The Sun.
London, England, 1855-11-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EvENING, NOVEMBER 24, 1855

fling aside the mask, and assert her own sove-
reignty in the Danubian Principalities. Were
STEPILP Tun a mere political refugee, one not
' holding any recognised position, orhaving anylegi-
ti mate reason for his p resen ce, the Turkish soil should
be respected, and the sanction of its authorities
obtained before any step could be taken
against him. How much stronger was his claim
when:labouring in the Turkish cause, and in the
service of its Ally. The Treaty of the 2d De-
cember, 1854, did not bind Austria to much ;
but there was one express provision to the effect,
that there should be no interference with the move-
ments which the SULTAN or his Allies might
think proper to make against Russia. Now, the
unwarrantable arrest of Colonel TIM is a gross
violation of that stipulation. The Treaty already
set at nought by the omission of Austria to adopt
the measures to which she was bound has
been further broken by an act of com-
mission. The period is rapidly approaching
when independent members of Parliament will
have the opportunity of demanding full explana-

Lions. It would be well that Lord PALMERSTON
should render the demand unnecessary, by acting
in a manner befitting the honour and dignity of
Great Britain, regardless of Germanic or Coburg
influence. If he do so be will receive the cordial
support of the people ; if not, his fall will be the
greater from the lofty position he has achieved.

There would appear to be something in the
constitution of the human mind—at all events as
developed in this country—which renders it re-
luctant to believe any individual or body of indi-
viduals of whose conduct it disapproves, unmiti-
gatedly evil, and predisposes it to recognise with
alacrity, in the long run, whatever redeeming
features may be presented to its notice.
This may partly account for the extreme gra-

tification with which we hailed the resolution
arrived at by the Common Council of the City of
London in connection with the impending visit of
the King of Sardinia. That magnanimous but
much afflicted monarch is by unanimous consent
to meet with a welcome worthy of his high de-
serts ; and of the Corporation in its representative
capacity, if that expression be fairly applicable to
it. No token of respect, no prodigality of hospi-
tality, no cordiality of welcome accorded to the
Emperor NAPOLEON is, so far as we can
gather, to be withheld from him ; and this
not because he is a King, but because, like
the Emperor NAPOLEON, he has deserved well of
the British people, and of the friends of justice
and the promoters of civilisation throughout the
world. Such hearty recognitions of the claims of
two such Monarchs cannot but go a long way
towards blotting out the memory of past abuses,
and redeeming the fulsome flattery showered in
past times on the knavish despots who concocted
the Holy Alliance, and did their best to desecrate
GOD'S image in the human race.
Great, however, as were the claims of the
Emperor NAPOLEON on the gratitude and respect
of the British people, and enthusiastic as was
their recognition, we would not be surprised if

the demonstrations of welcome with which VICTOR.
EMMANUEL is received are not, if possible, more
enthusiastic still. The English people like, above
all things, " a cocky little bird ;" and when—
whether it be in self-defence, for the defence of
others, in a street disturbance, in the shock of
battle, in fact under any circumstances what-
ever—they see a little fellow rush into danger
and show a giant's pluck in the cause of humanity
and right, they go into ecstasies of admiration.
Everybody would be the little hero's bottleholder,
and not even the most degraded and ignoble but
would spontaneously offer their tribute of admi-
ration. Now, though wo by no means regard
the King of SARDINIA as morally little, though

inferior to our former guest, whose past is the
present and the future, and who is singularly
above apprehension and regret—yet, as compared
with that Great Ruler, our gracious QUEEN, and
their common enemies—Russia, Austria, and
Prussia—he must be regarded as little.. Inok at
the area of his dominions : it embraces but
29.102 geographical square miles ! The area of
France, independent of her colonial territories, is
9748.19 geographical square miles ; while the
area of Russia is something incredible. At
the population ; it is little more than five millions ;
while that of Franco (alone) exceeds 36 mil-
lions, and that of Russia verges, it has been
computed, on 70 millions. At his army :
it consists but of some 54,000 men and
8,000 horses : his navy ; of some 11 ships,

carrying 320 guns, and nine war steamers.
Compare the possessor of a force like this with the
despots of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, and, so
far as senseless dominion and brute force go, he
is but little to them ; yet in the breast of all
three there does not dwell so much courage, in
their hearts a tithe of the humanity, and in their
heads of the wisdom. The constitutional ruler of
a free people, he was enlightened enough to know
that, when freedom and civilisation are at stake,
it is the duty of every monarch of a free state to
rush, with his people's consent, to the rescue,
and that peril in such a cause is but another name
for glory. And so it was the "little" King of

