The Sun. — London, England, 1863-11-30 00:00:00

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough. THIS EVENING, MIRIAM'S CRIME. Messrs. Geo. Money, Parselle, Belford, Turner, Miss K. Saville, and Miss 'Wanders. Followed by (sth time) PATIENT PENELOPE • or, The Return of Ulysses. Messrs. honey and Fenton ; Mesdames 6 wanborough and Simpson. Atter which, MT NEW PLACE. Mr. A. Wood. Commence at 7. KE TRIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN," 3tta hade be the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, every Evening of q• R. GLRNIE, NEWS AGENT, 4. Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park. HIGH WAT E R AT LONDON BRIDGE. --ni ng, 4h. 51m.—Afternoon, sh. 12a3. Yo - moßnow.-Morni tig, 6h. 30m.—Afternoon, bh. 50m. The Weather —Sun. Offtee, Nov. 30, 1863. TREIMOMETER...... This:daY at Two o'clock .... Barometer -30.06. • .. 40 ......... Wind — N. ; mo d erate b reeze, and fine, With frost. TL.411. 6 . Sigeg :LONDON, MONDAY, NOV. 30, 1%3. 4 -- Parvenu, as he Proudly delights to desig nate himself, the Emperor NAPOLEON is, at this m oment, eminently and emphatically—" a great man in Ix great position." If the greatness of the position be, in a measure, due to the accident of his birth, he has, without doubt, achieved for himself in that posi tion---a personal power and importance peculiarly his own. He has become literally the arbiter of Peace and War in Europe. Paris, at this moment, holds the pre-eminent place of the Temple of JANUS of olden days; and, happily for Christendom, its portals are, for the most part, pacifically closed. The great Congress to which, in furtherance of his pacific aspirations, the EMPEROR had summoned his Royal and Imperial brothers, eeLms threatened 'With difficulty. The refusal of the English Ci,,,,zurtkeat to take pert in the intended deliberations, has nut only exclud e d E ng l an d from exercising her duo influence in the ad justment or En royean difficulties, but has thrown strious obst ac l e , It now remain: the way of any such a dj us t men t . for Prance alone, not only to take, as sh e ,h 45 , eady done, the initiati ve in the solution of t h e vexed questions which arc dis tracting Europe, b u t b ythe Prompt exercise alike 5 of her great power and her Set greater influence t o cdvance a step further in h er objectsmagnanimous career, a nd effect alone those great for which she p had invoked the Con g ress o f other owerE. The EMPEROR has already by 50 many repeated act, evidenced the loyalty of his views, and the tUag. nanimity of his sentiments, that the wellwishen of Peace and Order may rest satisfied in leaving the chief power of arbitration in his hands. Nay more, we may go further, and even assert (although France is not our model for a free constitution, nor NAPO LEON our paragon of Liberals) that even the advo cates of national rights and popular liberties may, remembering Magenta and Solferino, venture to hope for better things for Poland at the interven tion, and by the aid of France, than (alas, that we should have to say it !) of England. The people of this country sympathise to their hearts' core with the wrongs and indignities of Poland. At every fresh outrage inflicted upon that long-suffering and oppressed nation, our hearts thrill with pity and indignation. Could the English people take a part in the Congress of Nations how unanimous and em phatic would be their verdict! There would be no parleying and palavering, no diplomatic hesitations and hindrances, while folios of paper and time in terminable are consumed and nothing accomplished. It would be far otherwise. As it is, however,we are doomed, in outward appearance at least, to inac tivity. Bat as the great NAPOLEON encouraged his soldiers to the onslaught by telling them that:" forty ages" of the past were contemplating their achieve. ments, so now let the NAPOLEON of Peace, mag nanimously forgetting all pride and prejudice, hearten himself to face the necessities of the hour by the thought that, not alone the traditions and glories of the Past, but the highest hopes and aspira tion of the Present and the Future, are now in volved in his acts and impending upon his decision. Poland and Italy look to him with anxious hope, and Russia and Pruss.'a regard him with incipient and foreboding dread. France, as he knows well, relies upon him with implicit trust ; and Eugland, ne may rest assured, or, at all events, the English People, are disposed to regard with sympathy and applause every effort he may have the courage to mike towards not &one the pacificatiOn of Europe, but the re-establishment of outraged Poland. The meeting of Germans last Saturday is a sig nificant step, and one to be regretted by wellwishers to the cause of liberty. The speakers appear to have been very animated on the subject, and to have discussed the question with the intelligence and &termination for which their nation is celebrated. The first resolution declared that the Constitution separating Schleswig from Holstein was an attack on the rights of the population of the Duchy, and also on the right and honour of the German nation. This statement is inconsistent in the extreme, and even German logic would find it difficult to prove how conceding to one nation its individual rights was compromising the honour or interfering with the integrity of another. All this apparent con tradiction is, however, to be expected when once prejudice rules the day, and the jealousies of national antipathies are aroused. Dr. KINKEL was at great rains to explain the question of the disputed Duchies to those who perchance did not understand it so fully. Of course this account con tains a very one-aided version of the affair. Indeed, on one occasion, the speaker declared that it was just the same, in respect to the right of the present KING to possess these places, as if King WILLIAM the FOURTH had left Hanover to her present MAJESTY. This is quite absurd in theory as in practice, and altogether about as untenable as the argument that the King of DENMARK cannot pre tend on any valid grounds to hold sway over two States, when the Crown, as German state law decreed, was to be in the male line only. The very fact of the King of DENMARK assuming authority, proves that he does not conform implicitly to the regulations of the powers of Germany. Dr. KINKEL seemed to base his claim on the fact, that any State had a right to join another if so desirous, and that Schleswig had long desired to separate from Denmark and join Germany. This is not the fact at all, but the emissaries of the Confederation are constantly at work, and play their part so well, that discontent must inevitably arise in some quarters, and thus it is easy to represent isolated cases as general in stances, and to set forward the claims of those whose ingenious devices and skilful tactics are worthy of a better cause, The elasticity of the argument was especially demonstrated in the very different sequels that followed from two events not so different as far as they are put here in evidence. Ia the first place, the speaker observed that the protocol which put the Duchies under Denmark had been rendered valueless, because the conquering party had broke it. The Prince of AUGUSTENBURG, it would appear, is not bound by any previous relinquishment, since he is set forward in this emphatic manner after his father has renounced all claims on the part of him self and descendants. It seems little short of a quibble to assert that the renunciation did not affect the son, and at all events the particularity which lays so much stress upon one party adhering so strietly to rule, and then permits another to cancel and annul all promises and