The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-16 00:00:00

POLAND.--THE PRUSSIAN LOA.

The following speech of Count Crvszkowski was
delivered in the Second Chamber at Berlin, on the
22d of March last, in order to explain the absten-
tion from the vote of the Polish deputies on the
occasion of the Prussian loan :

" Gentlemen,—When last year the question of the
loan which occupies us to-day was for the first time laid
before ns, all the Polish deputies abstained from giving
their vote, influenced in this as much by the motive of
the loan itself as by the different amendments that were
attached to it, and which one might term projects of ad-
dress in miniature. This attitude elicited for us at the
time numerous praises from one side ; on the other, it was
a matter of great surprise ; but, after some time, the pro-
priety of our conduct was generally acknowledged, not
only in this chamber, but also far and wide from this
spot. We acted thus, for though we did not wish, by
k the refusal of the means absolutely necessary to the state,
\to augment the embarrassment of the Government,
which found itself already in a very difficult position,
still neither did we wish, by a vote of approbation, to
' encourage the policy of the Government in any sense
whatever ; fur it was easy to foresee that this policy
gave us no assurauoe of any sound and advantageous
' tendency. To-day, gentlemen, a year has run its course
since that epoch—a year pregnant with painful events
and prodigious hopes--and it is, therefore, our duty to
I examine carefully and conscientiously if to-day we ought
to act as in the past, or if we are not bound to profit
I' by the occasion, were it only to cast down on, votes from
I the heights of this tribune into the balance which con•
tains now the de,tinies of the world. Gentlemen, we are
never forgetful of our rights, nor the duties of our mission.
Therefore, after a conscientious examination, we ac-
knowledge that our position since last year is altered
in nothing, notwithstanding the immense changes
that have taken place in the world. The time of
our present debate is not a propitious one, inasmuch
as no person here can have a clear conviction at this
hour whether peace or war will be decided upon.
It is permitted to believe, however, that in some
measure a sort of basis has been laid down in a protocol
relating to this question. Finally, gentlemen, I must
declare that not only circumstances tend in the highest
degree to make us act as we have resolved, but also we
shall find an indication is the position which the Polish
nation has effectively kept with so much dignity, of
which nation we are an integral portion, as you, gentle.
men, are a portion of the great German race. Silence,
gentlemen, has its value ; and silence also is eloquent!
Well, the Polish nation is quiet., and its representatives
are quiet also. This silence is understood and appre-
ciated--.I daresay it is respected upon the borders of the
Neva, as on those of the Seine ; on the Danube, as on
the Thames. Should it be only on the borders of the
Spree that one knows neither how to understand or ac•
knowledge it ? Is there any person here present, amidst
the silence of the Poles, who does not recall the words
of the great Roman orator--' Quum tacent, clamant.'"
(General sensation.)

At the Quarter Sessions fur Devon a few days since
there were no less than nine M.P.'s present—viz., Vis-
count Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone ; Sir S. North-
cote, M.P. for Dudley ; Sir J. Buller, M.P., and Mr.
L. Palk, m.p.., for South Devon ; Sir T. Acland, M.P.
for North Devon ; Lieut.-Colonel Buck, M P. for Barn-
staple ; Sir 11. Davie, M.P. for some Scottish burghs ;
and Sir J. Duckworth, M.P., and Mr. E. Divett,
for Exeter. _ _ _

