The Sun. — London, England, 1854-01-12 00:00:00

lIIINGARIAN PROMENADE CONCERTS. —.admission, is.—ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE, Adelaide-street, West Strand—Every EVENING, at Eight, by the renowned HUNGARIAN B %ND, whose performances have created Such intense interest throughout the leading European cites. The programme is varied nightly, and includes the finest compositions of ancient and modern masters, as well as Hungarian and other na tional Melodies, Mazurkas, Waltzes, Galops, and Quadrilles. Ka lozdy, conductor. Soluts Flugelhorn, Horanyi ; clarionette, M. Augarde; piano, Miss J. Warman. Vocalists—The Tyrolese Min strels, Madame Kramer, Mdile. Marie and Herr Oelckers, who have been honoured by the patronage of her Majesty and Prince Albert. Morning Performance, Wednesday and Saturday, at Three. PAST I.—Overture (Zampa), Herold ; Trio (The Wandering Min strel), Madame Kramer, :Mlle. Marie and Herr Oelckers; Sole, pianoforte (Don Pasquale), Miss Julia Warman ; Mazurka (He roique), Kalozdy; Song (Early in the Morning), Madame Kramer; Solo, clarlonette, H, Augarde; Cavatina (Hunyadljlaszlo), Erkell ; Waltz (My Dream), Lichterstein4 Jullien's American Quadrille. PART IL—Selection (La Sonnambala), Bellini ; Solo Flugelhorn, Herr Horanyi; Duet (Quarrel in the Saloon), Madame Kramer and Herr Oelcaers; Solo, pianoforte (Capriccio . a la Suisse), Miss Julia Warman; Polka (Roccoco), Kalozdy; Quadrille (Crescent), Sar- Yost' ; Trio (Town Welcome), Madame Kramer, Mdlle. Marie and Herr Oelckers ; March (Beniowski), Kalozdy. THEATRE ROYAL DRITRY-LAN-E. Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. THIS EVENING, Jaw. 12, Will be presented PAULA L17.A80 ; or, The Ladrone's Daugh ter. Characters by Messrs. G. Bennett, G. Wild, Lee, Belton, and T. Mead ; and Miss Featherstone. To conclude with KING HUMMINGTOr ; or, Harlequin and the Land of Toys. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the management of Mr. Enekatone. THIS EVENING, JAN. 11, - _ Will be performed THE LADY OF LYONS. Characters by Chippendale, George Vandenhoff, Messrs. Howe, H. Corn, Rogers , and Miss Reynolds. After which, the Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, called HAR LEQ UIN AND TIIE THREE BEAR ; ; or, Little Silverhair and the Fairies. Columbine, Miss M. Brown; Harlequln, Mr. J. Marshall : Pantaloon, 3ir. W. A. Barnes; Clown, Mr. If. Marshall. ROY tL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. Caaatirs KEAN. THIS EVENING, JAN. 12, Will b e petformad THE LANCERS; or, The Gentleman's Son. Principal characters by Messrs. Meadows, Ryder, Everett, H. Mellon, and D. Fish er ; Mrs. Daly, Miss Daly, and Miss C. Leclercq. Alter which will be presented the new Grand CHRISTMAS PAN TOMIME, entitled HARLEQUIN AN o TILE MILLER AND nrs ms.:11 , 1; or, King Salamander and the Fairy of the Azure ', e ke. Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Hanna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; and Columbine, Miss Desborough. LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Veatria. THIS EVENING, J. 12, V7lll be performed A BACHELOR OF ARTS. Characters by mesas. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Baker; Miss F. liu,ghes. After which, the original Fairy E,trayagatizs, .called ONCE lIPONT A TIE THEM , . WEEE TWO KOG,. Principal cha racters by Mr. Wright ami Madame Vestris. . To conclude with PNTTER VERSU3 CLXTTER. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI Proprf.tor, .M . r. 3. Webster.—Directress, ➢iadame Celesta. MP; EITZSIYG, J. 12, WI:1 b perfortnrd THE DISCARDED SON. Characters by Messrs. Leoh. alurray, Paul Be..ilaal, and Keeley; Mrs. Keeley and Mies To laa folio - we:l by the pop Lear ant entirety New ;rand Specta cular legend:a i ry' Chris - na piece, is two act 4, with" tiew scenery, dresaes. ma - thinery, aid aipoittt.nent., caged Yu IBM t NIP, or TUB APIKE C t"riacipal characters by Malame Celeste, Mri. Keeley, Mica 170014. tr, MiSS n. Keeley, AUsi Cuthbert, Mica C. llardlng ; Me , srs. Paul Bedford, J. Rogers, Homer, O. Lee, Bcc. JWY4L OLYMPIU Lessee and Manager, , fr. A. Wigan, TEUS F.VENltiti, JAN. 12 Wid be perfirme I TILE FIRS I' NIG[IT. Cha,ract , :rs by Messrs Alfred Wig..m, Le-hc, Lin lon, It trwool Cooper, and Vincent ; Miss P. Horton, awl Ml.ss Wyndham. To be followen by THE CAMP AT THE OLYMPIC. Charac tent by MeiSli. A. Wigan, F. Rob.on, Morton, and G.till ; Re - darnei A. Wigan, Stlrliag, P. Horton, Chatterley, &e. Followed by THE WANDERING MINSTREL. STRA.ND THESTRE bola Lessee, Mr. F. W. Alleroft.—Directress, Miss R3beeca Isaacs TINS EVENING, JAN. 12, Will be performed L. SONN;AMBULA. To be followed by THE IRISH TUTOR. Alta' which, a new grand Comi3 Christmas Pantomime entitled EARF.EQUEN AND KING N UTCRACKER ; or, The World of Toys. Clown, by he b;inntable Irlexmore ; harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Griftithi ; Columbine, Mies Gosvard. Stalls, 55.; Bores. 35.; Pitt, 1 i.; Gallery. Gd. ; Private Boxes, IL Is., so be nal oz Mr. A►lcrof, 15, Sew Bond-street. AciTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Continued and brillivit career of unequalled Holiday Attractions, superb Spectacle, incredible Feats of the wondrous Elephants, and the most gorgeous and successful Pantomime of the ieason. THIS EVENING, JAN. 12, (And during the week) To commence with the Greatest Wonder in London, the PER FORMING ELEPHANTS. Followed by a Reche-che Routine of Scenes of Equestrianism in THE ARENA, supported by the Elite of Europe's Equestrian Artistes. Coneuding with Mr. W. Cooke's immensely successful COMIC PANTOSIIME, written _expressly for this Theatre, by Mr. NYL6OI.I LEE, entWed BILLY BUT rON's ~;OURNEY TO BILENTFORD ; Or, Harlequin and the Ladles' Favourite. New scenery, dre-ses, decorations, and appointments, magnificent Car of Industry, &c. Harlequin, Mr. H. Hemmings ; Columbine, Mdlle. Christine; Pantaloon, Mr. Lehman; and Two Clowns, Mr. C. Adams and Mr. Croueste ; Sprites, blasters Gee and Bradbury. The Ladles' Favourite by Mr. W. Cooke's Pet Steed, BEAUTY. Boa-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. DAILY WEATIIER TABLE: THURSDAY, JAN. 12, 1854. State of the wind and weather at each of the following laces at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations are arranged in order of latitude. FOLKESTONE—N., gentle breeze -overcast. TUNBRIDGE—N., gentle breeze—overcast. GREENWICH—N., gentle breeze—overcast. STROOD—N., gentle breeze—rain. BIRMINGHAM—N.W., calm—cloudless. YARMOUTH—E., strong breeze—overcast. Thu returns from the following places indicate the state of the weather on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock : LimEnioK—N.W., gentle breeze—overcast. MULLINGAR—N., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. FOLKESTONE—N., gentle breeze overcast. CAMBRIDGE—N., gentle breeze —cloudy. BIRMINGHAM—N.W., calm—foggy. HOLYHEAD—N. by E., strong breeze—partially cloudy. LANCASTER—N., calm—cloudless. WHITBY—N.E., strong breeze—rain. DARLINGTON—N.N.E., strong breeze—overcast. SEAT— N., gentle breeze—snow. [GS WATER AT LOND, 'ON BRIDGE. Tins DAY —Morning 40 min.after 12 I Evening 2 min.aft. 1 To-Monnow— Morning 23 min.aftcr 1 Evening 46 min.att. 1 TIIE WEATHER.—ScN OFFICS, JAN. 12. THERSIO:IETER, IN THE SHADE 43 —lO l -gbest since noon yesterday. 39 --lowest this morning and, during the night. 41—this day at noon. BAROMETER, 2.0'83. WIND, E.