The Sun. — London, England, 1855-11-16 00:00:00

FURNISHED HOUSE.—To be LET, situated in one of tlie best streets, close to Warwick -square, Belgrave road, containing drawing-rooms, dining and breakfast rooms, tax bedrooms, including servants' room, excellent kitchen and cellar accommodation, with convenient pantries. The thrnitare 14 good, having been only a short time in use. Ihe h' use will be let for three months at the rate of 3001. a-year, or for six months at the rate of 2501. a-year, or tor nine months at the rate of 2001. t-year, and will be found likely to suit any family requiring a moderate town residence for either of these periods. Applications in writing may be addressed to No. 20, Parliament street, vestminster. London, Nev., 1855. MJIILLIEN'S CONCERTS. - ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.—First Night of M. Jullien's New Quadrille, THE FALL of IiERASPOPOL. The Programme for T::0 EVENING (Friday, Nov. 16) will include :—Overture, Egmont ; Semiramide Quadrille ; Scherzo, from Midsummer Night's Dream ; Ah non Giunge and The Forest Fa!ry, sung by Madame Gassier ; New Valse, La Belle du Village ; Solo, Trombone, by Mr. Winterbottom ; Grand Operatic Selection from Roberto 11 Diavelo; the Sleigh Polka ; the Wedding March from Midsummer Night's Dream ; Solo, Flute, by Herr Reichert Galop, the Zouave Pas de Course; and, for the first time, a New Grand DesaiPtive Quadrille, entitled THE FALL OF SEB ISTOPOL. No I.—March of the Allied Armies towards Sebastopol the drums and trumpets heard in thedistance —the English approach the centre—the French on the left and the Turks on the right—and all alvance slowly, and by degrees surot.tmd the batteries—firing com mences on both sides. No. 2. Bivouac of the French In the Trenches—National Airs bear d—Partant pour la Syrle, with double variations for two flutes, performed by Messrs. Reichart and Pratten ; for flute and flageolet. by MM. De Folly and Collimet; Quartette for four cornets, performed by Messrs. Arta% Le Loup. M. Dupont, and Kcenig No. 3. Pledmontese Monferina—A March and a Dance, as played by the regiments of the Basigliori—interrupted by a false alarm of *fl attack—the March continued. No. 4. Reconnaissance in the Valley of the Daidar—Movement of the cavalry—dialogue of the chiefs during the passing of the banks of the beautiful Tchernaya—the cavalry gradually disappears In the abidance. No. 5. Assault.—As the storm succeeds the calm, a tremendous burst from a thousand cannon, and the enthusiastic war cries of the besiezers, mtngled in one giant voice, are beard along the lines. With the rapidity of an eagle the French surprise and seize the Tower of MolaSohoff. Their attack is irresistible, and the signal is given for the other assaults. The English troops rush into the Great Re dan : there, met by a fearful cross-fire, which ploughs its ranks with death, the gallant soldier* fall by hundregis, but retreat not a step ! Encouraged by the example of their brave commander—they die like heroes ! At the Little Sedan a s'milar fate awaits the French. While this terrific combat is r ,sing around them the nuaves and the Guard stand firm in the Malakhoff, where the Russians, recover ing :rem their surprise, rush in serried columns to the charge. Rein forcements continually arrive on both sides, and the conflict becomes fearful. At length a supreme effort is made, and the day is decided. It is night! The flames, which from all parts of the town and bay, spread their lurid tight on the neighbouring hills, mingled with the deareoing nois >of the exploding mate% the roar of the cannon, the whistling of the bullets, the hurtling of the shells, the rattling of the drums, the shrill sound of the trumpets, the ships blown into the air, the cries of the fugitives, and the shouts of the vietors, seem to form an awful fete, given to the conquerors as the climax of this memorable siege. The Russian Retreat —A Fugue.—Protected by the fearful scene, the Russians, ever obstinate after defeat, retreat to the north side by the celebrated bridge of rafts traversing the whole harbour. Calm Is by degrees re-established. Berne up a hill which over looks the burning city, a soidler, mortally wounded, prays his com rades to star and turn his face towards the scene of destruction ; there, gazing with calm upon the d'eadful spectacle, turning to his companions, who watch him with anx cry, and by a superhuman eff_irt raising hi; arms to Heaven, he exclaims, "Adieu! adieu! Sebasto! , ol is ours ! I die hippy. Vive la France ! Vive l'Empe reur I" His words are heard, and amidst the rules resound the stir ring sou , al of 'England's immortal Anthem and Partant pour /a Syrie. _ _ . Prices of admission:—Promenade, upper boxes, amphitheatre stall 3 a. , d amphitheatre, Is.; dress circle, 2s. 6d, ; private boxes, 125., 11. is., and U. lis. 61. Place 3 and private box , s may be had at ti e b ce of the. theatre, of Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Hook ham, and Meisrs. Andrews, Bond street ; and at Messrs. Jallien and Co 's, Itegew-stye .;. M. Grand Animal Bal Masque will take place ma Mon day, Dec, 17, 185,5. 'I'FIZA.TIE: ;LOVAS, g„QttY•[ Atal. Lessee. Mr. F. T. Smith. TIPS P.VI , ,SING. Will b 3 performed AN INIPUREN PUPPY. After which, TWENTY MINUPES WITH A TIGER To be followed by NITOCRES. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Ed gar, Stuart, B. .4111ivan, G. Wild, C. Vincent, &c.; Miss Glyn, Mrs. 8,311)y, Mies Da Were, Miss Anclerton, Misi Cleveland, &c. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the Management of Mr. Bnckstone. THIS EVENING, ►ill be performed GUY M.B.SSER ENG Characters by Messrs. Till ers, Compton, and Howe; and Miss Swanborough and Miss Cushman. Followed by TILE LITTLE TREASURE. Tc, conclude with A KW IN TILE DARK LOTAL PRISCE3S'S TtPLIT111•1, OXTOAD-STREEZ. tradzr the Management of Mr. CLIARLEA Klux. THIS EVENING Will be performed DON'T JIMGE BY APPEARANCES. After which, KIN'G HENRY THE EIGHTH. To conclude with A GAME OF ROMPS. TU.E.1.17 1 3E ROYAL ADELPIII Prop:lam', Sir. B. Webster.—Directress, Macrame Celeste. THIS EVENING, Wl l l be performed MARIE DUCANGE; or, The Jersey Girl. F.olleared by VALENTINE AND ORSON, After Which, the Farce of TAE 4100 NITE. ROYAL LYCEUM TIIEXTRE. Lessee, Mr. S. 11. An lsr Pi, Norfolk-street, Strand. Increased Attractions, and success in equal ratio TULL'S, AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock, Will *e °resented, with entire'y New and Ntagnifleent Appoint !wilts, NI . and IIYATE111", in twelve acts, arranged in two parts, by Professor Anderson. After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Rtnping. HALF- A7. , T-10i1it WI ra TEM APIRTN, being the most surprising and interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any theatre. Revival, in an improved form, of the a.tounding novelty which stlrtled London 10 years ago, the GRE.IT GUN TRICK ! Prices of admlsslon:—Private I;xces, 1/. I ls. 63. and U. Is. ; Orchestra Stalls, 45.: Dress Boxes, 35.; ITpoer Boxes, 25.; Pit, Is.; Gallery, sd. No Half-price. Box-office open from II to 5 d :1/y, Gran,' lrorninfr Parlor /lance on Saturday Neat at Two o'Clock Doors open at Half-past Ono. LOYAL TliFt.kTlM rialer the direction of Mr. Payne. TELLS F.VENIYG. WM ba rerformei 'CITE RA.C.PICKER OF PARIS. Followed by NITOCRIS. To conelu le with TM , . LADES' ltayAr. OLY alne TaE ITRE. THI3 Mill NlNfi. Will he bresen'el. TO 011F.V4F, FIE S7`, in which Messrs. Eincry, F Robson, LC3lfe, Mrs. Stirling, an I Miss Ternan will appear. Atter which PLOT AEI) FAS3IOY Characters by Messrs k'. It. hson. Emery, G. Vining, Leine, .1. 