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_DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH RICLIARDSON.—We have to
record the death of Mr. Richardson, the inventor of the
instruments of the rock, bell, and steel band. The sad
event took place at his residence, 134, Edgware-road,
London, on Sunday last, April the Bth, in the 66th year
.1:ol a highly
eeyoun g woman
of his age. The surprising performaiices by the inven-
tor's three sons upon these unique instruments have, in
all parts (a)
be
yet loar e
tlei,tohuaerial country,
pe, createdujtee:veli,l
et: ,
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astonishment to all who hare beheld their thrilling
powers.—Morning Advertise'', April 12th, 1855.
AN OXFORD ALDERMAN SUMMONED FOR CBURCEI
RATES.— Mr. Alderman Grubb, a baker, and the voile!:
be Mayor of Oxford, but who was rejected by the
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confessed
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moned before the county magistrates to snhoyen7ulaswt,"-Tan7
ten
days, or that
votes to 15, has bse:_s„
refused to pay a church-rate made i
respectable
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woman
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a warrant of distress on his, e
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much younger than the woman.
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former servant of . •
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have had A child, „ A ner of wh
ii. n a singular robbery
youngiSouthampton,eenbererini'n: ta,enw,a
were r nrehi gea:. hi till'
8 . 8 u d sworn,
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While in
the perpetrators of
prison the
)whT,oalvitidliocnbhg)e.iee%,:naordsetiffnibaceencf:teerrde lit t . .
milted the , that her paramour bad corn-
in her mother's robbery, and that the stolen goods were then
mother was a •
eihouse. The goods were found, and the
the youthful PPileßded•
The mother, daughter, and
giatrates for the paramour were then had up before the ma-
of the highest robbery. The friends of the youth were
respectability in London, and they sent
down Mr. Ballantine, the eminent counsel, to Southamp-
ton to s
pr,vent the lad's committal. The young woman
was however allowed to turn Queen's evidence, and her
mother and the lather of the child were committed for
the robbery. They were tried this week, at the South-
ampton session, and acquitted. The girl's widened broke
down, and she now states that her former evidence was
false, and she is to be prosecuted for the robbery and for
perjury. The youth was told by the Recorder that he
left the court without a stain on his character.
Paris has recently been unusually full of aristocratic
and mercantile visitors. But the war has evidently exi
ercised no inconsiderable influence upon. the inventive
taste of the Parisians this season, who, by their ingenuity
and skilfulness, regulate the fashion of every civilised
State. As, however, the hostilities between the adverse
nations will, in all probability, be touch more lengthened
than was originally .anticipated, the manufacturers of
pwloal
was
c
France—whose genius ever kevp e_es
pace with their in
terest—have not neglected the advantage of being read
with their needful supplies. This calculation was more
especially directed to the production of articles in refer-
ence to mourning attire ; alai not only France herself, but
England, and the ether Powers engaged in the war, have
necessarily become extensive purchasers. Especially,
then, we would take this opportunity of observing that
Messrs. Jay, of Begent-street, have abundantly availed
t themselves io procuring selections of such " goods " as
are suited to their house of business.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. —VISIT of
the EmpLittiß of the FRENCH to WINDSOR CASTLE.--
andWEDNESDAY, theLSD AY, 17th
theins lath inst.,Queen's
there Houndwsill me at
be aet Slothzh .
on GR..NI
REVIEW in W1,;11)SOR PARK.
On each day Special Trains for Slough and Windsor will leave th.
Paddington iltation at 9 and 9.43 a.m.
Special Trains will also run from Windsor to Paddington up to a
late hour at night.—Paddington Station, April 16, 1855.

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARRia.
Under the management of Mr. Bnekatone.
THIS EVENING,

Will be presented THE SECRET AGENT. Principal eharactei s
by Mr. Backstone and Miss E. Chaplin.

To be followed by a new Ballet, In which the Spanish
1:M11CW.
Will appear, entitled THE EVENING FESTIVAL.
'-

-
Atter which, a new Extravaganza. called TUE i„Tivi HAY
MAR/LET SPRING MEETING, 1855.
To cerclude With THE GALICIIN FETE.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cne.2.1.1a REAM.
THIS EVENING.
LEVENTH Will be Performed the original adaptation of Casimir Delavirincigne
.
4'1""Ical Play, entitled LOUIS TUE E. Ppi,
"hunter by Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with (6th time) a Romance, In two acts, entitled
King. Queen, and Knave.
TIM MULETEER OF TOLEDO; or,

TIIRLTRE ROYAL ARMFUL
Proprietor, M. a- Virebster--Directress. Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

wui be wormed the Drama entitled THE MYSTERIOIS
STRANGER.
To conclude wlth A NEW EDITION OF THE FAIRY TALES
with numerous highly-coloured Illustrations.
OF 110'rlIER GOORE,

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING,

er,n be performed a Comedietta, called LAW FOR L IDIE9
Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, G. Vining, li. Cooper, Danvers
end Miss Castleton.

