to Deeside been making improvements year by year around Balmoral, is having a somewhat extensive house for her occasional accommodation built on tho south-west end of Loch Muick. The want of such a retreat must havo been long felt, as her Majesty frequently drives to the vicinity of the loch, and when sketching orvisiting the more distant places on that side of Lochnagar, has had sometimes to stay over night at "the Hut," where the accommodation is limited. To obviate this want is the purpose of the building now in course of construction. The site is in very wild but picturesque locality. On each of three sideo of it, and within a few hundred yards of the house, rise the bold rocky mountains that guard Loch Muick, while on the fourth side an unbroken view of the loch will be, obtained. A bridle path leads to the Dhu Loch on the south-west, where numerous falls indent and variegate the increasing wildness of the scenery in that direction. The house will be large enough to accommodate her Ma jesty and a limited suite for a night, and will take two sea sons to build. Its isolated position may be imagined when it is known that it is about seven miles from the nearest farmhouse, and nearly four miles from the nearest habit- able dwelling, the latter being the house of one of her Ma' jesty's gamekeepers.—The Scotsman. NEW ACT ON THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF SHARES.—Yesterday an important act came into force to amend the law in respect of the sale and purchase of share in joint-stock banking companies. The object of the statute is to prevent contracts for shares and stock in joint-stock banking companies of which the sellers are not possessed or over which they have no control. It is enacted that all contracts, agreements, and tokens of sale and purchase which shall, from and after the Ist of July, bo made and entered into for the sale or transfer of any shares, or of any stock, or other interest in any joint-stock banking company in the United Kingdom, constituted or regulated by any Act of Parliament, royal charter, or letters patent/ issuing shares or stocks transferable by any deed or written instrument, shall be null and void, unless such contract/ &c., shall set forth and designate in writing such shares' stock, or interest by the respective number by which the same aro distinguished on the register or books of th e banking company, or, where there is no register, then the name of the proprietor; and any person, broker, or agen t • who shall wilfully insert any false entry of number or name, shall be guilty of misdemeanour, and liable to fine or imprisonment. All joint-stock banking companies are now bound to show a list of shareholders to any registere d shareholder during business hours from ten to four o'cloclG The act is not to extend to shares or stock in the Banks ° f England or Ireland. THOMPSON'S PATENT REVOLVING TEA MIXER.-"" Yesterday a highly successful demonstration of the capabilities of this now and very useful invention 10 9 given by the patentee at 18, St. Dnnstan's Hill, CRP There was a very large number of persons connected • with the tea trade resent, and much interest was ovine° on the occasion, as it was publicly stated that the person who could invent a machine for the purpose of perfectly mixing black and green tea would be instrumental i n saving the lives of man y now sacr ifi ce d i n consequence of the ill effects arising from the primitive means j'o generally used for the p ur p ose . It seems a s i m pl e m atte r the mixing of tea, but when we for ono moment consid er that 1 02,000,0001b5. was consumed last year in thf country the manual labour of mixing a great quantity $ 9 . 6 f it must have been enormous. Mr. Th om p son ' s m a c hine simple in the extreme ; it cannot be disarranged, n ° the whole of the skill required to effect the obja e is merely turning the handle of the machine after the various descriptions of tea have WI placed within it. Yesterd a y a b ou t 901b s . eac h of LAI' S , and green tea were separately placed in the drum, Maki" 1801bs. in all, and in one minute the two sorts were coal pletely and so thorou g hly m i xe d as t o ca ll f o rth the e . '; tonishment and approbation of a ll p re s en t. The mach lij ., combines all the necessities f or g e n eral use ; it is ch eer : portable, occupies but littl e s p ace , an d cer t a inly effecti! e• Mr. Thompson, who s t a t e d th a t it was the necessity of PL: trade that compelled him to study the possibility of con e strutting the machine, was warmly congratulated on t . ' is success of his inve n tion by the company present, Ny ble a was composed principally of persons who fully unders tcv and appreciated the value of the new machine. DEATH OF ARCHDEACON MASTER. ---The Archdeacon M as t er , o f C ros t on , di e d on M on day. A ' t3 1 ,.. days ago, whil s t h e wa s r idi ng i n a t ra in between 1 31g * e tue pool and Lyth am , th ere was a s li g ht co lli s i o n. One of archdeacon's legs was injured, and erysipelas afterWdai set in, the resu lt b e i ng f a t a l , as a b ove s t a t e d, o n NW' The archdeacon died at Blackpool. SHE SUN. LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 3, 1867