—Light breeze, and cloudy weather. , LONDON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1854 " The QUEEN can do no wrong." This is a fundamental principle of the British Constitution— one that nevor has been controverted, and which, indeed, is essential to the maintenance of a limited monarchy, where the Sovereign for the time being rules in accordance with the recognised laws and customs. Acts of oppression, of injustice, may undoubtedly be committed in the name, and under the authority, of the Chief Magistrate, but in such a case it would be presumed that he or she acted under the advice and influence of weak or wicked Ministers, who would be criminally re sponsible for the untoward results of their unwise and mischievous counsels. The violation of the law would not be attended with impunity ; but the penalties would fall on the Ministers, not on the Sovereign, who might have been compelled t o accept their services in opposition to her own wishes. The President of a Republic, a person of known abilities and vast experience, elected by a maj orityof popular votes, maybe justified in meddling with the management of foreign or domestic affairs, with being, in fact, his own Prime Minister ; but one whose throne depends on hereditary descent, who cannot be displaced from that position, though an idiot or a madman—no matter how incompe tent t o the discharge of its duties—must neces sarily govern the nation by and through a respon sible Administration, in whom the real power for the time being is vested. In a Republic, if the measures of the Government are adverse to the will of the people, the Chief Magis trate falls with his Ministers, and a new President is selected in his place. In a limited or constitutional monarchy, it is sufficient to bring in a different party, because it is, su pp ose d t h at the change of men will necessarily l ea d t o a c h ange of measures, and that the obnoxious acts that led to the removal of the former Cabinet from power will no longer be persisted in. The unnecessary interference of the monarch in State affairs is highly objectionable and unconstitutional. It would be iinpessibie to la tinfoil' the doctrine of irresponsibility, where the party in whose favour it was urged took a leading part in the discussion and Cu) vari, n matt3n I" ' l g ht under the of the Council. of S's.,l,be. lltd Louis PHILIPPB abstained from such interference, it is more than prob tble that the Orleans dyna3ty would still govern France, or at least (new the French throne. The old King, however, made the position in which he was placed for the good of the entire people subservient to his own per sonal predilections and interests, and we have seen the result. He died in exile, and his family I are excluded from the French territory. Indeed, whenever the Sovereign permits his or her own will to interfere with the functions of the Minis ters, he ceases to be a constitutional, and practi cally becomes a despotic, monarch, and must accept the consequences that may follow such an alternative. But if such interference be objectionable and unconstitutional on the part of the irresponsible sovereign, it would be ten thousand times more so in any person• behind the throne, no matter what the rank or position of the intruder. In such a case, the claim to irresponsibility could not for a moment be recognised, and punish ' ment, sharp and decisive, would follow any untoward results that would accrue or be con sidered the consequences of such unconsti tutional interference. We were some time since told that " England loves not coalitions." We may add that England loves not an imperium in• imperio ; that she repudiates all " back-stairs influence," and that if there be anything which she abhors, it is the predominance of " favour itism." The country would not now witness patiently the proceedings of a DUchess of MARL BOROUGH or a Mrs. MASHAM. GOD forbid that anything should ever arise' to call forth the prompt and determined action that would follow the cer tainty that a beloved SOVEREIGN was made the tool of any person or persons whatsoever, no matter how exalted their rank and high their position. It would be but an absurd piece of delicacy to avoid noticing the rumours that a high personage, who but a few short years ago became 'connected with this country, has abused the privileges be ' longing to his position. We most earnestly hope that means may speedily be taken to show that Prince ALBERT has not so far forgotten himself, or, if it ibe so, that a satisfactory assurance may be given to the country that such conduct will no longer be persisted in. Such an assurance is the more required, from the publication of a corres pondence between a Mr. THOMAS MuLocx and his Royal Highness. It appears that this person thought proper to write to the PRINCE CONSORT, 'arguing that he was justified in interposing his advice to the QUEEN in affairs of State, and being invariably present when the QUEEN grants an audience to her Ministers. This wag gish gentleman, who dates from Killiney, near Dublin, addresses arguments in favour of the interference, which, if well founded, would render a Salic law indispensable. He argues that the Prince became her MAJESTY'S " head by the sacred right of marriage," and that " no presumed prin ciple of public polity could or ought to sever his Royal Highness from his assigned rightful head ship over the QUEEN of these realms ;" and also that it was "highly decorous and eligible that in all interviews with her 'Ministers the QUEEN should enjoy the protective presence' of his Royal High ness, and the manly, open interference of his Royal Highness should be wisely considered as an effectual safeguard against even the surmised exercise of sinister influence !" This was putting the matter in distinct and in telligible grounds, although we cannot think that many Englishmen would agree with the arguments of Mr. Dames MuLoox, supposing that gentle man was really in earnest in his very extraordinary proceeding. The answer, however, which thanks him fox " his kind communication," is, if authen tic, far more extraordinary. In place of denying the charge, it is virtually acknowledged, and the validity of the arguments recognised. We fancy that it must be a hoax played off by some practical jester; but, if well founded; it requires immediate steps to demonstrate the feelings of the English people in reference thereto. Under any circum stances, it would be desirable to remove the appre hensions that have been excited, and. to satisfy the country that no undue influences should be suf fered to prevail—that there should be no inter ference by persons who were not sworn to secrecy, and who could not legally be members of the Privy Council. An eloquent and masterly Address from the Learned Recorder of Hull inaugurated this year the Epiphany Quarter Sessions for that borough. It will be found reported elsewhere in our impres sion of this evening ; and to its attentive perusal we would here most earnestly commend the in tellects, and, yet more, the hearts of the popula tion. In charging the Grand Jury as he has done in this very admirable oration, Mr. WARREN has at once given additional evidence of his judi cial sagacity, and of his really fervent and practical philanthropy. It will be perceived that the Learned Recorder of Hull has therein enunciated opinions in regard to reformatory discipline, such as redound to the credit of his humanity while attesting in a brilliant manner the keenness of his intelligence. He has manifestly assumed his position upon the judgment-seat with a pro found sense of its many elevating but solemn re spensibilities. He has watched the course of events in regard to the modification and gradual reorganisation of the Criminal Code, with a due appreciation of their importance, and with an obvious determination on his part to be prepared for any emergency that may arise from the mag nitude and rapidity of the extraordinary changes recently effected by the Legislature. After re minding his auditors that the fundamental principle involved by the law in the distribution of punishment is one whose aim is rather repres sive than retributory—Mr. WARREN avowed that those enormous changes in our system of secondary punishments, to which he had directed the atten tion of the Grand Jury during the course of last session—changes amounting to a considerable extent to the abolition of transportation—ap peared already to be exercising so vast an influ ence on the community, that, said he, " society is being forced, in self-defence, as we all omi nously feel to contemplate and provide against grave contingencies." To this end he urged upon the attention of the Grand Jury many wholesome and practical considerations. He had previously illustrated the accuracy of his definition of punishment, his definition of its ulte rior aim and object, by reference to the views ex l i - pressed upon this subject by Holy Writ, and by writers as authoritative as