The Sun.
London, England, 1863-08-19 00:00:00

INDIA.

By the arrival of the Bombay mail we have ad-
vices from Bombay to July 24, and from Calcutta
to July 13.

The arrest at Ajmere of the man supposed to be
Nana Sahib continues to occupy public attention in

India.

An order went from Poona on July 10 relieving
Col. Crawley of the command of the 6th Inniskil-
!logs, and appointing Col. Prior as his successor. It
was also intimated that Col. Crawley was not to
leave the presidency of Bombay without permission.
Lord Elgin has been laid up with fever at Simla,
but was convalescent at latest dates.
The Commander'in-Chief of India will have a
standing camp next cold season either at Lucknow,
Lahore, or Delhi.

His Excellency the Governor of Bombay opened
the second meeting for 1863 of his council for
caking laws and regulations on J.ily 15 at Poona.
The Governor of Bombay recently paid a state
visit to the Renee of Tulligeum. This lady is one
of the highest of the Deccan noblesse, and owns one
of the richest tracts of country is the Deccan table-
land.

The Government of India has notified that those
who formed the Ilurrianah field force, and were
present at the occupation of Jhujjur, will be allowed
to share in the prize booty captured at Delhi and
Jhujjur.

The Governor-General has notified, according to
article 5, section 48, of the military regulations,
that military officers are strictly prohibited from
taking any part in the management of banks in
India, or from being connected with banks or any
other trading companies, except as simple share-
holders, the only exception to this rule being in
favour of ex-officio directors or secretaries of the
government banks.

The cotton crops in the Madras Presidency have
been much injured by the rains.
Sir Robert Montgomery has been asked to retain
office as Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub for
one year beyond the usual period.
A military despatch from the Secretary of State
to the Government of India has been published
prohibiting the appointment of officers to military
commands in other than their own presidencies.
The Government of India has ruled that all goods
manufactured in the piece, whether imported in
the piece or cut, shall be henceforward admitted at
the lower rate of duty, namely, five per cent. ad
valorem, and that the excess of duty levied under
the contrary ruling of September last shall ba at
once refunded.

Government has sanctioned the enlistment of
men from the Punjaub into the Native logiments
throughout India. The number of Punjaubees in
any one regiment is not to exceed 100 men.
The Dinapore scandal has ended by Colonel
Burney gaining the case in the High Court, and
recovering damages to the extent of 50,000 rupees.

THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

PLYMOUTH, TUESDAY.

The steam ship Bahama, from China for London,
passed up the Channel off here last night. She left
the Mauritius, June 27, and Simon's Bay, July 10.
The Bahama brings eight days' later news from
the Cape than that brought by the Golden Fleece,
which arrived on the 9th inst. The June mail
steamer Briton had not arrived cut, and the Ba-
hama, therefore, partially forestalled the Briton's
news, by bringing European intelligence to the ..46th
of Msy from the Mauritius.

The Bishop of Cape Town had cited Bishop
Colenso to appear before ;aim on the 17th Novem-
ber next.

The House of Assembly had passed by an over-
whelming majority the Loan Bill, which is intended
to provide for the revenue deficit. As regards the
manner in which the loan should be negotiated, the
Government advocated 6 per cent, debentures of the
usual character. Mr. Solomon favoured terminable
annuities at 12 per cent. Mr. Moitem advocated
ordinary debentures.

The Government had been defeated on their
Crown lands policy of reassuming disposal of these
lands. The railway bills were passed, but merely
empower the Government to prepare surveys. The
Roads Bill was likely to last another year.

The Chamber of Commerce had received a letter
from the governor, declining to introduce a bill to
abolish general clauses in the special mortgages.
The Swedish consul died on the ith of July.
The frontier mail arrived on July 8, but brought
no news of importance. The Union Company had
offered, for £4,000 subsidy, to run a steamer be-
tween Natal and Mauritius. The inhabitants of
Adelaide had adopted Lynch law, and punished
Kaffir thieves by flogging and administering pur-
gative doses.

The Vigilant arrived on the 2d of July, from
Rio, and Valorous on the Bth of July, from St.

Helena.

The Tien-tsin would not leave until after the
English mail had arrived.

