The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-01 00:00:00

ITALY.

TURIN, Sept. 25.—The news of the King's
health received this morning is most satisfactory.
The diplomatic rupture between this country and
Tuscany has not yet been accommodated, but with
the good offices of the representatives of France
and England it is hoped that it soon will be, and
the reply of the Court of Tuscany to tho proposals
made by this Government is now hourly looked
for. If that reply should be to accept them, it may
be presumed that the members of the Sardinian
legation at Florence will immediately return to their
posts, whatever subsequent arrangements May be
made to meet the prejudices of the Grand Ducal
Court.

An order for reinforcements for the Crimean
army has been issued by the Minister of War in
Turin. They are to consist of 1 lieutenant, 1 sub-
lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 5 corporals, and 96 privates
from each regiment of the line, and 1 captain, with
subalterns, non- commissioned officers, and 320
privates of the Bersaglieri. It does not *appear,
however, that any measures have yet been taken
to fill up the vacancies which will be caused in the
home forces by so large a draft, and there are not a
few in Piedmont who think the country has already
been left too unprotected against sudden dangers.
An extra levy for this purpose will soon be inevit-
able, to replace the present and further reinforce-
ments that may speedily bo required, if another
action should be fought on the Tchernaya, as seems
to be anticipated.
A despatch received yesterday from Cagliari in-
forms us that Mr. Brett was to commence laying
down the submarine telegraph cable from Cape
Spartavento to Cape Bona this morning. The
cable was on board the sailing vessel Result, which
would be towed by the English steamer Star, and
accompanied by the French steamer Tartar, on
board of which was M. do la Marche, hydrographic
engineer, charged by the French Government to
assist in the operation.
Cholera is rapidly on the decline in northern
Italy. Throughout the Lombardo-Venetian pro-
vinces there were only 162 cases reported on the
24th inst., and the Corriere Mercantile of Genoa
says it should not consider it worth while to pub
lish official returns if the Municipality did not do
so. In Florence and Leghorn there is still much
disease, though the authorities there do their
utmost to conceal the fact, the result of which will
probably be that people at a distance will believe in
its existence there long after it has really ceased,
and so their secret system will defeat itself by
keeping travellers away from their towns.

AMERICA.

LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 30.

The United States' mail steamer Atlantic has
arrived with advices from New York to the 18th
ult., and $15,040 specie on freight. The Baltic,
hence for New York, was passed by the Atlantic at
5.50 p.m. on the 19th ult.
The New York Herald states that a steady stream
of immigration to Europe continues.
Mr. Harris, the United States' Consul at Japan,
has left Washington, charged with making a new
commercial treaty with Spain, the formek treaty
being of no value, in consequence of the way in
which the tonnage duties were levied and the
Royal monopolies.
The yellow fever was on the decline at Virginia.
At Norfolk, for the 48 hours ending on the 17th,
there were 48 deaths. At Portsmouth during the
same time the number of deaths was only 17; there
were but few new cases in either of the cities, and
in some parts of Portsmouth the disease had alto-
gether disappeared. At New Orleans the deaths
during the week ending the 17th were 282, of which
150 were from yellow fever.
Accounts from Port-au-Prince to the 25th of
August state that yellow fever still existed among
the shipping. Commerce was dull, and money
very scarce ; coffee, which bad been sustained
at 124 dots to 125 dole, ou the 23d fell to 120 dols.

