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London, England, 1855-05-17

PARISH CONSTABLES BILL.

Mr. DEE DES moved the second reading of this bill.
The great object of the bill was to improve the provi-
sions of the Rural Police Act, and to make them
more extensive. The measure he now propo,ed to
read a second time had been referred to a select com•
mittee.

[LEFT BITTING.]

POST-OFFICE AT THE PARIS

EXHIBITION.

GENERAL POST-OFFICE, May. The Postmaster-
General has received the following notice from the
Director-General of the French Post-office.

Translation.—The public is informed that a Post-office
will be established in the building of the Univers,Ll Ex-
hibition in Paris for the time during which the Exhibi-
tion lasts.

Natives of France and foreigners residing in the
neighbourhood of the building, or obliged to spend the
greater part of their time there, and persons who, at the
time of their leaving home do not know where theyshall
fix their abode in Paris, may have their letters addressed
to them at the Post-office at the Exhibition.

These letters will be kept at the office, and will
be delivered to the persons to whom they are ad-
dressed, on the presentation of their passports, or of any
other documents which may be sufficient to establish
their identity.

The letter; should be directed a 3 follows,--
"A Monsieur -,
Bureau de Poste du Palais de
l'Exposition Universelle,
a Paris."

Letters addressed to exhibitors will be delivered in the
same way; or, if the particular part of the building in
which the exhibitor may be found is stated in the address
of the letter, it will be carried to that place by the letter
carrier.

Further, the public will find at the Post-office of the
Exhibition all the facilities afforded in other French
post-offices, for the purchase of postage stamps, the pay-
ment of postage, the transmission of money, &c., &c.
ROWLAND HILL, Secretary.
London, England, 1855-05-17

MILITARY REPO M.

Our facetious contemporary, Punch, has an admirable
suggestion this week, in the propriety of which but few
will be found to refuse their concurrence. As the prin-
cipal illustration we have—" Military Reform.—A Noble
Beginning "—a representation of " H.R.H. P. A. re-
signing his Field-Marshal's 'baton and pay." His
Royal Highness, attired in his dressing gown, is exhi-
bited in the act of laying down his marshal's hat beside
a capacious bag, labelled £ s. d., a suit of uniform, a
sword, and marshall's staff, all of which repose on what
we suppose is meant to represent the altar of country.
The plump, peace-fed, unwarlike appearance of the
Prince alone seems to warrant the offering. There are,
however, other considerations which give Mr. Punch's
suggestion force, and which render it exceedingly oppor-
tone. He has aptly expressed what .almost everybody
has felt, at a time when military reform and economy
are words of deep significance. •
London, England, 1855-05-17

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THE" SENTINEL.
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London, England, 1855-05-17

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the 11th have been re-
ceived :—The Gazette publishes the bull by which
the Pope proclaims the Immaculate Conception of
the Virgin to be an article•of faith. Active prepara-
tions were being made in the Ministry, of Finance,
for carrying into execution the law for the sale of
public and ecclesiastical property. Thirteen new
cases of cholera occurred at Madrid on the 10th,
and three of them proved fatal. A tire had broken
out in the offices of the Treasury, but the money
lying there was saved, and it was extinguished be-
fore any great damage was done.

THE AFRICAN MAILS.

ARRIVAL OF THE ETHIOPE.

The African Royal Mail Steam Shipping Com-
pany's vessel Ethiope, Captain Barnwell, has ar-
rived from Lisbon, which she left on May 10th.
She brings no news, having broken down twice on
her passage, and been obliged to put into Lisbon
on the 3d and 6th for repairs, from whence her
coast news has been forestalled. She brings a
general cargo, including 3,500 ounces of gold, and
a small mail from Lisbon. She has spoken no ves-
sel since she left Lisbon, but heard before leaving
that the Candace left adeira on the 4th.
London, England, 1855-05-17

