The Sun.
London, England, 1852-08-17 00:00:00

SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17,

y C E U M THE A T R E.
4, UENRY RUSSELL, composer of " Woodman spare that
afloat," " The Maniac," &c., will give his AMERI-
,
ENTERTAINMENT, entitled " The Far West, or the Erni-
progress from the Old World to the New," and " Negro Life
-eedom and in Slavery,"
On MONDAY, August 30th,

-.very nlght daring the week, a't the above Theatre. Whilst the
ring is passing, pourtraying some of the principal cities, the
rg, forests, and prairies of the north, south, and western portions
.nerica, Mr. Russell will describe the country, relate anecdotes
..id ins adventures, and will sing the following new songs, his latest
compositions:—
" The Parting Tear," " Cheer, boys, cheer, no more of idle sor-
row," " Land, land, land," "'To the West, to the West, to the
land of the free," " Gaily goes the ship when the wind blows fair,"
" The Falls of the Niagara," " The African Village, " The Chace,"
" Come, who bids ?" and on each evening Mr. Russell will sing one
or two from the following selection of his favourite compositions,
with entirely newly-arranged accompaniments (and which are pub-
lished) Life on the Ocean Wave," " The Gambler's Wife,"
" The Ivy Green," " The Maniac," " Rockaway," " Come, brotherS,
arouse," " The Newfoundland Dog," " The Old Arm Chair," &c.
Tickets and places to be had at the box-office of the Theatre from
eleven to four each day, and the principal music sellers.
Doors open at half-past seven ;to commence at eight. Dress
boxes, 2s. 6d. ; upper do., is. 6d. ; pit, Is. ; gallery, 6d. ; private
boxes, 11. is. and 10s.

•••••-"•".'7, .• •.•
BATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL HIPPO-
DROME,
Opposite the Broad Walk, Kensington-gardens,
Drawing.to the Close of the Season
:The most popular place of amusement in London.
During the Weak the Amusements will commence with the most
surprising teats of Chariot Racing, by Three Ladies, outvying all
other racing sports ; likewise the Ostrich Flat Race—Greek Youths
Struggling for Liberty— the Ascension on the Rope over the top of
the Building, by Madlle. Elsler—Double Rope Dancing—Globe As-
cension—the Brothers Elliot—Monkey Racing—Jumping in Sacks—
and other Entertaimnents, too numerous to mention.
On THURSDAY, a Grand Balloon Ascent in the Royal Hippodrome
Balloon, at Half-past Five o'clock precisely.
Dcors open at Five, the Entertainments commencing at Half-past
Flare o'clock precisely.
First Class, 25.; Second ditto,
A splendid Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission—Reserved Seats,
1%; Third ditto, 6d.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
PIETRO IL
ENING GRANDE.
THIS EV,

Will be produced a new grand historical Opera, composed expressly
for the Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, by M. Jullien, entitled
PIETRO IL GRANDE.
In the production of the above Opera, the Directors have used
every endeavour to ensure its completeness and effect. The scenery,
the costumes, and the appointments are all entirely new. Three Mi-
litary Bands will be employed, and the Chorus will be augmented by
the addition of 42 voices.
Catterina, Madlle Anna Zerr ; Rossomak,l:lerr FormeSiGralitzlin..
Signor Soldi ; Mentschikoff, Signor Stigili ; Sheremetof, Sgnor Polo-
Signor
nini ; Bauer, Signor Mei; Lefort, Signor Tagliaflco ;
Zeinberg; Sig
Bommi ; Eraldo, Signor Rache ; Pietro, Signor Tamberint.dlles. Le-
The Incidental Divertissement will be supported by Ma
blond, Kolemberg, Santi, Robert ; and ill. Alexandre.
The National Dances by madlle. Adrienoft (Premiere Danaeuse
a r ftrst appearance
from the Imperial Theatre at St. Petersburgh; —e
in England.)
With new Scenery, Costumes, and A
The Scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin ;
Di„its by Mr. Prescott ;stum
tPuPe°lllCo tniente's by Mrs.
E. Bailey and Madame Marzio ; the APPeiubtme
ens. Alexandre ; the
the Machinery by Mr. Allen ; the Dances Y
Spectacle arranged by at. Laurent.
Half-past Seven o'clock precisely.
M. Jullien will preside in titseaoaircf.hestra on this occasion.
The performances commence a
the Pit may be had (for the
Tickets for the Boaw, stall% or
i. -, ofdce of the Theatre, which is open
of the principal librarians and
Night or Season), at the —O--
and
from Eleven till Five o'eloalt ;
musicsellers.
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TUEATit-E R.OYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster. soleTHlSss EVENING Lee and Manager, Old Brompton.
,
new Drama, THE WRITHiG N
Will be performed
THE WALL. us
tus Trotter, Esq, Mr.entitled
Wright ; Tobias, Mr. 00.
smith; Richard Oliver, Mr. Emery ; Bob Smithers, Mr. P. Bedford;
Lady Elton, Mrs. L. Murray; Margrette, Miss E. Chaplin; Carletta
So:antral,Diiss Woolgar.
After -which THE WRECK ASHORE

