The Sun. — London, England, 1854-09-18 00:00:00

BA/ORS, CONFECTION ®RS, and other ' COAL OVEN PROPRIETORS, are respeetinlly tnibrmed that copies of the REPORT made by the COMMITTEE of DIREC TORS and GUARDIANS OF THE POOR for ST. MARYLEBONE, and of Testimonials from the Trade in favour of LEE STEVENS'S system ef SMOKE-PREVENTION and ECONOMY OF FUEL, mar be obtained from the Patentee. Copies of OFFICIAL AND OTHER REPORTS, aid sf Testimo nials in favour of the Invention, as applied to STEAM BOILERS BREWERY COPPERS; STILLS; CHEMISTS' DYERS' and CONFECTIONERS' PANS,!ko , with information respecting licenses to mannfacture or use the Patent Smokeless Furnaces, also given by Mr. JOHN LEE STEVENS, at the DMus, No. 1, FISH-STREET HILL, CITY, LONDON. And where any be mean a list of nume rous references, eemprising eminent ENGINEERING, MANUFAC TURING, and OTHER. FIRMS, eonstantlY acing this well - established system throughout the metropolitan districts and the provinees generally. HOW TO SITBDITE SMOKE : being Popular Information on various Practicable Means; with Compara tive Results, and a Few Words about Fuel. Including an examination of the respective systems adopted by JDOIRS, BAZELDIWE, PRIDRALTX, BRISTOW and ATTWOOD, CHANTER, LEE STRUMS, RozEarson, and JAIRARD. London: Effingham Wilson, 11, Royal Exellange; Edward Stan ford, 6, Charing-Cross. Pries Sixpence ; and remitted by post on receipt ofeight postage-stamps. T HEATRE ROYAL, V. DRURY-LANE. -- Lessee, Mr. E. T. SMITH.—The great Tragedian, U. BROOKE, for Seven Nights only, previous to his departure for Australia.—Public attention is respectfully directed to these, the linal performances of Mr. G. V. Brooke in England. —Monday, October 2, VIRGINIUS ; Virginias, Mr. G. V. Brooke. TuesdaY, Oct. 3, The Hunchback: Master Walter, Mr. G. V. Brooke. Wednesday, Oct. 4, Richard 111. ; Gloiester, Mr. G. V. Brooke. ThursdaY. Oct. 5, The Stranger; the Stranger, Mr. G. VI Brooke. Fr iday, Oct. 6, Othello; Othelle, Mr. G. V. Brooke. Saturday, Oct 7, Hamlet; Hamlet, Mr G. V. Brooke. And on Monday, Oct. 9, for Mr. G. V. Brooke's Benefit, Macbeth; Macbeth, Mr. G. V. Brooke (his last appearance). LAST TWELVE NIuHTS. _ . "LYCEUM TH_EATRE.-lIENRY RUSSELL, 14 for Thirty Nights. THIS EVENING (the 19th time), Sept. many friends having expressed a wish that Mr. Russell should & Pi 18th, and every Evening. again previous to finally withdraw nar he has, in compliance with their request, Mingadehis tainmarrEanngteerments ea, to appear ever/ evening. Mr. RUSSELL will present THE FAR WEST; or, THE PROGRESS of the EMLGRANT from the OLD WOBLD to the NEW. Mr. Russell will relate his anecdotes, and sing several new songs, " Cheer, Boys, cheer," " Far, far upon the Sea ," " Sunshine after Rain," " Land ! Land ! Land 1" " The Falls of Niagara," "Long have we been parted," " I'm Afloat. .. m a ny changes have I seen," "The Icebergs" (descriptive song), "Newfoundland Dug," "The Gambler's Wife," &c. The Second Part of the Entertainment will cecsist of a Series of /ske t c hes, entitled NEGRO LIFE in Freedom and Slavery. Dress Circle, 2s. 6d. ; Upper Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 6d. D ESTRUCTIVE FIRE at HARPENDEN. "Harpenden, June 16, 1854. • " Gentlemen,—l have great pleasure 1u adding my testimony to the value of your Fireproof Safes. " Last Monday night my house, warehouse, and premises were unfortunately burned down; the tire raged very fearfully for about two hours, and, owing to the great scarcity of water, the whole of raY premises and stock were consumed. " The safe I purchased of you had a most severe test, in conse quence of a barrel of brimstone standing close to it and melting with the heat of the tire, the burning lava running all over and under the sate, which great'y added to the intensity of the heat; it remained In that position about four hours, and when with great difficulty it was got out of the fire and opened, I found my books and papers all uninj ured. " You are at liberty to make what use you please of this informa tion. " I am, gentlemen, yours respectfully . 4 WM. WALKER. " Mews. Thos. Milner and Son, 47.4, Moorgate-street, London." "Agricultural Laboratory, Harpenden, July 6, 1854. " Gentlemen,—l WM present at the late fire which destroyed the premises of Mr. Walker, Harpenden, and was much surprised at the great amount of heat your safe resisted, and sail more surprised (when it was made known to me that a barrel of sulphur stood near It) that it was not entirely destroyed. " Being anxious to see if It had been attracted by the sulphur, I scraped some of the blistered iroa from the inside and outside of the safe, and, from analysis, find much suiphuret, so that it moat have been greatly acted upon by the sulphur, yet the books and papers were perfectly uninjured. " I must in justiCe say that year safes are invaluable, and very necessary for every one who has books aed accounts of any value. `• I am, Gentlemen, yours very faithfully, "F. W. SIMCOE. " Messrs. Thos. Milner and Son, 47a, Moorgate-street." THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre is OPEN, under an entire new direction, for Three Weeks on y.—THIS EVEN ING her Majesty's servants will perform Wallace's Opera, MARI TANA- Charles If., Mr. Dasek ; Don Caesar de Bazan, Mr. Elliott Galer ; Don Jose de Santarem, Mr. 11. Cord ; Niarcoione.s de Mon. tenor', Miss Selby ; Mar.tana, Mine. Htideridorft.— ro c‘melnde With a new Ballet Divertiss.anant, entitled D'ISi,E DE NYMPH ES. —Upper Gallery, 6d. ; Lower Gallery, li.; Pit, 25.: Upper Boxes, 35.; Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, Ss.; l'nvate Boxes, 155., 11. Is., 11. Ills. 6d., and 21. 25., to be had at the Box-office, and of the principal librarians and music-sellers. TIIE ATRE ROYAL IdA YMA KKR T. Under the management of Mr. Mackstone. THIS EVENING, SEPT. 18, Will be performed THE IRISH AMBASSADOR. Characters by Messrs. Hadlon, Chippendale, Howe, Rogers, and Cullentord ; Miss Reynolds and Mrs. Buckingham. Followed by the SPANISH D.ANCE.RS In a NEW BALLET. To be followed by THE mail L 10.4. Principal character by Mr. iludson. To conclude with the Spanish Dancers In a New Ballet. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII. Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, SEPT. IS, Will be performed the popular Drama of THE DISCA.RDED SON. Principal characters by if eisrs. Selby, Murray, Belford. and Keeley; Mrs. Keeley, and hiss Woolgar. Alter which, MONSIEUE JACQUES. To conclude with NORM,. Principal character by Mr. Paul Bedford. STRAND THEATRE. S )1e Lessee Mr. F. W. Aileron. THIS ETFIIiIIIG, SEPT. 18, Will be performed EIARD TIMES. To be followed by IVA:43 AT WINDSM. To conclude with NEVER TAS CE WINE AT TkIE DDOK3. Stalls, 43.; BOXO3, 23. 6:1.; Pit, 13.; Liallery, 3d.; Pr'YAW £1 Is., 0 be had of Mr. Aileron. 15, New Bond-street. ROYAL SITRaZY ZOOLOGICAL GAVIDENi. "This place fills up an hiatus which the Crystal Palace leaves Wanting. Vocal and instrutycntal inasic of the drat ordi.ir, and a display of fireworks which exceeds all inaaginatiou. are a fitting Close to a day at the Crystal Palace." DAMON'S COLOSSAL PANORINIA of Ca us4N. Splendid and Extensive Menagerie and Marina Alaarium Called Military Band. • VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, in which Miss Poole. Miss Ransford, and Mr. MAnvers sing several National and Patriotic Songs—All the Amusing NoniticA of the Gardens in succession, concluding with the " Feast of Lan terns," and a mast in tgalar.:ent display of Firoworki by Soathb✓. Admission One Shilling. A splendid Pavilion for Dancing has been erected. Full Quadrille Band, &c. ASTLETS ROYAL ASIPHITEIE,Ifitr" Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke. First appearance of those celebrated Equestrians from Paris, Palmer and Nile. Caroline. THIS EVENING, The thrilling and interesting Eque,trian Spectacle, THE WOOD MAN'S HORSE; or, THE FALSE KNIGHT. After which, the Graphic SCENES in the CIRCLE, in which Mr. William Cooke will introduce the "Smallest Horse in the World." Zeiss Emily Cooke will appear, M. Palmer, and Mlle. Caroline. The whole to conclude with the Equestrian Burlesque (compressed into one act), THE SIEGE OF TROY; or, THE GIANT lIJRSE. Boa-office opeii from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager. NI West. Acting Manager, Mr. W H. Cooke. Equestrian Director, Mr. Wm. Cooke, j un. FIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Taw Div —Morning 24 min After 11 I Evening 0 min-eft. 0 To Morrow -Morning 2 ann.after 12 1 Evening 27 mia.3ft. 12 ME WEATHEIL-81ns Orriax, Sim. 18. THERMOHETEB, IN THE SHADE. 