After which, KILL OR CURE. Characters by Messrs. Babson,
Emery, and F. Vining ; Mrs. A. Wigan and Miss Bromley.
To be followed by the Fairy Extravaganza, called THE YELLOW
DWARF AND THE KING OF IHE GOLD) MINES.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING.
Glorious success i To commence with an entirely new and original
Spectacle-drama of harrowing interest, by Mr. Nelson Lee. called.
rim FIELD AGAINST THE FAVOURITE ! No Drama for many
years has created so great a sensation. The interest is most intense
the burning of the stables is most terrific, while the Derby race is
most exeiting.
After which, a Series of Novel SCENES in the CIRCLE, invented
by Mr. William Cooke.
To conclude with RETURNED FROM THE BALTIC ; or, Jack
Ashore.

A new Military Act Drop, painted by Fenton, has been added to
the Embellishments.
Box-onice open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
air. W. Cooke, jun.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
THIS EVEITLNO,

Will be performed THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. Cha-
racters by Messrs J. HaWord, Rogerson, and Rinloch ; said Miss Re-
becca Isaacs, Miss Beaumont, and Miss Somers.
After which, KING QUEER AND HIS DAUGHTERS THREE.
To which will be added a Ballet Divertissement.

HIGH WATI4:II. AT LONDON BRIDOE.
Tam 11)+, Afornirc 34 -,n,..aftel 1 i Ev. nings3min.a't. 1
To-Xasiow—Morningl3 ratn.after 2 1 Eveni_ g34min.aft. 2

THE WrATHER.—Sum OrmatApril. 13.
TEMIIMOMETZB, IN THEE SHUR
CO—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the nl;ht.
6t—this day, at poop.

Biatomirno, 3022.
WIND, W.—Light breeze, with fine weather.
APRIL 16.
65—highest since noon vesterday.
50—lowest this morning and during the night.
65 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30'33.
WIND, W.N.W.— Light, with extraordinary fine sun
shiny weather.

heart. The cheers of England will be strength-
-ned by the " cead mille failthe" of Ireland, while
he voice of " bonnie Scotland" will not be the
less sonorous, from the knowledge that the blood
of one of her most ancient and distinguished fa-
milies circulates in the veins of the Imperial
EUGENIE.

The Vienna Conference can hardly fail to do
mischief. It is next to impossible to push pre
parations with the same vigour for a war which
may any day be suspended by the pen as for one
which could only be terminated by the sword.
At home also our people are embarrassed as to
what they would press on their Government. The
universal sentiment is war in earnest—war with-
out mercy till the enemy strikes. Yet every
public meeting assembles under the apprehension
that all its demands are but too likely to be in
process of nullification by aristocratic representa-
tives at the Conference. We note, indeed, with
hope, certain indications of vigorous designs ; the
powerful Baltic fleet, the departure of the Guards,
the loan, and a few other things ; but there
are also well•known symptoms of an op-
posite character ; none stronger than the
construction of a Cabinet of so little competency,
and of such insultingly aristocratic character, by
•the man whom the nation demanded to rectify all
that kind of thing. The leaving out Mr. LAYARD,
a man who for the War would have made the best
Prime Minister himself, and who ought at least to
have been War Minister, was the first great false
step of Lord PALMERSTON. Since that misdeed
he has hardly done anything worthy of his post.
The long Easter holidays, the desertion of the
War-office, and the general want of life and spirit
in the Cabinet, seem to us indications of views
the opposite of those cherished by the nation.
There are mysterious rumours, too, from the Crimea
of the bombardment being suspended on tele-
graphic messages from Vienna ! We all know
that Odessa still remains untouched. It will
turn out, we fear, should we escape peace, that
War all the winter has been conducted under the
hope that very strenuous efforts might be unneces-
sary. Russia will have defended Sebastopol, War-
saw, and Cronstadt most successfully at Vienna.
Diplomacy there will have deadened our fire more
effectually than gabions and earthworks at Sebas-
topol.