THE FRANKFORT CONGRESS.

The Congress of Sovereigns at Frankfort was
opened on the 17th by a speech of the Emperor of
Austria. His Majesty spoke at considerable length.
The following are the chief points of his speech, as
forwarded by telegraph
"An assembly of Sovereigns of the German nation
deliberating upon the welfare of the country is an event
which has not occurred for centuries. May our interview,
with the blessing of Providence, become the source of a
future fruitful in blessings I Confident in the elevated
character of the Confederate Princes, trusting in the good
spirit of the German people, and acting upon high and
upright principles, enlightened by experience, I have enter-
tained the desire to hasten the accomplishment of Federal
reform, and of the regeneration of our common country."
The Emperor then explained his project, which
is liberal and conservative of all dynastic rights.
He then added,—

" Let us endeavour io come speedily to an understand

ing on the details in reas in of the incalculable importance
of the whole. Moreover, above all things let us maintain
her place to powerful Prussia.

" Let us hope that, with God's blessing, the example of
our union will exercise a victorious influence upon all Ger-
man hearts; but I shall always have the personal satisfac-
tion of having had constantly in view, at so critical an
epoch, the strengthening of the national bonds which unite
the Germans, endeavouring, at the same time, to elevate
the German Confederation as much as possible, of which
we are a compact body."
Tne Second Conference of the Sovereigns was
held on the 17th, at half-past five in the afternoon.
The following is given as an authentic analysis of
the project of Federal reform ;--
"The executive power of the Confederation would be en-
trusted to a Directory, consisting of five members. Austria,
Prussia, and Bavaria would each appoint a member, the

two others to be appointed by the other German States. '
"The defensive character of the Confederation would re-
main intact.

"To the Directory, which would be presided over by
Austria, would be added, as a purely federal organ, a Fe-
deral Council, also presided over by Austria.

"An assembly of delegates would be formed, consisting
of 300 deputies, two-thirds of which would be selected by
the Elective Chambers of the various States, and the re-
maining third by the Upper Chambers. This assembly
would be in office for three year. It would be the Legisla-
tive Assembly of the Confederation ; it would fix the Fede-
ral esaalates (budget); trace the fundamental lines for the
special legislation of the German States in so far as it con-
cerns the press, the right of assemblage, the privileges of
domicile, the execution of judicial sentences, emigration,
and all Federal affairs constitutionally placed under the
competency of the Confederation.
"A simple majority would suffice for the decisions of the
Directory, as also of the Federal Council and of the Assem-
bly of Delegates.
"At the close of the sessions all the Sovereigns would
meet to examine the resolutions of the Assemblies.

"The project also comr.rises the establishment of a
supreme Federal tribunal,'

A telegram from Frankfort, dated 17th instant,

says :
"At the dinner yesterday most of the German Princes
were in the Austrian uniform. The Dukes of Baden and
Coburg were loudly cheered by the people,
" The representatives of the press have protested to the
Senate respecting the want of courtesy shown to them by
the committee charged with the arrangement of the festivi-
ties. Many of them have left Frankfott."

FBANKFCMT-ON THE-MAINE, Aug. 19.
Elrl Granville Kna Couu itechbag held f:e-
g.uent coaferQuce.s tozeth,cre

;an . ~„ urn,/ Tar,

HER MAJESTY.

The Queen's Journey to Germany.

The Gazette of lest night contains the following :
W fIITEIIALL, Aug. 17.
The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, Bart., has re-
ceived the following despatch and telegraphic com-
munication from Earl Granville :
" BRUSSELS, Aug. 13.
" have the honour to inform you that her
Majesty the Queen, accompanied by their Royal
Hig bbeesc s Prince Alfred, Prince Leopold, Princess
Helena, and Princess Beatrice, embarked at 6 p.m.,
on the 11th inst., on bard her Majesty's yacht
Victoria and Albert at Greenhithe.

"Immediately after their embarkation, the royal
yacht proceeded down the river, and arrived at
Antwerp at 2 p.m. on the following day.
4, The Queen immediately landed, and proceeded
by special trait to Lacken, where her Majesty ar-
rived at a quarter before four o'clock.
" Her Majesty was met at the Laeken Railway
Station by his Majesty the King of the Belgians
and their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess
of Brabant.