11. W bite, H. Cooper, an•t Franks ; sis l Mrs. Stirling and Nfli , s Ttromiey. Followed by CATCHING A MERMAID. ASTLETS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. LAsee and Manairer, lir. Appearance of the World' Fro Mlle. CLE NIENTINE SOULLIER. Mr. William Cooke acquaints his kind patrons that during his re cent visit to the French capital he formed an ensagemeit, for a limited narre)er of nights., avid npon . i . xorbitatnt terns, with the flrAt equestrienne in the world, Mlle. Clementine Sou!lier, who will appear THIA EVEITING. There will ha acted the Military Spectacle, Th.: FILL of SE BAS. ! wita th 3 WONDMIS OF TILE CIRCLE :dr. T. 11. CoAce's PLIGHT OF THE BRIDGES, and othar tutertai3ment4. v,: ) ,7,.17:Uc0.ap0n ftora Eleven till Four. Staz3243nage r , la r. R i Diroc:to;', A,. W. Cooke. lan. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. TIIN DAY—Morn. 53 min. aft. s—Evening 2t min. aft. 6 T )=.',foßßow—Morn. 53 min.aft. 6 —Eveniag36 min. a ft. 7 THE WEATHER. --SUN OFFIOS, Nov. 16. TirIO3IO33ETER, IN" TIM SHADE. 44 highest since noon yesterday.. 37 -- :most this morning and during the night. 45 -this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30'30 —rising. woat7erl'.—N. to isr. w ith rather dull , ha z y , to frost. Hoar frost in the night. r • LONDON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1815. There are two perfectly distinct phases of the monetary code which should be kept separately before the public view, so that there can be no posi;ible confusion on the subject. Both have proved exceedingly prejudicial to the community, causing wide-spread ruin and misery amongst the industrious classes. The second, however, has materially agg ravated the evils in c id en t al to the first stage, and rende red it perfectly i n t o l erable. Had the moneyocraey been contented with_ the enormous profits realised under the Act of 1819 , the matter Might have remained—if not unques tioned—at least without serious agitation on the subject. But they proved insatiable, their extra vagant galas only stimulated their cupidity, and rendered them impatient for additional wealth. The operation by means whereof they sought to effect this,intenti on w as , a character, an d • however, of so stringen t its effects went so far beyond even the intentions of its framers, that it has ex cited the national indignation to the highest pitch, and may therefore lead to the overthrow of the entire system. By&the Act of 1819 all the national burdens were more than doubled. The creditor class profited largely the :ilel;tors -N;reie" ruined. E;tates winch had rem: lined. in farniliea rouga a low 5 , 2c , : ,, 2j2 i 0D of agez paned lath new Law:, A social revolution was effected. The author of [ the change, Sir ROBERT PEEL, more than doubled the value of his own fortune, a point which his venerable and magnanimous father clearly ex plained. We do not wish to impute private or personal motives to the deceased Statesman, but the effect of the change was unquestionable. Not only were debts, contracted when gold was worth 51. per ounce, liquidated when its price was only 31. 17s. 10id., but, from the necessary contrac tion of the circulating medium, " the purchasing 1 power " of the pound sterling was greatly en hanced, so that virtually 20s. would purchase fully as much as 40s. under the previous currency sys tem. The apparent cheapness had its charm, but, it was quite illusory, for the wages of the work ing classes fell in a still greater ratio, and, inas much as certain fixed payments remained un altered, they found themselves unable to obtain anything like the same quantity of the comforts, or even the necessaries of life. The value of land diminished, as wall as every description of commodity. But the landocracy were bribed to disregard their own interests, by the iniquitous bread-tax, and thus the operatives were doubly ground down. It is needless to expatiate on the intense suf ferings occasioned by the working of the enact ments relating to cash and corn. Those who can recollect the disastrous years from 1816, when the preparations for the resumption of cash payments were commenced, will require no monitor to explain the terrible crises that ensued—that desolated many hearth; and reduced those who had once been prosperous merchants, to the verge of bankruptcy, if not to absolute ruin. Banks failed in every district. The rents readily paid in a paper currency could not be collected, tenants were ruined, and land owners who had mortgages affecting their estates shared their fate, while others, who fortunately for themselves were unencumbered, sustained serious losses, and were obliged to content them selves with greatly diminished incomes ! Such were the effects of PEEL'S first act of 1819, which produced a social revolution, in:which all moneyed men or capitalists suffered severely. There was, however, no artificial restriction. The Bank of England was permitted to issue notes to any amount, and in any denominations it thought proper. The only stipulation was that these notes should be convertible on demand, that auy person bringing Bank paper should be en titled to receive the specified amount of gold in return. The Directors could therefore use their own discretion in ascertaining the nature and ex tent of any peculiar pressure—could discover whether the want was for domestic purposes or foreign exigencies. In the former instance the notes were just as good as bullion ; in the latter, however, they might be compelled by the opera tion of the law, to injure the home trade in order to arrest ttn evil for which the su f ferers were in nowise responsible. They were, in fact, like " the whipping boys" of princesin the olden time, when the faults and shortcomings of royal pupils were visited with ter ' rible severity on their less distinguished fellow students. The severity of the crisis was greatly aggravated by the withdrawal of the I/. Bank of England notes from circulation. They had passed freely from hand to hand, had answered all the pur poses of every-day life ; but oa the ridiculous pretext that they might, in time of panic, render the position of the Bank less secure, they were gradually removed, and their place supplied with gold, so that from forty to fifty millions of severeigns were brought into use. There was thereby oc casioned not merely the loss of interest of that large sum, but an enormous wear and tear of the precious metals. The Bank itself was saved in time of real panic by the accidental discovery of a box of the much-despised 11. notes—the value where. of was thus established beyond the possibility of doubt. But how did our legislators profit by the salutary lesson ? The denomination of notes that saved the country were " tabooed." No note could be issued for less than 51., so that the Bank must inevitably stop payment under circumstances similar to those which occurred in December, 1825. The pressure of the Act of 1819 was thus greatly enhanced by the senseless