The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-22 00:00:00

FINE ARTS,

A superb painting, from the life, by T. J. Barker, Esq.
K.L.H., entitled " The Intellect and Valour of Great
Britain," is now on view at the Gallery of Messrs. Hayward
and Leggett, 79, Cornhill, previous to its reproduction in
the form of a steel-plate engraving. Although but one pic-
ture four mDst important subjects have been dealt with in
a manner perfectly astonishing, and, combined, they form
one of the most successful efforts ever placed on canvas.
The centre of the painting is occupied by Mr. Cobden,
Lord Palmerston, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
and Earl Russell discussing the terms of the Com-
mercial Treaty with France, and Sir David Brewster
explaining the principles of the Lenticular Stereo-
scope to a group of scientific celebrities. To the left
Adrariral Lord Dundonald is seen proposing his plan for the
destruction of the Russian ports, and on the right Sir Wm.
Armstrong explaining the construction of his famous can-
non to the heroes of Lucknow, Delhi, and China; thus we
have a gathering of no less than forty portraits of the most
eminent men of the present age, forming a souvenir of
lasting value. The Premier is hit off with wonderful effect,
so also is the Earl of Derby, Lord Brougham, the late Lords
Lyndhurst, Clyde, and Dundonald—Mr. Gladstone, Mr.
Disraeli, and Mr. Cobden, Sir Wm. Armstrong, General
Wilson, the Earl of Elgin, in fact the whole celebrities are
so recognisable that the key-plate is rendered entirely un-
necessary. As a work of art it ranks amongst the very
highest specimens. The tone, arrangement, and Effect of
the whole is faultless—therefore, were whole columns
written in praise of the picture, no other result could be
arrived at, We have to compliment all engaged in the pro-
duction of the work, and cordially recommend all lovers of
the fine arts to view a picture that represents the true
nobility of a people.

INDIANS OF LOWER CANADA.—We have known
for some time that the Indians of Caughnawage
have been desirous of obtaining the services of a teacher for
their children, but it is not a French school they want
They say, very truly, that the business of the country is
done in English ; the persons who employ them as pilots
or otherwise speak English, and it is English they wish
their children to learn. They feel very dissatisfied with
the state of ignorance and tutelage in which they are kept
by the priest set over them by the Church of Rome, and
earnestly desire an English teacher. We were not, how-
ever, aware till now that the same feeling prevails among
Indians elsewhere, but we are informed that a similar wish
and similar arguments in support of it are expressed by the
Indians of Green Island, below Riviere du Loup, and the
Indians of Gasp 4. Will no church or missionary society
undertake the duty of sending English teachers to these
three Indian settlements ?—Montreal Witness.
DESMAREST AND MR. WARD BEECHER.—
The allusions to France in the course of Mr. Henry
Ward Beecher's speech at Edinburgh, which, as was stated
at the time, caused considerable pain to M. Desmarest, and
other French gentlemen who were present, induced the
chairman to write to that gentleman, sending him the
newspaper reports of th© whole proceedings, and express-
ing his opinion that no offence was intended, and that
an ample explanation and assurance to that effect had
been given by Mr, Beecher. To this letter a reply has
been received, in which M. Desmarest says :—" If I had
not been obliged to leave the room, and, at a later hour,
to depart by the night train to return to France, tot
fulfilling a duty which could not be postponed, I would
certainly have remained in the audience till after Mr.
Ward Beecher's most eloquent speech, and then claimed
from your impartiality as chairman the permission of
adding a few words, My object in doing so would have
been twofold to testify our national detestation of
slavery, and to protest against the allusion made
to long-continued but long-forgotten hostilities be-
tween France and England ; and I am sufficiently
aware of the true liberality of a British public to
know that the expression of my thoughts on that occasion
would have met with a favourable welcome from the nume-
rous assembly over which you presided. You were perfectly
right in understanding that if the above-mentioned allusion
had caused me a moment of displeasure, it was not at all
through a personal feeling of vanity, or even of national
pride. My country has acted her part in the great movements
of the old and new world, so that she can bear and defy any
individual appreciation; but in my opinion, all the old
hatreds between nations ought to sleep in the mute grave el
history, with their triumphs and their falls; and that it
is now our duty, in modern times, to look forward and
contribute to the progress of peace and civilisation. No
man appreciates more than I do the strong sympath)
which exists in England for the abolition of slavery ; but.
France has given to that noble cause sufficient tokens of
her interest in the past, and can render it in the future
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Mr, Beecher, after your firm and courteous observations,
withdrew his words and explained his intention, has touched
me to the very heart. I regret I was not there to return
thanks to him. The resolution he has taken not to mention
it again in the course of his most able and most admirable
addresses, is the proof of a noble heart and devoted mind;
and I concur in it with gratitude, as being in a sort of com-
munion with him in the anti-slavery cause."
Ha! ha! ha! The Earthquake has stirred up the bile of
the Penny-a-liners, who love dearly to abuse Zadkiel. It
cause, as predicted, close upon the conjunction of the Sun
Saturn and Mars, which occurs only once in a eentur
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THE QUEEN IN SCOTLAND.

BALMORAL, Oct. 20.

The Qaeen, accompanied by Princess Louis of
Hesse, and attended by Lady Churchill, went out
yesterday morning.
In the afternoon the Queen, accompanied by the
Crown Princess of Prussia and Princess Louis of
Hesse, drove by Castleton round the Lion's face.
Princess Helena and Princess Louise, attended
by Lady Churchill, rode to Invercauld.
The Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia dined
with the Qaeen.

Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstone,
!eft the Castle yesterday morning for Edinburgh,
on a visit to Prince Alfred, and will proceed this
day to Blackheath.

The Prince and Princess of Wales.

SANDRINGHAM, Oct. 21.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, his
Royal Highness the Prince Christian of Denmark,
with Captain Grey, Dr. Holtzman, C.donel Clifton,
and Captain Castenebjold, have Leen partridge
shooting this morning, on the Wolferton side of the
estate.

The Princess of Wales, the Princess Christian, and
the Princess Dagmar, attended by the Countess
Reventlow and the Hon. Mrs. Grey, proceeded to
Lynn yesterday afternoon, the Princess of Wales
driving a pair of greys. As it wr.6- the chief market
day, and as the town was unusua.lty full, some ex-
citement prevailed. The Princess of Wales was
soon recognised, and received repeated marks of
respect on all hands. The welther was very fine,
and the town presented a very busy appearance.
The Countess of klorton arrived at Sandringham
yesterday to attend upon the Princess of Wales as
lady iu waiting.