The Sun.
London, England, 1863-07-23 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 23, 1363.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF COMMONS—This Day.
The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty five minutes past
,welva.

DENMARK AND GERMANY.

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Mr. S. FITZGERALD said he was unwilling the
session to come to a close without endeavouring
to obtain from her Majesty's Government some ex-
planation with refer-nee to the present condition of
matters between the German Confederation and the King-
dom of Denmark. The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation)
Bill made ample provision for the diplomatic service of the
country, and, amongst important places involved, Frank.
fort and Copenhagen held a princip4 place. He
regretted that while the friendly relations between other
Powers appeared to be only strengthened, those between
the Germanic Confederation and t, :e Government appeared
to be embittered. He considered that the federal occupa-
tion of Holstein would be most menacing to Europe, if
Denmark resisted it. He thcught it would be important
to know what steps her Majesty's Government would todie
under the cif cumstanc s.

Lord PALMERSTON said this was one of the most
complicated subjects that ever engaged the attention of
statesmen in Europe. He should not enter into details of
what was called the Schleswig-Holstein affair, which was
involved in the utmost obscurity of former times. The
German advocates referred back to 1640 as the ground on
which they maintained strict relations between Schleswig
and Holstein than those admitted by Denmark or any
other Powers, He entirely agreed with the hon. gentleman
(Mr. Fitzgerald) that it was a matter of British policy to
maintain the independence and integrity of the Danish
monarchy. It was not a large one, but it had its rights as
well as larger States, and its geographical position rendered
it the more important to this country that these rights
should be secured. The position the Government had always
held was, that Holstein was a member of the German Con-
federation, and that that Confederation had a control over
the affairs of Holstein as it had over other members of the
Germanic Confederation, and that any arrangement made
by the King of Denmark, opposed to this fundamental rule,
was not justifiable. But they held that, with regard to
Schleswig, the German Confederation had no control, and
the Germanic Confederation had no more right to prescribe
rules for it than Spain, Portugal, England, Russia, or any
other separate and independent State. They held that
Schleswig was a matter of European arrangement. But still
there were many Germans there, and the Government hel
that the German Confederation had a right to represent, if
such a case existed, that the German inhabitants were not
placed upon an rqual footing with the subjects of Denmark.
Such matters ought not, however, under any circumstances,
to justify an appeal to arms. (Hear, hear.) As to Holstein,
the last stage only was that which was worthy of considera-
tion, and that arose out of the patent issued by the King of
Denmark in March last. He did not know what step the
German Confederation intended to take on the matter but
he remembered that an anecdote of Talleyrand, who when
he desired that the Germanic Confederation should not take
a certain step which he considered might be injUrious to
France, recommended them not to proceed with inconside-
rate haste. Now precipitation was not a characteristic of
the Germanic Confederation, but he was sure that their
good sense would prevent them from taking a step which
would be damaging to the peace of Europe, for if a
war broke out there, it must extend further, and in-
volve many other states in its disastrous consequences.
As to the policy and course of the Government as to these
disputes, he might say that the Government were desirous
that the rights of Denmark should be maintained, and
that if any attempt were made to overthrow those rights
they should be resisted. He trusted, however,
that these matters would be subject for negotiation
and not for war. Every effort should be made by
her Majesty's Government to induce the parties to include
all disputes within the limits of diplomatic intercourse.
(blear, hear.) He had no doubt those efforts would be suc-
ce:sful, and he had no apprehensions of either immediate or
remote danger. (Cheers.)
THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.—

LAW INTELLIGENCE—This' Days

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)

IN RE MILO.

This bankrupt was a tallow-chandler, at Kingsland, and
this was a meeting for last examination and discharge.
Mr. Harwood appeared for the assignee, and Mr. T.
Beard for the bankrupt, but an adjournment for a month
was taken by consent. The debts are stated at about £9OO ;
assets £3.,0.

IN RE HUTCHINSON..--A COOL DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.

