The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-11 00:00:00

rHE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, 1863,

( LATEST INTEITIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
AMERICA.
(Per the City of Washington.)

NEW YORK, FEB. 27, Morning.

The reported collision of authority between
Generals Hunter and Foster at Port Royal is con-
firmed. After General Foster's return,to Washing-
ton, General Hunter peremptorily ordered General
Foster's staff to leave his department and proceeded
North, giving as his reason that the members of
the staff had used language tending to create dis-
affection. General Foster has returned to Port
Royal with instructions, which will settle the
question of command.

General Hunter has ordered General Stevenson
under arrest for stating publicly that he would
rather be beaten than co-operate with negro troops.

The Port Royal correspondent of the New 3 ork
Tribune, asserts that 5,000 negroes, led by white
officers and supported by regular troops, will
shorty make an expedition into the most dense
districts of the department of the South, to call the
slaves to arms.

Communication had been opened with the ne-
groes on plantations who were prepared.

Mr. Wilson has introduced in the Senate a
substitute for the House of Representatives bill
to raise additional soldiers. The substitute autho-
rises the commanding officers of military depart-
ments to enro► so many liberated negroes as the
President may deem necessary to arm for service
during the war.
Mr. Cassius Clay has written a letter saying that
he had informed President Lincoln that he would
fight only under an abolition policy. He declares
that Gen. Halleck is intensely pro-slavery, and says
he is using his influence to get the President to
appoint General Butler in General HaHeck's place•

The Delaware Legislature has sent a message
to the Governor of Missouri, asking him to send
delegates to a Convention to effect an armistice.

The Governor and Legislature of Missouri has
refused to comply with the request, and denounced
the position taken up by the Deleware Legisla-
ture.

It is rumoured that Congress will pass a joint
resolution before the adjournment indicating the
policy to be pursued in case of foreign mediation.
The Conference Committee has reported, and the
House of Representatives passed, the bill authoriting
the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow 300,000,000
dole. for the current year, and 600,000,000 dols. for
next year, payable in not less than ten and not
more han forty years, in coin, and bearing six
per cent. annually, payable in coin; also to
issue 400,000,000 dollars in three year 6
per cent. Treasury notes, the interest being
payable in lawful money ; also to sssue
150,000,000 dols. of legal tender notes to be used
solely for the reconversion of the Treasury when
required. The bill authorises a further issue of
50,000,000 dole. legal tender notes, in addition to
the issue of 100,000,000 dole. authorised last
January. This bill it is supposed will receive
the sanction of the Senate. The rate of taxation
of the Bank circulation is not settled.

A report has reached Washington that 8,000
French troops have captured Gusynia, and were
marching on Hermosella, the capital of Sonora.

The reason of the invasion is said to be that the
Governor of Sonora had confiscated goods belonging
to Frenchmen, and banished their owners from
Sonora.

NEW YORK., FEB. 28 (Morning).

It is rumoured that General Hunter will be re-
lieved from command at Port Rlyal. Several col-
lisions have occurred there between the white and
negro soldiers. General Burnside is spoken of as
General Hunter's successor.
An expedition is preparing for Texas.

The Confederates who were retreating out of
Kentucky are reported to have been overtaken by
the Federals at Mount Sterling, and defeated with
the loss of 200 prisoners.
The canal at Lake Providence, Mississippi,
affording a passage into the Red River, is com-
pleted.

General Van Dorn has crossed the Tennessee
river at Florence, with 8,000 cavalry, to reinforce
General Bragg.
It is denied that General Jackson is coming up
the Shenandoah Valley.
The Savannah Republican says that the steamers
Ruby, Leopard, and Wagner,arrived at Charleston
on the 9tb, from Nashville. The steamer Douglas
ran out the same night.
The Savannah Republican adds that the blockade
is virtually raised, as not a shot was fired at any of
those vessels.

The Washington Congress has passed a bill mak-
ing it obligatory for the President to select for pro-
motion officers who have distinguished themselves
in the field. In the Senate Mr. Davis, of Kentucky,
has accused General Butler and his brother of hav-
ing acquired large plunder at New Orleans, and
stated that he should call for a committee of inves-
tigation. Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, de-
fended General Butler. Senator M'Dougall de-
nounced the Secretary of War "as a base man who
had wronged the country."
It is reported that the New York Legislature
will take some steps concerning the Conscription
Bill.

A movement has been inaugurated among the
mechanics of New York to prevent the importa-
tion of foreign labour.

NEW YORK, FEB. 28 (Afternoon).

