The Sun. — London, England, 1856-03-15 00:00:00

a. 11.1••••.•••--- This Day,' OIIR RELATIONS WITH AMERICA. The Correspondence between the English and American Governments upon the ENLISTMENT QUEI• VION, as presented to the United States Congress, February 23, 1456. Simpson Low, Son, and Co., English and American Booksellers and Publi , thers, 47, Ludgat:-hill, London. TEIEATRE ROYAL, DRURT.LANE. Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. THIS FvESING, MARRIED FOR MOSEY. o 'ludo with lIET DIDDLE DIDDLE or, Harlequin King Nonsense and the Seven Ages of Man. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. 1711ler the Management of Mr. Buckatone. THIS EVENING, THE EVIL GENIUS. Followed by THE LITTLE TREAURE. To conclude with A KISS IS TEE DARK. ROYAL PRINCESS'S T LIEA.TRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. Cilium SEAL THIS EVENING. A WONDERFUL W011.4.N. After which, A GAME OF ROMPS. To conclude with If RLEQUP7 AND TIM MAID AND TIM MAGPIE or, the Fairy Paradisa and Hanky Panky, the Enchanter. rlarlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clow - n, Mr. Idaline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; and Colurnhine, Miss Caroline Adams. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPECI. Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Dtrectress, Madame Celesta THIS EVEYLNG. BETSY BAKER. To be followed by THAT BLESSED BABY. To conclude with JACH AND THE IIEkN STALK; or, Har'aqui* and Mother Goose at Home Again. I which Mom .T. Bland, P. Bedford, Madame Celeste, Miss wfucinam, and Mies E. ArdTi will appear. R3YAL OLY'APIC THEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan. THIS EVENING. STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. After which will be produce(' a New and dsubly-moral, though etcesilvely old, Melodramatic Fairy Extravaganza, entitled TILE DNOREET PRI‘TCESii; or, the Three Glass Distaffs. in which Moasrs. Emery, F. Robson, H. Cooper, Miss Marston, an I Nfiss Haskell will appear. ROYAL SURREY TriE-A.TRE. Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick. THIS EVENING OTHELLO. Followed by WAITER AT CREMORNE. To conclude win BROTIIER 808. 4.6TLEY'S ROYAI. AMPLIITHEATRE. Lessee and Mana7,er, Mr. Wm. Cooke. EVENING, (The Last Week before Easter), THE ARAB OF THE DESERT AND HIS FAITHFUL STEED. The horse, whose wonderful performance has been the universal topic of conversation, trained ►y air William Cooke. After which, the EQUESTRIAN SCENES in the CIRCLE. Also, the miraculous and incredible ascent of the Elephant from the ring to the stage. T i conclude witk a screaming Farce, called MR. AND MR t. WIIITE. Box-oface open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director. alr. .7 . Cuole. fun. E\fM STINLEY'S SEVENT AGE: OF WOMIN. Pr)nounced by the unanimous voice of ne presq, an 1 by Increasing patronage, to be the greatest artistica' triumph of the day. Evenings at 8, and on Saturdays at three precisely. Stalls Chairs, 3s. ; Centre Scats, 2s. ; Back goats, Is. SAINT MIRTIN'S lIILL, Long-acre. Ellll.l STANLEY'S BENEFIT. On S 1 4. TCP.DAY, the 15th, a Day Performance (the last of her first brilliant season). The Second Season or the fathionable and popular Lyric Entertain ment, THE MEW: N AGES OF WOMAN. will commence on MON DAY, the 24th instant, at SAINT MARTIN'td HALL, Long-acre. No performance daring Passion Week. Mist E. Stanley being engaged for four nights at Satier's Wells Theatre. HIGH WATER. AT LONDON BRIDGE. DAY—Morn. 15 min. aft. B—Evening 4 min. aft. 9 TA-Moßßox—Morn. 52 mir.. aft. 9 —Evening 10 min. aft.4l THE IVEATHEIt—SIN OFFICE, MAnen 15. THERIIOIIETER, IY TELE &lAD& 43 ht hest since num, yesterday. 37 -Lowest this morning and clur!.ng, the night. 40 -this (lay at nova. BNROIIETF.n, 30 . 21. WIND, Easterly.—Frash, with dull, hazy, cold weather, es 4 ces- -, r , §44 ;Ly . - L)NDON, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1856. " Germanism" is in the ascendant ! Neutrality has triumphed ! The policy of abstention has achievedaremarkablesnecess ! Prussia has actually been invited to resume the functions she wilfully and deliberately abdicated, and to take part in the Conferences from which she had banished herself by her own acts. This will be painful intelligence to the English people. Nor will the causes that must have led to the obnoxious proceeding render it more pleasing. There can no longer be any doubt on the subject. Not only has it been offi cially published in the Government organ at Paris, but our own Premier has acknowledged it in the House of Commons. We can imagine the shame with which the painful revelation was made. The triumph of unconstitutional influences admitted. Is there any longer an Eng lish party in Parliament ? Are there any of the chosen representatives of independent constituen cies who will abstain from toadying the prevailing power ? There might be some few men ready to put forward sentiments in accordance with those of the great majority of the nation. But, alas 1 the age of chivalry has departed. There are none to undertake duties, however urgent, that nay render the party obnoxious in high quarters. The explanations rendered by Lord PALMER STON are by no means calculated to alleviate the general uneasiness felt at the inauspicious tidings. The Noble Lord adduced unanswerable reasons for the previous exclusion of Prussia. She was not, it appears, to take any part in the negotiations for which her own conduct had most properly disqualified her. It was only to accede to the results arrived at by others more deeply interested in the matter. There is, then, every reason to dread that peace had been actually concluded be. fore the ill-omened invitation was transmitted, and on terms which, from aught that has hitherto come to light, cannot be considered very condu cive to the honour or interests of Great Britain. There is in all. this matter for deep and serious reflection. How is it that Germany has been so highly favoured in every respect, while every British feeling has been treated with contumelious indifference? "The passions of families," the interests of dynasties, should not be permitted to control the course of public events. It is unfor• tunately but too notorious that there are family arrangements in progress that render it desirable to get Prussia out of the scrape, in which her mistaken and injudicious policy has involved her. But "England has no cousins or uncles." Her interests are not to be sacrificed with impunity for others, with which her people can have no sympathies. There was no point which induced the nation to welcome with greater enthusiasm the accession of Queen Vicronia than the suppo sition that it completely severed the German connexion, that had operated so prejudicially for a succession ofyears, under five different Monarchs. Let us not unnecessarily degenerate into even a worse condition than that from which we were so happily exempted in 1837. Prussia advisedly selected her own course. She had been one of the Great Powers of Europe, but voluntarily abandoned the position. She connived at the aggression that led to the War-- encouraged the AUTOCRAT in the course on which, unfortunately for himself, and for the peace of the world, be eAterqd. ,Her only object from the col nu teneementof the difficulty, was to acquire large pe , :u niary profits for herself at the expense of those who adopted a more decided and straightforward coux se. It was not the fault of the people, but of t he ruling classes, who avowed themselves the this k-and- thin partisans of the AUTOCRAT, whose drto orations and roubles were profusely lavished on, all by whom they would be accepted, and whose services were worth the liberal price paid and. re ce iv3d. The same spirit that led to the murder of an able and impartial Minister was in operation, and