A.STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
'Under the Patronage of her Majesty and his Royal Highneeta
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The most successful and popular Theatre in London.
THIS EVENING,
Will be produced, a grand Spectacle, written expressly for the Am-
phitheatre, by E. Fitzball, Esq., entitled PETER THE GREAT,
in which Mr. Ryder, from the Princess's, will appear.
In consequence of the immense applause nightly bestowed upon
the performances of the Brothers Siegrist, on La rerch, Mr. Batty
has re-engaged them for a limited number of nights. They will ap-
pear every evening In their most daring feats, which astonish all
wh) see them. They are the greatest wonders of the world.
After which a group of Elephants in the Circle, trained to rur.i.as
Horses, their Eastern trainers will go through their feats of agility
on the bare backs of the animals, and various pleasing acts of Eques-
trian exercise will be represented by the first artists of the day, both
Foreign and English.
To conclude with a Laughable farce.
Tickets to be had at the Box-office from Eleven till Four daily.
Stage Manager, Mr. Leclercq.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Second Week of the Vocal Entertainments.
The Proprietor has the gratification to announce that the Madri-
gal and Glee Party were received with immense applause, and will
continue their performance till further notice.
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT.
PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS—Miss Messent, Miss Clara Henderson, Mr.
Young, Mr. Manvers, and Mr. Leffler. Conducted by Mr. J. L.
Hatton, who will preside at the Pianoforte.
PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS—MessM J. Richardson
(Flute), Wuille (Clarionet), Lazarus (Clarionet), Viotti Collins
(Violin), Ciall (Trombone), Collinet (Flageolet), Sidney Pratten
(Flute), and Conductor of the Orchestra, Mr. C. Godfrey.
Exhibition of Danson's Colossal Daylight View of MOUNT
ETNA and the CAVES of VULCAN and the CYCLOPS—Splendid
and interesting Menagerie—Promenade Concert by Godfrey's un-
rivalled Military Band—Various Amusing Novelties—Concluding at
Dusk with a Grand Pyrotechnic Exhibition by Messrs. Southby,
representing the Interior of the Mountain (the Pandemonium of the
Ancients), with the Caverns and Forges of Vulcan and his Cyclops,
the whole terminating with the Eruption of Mount Etna and a
Grand Tableau on the Lake of Thetis, and the lierelads receiving the
ArMOUT of Achilles.
The menagerie now consists of several hundred specimens, some
the finest of their species In England, in.:luding three fine elephants,
vo giraffes, four ostriches, two camels, lions, leopards, &c., and
t he colossal tortoise (the largest ever exhibited), upwards of 200
years old.
Doors open from Nine A.M. Feeding the Animals at Five. Con-
cert at a Quarter-past Six. Fireworks at Half-past Nine.
ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tars DAY —Morning 59 rain. after 2 I Evening 20 min. after 3
:oaloaaow—Morning 40 ann. atter 3 I Evening 1 min. after 4

THE WEATHER.—S OFFICE, AuGUST 17.
THERMOMETER, DT THE SHADE.
67—highest since noon yesterday.
60—Lovett tnis morning and during the night.
72—this day, at noon.

BABOMETMR, 29 9G.
WEIL. S.S.W.—light breeze and cloudy, with occasional

sunshine.

DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Mate of the Wind and Weather at each of the following
Ply as at Nine o'clock yesterday morning.—The stations
4,3 arranged in order of latitude.
Purdou'r_stt_—__Wind S.W., calm—rain.
80`13,r"rulaZIG S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
—wffnau S., strong breeze—raM.
FOLKESTON
Tusralutxi nd S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
GREENW len ';3' •NrV., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
Wind S., gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
Sws , ealna—partially cloudy.
T-1...5,, gentle breeze—overcast.
CiOLQs "6.4 u— W s.w.
Cwn~BE—Blind S., , gentle breeze—partially cloudy.
stronggentle breeze—overcast.Ykamoinll—Wind E.,breeze--cloudless.
The returns from the tollo • u
rday Placesmorning indicate the state of
the wind and weather on
o' clock
at nine
LE__Nvind W., gentle breeze—cloudless.
HOLYHEAD—Wind W., gentle breeze
LA5cAsTER—Wind N. W., calm—partialir•l
wirry3y—ind N., gentle breeze--prinelpeardy•
DARLIZIGTON— Wind W., gentle breeze—clouilelsear*
SEM? ale E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy, s'
BsArrocK—Wind S.E., gentle breeze—partially cloud y.

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LONDON TUESDAY. AUGUST 17, 1852.

cne United
The of •• the war-party"
States, increased to blood-heat by the contest for the
Presidency, may be compared to the " tale told by
all idiot," as mentioned by SHAKSPERE, as— ,
" Full of sound and fury, but signifying nothing.'
The ratienal, the thinking men in America cannot,
andraei do not, fraternize with that party. The corn-
, men, least of all, can sympathise with it;
ectulle, in very truth, the trade and commerce of
'"4"1" are so interwoven with those of England,
that an.in3n
must seriously to them, on either side of the Atlantic,
speak 7
thetffect the other. It is all very well to
eon,'
trt ties of brotherhood," to allude to
situila°rf'
gin, the blood, the identity of ori-
gin,
the great tie
of language and law,
nfror all, is the between the two nations,
unity of interest. In
the relationship beat
acknowledged is that be-
tween the British sovereign
riciane eagle and dollar. and florin and the Arne-
Brother JONATHAN (for whom
we
entertain great
th
respect, though he did not " bear e bell" in the
Great Exhibition) is too sagacious,
ut p tguur ees We scan
thanto
quarrel with England, his best customer.
better stand the consequences of a
America. Our trade with the United
States,
abundantly extensive and profitable as it is, is rot of
such vital consequence as our trade with them. That
is, the balance of profit is in favour of America. As
it is easy to prove this, we shall state the facts, giving
a bird's-eye glance at the subject so as to bring it
before our readers in the plainest manner.
The whole exports of British and Irish produce
and manufacturers to the United States amount to
one-'fifth of our entire exports to all foreign coun-
tries—or
an and Belgium to as tailch. as we send to France, Germany,
glum put together, and these are
our four best continental customers. If we add the
exports from our American and %Vest Indian colo
nies, the amount would bd greatly increased. Oa
the other hand, the value of one article alone (cotton-
wool) imported by us from the United States, exceeds
15,000,0001, or snipe Three Millions more than the
value cf our whole exports thereto. Besides this,
there is the value of the tobacco, rice, bread- stuffs, and
other produce received by us from the Americans.
_Again, out of a total of nearly 5,000,000 tons of
British shipping, over 400,000 tons annually enter

British ports from the United States ; while, out of
over 2,000,000 tons of foreign shipping, nearly
600,000 tons of United States' shipping annually enter
our ports, making about one million tons of shipping
engaged in the trade with the United States. These
are data taken from Parliamentary returns, the truth
of which is undisputed.
Extensive as is the trade of the United States,
(" may its shadow never be less !") that portion with
Great Britain and its dependencies is by far the
greatest. These, oar imports into the United States,
are of the annual value of 86 million dollars
out of about 178 million dollars, to the total value of
all the imports into the United States :—that
is, our
imports into that country are of half the estimated
value of all the annual imports thereto. And, out of
the whole shipping of America, three-fifths entered
her ports from Britain and British possessions, while,
out of about 1,800,000 tons of foreign shipping which
have also entered her ports, in 1850, as much as
1,405,245 tons of British shiPPing• entered American
ports, being about seven-ninths of the whole.
Therefore, while one-half of the whole foreign
trade of the United States is with Great Bri.
yforaenigdn
hsehri
ppin
colonies_g
twin and her dependencies, and while about two- ,
thirds
America
caol
ml teh ef r
oAmm to
ethriicsa oauundtr
the balance of trade is vastly in favour of America
We have a right to ask, then, whether brother Jora-
THAN, or uncle SAM (which soubriquet he most de-
lights in we really do not know), can be so foolish
as to jeopardize one-half, and by far the most profit-
able, of his foreign trade, for the vain-glory of
waging war with bis best customer ? Neither is it
our interest, nor our desire, to have
war with
America. But we shall
not shrink from
it, if it come. The
Americans, it cannot be denied,
have an unmeasurable co • nceit of their own prowess
in everything. They are haunted by the idea (or
the ghost of an idea, so unsubstantial is it), that we
live in bodily fear of th • eir valour, and that we would
make any concession to avoid a contest with them.
They chuckle
'
pi •
ng the Britishers,"
and
expectorate their indigna-
tion along with h• t tobacco-juice. They are not
yet, though rapidly adva • ncing, the chief glory of the
earth. Every now and then a war breeze rufflea
their surface, but it gradually subsides when a counter
blast of interest meets it, and
when they think how
profits will decline if trade be cramped. In a word,
Brother JONATHAN reminds us of the gentleman
mentioned by BYRON as a model of equanimity, of
whom it was said—