From Havannah we have advices to the Bth.
Assassinations had been rather frequent ; among
the victims was Mr. G. C. Backhouse, the British
Commissioner to the mixed commission for the
suppression of the slave trade. He was sitting at
his house, after dinner, with a Mr. Callaghan, on
the evening of the 31st of last month, when a gang
of negro ruffians, accompanied by two white men,
entered the premises and secured the servants
in the outer apartments. Two of the ruffians
(negroes) entered the room in which the two gen-
tlemen were, and commenced tying their arms be-
hind them and also to gag them. Callaghan, who
must, from his own account, have been very much
frightened, was thrown on the ground, his arms
tied, and his watch taken from his person. The
unfortunate Mr. Backhouse made a more manful
struggle. He attempted first to throw his assailant
on the ground, but, finding the latter was too
powerful a man for him to do this, he endeavoured
to take away the monster's life. While attempt-
ing this Backhouse received a wound in the left
side, which splintered one of his ribs, passed en-
tirely through his lungs and spleen, and in about
four hours he died. He was attended in his last
hours by the British Consul-General and by the
very first surgical talent of the city. The mur-
derer and all his confederates had been captured.
The funeral of the deceased was attended by many
of the Government officials, the foreign Consuls,
and a number of personal friends.
Her Majesty's brig of war Arab had sailed from
Havannah for Jamaica. Santa Anna was at
Cuerto Principe, the vessel in which he was voy-
aging having had to take refuge at Neuvitas. A
correspondent of a Washington paper states that
Santa Anna is worth about $7,000,000.
Advices from Mexico state that affairs were still
in a very unsettled state ; the Government of Car-
rera was decidedly unpopular, and in Vera Cruz
and Zacatecas its partisans had been attacked and
defeated by the supporters of the plan of Ayutla.
Among the candidates for the Presidency Alvarez
appeared to be the most prominent. At last accounts
he was within 20 leagues of the capital. It was
reported that Carrera had officially signified his
disposition to deliver the Government into the
hands of Alvarez. Newspapers had multiplied with
amazing rapidity at the capital since the flight of
Santa Anna. They are filled with proclamations
of the new officials. Every person clothed with
authority seems to impose such laws and regula-
tions as he thinks fit. Carrera had issued an ad-
dress to the nation, in which ho developes his
policy. He proposes to reform the army, establish
the National Guard upon a better footing, and lay
the foundation for a more desirable order of things
generally. General Gasden, the United States'
Minister, was the only diplomatic representative
who had failed to visit the Provisional President
and congratulate him on his accession to power.
The omission had caused much surprise and com-
ment.
Generals Parodi and Guitau had been taken pri-
soners at San Louis Potosi. A party of the Go-
vernment troops, numbering 140, were attacked by
the Federalists near Keynosa and routed with a
loss of 30 killed, 30 wounded, and 40 prisoners.
General Castro, with 1,800 troops, was at Matamo-
ra,s, and would probably pronounce in favour of the
Federalists. General Iguacia do la-Slave was at
the head of the liberating force in Vera Cruz, and
refused to acknowledge the provisional Government
under Carrera; he took possession of the city, and
his course was approved by the inhabitants.
The commission which has been sitting at Wash-
ington to effect some reforms in the navy have
struck off a large number of names, which will
afford opportunities for the promotion of competent
juniors. Among the anticipated promotions is that
of Lieutenant Maury to a captaincy. The names
of those removed will not be officially made public
from considerations of delicacy.

The New York money-market was unusually buoy-
ant. First commercial paper was quoted at 7 to 8.
per cent. The stock-market was in keeping with
the money-market, and indicated abundant capital

for stock operations. Exchange on England was in
extensive demand at 1098 to 1097;-. Bills on France
were quoted 5 121-- to 5 131. The cotton market
was in a depressed condition, and priceswere nomi-
nally ie. to ic. lower. The official statement of
the cotton crop of the United States for the year
ended August the 31st, 1855, had been published,
and gave the total receipts at the ports at 2,847,339
bales against 2,930,027 bales the previous year.
There was an active demand for flour at an ad-
vance of 25c. on the lower grades; the better de-
scriptions were selling at a decline. Wheat vi as
firm ; provisions were quiet. Scotch pig-iron sold
at i 35 cash, and $37 at six months. The stocks
were light ; an upward tendency was perceptible in
freights.

LITERATURE.

The Tourist's Guide to the Wyc. By T. Sherwood

Smith. Willi am'T weedie.

Such of our metropolitan readers as have not paid
a visit to the Wye, and tracked its course have an
extraordinary treat in store for them. They may
have traversed the kingdom, and be familiar with
the charms of Cumberland, or of Germany and the
Rhine, and still a sensation awaits their leisure.
They have but to purchase the cheap little guide
before us, and take half a day's journey by rail,
and on their arrival at Ross or Hereford, the route
lies before them with all the required information
in the briefest and most intelligible form. The
pure and bracing air of Herefordshire and Mon-
mouthshire, as it fans their pallid cheeks and
inflates their smoke-laden lungs, will speedily
enable them to reap the anticipated harvest of
enjoyment, and to contemplate with the feelings
such scenery as is calculated to inspire the vener-
able ruins, luxuriant shores, toppling heights,
baronial edifices, forests and romantic visitors, that
adorn the winding river for a distance of some hun-
dred miles, and all this to be witnessed in a three
days' excursion from home. Among the ruins may
be mentioned Tinton Abbey and Raglan Castle.
Among the baronial edifices Goodrich Court and
Castle, and among the views one of the Severn and
Bristol Channel. If there is not temptation
enough here this clever and well-illustrated guide
book will supply it.