.D.IIUI-4Y-LANE T HEAT .RE

This theatre was relpened last night at further reduced
prices. The opera was La Sonnambula, with Madame
and M. Gassier. The ballet divertissement of La Pera
followed, in which Mademoiselle Palmyra, a danseuse
from Marseilles, appeared with great success in a grand
pas de deux and a national Spanish dance. This lady is
young, agile, and a thorough mistress of the ►mechanism
of her art, but deficient in grace and " ecole"—to use the
conventional term. Mademoiselle Palmyra, however,
completely won the favour of the audience, and was en-
cored in one of the variations of the pas de deux, in
which she highly distinguished herself by her command
of "pointer," and other manifestations of pedal dexterity.
The house- was crowded to suffocation, which must have
been the more consoling to the management if it be true,
as we have heard, that there were no free admissions.
" 0 redut Judceus."
London, England, 1855-05-17

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London, England, 1855-05-17

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

-This theatre was relpened last night at further reduced
prices. The opera was La Sonnambula, with Madame
and M. Gassier. The ballet divertissement of La Pera
followed, in which Mademoiselle Palmyra, a danseuse
from Marseilles, appeared with great success in a grand
pas de deux and a national Spanish dance. This lady is
young, agile, and a thorough mistress of the mechanism
of her art, but deficient in grace and " ecole"—to use the
conventional
~terrn. Mademoiselle Palmyra, however,
completely won the favour of the audience, and was en-
cored in one of the variations of the pas de deux, in
which she highly distinguished herself by her command
of " pointes,' and other manifestations of pedal dexterity.
The house was crowded to suffocation, which must have
been the more consoling to the management if it be true,
as we" have heard, that there were no free admissions.
" Grecht Judcrus."
London, England, 1855-05-17

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London, England, 1855-05-17

THE LYCEUM THEATRE.

This theatre, having been closed for a short time, re-
opened last night, under the management of Mr. Ald-
croft, with the first of a series of farewell operatic per-
formances of Madame Anna rhillon, previous to her
retirement from the stage. The opera selected was Au-
ber's Crown Diamonds, an opera in which, a short time
since, Madame Thillon, as La Catarina, achieved great
and deserved success at the Princess's. The performance
of Madame Thillon last night was characterised by her
usual lively brilliancy and witching fascination. In the
cavatina, " I'll asunder love's chains," she sang with
great taste, and in the famous notturno and bolero, " In
that drear defile of the mountains," Mdme. Thillon gave
her part with great tact, clearness, and artistic power.
The last scene, in which she proclaims herself as queen
to her astonished lover, Don Henrique, was highly sue-
ces4ul. At the close of the first and last acts this favourite
artiste was called before the curtain with great applause.
The character of Rebolledo was well sustained by Mr.
Leffler, and Mr. Bowler deserves great credit for the
able manner in which he went through the difficult part
of Don Henrique at a very short notice. The ballet
Les Trois Nymphs afforded an opportunity for introduc-
ing some very graceful and elegant dances by Malice
d'Antoine, Mdlles. Annie and Therese Cushnie, and M.
Milano. A very pretty pas de caracte,re by the corps de
ballet was deservedly encored. M. Milano and Mdlle.
Therese Cushnie introduced with great effect their cele-
brated pas styrien, and Mdlle. d'Antoine a very pretty
pas espagnol, La Madrilina. The house was crowded,
and we have no doubt that these farewell operatic per-
formances of an established favourite with the public,
such as Mme. Thillon, will prove attractive to many
whode hearts have been lightened, and whose melancholy
has often been banished, by the lively and graceful per-
formances of this lady.
London, England, 1855-05-17

ST. MARTIN'S HALL.

Mozart's Requiem, Beethoven's Choral Fantasia, and
Mendelssohn's First Walpurgis Night were performed at
this ball last evening, under the direction of Mr. John
Hunab. The Requiem of Mozart is well known as the
last work of the gifted composer ; and the romance at
tending its composition would alone suffice to excite in-
terest. It was very ably rendered, though of course the
execution of such music in a concert-room labours under
great disadvantages. The Choral Fantasia was loudly
applauded. The pianoforte solo was brilliantly per-
formed by M. Alexandre Billet, and the quartet and
chorus received an unanimous encore. The First Wal-
purgis Night was very effectively given. The principal
vocal performers throughout the evening were—Mrs.
Endersobn, Miss Palmer, Mr. Herberte, and Mr.
Thomas. They were well supported by the chorea, which
consisted as usual of the members of Mr. Hullab's First
Upper Singing School.. The hall was unusually
crowded.
London, England, 1855-05-17

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STRICTURE of the URETHRA : its Rational
Treatment and Prompt Cure.

