The Sun. — London, England, 1863-08-08 00:00:00

ALFRED MELLON'S PROMENADE CON CERTS, at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, will commence on MONDAY next, August 10. Vocalist—Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Band of nearly 100 performers. Admission, One Shilling. NEW Th E ATRE-RO YAL, ADELP Hl. Sole proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING, THE IRISH TIGER. After which, at Eight o'cloek, a new drama, entitled THE HAUNTED MAN ; OR, T E GHOST'S BARGAIN, in which will be exhibited Professor Pepper's adaptation of the Great Spectral Illusion. Messrs. J. L. Toole, R. Phillips, Belton. C. J. Smith; Mrs. Alfred Mellon and Miss H. Simms. Followed by a new Burlesque, entitled ILL-TREATED TRO VATOR E. Messrs. Toole, P. Bedford, R. Phillips, Eburne, C. J. Smith, Romer ; the Sisters Nelson, Carry and Sar a, and Miss K. Kelly. Commence at 7. - ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough. TO-NIGHT WHILE THERE'S LIFE THERE'S HOPE. Messrs. W. H. Swanborough. Parselle, Vollaire, G. Honey ; Misses Ada Swanborough, L. Thorne, F. Hughes, Manders, and E. Dutton. Followed by (19th time) THE MOTTO, "I'M ALL THERE." Messrs. Honey, Turner, E. Danvers, Collier, Clifton ; Mesdames Ada Swanborough, F. Josephs, Maria Simpson, Wallace, and Jenny White. To conclude with KEEP YOUR TEMPER. Commence at 7. ► - iIHE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN,' J Containing the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, can be had Every Evening of G. R. GLENIE, NEWS AGENT, No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park. The Weather—Sun Office, Aug. 8, 1863, THERMOMETER. This morning This day at Two o'clock Barometer-30.27. Wind—S.-W. ; cloudy. ;V 4 ,, . grip --"1 11 1 , 40.11 D LONDON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1863. If anything can possibly constrain Europe to interfere at last between those unhappy bellige rents in North America, it will be the recognition of what is rendered more apparent than ever by these last tidings brought to us this very morning per the Persia — namely , the increasing and still increasing horrors of the war. The augmentation of the horrors of the war, it must be apparent at length, is out of all proportion to the natural and inevitable increase of them under ordinary circum stances. To the customary intensification of among combatants in civil warfare, has been, and is being, perpetually superadded the fury born from the clash of parties, of races, of principles. The responsibility of criginating the conflict rests from the first, as all the world knows full well, with the Federals, with the States of the North. They were the original aggressors. Fire and sword were carried first of all by them, southwards, in to the Confederate States. If the Northern States have since then been desolated by the demon of battle, it has been thus with them simply because the Con federates were driven to the necessity of re taliation. Richmond was threatened long be fore the terrors of war were seen to be advancing ominously upon Washington. This as to the mere facts of the war, as to its origin, and, since then, as to its continuance. With regard to the frightful augmentation of fury among the combatants, who is there amongst us, excepting, of course always, the hon. member for Birmingham, who will hesitate for one instant to assert that the responsibility, there also, rests with the Federals, and not with the Confederates ? Answer if it be not so—that miserable, brutal swashbuckler that Yankee HAYNAU, the mere mention of whose name, it will be remembered, caused a cry of abhorrence to rise from the not usually demonstrative House of Commons ! Answer if it be not so—the women-in sulting scoundrel General BUTLER ! Answer if the exaggerated infuriation of the combatants, since this dreadful war commenced, be not traceable to the leaders, to the acts, to the proclamations of the North, and not to the leaders, to the policy, or to the proclamations of the Confederates ! No popular preacher that we have everyet heard of in the South, can compete with the Reverend" BEECIIER" and the .Re'verend " CHEEVER"—those shameless ministers (so•called) of the Gospel of CHRIST, who, in the name of Religion, in the name of the religion of Mercy and Beneficence, have been hounding on the citizens of the North to the slaughter of the Confederates by every passionate adjuration they could think of. Again, who is there that can possibly venture to gainsay the assertion that President LINCOLN'S tardy announcement of a Penal Emancipation, bis flagrant proclamation (at the eleventh hour and purely for war purposes) of the Freedom of the Slaves, a declaration so made that it amounted to nothing less infamous of its kind than the unfurling of the Black Banner as a signal for a Servile War—who shall dare to assert that this execrable proceeding on the part of President LINCOLN stands to this moment wholly unrivalled by any proceeding of a similar kind, even in the way of retaliation (even after these and other maddening provocations), on the part of President Devis ! The actual ensuring of the commencement at least of this Servile War was, as we know, promptly seen to by the North almost immediately after the issuing of Mr. LINCOLN'S atrocious proclamation. It was ensured in the most effectual manner, in the most practical manner pos sible, by the enrolling of black regiments. With what result upon the fury of the Confederates ? Let the course of the fierce struggle, just announced by telegram as having taken place at Fort Wagner, veleh.arly and most lamentably i n di ca te. There — the Confederate garrison themselves lost but "13 in all, killed —the Federals in killed, wounded, an d ,. Priso ners lost no less a number than 2,000 ! Nearly 800 of these 2,000 being buried under a flag of trues! A very considerable proportion of the 2,000 bei ng the negroes who —put i n f ron t an d fighting well on the side f of the Federals—excited the fury of the inaignavnoederates to such a pitch of passionate hy the mere sight of them that, wherever a black regiment moved, there upon it w as southerentrated, as to a focus, arnentablartillery ! the fire of the incident of this 1 While an occurring in the onslaught of the unsuccessful in d is reported as Federals upon Fort Wagner, theConfederateG Com mander-in-Chief, the redoubtable esteneral LEE, is known to have passed through O r r Gap, and to be moving thence in the direction of House, or at any rate of Culpepper.prangs Court Far more important, howe ver , than the in received by this mail in regard to the mili tary movements at various parts of the seat of war, are the rumours accompanying that intelligence as to the new phase of policy now ab ou t to b e carried out by President DAVIS as head of the Confederate Government. Let but these rumours be verified by