The Sun. — London, England, 1854-12-04 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII. Proprietor. Mr. B. Webetar.—Directress, Madame Celesta. THIS EVENING. DEC. 4. Will be performed THE GREEN BUSHES. Characters by Messrs Par/elle, Smith, Ga-den, Rogers, and Bedford; Was Wool. gar, Mrs Murray, and Madame Celeste. Followed by BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS. To which will be added a new Farce, entitled THE RAILWAY /MLLE. OTAL OLYMPIC TILE t.TRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan. THIS EVENING, DEC. 4, Will be presented TUE BElThill SPA. Principal characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Emery, V. Itobsoo, and H. Cooper; Silas Marston, Mrs. A. Wigan, Mrs. Fitzallau. and Miss Julia St. George. To be followed by THE FIRST NIGHT. Characters by Messrs. Alfred Wigan, Leslie, Harwood Cooper, and Gladstone ; Mina Jolla St. George, and Miss Emily Ormondo. To conclude with the Farce, called A BLIGIITED BEING, in which Mr. Robson will appear. ASTLEY'S ROYAL ASIPRITHEATitis. Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke. as Never did the pages of D emetic History record such an iffect that produ ed by the Spectacle now acting here—the BATTLE 01 THE ALMA ! Crowds nightly testify their surprise and admira• ton by the most tamultuois applause. THIS ETENING, THE BATTLE or THE ALMA, by J. 11. SrocQtrELLEE, Esq. The Stage and the Ring in one ♦ast Arena, with Four Handred Auxiliaries. After which, the CIRCLE will 3i3play the perfection of Equita• tlou. The SCENES inre+•.ted and the ll•rsea trained by Mr. W. Cooke Tho whole to conclude with a FARCE. Box-ollce open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. 11. Cooke. Equostrlan Director, Mr. Win. Cooke, Jim. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGF:. Tins DAY —Morning 29 inin.after 1 Evening 50 rnin.aft. 1 To .zioxitow Morning 0 min.after 2, Evening 29 atin.aft. 2 THE WEATHER.--Strx Onna, Dee. 3. THERMOISIETZB, IN THE SHADE. 49—highest since noon yesterday. 48—lowest this morning and during the night. 50—this day, at noon. BAROMETER, 29.95. WIND, W. to W.S.W.—Light breeze, with fine mild weather. Afternoon—S.W. ; fresh, with heavy send, DECEMBER 4. 51—highest since noon yesterday. 45 —lowest this morning and during the night. 50 —this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30'13. N.W.—Light breeze, with fine clear sunshiny Weather. I -nfl~. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. • Under the Management of Mr. Caw.= KILAX. THIS EVENING, DEC. 4, Will be performed THE COURIER OF LYONS. Characters by Mr. C. Kean, Messrs. J. Vining, Addison, Graham, D. Ca' heart, and Saker ; Hisses Deshorough. Heath, leman, and K. Terry. To conclude with THE HOSEYHOON'. Principal characters by Messrs. mr. Lacy, Harley, Meidows, J. Yining, and Everett; Miaaes Murray, Deaborough, and heath. LYCEUM THEATRE. THIS EVENING, DEC. 4, 'Will be performed TEIE GAME OF SPECULATION. Charac ters by Messrs. C. Mathews, R. Roxby, F. Matthews, and Baker ; Mrs. Hughes, Mis ß osOliver and Wadham, and Mrs. Foote. To be folowed by a new Comic Drama, entitled A COMICAL COUNTESS. To conclude with the Farce entitled HF FELLOW CLEIIK. AT it i 0 T I C.; F BT. PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE. A 'Public Meeting of the Parishioners, in aid of the above Fund, will be held on Wednesday next, the 6th inst., at St. Paul's Grammar School, contiguous to the Church. The Chair will be taken by the Hon. and Rev. ROBT. LIDDELL, Incumbent, at 2 p.m precisely. PRIZE CATTLE SHOW of the SMITHFIELD CLUB ; for the Exhibition of Prize. Cattle, Seeds, Roots, Implements, &c. Open To-morrow, Tuesday, sth December, from daylight till 9in the evening. Admittance, One Shilling. THE MORNING ADVERTISER. - Al the Meeting of the Preprietors of the MORNING A D VER TISER, at the London Tavern, on the 17 th instant —the largest of their body ever held daring the sixty years of their Journal's exist ence—they formally pledged themselves to the Public that the Paper 'shall continue to be conducted on those popular and thoroughly in dependent principles which have during the last four years, under its present Editorial auspices, raised it to the high position which it occupies as the second Journal in the Empire. They also adopted a resolution empowering Mr. Grant, the Editor, to incur any amountry of expenditure which may be deemed necessa r y in securing the ve highest order of Literary Talent and procuring the earliest there wed Commercial Intehigence. The MORNIN G ADVRILTISRU, 'fore, with the vast resources now placed at the Editor's disposal, has before it the prospect of even a more brilliant career than has cha racterised it during the last four years of its existence, in which period it has risen in circulation with a rapaity which has no para'le: in the history of the Daily Press. Its present reialve position to that of the other Morning Papers, omitting the Times, will be seen from the Official Stamp Returns for the year 1853. M ORNING ADVERTISER, • ..• .. • 2,292,818 Morrir.g Herald . 1,263,538 Daily News M orn ing Post ............. ....... •• • 829,125 Morning Chronicle ........ •• ..•• .. • • In order further that no effort shall be spared by the Committee of Management to make the Moaritreo ADVERTISER one of the First lournals in the Empire, a series of Supplements will be published as often as the pressure of Intelligence er Advertisements may reader each publication necessary. Published at 127, Fleet-street, London. TIiBATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE, M. JIILLIEN'S CONCERTS. LAST NIGHT BUT FIVE. The PROGRAMME for THIS EVENING, (Monday, Dec. 4), will include the new Song of" Say yes, Poesy," and "Minnie," snug by Madame Anna Thillon ; Overture, " William Tell ;" Grand Selec tion from La Figlia del Reggimento (first time this season); the Larghetto from Beetoven's symphony in D ; Ernani Quadrille Valse, from "Lucia di Lammermoor ;" the American Quadrille; Solos, cornet, Herr Kcenig ; Violin, Sig Monasterio ; and Trom bone, Sig cl o m ; the Allegretto from Beethoven's Symphony in F the Charge Galop ; and the new DESCRIPTIVE QUADRILLE, THE ALLIED ARMIES, assisted by the Battle of her Majesty's Grenadier Guards, 2d Life Guards, and Coldstream Guards. Pima or Annisstos.—Piomenade, boxes, and galleries, Is. ; dress circle, 2s. 6d. ; private boxes 1/. ls. and li. Ile. 6d. The MendeLssohn Festival will take place on Thursday next, Dec. 7, Oa WhiGh occasion the whole of the First Part of the Concert Neill be selected front the works of Idendelssobn ; the Second Pa:, being Miscellaneous, including the Allied Armies Quadrille. M. JULLIEN'S GRAND BA S L MAQUE will take place en MONDAY, Dec. 1 1 . and terminate the season. TIIEITEE ROYAL lIAYMAYMET. Under the management of Mr. itookatone. TIILS EVENING. Dec. 4, Will be performed the Comedy of PRESENTED AT and Howe COURT, Principal chars , tars by Mee3rs. Buckstone, W. F NT erree, , Idi.leas Reynolds, E. Chaplin. Grantham, and Lavine. After which, tin Ba let of IHE STAR OF ANDALUSIA, iv 'which Senora Perea Nene wl,l appear. To which will be added THE BALANCE OF COMFORT. To be followed by ]LORE BLUNDERS THAN ONE. To conclude with the FLOWER OF THE PORT. LONDON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1354. " Long threatening comes at last !" Every thing, however tedious, must be brought to a con clusion at some time or other. Even Austrian diplomacy, with all its devious windings, forms no exception to the general rule. The long-talked of Treaty with the Western Powers has at last been signed, and Fr.aseis JOSEPH is committed to the contest, but whether for good or evil, time only can reveal. We confess that we do not de duce very favourable auguries from the result of these protracted negotiations, in which it is known that the German empire, in place of rising to the level of France and England, endeavoured to de press them to hers, and to obtain terms which we venture to assert no English Minister would dare to submit to a British Parliament. Specious pretexts were put forward for delay, so that she might remain inactive and uninjured while the Western Powers were bearing the brunt of the sanguinary conflict—a conflict rendered the more ard . 