" Take wives, take lives, take children—he can brook it
But—keep your hands from out his breeches' pocket!'

Under the term of Reciprocity it is not by any
means improbable that the DERBY Cabinet will un-
dertake the development of the Free Trade system.
Treaties of a commercial character are in preparation,
we believe, at this moment, between the English
Government and the American Government, as well
as between the Ministers of Queen VICTORIA and the
Minister of Prince NAPOLEON. There is not only, it
would appear, a complete apprehension at last by the
leading members of the DERBY Administration that
Protectionist principles are beyond the reach of
revival, but a simultaneous conviction of the
necessity of carrying out Sir ROBERT PEEL's
policy to the fullest extent compatible with
the degree of enlightenment perceptible in
the states of Christendom. It is understood
that Free Trade as a system is indestructible now
that it has been so thoroughly incorporated with the
British Constitution. It is understood, moreover,
that this Free Trade system is calculated to benefit
the Country only to the largest amount when it has
been adopted in like manner by the rest of the
great Powers in both hemispheres. Without
some degree of reciprocation in this way the in-
fluence of the changes effected by the enactment of
1846, must necessarily prove only one-sided, and
therefore but partially beneficial in its operation. It
must consequently be obvious that the first effort of
the really patriotic statesmen of Great Britain should
be directed to the requirement of those concessions
from contemporary Governments that would most
effectually place the commerce of the world
upon a footing of equality. At the pre-
sent juncture, moreover, there would seem
to be every likelihood of eliciting these evidences of
homage for the principle of reciprocity from both
the French Republican and American Republican
Governments. The position of Louis NAPOLEON
just now renders it probable that be would be dis-
posed to enter into some compact of the kind, binding
more intimately together the commercial interests
of the French Republic and the English Monarchy.
The apparent difficulty created by the recent
misunderstanding in regard to the North American
Fisheries would appear likewise to afford, under the
circumstances, a very admirable opportunity for the
commencement of a series of changes conferring re
ciprocal advantages upon the people of the United
States and the United Kingdom. From the embar-
rassing situation of the DERBY Cabinet meanwhile—
a situation compelling them to bring forward measures
of advancement, or to withdraw altogether from the
conduct of affairs—holds out an additional promise
that we may confidently look forward to the arrange-
ment of those commercial regulations in the way of
reciprocity—respectively with the Republican Go-
vernment at Paris and the Republican Government
at Washington.