General Townsend has arrived at Port Royal
with authority to settle the differences between
Generals Hunter and Foster's forces. General
Stevenson is honourably released. General Foster
has returned.

At Newbern arrangements are being made for
another expedition.

NEW YORK, FEB. 27 (Evening.)

The House of Representatives has passed the
Conscription Bill with some immaterial amend-
ments, by a vote of 115 to 49, A call for troops
under this act is expected shortly.
No attack on Vicksburg or Charleston had taken
place up to the 20th. The Federal mortar boats
keep up a desultory fire with the Vicksburg batte-
ries. It is stated that the intention to assault
Vicksburg is abandoned, and it is proposed to in-
vest the city and await the result of a regular

siege.
It is reported that the steamer Indianola has
destroyed a Confederate steamer near Port Hudson.
It is believed there is much suffering in Vicks-
burg on account of the interruption of the river
communication.
Deserters report that the Confederates would be
compelled to evacuate the city if relief did not
arrive.
A large fleet of gunboats has gone down the
Mississippi from Memphis.
The accounts from Kentucky are conflicting,
some say that Gen. Breckenridge is advancing on
Lexington with 20,000 men, others state that the
Confederates are retreating out of the State.
General Morgans
guerillas have captured a

Union transport on Barren River. Guerillas are
interrupting the railroad communications between
Louisville and Nashville.
Generals Stonewall Jackson and Stuart are mak-
ing a movement on the Rappahannock. The latter's
cavalry had attacked the Federal cavalry near
Stafford-court House.
Oeneral Stuart is reported to have been re-
pulsed.
A considerable Confederate force is reported at
Warrenton, and General Jackson is said to have
gone up the Shenandoah Valley to Strasburg.
Twenty Confederate cavalry have captured a
Federal train guarded by 80 men near Romney,
Western Virginia.

General Banks has been firod at by some unknown
person in New Orleans while passing out of his
hotel to his carriage. The ball did not take effect.
The affair occurred during the evening, and no trace
of the person firing could be found.
General 111'llowell has been acquitted of all the
cherges brought against him.
A reaction has set in against the so-called copper-
heads. A portion of their organs now admit that
the South cannot be bought by any political mea-
sure or compromise, and they urge the vigorous pro-
secution of the war.

The Borussia, City of Washington, and Jura,
have arrived out.

NEW YORK, FEB. 27 (Evening).

Money easy. Gold 70-1. Exchange 188. Stocks
lower. New York Central 1181. Illinois 921.
Erie 78. Cotton dull. Middling Upland 89,i.
Flour heavy, and 10c. lower. Wheat dull. Corn
lower. Provisions steady. Coffee, sugar, and
molasses firm. Petroleum 22 to 23.
NEW YORK, FEB. 28.

Money easy. Gold 71i. Exchange IBBk to 189.
Stocks quiet. New York Central 1181. Illinois
92i. Erie 77i.

QUEENSTOWN, MARCH li.

The City of Washington, from New York, on the
28th ult., has arrived here. She brings 73 passen-
gers, and £686,869 in specie, and £3,745 gold.

DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN, MARCH 10, Evening,

The day of her Royal Highness the Princess
Alexandra's marriage has been celebr4ted with ex-
traordinary festivity.
The poor of the capital were regaled.
A spendid public dress ball took place.
The King gave a Court banquet at the Castle of
Christiansborg,
Flags were hoisted during the day upon all public
buildings and the majority of private houses, the
ships in the harbour being similar decorated.
Military bands played during the evening in all
the public squares.
The entire city was brilliantly illuminated.

The poor have been feasted, and festivities have
taken place in all provincial towns during the day,

COPENHAGEN, MARCH 10.

At a State banquet given yesterday in honour of
the Princess Alexandra, Landgraf Guillaume, the
grandfather of her Royal Highness, and all the
Ministers, diplomatists and high functionaries, were
present.

The King proposed the health of the newly-
married couple in an eloquent speech, and expressed
warm wishes for their future happiness. During
the banquet a telegram arrived from Prince Chris-
tian, announcing the conclusion of the marriage
ceremony at Windsor. The King, in reply, sent a
message expressing his congratulations on the
auspicious event.
A. ball took place in the evening, when another
telegram was received from Prince Christian, and
one from the Princess of Wales, conveying their
compliments to their Copenhagen friends.

THE POLISH INSURRECTION.
BERLIN, MARCH 10.

The gymnasium of the Prussian town Irzemeezno,
in the grand duchy of Posen, has been ordered to
be closed by the Government, in consequence of 40
of the students having joined the Polish insurgents.