has at length been rewarded by the adulation of 'ranee and England. S ecret diplomacy has many evils, but none greater than the prevention of indignant protests on exe part of the people against such untoward proooedings. What would be the verdict of Eng land if the admission of Prussia to the Con ferences were put to the vote ? There would be a majority of at least 50 to 1 against the sug gestion. But the matter is concluded without their knowledge or consent. They are only informed after the matter has been concluded, when their sanction is invited for the irreparable evil. It is not so with our transatlantic brethren. They insist on a full knowledge of all points in which they are con cerned, aud they are not the less respected there for. What would the American Congress say to any remonstrance as to the "inconvenience of questions respecting diplomatic proceedings." The Minister that offered such an insult to the popular representatives would. have but a brief ; tenure of office, and few opportunities of repeat ing it. The events that have occurred since the Im perial revelation respecting the anticipated divi sion of the assets of " The Sick Man " form an important chapter in English history. They will be impartially discussed by future annalists, and we fear that the manner in which we have truckled to Germanism will not redound to the credit of the present race. Our descendantsmay hear much of the unconstitutional and irresponsible influences which operated so prejudicially to the honour and interests of the country, but which none of our present representatives will endeavour to bring to light. One who, like the DOUGLAS of old, would undertake " to bell the cat," would indeed achieve undying fame—a monument more en during than brass or marble. Lord STANLEY has just been honoured with a testimonial of greater value than many much more costly and pretentious. Four hundred of the inhabitants of the borough of Lynn, which he represents, most of them electors, have forwarded to him a brief and simple address on his public conduct, one perhaps as honourable to the con stituency as to its representative. If it dwells on his merits, it is no small merit on their part to appreciate them as they do. In 1848 Lord STANLEY was elected for the old Tory borough as a Protectionist, and has sat for the place since that date. At the general election in 1852 he was vigorously opposed by the Liberals, but, of course, triumphed over his Liberal opponent. Since that time lie has been steadily evincing Liberal tendencies, chiefly on points of imme diate and practical interest, though generally grounding his advocacy of them on clear and sound theoretical principles. He first astonished his old Toryfriends in Lynn by his manly speeches and votes on the Church-rate question, then on re pealing the Taxes on Knowledge as they were termed, and now lately by a remarkable speech on the "Sunday question ;" indeed, ho deviated widely last year from the standard of Sunday orthodoxy common both to Churchmen and Dissenters in Lynn, as in most other places. It is gratifying to see that this last act of in dependence has not brought on him an angry warning to quit, but a frank commendation of his independence. The memorialists not only express their •‘ approval of his general public conduct in supporting liberal and progressive measures of re form," but of this particular case as—a " proof of his courage and sincerity"—they also define their own interpretation of his vote, as evincing no de,dre to increase labour, or even attendance on worship, on the Sunday, but the wish rather to make legislation equal for the rich and the poor, and to extend the range of refining and humanising in fluences among the working people. We believe the address emanated in part from those who do not quite coincide in opinion on the Sunday ques tion with his Lordship, and, so far, is a truly honourable illustration of the fair dealing which men like Lord STANLEY ought to meet with from the public. It is obvious enough that on thie,•as on other " progressive measures of reform," Lord STANLEY has to face the dis pleasure of the majority of his own political party ; he can vote under none but honest motives, and it is a happy sign when constituencies show a marked preference for honesty and independence to mere conformity oven with their own views. Too many representatives are fit only to lee depu ties. Lord STANLEY has the ability for a 'degis lator. He has, at least, the grand qualification of being able to grasp a great principle, and to follow it to its consequence. Nothing, fQr in stance, can have contrasted more painftelly of late than the shifty Whig votes and nvAches of Lord ;Tome RUSSELL-votes and speeches founded on no liberal principle whatever, and the deeply thought reasoning and un-party votes of Lord STANLEY. In gratefully acknowledging the unexpected mark of political confidence, Lord STANIZY indicates a preference of practical over organic reforms—a real preference, as we ought to be lieve, when stated from such truthful lips, though, of course, we have heard it often enough as the excuse for indifference to popular liberties. Possibly, in time, his Lordship may regard some of the more practical organic reforms as coming within his selected province. One thing is cer tain, that in proportion as the condition of the people, socially, intellectually, and morally is advanced, their power, both direct and indi rect, will advance also. Practical reforms are the preparatives for political reforms, and the latter issue again in renewed prat• tical advances. The readers in Lord STANLEY'S libraries will rapidly become a class to which, having done so much to create it, he would not like to deny the elective franchise, and having acquired it, they would he likely electors to choose the right man for the right place. Lord STANLEY regrets, iu the House of Com mons, as elsewhere, the predominance of the combative over the industrial element. Honour able Members like party battles better than work. It is doubtless, and always has been, the bane of free assemblies; the fault, however, not belonging to this or that form of government, but to human nature. Ambition of political distinction or supremacy is as rampant in Russia as here ; its mode of working, only, different. An earnest man, however, must be continually annoyed with the party debates on which so much time and eloquence are wasted. He may even enjoy the evening, but in his walk home sighs over the empty result. There is, however, nothing for it but to bear with patience. Englishmen are as combative as they are practical. In Lord STAN- Ur ; and a few more, the latter element much predominates—in the majority we fear the former. Hence he himself hardly ever joins in a party de bate, whila his untitled chiof in the House of Commons can find no interest in a practical sub ject, except it afford scope for his party objects or his sarcastic attacks on opponents. Two things may fairly be gathered from a perusal of the voluminous documents recently published by the Government of the United States on the Foreign Enlistment difficulty and the CLAYTON-BULWER Treaty. The first is, that subsequently to the commissien of that grievous blunder, the spiriting of American citizens to our territories for enlistment, the real dignity of this country has not been compromised by its Govern ment. The second, that in relation to both questions the United States Government has manifested an exigency of demand indicative of the unsettled greatness of the people —of a con sciousness of real power unguided by that magna nimity with which time, we would fain believe, will associate it. No new facts of importance are forthcoming. What was necessary fer a thorough appreciation of the matters in dispute between the two Go vernments