prohibi tion of the small-note currency. This was the state of affairs so loudly and justly complained of when the new legislation of 1844 materially in creased the difficulties of the industrious classes, and gave a further and most extravagant profit to capitalists and the recipients of fixed income, at the expense of the creators and producers of na tional wealth. The pernicious effects of this short sighted and inequitable legislation Will be explained on a future opportunity—time and space are alike wanting for the purpose this day. If the gentlemen who got up the meeting at St. Martin's-hall on Monday night be single- Tninded they will succeed. Englishmen new sus pect and hate Alien Bills. They were never popular, except with manufacturing monopolists, for monopoly purposes, or with those who trembled at the thought of Popish emissaries. As the means of getting rid of purely political refugees we all dislike them, and justly. We know they would be used by the Government of the day at thebidding of other Governments, who sympathise with the class composing our Courts and Cabinets. That, as the rule, no Royalist would be expelled, while Republicans, and Constitutionalists pos sibly too, would be advised or compelled to take a passage for America. An Alien Bill would be more fatal to Lord PALMERSTON'S popularity than was the Foreign Enlistment Bill to that of his predecessors. It would utterly destroy at home the belief in his being the Minister of England ; and abroad it would embroil him with every Cabinet for wh om he d eclined to use his o b nox i ous power, notwithstanding the langu age of journals supposed to know his views , we cannot persu a d e ourselves that his Lordship would be so ill-ad v i sed, insaneso might properly say, as to jeopardi se Leadershiphis w e in a war for liberty, by an a tt ack 's countrymen would m os t on a liberty which hl certainly protect. He might get a b il l through • suc ceeded they might turn him o ut with impunity, the present House of Com mons, but if he for he would become as just an o b j ect of suspicion as Mr. GLA.DSTONE himself. It w ould be useless for the author of an Alien Act to appeal to the country. Mr. MIALL, the Chairman of the T r, tin , how. • ever, in v a i n d en i e d t h at the dropping of the dis cussion on th e policy of the War was not a neces sary afterthought on the part of the promoters of the meeting. Their prudence is gratifying, but prudence it was. We see the Honourable Gen tleman, in his own journal of yesterday, alleges that the choice of speaker A—three of them being in favour of the War- 4 —proves that the meeting wa s not originally a peace-trap, baited with the refugee question. To be sure of that we ought to know whether the speakers who are for fighting out the independence of nations, and for incapa citating Russia to trample down more Hungarys, and Polands, and Finland; and Crimea. 3, an d p r incipalities," 43c., (W.—whether these speakers were purchased with the sacrifice of the adver tised t o pi c of the Warp or ?doter Lain bi— enlisted they demanded the sacrifice. At least we ought to know how the clause came there, and was afterwards pushed aside. The connection was thought " reasonable," writes the Chairman. Granted ; then, if reasonable, why dropped ? But one answer, we candidly think, is possible ; that it having been hoped the meeting would give a hearty vote for Cobdenism, it was found more likely to vote with the nation at large. St. Martin's Hall could not be packed —so the War discussion was packed off ; the Chairman, when the resolution in favour of the refugees had been unanimously carried, having rather eagerly de clared the business at an end. It was pretty clear, however, from the way in which a Mr. WASHINOTON WILKs, and his unfriendly allusions to the War were received, that no hearing could have been gained for Peace-at-any- Price doctrines, and , that. . . there was danger if the meeting were prolonged of a much stronger resolution against the brutal power, which would not merely compel a refugee to go from one portion of its dominions to an other,—but which could thirst with wolfish in satiableness for the very blood of the noble refugee whom our Eastern Ally so generously and faith fully protected, and whom we are now proud to have in our capital. For the expulsion of the first three for the pub lication of the base letter attacking even our •wn SOVEREIGN there was perhaps some apparent excuse. A rather lame one, however. The Courts of Law were open, and could our SOVEREIGN have condescended, to avail herself of them the verdict could not have been doubtful. In common with all her subjects, however, she could on personal grounds not have thought of such a step. Her vindication was in the breast of every subject, and not one of them could have endured the thought of her defending herself against such re volting scurrility. It was beneath notice, 'at least by herself ; but the guilty parties ought not to have been surprised if the pump, the horse-pond, and other instruments of Lynch Law awaited them. If they did not respect the personal po sition of the SOVEREIGN who protected them, the more rough and ready of her attached subjects, could not be expected to show much respect to their persons. The Austrian woman-flagger ex perienced Ba,nkside justice ; and it was not easy to bring the popular culprits to justice—police justice we mean. And had the Banksiders in Jersey exercised their summary process on the libellers assuredly the Governor could have found no jury to convict them. The refugees were bet ter away ; they had made the place too hot for them. As to the attack on the Emperor, of which the meeting was made the instrument, what purpose could it serve ? If he really prompted the prc ceedings we must think he was very ill-advised, and our own Government too. He and they ought better t• have known the temper of English men. He must have seen that here, with a Press absolutely free, and the right of meeting unrestricted, the refugees would only be raised from contempt and converted into martyrs, by legal proceedings—and still more so by proceed ings of questionable legality. He could do no thing more likely to peril the cordiality of alliance between the two Governments than to incur the suspicion of prompting our Government to in fringements on the liberty of the Press, or harsh dealing with refugees. Having lived with us so long we should hope he has quite got over the morbid sensitiveness of the former NAPOLEON to the freedom of our Press. We must own we suspect most stron g ly that odious Court which has mysterious influence in high quarters here. The savage young Jesuit who perpetrated the murder of ARAD, who robs Hungary of its liberties by perjury, and Lombardy by his brutal soldiery, who trembles before KOSSUTH and 11/Azzurr, as before living imper sonations of the NEMESIS which awaits him—his is the hand which, as we conjecture, pressed down the scale. Possibly he hoped to see the gi eat patriots ultimately driven► across the Atlantic, which he is much less likely to see, than to see himself driving on the Marine Parade at Brighton:'. At least he might hope to intimidate them, and to check their dreaded pens, and their correspondence with the crushed, but yet ardent, patriots in the suppressed