The Sun. — London, England, 1854-06-10 00:00:00

-... .„, 4...:-., ~ -..,., --. .e.. L I k- \=.„.l, Yf fl children, the country was doing more for them than was done for the children of hardworking independent labourers. After a few words from Mr. J. O'CONNELL and Colonel DUNNE, Sir J. SHELLEY thought that the number of poor law inspectors might be diminished. The working of the law was well understood, and there was really no necessity for inspection. The vote was then agreed to. Upon the vote of 82,2041. for the Mint, including coinage. Mr. HUME wished to have an explanation as to the sum of 21,0001. and odd charged as deficiency in the vote of last year; and also to know whether the colonial coin age was carried on at the Mint ? Mr. WILSON said that the deficiency in the vote of last year was caused by the unprecedented call which was made for silver and copper coinag e. With regard to the other question of the hon. memb er, he had to state that the coinage for the colonies was struck at the Mint. Mr. HUME thought that the estimates ought to have specified the amount of coinage struck during last year. He hoped such a meagre account would not be furnished in future. The vote was then agreed to. 12,6911. for the salaries and expenses of persons employed in the care and arrangement of the public records. Mr. HUME would like to see all the records brought together in one building . He should be glad to kno w whether the fees demand e d for consulting them were now more reasonable than formerly ? Mr. WILSON said that the collection of the records into one place was under the consideration of the Government. The fees had lately been reduced, and were now very rea sonable. The vote was agreed to. 15,1151. for the expenses of the inspectors and sub-in spectors of factories, mines, etc. Mr. HUME had always objected to the appointment of these inspectors. The measure had been dictated by a spurious philanthropy, and hail been producti ve o f much mischief. He trusted that they would bespeedily abolished. The vote was agreed to. 1,7051. for the salaries of certain officers in Scotland and other char g es formerly paid from the hereditary revenue. Mr. W.WILLIAMS wished to know whether the sala ries of certain persons in this vote, such as the Queen's limner; clockmriker, historiographer, were to be perpetual, or were to cease at the death of the present holders of these offices? He objected strongly to the votes for the Queen's Plate to be run for at Edinburgh, the Caledonian Hunt Plate, and the Royal Company of Archers' Plate, in all amounting to 2171. Of course her Majesty might bestow her gifts as she chose, but he objected to the public money being spent for an immoral purpose, as he considered racing to be, anti ho should move that these items bo struck out. Mr HUME also objected to these race cups, but he must also object to a much larger sum, namely, 1,0901., the salary and expenses of the secretary to her Majesty's printer. That functionary had been appointed to revise every edi tion of the Bible, Testament, Psalm-book, and Short Cate chism; but he had been found to be quite useless. The arrangement was only meant as a temporary one, when the Bible monopoly was abolished, By that measure Bibles had been cheapene 100, and in some cases 200 per cent., and he trusted it would bo extended to England. (Hear.) Mr. WILSON did not think 1,000/. too much to pay for an arrangement which had been found to be productive of so much good. At the same time the Government would make enquiry into the matter. As for the race cups, they amounted to an exceedingly small sum, and had long been paid cut of the hereditary revenues of the crown. The committee divided on the amendment— Ayes 43 Noes 65-25 The amendment, was therefore lost, and the original vote was then agreed to. 6,28.3. for the salaries of the officers and attendants of the household of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Mr. W. WILLIAMS also objected to a charge of 1,5741. for plates iu this vote, but he would not divide upon it. He had drawn attention on the previous night to the high sounding titles of the officers connected with this mock royalty. The Lord Lieutenant's household was actually on the same scale as the Queen's, although he bore to her Majesty about the proportion that a rushlight bore to the sun. tLaughter.) He should be glad if some hon. mem ber for Ireland would tell him—for he did not think the Irish Secretary could—what were the functions of the " two gentlemen-at-largo " who were charged at 128% 18s. Bd. (Langliter.) Sir J. YOUNG said that this was the name given to two gentlemen who attended the Lord-Lieutenant ou State occasions. Mr. I'ETO wished to ask the Government whether the viceregal establishment was intended to be continued? Mr. WILSON said that two years since the Government of the day did propose to abolish it ; but it was found, after the recess, that there was an all but unanimous feeling amongst the Irish members against such a step, and the design was abandoned. The present Government had no intention to take a different course. Mr. HUME said the only question was, what would be the best for Ireland? For his own part, he thought that if Szotland had hail such a pageant she never would have made the progress she had done. There were some of his countrymen said to talk of the injuries of Scotland, and of establishing; a viceregal court at Edinburgh, but such men could have reflected little on what the consequences would be. It was his belief that if the plan of Mr. Pitt had been carried out, and the Irish lord-lientenancy had been abo lished in 1800 Ireland would now have been the most pros perous part of the United Kingdom. (Hear, hear.) Colonel DUNNE said that, whatever might have been the feeling of Irishmen during the viceroyalty of Lord Clarendon, none of them would now wish, after the ad ministration of Lord Eglinton, to see the establishment abolished. (Hear, hear.) Mr. PELLATT objected to the items of 1821. 12s. Ba. and 411. 10s. for the chaplain and the reading clerk in the chapel at the castle. Mr. VANCE defended the items on the ground that the, chapel was frequented by great numbers of the publics Dublin, at all events, was a Protestant city, as was shown by the members it returned. (Laughter.) After few words from Mr. CHEETEIAH, Mr. HUME said he was prepsred to vote against the. grant to the Lord Lieutenant altogether. Mr. MI ALL did not think this a good opportunity fov takiug the sense of the house on the religious question. Mr. PELLATT consented to withdraw his amendment,. Captain SCOIJELL said ho could not allow the vote pass without protesting against the item for horse-racing. He had no objection to horse-racing itself, but he did not wish it to be paid for out of the public money. This was a time . when ail such items as this should be weeded out of , the national expenditure. There was enough to do with our horses without encouraging racing. He therefore moved that the vote should be reduced by 1,5741. Mr. HENCHY supported the vote, on the ground that i racing encouraged the breed of horses. Colonel PEEL reminded the committee that racehorses, t paid a much higher duty than other horses. After a few words from Mr. WYSE, Sir R. PRICE said that there never was a lord haute,- nfincy more ably conducted, under more difficult cirean stances, than - that of Lord Clarendon. (Hear, hear.) Fle had carried the country safely through the greatest di tfi culties ; and ho had regretted to hear the remarks of C< do nel Dunne in reference to different noblemen. Colonel DUNNE said he had great respect for Lord Clarendon's talent ; but of the conduct of the Government of which the noble lord was the organ in Ireland he totally disapproved. They had treated as a rebellion that which. was nothing more than a contemptible outbreak. (Oh.) Of Lord Eglinton's administration in Ireland all parties united in speaking in praise. Mr. CROSSLEY hoped the hon. member who had moved the amendment would divide on it. The breed of horses needed for the cavalry was far different from that of race horses; the former required more blood and stamina. Mr. W. WILLIAMS objected to these grants being called " Queen's Plates ;" they ought to be described as "plates paid for out of the national taxes, for the encon ragemeut of horse-racing." Colonel DUNNE asked what the Government intended to do with a fund now existing, arising from fines ? Sir J. YOUNG said the subject was under considera tion. He hoped that a better method would soon be des wised by paying the clerks of petty sessions. The vote was then agreed to. The next vote, 6,7041. ' for the expenses connected with the o ffi ce of Paymaster of the Civil Service in. Ireland, was agreed to after a few words from Mr. FRENCH. The next vote was 24,2181. for the Board of Public: Works, Ireland. Colonel DUNNE complained that great injury had been done to landed proprietors in Ireland by commencing works which had never been finished, and said he hoped the report of the commissioners who were appointed to in. spect the works would be laid on the table. Mr. WILSON said the way in which this question hail been dealt with by the Government had exhibited at all events an earnest desire to do full justice to the landlords of Ireland, who had been aggrieved by the way in whi cb, theme works had been carried on. They hitt year receives' the report of the commissioners, in consequence of whi arrangements were made for a large remission