This bankrupt was a farmer.
Mr. Rced opposed. The bankrupt had been adjudged
on several occasions to account for property alleged to be
worth £1,200. The bankrupt had assigned the property—
a farm --to a person named Golding, in trust, first, for
Golding to pay himself a debt alleged to be due to him,
then to hold it in tru• t for the bankrupt, and after wards to
h;s wile for life, and then for his children, without even the
consolation of a remainder for the creditors. Golding became
bankrupt, and claimed the property, which, however, he
alleged he had made over to a Mr. Graham, an uncle of the
bankrupt, d the bankrupt was left and still continued in
possession. The case had been adjourned from time to time
for the bankrupt to produce Golding and Graham.
Mr. Reed now pressed for an adjournment sine die to
prevent the assignees from being harassed by these frequent
applications.
His Honour allowed the bankrupt to pass his last exa-
mination, but adjourned the order for discharge pending
further inquiries as to the property.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Kerr.)
HEMET V. HUTCHINS.

This was an action to recover damages for the alleged
wro:tgiul conversion of a certain valuable dog, the
property of the plaintiff, who was represented by Mr. 0. B.
C. Harrison. The facts of the case appear to be, that on
the 31st May last, defendant was walking across Tower-
hill with a police-sergeant, when a dog followed him. It
had a collar round its neck, but no name was on such
collar. The officer said that the dog was evidently a valu-
able one, and he advised defendant not to part with it lightly.
About a fortnight after this, plaintiff's son saw the dog in
Abchurch-lane, and attempted to take it. He was referred by
the defendant to the police station, but some unpleasantness
subsequently arose, and then defendant insisted upon plain-
tiff's proving his right to the dog. Since the last hearing
the animal has been given up, and to-day Mr. Harrison
applied for costs.
His Honour wal of opinion that defendant had been treated
harshly in this case. He was a respectable man, and had
been in one situation twenty years. He had communicated
with the police in reference to this dog, and plaintiff should
have gone quietly and properly to work to obtain possession
of it. Great stress had been laid upon the fact that defen-
dant had once turned the dog adrift, but he had an un-
doubted right to do so, and was not bound to keep it.
Therefore the verdict will be for defendant with costs.

immediately consult a solicitor, with the view of seeking re-
dress for having been locked up improperly,
She was then discharged.

WESTMINSTER.

ROBBERY AT THE LONDON, CHATHAM, AND DOVER
RemwAy.--George Loekyer, alias Cameron, was charged
with stealing a great quantity of lead forming a cistern,
from part of the premises belonging to the London, Dover,
and Chatham Railway Company.
Police constable Simons, 160 B, said that at half-past
nine last night he was near the London, Chatham, and
Dover railway terminus, at Pimlico, when he saw the
prisoner coming out of a house with something large on
his shoulders, wrapped in a coat. He stopped him and
found it was lead. He then asked him what he was going
to do with it, when he replied " Plant it,": Witness said he
must come back with him and he would " plant it" for
him ; upon which prisoner refused to return, and assaulted
him, but was secured. On searching him two large knives
were found in his possession.
Mr. Alfred Hancock, inspector of the company, living on
the premises, proved that the 1 ad in question had been
taken from there. It was not old material but was a cistern
set in lead for use, and perfect the night before. It had
beer since found cut down and the lead carried off.

Mr. Selfe inquired what was known of the prisoner.
A police detective said he had been apprehended on the
11th of February, and committed for six weeks hard labour,
for a similpr offence to the present.
An officer stated that he had been lurking about the
Dover and Chatham works for two or three days, and
ordered away.
Mr. Selfe committed him for trial.

MARKETS--This Day.

MARK LANE.

IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES. —Wheat, 46s 7d ;
barley, 28s Iod ; oats, 22s 6d ; rye, 32s 9d ; beans, 40s Od ;
and peas, 37s ld.
THE SIN WEEKS' AVERAGES. Wheat, 46s 9d ;
barley, 30s 9el ; oats, 23s Id ; rye, 33s 10d ; beans, 39s lld ;
peas, 37s 6d.
ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.—Wheat, 46,737;
barley, 712; oats, 2,427; rye, 20 ; beans, 1,324; peas,
193 qrs.