nations. L)rd PALMERSTON must indeed beware. Englishmen will not allow their valued and in dispensable ally to touch a hair of their cherished liberties, but the detection of the influence in such proceedings of the hated traitor at Vienna would ruin any Ministry, and might have even worse consequences than that. The householders of London will do well at the present time to ponder over the history of their local administration during the last quarter of a century, in order to appreciate the immense boon presented to there in the Metropolis Management Act. To be sure we cannot promise by way of inducement that the immediate result will be al together agreeable, but we pledge our credit it will be wholesome. For what, in sober truth, is that history but a saris-comic illustration of selfishness suicidally indulged in ? A history of betrayed trust, and of servile submission on the part of a majority of the ratepayers to the most pettifogging brigandage, and of grievous scandal to the admirers of an en nobling principle. A history of a long-continued dereliction of an incumbent duty, because of an unworthy apprehension of a little trouble and un pleasantness incident to the discharge of it. What are the facts To the householders of London, it is no exaggeration to say, was pre-eminently committed the vindication of a system to which this kingdom, more than to any-other, owes its unexampled greatness. Residing in the metro polis of the freest and most energetic country in Europe, the centre of commercial enterprise, wealth, and intelligence, they were peculiarly called upon to do justice to the principle of local self-government. Not only was the character of their local administration likely to be inquired into by their provincial contemporaries for imitation, but also t o b e i nv idi ous l y no t e d b y f ore i gners an d others wh o h ave no love for, and almost as little comprehen s i on o f , plified in one freeiningsuteistutitoinonws.as to I be ftheexoepme ration of the pri nciple - place, of place rather than another, that all pl aces, as a matter of course, was London. Yet We boldly challenge assent, when we say that, in no city or town in the kingdom, however corrupt and wanting in intelligence and public spirit, has the important trust been more s i gna lly betrayed, or could the speculative foreigner have detected in the results of that betrayal more matter for ridicule. To caricature them was to outrage probability, and vie with MUNCHAUSEN. Individuals, of most of whom the best that could be said was no one knew anything about them, have been permitted to levy, through a long series of years, a taxation almost equal to that required by imperial neces sities, without let or hindrance, or being called to account ; and - this, notwithstanding the reckless extravagance, farcical jobbe r y, and flagrant eo n _ tempt of public opinion indulged in by most of these local despots, have been enough to. yet , ManrsTOWitzus himself a chuckling and grinning haw the iby the hour. o ilafatuAted, Lucked, TEE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVE WING, NOVEMBER 16, 1855. ratepayers been—so patiently submissive to the system of tyranny and extortion practised upon them by these nobodies—that nothing more hope less, perhaps, than resistance on their part could be conceived. In vain might its iniquity and well the absurdity of tolerating it be vividly presented to them from time to time by solitary individuals unable longer to withhold the expression of their indignation. All the effect of their remonstrances was—a recommendation to keep themselves quiet. The streets were paved, the lamps were lighted, and other needful things were done—why make a needless pother about the expense ? Of course the ratepayers were swindled, they always were, and for anything they could see to the contrary always would be to the end of the chapter. And thus matters have been suffered to go until now, when, by the efforts of a few enlightened and de termined men, the tribe almal jobbers are being dispersed, and the ratepayers called upon to inau gurate a new and better era under the most pro mising auspices. The question to be determined is—Are the householders of London capable of managing their own affairs—at least as well as they could be managed for them—or not ? Is it, or is it not, to go abroad that free institutions are a failure at the fountain-head, and that to enjoy liberty of speech and security from capricious arrest, and freedom from bureaucracy, it is necessary to be befooled by petty officials, and made meekly to contribute black mail to insure immunity from their insolence? What answer will be returned ? We have strong faith in its being such a one as is calculated to gladden the heart of every intelligent lover of freedom in Europe. The householders of London have only to put their shoulders to the wheel to redeem past error, and insure good local govern ment for the future. Let them but take care to select proper men as their representatives at the district boards—set the machine fairly agoing at the outset—and keep an eye upon those who work it, and they will have more reasons for congratula tion than we have yet indicated. The operation of - the bill will not be confined to administrative reform, improved sanitary regulations, and,/ all things considered, a lessening of the burden of local taxation its remote effects are likely to surpass all this. Reform in a man's own household prepares him for the work of reformation else where, and with good local government bad Im perial administration cannot long be compatible. Evil is not more prolific __than good, and of all good things good government is about the best. One good result which may fairly be anticipated from the successful working of the measure we have yet to specify by way of encouragement. The division of the metropolis into districts, arid their connection with a central board, will in all probability supply muscles and tendons to an overgrown mass that has long needed them. In no place is a common effort so difficult of attain ment as in London, and nowhere does individual exertion appear more hopeless, unless it be that of men of more than average ability. The result is, there is a world of energy wasted or misapplied that might be productive of the most desirable results. This state of things is not likely to con tinue unaltered if the ratepayers do their duty. The metropolis will not for ever lie prostrate be neath the burden of its own bulk, but, full of vital energy, and alive to every obligation, the inhabitants will find themselves enabled to exer cise an influence and play a part worthy of their intelligence and the responsible position in which they are placed. The bill is a great bill, notwith standing its many imperfections. SPEECH OP THE KING OF SARDINIA. The following is the text of the King of Sar dinia's speech on the opening of the Chambers at Turin on the 12th, a summary of which was re ceived by telegraph : SENATORS AND DEPUTIES, . _ This year which is about to expire has been a period of sad trials for my heart, the bitterness of which, how ever, has been alleviated by the tears of the whole na tion sympathising with the sorrow of my house. But in the midst of grief, God bath upheld me in the ac complishment of my