4 ' 4, 13 and destr u ctive by the presence of Rus la'a troop, whose services could be dispensed with Bessarabia, in consequence of Austrian machi nations pr e y • exiting OILER. PAcHA from making the anticipated diversion in other parts of Southern Russia. There were several alle g ed reasons for this ex Eons and annoying procrastination. The v mo a s - t prominent, and that which was most relied on, arose from the suspicious attitude of Prussia and the petty States represented at the Bamberg Con ference. She was afraid that she could not de , peed on the unflinching co-operation of her own oonfederates if she ventured to enter into any arrangement on her own account without their assent being first duly had and obtained. The concurrence of Prussia—nay, more, of the Brum_ !nage= Courts, that ape the semblance of royalty —was indispensable before she could move in a n y direction. A stubborn ally is as useful in state craft as in legal affairs. The example of Messrs. " GREENHORN and GRINDERSON" h; is been recognised amongst the magnates o.r the earth, and confederated nations have fol lowed t t ie precedent established by a firm, of solicitors. "When it is fair weather with the 1 client, out comes the gentleman-partner to fawn like a spaniel ; when it is foul, forth bolts the operative-brother to pin like a bull-dog." In the present instance Austria has been the GREENHORN to fawn and flatter—to send her congratulations on the victory at Alma—when she, too, had been taken in by the " tatar " hoax as to the taking of Sebastopol. On the other hand, the German " GRINDERSON" (FREDERICK WILLIAM) is enabled to talk, in language so ambiguous, that he cannot be in any degree committed, but which he has, doubtless, claimed credit for with Russia, as being entirely in its interest, of its being "his task to plead for peace, the independence of foreign States, and moderation ;" adding, however, a rather sig nificant hint as to the possibility of being compelled "to add force to his attitude." Thus, if the Allies conquered, there was Austria ready to par ticipate in the fruits of victory, and to take the largest attainable share of the spoil. If, however, on the other hand, Russia held her own, and could still retain even a shadow of her former supremacy, there was the "junior partner" ready to interfere to avert the anger of the CZAR, and to shake off his apathy, even at the eleventh hour, by assuming an attitude hostile to the Western Powers. This game was, however, exhausted, and Austria compelled to act with some appearance of decision ; but we should not feel greatly surprised if, when the terms of the treaty become known, it should be found that she has still stipulated for a whole skin for her self, and for keeping away from any' active mea sures for coercing Russia. As we stated on Satur day, we can express no opinion on the recent Treaty—which was only signed on Saturday— until we " have it before us verbatim et lit eratim, and are enabled to scan every clause, and ma- turely weigh every sentence." It was also said that Austria had endeavoured, while the terms were under discussion, to bind the Allies not to go beyond the "four points," which, although they might once have been willing to accept, they certainly could not now, after so terrible a loss of life and so large an expenditure of money, accede to, without ample " material guarantees" for a permanent peace, and reasonable compensation for the damages sustained by the Allies through his perverse and obstinate refusal to withdraw, or even to modify his unreasonable demands. Austria also wanted to prevent any attack on the Russian territories through the Principalities, which she was so improvidently allowed to occupy—and, in addition, to obtain the pledge of France and Eng land to crush any manifestations of independence on the part of the Magyars, Poles, or Lom bar lians. It is needless to say, that such stipula tions could not possibly be acceded to on the part of France or England ; but the fact that they had been suggested, renders it imperative that the ex act terms should be made known without a moment's unnecessary delay, and that the Treaty itself should be subjected to the critical examina tion of the Imperial Parliament. A Supplemental Despatch from Lord RAGLAN was received at the War-office at midday on Saturday, which we were enabled to present to our readers in an early edition on that day. It was dated the 11th instant, and merely alluded to some of the officers who had highly dis tinguished themselves at the glorious but san guinary battle of Inkerman—one of the most arduous struggles in which British troops have engaged for a long series of years. A special notice might, indeed, have been given of every man of the invincible eight thousand, whose ex ploite were scarcely paralleled—never surpassed by any army of equal cumbers since the beginning of the world, or, at least, since man was arrayed against his fellow-man with hostile weapons, seek ing to shed his brother's blood. `,"Multi fortes ante Againemnona vizerunt." Many men have performed deeds of desperate valour which have attracted but little notice. They had not " poets to chaunt their praises," and must, therefore, remain "unsung," although not " unwept or unhonoured." Lord RAGLAN could only, according to existing precedents, allude to officers of a certain degree of rank. That each and every one of those so noticed eminently merited the distinction we have not the slightest doubt, and we should gladly unite in paying them any honours which the gratitude of their country might confer. But there were many brave subalterns, aye, and dashing non-com missioned officers and privates, whose feats were worthy of the ancient knight-errants, but who are not included in the Gazette Extraordinary. We do not hear of Colour-Sergeant Davis, of the Grenadier Guards, although his prowess might be reccrded with that of Slum the Life Guardsman, or Sir JOHN ELLEY, or others who displayed ex traordinary energy in the olden time. There aro others who also exhibited a cool determination and tremendous power in the fearful melee, but of whom nothing remarkable will bo heard by the general public. It is only in the narratives of their brother soldiers that they may perchance be mentioned. Even the lists of the killed and wounded soldiers have not as yet been forwarded, although their relatives anti friends must be just as anxious as those of more aristocratic comba tants. Now, we would gladly see this amended. There was nothing that gained for the great NAPOLEON the devotion of his army more than his readiness to recognise and reward merit in any rank, however humble. The private soldier was stimulated to acts of extraordinary daring by the probability, if not the certainty, that it would not be suffered to pass unnoticed. It would, therefore, be well if we took a leaf from his " book of victories," and gave to the world an official intimation of the acts of non-commissioned officers or privates who greatly distinguished themselves. In the Guards, for instance, we find that out of 58 officers who entered the field, only 27 re turned unhurt, 12 having been killed and 19 wounded. 