Locxu, HALE, and TALLY. He had recalled to mind that awful utterance of Divine inspiration, " Vengeance is mine, saith the LORD, I will repay"—that sen tentious and axiomatic sentence of CICERO, that the fear of punishment should be universal, and its actual infliction exceptional—together with the assertion of Sir MATHEW HALE, that punishments were contrived "more for example, and to prevent evils than to punish," and that yet more notable remark of LOCKE, where it was observed : " In the state of nature one man comes by no absolute or arbitrary power to use a criminal, when he has got him into his hands, according to the pas sionate heats or boundless extravagancy of his own will ; but only to retribute to him, as far as calm reason and conscience dictate, what is pro portionate to his transgressions." Having thus cited authorities in testimony of the correct ness of his all-important proviso that pun ishments are, in their aim and character, rather repressive than retributory, Mr. WARREN proceeded to define with admirable lucidity, and still more admirable feeling, the grow ing necess ity for every member of every denomination of Christians to be at his post nowadays contending with the common enemies, vice and ignorance, encouraging by their individual efforts in the good cause the exertion by the State of " its splendid energies" in the cause of pop u l ar education. Thereby, tho Learned Recorder main tained that we should be aiding directly in the desired repression of crime, and doing our part, at il least, towards the strengthening of humane hue intentions of the law, in the apportioning of these beneficent, because, when properly exercised, eminently Humanising punish ments. This nece ss ity, in our regard, Mr. WARREN consider s , not without reason, to be con siderably enhanced by the infusion of late of a mere humane spirit into our system of criminal legislation. In other words, supplementary en- THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, 1854. deavours of a reformatory tendency are more im peratively demanded than ever, now that many serious contingencies are being evoked from the recent narrowing of the circle of secondary punish ments. It is indisputable. According to Mr. WARREN'S epigrammatic utterance " all crime ori ginates in intemperance or ignorance." That too, we take it, is altogether removed beyond the reach of contradiction. Whence comes the bounden duty pf extended facilities towards the education of the more de graded classes of our population. Upon which head—the Learned Recorder of Hull spoke thus nobly and eloquently : " Gentlemen, so deeply do I feel these things that I assure you I would rather—fixing my eye on my deathbed, and an ticipating the reflections of that awful moment—be the founder of a ragged school, a Sunday school, a school of any sort or description which taught the heart its duties to GOD and man ; I would rather, I say, then reflect on such an act than strive to cheat my departing spirit with dreams of a glittering chaplet of earthly immortality, in respect of any thing for which short-sighted human vanity or am oition might pant ; and I believe there are many good men now living—would that I were among them—who, for what they have done in this direction, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever." It is by the utterance of sentiments such as these from the judgment-seat, in his capacity as Recorder, that Mr. WARREN is successfully fur thering the interests of humanity, while embellish ing anew his already ample and distinguished reputation. An address of so much importance, falling from the lips of one already so largely en dowed with the advantages of popularity, could not well be passed by without some word of ear nest commendatory reference. Conceived as it is throughout in a spirit of genuine and unaffected benevolence, it at once wins from us our sym pathy, while by its natural eloquence it commands our admiration. LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.) QUEEN'S BENCH. MC LEOD V. SOUTHERLAND AND OTHERS. This was an action brought to recover the value of certain debentures issued by the directors of the Royal Bank of Australia. The plaintiff had made advances to the bank upon the security of the debentures, but the bank ultimately becoming insolvent, the shareholders, some of whom were the defendants in -this case, repu diated the act of the directors in issuing the debentures, and the plaintiff was compelled to bring the present action to enforce his right. At the trial the point was reserved for the opinion of the court as to whether the shareholders had given the director's authority to raise money on debentures, and the court being of opinion that they had, judgment was directed to be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. MONEY MA RKE T AND COMMERCIAL INTEZLIGENCE. CITY, TWO O'CLOCK. The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were estimated at 7,000 bales. The market closed firmly; compared with Friday's rates, prices of all kinds were quite as dear. The sales comprised 4,500 American,' 500 Perham and Maranham at 6d. to Bd., 30 Bahia at 6fd. to 6d., 1,000 Egyptian at Bkd. to 10d., and 1,000 Surat at 20. to 41d. per lb. Railway share were dull, at declining prices. The Union Bank of London has declared a divi dend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum. To facilitate decimal calculations for reducing the gross weight of gold and silver to standard, accord ing to the assay reports, Mr. William Miller, cashier at the Bank of England, has published the tables used at that establishment. These, it ap- , pears have the sanction of the Governors, and are arranged in a perfectly lucid form. Mr. Miller not only gives the tables for prompt reference, but shows his method for standarding gold, and calculat ing its cost, and also the same in reference to silver. The author remarks that if the standard for gold were but altered from eleven-twelfths to nine-tenths fine, which is the standard of France, Holland, and United States, and several other countries, and our currency also were completely decimalised, changes that might easily be made, and which would be of infinite advantage ; the tables could be dispensed with. The General Screw Steam Navigation Company's ship Crcesus left Southampton for Australia at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. The advices by the Overland Mail do net give a very favourable report either from Calcutta or Bombay as to the condition of the markets for im ported fabrics. At Calcutta the sale of cotton goods was slow, although money was abundant, and the exchange on London steady. The indigo crop was estimated at 107,000 maunds. At Bombay there have been considerable sales of piege-goods, but not on remunerative terms. The Canton letters state that there was more in quiry for imports, but that the holders would not accept the current low rates. There are dates of October 20, from Swan River, by the ship Indemnity, arrived at Ceylon, but we have not heard of later intelligence from the other colonies. The Adelaide accounts are only to the 11th October. Notwithstanding the suspense and anxiety. re garding th.e Eastern Question, there seems within the last two days to be an under current among certain influential parties, indicative of the belief that the Emperor of Russia will acquiesce in the note which Turkey has already accepted. Suppos ing the old treaties to be renewed, this is not at all a matter for surprise. It has been remarked that although very heavy money sales have been made there are counter purchases for time, and that already some Bull accounts have been carried over. Until the 19th or 20th of this month, the reply of the Emperor of Russia is scarcely expected, unless some extra ordinary exertion be used to get it here before the meeting of Parliament. Many shrewdly suspect that such exertion will be made,. as the Ministry may be desirous of announcing something definite, so as to disarm the Opposition that has strength ened against them. As far as the speculative ac count in the funds is concerted, the operators for a fall are very cautious, and probably are still " out" to a large amount. If, therefore, stock be taken upon the account day to any extent, prices may rise more than would perhaps be justified by the news received. Consols opened at 92a and have since been 92k to 93k. This is an advance cf about per cent. The New Three-and a-Quarter per Cents. are 931 to 94g, and the Three per Cents. 