was known in this country already. No evidence is produced to show that our Minis ter at Washington knowingly violated the laws of the United States, nor is it now alleged that the municipal law of the States was ever broken by him at all. The all but inexpiable offence alleged to have been committed is not an intended nor an actual breach of the municipal law of the States, but an offence of a much more shadowy, if more serious nature. The British Government, it is gravely asserted, has failed to respect American sovereignty ! What that is, it is somewhat difficult to guess, and it must strike the reader as somewhat unreasonable on the part of the American Go►ern ment to magnify into something little short of an inexpiable crime an alleged offence against a some thing or nothing, the claims of which it had pre viously failed alike to prefer or define. In this coun try, and where barbaric authority does not prevail, the sovereignty is in the law. Not so—we learn for the first time—in the United States. There, it would appear, the sovereignty is a mysterious essence, which is not only separable, but practi cally separated, from it. Thus no chance of escape is allowed to Mr. CRAMPTON. If the law acquit him •f wrongful intention or deed, the serjeant of " sovereignty " taps him on the shoulder, and would cast him into limbo fcrr an offence against "it." Why, this is reviving the worst despotism of the worst periods of European or Eastern despotism with a vengeance, and in the opinion of all reasonable men of both countries, must be regarded as au outrage on common sense, and utterly unworthy of the great American people. For whatever offences may he proved against the laws of the United States ample amends are forthcoming ; and for anything else the denial of intention should suffice. But no offence can be proved, and the American Govern ment refuses to be satisfied with the ample apo logies offered. Almost equally unreasonable is its conduct with regard to the Bunwiat-CnitToxf Treaty. Met in a spirit of perfect fairness by our Government, it endeavours to evade referring the question for arbitration to a disinterested third party, and maintains a state of uneasiness between the two countries which ought not to have sub sisted for a week. We are very far, however, from despairing of a satisfactory issue to this diplomatic embroglio. We confidently look for it. Neither the people of this country nor the great majority of the citizens of the United States have any desire to go to war, nor any conceivable interests to be served by war. It is not more certain in point of fact that the sun will rise to-morrow than it is that the people of both countries would be griev ous sufferers from the prosecution of hostilities, and the apprehension of each is too clear not to see where the real hitch lies. The American Govern ment is on its last legs, and by this time we fancy has discovered how vainly it has sought to obtain a further lease of power by its unreasonable de mands on this country. Thank GOD, there is uo probability at present of a war between us. The ties of a common origin, common interests, and similar duties aro likely to prove too strong for that, and before long we look to find it as ge neral a matter for regret in the United States as it is here, that the unprincipled ambition of a political adventurer should have had sufficient scope to hazard the peaceful relations so long and happily existing between the two great branches of the great Anglo-Saxon family. BUENOS AYRES BONDHOLDERS. .." ..- ' - '' ' ' .4 r,1i...,••••••••• The sluices from Bue7oe Ayres are 51 tone and spirit much the same az Not a mail arrives but some petty revolutions announced as either attempted, or in contemplet-on, within one republic. Th e o bj ec t o f uch enter e rises may nit be very perceptible, but they are pee:dibly got ; up in order to cloak some unworthy mea...ture emanating from interested parties. On this ',ccasion, bon-ever, it is stated that two discontented aspirants to power—namely, Generals Flores and Costa —have paid dearly for the bald advancement of their preteneiens, both having been signally defeated by the troops of Buenos Ayres. The attempts of these two individuals would appear to have been of the most con temptible nature, As the result of an inquiry made of Messrs. Baring, on the part of the Spanish-American Committee of Bondholders, it seems that $5,000 have been augmented to $lO,OOO, which have been received by the contractors of the loan. This is the first arrival of what ie termed, "the double driblet." The bond holders look with confidence to the effect of the decided tent) recently adopted by the noble lord at the head of the Foreign-office. The bonds were, of course, not lower--yet, on the ether hand, they were not mate rially higher. Indeed, with the disgraceful arrear of twenty-six years' interest attached, amounting to nearly 160 per cent., the 8 per Cent. Bonds were quoted at no more than 57 to 59, which by no means equals the value of a 3 per Cent. Chili Bond ez div., which is 69, the Peruvian 3 per Cent. Bond being at 58. Such being the state of affairs, the Buenos Ayres bondholders are naturally disgusted at the shameful and long-continued injustice of which they are the victims. They have good cause !—lt will pay about 3 per cent. insteal of 1i ; but the directors will corns to no settlement of Baring's neglected loans. The house made a terrible mistake in ever lending 1,000,0001. at 85 per cent. It is not worth 20 per cent., as bond and interest now represent 257 stock as quoted at 53. Lord Clarendon should show the swindlers up after 33 years' suspension. NEW Ross ELEOTION.—The nomination took place yesterday, and the polling on Monday. The struggle will be a close one. In consequence of the public remonstrances which have been trade, Lady Torrens, widow of Major-General Sir Arthur Wellesley Torrens, is to have her pension increased to the full sum of 4001. a-year. RUMOURED DEATH OF SIR G. GOODNIA.N.-11 7 e are glad to contradict a rumour to the effect that Sir G. Goodman died yesterday. The hon. gentleman is resid ing at Brighton, and is in excellent health. NEWSPAPER MORTALITY.—The Liverpool Standard, a weekly Conservative newspaper, died on Wednesday, making the second newspaper death in Liverpool in little more than a week. TIIE COURT OF INQUIRY INTO THII MISMANAGEMENT IN THE CRlMEA. — Preparations have been made at Chelsea Hospital, for the accommodation of upwards of 1,200 persons. Tue public will be admitted at the hall under the clock. THE MANGERTONSTEAHER.—At Maidstone, on Wednes day, the case of Richard Bouchier, charged with man slaughter arising out of the running down of the Jose phine Willis, was brought to a conclusion. Toe jury returned a nrclict of " Not Guilty." The two army surgeons charged with the manslaughter of William Stenson were yesterday tried at the Maid stone Assizes, by Baron Alderson, and acquitted. It will be recollected that through the neglect of some person opium was administered to the deceased at the Chatham Military Hospital instead of a black draught. THE TirrsRARY BANK.—The Waterford Mail, speak ing on behalf of the Carrick shareholders and depositors in the unfortunate Tipperary Bank, insists upon a search ing inquiry with respect to the as yet wholly mac- , counted for dacionay of $OO,OOOl, The Postmaster-General has tkdtdeti that country postmasters are not compelled to weigh letters to enable the public to know the number of stamps to be affixed. The Anglo-Californian Gold Mining Company hive received advice* up to January 31. The mill had worked satisfactorily day and night for seven days. The manager states that a remittance may be expected by the mail leaving San Francisco en the 20th February. MATIRILATICAL SCHOLARSHIPS—OXFORD, March 14. —Mr. Charles Joseph Faulkner, 8.A., of Pembroke College, has been elected to the senior, and Mr. David Thomas, of Jesus college, to the junior mathematical scholarship. THE FIRE AT COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.