our next advico, and the tables will prove t o have been turned against the Federals with a vengeance! A recognition of the Mexican occu pation by the French troops, followed or accom. panied by an offensive and defensive alliance be tween the Imperial Government and the Confede rate Government, would tend, upon the instant, to - - _ transform the whole aspect of the future, and would certainly bring matters to a crisis between North and South without any unnecessary delay whatever. Midsummer has no sooner passed than anxious anticipations of the coining winter are beginning to be felt, and our Northern friends think it advisable to remind us that the efforts of last winter will have to be in a measure renewed. Notwithstand i.ng the improvement in mill work, and the em ployment to be given by public works, mush will still remain to be done. There will be too many who will be unable to find employment from either of those sources; and in the case of large families the mill work at least will require sup • plementary aid if we wish to keep the people ' above the level of starvation. We read that the average rate of weavers' wages in Blackburn does not exceed 61. 6d. or is. per week, and in many cases 3s. and 4s. is all that men and women can earn by a week's labour of ten hours daily. It might puzzle the most rigid economist to keep a family on such an income ; and, consequently, we must riot hastily conclude, because we hear that so many hands are at work again, that they and their families are altogether independent of relief. We must first ascertain what is the amount of wages they receive—and we can readily believe the assertion of one well qualified to speak, that the regular hours of constant l a bour,un t s h u a pp h o e r a t l e t d h by improved diet, have already affected w and spirits of the people. It is noth a family tobeex expected that a man or woman it of five or six children receiving a e l v a e t n hia te g n a s a h t il a l f ingsa week can provide shoes and that sum. beginning Wise men are therefore to calcu laterequ weather, ired at the first appearanc e the amount of relief a t f ha i t hc w le i ha ll en bte instead of leaving every thin g to be done when the genial summer s unshine no longer supplie s th e lack of food and clot hes. The Nea p olit an lazza roni would find their dolce far niente life a very difficult one to live in any climate but their own, and so the deficient nourishment and scanty cover. ing that will pass muster on days like these will tell with terrible effect in the damp raw atmosphere of our late autumn months. An interesting letter has been addressed to our chief morning contem porary by an individual who was prominent last session in organising the distribution of private help in the most efficacious manner. He tells us that the plans adopted were the establishment of industrial schools, a servant's society, and mother's kitchens. The orphanage, or home, and the mother's kitchens were carried on until very lately, when they were closed in the hope of being re opened before long. A.l the inmates of the home were provided for before leaving. During the winter it had given temporary shelter and protec tion to no less than eighty-nine young girls and friendless women. The statistics of the Servant's Society tell us that of 260 placed in service 88 still remain in their situations ; the others, after stay ing six months, returning in the hope of getting mill-work. It is natural that these young women should prefer the work to which they have been accustomed, especially as it enables thorn to be in the midst of their family and friends, but it is never theless to be regretted that they should have left places where they were getting the means of liveli- hood until better times were really come. The Mothers' Kitchens are an excellent thought, cal- culated to give very substantial and useful relie in an unpretending manner. A large room or cottage is taken—all those thus used being lent, and consequently rent free—and a woman engaged as cook at seven shillings a-week. Tickets for ad. mission to the dinners are given to the clergy and others actively engaged among the poor, and by them distributed to women who have an infant under two years of age. The dinners consist of meat, bread, and vegetables, the average cost, in cluding all expenses, being 21d. As the writer of the statement observes, no plan of effectual help can be more economical, and " the nursing motLers, overworked in mind and body with the care of their young families, are especial sufferers in seasons of distress." Even if the relief could be given them at their own homes, we all know enough of human nature to be sure that the mother's will be the smallest shere, and yet she probably needs support the most. The women generally bring their children with them to their dinners, and are described as being cheerful, orderly, and grateful. "It is perfectly easy," says the writer, " to have one or two kitchens for mothers and aged people in every parish and district of Blackburn if there is money to support them ;" and as during a period of 185 days, when 37,245 dinners were given, the expenditure was only £404, so useful an institution will not surely be suffered to stand still for want of funds. It is not proposed to reopen the industrial schools at present, as those interested in the opera. tives are most anxious to avoid interfering in the mill-work, however laborious and unsatisfactory it may be for the present. It is something, at any rate, that trade is reviving, and that wages, though far below their former level, are to be had at all. As the diminished payment is chiefly owing to the inferior quality of the cotton used,we may hope for a considerable improvement in this particular. Time is fighting our battle, not only in convincing the Americans of the fruitlessness of the struggle, but in bringing the period when the several quarters of the globe shall send their cotton to supply the need of Lancashire. Next season will, we may hope, bring the precious stores in sufficient quantity, and it will be Lancashire's own fault if she has ever again to endure such a trial as that she is now passing through. The proposal for a Reform in the German Federal Organisation, lately made by Austria, seems significant enough, A semi-official Paper in Vienna thus explains the purport of the pro.. posal :—" Austria, in her proposal for a reform i n the organisation of the Confederation, has less in view a new Federal constitution than the establish ment of the means of practically and energetically removing the principal obstacles which at present render the adoption of efficacious resolutions by the Diet impossible. This sounds very fair, and doubtless some of these results may be obtained; but, of course, there is a deep pol i t i ca l meaning in all this, and those who watch the