The Sun. — London, England, 1864-09-19 00:00:00

K. ALFRED EVF,Rv Ev %lE x Ir I.L c O a N t — } S .iaht CONCERTS 3-s -)Y AL ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, COVENT-GARDEN. LAST WEEK BUT TWO.—GOUNOD NIGH/. Mdlle. C. Patti, Mdlle. Krebs, and Madame Parepa ; Sir. Levy, lir. Lewis Thomas. Mr. John Hill, Ali Ben Sou-alle and Mr. R. S. Pratten. The Selections from " Faust " and O La Reine de Saba " this Evening. To give increased effect to the ::hove selections, Mr. Mellon has ea ga2ed the Bands of the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards, which, together with his magnificent Orchestri, will form a total ( f 150 performers. Conductor, Mr. ALFRED MELLON. Promenade, Amphitheatre Stalls. and Amphithea're, One Shilling ; Dress Circle, 2s. ed.; Private Boxes, Ll Is. and ;10s. 6d. On Thursday next, Ihe THIRD and LAST MENDELS soIIN Or, Friday next, a HANDEL NIGHT. g A TRE-ROY AL, DRURY-LANE, Manners, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. The public is r‘ spectfully informed that this Theatre will OPEN for the DItAMA.T IC SEAsON on SATURDAY EXT, Septem ber 24, whon will be performed, in conse quence o f t h e uhqualifi2d succ_e_s attended . 'ts revival last si ason. the First I art of shakespere • I lay of HENRY THE FOURTi{. Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Phelps; Ifotspur, Mr. Creswick. On SATURDAY, Sept. 21, Mondiy, 28, and during the week, the performances will commence with the Farce of AN A.? Lab FOOL. After which, at half-past 7 o'clock each Evening, the Firet ra t of Shakespere's el ay of HENRY THE FOURTH. Fr i,, epal characters by Messrs. Phelps, Creswick, Walter La cy, Henry Marston, R. Roxby, G. Belmore, Edmund Phelps. A. Raynor, F. Matthews, J. Cormack, &c. ; Miss len Howard, Miss Arabella Smyth (harp cbligato to song, Mr. Frederick Chatterton), Mrs. C. Melville. To conclude with the Farce. by John Oxenford, Esq., en tit:ed BEAUTY OR THE BEAST At the termination of the Play the National Anthem will be Bung. Doors open at half-past Six, commence at Seven. Full prospectus of the Season Arrangements to be obtained at the Box-office from 10 till 5 daily. On Saturday, Oct. 1, will be performed the Second Part of lIENRY THE FOURTH. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.— Lessee, Mr. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, 'BACCHUS AND ARIADNE. After which, at half-past 7, O'Keefe's revived Comic Opera of THE CASTLE OF ANDALUSIA. Messrs. Weiss, Buclistone, Chippendale, Cornyton, Rogers, Farren, Matthi son, ; 31(suames Weiss, Keeley, Griffith, Sr?. To be followed by (first time at this Theatre) Morton's "Farce of FRIEND WAGdLES. Horatio Waggles (his priginal character), Mr. Compton. Concluding with A KISS IN THE DARK. To commence at 7. OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE._ RSole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EITENLNG, BORN TO GOOD LUCK. I addy O'ltafferty, Mr. Do..lainiuk Murray. After which, THI; STREETS OF LONDON. Messrs. Vining, J. W. Ray, D. Fi her. D. Murray, J. Nelson, H. Forre,.tcr. H. Mellon ; . I. rs. H eery Marston, Miss Emma Barnett, and Miss FAnny G.unne. NEW THEATRE-R0 fAL, ADELpHL— i3aIe Propriotor and Msnazer„ Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, A WOMAN OF BUSINESS, Messrs. Toole and Billington. ,kfter hich, sth time, STEPHEN DIG GES. Messrs. j. L. loole w , ft. Phillips, Bitlington, Stephenson ; Mrs. Billing ton, A;tss H. Simms, and Mrs. Alfred Mellon. And 5211 E 8A.8E3 IN THE WOOD. Messrs. J, L.Toole, P. Bedforzd, C. J. Smith ; Mrs. A. Mellon, &c. Commence at 7. rrHEATB•E ROYAL. ADELPHL x Mr. BENJAg.IN WEBSTER'S ANNUAL BENEFIT and LAST NIGHT of the SEASON. SATURDAY next, September 24, the successful Drama of STEPHEN DIGGES, by John Ox t h e Esq. J. J. L. Toole. Revival of the celebrated Comic Drama, FRIEND. Mr. B. by W J. R. Planche, Esq., of WHO'S YOUR ebster. And the celebrated Burlesque, by H. T. Byron, Esq , of THE BABES IN THE WOOD. Mr. J. L. Tonle, Mrs. A. Me lon, Mr. Paul Bedford. R OYAL ST. JAMES'S THEA4TRE. Manager, Mr. Benjamin Webster. EMINENP TALENT AND COMEDY. This popular Theatre is now Open for the Winter Season. THIS EVENING (tor the 7th time). Mr. Arthur Sketchly's highly-successful and original Comedy of HOW WILL TILNY GET OUT OF IT. After which, F. C. Burnand's Laughable Travestie of FAUST AND MARGUERITE. To conclude with UNDER, THE ROSE. Those cele brated artists Mr. and Mrs. Char ea Mathews are re-engaged. Mr-. Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mr. F. Robin- Son, Mr. Ashley, Mr. J. Clark, Mr. Chamberiain, Mr. Joan stone, Mr. H. Montague, Miss Cotterel , Miss Fanny Joseph Miss Patti Jcsephs, &c. &c. Scenic Artists, Mr. Gates and his pupil. Acting Manager, Mr. J. Kinloch. Musical Con ductor, Mr. Wallenatieae. Stage Director, Mr. F. Webster. nOUNTR Y and SEASIDE DRESSES. ‘,..7 Messrs. JAY, of Regent-street, have now in stock a variety of WAS EIING SILK DRESSES, sultatle for the country and seaside, and at the c:earing-out plice of only xi its. 6d. the dress. JAY'S, 247, 249, and 251, Regent-street. BLACK SILKS.—The price of Silks in the raw material has already r sen 15 per cent., and it will soon resell a far greater per-centage. Messrs. JaY, therefore, luvite their numerous patrons to take advantage of the stock they have on hand, which they can now dispose of on favour able terms ; but the same qualities will naturally b.: more costly ai the price of silk fluctuates to a higher average JAY'S, 217, 219, and 251, Regent-street. SHALL COMPANY'S L°. COALS. —The LILL' CO Infect from their own Collieries. Marquis' 23s. per ton. I Double.. 2os. per ton. T op 225. „ 1 Deep Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De pots, Westbourne Park-road, IV., and 17, South Wharf, Paddington, W., and Maiden-lane, N. Best Coke 15s. per chaldron. Terms cash. JOHN SCOTT, Sole Lgent. THE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN," j. Containing the Latest SFORTLNG DTTELLIGEN Dan be had Every Evening of G. it. GLENIE, NEWS AGENT, No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park. T HE LATEST EDITION of " THE SUN' supplied, as soon as published every Evening by HENRY _BROOKS, ISewspaper Agent, 21, Old Cavendish street, W. HIGH WATER. AT LONDON BRIDGE. T errs Div. —Morning, 4h. 10m.—Afternoon, 4h. 30m. No.-moußow.-Morning, 4h. 50m.—Afternoon, sd. 12m. r:•;y, 44 , at I v_ 17. . (414 f" • LONDON, MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 1864. It will be with great regret that all classes have heard of the untimely death cf C Iptain SPEKE. Such a sudden and unlooked-for calamity is startling to the most sober, and brings to the mind a striking proof of the uncertainty of human exist ence. In the midst of life we are in death is well kno vn, if seldom recognised, but it seems strange that one who has been in such perils in foreign lands should thus have succumbed to a chance accident at home, Few men in their day have gone through more perilous exploits than that in which Captain SPEKE suceeeded in making his discovery which will bs famous for all time, and now when he was resting on his laurels and engaged in the pursuits of a quiet life he has been called away suddenly from this scene. In some respects his decease reminds one of the lines which refer to a warrior of the olden times— , When Vere sought death, armed with the sword and shield, Daath was afraid to meet him in the field Bat when his weapons he had laid aside, Death like a coward struck him, and ho died. If anything could add poignancy to the bitterness of the feeling with which we regard this deplorable event, it would be that at the very time when he was taken from us the Captain was to appear be. fore a great assembly who were waiting for him in eager expectation when the intelligence was brought that he . had been found dead. Still, though so prematurely removed from among his