of the amounts charged fur the works, and they were takin g means for winding up the works as soon as possible. After some farther conversation the vote was agreei4 to. . • The next vote, 32,00 •1., for secret service money, p essed without remark. The isext vote was 255,5601., for stationery, pfinting, and binding. Colonel DUNNE asked what local authorities ;hey were to appeal to, in C. 189 of overcharge of the income tax, and also what Committee allowances wouldbe made to collectors ? then divide d. Forthe amendment Against it .. t The votewas t l ar: a la ' gr — ee - d - t - o * : '''''''''''''''''''' - • 85-34 6,1441., salaries tary of Ireland, expenses of the office of Chief Seers- Mr. W. WILLIAMS congratulated the committee on there being a reduction of nearly Re had never in the salary of the chief secretary . :any gentleman discharge the duties of that officer wthwngreater e ffi ciency than the hon. baronet who at present bald it. (Hear.) •In answer to Mr. MACARTNEY, Sir J. YOUNG stated thathe had done ali te n his pow er to carry out the recommendations of th e co l with reference to the reduction of salaries. I n t h elissioners 32 ment of the Audit -office, they had, however, fallena9art into mistake ; for it would be impossible t o transact th e business with a smaller number of clerks. - The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER „ tube was at a loss to conceive what relation there was betw een that subject and the vote fo r the expense o f printing and sta tionery. If the hon. and g allant colone l would move for a return of those allowances, they would be laid on the table. With regard to the question of appeals, he thought he had made it understood that, in consequen c e of the ap peals in Ireland having been so much fewer th an was an ticipated, there was no justi fica tion for maintaining in Ireland a separate commission, and conseq uently inLo a n ll do a n. ap peals would come direct to the commiss i on ers Mr. HUME observed that the amount ofprinHsetieneganedf stationery for the House of Lords and for the Commons, ought to be placed under different heads. With regard to the gazettes they were by Act of Parliament the papers in which the notices of every kind were to appear, but he did not think that the charges for advertis emen ts should he as high as they were. He did not wish that the public should less money, but he found that a profit of 8,4001. a year was made by the London Gazette, G 771., by the Edinburgh Gazette, and 7811., by the Dublin Gazette. He thought the advertisements should be printed at the lowest possible cost, and as far as his inquiries extended T onifiazette would answer for all purposes. CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER agreed in the' spirit of the remarks of the hon. gentleman. The charges for insertions in the London Gazette had been considerably reduced already, and he considered that a fuetherreduction might be thought of, if it was the opi ' • aiet , t , kof the house, as it w as th e op i n i on of h is hon. f r i en d , esseisekawa`e'as own opinion, and th e o pi n i on o f th e S ecre t ar y Apf tai l; reasury, that the three Gazettes ought to be console: ' 'dated ;lint it was only just to the Treasury to mention that • a vigorous effort had been made by his hon. friend lad session to get the Edinburgh Gazette consolidated with the &nom 0140, but local and national feelings Pro* too 1 strong for his hon. friend, and he was obliged to retreat, utterly and ignominiously defeated. (Laughter.) A most material saving had been made in the stationery and print ing department., and they should never men tion this sub ject in the house without stating that the greatest credit was due to Mr. M'Culloch for his exertions in this respect. He thought that a return of the terms of the printin , for the public offices and for the two houses of Parliament would surprise even his hon. friend. It was desirable that they should distinguish between the printing and sta tionery for the two houses of Parliament. Mr. CRAUFURD complained of the delay in getting the reports printed. The report of the Statute Law Com mission had not yet been delivered. He understood that was owing to some difference on the subject between the Queen's printer and the printer of the House of Commons; but whatever was the cause, th ey were debarred fora long time from knowing the advantages which had arisen from sub jectimwthhaZthweasrepproertsenotnedthteoth,, the appointment o p f esort t m h n e pel c ra o sih m nied m p, ir of C th O e L l L aw LE o ß i house before the Easter recess, was not yet in tha hands of members.___ — Sir J. SHELLEY wished to know why the printing ex penses of the Board of Works were 1,0701., whilst those of the Office of Woods were but 5001., and those of the Home office, but 745/, Mr. WIL SON was unable, in the absence of his right hon. friend, to state the details cf expenditure. Mr. M`MAHON complained that acts of Parliament were to be had from private printers for less than was charged by the Queen's printer. (Hear, hear.) It was desirable that the price of acts of Parliament should be reduced to the lowest sum. (Hear.) Mr. HIDIE agreed with the hon. gentleman in thinking that acts of Parliament should be sold at the lowest rate. The vote was th en agreed to. On the vote of 68,600/. f or th e ex p enses o f th e P r i v y Councit-office, which had been postponed from the previous evening, as it was thought desirable that the house should be furnished with further information regarding the in crease of the salary of the clerk of the council from 2,0001. to 2,5001., Mr. WILSON said that in making further inquiry, he found that the statement he made on the previous evening from recollection was substantially correct. The present clerk of the council was appointed under patent in 1801. The salary was regulated in 1808, and lie succeeded to the office in 1821. Ho was first paid by fees which amounted to a large sum. But an order in Council was made, fixing the salary at 2,0301. a year, but raising it to 2,5001., when held for three years. The order in council also required that the 5001. should be subject to deduction, where the party held any other place or appointment under the Crown. When Mr. Grevillo succeeded to the office in 1821, he re ceived 2,0001. a year, and, having hold it for three years, he received 2,5001. from 1821 to 1829, when be received another patent office in Jamaica. The salary was then re duced to 2,000/. ; but last year, Mr. Greville having vo luntarily resigned his Jamaica ffice, he put in a claim for the increased salary of 2,5001. The claim was considered, and the conclusion come to was that as Mr. Greville's salary was fixed by order in council they could not object to his claim. In reply to Mr. O'BRIEN, Mr. WILSON said that the Jamaica office was abo lifthed. No compensation was given. Mr. WILLIAMS objected to the doctrine that the house had no power to oppose the vote because it was regulated lyy older in council. He hoped the house would refuse ale vote on this occasion. He thought that the vote ought to be resisted, which the house had power to do. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was quite arse the hon. gentleman would believe that the Treasury , could not wilfully, and with its eyes open, make an ex ti:avagant proposal to the house, and the hon. gentleman would be the last mau to decline to act on the rigid and so :rupulous rules of good faith by which the house was always bound. It was not the case that this gentleman h ad for a long time received a salary of 2,0001. a year, which - 97 as not raised to 2,5001., but Mn Greville had been ap pointed under an order in council of 1835, and though it might be argued that it did not bind Parliament to con tenue his office for life, yet Parliament had uniformly Chosen to be bound in cases where vested interests were c seated, and the order in council according to the prin. iples which the house had adopted, had given Mr. fireville a permanent interest in the office which it had conferred upon him That office was accom panied by a salary, which was to be at the rate .of 2,0001. a year for three years, and 2,5001. afterwards for life, but with an exceptional provision that if he held any other office, a portion of his salary of 2,5001 1 would be abated, but on the termination of the tenure of that office the salary would remain at 2,5001. There was a positive title on Mr. Greville to that which had been con .ferred on him by the order in council, and he (Mr. Glad ! stone) was informed that he might, even by judicial pro ' cess, compel the payment of the salary by the Treasury. If there was any grievance, it was on the part of Jamaica, which had to bear sinecure offices created in this country, which were held by gentlemen who never saw the island, and he believed that the house would be ready to go any length to cure such abuses. Mr. KINNAIR I) said that as he had opposed the vote last night, he was bound to say that the explanations of Mr. Gladstane and Mr. Wilson were satisfactory, and tha it would be only just to adhere to an honourable engage ment like this. Mr. HUME, while he did not agree that the house had not the power to deal with the vote, said that it was only consistent with good faith. The vote was agreed to. 17,079/. for sheriffs' expenses, officers of the Court of - Exchequer, &c., and 8,4151. for the Insolvent Debtors' Court, were agreed to after a short discussion. The next vote was 92,435/. for criminal prosecutions and other law charges, Scotland, and was agreed to. On the vote of 55,4701. for criminal prosecutions and law charges in Ireland, Mr. M.