The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-01 00:00:00

DANISH GUN-BOATS AT FEHMERN,

HAMBURG, FEB. 29.
Danish troops have been brought by a Danish
steamer from Seeland to Fehmern.
A Danish gun-boat is stationed in Fehmern
Sound, which enables the Danes to take up a
similar flank position towards Holstein as they
occupy upon Alsen towards Schleswig.

Further accounts from Alsen confirm the an-
nouncement already made that in all probability
the siege will yet occupy some time. The trenches
are scarcely opened, and they must be carried on
under the fire of the Danish guns from batteries
constructed on not inconsiderable heights. The
Duppel fortifications offer peculiar difficulties,
which will account for the absence of intelligence
of moment. Prince Charles has proceeded to the
front, which is thought to indicate that there is no
intention to check the progress of the siege works.
The operations in Sundewitt will probably require
weeks for their completion. The weather during
the end of the last week was very wet, and fogs
prevailed, eo that great hindrance was caused to the
progress of the siege works. Frequently it was
not possible to see from one end of the pontoon
bridge at Eckensund to the other, and, of course,
there was corresponding difficulty in observing the
movements on each side. It has been stated that
the Danes consider Alsen and Friedericia as the
same military position, and that the last recon-
naissances were partly occasioned by intelligence
having been repeatedly received by the Prussians
that men and guns were continually being
sent
~to Friedericia from Sonderburg and
Duppel. Some persons thought that this measure
indicated that the Danes would quietly evacuate
Duppel and Alsen; but the events of the 22d ult.
clearly proved that the Danes had no such inten-
tion. Even the Germans are forced to admit that
their gallant opponents yielded not one inch of
ground without a stubborn resistance.
On the next day, the 23d, the position of the
troops was as follows :—The Westphalian Wintzin-
gerode Division were on the north side, with their
headquarters at Warnitz, and extending from
Sandberg to the Alsen Sound (which is at this place
1,000 paces broad), and as far as the northern part
of the Duppel Heights. Somewhat towards the
south some portion of this division occupied
lth© ,
Ravenskoppel, and on the south-west of this place
stand the Danes in Itackebull, whilst the Stenderup
bt
iuorgs
el
Wood, south-west of Rackebull, near BuffelkoPP ,
td3l ,2n
marks the extreme position of the
Macstein Division, and by thesiel
renningbund.
s
Duppel is partly encircled as far a
On the Broker Peninsula, between Wenningbund
an d Nubel-Noer, stand six battalions of troops,
to-
gether with a powerful park of artillery, who pos-
sess the power of retiring across the pontoon bridge
at Eckensund, and by whom the main attack on the
knotty point of the Duppel position, the Windmill-
hill is to be made. At the affair on the 23d inst.,
when a Danish corvette attacked a battery of six-
pounders of the Artillery of the Guard, at Sten.
Prussian soldiers were wounded, whilst
dam p,
ntnisahnYvessel suffered no injury. The Stenderup
wood, at. the east end of which this battery was
erected, is opposite the Island of Fano.

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SOUTHA.
The Royal Mail Company's
Captain Abbott, with the above
afternoon. She brings 83 pngsengers, specie value
1,044,116 dols., of which amount 23,551 dols. are on
account of the Mexican dividends. Her cargo con-
sists of 245 serons cochineal, 337 serons indigo, 3
serous jalap, 257 cases cigars, 260 bales tobacco, 543
packages cocoa, and 134 packages sundries.
The Shannon left St. Thomas on the 14th. On
the 28th she exchanged signals with the ship Gene-
ral Windham, 60 miles west of the L'zard. The
General 'Windham is homeward bound from Bom-
bay.
There is no news from the Pacific Coast by this
mail, the steamer not having arrived at Panama up
to the sth inst., the date of the Royal Mail Com-
pany's packet from Colon.
The French frigate Penes arrived at Panama on
the 31st January on her way to the coast of Mexico.
Her Majesty's corvette Mutinc was daily ex-
pected at Panama from Vancouver's Island.
Intelligence from Bogota is to the 15th ult. The
greater part of the representatives had arrived at
the capital, and some preparatory sessions had been
held, but a constitutional quorum had not yet as-
sembled, and Congress, therefore, had not been for-
mally opened.
The French Charge d'Affaires at Quito had struck
his flag and broken off friendly relations with
Ecuador. The cause of this sudden rupture is not
stated.
In consequence of unfavourable news at Panama,
by way of Carthagena, from the rebellious State of
Antioquia, a proclamation was issued on the 4th
inst., declaring Panama in a state of war, and call.
ing out 5,000 of the militia to defend the Govern-
ment.
The ports of the West Coast of Mexico are de-
clared blockaded by the French.