f_tliONV-men, it cannot be said that Captain SPEKE has not d o ne en ough and more than enough to serve his generation, and made himself a name that will last when all men treading the busy round of life's mazes shall have slept in dust. It is always a satisfactory thing to reflect upon that the one departed from earth has so lived during his sejlurn as to be honoured and respected. Captain EFEKE was a true English man, a worthy representative in foreign lands of that country which has sent forth explorers to the remotest bounds of the world, who have endured perils and privations with unflinching fortitude and determined zeal. The courage and constancy of these adventurers have been of signal service to others less daring, and great are the advan• tages that accrue from the information they afford. They present the world with the spoils of know ledge, not won in secluded halls and stately col legee, but gained on the battlefields of life ; won in no shim fights, but the result of personal effort and dear bought experience. Captain SPEKE had sorted in our Indian army for some time, and thus he served his country not only in one capacity; but to all intents and purposes he has been the explorer of Africa; and as the discoverer of the sources of the Nile, he belongs to England; and science will welcome his name among those true disciples and etedfast votaries who spread her kingdom and make universal her reign. It is well to reflect upon such a career as that before us, before it passes into that shadowy sphere which enshrouds even the most memorable when they have left this world of active life. Surely such a life leaves ample testimonies of what a man has done, and which others may follow. Captain SPEKE was a brave soldier, who served in many a battlefield, but he did not give all his time to the pursuits of his calling; ha contrived to find oppor tunities to do much besides his ordinary avocations, and thus he was enabled to light upon a discovery that has spread through the length and breadth of every land from the rising to the setting of the sun. It is not a lucky hit or a chance event that led to his discovery, but the result of thought and the consequence of great care and judgment being ex ercised. When in India he used to make many expeditions, and seek to acquaint himself with the various subjects of interest that were around him. While all that is mortal of the daring adventurer has returned to dust, his works still remain to im press and influence others, and to point to new spheres of travel, research, and adventure. Many, without attaining the eminence of this great tra veller, may do much in their way to familiarise themselves with the lands through which they pass or in which they temporarily ecjourn. The way is open to them as it was to others, and it is often only the will that is wanting. To those who waver and hesitate as to the use and expediency of undertaking so mush exertion and enduring so much fatigue, the example of Captain SPEKE is a salutary warning and a strong incentive. He shines out a bright and particular star in the firmament of of explorers. Geography and science leave much to be indebted to him for, and his spirit and energy have done honour to his country, as they have greatly tended to promote his success and gain his object. It may, then, be truly said, that in departing he has left behind footsteps on the sand of time, which remain to encourage others to go -and do likewise. It is well that he has re turned to this country to receive the weed due to his services, and to feel the appreciation that was his due. It would have been said if he had fallen a victim to the terrors and dangers of Africa, that in any case his work was done, his laurel won, when he had reached the wished-for desti nation. Captain SPEKE often risked his life in the service of his country, but he also exposed him• self still more in his efforts to serve mankind is the peaceful spheres of science. He has left an honour able recollection behind him ; he has achieved a trophy of success that will long survive the moth and rust of the chance and change of passing time ; and thus, when we pronounce his requiescat in pace, it is with the conviction that, according to the light of human understanding his has been a satisfactory career, and his a name which hie countrymen hail with pride, while the promoters of science will point out tie example to those who endeavour to tread the same way. This country may boast of many such eminent names in discovery, and some more famous in their results and more enduring in their pilgrimage after their objects of discovery, but the renown of these does not eclipse or overshadow the particular weed due to Captain SPEKE, and England unquestionably ranks him among thoso dear sons of memory and great heirs of fame, who have made this little island renowned among nations for many achievements of ' peace and war, and not among the least of these ' endeavours are those which point the path through the wilderness, and track the ocean, and to land on new soil, and among these hosts the discoverer of the source of the Nile will hold an honourable place. When Sir JOHN LAWRENCE was appointed Governor-General of India the selection, unlike most official appointments, gave universal satisfac tion. It was admitted on every hand that the choice was a wise one. Sir JOHN LAWRENCE knew the people he had to govern, and was known by them. He was a man of high principle, undoubted ability, great experience, and unusual firmness and decision. He was qualified not only to govern India in time of peace, and to reform those long-standing abuses which are calling loudly for attention, but to face, if need be, the brunt of another catastrophe like that of 1857, and to steer the whole of our Eastern Empire as well and wisely through its dangers as be brought on that occasion one of its _ . moat important provinces. And it was not with out need that a man of Some eminence and of espe. cial fitness for his task was appointed to the vice. regal office. Thanks to a succession of delays, and to the premature death of the late lamented Lord ELGIN, the ordinary routine business had accu mulated to an oppressive amount, while Indian officials—both chief and subordinate—are never remarkable for their promptitude and industry. There were and are now many important matters needing immediate attention and vigorous mea sures. Prominent among these were the sani- tary questions of India, both town and country, the deficient supply of water, the arrangements for national education, the progress of public works, the removal of the seat of Government from one of the unhealthiest cities in the empire, the adminis tration of public justice, the condition of the prisons and many other topics vitally affecting the public health and wellbeing of Indians and Anglo Indians alike. With many of these Sir JOHN LAWRENCE has already dealt vigorously. The public business has been pushed forward at a rate unknown to the quiet indolence of Calcutta officials; the adminis tration of justice has bean improved, and still further reforms are in progress; arrears have been cleared up, public works encouraged, sanitary measures strongly enforced, while at the same time, prudent regard has been had to the traditions and prejudices of the people. But it is evident that to accomplish any considerable part of the grea work before him Sir JOHN LAWRENCE MUM be left in a great measure a free agent. The Governor. General of India has always held an independent position, responsible of course to the Crown and to Parliament, and influenced to a great extent by the instructions of the Indian Minister at home, but left to judge and to act for himself in the majority of cases, especially those of local Government. Ia the matters concerning the Imperial interests, such as making war or peace, annexing a