—Tho work men employed in pulling down the walls commenced their labours on Thursday morning, at the usual hour ; bat is consequence of the high wind which set in it was ap prehended that the walls might be blown down, in which case they could not escape from being killed, and they were therefore ordered promptly off ; consequently very little progress was made in demolishing the walls. THE FIRE AT DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—The committee of Drury-lane Theatre met on Thursday afternoon, the Earl of Glengall in the chair, to inquire into the circumstances connestal with the discovery of a fire at Drury-lane Theatre on Friday morning last. It appeared that the fire had reached a beam under the flooring of the flies, which is supposed to have been caused by burning wadding from guns fired duriog the pantomime. The fire, however, was discovered by two firemen, named Girard and Webster, by whose activity it was extinguished without doing any injury. The committee eulogised their conduct, and a vote of thanks was passed for their attention and assiduity in tracing the fire out and preventing a serious loss of pro perty. The two firemen were complimented with a very handsome present, for which they exp re ssed their thanks. THE RAGLAN MEMORIAL.—On Thursday the commit tee appointed to arrange the Raglan memorial assembled et the United Service Institution, Whitehall, in order to deliver to the present Lord Raglan, the title deeds of the Kefntilla or Fairfax estate, near Raglan Castle, which had been purchased as a memorial of the esteem and admiration entertained for the late noble lord. The Duke of Richmond, who presided, in offering the title deeds of the estate to Lord Raglan, gave a brief description of the property. The estate, he said, bad formerly been known as the Fairfax Farm, having been the head-quarters of General Fairfax during the siege of Raglan Castle in the great civil wars, and had been pur chased of Mr. C. Bailey for 5.5001. Lord Raglan having received the title deeds from the chairman, with much emotion expressed his gratitude, and said he deeply regretted that his dearly-beloved father could not enjoy the estate he had so much wished to possess, and which was now so nobly given to his descendants. SUICIDE AT ST. PAUL'S.—Yesterday a person named Alexander smart committed suicide by precipitating him self from the whisper ing gallery of St. Paul's Cathedral into the nave, a distance of nearly 150 feet. The de ceased had been a clock and watch maker, but had re tired from businees a considerable time, and had been residing with his wife at 4. South-street, Berkeley square. After he had waited in the gallery until the clock struck 12, be mounted the handrail of the gallery, gave three hysterical laughs, and cried out each time, " Ab, ah, ah !" Two vergers named Thompson and Hutchins, who were both in the gallery, anticipating what he intended, rushed forward, but before they c ,uld get to the spot he had succeeded in jumping from the hand rail and fell upon the stone flags which pave the nave. Mr. Keating and another gentleman were sent for and promptly attended, but upon examining the body, they pronounced life to be extinct. The deceased had re iseived compound fractures of the left shoulder, the legs and one arm were broken, the spinal cord was dislo cated, and besides other injuries the head was beaten in by the fall. STRAlcruz DELUSION.—On Thursday afternoon Mr. Jardine, Solicitor to the Treasury, accompanied by Ser geant Leckyor, of the detective police, left town for St. Alban's, for the purpose of inquiring into the conduct of a Mr. C. Parker, who has for the past two years re sided in that neighbourhood. Recently, and se late as the 4th of March, two letters, purporting to come from Mr. C. Parker, as above, were received at the Palace, addressed to her Majesty, in the first of which the writer, after describing himself as the Prophet Elijah, proceeds to assert his right to the crown, and requires of her Majesty to surrender her rights and dignities to him, as the Prophet chosen of God. If her Majesty refused, then he would command it by main force at the point of the bayonet, and her Majesty was to abide the conse quence when he ascended the throne. The second letter held out no personal threat. The unfortunate man was conveyed to the station, where evidence was taken as to his state of mind and his strange conduct f , ir the last 12 months. An order having been made for his re moval to Bethlehem Lunatic Asylum, he was taken frora the town the same evening for London. Ile is very respectably connected, and has a brother a bar rister in the Temple. DISCOVERY OF MORN GIGANTIC FORGERIES BY THE LATE MR. SADLEIR.—We are enabled to state that within the last few days discoveries of forgeries have been made in the City, of which the slightest suspicion did not exist before. We allude to the fact which has just been ascertained, that the late Mr. Sadleir—incom parably the most skilful as well as the most daring and gigantic swindler which the world ever witnessed—had forged the names of three directors of a well known corn peaky to the extent of 100,000/. Wo are also in a posi tion to state that up to the present time the number of slimes fergesl, for one purpose or other, is not much short of 100, and these, as a mattsr of course, embracing every variety of handwriting. In ono day, some six or seven months since, he lost no less than 120,000/. in a sugar speculation. On another occasion his loss on a hemp transaction was 30,000/. ; while by an iron purchase he suffered to the extent of close o❑ LO,OOOl. When we first brought the frauds and forgeries of the late member for Sligo before the public, we estimatel their amount at nearly 1,000,000/. We have now an announcement to make which will create almost as great surprise as our first—which is that, including his liabilities, the man who a few weeks ago closed his earthly career by h;s own hand, on Ilampstead-heatb, left the world with obiiga tions to the etiortriVis extent of 1,500,0001. And these were aU ineurred, as all his fratui ,, wet forgeries were committed, in the short space of from four to five years. —Morning Advertiser. HUMANITY REWATIDED.—On Saturday evening last, at Kingstown, near Dublin, a small but interesting meeting took place. It may be premised that Mr. George Bla3kmore, the master of the trawler Sara,h, of Kingstown, and crew, succeeded in saving, on the 12th of February last, at some risk, the lives of 11 per.oos from inevitable death, by taking them from a portion of the wreck of the American barque Proteus,—tending them with all care, and landing them the following day at Kingstown, Captain Hutchinson, the R tray harbour master, who, like a true sailor, is alway anxious to see humanity and bravery re warded, had succeeded in getting allotted for the reward of this praiseworthy crew, the sum of 301. from the surplus fund of the melancholy Tayleur, of the committee of which Lord Talbot De Malahide is treasure", Captain Hutchinson, as Chairman, ex- PlaiP'od the pleasing duty he had to perform, and men tioned that the trustees of the Tayleur fund were determined to reward every such act of humanity as far as it lay in their power. The Rev. T. Denham Smith thee addressed the brave master and his crew with much. eloquence and feeling, and by his address evidently excited the sympathies of his audience in favour of the general cause of saving lives from shipwieek, as also of the merits of this individual case, speaking at the same time in high terms of The F.sherman and Mariner's Shipwreck Society, of which the chairman was the honorary agent for that locality. Mr. J. Orton, who had taken an active interest in the subject of the re wards from Government for the preservers of life at sea, then addressed the meeting, and encouraged the exertions of the seamen on that side the channel by his eulogies of the indomitable Deal boatmen, amongst whom he had formerly resided, and whose cause he had publiely advocated both in these columns and through those of the Times. The money was then distributed, and after a few 'plain but honest and manly words of acknowledgment on behalf of himself and craw from Mr. Itlockmore, and a heartfelt thanksgiving from Mr. Smith, the meeting separated. It is understood that the same crew have received the sum of two pounds each from the Board of Trade, on the repOrt of Captain Sheer', R.N., for this service, and that a medal will be most likely accorded to the master by The Fisherman and Mariner's Shipwreck Society. This is as it should be. 