By F. B. COUR TENAY,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
" We believe Mr. Courtenay's experience in the treatment of stric-
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surpasses!, that of any of his contemporaries. It is, therefore, no
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London, England, 1855-05-17

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

Last night Shakspere's play of King Henry th,e Eighth
was produced here for the first time in the presence of an
overflowing audience, when Mrs. Charles Kean appeared
for the first time since her long and severe indisposition.
The anxiety to obtain places was such that numbers hail
to go away, receiving on their departure either their
money or a ticket for another night. It is needless t say
that Mrs. Kean met with a most gratifying reception.
The performance itself deserves to rank with the best of
what Mr. Kean terms in the programme his "series of
historical illustrations," and evinced careful study and
preparation in every department. The bluff monarch
himself was very well represented in the person of Mr.
Walter Lacy, though perhaps with a little more delicacy
and refinement of expression than belonged to the ori-
ginal. Mr. Charles Kean appeared as Cardinal Wol-
sey, and for Mrs. Kean was fittingly reserved the beau-
tiful character of Queen Katharine ; while Miss Heath
did full justice to the coquettish Anne Boleyn. Mr.
Ryder, as Duke of Buckingham, and Mr. Graham, as
Cranmer, sustained their respective parts with good
effect. In the early part of the play the interess all
centres in the Cardinal, and here Mr. C. Kean did-all
that artistic knowledge and skill could enable him to do.
The Kathiine of Mrs. Kean won the sympathies of the
entire audience ; it was thrDughout a beautiful imper-
sonation. Apart from these merits, and viewed merely
as a spectacle, the performance is entitled to the highest
praise.
London, England, 1855-05-17

VICTORIA STREET SEWER.

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On the motion of Sir J. SHELLEY, the following
return was agreed to : " Return of the total expendi-
ture relating to the Victoria•street sewer, stating the
amount of the original contracts, the expense incurred
in repairs, the expense of survey, and all extras in-
curred in relation to the said sewer, giving
the names of the various surveyors employed,
the items paid in compensation, with the names of the
London, England, 1855-05-17

13, GREAT MARLBOROUGH-STREET.
VOTICE.-THE LANDED GENTRY
I THE FIRST PART OF THE NEW AND 11,1 Pa VED EDITION OF

Sir BERNARD BURKE's
HISTORY OF THE LANDED GENTRY,

To be completed in a single volume (divided into 4 Parts), uniform
with the Peerage and Baroeetage, will be publ'shed in a few days,
price 10s. 6d. ; and those who de: ire to have copies on the day of
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VIENNA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 9. A.M.

Count Coronini, Commander-in-Chief of the
Austrian army of occupation in the Danubian
Principalities, has proclaimed martial law.

COPENHAGEN, MAY 16.

Admiral Dundas left Farosund on the Bth in-
stant in the Duke of Wellington, and with 24
sail proceeded for Elfsuabben.
The Ajax and Blenheim remain at Farosund.

VIENNA, MAY 16.

Count Nesselrode has tendered his resignation
of office in the Russian Ministry, which the Em-
peror has accepted, and appointed Prince Yerma-
loff to occupy the vacant post, to which the
Prince has signified his adhesion.

FRANCE.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Admiral Baron de Mackau, Senator and ex-
Minister of Marine, expired at Paris on the 13th
after a long and severe illness.
The annual ball in aid of the British Charitable
Fund took place last night at the Jardin d'Hiver,
and was of a most brilliant description, nearly all
the English rank and fashion now in Paris being
present.