`II.A.HON complained that the system which prevailed in this country with regard to the expense of criminal prosecutions was not adopted in reference to 1 Ireland. Colonel DUNNE also objected to the practice of making prosecutors pay their own expenses, instead of leaving them to be defrayed out of the consolidated fund, as was the case with regard to such expenses in England. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that if the argument in support of the objection were pushed t o the farthest extent, it would not be very favourable to the pecuniary interests of Ireland. (Hear, hear.) It would then be impossible for Parliament to confine its-view to the expense of criminal prosecutions. About 550,000/. - .vas paid out of the consolidated fund for the expense of the Irish constabulary force—(hear. hear)—and if the two countries were placed on the same tooting in that respect, Ireland would be a considerable loser by the change. (Hear, hear.) _ _ Colonel D CIIsTNE said the payment of the expense of the constabulary had been put forward as a set-off for twenty , different things • it could not be made to stand for every thing. ( Hear , hear.) Mr. MAC -__RTNEY said Ireland might fairly rest its case on the promise of Sir R. Peel in 1846. After some further conversation, in which Mr. T. Cham bers, Mr. Serjeant Shee, Lord Bernard, Mr. Whiteside, and Mr. M'Mahon took part, the vote was agreed to, as was another of 27,0001. for the expen se o f th e üblin police. The Chairman then reported progress, and the committee was ordered to sit again on Monday. Mr. WILSON said the Stamp Duties Bill would he taken first on Monday, and afterwards the estimates would be continued. The report of the resolutions passed in committee of supply on the previous evening was then brought up and ag,roed to. COMMON LA.W PROCEDURE BILL. On the motion for the second reading of this bill, Mr. WHITESIDE said it was an excellent bill, and he hoped it would be extended to Ireland. It would enable parties tQ try causes in the superior courts without the aid of a jury, and h e wou ld sugges t t h at it s h ou ld a l so enable chosea in action to be assignable at law. ATHERTON and Mr. S. WORTLEY approved of the principle of the bill, but trusted ample time would be af. fore.ed for discussing its details. The bill was then read a second time, and ordered to be committed on Thursday next. BILLS OF EXCHANGE BILL. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second read ing of the bill, and explained that its object was to estah li.sh the Scotch system in England, whereby a bill of ex change was treated as a judgment at law, but at the same time the party accepting the bill Would have power, with in six days after noting, to go before one of the courts to contest the validity of the bill and insist upon having it tried by an issue at law. Mr. J. C. GLYN said the bill met with tho cordial ap proval of the mercantile cla , ses, but they complained of thin piecemeal amendment of the commercial law. Mr. LOCKHART suggested amendments to be made in committee. 21r. CAIRNS had only one objection to the bill, and that was that it did not go far enough ; it should be made to extend to Ireland. Mr. ATHERTON complained that the bill reversed the rule of law which threw the onus probandi upon the party making the claim ; but still, as it met with the approval of the mercantile community, he would not oppose the second reading. Mr. CRAUFURD was satisfied the effect of the bill wouldbe highly beneficial to society, as it would make par tieo more cautious in accepting bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments. Mr. KIRK, as an Irish merchant, hoped the bill would be extended to the sister kingdom. Mr. S. WORTLEY thought that some provisions might be added to the bill to meet the evil of bill discounting. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL thought the bill ought to be extended to Ireland. The bill was then read a second time. METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS. Sir B. HALL moved for an address for returns from each parish and extra-parochial place within the city of Westminster, and the several Parliamentary boroughs of Marylebone, Finsbury, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, South wark, and Greenwich, setting forth: — I.—The population of such parish. ll.—The rateable value. 111.-1. In what manner the vestry of such parish is constituted ; 2. If by any local act or acts to state such act or acts, with dates thereof; 3. If a select or appointed vestry by whom elected ; 4. The number of vestrymen ; 5. General periods of meeting. nr . —l. Whether the vestry have the ma nagement of the poor ; 2. If not, by whom are the guar dians elected ; 3. Under what acts ; 4. Whether parish is a single parish or in union; 5. If part of a union, to what union does it belong. V.-1. Under whose jurisdiction the paving, cleansing, and lighting, is; 2. If by a board separate from the vestry, to state under what acts ap meeting. potnt f d ; 3. The mode of election ; 4. Number of such trustees, or othereise board ;5. Their duration in o ffi ce ;6. General periods of grounds, or otherwisematte r s, otherwi se, to state the act or acts constituting such board, fur w mentary borough to city l) purpose appointed, and the mode of of Westminster and each Parlia return from the parishes gin', Kid brook, 'and from each of the parishes o t the Westminster,e ity o e f separately.) And, similar I and th am , Lee,pl aces (noti d - London or the Parliamen tibaliereiyaregboofa'raupthgaehriss)hemitiyeantioned in Schedu le otherto the Act of the if an y (except as excepted), included London iPnatrliasehesand 15 and 16 Vie., c. 85, and from all relief to beg rouped together, so far as the •Or poor places , weekly tables of mortality. (p ar i s h es in union f y are included in this return). . CONVICT PRISONS (IRELAN D). Sir J. YOUNG moved for leave to bring in a bill f or the formation and regulation of convict prisons in Ireland. The object of the bill was to provide means whereby the Irish convicts might be employed in certain industrial occupations. Lord NAAS asked whether the right hon. gentleman meant to bring in a bill for the purposes of regulating county prisons ? Sir J. YOUNG said that he had such h hill prepared, but in the present state of the session he did not feel in alined to bring it in. The house adjourned M 10 minutes to one o'olook. THEATRE fIOYAL DRURY LANE. Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. EVENING, Juxx 10, he performed LUCIA DI L %. , 43{ERMOOR. Lucia, Mdlle. Agnes Bury; Alice, Madame Ilencirich ; Raymond, Signor Arnoldi : Lord Arthur, signor Sand ; Norman, Signor Castetli ; Lord Henry Ashton, Mr. Weiss; and Edgardo, Mr. Sims Reeves. Followed by the new BALLET DI VERTISSE3IENT, entitled UNE FETE EN OLYMPE. Pr ceq—Stalls, 7s; Dress Circle, 55.; Boxes, 3s ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.; and Private Boxes. One, Two, Three and Four Guineas. The Box-office open daily from Ten till Six, where places may be secured. Private Boxes and Stalls to be had of Messrs. Leader and Coal, 63, New Bond-streot. THE ITRE ROYAL HAYMARKET. Under the management of Mr. Itnekatone. THIS EVENING, DONE 10. Will he performed the Drama of THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE. Characters , by Messrs. Chippendale, Howe, G. Vandenhoff, W. Farren, Compton, and Buckstone ; Mi.ss Reynolds, Miss E. Grey, and Mrs. Fitawilliam. 4 fter waich, the entirely new an.l original extravaganza, entitled MR. BUCKSTONE'S VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE (IN LEI- C?.STEIt•SQUARE), written by J. It. Planche, Esq. 'LOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. Cluatza KRAL Tali EVENING. Jusat 10, Will be performed FROM VILLAGE TO COURT. Principal characters by Messrs. Harley, Fisher, and Cathcart; Misses Mur ray, Heath, and Vivash. Followed by FAUST AND MARGUERITE. Characters by Vex-we. C. Kean and David Fisher ; Mrs. Winstanley and Miss C. Leciercq. To conclude with A STORM IN A TEA-CUP. Principal cha rv.ters by Mr. and Mrs. W. Lacy. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING-, JUNE 10, 1854, LYCEUM THEATRE. tinder the management of Madame Vestris. THIS EVENING, JUNE IG, Will be performed. BEFORE BREAKFAST. Character% by Mr. C. Mathews, Messrs. F. Matth.;vfs, Swa and Baker; Miss Wad.- ham, &c. F,ilowed by GIVE A DO") AN ILL NAME, To conclude with TRYING IT ON. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII. Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, JUNE 10, Will be performed THE M RBLE HEAR r ; or, The Sculptor's Dream. Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford, L. Murray, Ben. Web ster, and C. Selby; Madame Celests, Miss Woolgar, and Miss E. Harding. After which will be produced the New Extravazanza, entitled 4. MOVING TALE, supported by Mr. Keeley, and Mrs. Keeley. To conclude with the popular Nautical Drama of the CABIN BOY. Julien (tier original character), Madame Celeste. Tickets, Places, and Private Boxer to be had at the theatre. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan. THIS EVENING, JUNE 10. Will be performed the Comic D-ama called HUSH MONEY. Characters by Nl,ssrs. F Robson, Emery.