29 out of 81 sergeants, 6 out of 48 drummers, and 538 out of 1,143 rank and file were in like manner killed or wounded. What battle of ancient or modern times showed greater loss to the victors in proportion to their numbers ? Why, then, should not something be done to re ward the survivers, and to call attention particu• larly to those who, like Colour-Sergeant DATIES, exhibited extraordinary prowess ? There would be no compliment more highly appreciated by the troops than the publication of the names of men who merited the honour. Regimental reports might easily be made, and published, so that names might be enclosed in an Extraordinary actutte without a severe wound being an indis pensable preliminary. We trust that this sugges tion may be taken into consideration tat head ' quarters, as we are convinced that, if adopted, it would give great satisfaction to those whom Eng land is especially desirous of honouring at the present emergency. Despatches for Lord Raglan in the Crimea were sent by a messenger, from the Forei evening, gn-office, on Saturday The Queen }Las amointed Lord Dufferin one of the Leadend; s WailOg fit tho room of the Ma rqu i x o f Or v d4ceac c. YHA NUN, LONDON, 5101WDAY kVENINII O DECEMBIeiIt 4$ 1664. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWO o'CLOCK. The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Saturday were estimated at 7,000 bales, including 1,000 American taken for export and on speculation. The market closed firmly. The sales comprised 20 Pernam and Maranham at 61d., 30 Bahia at 60., 100 Egyptian, at bid. to 61d., 700 Surat at 3id. to 40., and the remainder American. Rail way Shares were steady. In Mark-Lane, this morning, business is very dull. Vessels have already been chartered and loaded with the materials for constructing the railway at Balaklava, under the contract with Messrs. Peto and Co. The ship Ocean Queen, arrived from Australia, brings 42,000 ounces of gold. The advices from Rio de Janeiro by the mail mention that tho drought had injured the sugar crops. The rate of exchange was 271 d. to 28d. At Buenos Ayres, on the 12th October, there was a considerable improvement in business generally, and imports were much better. The rate of ex change was 645. to 645. 3d. The Monte Video markets were dull, the quantity of produce brought from the interior being limited. The rate of ex change was 40 to 40k. The steamer from New York brings intelligence of money being easier, but in Public Securities there had been great depression. The rate of ex change on London was 109 to 1091. Breadstuffs were firm, without much demand or variation in prices. Accounts from the Black Sea state that great anxiety prevailed at Odessa lest the Allies should abandon the siege of Sebastopol and endeavour to possess themselves of Odessa, which would afford most excellent winter quarters, besides being a rich prize to the Allies. The military authorities at Odessa were straining every nerve to forward sup plies to the Russian army in the Crimea, and which was in much need of them. Most pressing orders had been received from St. Petersburg to organise a permanent service of waggons for the transport of stores from Odessa to the Crimea. At St. Petersburg, the Neva was entirely frozen over on the 25th ult., and the navigation had ceased. All the works at the forts at the mouth of the river had been discontinued owing to the frost, and no more will be done this winter. Berlin letters state that the subscriptions to th• loan opened by the Seehandlung were rapidly filled up, and it was supposed there could only be an allotment of about two-thirds to each applicant. The loan was to be issued at 98k, and had been dealt in at 1 premium. The amount of specie taken out by the Penin sular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's vessel Euxine, from Southampton to Malta, Egypt, Singapore and China, is 108,0401. The confirmation of the intelligence that Austria had signed a treaty with the Allies led to a further advance this morning in English Stocks, but by no means to the same extent as at Paris. The truth is, that even up to this moment great uncertainty prevails both as to the terms of the treaty and the results. Consols have been 921 to 928 for transfer and account. The speculators for a fall, now we are so near the settlement, are endeavouring to keep the market in check. The New 3 per Cents. have been 901 to and the 3 per Cents. 901 to 902. East India Bonds have been quoted 10s., and Ex chequer Bill 3s. to 6s. premium. There have been no transactions in Bank or India Stocks. Foreign Securities have been more buoyant by sympathy with our own Funds. Spanish 3 per Cents. have been done at a rise to 38k, the New Deferred to IBi, and the Committee's Certificate to 5i Mexican Stock has been dealt in at 21,1 to and Peruvian at 67k. Brazilian New Bonds have been done at 98. The Turkish Scrip has been at 61 to 7* discount. The Dutch 2i per Cents. have been at 611 to I. The following are the nominal prices of Foreign Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 51 to 5/ ; Mexi can, 211 to 2li ; Peruvian, 67 to 69 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 47 to 49 ; Portuguese 4 per Cents., 40 to 42 ; Russian 5 per Cents., 95 to 97 ; ditto 44 per Cents., 86 to 88 ; Spanish New Deferred, 18i to 18i ; ditto 3 per Cents., 33 to 381- ; ditto Certificates, 5 to 5! ; ditto Passive, 4 to 41. Railway Shares have been quiet, but bear rather higher prices. The Caledonian have risen Lan cashire and Yorkshire I-, Midland and North Eastern to Great Luxemburg have been in request again, at full prices. Paris and Lyons are rather dearer, and also the Sambre and Meuse. The Foreign Min* Market is brisk. Cobra Copper have risen t. to 1/. 10s. ; and in the Spanish, American, Australian, and other com panies, there has been business done at full rates. The Joint Stock Bank Shares have been steady generally, and Australian higher. The Land Com panies, though dull, are at firmer rates. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY.—CLOSING PRICES. (Prom, the Ocictl List.) Bn , iness done Bank Stock ... 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities... ......... 90a 3 per Cent. Consols Annuities Now 3 per Cent. Annuities Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 4 5-16 t Dittc 30 Years, Expire 10th Oct., 1859 4 1-16 India Stock India Bonds. 11000 Consols for Account Exchequer Bills, lid. £l000 £5OO 3 6 p SmaP 3 6 p PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS THIS DAY. Now Brazilianßends, 1829 & 39, 5 per Cent. 98 , texican 3 per Cent. Peruvian Bonds, 41 per Cont. Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent Ditto 4 per Cent. . . ....... .... 42 Russian Bonds, 1822, 5 per Cent. £ St 9si Russian Bonds, 4 per Cent Sp.inish Bonds, 3 per Cent 3Bl Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent lBt Ditto for the Account lB4. 19 Ditto Passive (Converted) Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun si i i l p C Turkish Scrip 6 per cent — Ditto for the Account 6i 74 6 4 d Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch Exchange, 2.1 1 per Cont. 12 Guil 1 Ditto 4 nor uont. uortifieates....„, THREE O'CLOCK. ConAols Ditto, Acc vent COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, DEC. 2. The dinner party yesterday included the Duchess of Kent, Prince Ernest of Leiningen, the Lord Chancellor and Lady Cranworth, the Ladies Augusta and Frances Bruce, the Right Hon. W. E. and Mrs. Gladstone, Sir George Couper, Lieu.-Col. Dennis, Commanding Officer 94th Regiment, and Mr. Gibbs. At dinner the Band of the Royal.,Horse Guards played, and after dinner her Majesty's Private Band performed. The Queen, with the Princess Alice, rode in the rid ing hou,o this morning. Her Majesty afterwards walked in the grounds adjoining the Castle, attended by the Hen. Lucy Kerr. The Queen and Prince drove out in an open carriage yesterday afternoon. Major• General Bouverie and Captain the Hon. D. de Roe were in attendance ou horseback. The Lord Chancellor and Lady Cranworth, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs. Gladstone, left Windsor this forenoon. The dinner party this day included the Duchess of Kent, the Baroness de Speth, Major• General the Hon. Charles and Mrs. Grey. The private band was in attendance after dinner. DECEMBER 3. The Queen and Prince and the four elder royal child• ren, the ladies and gentlemen of the court, and the do mestic household attended divine service this morning in the private chapel of the Castle. The Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor officiated. The Duchess of Kent and Prince Ernest of Leiningen were also at the service. The Duchess of Kent, accompanied by the Prince Er nest of Leinengen, and attended by Lady Augusta Bruce and Sir George Couper, arrived at her residence, Cla rence-house, St. James's, on Saturday morning, from Frogrnore. Her Royal Highness and Prince E rnest visited the Duchess of Gloucester, at Glouces ter-ho use , and in the afternoon returned to Frog at ore. Lady Fanny Howard has succeeded Lady Augusta Bruce as the Lady in Waiting to the Duchess of Kent. Hooheem Abdool Nubbee Khan and Sirdar Gholab Khan Bahadoor, aides-de-camp to the Rajah of Puttea lab, paid a visit of ceremony to Sir Charles Wood, Prote sident of the India Board, on Friday last. They t i fied to the right hon. baronet that the Rajah had, by the last accounts from India, arrived at .A.llaliabad, on the Ganges, on his way to Calcutta, to emba rk for his visit to the Queen of England. LATEST NEWS. 