'too great publicity and encouragement cannot be given to such cases as the one here mentioned. EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE.—On Thursday an inquest was held by Mr. W. S. Rutter, county coroner of Lan cashire, on the body of Mr. John Hobler, aged 21,-- a young gentleman of highly respectable connexions in London, who had been studying the profession of a machinist and tool maker at the works of Messrs. Whitworth and Co., of Manchester. The deceased re sided with Dr. Clay, of Manchester, a relative, and ab sented himself in the month of January, leaving letters behind him stating his intention to destroy himself. Of course his absence created much alarm and uneasiness, and his friends advertised him, and through the police, with a view to discover his retreat, but in this were unfortunately not successful. On Wed nesday his dead body was discovered in a copse or plantation called Cheetham'a-close, in Turton, near Bol ton, in a road but little frequented ; and, from the state of decomposition it was in, the body had probably been there for some weeks. An empty phial and wine glass were found near the 'body, leading to the supposition that the unhappy gentleman had poisoned himself. The body was discovered by a boy in company with Mr. Kay, of Turton Tower, the owner of the property, while in search of game.' In one of deceased's pockets was found a letter with this address outside :—" The finder of this body, particularly addressel to the police, inquisitiveness being their misfortune." The letter was as follows :—" If they make it a case of tem orary insanity it will be so—on the p ar t o f th e liury. Dearly beloved cave or coves, now that you have found this body do not be an idiot or idiots, and, get up an inquest t..) talk about what they know nothing about ; but somewhere in my pockets you will find ed., with which get a gill. After that, stick my Lady in a hole somewhere. You need not read over it any ser vice, as I read it myself before starting ; and by selling my clothes you will be able to pay yourself for your trouble. ~A fter which, go away; and above all things do not try to find out who I am, &c., as you will not be able, but do as I say, and the Lord will reward you ac cordingly. Yours truly. The verdict must be that, in great consideration for some person or persons, be des stroyed himself to save them the trouble." At the time the inqhest was commenced the name of the deceased had not been ascertained, but Dr. Clay, of Manchester, afterwards identified the body, and the jury agreed to a verdict to the effect that the deceased bad destioyed him self while labouring under temporary insanity. Dr. Clay stated that, before leaving Manchester, Mr. Nobler was in a low and desponding utate of mind, brought on by over.atudy. THE SUN, LONDON, SATUI6A.Y EVENING, MARCH 15, 1856, UNIVERSITY BOAT-RACE—;This The Oxford and Cambridge 'University boat club race, which has been a subject of great excitement for some time past, came off this morning, and was oae of the best races that has been contested for inany years past, in consequence of the respective crews being so evenly matched. The morning was very clouded, the sun struggling, at intervals to shed an enlivening ray over the scene, whilst a strong piercing east wind blow, causing a heavy swell upon the river, but notwithstanding these disadvan tages to the. satisfactory enjoyment of out , of•door amusements, numbers of persons had congregated on the banks of the river, and on Hammersmith bridge, and other points where a view of the race could be obtained. There was also a large gathering of horsemen on the banks who kept pace with the rowers the distance they had to pull. A number of Citizen and Iron Steam-boat Companies' boats had been chartered by Messrs. Searle and Sons, Mr. Campbell and Mr . Wylde, for conveying gentlemen to the place of starting and to follow the competitors, which were liberally patron ised by the respective friends of the Universities, and by others who take an interest in aquatic sports. For some time past the craws have been in training, and the skill and manner in which they performed their work excited the admiration of all who saw them, and the predictions then formed that the contest would be a severe one, and that it wou' be winner, were verified in The crows comprised the Id be doubtful which would the proceedings of the day, following gentlemen : OXFORD. CAMBRIDGE. Bt. lb. 1. P. Gurdon 2. W. F. Stacken 3. R. Salmon 4. A. B. Rock 5. R. Townsend 12 8 6. R. P. Lonedale 7. G. Bennet 8. T. J. Thorley F. W. Elers, eteerer 9 12 et. lb. 1. J. P. Salter 9 13 2. F. C. Alderson 3. R. Lewis Lloyd 4. E. Fairrie 5. U. Williams 6. T. M'Cormack 7. H. Snow 8. H. It. M. Jones W. Wingfield, ateerer 9 0 From the above it will be seen that the preponderance of weight was in favour of Cambridge, from the rough state of the weather, and was an advantage which no doubt tended materially to decide the event of the day. About 10 minutes to 11 o'clpck Cambridge, distin guished by a light blue colour, left the boat house near the Ship, Mortlake, and pulled to the starting boat in beautiful style, being heartily cheered by their admirers. In a few minutes after Oxford followed, distinguished by a dark blue colour, and the manner in which they passed up the river to join their competitiors elicited admiration from all, and they were as loudly cheered as their rivals. So evenly balanced were the abilities of the respective crews that but few bets were laid, the odds, however, being slightly in favour of Cambridge. The boats having taken up their position off Barker's Reach, Cambridge on the Middlesex side of the river, (having gained the first choice), and Oxford o❑ the Surrey side, the Citize❑ N steamer, containing Mr. Chitty, the umpire, and a large number of other gentle man, repaired to the starting point, when the intere,t amongst the spectators became intense, every one being anxious to catch a glimpse of the start. The river was tolerably clear ; but few wherries were on the water, the steam-boats, with their numerous occupants, lined the shore on each side, making a clear passage for the boats. A few barges lay heaviiy on the water here and there, and with the exception of but one or two occasions, no chance of an impediment or obstruction occurrred. At five minutes past 11 o'clock the signal was given, and the boats started in fine order, and were loudly cheered. Cambridge, however, almost immediately ob tained the lead, and in a few minutes after, as the boats passed the White Hart, at Barnes, Cambridge was about half a length a-head. The crews of both of the boats displayed great tact and ability, and exerted themselves to the utmost to win the much-coveted honour for which they were eon. tending. I❑ passing under the railway