70 —highest since noon yesterday. 50 —lowest this morning and during the night. 63—this day at noon. BAROMETEB, 30.18. WIND, S.W.—Cloudy—occasional sunshine. 1 3 % 1 iss -. % • - •• 4I tAI , V 44,44, LONDON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1854. The next intelligence respecting the expedition. of. the allied forces to the Crimea is looked forward tar 'with intense anxiety. Not that any doubts are entertained as to the result. Our gallant defenders b y land and by water, as well as those of our faithful Ally, are under the protection of a n Arxrunrsr Power and to His guardianship we s hall humbly confide them. We are conscious of the righteousness of the cause in which we have assumed hostile weapon, and sent an invading army to the, dominions of the AUTOCRAT. We have not been a ctuated by any m o ti ve of ambition, anticipated loss. or cupidity, of injured pride, or There has been .nothing selfish in ou r proc eedinG.B. We have come forwar d in aid of thoseivho-wtelre e (erroneously) suppose d to be weak, agains t unconscientious and unwarrantable aggressions of an unscrupulous invader —in defence of right against might. Our only . object is to insure per manent and lasting tranquillity, by obtaining suitable guaranties from the would-be plunderer against any future disturbance. If ever a war was justifiable, the present one is so, and we can appeal to the DEITY for His omnipotent assistance, without hypocrisy or audacity. But although we thus dismiss all unworthy apprehensions, we must, nevertheless, anticipate with natural curiosity the stirring events which have taken place within the last few days—nay, more, which may be occurring at this very niol ment at the scene or scenes of action. We must think of the friends and brethren who are actors ti ‘ _ in the awful drama, and pray for their preserva .' Lion tbsoii6 the fearful ordeals th e y are requ i re d ;,-Y-' to sustain. We must also r emem b er th ose w h o de'.' ere-engaged ' with them in the same no bl e cause. (: - ' o or can, -YR 1)0 obliTious of the enemy, who, I LI ,1- - t -,- TF,Ly,,,:j 'N, although opposed to us in consequence of the criminality of their SOVEREIGN, are yet our fel low-men, with all the feelings of humanity. Our earliest aspiration must be for success—a success so decided and triumphant that it will satisfy the German waverers, and even convince the CZAR himself. By this means alone can the war be a permanent, and an honour brought to a speedy/ able conclusion. And, however serious the losses may be, in the first instance, however deplorable the casualties, the result will prove that the more vigorous tho opening blow, the greater will be the saving in the long run. Next, however, to that unequivocal triumph, is it to be desired that we may spare our own forces, and then the fallen foe, once conquered, can no longer be regarded as enemies. Expe rience has now proved beyond the possibility of doubt that the more destructive the appliances of war, the less the loss on any side. It is where the opposing armies are pretty evenly matched, and that the termination of the contest can be considered uncertain, that the greatest destruction of human life takes place. We had an example of this at Bomarsund, where, notwithstanding the magnitude of the results achieved, our own losses were comparatively trivial—while the Russians by discerning the utter impossibility of a pro tracted resistance were induced to yield without undergoing a tithe of the sufferings that must have been submitted to during a prolonged siege. The garrison are now treated with kind ness and consideration, receiving even as pri soners more generous diet than they could hope for in the service of their master. We need not enforce the propriety of humanity to the van quished ; the recollection of the universal disgust excited by the massacre at Sinope will prevent any unnecessary destruction even of those engaged in that atrocious outrage. The latest accounts received by electric tele graph (which appeared in our impression of Satur day) informed us that eight of the Anglo-French steamers had appeared off Odessa, and placed themselves with their broadsides towards the quarantine harbour. It was also stated that the Isle of Serpents had been fixed on as the rendezvous, from whence the various operations would be conducted. The simultaneous attack on Sebastopol and Odessa was doubtless decided on in order to prevent any diversion by the garrison of the one in favour of the other; and in detaching eight war-steamers for the bombardment of the latter, Admirals DUNDAS and HAMELIN unquestionably retained force sufficient to en counter the Russian fleet, should it dare to leave the shelter under which it has hitherto sheltered. This timo the bombardment will not terminate so speedily or so easily as on the former occasion, when nothing was contemplated beyond adequate punishment for a gross infraction of the law of nations, which all persons laying claim to the slightest civilisation were bound to respect. We then spared the non-combatants, and will again, as far as practicable, pursue a similar course; but we will no longer leave batteries standing, to assail grounded vessels, or prepare rei-hot shot to be thrown against those who, through the casual ties of the sea, were incapable of defending them selves. If the innocent population suffer, it will not be ascribable to the Allies ; if the atrocious proclamation of NICHOLAS be strictly obeyed, and his truculent orders carried into practical execution, it is not the French or English who can be censured, but tie man who occasioned the war, and who has endeavoured to add to its horrors. We shall be prompt to succour, far more so than we were to attack ; and the amount of sufferings endured by the innocent citizens will only add to the retribution which he must make up his mind to undergo, effectually alienating the feelings of the inhabitants of the Crimea, and inducing them to render allegiance to any poten tate rather than to one who has inflicted so much wanton and gratuitous mischie f. Already the subscriptions to the PERRY Defence and Testimonial Fund exceed 1,0001. sterling, and they are still flowing in rapidly ; so that there is every reason to anticipate that the ob jects which we have so earnestly recommended in The Sun may be accomplished. Nor is the amount more satisfactory. than the class of per sons by whom it is contributed. Men of all ranks—from the highest in the Peerage to the most humble opponents of injustice and oppres sion—have sent in their offerings to the deeply injured individual. Persons who are really gentlemen, in the widest signification of the phrase, have expressed their astonishment at the result. The Duke of MARLBOROUGH, the descen dant of one of England's greatest heroes, headed the list with the liberal donation of 501. The Duke of CLEVELAND, a Major-General in the barmy-one who has served in every rank, from a Cornet of Dragoons to a Lieutenant-Colonel in an Infantry Regiment--has forwarded a similar stun, accompanied by a still more valuable letter— o:ne that does equal honour to his head and heart. While the Earl of ASHBURNHAM, whose family has been described, by FULLER, as of " stupen dous antiquity," has evinced equal liberality. Many other Peers have nobly come forward in the same cause, while "the shillings" and " the pence" have come in steadily for the like purpose. None, however, will prove more galling or distasteful to the veracious and gallant officers of the 46th than the subscription de scribed as a "thank offering from a young lady, whom Lieutenant Perry's trial effectually cured of the scarlet fever." This is " the unkindest cut of all"—worse even than the donation of a splen didly bound copy of "Major BrairowsKr's cele brated work on Memories," or an improved edi- Lion of the system of Professor VON FEINAGLE. But the matter cannot end with this liberal and well-merited subscription. By all means let Mr. PERRY be recompensed, aye, amply