'HE SIEGE OF SEBASTOPOL. (Front the Second Edition, of the Morning Herald.) PARIS, MONDAY MORNING. The Minister of War has just received the fol lowing despatch from General Canrohert : " Before Sebastopol, Nov. 22. " Since my last despatch, which was forwarded on the 17th instant, nothing has occurred of pro minent importance. Our batteries still continue their firing. The enemy remains motionless in the position in which he has entrenched himself. " On the 15th, the Turks drove the enemy out of the Dobrudscha." VIENNA, SUNDAY MORNING. The following intelligence, via Semlin, has been received from Constantinople, dated the 23d ult. :-- " The news from Sebastopol is up to the 19th. The rumour of the arrival of General Ludors with 15,000 men is renewed. " The weather still remains fine. The batteries are almost silent on both sides. The British have lost 20 transports. The Allies have still enough shot, shell, and powder." The following is from a perfectly authentic source : " Yesterday, at 12 o'clock, a tteaty of alli ance was signed by Count Buol, Lord Westmor land, and Baron Bourquenoy. It is said that if Russia does not yield within three months the treaty will come into force." We have received from our correspondent at Berlin a despatch of yesterday's date, which states that, according to advises from St. Petersburg of the 24th ult. the fire of the allies upon the Russian works at Sebastopol had become very feeble, and the operations of the siege were not advanced. From exact information as to the losses sus tained by the allied fleets it appeared that in the storm of the 14th 14 ships were wrecked near Sebastopol, and two • ships of the line, two steamers, and 13 vessels of different classes driven on shore near Eupatoria. • OTTOMAN ARMY OF THE DANUBE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 20.—The Journal de Constantinople states that the Ottoman army of the Danube was to advance by forced marches to the Pruth, eater Bessarabia, and attack the Russians. Thirty thousand men under Achmet formerly of Kalafat, and now a marshal, march to Babadagh to guard the Danube. Iskender Bey commands the vanguard of 5,000 men, and is going to destroy the enemy's works at Ismail. The cavalry under Halim Pacha has reached*Fokschany. The main body of the Turkish army, under Omer Pacha, and composed of about 68,000 infantry, was await ing the cessation of the rains, upon which it would march for the Pruth. Tassou Pacha sends the troops under his orders from Rustchuk to Bucha rest, and will himself keep garrison there with 8,000 men. The same journal says that the Porte is sending 10,000 troops from Constantinople, and two regi ments from Varna, to the Crimea. On tke 17th numerous steamers and transports arrived in the Bosphorus, from England, with reinforcements. TILE MAGAZINES, Blackwood.—Blackwood opens with "The Story of the Campaign," written in a tent in the Crimea. It commences with the rendezvous at the .Bospho rus, and traces the events of the campaign up t o the occupation of Balaklava. It is written in a concise and vigorous style. The _second paper is a most attractive one ; it is the first part of a romance, evidently by the charming authoress of the " Quiet Heart," and " Katie Stewart," its delightful predecessor. It bears the somewhat fantastic name of " Zaidee," but introduces us to an English home circle never theless. It would seem to promise, from the num ber of characters introduced in this first instalment, a more diffused interest than in the former works. It is a most welcome addition to the pages of Black wood. Au article, on the "Education of the Royal Artillery" takes into consideration the pre sent state of military education, and the alterations and reforms advisable. " The Jew" is a tale from the Russian, though, as the scene is laid in Vienna, that does not affect the story. It is a simple and pleasing tale. One of the most striking features in the number is an arti cle on the prospects of the modern drama, doubtless from the pen of Professor Aytoun. After some observations on the decadence of the English drama, which he attributes in a great measure to the worthlessness of the modern plays, the writer proceeds to criticise a recent transiation of Ochlenschlager's tragedy of " Correggio," by Mr. Theodore Martin, from which several extracts are taken. In conclusion, the critic does not de spair of the resuscitation of the British drama. " Not many years ago we were told that the public had lost all taste for poetry, and that no singer, however sweet, had any chance of an audience. If you wished to throw a publisher into a paroxysm, the easiest mode of accomplishing your design was to clap a roll of manuscript verses into his fist. The metamorphosis of Lycaon into a wolf was mild, compared with that which followed the touch of iambics. Now there is a reaction, and the public are said to be screaming for poetry." This com parison leads to the consideration of " the young poets, of whom two aro selected for favourable mention—Alexander Smith and Gerald Massey. But their rivals are told to wait in patience, for a "field-day" is promised for the special inspec tion of the ranks of the volunteers of the Muses. In conclusion, some satirical shafts are aimed at the American spiritual appearances of our de departed poets. Surelynone but the brilliant author of " Firmillan" penned the ironical extract from Shakspeare's posthumous tragedy. The second dialogue on " Peace and War" begins by defending the month of November, and the town of Boulogne sur-mer, which it meats aro held much in the same light and unjustly abused. It contains a continuation of the discussion between an advocate of war and his Quaker friend, who at the conclusion is happily converted, not by his friend's arguments, but by the sight of a tall boy kicking a little one. This sight puts a stop to the conversation by the active interference of the Quaker,who,lhaving thus contradicted theory by practice, subscribes to the Patriotic Fund, and ceases to be a Friend. His opponent observes, " I wish no worse fate to all men of peace, though I cannot help thinking they brought the Russian war upon us." A brief but talented sketch of the late Professor Wilson, by the author of " Ten Thousand a Year," concludes an unusually interesting► number. Dublin Universiiy.