obligations. It is asto nishing how people can deceive themselves, and therefore it is not a great matter to find that this energetic orator winds up by remarking that the honour of the nation required that it should render assistance "to its own flesh and blood, who asked assistance in a righteous cause." In other words this must mean that it is the intention of a great nation to crush the liberties, and trample upon the privileges of a smaller one, and it yet remains to be seen if this arbitrary act of tyrannical annexa tion will be permitted by the nations of Europe. Mr. KARL BLIND was resolved not to mince matters, and took several occasions to impress on the minds of his hearers the necessity not to put any trust in the devices of princes or the policy of courts. Vehement as was his style, however, his speech contained some warnings that, if taken to heart, might be of great service to the visionary enthu siasts and more sober setters to rights who are in tent on some decided move, and seem resolved not to lose any more time without stirring action super seding the study of protocols and the legality of s uccession. " What hope had they," h e a s ked , " that the people's blood would not be recklessly spilt fo r the furtherance of dynastic interests." This is strictly true, because times without number some showy pretext has been made the excuse for rushing to wa r. The meeting, before separating, pledged themselves necessary attempts to support the committee in all gain their end and further ~ the object at h eart. ,7 -LUIS great demonstration cer tainly reveals much energy and enthusiasm on the part of those who compuea it ; but, it may be asked, cui bond. Surety, i f the Federal Diet are resolved to enforce their claims they are sufficiently strong to be able to do so with out The al t this parade late proceeding,. yet such has been the a a t nd Frari It is most un Wee to exclude the representa k excitementfor t are i aol'i live from the Federal Diet, course adopted. Such conduct cannot but lower the conclave in the sight of all upright and straightfor ward judges. It shows a sense of something not quite clear and precise in the actions of those who If such devices and propose and sanction the plan. tactics triumph for a time the success will be but momentary, and the eclat of very brief duration. It is sad to contemplate the strife and dissension that will be engendered by the augry feelings now predominating, a n d d ou btl ess we a r e on the eve of a severe struggle ; but if the right cause is taken up with spirit and decision it must eventually win ' the day, at all events our Miaisterp. Iltd better come ROY AL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT -GARDEN. Under the Manazement of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W. Harrison. THIS EVENING, for the Bth time, Bale's new Opera, BLANCH k! DE NEVERS : Miss Louisa Fyne, Miss Anna Hiles, Miss Emma Heywood ; Messrs.Vi r . H. Weiss, H. Corri, A. Cook, A. bt. Albyn, C. Ly4ll, J. Rouse, and W. Harrison. To conclude with the Second Act of THE DESERT FLOWER. Conductor, Mr. A. Mellon. Doors open at half-Past Six—Commence at Seven. ral FIE ATRE 13.0 Y AL DRURY- LANE. jiL. Managers, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. TIIIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform the Farce of EART'S IN TAE HIGHLANDS: cnaracters by Mr. o. Neville, Mr. G. Weston, Nlr. Warde, J. Marris ; Mrs. C. Melville, and Miss flarfieur. Afrer whic - 'a, Lord Byron's Choral Tragedy, 3IANFRED. 141 essrs. lAps, Ryder, Rayner, M.- agreson, Ward, Spencer ; Ni,46 Eburr,e, Miss F. Atkinson, Miss Leclercq, and Mrs. E. Falconer. Vocalists—Miss Poole, Miss tatter, Miss Cicely Not , , Mris Heywood, and Mr. Swift. FOllO wed by BEAUTY OR THE BEAST. Principal cha racter'.. by Messrs. Addison, G. F. Neville, Barret, zlpencer, and ( Wetton; Mrs Edmund Falconer and Miss R. Leelerq. ITOHEATEE ROYAL 1) U R Y-L AN E. ,A. Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. Great and continued success of the production of Lord Byron's MANFRED, generally acknowledged by the press and the public to be one of the most complete and legAnnate triumphs of a combination of artistic capabilities presented on the stage for many years. THIS EVENING the nerformances will ; commence with 11Y HEART'S IN THE HIGHLANDS. After which, commencing at a Quarter before Eight o'clock, Lord Byron's Choral Tragedy of MANFRED. Mortals: ME lifted, Mr. Phelps; Abbot of 6 .3 t. Mauric , Mr. Ryder ; a Chamois Hunter, Mr. A. Rayner ; Manuel (an agedßetainer), Air. Neville; Herman (a young Domestic in the Castle of Manfred), Mr. G. Weston; Retainers, Messrs. Bedford, 'Weaver, Kirk, Wilson, Sraith, and Edwards. Immortalsdio; Arimanes (Ruler of the Evil A gencies), Mr. (t spirit of the Ether), Miss Emma Heywood ; irit of the W ll (s e a s r per ; (Spirit o f the Stars), Miss Louisa Ritter ; Undine or _ s. `Paters). Miss Poole; Meserima (Spirit of M r. D 1 6 44 . 2 r s ! Nott;C' rely Auster (Spirit of the Storm), m to rota (infra of the Earth). Mr. Meagers , n ; OB IN übes (Spirit of the (Spirit of th e Shadow of Night), Mr. Ryder; f_ll? Ml , untains), Mr. G. Spencer ; is, and Atropos—the Mes. Edmund Falconer ; Clotho, Lache Nemesis ( Goddess of Vengeance), Miss C. Weston, Three Destinies—Miss Emma AtkiT ° Ast , te Miss Rose and Miss Murray; the Phantom Miss 31. A urne; Evil Leclerq ; the Witch of the Alps, of the Weird World, .A genies and Spirit Spectres Messrs. T. Matthews, sieym our, Miss Harlieur, _ J. Al t o s r . ris e j lv . Me, Cormack,Mrs. 13Viaisrs f the scenery. low, and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the C A h c o t ir t. a — n s d oe t o h e e Ballet. Order and character, o Bart he Summit of the Jung.. 1: Studio and Gothic Gallery in Mantred's Castle. Scene 2: a Precipice and Glaciers Chalet of the Chamois frau. Act 11. Scene_as. h S e cene 2: The Steinbach, a Hunter and Alpin t e r toe Lower Valleys among the Alp Wsterfall, in one the Haunt of the Witch of the and Overhanginng °Cliffs, Alps. "Th e su bow's rays still arch the torrent with the many hues of heave a nd roll the sheeted silver's waving perpendicutar." Scene 3 : The Snow capped Summit ol i um n o'er the cot the Jung - frau, by Moonlight. Scene 4 : The Hall of At imanes in the Nether World, painted by 311. Danson and . son Act lll—Scene ➢ 1 : Terrace and Ext er i or o f c a stle Scene 2 The Turret Studio, the Magian's Mid night haunt. shook and Illumined by a Thunderstor m, an d fina lly Destroyed by Flashing Bolt and Crashing Avalanche. ;Last e . A S no wy Alpine Waste "r I —s Wilderness. . ss. P 3t - y r - ra.im Se e eh of Songs and Choruses—Act ical Responses of Viewless Spirits to tne Magian's invoca tion• Ist Solo, "Mortal to thy bidding bow'd," Mi ss Emma lissywood ; 2d Solo, "In the blue depth of the waters, " 31)53 Poo l e ; 3d Solo, " I am the r id er of the wind, " Mr. Swift ; Septette, Misses Poole, Hey wood, Cicely Nott, Mr Swift, and horns; The Impre caton—Solo, " When the Moo n i s on ttie Wave, " Miss Cice ly Nott ; Solo, Th ugh thy Slumber may be deep." Miss Poole ; Chorus, by the whole Choir. Act. ll. cene 3 ; Solo mi d Chorus, " The Capti ve U surper, " Miss Cicely Nott and Chorus ; Song, "The Shipp sailed on, the Ship sailed fast," Miss Emma Heywood. ' ene 4—Grind Choral Hymn of the Evil Agencies, " Hail t o our Master , Prince of Earth a nd Air." solo verses by Mr. Swift, chorus by full Choir ; Ju bilant Chorus and accompanying: Dance, by full Choir and tile Ballet. Act ILL—Last. Scene: Grand Dual Chorus or Good and Evil Spirits, by the Principal Singers and Full cissir. The general action of the tragedy arranged by Mr. Phelps. The incid ental dances designed and directed b/ Mr. Cormack. Costumes f rom designs by' R. W. Keene, Esq., and from Flaxman's Illustrations f Ciassical and mythological Conceptions. Machinery by Mr. J. Tucker and Assistants. Gas Illuminations by Mr. J. Hinckley. Spectral illusions by Mr. Cox, under the direction of Mr. Telbin. The whole of the entirely new scenery designed and prinelpHly painted by Mr. W. 