duties. Turning my attention to the great struggle which, for the last two years, has Mai raging in the East, I have not hesitated to unite my arms to those of th e p owers that fight fur the cause of justice and civilisation, and for the independence of nations. (Applause.) I have been induced to take that step, both from the desire of contributing to the triumph of th e pr i nc i p l es for which we fight, and inspired with the generous tra ditions of my family. (Applause.) Our soldiers, united to the brave armies of France, England, and Turkey, a nd sec ended by the zeal and activity of our navy, have shared their perils and glories, and increased the ancient renown of our warlike country. (Loud applause.) May i, p l ease God to crown our common efforts by continued success, and thus soon to render a durable peace possible, guaranteeing to every nation its legiti mate rights. [This passage was received with enthusi astic applause.] The expenses of the war will render a new appeal to public credit possible. This scantiness of the harvest and the reappearance of the scourge of the cholera, added to other unexpected circumstances, have reduced the public i ncome . While necessity again obliges us, against th e w i s h o f my heart, to call for fresh efforts from the nation, my Government, on the other hand, has sought the means of rendering the weight of some of the taxes more sup portable. Bills will be laid before you for the better distribution thereof, especially as regard those which are most felt by the poorer classes. (Applause.) Other laws, intended to improve the political an d economical administration of the, State,. the or gan i sa ti on of the courts of justice , and puolic instruction, will b e a;ain presented to you for discussion. SENATORS AND DEPUTIES, In the important mission confided to you, you will give proofs of that prudence, activity, and constant de votedness to the interests of the country, for which you have hitherto rendered yourself conspicuous. We shall thus continue to afford the noble example of a King and a nation u nited b y indissoluble bonds of affection and confidence whether in joy or in sorrow— (loud applause) —and always unanimous in upholding order and liberty—the two great bases of publio happi ness. (Enthusiastic applause.) Mu. BOCK/TONE IN DUBLlN.—Thatlinimitable fellow Buckstone, the celebrated lessee of the Haymarket, ap- peared on Monday last ifr the ,eomedy of "Busy Body ;" and in his person, Marplot, the curious and the inquisi tive, whose misadventures constitute the turning point in each effective incident, found a most amusing and laughter-moving representative. Mr. Buckstone ap pears every evening, and proves in his own person, that when the Dublin public get value for their money, there is no lack of support and sustaitirnent. Miss Reynolds an artist of the first order, has created a very strong and striking impression in her favour. The celebrated Spanish dancers—their novelty and distinctive styie,— an'l, above all, their cleverness, deserve well of the public. Crowded houses every night. GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN.—The first general mee tin g of this society was held on the 13th instant at the rooms of the society, 18, Charles-street, St. James-square. Mr. Edward Walford, M.A., of Balliol College, Oxford, in the chair. The meeting was numerously attended, and many distinguished men cf rank and eminence in literature were present. The report and financial statement of the society were read al,d adopted, and it was resolved that a journal of the society's proceedings should be published early in the ensuing year. Tile. Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, remarked on the regret felt at the loss of the late Lord Strangford, who had become the first president of the society, and of Sir Andrew V. Corbett, an active and zealous member of the council. He also adverted to the urgent need cf establishing a library of genealogical and heraldic works, and suggested the immediate commencement of one by voluntary contributions of books from fellows. He also congratulated the society on the ad dition of several new fellows and associates, among whom are Sir Archibald Alison, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, Sir H. Vavasour, Sir Arthur Elton, Sir Edward Con roy, Dr. Bosworth, Dr. Hawtrey, and other distin guished individuals. He Aso informed the meeting that all chances of rivalry or collision with the Heralds' College had been removed, and that this society would be found a most valuable auxiliary to tha t institu tion. A long and interesting conversation followed, in the course of which the secretary informed the meet in that access to many ancient records in public ar.d private depo-itories had been freely granted to the society tor the prosecution of its objects. The meeting closed with the us ua l vote o f thanks to the chairman, and the re-election •of the E ar l o f H ar k w icke, Mr; W. Long, ALP., Mr. C. H. Frowen, MY., who retired by rota -140-, to teats at thefxraucil.—A teatsrrirflgaral LATEST NEWS. GREAT VICTORY IN ASIA. DEFEAT OF THE RUSSIANS. PARIS, FRIDAY MORNING. the following most important despatches re. specting the war in Asia have jast been received here:— " On the sth of November (the anniversary of Inkermaii) Omer Pacha beat the Russians in a pitched battle, on the river Ingour, in Mingrelia. " The Russians numbered 20,000. "The fight lasted five hours. " The Russians suffered severely." A second despatch confirms this, and adds : " Omer Pacha forced the passage of the Ingour at four points, against superior numbers. " The Generalissimo has pushed on to Kutais." It will be remembered that immediately on the receipt of the intelligence of the brilliant vic tory of General Williams at Kars, Omer Pacha set out at once, with considerable forces, from Soukoum-Kale. He appears to have proceeded by rapid marches to the river Ingour, in Min grelia, where he found a superior force of Rus sians prepared to dispute the passage, which, however, he succeeded in forcing at four points after a combat of five hours, completely defeat ing the Russians, and inflicting great losses on them. He appears to have pursued them, for the de spatches add that he pushed on to Kutais. We trust we may now conclude that Kars is safe. From other sources we learn that its gal lant defenders still kept their communications open. Indeed the Russians, even on the Ist of Nov., seemed to be making preparations to raise the blockade. Their movements would, no doubt, be hastened by the news of the glorious victory of the sth of November, which adds another to the well earned laurels of the great onekal, Omer Pacha. Once at Kutais, Omer Pacha would have ef fected one-third of his march ca Kars. BERLIN, FR/DAY, Nov. 16. For the purpose of increasing the number of officers, the Emperor of Russia has issued an ukase, applicable to the whole of the empire, faci litating the entrance of poor nobility into the army. BERLIN, Nov. 14. The Emperor Alexander, in consideration of the complete ruin of Russian commerce at Sebas topol, Eupatoria, Yalta, Kertch, Kaffa, and Ber diansk, has ordered that the trade shall be exempt from all the usual taxes and duties until the restoration of tranquillity in the Taurida. The Grand Duke Constantine, in