The public in this country will, however, some.
times utter its feelings pretty strongly. So far
as we understand them, it desires chiefly two
things: first, as we are now engaged in that work,
the demolition of Sebastopol, and next the re-estab-
lishment of Poland. On these main points hang,
in general opinion, much more. The Black Sea,
the Asiatic and Danubian provinces, and the Baltic
would be dealt with pretty easily if the two
great points were gained. On Thursday evening
last an eloquent peace lecturer at Newcastle only
obtained by his efforts a complimentary vote of
thanks to himself, and a resolution " reprobating
the management of the War, declaring it right to
resist wrong, and the War therefore just and ne-
cessary ; repudiating the Vienna Conference, and
demanding the restitution of Poland !" At Wol-
verhampton a crowded public meeting, after lis-
tening with enthusiasm to an admirable address
from M. ZABA, unanimously carried a strong re-
solution in favour of Polish independence as the
only reasonable safeguard of Europe, and also a
memorial to Prince CZARTORYSKI. Wherever the
popular sentiments have been tested they are the
same. A. lecture against the War, or one on
behalf of Poland, only brings out the same reso-
lutions. The country knows its mind. The country
does not halt between two opinions. The country
does not vacillate between the whispered wishes
of a Court and the stern demands of duty.
At the Wolverhampton meeting M. ZABs very
successfully met the ungenerous calumnies by
which some have unworthily endeavoured to ex-
tenuate Russian guilt in the partition and absorp-
tion of his country, and to lessen hope of her
capability for independent action. It is worth
while for all who have been imposed on by such
misrepresentations to read the interesting sketch
given by hina in his speech (see The Sun of the
13th) of the way in which Russia always seized
the occasion of subtantial improvements in Poland
as the time for her fraudulent or savage
attacks. The very same course, in fact, as
she was just now pursuing with Turkey ;
in which the spread of Protestantism,
and advancement of real liberty were, as Lord
SHAFTESBURY pointed out, the real causes of the
MENSCHIKOFF mission. In all these cases religion
—the propagation of the orthodox faith has been
the pretext. CZARS, indeed, have always got up
a character for being very religious, It was re-
ported of the Emperor ALEXANDER that he was a
very pious man. We have seen somewhere that
the remark was made to the celebrated Dissenting
preacher ROBERT HALL—" Yes, yes ;" was the
reply of the divine, " very pious—very pious. No
doubt he said grace before he swallowed Poland."
The piety of NICHOLAS was of a still higher
order : he was going to swallow Turkey
whole, and all for the good of the Orthodox
Church and the glory of GOD ; and o do
him justice ALEXANDER 11. appears to tread
is the pious footsteps of his father and grandfather.
It is just possible our Cabinet may have arranged
plans for aiding Poland from the Baltic, or of
destroying Sweaborg, Helsingfors, and Cronstadt.
If so, we shall not censure them. Otherwise, it
does appear to us that a fleet sufficient to shut up,
as last summer, the Russian navy, and the rest
of our strength thrown into the Black Sea, would
have been the better plan. The Agamemnon
which got so near Fort Constantine, both did in-
comparably the greatest damage and suffered
least injury herself. A fleet of powerful gun-
boats would get much nearer, almost within breach-
ing distance, and it would be almost impossible
for the gunners of the forts to hit them. Their
hulls would be lower than the range of
the lowest tier of the guns of the
fort. How serviceable, therefore, they might
have been when the bombardment does at last
begin. They would hardly be of less value at
dholpa
probably do ogurleda twi damage.ease
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We suppose they couldby etvh
iffieed n had
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Danube while swollen
but to us
these subjects,
curse we write with the
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n
w
turn things have taken we ought i made
the Black Sea.
ourselves as strong as possible
to
That is now emphatically the seat of war.
We
"lust beat them there, or retire beaten from the

of Directors
Court •
hen Mr. H. Wilson
tvas held at the East India-house, w
On Wednesday, the 11th inst., a
Bombay.
' ed for
zst:dtltobecarrerzd
Reeves wee appointed Provisional Member of Council at
The Emigration Commissioners Dave advertised
ounriains,-
Me
sth and
y tor passengers betm-en the
eraigrants to Adelaide and
12th of June, a$ may be hereafter determined.
Some arrivals of gold from Australia took place on Sa-
turday. amounting to 74,680/. the respective quantities
b .ing 1,600 ounces, and 1,8001 sovereigns, by theib
7,050 ounces by the Ab•rfoyle, and
I:ltraliC,9ll:s7lo Soyudrinceeys;by the Charlotte Anne, both from
Port Philip.
The Hon. Henry Percy, of the Grenadier Guar ls,
youngest son of the Earl of Beverley, left London on
Saturday evening for Paris, on his Way to the Crimea.
Kr. Percy has recovered his health, and from the effects
of his wounds during his short residence in England,

THE NEW GOIT'UNMENT

LOAN.