signs of the times, and employ their skill in divining its mysteries, will, doubtless, discover something very unpro pitious for Prussia in this new movement, It has always been a matter of dispute as to which should be the head of the German Confederation, Austria or Prussia. Many have observed that, considering the improvements lately made by the Government at Vienna, and the decadence in liberal principles that had taken place in Berlin, it would be better for the former to possess the wished-for privilege. The Emperor of AUSTRIA seems quite willi ng to act. fie has boldly come forw ar d , and appears equal to th e emergenc y. The prop os sistance. ads of A ustr i a are f a i r enough, but it is certain that the Pr uss i ans w i ll meet them with re- ' They still l ook forward to the realisation of their grand scheme that there should be a Prus sianallowed by Austermin: Germany, This, o f Germ course, would not be sodweinrthmuerogsruggestiona efficacious the no w made ao wisest dn efe,coursed andera t endeavour would on. 1 bi The d th e urgent need of reform d from whatever D t to e ie f r e t e l n i l motive the proposal is made thermeau be no reason why the plan should not b e wor ked out satisfaction to all reasonable benefitl on some of the small States, co nfer a greatly oh need some protection. After what has al - glue read y taken minde, as:c;lsto place there will be no retractation, and the re f ore We may confidently look forward to this meeting at Frankfort as the era of a better existence, and the come." dawn of a brighter day for those who are in want of remedial measures, and whose state has long called for interference. It is not likely, with all the rival claims to be adjusted, and all the divers ob jections that are sure to occur at every turn, that any undue power will be given to Austria ; but if any greater share of influence be given to that country it will be an advantage. The whole course and tenour of the Prussian policy of late years precludes the idea that she can be of any use or assistance to other nations in remodelling their constitution. At all events, during the reign of the present monarch it would be very like the blind attempting to lead the blind. All overtures and proposals that come from such a quarter will be looked upon with suspicion, and good reason too, for those who ignore the rights of their own subjects are not likely to show very much respect for the privileges of others. The fact is, that by the late events Prussia seems by common consent to be put aside from the position which she once held. Her mission at present seems to be to win every nation against her, except Russia, whom sh e seems to have adopted as the prototype ofw with her suchpo policy. France anc a e nd ha t s ru b e e k co li m n : very indignant with such shifting and truckling con duct. The o th er d ay, in an important was said that "P russia must renouneepatmhephlet ambi guous ot i guous position she occupies. Does King WILLIAM forget the teachings of history, and force France to another Jena as the forerunner to another Fried land ?" It is a difficult and delicate task that is new placed before the Government of Berlin in this critical posture of affairs. But the same mis chievous spirit of contrariety that has ruled their foreign policy, and dictated their domestic concerns of late, seems to have urged them forward on the wrong path. It is said, on what is considered a reliable authority, that a despatch has been received at Vienna from the Prussian Govern ment " declining the invitation of the Emperor of AUSTRIA to a conference on the question of reform in the German Confederation." If such should prove to be the case, which it is not probable that it will, the Prus sians will be playing a most suicidal game, and losing a position that they may not regain for many generations in influencing and advising the States of Germany. It is to be trusted that those who meet at the Conference will use the opportu nity to the utmost advantage. It is said that the EMPEROR has decided that newspaper reporters shall be admitted at the proposed conference of German princes at Frankfort. This is a wise reso lution, and proves that the undertaking is made in the right spirit, and it is to be trusted that an ad vance will be made in the right direction. There is much to improve in the whole state of the Ger manic Confederation, and the more earnestly and energetically they set to work to put down abuses, do away with anomalies, and cast aside prejudices, the more will it redound to their own happiness and honour, and the better will it be for the peace and the prosperity of Europe. Whatever may be the ultimate consequences of this Conference, it is certain that it takes place under favourable auspices, and whether or not its augury of success be realised there is great credit due to its originator. The Emperor of AUSTRIA merits the thanks of all Ger many for his resolute effort to effect some lasting good, and the several nations of Europe will accord him great praise if he succeed in ameliorating the position of affairs in the complicated construction of the Germanic Confederation. As Prussia recedes so will Austria advance, and the setting of one star of promise may be followed by the rise of another, if these events really bring about the advantages they herald, and realise their promises by perform antes. The Accident at a Review near Teignrnouth. As briefly stated in our yesterday's impression an alarming accident occurred on Thursday, at a bri gade review of the Devon County Volunteers, on Little Haldown Down, near Teignmouth. The following details are from the Western Morning News :—" Just after the last rank of the volunteers had passed the inspecting officer there arose a noise and a cry which sent a thrill of horror among the crowd. A glance in the direction of the grand stand, whence the crash proceeded, at once revealed the cause of alarm. The whole of the interior fit tings of the stand, which was crowded with specta tors, had suddenly given way, and appalling screams were raised by the unfortunate women who were buried in the debris. Everybody present rushed to the scene of the disaster, some to help and some to gratify their curiosity. For a few minutes it was supposed that several lives must have been lost, and intense excitement prevailed. Within the enclosure the scene was truly awful. Men stood appalled at the frantic cries proceeding from the ladies, who were seen jammed between or buried beneath the timbers. As soon as possible they were extricated, and a search commenced for those who were beneath. There were several surgeons on the spot, fortunately, who were ready to render assist ance to the maimed, of whom, we regret to say, there were several ; but, happily, no fatal result up to the time of our most recent information attended the accident. The