%Vhl e, and Vincent; Miss Dormer, and Mrs. A. Wigan. To be followed by THE Ftrtsr NIGHT. Characters by Messrs. ~ltced Wigan, Leslie, Franks, Harwood Cooper, and Vincent; Miss Y. Horton, and Miss Wyndham. After whicb.. TILE MUNI WY. Characters by Messrs. H. Wigan, Robson. 11. Cooper; Misses Marston and E. Turner. • STRAND THEATRE. ole Lessee Mr. F. W. Allcroft.—Dtfectress, Miss Rebnca Isaacs. THIS EVENINO, JCNE 10, Will be performed THE LADY OF LYONS. To be followed by the New Badet Divertissement, entitled THE SEA NYMPH'S CAVE. To be followed y IHE WATER AIA.N, After which, THE MARBLE LOVER. ',ails, 55.; 11J:Cefi, 3..; I'it, 1.. tid; M.; Private lioxrs, LI Its. 6(1., to be nal of Mr. Alleroft. 15. New lloill-street. • ASTLEY'S EUROPE'S NATIONAL TILE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke. THIS EVENING, JUNE 10, Will be produced the new Grand Historic-11 MI itary spectacle, en titled THE COSSACKS; or, Vive la Francs. Followed by a total change of the Scenes in the CIRCLE. To conclude with a new Grotesque Extravaganza, c. it THIS HORSE SILL BE AMA) 0 PAY EXPENSES IF NOT CLAIMED WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS. Roc-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Msnager, Mr. W. West. HIGH WATZR AT LONDON MU D(4K. 7,its DAT —Morning 48 min.after 12 I Svening 13 min.aft. 1 ra-Mbaaow—Morning 36 min.after 1 Evening 59 min.aft. 1 WEATLIElt.—guy OFFM, Jt NE 10. Tatcasiougrua, IN THE SHADE 68 - highest since noon yesterday. &I—lowest this morning and during the night. 65—this day, at noon. BAROMETER, 29 98. WTND, W.N.W.—Light breeze, and fine, sunshiny, warm weather. • It rained a little early this morning, but the day has cleared up Right Royally (as usual !), and most auspiciously for the opening of the Crystal Palace. ,QAI un o Li) ). „.„, LONDON, SA.TURDA3E- 41.TNE 10 1854. . England to-day, in the midst of War, celebrates the triumph of Peace. Having despatched her land forces to the seat of war on the Danube, having sent forth her mighty fleets into the Baltic and into the Euxine, having unfurled her banner and drawn her sword in defence of the weak, and for the punishment of the oppressor—England commemorates to-day the benignant glory of the cause for the vindication of which she has risen in arms against the legions of the Northern AUTO GRAZ. That cause, the twofold cause of the tri umph of industry and the progress of civilisation. lt . is sufficiently indicative of the conscious strength of the British Empire, that at the very period when the country has but just accepted the challenge of the CZAR and entered upon a struggle with all the enormous resources of his gigantic and irresponsible despotism —an event should take place like tile opening of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham. The incident is a fitting precursor of the inauguration next year at Paris of the Great International and Industrial Exhibition. Everything in the way of preparation for the latter occurrence i 4 steadily advancing at the very moment when the allied contingents are pushing forward to the battle plains at Bulgaria —at the very moment when the combined fleets are medi tating here the seizure of Cronstadt and there the capture of Sebastopol. Everything in the way of preparation for the former occurrence, namely, for our own pac4c jubilee, for our own industrial and artistic festivity, has not only been hastened forward satisfactorily, but has already attained the hour of triumphant completion. For, during the forenoon of this 10th of June, 1854, the Palace of the People was solemnly opened by the dignitaries of the State, assembled together for that purpose in the presence of the SOVEREIGN. - It had already been remarked as somewhat significant, at this period of general warfare, that, during an interval of such formidable and pro tracted anxiety, the funds should have continued so high, both on the Bourse of Paris and the Ex change of London. It has been felt from the out set that there has been good promise enough in ternally for both countries, seeing that, at a time externaliy SO tempestuous, the great political ba rometer betrayed such exceedingly slight, and, indeed, scarcely perceptible, fluctuations. Another circumstance, moreover, has been noted in England, scarcely less propitious, wemean the steady develop ment through every obstacle of the mercantile enter prise of the entire community. While another likewise has been remarked among our Gallic neighbours as replete with the happiest auspices —reference being here made, of course, to the astonishing rapidity with which the voluntary loan of 250,000,000 francs was contributed to the imperial coffers by all classes of the popula tion. Is it not equally propitious, is it not equally significant, that the war should have in no way impeded at Paris the vast and magnifi cent works for the completion of the Louvre, and that it should have in no way interrupted, near London, the enormous and splendid project of the opening by the QUEEN and for the People, of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham ? We cannot but conjecture that the progress in France of the Palace of the Louvre, and of the completion in Eng land of the Palace of the People, will be regarded by the rest of Europe as incidents expressive of the calm self-possession, and the perfect self-reli ance with which the two mighty allies of Turkey can continue to cultivate the arts of peace, while driven to participate in the horrors of war—reso lutely advancing, while valiantly defending, Civilisation ! It is when considered in this point of view that the event of to-day assumes, we cannot but think, a really national importance. Regarded in this light it will be recalled, we believe, years and years hence, not without peculiar emotion to the popular remembrance, insomuch that we cannot deem it improbable that the future historian of our country will record the occurrence of to-day in complacent terms of gratulation, as not the least remarkable incident in the national annals, as certainly not the least gratifying event in the reign of our bel ove d S OVEREIGN. Hereafter it will be remembered that at the very time when England was engaged in a terrible struggle with the forces of Barbarism, her QUEEN and her People assembled among the green mea- dows and woodlands of Sydenham to celebrate the glorious advance and benignant development of Civilisation. It will be remembered even when the Crystal Palace may have been swept from the surface of that verdant landscape, when the printed annals of Art and Industry may alone preserve the record of that wonderful structure in which all the memorable triumphs of the human intellect were commemorated in some manner by visible representation. We rejoice to find that the Engine-drivers on the London and North-Western have expressed themselves fully satisfied with the explanations obtained from the Board of Directors, and that there is no longer any danger of proceedings which must necessarily have led to great inconvenience to the community, considerable pecuniary loss to the company, and total ruin to the great ma jority of the malcontents. The complaints, it appears, arose from a complete misconception on the part of the drivers. They believed that it was intended to render the contract system com pulsory, and that the probable result would be a speedy dimiLuti Du of the prices offered in the first instance, and a corresponding reduction in the amount of earnings by those who agreed to the terms, who would have to submit to additional labour and increased responsibility without any extra remuneration. These doubts and fears were unquestionably fomented by parties such as are to be found in every large establish ment where many men are congregated together— parties who would treat vague suspicions as con clusive evidence, and rush upon certain tangible evils in avoiding the shadows which they had themselves evoked. The consequences might, however, have been of the most serious character but for the judicious conduct of the officers of the company, more espe cially of Mr. 3/I`CoNNELL, the locomotive super intendent, who, by his conciliating demeanour and " temperate firmness," allayed the angry passions of the dissentients without sacrificing a single particle of the interests of his employers. Had it not been for his popularity with the men, and the knowledge on their part that implicit con fidence might be reposed in his statements, a strike must have taken pl ace , an d th e t ra i ns on the south ern division of the line have ceased running. His appeal to his past proceedings, to the kindness and justice which he had invariably exhibited towards every man under his control ,was enthusiastically responded to, and induced the malcontents to await the ordinary meeting of the Board. At that meet ing the assurances of the locomotive superin tendent were completely confirmed, and every remaining difficulty removed. A deputation of the men engaged at the Birmingham, Rugby, and Camden Station attended at Euston-square, yes terday, for the purpose of receiving the decision of the Directors, and of affording any explanations that might be required in the event of that de cision proving unsatisfactory. An audience was granted to the deputation before the meeting. After a short time a communication was forwarded to the delegates to the following effect :—" The Directors having considered the representations of the engine-drivers. Resolved,—That the trial of the contract system must be entirely optional. It was proposed under the expectation that it would work most beneficially both to the men and to the Company, and if any constraint on the subject has been exercised; it has been quite con trary to the orders and wishes of the Directors. The Directors therefore wish the men to be informed that such as prefer it may continue to work on wages as heretofore, while such as prefer working on contract may do so. With this ex planation to the men, the Directors have only further to state that, on comparison of the scale of wages on the London and North-Western Rail way with the wages given on other lines, they do not find that there is any fair ground for com plaint.