State, promulgating important ordi. nances, &c., it is wise and right that the central authority should make itself heard, bat iu all Union matters the less the central power has to be openly consulted the better. In the first place, it is difficult, if not impossible, for a Minister on this side of the Pacific to comprehend as readily as a llinister in Calcutta the wants and requirements of Hindostan ; and, secondly, if he were gifted 'with such preternatural sagacity, the time last in con. suiting him would be es great as to paralyse the Viceroy's hands and weaken his authority with the people. On these principles our Government has generally acted, especially since the direct power came into its hands. It has exercised a prudent supsrvi4ion, but has left a wide margin for the disk cretion of those on the spot. It seems, however, that a gradual change is coming over the aspect of affairs, and that Sir CHARLES WOOD not finding sufficient exercise for his ability or energy is in a great measure taking the government into his own hands. More and more the power of government is being centralised in Downing-street, more and more the exercise of authority is being with drawn from the Viceroy. By a recent order he has been forbidden to appoint any official with a salary of over 400 rupees a month without the consent of the Indian Secretary. Those who are familiar with the rate of Indian salaries will at once perceive that this limit, under £5OO a year, can only include very unimportant offices, so that all the legal appointments rendered necessary by recent changes will have to be dictated from home. No importent measures are now, it is said, originated at Calcutta, and to Sir CHARLES WOOD every eye is turned in expectation. That expectation is not a very hopeful one, for the two last measures ema nating from the Indian Office have spread general dismay, and excited general discontent and indig nation. But the Indian Secretary is not inclined to rest satisfied with disgusting the medical ser vice and irritating the army. He was so well pleased with the manner in which he administered the Imperial finances, that, being no longer in a position to deal with them, he is about to exercise his arithmetical ingenuity on the Indian Treasury. It is currently reported that when Sir CHARLES TRETELYAN leaves India, which will probably be in the course of next spring, no new Finance Mini ster will be appointed in his place, but there will be a head clerk merely, under the direction of Down ing-street. Happily before April we shall have Parliament sitting, and be able to hear what inde ' pendent members think of such an arrangement. Englishmen are not as a rule very fond of cen tralisation, as the strong affection which the people cherish for their old forms of local government and their municipal institutions testifies. York or Chester would not be well pleased to have their affairs settled in London; while the good citizens of London town itself stoutly maintain their an cient rights and privileges. Sir CHARLES WOOD has not given such satisfaction, either to India or to England by his obstructive and red-tarist policy that his attempts to supersede Sir JOHN LAWRENCE should be regarded with favour even if the prin ciple were sound. Bat it is one which is always regarded with disfavour in this country as the high road to despotism, and neither India nor England is likely to profit by its adoption. Sadler's Wells Theatre. This theatre opened on Saturday evening, under the continued management of Miss Marriott, who announces her determination to support the repu tation it obtained under the intellectuai lesseeship of Mr Phelps. True to these declarations, the poetical drama is to be the foremost object of the theatre, although the lighter drama of the day is to be intermingled, and burlesque and perhaps sensational dramas will not be altogether excluded. As an earnest of the entertainment to be given, the opening pieces were Knowles's truly legitimate play of " Love," and the last new burlesque of " Arline." The play of "Love,' as a literary work, is one of the best of Mr Knowles's productions. Mr George Melville is the leading actor, and if he is not a very passionate performer, still he has many Excellent qualities of manner and expression. The burlesque of "Arline," which was played last season experimentally by amateurs, has been re arranged and rewritten in parts, and was uproari ously applauded by an audience that filled the theatre. The attendance was all the management could desire, every part of the house being filled ; and there seems every prospect of the intelligent manage ment achieving the success that their enterprise and efforts deserve. Strand Theatre. This house was reopened for the season on Satur day night. Daring the recess it has been entirely cleansed and redecorated, and has a bright Cheerful look quite in keeping with the light and sparkling class of pieces to the performance of which it is specially devoted. The dress circle has also been enlarged and fitted with spring seats, and with im proved ventilation, it may be fairly called the most comfortable little theatre in London. The company included no new appearances, but all the old favourites were greeted with an enthusiastic wel come on making their appearance in the popular pieces of "Short and Sweet," "The Miller and his Men," and " Where's Your Wife P" Mr Parselle, Mr H. T. Turner, Miss Eliza Johnson, and Miss Kate Carson played Troughton's capital little comic drama with great spirit and vivacity, and were all honoured by a recal at the close. Messrs Byron's and Talfourd's burlesque extravaganza, which was revived for twelve nights, excited the usual roars of laughter, and numerous songs and dances were encored. It is peculiarly adapted for showing the Bpecialtle of the theatre and the company, and was throughout most heartily enjoyed and warmly ap plauded by a crowded audience. A new burlesque by Mr Byron, and a comic drama, in which the author, Mr 11. T. Craven,will appear, are announced as being in active preparation, and Miss Raynham and Mr James Stoyle will shortly be added to the company. Surrey Theatre. A new sensation drama M four acts, entitled " A Fight with Fate," was produced at this theatre on Saturday night last, and was, as it deserved to be, eminently successful. To ensure for it, however, a continued success, the pruning•knife must be used with an unflinching hand, in the first and fourth acts especially, and, indeed, in some portions of the piece which told most effectively with the audience, but which would have been rendered even more attractive if the incidents were made to work more closely together. _ The plot abounds with spirit-stirring adventure of almost every form and kind, and the situations arising out of the peculiar features of the piece are of the most exciting and absorbing nature ; and although the framework of the drama is slight in its construction, it serves to introduce scenes of the most startling effect, which have seldom been sur passed upon the stage. The piece, which is really well written, is put upon the stage with the greatest regard to effect, and if ctrtliled of some of its pro portions is sure to have a run. In the course of the performance Miss Paunce• fort, Mr Shepherd, and Mr Fernandez were hon. oared with a hearty call, and indeed the Efforts o the actors generally received the marked approve of the audience. The amusing burlesque of "Fra Diavolo" closed the entertainment, to the great amusement of an audience which crowded every put of the house. MISS BATEMAN.—This celebrated actress, who has been on a visit to her friends in America, arrived at Liverpool on Saturday atternoon by the China, from New York. Miss Bateman was accompanied by her mother and two younger sisters. After a week's rest at Liverpool she will commence a series of provincial engagements, her first appearance out of London being at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool, on the 26th inst., in her celebrated character of Leah. RAILWAY BRIDGE BETWEEN SOUTHWARK AND THE ClTY.