It was recently said by one of the greatest legs
reformers of any age or nation, that the cause of law
reform had made greater progress within the last
twelve months than during any ten years preceding.
He was right. The impolicy and injustice of the
system so long in operation is at length clearly re-
cognised, and men of all classes concur in demanding
the speedy abatement of the venerable nuisances.
Great changes have already been made in the
practice and procedure of the superior Courts
of Common Law, and even Chancery itself has been
partially purified. The Ecclesiastical Courts have,
however, hitherto contrived to obtain an exemption
venturedt
from all anielioratian. The ancient cobwebs still
ornamenttheir walls, and no daring innovator has
ventured to trespass on the sacred ground, or at-
tempted to brush away And yet there is, the time -honoured relics.
"(' Is perhaps, no tribunal in which so
many flagrant 0,11, have
perceptible,
sive centuries, or 1, they
sprung up (luring succes-
sive
hey still flourish in such
rank luxuriance. All the evils of a thoroughly vicious
system are immediately
superficial and common-place 0, even to the most
excellence the Elysium of sine Li:tesrs. Those
It is par
while
the hose who
hire,
receive the pay do nothing for it,
real la-
bourers are scarcely deemed worthy
of their
and are obliged to be contented with a Scanty and
precarious remuneration. P
ious re
Badly, however, as the business has hitherto been
performed, there is, it appears, a great probability
of its being altogether left undone. The Registrar
receives 15,000/. per annum for doing nothing—
the Deputy Registrar
3 about 1,5001. each for doing
little while the working staff receive but slender
;
pay for doing a great deal. The Registrar, in addi-
tion to his fees, enjoys the emoluments of a plurality
that vicar 1
of Church preferments.
He is rect
brings
canon ! ! ! prebendary ! ! ! !—everything
money to the purse without entailing undue trouble
on the fortunate possessor. They are all " his
own," and he is resolved "to do as he likes" with
for his
them, and will not condescend to give r essons
actions to any impertinent querists. IY•reanwhile the
unfortunate subordinates are likely to L e left in the
lurch. They have heretofore been dep( .ndent on the
discount of li per cent. allowed by the C ornmissioners
of Inland Revenue on the stamps required in their
department. The fund thus formed was divided
n,oog the working class, and gave a fair, but by no
means exorbitant remuneration for the labours of each.
That allowance has, however, bsen withdrawn, the
discount will no longer be sanctioned,
si*tant ' and the as-
tonal Clerks must be contented to I ibour gratui-
y, unles
into. a some new arrangement be entered

Under these circumstances Mr. M.otatE, the Re-
gistrar, has naturally been appealed to ; but the
reverend gentleman strenuously reput liates the idea
of giving any contribution from his en )rmous profits
towards the performance of the incident al duties. It is
true that his 13 a patent office of gi .eat antiquity,
and (unfortunately) its duties have aIN vays been per-
formed by deputy ! But they have hitherto been
performed in some way or another, while Mr.
MOORE appears disposed to let the tea tators take care

of their wills. He rests his case on the fact that
there has been no appeal from the parties aggrieved,
i. e , underpaid, to the Judge of the court ; nor has
there been any censure by the Archbishop of the
province, from whose prerogative the patent is de-
rived. This, moreover, may be quite true without
is any degree affecting the question. The clerks
may not have appealed for underpayment, inasmuch
as by one of those legal fictions so dear to the ancient
lbanwsintheessaiinnecpurroisptriaregpiesrtrsaornais, a snudp pt
ho
es e
od
et
rok ds o
have all t
nh
oe
Tthhoeyperationtniooet thwehreiofohresacnoomtipolnaisn
locus standi, no recognised position in the court.
, t
haen d
a, p
pa
oc
icootrmd ienngt to
of
deputies, the Court will not, so long as the duties
are efficiently discharged. But when the clerks
desert their stations, when they, refusing
to render gratuitous services, abandon Doctors' Com-
mons, the Court will take cognizance of unrequited
duties, and compel Mr. MOORE to provide,an efficient
staff, for which he has ample means derived from the
profits of his office.
The notion that the ARCHBISHOP would interfere is
really too rich. The Right Reverend Prelate wil-
lingly incurred the odium of putting a new name in
the patent in order that he might provide hand-
somely for a youthful relative. Disregarding the
example set by his magnanimous predecessor,
who refused to bring scandal on the Church by
making himself a party to so gross a job, he was
scarcely enthroned in his seat when he appointed a
new reversioner to the office, who will succeed Mr.
MOORE and Lord CANTERBURY in enjoying its
sweets. Having thus proved himself so careless
respecting public opinion, it can scarcely be
supposed that he will initiate any proceedings that
could possibly diminish the profits or enhance the
labours of his fortunate relative.
The subject is, however, in such a position as to
ensure inquiry, and the truth must thereby be pro-
moted. When once the investigation is entered upon,
it will not be restricted to the payment of the clerks.
The whole constitution and practice of the courts
will be inquired into. The question may
also arise as to whether the duties could not
be as efficiently, as satisfactorily, as expeditiously,
and far more cheaply performed, and if the answers
should be in the affirmative, the entire jurisdic-
tion may be abolished, or at least amalgamated with
others. We believe, and the public coincide in the
opinion, that the entire system may be abrogated, not
only without detriment, but that the change would
such
be exceedingly beneficial to society, and,
being the case, the next year will probably witness
its downfall, and the statesman by whom it is effected
will earn for himself the thanks and gratitude of the
community.