The meeting at the Treasury this morn-
ing Wag very fully attended by the lead-
ing capitalists in the City. Among those
present were—the Governor and Deputy-
Governor of the Bank of England, Baron Lionel
Rothsthild, M.P., and Baron Meyer Roths-
child, Baron Goldsmid, Richard Thornton, Esq.,
Mr. Hutchinson, of the Stock Exchange, Alder-
man Salomons, Messrs. R. and S. Cohen, Hamond,
Esq., Trotter, Esq., Laurence, Esq., and others.

Soon after one o'clock the Chancellor of the
Exchequer entered the room, attended by Mr.
Wilson, and accompanied by Lord Palmerston
and Sir Alexander Spearman.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer then read the

:ollowing statement :

PARTICULARS OF THE PROPOSED LOAN.

1. The loan to be for the sum of sixteen million
pounds.
2. For every 1001. subscribed in money, the con-
tractors to have 1001. 3 per cent. Consolidated Annuities
and a terminable annuity for 30 years, ending on sth of
April, 1885.
The biddings to be made in the terminable annuity.
3. The interest on the 3 per Cent. Consolidated An-
nuities to commence from the sth January, 1855, and
the ternainable annuity to commence from tho sth April,
1855.

4. The days of payment, and the proportions of the
contributions to be paid to be as follows :

_
On Tuesday, April 24, 1855, deposit of 101. per cent
2, May 22, „ payment of 151. „
11 June 19, „ „ 101. „
7) -Tiily 17. .. ~ 10/. „
)) August 21, „ „ 101.
,) Sept. 18, „ „ 101. „
/t October 18, „ „ 101. „
Nov. 20, „ „ 101. „
'I Dec. 18, „ „ 10/. „

5. For each instalment after the deposit, a propor•
tional amount of stock to be created for the contributors,

The stock payable on the deposit to be created
at the same time with that which will be due on
the last instalment, when the terminable annuity
will be also written in to the contributors' names in the
hooks of the Bank of England.
6. The biddings to be made at the Treasury, on
Friday morning, the 20th April, 1855, at ten o'clock.
Mr. HAMMOND asked if any discount would be
allowed.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said there
would not.

A long and somewhat desultory conversation
then ensued, in which Baron Rothschild, Alder-
man Salomon 3, and others, took part, the main
facts elicited being these :

First,—That as far as the Government can at
present determine there will be no further loan
until the present is completed.
Second,—That tenders for the entire amount
only will be received.
Third,—That Corporaticns will not be allowed
to bid for portions against the contractors.
Fourth,—That the tenders will be received on
Friday, April 20, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Fifth, That Government will not sell any more
Stock, except for actual withdrawal of deposits by
the Savings Banks.
Sixth,—That application will be made to
Parliament for power to issue 3,000,0001. Ex-
chequer-bills, but that this will not be exercised
unless in case of need.
In further conversatim the Chancellor of the
Exchequer was unable precisely to state whether,
if another loan were brought out before the
present one was entirely paid up any allowance
would be made to the holders of the scrip, but the
Chancellor appeared to think there -would. He
anticipated: that this loan would fully provide
for the present year, it being understood that
he did not answer that foreign loans would not
bo introduced by States in alliance with Eng-
land or otherwise.
No new Stock is to be issued, the present loan
being incorporated with the existing Three per
Cent. Consols.

DEATH 'OF SIR HENRY DE LA BECHE, F.R.S.—
This well known and respected gentleman died suddenly
on Friday, in the 59th year of his age. The deceased
was son of the late Colonel De La Beebe, and was the
member of an old family, one of whose members filled
the office of Constable of the Tower in the reign of Ed-
ward 111., and subsequently that of Seneschal of
Gascony.
NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.—Great preparations
are being made in anticipation of a visit from the Em-
peror and Empress of the French, accompanied by her
Majesty and Prince Albert. The new brass gates under
the Victoria Tower are completed, and it is expected
that her Majesty and her august visitors will there
DEPARTURE OF THE AMERICAN MAILS.—The British
and North American R iyal Mail steamship Africa,
Capt. Win. Harrison, sailed from the Mersey on Satur-
day morning, at ten o'clock, for Dlston and Halifax,
with the usual mails for the United States and British
North American possessions, 160 passengers, and a full
car),:o of freight.
THE REINFORCEMENTS.—Within the last two months
no less than tin whole companies of artillery have sailed
for the Crimea, and many of them have already arrived
at the seat of war. Last week no less than 5,000 in-
fantry left the shores of the United Kingdom to rein-
f n-ce our battalions in the Crimea. Early in May there
will he full 6,000 British Cavalry at the seat of war.—
Observer.