The Panama Herald and Star of Feb. 5 says:—
" We:understand that Admiral Bonet, of the French
frigate Pallas, has officially notified the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company that the ports of the West
Coast of Mexico are now declared blockaded by the
French, and that the steamships of the company
will merely be allowed to touch in there for coal
and provisions, and to land and receive the mails,
but will not be permitted to disembark or receive
passengers or cargo. We have no recollection of
any previous notice of the blockade of the West
Coast having been given, and this, therefore, ap-
pears rather a summary way of enforcing it. The

next steamers:from the United States or England
may have merchandise on board for Acapulco,
which must either be returned to the original ports
of shipment or detained on this isthmus. We
should suppose that the usual time allowed for
vessels to arrive from foreign ports and discharge
their cargoes after the port has been declared
blockaded should also be expected and granted in
the present case, as custom has established the rule,
and so abrupt a deviation from it may cause very
serious loss and inconvenience to innocent persons.
" The instructions, however, received by Admiral
Bonet from the French Government are, we learn,
exceedingly stringent in regard to prohibiting all
vessels from touching at any of the Mexican ports
even for supplies, but, at the instance of the French
Consul the admiral has been led to grant the con-
cession above mentioned to the steamers of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, although it will
not be extended to any other vessels, and these
steamers have permission to touch at Acapulco only.
" The blockade is now effective, there being seve-
ral vessels of war on the coast to enforce it. There
is no probability of its being continued for any
length of time, as the ports will doubtless soon suc-
cumb to the demands of the Imperial Government,
and the object in enforcing it is purely to prevent
the importiVion of munitions of war and contraband
articles, and not to place any check on the commerce
of the country.
" \\T have received from reliable sources new and
important information about the state of affairs in
Antioquia, which it was too late to publish in our
last. The news given therein was spread with a
certain officiousness, and, although we suspected
that it emanated from a certain party, we could not
otherwise but communicate it to our readers, as we
did not think it would turn out to be pure inven-
tion, and as we had not received any direct advices
from that region, papers and letters from there being
opened and kept back in Carthagena.
" Things in Antioquia, indeed, look far from
satisfactory to the present Administration. The
Conservatives, as we said some time ago, have con-
siderable forces, several thousand men, and seem to
be well organised. Their army, under command of
Joaquin M. Cordoba and Berrio, surprised the Go,
vern ment troops near Marinilla, aad routed them
completely. The Governor Pascual Bravo, General
Jose Anto. de Plaza, the commander of the Liberal
forces, and some other men of the same party, among
them Dr. Echeverry, Secretary of the State, were
killed. The Conservatives next invaded the State
of Cavca, but were repulsed by General Jose M.
Sanchez, who pursued them, it is said, into Antio-
quia, and took possession of Manisales. The Go-
vernor of the State of Bolivar, Nieto, has left with
troops from Carthagena for Antioquia, after having
got the necesssery money by seizing the funds of the
manos mtiereasov
The weather continued favourable at Grenada,
and several plantations had commenced crop opera-
tions. Generally, however, manufacturing opera-
tions were retarded by the backwardness of the
canes. Whale catching had commenced, and the
oil factories of Grand Anse were in active operation.
Considerable attention was being paid in Mar-
tinique to the revival of the culture of coffee, and A
large number of plants had been imported from
Guadeloupe for the estates.
A public meeting was held at Barbadoes on the
sth, for the purpose of petitioning the Imperial
Parliament on the subject of the sugar duties.
The petition prays for an immediate reduction
of those duties, the suppression of the slave trade,
or, failing that suppression, a differential duty
in favour of free labour sugar, or such other relief,
&c. Business in the island continued dull, Ex-
change on London, bank bills, 90 days, was
480 dols., and 481 dols. for 60 days ; private bills
at 90 days, 485 dole., and 60 days,;467. quoted
At Demerara the weather had been favourable for
planters, and a few estates commenced the c
but pricer
1864. The produce market was dull,
steady.
Business at Jamaica remained diT. In the pros
duce market there was a falling off in the supply of
pimento, and consequently an advancing tendency
Freights were plentiful.
landed from a steamer on the right
The Echo d'llaiti, of the 2d Feb., says that 800
Biter Ozama, were suddenly attacked
hank
knioshf
tsholediers
and cut to pieces to a by the
r man. Some
ores fell into the possession of the
ammunitionnts. The Dominicans had issued the follow-
ing manifesto :
GOD I—COUNTRY I—LIBERTY I—DOMINICAN
ige Dn
su in
and
d 88' t
REPUBLIC!

"Art. I—The Provisional Government created on
the 14th Sept., and which has ever since ruled the
destinies of the Dominican Republic, is declared the
legitimate Government.
" Art. 2—War by sea and by land is declared
against the monarchy of Spain by the Dominican
Republic.
" Art. 3—The belligerent forces of the Dominican
Republic shall abide by the law of nations.
" Art. 4—The Department of War and Marine
shall proceed immediately to arm vessels to prosecute
the Ivor, and shall grant letters of marque to appli•

cants.
" Given at the Government Hall on the 2.5 th day
of November, 1863.
" BENJAMIN F. DE ROJAS, Vice-President.
(Countersigned by the Commission):—For War—
"K. Nella, C. 15uzol ; for Finance—J. M. G lass.
K. Curiel; for Foreign Relations—Ulises F.
Espallat ; for Interior, Justice, and Police—
Marims Grullon, G. Cerpignan."