"In compliance with her Majesty's wish, all
guards of honour and other formalities were dis-
pensed with.

" The Queen proposes to resume her journey to
Coburg on the 14th inst.

" I am happy to add that her Majesty and the rest
of the royal family have not suffered from the fatigues
of the journey.

" GRANVILLE."
" The Right Hon, Sir George Grey, G.C.8."
" COBURG, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.
"Her Majesty the Queen left Laeken yesterday
at 1.30 p.m., and arrived at the Castle of Rosenati
shortly before 10 a.m. this morning."

Prince Alexander Bariatinsky has left the
Clarendon Hotel, for Germany.

The Marquis of Exeter is gradually and satisfac-
torily improving in health. His lordship has been in a
very precarious state, but happily all danger is over.

The Marquis of Hastings is at present staying
at Loudoun Castle. His lordship will entertain his tenantry
on the 20th inst., at the ancient family seat.
The Earl and Countess of Warwick have arrived
on a visit to the Earl of Wemyss, at Killin, the noble earl's
seat in Perthshire.

The Earl and Countess of Vernlam left Gorham-
bury Park, Herts, at the dose of the past week for Caledon
Park, county Tyrone, on a visit to the Countess of Caledon.
The noble earl and countess intend to make a tour of the
lakes before their return home,
The Earl and Countess of Seafield last week
entertained a large party at Castle Grant, Grantown, N. 8.,
on the occasion of the Strathspey gathering, at which
Viscount Rcidhaven, Sir Patrick Grant, and a large circle
of the local gentry were present to witness the Highland
games.

The Countess (Dowager) of Tankerville has ar-
rived at Tulliallan Castle, N. 8., on a visit to Count and
Countess de Flahault.

Countess Alexander Stroganoff, nee Wassiltchi-
kw?, and family, with a numerous suite, have arrived at the
Clarendon Hotel from St. Petersburg.
Viscount Falkland, the Duchess of St. Albans,
and the Lady Diana De Vere Beauclerk have arrived at
Skutterskelfe, near Northallerton, Yorkshire.
Lord Earlsfort rejoined his regiment (the let
Life Guards) on Monday, from leave of absence to attend
the funeral of his maternal grandfather, General Lord
Downes, in Ireland.

Lord and Lady De L'lsle and Dudley have
arrived at Ingleby Manor, Northaderton, Yorkshire. The
Duke of St. Albans is at present on a visit at Ingleby
Manor.

The Hen. Mrs. J. A. Villiers has arrived at
Drummond Castle, Perthshire, on a visit to Lord and Lady
Willoughby de Eresby, who are surrounded by a large
circle at their seat in the Highlands.

A marriage is about Co take place between Lord
Londesborough and the Lady Edith Somerset, youngeA
daughter of the late Duke of Beaufort.

THE LATE LORD CLYDE.—We are requested to
state that the number of friends of the late Field-
Marshal Lord Clyde who have expressed a desire to attend
his funeral is so overwhelming that the executors find it
quite impossible to send them all invitations. They have,
accordingly, no option but to limit the invitations almost
entirely to those personal friends who have been attached
to his staff at various periods, or have otherwise served With
him. Lord Clyde having particularly requested that bis
funeral should be " that of a quiet country gentleman, and
of the most simple, unpretending kind," his wish will be
carried out as strictly as circumstances will permit. Parties
who may wish to follow are informed that the funeral Will
take place at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning from No. 10,
Berkeley-square, and the place of burial will be liensal-
green.