'Telbin, assisted by his son, Mr. H. Telbin. 'I he Hall of Arimanes painted by Mr. Danson and Sons. The increased orchestra and present arrangement of the music, oneinally composed by Sir Henry Bishop, under the direc tion of Mr. Barnard. The choir under the direction of Mr. Charles Beale. To conclude with BEAUTY OR THE BEAST. Private Boxes, 10s. 6d., 215., £1 Ils. Gd., £2 2s , 35., and .£l4s.: Stalls, 6s. ; Dress Circle, 4s. ; First Circle, 3s. ; Boxes, 28. ; Pit, 25.; Lower Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery, Gd. No half-price. 13,x office open from Ten to Five daily. Doors open at half-past Six, commence at Seven o'clock. Stage Manager, Mr. Phelps. TEIEATRE ROYAL HAY MARKET.- Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, [Wel:stone. THIS EVENING, SILKEN FETTEttS: Measrs. Chas. Mathews, Chippendale, W. Farren, Howe, &c ; Mesdames C. Mathews and M. Harris. Followed by THE GOLDEN FLEECE. Messrs. Charles Mathewz., Corapton,Weathersby,&c. ; Mesdames C. Mathews, L Keeley. Griffith, &c. Followed by CO :M., AS A CUCUMBER. Mr. C. Mathews. And LITTLE DAISY. Commence at 7. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Sole Management of Mr. Pechter. BIM NIONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated Every Evening until further notice. THIS EVENING, the Comedietta, by W. Gilbert, entitled UNCLE BABY : Mess s. Widdicombe, J. G. Shore, Charles ; bliss P. Leclercq, and Carlotta Leclercq. After which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONTO, a Love Story, in Twelve Tana:aux, taken from Italian Chronicle ," by Mr. John Brougt,am. Principal charac ter by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles, lirlu, - ; - hani, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford, Collett, Andrews, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, 'E. Ltivenue, J 1 rs. Lee, and Aiss Elsworthy. Doors open at half-past 6—commence at 7. LEA H.-EVERY NIGHT. MISS BATEMAN.-LEAH.-TIIIS EVENING, the 53d appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss BA TEMAN, in the character of LEAIL In consequence of the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso nation of the priecipal character in the new Five Act Drama of LEAH has been attended. Mr Webste begs to announce that it will be performed EVERY EVE ING until further notice. NEW T HEATRE-RO VAL, ADELPHI.- Sole Pronriator and Manazer. M. B. Webster. - - THIS EVENING, at 7, THE TRAGEDY QUEEN: Mrs. S!irling. At 8, the New Drama of LEAH : Bth weeic of Miss Bate man, supported by Alessrs.Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil lington, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne; Miss 11. Simms, and Mrs. Billington. To conclude with THE IRISH TIGER : Miss K. Kelly and Mr. btphenson. Tint SON. LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, 1863. forward boldlyand show themselves capable of being decided for once, and putting a stop to the encroach ments of one state, and giving support to the just claims of another. A heavy cloud is thrown over the Indian news which has reached us with the newly at rived mail, by the reported death of the able and high minded Governor-General. The news is startlingly sudden and as yet unconfirmed, but there is too much rea son to fear that if not actually true at the time it was first announced it has since been verified. Lord ELGIN, according to a telegram received at the India Office, was so dan g erously ill that his life was despaired of on the 14th of this month, and there is too much reason to fear that, like too many of his predecessors, efficient and accomplished as t h r i y m in se g lf c , l h im e a h t a e s , succumbed to the evil influences of a possibly aggravated by want of due precautions. In any case his illness will be a serious loss to England and to India, for his appointment was one of the few political nominations which gave almost unqualified satisfaction, and it is to be feared that, under the most favourable circumstances, Lord ELGIN'S health will prove unequal to his arduous duties. Unhappily, there is too much reason to regard the office as already vacant, and another of our foremost politicians wili be summoned to under take the dignities, the responsibilities, and the risks of his high estate. It is time to consider whether something cannot be done to mitigate this loss of life, to arrest, or at least delay, that fatal arm which stands with ready poised dart continually by the side of our Anglo-Indian chiefs, snatching them from us in the full flush of their glory, the prime of their days, with their work half accomplished, their reforms begun, but left incomplete. It remains to be tried whether more frequent relaxation, less as siduous application to the duties of their calling, great - I. care in the selection of a place of residence, and more caution in avoiding violent changes of atmosphere, as well as extremes of temperature, will not serve to modify, if it cannot altogether check this disastrous mortality. More, perhaps, is to be hoped from the completion of the great public works now going on in India—the drainage, the irriga tion, the adoption of sanitary measures which, together with the greater facilities offered by the railway lines for the selection of healthful localities for our official stations, may be expected to have a beneficial cfEct on civilians and soldiers alike. The long roll of names which have passed into silence under the Indian sun include men emi nent in all professions, and the better government of our Eastern Empire will be secured at a heavy price indeed if men like Lord ELGIN are to be the sacrifice. In Jamaica, in Canada, in China, in India, he has served his country well and wisely, and the thought that so brilliant and successful a career has been too probably cut short in its prime will sadden many an Englishman as he glances at the news brought by the Calcutta mail. The other intelligence which it brings is satisfactory enough. Peace and prosperity are rapidly developing the capacities of India, though the supineness and injustice of former years has left work for many a long day to come. The East India Railway is busy conveying the holiday-seekers of depopulated Cal cutta to the hills, the new line is about to be opened between Lahore and Mooltan, and in every direc tion the means of internal communication are being gradually extended. Trade is also prosper ing, although considerable damage has been done to some kinds of produce by the enormous clouds of locusts which have lately passed over a large portion of India, coming, it is conjec tured, originally from Arabia. The owners of the vast tea plantations, which have recently given rise to such confident expectatiods, were horror stricken as the mighty swarm moved towards them. Hap pily for tnis new and flourishing trade, tea is not ranked among entomological delicacies, and the plants were left unhurt. Less fortunate, holtever, were the rival plantations, and it is feared that the cotton crops will have suffered heavily from the inroads of these unwelcome and voracious visitors. Should this prove to be the case, it will be more to be regretted than any damage done to the tea plantations, seeing that the cotton crop affects two countries and two peoples, instead of one. It seems that, unfortunately, the cotton