921 to 93k. Exchequer Bills are ls. lower, being 78. to 10s. premium, and India Bonds are par to 4s. premium. Bank Stock has declined fully 1 per cent., being 216. - There is not much activity in Foreign Stocks, though prices are generally steady. Mexican Bonds are firm, being 23%, and Equador are 4 1 . Grenada Deferred Bonds are heavy, at 6/ ; Peru- vian 3 per Cents. firm, at 47 ; and Brazilian 4i per Cents. are marked 91. Russian 5 per Cents. are supported at 108 to 109. Spanish 3 per Cents. are scarcely so good, being 42 to k. Dutch Bonds are flatter, the 24 per Cents. being 61k, and the 4 per Cents. 94k. The last week's railway receipts, ascertained up to this day, are in round figures as under : 1854. 1853. North-Western South-Western . 8,956 9,501 Brighton Caledonian, and Edin. and Glasgow 14,175 13,633 Great Northern *lncluding proportion of traffic previously under agree. ment with the North Staffordshire Company. In Railway Shares there is not much business doing, but quotations have sympathised in the advance in English Stocks, and the principal lines are generally about ss. to 10s. better. French Shares are also higher. Gold Mines are very dull. Bank Shares have risen, but transactions are limited.. Union of Australia have advanced 1/. Land Shares have improved, the Australian Agricultural, about 1/. to 1/. 10s., but not much is doing. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Oficial List. ) Business done. Bank Stock ... .................. .................. 216 i per Cent. Reduced Annuities .. 92,.T 3 I 3 per Cent Consols Annuities 92i 3 New 31 per Cent. Annuities 93i 4 3i 4a India Bonds, £lOOO .. ... _..:.. Ditto, under 21000 4 p par Consols for Opening 18th Jan. 92ii 3 . Exchequer Bills, ld. £lOOO .2500 Small lO 7 P PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. nrazllian Bonds, 5 per Cent. , — Ditto New, 1852, 4 Per Cent . 1 .. New Brazilian Bonds, 1829 & 39, 5 Per Cent 9O. Equador Bonds ....... Grenada Bonds, Deferred Mexican 3 per Cent. Peruvian 3 per Cent . ............ Russian Bonds, 1822, 5 per Cent. £St Spanish Bonds, 3 per C en t .......... . x d Dividends on the above payable in London. Balgian!,Bonds 4i per Cent. ex. 25 fr Dutch Exchange, 2i per Cent. 12 GLIB 613 x d Ditto 4 per Cent. Certiaeates ...... HALF•PAST TWO. Consols for Opening 18th January ..... .• .. 92 3 x d DEPARTURE OF TEE AMERICAN MAILS.—On Tues day forenoon the United States mail steam-ship Atlantic, Captain West, took her departure from the Mersey, for New York, with the usual mails for the United States, Canada, Nova Scotia, N ew Brunswick , Newfoundland, &c., 56 passengers, and a large and general cargo of mer chandise on freight. FIRE IN WHITECHAEEL.—Yesterday morning, shortly before 4 o'clock, a fire broke out on the premises belong ing to Mr. N. Brassatt, a German lodging-house pro prietor, 1, Colchester-street, Leman-street, Whitechapel, which was nearly attended with a most fearful sacrifice of human life. The discovery was made, by Police-con stable 78, of the H division, who sprung his rattle, and, after repeatedly knocking at the door, succeeded in arousing the proprietor of the house, who set about awakening the various lodgers. They made an attempt to descend by the stairs, but the density of th e smo k e forced them to retreat, when two male lodgers made their appearance at the first floor window and jumped out. Fortunately, they were caught by the constable on duty, and received no injury. At that moment Samuel Wood, the conductor of the Royal Society's fire-escape, arrived with his machine from the Whitechapel station, when he beheld 4 children screaming at one of the front windows, with their parents, the father having been ill for some time. At the windows of the floor above were four male lodgers hanging by their hands from thewindow sills. The conductor lost no time in adjusting the apparatus in front of the building, and succeeded in rescuing the four men, and then went up again and brought down the four children, their father and mother. By the time the residents were extricated, the parish engine arrived, and was followed by two others of the London establishment, from the Jeffrey and Wellclose squares station. An abundant supply of water was then flowing from the mains of the East London Company. The parish engineer and firemen of the brigade went to work in admirable style, and fortunately succeeded-in confining the flames to the lower part of the premises. BELGIUM.—Upon the r epresentation of Lord Bloom field as to the unseemly discomforts to which English worshippers were exposed in the celebration of their public worship, the King of Prussia has granted a wing of one of his palaces, which is to be fitted up as a chapel for the use of English residents or English visitors to the Prussian capital. A certain sum of money is to be raised by subscription for providing the chapel with sittings, pulpit, organ, &c.,and all other appliances which rnav neoo9ary f)r th., cdobration Divl , l3 The act is a most liberal one on the part of the King.— Continental LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. RUSSIA AND TURKEY. VICTORY BY THE TURKS AT KALAFAT. The French Government received on Tuesday a despatch from Constantinople, announcing a great victory gained by Omer Pacha over the Russians in the neighbourhood of Kalafat. The Russians, who were more numerous than the Turks, had from 25,000 to 30,000 engaged. It is said, besides, that the great majority of the population of Lesser Wallachia have risen against the Russians, and the victory now gained by Omer Pacha is expected to decide such parts of the country as might still hesi tate to join the insurgents. This insurrection would appear to be of an infinitely more general character than the partial outbreaks already reported from other quarters. Constantinople is said to be in the greatest joy and enthusiasm ; the disaster of Sinope is almost forgotten in the delight caused by the signal advantage now gained. The news thus received is said to have produced a profound impression on the French Council of Ministers, which was convoked immediately on the arrival of the despatch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is said that the advantage thus obtained by the Turkish arms was not confined to a single en counter, but that several took place—at Sistowa, and on the Danube in front of Isatchka and Matschin. The date given of these actions is the 19th December. The Trieste Zeitung announces, under date of Constantinople, January 2d, that three Persian corps were marching against Erzeroum, Bagdad, and towards the Persian Gulf. If this be true, the English and Turkish envoys will have left Teheran. Admiral Lyons was to leave Beycos on the 2d. A telegraphic despatch, dated Odessa, Dec. 24, says that all Russian ships of war in the Black Sea have been ordered to assemble at Sebastopol. Another despatch dated Vienna, Wednesday, says :—"Telegraphic despatches from Hermann stadt announce that a serious engagement has taken place at or in the vicinity of Kalafat. Cars were arriving at Krajova filled with the wounded. Krajova is placed in a state of Beige, and the com mandant has threatened to visit with the severest punishment all who shall disseminate disquieting reports. As the victory is not ascribed to the Russians, it is supposed here that they have again been beaten. It is believed that the Russians were the attacking force, as, a day or two before the arrival of the wounded, the public were offi cially admonished, without apparent motive, to keep perfectly quiet and not to be unduly concerned at anything which might take place." In reference to the above intelligence, the Paris correspondent of the Times, dated yesterday, says :—" I noticed yesterday the report of some advantages of having been obtained in Little Wal lachia by the Turks, the out-manoeuvring of the