his quality of Grand Admiral, has appointed a commission at Nicolaieff charged to indemnify the officers, em ployes, and sailors of the navy for the losses they have sustained in furniture and other property at Sebastopol, Accounts, dated the 29th October, had reached St. Petersburg from Pabbach, on the coast of Livonia, stating that an enemy's corvette had burnt four vessels laden with wood and a cutter. TREBIZOND, Nov. 1. The Russians have sent from Kars to Alexan dropol the greater portion-of their baggage. This seems to indicate that they are about to raise the blockade of Kars. The besieged are able to keep open their com munications. ,Eight thousand Turks are marching on Kutais. It is rumoured that the Russians have evacu ated Kutais, and have retired on Tiflis. The Duke of Newcastle left Trebizond on the I st, for Constantinople. DANTZTC, FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 9 A.M. The Locust has arrived. Admiral Dundas has gone to Kiel. Admirals Penaud and Baynes remain at Nargen. The transmission of mails, via Dantzic, ceases to-day. HkAIBIIRG, Nov. 14. The English ships at present in Kiel harbour have received, by telegraph, the order immediately to return to England. Admiral Seymour has already '•eft with the Exmouth and Colossus. ATHENS, Nov. 9. The American ships have quitted the Piraeus. The session of the Chambers was closed on the 6th Nov. FRANCE., PARIS, -4 11tmt6DAY EVENTNO. Count Walewski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Baron der Hubner, the Austrian Minister, yesterday signed a convention which had been en tered into between the two countries for the recip rocal extradition of criminals. This is the first arrangement of the kind that has ever been made between France and Austria. His Imperial Highness Marshal Prince Jerome Napoleon, uncle of the Emperor, born the 15th Nov., 1784, enters this day into his 72d year. General Couston, who was twice wounded in the assault on Sebastop o l on th e B t h o f S ep t em b e r, arrived at Lo P u y a f ew d ays ago. O n alight ing from the diligence he found a crowd of all h csses of inhabita n t s wa iti ng t o rece ive bim, and they gr ee t e d hi m w i t h l ou d cr i es o f " Vive le General !" f o ll owe d b y o th ers of " Vive l'Empereur !" The General, who seemed rather surprised at the demonstration, was neverthe less much pleased, and expressed his thanks. A sort of esc or t was th en f or med of the principal inhabitants and, the public bodies, and preceded by torches a n d a b an d o f mus i c , it accompanied the General to his house, where his wife and family were waitin g t o rece i ve him. Near his residence a triumphal arch was erected, and on it was the inscription, " Honour to General Couston, one of the bravest amongst the heroic conquerors of Sebas topol !" BOURSE, Nov. 15. Cash. R. e. End of Montt. 4i per Cents 9O 25 —f. --o. 3 per Cents 64 70 64 85 New Loan 6l 75 Bank Shares 3lBO Roman Credit Mobilier 1167 50 Austrian Belgian Fives — Spanish Threes —, Piedmontese B5 Home Debt .......N332 RAILWAYS-FOB CASE. -- tr. c. e. Orleans ... ............ 1107 50 We5tern............. 750 Northern ............ 880 Strasheig ad 895 Lyons Mediterranean ...... 1225 -- Grand Central: :.. - 570 .... Lving Geneva, ..,.... Testa gotta ill ........ mom 075 .... 4.11§ 4 -441CAlit .th. , I N 74 CLOSE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION. PARIS, Nov. 15. The Emperor closed the Great Exhibition this day. The proceedings were brilliant, and went off with great enthusiasm. The ceremony of closing the Universal Exhibi tion took place this day, the doors of the Palace of Industry were opened at 10 o'clock in the morn ing, and closed at 11, after which hour no one was adwitied. Persons having special tickets were ad mitted by the twelve doors of the building. The cards indicated the door by which the bearer was to enter, and the persons having them were ordered to be careful to the indication, so as to prevent any kind of confusion. The procession consisted of two squadrons of the Guides. In the first state carriage were S. A. I. Madame la Princesse Mathiele, preceded by le Chevalier d'Honneur, et les Dames de service do Son Altese Imperiale ; the carriage of S. A. I. Mon seigneur le Prince Jerome Napoleon, preceded by the officers of his household and four Piquers de Front ; followed by le Chambellan de I'Ewpereur et le Chambellan de l'lmper ttrice de service, le Prefet du Palais de service, l'Ecuyer de l'lmpera trice ; next came five state carriages, drawn by six horses ; the first containing les Aide de Camp de l'Empereur, un Aide de Camp de S. A. R. le Duc de Cambridge ; the second was occupied by la Dame d'Honneur, les Dames du Palais, le Premier Chambellan—de l'l m p eratr i ce ; the third, l'Adju tant-General du Palais, le Premier Chambellan de l'Empereur, le Premier Veneur, un Aide de Camp de S. A. R. le Duc de Cambridge ; the fourth, le Grand Chambellan, le Grand Veneur, le Grand Maitre des Ceremonies,le Grand Maitre de la Maison de l'lmperatrice ; th., fifth, S. A. I. Monseigneur le Prince Jerome-Napoleon, S. A. I. Madame la Prin. cesse Mathilde, and H.R.H. the Duke of Cam bridge ; and finally the Imperial carriage with the Emperor and Empress, accompanied by the Grand Marechal du Palais and the Grand Maitresse de la Maison de l'lmperatrice, escorted by General Com mandant la Garde Imperiale, le Premier Ecuyer, and l'Ecuyer de Service, Aide-de-camp le Service, &c. The Imperial carriages were followed by the Officer d'Ordonnance, a squadron of Cent- Ga,rdes, and two squadrons of Cuirassiers de la Garde. The interior presentel a most picturesque and imposing aspect. The galleries, which run round the central nave, were hung with crimson velvet, illuminated with gold fringe—the roof being occu pied at intervals with chandeliers, contributed by exhibitors. Each column was decorated with an Imperial golden eagle ; and over each compart ment of the gallery the same emblem was placed, with flags on either side. The crystal arching of the building was crowded with the flags of all nations, the bright colours of which sparkled on the cold grey of the iron and glass of which the structure is composed. Below, the flooring was occupied with au amphitheatre of seats, circling round the crimson throne erected on the south side, and immediately facing the grand entrance. Here, on either side, and oc cupying the whole of the south aspect of the nave were placed those pictures which have gained the prizes. The most conspicuous canvasses were those of Ingres, Cornelius, Landseer, Leys, and Horace Varnet. The seats immediately below were reserved f'or the most distinguished guests ; and before this raised platforms were placed, at intervals, the statues selected for rewards. An open space intervened ; and then came the various objects which had gained prizes, tastefully arranged and interspersed with flowers. These, as may be imagined, presented every variety, from machinery and furni , ure to a lump of sugar or a reel of cot ton ; all having obtained the Great Medal of Honour. The throne was of crimson velvet, spotted with the bee, surmounted ley the Imperial Crown, and decorated by a deep gold fringe. The festoons of the throne were supported by two golden columns, crowned by the Imperial eagle. Immediately