Sergeant Glover. Never did French Minister offer
or promise him money." According to this account
Sergeant Glover went to Paris in 1857, when he way.
presented at Court by the English ambassador, and,
under the recommendation of his journal's sup-
port, solicited and obtained the concession of a tele-
graphic line between France and America. This
privilege was granted without any guarantee or
monopoly, and a time fixed for putting it in practice
under pain of forfeit. This time having expired
without any commencement of the undertaking, the
privilege passed into other hands. Sergeant
Glover opposed this, and, according to him
his support of the Imperial policy should
have secured him more favourable treatment.
Le Constitutionnel remarks that MM. Billault
and Persigny might have sheltered themselves
behind their official character; but that they pre •
ferred, after the calumnies to which they had been
subjected, to trust to the sagacity and impartiality
of an English judge and jury.
All the French journals give ample accounts of
the reception of the Princess Alexandra.

Le Constitutionnel devotes its feuilleton to an ani-
mated description of the procession.
L'Opinion Nationale has received confirmation of
the Polish triumph at Piaskowa Skala from
three different quarters. The same journal ex-
presses its regret that the protest of the three Powers
should have been addressed separately to the Rus-
sian Government, thereby weakening the effect of
the remonstrance. Le Pays waits for the approach-
ing debate on the Polish question before it discusses
the present aspect of affairs.

THE BOURSE.—PARis, March 10.—Tho market
has been heavy, without there being even a rumour
stirring to account for the change. For the Ac-
count, Threes, which opened at 70f. 5c., rapidly re-
ceded to 69fr. 80c., but have since recovered to 69f.
90c. The Railway Shawl Market has been quiet,
but previous prices pretty well maintained up to
the present time. The market again receded before
the close, and left off as follows :

4t per Cents .. 96
Do. end month....
3 per Cents
Do. end month 69 80
New 3 per Cents
Do. end month —
Credit Mobilier..., 1215
Do, end month 1220

Bank Shares 3390
Credit 1. °lacier 1500
Piedmontese Fives.
Italian Loan 7O 10
Russian
Austrian
Spani,la Threes s2f
Home Debt

BAIL'

'AYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans lll6 25 1115
Northern
New ditto oo • • •
Lyons and Mediterranean 1192 50 1195
Geneva 4lO
Southern 772 50 772 50
Western
Eastern .. „