Russian. General Fischback by the Ottoman Com mander, and the withdrawal of the Russians behind the Aluta. The Patrie of last night also mentions a rumour which (it says) it has reason to believe to be completely well-founded, that the Turkish army of the Danube.has obtained a signal victory at Kalafat over a Russian corps of from 20,000 to 25,000 men. The same journal states, from Constantinople, that the Turks have also obtained advantages in Asia. It appears that the inhabitants of the Sandjac of Paskot-Tchai, ,and those of the Sandjac of Tchaldia, on whom the Russians appears to have entirely reckoned, had declared openly for the Sultan. The Patrie also states that a telegraphic despatch confirms the news given in the English journals of the entry of the combined fleets into the Black Sea on the 3rd. Six ships of the line remained at Beycos to guard the entrance of the Bosphorus, and the second division of the Ottoman fleet was at anchor at Therapia. " On inquiry I learn that the report about Ka lafat is founded on a despatch from Constantinople, dated the 31st, and brought by the Chaptal, which only arrived yesterday at Marseilles after a passage of 10 days. Such intelligence, if it be true, ought to have been known at Vienna before this, as the combat (for an affair with a Russian corps of 20,000 or 25,000 men can scarcely be called a skirmish) must have taken place nearly three weeks ago. It is true that the line of communication from Ka lafat. to Vienna is in possession of the Russians, and this may account for a considerable delay. In no official quarter here are any details known—no-. thing more, in fact, than what has been communi cated by the telegraph from Marseilles." The intelligenCe relative to the advantages gained by Omer Pacha over from 25,000 to 30,000 Rus sians, at Kalafat, arrived in Paris by two channels at the same time—from the French consul at Bu charest, and from General Baraguay d'Hilliers, who wrote his account at the moment of the de parture of the Chaptal, which arrived on Tuesday at Toulon. The despatch of the French General announced at the same time that the united squa drons were on the point of convoying 15,000 Turkish troops to Batoum, and that Schamyl had safely received all the ammunition and military stores which had been forwarded to him. A private despatch, via Trieste, has been received from Constantinople, dated the 2d of January. It announces that an Imperial Irade had been pub lished announcing the acceptance of the proposi tions. Mustapha Pacha, commanding the Imperial Guard, had resigned. Two Poles have been ap pointed Generals of Brigade in Asia. Lord Dudley Stuart was at Varna. A letter from St. Petersburg, received two days ago, says that it is difficult to give an idea of the rage of the Emperor Nicholas on learning the reso lution of the Vienna conference. He was so affected that for two days few cared or dared to approach him. On the 26th ult. it was known at Constantinople, says a letter from that capital, that a Russian squadron, composed of three sail of the line and several frigates, had been cruising for several days in the Black Sea. On the 22d they were seen at a distance of three or four miles from the entrance of the Bosphorus. From Bucharest, Jan. 4, we learn that since the 29th of December there have been 40,000 men of the corps under Osten-Sacker.' in Wallachia. In Bessarabia a new concentration of troops is going on. Near Kreruanzoff and Charcow preparations are made for the establishment of two camps of cavalry. Each will be composed of 10,000 men. The park of artillery near Giurgevo is composed of 100 guns of large calibre ; that of Galatz consists of 120 guns. The construction of the intrench ments near Bucharest continues north and south. Two companies of sappers have arrived for that purpose from Giurgevo at Bucharest. The offen sive movements of the Russians have commenced on a grand scale. The corps of Osten-Sacken ad vances in the midst of ice. The Russian forces in Lesser Wallachia advance in three columns. The corps which will operate against Kalafat is esti mated at 22,000 men. The second marches through Karakal, and the third along the Aluta. The in surrection of the peasants in Lesser Wallachia may be considered as quelled. A letter from Trebizond of the 20th of Decem ber announces that three Turkish steam-frigates, despatched from Constantinople with arms and am munition for the eircassians, had completely suc ceeded in their object. The frigates had returned in safety to Constantinople. Schamyl had ob tained some brilliant success. He had reached Nukhily, called likewise Nouka. He had de stroyed the bazaar of the town, and dispersed the Russians who endeavoured to defend it. Having, arrived there, Schamyl was apprised of the ad vance of the Turks to Gunbut, but the indolence and incapacity of Abdi Pasha prevented their junc tion, and the Russians saw Schamyl return to his mountains. Selim Pasha, General-in-Chief of the armies of Batoum and of Tchourougson, had re ceived a despatch from Emin Effendi, Schamyl's lieutenant in Abasia, announced that he had taken possession of the arms and ammunition brought by the Turkish frigates, and that he was about to march to Soukoum Kale, where he should certainly meet a Russian division. News was impatiently expected at Trebizond from that quarter. The Turkish defeats at Akiska and Alexandropol are confirmed. Abdi Pasha lost 25 pieces of artillery, 3,000 killed, and 4,000 wounded. The courier, who arrived on the 15th of December at Erzeroum, from Kars, brought news to Trebizond that the Russians were within six hours' march of Kars. The Russian agents expected that they would march against that fortress, but it appears that the Russians did not enter the Turkish territory, either because they were not sui,pliea with the moaa.t.4 of conveying their artillery, or on account of the excessive cold and the heavy fall of snow General Guyon (Kurschid Pasha), who dis tinguished himself in the Hungarian insurrection, had arrived at Kars, furnished with full authority, and he had immediately adopted measures to im prove the organisation of the army. The troops appeared to have full confidence in this General. • The Medical Press of Bucharest says that there are 11,000 Russians on the sick list in the Princi palities. The Gazette of Silesia states, on the authority of letters from Bucharest, of the 28th ult., that the rumour of the Turks having taken by storm the town of Karakal, in Lesser Wallachia, was well founded. The Journal de St. Petersbourg of the 2d, says : —" General Prince Woronzoff states that from the 12th to the 16th ult. nothing of importance had taken place on the Asiatic frontier of the Trans- Caucasian provinces. According to well-authenti cated information, which had been received during that interval, the loss of the enemy in the battles of Akhaltsyk and Basch-Kaclyk-Lar amounted to more than 12,000 men in killed, wounded, and deserters, without reckoning the militia, who had returned to their homes. The two Turkish corps defeated in those battles were composed of 28,000 regular infantry, 7,000 regular cavalry, and 19,000 militia. The enemy's force, which reassembled at Kars, after these defeats, numbered 19,000. Among the principal officers lost by the Turks were Ibra him Paella, two commandants of regiments, and 5 majors killed, and 4 majors wounded." One or two private letters from Constantinople, of the 26th, speak of the hostility which still sub sists between Mehemet Ali Pasha and Redschid, and there is some apprehension that it may occa sion future trouble. Mehemet Ali is decidedly hos tile to any compromise and to any pacific arran,e ment, and however his warlike ardour may be censured, yet it proceeds less from religious fanati cism than from exalted patriotism. He makes no pretensions to the character of a statesman, and in the arts of diplomacy he very willingly yields the palm to Redschid. But we learn from persons who know him well, that he is incapable of a dis loyal act. He is a frank blunt soldier, occasionally brusque in manner, and more accustomed to the language of the camp than of the Court. Of his devotedness to the person of the Sultan, to