The Sun.
London, England, 1864-07-16 00:00:00

SPAIN.

MADRID, JULY 15.
Intelligence received here states that several
despatches of Admiral Puizon to his Government
have been stolen daring the passage of the couriers
across the Isthmus of Pananas.

SWEDEN.

STOCKHOLM, JULY 15.

The Dagligt Allehanda of to-day says;—" Den-
mark is of little importance to strengthen Scandi-
nAyia apiust Russia, The absorption of Den=lrk

by Germany would inipiro us with pity, but not
with alarm,"

The construction of the first monitor for the
Swedish navy has been commenced at the iron-
works. The material for two others are ready.

THE PRINCIPALITIES.

PROCLAMATION OF PRINCE COUZA.

BUCHAREST, JULY 15.

A proclamation has been issued by Prince Couza,
stating the results of his journey to Constantinople,
and expressing the gratitude of the country towards
the Suzerain Court and the guarantning Powers.
The P;ince also formally announces that the Powers
have recognised, saving some slight mod4leations,
the acts of the 2d May, sanctioned by a plebiscite
of the Roumain people.
The Roumain Moniteur publishes the statute of
the new electoral law.

Another decree constitutes the Council of State
and a Board of Control, and appoints the members
of the same.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, July 15.—The market had rather a
downward tendency at the opening, but afterwards
rallied. Threes, for the Account, after receding to
66f. 35e., are now again unvaried at 661. 45c.
Railway Market firm, with previous prices up to
the present time pretty well maintained. The
market closed as follows :

4t per Cents. 94 80 Italian Loan 6B 25
Do. end month.... Do. end month 6B 45
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 45 New Mexican .... 57 50
Credit Alobilier 1025 Russian -
Do. end month.... 1025 Austrian
Bank Shares 3420 Spanish Threes. r.. 50
Credit k =der 1230 dome Debt —
Roman.

BAIL

'AY 9.
Cash. Account.
Orleans 877 50 d. 871 25
Norther,
Lyons and Mediterranean 805 897 50
Now ditto
Southern
Western
Eastern . ...
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard ........
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona

—••—
6•12 50 •,, 647 50
510 „
475 472 50
353 75 ~,, 352 5U
402 50 405
531 25 „ 532 50
432 50 ~ 433 75
530 „ 528 75
250 2eo

The igationel Rifle Association,

WIMBLEDON PRIZE MEETING.
FOURTH DAY.

The camp fires were lighted for the first time on
Thursday evening, and a repetition of the scenes of
good-humour and merriment which formed so
agreeable a contrast to the exertions of the day
took place, The proceedings were of the same
picturesque character as those of last year; and
the amateur vocalist who then sang the song of
" Jack and the Mermaid," which has since attained
to so much popularity, was not less happy in hie
convivial character. Captain Drake shared the
honours of the evening with Mr Harris, and Lord
and Lady Elcho had the gratification of hearing
and seeing their healths proposed and drank with
a heartiness and joviality which could not fail to
have been exceedingly agreeable, and the terms in
which the noble lord acknowledged the compliment
appeared as unaffectedly genuine. Seme fears had
been expressed that these jovial meetings would
not find much encouragement at headquarters, on
the ground that they would interfere with that
steadiness of hand and clearness of sight which are
so essential to the good marksman. Lord Elcho
adverted to the necessity of keeping these midnight
entertainments within reasonable bounds,on account
not less of the volunteers themselves than of safety
to the c Imp, which is now a very extensive one,
and contains a large amount of valuable property.
The lights in the camp were put out at 11 o'clock,
and it was understood that that would in future be
the hour for closing all festivities of this description.
In addition to the songs of Mr Harris and aiptain
Drake, the proceedings were enlivened by Lord
Bury, who snag " the gay cavalier." Lord Aber-
deen also took past in this extemporised concert;
Lord Dufferin begged to be excused, on the score of
the vocalist's usuel excuse, a severe cold, and a
party of the Victories sang with much heartiness
the popular air and chorus, " Sally come up." The
more distinguished of the company included Lord
and Lady Dello, Lord and Lady Bury, Lord Bolton,
Earl Ducie, Lord Dufferio, Lord Fielding, Lord
Aberdeen, Captain Mildmay, See., and it was plea-
sant to notice the spirit of fraternity, liberty, and
equality which pervaded the whole meeting. Peer
and peasant, soldier and civilian; lady visitors, in
opera cloaks and lace mantillas, and villagers from
the neighbourhood in more humble garb; shoe-
b asks, and gentlemen in evening dress and white
cravats, telling of the dinner table which they
had deserted; volunteers in uniform of every
shade and colour—Royal Scottish and Royal
Irish, representatives of every county in the
United Kingdom—all met upon equal terms,
and enjoyed the fun and frolic, the chaff, the
good humour which everywhere prevailed at this
merry meeting round the Wimbledon camp fire.
In connection with these convivial meetings it
will not bo out of place to mention how completely
successful the council has been this year in the
matter of refreshments, certainly a most important
point, when it is considered how large a portion of
the day the volunteers have to pass at Wimbledon.
The council have solved one of the great difficulties
of the day, and those who have the duty of providing
for the creature comforts of large bodies of people
would do well to take a lesson from the example
which is set by Mr. Jennison, of Manchester, in this