under part of the stand was occupied by Mr. Gifford, of Exeter, for the sale of refreshments. When the floor of the stand gave way there were several persons beneath, among whom were Mrs. Gifford, a man who was assisting, and a female assistant named Mrs. Shute. As soon as the debris was partially removed, it was found that Mrs. Gifford was very severely in jured, and that the man had sustained a severe fracture of the leg. Mrs. Shute was still more seriously hurt, and her face presented a most painful spectacle, not only from the discoloration of the skin, but also from cuts and bruises. It was at first thought the unfortunate woman was dead; but having been removed on a shutter to the open ground, she received medical treatment, and soon recovered consciousness; although we are informed that the surgeon is doubtful whether she will survive the internal injuries which she has received. Mrs. Gifford and the man were removed to an ambulance under the care of Assistant-Surgeon May, 2d Devon ; and the more seriously injured were conveyed to the Infirmary at Teignmouth. Among those who sus tained minor injuries were—Mrs. Hayes and Miss Gliddon, of George-street, Devonport; Mr. Burt, watchmaker, Devonport, and Miss Vanstone ; Mr. Picken, of Uhimple-street ; Mr. Shapcott, sail maker, and several others whose names we could not ascertain. It was also asserted that a little boy had his leg broken, but we ware unable to verify the rumour. For a long time after the sufferers had been extricated a scene of indescribable confusion prevailed on the stand, crowds rushing in to know the extent of the calamity, whilst others came in search of missing articles of jewellery and wearing apparel, of which there was a motley collection. These were heaped together by the police—hats, opera glasses, wigs, parasols, brooches, bonnets, &c., and some of the owners were obliged to go hatless away, in consequence of the very jealou s care exer cisedu by the officials. The cau se of the accident was stated to be the very inefficient manner in which the edifice was constructed. Notwithstand ings a iatthepressed (hers stand was o t ful , l, s the to ascend, person in e n h t a i r is d to have until the the weight was greater than the n st t r h u e c teuernetwrea,s tihneteonedesud to hear, and it gave way i _ pants falling together in a mass. The builders were Messrs. Stafford, of Exeter. The accident was not so serious as at one time it was believed to be ; but it is to be feared that many persons will suffer from the consequences for a long time to The Earl and Countess Russell and Ladies Russell arrived at the residence of the Countess of Fla hault, on the banks of the Tay, in Perthshire, on Monday from Louden, having gone north byeasy stages, - VENING, AUGUST 8, 1863. England moy be precipitated in consequence before the rebellion is crushed. The New ) ork Tribune asserts that the Federa. Government has notified to England that the sailing of privateers will be considered an unfriendly act. Gen. Lee officially denies Gen. Meade's report of having captured a brigade of infantry and two pieces of artillery as he was retiring across the Potomac. None but stragglers were captured, and which were left in the road. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, JULY 29 (Noon). Money easy. Gold, 27 per cent. prem. Stocks very firm. MEXICO. NEW YORK, JULY 27. News have been received here from Mexico to the 10th, via Havanna. The Council of Notables had declared that the Mexican nation through them selected an Empire as the form of Government, and proclaimed the Archduke Maximilian Emperor. If the Archduke refuses, they implore Napoleon to select the person in whom he has fall confidence, to occupy the Mexican throne. The Empire was publicly proclaimed on the 10th. JULY 29 (Morning). The Federate have been repulsed in an assault on Fort Wagner. Ueneral Lee has escaped out of the Shenandoah Valley. General Morgan has been captured in Ohio, JULY 29. News received here announces that Mexico has been proclaimed an Empire, and the Archduke Maximilian declared Emperor. NEW YORK, JULY 28 (Evening). The New York journals published the following intelligence from Vera Cruz via Havanna to the 13th inst. : The French aro preparing an expedition against Tampico. It is rumoured that the people of San Luis Po. tali declared against Juarez, who fled to Monterey. A destructive fire had take❑ place at Havana. The steamers Alice, Alabama, and Fanny from Mobile, and the Isabel from Saint Marks, had ar rived at Havana. MADRID, AUG. 7. The Court and Government have resolved to bestow some relief on the sufferers from the earth quake at Manilla. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AMERICA. QUEENSTOWN, AUG, 8. The royal mail steamship Persia from New York on the 29;1 ult., arrived here at one a.m. She brings 96 passengers, and 165,583 dols. in specie. The Persia landed the mails and six passengers and proceeded immediately. All well. The royal mail steamship Scotia arrived at New York on Monday, 27th ult., after a passage of eight days and four hours. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, JULY 28 (Evening). Money easy. Gold 27Z ; ; Exchange on London, Bankers Bills, 140 ; Stocks firm and advancing ; New York Centrals, 124'4 ; Illinois, 1141 ; Erie, 1048; 6 per Cent. United States Bonds, 106. Cotto❑ improving. Middling Upland 62 to 63. Flour depressed. Wheat declining. Corn heavy. Provisions dull. Coffee tending downwards. Sugar good inquiry. Molasses quiet. Crude petroleum, 31 to 32. NEW YORK, JULY 28 (Evening). The Southern journals state that the bombard ment of Fort Wagner was renewed on the 24th and 25th. The Federals had strengthened their posi tion on Morris Island. Admiral Porter reports that the expedition up the Red River was very successful. The enemy was completely surprised. Two steamers were captured, two burnt, and enormous quantities of supplies and ammunition destroyed. General Pemberton and the field officers captured at Vicksburg have been exchanged, and have left for Richmond. General Foster reports that the North Carolina expedition has destroyed bridges, cotton machinery, and two iron-clad steamers in process of construe- General Blunt routed the Confederates on the 6th inst., at El Creek, Indian territory. The South ern j ourna l s report that General Rosecrans is organising his forces to attack Atalanta. He has made a raid on the North Western and Georgia Railroad. Preparations are being made to defend Atalanta and the railroad to Chattanooga. There was a sharp engagement on the 16th on James's Island, the Confederates being there in strong force. The Federals abandoned the island. Gen, Beauregard officially reports the Federal repulse from Fort Wagner. The loss of the Con federates was 150 killed, that of the Federals, in cluding prisoners, was about 2,000; nearly 800 