The funeral obsequies of M. B. J. Fould took
place yesterday morning, and was attended by the
Ministers of the Emperor, the Ambassadors of
foreign powers, and a number of persons eminent
in the arts, literature, and manufactures.
The Chandernagor transport has left Marseilles,
and the Egerie Toulon for Constantinople yester-
day, with provisions and stores for the army.
The following private telegraphic despatches
have been received tc-day :
" MARSEILLES, 15Tn.—The Pericles has just ar-
rived with news from Constantinople to the 12th.
The English ambassador was daily expected. The
health of the troops in the camp of Maslak was sa-
tisfactory. The last news from Eupatoria was to
the 29th ult. A reconnaissance had ascertained
that the village of Saki, in the vicinity, contained
25,000 Russians and a considerable quantity of war
materiel. There was a rumour of an intention to
occupy this village. Omer Pacha had undertaken
the formation of a Tartar regiment. The brigade
of General Cassagnolles had arrived. A corps of
the Khan of Khiva, 30,000 strong, had been dis-
persed by the Persians. The Khan and his son
were killed."

A letter from Alexandria states that the passage
of English troops continued, and that about 16,000
of the Egyptian army had arrived there to embark
fur Turkey.

BOURSE, MAY IG.—CLOSING PRICIEff.
Cash. fr. c. End of Mouth.
41 per Cents 93 10 93f. --c.
3 per Cents 6B 15 68 1$
Credit Mabilier 777 50 Boman
Credit Fancier — Austrian
Belgian Fives O2 Spanish Threes
Piodmontese B3 Home Debt 3l
London, England, 1855-05-17

PRUSSIA.

A letter from Berlin, of the 13th, says—"A con-
ference was held last evening between the Presi-
dent of the Council, M. de Manteuffel, the Ambas-
sador of Austria, Count Esterhazy, and the repre-
sentative of Prussia in the Germanic Diet, M. de
Bismarck. It was, it is said, of a very important
character. A union between Austria and Prussia
for an armed neutrality, is said to be becoming
more and more probable, and it is said that Prussia
with a view thereto is to support the proposition
which Austria is about to make in the Diet for the
mobilisation of the federal contingents. There is
some idea of an interview taking place at the end
of the month at Cracow between the King of
Prussia and the Emperor of Austria."

A letter from Vienna of tne 11th, in Toss's Ga-
zftte, says :—" Captain tbeMarquis de St. Marsan
of the French service, arrived here yesterday from
the Crimea on an official mission, and was presented
by M. de Bourqueney to Count Buol, and by Gen.
Letang to the Baron de Hess."
London, England, 1855-05-17

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ST. MARTIN'S HALL.

Mozart's Requiem, Beethoven's Choral Fantasia, and
Mendelssohn's First Walpurgis Night were performed at
this hall last evening, under the direction of Mr. John
Hullah. The Requiem, of Mozart is well known as the
last work of the gifted composer ; and the romance at-
tending its composition would alone suffice to excite in-
terest. It was very ably rendered, though of course the
execution of such music in a concert-room labours under
great disadvantages. The Choral Fantasia was loudly
applauded. The pianoforte solo was brilliantly per-
formed by M. Alexandre Billet, and the quartet and
chorus received an unanimous encore. The First Wal-
purgis Night was very effectively given. The principal
vocal performers throughout the evening were—Mrs.
Endersohn, Miss Palmer, Mr. Herberte, and Mr.
Thomas. They were well supported by the chOrus, which
consisted as usual of the members of Mr. llullah's First
Upper Singing School. The halt was unusually
crowded.
London, England, 1855-05-17

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London, England, 1855-05-17

THE LYCEUM THEATRE.