bridge Oxford had a slight advantage over Cambridge, and male the most of it, and seemed determined ; to maintain it ; but on crossing from the Surrey side to the Middle ex side, near Corney Reecho, barge came in the way, which rather diverted their course, and which was made the most of by Cambridge, who agai❑ took their place ahead, and :continued it till near Chiswick Reach, when Oxford again used great exertions, and gained slightly upon Cambridge, which the latter almost immediately recovered. The boats passed Hammersmith-bridge at 21 minutes past 11 o'clock, Cambridge going under the main arch and Oxford that nearest the Surrey side of the river, where they obtained another slight advantage ; but be tween that place and Putney Oxford hugged tho shore a little too much, when Cambridge again shot ahead. I❑ this manner they passed Craven Point, Cambridge passing the winning-boat moored off the Star and Garter, Putney, by not more than half a boat's length, having accomplished the distance in about 25 minute!. The crews of both boats shortly after r3Thrned to Messrs. Searle and Son's yard, and on lauding were enthusiastically cheered. During the race some remarks vveremade by the epecta tors with reference to the steering of the respective cox swains, endeavouring thereby to account fur Oxford being beaten, but we are of opinion that both they and the crews exerted themselves to the utmost to be the winners, and that Oxford hes no cause to feel ashamed or an noyed at being beaten. The race was certainly one of the most beautiful contests we ever remember to have witnessed, and certainly it has not been surpassed for years. Although Oxford has lost this match, the ability displayed on this occa-ion redounds to the honour of the club. We believe that on the la-t occasion (1854) Oxford was the winner, and has bee❑ so in the majority of' matches that have come off. Die boats were of the most beautiful construction, and were built, we understand, by Messrs. Searle and Son, the eminent boat-builders of Westminster. That used by Cambridge was built by them for the use of the mem bers of Trinity Hall, and that by Oxford was built f.. 4. the members of Exeter, about two years since, and was the winner at the Henley match of last year. LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.) LONDON, March 15.—Wind this (lay at noon, E. ; strong breeze and cloudy. It is blowing a strong breeze on the east coast. PLYMOUTH, March 14.--Wind E.N.E., strong—Arrived —Britannia, from Caylon ; Mallierbe, Hayti, for Havre; Remembrance, St. Jeau d'Acre, for Antwerp. Sailed— Pergia, for Moreton Bay ; H.M.Strs. Desperate and Ma gieistine, to relieve the homeward, bound. Cow's, March 13.—Wind E., strong.—Arrived—Pa glide de Hamburg, from Havana, for Hamburg. OFF PENzeNcE, March 13.—Colnesburgh, from Foo choofoo. CARDIFF, March 14.—Wind E.—Sailed—Ann Paterson, for Southampton, with slight damage from contact with the Judy, of Exeter, on the 10th inst., off the Nash. CoRK, March 13.—Wind E.S.E. —Sailed —Cambria, for Trinidad. CLYDE, March 13.--arrived—Davidsons, from Deme rara. Sailed—Windhover, for Buenos Ayres. LOWESTOFT, March 11.—The Hero, of Rye, is on shore has. WELLS, March 14.—The Tark, of Jersey, from Dundee to Plymouth, is on shore west of Blakeney, in a dangerous position; cargo'and materials are likely to be saved. It is blowing strong, with a high sea. NOTICE. ADMIRALTY, March I.3.—Sir —I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for tho information of the Committee for managing the affairs of Lloyd's, that her Majesty's steam-vessels Des perate and Magicienne have been ordered to preceed from Plymouth to the Chops of the Channel for the relief of the homeward-bound trade. THOMAS PHINN. Captain G. A. Halstead, R.N., Secretary, Lleyd'a. (PEB ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) SOUTHAMPTON, Saturday Morning. Arrived.—Wonder and South-Western, steamers, from Jersey ; Express, steamer, Havre. Sailed.—Argyll, steamer, for Carentan ; Despatch, steamer, Jersey; Atalanta, steamer, Havre. LIVERPOOL, Saturday Morning. —•- Wind S.E. Off.—Omega, from Charleston ; Mifka, Alexandria. Sailed.—Repeater, for Castine ; Catherine, Mogador. QUEENBTowN, March 13. _ _ Wind 1. Arrived.-1818, from Venine ; Qneen of the Ush, Ca taßia. FRANCE. PARIS, FRIDAY EVENING. It is conjectured here that Prussia is merely in vited to take part in the Congress much in the same manner as an indifferent person is called in to witness a deed, and which only wants that for mality. It may then be fairly inferred, from the invita tion addressed to Prussia, that no danger now exists of her incurring any obligations—that the consequences need no longer be apprehended—that the causes for the continuance of war are removed —and that, in a word, Russia has accepted all that MINING INTELLIGENCE. —Although we cannDt refer ; we have asked. this week to any important discoveries, our home mines, ; Count Orloff, we are told, is the person who first taken generally,..are looking as well, if not better, than spoke formally at the Conferences of inviting Prus for some time past. Metals are at good remunerative sin ; and the ground he took was, that as a modi prices, and without any prospect of immediate decline ; , fication was to be made in the Treaty of 1841, that yet there is a total wait of activity in the market, is in the public law of Europe, it was necessary and shares are flatter than they usually are, eveni in that all the Powers who had taken part in that act the dullest of times. This refers, almost without ex ception, to the dividend stocks, for when those who should be represented when a change was to be purchase solely :for invebtruent find the market gives made in it. When such secrecy is observed it is way immediately after they have purchased, they ratu- , difficult to guarantee the authenticity of the re rally withhold further orders, until they think shares ports in circulation about the Congress. But it is, have renchad their lowest (point.—Mswing Journal of nevertheless, said that Count Orloff has accepted this day, all the important points at issue—theneutralization (ST SUBMARINI AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.) GRAVESBATD, Saturday, 9.54 A.M. Wind, E. by S.; tide, two hours' ebb ; cloudy. Sailed—William Stephenson, for Penang ; Eliza, Per nambuco ; Enterprise, Corfu ; Ripley, Barbados ; Adela, Guayaquil. • DEAL, Saturday, 9.39 ROM. Wind, E.S.E. ; fresh. Passed—Armenian (s.s.), 235 transport, from the Black Sea, for the river. • ' Sailed—Robert, barque, from Ragusa, for Londoa. LATEST NEWS. THE ACCOUCHEMENT OF THE EMPRESS. PARIS, SATURDAY, 12. 20 . The Empress began to suffer labour pains at four o'clock this morning. All the great dignitaries are at the Tuileries. The Senate and Legislative Corps are con voked. All goes well for the moment. THE BALTIC. KIEL, MARCH 13. The corvette Firefly is come into port with despatches from the English Government, instruct ing Commodore Watson not to commence hos tilities in the Baltic. HAMBURG, MARCH 13. The English advanced squadron, on leaving the Isle of Moen, proceeded to Faro Sound, where it is now assembled. VIENNA, MARCH 14. A new reduction of the Austrian army is an nounced.- DREADFUL MORTALITY AMONGST THE RUSSIANS. ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DEATHS BY TYPHUS. VIENNA, March 11.