Piedmont and Sardinia, with his little army,
joined the Allies, bearded the CZAR, and thereby
immortalised his own inherent greatness and that
of his people, and put to utter shame the " great-
ness" of Austria, Prussia, and their ignoble
satellites. There was wisdom, honour, pluck,
in a course of procedure like this, and the more
because of the facility with which he might have
passed muster, had he resolved to be inactive, as
compared with other Powers on whom the Allies
had palpable claims, which in his case were
ranting.
Apart, then, or over and above the other
" pluck" he has shown in
peculiarly likely to insure
claims of VICTOR.EMNIAIIIIEL on British regard,
him an enthusiastic reception, and it is only
st oh er
itgl 11°Itr:ol lugs' 1 al YeaEunsgelisis ti
be-
cause we do not believe the advice necessary that
we do not recommend the Corporation of London
to put themselves on their mettle, lest, after all,
they should be surpassed by the people. The
"great unwashed,"
ddle classes, have
called, and the warm-hearted mi
as they have been insolently
a fine eye and the most cordial sympathy for real
greatness, and, depend upon it, the comparative
"littleness" of our magnanimous visitor will make
his reception all the grander and more imposing.
The " cocky little bird " has already proved itself
game, and, please PROVIDENCE, may take to grow-
ing when the wars are over. There is intelligence
and pluck enough in it for twice its bulk.

The DucheaaofAtholl has arrived at the St. George's
Hotel, from
nWindsor Castle.
The marriagl otathe Marqu'a of Winchester with the
Hon. Miss
daughter of Lord and Lady
' Rokehy, took placegt'lnis, morning at St. James's Church,
Piccadilly.
The Marquis
i
of Anglesey
(sh,ras arrived at the St.
Georg's Hotel, from Staffordshire.
The Marchioness of Waterford
fo
her Majesty,
returned to Cla-
ridge's Hotel from a visit to Majesty, at Windsor
Castle.
The Countess of Kinnoul and the Ladies Hay are gone
to Nice for the winter.
THE MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.—Parliament will not
meet before the usual time, viz., the end of Janlary or
the beginning of Fobruaiy.
It is btlieved that the Earl of Harrowby will replace
the Duke of Argyll as Lord Privy Seal. The noble
earl will, most probably, retain the Duchy of Lancaster,

General Simpson, late Commander-in-Chief in the
Crimea, is expected to arrive in London to-morrow
(Sunday).
It is expected that operations against tho north forts
of Sebastopol will not be long delayed.
Commandant Paris has arrived at Kinbourn, to com-
mand the eight gun-boats which blockade the Bug and
Dnieper.
Admirals Dundas and Penaud, on the 18th, were still
anchored off Kiel, with their respective squadrons.
The Government of the United States of America has
lately given considerable orders to a Rhenish house for
delivery next spring of bullet-proof steel cuirasses.
CRYSTAL PALACE.—SHILLING DAY.—Noy. 23.
Admissions on payment, 809 ; ditto, by season tickets,
283 ; total, 1,092 ; corresponding day last year, 1,201.
FORTIFICATION OF ANTWERP.—The Antwerp Pre-
CltrSeUr states that the Belgian Minister 'of War has
come to a determination with respect to the fortifica-
tions of Antwerp. The total expense for the works will
amount to about 9,000,000 f. including the 5,400,000 f.
obtain d in the last session."

SIR COLIN CAMPBBLL.-At the expiration of his leave
Sir Colin Campbell will return to the Crimea to resume
the command of the Highland Division. We believe
there is not one of the Crimean Generals whose gallant
services in this war are more highly appreciated in every
quarter ; and when the season for active operations shall
arrive, Sir Colin and his gallant Highlanders, whether
they be again selected to defend an arduous and difficult
position, or chosen to lead the forlorn hope of the cam-
paign, will do everything that their old p 7 estige warrants
their country in expecting.
We understand that her Majesty's Government have,
in consideration of the distinguished and meritcrious ser-
vices of the late Colonel Balfour Ogilvy, who died at
Balaklava on the 12th of July last, granted a colonel's
widow's pension to his widow. Lord Panmure has
written to Mrs. Balfour Ogilvy intimating the grant,
and took that opportunity of expressing his regret at the
loss to her Majesty of the services of so valuable a life
as that of her late husband. Colonel Balfour Ogilvy
joined Omer Paella in the field in March, 1854, and from
that period up to the time of his death had on different
occasions greatly distinguished himself. His gallantry
and presence of mind at critical moments had gained for
him the entire confidence of Omer Paella, with whom
he was a special favourite. Lord H ,r3inge has, without
any solicitation, given Colonel Balfour Ogilvy's second
son an ensigney, without purchase, in the 34th Regiment.
THE KINGKTOWN BIBLE BURNING.--A. summons to
answer the charge of taking part in the recent outrage
at Kingstown has been duly served upon one of the Re-
demptorist Fathers, who was present on the occasion.
The case will be heard at Kingstown Police-office on
Monday next, at 11 o'clock. It was erroneously stated
that ieforrnation had been sworn against two of the rev.
gentlemen implicated in the transaction, Lut at present
the case is only co nplete as regards one of the Fathers.
RAILWAY A CCIDENT AT D UKINFIELE. —Two luggage
trains on the Sheffield and Manchester Railway came
in collision yesterday at noon on the viaduct over the
river at Duldnfield. No lives were lost, but several
carriages were broken up, one of the parapets of the
viaduct was knocked over, and some of thu goods were
thrown into the river.