—Daring the last week the contractors commenced fixing the first girders for the great railway bridge between Bankside and Thames-street, intended to carry the South-Eastern Railway at London-bridge, and the Charing-cross Railway in the Strand, to the City terminus of those companies in Cannon-street, City. The land. arches, and abutments on both sides of the river are completed, and the sinking of the cylinders is progressing. A morass having been met with on the south side of the bridge, it has been found necessary to lay the foundation of some of the arches a depth of 40 feet. It has been deter mined to construct a passenger footway on Loth sides of the bridge, similar to that at Hongorford, LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AUSTRIA. VIENNA, SEPT. 19. The Emperor leaves to-day for Hungary. Ac cording to the Oesterreichische Zeitung the journey is undertaken exclusively for military purposes. The Neue Freie Presse states that Baron Hock will shortly be appointed Minister of Finance and Herr Burger Minister of Commerce. FRANCE. The Emperor has fixed on General Thurbaki, Colonel de Berkheim of the Artillery of the Guard, and Lieutenant-Colonel Guerin, of the sth Dra goons, to be present at the military matceuvres which are to take place at Berlin on the 21st, 22d, and 23d inst. These three officers will arrive in that capital on the 19th. BOURSE, Sept. 17.—The market shows little change. Threes, for the Account, are unvaried at 65f. 90c., with but a limited amount of business doing. Mobilier show a slight fall, being now at 1,005 f. Railway Market quiet, but pretty firm. The market closed as follows :- 41 per Cents. Do. end month.... 92 40 Italian Loan 67 2 0 Do. end month 67 40 3 per Cents Do. end month.... 65 90 New Mexican .... Credit Mobilier....loo7 50 Russian Do. end month....loeB 75 Austrian Bank Shares 3397 60 Spanish Threes.... Credit Foncier 1215 Rome Debt Deff Homan --- -- - - 76 - (erred RAILWAYS. Cash. Account. Orleans - 883 25 4 . 890 Northern - Lyons and Mediterranean 917 50 .. 923 75 Southern Western Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard North of Spain Saragossa 485 .. 485 Ditto to Barcelona ...„ .. 205 The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark. COPENHAGEN, Wednesday. Whether with or without a shadow of founda- tion, the Danes are persuaded that the negotiations with Germany are on the point of being broken off, and that a recurrence to hostilities may be looked for in consequence. They further entertain the opinion that the undentanding between Austria and Prussia is no longer so cordial as it formerly was, and a )eak with confidence of being able to en counter either of their previous antagonists single handed. These views are almost universally cur. rent among the officers of the fleet, but the better opinion is that they are traceable only to Stock Exchange rumours. The deputations from North Schleswig, of which there have already been se veral, and several more are yet to come, prove that the Danish population in the Duchies, at any rate, is not charmed with the near view it has had of the German " deliverers." The tone of the last address presented to the King is, under the circumstances of an actual military occupation, remarkably out spoken, and the very force of the language employed shows how deeply the national feeling must have been stirred, when the ordinary impassiveness of Danish nature has been replaced by the passion vented in the following appeal ; " Most Gracious King,—With the sword over their heads, and the prospect of being delivered up by the enemy's power to pestilence (Folkedder), the North Schleswigers approach the throne with their cry of distress for rescue from the dangers with which they are threatened. Crushed to death by the heel of a powerful foe, and without a word of encouragement from our Sovereign or his Government, we have alone and silenced been compelled to bear the disas- ters of war, its bitter disappointments and horrible terrors, while the Germans joyfully proclaim all Schleswig to be a country German by inclination. Never, up to this moment, has the hope deserted us that all may yet end well, if W 6 but s•eadfastly hold out. "Most gracious King, the hope is still strong within our hearts that we cannot possibly be separated from Denmark, and notwithstarding the steps taken by your Majesty towards peace, which have stricken us with grief and terror, still we cling to the belief that the King cannot possibly cast us off. Sincere love for Denmark and sincere devoted ness towards the person of the King have ever been one and the same thing in North Schleswig. Yes, we bear witness . . in the sight of your Majesty and the world that it is a Danish inclined people that inhabits the tract of country be tween Kongear and Flensburg, a people who have ever re mained loyal, though kept by the enemy under lock and key. _ . . _ _ "`Ye bear witness that Danish hearts beat in North Schleswig which groan under the thought that they are to be abandoned to their sworn enemy—hearts whose inner mcst life is a Danish life, and which in grief look forward to the hour when they will be broken by the burdens of a foreign yoke. Notwithstanding how hard it has been to many of as to reconcile curselves to the thought of a parti. tion of Schleswig, still this is far preferable to our abandon ment to the power of the Germans. "Most gracious King, in the throes of death we cling to the throne and to the people, and we cannot, neither will we, believe that the Danish King or the Danish people are willing to sever their own members, their own flesh and blood, as long as there is an army that can fight, and an un vanquished fleet to Denmark. "Although there is but a small number of men whose names appear here, still we must beg to assure your Ma jesty that we speak from the hearts of the Northern Schleswigers, and that circumstances alone prevent our having thousands of signatures to this most humble address." This address was got up and signed in the west of North Schleswig, but representatives from the east also came forward; and it is known that ad dresses of a like character are on their way from Schleswig. The Daghlad is of course dissatisfied with the existing state of things; it cannot comprehen d what it calls the apathy of the nation about the Conference at Vienna, not having succeeded ap parently in convincing itself to the entire helpless ness of the Danish State at this moment. The solu tion which it contemplates for all the Danish troubles is a plebiscite in Schleswig-Holstein , for getting that according to this form of vot in g the will of the majority binds, and that the minority of Danes, if attached to Germany by a popular vote, would feel just as dissatisfied and uncomfortable in their new position as if their fate had been decided across a council table. Ouo remarkable sentence occurs in this paper, It propos of the p ossible alliance with Russia :—" Should a marria g e be effect e d b e t wee n the Grand Duke of Russia and the Princess Dagmar, it will be almost impossible for the Czar to allow the separation of the Duchies , flora Charles IX. ; because a R ussian marriage is not, lik e an E n gli s h marriage , a mere con nection of famili es —it is a political event, lead ing to practic a l p o liti ca l consequence s." That the Dagblad is n o t a l wa y s prudent in it s tone every body admits, b u t th ere i s s omething really to be ad mired in th e au d ac ity o f this s peculation, which is gravely fitted into a long article directed against the Ministry. Assuming the marriage to have actually taken place, there might be something in the argu mentwe's relations. itself ; but it is scarcely th e custom to hasten the decision of an u ndeclared suit or by conjectures as to what he will d o f o r his if Wherever he has gone in D a nmark the Prince of Wales has won g o lden opinions from all those with whom he came in contact. A t Fredensborg one bears nothing but delighted ex pressions as to the charm of manner and kindly f e eling of the English Crown Prince; but it was w ith the officers and men composing the Danish fleet t hat his principal success appears to have been gained. In the course of his visit to the Admiral's ship, and also to the Danne brog, on the occasion when t he ro y al party drove to Kronborg Castle, his R)yal H i g hness ted such exhibited an intimate acqusintance with nautical affairs and with the various details of the service that the Danes became persuaded it was be, and not Prince Alfred who had passed so much of his time at sea. And siuce then the newspapers, misled by the undress uniform m ed that of a er Wales wore in tha; instance, have g r avely an tgheencraolwnoffipereinrcwe,hich in the full uniform the Prince of of an English Admiral, passed in review the Danish fleet. EAST OF ENGLAND BANK.