—The reason why it is firmly believed here that peace will be concluded is be muse the true state of things in Russia is perfectly well known. We are aware that typhus has com mitted great ravages at Nicolaieff, but we are some what disinclined to believe that things are so bad as is represented in the following letter, which has been received by the Oesterreichische Zeitung " ODESSA, FEB. 29. " A terrible complaint—the typhus—prevails in our city, and it is particularly violent among the troops. Above 20,000 are now in the hospitals, and thousands have already died. Despite the greatest exertions it is extremely difficult to find accommodation for so many patients. Hospitals have been established in the very midst of that part of the city which is inhabited by the better classes, and thousands of patients occupy them, but physicians and proper nurses are wanting. In one week 12 military physicians and four medical men in private practice died. Among them were two Ameri cans, who were about to return home. The typhus has committed terrible ravages in the whole of Southern Russia, and particularly in those places which are near the theatre of war. Bakshiserai, Simpheropol, Kherson, and Nicolaieff are almost empty. It is estimated that this pestilence has already carried off 100,000 men. It is gradually spreading over Bessarabia. " There are 15 vessels off Kinhurn, but they attempt nothing. The day before yesterday the news that an armistice bad been concluded reached us, and we are more than ever persuaded that peace will be concluded." THE CRIMEA. DESTRUCTION OF THE AQUEDUCT OF SEBASTOPOL. We read in the Moniteur de la Flotte :—" The aqueduct of Sebastopol has ceased to exist. That fine work has been blown up by our engineers. The canal or grand aqueduct of Sebastopol was about 12 versts in length. Its width was six feet, and its mean depth seven feet and a half. It commenced above the bridge at Traktir, skirted in a straight line that celebrated plain, and passed at the foot of the hills occupied by our army. It traversed part of Careening Bay, on a succession of small stone arches, which gave it the appearance of a Roman aqueduct. At its entrance into Sebastopol were several extensive works. The latter only were blown up, the destruction of the remainder being perfectly useless. The aqueduct of Sebastopol was intended to convoy the water of the Tchernaya to the docks, which were destroyed a few days previ ously. The Port of Sebastopol, properly speaking, also called Southern Port, or Bay of the Arsenal, is situate at the distance of 1,550 yards from the entrance of the roads, and on the southern bank. It is upwards of 2,000 yards in length. On the eastern side of the port, about 200 yards from its entrance, opens the bay, at the extremity of which were six wet docks for ships of the line, constructed with stone or granite, on the plan of those of the military ports of England and France. They com municated with the sea by means of two magnifi cent sluice gates, which were opened to admit war vessels requiring repairs. The ship being once placed on the graving dock, the gates were closed, the basin was drained by means of an engine, and the carpenters and others could then set to work. This operation was effected in the most regular manner. The canal of the Toliernaya afterwards served to fill the dock and float the ships once the repairs were completed. The six wet doclis were placed on one line, two by two, parallel with each other. The last two, situate nearest the wall separating the town from the suburb of Karabelnaia, were, ac cording to a plan proposed by Admiral Istmnine, who was killed during the siege, to be lengthened, and appropriated to screw ships. Those basins and the Tchernaya canal had been constructed by a French engineer, M. do Riancourt. There was another hydraulic work which was destroyed during the siege, namely, the subterranean aque duct, supplying the great reservoir and the foun tains of Sebastopol with water, issuing from a spring about five versts from the city. This aque duct was constructed by ar:i English engineer, Mr. Upton, to whom it does great honour, and whose family still inhabit the Crimea. THE TURKISH ARMY IN MINGRELIA. TIIRKIAH CHOPI, MINGRELIA, Feb. 9. The camp itself is pitched on the slope and along the base of a low, wooded bill, or rather range, that after a few undulations joins on to the main range of the Caucavus, as the latter stretches away, at almost right angles from the sea eastwards to the Caspian. As a strategic position the site is one of the finest a general could have chosen, capable, as it is, of being held against any farce the enemy could well bring against it ; and, with a few additional artificial defences, it would be all but unturnable. The outposts extend about a couple of miles beyond the camp, in the direction of Khoni and Kutais ; and about the same dis tance beyond that point are the irregular cavalry videttea of the Russians. The latter, how ever, almost daily approach the Turkish advanced pickets, and, turning them, sometimes even enter the villages on the immediate outskirts of the camp. About three weeks ago intelligence reached the Muchir Abdi Pacha—who commands here— that a body of these Mingrelian Bashi-bazouks, under one of the Radian family, who is a colonel in the Russian service, was then hidden in and around a village about a mile beyond the camp. A strong detachment was accordingly sent to cut off their re treat, and it managed to surround the village before the " game" had time to escape ; the latter, how ever, were in no way disposed to yield at discretion, but showed fight, and finally succeeded in cutting their way through the Turkish cordon, with loss to both parties, and leaving the colonel behind. The Turks closed rapidly in upon the village, sure of having entrapped the main prize ; but scattered and opened as the hamlet was on all sides, his priticeship escaped through their fingers in the dress of a native serf drawn over his regimentals ; and the disappointed bimbashi, as a punishment for the connivance of the villagers, set fire to and destroyed the whole place. FEB. 10.—The order for the move down to Horga reached the Muehir last evening, and was commu nicated to the superior officers this morning. The whole force is directed to prepare for marching at day-light to-morrow. It will be fully a two days' journey for the troops. of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azoff, the tram formation of Nicolaieff into a purely commercial port, the non-reconstruction of the demolished fortresses on the eastern coast of the Euxine from Yenikale to Batouba, and the suppression for all military purposes of any others, the admission of consuls, 45c. The fact is, the Emperor is, from causes more than once referred to, anxious to finish the business, and the opinion is generally that we have very nearly reached the conclusion. The 3fonitcur says "Accounts received direct from General Wil liams, the defender of Kars, state that his health is almost completly established. He speaks highly of the manner in which General Mouravieff has treated him." General Baron Subervie, who was Minister of War under the Provisional Government, has just died at his chateau of Parenchere (Gironde), aged 84. The deceased took part in all the wars of the Empire, and commanded the advanced guard at the battle of Waterloo. The following is the last bulletin issued relative to Prince Jerome : " MARCH 14, 9 Alto " The inflammation of the chest with which)sim Imperial Highness is attacked has reached its seventh day. The last night has been more tran quil, and the cough less frequent." BOURSE, March 14.—The following were the last gotations Cash. fr. s. End of Month. ii per Cents 94 —f. --e. 3 per Cents 72 75 73 25 New Loan 73 50 Bank Shares 3,450 Roman Credit Mobilier 1,580 Austrian Belgian Fives — Spanish Throes _— Piedmontea l 5) — Rome Debt ...... ... 391 RAILWAYS-108 CASH. fr. c. tr. I , Or'erins 1,285 Western BB2 50 Northern Lyons. Mediterranean .1,567 50 Grand Central 655 -- Lyons Geneva 767 50 Testo Cette 765 Austrian Com. ...... 925 —' RUSSIA. Komosmona, March 10.