It is now stated that the article on Thackeray in
the last number of the !Corgi. British Bcrictc was not by
Dr. John Brown, but by a Mr. Lancaster, a Scotch barrister,
the agent for Mrs. Yelverton when her case was before the
Irish courts,

BONNET'S SILKS aLYON.—Every Article of
commerce takes its title either from the inventorthe or
anufacturer, and the more perfect the production
'm
grater is the credit which attaches to the originator.
BONNET'S SILKS are said to be incapable of identifica-
tion in England; but the fallacy of such an assertion is ex-
posz.d by the very trade lark of the firm, as exhibited by
Messrs. JAY, of Regent-street.
The following interwoven mark may be seen at the end
ofeach piece :—" Manufacture de C. J. Bonnet et Cie., a Lyon
etk Injurieux." Wear guaranteed.

IE6I.
ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
IECI.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Alanac.fement
Hof Miss Louisa Pyne and
Mr. W. .
THIS EVENING (lGth time' a new Opera, founded on
Goldsmith's Comedy, and to be called SH STOOPS TO
CONQUER. Miss Louisa Pyne and air. W. Harrison.
After which, FANCHETTE : Miss Susan:Pyne, Thirlwall,
Mr. Corrie, Mr. Rouse.
Doors open,at half-past Six—Commence at Seven.

lIHEATRE ROYAL DR U R Y-L AN E.
Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and
F. E. Chatterton.

THIS EVENING, the Performances will commence with
THE MAN OF THE WORLD. Mr. Phelps, Mr. Barrett,
Mr. G. Neville ; Misses Atkinson, R. Leclercq, and Murray.
To conclude with the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto-
Mime of SINBAD THE SAILOR ; or, The seven Wonders
of the World. Clowns, Messrs. H. Boleno and C. Lauri ;
Harlequins, Messrs. J. Cormack and S. Saville ; Pantaloons,
Messrs. W A. Barnes and J. Alorris ; Columbines, Madame
Boleno and Misses Gunnies.-
Prices as usual Box Office open from 10 tilt 5 daily.

THEATRE ROYAL HAY M ARKET.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, TUE LIT rLE DAISY. Miss Maria
Harris.
Followed by BUNKUM MULLER. Mr. Sothern.
After which, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN : Messrs.
Bothers, Buckstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers,
Clark, cullentord, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Snowden, Harris,
Lindley, Hill, &c.
And A KISS IN THE ARK.
CommDence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Ender the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DE MONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening- during the Week.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a
New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD:
Messrs. 11. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Moreland; Misses Percy, Pauline Le4ercl, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.
Aster which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love
Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian
Chrouicle4," by Mr. John Brougham. Principal charac
ter by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brougham, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, Miss E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee,
and Hiss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
Blade to the occupants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
for play bills or for the safe keeping of hat.; and cloaks, and
that the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-ofce open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN.
After which, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. The Two
Dromios, by the Brother 3 Webb.
And JACK'S ARRIVAL FROM CANTON.

fTEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.—
Sole Propritztor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
"—"" 22d Week of Miss Bateman.'
THIS EVENING, TAE PRETTY HORSEMEAKE ft.
Miss Woolgar and Mr. J. L. Toole.
At to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH Miss Bate-
ran, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil-
ington, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne; Miss IL Simms, and
Mrs. Killington.
To coeclude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Portunio
and his Seven Magi:; Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, It. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
Josephs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.

LEAH.-EVERY NIGHT,
MISS BATEMAN.

31ISS BATEMAN.—LEAH.—THIS EVENING,
the 130th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
BATEMAN, in the character of LEAH. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the principal character in the new Five Act Drama
of LEAH has been attended. Mr iVebster begs to announce
that it will be performed EVERY EVENING until further
notice.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, under the
Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Crowded with rank and fashion.—The New Comedy of THE
SILVER LINING every Evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Mathews, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Frank Matthews, and Mr. J.
L. Toole every evening. The following eminent artistes are
engaged :—Mr. Benjamin Webster. Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. Paul
Bedford, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Cbas.
Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss Herbert. Mrs. Frank Mat-
thews, Miss A. Cottrell, Miss Fanny Josephs, Miss Went-
worth, and Mrs. Charles Mataews.

THIS EVENING, and during the Week, at 7 o'c'ock,
an entirely new Comedy, in 3 Acts, by Leicester Bucking-
ham,'Esq., entitled THE SILVER. LINING : Mr. Charles
Mathews, Mr. Frederic Robinson, Mr. Ashley, Mr, John-
s'one. Mr. Montague; Mrs. ( harles Mathews, Mrs. Frank
Matthews, Miss Cottrell, 31iss Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling.
To be followed by Mr. Charles Mathews just translated
from the Freuch)in his characteristic character of Un Anglais
Timide, entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER.

To conclude with VIE BIRTHPLACE OF PODGERS.
Mr. J. L. Toole,

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, ON AND OFF.
To be followed by UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE. Mr.
j3elford, Mr. Parselle ; Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Thorne.
After which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEUS
AND EURYDICE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton,
esdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &o.
Concluding with MAE.GATE SANDS.
Commence at 7.