This theatre, having been closed for a short time, re-
opened last night, under the management of Mr. Ald-
croft, with the first of a series of farewell operatic per-
formances of Madame Anna Thillon, previous to her
retirement from the stage. The opera selected was Au-
bees Crown Diamonds, an opera in which, a short time
since, Madame Thillon, as La Catarina, achieved great
and deserved success at the Princess's. The performance
of Madame Thillon last night was characterised by her
usual lively brilliancy and witching fascination. In the
cavatina, " I'll asunder love's chains," she sang with
great taste, and in the famous notturno and bolero, " In
that drear defile of the mountains," Mdme. Thillon gave
her part with great tact, clearness, and artistic power.
The last scene, in which she proclaims herself as queen
to her astonished lover, Don Henrique, was highly suc-
cessful. At the close of the first and last acts this favourite
artiste was called before the curtain with great applause.
The character of Rebolledo was well sustained by Mr.
Leffler, and Mr. Bawler deserves great credit for the
able manner in which he went through the difficult part
of Don Henrique at a very short notice. The ballet
Les Trois Nymphs afforded an opportunity for introduc-
ing some very graceful and elegant dances by Mdlle.
d'Antoine, Mdlles. Annie and Therese Cushnie, and M.
Milano. A very pretty pas de caractere by the corps de
ballet was deservedly encored. M. Milano and Mdlle.
Therese Cushnie introduced with great effect their cele-
brated pas styrien, and Mdlle. d'Antoine a very pretty
pas espagnol, La Madrilina. The house was crowded,
and we have no doubt that these farewell operatic per-
formances of an established favourite with the public,
such as Mme. Thillon, will prove attractive to many
whose hearts have been lightened, and whose melancholy
has often been banished, by the lively and graceful per-
fokmances of this lady. ,
London, England, 1855-05-17

examples held forth by the four Administrations whose
history I have briefly narrated—when you have the pre-
sent Administration more exclusively composed than any
which has existed since the revolution of 1688, while
men of energy, the men of genius, while men of talent,
are as much excluded from power as though they had the
taint of negro blood in their veins, then I have a right to
say to you, "This is intolerable; we can stand it no
longer as free and self-respecting men, and as tax-piying
citizens we cannot afford it." (Applause.)
After several other speeches, it was agreed that a coma
mittee should be formed to co-operate with the metropo-
litan association, and a petition to Parliament was
adopted, praying for administrative reform.
London, England, 1855-05-17

PRUSSIA.

A letter from Berlin, of the 13th, says—"A con-
ference was held last evening between the Presi-
dent of the Council, M. de Manteuffel, the Ambas-
sador of Austria, Count Esterhazy, and the repre-
sentative of Prussia in the Germanic Diet, M. de
Bismarck. It was, it is said, of a very important
character. A union between Austria and Prussia
for an armed neutrality, is said to be becoming
more and more probable, and it is said that Prussia
with a view thereto is to support the proposition
which Austria is about to make in the Diet for the
mobilisation of the federal contingents. There is
some idea of an interview taking place at the end
of the month at Cracow between the King of
Prussia and the Emperor of Austria."

A letter from Vienna of tne 11th, in Toss's Ga-
utte, says :—" Captain the Marquis de St. Marsan
of the French service, arrived here yesterday from
the Crimea on an official mission, and was presented
by M. de Bourqueney to Count Buol, and by Gen.
Letang to the Baron de Hess."
London, England, 1855-07-13

THE CRIMEA.