plant is numbered among the favourite dainties of the locust tribe, and at some places, Arrah, for instance, they have inflicted considerable damage. An Anglo-Indian correspondent describes them in these words—" They stretched like a firma ment for miles on every side, and towered up to Heaven, in pillars of ever revolting multitudes, like millions of water-spouts. The injuries which they have inflicted, however, have happily been only of a partial nature, and Government and people are busy in trying to provide against a re currence of the infliction of destroying the eggs add young swarms. Had it not been for these unplea sant visitors the harvest in Northern India would, it is said, have equalled the abundant crops of Eng land. We must hope that the grievance will be only temporary, and that the active measures taken for the destruction of the enemy will prove to have been effectual. At any rate the trade of India is now flourishing enough to bear such a calamity without much disturbance, even as her revenue has become sufficiently buoyant to have dispersed all the gloomy anticipations of financiers. There is much cause for thankfulness if we look at the change a few years has wrought, though much re mains to be done, if we would prevent our eastern empire from exacting in return for the benefits she may confer on us the lives of our most capable and energetic statesmen. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) THE POLISH INSURRECTION. BRESLAU, Nov. 30. Advices received here from Poland state that in consequence of the searches ordered in the churches and convents of Kaliscb, the city had been sur rounded and all communication with the environs interrupted. Small detachments of insurgents were appearing throughout the country, well armed, and completely equipped in winter uniform. A fresh convoy of Poles, among whom was Madame Memachewska, had been sent into the heart of Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 30. The Journal de St. Petersburg publishes a very detailed plan, dated March 1, 1861, and signed General Miroslawski, for the organisation of the present revolution in Poland. This document is stated to have been found in Zamoy ski House, Warsaw, after the attempt on the life of General Berg. SUEZ, Nov. 28. News received here from Madagascar announces Ta n t treaty with France was being a bad been abolished, and y worshipraTftheofa grant e d. T he F rench Consul prepared.tl i h b a e t r t t y h e o d f would reside in Madagascar. Commerce would be permitted as proof of friendship. French vessels would be allowed to anchor in the military port. The Customs duties had been re-established. The Qacen w ill h ave the power of passing laws. PORTUGAL. LISBON, Nov. 23. One of the chief objects of Portugal in going to the Paris Convention is to obtain possession of the frontier town of Olivenca, which Spain has always held, although it was formally made over to Portugal by the treaty of Vienna. FRANCE. PARIS, Nov. 29. BOURSE, Nov. 28.—The market has been heavy but with little change in quotations, Threes, for the Account, being now at 66f. 90c. Railways quiet, but up the present time well maintained. The market closed as follows :-- tt per Cents. 94 250 Do. end 3 per Cents Do. end month 66 85 Credit Mobilier... 1065 Do. end month 1095 Bank Shared....., 3363 Credit koneier 1250 Roman Italian L0an...... 71 80 Do. end month.... 71 70 New ditto ...... Do. end month Russian ........ Austrian . 78 Spanish Threes.... Howe Debt ...... 5 111 Deferred ........ 46 75 BAIL rAyB. Cash. Account. 972 50 .. 970 975 .. 979 Orlon= Northern .. New ditto 937 50 .. 935 895 - - Lyons and Mediterranean New. ditto .. • • Geneva S uithern Western Eastern .. .. Sardinian...... Austrian I.ol7.bard North of Spain Saragossa .. 625 .. 617 50 Ditto to Barcelona .... 303 75 .. 307 LO ounded, the Yankees moved cautiously towards the spot, and two battalions opened close volleys. Discovering their exact whereabouts by the flash, we all took accurate aim, and pouring volley after volley into them with great ra pidity, scattered their force in all directions. Wet to the skin, but much elated, we were peremptorily commanded to retire across the Run by an orderly of the general's, who said our firing had aroused every man in the division. As we approached M'Lean's Ford through the woods, our outposts, horse and foot, were as thick as flies, and such was the danger of being fired into, that scouts had to be sent in advance to report our approach. The ford was much deepened, and the river had risen. We crossed as best we could on fallEn trees ; and as the moon rose, plainly saw our horse pickets on the opposite hill, while the glare of the enemy's camp flees around Centreville looked like thou sand. of stars flickering against the dark blue sky. It was evident the enemy were perfectly informed of the topograpbical peculiarities of the region, for there seemed to be little hesitation in their movements, but great know ledge of available ground, and practicable roads. Their ex tended wings and superior force led many to suppose that it was their real intention to surround and cut us off from all escape. The men laughed at such an idea, and, to use iheir own language, were " spoiling for a fight." When the morning of the 18th dawned, our regiments formed in line, and waited hour alter hour for the attack, whieh was now certain. Shortly afterwards we have the writer's first im pressions of A BATCH OF GENERALS. During the week, when the weather had cleared and the scorching July sun blazed again as of old, by common consent we all took to the woods, and encamped there. As tor " Jeff. Davis," it appears that when the rout of the enemy was complete, he had ridden without escort along the lines ; but his features and figure were so well known that he was quickly discovered, and loud yells of delight rang out from our whole army. Taking advantage of the tall of evening, he " dropped in" upon our officers (many of whom were fellow-townsmen, or ex- members of the U.S. branches of Legislature) to have a quiet chat. As I had never seen a live President, my curiosity was on the que vive, and when his presence was whispered to me, I found him sitting at our colonel's tent-door, with a circle of cap tains and lieutenants, conversing very quietly on State anirs, but withno more animation orsignof pleasure than if a victorious army was not around, or a beaten one flying from him. In citizen attire, with beaver hat, aad smoking a cigar, he listened to all that was said, assented or dis sented with a nod of the head, and some time afterwards, mounting his grey mare, ambled off to Manassas as unos tentatiously as it' he were the least person in the Confede racy. Since then I have seen the President frequently on different fields of battle, and have observed little change in his habitually modest and thoughtful demeanour, although on many occasions his proud and victorious troops, un conscious of his presence, were rending the skies with their shouts or charging the enemy with unexampled fury. The brigadier under whom we had hitherto served pleased the men so little that it was deemed advisable to appoint in his stead Colonel Nathan Evans, whose general ship and gallantry at Stone Bridge and Sudley Ford had won for him universal esteem. We had been informed that our command was under marching orders, and parado was just over when three horsemen galloped into camp,and saluted the colonel. These were none other than Evans, Longstreet, and Ewell—names that are now for ever hal lowed in the hearts and history of our gallant army. From their style of riding and peculiar seat in the saddle, I at first sight, took them for