Norman's Bridge. By the author of " Emilia
Wyndham." Thomas Hodgson.
This deeply interesting domestic tale will be re-
garded as a valuable contribution to "The Parlour
Library." Norman's Bridge may be described as a
touching lay homily on the evils of covetousness,
or the insatiable thirst of gain. The author strik-
ingly exemplifies the result of the passion in the
case of a clever, well-meaning Scottish peasant,
who enters on a successful mercantile career in this
country. The lust of accumulation once enter-
tained fastens on and gradually possesses him, not-
withstanding his superior mental powers, and the
affection and respect he feels for his generous and
unworldly wife, and the result is, his heart grows
more and more insensible to the claims upon it,
and domestic blight and injury to individuals fol-
low. The principal characters in the story are
forcibly and minutely drawn, and the author's
knowledge of human nature is, as usual, put to
good account. " Norman's Bridge," if we are not
mistaken, is especially designed for young ladies,
who at all events may do worse than avail them-
selves of the counsel it contains for their guidance
in the selection of a partner for life.

How about Cronstadt ? By J. P. B. Martin.
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The author of this eloquent pamphlet, having
had a two months' cruise in the Baltic, very much
doubts the feasibility of our fleet being taken into
and burning tJronstadt ; and, supposing it feasible,
questions whether anything short of unalloyed
success would be desirable ; and he is of opinion
that Russia is fast being crumpled up by the re.
striction of her water communication effected by
our ships, and after a review of Europe, and of the
progress of the war, points out a reconstituted
Poland, guaranteed as a member of the great Euro-
pean family, as the best means of bringing over to
the Allied cause the neutral powers of Sweden,
Denmark, and Austria, whom it would guarantee
against all risk, and enable to guard Europe for the
future against the aggressive march of Russia.
The author bears heavily on Prussia and Prince
Albert, and lauds Austria and Lord Palmerston.

COURT CIRCULAR.

BALMORAL, SEPT. 27.

The Queen, with the Prince, the Princess Royal, and
Prince Frederick William of Prussia, drove out yester•
day afternoon in the woods of Balmoral.

SEPT. 28.
The Queen, with the Prince, and Prince Frederick
William of Prussia, drove nut yesterday afternoon.
The members of the Royal Family took riding and
walking exercise in the neighbourhood of Balmoral.

SEPT. 29.
The Queen, with the Prince, and Prince Frederick
William of Prussia drove out yesterday afternoon.
The Queen gave a dance last night to the tenants upon
the Balmoral property, to the gamekeepers and gillies
upon Balmoral, Abergeldie. and Birkhall, and to the
servants and others employed at Balmoral and Aber-
geldie Castles. Tue keepers from Invercauld were also
present, and her Majesty was pleased to command that
all the non-commissioned officers and privates of the
79th and 93d Regiments, quartered at Ballater,
who bad served in the Crimea, should also be in-
vited. A very numerous party was assembled in
the iron ball-room, near to the Castle. At a quar-
ter before 10 o'clock her Majesty and Prince
Albert entered the ball-room. They were accom-
panied by the Duchess of Kent, the Prince of Wales,
the Princess Royal, Princess Alice, Prince Alfred, Prin-
cess Helena, Prit.cess Louisa, and Prince Frederick
William of Prussia. The suite consisted of the Duchess
of Wellington, Lady Augusta Bruce, the Hon. Beatrice
Byng, the Hon. Mary Seymour, the Duke of Argyll,
Major-General the Hon. C. Grey, Colonel the Hon. C.
Phipps, and Captain Heinz. Captain Dawson, of the
93d Highlanders ; Ensign Robertson and Ensign Mac-
kenzie, 79th Highlanders, were also present. Dancing
was carried on with great spirit. Her Majesty and the
royal party retired shortly before 12 o'clock, but the fes-
tivities were kept up by the Highlanders for some time
afterwards.

A deputation from the local Board of Health of Gains-
borough, consisting of Mr. George Gamble, member of
the local board, and Mr. Oldham, clerk to the board,
had an interview with the Right Hon. W. Cowper,
M.P., president of the General Board of Health, at the
office in Whitehall, on Saturday.
Earl Granville arrived in town on Friday night from
Scotland.