A letter from Warsaw of the sth, in the Coma-
.tutionnel, says :—" The Councillor of State de
Kotzebue arrived here yesterday from Sebastopol,
and immediately had an audience of Prince Paskie-
witch, to whom he delivered letters from General
Gortschakoff. Tie picture which M. de Kotzebue
draws of the state of the Crimea is far from satis-
factory. General Gortschakoff, it is said, complains
that the reinforcements both of cavalry and infantry,
and supplies of provisions passing through Perekop
were advancing but very slowly, but in consequence
of the want of water in the steppes where the ther-
mometer at times stood at 34 Reaumur (93 Fah-
renheit.) It was necessary to have the troops fol-
lowed by an immense number of vehicles carrying
water. These reinforcements were decimated by
disease on their march, and the remainder, on arriv-
ing at Sebastopol, only served to fill the hospitals.
Simferopol and Bakshi-Serai are so full of sick that
it has been found necessary to establish ambulances
under tents. The mortality, owing to the extreme
heat, is described as frightful. The town of Sebas-
topol is said to be in a desperate state • not a house
but has suffered from the shot and shell of the al-
lies. The Russian army at Sebastopol has been
weakened by 10,000 men by the affairs of the 7th
and 18th June, without reckoning those who
have died from cholera and other diseases. The
allies have rendered their position between Balak-
lava and Inkerman impregnable, so that, in
case of an assault, General Gortschakoff cannot
assist the garrison by making any diversion on that
side. It is supposed that the garrison will blow
up all the public buildings, and only leave to the
assailants a heap of ruins. All the articles of value
belonging to the Crown have been removed to
Perekop. The account of the death of Lord Rag-
lan has been given to-day in the official journal.
Another journal points out the losses of the Russian
army. Its best generals, Korniloff, Gotomir,
Timoflejeff, Soimonoff, Schilder, Orbelian, and
several others, have been killed ; and Woronzoff,
Menschikoff, and Dannenberg have retired.
More than 500 officers of all ranks have been
already lost by this war. It is said that Ge-
neral Gortschakoff is urgent for officers, and that
he has written an this subject to Prince Paskie-
witch. The object of the visit of the Grand Duke
Michael to this city is the subject of general con-
versation. He was, it is said, charged to sound
the feelings of Prince Paskiewitch as to his taking
the command of the army of the Crimea, but the
Prince is said to have refused on the plea of his
health, and the promise of repose made to him by
the late Emperor. The cholera is daily carrying
off from 18 to 20 persons here, and it is extending
its ravages along the Vistula as far as Cracow. At
Cracow 371 fatal cases occurred in four weeks.
Reports are current here of some disturbances in
the country of the Dnieper. Six regiments of Cos-
sacks are being formed for the defence of the em-
pire in the government of Poltawa and Tscherni-
goff."
London, England, 1855-07-13

LATEST NEWS.

DANTSIC, JULY 12.

The Geyser has arrived with mails.
Admiral Baynes's squadron has left Nargen to
join Admiral Dundas off Cronstadt.

The fleet is healthy.

There is no news.

A telegraphic despatch from Barcelona, dated

the 11th inst., announces that order reigns in

that city.

Some of the manufactories have resumed work.
The culprits who have been arrested will be

punished.

A letter from Trebizond of the 24th ult., in
the Moniteur, states that the news of the death
of the celebrated Caucasian chief Schamyl ap-
peared to be positively true.

The Spanish Cortes have adopted the bill for a
loan of 230,000,000 reals, at first to be voluntary,
but a month afterwards forced.
London, England, 1855-07-13

RUSSIA.

A letter from St. Petersburg of the 26th ult., in
the Wanderer of Vienna, says :-" It is generally
rumoured that the Emperor is to start very shortly
for the south, but it is not known whether be is
going to visit the Crimea or some other part of the
Oast of the Black -Sea. It is also stated that the
Grand Duke Nicholas is to visit those parts imme-
diately after his return from the Baltic. Prince
Michael is to, go to Warsaw again, they say, to
assume the Government of Poland, Prince Paskie-
witch only retaining the supreme command of the
army. Prince Gortschakoff is spoken of as likely
to be recalled from the Crimea, and entrusted
with the portfolio of War, while that of
the police is to be given to Prince Dolgo-
rouski ; and Count Orloff is to have the presidency
of the Council of Ministers. Numerous other
changes, both in the machinery of the administra-
tion and in the list of functionaries, are contem-
plated. The present relations with Prussia appear
to be so intimate that an offensive and defensive
alliance is spoken of as having been concluded be-
tween the two powers, all contingencies having
been therein duly foreseen. Perhaps these ru-
mours have no other foundation than the following
words of Alexander 11. :—' The King of Prussia
has always been an excellent brother to us, and my
father loved him as such.' This rumour, besides,
is not in accordance with the note of Baron Man-
teuffel of:the 6th, in which mention is made of the
obligations of Prussia towards Austria and of the
first points of guarantee."

A letter from Vienna of Ithe sth, in the Cologne
Gazette, says :—" The Danish Ambassador, Count
Brille Brahe' is to leave this city the day after to-
morrow, for Copenhagen, where he will make some
stay. 'Prince Gortschakoff leaves for Stutgard on
the 14th, and during his absence, M. de Fonton
will direct the affairs of the embassy. The Portu-
guese Charge-d'Affaires, M. de Soares de Leal, has
just left for Portugal, his place being filled by M.
de Silva."