Sardinian
Austrian

Lowbard
North of Spain
Saragossa 7OO .. 705
Ditto to Barcelona

The Banquet in the Middle Temple Hall.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales being a
bencher of the hon. society of the Middle Temple, it
was but natural that the other masters of the beach
should wish to celebrate the auspicious day in the
usual manner observed amongst Englishmen, by a
banquet. His Royal Highness in identifying himself
with this ancient seat of legal lore exhibited an
accurate perception of the duties and privileges of
his exalted station; for the Temple, above all other
spots, is identified with the rise and progress of the
Constitution of this country, with the lives and homes
of its great expounders and defenders, from the
Magna Charts until now. There is, it is true, an
ancient Welsh tradition that a certain Dyffrwal
Moelmud built a temple on this spot, and was buried
here some 400 years before Christ. But, to come to
history of a reliable nature, we find that the Temple
was founded in 1185 by the Knights Templar, who
retained possession of it till the suppression of their
order in the reign of Edward 11. Here the Magna
Charts discussions were carried on. Here King
John and his minister, the great Earl of Pembroke,
resided. His lordship, in fact, was buried here;
and his monument is even now to be seen in the
Temple Church. Several of our kings hare resided
here, and the Temple, again and again, has been
the repository of their treasures. The Temple, as
Mr. Bassett Smith has well observed, is " the real
Runnymede," since here Magna Charts was " dis-
cussed," and even "signed," though "sealed" at
Runnymede.
The present hall, in which the banquet of last
night was held, was founded in the fifth year of
Elizabeth (1562) and finished about 10 years later,
since which its rolls have contained the names of
many of the most illustrious defenders of our liber-
ties, advocates, judges, orators, poets, playwrights,
statesmen, and philosophers who have adorned the
annals of this country. A long line of those whose
names are recorded, and whose arms are emblazoned
on these walls, look down upon the barristers and
students as they "sit at meat," and hold out to
them an encouragement to labour earnestly, con-
tinuously, and intelligently to attain one of those
high and illustrious positions which are within the
reach of the humblest individual within those
walls. How many splendid examples have we in
the histories of the men whose names are here
recorded, and whose careers are thus brought be-
fore us, of the fact that the highest positions st the
bar, on the bench, and in the senate, are accessible
to men of merit, of genius, ana, above all, of cease-
less energy and unremitting industry. Here are
proofs in abundance that however the "cold shade
of aristocracy" may or may not have proved an ob-
stacle to the advancement of a celebrated ex Q. C.
(who by the way is not a member of this inn),
neither that ncr any other influence can keep back
a man who combines genies and perseverance with
integrity from attaining the very highest and most
honourable position in this country.
This hall is one of the most venerable buildings
in the metropolis. It is Gothic in its style, and its
massive roof of richly carved oak is one of the most
remarkable in the world. There is an elaborate and
beautiful screen at the east end of the same mate-
rial, which supports a music gallery, last night oc-
cupied by the band of the Devil's Own. This gal-
lery dates from 1574. At the opposite end of the
Hall, above the dais, are a large equestrian por-
trait of Charles I. and a full length portrait of
Charles 11., both by Vandyck. There are a por-
trait of Queen Anne, by Murray, and other full
lengths of James 11., William 111., and George 11.
In the south transept there is the " Judgment of
Solomon," au early Venetian work, probably by
Palma Vecchio. On each side of the dais are busts
of the most profound lawyers of modern times, the
brothers Lord Stowell and Lord Eldon. On the
panels of the Hall, as we have said, are seen the
arms of illustrious ornaments of the law who have
sat within its walls, from the times of Clarendon
and Blackstone down to the present Lord Chan-
cellor, Lord Westbury. In the Temple dwelt
Johnson and Goldsmith (though the latter was not a
member of the inn) and Reynolds. In the Middle
Temple the first tragedy of merit, "Gor BuDuc," was
written by Thos. Norton ana Thos. Sackville, after-
wards the celebrated statesman and founder of the
title of " Dorset ;" and it was in the Temple that
two of Shakspeare's plays were first performed,
under the direction, it is said, of the great bard him-
self, and in the presence of Queen Elizabeth. Queen
Henrietta, the Consort of Charles 1., Peter the
Great, King William 111., and many other cele-
brated personages have been entertained in this
hall, the last of whom was his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, to whom a banquet was given in
October, 1861, on the occasion of his being called to
the bar, and appointed one of the masters of the
bench. Beaumont, Ford, Wycherley, Marston, Con-
grieve, Rowe, and Cowper were also of the Temple.
For more than three centuries the great ornaments
of the bench and of the bar have " sat at meat" in
this noble hall; and not only have we now the
honour of the Lord High Chancellor as a member,
but it is a curious fact that the Lord Chief Justice
of England, the Lord Chief Justice of the Common
Pleas, and the Lord Chief Baron—all the chiefs of
the common law courts, as well as the great head of
the profession—have their places of honour on the
walls of this famous hall; and the list of member•
ship includes many othercelebrated names, amongst
which we may mention those of Grattan, Curran,
Havelock, Dickens, and Thackeray.
Last night a sumptuous repast was prepared by

the liberality of the benchers, when the ordinary
rules were somewhat relaxed, and insiead of the
abundant but homely fare which is usually
provided, there was a dinner as remark-
able for its variety as for the admirable
manner in which it was got up and served. The
bill of fare was as foLows :—Mock turtle, ox-tail,
Julienne, salmon, turbot, stewed eels, fried fish,
boiled and roast fowls, quarters of lamb, saddles and
haunches of mutton, pigeon pies, hams, tongues, cut-
lets, gratin of larks, saute de volaille, fricandeau do
veau, maizena puddings, jellies, cream, tarts, pastry,
mince pies, lobster salads, prawns, vol au vent, petit
gateaux, Sueioise oranges, &c. This, as a contrast
with the ordinary' "commons," reminds us of the
good old times when, among the of her benchers in
the Middle Temple, the great Lord Eldon used to
take his " given quantity" of wine. The benchers
were last night as liberal with the wine as they were
profuse with the other good things of the table.
About 300 sat down to dinner. Of course every one
of them belonged to the inn, and as " gentlemen of
the long robe" are somewhat remarkable for a good
appetite, and when we consider this fact, it is highly
creditable to the Middle Temple that the resources
of their own estab ishment were found amply suffi-
cient to meet the emergency, under the able super-
intendence of Mr. Gurdou, the worthy chef de
custne, who, according to the local tradition, was
born either in the kitchen or in the wine cellar, and
the registering of whose birth is said to appear as an
endorsement upon the bencher's bill of fare for the
day in question. But, coming to the more reliable
authority, that of the chef himself, we learn that
forty-six years he has been actively engaged in his
very useful and important functions, his father hav-
ing filled the post before him. Last night his exer-
tions were crowned with remarkable success.