FIRE AWAY !—F un has a capital "hit" this day in
its Cartoon—though it is a " hit ," strange to say,
with a gun yet unfired ! "The Shooting Season" is
the title of the comic cut. NAP in full fig, 85
a crack shot, out for a day's sport ! John Bull
(as friend or gamekeeper, perhaps simply as a neighbouring
farmer out to watch sport—we hope not to spoil sport,
standing behind the Emperor with a hand on his Majesty's
shoulder, whether by way of encouragement, or the reverse,

it would be difficult to say. The French Poodle is doing
service for once as a pointer I The game up aloft happens
to be Poland, with the Russian eagle tearing her vitals,
and the double-faced (that is headed) Prussian Eagle
looking on and encouraging of the same. Says Neap to
his burly, but apparently hesitating companion :—" Now,
John, if you're atraid of hurting the Prussiau Bird, say so,
and I'll fire at him by myself!" To which—how insnY
are there not ?—all around us—who would say senten-
tiously, and in the choicest vernacular, " Go it, I"
THE LATE SIR FREDERICK SLADE.—We learn
that the decease of this well-known baronet is likely
to lead to litigation of an important character, and that in-
cidents of a romantic nature will probably be disclosed in
the course of inquiry. If reports peaks correctly, three gen-
tlemen of the gown of high repute have already been re-
tained, and Lady Slade, the widow of the deceased Q.G.,
will be a prominent and all -important witness.—.73tisto
Fost.

BARON MUNCHAUSEN IN SWEDEN.—" A peasant
prom Trehorningssjo Kapell," says a physician at
is
tsooaecur
ntkasort3ll,dl
tcs
gi
me rnee,g.h,adi
oosnif dtgeodai anml
ler :apt;
terhlteeot
bmo e
eat hi
nen
iRn yoafl
this Swedish
year
into his stomach, namely—a snake. During guest
athjoaut hrnaedyg he
had slept one night in a peasant's cottage in a 'wicker bas-
- which stood upon the floor, and at once he woke feeling
something which resembled a cold live body eliding down
his throat. He remembered that he had seen some large
and half-decayed logs brought in for the fire-place, and at
once bethought himself that very likely a snake might hay°
lain in one of the holes in these logs, and during the night
e
h have come out to seek a warmer dwelling by sliding down
the sleeper's open mouth into his stomach. This ides be"
came quite rooted within him. When he got home he took
Epsom salts and aloes in enormous doses, but the snake
which had at once notified its presence by suckinfas h
s just
below the naval and bites in the abdomen (I)
v
brought to light. After this the poor sufferermaihave
ee drank
rawanui kt
drank
at onceherree
half a gallon or more of mare's warm urine, but of no avail.
Had
e
pints of water, but equally unavailing; .
Nowh he
dehraadnk a mogreu,arhteernsaid,
et nitric
. bthe snake only
grew more restive. Next a sort of soup was made of thin
sour ale and the juice of tobacco pipes which had not been
cleaned for more than a year. Cold sweatings, retehingef
and at last vomiting followed, but the man only got worse,
He now tried, assisted by two friends, to kill the
snake by squeezing it to death; and he and his friends
continued during nine hours to knead away, and the snake
became more quiet for about 24 hours, but that was all. After
having drunk several quarterns of turpentine to no use, 5°
attempt was made at angling f
made of iron wire and a lump of dough composed of flour'
white of eggs, treacle, and o for
butterit A .
was
sortput oo fn fish hook
ait.
hhe
hook, find to a string, was then swallowed, and, after about
half an hour, a " bite" was felt, and the string was therefore
hauled in, and the patient could distinctly feel how the
snake clung to the hook ; but, unfortunately, just as it eon':
to the gorge the snake let go its hold, and down it atoll
again into the stomach. The next attempt was OA
more unfortunate, as the hook gat fixed in the
throat, and it took long to get it loose again. It would hie?:
been thought that this would have induced the patient:
give up any further attempts at angling ; but no : a thd
.i
attempt was made, and an extra tackle fixed at the holl:.0_,
part of the hook to be able to get it loose if it ahould;,,
again. This time the snake would not bite at all ; thole
was drawn up bare, and all further attempts at angling led
1:,
linquished. Quite in despair, the peasant now consu:
s!
me (the physician spoken of above). I tried to reason
him, but it was no use ;he clung to his idea. I have si ciu
heard that he has consulted both physicians and others, and
was at last obliged to return borne unallevie.ted. When
got home he became addicted to drink, which seems to h vt'
been the only remedy which after some time redly
cured him." The tale seems so wonderful that it is dr,tl-401
ellas-
cult to believe it, but as it is taken from an offieial
a Swedish physician there can ho no doubt of its truth.
4wedfsh 4tivr.

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