The Sun.
London, England, 1863-09-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1863.

were feeling their way in this naval architecture.
Lord STANLEY concluded his able speech by the
following pertinent remarks concerning the part
that was assigned to the Legislature in the difficult
task of naval transa2tions :—"lt is our duty to
grudge no outlay which is necesscry for purposes of
efficient defence, and that is a duty from which
assuredly we shall not shrink. It is our duty, above
all, to shrink from no outlay which may be ne-
cessary for the purpose of experiment, but it
is not the less our duty at the same time to
avoid that fault into which we have often
fallen before, and into which, while men
remain what they are, it is always pos-
sible we may fall again. I mean the fault of being
satisfied with what we have accomplished, of rest
ing upon our oars, and of assuming that what we
consider as the perfect model of the day will be an
equally perfect model 10 years hence." If Lord
STANLEY'S advice was followed, and members of
Parliament took more heed to the tentative and
experimental character of the work before them,
it would be better for the navy, more profitable for
the country, and more creditable to themselves.
Admiral DACRES made a smart speech, which gave
great satisfaction, and produced considerable amuse-
ment. He paid a compliment to Liverpool for its

treatment of the sailors, and said that there had
been fewer reports of misconduct among the sailors
here than at any other place at which the Channel
Fleet had stopped, and that was because " JACK was
a knowing fellow, and knew when he was well off,
and would not kick up a row." On the whole, all
those assembl.ed appeared to be highly pleased with
the evening's entertainment, and it was a very
creditable affair to all engaged in it. It must be
of essential service in keeping alive the public in-
terest in the navy to witness these displays in vari-
ous parts of the coast. It is to be trusted that
everywhere the same enthusiasm will be excited as
in Liverpool, and that the same unanimity may
prevail wherever the Channel Fleet may proceed.
At this time, more especially when wars and ru•
mours of wars are rife, it is most important to relax
no efforts in maintaining the efficiency of our navy
and in stimulating the interest, that should be'
taken in its welfare. Such results can but be pro•
fitable and satisfactory.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

THE POLISH INSUERECTION,
BRESLAU, 24 SEPTEMBER.

The Breslauer Zeitung of to-day says :—Colonel
" Colonel Lebouchine, who took a prominent part in
the destruction of Count Zmoyski's palace was
stabbed yesterday in Warsaw."

has arisen since the union of the grand duchy with
the empire ; in other cases there is a want of clear-
ness and precision. Wishing to remove these de-
fects, I purpose ordering the preparation of bills con-
taining explanatory and supplementary provisions,
which will be laid before the next Diet that I in-
tend calling together three years hence. Firmly
maintaining the constitutional monarchical prin-
ciple which is deeply rooted in the customs of the
Finnish people, and which is distinctly stamped on
all their laws and institution,, .1 will concede, in
these measures to the States, a more extensive right
to the revision of the taxes than that which they at
present possess, and also the right, which they
formerly had, of introducing measures; rest rving to
myself, however, the right of initiative in all ques-
tions which relate to an alteration 4.n the funda-
mental laws.

" You know my sentiments, my desires for the
welfare and prosperity of the peoples committed to
my care. No one of my acts has been of a nature
to disturb the relations which ought to exist betwee❑
the Sovereign and the nation. I desire that this
may continue, that it may, as heretofore, be a secu-
rity for a continuance of the good relations which
unite me with the brave and loyal Finnish people.
It will powerfully contribute to the welfare—so
dear to my heart—of the country, and give me an
additional motive for assembling you around me at
regular periods.

‘, It is for you to prove, by the dignity, modera-
tion, and order of your deliberations that, in the
Lands of an intelligent people determined to labour
in a practical manner, in concert with their Sove-
reign, at the development of their own welfare,
liberal institutions are far from being a danger, but
are much rather gulrantees of order and pro-
sperity."

PORTUGAL.
(From the Correspondent of the Times.)
LISBON, Sept. 16.
The South-Eastern of Portugal Railway from
• Vendas Novas to Evora was opened o❑ Sunday last
by the Duke of Louie (President of the Council and
Minister of Public Works), Viscount Sada Ban-
deira (Minister of War), some members of the
Diplomatic Corps, and many Portuguese dignitaries,
whom the contractor (Mr. Edward Price) had in-
vited, with several of.his personal friends.
The party, after crossing the Tagus by a steamer
between 7 and 8 in the morning, partook of a capi-
tal breakfast at the Barreiro station. After pass-
ing over the first section of railway to Vendas
Novas, the Don Luiz, prize engine of the late Exhi-
bition, opened the new section by conveying them
along the rails to Evora, a distance of 38 miles, in
65 minutes, including eight minutes' stoppage.
The ancient and celebrated city of Evora seemed
mad with joy; the Archbishop gave his benediction
to the engine, the Municipality invited their visitors•
to a splendid lunch, while many thousand mouths,
congregated from different parts of the province,
gave hearty vivas of congratulation (as well they
might) in anticipation otthe benefits they will derive
from the progress of the South-Eastern Railway.
Evora was gaily decked out with flags, and illumi-
nations were preparing for the evening, when the
Duke of Loule and party were obliged to retur❑
along the line to Barreiro (where a recherché dinner
was served to them at six o'clock by the proprietor of
the Brag anZa Hotel, and by order of Mr. Price).
The Tagus was recrossed in the steamer, and the
party re-landed at Lisbon before 11 at night, de-
lighted with the excursion, and particularly with
their rapid and easy transit over the new line of
railway they had opened, the speed of the Don Luiz
being at times above 50 miles the hour. Its mate-
rial and construction are considered equal to the
best lines in Europe, and I believe there is no doubt
of the fact that the Portuguese Government, repre-
sented by its intelligent fiscal engineer, M, Sebastian
do Canto, has not had a single dispute or disagree-
ment with the company or contractor during the
progress of the works—a very rare occurrence in
public contracts executed by foreigners, and parti-
cularly by Englishmen, in this country.
The Queen's expected confinement prevented the
King attending the opening of the railway. The
healths of their Majesties and the royal family of
Portugal were given with great enthusiasm, as also
those of the Duke of Loule, the South Eastern
Company, Mr. Price the contractor, Mr. Symonds
the engineer, and others too numerous to report.
Upon returning thanks Mr. Price bore testimony to
the consideration, good faith, and assistance he had
received from the Duke of Loule, and from the other
Nlinisters in office, since the commencement of the
works, and to which he attributed the satisfactory
completion of the section just opened to Evora, and
the favourable progress of the rest of the line.

In two or three months it is expected another
section will be opened to Beijs, and the line will
doubtless then be continued from the province of
Atlentejo through the Algarvas to the Guadiana and
Spanish frontier, which will develop great agricul-
tural resources and an important traffic.

The railway from Lisbon to Badajoz is already
open, and this capital is now placarded with adver-
tisements of excursion trains for next Sunday's bull
fight and fair at Badajoz. The northern line, also
contracted for by M. Salamanca, has several sections
already open, and the whole is expected soon to be
so from Cintra to Oporto—thus the principal Portu-
guese lines of railway through the heart of the
country from Lisbon north to the Douro, south to
the Gudiana, and east to Badajoz, are now so near
completion that their progressive influence upon the
trade and resources of the country may be fairly
relied upon as tangible realities, already demon-
strated in the large increase of revenue actually
collected to the end of the financial year on the
30th of June last, which I mentioned in a previous
letter.

The wheat harvest in Portugal has turned out
rather better than exproted ; maize is expected to
be very large ; wine also promises well, both as
respects quantity and quality.