were under a flag of truce. Gen. Lee has passed through Chester Gap, and is movin g i n the direction of C u l pepper an d O range Court-hous e . T he Federa l s enga ged his r ear at Chester Gap, a n d captured 1,200 cattle. NEW YORK, JULY 27 (Evening). The Federal fleet bombarded Fort Wagner on he 18th inst., Without effect. At dusk 11 regiments, including one coloured regiment, led by Gen, Strong and Col. Putnam, stormed the Fort, but were repulsed with heavy slaughter and compelled to fail back to their entrenchments. The troops displayed great bravery, many of them reaching the parapet. The coloured troops suffered severely. Colonel Putnam and numerous officers were killed. The Federals estimate their losses, since the 12th, at 1,000 men. The Confederates have destroyed all wharves at Acquia Creek. General Mcrgan with the balance of his corn mand have been captured and taken to Cincinnati. The further purtuit of General Johnston has been abandoned. The steamer Emma has been captured. (Per the Persia.) NEW YORK, JULY 29 (Morning). General Lee's army is now south of Culpepper. His passage through Chester Gap was ineffectually opposed by Buford's cavalry. It is supposed General Lee will resume a defen sive p os ition on the Rappahannock. A Confederate force , su pposed to be the advan ce of General Bragg's army, attacked a small F e d era l force at Richmond, Kentucky, and the latter, pur sued by the Confederates, fell back to withi n five miles of Lexington. Maalai law ims been proclaimed in Lexington. The citizens have been called upon to defend the city. state that th e F e d erals have A Confederate force , 15,000 strong, is sa id to b e movingnorthward gained and held, during one hour, a p os i t i on i n a salient of Fort Wagner , but were d r i ven out. t e rn journals via Crab O rc h ard. The Southern journals, although acknowledging the late reverses, appear still confident of the ulti mate independence of the South. Vice-President Stephens has made several speeches expressing unshaken faith in the success of the Southern cause. President Davis his issued a proclamation urging the people to receive in thankfulness the lesson taught them in the recent reverses and ap pointing August 21st as a day of fasting and prayer. The Governor of Georgia has called for 8,000 troops to be ready on August 4th. He urges none to despair of ultimate success. • The New York Daily News asserts that Presi dent Davis has sent a messenger to the Emperor Napoleon, proposing an offensive and defensive alliance, the Confederate Government acknowledg ing the protectorate over Mexico and promising to modify the institution of slavery. The New Yo'k Herald says, that when the re bellion is crushed America will step in to restore the Republican form of Government in Mexico. The New York limes says that the proclamation of the Mexican Empire shows that an affiliation between Napoleon and the South is absolutely necessary. The Courrier des Etat Unis thinks that the vote of the notables must be ratified by universal suffrage, as the notables had a right to act pro visionally in the people's name. "The Archduke Maximilian," says the Courrier," " will doubtless desire to see the stability of their throne affirmed by a popular vote." Mayor Opdyke has voted the City Council's ap propriation of money for drafted men. He says that the riot was an outbreak of traitors. General Sandford, commanding the State militia, has issued a report that the riot would have been sooner quelled if General Brown had not withdrawn the Government troops against General Wool's orders. General Wool reports that General Brown although ordered, refused to obey Gen. Sandford. The Opposition journals assert that General Brown received his inspirations from Washington. Mr. John G. Crittenden is dead. The steamer Merrimac has captured a sidewheel steamer, driven ashore upon entering Charleston. The New York Herald asserts that Mr. Seward has informed Earl Russell that, if privateers con tinue to be fitted out in England, Federal war vessels will not regard British ports as a protection to privateers. The Herald fears that a war with RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, AUG. 3. The Invalide Russe of yesterday says :—" The Emperor returned from his excursion to Finland yesterday afternoon. At Favastehuus his Imperial Majesty reviewed 10 battalions of Finnish chasseurs, and was present at a sham fight in the camp esta lished upon the road between Abo and Bierenborg. While marching past the troops sang Russian and Finnish national hymns." The same paper gives the following from Moscow : " The energetic and dignified attitude of our Government, in face of the pretensions of the Western Powers to intervene in our internal affairs, has gained it the support of all to whom the national dignity is dear. The ukase ordering the new levy for the month of No vember is considered by our population as a gua rantee that this attitude will be firmly maintained. Thus this measure, which has hitherto always created discontent and grief among the masses, has been received upon this occasion with joy and gra titude. The replies of Prince Gortschakoff have called forth general enthusiasm. Everybody re gards the future with satisfaction and calm. The moral strength of Russia has increased considerably of late, and she will surmount all her difficulties. With this assurance, Russia need not fear any foreign coalition." FRANCE. PARIS, AUG. 8. The Moniteur of this morning publishes the text of Prince Gortschakoff's despatch of the 30th July to M. de Budberg. BOURSE, Aug. 7.—Stock continues freely offered, and quotations show a further decline—Threes, for the Account, being now at 67f 40c. English Con sols arriving with a fail of a has tended to cauee heaviness in this market. Railway Shares have been firmer than Rente, and prices up to this hour show but trifling variations. The market closed as follows : _ 11 per Cents. .. 96 40 Italian Loan 72 20 Do. end month.... Do. end month 7l 90 3 per Cents Do. end month.... 67 35 Do. end month 72 20 Credit Mobilier.... 1091 25 Russian Do, end m0nth....1085 Austrian Bank Shares 3365 Spanish Threes.... 53 Credit P oncier 1255 , Home Debt RA ILWAYS. Cash. Account. Orleans lOl5 1017 50 Northern New, ditto Lyons and Mediterranean 1025 .. 1020 Geneva 490 .. 491 25 Southern Western Eastern ...