--The liquidator of the affairs of this b an k w ill proceed to make a call on Thursday, Sept. 22, on th e s everal persons who have been settled on the list of con t r ibutories. The call will be £5 per share on the cont r ib u t or ies in class A, and £l2 10s pe r share on the contributories in class_ B. THE MURDER OF MR. BRIGGS. Examination of the Supposed Murderer. BOW STREET.—THIS DAY. The arrangements of the police to prevent anything like a display of feeling this morning, as the prisoner was oonveyed from the police-station in Bow-street, where he has been confined since Saturday, to the Court oppo site, were completely successful. It was, however, generally anticipated that Muller would leave the station-house before daylight, and as early as three o'clock this morning more than 100 persons had collected in Bow-street, in hope of catching a glimpse of the prisoner. Their patience was sorely tried, for it was not before a quarter to eight o'clock that any sign was apparent at the police station. At that hour a number cf constables left the station, and having strongly guarded the roadway, Muller was in a few minutes afterwards brought out, and safely located in one of the lock-ups attached to the Court. There was no outcry made when Muller made his appearance—merely a general rush of the crowd, which at this time numbered over 500 per sons. He was afterwards supplied with breakfast, which he ate with apparent relish, and then, having been sup plied with a quantity of tracts and periodicals, he com menced reading, and thus he occupied himself until the arrival of his solicitor and the gentlemen who have in structed him. During the whole of yesterday he scarcely spoke to any one, and he has observed the same reserve this morning. Prince Humbert, of Italy, and several persons of dis tinction, occupied seats on the bench, It was not until 11 o'clock that the prisoner Muller was placed at the bar before Mr Flower, the sitting magistrate. He wore a dark shooting coat, light trousers, and in his hand he carried a straw hat. He appeared quite uncon cerned. Mr Burnaby (to the prisoner)—ls your name Franz Muller ? Prisoner—Yes, sir. Mr Burnaby having formally read the charge, Mr Giffard briefly stated the facts of the case. The following witnesses were then examined:— Mr David Buchanan, of 23, Nelson-square, Peckham, said my wife is the niece of the late Mr Briggs. Oa the 9th of July Mr Briggs dined with us. He remained at our house about three hours and a half, and left at half-past 8. I went with him to the Nelson omnibus in the Old Kent road, which runs to King William-street, City. Mr Briggs was in good health and spirits when he left me. I know that he carried a plain gold watch, which I am sure ho had with him on the evening in question, as I saw him look at it. I can speak mere particularly to the seal and key than to the chain attached to the watch. The chain, seal, and key were here produced by Inspector Kerresey. Witness—l believe the chain, seal, and two keys to have belonged to the late Mr Briggs. I identify the seal more particularly, as a portion of the stone is broken. I had noticed that many months ago, Mr Briggs had a black bag with him when he left me. The bag produced is simi lar to the one. I know the walking stick produced, it be longed to Mr Briggs. On the Sunday morning, in consequence of something J heard, I went up to Clapton square, I saw Mr Briggs there. He was then alive. It was eleven o'clock in the forenoon. I did not remain till he died. I left about nine in the evening. Mr Beard, who appeared for the prisoner, said he had no questions to put to the witness. William Timms, a guard on the North London Railway, said—l travelled with a train of empty carriages from Vic toria-park on the night of the 9th of July. We left the Vic toria-park station about 2.5 minutes past 10. In passing the Canal-bridge my attention was directed to something in the road by the engine driver. The object was lying be tween the up and down line. I put on the break and stopped the train. The driver went towards that which we had seen, and I followed him. When we came up to it we found that it was the body of a man. He was at once taken to the Mitford Castle public-house, and I took the carriages on to the station. I then returned to the Mitford Castle. A female servant in about two hours came and identified the body as that of Mr Briggs. I remained with the gentleman the whole of the night, and left about half-past five in the morning. There was no cross-examination of this witness. Mr Thomas James Briggs, of 5, "Warwick-terrace, North Upper Clapton, India-rubber manufacturer and water • proofer, said—My deceased father's name was Thomas. The last time I saw him to speak to him was on the Thursday morning the 7th of July last. I next saw him on Sunday morning the 10th, about half-past 2 o'clock, I first saw him at the Mitt ord Castle. He was at that time alive but insensible. I accompanied him when he was removed from there to his own house, No. 5, Clapton-square. He died about a quarter to 12 on the Sunday night. The watch produced is my father's. Mr Flower—You have no doubt about that? Witness—No, not the slightest. I examined it before I came into Court. [The other articles—the chain, the seal and all belonged to my father.] The hat put into my hand I cannot swear to, because I believe it is somewhat shorter than that worn by him. In other respects it corresponds with my father's hat, as it bears the maker's name, " Digance, Royal Exchange,'' of whom ho invariably purchased such articles. The walking-stick was my father's, and the black bag belonged to a younger brother of mine. By Mr Beard—l did not live at my father's. I dont know whether ho was in the habit of writing his name in He had not this hat on when I saw him on the Thursday. When I last saw him with his hat on he wore one about as high in the body as my own. [The hats were then mea sured, and the hat held in the witness's hand (that found on Muller) was about an inch and a quarter shorter than that belonging to witness.] Mr Death, jeweller, of No. 55, Cheapside, said—On the morning of Monday, the 11th of July last, about 10 o'clock in the morning, a person came into my shop and offered a second-hand chain for sale. The chain produced was handed by me to my brother for him to set a value on it, as the prisoner wished to exchange it for another. I went and put it in the scale to weigh it, and as I did so the pri soner turned round to see me do it. After weighing it and closely examining it to judge of its quality, I told him I should give 10s for it, I showed a variety of chains, and the one nearest to the value of the chain offered was £3 15s. I