recompensed for the losses he has sustained, through the infa mous persecution to which he has been subjected, and which he so gallantly struggled against to the very last. Let every man, no matter what his rank or position, add his mite, recollecting that the pence of the many are more productive than the pounds of the few. Let the " patres fanti liarum" unclose their purse strings in gratitude for the great benefits they must derive from the exposure, to sons and daughters, who, as the fair contributor suggested, may be thereby " effectu ally cure d of the scarlet fever. " But, above all, let e very person s t r i ve t o o bt a i n th e re f ormat i on of the milit a r y so painfully rs may punishment under the y sen a notions of justice " pe, tribunals , ti whose deficiencies are poetomblaeliso that neither officers nor private soldiers m en lived before AGA.MEIINON,aIthough s entences tolde longer es of C o b u e r ts liable whose t o are of such very e xt raor di nary kinds. The old us that " b rave they had no t poets to praise them. ,, We can no t d ou b t b ut that t a::: of been o" perpetrated re ssiona witho u t thesgross, of inju s ti ce as flagrant ins public attention having been directed thereto. Marty noble hearts have pined, aye, broken, und er t h e consciousness of unmerited injury, the know ledge of their own deserts only aggravating their sufferings, and rendering them the less endurable. We cannot hope to redress these grievances, to rein state the innocent victims, but we may do much to prevent the repetition of similar proceedings. We have learned a valuable lesson. Let us not allow it to be wasted or misapplied. The entire system of procedure before Courts-Martial must be strictly investigated with a view to its modifica tion. It has been very powerfully illustrated by the trials that have taken place, one of which was not confirmed, and another sent back to the Court for revision to the military judges, who adhered to their erroneous finding, while the im propriety of the third verdict was just as palpable as either of the others. This investigation should take place either by a Royal Commission, or a Select Committee of either House of Parliament. That itmay be conducted without bias or prejudice, no military or naval men should be included. GOD forbid that we should be supposed to assert that there might not be found many hundreds in both services who would not act honourably and impartially ; but we do not think that the inquiry by such officers would be so satisfactory to the community as if it were conducted by com petent civilians. It is said that the officers of the 46th are about to publish an elaborate vindication of their owu conduct in these painful proceedings. By all means let it be so. We are desirous of the ut most possible discussion, satisfied that the cause of truth will be thereby promoted. If they can assign any satisfactory reasons for the extraordi nary obliviousness by which they were simulta neously affected—if they can show that they did not " combine and confederate" together for the purpose of ruining a brother officer, whom they had previously greatly injured, none will rejoice more than ourselves at being convinced of the error participated in by so many others. We would accord the most unlimited means of defence, and gladly make the am,ende honorable if shown to be wrong. But another publication would also be needed. We should suggest to the committee that a full report of the proceedings at the three trials, together with a selection of the commenta ries of the Press thereon, should be published for the benefit of the fund. We venture to assert that no work would have a more rapid sale, and that its readers would be numbered not by thousands or tens of thousands, but by hundreds of thousands, and even millions. It would be a really useful work to have in the library when any ardent youth was inclined, when choosing a profession, to exclaim, " militia est potioni" or any blushing maid was captivated by the attention of the " dear officers." Let the 46th have its publication by all means, but let the community have theirs also, and one the profits whereof would be applied to a purpose which they have so greatly at heart. The Duke of Devonshire will continue at Chiswick un til the close of the present month, when his grace pro. ceeds to Brighton for the winter. The Duchess of Cleveland and Lady Augusta Poulett have left town for Raby Castle, Durham, to meet the noble duke, who has returned from his shooting quarters on the borders of Yorkshire. The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury are en tertaining a succession of visitors at Tottenham Park, near Marlborough, Wilts. The health of the noble marquis is greatly improved. The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort have ar rived in town from a tour in Germany, en route to the noble marquis's estate in Ireland. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the Countess St. Germans intend to sojourn a few weeks at Port Eliot, the family seat in Cornwall. Lady Louisa Ponsonby (daughter of the noble earl and countess), and infant son, by the last letters from Canford, are progressing most favourably. The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury have• arrived in town from Erns, and shortly leave town on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston at Broadlands, near Romany, on their way to the family seat, St. Giles, Dorset. His Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio, the Sardinian Minister, has returned to town from the Continent, after a brief absenee. His Excellency the Belgian Minister and Madame Van de Weyer and family, are residing at New Lodge, Windsor Forest, until the close of the ensuing month. Viscountess Melbourne has gone on a visit to her ladyship's relatives in Germany. The Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda aro on a visit at Adare Manor. The Marquis of Lansdowne will shortly leave Bowook Park, Wilts, on n tour of visits. Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston aro ut present residing in comparative retirement at Broadlands, near Ronisey. They purpose leaving soon for.Brocket Hall, Herts. His Excellency the Earl and Countess of St. Germans, accompanied by the Hon. Captain Granville Eliot, ar rived in Dover-street on Saturday. from the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin, en route to Port Eliot, Cornwall. The Earl and Countess of Kinnoul and family have left Hampden House, Green-street, for Windsor, in which neighbourhood his lordship has taken a villa. Lord and Lady Blanche Dupplin and family are staying at Dupplin Castle. The noble and gallant lord, whose health was impaired while serving on the staff of Lord Cardigan, at the seat of war in the East, is now well. Lord and Lady Monteagle are staying at Coniston Hall, Ambleside, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Garth Marshall. Tue Right Hon. B. Disraeli is abort to sojourn some time at Haldon House, Torquay, as the guest of Mr. Laurence Palk, M.P. for South Devon. Mr. James and Lady Agnes Duff are entertaining a large party at their seat in Banffshire. Sir William and Lady Molesworth, who have been amongst the guests, have left for the south. FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS AT CHELTENHAM.—Lady Scott, Hon. Mrs. Pery and family, the Dean of Kildare, Colonel Howden, Major and Mrs. Willats, Captain and Mrs. Cuppage, Captain Dunn, R.N., and Mrs. Dunn, Captain Erskine, Captain Simmons, RN., Rev. Archi bald Boyd, Colonel and Mrs. Howden, Dr. and Mrs. Dangerfield, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins, Rev. Mr. Bowley, Earl and Countess of Kenmare, Lord Chief Baron Pigot and family, Lady Brown, Lady Mont gomery and family, Colonel Lucas, Dr. Payne, Countess of Zetland, Lady Hartland, Maj.,r Cautley, Major and Mrs. Fitzgerald, Captain Robertson, R.N., Lieutenant Short, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Dr. Rowland, and Major Craven. FASHIONABLI ARRIVALS AT DOVER.