„ Sardinian Austrian Lombard North of Spain Saragossa 6BO 685 Ditto to Barcelona FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. PARIS, Saturday, August 8. Le Pays announces that his Excellency, M. de la Tour d'Auvergne, Ambassador of France at Rome, is now expected immediately from Plom bieres, but it adds that the Prince will rest some time at Paris before returning to his post. Le Siecle directs attention to the announcement made by the Revue de l'lnstruction Publique that it will henceforth contain, what it has ceased to contain for the lost few years, to wit, a political department, or, as we have it here in England, leading articles. HEINRICH HEINE was a man who could say things like this:—"Pouvez-vous ?'' His doctor asked him one day, when he was almost at his last gasp ; "sifiler," as every one knows, having the double meaning of to whistle and to hiss :—H6las! non," was his whispered answer; " pasmeme une comedic de M. Scribe!" "TOOTH DRAWN WITH A BRADAWL was in a country place, writes a dentist, some distance from a town, when an unfortunate sufferer came to me in an agony of pain from toothache. Hexing no instrument at hand, I advised her to go to the nearest doctor and ask him to remove it. She made the round of all the doctors and chemists in the neighbourhood, but not one among them would touch the tooth. Finally she returned to me, and prayed that I would "take the tooth out somehow." What was to be done ? The woman was nearly mad with pain and disappointment. I selected a bradawl from a car penter's tool-box, and extracted the molar. Upon another and very recent occasion I was obliged to have recourse to an oyster-knife for the same purpose. THE PRINCE OF WALES OWNER OF NEWSTEAD ABBEY I—A rumour is current in usually well-informed circles that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has purchased the mansion and estates of Newstead, Notts, formerly the seat of the noble bard, Lord Byron. After the death of Col. Wildman the estate passed into the hand; of Mr. Webb, who, it is said, has sold it to his Royal High ness. The rumour is generally believed in Nottingham, and has appeared in one of the local newspapeis.—Court Chronicle,. AN IRISH LIBEL CASE.—The case of the Queen at the prosecution of the Mayor of Belfast v. John Rea, for libel, which has occupied Judge Hayes and a spe cial jury for the last ten days, has just terminated. After being absent about a quarter of an hour the jury returned into court, and handed in a verdict for the prosecutor on all the issues. Sentence will not be pronounced, the issue being trom the Queen's Bench, until the November Term. The defendant took exception to everything up to the last, and will carry the case as far as he can, "Although aged by so many centuries, although repeated so many times, under so many different forms, and by the aid of so many deicidal pens, the negation upon which the Vie de Jesus turns, is none the less afflicting for that reason to the Church. Jesus Christ is her God. Jesus Christ is her Founder. Jesus Christ is her spouse. Jesus Christ is her treasure. By all these titles she cherishes Him with a love sacredly impassioned. " What is saddest in all this, is the general calm with which the appearance of such a work is wel comed. "Formerly the audacities of Arius agitated the whole world with a glorious indignation. "In this nineteenth century, on the contrary, M. Renan reiterates the blasphemies of Arius, and the universe remains unmoved. "The work of the aggressor is read with an avidity that amounts almost to a furor, and the mass of Christians remains the while mute and motionless. " The Archbishop himself observes, however, a little later on in his Pastoral— " A pious indignation has taken possession of ns (meaning himself in his archiepiscopal character), at the sight of this new crucifixion, in which the critics and the rhetoricians come to condemn our God, and at the general indifference with which the public at large assist at this repetition of another Calvary. " Would that we were an Athanasius, or a Hilary, so that we might then give utterance to these senti ments with befitting energy and authority. " Nevertheless,in spite of our nothingness, in spite of the obscurity of our pen and of our name, it has been impossible for us to remain silent: and if in the cries that we have raised there are some that may appear violent, we do not experience any re morse, we do not offer any excuses, because we cannot conceive that it is possible for one to discuss without ardour a production the impiety of which makes the very Heavens shudder to their uttermost foundations." M. RENAN'S "VIE DE JESUS."—The fifth edition of M. Renan's " Vie de Jesus," of which 35,000 copies have been sold in six weeks, has been published in Paris. Monsigneur Gousset, Cardinal Archbishop of Rheims, has also condemned the work in a charge to the clergy and faithful of his archdiocese, issued on the 29th ult. Sanitary Condition of the City of London, Dr. Letheby, the medical officer of health for the City of London, in his quarterly report just pre sented to the Sewers Commissioners, states that the numbers of births and deaths—the former 731, and the latter 669—were both below the average for the season—the mean proportion of births for the corresponding period of the last 10 years being 844, and the deaths 721. Of the 731 births, 405 were males, and 326 females ; and of the 669 deaths, 343 were males, and 326 females. The birth-rate of the City, with the exception of the Eastern union, has been very small, being 10.2 per 1,000 of the popu lation less than the rate in all England, and 8.2 less than that of the whole of London. Though the deaths are a little below the average for the quarters of the last 10 years, and below the average in the town districts of England, they are largely in excess of that of the whole country. The mor tality in the western division of the City is still excessive, though somewhat less than during former years. The following is the number of deaths from different diseases :-85 from phthisis, 24 from tabes and scrofula, 13 from hydrocephalus, 35 from teething and the convulsions of infancy, 111 from pneumonia and bronchitis, 15 from continued fever, 68 from scarlet fever, 28 from small-pox, 16 from measles, 18 from whooping cough, 21 from croup and diphtheria, 8 from erysipelas, and 9 from diarrhoea, only 4 of which were adults. Altogether there were 132 deaths from tubercular diseases, 111 from inflammatory affections of the lungs, and 183 from diseases of a zymotic character. The first of these is below the average for the season (164), but the last ie considerably above it (131); the increase having been due to a large mortality from scarlet fever and small-pox, both of which have assumed an epidemic character, and have caused more deaths than'are on record in any quarter for the last eight years. In the preceding quarter, the number of deaths from scarlet fever was but 37, and from small-pox only 5; and in the summer as well as the autumn quarter of last year, there were not more than 20 deaths from the former disease, and 4 from the latter. The increase of small-pox . . is attributed, by the Report, to a disregard of proper and effective vaccination. Out of 508 cases, 108 of which were fatal, Dr. Letheby was told that in 323 vaccination had been performed in infancy, and that