over the throne a group of flags of all nations was placed, surroundinga shield, with " 1855" uscri bed t ereon. On each side of the throne were ranged rows of crim son seats for the ladies. The Emperor, the Empress, and the Imperial family arrived shortly after twelve o'clock. The Empress looked exceedingly well. Their Majesties were received by Prince Na.. poleon, the Imperial Commission, and the Foreign Commissioners, and were conducted to a throne prepared for them in the centre of the transept, opposite the grand entrance. The Emperor, dressed in the uniform of a Gene ral of Division, took his seat. On the right of his Majesty sat Prince Jerome ; on the left, her Ma jesty the Emprooo. Next to her Majesty sat H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, and then came the Princess Mathilde. Behind the Imperial group were ranged the officers of the household. Her Majesty wore a robe of crim on velvet, veiled with lace. A tiara of pearls graced the classical and queen-like head of the Empress ; and strings of pearls descended from the neck to the waist of the elegant robe. The Princess Mathilde wore a robe of garnet-coloured velvet, veiled with lace, and a head-dress of pearls. 11.1.11. Prince Napoleon, and H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, each wore General's uniform. On the right of the throne were ranged the foreign ambassadors and officers of state ; and on tholoft, military officers, amongst whom were many wearing the uniform of our beloved Queen. The music having ceased, H. I. H. Prince Napoleon advanced, approached the throne, and read a long address, which none but those immediately surrounding the throne could possibly hear. Having finished his report, the Emperor replied with the fillowing words, in a clear tone of voice, perfectly audible to all who were at all near the throne : EMPEROR'S SPEECH. ' MESSIEURS, " The Exhibition which is about to close offers to the world a grand spectacle ; that is to say, whilst a serious war is being carried on every quar ter of the universe has united in Paris there to exhibit their productions, the most distinguished men of art, science and industry. By such union, under similar circumstances, such a result is due, I am induced to believe, to the general conviction that the present war threatened only those who provoked it, that it was pursued in the interest of all, and that Eurcpe, far from seeing any danger from the future, would rather find an assurance for independence and security. Nevertheless, in sight of so many marvels placed before us, the first impression is a desire for peace —peace alone, in truth, can develope still further these remarkable products of human intelligence. You should, therefore, each of you, desire as I do, that this peace should be prompt and durable ; but to be durable, it shouid clearly resolve the question from which the war emanated. In brief, Europe must pronounce herself, for without the influence of universal opinion, the communications (lettres) be tween the great Powers only threaten to be pro longed ; whilst, on the contrary, if Europe decide to declare who is right and who is wrong, it will be a great step towards a solution. In the pre sent state of civilisation to which we have arrived, the success of the armies, - . however brilliant they may be, are only transitory. It is de cidedly public opinion which always carries the last victory. Each of us, then, who believes that the progress of agriculture, industry, and commerce of a nation contributes to the welfare of every other nation, and that the more reciprocal i nterchanges are multiplied, the more national pre judices will be effaced : inform your brother citizens on returning to your homes, that Fra nce h as no jealousy against any people—that she has sym pathy for all who desire, like herself, the triumi h of right and justice. Tell them that if they wish for peace, they must, at least, imake vows for or against us ; for in the midst of a grave European conflict, indifference is a false calculation, and silence an error. As for us, who are allies for the triumph of a grand cause, let us forge arms with out suspending our manufactures —without para lysing trade--let us be as great in the arts of peace as in the arts of war. Let us be strong in union, and let us put our trust in God in order to triumph over the difficulties of the day and the chances of the future." His IVlAjesty was repeatedly cheered throughout the reading of this manly and truthful discourse, the familiar shouts of " Vivo l'Empereurr obliging his Majesty on more than one occasion to pause. If one may judge of the expression of feeling which animated the mind of the mass, never did Napoleon 111. hear a more welcome and gratifying demonstra tion of heartfelt enthusiasm. The ladies appeared to be equally excited, and the one who sat next to me, and whom I had not the honour of knowing, squested one cheer more from the group around her. Th e wav i ng o f h a t s an d handkerchiefs was seen on the surface of the tide of human beings closely pack e d throughoUt the vast building : it was a living mass of enthusiasm. - - ne.rapora thou dellooziod to th e-I °lver Ist4P of the throne, whilst Prince Napoleon presented the medals to his Majesty, who, one by one, de livered them to those who had obtained the prizes. There was immense cheering both inside and outside of the building. The unique monster concert that took place in the Palais de l'lndustrie worthily concluded the Great Exhibition of all Nations. The executants consisted of 1,200 performers, under the direction in chief of M. Berlioz, with five divisional leaders. This immense body of musicians was directed by means of an electric metronome, constructed by a Belgian mechanician, M. Werbrugge. The per formance consisted of a selection from the best composers, and included some compositions of the celebrated conductor. The effect of so great a mass of instruments was exceedingly grand. Prince Napoleon assembled last evening, in the salons of the Palais Royal, the members of the In* ternational Jury, and the commissioners and dele gates of foreign governments. The Ministers, the Presidents of the Legislative Body and of the Council of State, the Grand Chancellor of the Le gion of Honour, were present at this meeting, which was composed of some of the most eminent men of all nations. The Prince, addressing the company, said—" The Emperor has charged me to give you a proof of his satisfaction and of his high esteem for the services which you have rendered to the Imperial Commission during flu; Univer sal Exhibition of 1855. No mission could have been more agreeable to me, for no one has been better able than myself to form a just appreciation of them. I am happy to present to each these insignia of the Legion of Honour." The Commis sioner-General then called over the names of the foreign commissioners and delegates, and the mem bers of the International Jury, who had obtained nominations or promotions in the Legion of Honour, and each of them came forward in succession, and received the insignia of their respective rank. The names of the noblemen and gentlemen who received the decorations will be found in the following de crees, published in the Meniteur of yesterday Napoleon, by the Grace of God and the National