THE LATE 330ILER EXPLOSION IN RATCLIFF-HIGH-
WAY.—DEATH OF ANOTHER SUFFERER.—Yesterday
morning anneiber un(crtunate German, named John
Henge, aged 19 years, expired in the accilmt war;] of
London Hospital, notwithstanding the great atterti n
ho has received from the medical officers and others in
arge of him.
WRECK Or THE SCHOONER MORGEN, WITH LOSE OF
LlFE.—Cromer, Nov. 22.—The Mergon (schooner),
Se'imit, from Copenhagen to Harwich, got on the
Lemon yesterday ; and settled into deep water ; crew
stv id and larded here, except the master, who refused
to leave the vessel, and was drowned.

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We are glad to learn that Viscount Balgonie, whose
severe illness last week caused the postponement of a
grand entertainment proposed to have been given to
celebrate the gallant officer's return from the Crimea, is
now progrosving favourably towards recovery, at Mel-
ville House, N.B.
_ _

MINES.—A good business is still doing in mining
shares, but there is not much alteration to notice in
prices generally. On Saturday information was received
of an improvement in North Basset, and considerable
demand crea tad for shares at advanced rates, but they
have left off rather flatter.—Mining Journal.
Yesterday morning at an early hour a fire broke in
the premisev belonging to Messrs. Cowan and Sons, pa-
tent soap ma nufacturers, in New Gravel-lane, Wapping;
near the Lorldon Docks. A great portion of the factory
is destroved. Fortunately, the firm was insured in two
or three fire-offices.
POLITICAL RII3IOUB.—It was stated with confidence
in Downing-street yesterday that Lord Palmerston has
determined iapon an immediate dissolution—that the an-
nouncement will be made publio in the course of a few
days—and that the new Parliament will be called toge-
ther early in February.
A Paris correspondent of a continental cotemporary
says, "They tell me that an Englishman has left Lon-
don for Sebastopol, with a little vessel of his own, to
carry out an idea, which is thoroughly English. He goes
out to obtain stones from the fortification of the place,
with which he intends building a house in the environs
of London. This original is expected to arrive with his
cargo very shortly."

COMMITTAL OF A SHIP CAPTAIN FOR EIGHTEEN
MONTHS.--0a Wednesday, before the Hartlepool magis-
trates, Malcolm Hutton, master of toe schooner Zior, of
Grangemouth, was fined 100/., or, in default, six months'
imprisonment, tor attempaing to coi.caal contraband
goods on hoard his vessel.