The cloth having been removed,
The TREASURER (Montague Smith, Esq., Q.C.,
M.P.), said,—Gentlemen—lt is, as you know, the
custom of this ancient house to give but one
toast at our banquets, " The Health of her Ma-
jesty the Queen." (Hear, bear.) It is another
custom of our society not to make speeches in this
hall—(hear, hear)—but there are occasions when
the heart will speak—(near, hear)—and the
sturdiest customs must give way—(cheers)—and I
am sure I only rightly interpret your wishes in
saying this is one of those occasions (hear, hear)—
when all hearts are swelling to hail with acclama
tion that mcst auspicious marriage which has been
ce.ebrated to-day. (Cheers.) To us the event is of
especial interest, for we not only share the lively
joy which animates all classes of our coun cry men for
a great national blessing, but we sympathise and
rejoice in the personal happiness of the illustrious
Prince who is one of ourselves. (Cheers.) It is but
a few months since his Royal Highness came
amongst us to be enrolled a member of our ancient
house, and we all recollect the quiet dignity and
princely grace with which he received such honours
as we could bestow upon him. And a few hours
only have rolled by since the Royal bride, radiant
in youth and beauty, passed our gates, receiving and
returning, with unaffected emotion, the sympathy
of a thousand hearts at every step of her progress.
(Loud cheers.) With true instinct, the people read
the character of the Princess in her fair and beam-
ing face—they saw she was a true hearted and
loving woman, and they made friends with her at
once and for ever. (Loud cheers.) It is not often
we waken the echoes of these ancient walls. We do
not disturb them on light occasions, but, I am sure,
this time-honoured roof will never have resounded
with more ringing cheers than those which will
greet the toast I now give you, " Health, long life,
and happiness to Master the Prince of Wales, and
the Princess of Wales."

The toast was drunk with most enthusiastic ap-
plause, and shortly atter the company dispersed.

Amongst the benchers present were the Treasu-
rer, Mr. M. Smith, M.P., Q.C. ; Sir J. Alexander.
Attorney-General to his Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales ; John Greenwood, Esq., Q.C.; Sir F W.
Slade, Bart., Q.C.; James Anderson, Esq., Q C.;
Peter Erie, Esq., Q.C. ; H. Hopley White, E,q. ;
W. Bovill, Esq., M.P., Q.C. ; the Right Hon. Sir
Lawrence Peel; Thos. Webb Greene, Esq., Q.C.;
Thos. Chambers, Esq., Common Sergeant ; J. B.
Karalake, Esq. ; the Rev. F. J. Stainforth, Preacher
to the Temple; T. H. Dakyss, Esq.; Edward
Kinnersley, Esq.; A. S. Ayrton, Esq., M.P.; H.
Harwood Harwood, Esq. ; Chisholm Anstey, Esq.;
Sir G. Bowyer ; Standish Grove Grady, Esq.,
Recorder of Gravesend ; Hans Husk, Esq. ;
Wm. 11,3zlitt, Esq,; W. Howard Russell, Esq.;
Rev. F. J. Stovin ; Rev. Dr. Sier ; the Hon. J. M.
0. Byng ; Bassett Smith, E•q. ; Alfred Richards,
Esq. ; Col. Rathbone ; G. Curr4n, E-q.; E T. E.
Besley,Esq. ;D. C. Macrae, E-q. ;F. Roxburgh,
Eeq. ; J. C. O'Dowd, Esq. ; Maxwell Witham, Esq. ;
Charles Kent, Esq.
As we have already mentioned the gallery was
occupied by the excellent band of the Inns of Court
Volunteers ; and to mark the altogether exceptional
character of the scene, music admirably rendered,
awakened the echoes of the venerable hall, and pro-
duced an evident enthusiasm amongst its occupants
both young and old. The programme embraced se-
le2tions from the compositions of Donizetti, Verdi,
Albert, Kalodzi, Rotel, &c, and the efficiency of the
performances were alike creditable to the band,
and to their able conductor, Mr. Tester. While the
toasts of the evening were marked by the usual
musical honours, at a later period the melodies of
the united countries represented in the Middle
Temple evoked hearty applause, and " Rule Bri-
tannia," Garry Owen," and " Bonnie Dundee," pos-
sibly for the first time under similar associations,
awakened the warmest home fedlings in the breasts
of many who have achieved distinction in their pro-
fession, and we believe of still more who are des-
tined to do so. We may observe that the speech of
the Treasurer on this occasion is altogether excep-
tional, there has been no such departure from the
rules of the Hall within the memory of the very
oldest member of the inn.