will, Emperor of the French. "To all to whom these presents may come greeting. "On the report of our well-beloved cousin Prince Napoleon, President of the I m p er i a l C omm i ss i on of the Universal Exhibition of Agriculture, Industry, and the Beaux-Arts, and on the proposition of our Minister of Foreign Affairs and of our Minister of Agriculture, Corn merce, and Public Works, in consideration of services rendered as members of the International Jury, to Sciences, Agriculture, Industry, and the Beaux-Arts, have decreed and do decree as follow : "Art. 1. Are promoted or named in the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honour the members of the In ternational Jury, whose names follow : FOREIGN JURY. TO BE COMMANDERS. Lord Hertford : Encouragement given to the Arts. Lord Ashburton : Services rendered to Commerce. TO BE OFFICERS. Sir David Brewster : Discoveries and works in optics. Mr. Thomas Graham, Grand Master of the Engliih Mint : Services rendered to Science. M. Vo❑ Dechen (Prussia), Director-General of the Mines of the Rhine : Great services rendered to Science and Manufactures. Mr. Bazley, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Manchester: Extensive Manufactures. M. T. Hornbostel, President of the Chamber of Com merce of Vienna : Services rendered to Commerce and Manufactures. M. Diergardt, Privy Councelior of trade at Berlin : Services rendered to Manufactures and to the working classes. M. Granier Lefebvre (Belgium), old decorated soldier under the Empire : Services rendered to Commerce. M. Wagen (Prussia) : Painting. TO BE KNIGHTS. M. Devaux, Inspector-General of Mines in Belgium : Services rendered in the management of Mines. Sir William Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew: Important services rendered to Natural Sciences. Baron de Riec Stallburg, Member of the Council of Agriculture of Bohemia : Important works and improve inents in Agriculture. Mr. Nihon, Professor of Agriculture at the 'Univer sity of Edinburgh : Remarkable crdlection of English Agricultural productions. Hartwich (Prussia) : General Engineer of Rail ways. Mr. Crampton, Engineer of the Sub-Marine Tele graph : Invention of a Locomotive of great speed. Mr. Robert Willis, Professor of Natural Scienees at Cambridge. M. Daniel Schmid, Ex-Vice-President of the Cham ber of Commerce of Vienna : Services rendered to Manufactures. M. Magnus (Prussia) : Remarkable Chemical Works. Mr. Wheatstone, Professor of Natural Philosophy at King's College : Application of the Electric Telegraph. M. Stas, Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium : remarkable Chemical Works. M. D'Oliveira Pimentel, Professor of Chemistry at the Polytechnic School of Lisbon : Scientific Works. M. Seybel, Member of the Chamber of Commerce of Vienna : Services rendered to Science. M. Verdeil (Switzf-rland) : Improvements in the Pro. cesses for preserving fresh Vegetables. M. Robert Florent, manufacturer, at Sellowita, is Moravia : Services rendered to the French in Austria. M. De Ros,ins Orban, Vice-Pre-ddent of the Cham• ber of Commerce of Liege : Services rendered to the Jury. M. Georges Hossauer (Prussia), goldsmith to hie Majesty at Berlin : Interesting Works in Plating and Gilding by Galvanism. Mr. - Hffman, Professor in London : Chemical Ope• rations applied to Glass. M. Portamps, cotton-spinner at Brussels : Services rendered to the Jury. ." Mr. Walter C►um, manufacturer at Glasgow : Per fection of his printing on cloth. M. Laoureux, cloth manufacturer at Verviers (Bel gium) : Services rendered to Manufactures. _ ... M. Offerrnann, cloth manufacturer at .. Brunn (Mors. via) : Services rendered to the Cloth trade. Mr. Gibson : Services rendered to Manufactures and Commerce. M. Gustave Mevissen, President of the Rhenish Rail- way Company at Cologne : Services rendered to Manu factures and to the Jury. M. Seemann, linen manufacturer at Studtgart : Ser. vices rendered to Manufactures. Mr. Digby Wyatt, architect ; Services rendered to Manufactures and to the Arts ; Establishment of Schools for Industrial Drawing. M. Durst (Switzerland), important manufacture of straw and felt : Set vices rendered to Manufactures. M. Louis Forster, professor at the Academy of the Beaux-Arts at Vienna : Services rendered to Manufac tures. Mr. Thomas Delarue (England) : For the importance of his Manufacture of Paper and his numerous inven• tions. M. Joseph nellmesberger, director of the Conserva toire Imperial at Vienna : Services rendered to th• Jury, Mr. Twining, for the initiative taken by him for the exhibition of articles of domestic economy : Services rendered to the Work , ng Classes. Lord Elcho (England) : Painting. FOREIGN COMMISSIONERS. OFFICERS. MM. De Burg (Austria)—Colonel Barman (Switzer• land)—H. Cole (EnglanO),Major Owen (Englano)—Pee catore (Holland)—Rainbeaux (Belgium)—De Vievahn (1), ussia). KNIGHTS. MM. Brandstrom (Sweden)—Bleymuller (Grand Duchy of Hesse)—Caranza (Turkey)—Corridi (Tuscany) —Dielietz (Prussia)—Dietz (Baden)—Fowke (England) —Ferrero (Sardinia)—Geffken (Hansa Towns)—De Hock (Austria)— Lade (Grand Duchy of Nassau)—Marshall Wood (America)—Elias Mussah (Turkey)—Redgrays (England)—Schwartz (Austria)—De Stein (Prussia)— Suertnondt (Holland)—Schubarth (Bavaria)—Spiliotakis (Greece)—Tidernant (Norway)—Valentine (America) — Worms de Romilly (Belgium)—Wattemare (America)— Woldemar•Seyffarth (Saxony). FRENCI6I"XTJRY: COMMANDER. M. Michel Chevalier, Councillor of State—important works cn industry and commerce. OFFICERS. M. Schlumberger—valuahle services rendered in the manufacture of cotton goods. M. Mathieu, member of the Academy of Sciences— remarkable works in asti M. Petsuz, professor at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers—important discoveries in natural philosophy and in chemistry applied to manufactures. M. Goldenburg, steel toul manufacturer—lmportant improvements made in that manufacture and services rendered to the working classes. M. Ilittorff—Services rendered to the arts and mane• factures. M. Natalis Rondot—Services rendered to industry and commerce. KNIGHTS. M. Adolphe Focillon, Professor of Natural History end r eAdg Agri cultural Society—Very at the Lyede Louis-le-Grand, &c.—Services ren d ered to science. M. Louis Vilmorin, Memberimportant services r agriculture. M. 13arral, Professor of Chemistry—Numerous scien• tific services. M. Alfred Dailly, extensive agriculturist at Trappe' (Seine -et-Oise)—Remarkable agricultural operations ; co-operation given to the Imperial Commission. M. Alcan, Professor at the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers--Remarkable works on spinning and weaving machines. M. Brunner, Adjoint du Bureau des Longitudes-; For the construction of Els astronomical and other in struments._ M. Vertheim—Remarkable works of natural philo. ,by and accoustir sop. les. M. Henri Bouley, Professor at the Veterinary School at Aifort—Works on the veterinary science. M. Estivaut, Manufacturer in Metals at Givet (Ar• dennes)—lmprovement in alloyed metals. M . D6veria, Couservateur of Prints at the Imperial Library—Services rendered to the Arts. M. Ernest Seillbres—inaprovements in spinning and weaving cotto n — services rendered to the working classes. M. de Brunet —Services rendered to manufactures: 4 40 4 1 10 throdoo, asoabor oZ tip gaiiibor s?tf