respect. This contractor has been in the habit for
some time past of supplying good substantial re-
freshments to thousands of persons at the Belle Vile
Gardens in Manchester, and the experience which
he has there obtained has now been turned to good
accoun;,. The manner in which this department
was carried out last year gave universal satisfaction,
and the same good system is now adopted. A. better
testimonial could not possibly be given than that
of the report to the council of the inspecting officers,
of which the following is a copy
" We have the honour to report, for the information of the
Council of the National Rifle Association, upon the state of
the refreshments, of which we have had charge during this
meeting. The provisions of every kind have been of the
best quality and well cooked. The liquors have also been
good, and moderate in price. The attendance, with the
exception of the first day, has been perfectly satisfactory.
We have not receiv.Al a single serious complaint from any
person during the meeting. We cannot suggest any
improvement in the arrangement in this department foz
future meetings. We conclude by stating that, in Cu,
opinion, the whole management is creditable to the Mesarz.
Jennison, of Belle Vue, Manchester, who evidently perfectly
understand their business."

Yesterday the firin,, for the last range of 600 yard*
in the first stage of the Queen's was commenced,
and continued throughout the day. Some very
good practice was made, but it did not on the whole
indicate any advance over that of last year. The
glare of the sun was excessively bright, and inter-
fered to a considerable extent with the accuracy et
aim; while the extraordinary beat of the weather
induced a considerable amount of lassitude on the
part of the competitors. Some very excellent shoot.
irg has, however, been made, Dr. Avis made 11
bull's-eyes and 16 centres, shooting consecutively ;
and Captain Webb, with a Westley Richard's rifle,
firing at the running deer scored 9 bull's-eyes, 10
centres and 7 outers, consecutive shooting. Mr.
Frere, of the London Rifle Brigade, made some
very good practice, scoring 45 in the first stage
of the Queen's, thus securing rt
this being
the third which he has won at three consecu-

tive meetings at Wimbledon. Mr. Ross, jun.,
made some splendid practice with the telescopic
rifle ; he made four bull's-eyes and a centre, scoring
19 marks, the highest t,,e could make being 20. 11,
also made four bufl's.eyes at sighting, thus making
the extraordinary shcoting
of eight consecutive
bull's. eyes and a centre. At the first stage of the
Queen's it was reported that the three highest scareE
were 47. Last year the two highest were ties al
49.

The heat of the weather has been most oppressive,
One gettletnan, Mr. F. %V. Street, manager of th(
olcl bunk, at Arundel, bad a ouw: proke, US taken

home, and is reported to have died yesterday. Ho
was a member of the 9th Sussex corps.
The London Rifle Brigade have offered a prize
of £5O, to be competed for with the Enfield rifle,
without restriction as to position cr ammunition.
The entrance fee is to be 55., the lowest, in coin'
parison with the amount of the prize, of any that
is offered to the competitors, and it is expected
that the competition will have the Effect of bringing
prominently under notice some bullets of different
form than the regulation ones, but still adapted for
the Enfield rifle.

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