—EarI and Coun tess of Verulam and family, Earl and Countess of Shaftes bury and his Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio and suite, Countess Colloredo and suite, Marquis and Mar chioness of Headfort and suite, Dowager Lady Crewe and family, Lord and Lady Brownlow Cecil, Mr. and Lady Corbally and family, Sir E. Cust, Hon. Colonel and Mrs. Oust and family, Lord North, Mr. and Mrs. Mor rier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baring and Miss Baring, Sir. G. Staunton, Bart., Sir Lionel and Lady Rothschild, family, and suite - Baron Chas. Roth sc hild, Hon. H. Howard, General Buller, Mr. and Mrs. Vyse and suite, Mr. and Mrs. Beauclerc, Lord Glenelg, Col. Stuart, Col. Westenra, Mr. and Mrs. Masterman, Mr. and Mrs. Bayley, Hon. F. and the Ladies Cadogan, Mr. and Mrs. Musprat and family, Mrs. and Miss Maberly, Lady and Miss Becher, Lady Stuart, Lady Melbourne and suite, Captain Heald, Mr. C. and Lady De Vosux, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Grimston, family and suite ; Hon. Charles Murray, &c. It has been re-solved to confer a grant of Quarter Sessions upon Brighton, which has been long sought for by the inhabitants of that increasing and prosperous locality. Mr. Edin James, Q.C., of the Home Circuit, will be the first recorder of Brighton under this new arrangement.— Observer. _ _ CIVIC BANQUET TO LOUD JOHN RUSSELL AT ERIS TOL.—We understand that, on Wednesday, the Right Worshipful the Mayor forwarded to Lord John Russell an invitation to meet the corporation and magistrates at a grand civic entertainment, on the occasion of his lord ship's visit to this city, at he approaching inauguration ef the Athenasum. The invitation was conveyed to his lordship through our respected senior member, the Hon. F. H. F. Berkeley, to whose influence the citizens will be indebted for his lordship's presence amongst them.-- Bristol Mercury. RUBHTON•HALL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.— A correspon dent states that Miss Clara Thornhill, a ward of the Court of Chancery, has become the purchaser of this magnificent estate, at the sum of 165,0001. The estate, comprising 3,000 acres, contains a mansion of great beauty, surrounded by a finely wooded park, with plan tations, and no less than 36 acres of richly-dressed gar dens. The advowsons of Rushton, bought with the estate, is worth 7001. per annum, besides a rich glebe and capital residence. It is stated that in consequence of the above purchase large portions of Miss Thornhill's extensive West Riding estates will now be brought into the market. DEPARTURE OP THE AMERICAN MAILS.—LIVERPOOL, Sept. 16.—The British and North American royal mail steam-ship America, Captain W. I. C. Lacey, sailed from the Mersey this afternoon for Halifax and Boston, with the usual mails for the United States and British North American provinces, 160 passengers, and a full cargo of valuable merchandise on freight. The White Star ship Sultana, Capt. Taylor, sailed to-day f)r Mel bourne with 370 passengers on bt.ard. CRYSTAL PALACE, SEPT. 16.—Fivi SHILLING DAT. —Admission at the doors ' 209; admission by Elialsoll, tickets, 1,016. T o t a l, 1,226. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY PVENING, SEPTEMBER le, 1854 SHIP LAUNCH BY MOONLIGHT.—An incident, unpre cedented in the annals of shipbuilding, we believe, oc curred at Maryport on Saturday night, or rather at an early hour on Sunday morning, in the launch by moon light of a splendidly built merchant vessel from the yard of the Messrs. Ritson, ship-builders of that town. An unforeseen accident prevented th 3 launch of the vessel on the Saturday, and after a brief consultation the builders determined to postpone it till the midnight tide.—Carlisle Patriot. ROBBERY BY A LETTER-CARRIER AT MANCHESTER.— In consequence of several letters addressed to Manches ter, containing money and valuable property, having recently been stolen, a police-officer searched the house of a letter-carrier at Manchester, named Thomas Perci ♦al, and found four pawn-tickets relating to three signet rings and one diamond ring. On the 3d of August a letter was addressed from Bristol to a Mr. Pope, of 44, Cannon-street, Manchester, containing three signet and three diamond rings ; but Mr. Pope never received it, and it is supposed that the rings found in the prisoner's house have been abstracted from it. On Friday Perci val was brought before the magistrates at the city police court, and remanded until Wednesday. FIRE IN ST. LUKE'S.—On Saturday night, between the hours of eight and nine, a fire, attended with the destruction of several thousand pounds' worth of pro perty, broke out in a range of premises belonging to Mr. Hooker, engineer and printing-machine maker, and Mr. Compaigne, patent pianoforte maker, carrying on busi ness in Old-street-road, St. Luke's, nearly facing St. Mark's Church. The premises were of great extent, having a depth of 150 feet and rising three floors in height. The engines of the London brigade, parish, and West of England office, as well as the Royal Society's escapes, were promptly in attendance, but, in spite of the most strenuous exertions of all present, the firemen were unable to get the flames arrest, d until every part of the property was destroyed. The total loss must be very considerable ; and Mr. Hooker, who was insured in the Defender Fire-office, will lose about 1,0001. above the amount he was insured for. Mr. Tucker was in sured in the Phcenix Fire-office. TILE NEW RIVER COMPANY IN HERTFORDSHIRE.--A correspondent of the Hertford Mercury says that the Hertford Board of Guardians are directicg a ditch in St. Andrew's-street, in that town, to be converted into a barrel drain, and emptying it into the river Lea near the Town Mill, in the very pond from which the water is pumped up by the Corporation Waterworks for the supply of the town. Although the Legislature, he adds, has given powers to the New River Company for puri fying the river whence it draws five-sixths of its quan tity, it has allowed three months to pass without taking any steps for carrying out the provisions of the act ; on the contrary, the " monster nuisance" of St. Andrew's ditch in the town is being diverted at a considerable ex pense into the river. A great portion of this outlay will be useless so soon as the system of sewerage is adopted, and instead of the river being purified a large additional drainage will be added at a point hem which both the town of Hertford and the metropolis (through the New River Company) are supplied with water for drinking and culinary purposes. CHEAP BREAD AND CHEAP CHEESE AT BUCKINGHAM. —On Saturday last, Mr. Gardner, of Banbury, brought into Buckingham market a quantity of bread, cheese, and bacon, and sold all in a very short time—the bread at 6d. and sd. the 41b. loaf, and good bacon and cheese at 6d. p'er lb. This had the desired effect of causing the prices in our shops to be lowered. The tradesmen of Buckingham seemed determined not to be outdone by their Banbury neighbour. Mr. Harris, grocer, had bills distributed through the town to this effect. This is as it should be, and we sincerely believe that the inhabitants of Buckingham have no wish to send ready cash out of the town if they can purchase the necessaries of life as cheap and good in the town as they can elsewhere.—Bucks Advertiber. . _ THE CROWN OF ENGLAND.—The following is an estimate. of the value of the jewels in this magnificent diadem :—Twenty diamonds, round the circle, 1,5001. each, 30.000/. ; two large entire diamonds, 2,0001. each, 4,000/. ; fifty-four smaller diamonds, placed at the angle of the former, 1001. ; four crosses, each composed of twenty-five diamonds, 12,0001. ; four large diamonds on the top of the crosses, 4,0001. ; twelve diamonds con tained in fleurs de-lis, 10,0001. ; eighteen smaller dia monds contained in the same, 2,0001. ; pearls, diamonds, &c., upon the arches and crosses, 10,000/. ; also 1411 small diamonds, 5,000/. ; twenty-six eiamonds in the upper cross, 3,0001. ; two circles of pearls about the rim, 3001. Cost of the stones in the crown, exclusive of the metal, 111,9001. A. CIDER DISPUTE.