the operation had taken well; but he believed that in the most of them the act was merely a for mal one—the arm was punctured, and the wound touched with lymph that had no power in it. He had ascertained that 114 of the cases had not been vaccinated, and of that number 44 died. Mr. Marson, the resident surgeon of the Small-pox and Vaccination Hospital at Highgate, found that when small-pox attacked persons who had not been vac cinated it killed 1 in every 3; but when vaccination had been performed the death rate of those attacked by the disease fell to lin every 15. He found also that the protective power of vaccination was in proportion to the way in which it had been done. If after the operation there remained permanently upon the arm but one scar or cicatrix the mortality from the disease was 7.57 per cent; if two scars, 4.23 per cent. ; if three, 2.85 per cent.; and if four, not one in a hundred died, the mortality being only 0.74 per cent. But not all who have been merely cut in the arm, and, as they think, vacci nated, were protected ; for though the operation might have been done in infancy, if no scar re mained, 22 per cent. would die on taking the disease. it was the remaining scars upon the arm, therciore, which told of the success of the operation and its protective power. After stating that there is a great want of means for deter mining what relation existed between the number of children born and the number of successful operations, Dr. Letheby expresses his opinion that the vaccinators should be reduced as far as possible, in order the better to presf rve the lymph, and to secure greater skill in the operation. A REMARKABLE CALM ON THE ATLANTIC.—The vesse:s which a rr i ve d at Greenock on Monday r e p ort the Atlanti c t o h ave b een as sm ooth as a millpond f or d ays, without a breath of wind and scarcely any perceptibl e swell; and one ship was becalmed for 14 days about 150 miles off the 'ridh coast, a remarkable occurrence in a quar ter of the globe notorious for the opposite extreme of weather. The quiet and unruffled appearance of the ocean is described to have been such as has seldom if ever been witnessed in these latitudes by the most experienced shipmaster. This calm must have detained a number of inward bound ships, but a breeze having since sprung UP, a wh o l e fl ee t o f ves sels aro expected in Channel, and will be in the Clyde in a day or two, On Tuesday we had an instalment of them in the arrival of no fewer than seven large vessels.--Glasyou , Reraid. THE ARCHBISHOP OF NIMES. His Pastoral Condemnatory of M, Renan's " Vie de Jesus." From the introduction of this noble and effecting .document (briefly referred to by us yesterday as having but just now made its appearance), we translate a few of the more striking passages : " It is a humiliation for France, because it is an affliction for the Church. "To speak plainly, the notion of this work has been far longer in the world than the writer of it apparently imagines. " It was put forth for the first time in writing by Cerinthe, Ebion and the Nicolaires, blasphemers contemporary with the Apostles themselves. "Arius pursued the same course three hundud years later. The Socinians followed in their turn after a long succession of innovators. "Finally, as You aire came, armed with his brilliant genius, to precipitate Christ from the throne that the adoration of ages had erected for him, Strauss, in our days, has endeavoured to arrive at the same conclusions by the employment of a false science. "And M. Roma is nowadays nothing more than the last link in an immense chain of conspirators, raised up one after another by the spirit of lying and impiety against the divine royalty of Jesus Christ in the world. "Blasphemy, however, does not exhaust its effirts any more than does Truth itself, ion. Arao,6W en Tit N.l,ayet Zit / . E 11111 1 122: 4.. Journey of the Prince and Princess of Wales. EDINBURGH, Thursday Evening. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of 'Wales arrived here this evening on their journey to their Highland residence of Abergeldie. Their visit to Edinburgh, though merely en route, and as a resting-place on the journey north, was looked forward to with great expectancy and interest by the townspeople, and it was matter of serious disappoint 'tient that, instead of arriving at St. Margaret's-station, and approaching Holyrood Palace through the Royal Park, they should have resolved to come to the central station and drive to an hotel. Their reception thus lacked much of its picturesqueness and splendour, although it probably wanted nothing in point of cordiality. For a long series of years the inhaoitants of Edinburgh and its vicinity twice a year wit nessed a Royal arrival and departure—namely, on the jour neys of the Queen, her late illustrious Consort, and family to and from Balmoral. Even the habitual nature of the pro ceedings never deprived it of its eclat and attractiveness, for the people invariably turned out in great numbers to give the voice of loyal welcome. On these occasions the spec tators extended themselves over the long line of the Park carriage drive from St. Margaret's to Holyrood and every one found room, even though the populace turned out en masse. On the present occasion the spectators had to dispose them selves as best they could over a broken line of a quarter of a mile. This being the first visit of the Princess to the north, many thousands turned out in hopes to see her, and the whole route, from Waverley station to the Douglas Hotel, was densely lined. The windows and points of view overlooking the scene were all filled. The parapets of the North-bridge, the windows of the tall Old Town build ings, the balconies of the Scott Monument, the opposite corner of Princes-street, and the houses of St. Andrew-street and square, were lined or grouped with spectators, and many of the buildings on the route showed flags and streamers. The weather was beautiful, the sun, near its setting, lighting up the curious architectural piles that rise on all sides of the valley. Within the station the band and a guard of honour of the 92d Highlanders were drawn up, and outside an escort of the 3d Hussars was in readiness. On the plat form were the Lord Provost and magistrates of the city,the Sheriffs of the county, the officers of the garrison and staff, an party of ladies and gentlemen invited by the railway directors. The train, consisting of nine saloon and other carriages belonging to the Great Northern Rail way, propelled by the North British engine, came into the station about 20 minutes before 8 o'clock, several minutes before its time. The journey of 57 miles from Berwick had been made withtut a stoppage in an hour and 17 minutes —probably the quickest run ever made over the line. On alighting the Prince and Princess were received by the Lord Provost and