The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-23 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Son,—Permit me to contradict the statement made in
the (bserver of the 20th March, that the 3d City of London
R fie Volunteers would form a guard of honour to General
Garibaldi on his arrival in England. The paragraph is
perfectly unauthorised and without the slightest founda-
tion.-1 am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. G. FURNIVALL, Captain and Adjutant,
3d City of London Volunteers.
Headquarters, 79, Farritigaon-street, Al arch 22.

DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT DUDDESTON
HALL, BIRMINGHAM —Oa Thursd.y evening, the
physician of the Duddeston Hall Lunatic Asylum (Dr.
Boisragon), gave a dramatic entertainment, at which the
ins tne inmates and a number of the doctor's friends were
present. The entertainment consisted of a charade, and a
farce, the latter written by Mrs. Conrad Boisragon, with
so much ability that when writing it the authoress must
have tilt:te lle. more of the few friends who were to be pre•
sent than the insane inmates of tha asylu'a. It was cer-
tainly too good for people insensible to literary merit. The
dialogue was smart, sometimes even epigramatic—while for
puns, it was almost as full of them as any of Mr. H. J,
Byron's adaptations. The host and hostess, assisted by
the doctor's brother, Mr. Boisragon, took parts in the farce.
The entertainment lasted about an hour, affording much
pleasure to every one present. At its conclusion the
hostess was called before the curtain in the double cha-
racter of authoress and actress, and received a hearty
round of applause.—Birmingl,ant Daily Ciazette.
DR. JACOB. By the Author of " Joan and I."
Three Vols.—" There is much freshness and originality
of conception about this book. As a work of imagination
' Dr. Jacob' may well rank many degrees above the ordi-
nary fictions of the day. Fraulei❑ Fink, with her school
and her literary tattle, the chaplain and his family, the
grave professors, and the thousand and ono little touches
which make up the picture of every-day, easy, genial life in
Germany, have much of the picturesque force and vi rid
reality of ,R°.6'sa•;',

An amendment to the Gold Bill has been passed
in the Senate, authorising Secretary Caste ro sell
the surplus gold in the treasury. The amendment
will have to pass the Muse of Representatives
before becoming law.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

A decline has taken place in gold in consequence
of the Congressional legislation, and is now quoted
62 per cent. premium. Exchange on London—
Bankers' Bills, 178; on Paris, 3.121 ; Stocks,
steady ; New York Centrals, 137 ; Llinois, 136 ;
Erie,l24 ; 6 par oent. Cuited States Bonds, 112 ;
cottou, depressed ; Middling Upland, 783. Flour
and corn in good inquiry. Wheat dull. Provisions
and coffee very firm. Sugar and molasses steady.
Petroleum dull. Crude, 29c. to 30c. ; refined, 480.
to 49c.

NEW YORK, MltRcH 12 (Morning).

The bombardment of Fort Po veil, Mobile, was
continued on the 2oth ult. An impression prevailed
that Farragut's fleet was not sufficiently numerous
to make an effective demonstration against Mobile,
he defences having been found very strong.
Suffolk, in Virginia, has been occupied by Butler's

forces.
The Confederates continue to make demonstra.
ions against Suff.)lk and Portsmouth, and have
drivel. in the Federal cavalry and two coloured

regiments.
The Richmond Press is strongly incensed at in-
structions found upon D tlolgren, directing Kil-
patrick's men to sack Richmond and kill President
I) ivis. The Press urges that th© severest treatment
should be exercised towards the prisoners of Kil-
patrick's command.
The _Northern Press declare that the orders said
to have been found upon D inlgren were forgeries.
There is a doubtful report from North Carolina
that 23 North Caroiniana, captured from the
Federal army, were hung by the Confederate
General Pickett.
President Lincoln has presented General Gr'ut
with the commission of Lieutenant-General in the
presence of the whole Cabinet.
Grant, after visiting the army of the Potomac,
returned with Meade to Washington, and left im-
mediately for the West.
The New York World asserts that Grant has
announced the concentration of forces for the cap-
ture of Richmond.
In Congress, Senator Pomeroy has advocated the
claims of Secretary Chase fur Presidential nomina-
tion, stating his platform to be emancipation,
confiscation, and the maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine.
Secretary Chase has written a letter urging that
his name should not be considered in connection
with the Presidency.
Fremont's friends are more active in advocating
his claims for the Presidency.
The Judge of the Court of Appeal at St. John's
has delivered judgment, releasing the. Chesapeake
pirates.
The steamer Donegal has arrived at Havanna
with 1,000 bales of cotton.