The Sun.
London, England, 1864-01-18 00:00:00

BARON TON BEUST'S REPLY.

" I have just received the note with which you have this
day favoured me, and hasten to reply to the same. You
acquaint me therein with the material contents of a despatch
of Earl Russell, while adding that you have not received
instructions to communicate it to me. 1 regret that you
should, nevertheless, have thought fit to bring it to my
knowledge, for you will recognise the necessity in which I
find myself to point out those passages the offensive lan-
guage of which is only equalled by the levity (leg erete) of
the assertions, which even do not hesitate to assail the
honour of our flag.
"You observe that, in the opinion of the English Go-
vernment, the conduct of the German troops has not only
violated the resolution of the Federal Diet, but also justice,
and that Bavaria, Saxony, and Wurtemberg must be made
mutually responsible.' This is the first time that I have
heard the conduct of our troops in Holstein characterised
in this manner. I might be tempted to require of you to
bring forward facts in support of so daring an assertion. If
I abstain from so doing it is because the conduct of the
Federal troops in a country belonging to the Confederation,
in which they are placed in consequence of a resolution of
the Federal Diet, is a subject which in no degree whatever
concerns a foreign Government. To desire to make the
Governments of Baden and of Wurtemberg responsib'e,
who have not even sent forces thither, is one proof more
of ignorance of the affairs taking place in Germany. You
acquaint me, finally, that if the troops of the Federa-
tion should invade Schleswig before the Powers who have
signed the Treaty of London should have been able to ex-
press their opinion upon this matter, the most serious con-
sequences might result therefrom.
" You are aware that the Federal Diet is upon the point
of coming to a decision upon the propositions which have
been laid before it in respect to the duchy of Schleswig.
" The warning which the Government of her Majesty of
Great Britain wishes to extend to us is well calculated to
attract the attention of the King. His Majesty will not
abstain from its most serious examination. You will per-
mit me, however, to point out to you that no more efficacious
means than the threat of force can be employed to cause a
Government zealous for its honour and dignity to brave with
calmness the consequences of a decision dictated by a feel
ing of duty.—Receive, &c.,

" VON BEIIST.'

WRECK ON THE GOODWIN SANDS.

RAMSGATE, Saturday,

This afternoon the crew of the schooner Cluny (Beane,
master) were landed here, the vessel having been wrecked
on the Goodwin Sands. The Cluny was off and from
Hartlepool, bound to Dieppe, with a cargo of over 300 tons
of coals. She sailed on the 30th December, at six a.m., a
fresh breese blowing from the north and the water high
Nothing particular occurred till this morning, when, at
half-past six, the vessel struck on the Goodwin Sands,
sprang a leak, and made water fast. Signals were made
for assistance, and at about half-past seven the lugger
Morning Star, of Ramsgate, went alongside, when the
captain engaged to bring out the anchor, get the vessel
off the sands, and take her into the nearest port, the
amount agreed upon for services, if this were accom-
plished, being £240. In consequence of the heavy sea on,
and the wind increasing, this was rendered impossible.
Both pumps were kept at work until one o'clock, but still
the vessel gradually filled, and at that time the water was
up to the cabin deck. All hope of saving her was now
despaired of, and the captain and crew resolved to abandon
her.
The signals of distress were observed here, and soon after
the life boat was being towed out by the steam tug Aid,
which arrived at the schooner shortly after ten, and laid by
to render assistance if it was required. _ _

Upon resolving to abandon the vessel, five of the crew
entered the lifeboat, and the captain and mate the lugger,
in which they were safely landed here at four o'clock. On
landing the men were received by Mr. Whitmore, the hon.
agent of the Shipwrecked Mariner's Association, who pro-
vided them with refreshments, and afterwards forwarded
them to London by train.
The crew succeeded in saving some of their things.

THE FORM OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING FOR
THE PRINCESS OF WALES'S SAFE DELIVERY OF A
PRINCE, used at morning and evening service, after the
General Thanksgiving, in all churches and chapels in Eng-
land and Wales, and in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed,
yesterday, the 17th day of January:—" Almighty and most
merciful God, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased,
we humbly thank Thee for that Thou hast vouchsafed to
deliver Thy servant the Princess of ',Vales from the perils
of childbirth, that Thou hast made her a joyful mother, and
granted her the blessings of a son. May Thy watchful eye
and fatherly hand still be over her; rapport and comfort
her in the hours of weakness, and day by day renew her
strength, that so she may arise and go forth to praise Thee
in Thy church, and serve Thee in all good works to the
glory of Thy holy name. Defend the infant Prince from
every danger that may happen to the body, and from all
evil that may assault and hurt the soul. Enrich him with
all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus, and as years advance
may he increase. in grace, in wisdom, and all Christian
virtues. Look down, we pray Thee, with the favour that
Thou bearest unto Thy people upon the Royal parents :
fill them!with all heavenly benediction, that they may faith-
fully live and walk according to Thy will in this life pre-
sent, and may be partakers of Thine everlasting glory in
the life to come. Implant in the hearts of Thy people a
deep sense of this, and of Thy manifold mercies to us as a
church and nation, and give us grace to show forth our
thankfulness by dutiful affection to our Sovereign, by
brotherly love one towards another, and by constant obedi-
ence to Thy commandments : so that, passing through this
life in Thy faith and fear, we may attain to Thy heavenly
kingdom, through the merits and mediation of Thy blessed
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
The Imperial Court of Toulouse has just decided
the case of Father Lacordaire's will. The deceased,
who was a Dominican friar, and Director of the School of
Soreze, had, in his last testament drawn up immediately
before his death, instituted Father Mourey, of the same
order, his universal legatee. A brother of the deceased at-
tacked the will as illegal, first because brother Mourey hav-
ing been Father Lacordaire's confessor could not inherit,
and next because tho property was in reality intended for
the religious order of which both were members, which was
contrary to law. The Tribunal of Castres annulled the will
on the first ground, and Father Mourey appealed against
, the decision. The case was then taken before the Imperial
Court of Toulouse, which has confirmed the judgment of
the first judges.
THE STOCK OF BULLION in the Bank of England
has declined to £13,708,597. The return of the Bank of
France shows a reduction in the supply compared with the
previous month of £1,764,800.
CHARLES DICKENS is preparing a graceful tri-
bute to the memory of Thackoray, the paper to appear in
• the next number of the Cornhill Napnine.