—" The Waite,' a Christmas story, is a pleasing sketch. The first chapter de scribes two brothers listening to the midnight music, very different in disposition, but united in affection. Many years pass away before the story is resumed, and then the brothers are separated by the influence of various feelings, and an impassable barrier seems placed between them. Laurence, the elder, and more worldly, becomes a rich merchant, while William pursues a more humble vocation, and remains in the country. After some time another change takes place by a reversion of the wheel of fortune. Laurence was ruined, and William, by his exertions anti talents, was rendered compara tively rich. Through all these varations the estrangement was kept up in spite of many attempts on the part of the younger brother to overcome it. At last, one Christmas eve, forty-five years after the first one mentioned, Laurence, walking home alone, found his thoughts wandering back to his early home and his long-lost brother. To complete the memory of past times, the " Waits" that night played the same tune. that they had listened to when boys. The evening of the next day saw the brothers again together, keeping Christmas in the old house at Cheriton, where their youth had been. passed. In " Biographical Sketches and Anec dotes," Anne of Austria and Voltaire are the p'ersonages met with. It is observed of the Queen that she was a very ambiguous character, for, while some historians praise her greatly, others are equally censorious as to her personal qualities and general conduct. A brief sketch is given of her reign. She made an inveterate enemy for herself in Riche lieu, by treating him with derision. She was scarcely more successful after his death, for confusions and intrigues were constantly around her. In the re marks on " Voltaire" a letter is published which he addressed to Horace Walpole ; it is said that it is probably translated here for the first time. "Mosses upon Grave-stones" is concluded this month. This melancholy tale is told with great feeling. " The Expedition to the Crimea" is described in a second part, and gives a summary of the most important features of the war. " A Pilgrimage to the Land of Leis and Ossory" is concluded for the present. A great deal of interesting information is afforded by its perusal. " Rose Condon," a fairy ballad, is a spirited composition ; the refrain of the wild harp introduced in each verse has a pleasing effect. There is likewise a chaunt to celebrate " The ad vent of snow-mantled, ice-crowned December." Fraser.—The present 'lumber opens with a me moir of the late Charles Kemble. It is ably writ ten, and gives an interesting account of the perse verance and study with which he pursued his art. It is observed that he obtained the highest recom pence which an actor can receive for his efforts— that the spectator ever afterwards embodies the poet's creations in the image of the actor. " The names of Faulconbridge and Mark Antony in stantly evoke the person, the tones, and the looks of Charles Kemble. In the one we had before us the express image of the mediaeval warrior, in the other that of the Roman triumvir. His Faulcon bridge bore us back to Runnymede and the group of barons bold that wrested the great charter from the craven John. His Mark Antony transported us to the forum and the capitol, to the legion at Pharsalia, to Alexandrian revels, and to the great Actian triumph. In such characters, we appeal to the old play-goer, ' he just hit the difficult mark. He was noble without bluster ; self-pos sessed without apparent effort ; energetic without bombast ; eleaant without conceit.' " This me moir is followed by an onslaught on the Lord Mayor's Show, entitled " Gilt and Gingerbread ; or, Tom Fool's Day in the City." The bill of fare at the Guildhall banquet is placed in invidious comparison with an officer's allowance in the Crimea. A very entertaining paper on the " English Letter-writers of the Eighteenth Century" remarks on the different styles of ancient and modern correspondence. Now we write because we have something to say ; but a 'century ago a good letter-writer had a dis tinct and recognised place in society. "His mind had to wear a court dress as well as his body, and he would as soon have thought of seizing his sove reign by the hand as of presenting himself to a cor respondent without the epistolary bows and flou rishes which good breeding demanded." A sketch is given of the most distinguished letter-writers — Pope, Lady Mary Wortle;Montagu, Horace Wal pole, Lord Chesterfield, Gray, and Cowper. " A Commonplace English Tour ' relates an excursion to a spot free from railways. " General Bounce'' is concluded. The two chapters of the present number relate the marriage of Frank Hardingstone and Blanche, and the death of Cousin Charlie. It is an interesting tale, and the characters are well drawn. The concluding paper on "Dutch Litera ture" gives a sketch of the revival of the muses in the Netherlands from the end of the last century. " The Poultry Pentalogue," a review of a work with that title, has some useful information for those who patronise the now popular pursuit of Poultry-keeping. A paper on "Siam" describes the present king as an extraordinary character. He is well acquainted with English, an d is a constant contributor to the Calcutta periodicals. A notice of the " Life of Lord Metcalfe," a nd a "Retrospect of the War," conclude the number. If M Colbitrit's New Monthly. A notice of Huc's recent work is entitled "How to Travel in China," and describes some of t he social peculiari ties of the Celestial Empire. The first part of a tale by Dudley Costello, " The Sister of the Hotel Dieu," is a melancholy narrative, and promises .become still more tragical. No. XXVI. of " Lite rary Leaflets," bears the name of "Light Readings in Alison," and severely attacks some points of the historian's style. " Doing our Vesuvius," is a de scription of the ascent of the mountain by a party of tourists. The " Psychologist" is a very singular tale of the German school. The Aunt and Niece," a continuation of " Mildred Arkell," is a very interesting and melancholy tale, by the author of "The Unholy Wish." The " Diary of a First Winter at Rome " is continued, and gives a descrip tion of the Academia de San Luca. The " Illus trations of the Manners of the Eighteenth Cen tury " describes street fairs and servants, public and private. In the latter department the watch men are included. The poetical contributions con, sist of a simple ballad by J. E. Carpenter, and some verses entitled "The Whisper in the Market-place," by G. W. Thornbury, who now usually contributes to this magazine. The concluding article, " The History of the Siege of Sebastopol," does not take a very sanguine view of affairs. It says, in con clusion, that the Czar learns in a few hours, by telegraph or newspaper, the whole amount of pre paration making in this country and the Continent, and before they have left these shores he knows the strength of every reinforcement, and has nothing to do but to forward double the number, and he utterly annihilates all advantages. The writer seems to forget that on the page before this cheering announcement lie has himself chronicled the triumphant repulse of 60,000 Russians by 8,000 English, aided by 6,000 French, consequently the well-informed Emperor must send more than doul)le the number if lie wishes to " utterly anni hilate all advantages' from the reinforcements. Colburn's United Service Magazine and Na val and Military Journal.—ln the "Editor's Portfolio, or Naval and Military Register," a general survey is taken of the affairs of the war. It is observed that Lord Raglan emi nently merits the honours that have been bestowed upon him, and that satisfaction has been everywhere expressed at his services being acknow ledged. Further on it is energetically asserted that reinforcements are needed without delay, and that the country is willing to make any sacrifice to support the war with vigour and spirit. After some accounts of the actions of the troops, the cavalry charge is referred to. It will be interest ing to consider the view that is here taken of the affair. It will be seen that this opinion entirely exonerates Captain Nolan from blame : " THE CAVALRY CHARGE, CAPTAIN NOLAN, AND THE TURKS.