TIIE SURVEYING-GENERAL EXAMINEES.—There are
now 22 surveying-general examiners out on survey in
England, Ireland, and Scotland. The duties of this class
of persons is to harass and vex the supervisors and offi-
cers, anno:y the trade at an expense to the country of
1,0001. to 1,1001. per month in the way of salaries and
expenses.—Ciril Service Gazelle.
DEATH OE LADY EMMELINE STUART WORTLEY.—
Lady Emmeline Wortley died at Beyrout on the night
o! the 29th of October. On the Ist of May, while riding
in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem, her ladyship had the
misfort-ane to have her leg fractured by the kick of a
horse. Notwithstanding, however, the weakened state
of h er constitution, she undertook a journey from Bey-
re'at to Aleppo, returning by an unfrequented road across
the Lebanon to the former place. She reached Beyrout
on the 26th of October, but in spite of the unremitting
attentions of Dr. Saquet, the French Government physi-
cian, and two other medical gentlemen, her frame was
so weakened and exhausted by the excessive fatigue of
the journey that she gradually sank. We are glad to
hear that her ladyship's daughter, Miss Stuart Wm Coy,
who was also very unwell, having been attacked by in-
termittent fever, is considered out of all danger.
BURGLARY AND COURAGEOUS DEFENCE.—On Tues-
day night an old woman of 84, named Patience Vining,
and residing at Shepton Mellott, was alarmed daring the
night by a noise as if of some one forcing his way into
the house, and on looking up she saw a man enter her
bedree,m with a lighted candle in his hand and his face
covered with a veil of thick crape. The old woman
leaped out of bed, and, challenging him as to his busi-
ness in her cottage, tore the mask from his face, upon
which he dealt her a blow on the head which felled her
to the ground and rendered her partially insensible. On
somewhat recovering herself she looked up and saw him
about to carry off a box in which was her little all. She
at once resolved, if possible, to save her property, and,
seizing the tongs, she, inspired with almost supernatural
courage and strength, commenced a fierce attack upon
him. One of the blows which she aimed at him knocked
the candle from his band. The old woman then raised
a cry of murder, and, either fearing the arrival of help
or else unwilling to remain in the dark with the incensed
owner of the cottage, the villain decamped. It is gra-
tifying to know that the gallant old woman saved her
property.
IMPORTANT DECISIO.4.—A case of some interest to the
theatrical community was a few days ago submitted to
the Tribunal of Commerce of Strasburg. In a represen-
tion some time back of the opera of hi Pleas Rol, the
females of the chorus made some mistake in the manner
of leaving the stage in a certain scene of the second act,
and the director in consequence ordered that they should
remain after the performance to learn the movement
correctly. When the curtain fell, a number of them, in
spite of this order, went away,and the director fined them
severally sfr. for doing so. At the end of the month, the
sfr. having been deducted from their salaries, they com-
plained bitterly, but the director persisted in retaining
the money. They then determined to bring an action
against him to recover the amount. In support of their
demand, they contended that the director could not be
allowed to impose fines at his pleasure, and that if he
were, inasmuch as it was stipulated in their engagement
that, in the event of three fines being incurred in the
course of a month, the engagement should become null.
On the part of the director it was argued that the im-
position of fines was justified by usage, and that it was
the principal means which managers possess of compel-
ling performers to do their duty ; also, that it was im-
possible for a law court to decide whether or not fines
were rightly or wrongly imposed, as such acts frequently
depended on a multitude of trivial circumstances. The
tribunal decided that the infliction of fines in theatres is
sanctioned by long usage and accepted by the performers
themselves, and that to meddle with them would para-
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Tne RUSSIANS IN 1629.—1 n Geijer's admirable His-
cur :—" There were two main
t
Adolphus, in which the following observations oc-
Inct vaiiitouetl
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of Russia ; one was the corruption of stheofclethrgey, weaknesswhenee
• the education of the
were
was wretched, so that glut-
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matters
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foreign
bincouoaasuisedlt3d.
indigenous soldier received
superiority of numbers. The
no pay, wherefore ho robbed ; in the defence of fortresses
he had always shown himself stout. With re-
spect to taxes there was no definite law, but the lieute-
of races,through
nauts extorted v: hat they could, or took bribes for their
remissness. The condition of the lower classes in the
Russian dominions was miserable, from four causes ;
thethrough
weighto t
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whichhp ro os t u hwat
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The safeguards of laws were unknown. The peasants,
who must labour five days of the week for their lords,
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of
Muscovites
being
not as
the serfs
of the Grand Duke. His will was law, even if he
should commaed a man to slay father or mother. That
such a c nid iti:n cf things might be maintained egfcss
from the kir gdo:n was forbidden them, out of fear that,
if they came to foreign princes and nations, their civili-
sation might make slavery abhorrent to them,"

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, Nov. 23.
His Royal Highness the Prince returned from Birming-
ham at 7 o'clock last evening.
The dinner party included her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, her Royal Highness the Princess
Royal, the Marchioness of Waterford, the Marquis of
Lansdowne, Earl Spencer, Viscount Torrington, Vis-
count and Viscountess Canning, Lady Augusta Bruce,
Baroness de Spetb, Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon, and
Sir George Couper.
The band of the 2d Life Guards played during dinner.
Her Majesty's private band afterwards performed in the
Castle.

His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out hunting
this morning attended by Capt. Du Plat.
The Marchioness of Waterford, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, Earl Spencer, Viscount and Viscountess Can•
King, Viscount Torrington, and Col. the Hon. A. Gor-
don left the Castle in the forenoon.

A deputation from St. Bartholomew's Hospital, con-
sisting of Alderman Sir George Carroll (president), Sir
Jamee Duke, M.P., Mr. Foster White (treasurer), Mr.
Lawrence (surgeon), Mr. Philip Hardwick (Architect),
Mr. Edward Stanley (surgeon), Dr. Burrims (phyAlcian),
Mr. C. N. Wilde (solicitor), and Mr. Wix (clerk), had
an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yes-
terday, at his official residence in Downing-street.