whose sister he is married, there is no doubt ; and if his language be sometimes strong, it is straightforward. In his moments of excitement he uses as little cere- , mony with the Sultan as with his colleagues. His Imperial brother-in-law is much attached to him. The Sultana, wife of Mehemet, is the only surviving married sister of the Sovereign, and this circumstance is also much in favour of the warlike Minister. In many points of his character ho re sembles Marshal Lannes, who used also to address the Emperor Napoleon in a way no Marshal or Minister would venture to do, and he no doubt looks upon diplomatists pretty much with the same contemptuous impatience as the rude Generals of the first Republic, or the Marshals of the Em pire, were wont to regard the avocats. We are now enabled to give a fuller account of the two Imperial hatti-scheriffs, which are intended to regulate the future political condition of Servia, and are now on their way to Belgrade. In the first hatti-scheriff it is explained how the Sublime Porte, since the war has commenced between it and Russia, no longer holds itself bound to respect the treaties with Russia, and that, therefore, all treaties hitherto concluded with that Power—as that of Rutchuk-Kainardji, Bucharest, Akerman, and Adrianople—are not to be regarded as valid. In the second hatti-scheriff the Sublime Porte confirms, out of consideration for the loyalty and fidelity of Servia, the rights granted on the basis of the Russo-Turkish treaty, the independent inter nal government of the land, free election of their princes with reserve of the approval of the Sultan. It also declares Servia free from all duties towards Russia as a protecting power, and it leaves it open to Servia to place itself under the protection of the four Powers. The Servian Government (without the consent of which doubtless this hatti-scheriff would not have been issued), will seize upon this opportunity to place the political existence of the land under the protection of the great Powers, so as to esta blish it on a firmer basis for the future. An aide-de-camp of the Sultan has arrived at the camp of Omer Pasha, bringing him orders to continue the military preparations, seeing that no armistice has been concluded. DOWALL V. GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. This was what is commonly called a running-down case. Some time last year the defendants well-known steamer Triton ran into a collier brig at the Nore, and the brig went to the bottom, six of the crew unfortunately perishing with her. The owner, the present plaintiff, brought this action to recover the value of the brig ; and at the trial before the Lord Chief Justice, at the last Guildhall sittings, the jury found a verdict in his favour. It would seem, however, that the captain of the brig, who, with two others, were all that were saved from the wreck, had made a false tack, under the erroneous im pression that the steamer was lying at anchor, instead of being at motion ; and as, therefore, there was reason to believe that he was as much to blame for the collision as the manager of the steamer, the defendants now moved for a new trial, on the ground of misdirection, and that the verdict was against evidence. The Court granted a rule to show cause. BANKRUPTCY COURT. (Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.) IN RE EMERY. This bankrupt was described as of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, grocer, and to-day was appointed for his last examination. The balance-sheet, prepared by Mr. Watson, Basing hall-street, commencing lst January, 1851, with a de ficiency of 1741. ss. 3d. ; debtor to creditors, 4601. lls. 7d. ; to ditto holding security, 3531. 17s. lid. ; profits, 2601. 17s. 7d. Creditor—Property, 691. ; good debts, 161.; trade expenses, 2291. 16s. 9d.; personal, 3991.145.; losses, 101/. The bankrupt passed without opposition. This was the only case during the morning. COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, JAN. 11. The dinner party yesterday included her Royal High ness the Duchess of Kent, the Earl of Aberdeen, Earl Spencer, the lady in waiting to the Duchess of Kent, the Baroness do Speth, the Earl of Mulgrave, Viscount and Viscountess Sydney, and Lord and Lady Bloom field. Her Majesty's private band was in attendance in the evening and performed the following compositions : Overture, "La Refine de Chypre" Halevy Nonetto (Op. 31), Allegro, Scherzo, Trio, Violin, Alto, Violoncell, Contrabasso, Flute, ilautbois, Clarinette, Basson et Con Messrs. Sainton, Hill, Chipp, Schroder, Richard son, Malsch, Williams, Waetzig, and P. Hardy The Queen and Prince walked in the Home-park and Slopes this morning. His Royal Highness afterwards rode on horseback, attended by Lord George Lennox. The Earl of Aberdeen and Earl Spencer, left the Castle to-day for London. The Lord Chancellor and Lady Cranworth, the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, the Earl and Countess of Derby, and Lady Emma Stanley, Viscount Jocelyn, Lord and Lady Bloomfield, and Major-General Sir George Bowles have been invited, and are expected this afternoon. The Commissioners for Inquiring into the State of the Corporation of the City of London held a meeting yes. ter4y at the Privy Council-office in Downing -street. The Commissioners present were—The Right Hon. H. Labouchere, the Right Hon. Sir John Patteson, and Mr. G. Cornewall Lewis. Viscount Palmerston left town on Tuesday evening, after the Cabinet Council, for his seat, Broadlands, Hants. 'Mc; Earl of Aberdeen returned to London yesterday from Windsor Castle. His Excellency the American Minister has removed to No. 56, Harley-street, Cavendish-square. The Earl and Countess of Derby and the Lady Emma Stanley have arrived in St. James's-square, from Knowsley Hall, Lancashire. The noble ex-Premier is in excellent health. The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield, who have been receiving a select cirole at Bretby Park during the holidays, are expected to arrive in Dover-street, where the noble earl has taken Lord St. Germans mansion for another season, at the close of the month. The Most Noble the Marchioness of Bute, the youth ful marquis, and the Lady Adelaide Hastings, have returned to their residence, Mountstuart, we hope to pass the winter.—North British. Daily Mail. MARLBOROUGH.—The Marchioness of Ailesbury, ac companied by her son, Lord Charles Bruce, visited our town, from Tottenham Park, twice during the week in a handsome sleigh, quite in the Russian style, with bells and furs, drawn by three splendid horses abreast.— Wilts County Mirror. THE NEWLY -APPOINTED LORD STEWARD. Lord Spencer, vice the Duke of Norfolk resigned, arrived in St. James's-place yesterday from Windsor Castle , en route to Althorp Park, w h ere hi s l or d s h ip arrived last evening. The Duke of Rutland completed his 76th year on Wednesday last, and the Cheveley bells rang merry peals in consequence. The tenants dined at Cheveley Park, and the labourers on the estate received a gift of money to enable them and their families to drink his grace's health.—Bury Post. BARON P ENNEFATHER.—Contrary to the anticipations of the most sanguine of his friends, the last accounts represent the venerable Baron to have rallied conside rably from the effects of his late dangerous attack ; and, notwithstanding his very advanced age (upwards of four score years), hopes are entertained that with the aid of a powerful constitution, he may be eventually restored to health. Such, at least, was the tenor of yesterday's letters from the learned Baron's residence near Clonmel. DEATH OF THE EARL OF PORTSUOUTII.—This vene rable nobleman expired at his seat, Eggesford Park, Devon, on Monday, in his 81st year. His late lordship was fourth Earl of Portsmouth and Viscount Lyming ton, and married first, 1795, fourth daughter of the Rev. Castell Sherrard, who died 1819 ; and secondly, 1820, second daughter of the first Earl of Fortescue. He assumed the name of Fellowes on succeeding to the estates of his maternal uncle in 1795, represented the northern division of Devonshire in Parliament from 1832 to 1838, and sat for Andover in several Parliaments. Ho is succeeded in his family honours by his eldest son, Henry Arthur, Viscount Lymingten, now the present Earl. Tne family is stated to have been seated in Hampshire at a period antecedent to the Conquest, and several of its members sat in the House of Commons in the reigns of Charles I. and 11. THE ST. JAMES'S CRICKET CLUB BALL.