cannot recollect the exact words he used. Mr Flowers—Well, as near as you can. Witness—l cannot recollect, but I know it was to the effect that he declined to pay the 53. I looked over the stock and found a chain, value £3 se, of which the prisoner approved. It was then put into a paper box, and I made a parcel and delivered it to the prisoner. The box had my name and address on it. I asked him what he would take for the ss, and he replied, "A finger ring." I showed him a small second hand signet ring, with a white cornelian stone. He tried it on, it fitted him, and ho retained it on his finger. Mr Giffard—You say the prisoner is the man you speak of. Have you any doubt about that? Witness—Not the least. Mr Giffard—Did you recognise him on board the steam vessel ? Witness—Yes. Mr Giffard—Was he alone ? Witnes—No, he was one of seven or eight. Mr Giffard—Had you any difficulty about the identifi cation ? Witness—No; I walked up to him deliberately and picked him out. [The ring spoken of has not yet been found.] Mr. Beard declined to ask this witness any question. Jonathan Matthews, the cabman, said I live at No 8, Earl-street, Paddington. I know the prisoner perfectly well. I have known him two years and upwards. About the end of last year he asked me to purchase a bat. I did so. It was smaller than the one I had bought a week before for myself. I bought the hat for him at Mr Walker's Crawford-street, Marylebone. Th e p r i soner a f terwards wore that hat. I saw him wearing it to within a fortnight or three weeks previous to the 9th of July, The hat found in the railway carriage was then shown the witness. Witness—That is the hat I bought for the prisoner. Mr. Giffard—Bow was the hat given to the prisoner ? Witness—lt was in the ordinary white hat box, and had the name of Mr Walker in it. The box produced is like it. Mr Beard—This hat is not now like the one you pur chased. Witness—lt's turned up more the one side than the other, and prisoner has told me that has been through wear. I have often put prisoner's hat on. I cannot swear that I never touched the hat produced. I cannot produce the hat I bought when the prisoner had the conversation with me about getting him one of the same description. I don't know what becomes of my old hats, they sometimes get thrown into the dust heap. Sometimes I leave my het at the hatter's shop ; it all depends whether I want a box. If so, I take it home in one. I have purchased two or three hats since I bought that one for the prisoner. I will not swear that I might have bought three, but I will that I bought two. I bought my last new hat about three weeks before this job took place. It was certainly before I had examined Muller's hat. I bought my last hat in Oxford street, I can't tell the name of the person at whose shop I bought it. Mr Beard—And do you mean to say that you have had this hat in your possession three months, and that you never looked at the maker's name on it ? Witness— Yes, I do. The other hat I purchased at Downs'. I left the old one in that person's shop, as I did not want to carry a Lox about with me all day. The hat I bought at Downs' was destroyed by the wheel of the cab going over it. I don't know the colour of the lining of the hat I 1.). - Aight at Downs, and if you were to ask me the colour of the at now before me I could not tell you. I've worn it but a very few times previous to nay going away, and this is the first time I've had it on since I've returned. I paid 5s 6d for the hat I bought at Down's. I can't tell what has become of that hat. I can't fix the date of the purchasing of the two hate. Mi Beard—You can tell me surely when you bought both hats. Witness—l cannot further than I've told you. Mr Beard—But you mnst. Witness—l cannot. Mr:Flower—The witness cannot tell you if he does not recollect, and that he has said, Witness—l cannot give you the time when I purchased the hats nearer than I have dine already. It might be about Juno when I bought the hat at Down's. I can't recollect whether any person was present when the con. versation between me and the prisoner took place relative to the purchasing of the hat, Mr Beard—When did you first hear of the railway outrage ? Witness—l heard of it about the middle of the following week. Mr Beard-- Didn't you see the placards about before that ? Witness—No. Mr Beard—When did you tell your wife about it? Witness—l can't say. Mr Beard—Had you seen Muller between the Saturday and the day you first heard of the murder. Witness—No. Mr Board said he had several more questions to put to the witness, but the information he wished had not arrived, and therefore he hoped ho might be allowed to recall him. Mr Flower—Yes, certainly. Mr Giffard—Then I will wait to re-examine him until you have completed your cross-examination. Ellen Blythe, of 16, Park-terrace, Old Ford, said—My husband and I know the prisoner. He lodged at our house, and had done so for about seven weeks. On Satur. day, the 9ch of July, the prisoner had not returned home when we went to bed. He had a latch key with him. I saw him the next morning between eight and nine in the kitchen. He slept up stairs. I heard him come down before I saw him in the kitchen. He paid 4e a week. He last paid his rent on the 'Wednesday previous to his leaving on the Thursday after the 9th. I cannot recollect when he paid his rent previous to this. Ho paid mere than one week's rent on the last occasion. On Sunday, the 10th, he remained in doors all day. He went out in the evening about six. I recollect Superintendent Tiddy coming to our house. It was on the Tuesday after Muller had left on the Thursday. I saw him take away a piece of rag out of the grate in the room Muller used to occupy. I gave a hat box to the police. The one produced is the same. Muller brought it when he first came. It had the name of Walker on it. Mr Board—Were you in the habit of going into his room whilst he lodged in your house. Witness—Yes; I know he had a pair of patent leather boots. I don't know what ho cleaned them with. I believe it was a piece of rag. During the time he lodged with us he was a well conducted young man, I saw him go out on Saturday the 9th. I did not notice his clothes particularly, but I know on Sunday he wore the same suite. I observed no difference in his manner that day. On the Sunday the prisoner walked out with my husband and myself as he had been accustomed to. He had told us he intended to go to America. I don't know how he was placed as to money. I have known Muller altogether more than a twelvemonth. On Monday the 11th of July he showed me a chain. Mr Giffard—Would you know the chain again ? Witness—go, I don't think I should. Mr Giffard—Look at the chain before you (the one given in exchange). Witness—lt was something similar. Mr Giffard—When you all three walked out did you all three return ? Witness—Yes, Muller did not go out any more that night. Mr Beard—Had Muller been out in the morning before he showed you the chain ? Witness—Yes, he went out at about 10 o'clock. Elizabeth Sarah Repsch—l reside at 1 Jewry-street, Aidgate. My husband is a tailor. I have known the pri soner for nearly two years. He formerly worked for a friend of my husband—Mr Wilde. He afterwards took a room of his own. I think that would be about six months past. He occupied it until about four months ago. He told me he had taken the room. I saw him on the 9th of July last. I first saw him in the morning about 12 o'clock. He re mained with us all the afternoon, ana last recollect seeing him at our house about half-past 7. I went out and left the prisoner there with John Haiti. I re turned home about half-past 8, and Muller had gone. I next saw him on Monday morning between ten and eleven. When he came in he sat down on the shop board, and produced a chain from his waistcoat pocket. He said he had bought it in the docks, and had given £3 lOs f.)r