—llead men tell no tales, and a mistake having been made in precipitating a handful of sabres on the whole Russian army, in the fatal though brilliant affair of the 25th Oct., it is found convenient to lay the blame on Capt. Nolan, who bore a written order to Lord Lucan to effect an advance, and then, charging with the little band, was killed with the first shot. But taking the tale for what it is worth, as it is given in the Times, it utterly fails to esta blish the imputation. Supposing that Captain Nolan did express himself to Lord Lucan in the manner reported, Captain Nolan was not his lordship's superior officer, and therefore it was not what he said, but what the written .order commanded, that he was bound to obey. To say that Lord Lucau was influenced by Nolan's interpretation of this document only gets him further into the mire, and we feel confident that his lordship himself, if called upon, as ho yet may be, would indignantly reject such an ex cuse, and would rather acknowledge that he had committed one of those mistakes which are inseparable from the hur ried incidents and excitements of war. " In a letter addressed to the Times, Sir John Scott Lillie has chosen to throw the blame of the charge on Lord Rag lan, although the correspondent of the same journal, writing from the spot, distinctly states that Lord Raglan was an amazed spectator of the catastrophe. Does Sir John con sider this a fair onslaught on an old companion in arms, to whom no doubt he, in common with almost every British officer, has been indebted, in time past, for more than ono act of courtesy, if not of kindness ? To us, and to every impartial eyo, it appears in the light of a deliberate per version of the facts. Nor can we speak more favourably of his observations in reference to the detached outposts manned by the Turks. There can be no doubt, notwith standing Sir John's assertion to the contrary, that had these redoubts been occupied by English troops, they would have been maintained till a sufficient force had arrived for their relief ; and we believe that even the Turks would have held their ground if they had been under the com mand. of English officers. The outwork at Silistria, so gallantly maintained by Captain Butler, was not a stronger defence, yet a handful of Turks there defied 60,000 Rus sians. The subsequent abandonment of the ground by Lord Raglan proves nothing except, indeed, that ho had dis covered, in a most decided manner, that it could not be kept by the Turks, and they were the only part of his force available for the. purpose. We are sorry that the Turks have been so openly derided in the camp, but we do not apprehend, with Sir John, that the sarcasms and the vitu peration of their comrades will produce a bad effect. On the contrary, if they possess any soldierly feeling, as we are sure they do, they will seize the first opportunity to retrieve' their character ; and meanwhile it is well to bear in mind that their conduct is susceptible of considerable palliation. At a distance from thei;posts, and threatened by dense masses of the enemy, with no knowledge of the science of war, and without any officer in whom they could place confidence, they were not unnaturally seized with a panic ; bat we may still have faith in the inherent bravery of the Turk, and ultimately convert this - very raw material into a tolerable soldier." " The Siege of Sebastopol" carries on the detailed account of the war which was given in the last month's number. " The Campaign on the Da nube " refers to the Russo-Turkish operations on the Danube in 1853-4. On the whole, therefore, a considerable amount of information is afforded to those desirous of studying the remarkable events of the year. They will find the engrossing object of interest at present considered in every possible manner. Bentley's Miscellany. —A paper on the "Events of the Year" takes a brief retrospect of the chief domestic occurrences of the last year. In its notice of some of the most remarkable works we are pro mised that the Miscellany is to be more brilliant and attractive than it has been since its commence ment. It is rumoured that the editorship of this magazine is to be undertaken by Mr. Harrison Ainsworth. The only article on the great question which engrosses public attention is entitled " The Attitude of Austria in the East," and shares the general opinion on the subject. " Aspen Court" is proceeded with as usual. A paper on " The Lord Mayor's Show" takes a favourable view of that ancient procession, but admits it to be capable of improvement. A lively description of " Parisian Life" gives us a Frenchman's reasons why Paris is proverbially gay and London proverbially dull. There is a Memoir of the late Charles Kemble, which remarks that the last half-year has been pe culiarly fatal to the children of the drama, Mrs. Edwin, Mrs. Liston, Madame Sontag, Mrs. War ner, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, and Charles Kemblo all having departed in that period. An article on " The Fate of Sir John Franklin" considers that in all probability our unfortunate countrymen met a violent death. There are, unhappily, many cir cumstances which would seem to give grounds for this painful surmise. There are some pleasing verses on " Regrets" by Mary Monck ; and Mrs. Bushby .contributes some superior stanzas, entitl e d " The War Fiend's Mission." Ainstvortit.—The greatest portion of this maga zine is occupied by the story of the " Last of the House," which is concluded. All the deserving persons are happily disposed of. Merton becomes a celebrated painter, whose productions aro ad mired throughout Europe. The body of Sir Luke Mortimer was discovered in the cellar. The family vault that had received the remains of his ancestors received him, " The Last of the House." An amusing paper is entitled " Ugliness," which some may be pleased with. " The Quiet House" is a melancholy record of an unfortunate lady, who lived in retirement all her life in consequence of an early disappointment. It is somewhat of the mys tical in style, as the point on which the story turns is the fact ("her mother's spirit appearing at her bedside the night before her union with au atheis tical character. Warned by this apparition, she insisted on the engagement being dissolved, to the astonishment of her friends, who were ignorant of the cause of her strange conduct and its awful mo tive. " Nicholas Flamel" is also finished. It is asserted that to such a length did credulity extend concerning this man that some said he discovered the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life, that he lived for a century ; while others went further yet, and declared that since the date of his death in Paris 1w and his wife Pernelle had been seen in India. The Art-Journal.—Tho Art Journal has one plate less than usual this month. The engravings consist of a portrait of Fawcett, the comedian, and the picture of Editha finding the body of Harold, both from the Vernon Gallery. There are some examples given of the works of German artists, and a pleasing woodcut of Winter, by Mary Dear. The prose contents are, as usual, artistic topics. The English Cyclopedia.