—A singular dispute was tried in the Wells county court last week. An agricultural la bourer, named Appleby, brought an action against a farmer, named Fry, to recover Vai sum of 21. ss. for cutting fifteen acres of grass, less Os. 6d. already paid. Plaintiff stated that he consented to mow the defen dant's grass at 3s. per acre, and a gallon of good cider per day ; and to enable him to get over the ground as soon as possible, he hired men to assist him. After some portion of the grass had been cut, the cider be gan to deteriorate in quality, and even to cause illness. On this circumstance being represented to the defen dant, he admitted that he had, by the advice of his 'site, diluted the liquor with water, considering it to be a great improvement to the palate. Hearing this, the plaintiff refused to work any longer, and went away and engaged with another farmer, whereupon defendant refused to pay for the mowing according to the agree ment. The defendant admitted having put water in the cider, as he thought it too strong to drink " neat." The judge considered that the defendant had himself first ' broken the contract, by supplying his harvesters with cider and water, after agreeing to give them the best cider ; and, with regard to the liquor being too strong for their drink, he considered that the men themselves were the best judges of that matter, and they, no doubt, would have dispensed with this solicitude about their healths, by diluting the liquor according to their own taste. Verdict for the plaintiff fur the full amount. — Bath Chronicle. Tau MOORS AND FORESTS.—The notes from the moors are becoming more scanty. The fact is, the birds are so very strong that he is a fortunate sportsman in deed who can manage to make a fair day's bag in double the usual time. The sport is, accordingly, very harass ing. This is the general tenor of the reports from the moors in this quarter. In Ross-shire, better success has been had. From that county our correspondent, writing on Saturday, says :—" During the last week we have had most favourable weather for following the sports of the moors ; the birds,, to be sure, are becoming very wild, but, considering the advanced period of the season sportsmen are bagging daily up to their expectations. The Fannich ehootings are, as usual, keeping up their character. Mr. Windham and Colonel Stratford, in company, on Monday, killed 45 brace grouse ; on Tues day, 47i brace. On Wednesday, the same gentlemen went out deer-stalking, when three noble stags fell vic tims to their unerring rifles—one of them a royal stag, one with ten points, and one with eight points, this last said to be nearly as heavy as the royal. On Thursday and Friday the same gentlemen bagged upwards of 60 brace grouse. Mr. Millnraine was out deer-stalking on Thursday in Lochluiehart, and was very successful, kill ing one stag and a roe buck. The following day Lord Ashburton killed a very fine roe buck. On the Strath• vaich shootings, F. Pryor, Esq., is getting on an aver age to his own gun from 30 to 40 brace. E. Vaughan, Esq., on Wyvie, on Wednesday, killed 200 mountain hares, besides grouse and other game. Capt. M'Kenzie Ord, and CoL Campbell, had a day's grouse shooting on the Corrymuhe shootings, and bagged 17 brace grouse and 5 hares. S. M. Boulderson, Esq., and Col. Todden ham, in the Ord Covers, on Wednesday last, brought down two stags and one doe. The Marquis of Bath, and party of three guns, killed 300 mountain hares on Tuesday last. The Marquis is getting excellent sport among the deer. Partridges are said to be uncommonly numerous, and strong.—Bang' Journal. DETECTION OF A NOTORIOUS MALE AND FEMALE MEMBER OF THE SWELL MOB.—Last week it was stated that Spital, one of the City detectives, had effected a clever capture of swell seamen at Margate, on a charge of robbing a lady of her gold watch ; and we have now to record another instance of the vigilance and activity of the London police, through whose exertions two no torious members of the same fraternity will, in all pro bability, leave this country "for their country's good." The delinquents in question are James Utting (better known as James Burke) and Mary Mack. The former is about 30, and the latter only 21 years of age, and their dashing exterior was calculated to disarm their victims of all suspicion. The charge against them is for picking the pocket of a lady of her purse and two guineas while she was awaiting the arrival of a train upon the platform of the Ely station, Cambridgeshire. They were brought before the Ely magistrates, who were induced by the appearance and manners of the prisoners to consent to accept bail. The names of Mr. —, represented to be a highly respectable . farmer and grazier of Lincoln, and Mr. G----, of Market-street, Finsbury, were handed to the bench, and now the efficient working of the police system began to display itself. Huggett the detective officer of the city, and Sergeant Richards of the metro politan police force, traced out the antecedents of the London bail, while the superintendent of Lincoln insti tuted a rigid inquiry into the " character" of the farmer and grazier. The result was, that neither of the bail dared to sh ow th emse l ves , an d the magistrates committed both the prisoners for trial. The prisoners are both well known as frequenters of Epsom races, railway stations, and steam-boats and were identified by Huggett and Richards as having been several times convicted of pick ing pockets during the last ten years. Between 14/ and 151. were found on them, besides other valuables. The husband of the " lady thief " Mack was convicted of stealing a watch at the last Guildford Assizes, and sentenced to five months' imprisonment and hard labour- CRICIIET.—THE UNITED ALL ENGLAND V. TWENTY TWO OP SCOTLAND.-- This match commenced at Glas gow, on Thursday, Sept. 14. At the end of the second day's play the score stood thus .—Scotland, first innings, 51 ; All England, first innings, 122. STEAM BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND FRANCE.—It is in tended to establish a line of iron screw-steamers between the Mersey and the river Loire in the west of France. A commencemdrat was made en Saturday by the launch of a new iron screw steamer, named the Loire, from the building yard of Messrs. Thomas Vernon and Son, at the south-east end of Brunswick Dock, Liverpool. It is intended that she shall call at Bordeaux, Charente, and Nantes, and that the object of the projectors is to avail themselves of the good understanding which now' exists between this country and France in order to realise the full advantages of commercial intercourse. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.—The weather for the last w ee k h as b een most prop it ious f or cu tti ng d own and gatheri ng i n th e h arves t. S ome h eav y s h owers f e ll on Tuesd a y n i g h t, but while they did not materially in terfere with the harvest operations, they were most timeous for the turnip crops. The crops in every direc tion, especially th e oa t s , are the finest that have been known for very many years, not obi) for r uik of straw, but for yield and for quality of grain. We have heard fanners say that their produce this year will be, mere than double that of last year.--Fifeakire Journal. HOLLAND. OPENING OF THE STATES-GENERAL. (By International and Electric Telegraph. ) THE HAGUE, MONDAY. The States-General was opened to-day by the King, when his Majesty delivered the following speech : " Gentlemen,--I continue to receive from all foreign powers marks of amity and friendship. " This fact, considering the present political position of Europe, is extremely satisfactory to me. The neutrality which we adopted has been strictly maintained ; and as we have scrupulously observed our obligations towards foreign states, we may on our side expect to see our rights respected. I have every reason to be satisfied with the army and navy, both services having distinguished them selves by great zeal and discipline in the fulfilment of their duties. The resistance to our authority which we have experienced from the Chinese in the Island of Borneo has, I am happy to say, been overcome by the valour of our troops. I trust this victory may have durable and beneficial results. " The general situation of our colonies is satis factory, although the sanitary state of our Indian possessions has left much to be desired. The latest accounts from these colonies permit us to hope that the evil will be subdued by the prompt and effica cious measures adopted by the authorities. " The harvest in these colonies promises to be abundant, and, according to the reports received up to this time from the various provinces, the