dragoons, and was not mistaken. Evans was very restless, and his horse reared and chafed, and plunged to the right and lett all the time he stayed with us. He is anout 40 years of age, with a head of the zest of Tom Moore's ; slightly bald; small restless black eyes; heavy black moustaches; and when he smiles dis plays incomparable teeth ; but has a quick, cunning, and snappish look, although his manner is polished and polite. His countenance looks like one who dissipates occasionally; he is of medium stature, angular in his movements, never happy but when in the saddle—a perfect soldier in every thing, and " swears like a trooper." Longstreet is a powerfully-built man, somewhat bald, about stt 10in. high, with sandy hair and whiskers—the latter allowed to grow mit immed. Ile possesses a fine bluish grey eye, of great depth, penetration, and calculation ; sel dom speaks unnecessarily, seems absorbed in thought, and very quiet in manner. Ewell I did not see distinctly; he was continuall y moving about, prying into our camp arrangements, and looking towards Manassas with his glass. All three were dressed as citizens,with heavy black felt hats on, and, except pistols in their holsters, were unarmed and unattended. These officers have since acquired in mortal fame. I myself have bean witness of their achievements, of which more anon. So potent is the force of association that this author's Confederate sympathies go so far as to make him —an Englishman—an advocate of slavery ! He devotes a chapter to the one-sided consideration of the question, giving imaginary conversations, which dilate upon the happiness of many negroes of his acquaintance and their attachment to their masters. No doubt many of these instances may be true. There are good masters as well as bad, and there are contented as well as discontented slaves. Minor details like these do not, however, in any way affect the principles of a question. It is rather late in the day to argue the abstract merit of slavery now ! We shall con tent ourselves with a passing expression of our own amazement, that an " Englishman," as he calls himself upon the title•page, should venture to declare such sentiments ! As a consecutive narra tive of the war, these volumes will be useful as well as interesting. T►he last chapter takes us to the Battle of Fredericksburg, on the 13th December, 1862, which is illustrated by a sketch map of the Battle• field. The Mysterious Case of Arsenic Poisoning. After the despatch of our report of the proceed ings at the inquest at Wimbledon on Miss Huband, on Friday, the following evidence was taken : George Cole was called. He is a man of appa rently 30 years of age. He said—My acquaint ance with the deceased commenced three and a half years ago, but it ceased during that time for fourteen months—from January, 1861, to March, 1862. The acquaintance was secret, and it was not approved of by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon. My visits were secret and at night. I was aware that she was six months gone with child, and I have not much doubt that I was the father. She told me she was in that state in the beginning of last April. She said she would swear the child on me, and I was under the belief that she was in the family-way. She said several times that her aunt would blow up, and I proposed marriage, She said that would he altogether against her friends' wishes. I furnished her with a ring in May last, but she did not wear it, and after her death Mrs. Vernon sent it back through the post, in consequence of an ap plication I made to her to return me the property there was of mine in the house. I had given the pro perty to Miss Huband, but after her death I thought 1. was entitled to it. Deceased never said anything about destr, ying the child's or her own life, and I never suggested anything of the kind to her. I never furnished her with any arsenic, and never heard of any, and nothing occurred that I know of for the purpose of procuring abortion. The note which 1 took to Mr. Vernon's merely related to the property, and there was not one word in it as to the death of the deceased, or her being in the family way. I had reason to think she had taken poison, or been poisoned, from her sudden death, and from Mrs. Vernon's not allowing anyone to see the body. I think she either poisoned herself or that the Vernons or her relations did so to prevent my marrying her. I have nothing to warrant such a supposition beybnd my own ima gination. I never heard her say she would poison herself, or that there was poison in the house. Superintendent Bevan said he did not wish to put any questions to the witness, but he was the only witness who had adhered to his first statement. The Coroner—l am afraid that fact will not les sen his guilt, or mitigate what he will have to answer for hereafter. By a Juror—The property consisted of a watch and trinkets. In reply to a remark. by Superintendent Bevan, the coroner said he did not think that any portion of the arsenic found in the cupboird had been used by the deceased, and that the arsenic taken by her was of another kind. Mr. John Huband, the father of the deceased, was then called, and said that Mrs. Vernon took his daughter and adopted her. She never expressed a wish to leave. He had no reason to suppose she received any injury from the Vernon family, or was ill-treated in any way. The Coroner having ascertained that the opinion of the jury was that the inquiry had roceeded quite far enough, summed up the evidence, pointing out that under the circumstances he thought that the only safe verdict for them to return was that the deceased died of poison, hut whether taken by her self or administered to her by others there was no satisfactory evidence to show. The jury concurred, and the following verdict was returned—" That the deceased was several months gone in the family way, and died from the effects of arsenic, but whether it was taken by herself to destroy her own life, or whether it was given to her by any other person for any other purpose, there is no satisfac tory evidence to show." The inquiry lasted nearly seven hours. T HE FRENCH EMBASSY.—His Excellency Prince de la Tour d'Auvrrgne, the newly-appointed Ambassador from the Court of the Tuileries, arrived at Albert -gate house last evening from Paris. His Excellency was met at the London-bridge station by the Marquis de Cadore, Charge d'Affaires and First Secretary of the Embassy, Viscount Contades, Viscount Beamont, M. Caumont de la Force, and Al, Roux, Chancellor of the Embassy, Literary Intelligence---in England. THE POET LAUREATE has now ready his new poem of " Enoch the Fisherman." Mr. W. H. RUSSELL is about to publish, under the title of " Canada : its Defences, Condition, and Resources," an account of his travels in that country during the winter of 18G1-2. A NEPHEW or THE CII ANCELLOR OF THE EXCIIEQUER, MR. A. GLA.DsToNE, has made his debut as a novelist in a tale of real life, entitled " The Man of the Hour." The speeches of the Prince Consort have been translated by Dr. Frese, of Bremen, very successfully, and have met with a large sale in Germany. BOOKS RECEIVED. The Shadow of Ashlydyat. By Mrs. Henry Wood. 3 vols. Bentley. Barbara's History, By Amelia B. Edwards. 3 vole. Hurst and Blackett. Sir Guy de Guy. By Rattlebrain. Illustrated by Phiz. Routledge. Le Correspondant. Ch. Douniol. Literary Intelligence---in France, During the present year there have been no less than 12,000 now works and 20,000 pieces of new music published in Paris, and 6,a)0 works in the provinces. PROUD/lON is about to start a new non-political paper. lie is also preparing a series of small pamphlets against the Opposition in the Chambers. COUSIN has bequeathed his library, collected with immenso care and trouble, to the State, under the condition that it should always form a special division of the National Library. RENAN's "LIFE OF JESUS" has been confiscated at Konigsberg in Prussia. 