—This useful and valu abler work has reac h e d th e t w enty-second part. T name of M r . Ch ar l es K n i g ht is a sufficient guarantee for its character. It is based upon the Penny Cyctovedia, which was commenced more than 20 years ago. So much has been added to our store of k now l e dg e s in c e that time, so many discoveries, inventions, and improvements have affected the study of the sciences, that Mr. Knight rightly judged a work, ton years old, to be no longer suitabl e as a medium of popular instruction. At present Natural History and Geography are appearing in its pages, and they will be succeed e d by Arts and Sciences, and Biography and History. Each of these divisions will occupy four volumes ; the work will consequently . be completed in six teen. The incalculable utility of such a work of reference, and the clear and careful method of its arrangement, joined to the moderation of its price, will no doubt excite a degree of attention that will repay the compiler for the great l a b our an d ex pense of his undertaking. The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review. The Queens before the Conquest" is the first subject met with ; it is said that a general interest cannot attach itself to such a work, but some of the most notable queens are spoken of. " Alex ander, the False Prophet," is a curious account of a remarkable character who lived in the second century. He was, first of all, a servant to a quack doctor, but he soon determined to set up for him self, and when his co n f e d era t e di e d h e p roc eeded to his native town, where he began his mysterious labours. After war d s h e b u ilt a t em pl e , in which lie presided over an oracle, his fame spread far and wide, and every day increased his disciples. He had many enemies, but by his adroitness he ma naged to circu m vent th e ir d e signs in most instances, and Lucian, the satirist, was nearly killed xn coil sequence of having offended the great man. "Ii Gaiateo of Della Casa" is a very entertaining sketch of manners and customs in Italy in the sixteenth century. It is styled Galatea, from a gentleman of that name celebrated for his courtesy and elegant demeanour. It is stated that many of the faults and follies here made mention of still exist in continental society. However, the rules and manners here inculcated would be of essential service to any nation of the present day, as the general rules of good breeding are the same everywhere. Several other subjects worthy of attention are met with, as " The Sequel of the History of Sir Piers Crosbie," "Horse Racing in the time of James the First." It is said the sport was very prevalent in the reign of that mo narch, but that race courses were not regularly established at that period, and it is exceed ingly doubtful if James introduced it from Scot land. In the " Obituary" there are the usual biographical sketches to be seen of the celebrated personages who have lately died. FRANCE. PARIS, SUNDAY. The Monitsur publishes news news from the head-quarters before Sebastopol of the 22d. The English riflemen had .the advantage in an encounter with a Russian corps on the night of the 21st ult. The Allies were confident of success. The Moniteur also publishes the nomination of Vice-Admirals Parseval-Deschenes and Hamelin to the rank of admirals ; also many promotions of naval officers in and to the Legion of Honour. In consequence of permission received from the Minister of War, such of the Russian prisoners captured at Bomarsund as are carpenters, (Cc., are going to work in the dockyards of Honfleur and of Havre. The following private telegraphic despatch has been received : " MARSEILLES, Dee. I.—The advices which have been brought by the Nil from Constantinople are to the 20th. A second violent gale took place in the Black Sea on the 19th. The 4,000 Russians who had entrenched themselves near Eupatoria have been repulsed. Omer Pacha is to enter Moldavia and advance towards the Pruth with 68,000 men. These troops will march by Fokschany. Achmet Pacha with 30,000 men is to occupy Baba,dagh ; his advanced guard, composed of 5,000 men, is already in the Dobrudsoha. The head-quarters will be established at Giurgevo." The Emperor and Empress have been to Mal maison, to return the visit of Queen Christina. Their Majesties went yesterday afternoon to - visit the works in the Bois de Boulogne and on the Boulevart de I'lmperatrice. General de Martimprey, chief of the staff of the army in the East, is appointed to the command of a brigade of the 4th division of infantry of the same army, in place of General de Lourmel, who was killed at the battle of Inkerman. Gen. Trochu is named head of the staff in place of Gen. de Martimprey. Generals Leboeuf and Tripier, lately promoted to the rank of General from that of Colonel, are to retain their former positions as heads of the staff of the artillery and engineers of the army in the Crimea. Tho eleventh drawing of the bonds to be reim bursed of the loan of six millio ns contracte d b y t h e d epar t me nt of the Seine, in. 1849, took place yes terday at the Hotel de Ville, %% hen the ten follow ing members gained prizes :-4,551, 7,000 fr. ; 5,794, 3,000 fr. ; 2,827, 2,500 fr. ; 3,146, 1,500 fr. ; 2,660, I,ooofr. ; 4,661, 630, 4,591, and 2,520, 500 fr. each ; and 2,343, 5721 r. BOURSE, SATURDAY.—CLOSING PRICES. Cash. fr. c. End of Month. 4 per Cents — —f. —a. 3 per Cents 69 95 70 10 Credit Alobilier (9O Roman ............... 81 ;I Credit Foncier — Austrian Belgian Fives ...... .. Spanish Threes Piedmonteme — Home Debt FIRING ON PARTIES BURYING THE DEAD. From the following order, published by Lord Raglan, we may euppose that some arrangement has been come to by Prince Menschikoff, whick will have the effect of preventing- ft recurrence of the inhuman proceedings re ferred to :-- " GENERAL ORDER. " October 11. " When burying the dead, if the party so employed will hoist a black flag, the enemy will not tire on the party." OUTLYING PIOQUETS. The following' very necessary order has been issued by Lord Raglan wi respect to our sentries : "The Commander of tho Forces has reason to think that the advance ct sentries are not sufficiently quick in stopping those Nvlio approach them from the enemy's side, or in firing upon those who do not answer them in a satisfactory m3 - thner. " Men, both on foot and on horseback, have come up clo:se to the se r:tries, and have been permitted to turn away without b ei ng questioned or fired upon. " The only pe.-s .ons who may be permitted to approach them from the era emy's side are deserters and flags of truce ; but these, must be made to halt, and not allowed to come forwar.l,, until a party from the piequet has arrived to receive 3 them. "When patrols go out in front, or officers go forward to reconnoitre, n otice should be given to the sentries, and all this shmt Id be fully explained to them when they are posted." AUSTRALIA. ARRIV*AL OF THE OCEAN CHIEF. LIVERPOOL, SUNDAY. This day the Ocean Chief, Captain Tobin, one of the Black Ball line of Australian packets arrived in the Merge- p from Melbourne. She left that port on the 7th CO,: September last. She has brought, besides 104 I tassengers, upwards of 42,000 ounces of gold and 11,000 sovereigns on freight. Her news has bow! ,tuaticilAted• I A MISCELLANEOUS. The National Miscellany continues to maintain its character. "Pinto Ribeiro" is proceeded with, and the " Extracts from the Journal of an Officer in the Expeditionary Force" is also continued. A paper on " Prae-Ruskinism," though extolling his ideas and genius, laments the " Ruskin worship" which prevails.—Sharpe's London Magazine has many interesting tales and sketches. "Harry Coverdale's Courtship," by Frank Smedley, is now proceeding in two places at once—the concluding portion going on in Sharpe's, while the com mencement is appearing in numbers illus trated by Phiz. Newton's London Journal has its usual scientific contents and list of patents. The title, list of plates, and index to Vol. XLV. is given with this number.—The Journal of the Statistical Society of London con tains considerations on several questions of political economy.—Our Friend is an entertaining little miscellany, with several amusing sketches.—Orr's Circle of the Sciences has nearly completed the second volume. It is a really valuable work.—The Family Friend, Home Thoughts, and The Two penny Post, are little serials of a somewhat similar character. The first is perhaps the best.