crops in our own country promise to be equally favourable. "I rejoice at the prospect of this abundance. It will contribute greatly to the reduction of the price of all alimentary substances, which I consider to be of the first importance. "We continue to improve the state of our rivers, and we are also actively engaged with the amelioration of all water ways of importance. " During the past year the Netherlands has been brought into communication at t wo different points with the railroads of the neighbouring States, and there is every reason to hope that a third junction will soon be made. I pay particular attention to the development of this means of communication, which is so necessary to the trade and industry of the country. " Active measures are being taken for the aug mentation of the telegraphic lines in the interior. These lines will be placed in communication with those of foreign States. "Notwithstanding the impediments caused by the present war to our commercial relations, our trade, navigation, and naval organisation remain in as prosperous a condition as present unfavour able circumstances will permit. The financial posi tion of the country continues to be satisfactory. " The results of the past year's accounts have not disappointed our expectations, and the accounts for the present year promise to be equally favour able. " After a careful examination of financial matters you will be able to convince yourselves whether a diminution in the bUrthens of the country is prac ticable, in accordance with a wise policy. " The National Debt should also undergo a similar investigation, with a view to its reduction. " Surrounded by the material prosperity which our native country doubtless possesses, the public in struction in arts and sciences should not be lost sight of. I continue to give this subject my most earnest solicitude. A project of law upon the first and second class instruction will be laid before you in a short time. " The law relating to the superior classes of in struction will also undergo amelioration, and finally you will have ample opportunities of sho ing your zeal and interest in the different scientific institu tions of our country. " Although our position is not wholly satisfac tory, there are happily many circumstances which ought to encourage us. Let us acknowledge with gratitude the numerous blessings with which we are favoured. It depends mostly on our selves as to how we enjoy them and the length of their duration, and in furtherance of this object we must first of all entertain mutual confidence in each other, and preserve that union which will contribute to the welfare of our common country. "May God Almighty give us the necessary strength and wisdom to carry out this laudable object. " I declare the present Session of the States General to be opened." His Majestey returned to the Palace at half-past one o'clock. LATEST NEWS. THE WAR. EXPEDITION TO THE CRIMEA The Journal de Constantinople says that' the troops of the expedition to the Crimea will probably land between the Bth and the 10th, Another account, also from Constantinople, and purporting to be official, states that the landing was expected to take place between the 10th and the 12th. The Lloyd has an interesting letter of the 4th from Varna. Only two or three steamers have remained, which will keep up the postal commu nication between Varna and the- fleets. Just be fore their departure officers and men were half beside themselves with joy. The French officers embraced each other before the front, and the pri vates gave vent to their joy by tossing, their caps into the air. 'The Lloyd informs us that Seba3topol "isto be razed, and the Russian fleet now sneaking behind its walls annihilated," and adds, " that the same fate awaits all the towns on the coasts of the Crimea." It is not doubted that the fortifications of Odessa will also be destroyed. From Vienna we learn that a portion of the expedition was off the Isle of Serpents on the 9th instant. The Grand Duke Constantine is on his way to the Crimea. Said Pacha has offered to the Sultan another contingent of 10,000 men. The following telegraphic message has been re ceived from Marseilles BALTCHIK, SEPT. 6. We are just weighing anchor for the Island of Serpents, where the fleet is to rendezvous. All goes on well. According to advices from Constantinople of the 10th, the English portion of the fleet had been seen on the Bth steering for the north. MALTA, Sept. 13.—Yesterday afternoon arrived the French mail steamer Egyptus from the Levant. Most anxiously has she been expected—for the desire of information respecting the movement of the ships and troops on the one hand, and the pro gress of cholera on the other, have served to keep our public in a fever excitement that it is impos sible to describe. _ _ On the two events public anxiety is relieved, for the cholera has now disappeared, and the troops in the fullest health and spirits set sail on the morn ing of the 2d inst. for the scene of the future ope rations of the allied fleets and armies of England, France, and Turkey. The following is an extract from a letter, dated— " Constantin,)ple, Sept. 5. " Our harbour is without a British or French man-of war. Three days ago the Arethusa frigate anchored behind the Seraglio point, and on the next day was taken in tow of the Retribution, destined for day was Sea. "On the 2d inst. the allied fleets, English, French, and Turkish, left Varna for Sebastopol, baying all the transports in tow. The expedition was magnificent to behold, no less than 600 ships having been counted. (Another letter mentions the number of all sail, includ ing gunboats, pontoons, &c., at 1,200.) On the follow ing day this immense fleet put into BAhljik. The troops, who have been living for so long a pe hid in activity are in th. ureat:.st spirits, turward with the grLater, atiXiety to the coinni.ne..,tylent ni operations. " We have at present a knowledge of that which serves to keep alive the anxiety which has prevailed, and look forward with more than common interest to the neat ;Lc. rivals frOm the Black Sea, after the armies shall have been landed in the Crimea. "His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge has sufficiently recovered to be enabled to rejoin his division. "Lord do Ros, Major General and Deputy Quarter Master General of the Army, is in very delicate health, and is about proceeding to England by the French steamer. " Lord de n itos arrived in Malta last night by the Egyp - 1 ,u 3 steamer." THE PRINCIPALITIES. JASSY, Sept. B.—Prince Gortschakoff's head quarters have been here since the sth inst. The Prince resides in the palace of the Minister Kaslaki Sturdza. The Russians are retreating by forced marches on the roads from Jassy to Skuleni, and Berlad, to Leowa. The west and south of Molda via are already entirely evacuated. The Russians have taken the guardship at Galatz with them. Baron Budberg has removed the Hetman Mauro kordatos from his post on-account of incapacity. The Minister of Finance' Balsch is appointed Het man provisionally. The Turks have already occu pied Fokschani." A COUNCIL OF WAR. On the 7th inst. Omer Pacha held a council of war at Bucharest, after which couriers were de spatched with orders to all the detached comman ders. The whole of the Turkish troops bei.weeu Kalarasch and Ibraila, as well as those at Busco, will pass the Danube near Galatz, into the Do brudscha. The troops posted at Obelesti and Nagosti follow them. ()mei Pacha will remove his head quarters to Ibraila early in October. The originators of the report that dissensions had arisen between Omer Pacha and the Austrian generals have been punished. The whole of the Austrian, Polish, and Italian political refugees at Bucharest, serving as officers and subaltern officers in the Turkish army of the Danube, left on the 3d for Baltichik, to embark for Anatolia. THE EVACUATION OF IBRAILA. The German Gazette of Bucharest, of the 4th, states that as soon. as Ibraila had been evacuated by the Russians, it was occupied by the French. Some Russian soldiers who had not been suffi ciently quick in their movements were made pri soners. THE AUSTRIAN TROOPS. Count de Coronini is shortly to proceed to Suizawa, where the Austrian troops are to enter Moldavia. The Austrian