—A ball, given by the gentlemen belonging to this club, took place on Tuesday evening at Willis's Rooms, King-street, st. James's. Nearly three hundred ladies and gentlemen were present. The dancing, which was kept up with great spirit till an advanced hour of the morning, was under the direction of Mr. Weippert. Adams's 1:)nd occupied the orchestra, and a very delightful evening was passed. The arrangements reflected the highest credit on the managers. FRANCE. There has been a rumour in Paris that the Czar had agreed to send an extraordinary ambassador to Berlin or to Brussels. Some further details have transpired relative to the mission of the Prince de Chmiay. It would seem that M. Rogier, the present Belgian Minister at Paris, is not by any means a popular man with the present French Government, and another mi nister would be seen in his place with pleasure. This feeling being communicated to King Leopold, lie proposed to his council to substitute for him the Prince de Chiunay, as personally agreeable to the head of the Government in France. The council, however, were decidedly opposed to the proposed change, M. Rogier's services to his country being undeniable, and certainly not meriting such a slight. In the end, a middle course was adopted, the Prince de Chimay being sent as on a special mission, with directions to pass the winter in Paris. On Sunday last a meeting of bankers and mo neyed men took place in Paris, M. Koonigswater in the chair. It was decided at the meeting that a memorial should be at once drawn up, and presented to the Emperor, praying him to take into conside ration the great pecuniary interests engaged in commercial and industrial undertakings in France and throughout Europe, and not to allow himself to be lightly engaged in the difficulties of a distant war. The Emperor, it is said, replied to the per sons who presented this memorial, that undoubt edly material interests possessed incontestable im portance in his eyes, but that he could never place them above moral interests, and that a question of honour and national dignity must always weigh with him much more heavily in the scale than any mere question of money. It was stated on Monday in Paris that the Emperor of Russia would not consider the entry of the combined fleets into the Black Sea as a cams belli. Nevertheless it is so little anticipated here that the reply of the Emperor will be favour able that the Russian Ambassador has already made preparations to leave Paris on the receipt of the expected negative reply. The Moniteur de l' Annee gives the following de tails relative to the formation of 10 new battalions of riflemen :-- "The Minister of War addressed instructions on the 3d inst. to the Generals commanding military divisions, giving them detailed instructions as to the organ isation of 10 battalions of riflemen, created by the decree of the 22d of November, 1853. The organisation of those new troops is to be pree , ,ded by the disbanding the sixth com panies of the third battalions of . the 75 regiments of in fantry of the line, and of the 25 regiments of light infantry. This first operation is to be completed by the 15th inst. The new battalions are to be formed, as far as passible, of strong and active volunteers, and of the classes of 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1851, and 1852. It is expected that the 10 new battalions of riflemen will be ready for service in a f2w weeks." A levy of 10,000 seamen is very currently spoken of in Paris. Already, indeed, measures have been commenced at Havre for calling out such seamen as have been dismissed for more than one year. The Minister of Marine (M. Ducos) is at the pre sent moment organising a third squadron, to be called that of the reserve, and to consist of seven line-of-battle ships and six frig ates. The expense is calculated at ten millions o francs ; and it is said that M. Duces, who is one of the firmest sup porters of war in the whole Ministry, is displaying great activity in effecting this increase to the French navy. The recall of General do Castelbajac from St. Petersburg is spoken of here as not unlikely to take place before long, the gentleman designated as his successor being the Count de Reiset, his first secretary of embassy. An ill effect has been produced by the receipt of intelligence that the Austrian Government had furnished arms and ammunition to the Russian troops. The explanation gi ven b y t h e Austr i an Minister is that it was a mere commercial trans action, and that the Government merely imitated the example of the F renc h G overnment i n fur nishing a certain quantity of arms to the Turks. It may be observed, however, that the cases are not precisely the same, a nd th a t A us tria professes strict neutrality, while France, though not as yet at war with R uss i a , i s any thi ng b u t neutral in the quarrel. The present situation of the Bank of France causes some uneasiness. The metallic reserve is said to hav e f a ll en o ff c onsiderably, and the dis count accommodation is much less, in consequence of the falling off of a general business, in the pre vision of a European war. Be that as it may, th e shares have undergone a decline in value of up wards of 250 f. within the last fortnight. The Duke de Chevreuse, son of the D u k e d e Luynes, died yesterday a t Paris, suddenly. The Union Medicate states that on the Bth inst. there was not a single new case of chol era a t P ar i s, and that on the preceding day the cases were so exceedingly slight that the diseas e may b e sai d to have altogether disappeared. The Bourse was heavy yesterday, without ;ouch business doing or any political news curren t. Th e Three per Cents. opened at 70f. 50 c ., f e ll to 70f. lo c ., but rose again to 70f. 55 0 ., at w hi c h they for the owl ~r themonth ; the Four-arid a-Half per Cents. closed at 98f.' 95c. ; Orleans Railway Shares, 1,105 f. ; Rouen, 962 f. 50c. Havre, 465 f. ; Great Northern, 805 f. ; Paris and Strasburg, 757 f. 50c. ; Paris and Lyons, 852 f. 50c. ; Lyons to the Mediterranean, 690 f. ; Western. of France, 625 f. ; Bordeaux and ette, 572 f. 50c. ; Great Central, 481 f. 25c. ; Lyons and Geneva, 482 f. 50c. ; Shares of the Bank of Credit Mobilier, 657 f. 50c. ITALY. A letter from Turin of the Bth inst. states, that the Piedmontese Chamber of Deputies have voted three bills without much discussion, viz., a bill re gulating the promotion of subaltern officers in the army ; 2d, a bill to modify the sanitary taxes im posed on vessels entering the Piedmontese har boors ; and 3d, a bill transferring the ground occu pied by the old military arsenal at Nice to the Municipal Council of that town. A letter from Rome of the 2d inst. states that, on the afternoon of the Ist, the principal streets in that city were lighted with gas. Much praise is given to the English company which completed the undertaking with so much talent and activity. SPAIN. DEATH OF THE INFANT PRINCESS. A despatch• received in Paris yesterday, from Madrid, dated the Bth insta.ut, announces the death of the recently-born Princess, at.l2 o'clock. The painful intelligence had not been communi cated to the Queen. ... . The newly-born child was to have been chris tened in the evening of the 6th. Don F ranc i sco d e Paula and Queen Christina were to be the god father and godmother ; and the child was to re ceive the names of Maria Christina Francisco de Paula, together with several others. The executive power during the Queen's indisposition is entirely in the hands of the Ministers, but they have re solved not to adopt any measure of importance until her Majesty's recovery. The 6th was the holiday of the Epiphany, and in consequence the Stock Exchange was closed. Galignani publishes the following letter from his Excellency Lord Howden, contradicting a state ment which has appeared in some journals, of