—C. E. STEWART, Secretary." This was promptly and willingly accepted, and the dispute was„weitinst a oompletelylvotl pernianentlyhealecl... It will be eeen- from the foregoing thitt - there. were two points referred to in the memorial of the drivers ; that there were complaints, not only as to the alleged universality of the contract system, but also as to the wages paid to the lower class of drivels. The real dispute, however, only related to the first topic, and the other matter was only thrown in as a sort of " make-weight." A plau sible ground, on which, if the former breach could not be healed, public sympathy might be enlisted on their side. They could not indeed assert, with any degree of truth, that the scale of pay ment was not fully as liberal as that of any other company ; and the moment the first point was disposed of, the other was waived by the deputa tion. It is now settled that th e con t rac t system i s perfectly optional. That any man wh o p re f ers receiving the ordinary daily wages of his class may do so ; but that if he pleases to avail himself of the advantages tendered for his acceptance, he is at perfect liberty to do so. Should he re fuse he will not be visited with the displeasure of the authorities ; while, on th e o th er h an d , t h e men will not resist bis adherence to the new sys tem. A little calm and dispassionate considera tion will unquestionably satisfy the drivers, that their first impression as to the probable working of that system was totally unfounded. It could not lead to the diminution of wages, inasmuch as the old rate of wages was guaranteed to the men, and it was found that they had invariably re ceived handsome additions thereto ; and • if, as was generally supposed, the company also de rived material benefit therefrom, it could scarcely be supposed that their superintendents or officers would adopt any measures that could i mper il a system productive of such felicitous results. Nor is there auy danger of additional work being required, or the drivers being kept on duty for a greater number of bows than at present. In the first place, there is the distinct and positive pledge that no man should be occupied more than twelve hours per diem. No complaint could be made of " overwork " by parties who had at least half the day to themselves for rest or amusement—to dispose of, in fact, as they thought proper. A little calm reflection, too, might convince them-that this salutary regulation will never be infringed on. It is more the interest of the. Company than of the drivers that it should be ob served. In an occupation requiring so much vigilance, where the consequences of any oversight or mistake might be so formidable, no sane per sons would be disposed to overtax the energies of the drivers. The slightest hint of such an at tempt would enlist the public in the quarrel. We know how anxiously many persons are o n th e look-out to "pick a hole in the coats" of Railway Directors to get up even a plausible ground of com plaint. If such an opening were afforded as keeping drivers 16 or 18 hours at work, how many threats would be fulminated, how many missiles dis charged at their devoted heads. The outcry . would not cease until its cause had been corn-1 pletely removed. The drivers need not fear any infringement of the salutary rule, because they have not only the solemn pledge of the Board, which would a l one be sufficient, but also they know that it would be a suicidical policy for the authorities to endeavour to disturb it. We trust, then, that not only will all traces of dissatisfaction be entirely removed, but that the men will sea how desirable it is that they should enter into arrangements alike beneficial to themselves, the Company, and the community at large. His Majesty the King of Portugal, accompanied by his Royal Highness the Duke of Oporto, the Duke de Terceira, Viscount Careira, and a numerous suite, at tended by Lord de Tabley and Col. Wylde, honoured the establishment of Mr. C. F. Hancock, the eminent jeweller, of 39, Bruton-street, with a visit this morning. These distinguished personages were pleased to express their approval of the magnificent assortment of jewellery, plate, and works of art submitted to their inspection. The King and Royal Duke were graciously pleased to honour Mr. Hancock with their commands. Her ex-Majesty the Queen of the French, accompanied by her family and suite, passed through London, ems route from visiting the Duke and Duchess de Moritpensier, at Seville, to Claremont. HEALTH OF THE DUKE OF DEVONSIIIRE.--The Duke of Devonshire, according to the subjoined hul letin, issued by his grace's medical advisers, Dr. Ferguson and Mr. Nu;sey, yesterday, was progr,?ssing towards recovery : "The Duke of Devonshire continues to go on well." The inquiries from the nobility and gentry were again extremely numerous. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CITY, TWO O'CLOCK. There was a fair demand for cotton at Liverpool yesterday ; sales 7,000 bales, including 2,000 taken for export and on speculation. The market was quiet and prices steady. Railway shares were quiet. There seems to have been rather a listless week for the Bank of England up to the 3d inst., but this negative position may be deemed favourable on the whole. The increase in the bullion was but trifling, but the circulation was not materially drawn out, although the discounts increased be cause the deposits pretty nearly balanced each other. Compared with the previous week, the changes are as follows : Active circulation £20,540,330 Increase 80,790 Bullion 12,750,169 Increase Rest Decrease Public Deposits 2,557,654 Increase 67,710 Other Deposits Decrease Seven-Day and other Bills Increase 30,675 Government Securities No alteratton. Other Securities 15,494,525 Increase Notes unemployed 5,466,545 Decrease There wa; an alteration for the worse yesterday afternoon in some of the rates for bills of exchange upon the principal Continental cities. Paris, 90 days, was taken at 25 25 to 27-i ; Amsterdam, at 11 17 to 17i ; Hamburgh, at 13 6 to 6i ; Trieste, at 13 15 to 20. A very useful bill has been brought into Parlia ment to permit the registration of dishonoured bills of exchange and promissory notes in England, And to allow execution thereon. The preamble truly states that— " The mode of recovering on dishonoured bills of ex ' change and promissory notes which prevails in the law of Scotland, known as the process of summary diligence, is found to be of beneficial operation, and it is expedient to introduce a similar mode of recovering on such instruments into the law of England, so far as may be consistent with the forms of procedure of the latter." There may be many salutary changes made in either country by adopting the peculiar laws there established, the bankruptcy procedure being no toriously inferior to our own on the other side of the Tweed. The following is a summary of the clauses of the new bill :—lt is to come into opera tion on the 24th of October next, and all bills and notes are to be protested as usual. "It shall bo lawful for the holder of a bill of exchange which has been noted for non-acceptance, or of a Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note which has on the day of Ps becoming clue been noted for non-payment, and which Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note is free from erasure or alteration in any material part, except by striking out the name or names of endorsers, to proceed under the provi sions of this act at any time after protest for non-accept ance or for non-payment and before the expiration of six months after the date of such bill or note becoming due." "It shall be lawful for her Majesty to appoint an officer to be attached to the Court of Common Pleas, who shall be called ' The Registrar of protested Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes,' and the said Registrar so appointed shall keep a Register in the said Court of Common Pleas, in an Office to be assigned by the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, for the Registr a ti on o f pro t es t e d Bill s an d Promissory Notes as hereinafter provided ; and such Re gistrar may by a Writing under his hand and seal-appoint a deputy or - deputies, who shall be previously approved of by the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, and all registrations male and other Acts done by such deputy or deputies shall have the same effect as if made and done by such registrar." " A holler of dishonoured bill or note may register a protest in the Court of Common Pleas, and obtain an order for the payment against any of the parties to a bill or note. Order to be endorsed with name and abode of at torney, or a memorandum that writ has bean served by plaintiff in person. Attorney, on demand, to declare