troops are for the most part lodged in private houses, and the inhabitants are quite satisfied with their discipline. Baron de Hess's proclamation has been posted up everywhere since the 4th. Colonel Dieu has left with some officers of eng ineers for Kalarash, where fortifica tions are to b e raised." Provisions are extremely scarce. The Russians have destroyed all the fortifications, and left their debts unpaid. Hassan Halcki Pacha, with 10,000 men, entered Balgadinesti, about ten English miles from Galatz, on the Bth, and despatched a reconnoitring detach ment thither. On the same day a Turkish steamer, with troops on board, entered the haven of Galatz. General Baron Hess and suiteaarrived at Cron stadt on the 7th, accompanied by General Baron von Kollentina. The Austrian civil and military authorities, and a staff-colonel deputed by Omer Dacha, received him. The Civil Commissioner (Baron von Bach) was expected the same , day. General Letang's departure for the head-quarters of Baron Hess is postponed for some days. Count Eugene Wratislaw Nettolitzky von Mittrowitz, Austrian general of cavalry, is field-marshal. Sir David Wood, the British military plenipotentiary, has arrived here, en route for the head-quarters of Baron Hess. THE FRENCH ARMY IN THE DOBRUDSCHA. The Moniteur says " Public opinion has been much occupied the situation of a part of our army is. the Dobrudscha ; and it has been said that General Espinasse, who commanded the let division in the absence of General Carirobert, had been the cause, by forced marches, and by his want of foresight, of the cholera committing such ravages. General Espinasse confined himself to the punctual execution of the orders which had been transmitted to Mtn. He only made with his division one march of five 'hours beyond Kustendji, in order to support General Yousouf commanding the advanced guard, composed of Bashi-bazouks, and 1,00 Zouaves. In order to lessen the fatigue of his men, General Espinasse ordered them to leave their knapsacks behind them, in a position which he was sure to resume on the following day. In this bivouac of Karvalik, moreover, where the cholera raged with so much violence, and which lying recitals represented as deprived of all resources, there was no want either of good water or of fresh meat. In a country so unhealthy as the Dobradscha, the expedition certainly might have aggravated the effects of the ma lady, but it would be an injustice to impute the disas trous results of it to the forced marches, or to the impru dence of the generals." The Moniteur says : " A report having been in circulation of the death of General Espinasse, we feel pleasure in contradicting it. It is true he returned to France almost in a dying state from the effects of cholera, but he is now sufficiently re covered to be able very shortly to rejoin the army of the East. He has been to Bolougne to take leave of the Emperor, and he waits the orders of his Majesty to con vey to Marshal Saint Arnaud." RUSSIA. According to advices of the 6th, received by the Presse from St. Petersburg►, the inhabitants of that capital were much surprised that the Russian fleet had not attempted to make a diversion in favour of Boinarsund. The fall of that fortress has caused great depression, as even the non-military part of the nation is well aware that the Aland Islands formed a .link in the chain of fortifications, by means of which the Baltic was to have been made as much a mare elausam as the Black Sea. The plan seems to have been, that after the fortifi cations of Bomarsund were completed, a second Russian fleet was to be formed, and at the first suitable opportunity the Island of Guthland taken from Sweden, and that of Bornholm from Den mark. AUSTRIA . VIENNA, Sept. 14.—The Breslau Journal says, under the head of Vienna, that the Western Powers have replied to the Austrian note communicating Count Nesselrode's reply, by expressing not only their satisfaction with the attitude now assumed by Austria, but by announcing at the same time. that they request the subject may be droppA, as deci sions are now exclusively referred to the fate and issue of war. The Leipsic Journal announces from Frankfort that the Diet has again postponed its de liberations on the Oriental question. We find the following in Speller's Journal : "The candour with which Russia admits that a new adversary (Austria) is ready to place herself on the side of Russia's adversaries is a complete diplomatic surprise. Not a vestige scarcely remains, at any rate, of that haughty tone with which Russia threw down the gauntlet to all opponents at the commencement of the campaign. It is upon the expedition agAinst the Crimea that Austria now directs her whole attention, and her future conduct will depend upon its success or failure. It is a bold cast, unexampled in the enterprises of the world. Anxieties are the greater, as the allies must avail themselves of the last favourable period which the first campaign offers. An attack on the Baltic fortresses and on the Crimea could not be carried out simultaneously for want of sufficient transport. The result of the Crimean expedition will decide measures to be taken hereafter in the Baltic. At the same time there can be no question of the former entirely failing. The Crimea offers nu merous points of attack of greater or lesser strength. Not only are Austria's further proceedings dependent uponiesults in the distant theatre of war, but the less im portant questions upon which Gl erman y se e ks to Orient itself without arriving at a practical conclusion. Austria has not bound herself to assail Russia, and indis putably will not do so until the Western Powers have set fast footing on Russian territory. But whatever fate attends the Crimean expedition, Austria has placed her self in the fortunate position of being enabled to hold the objects at issue partly in her own bands (that is by oc cupying Wallachia), whilst she leaves to Russia the task of reconquering with the sword her lost advantages, which, as proved „ by the Turks, is not a matter of easy accomplishment. It cannot be denied that A us t r i a h as p l aye d h er car ds with admirable skill, and we have yet to learn whether the same compliment can be paid to Prus sia. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, Sept. 15.—A treaty was not long since concluded between the United States Government and Prussia, as well as some other German States, for the reciprocal delivery of individuals convicted, under judges' warrants, of certain criminal offences. A case has recently occurred where the efficacy of the convention has been tested, by the American Government having assented to deliver up to Prus sia a person named Sachs, who robbed the Breslau bank to a large amount, and fled to the United States. A commencement Having been thus made, and the effect of a rigid execution of the treaty being equally advantageous_ in a moral sense to the United States and to Germany, it is to be hoped that no impediments will henceforth be thrown in the way by the local American authorities. The States of the Union surely cannot desire to augment its po pulation by converting the sail as heretofore into a refuge for the scum of the world. Better an admixture of squl,w or even /104 ro blond in Ant-_ posterity thau darkened by th ely .'speeieJ of crime. The Zollverein ordinary conference will open to morrow at Darmstadt. Frusaia will be represented by M. Hennig, Privy Councillor of Finance. It &S understood that the conference - will not occupy itself with any matters connected with the tariffs ; so that the meeting will be devoid of external in terest, although probably Belgium will avail her self of the assembly to put in propositions refer ring to her commercial relations and the renewal of a treaty. It is asserted this evening that the new Prussian Chamber of Peers—if so it can be called—is to be summoned, instead of the existing Chamber, which has died a natural death. People await with great anxiety the Royal nomination of hereditary mem bers, as well as those for life. The former will naturally enough be limited almost exclusively to old feudal houses. Dr. Btsehoff, the esteemed professor of botany At the University of Heidelberg, died on the 11th inst. The Presse of Vienna says :—" It is rumoured that