— The Freemasons have a new magazine, entitled The Masonic Mirror, entirely devoted to the affairs of the brethren. The Land We Live In, a pictorial and literary sketch-book, is continued in monthly parts, with numerous illustrations. When com pleted it will form a very handsome volume. SPEECH OF THE KING OF PRUSiII.A. The following is the text of the speech of the King of Prussia on opening the Chambers : "Gentlemen of the First and Second Chamber,—The opening of your sittings to-day coincides with a happy event in my royal house. My nephew, Prince Frede rick Charles, yesterday celebrated his marriage with a princess of a princely German house, our friend and near relation. You will, like me, gentlemen, pray that God may bless this union. It is with satisfaction that I see assembled round my throne the newly-formed First Chamber. I entertain a hope that this new cor porate body, founded on the recognition of acquired rights, and on the consideration of durable relations, will be always a firm suppoit to my Government in the efforts which it makes to promote the prosperity of the country. I have ordered the resumption of the sittings of the Council of State, in order that the bills should he submitted to serious preparatory examination. Some of these bills have been already examined by the Council of State, and will be soon pre sented to your acceptance. Several other important measures, which particularly relate to the organisation of the rural communes, and of the police in the six eastern provinces of the monarchy, and the provincial constitutions throughout all the monarchy, are now before the Council of State. As soon as they shall be ready they will he also presented to you. The docu ments connected with the finances which will be laid before you will convince you that the finances of the state are in a satisfactory condition. The faithful main tenance of principles of order and a wise system of economy give the possibility of providing for the ex penses of the ordinary service, which have been in creased on many points, and of invoking with success and with complete security the resources of credits for extraordinary wants. Communications and transactions present an increasing activity in almost all their branches. The receipts of the Post-office and of the telegraphic lines, as well as those of the state and other railways go on continually increasing. Large capitals are constantly being devoted to industrial un dertakings. The working of the mines has considerably increased. Commerce is generally in a satisfactory situa tion. Such circumstances, at a time when passing events exercise an unfavourable influence on our relations, ren der testimony to the favourable economical situation of the country, and give hopes of fresh progress in the path of a prosperous development. In this situation, and with the solicitude displayed by my government to cause them to prosper, and especially to augment and ameliorate means of communication, I hope with confi dence that opportunities for advantageous occupation will not be wanting in future. This tranquillises me the more, as the hopes which were formed with respect to the price of food, owing to the generally favourable har vest of this year, have not been realised. The con tinued dearness of provisions, which is still severely felt, has induced me to continue to allow the free importation of the most indispensable articles. I entertain full confidence that in consequence of the measure, and by avoiding interference in the liberty of transactions, there will not be any real scarcity even for the next year. Fertile countries have been cruelly de vastated this summer by disastrous inundations. 1 was able to judge in person of the extent of the damage done, and of the courage, full of confidence in God, with which the inhabitants endeavoured to repair their losses. My Government at once took measures to provide for the necessities of the moment, and to guard against any afflicting consequences at a later period from these mis• fortunes. In virtue of a patriotic decision of the provin cial diet of Silesia, the necessary resources were procured to accord durable assistance to the inhabitants of the lower grounds of the Oder ; and at the same time the most anxious solicitude was manifested throughout the whole monarchy, and even beyond its limits, to snc• cons the misery of the unfortunate victims. Gentle men, to my great regret, a sanguinary war has burst out between some powerful inembers of the family of el ° European states. It has not as yet reached ourecrl try, and peace still remains amongst us. I ha% e jest motives for hoping that soon, perhaps, the basis of good understanding will be obtained, which will extend farther and farther. Strongly united to Austria and to the rest of Germany, I am of opinion that my mission is to support peace, the recognition of the independence of others, and moderation. If, in the course of events, should find myself obliged to give a more marked eX pression to this attitude of Prussia, my faithful p e ople will know how to support with the devotedness which it has se often given proofs of the inevitable sacrifice; which would be found necessary. In the prevision of such eventualities troops have been reinforced, and the materiel of war completed ; in addition, the realisation of the loan, authorised by the Chambers in their last sag' sion, has been voted. Prussia would thus find herself in a position to enter the lists with confide nce, for the safety of her interests, and of her position in Europ . et the moment that the menacing aspect of political cir cumstances might require that course. A detailed to' count of the employment of the loan, only a small por• Lou of which has yet been made use of, will be laid before you. Gentlemen, at the moment at which you take in hand the task imposed on you, I venture to give you the assurance that my government will endeavour tr facilitate it for you i,n every way. But, on the other hand, also, I am confident, although I fully recognise the right of different opinions, that you will support 1 11 9 government in all questions in which it may be necee' sary to demonstrate, in presence of foreign countries, the complete accord of the government and the country, and that you Will thus prove, in a veritable Prussian way► that we are strong by union, and all the stronger the more circumstances are difficult. May God in this give us his blessing. HER MAJESTYS THEATRE. HUGHES v. LUMLEY. Mr. Unthank, at the last sittings of Court, obtained a rule to show cause Why the proceedings in error iu this case should not be quashed, on the ground that they LIU' v P i r e o w ce . du T re hi A s w et a , s a a s n tl a m et a i c o t n d o id f n e o e t et t m ak e e nt not come within the op era ti on o f th e Common Lav i a to re re tr c retrospective t P i ( s ). session of her M a j es t y ' s Theatre. A verdict was oive n t for the plaintiff, and judgment had been obtained ,' "" the defendant had set the plaintiff at defiance, and re tained possession of the theatre. A special case l id been agreed to between the parties for the opinion of the Court of Queen's Bench, but the court had decide", against the defendant, and it having been agreed that no error should be brought, the defendant had, contrary to that agreement, brought a writ of error, and sub' witted that he had a right to do so under the CornnicT, Law Procedure Act, which enacted that procee din g ' in error might be brought in special cases as well as special verdicts. • st Mr. Hogging and Mr. Wise, in showing cause a g ar the rule, submitted that the act was appli cable tO 3lt causes pending at the time it came into force—ti the act was retrospective, and that althoug h the specll`'o case had been agreed to previous to the pa ssin g of t it act, yet the cause had not been decided a nd j udgr" pronounced upon it until after the passing of the ae . t.,, io The court were of opinion that the plaintiff had he thought error could have been brought would not " o f agreed to a special .ease, which was for the purposec,. obtaining the opinion of the Court of Queen's Ben f t This case did not come within the provisions of the a f u o ; er therefore the rule for quashing the proceedings in must be absolute. Rule accordingly. EXPLOSION OF FIREDAMP AT SILKSTONE.—A-II ,wlo' sion of firedamp took place at the Moor-end Col W the property of Mrs. C l arke , on Wednesda y last, h.e two personB, named William Holyland and. J a mes fr der, were severely burnt. It appea rs that the roof b3f, been falling in, which caused the foul a ir to come in cOl'a t a ct with the naked candles used by the men Wl.'e working, and thus caused the explosion.