'erli NUMBE R . OF P OLITICAL JOURNALS IN PARIS and the departments is at present 318 ; of unpolitical ones, 6,700. THE NATIONAL SIIAKSPEARE COMMITTEE, dur ing the current week. has been joined by Sir Hugh M. Cai ro rn f. Mas sos, M.P., Col. S)kes, M.P., E. B. Eastwick, Esq., Pn, Thomas Calvert, EN , Harrison, Esq., and G. P. Bacon, Esq. NEW OPERAS.—Mr, Efenry Leslie has a new opera ready, as also has Mr. Benedict. The text for both, r4trour flays, is by Mr, PalgraTe SimpseLti LITERATURE. Battle-fields of the South from Bull Run to Fredericksburg. With Sketches of Confederate Commanders, and Gossip of the Camps. By an English Combatant (Lieut. of Artillery on the field). With Two Maps. Two Vols. smith and Elder. Beginning with the very first threatenings of the disruption of the United States, the author of these volumes, himself an eye-witness of the scenes which he describes, has given a very comprehensive ant animated account of the American war, as regarded, of course, from the Confederate point of view. As an evidence at once of his lively style and decided sentiments, we may cite his very graphic portrait of the Yankee, whom he describes as "a votatile, imaginative, superficial, theatrically inclined individual, possessing uncommon self confidence, very self-willed, arrogant, and boastful. His self-conceit is boundless ; any one who disputes his ideas is a fool l" At the first threatening of nostilities this eye-witness describes the unanimous enthusiasm of the Confederates as something mar velous. There was no lack of volunteers for arms. All were anxious to go forth and fight the Yankees, "not that the Northerners were deemed worthy of that honour," but there was a strong desire " to get to close quarters with the enemy, and settle the question without further delay." From morning till night the surrounding woods re echoed with the report of firearms. " Our men," says the author, " did not really need such practice, for every youth was accustomed to the woods and to hunting; each had killed his dozens of panthers, fact nine-tenths of our company seemed born to arms, and were never so happy as when shooting." In another place he observes—" Such patriotism as the women displayed is certainly be yond description—they seemed to give all heart and soul to the cause." " The negroes, too, at the plough, in the cotton-field, or beside their cabin doors, rushed out, hat in hand, mounted the fence, and rolling their eyes in wonder and delight, would shout success to us on our journey." Amid such universal encouragement and acclamation, the gal lant army of the South set forth upon their march. " But who are our generals," asked the author at the outset of the campaign; " our men are as brave as steel, but who are to lead them." This question was shortly to receive a full an d sa ti s factory reply. The writer soon afterwards obtained his first glimpse of General Beauregard : Of Beauregard I knew little, but had heard'much. He was continually moving about from place to place, his ap pearance and escort being so unostentatious that many met and passed without knowing him. It was his custom to walk in the garden of the cottage where his head-quarters were established after meals, smoking; and it was there I first saw him. He is a small man, with a sallow com plexion, a heavy black moustache, and closely cut hair. With the left hind in his trousers pocket, a ci g ar in his mouth, a buttoned-up coat, and smal l cap, he is tho exact type of a French engineer, and could not an+ - there be mistaken for a civilian. He is jaunty in his gdt, dashing in his manner, and evidently takes delight in the circumstances of war. It must be confessed his modesty is equal to his merit—he is not im perious or bearing, bears great respect for his brother offi cers of the old service, and is never seen to such advantage as when standing on an earthwork, and, giving orders, or conversing with animated gesture. Hostilities now began in earnest. Here is the first commencement AT BULL RUN. From our position to Blackburn's Ford was half a mile, and there Longatreet was posted with a strong brigade. Ewell was to our right, lower down, and across the Run at Union Mills. While we stood in line of battle, scouts came in, reporting the enemy's approach en mesas. In the afternoon an Alab ima regiment came in, in good order, bringing all its baggage. They had skirmished with the enemy for several miles, taking advantage of every turn in the road, and firing from the woods with good effect. From their reports we learned that all the outposts had made good their retreat, and our skirmishers had done s u much damage, that the enemy were extremely slow and cautious in their movements. Towards nightfall four companies of our right wing crossed the ford and occupied a small valley which led to Centreville. Our pickets had not long been posted in the timber, when a cavalry scant came across the open, and reported the approach of a strong force. The men were all quietly placed and ready for business, when we distinctly saw several hundred Federals placed in the edge of the wood opposite, and could hear their conversation occasion • ally. One of our negroes, taking advantage of the dark ness, went over to the enemy. During the night, the lieutenant-colonel, anxious for our safety, attempted to reach us. Thanks to the run away, the enemy had enclosed us on three sides, the fourth being a range of hills, beyond which was the river. De termined to exiricate us, the colonel swam the river, and before the morning dawned we had safely forded it, recrossed again lower down, and flanked the euewy, The sequel was excitiug, ,130..Lieying us to be sur- BULWER'S POEM IN BLACKWOOD, Under the title of " The Boatman," there is a very remarkable Poem leading off the new number of Blackwoods illagazlne for December. It is from tke indefatigable hallo. of Pisistratus Caxton, who is apparently just now at his very best—as he is certainly more than ever industrious. Scarcely has he completed his comprehensive series of Essays upon Life, Literature, and Manners, entitled collectively Caxiontana, upon the which series we shall take the earliest opportunity of descanting at length—hardly has he sur prised the general public with his whimsical apologue about the Congress of Fishes convened by the Pike, an elaborated sarcasm that we have heard pronounced the cleverest political squib of modern tin es—when he throws off, in a vein so totally different, this exquisite allegorical poem of ''The Boatman," a poem kindred to the masterpieces of Schiller, and worthy of Schiller's genius—an alle gory in which the Poet may be said to have epito mized the whole pathos of Human Life. But for the length to which it extends, we should be tempted to transfer the entire Poem to our columns from the pages of Blackwood. Although perfectly conscious that, by dividing it in any way, by breaking it up into mere fragmentary quotations, we are necessarily marring the general effect of it as a work of art,we must nevertheless, venture to give at least some portions of the opening and of the closing passages of the Allegory, as a means of affording the reader a notion of its character as a whole, and, above all, of its singular felicity as an Allegory of Human Life : Half sleeping still, I stand among The silvery, trembling sedges, And hear the river rolling strong, Through mists that veil its edges. " Up, Boatman, up I the moments