it. He also showed mo a ring with a white cornelian stone, which ho said he had a'so bought. He had the ring on his finger. Ho said he had given 7s 6d for it. I told him I did not think the chain was gold, and he took up my husband's shears and rubbed it on them, saying, "That's the way yen test it." He told me it was while going down to the docks in the morning, to get his passage ticket for New York, that he had bought the things, I noticed he had a different hat on than usually worn by him. He had his old hat on on the Saturday when I saw him. I remarked to him that he was extravagant in having a new hat, when he said bis old one was smashed, and he ha I thrown it in the dust hole. I should be able to recog nise the hat. [The hat found in the carriage shown wit ness.] That, to the best of my belief, is the hat the pri soner wore when I saw him on Saturday. John Haffa r l reside at 16, Park-terrace, Old Ford, Bow. , I have known the prisoner for about five months, For time nights before he left England he slept in my room. I was with hire at Mr Repsch's house on Saturday the 9th July. Prisoner left there between seven and eight in the evening, and told me he was going to see his sweetheart, and from what he recollected he said she was a girl on the town. 1 once wrote a letter to her by his direction, and directed it either No. 2or 10, Ueorge-street, Stockwell. The name was Miss Eldred. I bought a pawnbroker's dupli cate of the prisoner on the Wednesday. He had seen him (Muller) wearing a gold Albert chain. When Muller gave him the duplicate ne said it was for the chain I had seen him wear on the Monday. Mr Beard—When he left Mrs Repsch's house was he lame ? Witness —Yes. He had a slipper on the foot he was ame with. George Clarke, sergeant in the detective police, said—l boarded the ship Victoria on the 24th of August, in com pany with an officer of the New York police, named John Tieman. The Victoria was then lying in Staten Island, about 9 miles from New York. The prisoner was in the alterpart of the ship or saloon, I took hold of him by his arm, and Tieman said, " I am an officer of the New York police, and you are charged with the murder of Mr, Briggs, in England." I further told the prisoner that it was on the North London Railway, on the 9ch July, between Bow and Hackneywick. Re said, "I know nothing about it ; I never was on the line." Tiernan searched him, and from his right hand waistcoat pocket he took a key, Prisoner said, " That's the key of my box." From what the captain told me I wont to No, 9 berth and got a box, which I took into the saloon where the prisoner was standing. Prisoner, on seeing it, said " That's my box." I unlocked it with the key taken from the prisoner, and in one corner I found the gold watch sewed up in a piece of rag, which he said was his own, I then found the hat (produced) in the box, with the maker's name, Digence, 18, Royal Exchange. I asked hint if he had had the things long, and he replied, " I've had the watch about two years and the hat about 12 months." Mr Beard declined to put any questions to this witness, Mr G.ffard—At this point of the case I have to ask you, sir, to remand the prisoner. Mr Flower—Certainly. The prisoner was then formally remanded until eleven o'e:ock on Monday next. MEYERBEER'S AFRICANE.”—M. Emilie Perrin, director of the French Opera, has addressed a letter to the editor of the _Figaro-Programme, contradicting a statement recen'ly made in that publication respecting Meyerbcer's "Africane." The director assents that the opera in question has not been read at the Opera, and that not one of the arti.ltes or persons employed at the theatre have any knowledge whatever of the work, and =se quently cannot be in a position to express an opinion as to its score. An Irish paper asserts that the Marquis of Done gall has replied to the official communication of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Ireland, in reference to the observations made by the noble marquis, reflecting mile absence of the Mayor of Belfast from that town during the first two days of the !iota. The Irish, Times says that "in his reply Lord Donegall candidly admits his error, and expresses his regret at having selected that occasion to make observa tions, wboso tendency and character the Masonic body had reason to complain of. His lordship's reply will be formally laid before the Grand Lodge on the first Thursday in Oc tober, and will then be fully considered " A VICTIM TO KLEPTOMANIA.—At the Hull Pulice Court on Thursday a young and respectable-looking girl, named Eliza Fester, was placed at tho bar charged on remand with stealing ,a locket and other trinkets, the pro perty of her mistress, Mrs Cockayne, Osborne-street. The prosecutrix, a Quakeress, said that a short time ago she engaged the prisoner as a domestic servant. She was to come a month upon trial, and during the period of prisoner's engagement prosecutrix found many small articles out of their usual and proper place. On Sunday, the 4th September, Mrs Cockayne noticed that the prison er's pocket was very bulky, and she followed her upstairs, where the girl went to change her dress. She noticed her take some articles out of the pocket of the dress she had taken off and put them in the one she was then wearing, and afterwards prosecutrix examined this pocket and found them. She sent for a policeman and gave her into cus• tody. When Whitelam made the char g e, prisoner said in prosecutrix's hearing, " I am guilty ; I have a propensity for stea ing, and cannot let anything pass me." Prosecutrix recunitnended prisoner to mercy, believing that she had suffered sufficient punishment already. Mr Foster, the prisoner's father, g,,ve his daughter an excellent character, and she was discharged on finding two Enmities for her future good Whaviour. 011111 AT t HER MAJESTY. BALMORAL, Sept. 16, The Queen, accompanied by the Duchess of Sale Coburg and Princess Louise, drove yesterday to Alt-na-Guithasach. Her Majesty received from Potsdam yesterday the gratifying intelligence of her Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Prussia's safe delivery of a prince at twelve o'clock that morning. Princess Helena, attended by the lion. Mrs Bruce and the lion. Sir Frederick Bruce, drove to luvercauld. St pt. 17. The weather prevented any of the royal family from going out in the morning of yesterday. In the afternoon the Queen, accompanied by the Duchess of Slie Coburg, walked and drove. The Hon. Sir Frederick Bruce had the honour of dining with her Majesty and the royal family last night. The Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg took leave of her Majesty this morning, to return to the Continent, attended by Baron de Schkinitz. Prince Humbert of Italy. His Royal Highness Prince Humbert, accompanied by his Excellency the Marquis d'Az3glio (the Italian Minister) , and General Revel, returned to the Italian Legation, 10 Grosvenor -street, early on S a t ur d ay even i ng, f rom Y or kshire and the Midland Counties. After leaving Doncaster on Monday morning, his royal highness, with the Palish Minister and General Revel, left for York, and, after in specting the venerable Minister, proceeded to Melton ens Beverley, at which latter place the royal party passed the night. On Friday, after making some purchases of ho; see the prince and suite left for Rugby, where they stayed the night, and on the following morning left for London, visit ing on their way home Mentraore, Baron and Baroness de Rothschild's seat. His Excellency the Marquis d'Azegli° received his royal highness and the members of his suite and the personnel of the Legation at dinner. His Royal Highness the Duke do Chartres called:on hie Royal Highness Prince Humbert at the Legation on Satur day; and among the other visitors have been—his Excel lency M. de Bille, Baron Rczecrantz, his Excellency th e Turkish