an intended duel between his lordship and Count Esterhazy, the Austrian Minister at Madrid : " British Legation, Madrid, 6th January. " I have been extremely pained, both for myself and others, at seeing in several newspapers that a duel was about to take place between Count Esterhazy, Austrian: Minister at this court, and myself. I was perfectly at a loss to imagine the motive until I saw by chance in a German newspaper some assertions at winch I am as sur prised as indignant. There is a perfect plague in Madrid at this moment, envenoming all that is said, and invent ing all that is not said. lam reported to have refused Count Esterhazy as my colleague in the unfortunate duel between M. Turgot and M. Soule, in which I was a second, for reasons assigned in the grossest terms, and in the most offensive manner. The reason for my de clining Count Esterhazy applied equally to other mem bers of the diplomatic body, as for personal reasons, which it is unnecessary to state, I made it a condition, without which I should have retired, that I should act with a Frenchman, and I certainly could have found none more worthy or more agreeable than General Cal her. I feel happy to state that the best relations have always existed between Count Esterhazy and myself. I never have had the remotest intention to say anything offensive to him, and I am happy to have an opportu nity of showing my kindly feelings by requesting you to have the kindness to publish this letter in your esti mable journal.—l remain your obedient servant, " HOWDEN." PORTUGAL. A telegraph despatch from Lisbon, dated Jan. , 2, says it stated that the young King is about to marry his Coburg cousin, the Princess Charlotte of Belgium. Lisbon is perfectly quiet, and is likely to be, as long as the British squadron remains in the Tagus. PRUSSIA. A Berlin letter states that it is the intention of the Prussian Government to propose to the Chambers the abolition of the laws against usury. The Correspondence of Berlin states, that the New Prussian Gazette has been again seized, for an article hostile to the French government, and that information of this seizure was communicated in most obliging terms to the French ambassador at Berlin by the Prussian Minister for Foreign Affairs. M. de Reizet, on his road to St. Petersburg, re mained at Berlin 24 hours, and was presented to M. de Manteuffel by the French Ambassador. EGYPT. From Alexandria, Jan. 3, we learn that some feeling has been manifested against the govern men,t, by reason of the order issued by the consul general to the French officers, requiring them to quit the Egyptian service. The French steamer Salamander has foundered. Mr. Stephenson, the engineer, arrived in his yacht Titania on the let inst. - The Viceroy has left for the upper country, taking with him the Minister of Commerce ; and doubtless when there his highness will ascertain whether his fears of scarcity have been premature, and, f so, upon his return we may look for the withdrawal of the present prohibition of the export of grain. Previous to the departure of the Pacha the Hon. Fred. Bruce, our recently-appointed Consul-Ge neral, made his introductory visit, and was, as is usual upon the first introduction of a Consul-Ge neral, presented with a very handsome Arabian horse from his Highness's stables. The Viceroy also sent to Atfeh for Mr. Bruce's accommodation a small steam yacht that had been previously fitted up for the Viceroy's personal use. The news from Persia has created some excite ment, and 25,000 men are under orders to march from Cairo to any point where their presence may be necessary. On the 31st ult. 20,000 stand of arms, and 600 artillerymen, were shipped to Con stantinople: Her Majesty's steam-ship Wasp arrived from Beyrout on the 24th ult., having on board the Earl of Carlisle. The London mails of the 24th ultimo, despatched by a new screw steam-ship of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the Colombo, arrived off port, in ten days fourteen hours, under steam from Southampton, the quickest passage yet made. The Bengal, another screw steam-ship of the same proprietary, has made an equally favour able voyage in the Indian Seas. MADAME TAUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.—This establish. ment has just received the addition of another interest ing figure, representing the Archbishop of Paris. This portrait model has been placed with the figures of the Emperor and Empress of the French, to whom he is bestowing the nuptial benediction. This figure is dressed in the full costume of an archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church, and is a most admirable like ness of the ecclesiastical dignitary. BLAGROVE'S CONCERT ROOMS.—Mrs. Charles Wal lack's new entertainment, entitled, " The Ladies' Hour," was given last night by the above-named accomplished lady, in which she introduced several songs, which were interpreted with the most artistic finish, taste, naivete, and brilliancy. The manner in which the lecture was delivered was most captivating, reminding us often of Madame Thillon ; the songs being all introduced by some interesting tale or anecdote. The "Trout," by Neste, for naivete ; " 11 soave e bel contento," for brilliancy, and " The Spanish Maiden," for taste and artistic finish, were the favourites of the evening. The entertainment, we understand, was written by the fair beneficiare, whi c h proves her to be a bas bleu of high literary attainments. Mrs. Charles Wallack was a pupil of the Royal Academy. We recommend her strongly to take the St. James's Theatre, where her charming entertainment would be heard to more advantage. ROYAL HUMANE SOClETY.—Yesterday the annual general court of the governors of this society was held at their offices, Trafalgar-square. Mr. Benjamin Bond Cabbell, M.P., in the chair. The report stated th a t during the , half-year ending 31st December last, the society had brought under its notice 102 cases of drown ing, involving the risk of 105 persons, of whom 8 had been beyond recovery, and 24 had been attempted sui cides. The circumstances attending 10 of the above mentioned eases had been so extraordinary as to induce the committee to refer them to the General Court, with a view to the society honouring those who at the peril of their own lives humanely rescued their fellow-creatures from a watery grave. The total number of cases during the year had been 152, and the persons attended to 165, of whom 153 had been recovered, 12 had been beyond recovery, and 31 had attempted suicide. The total 'number of cases referred had been 19. During the same period the society conferred the following rewards, namely 24 silver medals, 36 bronze ditto, 9 testimonials on vellum, 6on parchment, and 108 pecuniary gifts. There had bathed in the Serpentine during the last season, 223,250 persons, or about 40,000 fewer than the aver age of some years past. The casualties, none of which kad proved fatal, had been 21. In the interval, between the 19th of last month and 6th of the present, there had been on the frozen waters of the Royal Parks about 253,000 skaters, several of whom had suffered immersion, and would probably have perished but for the assistance afforded to theta by the society. Of these only 49 left their names and addresses. The thank offerings for rescue were confined to one poor boy, who, miith gratitude greater than his means, subscribed 2d. to the funds of the society. Mr. H. Goring, one of the vice-presidents, presented the society with a donation of 1051. MORTALITY TN GLAsGow.—The mortality tables of Glasgow for 1853, which have just been published, afford melancholy proof of the unhealthiness of the past year. The deaths during the twelve months were 15,288, being an increase over the preceding year of 3,597, and showing a per tentage of 1 in 26.9 of the population --a considerably greater mortality than oc• curucd in IS IS the cilolora year. Nearly fifty per cent, of the deaths were of children under five years of age, . 7 , 10 , ', • - 1104(.1:': ;I( ;:r) +l} . ! +J. # This ] ete hous of Mond county n showed t large an Sad it nc the eons( prisoners one excel class. 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