flee As on the bank I shiver ; And thou must row me towards the sea Along this length of river." The Boatman rose and stretched his hand,— " Come in—thou hest far to go ;" And through the drowsy reeds from land The boat went soft and slow ; Stealing and stilly, and soft and slow. And the Boatman looked in my face, and smiled : " Thy lids are very heavy; sleep on, poor child! Lulled by the drip Of the oars I dip, • Measured and musical, sure and steady— Sleep by my side While from home we glide." And I dreamily murmar, "From home already I" I awake with a start—on my sight flashes day. " So late, and so little advanced on the way ; Arouse thee, old laggard, and row me faster, Or never a stiver thou'll get from me." " When the voyage is over, my pert young master, Be sure the grey Boatman will earn his fee. But whether I seem to thee fast or slow, There is but one speed for the boat I row; I measure my movements by no man's taste, Whether he ask me to halt or haste. Plish, Plash, drop upon drop, On without hurry, but on without stop ; The clock on yon turret is not so steady." " If crawl we must at this snail-like pace, Ere the river flow curved to the curving shore, Let me take a last look at my native place. And the green of the sedges—one last look more. Where the home of my birth ? It is blotted from earth ? Just left, and now lost to my sight already I" Tauntingly answered the Boatman grey : " Not a moment ago Pidst thou call me slow ; But already 's a word thou wilt often say. 'Tie the change of the shore Proves the speed of the oar, Stealing the banks away, stealthy, steady." Bustle and clatter, and dissonant roar I The mart of a mighty town, From the cloudy height to the stony shore, Wearily lengthening down. And here and there, and everywhere, Are gamesters at eager play— The poor and the rich, none can guess which is which, So motlily mixed are they. Not a man but his part in the gaming takes, Wherever the dice from the dice •boa fall; Beggar or prince in the lottery stakes — The beggar his crust, and the prince his all. And the prizes the winners most loudly boast, Even more than the gems and gold, Are the toys which an intent esteems the most, . Ere he come to be five years old. A coral of bells, or a trumpet of tin, Or a ribbon for dolls to wear— The greybeard who treasures like these may win, The crowd on their shoulders bear. Jangle and wrangle, and babel and brawl, As down from the loud box the dumb dies fall : A hoot for the looser, a shout for the winner; lie who wins is the saint—he who looses, the sinner. Scared away from my side, as they press round the dies, Still my bride has her part in my life; For it charms her to share in the gauds of the prize, Though she shrinks from the rage of the strife. Flish, splash, drop upon drop, Never we hurry, and never we stop I With our eyes in the cast, and our souls in the game, While the shores that slip by us seem always the same. Jangle and wrangle, and tumult and brawl, And hurrah for the victor who bubbles us all I And the prize of the Victor I've wellnigh won, When all of a sudden drops down the sun. One throw, and the favours 0 Fortune I crown I Hurrah& the victor start with a frown, For all of a sudden the sun drops down. " I see not the die— Is it cloud fleeting by ? Or is it—it . cannot be—night already ?" " Tha sun," said a voice, as bleak shadows descend, " Has sunk in the sea where the river shall end; Unheeded the lapse of the stream and the light; Warns as vainly the sea heard distinct through the night ? Hark ! the whispers that creep From the World of the deep, Which I near with the oars, sounding solemn and steady." " I hear but the winds that caressingly creep Through the ever-green laurels remote from the deep ; Though the sunlight is gone, soon the planets will rise." From the boatman, then, turning, I gale on the skies, And watch for Orion—to light up the dies. " What gleams from the shore ? Hold but one moment more; Rest under yen light, shining down from the height. Hurrah for the victor I—but one throw more I" " No rest on the river—that's past fur thee ; The beacon but shines as a guide to the sea. One chime of the oar, ere it halt evermore, Muffled and dirgolike, and sternly steady; And the beacon illuming the last of the shore Shall flash on' the sea to thy murmur--' Already!' " Then seems there to float Down the length of the way,— From the sedges remote — From the rose-garden bay— From the town and the mart— From the rivet's deep heart From the heart of the land— From the lips of the bride. Through the darkness again Stealing close to my side, With her hand in my hand— From the gamesters in vain Staking odds on the main Of invisible dies, — An echo that wails with my wailing and sighs, As I murmur, " The ocean already 1"—" ALREADY 1" On glimmer of light From the beacon's lone height, One look at the shore, and one stroke of the oar, And the river is lost in the ocean already I It is the realisation at last of Coleridge's lovely notion of some day selecting " A River " as the theme of A Poem. Only—in Sir Bulwer Lytton's allegorical poem of " The Boatman" the stream itself appears but as an accessory, and therefore, so to speak, gleams upon our attention bat inciden tally throughout. THE POPE'S GENEROSITY. --o---- (From the Court Journal of Saturday) Oa Friday v.eek a steamer belonging to the Ita Tian Government wAs being terribly tossed about in a heavy storm off Civit.a Vecchia. The captain de manded permission to land his passengers at th a t port, amongst whom were a number of soldiers. A telegram was sent immediately to his Holiness the Pope to inquire what was to be done. Instantly he forwarded a reply that not only were they to be allowed to land, but sent on to Rome, whence they cou ld proceed by train to Naples, they were bound, which was accordingly done. It is these little acts of generosity and that make the Popp so beloved in his own domi nions, but which are so littleik known or understood beyond them. Pius IX, is admitted to be, by his worst and most bitter encniits, aione m , or ri ta h l e m y a n n et c l a id n be as near to perfection as a 1 , . vs t) wello(,p4l ewillbetter no tli t elemaLelyweeshl final titular. EER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, Nov. 28. The dinner party yesterday included their Royal Highnesszs the Prince and Prince of Wales, the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia, and Princess Helena, the Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury, the Hon. Mrs. Ponsonby, the Hon. and Very Rev. the DOKII of Windsor, and the ladies and gentle men in waiting on the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia. The Queen, accompanied by her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales drove out this morning, at tended by the Equerry in Waitine. Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia went to Oxford, attended by the Countess Hothenthal and Count Furstentein. The Marquis and Marchioness of AiiesburY arrived at the Castle yesterday. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales honoured Mr. Frith with a sitting yesterday for the marriage picture. The Hon. Caroline Cavendish and the Hon.Floy:s Macdonald have succeeded the Hon. Horatia Stop - , ford and the Hon. Harriet Phipps as maids o '. honour. Nov. 29. The Qieen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia, Princess rielena, Princess Louise, Prince Leopold, and 13'a Serene Highness the Princess Hohenlohe, and the ladies and gentlemen in waiting, attended Divine service this morning in the private chapel. Die Bishop of Oxford preached the sermon. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales left the Castle yesterday evening for Frog more House, where they will remain. The Duke and Duchess of Argyll arrived at the Castle yesterday. Her Majesty will remain at Windsor Castle till the 16th December, and will then proceed to Osborne, where the Queen and Court will reside for some weeks. The Prince and Princess of Wales will pay a visit to her Die' j esty at Osborne. Th© Prince and Princess of Wales will remain at Frogmore until February next, after their Royal High" nesses' visit to her Majesty at Osborne. The coronation of the new King of Denmark► Christian 11., as to take place at Copenhagen in January with great pomp. His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador and the Countess Bernstorff returned to the Prussian Embassy , Carlton-houso•terrace, on Saturday, from visiting the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough at Bleuneim Palace, near Woodstock. The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, ace° Dl' panied by Miss Dalton, have arrived at the Clarendon Hotel, from Floors Castle. The Duke d'Aquaviva and suite have left the Brunswick Hotel, Jermyn-street, on their return to Paris. The Duchess of Hamilton has been staying at the Hotel Windsor, Rue do Rivoli. During her visit to Paris the Emperor paid her two long visits. The Duke of Newcastle is so unwell as to be un able to attend to his official duties at the Colonial-office. The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough are re• calving a succession of visitots at Blenheim Palace, Oxen• The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury 'wil l receive a large party next week at Hatfield House, Herts. 'l'r;e Marquis and Marchioness of LansdoWnet who have been in town during the past few days, return t° Bowood Park, Wilts, early in the week. The Marquis and Marchioness of Westmin.ster and Lady Theodora Grosvenor have arrived at Eaton LW', Cheshire, for the winter. The Marquis and Marchioness of Aileabory returned to town on Saturday, from visiting her Majesty at Windsor Castle. Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury has left Knows" ley for Bretby Park, the seat of the Earl and Countoss of Chesterfield. The Earl and Countess of Clarendon are enter taining a select party at the Grove, near Watford. The Earl and Countess Howe and Lady Mary Curzon left Curzon House on Saturday for Gopsall Hall, near Atherstone, Leicestershire, for the winter. The Earl and Countess of Granard intend to winter at Nice. Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston enter tained a select party at dinner on Saturday, at Cambridge House, Piccadilly. Later in tho evening Lady Palmerston received a small party. Viscount d'Haussoaville has left the Clarendon Hotel for Oxford. Lord Rendlesham has arrived at the Clarendon Hotel from Suffolk. _ Baroness Blame, wife of Baron Biome, Hae° - vprian Charge d'Affaires, gave birth to a son yesterdaP The baroness and infant are doing well. The Right Hon. B. Disraeli and Mrs. Disraeli have arrived at Grosvenor-gate from Torquay, Devon. THE SEIZURE OF THE ALEXANDRA.—On the 7th of December the Court of Exchequer will hold a s pecial sitting at Westminster, when judgment will be given in tb ° case of the Alexandra. FINE ARTS. THE SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER. COLOURS. The second winter exhibition of sketches and studies by the members of this society was opened to private view on Saturday, and excited some degree of interest in the artistic world. The exhibition does not, of course, possess the attrac-. tions or display the powers of a gallery o f fi n i s hed works, but in many of these unfinished and ih'; complete performances may be traced the .hand of the chiefs of the art. The names of Hunt, Taylo r ' Birket, Foster, John Gilbert, Carl Staag, others meet the visitor repeatedly in the cata logue, but without assistance he would be able to detect the works of their pencils on the walls. 9t : variety of style an d w id e range of subject 1. surprise and gratify those only accustomed to s tudr ing the works of each master in his own peirtic aler line. Few things are more interesting to a real lover of art than to obtain adm4sion behind th e scenes, as it were, of the studio ; to learn: wh at was the first impression mete on the artifiCa mind by the view or the landscape he afterwards rendered famous. It is curious also to notice th e different kinds of effect which fascinate differeat painters, and to observe how far each thinks it necessary to carry his artistic note book. No less than 400 sketches and studies are exhibited, a great proportion of which were seonred .at the private view at which great numbers of attended, and from which they appeared to derive great satisfaction. To the student and • Ia nattur especially, such a visit must h ave been inst ruc ti v e as well as charming, and to judge from the visitors exhi bition of Saturday there is no fear of our English School of Water Colours suffering any deterioration in our time. OF HE INNS OF COURT THE GRAND .vINNER. Middle Temple Hall oil The preference given to tho Middle VOLUNTEERS took place in the e brate this event (says the Ca 7447 't Tog prestige • nal ) is due to the great which the Inn ha s c btained T Sa e t m u p rd le ay ua ev u en to in c g c i as the fashi onable Inn of the day. NEW MONUMENTS.—Mr. Fol e y i s t o o,:celite a memor i a l for the late Prince Albert at D u bli n; a u Id 310 ' Thornycreft an equestrian statue for Hafifax. A controiB; s i on has been given to Baron M aroc h e tti f or a E . sta tue in bronze of the late Si r G eorge C ornewa ll I to be placed in front of the Shire Hall at Hereford. 1 1. " lu°/34.iia• went to the French an d E ng li s h so ldi ers w h o f e l Lit' - ti fight of the 28th Ap r il, 17GU has been erected on. tin) Plateau of Sainte Foy at Quebec. AN " origin al portra i t " o f Sh a k s p eare is t a id t . ° have been for some time in the possession of an vent surgeon of N orw i c h. M r . Hain Friswell, whatas I°4 to examine thi s amongst many o ther asserted portr aiti the great dr ama ti s t, will describe it in his forthcorning:% lume, " Life-Portraits of Shakspeare. The volume will of accurately illustrated by photography. the bust at Stratford taken by this means is doeribcd " being something startling. CAUS g ' THE VOLUNTEERS AND THE LIFEBOAT c —The officers of the Ist Middlesex Eaginateecut. The appearance Volunteer are making arrangements to give . an . a, of the theatrical performance in St James's Theatre Lieut. funds of the National Lifebos.', Institution; Macleod, of Macleod, commanding officer of the and Major Harvey are making every effort to carryo lli this respect the benevolent wishes o f their brothertoic,,7 AI! 0f and Inc proprietor of Si. James's Theatre, Mr, Bond street, and other friends of t he Lifeboat SeltirY,..uola also promised the human° auderta l ung thetr valuable co-operative. ~:, 1/0 There rates in as low a advan ce of larger _ The T X3G6,6;., Silye: lard, ov Booaba 3 The ; relating Weei ar the cott prices fi reaction Hodder tharkete barn, St sla c k eni to all th At a holders Bro o k s, 4511 the Capital ite rnedii be issue Per sha Rutter; 66 f. 70c respdcti gre w , A dec the ma ro (metal 921 z i Schlesm regardil illenee, crea se d atringel The N, Reduc e ha ve f India 5 tares, s tl taken / ar e 69 364 : ai Italian, derate • Ia t ha ve b Prevail The Nvithou Ilan] instant Rank S 0 per Ce er aj CE INew 3 New3i New 2i Indi a 6 Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Consols India S Excliey Ditto Ditto BraziliE Ditto Ditto Ditto Buenos -EgYpti Ditto Greek Ditto Dittc lexica Belgic Italia, Cons( bit Sale: Not Bert Live Shre Crox ps( eheE Sali F tati \Ar o Lei, Dot Bre