Sheriff, whose salutations and the cheers of the assemblage they courteously acknowledged. The Highlanders and the guard presented arms. No sooner did the carriage emerge from the station gate than a loud huzza burst from the expectant assemblage, and the signal, which was carried along the line, caused an eager scramble for favourable places. The Royal carriage, which was pre ceded to the hotel by that of the Lord Provost, drove very rapidly, escorted by the Hussars almost at full gallop. The carriage being closed, a momentary glimpse of the Royal personages was all that could be enjoyed, even by the most fortunate spectator, But the crowd, though they saw little, did not abate the fervour of their cheers. The route to the hotel was by Market-street, Waverley-bridge,across Princes street, up St. Andrew-street, to the east centre of St. An drew•sgnare. In the square the crowding was greatest, and the pressure was tremendous when the Royal carriage came forward, followed by a great part of the multitude which had lined the lower part of the way. So great was the crush that several women fainted. Immediately opposite the door of the hotel, a guard of honour of the 92d and the band of the Hussars were stationed, and received their Royal Highnesses with the salute and national air. The military were withdrawn im mediately on the arrival of the Royal party at the hotel, thus leaving the square in the possession of the populace. From the vast multitude cheer after cheer arose, the sound of which every moment brought an increase to the throng. It was evident that the assemblage would not disperse till they had exhausted the last chances of a sight of the Royal pair. To soothe the impatience of the crowd, Mr. Sheriff Gordon appeared at the door to deliver the happy message that the Prince and Princess would in a few minutes pre sent themselves to gratify the eager and ardent loyalty of the people, after which it was hoped they would separate. A loud cheer expressed the delight with which the an nouncement was received, and after a few minutes of keen. expectancy Major Teesdale threw up one of the windows, and in a moment or two more the Prince and Princess came to the front. There was now a tremendous, protracted and unanimous cheer, which was taken up with loud acclaim even by the most distant of the crowd. Their Royal 11 , 0 2- nesees acknowledged the salutation with great affability and courtesy, and withdrew amid a great outburst of ap plause, the echoes of which lingered for several minutes. The multitude then began slowly to disperse. FRIDAY NIGHT. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle this forenoon. Being in an open carriage, they received a most enthusiastic welcome in passing through the streets. An immense crowd waited at the Palace and Castle. At 2 o'clock heavy rain fell, and at half-past 3, the hour of departure, it poured in torrentg, drenching the spectators. Their Royal Highnesses jour neyed in a special train to Perth, where they arrived at half past 5, residing at the British Hotel, in the vicinity of the station. The weather was fair on their arrival. Prince and Princess William of Baden and suite arrived at Claridge's Hotel yesterday from Germany, at route to Osborne. The Prince Obolensky has arrived at Claridge's Hotel from St. Leonardo-on-Sea. The Duchess (Emily) of Beaufort and Lady Edith Somerset are for the present staying with tho Duke and Duchess of Beaufort at Badminton. The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne have left Lansdowne House, Berkeley-square, for Bowood Park, Wilts. The Countess (Dowager) of Jersey left town yesterday for Osterley Park, near Hanwell, to pass a few weeks. The Earl and Countess of Bessborough leave town to•day for Bessborough Park, the family seat in Ire [and. Mrs. Thornycroft has been appointed by the Queen instructress in the art of sculpture to the young Princesses. THE LATE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY. I had seen him only a few days before in his usual place in the House of Lords (says a graphic writer in the Queen of this morning), where during the late session he was a constant attendant. He was always one of the first to arrive, and his ap pearance invariably attracted attention. To those, however, who knew him years ago, that appearance was painful. I remember him in the old House of Lords, the hall of the Lords that was extemporised out of the ancient painted chamber of St. Stephen's. He was then a man of noble presence, tall, erect, graceful, and handsome, with a voice powerful, clear, ringing, and musical. He must have been upwards of six feet high, and he always to the last dressed in the best possible taste. He was at that time a recognised political leader, and had shortly before been the Secretary to the Home Department. How changed the appearance he presented a few weeks ago! He was still tall, commanding, and erect when standing in repose. The glowing cheek and curling hair was still by the appliances of art admirably preserved or represented, and in the dis tance he looked the young man still. But when he moved the illusion was dispelled. he did not totter, because he still walked erect, but he moved with an action that strongly suggested the motion of a marionette. Paralysis seemed to have stiffened all his joints, and he carried his left arm bent across his body, with the hand hanging helplessly down. He was a wreck indeed in his body, and yet he re tained the great power of his voice to the last. It was as clear, distinct, and ringing, as when I first saw him years ago in the legendary painted cham ber. This was very remarkable. The present House of Lords is most defective in its acoustic properties. But bad as is the const r u c ti o n o f th e H ouse f o r acoustic purposes, there was never any difficulty in hearing the Marquis of Normanby. His voice was, as I have said, very remarkable. /t was plain enough to see that all his body was feeble—very decrepit, and yet his voice was that of a strong, powerful man. When he spoke, it reached to the farthest corner of the strangers' gallery. This is a remarkable characteristic also of Lord Palmerston. His voice is of immense power; there is not a more powerful voice in the House of Commons. The same writer thus describes— THE PRESENT MARQUIS OF NOMIANEy, the only son of the late marquis, as unlike his father in appearance as it is possible for two men to be. I recol lect him a few years ago in the House of Commons, as the Earl of Mulgrave, when he was one of tho whippers-in to the Government—not a very dignified office for the only son of a marquis. Ho was afterwards made Lieut.-Governor of Nova Scotia. He is a stout ungainly man, with large round features, light flaxen hair, and, the last time I saw him, had a tendency to the rotund in that part which the imagination generally assooitito with an alderman.