Prussia is preparing new propositions of media• tion, and that she has communicated them to the Cabinet of Vienna, in order that they may be after wards brow2ht before the Western Powers. Count Stroganoff, Russian secretary of legation, has lately set off for his post at Rome, bearing, it is said, special instructions for the legation of that city. It is said that Russia intends entering into nego ciations with the Holy See relative to the Holy Places." Moss's Gazette of Berlin, of the 13111, says "The Russian General Count Benkendorff, who, after having presented the despatch from Russia, at Putbus, had gone to Schandau, has returned to Berlin, and will definitively resume his functions of Military Plenipotentiary at the Russian Em bassy of that city. The Turkish Ambassador, Kiemal-Effendi, yesterday had conferences with the representatives of the Western Powers. Ho also paid a visit to M. de Manteuffel, the head of the Ministry." FRANCE. The leading columns of the Paris journals are on subjects which are without general interest, or which have been discussed so frequently as to leave nothing new to be said upon them. The Difbats makes a leading article of a review of the last work of the Count de Ficquelmont, and sums up as fol lows the pricipal points : "Let us briefly sum up the analysis which we have just made of M. de Ficquelmont's pamphlet. The force of Russia is in the north, and not in the south. Rus sia is not strong on the shores of the Back Sea. The natural limits of Russia are the Black Sea, and when Russia passes the boundary to enter the valley of the Danube, she commits a double fault, for she removes from the centre of her power, and comes against the Austrian interest encamped on the mountains of Tran sylvania, and the European interest watching over Con stantinople. Austria, placed on the natural frontier of Russia, and commanding it, is the most natural and most legitimate mediatrix between Europe and Russia to re-establish peace, if Russia will listen to advice ant admit that there are limits which she ought not to pass. The Moniteur publishes a number of decrees. One of them promulgates four additional articles tt) the Postal conventions recently exchanged be tween France and Belgium, intended for regulat!eg, the rate of postage on journals and periodica l works sent from France and Algeria to Bel gium, and vice versa. Another of them names four surgeons in the army to be Chu"' hers of the Legion of Honour, for services in the army of the East and in the Baltic, and 50 i:on co . w inissioued officers and soldiers, t o b e Cheval i ers in the same order, for their servi ces a t the tak ing of Bomarstmd ; and a fifth confers the Military Medal on Sergeant Bernier, of the 15th Regiale n of the Line, who having been sent with a detach ment of 25 men to assist in getting in the harvest in the arrondissement of Clamecy, where the cholera was raging, not only performed the duty confided to him, but showed the greatest devoted ness in attending on the sick, and in burying the dead. The following private telegraph despatches hriva been received : " Marseilles, Sept. 16. "The Porte has authorised the export of corn, but from Constantinople only. The ports of Italy are almost entirely free from cholera. It 11914 made great ravages at Messina, where 13,000 are said to have died. On the 12th there were oral five cases." "Hong Kong, Jnly 22. "Anarchy and piracy go on increasing. The pirates attack European vessels and massacre 1 , 1 18 natives of the coast. France, Portugal, and the United States have esia'Aished cruisers, and pur sue the pirates in their haunts. In consequence of the approach of the insurgents, the greatest panic prevailed at Canton, and the inhabitants were emi% grating en masse." "Bombay, July 31. _ . " The Russians are negotiating for the Purchase of the fortress near Herat ; they are exciting Persia against Turkey, and are drilling the Persian troops at Nero. The English, having reacquired confi dence in their own strength, have refused the offer made by the King of Nizam of a corps of cavalry. They are negotiating for the acquisition of advanced posts towards Khiva." The following details are given of the fire at the station of Arles, already mentioned by telegraph. In the evening of the 12th flames were seen to issue from the goods yard, and in a few minutes after, notwithstanding that immediate aid was brought, the whole place was on fire. Fortunately, there were in the yard at the time only 183 tons of mer chandise of the up-trains, and scarcely any of the down. Ten waggons were consumed, as well a 8 cranes used for loading and unloading. Every thing was insured. The French Three per Cents. were done on Saturday on the Boulevards at 74f. 55c. Very little business was transacted. SWEDEN. A letter from Copenhagen, of the 13th, says " Yesterday took place the election of the electors for the Vulkstheng. The candidates proposed 1),1 the organs of the opposition were alone chosen• ITALY. A letter from Lugano of the 9th announces 111 1 3 1 , M. Fischer, the gunsmith, lately arrested I° 6 having been concerned in the affair of the b e e intended for importation into Lombardy, has bee liberated on bail, the other gunsmiths of the to having undertaken to be sureties for kiln. BELGIUM. BRUSSELS, SEPT. 15 ' The Emancipation states that an extraora ina o rl / 2 convocation of the two Ch a mb ers w ill t a ke PilLee+h° - the 17th October, and that th e Ki ng will opoll, r e session in person. The Mi n i s t ers w ill retain tl b l ei n portfolios until the openi ng o f P ar liament) wP bi the question of confidence will be frankly 1 3 . 11 `,' for the Cabinet. It appears that the present had ad interim counselled the formation of 6 ,1 6 liamentary Cabinet, composed of members DI c , two Legislative Assemblies, but this combin atl 7 being considered impracticable, was fkbantia° and Ministers retained ofilea. EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 9.—The India mail tarrive,cia at Suez only on the . 6th inst., and proceeds '- Malta and England this day by the Tagus. Said Pacha, the new Viceroy of Egypt, is v°, * 7( shortly expected on his return from Constantin e e His Highness has been very cordially received the Sultan and his Ministers, and was deta ins there for the great Mahomedan festivals w ill " - ,h ended on the 7th, and, on his way back, it is be* lieved that he will call at Cavalla, a town in MI l e r donia, the birthplace of his father, Mehemet Egypt continues perfectly quiet during her rule -T ,,„ o absence, and the climate has been particuletrJa healthy, no signs of cholera or other disease h' n. appeared. A fresh supply of troops, consisting of infari ti l, and artillery, is to proceed from Egypt to reinn the Turkish army against the Russians. This or 4 ea t on the population does this country very la n d, harm, as it is in want of hands to cultivate the isl i to Mougel Bey, the French engineer, has returns 10 Egypt, in the hope that Said Pasha will order Ile, to finish the construction of the barrage of the 1%11 0 which was suspended by Abbas Pacha. The barrT o was begun in 1845 ; 1 , 600 , 0001 . sterlin g has b:8 expended upon it ; and as mu ch a ga in will in)", to be disbursed before it is completed. It is think hoped that Said Pasha will not be indu ced to e, of the barrage until after the railway bet° Alexandria and Cairo is quite finished. Since his return from England, El Hamee Pas 11 .: 1 1 Abbas Pasha's son, has been on friendly terms j$ the other Princes, his uncles and cousins, wiliff is the best poli:y the young man could adopt. - n yr n ow ascertained that Abbas Pasha has taken 1113 o f measures to endeavour to insure the successioPijo the Pashalic of Egypt to his son, contrary t°, laws of the country, but his sudden death Pt' end to his ambitious views. During the Past fortnight, the Nile has 1 1 rising very rapidly, and there is now no tles l : l 4, short crops for next year. The Mahmoudieh ( - ) af . 0 h a s bee% connecting Alexandria with the river, much neglected that, although much harat©r been let iii, there has been such a deposit of In at h " Tl (10W 11 . I there La" 1)°12 L ui j):0 , 1 , 1::ti ; some large saies of cotton. • agn e o¢ Freights, ss. to 6s. per quarter. Excli London, 99 piasters per pound sterling. 4