whether order issued by his authority, and to declare name and abode of his client if orde ed. If order issued without authority of attorney, proceedings to be stayed. Order may be served in any country. Before execution, a party served with an order may apply to the court to stay execution. Corporations may be served through their chief officer. Where proper grounds are disclosed, court may direct an issue in law or in fact. Party seeking to stay execution must furnish security for debt and costs. Attornies.a.nd solicitors aro not exempt from the provi sions of this act. Execution against a debtor issued within two mouths of filing petition, is to he null and void." The amount of gold exported from London dur ing the week to Thursday last was 490 ounces, and of silver 72,590 ounces, all to the continent. There are no late arrivals this morning. Letters for the Great Britain steamer will be in time if posted this evening ; and as the Australian accounts per Overland Mail via Southamptqu are expected on'Monday, it wound be - very - convenient Irtbe date of shiling. had been made Tuesday, to give time for replies. The company, however, being a loser by the detention, can hardly be expected to postpone again its day of sailing. The English Stock Market has been very quiet this morning, but it is extremely firm, and Consols even opened at an advance, being done at 911. They are now 94 The New 31 per Cents. have been at 92 to 1, au ff tl the 3 per Cents, at 914 to Bank Stock is firm at 205 to 200. Exchequer Bills are par to 4s. premium. Foreign Securities are neglected, and, rather flatter. Mexican have receded to 23 -a, and Pe ruvian 4i per Cents. are at 661. Sardinian Bonds are at 85. Dutch 4 per Cents. have been 89k, and Dutch 21 per Cents. 601. The Railway Share market is to per cent. better in some instances, but with very restricted dealings. Midland are about 10s. higher, and also Great Northern and York and Berwick. The French lines have been nominally rather higher. Gold Mines are heavy, Banks at fuller rates, Land Companies lower, and Crystal Palace dearer. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List. ) . Rustnem done. Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 9la 3 per Cent Consols Annuities shut 92a New 3} per Cent. Annuities 92.i 2 Consols for Opening 19th July Exchequer Bills, 24d. £IOOO .i5OO 4 p par Small 5 p PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. rrazilian Bonds, Fl per Ceut. Ditto New, 1852, 4,1 per Cent 9l Mexican :3 per Cent. Peruvian Bonds, 41 per Cent. Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent B5 x d , )ividends on the above payable In London. - Dutch Exchange, 24 per Cent. 12 Guil 6O. Ditto 4 per Cont. Certificates ... TWO O'CLOCK. Consols for Opening 19th July ..... 91iixd MINISTERIAL CHANGES. The Duke of Newcastle retains the Secretaryihip for War, relinquishing the Colonies. Sir George Grey accepts the Colonial office. Lora John Russell becomes President of the Council, from which Lord Granville retires. Lord Granville accepts the Chancellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster, in the room of Mr. Strutt, who retires. NEW WRIT FOR THE CITY OF LONDON. ADDRESS OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL. The creation of a War Minister has led to other Ministerial changes. Lord John Russell is no longer without office. He has become Lord President of the Privy Council, vice Lord Granville, who, it is un derstood, will be Colonial Secretary, vice the Duke of Newcastle, now Minister of War. Sir George Grey has been mentioned as probable Colonial Minister ; but this arrangement would not provide for Lord Granville. The position of Mr. F. Peel may be affected by the cha► ges now made. Mr. Hayter last night moved that a new writ do issue for the City of London. The announcement caused by this notice. coupled with the fact that the President of the Council has generally been a peer, excited the general inquiry, "Is Lord John Russell going to the upper house I" His address to the electors of the City settles that point. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LONDON. "Gentlemen,—Her Majesty having been pleased to con fer upon me the office of President of the Council, my seat in Parliament has become vacant. "In requesting you to replace me in the honourable po tion of one of your representatives, I cannot feel it neces sary to explain to you my past conduct. " There is no vote which I have given which I have not give openly in the face of the world—no speech which I have made which has not, at least in its substance, been're peated to the public by a watchful and intelligent press. "Her Majesty's Ministers are engaged in the conduct of a great struggle. A mighty military power seeks to overswo Europe, and pretends to set aside the verdict of the civi lised world. We have stood against this encroachment, and hope to check its further progress. " This contest has absorbed the attention of the people of this country. We all desire a solid, durable, and hon ourable peace. " Impressed with the necessity of carrying on the war till such a peace is established, I solicit the honour of your support, and the continuance of that confidence which it is my pride to have enjoyed for a period of thirteen . years. v — a I n, ,t h a a li v e e z t a h m e - h p o l a n c o e u , r j t u o n e b e 9, g l e B n s t i l . e , e your , ,j..oubeucsllnLtLs.er- ELECTION FOR MEMBER FOR THE CITY or LONDON. PROCLAMATION AT GUILDHALL THIS DAY.—Consi derable surprise was manifested this morning in the neighbourhood of Guildhall in consequence of it hav ing been rumoured that there was a vacancy in the re presentation of the city of London, few being aware that one had occurred through Lord John Russell's ac ceptance of the office of the Lord President of the Council. At ten o'clock, in conformity with a writ from the Speaker of the House of Commons, directing the Sheriff of Lonhon to proce9d to the election of a representative of the city of London, in the room of the Right Hon. John Russell, commonly called Lord John Russell, the Sheriffs, Mr. Alderman %rid Sheriff Wire. Mr. Sl:erfff Mr. Potter, caused proclamation to be made in and fixed Wednesday, the 14th inst., at one for two o'clock, for the election to take place. LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. THE WAR. The following despatch has been received from Vienna dated yesterday evening : " 'the Oest. Correspondenz states that it has intelligence from Czernowitz, in the Bukowina, by which it becomes evident that Russia meditates an attack upon Austria. " It is expected that the head-quarters of Prince Pas kiewitseh would be at Jassy on the 13 , h. "The position of the Austrian Embassy in St. Peters burg was painful in the Extreme." VIENNA, Friday, June 9.--The Austrian Correspon dence publishes the following despatches : " CZERNOWITZ, June 7.—Marshal Paskiewitch trans fers his head-quarters to Jassy on the 12th. The Russian infantry regiment Marousky, with three batteries and the brigade staff of the 10th infantry division, has been ordered from Firgut Forinos to Bokani. The 2,1 regi ment of Lancers has been counter-ordered from \Vaslin and Berlad to Firgut-F)rmos via Jassy ; and one regi ment of Rifles, one battery, and one company of Cus sacks from Waslin toßoschietry via Leova." HERITANSTADT, June 9.—Cossack pickets occupy the mountain passes on the Moldo-Transylvanian fron tier. The Russians withdraw from the Aluta to the in terior of Larger Wallachia. The Turks retire again from Lesser Wallachia to concentrate at Kalafat. Count Orloff, jun., is reported to be dead.". MEETING OF THE GERMAN SOVEREIGNS. PARIS, Friday.—The Moniteur, in noticing the meet ing of the Emperor of Austria and King of Prussia to. day at Tesehen, says there is no doubt but that the object of the interview between the two sovereigns i to concert together respecting the eventualities pointed to by the treaty of Berlin, and that the best results are expected from this interview. VIENNA, FRIDAY.--4t is credibly rumoured that the conference with the King of Prussia is held because a negative answer is expected from Russia, and the Empe ror of Austria is unwilling to renew the summons. THE PRINuIrALITIES. The Ost Deutsch Post says :—" Although the news has been contradicted, it nevertheless appears certain that the Russians passed the Danube at Oltenitza on the 29th ult., and occupied Turtukai. Prince Paskiewitsch has removed his bead-quarters to the right bank of the Danube; in the country situated between Silistria and Kuggun, and has collected round him all the troops that were at Kalarasch. This removal proves that the state of affairs appear critical enough to the General-in-Chief of the Russian army for him to wish to be present, and conduct the affair in person." CONSTANTINOPLE. The following is the copy of the official note commu nicated by the Sublime Porte to the Austrian Inter nuncio at Constantinople : " CONSTANTINOPLE, 21 CHABON, 1270. (25th May, 1354.) "I have the honour to receive the official not, of your Excellency, dated the 4th of May, stating that the Government of his Majesty the Emperor 0 Austria might send to the waters of Prevesa and Arta some vessels which, with those of the allies of the Sublime Porte, would have to support at sea the operations of the troops of the military cordon which it is necessary to establish on the frontiers of Greece on account of the insurrectionary movements which have