The total of specie received during last week was
250,000/ , almost entirely in gold. The exports were
under 100,0001.
THE LATE COMMISSARIAT REMONSTRANCE.--A
morons writer, in a recent number of Household 1Vo? ds,
"If I were a flea, I would, I am sure, protest
a:_ainst being cracked." It reminds one, we can't help
thinking, of a letter with which the public have lately
become acquainted.
THE RUSSIAN PRISONERS AT LEWES.—The prisoners
who are confined in the war prison in this town are taken
out on the Sou'h Downs almost every morning in de-
tachments of about 200, under the personal charge of
Lieutenant Mann, the governor, and escorted hi a
guard of pensioners and warders. When they arrive on
the Downs they are permitted to erijay themselves at
leapfrog and other athletic amusements. The appear-
ance of the prisoners has wonderfully altered since they
have been in Lewes ; on their first arrival they were,
almost without exception, thin, sallow, and dispirited ;
now they are fat, rosy, and full of life and animation—a
proof of the beneficial effects of good diet, including a
liberal proportion of animal fond.
BARNUM'S "BABY Suow."—A baby show is to take

place at BarnuTn's, on the sth of June. The premiums
range from 250 dole. down to 10 dole. A committee of
ladies has been appointed to act as judges. The "finest
baby under five years of age" will receive 100 dole. for
being so nice. The "finest" twins, 50 dole. ; the
" finest" triplet, 50 dols. ; the " finest" quatern (four
at a birth), 250 dole, The fattest child, 50 deli. These
are inducements. Barnum says, "Two triplets and one
quatern are already engaged, and we expect the woman
from Ohio with.five at a birth."—New York Daily Time.
MEETING AT BRISTOL AGAINST THS SUNDAY BEER
Bru.—On Saturday a meeting of delegates from a num-
ber of the trade societies of Bristol assembled for the
purpose of considering the operations of the Sunday
Beer Act, passed during the last session of Parliament.
The chair was taken by Mr. Rogers, of the Carpenters'
Union. The bill was strongly condemned by the several
speakers, as unwise and unjust, because liable to different
and opposite constructions by the magistrates of different
localities. What was deemed legal in one county was
punished in another. Several instances were given of
oPpressive and contradictory decisions ; and the fact
was especially commented upon, that the bill bore
with particular severity upon the working classes,
while wealthy persons were not affected by its pro-
visions, they being able to fall back on their well-
stocked eellar3. It was denied that the act had been
called for by any increase of drunkenness among the
operative class. The following resolution was then cor-
dially adopted :—" That a petition be addressed from
this meeting to the Commons' House of Parliament,
pr yin°. for an abolition of the Sunday Beer Act, and
that •ucli petition be signed by the delegates on behalf
( f their respective trades, for the-purpose of strength-
eningtlhse
PARlS.—Weseparatet trades."
a de s
r.
n:heeknaPEPLPeaalis mCa:l3le.PfArNtoi rairmr Webster, the indefati-
gable in
proprietor of thetk
of a few nights of
Adelphi, is in Paris, having, ac-
gableng to custom,
leisure to run over to soeof a
G aTlii,,al anz 8 :If g
negotiatior to bring over the
'' ' wen er
a.
en
advantage
—if thei..e be anything to pick up.
yTehte
sr
ee
f the same nature, which
Mr. Mitchell's speculation o . , eon juurral4.,,
time since in the L, n i
Adelphi troupe daring thewrEexhhiebairtionno,thbfougt
fnuortthhienrgoisf
was reported some
ttislesdomone
of Mr. Mitchell,
to London, tinier the auspices
to have been laid
the subject.
an-
nounced some little time back, appears .
the sub-
been said on
aside, at least nothing has . .
And in the same journal :—" The visit of Mlle. Rachel
French Theatre is considered any loss by the London.
public, but we cansafely affirm that one part of the public
ject. We do not know whether his having given up the
of Paris, namely, the actors and actresses, consider it a
positive calamity. John pays so well."