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC•

Sunday being the Fgte of the Assumption, as well
as of NAPOLEON, none of the Paris journals appeared
yesterday morning, with the exception of Galignani.
The file terminated without accident or disturb-
ance. The fireworks and illuminations passed off
tranquilly. The multitude present was immense be-
yond all precedent.
The ball at the March 6 dee Innocens did not take
place at all, a notice being posted up that the high
wind had torn off the canvas covering, and that the
damage could not be repaired in time. It will take
place to-night.
We read in the Moniteur of Saturday evening--
"The fete of the 15th will be the occasion of nume-
rous acts of clemency which will give a fresh proof
of the magnanimity of the PRINCH PRESIDENT.
The time is passed when amnesties imposed by
the exigencies of the press and of political opposi-
tions were, to the great detriment of public
order, an act of weakness on the part of the
Government, and a triumph for parties. A
general amnesty cannot now be thought of. The
Government could not, without compromising
public security, the care of which is its first duty,
extend that measure to certain men whose only
dream is the overthrow of society. But it can, in
the full liberty of its initiative, and after serious exa-
mination, grant pardon to repentant offenders and to
the unfortunate persons whom turbulent men have
led astray. It has thus reconciled the interests of
humanity with those of public tranquillity. It is in
this spirit that the PRINCE PRESIDENT has granted
full pardon or commutation of punishment to more
than 1,200 persons taken from among political priso-
ners and those condemned for ordinary offences." The
Patrie states that the number of political prisoners
who have received pardon or commutation of punish-
ment is 800.
asest
costs
sefitncssfrhdei
alle ofun
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individuals
oevt consequence
drisnegcia,
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obo afl
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ocedffeheir
inns;
hpte
prison
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against immediate
entehe and
arf
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rl
dAee
the remission of the fines to which they have been
condemned.

Vv
The Municipal Council at its last sitting voted on
the proposition of the Prefect, the following courteous
address, in answer to the letter of the Lord Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of London, thanking the
Prefect and the Council for the hospitable reception
they received at their visit last year, on the occasion
of the London Exhibition :
" The Prefect of the Seine and the Members of the
Municipal Body of Paris, to the Lord Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of London.
" My Lord and Gentlemen,—We have received the
courteous address which you have sent to us through
his Excellency the British Ambassador. Deeply pene-
trated by this fresh proof of the close union which exists
between England and France, we are gratified at the
remembrance which you testify towards us. We, as
strongly as yourselves, appreciate the benefits of the
happy fraternity which these pacific competitions tend to
establish between civilized nations. Under the shelter cf
peace, which they strengthen, the arts acquire perfec-
tion, and industry spreads over the whole world its
benefits and its wonders. We, who have been the
witnesses of the persevering efforts of our fellow-citizens
through the difficult trials which it has pleased God to
impose on our nation, see that their labours have been
worthily appreciated by you. The artistes and the ar-
tisans, who were invited by England to this courteous
struggle, the only once which is now suited to two great
nations, will be grateful for this gracious testimony and
will unite with us in rur thanks. We are happy to
address them to you in expressing all our wishes for si-
milar occasions of union and pacific progress."
The Bourse, feeble.- at the opening, was very firm at
the close of business. The Four-and-a-Half per Cents.
opened at 1051. 10c., fell to 1041. 95c., and closed at
1051. 15c. for the end of the month; the Three per
Cents. closed at 761. 30c ; Orleans Railway Shares,
1,4221. 50c. ; Rouen, 8751. ; Havre, 375 t. ; Great
Northern, 688 f. 75c.; Avignon, 482 f. 50e.; Basle, 310 f.;
Paris and Strasburg, 657 f. 50c.; Paris and Lyons,
7721. 50c.; Great Western, 5901.; Lyons and Avignon,
5951.; St. Dizier, 5451.; the New Austrian Loan, 944.
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, AUG. 16.

Dijon and Besancon, 274—Great Indian Peninsula, 6:;—
Graud Juuetion of France, 6 A —Luxembourg, 454,—Madras,
21/, p.—Northern of France, 25%—Paris and Lyons, 201A—
Paris and Strasbourg, 25513—Sambre and Meuse, 67/8.

proves the position of th© Zollverein, and this
amelioration, added to the modifications which the
convention of February has given to the old treaty,
may be considered as an epoch of favourable and sa-
tisf.ctory transition,"