occurred in the provinces of Janina and Braila, and that it might also decide on giving orders t ,, a certain number of its troops stationed in the district of Cattaro to move into Albania, with the twofold object of preventing the insurrection from extending to the north of that province, and restraining the Montenegrins in case of their making common cause with the Greeks. The note presented at the same time refers t, the case of the'Ottoinan Government giving its assent to the measures abovementioned. "his Majesty the Sultan feels much satisfaction at seeing that the Court of Austria shares in the same sentiments which in this respect animate the Govern ments of France and England, allies of the Sublime Porte, and it appreciates in the highest degree the new proof that his Majesty the Emperor desire 3 to give also in this circumstance of the benevolent intentions which, as is well known, animate him with regard to the Otto. man Empire. Toe notes to he exchanged relative to this question having the value of a convention, it becomes necesary to make it clear in a fitting manner, and to enter into the following explanations : First of all, the arrivals of ships of war belonging to the Imperial navy shall be notified to the authorities of the coast of Albania as far as Prevesa. The Sublime Porte consents to the advance of the troops of the Austrian territory directly from the district of Cattaro to Albania as it also consents that, in case their presence in this pro vince should not be necessary, that they should advance only into Montenegro if the inhabitants of that country should excite disorder there; and, as in case of an expe dition of the Imperial troops directly into Albania, the direct route which they will have to follow, after having traversed Montenegro, passes by the province of Siodra, by sonic districts of Rouaielia, close tty-the coa-t, and by the province of Janina, ordee_will not only be given to the actoutsi .f.the.GoveramEnt to which it may-belong that these troops shall be treated with all possible re• gard and in the most. friendly manner, as well during their passage as during the period they may have to re main in those parts in order to attain the object they have iu view, and that the provisions of which they may be in need shall be furnished to them, but also a special commission shall be sent for that purpose on the spot itself, " Ilerzegovine, Bosnia, and Servia are [conterminous with Montenegro. If the real cause of the events in question was not knor?n, then it mignt give rise to a fermentation in those provinces, therefore accurate in formation shall be given to the authorities as to the true state of affairs. " Such, then, are the intentions of the Sublime Porte, and until such time as both parties shall have previously agreed between themselves, permission will not be given to enter into those provinces. " That expedition in the districts above-mentioned, not taking place unless in case of real necessity, it will be necessary that the Imperial Government, so soon as it shall have resolved on adopting that measure, and ready to execute it, shall at once give information of it to the Sublime Porte. " As the Imperial troops, once their object attained, that is to say, the revolt repressed, will naturally re-enter the Austriin States, the proper authority will be en joined to offer to those troops, on the occasion of their departure, the same facilities which have been accorded them on their entry. " Having the honour to notify to you the preceding resolution, by express order of his Majesty the Sultan, I avail myself of this occasion to present the assuranee of my high consideration, &c." THE SIEGE OF SILISTRIA. (FROM AN OFFICER.) SCHUMLA, May 24.-1 have already written to you concerning the bombardment of Silistria, which oc curred on the 11th and 16th of this month. A courier, who arrived here yesterday, announced that the Ru sians were encamped in front of the detached eutworks which surround the town, on the heights to the S.E., and that they were making every preparation foi an attack on one of these outworks, called the Arab Tabia. The Russian riflemen were spread out in a chain, and some masses of infantry were drawn up behind to support them. Mussa Pacha ordered out some thousand irregular cavalry. They fell upon the riflemen, and cut them to pieces. It is considered that 200 of them were killed. On the 20th and 21st, the Russians renewed their attacks upon the same outposts, but wi.h as little success. The artillery from the forts made great havoc amongst them. Two Circa. sian officers, deserters from the Russian army, found their way into the town, and announced a vigorous attack for the 22d ; and we are now awaiting the news of the rtsult with impatience— if indeed Silistria is not entirely surrounded. These deserters state that the army besieging Sills ' tria numbers 90,000 men, and is composed of three different cceps d'armee. It is, however, reasonable to suppose this to be an exaggeration, though it is very probable that troops belonging to three corps d'arrnee may he there. These deserters also announce that the Grand Duke Constantine has the command of this army. There is no doubt, however, that the Russian army wilt lie sufficiently strong to impede the sending of aid to Silistria, and so disposed as to face any army that should come up for that purpose. This is the main fact, and it shows that a great battle must take place in a few weeks, between this place and Silistria. Silistria is in a very (rood state, and the outworks are very well constructed. Not oae of them can be taken without the greatest sacrifices on the part of the besiegers ; and even then 'there remains the walled out works, which could not be taken- without opening regular siege trenches. All this, it may reasonably be calculated, will g i ve sufficient ti m e for operations on our part. SCHUMI , A, May 25.—1 n my yesterday's letter I said that Silistria was completely surrounded. Thi s i s no t cor rect. On the side of Turtukai it is still open. A courier arrived this night. No attack was made on the 22d ; but those of the 21st were vigorous, and thrice repeated. These attacks are made on one of the outworks, which lies distant about 2,500 yards from the town, and which cannot be ',ouch protected by the guns of the other forts, on account of its advanced po sition. Nevertheless, this fort (Arab Tabia) has resisted most obstinately and successfully. All assaults have been repelled, and the enemy has suffered severe losses, for the garrison of the fort itself has been seriously damaged. Fort Arab Tabia is in a most important po sition. When it falls—which it must, as it is only con structed with the intent of delaying the enemy's approach —there remains a second circle of detached forts about 600 metres distant from the place ; and then you come to Silistria itself. If things go on as usual, lam of opi nion that they may resist for five or six weeks. Silistria has been attacked now for eight days. THE BALTIC. The following despatch, dated yesterday, is from Dantzic :—" The frigate Desperate, Capt. D'Eyncourt, has arrived here. She left the fleet on the 7th. After Hango had been bombarded, without success, the fleet proceeded to Helsingfors." GULF OF FINLAND. The postscript of a reliable letter from St. Petersburg, dated the Ist inst., states that a number of English vessels of war were "near" Cronstadt, engaged in takirg soundings. THE FRENCH BALTIC FLEET. A letter froin R05te....1,:, dated Julie 4, says :--'` Th: day, at-noon, the French fleet,,composecl of 12 sail and 2 steamers, was signalled, since nine in the morning, in sight of iVanaeraunde. The Id hipe have steered away is a north east direction, with a slight breeze dead against them. The Warnemunde seamen hive declared that they were under sail the whole time, that they made ju st :is signals for pilots to come o ff t o th em , and that :is the fleet was closest inshore, they saw the ship with the Admiral's flag. As well 34 they could judge at such a distance, the fleet seemed in excellent condition, and sailing beautifully, although it had encountered the day before a very violent north-easter." NEW ATTITUDE OF SWEDEN. HAMBURG, Friday.—lt is reported here, on very respect...hie authority, and generally believed, that Swe den has declared openly against Russia, and has recalled her Minister from St. Petersburg. GREECE. According to advices from Athens to the 30th, King Otho has amnestied the officers of the Greek army who have taken part in the insurrection in Epirius :—" We trant," says his Majesty, " a complete amnesty to all those officers who have broken their leave, or who have abandoned, without leave, their posts to take part in the insurrection of the neighbouring provinces of the Otto man empire, and also to those officers who have left the service in compliance with a request preferred by them in consequence of recent events, provided that within the space of a month from the date of this decree they present themselves before the military authorities of the realm. Officers comprised in the last category will at the same time be restored to their rank in the service." • A letter from Athens, of the Ist, says— "The Minis try has taken the oath. All its acts are of a nature to .tive complete satisfaction to the Porte. Epirus is paci fied after a fresh advanttvie gained by the Turks at Raduwitiz. The accounts from Thessaly are not so sa tisfactory. Nothing is known of the state of affairs in Nlacedonia. The presence of the French troops has produced an excellent effect. Their appearance is ad mirable. The accounts from the provinces are tran quillising." The Patric states—" The private telegraphic despatch announcing that the Ottoman troops had suffered a de feat in Thessaly was strangely exaggerated, and the en gagement in question had not the importance ascribed to it. Reinforcements, moreover, have been sent to Thessaly, and it was hoped that in that province, as well as in Epirus, the odious projects of the rebels would be defeated." The following fact, says the same paper, will show to what extent the Russian Genera's carry their fanaticism in the present war. At one of the last assaults on Silis tria, the Russian Commander ordered the Greek chap lains to give the sacrament to all the soldiers. This or der was executed in the morning at break of day. Tk so non-commissioned officers, born in Poland, having d e clared to the priest that, being Catholics, they could n without committing a sacrilege, receive the communion e from his hands, were immediately tried by a Council , 7) , War, and shot. VoLo, May 23.