A letter from Berlin of the 7th says :—" The
Russian Pritice Woronzow, who is at present at
Dresden, for the benefit of his health, is shortly
expected at Berlin. Some German newspapers
announce, no doubt at his request, that he possesses
neither chateau nor estate in the Crimea, and that
consequently the English cannot have spared either,
as has been reported."
London, England, 1855-07-13

LIVERPOOL RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

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AND
COIVIIIER CIA L INTELLIGENCE.

The CITY, Two o'CrocK.
Cotton Market at Liverpool yesterday
elit°sed steadily, without much change in prices.
"-he sales were estimated at 5,000 bales, (500 of
Which were taken on speculation), including 20
-cernam. and Maranham at 7!d. ; 220 Egyptian, at
61d. to Bd.. 300 Surat, at 43d. to 4id. ; and 30
Sea Islands. The Railway Share Market opened
with a slight improvement in prices, but was not
maintained subsequently.
The dealers in Colonial Produce this week have
acted very cautiously, and less has been brought
tlvard publicly than for some time past. Sugar
k6°_,-1 been quiet but firm, and Mauritius has been
1:1' to 15. per cwt. dearer. Coffee has sold at last
offeek's prices. To-day a fair quantity has been
ere& Ton has ruled very dull, rice inactive,
w
15' tallow heavy. The public sales of indigo havo
ad dressed with spirit at full prices to 2d. to 4d.
~,,vallee for Kurpahs. Spices have brought steady
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fo,l4,essrs• D..8e11, Son, and Co. report the market
te`4kraerican Securities continues active. No ma-
trla alteration has occurred in the prices of State
ga°°4B) whilst a decided improvement has taken
in e,e, some of the Railroad Bonds, particularly
the Michigan Central 8 per Cent. and Illinois
415111ritral 7 per Cent. Freeland Bonds, both of which
cei:til.g:.2l-le past week have advanced fully 5 per
London, England, 1855-07-13

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THE BALTIC.

A Hamburg letter, of the 6th inst., in the Inde-
pendance Beige, says,—

" The French steam corvette Aigle, having in tow two
sailing mortar vessels, arrived to-day at Kiel, where the
steam corvettes Tonnerre Dad Pelican, four mortar
vessels and two gunboats vrere lying at anchor. All
those vessels are taking • ha six weeks' provisions and
ccal, and will soon bo ready to join Rear-Admiral Pe-
naud's squadron in the Baltic. Several other French
light. war vessels and gun-boats are expected at Kiel.
Our mei chants have received letters from. Archangel of
the 26th June. The foreign vessels in that port had suc-
ceeded in clearing out with their cargoes before the noti-
fication of the blockade. Among those vessels were
several belonging to the "United States, which after land-
inn their cargoes proceeded eastward. Since the arrival
of four English war steamers and a French vessel in the
White Sea the blockade is strictly enforced. 'Neverthe-
less down to the 26th of June, no English ship of war
had as yet appeared at the mouth of 'die Dwina,,. where
the military engineers have erected several batteries.
This passage must be forced, in order to enter the small
gulf at the bottom of which Archangel is situate. Theala,vi-
gation of that gulf has been, moreover, rendered imp,-ac-

tleablelor ships of war. A oertain number of lights yes.
eels and gun-boats will consequently be indispensable on
that point to approach and cannonade the city. Arch-
angel is now in a respectable state of defence. Its
.former fortifications have been repaired, and others have
been constructed on both sides of the town, which are-
said tO, be armed with 82 guns. There are in the neigh-
bouilioed a large force of infantry, two field batteries of
artillery, two pulks of Cossacks, and a regiment of light
cavalry quartered ;n the villages adjoining the coast.
The merchants of the place appear little apprehensive of
the consequences of a bombardment or attack of that
port by the allied cruisers. We bare also received re-
cent intelligence from Libau. Since the capture of a
steamer off that coast by the flying squadron of Commo-
dore Watson, who satisfied himself that not a single ves-
sel remained in the port, no ship of war has appeared
the:e. The coast is everywhere accessible, but the sur-
rounding villages are occupied by numerous corps. of
Russian infantry and artillery."