The Sun.
London, England, 1852-04-26 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Sean o'Clocit.

VICE-CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.)
(Before Vice-Chancellor PAnKEE.)
• LIINLEY V. WAGNER.
Shortly before the usual time for the rising of
the Court,
Mr. BETEIBILL, addressing his Honour, said that he
was instructed on tho part of the defendants in this case,
to move to dissolve the injuction granted on Friday, but
at this late hour of the day it would probably be more
convenient if it were fixed to come on the first thing
to-morrow.
Mr. BACON said that the first thing would be incon-
venient for him, as he had to attend to several bankrupt
taxes which were fixed for the first thing tomorrow,
before the Lords Justices.
His Hormuz said that in a case cf this nature the de-
fendants certainly were entitled to have their motion
heard at the very earliest moment possible, and he
would therefore take the case the first thing to•morrow.
Mr. BACON Slid that he hoped that he should be fur-
nished with a copy of the affidavits on the other side,
before to-morrow morning. His client had been watch-
ing all flay, and during the whole of Saturday, with
great vigilance, but up to very lately. ho had not been
able to bear of any affidavits being filed.
Mr. BrraELL said that his Learned Friend should
have copies of all the affidavits to•nizht.
The case was then ordered to stand at the head of the
paper for to-morrow morning.

• FRANCE.
THE PRINCE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO THE

SOLOGNE.
The President of the Republic left Orleans very
early on Thursday morning by the railroad for the
inquire
into and stopped at different places to
into the wants of the localities and the means of im-
provement. At each place he made donations; at
Clermont (Cher) be gave 100 t. for, the poor and 100 f.
for the church ; at Brinon, 200 f. for the poor and
1,200 f. for the church, 1001. to an old soldier of the
Empire, 200 f. to another still older, and to a third
100 f.; to a cure met on the way 4.001. for the poor;
to a young girl who presented him with a bouquet
200 f., to be distributed among the poor of her com-
mune, and to another 100 f. He afterwards pro-
ceeded to the chateau of La Forte-Beanharnais,
where the father of Prince Eugene and the Queen
Hortense had withdrawn during the reign of terror.
As the owners of this property, who resided at
Orleans, had been informed of the intended visit, the
whole village, having heard the news, was on the
alert. Every part of it was adorned with green
foliage and flowers. The gendarmery, the municipal
council, and the authorities, were all in waiting to do
the honours of the park and chateau. The Prince
went through the park, accompanied by the authori-
ties, and on his return to the chateau decorated the
mayor of the villain and brigadier of gendarmery.
The Prince left I,ooof. to the poor, and gave besides
200 f. to an old groom of Prince Eugene. He after-
wards passed in review the gendarmery, and ex-
pressed great satisfaction at their appearance. The
Prince then passed through Chaumont-sur-Taronne,
where he left money for the poor, and arrived at La
lerte St. Aubin at the close of the day. A repast
was prepared here for the President, who asked all
who accompanied him to partake of the refreshments
which were provided. He left by special train at a
quarter to 8, in the midst of a crowd of spectators,
and arrived in Paris at 12 o'clock.
The following particulars relative to the Sologne,
which the President of the Republic bee just visited,
may not be devoid of interest. The Sologne occupies
an extent of 1,250,000 acres in the departments of the
Cher, the Loireet-Cher, and the Loiret. The de-
plorable condition of agriculture in that extensive
district dates from the repeal of the Edict of
Nantes. The Protestants, then numerous in the
Sologne, were compelled to fly, and the land being
abandoned has become every day since more arid
and insalubrious. The general appearance of
the country is miserable. The inhabitants, like the
cattle, present an appearance of decay which is painful
to behold, and the population is reduced to one-fourth
that of any district of equal extent in France. Of
the conscripts 22 per cent. are annually rejected for
under size, and 25 per cent, for physical infirmity. The
fourth of the surface is covered with briars, and
the swamps extend over 43,000 acres. Some
few proprietors have. planted Scotch fir, which
has succeeded admirably ; but Louis Na-
poleon considered that the isolated efforts
of a few proprietors could produce no good result, and
having paid much attention to the subject he deter-
mined to visit the spot. The Sologne is watered by
three rivers, the Sauldre, the Beuvron, and the COSBOD,
which traverse it from east to west. Tile course of
those rivers having been totally neglected produces in
some places unhealthy swamps, and in others the soil
has become completely arid. To remedy this Louis
Napoleon proposes to cut two canals, one of which
shall intersect the Sologne in its fullest extent, and
the other connect the river Loire with the Cher.
This canal voould, moreover, place the city of Lyons
in communication with the Loire, and supply Or-
leans with water from the Cher when the Loire is

not navigable. It is expected that a number of
minor canals will be constructed by private com-
panies, which will serve to drain We unhealthy
marshes, and be a means of transport to agricultural
produce. The Government undertakes the execu-
tion of the two great canals. They will entail a
considerable expense on the Treasury ; but as the
expenditure will be sprerd over a long space of time
the weight will be less felt. The plan, after having been
long and maturely considered, has been submitted to
M. Lefebvre-Darufl,3, the Minister of Public Works,
under whose direction the works are to be executed.

TRPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
(THIS EVENING.)

HOUSE OF LORDS:
Lord REDESDALE presided in the absence of the Lord
Chancellor.

MASTERS IN CHANCERY.
Lord CAMPBELL, in explanation of what had
fallen from him the other evening, which he was sorry
to find had been misunderstood by the Masters in
Chancery, disclaimed any intention of having spoken
slightingly of the persona in question, his observation
had been meant merely to apply to the office, and not
to those who held it.
THE MILITIA BILL.
Lord PORTMAN presented a petition from Kings-
bridge against calling out the militia, in the prayer of
which hi. Lordship said that he fully concurred.
ST. ALBANS DISFRANCHISEMENT BILL.
On the motion for going into Committee,
Lord REDESDALE, in compliance with the resolu-
tion of the House passed on Friday night, directed coun-
sel to be caned to the bar.
Lord VERITLAM said that since the passing of this
resolution he had communicated with the Mayor of St.
Albans, and
inhabitants of St. had been informed by that officer that the
Albans had thought it unneeseary to
take up the time of their Lordships' House by appearing
by counsel against the Rill.
The Bill then passed through Committee.
The Earl of HARROWBY, in the absence of the
Earl of Shaftesbury, postponed the motion standing in
his name on the sanitary condition of the metropolis.
Their Lordships theu adjourned.

HOUSE OF COmmoNs.
The SPEAKER t )ok the chair at Four o'clock,
PRIVATE BITSINEss,
The following Bids were read a third time and
passed:—
Forth and Clyde Navigation.
London and 'Southampton Road through Bishop's
Waltham.
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (No. 1),
Sht ffield Bridges and Streets.
York and North Midland, and East and West Yorkshire
Junction RsilwayS.
The Bury (Sussex) Road Bill and the Deptford Gas
Bill, as amended, were considered and agreed to.
The Manchester and Salford Education Bill was read
a second time on the motion of Mr. BROTHERTON.

PETITIONS.
Mr. MITCHELL presented a petition from Bridport
against the Militia Bill.
Mr. GEORGE DUNCAN presented a petition from
a place in Scotland against the Maynootla
grant.
Mr. C. BRUCE presented a petition from a place in
Scotland against the abolition of university tests.
Mr. BAILLIE presented a petition from Inverness
against the Maynooth grant
Mr. BROTHERTON presented seven petitions from
various places in the kingdom against the Miitia Bill.
Alderman THOMPSON presented a petition from
Westmorelacd against the grant to Maynooth.
Sir G. STRICKLAND presented a petition from
Preston against the Militia Bill.
Mr. CO WAN presented several petitions from Edin-
burgh and other places in Scotland against any endow-
ment to Maynooth; also petitions from Edinburgh and
ether places in Scotland against Sunday labour in the
Post-office.

Mr. W. J. FOX presented a petition from Oldham
against the Militia Bill.
Mr. SLA.NEY presented several petitions in favour
Of the legalization of industrial partnerships.
°t in: COBDEN presented petitions from Halifax and
It le" ill Yorkshire against the Militia Bill.
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the &time
f.f7..ctr presented a petition from LUccater to
Mr. KEOGH
against the Charit presed a petition from Halifax
Sir DE LAe,Ett, T entrusts Bill.
the metropolis in fay VaNS presented a petition from
Mr. HASTIE pr°„-;ire° retaining tie Crystal Palace.
against the entiowm,nt toted petitions from Scotland I
Loid SEYMOUR pres 4Yaooth and the Militia Bill.
eutz.d a . .
to the same effect. petition from Totnes
Mr. 0. THOMPSON presented
from Chelsea and Bromptoa, a"ed a similar petition
H. INGLIS presented a petitie
that no minister
of England Lay Association, prayi 'reel the Church
be appointed to a church in INT:Fe
quainted with the Welsh. language. 4 'WIIO is unac
Sir G.' PECtIELL presented a Petition . from

Brighton, praying that origintl jurisdiction be given to !
County Courts in eves of equ;ty.
Mr. HID/YARD presented a petition from White-
haven against the Militia Bill.
Mr. HENLEY presented a petition from Oxfordshire
in favour of the establishment of county financial boards.
Mr. MANGLES presented a petition from Guildford
against the Militia Bill, and that thanks be given to
Mr. Cobden and ether Hon. Members who had distin-
guished themselves in opposing the measure.
The SPEAKER—I have to inform the Hon. Member
that the petition cannot be received.—(Laughter.)
The petition was consequently withdrawn.
Mr. MONSELL presented several petitions from Ire-
land against the Charitable Trusts Bill.
Mr. G. HUDSON presented a petition from Sunder-
land against the Militia Bill.
Mr. BRIGHT presented a considerable number of
petitions from various parts of the country against the
Militia Bill.
Sir B. HALL presented similar petitions from Mary-
lebone and Monmouth.
Mr. M. GIBSON presented a similar petition from
Worsley.