Ambassador, Lord Napier, his Excellency the Belgian Minister, M. Delfosse, Sir Richard Mayne, Coun t Alfredo Arrivabene, and his Excellency the Swedish Minister. Yesterday morning, shortly before ten o'clock, Prince Humbert, with his Excellency the Marquis d'Avglict General Revel, and most of the noblemen and gentleman in the retinue of the Prince, and belonging to the Legations attended high mass at the Catholic Church, dedicated to St. Peter, at Hatton-wall, Hatton-garden. The Prince cad party alighted at the entrance in Hatton-wall, and wer e there received by the Rev. Dr Raphael Melia, The Dos e was celebrated by the Rev. Dr Fua di Bruno, assisted the Rev. Dr Cesare Contini, and the Rev. Dr Raphae l Nerei. Later in the day his Royal Highness, with the Marquis d'Azeglio, General Revel, and a party in several carriage°, loft town for Hampton Court. The prince, after going over that fine old bu Iding, left by way of Richmond for the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, where his Roy °l Highness was engaged for nearly two hours in going Oy er the conservatotiee and grounds. Last evening his Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio gav e a grand dinner to Prince Humbert an suite at the Italian Legation, in Grosvenor -street. His Excellency the Marqui ° de Lavradio (late Portuguese Minister) and the Marchione s° St. Germans had the honour of being invited to join th e circle. It is understood that the prince will visit the dockyard, and arsenal at Woolwich this afternoon. THE COURT AT BALSIORAL.—Her Majesty th e Queen, accompanied by their royal highnesses th e , princesses and the Duchess of Coburg, and daily attencle' by Mr Grant, en j o y s h er usua l wa lk s an d d r i ves throug h j the grounds, and around th e di s t r i c t as f ar as B ra emar an d other places, while the Duke of Ccburg and the gentlemen of the suite are daily out in the woods and forests. Th e !, succeos in deer-st al ki ng h as b een f a i r; b u t on the no"r" the grouse are now very wild, consequently poor bags have been got during the last 10 days. Lord Delawarr is 65 '' petted to arrive at Abergeldie Castle on Monday for a stay of a few weeks. The Marchioness of Ely has been suffer! ing for some time from an attack of scarlatina, but she now nearly convalescent. Their _Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duche° ° of Same-Coburg-Gotha arrived in town yesterday from visit" log the Queen at Balmoral, and today will take their o,° ' parture for the principality in Germany. His Royal Highness .the Duke of Cambridge, attended by Colonel Clifton, arrived at Gloucester Iu b 8 : on Saturday evening from Paris and Germany. Princess Mary did not accompany the royal duke, b u has gone to Switzerland with her sister, the Gra nd Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. His R )yal Highne©s the Duke de Nemours an d family arrived at Brussels on Thursday from G e roleq s and Switzerland, and were immediately conducted to til; palace,where they were received by the King and the Du i( and Duchess of Brabant. His Excellency the Turkish Ambassador left th e Embassy on Saturday for Richmond for a few days. it His Excellency Baron Brunnow, the Rassita: Ambassador at London, who recently h a d sever al int e a ... views with the Czar in G e rm an y, h as rece i ve d froth 11 " . Majesty the insignia of the Order of St. Andrew. The Marchioness of Exeter and Lady Vict or- to Cecil passed through to wn on S a t ur d a y, on their way er Burghley House, near Stamf o rd, from visiting the Davit '. Lady Clinton at H am pt on C our t P a l ace . The noble Ot t '' quis returned to Burghley on Saturday from Doncaster' The Earl and Countess of Derby are expeate d ev join the distinguished party about to meet at Bretby at invitation of the Earl and Countess of Chesterfield. 0 The Earl and Countess Delawarr, who arrived i ts town on Thursday from Buckhurst Park, Sussex, left,°o Saturday to proceed by easy stages to visit her Majes t y Scotland. The noble earl and countess will reside at i'be geldie Castle during their visit to the Queen. lot The Earl of Dalkeith left town on Saturday 0 for Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfriesshire, t o j o in the eollpte-a and family, who have been staying with the Duke till Duchess of Buccleuch. to Lord Napier left Russell's Hotel on SaturdaY be visit her Majesty at Balmoral. It is uncatain when t a t noble lord will proceed to enter on his duties at the 031 " of Berlin. -prl telt Lord and Lady Rivers have left Thomas's Berkeley-square, for Rushmore Lodge, Salisbury. r The Right Hon. Sir Robert P e el, Bart., 1S and Lady Emily Peel left Whit e h a ll- gar dens on 5 3 t 11t-t' for Folkestone. A At Sir Coutts and Lady Li n d sa y h ave arrive— Farrancee Hotel from Eastnor Castle, near LedburY. „ 'VIII. ALDERMAN AND SHERIFF BESLEY'S —The official chain of Mr. Sheriff Beeley beg sheen manufactured by a firm of grc repute and skill i n t ip special department, and the result has been the produc"-to of an elegant specimen of the goldsmith's art. The Pa t , te is is technically called the "fancy-shaped secret link ;' '„. 6 0 0 matted and lapped, fifteen feet in length, in three rows. '.OO badge appended to the chain is formed by a combiptititi of the Sheriff's Arms with those of the City and the N i lo of Middlesex, elaborately chased and mounted ; the e hie and charges being finely en.-melled in colours, the ''' ll° 0 surmounted by a knight's helmet supporting the She r ' 7 0 crest—a triply tuwer with flag on the summit, the I > 3° ; ° f "Labors et Honore,” being placed on a scroll at the i ci() ; $ the shield, the L 1 ivic emblems, sword and mace , croseit' A f the back. The weight of the whole i s near ly 4110. t'-' and A it F is A e ß f la ls E 7ra li t gold,-- City . _ Parrott held an inquest C :Bl y y s tTA:Bes Press. R r 4770_ 11 r Joseph Brise, of Great Kemble, near e Aylesbury , t bu e r I lilt : l3er; aged 46. From the evidence of James Dorrell , Yes °.,,t011t, deceased's farm labourers, it appeared that on the 6113;ett his master took a whip and endeavoured to drive a fie of pigs out of the yard. Amongst these was a boat . .., 0 0 struck it with the whip, on which it became infuri ate t° 0 at him and knocked him down, causing him to fa ll , it ::ol 3 ' ditch close by, where it gored him in a most frightfa' -A ner. He died on the 13th inst, The injuries iefile te i ;p t the deceased were a severe lacerated wound in the 0“; the hand, a severe wound several inches long and cl i ce it h les the under part of the right thigh, another on ill° ' l %l - 1 0 near the knee, and another between the elbow and of the right arm. Verdict accordingly. 6 1 ' ALARMING OCCURRENCE AT THE OXFORD ° O 6 OFFICE.—One morning last week, as a cleric Oxford Post-rffice was engaged in the ordinary dtz`;oilt stamping the letters, which had just arrived by ti le t - of he was alarmed by a loud explosion, resembling t h o l ' l4 gun, taking place in one of the letters. The r° , °- , a 10 ° , immediately filed with smoke, and great consternatl",;ooo° of course produced amongst the employes until th e c8"1 the the explosion was ascertained. It appears that 013e , g tta: letters contained a large number ofca s, wade 1 5 ,0 0 ' powder, and that the operation of stamping ea us , e ,", tt tl ll4 twenty of them to explode. The clerk was sligh"/ t r ta' about his head and arm, but beyond this no injury .ceie" nately, has been done. The Post- (ace authorities 10,,0ie 3. /0. stituted an investigation into the affair,—Oxfo7 Ch" THE AMERICAN BLOCKADE.—BEIXUD A P —The following steamers have arrived here from ton since the 3d inst.:—The Florio, and s ailed for J :4 ,1 • ' tlO the Alice, and the Little Hattie, and saile d for tialo Flawing°, the Helen, and the Mary Bowers. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING - % SEPTEMBER 19, 1864.