--The reports sent in from Larissa' by Mr. Blunt's agents are as follow : Calabaka has for the last eight days been blockaded by 10,000 Greeks. They are now without provi sions. Selim Pacha, Ismail Bey, and Oda Bey are at ha head of the Turks, but all communications are in tercepted. An attempt was made by the cavalry tu.. elease the Turks, but the Greeks picked them off from. the mountains, and they were obliged to retreat,. having about 200 men killed and wounded. They re— tired to Carditza. Calabaka—or, properly, Kakabaka—is situate on the western slopes of Mount Ossa, near to the Pierian plain, ten miles from Larissa, and seven miles south of the pale of Tempe. The slopes of Mount Ossa are very steep, and in fact precipitous, in the vicinity of the above-named village of Kalabaka, not far from the well known manufacturing town of Ambelakia. At Verdacoush, in the provinpe of Dusehcarta, the Albanians, under the command of their chief Gego, at tacked the Greeks, and slew 60 families—men, women, and children. The Greeks sent to Captain Taco for aid, and he came to their assistance. He sur-- rounded 1,000 Albanians in one village, and set fire to. the place, when all were consumed. Papa Costa is about to join Captain Kronia, Greshana, and Flarita. The latter has sent letters to every village s on the way to Larissa, demanding cattle, flour, &c., without delay, and threatening to burn down everything and spare nobody, if his wants are not immediately sup plied. Things look worse thau ever in these parts. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, June G.—The Duc de Cobourg has returned to his residence. The intention of his mission was to make the Cabinet of Berlin perfectly understand, in the name of the Austrian Government, that the latter was resolved, in the event of an unsatisfactory answer from it Petersburg, to have recourse to such coercive Ines gures as should give effect to the political consequences involved in the Austro-Prussian Treaty. The Duc de Cobourg acquitted himself of this duty in the course of several conferences with the King of Prussia and his Ministers. FR A_NCE. On Thursday evening the Emperor received the ulna' bers of the Senate at, the Palace of St. Cloud. The Ministers were present at the reception, as well as tho President and Vice-President of the Council of State. The lif oniteur announces that, on an invitation received from the President of the Sydenham Exhi bition Company, the Imperial Commission for the Universal Exhibition of 1855 has delegated the fol lowing personages to be the representatives at the opening of the new Crystal Palace, namely, Gene ral Morin, Director of the Imperial Conservatory of Arts and Metiers, President of the Executive Com mittee of the Universal Exhibition ; the Count de Les seps, Minister Plenipotentiary of the First Class, Direc tor of the Foreign Affairs, Member of the Imperial Commission ; and M. Dufour, Member of the Chamber of Commerce of Lyons, Secretary-General of the Im perial Commission. M. Jollivet de Castelot, member of the Legislative Corps, died suddenly on Thursday. The Moniteur of yesterday contains a decree, issued by the Austrian Government, prescribing the course to be adopted by the commanders of vessels carrrying the Austrian flag during the war between England, France, Russia, and Turkey. This decree is datAl May 25, 1854, and is signed '° Buol Schauenstein, Bach, Krauss, Baum gartner, Bamberg." It cowmen yes by stating that the use of letters of marque, or any participation in the arms' nament of a vessel, no matter under what flag, is strictly forbidden to the subjects of h's Imperial Majesty. 111 3 who shall infringe this order will not only be deprived of ;,he protection of the Austrian Government, but will be liable to be punished by another State, and will also be proceeded against in the criminal courts of Austria. elle entry of foreign privateers into Austrian ports iS interdicted. Vessels under the Austrian flag are not to transport troops belonging to the belligerent Powers, nor are they to carry articles contraband of war. Atli infringement of this regulation will be visited by the withdrawal of the protection of the Austrian Government in case of seizure or coefiscation, and will also entail punishment. Vessels under the Austrian flag are not to enter any ports besieged by the Powers at war. An ex. ception, however, is made to the effect that, in spite of the present war, there is to be no interruption in the coin inerce and navigation of Austrian vessels with the poets of the belligerent Powers, and the merch int vessels or these Powers are to be allowed full liberty to enter Aus trian ports. The decree proceeds to state that, in the full confidence that the Austrian neutral commerce will te respected by the belligerent Powers, Austrian ear tains are not to oppose themselves to any search made in 400 d faith by the former, but are to produce, without re sista,ree, any papers or documents that may be required. Phe belligerent Powers, adds the decree, have off' cially given satisfactory assurances, that property' under a neutral flag will be respected, with the exception of articles contraband of war. Prizes made by belligerent Powers will not be admitted into any Austrian ports, with the exception of Trieste, where their contents may be sold, after a legal condemnation. The decree is to have immediate effect. and it provides, in conclusion, that if any Austrian vessel should be subjected to ins proper treatment, information is to be immediately given to the nearest Austrian Consul, in order that the Go vernment of Imperial Majesty may demand repara tion and satisfaction. _ It wa4 stated last night - as positive that Marshal, St. Arnaud had written to the Government demanding another division. It would appear that some discontent is felt at the conduct of Prince Napoleon. lie is said to be in constant communication with refugees—indeed, the fact of his having been accompanied by M. Emil° Girardin from Paris to Marseilles occasioned consider able displeasure in the highest quarters. It is said there is every probability of his being soon recalled if be does not give up the delights of Constantinople and r e p a ir to the camp with his division. A nephew of Omer Pasha, a lad about 12 or 14 year' of age, has just arrived in Paris for bis education. PARIS BOUBSE.—Closing prices—Four-and-a-Half per Cent. Renter, for money, 96f. 25c. ; Three per Cent. ditto, for money, 711. 75c. ; ditto for account, 721. ; Bank Shares, 2,9201. The Duchess Dowager of Hamilton arrived in Port man-square yesterday, from Easton-park, Stoke Roch• ford, Suffolk, for the season. STAR CLUB.—The special meeting which it was resolved to hold, and to invite the corps diplomatique, as well as some of the distinguished foreigners who have come to witness the opening of the Crystal Palace, is to take place in the mouth of July, at the Old Royal Palace► Richmond. THE OVERDUE INDIAN AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL."I Information was this morning received at the General- Post-officc, St. Martin's-le-Grand, respecting the ova' due mail packet, the Symlie, due at Southampton last Sa' turday. From a telegraphic message from Trieste, thron' another vessel, a'..l anxiety is dissipated, as it is know n the Symlie left Malta on the 30th inst., under canvass) having broken her screw. She is expected to arrive to' morrow, and brings 245 boxes from Australia and Indi a ' This is her first voyage out and home. THE GREAT BRlTAlN.—Liverpool, June 9.--tr" screw-steamer Great Britain, which was advertised to sail for Melbourne to-morrow, will not take her depar . ture until Monday morning. She has 200 more P as: sengeis than whe n s h e l ast se t sa il, b u t was c ompelled 13. 0 " return, and sh e i s as f u ll o f cargo as s h e can hold. S h will also take out a large ship mail. of RUSSIAN - DUTCH LOAN. Under the convention t 1815 the Russian-D u t c h l oan i s b e ing paid off by Gf e :a Britain (and has been in course of payment ever sin that year) at the rate of 1 per cent. (250,000 florins) ev er y ,ith interest at 5 per cent. per annum on the gr'l f decreasing pr:neip ' •• • ••i , ! Taking the ratierlo4 c u i . exchange. of- the plat. Jan. lakc Aid, for 1, 2, pal and interest, 4,110, 968/., and have to pai,3,oPs_ more. City