—Letters from St. Pe tersburg state that the Russian government has published a plan for the organisation of the new border army of Open burg Bashkirs. This army is to consist of twelve cavalry regiments and a bri gado of horse artillery, composed of three active batteries. PRUSSIA. A letter from Berlin, of the 10th, in the Cologne Gazette, gives the following particulars of the duel which has taken place between M. de Hinckeldf and M. de Rochow 4, The cause of the duel is stated to he that M. de Hinckeldy having, a few days ago, presented himself io uniform at a place where a carousal, organised by the princes of the blood and by some members of the highest nobility, was taking place, M. de Rochow, one of the corn' missariei, went up to him and told him no police agent , ' were wanted there. This led to words, and subsequently to a challenge. The duel took place in the Grunewald forest. M. de Hinckeldy's second was M. de Munhae• sen, a head clerk in the Ministry of the Interior. M. do Rochow's second was his own brother. The duel well with pistols. The distance was 15 paces, and each of the adversaries could advance five paces. It was agreed that if one pistol missed fire the duel was to recom• in n-:e. M. de Hincke'dy fired first, but the pistol did , not go off; his adversary, who had his finger on the trigger, had just time to raise his weapon. On the second attempt both p:stols went off. M. de Roche , was not hip, but M. de Hinckeldy fell dead, the ball having pierced his heart. It is said that the second of the latter at once went to Charlottenburg to se' quslnt the King of the feral event - . M. de Rochow immediately atter placed himself at the dispo al of the Minister of the la . ° i)r, and of the MilitarY Commandant, blajoisGeneral Von &hitch tag, a‘ • the same time requesting them to allow bun to remain at lar:.fe for a few days. People are our' prised that M. de Hiackeldy should have consented to fight with pistols, labouring as he did under excel' sive short-sigl.tedness. The body was brought back to Berlin from Witzleben, near Charlottenburg. During • the whole night before the duel, M. de Hinckeldy had been busy putting his affairs in order. M. de Hinckeldb formerly a councillor of the government at Mersebergo had been appointed president of police at Berlin in 1845, and has been director-general since 1854. He was also a superior privy councillor with the rank of councillor of the first class, director at the Home-office, a member of the Council' of State, and decorated with 12 orderst among which were the Red Eagle of the second claot with the oaken garland, the Order of St. John, and the Order of Hohenzolfern." GREECE. ATHENS, MAl:ma 4.—The Court of Athens bay ing waited in vain for an invitation to be repre sented at the Congress in Paris, has determined on seeding her Ambassador at London, M. Tricoupi, to present a memorandum to that dip!onaatie assembly. On the present occasion two writers for a news paper published in Athens, in support of Russian interest, are supposed to have been despatched to Paris to meet M. Tricoupi, with the aforesaid document, which has beet; composed by the Athe nian Camarilla, to be presented by his Excelloner to the Congress. THE PENINSULAR MAILS. SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDAY MORNING. By the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamship Madrid, Captain Bradshaw, we lion , dates from Gibraltar March sth ; Cadiz, 6th; Lisbon, 9th ; Oporto and Vigo, 10th. The Madrid brings 22 passengers (among whop% is Prince Charles Lucien Bonaparte, from Lisbon), and 40 distressed seamen. On frieght there are five packages of specie, value 1,5361., and a cargo consisting of 220 boxes of oranges, 15 boxes of tan gerines, 4 cases and 5 casks of wine, 20 cases of dates, 17 boxes of eggs, and 40 packages of Go' vernment stores from the wreck of the Canterbury. During the homeward voyage the Madrid expe rienced strong head winds. On the 10th instant, spoke to the Peninsular am' Oriental steamer Tagus off N.E. end of Bayonas, with the outward Penin sular Mail ; 13th, passed the Royal Mail Steam Oompany's ship great 'Western, steering to south ward, in lat. 48.57 N., long. 5.1 W. ; 14th, passed the Robert Parker, beating to windward, in hit. 50.13 N., long. 3.05 W. ' - There is no news of importance from Lisbon. The Madrid left her Majesty's steam-ship Blen heim, Captain Hall, at anchor in the Tagus, on the 9111 inst. The Lisbon exchanges for three months ars quoted by this packet at 55d. for London ; Paris, 518 ; Amsterdam, 434 ; Hamburg, 491 ; and Genoa, 517. The transactions upon the continent were limited, but a good deal was negotiated on London at 55, and although a few bills were done at 541 towards the close of change, bills remained over which could not be passed under 55. The stock market had again become dull, at 43 to 43i for Three per Cents., few buyers appearing at the recent advance. Bank of Portugal shares 500 to 502 milreis each, and Oporto Bank shares, 16 to 17-i per cent, premium. The debates in Parliament continued devoid of public interest. From Gibraltar our dates are to the sth inst• The steam-transport Eagle left for London on the Ist inst. The Peninsula, laden with medical stores for Balaklava and Scutari, and the Northumber land, bad left for the Crimea. The Peninsula, Progress, General Codrington, and Black Prince had also touched at Gibraltar en route to the Crimea. The Prince Arthur arrived in the bay on th• morn ing of the 4th from the East, with shot and shell for Gibraltar and Deptford ; and the steam-trans port Chanticleer, from Malta to Spithead, laden with gunpowder, sailed on "the same day. The steam-transport Pioneer was discharging the stores; she brought from Malta preparatory to starting for Deptford. The steam-transport Berwick had nearly completed her fittings for horses and mules, which she was to receive on board on the sth inst. SUFFERERS BY THE LATE FIRE &2 COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE. . Mr. Mitchell having received numerous sums of money to be applied to the temporary relief of the la' bourers and mechanic:, and others thrown out of ern' ployment by the recent destruction of Covent-garden Theatre, and this ruorninz having been entrusted with the munificent sum of 1001. by his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, begs to announce that he is ready to re ceive any additional subJeriptions ; and that arrange' manta will be made for afferdivg immediate assistance to the most pressing cases, and for zt proper application of the funds which may be kindly eutcusted to him. A list of the subscriber: may be referred to, but it will not he considered necessary to incur the expense of advertising the nacres. itoyal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, March 14. SIR BENJAMIN HALL AND THE SUNDAY QUESTION-^'" On Thursday a deputation front the West London Sun day-Rest Association had an interview with Sir B. Hall' Mr. Haldane explained that the object which the Assn' ciatton had in view was to prevent the desecration of the Sabbath by the opening of the British' Museum, th e National Gallery, and the Crystal Palace on that day, and also to abolish the practice of the band playing in Kensit.gton Gardens on Sunday evenings. Sir B. Han said he did not see how the Sabbath was desecrated by the band playing. For more than 100 years bands played on Sundays in every town where a regiment Wag quartered. No case bad been made out for discontinu ing the practice. As Kew Gardens had been referred to, he would say that he could not 'recommend t heir being dorsi on Sundays, or Hampton Court either, nor could he give any assurance that the band would be proTontocl from playing iu Sonsinto Garde& ~ ~~ MON COMM The , Liver 'Without any klea were a export and Market was Cent. The Blnk 'week epd e d favourable, the reeerve Securities. 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